Moved by Hinnen, second by Kupfer, to approve the minutes of the July 20, 2009, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Kupfer, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, 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 Meares, to approve and pay the bills as the City’s obligation in the amount of $143,314.82. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Meares, Prather, Sancken, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, and Hinthorne all voting Aye.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Hinthorne, to approve Ordinance No. 09-07 as recommended by the Enterprise Committee to annex 5.6 acres owned by 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. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, Kupfer, and Zeltwanger all voting Aye.

Moved by Sancken, second by Hinnen, to approve the request of Jeff McSweeney for a $25.00 monthly increase in web services—from $100 to $125 per month retroactive to February 2009. This is recommended by the Economic Development Committee. This is included in this year’s budget. The Economic Development Committee was under budget last year. Passed on roll call vote with Sancken, Hinnen, Prather, Waters, Meares, Kupfer, and Zeltwanger all voting Aye. Hinthorne voted Nay.

Moved by Zeltwanger, second by Hinnen, to approve Resolution 09-07 to allow the use of unlicensed motor vehicles (gators, golf carts, etc.) on City streets as approved by Chief Misener for the use of the Eureka Sesquicentennial activities August 20-22, 2009. Passed on roll call vote with Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, Kupfer, and Hinthorne all voting Aye.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Kupfer, to approve the bid of Walker Excavating in the amount of $43,317.77 to construct the box culvert at the sewer plant. The engineers estimate was $61,475. Seven contractors bid on the project with bids from $65,519.00 to $43,317.77. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Kupfer, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, Zeltwanger, and Hinthorne all voting Aye.

Moved by Waters, second by Meares, to approve the Contract between the City employees of Local 996 and the City of Eureka for a three-year period beginning May 1, 2009, through December 31, 2012 which includes a 3% pay increase effective May 1, 2009, a 3% increase the second year, and a 2.5% increase the third year. The increase is calculated on the employee’s current per hour rate of pay at the time of the increase. This is recommended by the Negotiations Committee. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Meares, Prather, Sancken, Kupfer, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, and Hinthorne all voting Aye.

Committee Reports:
Chairman Waters of the Budget Committee: No report

Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: Next meeting will be Tuesday, August 18, at 6 p.m. (later changed to Monday, August 17, at 6 p.m.)

Chairman Hinnen of the Enterprise Committee: At a meeting this evening the MET Tower proposal was postponed until we know if we get the grant for $25,000. This also gives the Mayor and Anne an opportunity to talk to Dr. Crump and School District 140 personnel about joining the City in this venture.

Chairman Waters of the Maintenance Committee:  Brush pickup was today throughout the City.

Chairman Zeltwanger of the Public Safety Committee: No report

Chairman Hinnen of the Park and Recreation Committee: Anne has researched the BirdX machine that is used to move geese from a seven-acre area. We could use the machine for a 30-day trial to see if it would work at the Lake. The crowd at the Fourth of July celebration were complaining of all of the droppings from the geese.  In this trial period Hinnen asked that any feedback given to aldermen should be relayed to Anne or Milt to determine if this is something we want to purchase to keep the areas at the Park cleaner especially during large events.

Chairman Sancken of the Economic Development Committee: The Sesquicentennial events are moving along. Volunteers are needed for all positions—parking, sale of merchandise, the City booth, etc. Please call Laura Siscoe to volunteer. The College is having a 3-on-3 basketball tourney during the Celebration and hopes to continue it year after year.

Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee: There is a meeting scheduled for tomorrow evening.

Chair Hinthorne of the Communications Committee: Remember the City-wide garage sale August 20-22.

New Business: Kupfer asked when the printed pavers would be installed at the intersection of 24 and 117. It was noted that the City employees are very busy right now preparing for the Sesquicentennial. They will get it done before winter. Mayor Punke and Waters volunteered to put the pavers in place soon. Hinthorne asked when the Junk Day will be discussed. The Maintenance Committee will do this soon. The trench box has been budgeted but has not been selected yet.

Public Comments: None

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 7:55 p.m.

Respectfully Submitted,

 

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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk