The Eureka City Council convened in regular session in the Activity Room at the Apostolic Christian Retirement Home on June 4, 2007, at 7:30 p.m. Mayor Scott Punke called the meeting to order and led The Pledge of Allegiance and then directed the City Clerk to call the roll. Present were Aldermen V. Punke, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, and Waters. Alderman Kupfer was absent. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Marilyn Walter, City Clerk; Anne Sandvik, City Administrator; Jim Lehman, Public Works Director; and Chief Al Misener.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Hinthorne, to approve the minutes of the May 21, 2007, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Hinthorne, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Meares, Prather, and Waters all voting Aye.
The Mayor asked for public comments on any action to be taken on Agenda items. There were none.
Moved by Waters, second by V. Punke, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $58,348.04. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, and Prather all voting Aye.
The Mayor made comments of recognition and appreciation for Jim Chambliss and his dedication and commitment to the citizens of Eureka serving as Alderman for Ward III for seven years.
Moved by Meares, second by Prather, to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Nathan Zeltwanger to serve as Alderman of Ward III commencing June 4, 2007 and running through April 2009. Passed on roll call vote with Meares, V Prather,. Punke, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, and Waters all voting Aye.
The swearing in of Nathan Zeltwanger as Alderman of Ward III was conducted by Marilyn Walter, City Clerk.
Moved by Hinthorne, second by Meares, to approve the recommendation from the Communication Committee to permit only businesses located within the City of Eureka’s corporate limits or a business having membership in the Eureka Business Association to be listed on the City web site. Passed on roll call vote with Hinthorne, Meares, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Prather, and Waters all voting Aye.
Moved by Meares, second by Hinnen, to approve the purchase and installation of a 2½-ton 13 SEER Amana Air Conditioner from Hinrichsen Heating and Air Conditioning, Inc. for $2,580 (low bid). Passed on roll call vote with Meares, Hinnen, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Hinthorne, Prather, and Waters all voting Aye.
Moved by Meares, second by Prather, to approve the purchase and installation of a 15 kw natural gas Generac Generator from R. Klaus & Sons Plumbing and Heating for $4,730 (low bid). Passed on roll call vote with Meares, Prather, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, and Waters all voting Aye.
Moved by Hinnen, second by V. Punke, to approve Ordinance 07-05 establishing the park fee schedule with the change in park fees to include (d) and (e) setting a $50.00 fee per day for the use of the Park grounds for softball tournaments and special events with participants and spectators in excess of 500 people to cover the cost of City personnel to empty trash barrels and check restrooms. After discussion, Hinnen amended the motion, V. Punke, seconded, to eliminate the statement “with participants and spectators in excess of 500 people” and adding “the $50 will be refunded if City personnel are not needed to clean up during the event.” Amendment passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, and Waters all voting Aye. The amended motion passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, and Waters all voting Aye.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to approve Ordinance 07-06 establishing the motor vehicle speed limit within the Park grounds at 10 miles per hour. The speed limit is currently 20 miles per hour. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Hinthorne, Prather, and Waters all voting Aye. Since the Mayor put this Ordinance on the agenda, Waters asked that Public Safety also discuss this matter.
Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to consider the removal of a tree in the City Park blocking the view of the resident at 903 Lake Road. The house is not in the city limits. After discussion, the motion was defeated on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, V. Punke, Zeltwanger, Hinthorne, Prather, and Waters all voting No.
Committee Reports:
Chairman Waters of the Budget Committee: Waters reported that the taxable assessed valuation has increased $1,305,205,000. The City tax rate last year was .5153 and this year it will be .5160, and increase of .0007.
Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: A meeting is scheduled Monday, June 11, a 6:00 p.m.
Chairman Hinnen of the Enterprise Committee: A meeting will be scheduled soon.
Chairman Waters of the Maintenance Committee: No report
Chairman V. Punke of the Public Safety Committee: A meeting is scheduled at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, June 18, before the Council meeting..
Chairman Hinnen of the Park and Recreation Committee: A meeting is scheduled at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday, June 7.
Chairman Kupfer of the Economic Development Committee: No report
Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee: No report
Chair Hinthorne of the Communications Committee: This committee met on May 30 and discussed the City web site and a change in format of listing businesses, the City youth activities booklet update, and how to help new and ongoing businesses. Hinthorne has offered help to Cornerstone Restaurant.
New Business: Anne noted that the Economic Development Committee must meet soon to discuss the CDAP application for the parking lot at Cornerstone Restaurant. She was given permission to schedule this Committee meeting. A meeting was set for Thursday, June 14, at 6:00 p.m.
Chief Misener reported that the new squad car has arrived. Sgt. Chris Shoemaker is back after 10 weeks of schooling at Northwestern University. There were 46 officers from throughout the United States and some foreign countries. Chris was elected Class President and gave the class address at the graduation. This is a great honor.
Public Comments: Mrs. Rothgeib expressed appreciation for the time the aldermen and officials spend for the City. Another person in the audience also expressed appreciation and asked how the aldermen are compensated.
There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted,
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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk
