March 1, 2021

Posted: March 1, 2021

Present: Holthaus, Goltz, Langreck, Knutson, Lienau

Absent:  None

Don Dilaura, Brian Zweibohmer, Zak Kriener

Clark Goltz, Terry Linderbaum, Pam Buddenberg were present during the Highway 52 presentation.

BJ Crary was present for discussion of his building permit.

Ron Becker, Ryan Becker, Art Uhlenhake, Tom Bushman, Irving and Natalie Macario were present for discussion of offers for real estate.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Beckman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Mayor Beckman announced the public hearing for the FY2021/2022 Budget was open for any questions or comments. There were no written comments or objections submitted, nor were there any comments or objections from those present. Mayor Beckman closed the public hearing

Mayor Beckman announced the public hearing for the sale of real estate was open for any questions or comments. There were no written comments or objections submitted, nor were there any comments or objects from those present. Mayor Beckman closed the public hearing.

Mark Durbahn, an engineer with AECOM, addressed the council regarding the Highway 52 street project.

Ron Feigl with Acuity Brands Lighting, Inc. discussed potential options for upgrading streetlights on Main Street.

The Mayor and Council reviewed the submitted February police report.

Mayor Beckman’s report included: meetings attended, clerk school, attorney information, loader tires, and watermain break.

Langreck made a motion approving the following consent items: February 1, 2021 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Holthaus, carried.

Lienau made a motion approving Resolution #642, a resolution approving the FY21/22 Budget, seconded by Langreck.

Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:

Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Goltz, Knutson.

Nays: None.

Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adopted.

The Council reviewed offers received by Nathan Moonen for $4,001 and Irving and Natalie Macario for $4,100. There were no verbal offers. Lienau made a motion to set a public hearing date and time for the purpose of conveyance of 209 Fisher Ave for March 15, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., seconded by Knutson, carried.

Langreck made a motion to approve the purchase agreement for the conveyance of 209 Fisher Ave with a $0 demolition deposit required at closing, second by Lienau, carried.

Lienau made a motion setting the public hearing date and time to amend the FY21 Budget for April 5, 2021 at 5:00 p.m., seconded by Holthaus, carried.

Lienau made a motion introducing Ordinance #84, an ordinance amending the provisions pertaining to open burning restrictions for its first reading; seconded by Goltz.

Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:

Ayes: Knutson, Lienau, Langreck, Goltz, Holthaus.

Nays: None.

Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried.

Lienau made a motion awarding the Hillside Cemetery mowing contract to Kyle Meyer at the rate of $145.00/mowing for the 2021 mowing season, seconded by Goltz, carried.

Employee wages were discussed. Langreck made a motion approving a $.45/hour increase for Don DiLaura and Brian Zweibohmer; second by Holthaus, carried with Goltz, Holthaus, Knutson and Langreck voting yes and Lienau voting no.

Langreck made a motion approving a $.50/hour increase for Ashley Goltz; second by Knutson, carried with Holthaus, Knutson, and Langreck voting yes, Lienau voting no and Goltz abstaining.

Lienau made a motion approving a $.40/hour increase for Randy Timp; second by Holthaus, carried.

Goltz made a motion approving a building permit for BJ Crary; second by Holthaus, carried.

Council had a general discussion regarding the Highway 52 project.

Knutson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Langreck, carried.  Meeting adjourned at 6:55pm.

Attest:

City Clerk                                                                                       Mayor