CITY OF ST. CROIX FALLS

MINUTES OF THE REGULAR COMMON COUNCIL MEETING

JUNE 27, 2005, 7:00 P.M.

CITY HALL, 710 HWY 35 SOUTH

CALL TO ORDER

Mayor Lee Uhrhammer called to order a regular meeting of the City of St. Croix Falls Common Council on Monday, June 27, 2005 at 7:04 p.m. Roll call: Councilpersons Darrell Anderson, Debra Points, and Jon Cermin via teleconference, were present. Bill Kersch was absent. Also present: Administrator Ed Emerson, Clerk Bonita Leggitt, Attorney John Schneider, Treasurer Jamie Carlson, 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 June 13, 2005 Regular Council Meeting with one correction, seconded by Darrell Anderson, voice vote, motion passed.

PUBLIC COMMENTS

Woody & Amanda McBride and Mike Schaar: Amateur Convention was a hit, event attracted more adults than young people. Will be contacting City to discuss future events and dates.

REPORTS OF COMMITTEES, COMMISSSIONS AND BOARDS

The May 16, 2005 Park & Rec. Committee Meeting and June 21, 2005 Plan Commission Meeting Minutes were presented for Councils’ information.

APPROVAL OF CLAIMS

Mayor Uhrhammer read the list of additions to claims for Jon Cermin’s benefit.

General Fund $19,237.94, Park & Rec. $1,407.89, TIF $207.83, Water $3,556.67, Sewer $18,844.26

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

NEW BUSINESS

Consider a Resolution Providing for the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of $1,965,000 Special Assessment “B” Bonds, Series 2005A, of the City of St Croix Falls, Wisconsin; Establishing the Terms and Conditions Therefore; Directing their Execution and Delivery; Creating a Debt Service Account Therefore; and Awarding the Sale Thereof.

Sean Lentz, Ehlers & Associates: Two bids were received for the “B” Bonds. Eagle Valley Bank submitted the lowest bid with a true interest rate of 3.5656%, assessments will be charged interest at 1% over what the City borrows at, resulting in an interest rate of 4.5656% on assessments for the project. Assessments may need to be amended when the Wilberg Blvd project is competed to reflect actual costs if costs come in lower. Waivers of appeal rights for the special assessments have been received from the affected property owners along with letters of credit or certificates of deposit.

Jon Cermin moved to approve Resolution #05-20, Providing for the Issuance, Sale and Delivery of $1,965,000 Special Assessment “B” Bonds, Series 2005A, of the City of St Croix Falls WI, Establishing the Terms and Conditions Therefore; Directing their Execution and Delivery, Creating a Debt Service Account therefore and Awarding the Sale to Eagle Valley Bank, second by Debra Points, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

Meeting paused while a phone line was run to the office, due to poor phone connection in Council Room.

Consider an Initial Resolution Authorizing Borrowing Not to Exceed $5,000,000; Providing for the Issuance and Sale of General Obligation Securities Therefore; and Levying a Tax in Connection Therewith.

Sean Lentz: there is talk at the State level about limiting debt issuance. This resolution authorizes debt up to $5.5 million and refinancing of $2 million, but does not incur debt. Intent is to authorize debt before State adopts proposed language that would limit debt.

Debra Points moved to adopt Resolution #05-21, Authorizing borrowing not to exceed $7.5 million, providing for the issuance and sale of General Obligation Securities and levying a tax in connection therewith, second by Jon Cermin, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

Consider Authorization of Reinvestment of City Funds, City Treasurer

Jamie Carlson, City Treasurer, recommends that City funds of $300,000 be invested in a money market account at Eagle Valley Bank and $200,000 in a CD at Bank Mutual so as to earn higher interest rates, and that the Revolving Loan Fund be moved from Bank Mutual to the River Bank.

Jon Cermin moved to authorize the investment of City funds of $300,000 in a money market at Eagle Valley Bank, of $200,000 in a CD at Bank Mutual, and the moving of the Revolving Loan Fund to the River Bank, second by Darrell Anderson, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

Consider a Resolution Adjusting the Reimbursement Mileage Rate and Setting Such Rate Annually on the State Standardized Rate

The City is currently below the recommended rate of reimbursement for mileage, the proposed resolution would provide for annual updates based on the State Standardized Rate.

