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HomeMy WebLinkAboutCouncil Workshop Minutes 02.27.2018 - RevisedMINUTES COUNCIL WORKSHOP - REVISED FEBRUARY 27, 2018 6:30 P.M. COUNCIL CHAMBERS A Council Workshop was held in the Council Chambers and called to order by Council President Emelie Eaton in the Mayor's absence at 6:30 p.m. on February 27, 2018. COUNCIL MEMBERS PRESENT: Emelie Eaton Heidi Sparks _x _ Bruce McGee _x x Richard Herr x Scot Stokes x Iry Wilke x Richard Klose x Bill Mountsier OTHERS PRESENT: None Public Input Jason Summers, 304 #3 Cedar Avenue, stated that he had a family member who needed an ambulance at approximately five in the morning. They were unable to find staffing for an ambulance, and the police took his family member to the hospital. His family member remained on a respirator for approximately two weeks. After this incident, he did some research and found that this has been an issue for quite some time. He questioned why the City does not have a full-time staff. He stated that from his research other communities raised their property taxes approximately $25 per year to fund a full-time ambulance service. He stated that he is unsure of how to fix this problem, but that it does need to be addressed. General Items There were none. Executive Review Y Motion — Laurel Rod and Gun Club final turkey shoot for the year May 5, 2018 Emelie clarified that the motion should state that this is the membership application shoot. Herb Stoick, Interim President of the Laurel Rod and Gun Club, stated that this is the appreciation party for their membership. They have a raffle, dinner, and turkey shoot. The Laurel Rod and Gun Club are asking for permission to hold the event this year. The event will be May 5, 2018, from 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. Emelie asked if this will be the last shoot. Herb stated that is correct; this is the last event of the year. The contract allows for four shoots each year. • Council Issues: o Update on the 2011 Yellowstone River flooding event There was no update. Council Workshop Minutes of February 27, 2018 o Extended absences from the City Reminder Emelie reminded Council that if they are absent from the City more than 10 days Council Members need to request permission from Council. Other Items There were none. Review of Draft Council Agenda for March 6, 2018 Budget/Finance Committee will be meeting at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Conference Room. City/County Planning Board has tentatively been moved to March 8t', once the date has been finalized Council will be notified. Richard Herr stated that Cemetery Commission has canceled their March and April meetings and will meet next in May. Attendance at the March 6, 2018, Council Meeting Bill will not be in attendance at the next meeting. Announcements Richard Herr clarified that the Outlook had printed that the City will spend up to $30,000 per month on On -Call Engineering services. This is an error; Council approved up to $3,000 per month. Scot stated that there would be a Park Board meeting on Thursday, March 1" at 5:00 p.m, in Council Chambers. The council workshop adjourned at 6:41 p.m. Respectfully submitted, AM,�AA�� BrittfAstant Adm NOTE: This meeting is open to the public. This meeting is for information and discussion of the Council for the listed workshop agenda items. 2