The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on July 20, 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 Sancken, Waters, Meares, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, and Hinthorne. Alderman Prather 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 Meares, to approve the minutes of the July 6, 2009, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, Sancken, Waters, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, and Hinthorne 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 Kupfer, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $62,722.87. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Kupfer, Sancken, Meares, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, and Hinthorne all voting Aye. The new planters in the downtown area are the responsibility of the individual businesses.

Moved by Waters, second by Hinthorne, to accept the Treasurer’s Report as presented for the month ending
June 30, 2009. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Hinthorne, Sancken, Meares, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, and Hinnen all voting Aye.

Moved by Meares, second by Hinnen, to approve the recommendation of the Administration Committee to enroll the part-time employees in the City Drug Free Workplace policy. Passed on roll call vote with Meares, Hinnen, Sancken, Waters, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, and Hinthorne all voting Aye. Chief asked what happens if one of his part-time officers is selected and he/she lives out of town. Discussion followed.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Hinthorne, to approve the petition for annexation and agreement for Dennis Litwiller, Trustee, Walnut Grove Land Trust #2, Lakeview Acres Section 15. This property is located south of Lake Road and at the end of Marshall Drive. This is the recommendation of the Enterprise Committee.

Moved by Kupfer, second by Meares, to table this item until Mr. Litwiller makes the College subdivision look better and the water run-off works better. This problem is imposing on many citizens. Anne has asked Tony to look at it and make a recommendation. Two homeowners have been in the office to ask about this. Steve has looked it over and has had calls. Anne has looked at this problem. The property is owned by the College. The original motion is to approve the annexation, not the subdivision. A hearing on the Annexation Ordinance will be in August if this is passed. Discussion was held. The motion to table was voted down on roll call vote with Sancken, Waters, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, and Hinthorne all voting Nay. Meares and Kupfer voted Aye.

The motion to approve the petition for annexation and agreement passed on roll call vote with Sancken, Waters, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, and Hinthorne all voting Aye. Meares and Kupfer voted Nay.

Committee Reports:

Chairman Waters of the Budget Committee: No report

Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: At the last meeting the committee approved advertising for a supervisor of the Maintenance Department and a Chief of Police. The ads will start in September.

Chairman Hinnen of the Enterprise Committee: No report

Chairman Waters of the Maintenance Committee: The last brush day has been completed. Waters asked if the Maintenance Committee is to get involved in the College subdivision issue. Anne and Jim are getting people to look at this problem.

Chairman Zeltwanger of the Public Safety Committee: Kim Jones was sworn in as the new part-time officer before this meeting.

Chairman Hinnen of the Park and Recreation Committee: No report

Chairman Kupfer of the Economic Development Committee: The next meeting will be Thursday, July 23, at 7 p.m.

Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee: No report

Chair Hinthorne of the Communications Committee: No report

New Business: Mr. Kupfer asked for a discussion on replacing the full-time employee who resigned. He also is concerned that someone needs to be hired to fill in for Al Jacobsgaard during his medical leave so that our employees aren’t overworked. The Mayor stated that he has checked with Jim and Anne to monitor this situation. He has talked to the employees and all seem to be okay. There are some concerns, but this is being watched. In these economic times we have chosen not to replace the full-time employee. The Enterprise Committee decided to assess Al’s medical condition to see how long this will require.

Public Comments: Resident Mary Hutson had attended the Park Committee meeting and is disappointed at the low priority of the major overhaul of the bandstand at the Lake Park. The Sesquicentennial celebration will have many people here. The Mayor agrees but monetarily this is not in the budget and it takes time to do the needed revamping. It would not be done in the next month. This will be budgeted in the future.

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:07 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk