CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Brad Foss called to order a regular meeting of the City of St. Croix Falls Common Council on Monday, June 26, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Roll call: Councilpersons Darrell Anderson, Jon Cermin, and Lori Erickson were present. Debra Points was absent. Also present: Administrator Ed Emerson, Clerk Bonita Leggitt, City Attorney Scott Cox, Fire Chief Dale Anderson, Chris Strom of Cedar Corp, the public and the press. All Present joined in the salute to the flag.

APPROVAL OF MINUTES

Darrell Anderson moved to approve the Minutes of the June 12, 2006 Council Meeting, seconded by Jon Cermin, voice vote, motion passed.

APPROVAL OF CLAIMS

General Fund $35,744.89, TIF Fund $70.59, Park & Rec $143.60, Water $2,483.64, Sewer $5,975.54

Darrell Anderson moved to approve claims, second by Jon Cermin, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

NEW BUSINESS

Consider a Resolution Allocating Undesignated Funds to be Directed to the 2006 Budget – Part Time Office Assistant

Received 7 applications for part-time office position, interviewed 2, offered position to Gail Bibeau.

Lori Erickson moved to adopt Resolution #06-20, Allocating Undesignated Funds to the 2006 Budget to cover wages and benefits for a part-time office position, second by Jon Cermin, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

Consider Approving 2006 Alcohol & cigarette Licenses and Operators Permits

Darrell Anderson moved to adopt Resolution #06-21, Approving Alcohol and Cigarette Licenses Renewal for 2006, second by Jon Cermin, voice vote, motion passed.

Jon Cermin moved to approve Operators Permits as listed, second by Lori Erickson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Assessment Contract for Services

Peter Post, Post Appraisals of Hudson WI, references have checked out ok. Contract is for property assessment for next three years.

Jon Cermin moved to approve a contract for services with Post Appraisals, second by Lori Erickson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider a Resolution Extending the Development Moratorium

Update of City Codes is taking longer so as to allow for public review and input, was made clear at Public Hearing at Plan Commission that there are issues to be worked out. Plan Commission will be meeting again on July 6 to work on Code and outlining of Overlay Districts. It is proposed to extend the moratorium to Oct 30 with such extension to exclude minor subdivisions, CSMs, and CUPs.

Jon Cermin moved to adopt Resolution #06-22, Extending the Development Moratorium to Oct 30, 2006, second by Darrell Anderson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Mayoral Appointments to WWTP Project Coordination Team

The WWTP Project Coordination Team would review and recommend design options of Tanks and WWTP to be screened and as un-intrusive to the neighborhood as possible.

Jon Cermin moved to confirm the appointments of Rhonda Kenyon, Pete Prusak, Mike Bryant, Jeff Tabot, Ed Emerson, Lori Erickson, Ed Kromrey, Brian Adams, and Rosemary Bratz to the WWTP Project Coordination Team, second by Lori Erickson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider a Conditional Use Permit for Cellular One Stealth Antenna, Methodist Church

The Plan Commission has recommended approval of a Conditional Use Permit for Cellular One to mount a stealth antenna on the sides of the parapet of the Methodist Church at 300 N Adams St conditioned upon obtaining a building permit, filing of their lease agreement with the Church with the City, and that this arrangement will not affect Cellular One’s lease agreement for antenna space on water tower.

Jon Moved to adopt Resolution #06-23, Approving a CUP for Cellular One to Mount a Stealth Antenna on the Methodist Church, second by Lori Erickson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Impact Fee Presentation and Set Date for Public Hearing

Wendy Sander, Cedar Corp: establishing Impact Fees in the City has been on hold waiting for the State Legislature to finalize the rules for fees. Twenty days after Needs Assessment Study is completed a Public Hearing can be held. Rate is based upon project required to serve new growth, cost of project is estimated and then spread out over the anticipated growth. Some items that fees can be imposed for include: wells, water towers, treatment plants, and libraries. Funds that are collected must be used in seven years or returned to the current owner of the property that the fees were collected from.

It was noted that it would be less expensive for an individual to purchase an existing home than to build new with added fees. Once it is decided which project to plan for and the estimated cost for same, can set a date for Public Hearing and adoption of fees.

Consider Defining and Coordinating City Committee Work Groups

Mayor Foss requested that each Councilperson to talk to the members of the committees they serve on and ask them to define what they see as their purpose and goals and report back to full Council.

Consider Changes in State Impact Fee Law: Park & Recreation Fees

With changes in State Law for Impact Fees the City can no longer impose a fee in lieu of land dedication for parks. City Code for Park Fees will have to be amended to reflect new law. Can still require that land be set aside for parks in new developments, but not in-lieu of fees.

Consider Acceptance of Councilperson Points Resignation & Submittal of Names for Replacement Councilperson

Debra Points has submitted her resignation effective the end of June. Council can submit names for consideration to fill the vacancy created by the resignation.

Lori Erickson submitted Arne Carlson for consideration.

Jon Cermin submitted Tom Engel for consideration.

Mayor Foss will meet and talk with the candidates about the position.

Darrell Anderson moved to accept the resignation of Debra Points with deep regret, second by Jon Cermin and Lori Erickson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Proposal to Trade Old Snow Blower and Old Asphalt Roller for a new Asphalt Roller, City Street Department

Assistant Public Works Director Scott Brust: the City has an old snow blower that hasn’t been used in years and a chain has broken on our asphalt roller, have looked at used asphalt rollers and have located one at a dealership that is willing to trade even up for the City’s old snow blower and asphalt roller if we deliver them to the dealers location, only cost involved to the City will be in transporting the equipment.

Jon Cermin moved to approve proposal to trade old snow blower and asphalt roller for newer used asphalt roller, second by Darrell Anderson, voice vote, motion passed

Consider Next Steps for City Wi-Fi Network

Mayor Foss: Wi-Fi could cost City a lot, but issue is drawing high tech business to area. Low cost high speed internet is important to businesses and schools. Matt Sonetag will look deeper into prospect to get better estimate of cost of implementation.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Kathy Cross: retaining wall supporting public parking lot on State St is in need of repair, City is spending money on beautification of City, how about painting of a mural on the retaining wall?

Jon Cermin: new trail put in Gaylord Nelson Park this week appears to be utilizing steps from Washington St to Orthodontist’s Office, while ok with use of stairs, am concerned about liability, parking, and snow removal, our parking is only for clients and we only clear and removed snow when business is open, need release of liability for business of public use of steps in case of falls on steps.

Scott Cox: leaving firm of Weld, Riley, Prenn and Ricci and so will no longer be representing the City, Attorney John Behling will be my replacement.

ADJOURNMENT

Darrell Anderson moved to adjourn the meeting, second by Jon Cermin, voice vote, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8

:45 pm.

Brad Foss, Mayor Bonita Leggitt, City Clerk