City of Russell
Special Council Meeting Minutes
Wednesday, May 30, 6 p.m.
Present: Duane Bedford, Chris Feehan, Jay Pierschbacher,
Terry Newcomb, Casey DeHoedt, and Corey Paige.
Also present were Brian Beaty, Richard Foster, Jesse Rand, and Ashley Carroll. Kris Wilkins and Cindy Smith took minutes of
the meeting.
Duane Bedford called the
meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.
Terry Newcomb made a
motion to approve Resolution 2018-07 for Amendment to the 2017-18 Budget of the
City of Russell. Casey DeHoedt seconded
the motion.
Aye votes: Terry, Chris, Casey, Corey
Nay votes: None
The Council had a second
reading of Ordinance 148 Junk and Abandoned Vehicles. Chris made a motion to approve Ordinance 148
as read and Casey seconded the motion.
Aye votes: Terry, Chris,
Casey, Jay, Corey
Nay votes: None
The Council had a second
reading of Ordinance 149 Miscellaneous Junk and Debris. Terry made a motion to approve Ordinance 149
as read and Casey seconded the motion.
Aye votes: Terry, Chris,
Casey, Jay, Corey
Nay votes: None
Chris made a motion to
waive the third reading of the ordinances and adopt and publish as read. Corey seconded the motion.
Aye votes: Terry, Chris,
Casey, Jay, Corey
Nay votes: None
Council was to discuss
street work on Smith Street. There was
discussion on tiling a portion of the road to prevent water seepage. Chris made a motion to have L.L. Pelling do
the street work on Smith Street and Terry seconded the motion.
Aye votes: Terry, Chris,
Casey, Jay, Corey
Nay votes: None
The Council discussed the
potential closing of Washington Street along the school. The Council looked at the street
plat/blueprint. The City had turned over
the alley by the school when the school was in operation. The Council will talk to the current owner
of the school regarding this. Duane
will talk to someone regarding possible costs.
Residents were in
attendance that are impacted by the street closure. The residents wanted to make sure they would
still have access to their garages and personal property. Discussion will be carried over to the June 4
Council meeting.
The Council discussed the
possible selling of the campground or a possible lease.
Casey checked with
Alliant regarding security lights on our poles at the field/campground. Alliant quoted a price of $7 per light.
Casey made a motion to
adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. and Chris seconded the motion.
_______________________________
Duane Bedford, Mayor
Attest:
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Kris Wilkins, City Clerk
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