The Eureka City Council convened in regular session at the City Building on June 7, 2010, 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 Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, and Kupfer. Also in attendance were Lynn Hinnen, Treasurer; Marilyn Walter, City Clerk; Anne Sandvik, City Administrator; Rusty Klaus, Superintendent of Streets and Maintenance; and Chief Eric Luckey.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Hinthorne, to approve the minutes of the May 17, 2010, regular meeting of the City Council. Passed on roll call vote Hinnen, Hinthorne, Zeltwanger, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, and Kupfer 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 $58,238.57. Passed on roll call vote with Waters, Meares, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, and Kupfer all voting Aye.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Sancken, to approve the purchase of a used Harley Rake from Blunier Implement for $3,900. The cost will be divided between Water, Sewer, Park, and Maintenance for $975 each. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Sancken, Zeltwanger, Hinthorne, Prather, Waters, Meares, and Kupfer all voting Aye.

Moved by Meares, second by Prather, to approve employee health care coverage with LGHP, the current provider. This is a two-year contract, but we can opt out after one year. The increase is 16.94% and we budgeted an increase of 15%. The Mayor explained that the employees want to stay with this company realizing this is a stretch of the budget for the City. Passed on roll call vote with Meares, Prather, Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Sancken, Waters, and Kupfer all voting Aye.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Meares, to approve to the contract with Municipal Well and Pump in an amount not to exceed $65,000 to repair/replace the well pump. This is to complete the rehabilitation of well No. 1 (approximately 50 years old) of the City’s water supply system utilizing new and complete equipment under the wellhead.  City Engineer Tony Dowiatt explained the process for restoring this well pump. An air burst system will be used on the screen. Craig Allen from Municipal Well and Pump was also here to answer questions. Well 2 has been is place for 25 years or more. It may need to be checked soon. A question was posed as to reworking the old Well 1 to use for a replacement if needed. This will be evaluated. The use of American made parts was requested. The motion passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Meares, Zeltwanger, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, Waters, and Kupfer all voting Aye.

Moved by Zeltwanger, second by Hinnen, to approve Resolution R-10-07 to change the parade route closure request for the 4th of July parade being held on Saturday, July 3rd. This will keep the parade on Main Street and changes the previous street closure for the parade. Passed on roll call vote with Zeltwanger, Hinnen, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, and Kupfer all voting Aye.

Moved by Hinnen, second by Zeltwanger, to approve the hiring of a person to fill a vacated seasonal (April-Sept) part-time position at the Park. Passed on roll call vote with Hinnen, Zeltwanger, Hinthorne, Prather, Sancken, Waters, Meares, and Kupfer all voting Aye.

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

Chairman Meares of the Administration and Personnel Committee: No report

Chairman Hinnen of the Enterprise Committee: No report

Chairman Waters of the Maintenance Committee: Spray patching is almost complete. Slag will arrive late this week.

Chairman Zeltwanger of the Public Safety Committee: No report

Chairman Hinnen of the Park and Recreation Committee: No report

Chairman Sancken of the Economic Development Committee: Events this summer: June 18 another Top Hog Barbeque dinner; July 16, Eureka Trivia Night

Chairman Mayor Punke of the Liquor Committee: No report

New Business: Kupfer stated that we need to purchase a new flag for the front of City Hall. Anne announced that we do have one.

Prather needs help with inflatables on July 3rd. Sancken volunteered and others residents will be available.

Public Comments: None

There being no further business to come before the Council the meeting adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

Respectfully submitted,

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Marilyn Walter, City Clerk