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date: "2005-07-13"
title: "Council Meeting Minutes 2005-07-13"
source: "2005-07-13-minutes-council-monthly.pdf"
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

July 13, 2005

Attended:

Jim Hamsher, Mayor
Marvin Casebeer, Councilor
Mike Springer, Councilor
Roger McKinley, Councilor
Mark Wishard, Councilor
Don Strong, Councilor
Tom McAuslan, Councilor
Bob Titus, Public Works
Steve Dahl
Drew Harmer
Joe Hitz

Mayor Hamsher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  The roll was called, all
members being present.  The City Recorder was not in attendance.  The pledge of
allegiance was recited.

Mayor Hamsher noted that Nadia Schultz was not present, however, he did address the
council regarding the establishment of a museum board.  He said their duties would be
fact-finding in order to make recommendations to the council regarding the museum.  It
was agreed that the city should advertise for the positions and establish a board.

Drew Harmer addressed the council with his request for a social gaming license to
operate a card room in Prairie City.  He said the name of it would be The Office, players
must be at least 21 and that no alcohol would be sold on the premises.  MSP:  To grant a
social gaming license to Drew Harmer for The Office, Tom McAuslan/Mark
Wishard.  Roger McKinley opposed.

Steve Dahl was recognized and he introduced himself as the latest county Economic
Development Coordinator.

Landfill:  A written inspection report was received.

Public Works:  The A-Plus striping contract was again considered.  It was agreed that
Ken Purnell should be asked to come to the next meeting to answer the council’s
questions.  Mark Wishard asked Bob Titus why the grass in the parks isn’t mowed.  He
said it is because the lawn mower (Georgia) has a broken leg.  He was asked why he or
Chris weren’t doing it.  He said he doesn’t have time.

Well Drilling:  Bob Titus was asked if the requirements of the water system Violation
and Order are being complied with.  He said they were.  It was noted that Georgia
Patterson has received the required certification.  There was some discussion of the

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requirement to submit an engineered plan (adequate, complete and detailed) by December
1, 2005.  It was noted that funding and contracting requirements would dictate how the
city procures the plan.  Joe Hitz said the water usage information needs to be updated.
He was instructed to contact Russell Ricco and John Coombs regarding details of drilling
on their properties.

There was discussion of filling the summer help vacancy, especially since Georgia
Patterson is out with a broken leg.  It was agreed that someone at least 18 is needed in
order to operate the required equipment.  Roger McKinley suggested that Georgia be
allowed to come back to oversee operations because she knows what needs to be done.
He was reminded that she could only come back with a doctor’s release. There was also
mention of contracting out the parks maintenance while she is out since it isn’t getting
done.  It was agreed that an ad should be placed for the temporary summer help position.

Ordinances/Resolutions:  The council was asked to consider resolution 2005-04 declaring
the city’s election to receive state revenues.  MSP:  To adopt resolution 2005-04,
Marvin Casebeer/Mike Springer.

Other Business:  Mike Springer asked the council when they should begin work on the
water and sewer rate increases approved by the budget committee.  It was agreed that a
workshop should be held to go over some scenarios and that a community meeting be
held to inform the citizens what is going on.  It was agreed the City Recorder should
come up with some numbers for the council’s consideration.  Springer also asked the
council when they are going to get after the job descriptions.  He said he would work
with the Recorder to begin development of the descriptions since she already has a
number of them.  Roger McKinley said he would help out as well.

Bob Titus was asked for an update on the wastewater pump situation.  He said they are
working OK with a few minor problems.  There was no discussion of the legal issues
regarding all the repairs and breakdowns.

Bob Titus said he had a personnel issue to discuss with the council.  Mayor Hamsher
cautioned that such matters should be discussed in executive session and he was advised
to talk with the public works commissioner (Mark Wishard) to determine if a session
should be scheduled.

It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted:

___________________________
Diane Clingman, City Recorder

Approved this Date: ________________

_________________________________
Jim Hamsher, Mayor

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