CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Lee Uhrhammer called to order a regular meeting of the City of St. Croix Falls Common Council on Monday, April 25, 2005 at 7:02 p.m. Roll call: Councilpersons Darrell Anderson, Bill Kersch, Debra Points and Jon Cermin were present. Also present: Administrator Ed Emerson, Clerk Bonita Leggitt, Attorney John Schneider, Public Works Director Dennis Neva, Chris Strom of Cedar Corp, the public and the press. All Present joined in the salute to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Debra Points moved to approve the Minutes of the April 11, 2005 Regular Council Meeting, seconded by Bill Kersch, voice vote, motion passed.

Debra Points moved to approve the Minutes of the April 19, 2005 Special Council Meeting, seconded by Jon Cermin, voice vote, motion passed.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSSIONS AND BOARDS

The April 13, 2005 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes were presented for Councils’ information.

APPROVAL OF CLAIMS

General Fund $17,693.16, Debt Service $147,897.04, Park & Rec. $28.00, Water $79,182.59, Sewer $12,607.57

There was a verbal agreement to share the costs for W White PE services to review wind turbine, the City paid its half of the costs, Pfaltzgraffs have cense refused to pay remaining half.

Bill Kersch moved to approve claims as listed with the exception of $416.90 for W White PE, services for Pfaltzgraff turbine, seconded by Darrell Anderson, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

Review Design Plans for the Commons of St Croix, (Old Fire Hall)

David and Kristin Gantman were unable to attend, the easement for the driveway is almost completed, and the sale will be closing soon. It was questioned whether the flag pole to the old Fire Hall should be moved to a city park or left where it is, staff will ask the Gantmans what their thoughts are on it.

Consider Request for Amplified Sound, June 8, Library Concert

Librarian Sarah Adams is requesting permission for the Teddy Bear Band to use amplified sound at a concert on the Overlook Deck on June 8^th at 6:30 pm for about an hour as a kick off for the children’s summer reading program.

Debra Points moved to authorize use of amplified sound for a Library event on June 8^th, seconded by Jon Cermin, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Request for Amplified Sound, June 18, Chamber Event

Michael Schaar and Woody McBride propose to organize a free event of music, poetry, painting, and films. This is not a Chamber event. It would be promoted as a drug and alcohol free event for young people. Music would end at midnight, after which time films would be shown. Musical performances will be scheduled to work around Festival Theatre’s performance that evening.

Debra Points moved to authorize amplified even from noon to midnight with non-amplified films after midnight on June 18^th, seconded by Jon Cermin, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Temporary Sign and Shed, Eric’s Canoe Rental, Dalles House Parking Lot

Proposal is for sign and shed for canoe and bike rental the same as last summer.

Jon Cermin moved to approve a temporary sign and shed for Eric’s Canoe Rental in the Dalles House Parking Lot, seconded by Bill Kersch, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Final Assessment Resolution, Wilberg Blvd Improvements

A Final Assessment Resolution is need to get financing, looking at issuing B Bonds, in place. Full costs of the project will be assessed, bids for the project will be opened at 10am May 5, and could be considered at the May 9 Council Meeting. Washington St improvements will be bid at the same time but wouldn’t be included in B Bonds.

Darrell Anderson moved to approve Resolution #05-12, Final Resolution Authorizing Public Improvements and Levying Special Assessments Against Benefited Property in the City of St Croix Falls with an interest rate of 1% above the rate paid by the City, seconded by Bill Kersch, roll call vote, 4 ayes, motion passed.

Consider Mayoral Appointments to Park & Recreation Committee

Jon Cermin moved to confirm the appointments of Barb Siqueiros, Eileen Jordahl, Marilyn Brissett, and also Debra Points as the Council Representative to the Parks & Rec. Committee, seconded by Bill Kersch, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Mayoral Appointments to Plan Commission

Darrell Anderson moved to confirm the appointment of Dan Meyers to the Plan Commission, seconded by Debra Points, voice vote, motion passed.

Update on NR118 and Single Family Code Revisions

The DNR has updated NR118 provisions for the lower St Croix River and the City has been informed that our Municipal Code needs to be updated to follow the revised NR1118. Osceola is currently working on updating their code, after which we will work on updating our code.

COMMUNICAITONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Lee Uhrhammer: water meter changes and installation of radios have brought up a few concerns regarding contact with residents, the crew doing the installation has run into difficulties contacting residents by phone and so are going door to door instead. It is estimated that 75% of the radios and meters have been installed. Debra Points expressed concerns about public safety and the vulnerability of some single and elderly residents, there have been complaints about the lack of phone contact before someone arrives and wants entry into home. Dennis Neva proposed that a member of the city crew go around with a follow up letter to the remaining homes that need radiometer installed with contact information and instructions.

The last Council Meeting in May falls on Memorial Day; need to be thinking of an alternate date.

ADJOURNMENT

Darrell Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Bill Kersch, voice vote, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8 pm.

Lee Uhrhammer, Mayor Bonita Leggitt, City Clerk