The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on November 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 City Clerk to call the roll. Present were Aldermen Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, V. Punke, Kupfer, and Zeltwanger. Also in attendance were Anne Sandvik, City Administrator; Jim Lehman, Public Works Director; Marilyn Walter, City Clerk; and Chief Al Misener.

 

Moved by Meares, second by V. Punke, to approve the amended minutes of the November 5, 2007, regular meeting of the City Council. Meares’ name needs to be removed from the roll call upon return from Executive Session. Meares was absent. Passed on roll call vote with Meares, V. Punke, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, Kupfer, and Zeltwanger 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 Hinnen, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $93,519.75. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, V. Punke, Kupfer, and Zeltwanger all voting Aye.

 

Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented for the month ending October 31, 2007. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, V. Punke, Kupfer, and Zeltwanger all voting Aye.

 

Moved by Meares, second by Waters, to approve the recommendation of the Planning Commission for the final plat for the Eureka College 35-acre residential development with the stipulation that the developer extend the street pavement from Dickinson Drive to the James Street entrance (located to the west of the College property along Dickinson Drive). Passed on roll call vote with Meares, Waters, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, V. Punke, Kupfer, and Zeltwanger all voting Aye.

 

Moved by Kupfer, second by Hinthorne, to approve the recommendation from the Economic Development and Communication Committees to list only those businesses on the City web site that are within the corporate limits and to apply a $25 annual fee for all others within the Unit District 140 taxing district wanting to list their business on the City web site. Passed on roll call vote with Kupfer, Hinthorne, Hinnen, Meares, Prather, Waters, V. Punke, and Zeltwanger all voting Aye.

 

Committee Reports:

Chairman Waters of the Budget Committee: It is time for all chairmen of committees to be considering the 2008-2009 budget.

 

Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: No report

 

Chairman Hinnen of the Enterprise Committee: Tomorrow at 6:30 a combined meeting of Park and Enterprise will be held.

 

Chairman Waters of the Maintenance Committee: A meeting will be held Nov. 26 at 6 p.m. The new leaf machine arrived and is working good. Leaves are falling late this year so it was needed. Pickup will be extended to Nov. 30 weather permitting—no snow and freezing.

 

 

Chairman V. Punke of the Public Safety Committee: No report

 

Chairman Hinnen of the Park and Recreation Committee: A plaque sample for the plaques at the bridge and skate park was shown to Council members.

 

Chairman Kupfer of the Economic Development Committee: A carnival has been secured for August 20-22, 2009 for the Sesquicentennial. A Sesquicentennial meeting is scheduled for Nov. 27 at 7 at the Court House Annex.

 

Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee:  No report

 

Chair Hinthorne of the Communications Committee: Diane plans to contact the College to see if a  journalism student would like to do some community service to write an article about fixing up homes. She will also see if there are students who might like to help fix up homes and do repairs for lower income citizens.

 

New Business: Jim Meares and Scott attended the Eureka Business Association meeting. The main topic was Economic Development for the City. He was asked if an Economic Director was going to be hired. Barb Perry left in 2004. Scott told them that he would ask the Council about the possibility. Scott doesn’t feel this position will benefit a city of this size. Scott has inquired about the wages and benefits for this position for a city of our size. Scott asked Kupfer to discuss this in an Economic Development Committee meeting.

 

Public Comments: None

 

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 7:47 p.m.

 

Respectfully Submitted,

 

 

 

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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk