THE 1201st REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY
COUNCIL WAS HELD ON NOVEMBER 5, 2001 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS.
Council President George Bauer called the meeting
to order and led the pledge of allegiance; Roll was called.
Councilmembers Porter, Sorenson, Baeth, and Stephens, and City Clerk,
Kim Aarstad, acting City Clerk Lana Stewart and Supervisor Dan Thede
were present.
Mr. Stephens moved to accept the October regular
meeting minutes.
Mrs. Baeth seconded.
Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Mr. Sorenson made a motion to charge the hearing
clinic $1.00 per person for one year.
Mrs. Baeth seconded.
Motion carried.
Mr. Sorenson would like the Building Committee to
discuss lease options regarding Search & Rescue building.
NEW
BUSINESS
Council President George Bauer read letter
submitted by Karen Ross requesting road closures for parade route.
California Ave. from 3rd St. to Lincoln Blvd.; Lincoln
Blvd. between California Ave. and Mineral Ave.; and Mineral Ave. from
Lincoln Blvd. to the Depot, on Friday, November 30th, from
6:00 p.m. to approximately 6:30 p.m., would be closed. City Council
approved the closure.
Mr. Smith, Cabinet View Country Club addressed
the council as to whether they had received a letter that had been
written to their shareholders. This letter addressed the possibility
of the City taking over ownership of Cabinet View Country Club and
possibly using funds from L.A.D.C. to make improvements to the golf
course. Council advised Mr. Smith that they had not received this
letter.
Mr. Smith asked the council to write a letter
stating that they had not received this letter.
Mr. Spencer will submit a letter to Cabinet View
Country Club regarding these issues.
Mrs. Wagner, Community Health Center addressed
the council as to when they would be receiving their monies from
L.A.D.C. The council advised Mrs. Wagner that they would be meeting
with L.A.D.C. on November 12, 2001 and get back to her.
Council was in agreement to advertise that there
are two positions open on L.A.D.C. Board.
STANDING
COMMITTEE REPORT
Mr. Thede reported city parks had been closed
with the exception of Fireman’s Park. There had been seven funerals
in the month of October.
Mrs. Porter, Insurance Committee, stated
employees had chosen alternative plan.
Mr. Stephens, Personnel Committee, stated Jeff
Best had filled the vacant position in the Street Department.
Police Chief, Clayton Coker, updated the council
on police calls answered for the month of October.
Mr. Thede, Water Committee, stated that the
reservoirs are both full.
Walt Torgison, Streets/Alleys Committee,
requested that a fifth person be put into place for snow removal.
Council will meet with Mr. Torgison regarding this issue.
HEAR THE
PUBLIC
Mr. Switzer advised the council that he would
like to see people afflicted with asbestos problems on the L.A.D.C.
Board.
Mr. Rostopher asked who had the right to pick
L.A.D.C. Board Members.
Mr. Rostopher also asked questions as to when
minutes have to be taken at meetings.
It was moved, seconded and carried to pay the
claims as per the claims as per the claims approval list.
Next city council meeting will be held on Monday
December 3, 2001
Meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.
Mayor, Tony J. Berget
Acting City Clerk, Lana Stewart
