May 3, 2021

Posted: May 3, 2021

Present: Goltz, Langreck, Knutson, Lienau, Holthaus

Absent:  None

Don Dilaura, Brian Zweibohmer, Mike Meyer, Art Uhlenhake, Mark Durbahn

Sandy Meyer and Mel Elsbernd left after Highway 52 discussion

Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Beckman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Mark Durbahn with AECOM discussed the Highway 52 project.

The Mayor and Council reviewed the submitted April police report.

Mayor Beckman’s report included: meetings attended, library air conditioning unit installation, nuisance properties and an update on 209 Fisher Avenue.

Lienau made a motion approving the following consent items: April 5, 2021 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Knutson, carried.

Holthaus made a motion approving Resolution #654, a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds for the payment of debt principle and interest; second by Langreck.

Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:

Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Goltz, Knutson.

Nays: None.

Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adopted.

Lienau made a motion approving Resolution #655; a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds from capitol improvement to the general fund; second by Holthaus.

Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:

Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Goltz, Knutson.

Nays: None.

Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adopted.

Holthaus made a motion approving a bid from Greenlawn for fall broadleaf weed control; second by Goltz, carried.

Langreck made a motion approving the Urban Revitalization/Tax Abatement applications submitted by Adam Brincks and Josh Uhlenhake, making those improvements eligible for the tax abatement program, seconded by Knutson, carried.

Holthaus made a motion approving a Cigarette Permit, effective July 1, 2021 through June 30, 2022 for Casey’s General Store, seconded by Goltz, carried.

Adding a heat run in the back room of the library was tabled.

Lienau made a motion directing the city clerk to apply for the ICAP Grant to purchase an IQ1200 Driver Feedback Sign as presented to the Council, second by Knutson, carried

Council discussed the fence at the yard waste site. More posts will be added to deter people from driving around the gate.

Lienau made a motion to approve bids from River City Paving for the alley behind Shooters/Wild Woods and Hillside Cemetery and a bid from Denco to seal street cracks; second by Langreck, carried.

The Mayor and Council reviewed the applications submitted for the Maintenance Foreman position.

Lienau made a motion to split the total costs of the “tee” break five ways; second by Langreck, carried.

Council had a general discussion regarding Soo Green, 209 Fisher Avenue, streetlights in Military Trail Estate, and commercial garbage rates.

There will be a special meeting on May 17,2021 at 5:00pm.

Holthaus made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Goltz, carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.

Attest: 

City Clerk : Ashley Goltz

Mayor: Bryan Beckman