The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on January 19, 2009, 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, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, Prather, and Waters. 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 Meares, to approve the minutes of the January 5, 2009, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, V. Punke, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinthorne, 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 $134,065.80. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, V. Punke, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Meares, Hinthorne, and Prather all voting Aye.

Moved by Waters, second by Hinthorne, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented for the month ending December 31, 2008. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Hinthorne, Hinnen, Meares, Prather, V. Punke, Kupfer, and Zeltwanger all voting Aye.

Discussion was held on the initiation of a junk day pick-up beginning with Fiscal Year 2009-2010 with pick-up to be done in one Ward annually for four years with the cost to be shared by Maintenance, Park, Administration, and Economic Development Committees. We are just discussing the concept tonight. The type of junk to be picked up and other details need to be determined. Cost will be discussed later, probably $2500 per committee.

Committee Reports:

Chairman Waters of the Budget Committee: Thanks to Anne for the good job of monitoring the budget all year. Also thanks to the committees for moving along on their budgets for next year. The Budget committee will meet February 9 at 6 p.m. to discuss the coming year’s budget.

Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: Next meeting is January 20 at 6 p.m.

Chairman Hinnen of the Enterprise Committee: The next meeting is Monday, January 26 at 6 p.m. with the Budget Committee.

Chairman Waters of the Maintenance Committee: No report

Chairman V. Punke of the Public Safety Committee: Chief noted that 35 snow route tickets were issued during last week’s snow fall. This is the most snow route tickets issued in a long time. Chief pointed out that his yearly statistics report was included in the packets. He pointed out that traffic ticket income this year is $7500 down. This is due to some persons getting multiple tickets, but the court will dismiss all but one. Also there are more entities sharing in the fine money now. We get $22 from a ticket when we used to get over $30.

Chairman Hinnen of the Park and Recreation Committee: Next meeting January 20 at 7 p.m.

Chairman Kupfer of the Economic Development Committee: No report

Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee: A hearing was held on January 7. Hucks was in violation during a state police sting for selling liquor to a minor. Hucks was fined $1,000. This money has been received. Hucks agreed to take additional measures to remedy this situation.

Chair Hinthorne of the Communications Committee: Next meeting February 9 at 7 p.m. to discuss the website, podcasts, and a virtual tour concept.

New Business: None

Public Comments: None

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:05 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk