May 27, 2009 continuation meeting

The continuation meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. with all members present except councilman Rick Turner.

 

Since the May 13th meeting, the city has received a signed copy of the option to purchase from Richard and Mona Backlund accepting the amount of $85,000.00 for their building.   The next order of business is to call for a public hearing to present the 5 year Capital Improvement Plan.

 

Motion by Carter 2nd by Andres to pass the RESOLUTION CALLING PUBLIC HEARING ON THE INTENTION TO ISSUE GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN BONDS AND THE PROPOSAL TO ADOPT THE CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT PLAN THEREFOR.  During discussion, Adamski stated that he believes a new building is needed but still believes the city should have started at a lower price.   Andres agreed with Adamski but stated that the price on the option to purchase should remain as it is and not be increased.  Motion carried 4-0

 

The council further discussed the outdoor furnace issue and the majority of the council is against allowing anymore outdoor furnaces in the city limits.

Motion by Carter 2nd by Andres to deny any free standing wood burning outdoor furnaces.  Existing outdoor furnaces will be allowed.  Motion carried 4-0

 

Upon reviewing the proposals from Midwest Security and Fire and Audio Communications for security system upgrades to the liquor stores system, it was the consensus of the council to look into reducing the cost of the system upgrade and leave the option open to add to the system in the future.  Revised proposals will be presented at the June 10th meeting.

 

Meeting adjourned at 10:15 a.m.