City Council Minutes June 4, 2018

City of Russell

Council Meeting

June 4, 2018

Present:  Terry Newcomb, Jim Larrington, Chris Feehan, Casey DeHoedt ,  Cindy Smith, Shawn Werts and Nita Spaur.  Chris Feehan in as Mayor Pro-Tem, in Duane Bedford’s absence.

Chris Feehan called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.

Approval  on Resolution 2018-08 Fixing the date for the July 2^nd meeting to authorize a loan agreement for the backhoe was approved; Terry made a motion to approve and Casey seconded the motion.

Aye votes: Terry, Chris and Casey

Nay votes: None

Approval on Resolution 2018-09, declaring an official intent under Treasury Regulation 1.150-2 to issue debt to reimburse the city for certain original expenditures paid in connection with specified projects (backhoe); Terry made a motion to approve and Chris Feehan seconded the motion.

Aye votes: Terry, Chris and Casey

Nay votes: None

Last Chance cigarette licensing was approved by Chris motioning to approve for and seconded by Terry. Aye votes: Terry, Chris and Casey

Nay votes: None

Southside cigarette licensing was approved by Casey motioning to approve for and seconded by Chris.

Aye votes: Terry, Chris and Casey

Nay votes: None

Shawn Werts requested approval to use the city park on June 23^rd for a special event.  Casey made a motion to approve the request and Chris seconded the request.

New metal roofing for the band stand was approved to be ordered with Casey moving to approve the motion and seconded by Terry.  Chris Feehan notified Corey to proceed, by phone, with the ordering of the material.

Nita Spaur brought to the Council her questions on burning within the city limits.  The Council will investigate further. 

Minutes from last meeting were approved by Terry and seconded by Casey.  Council voted unanimously to approve minutes from the May 7^th meeting.

City Wide clean-up was discussed with the possibility of having pickup available next year for people that are unable to bring in their debris.

Discussion was made on Ordinances 148 and 149 that were approved at the May 30^th meeting that will be published in the paper next week, and citations can be made after that date.

Jim reported on the water/wastewater that the new meters are continuing to be installed.

Jim also to contact Alliant regarding energy efficiency for the fire department, community building and city garage.

Jim also reported on streets.  Questions were raised on mowing of ditches and Terry stated that he will look up ordinances on who is responsible for mowing ditches, property owner or city.  Also, in regards to ditches and water drainage, Chris Feehan will have the fire department blow out the culverts to allow for better water runoff.

Cindy A Smith was approved for all banking signatures as required by Great Western Bank and all other signing of documents  required as new city clerk.  Motioned for approval by Casey and seconded by Chris.

Next meeting agenda to include:  Ditch mowing, new street signs for speed limits and air braking,  fire burning within city limits, noise ordinances, tree stump removal, roof of new city office building, grant for new bench, Christmas decorations, and hydrants.

Casey motioned to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 pm.,  seconded by Terry.    Motion carried unanimously 3-0.

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Chris Feehan

Mayor Pro-Tem

Attest:

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Cindy Smith

City Clerk