The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at Maple Lawn in Memorial Hall on February 19, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Scott Punke called the meeting to order and led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the Deputy City Clerk to call the roll. Present were Aldermen, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, Hangartner, Weidner, and Hinnen. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; J.J. Davis, Deputy City Clerk; and Anne Sandvik, City Administrator; Jim Lehman, Public Works Director; and Chief Al Misener.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Eckert, to approve the minutes of the February 5, 2007, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Eckert, V. Punke, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, Hangartner, and Weidner all voting Aye.
The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items. There were none.
Moved by Weidner, second by Meares, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $32,281.13. Passed on roll call vote with Weidner, Meares, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Hangartner, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
Moved by Chambliss, second by Eckert, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented for the month ending January 31, 2007. Passed on roll call vote with Chambliss, Eckert, V. Punke, Waters, Meares, Hangartner, Weidner, and Hinnen all voting Aye.
Moved by Hinnen, second by V. Punke, to accept the recommendation from the Economic Development Committee and the Planning Commission to accept the petition for Annexation from Alpha Park Mobile Home Park. Alpha Park would be responsible for the waterlines and maintenance of the streets inside the Trailer Park. Also, if there were trailers destroyed by fire, tornados, etc., they would not be able to rebuild because they are not in accordance with our current ordinance for trailer parks. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, Hangartner, and Weidner all voting Aye.
Moved by Hinnen, second Hangartner to approve the recommendation from the Planning Commission to approve Ordinance 07-03 amending the City of Eureka map to show the zoning change from R-1 – single family residential to R-2 – multi family residential at Parkview Estates for Lots 14 through 27, 51, and 52 as motion amended. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Hangartner, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, and Weidner all voting Aye.
Moved by Hinnen, second by V. Punke, to approve the recommendation from the Planning Commission to vacate the two ten foot easements dividing lots (19-20), (21-22), (23-24), combining the six lots to create three lots with a five unit condo constructed on each. Passed on role call vote with Hinnen, V. Punke, Eckert, Chambliss, Waters, Meares, Hangartner, and Weidner all voting Aye.
Committee Reports:
Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: A meeting is scheduled for 5:30 on Tuesday to review the proposed budget and to review Building Inspector’s contract.
Chairman Weidner of the Enterprise Committee: A meeting is scheduled for 6:30 on Monday, February 26, 2007.
Chairman Chambliss of the Maintenance Committee: A meeting is scheduled for 6:30 on February 27, 2007 to discuss proposed budget. Also, Chairman Chambliss wanted to compliment our Maintenance staff on the great job on the snow and ice removal.
Chairman Waters of the Public Safety Committee: Chief Misener noted that only six snow route tickets were issued this last snow. People are starting to get their vehicles off the streets.
Chairman Eckert of the Park and Recreation Committee: A meeting is scheduled for 7:00 on Tuesday to review the budget and discuss a park director.
New Business: None
Public Comments: None
Mayor Punke thanked the residents and staff of Maple Lawn for hosting the Council Meeting.
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 7:52 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Jennifer Davis, Deputy City Clerk
