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MINUTES
COUNCIL MEETING
REGULAR
MARCH 2, 1987
1. Mayor Akin called the meeting to order at 7:00 P.M.
Members Present: Akin, Kelly, Mayer, Sprute, Uhl.
Members Absent: None
Also Present: Administrator Thompson, Attorney Grannis.
2. Motion by Kelly, second by Uhl to approve the agenda with the following
additions:
a. Update on the Henderson ditch.
b. Discuss the memo from Finance relating to mill rates.
APIF, motion carried.
3. Motion by Uhl, second by Akin to approve the minutes of the February 17,
1987 regular meeting with the addition of "contingent upon the City securing
the necessary easements from the Hendersons." to the motion in paragraph #5.
APIF, motion carried.
4. The City next considered the memo from the Finance Director relating to
property taxes. Mayor Akin stated that the Director should be commended for
the memo which explains how property taxes are calculated in simple terms.
5. Jeff Zuckerman expressed his gratitude for the cooperation he has received
from City staff.
6. Motion by Uhl, second by Kelly to adopt Resolution No. R9-87 accepting a
$5,000 donation from the American Legion Post for purchase of the Fire/Rescue
truck. APIF, motion carried.
7. Motion by Akin, second by Mayer to classify parcels #14-03600-100-08,
14-77000-100-26, 14-77000-110-26 and 14-77000-121-26 as non conservation lands
from the list of lands forfeited to the State for non payment of taxes. APIF,
motion carried.
8. The City next considered a recommendation from Finance relating to a
certificate of indebtedness for the purchase of a Fire/Rescue vehicle. Mayor
Akin noted that we were just into the fiscal year and the City had made an
unbudgeted purchase of 14% over the City's tax levy. Motion by Kelly, second
by Uhl to adopt Resolution No. R10-87 approving the sale of a certificate of
indebtedness for the purpose of purchasing a Fire/Rescue Truck for $97,500
to Castle Rock State Bank at an annual rate of 5.9% with a term of 5 years,
and to escrow any donations received for purchasing the Fire/Rescue Truck for
repaying the certificate. Voting for: Kelly, Mayer, Sprute, Uhl. Voting
against: Akin. Motion carried.
9. The Council next considered a claim for damages by Robert and Elayne Donnelly
and subsequent notice to appear in conciliation court. The Council directed
City staff to appear in conciliation court to contest the claim.
10. The Council next considered pigeon eradication within the urban area.
Administrator Thompson stated that it appeared that it was a long standing
practice of the Police Department to shoot pigeons, and that it had been
discussed at previous Council meetings, but there was no written policy.
Administrator Thompson noted that the City Code did provide that the
Council could set forth rules and regulations for the control of pests.
Mayor Akin and Council member Kelly stated that pigeons were a pest in the
community and that they should be controlled. Mayor Akin noted that the
Council should not dwell on the action taken approximately one month ago to
control pigeons, because it was a standing practice, but should concentrate
on how pigeons will be controlled. Council member Sprute stated that he
didn't believe there was a pigeon problem, and that shooting pigeons on
Sunday was inappropriate. Council member Sprute added that there should be
written policy. Council member Mayer stated that he had never received any
pigeon complaints and questioned the effectiveness of pigeon control. Motion
by Akin, second by Kelly to continue with the pigeon eradication program
at the discretion of the Police Chief. Voting for: Akin, Kelly, Uhl.
Voting against: Mayer, Sprute. Motion carried.
11. Motion by Sprute, second by Mayer to approve the consent agenda as
follows:
c.
d.
Approve a capital outlay request
Approve a capital outlay request
conditioner - General Services.
Approve a school and conference
Approve a school and conference
Approve payment of the bills as
- Drafting Equipment - Engineering.
and budget adjustment - Air
a.
b.
e.
request - Finance.
request - Police,
submitted.
APIF, motion carried.
12. Motion by Akin, second by Sprute to direct the City Administrator and
allow any Council member, to attend the LMC Legislative Action Conference
on March 10, 1987. APIF, motion carried.
13. Administrator Thompson gave the Council a brief update on the Henderson
ditch proposal. Mr. Thompson explained that the Hendersons did not wish to
convey an easement for the ditch. Mr. Thompson stated that it appeared the
City would have to condemn the property for the easement. Attorney Grannis
outlined the condemnation process. No action was taken.
14. City Engineer Kaldunski gave an update on the manhole rehabilitation program.
15. Mayor Akin requested a written report on the alleged code violation in
the City Hall men's restroom.
16. Administrator Thompson updated the Council on the 220th Street bridge
project and Fairgrounds sewer and water.
17. Motion by Uhl, second by Sprute to adjourn at 8:30 P.M. APIF, motion
carried.
Respectfully submitted,
Approved
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