Darrell Anderson moved to adopt Resolution #05-22, Adjusting the reimbursement mileage rate and setting such rate on IRS standardized rates, second by Jon Cermin, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

Consider a Resolution Allocating Undesignated Funds to be Directed to the 2005 City Budget – for Upgrade of City Hall Phone System

The phone system used in the city offices of the Clerk, Treasurer, and Administrator is failing; Centurytel and Amery Telcom were contacted and asked for recommendations. Both recommended that the current system be replaced with a Partner ACS phone system. Centurytel submitted a quote of $2,756.80 and Amery Telcom submitted a quote of $2,390.00, for equipment and installation. Jon Cermin was concerned about follow up services if not purchased through Centurytel, the local phone service provider.

Jon Cermin moved to authorize the purchase of a phone system for City Offices through Centurytel. No one seconded, motion failed.

Darrell Anderson moved to accept bid of Amery Telcom for a Partner ACS Phone System and adopt Resolution #05-23, Allocating $2,390 in undesignated Funds be directed to the 2005 Budget for the purchase of the phone system, second by Debra Points, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

Consider a Resolution Approving 2005 Alcohol & Cigarette Licenses

It was noted that Mark Baer had resigned from Festival Theatre and that a new Agent would need to be appointed.

Debra Points moved to adopt Resolution #05-24, Approving a Cigarette License and Alcohol Licenses for the Dalles Char House and Festival Theatre, second by Darrell Anderson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider a Request of the St Croix Falls Lioness Club for a Temporary Banner Promoting the Chicken Dinner Social – Wannigan Days Festival

The Lioness Club has requested permission to place a banner promoting their Chicken Dinner Social for Wannigan Days on the fence adjacent to the Overlook Deck.

Debra Points moved to authorize temporary placement of a banner for the Chicken Dinner Social, second by Jon Cermin, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider a Request of the Chamber of Commerce for $500.00 Donation – Wannigan Days Festival

The Chamber of Commerce is requesting that the City contribute $500 for the Wannigan Days Festival, funds would be used primarily for porta potties.

Debra Points moved to authorize $500 for Wannigan Days expenses, second by Jon Cermin, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

Consider a Resolution Approving the 2004 Compliance Maintenance Report - WWTP

Effluent and influent loadings received “F” rating in 2004 but measures have been taken to bring levels into compliance, Struass Knitting has started pre-treating their discharge, other criteria tested rated “A”s.

Jon Cermin moved to adopt Resolution #05-25, approving the 2004 Compliance Maintenance Report, second by Debra Points, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

Debra Points moved to recess the meeting, second by Darrell Anderson, voice vote, motion passed.

Darrell Anderson moved to reconvene, second by Debra Points, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Authorizing Inspection of City Water Tower

DRN requires that water storage facilities be periodically inspected.

Debra Points moved to authorize inspection of elevated water tower on upper Pine St for a cost of $595, second by Jon Cermin, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

Consider Authorizing Cleaning, Inspection & Disinfection of Water Reservoir

Jon Cermin moved to authorize the inspection, cleaning, and disinfecting of the water reservoir for a cost of $1,200, second by Debra Points, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

Consider Authorizing Soil Borings for Evaluation of Potential City Well Sites

Estimated cost for 3 soil borings 175 ft deep is $30,280. Cost could fluctuate due to depth, less cost for shallower boring, more cost for deeper boring. Actual depth of boring depends on what is found.

Jon Cermin moved to authorize 3 soil borings for a cost of $30,280. second by Debra Points, roll call vote, 3 ayes, 1 absent, motion passed.

Consider Approval of Operators Permits

Debra Points moved to approve Operators Permits for Nicole Enck, Emily Loomis, Bobbi French, Ricky Wiemer, Erin Hultman, William Donatelle, Elizabeth Bona, Michaela Emerson, Katherine Fee, and Sandra Arnold, second by Darrell Anderson, voice vote, motion passed.

Consider Request to Close Thompson Parkway, Wannigan Days Festival

The Chamber of Commerce requested that the north end of Thompson Pkwy be closed for the weekend, starting Thursday, July 14^th, for Wannigan Days festivities. It was questioned if it should be closed all weekend as it could be hard for downtown businesses with main street also closed off for the parade.

Jon Cermin moved to authorize Police Chief Paul Lindholm to work with the Chamber to shut off a portion of Thompson Pkwy for Wannigan Days, second by Debra Points, voice vote, motion passed.

CITIZENS COMMENTS

Tom Delaney introduced himself as the new owner of the Dalles House Restaurant.

COMMUNICAITONS AND MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS

Mayor Uhrhammer: the Mobile Skills Crew was here all weekend working on the Ice Age Trail.

ADJOURNMENT

Jon Cermin moved to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Debra Points, voice vote, motion passed. Meeting adjourned at 8:45 pm.

Lee Uhrhammer, Mayor Bonita Leggitt, City Clerk