April 22, 2008
The Ruthven City Council, of the City of
Day of April, 2008, at 6:30 PM, in regular session, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, pursuant to law and to the rules of said council.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor, Charles Oppedal, in the Chair, and the roll being called, the following members were present:
PRESENT: Johnson, VerHelst, Schoning.
ABSENT: Hawk, Henningsen.
Schoning motioned and VerHelst seconded to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.
Brenda Stuckey was present to ask the council if the Summer Rec Program could submit a 2008 PACGC grant under the city. City council agreed to this request.
Hawk arrived at 6:34 PM.
Gary Knoer was present to request a change in the zoning ordinance for commercial properties. He would like to put an efficiency apartment in his building downtown. A resolution 05-08 was made by Schoning and seconded by Johnson, to set a public hearing on May 6, 2008 to change the commercial zoning district to include residential exceptions. The resolution was passed and approved with the following roll call votes:
Ayes: Johnson, VerHelst, Schoning, Hawk.
Nayes: None
Discussion was held in regards to the Palo Alto Sheriff Departments K-9 dog that will be utilized for different types of searches and tracking. Motion was made by Schoning and seconded by Hawk to give $1,000 to the Sheriff Departments K-9 fund. Motion carried with all members present voting aye. Discussion continued with Sheriff Geoders in regards to the town curfew and stepping up patrol during the hours of 8 – 12 PM. Sheriff Geoders thanked the City of
Discussion was held with part of the Park & Pool Board, in regards to the pool. Council has asked the Board to present them the Boards proposal for all pool matters at the May 6 meeting.
Council was informed that city wide clean up day will be held Thursday, May 29, 2008. Discussion was held in regards to the nuisance properties in town.
An estimate for needed painting and repairs to the Hurley & Associates facility, owned by the City, was presented for discussion. After discussion, VerHelst made a motion and Schoning seconded it to pay $500.00 toward the cost, if the full work presented was fulfilled by Hurley & Associates, if not, nothing will be paid. The motion carried with all present voting aye.
Resolution 04-08 was made by Schoning and seconded by VerHelst to direct the City of
Ayes: Johnson, VerHelst, Schoning, Hawk.
Nayes: None.
Council has directed the city attorney to start the process of checking into some properties in town that are in disrepair. Don Hempill will report back to the council as he gets information on each property.
Jeff introduced a new estimate to the council for the needed painting of the water tower. It was decided to ask the company representative to come to the next council meeting for discussion and question answering. We are still waiting to see if we can get other estimates for the project.
The council was informed of some burning of yard waste or other materials that was done on the surface of a City street. It was decided to post a reminder on the roll up that this is not permitted and to also send a letter to the responsible party.
Summer street repair possibilities were discussed. Jeff is still waiting on the estimates on other areas discussed.
Schoning made a motion and Hawk seconded it to lay cement on the east side of the library, between the sidewalk and the building and to purchase a bench and trash receptacle to place there. The motion carried with all members present voting aye.
Motion was made by VerHelst and seconded by Schoning to start the next City council meeting on May 6, 2008, at 5:30 PM to look at and review the nuisance properties, before conducting the normal council meeting agenda. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.
A motion to adjourn was made at 7:56 by VerHelst and seconded by Hawk. Motion carried with all members voting aye.
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Charles Oppedal, Mayor Christine White, City Clerk