HomeMy WebLinkAboutCommittee of the Whole Minutes 06.03.1997 MINUTES
CITY COUNCIL COMMITTEE OF TH~ WHOLE
JUNE 3, 1997 6:30 P.M.
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
MEMBERS PRESENT:
OTHERS PRESENT:
Chairman- absent
Gary Temple
Dirk Kroll
Miles Walton
Bud Johnson
V. Joe Leckie
Andy Loebe
Jim Stevens
Norman Orr
Gay Easton
Donna Kilpatrick
William Staudinger
Don Hackmann
Rick Musson
Mike Zuhoski
Miles wanted to know who was going to take care of the grass by the
new pump station along side of the underpass. This is railroad
property but the City has taken care of it in the past. Andy said
that he will get it mowed.
William Staudinger reported that over the past few weeks he has
taken pictures of different parts of town and there are a lot of
high weeds. Over on Washington Avenue there are 5 or 6 vehicles
parked on one lot along with an old school bus. It looks like a
junk yard. He would like to see the public help get those weeds
cut.
Donna said that in the past we have put an ad in the paper saying
that the property owner is responsible for cutting weeds.
Discussion regarding a fence at Community Hope. The deadline was
June 1st and Dirk asked Charlie Fischer to come and give a report
to the council.
Putting a fence in the back will be a problem in the winter with
snow. The volunteers also use this area for parking. Charlie felt
the fence would be more of a hindrance than good and they don't
intend to build a fence.
Dirk was more concerned about the side where furniture and
cardboard boxes lay.
After further discussion it was suggested that Charlie and Jim
Flisrand get together and review the check off list and prepare an
amended agreement.
Dirk reported that the street has settled on the 100 block of
Forrest Avenue where there was a recent water break and the street
needs to be patched.
There is debris in a yard on Alder Avenue.
Rick mentioned that the items in the yard are neatly stacked, but
cluttered. Some neighbors have a problem with his dog, but the
police department is working on this problem.
Discussion regarding
residence. There is
wheels there.
the property behind William Staudinger's
still some high weeds, furniture and car
Andy reported that the pole building is up at the shop. The final
inspection has not been done yet. There is no electricity, but
this will be budgeted for in next year's budget.
The river is up at Riverside Park and the dike is holding OK for
now. There is still some water seeping into the park.
Jim Stevens reported that the Laurel Volunteer Fire Department will
incorporate a laser light show along with the fireworks this year
on July 4th.
Rick distributed and reviewed the police activity report for May 20
through June 2, 1997. He reported that they are still two people
short and are in the process of hiring.
Joe reported that in correspondence tonight there is a letter that
he wrote to Duane Winslow, Election Administrator, regarding a
petition for "Harmful to Minors Ordinance" initiative.
Joe also received a request from Duane Winslow to prepare a
statement of purpose and implication on another petition. This
petition is to adopt a resolution by a vote of the people that
would limit the construction on the water project to what is "only
mandated by the state." If this resolution passes it would only
limit a portion of the project, but would have no bearing on the
rate increase.
The council has requested as to how to request permission Ko leave
the state without making that necessarily in public. Joe talked to
several other city attorneys and the Attorney General. They
indicated that the City could have a process whereby an alderman
could make a written application that would be circulated to the
council members. Approval would be obtained on that written
document. It would be public information for anyone who requested
it and would be on file in the Clerk's office. This would be
required if an elected official is out of the city/state for a
continuous 10 days. Joe will draft the form.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:58 p.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Don Hackmann
City Clerk