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date: "2005-08-10"
title: "Council Meeting Minutes 2005-08-10"
source: "2005-08-10-minutes-council-monthly.pdf"
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CITY COUNCIL MEETING

August 10, 2005

Attended:

Jim Hamsher, Mayor
Don Strong, Councilor
Roger McKinley, Councilor
Mark Wishard, Councilor
Tom McAuslan, Councilor
Bob Titus, Public Works
Diane Clingman, City Recorder
Stan Horrell
Melanie DeJong
Joe Hitz

Mayor Hamsher called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.  The roll was called, all
members being present.  The pledge of allegiance was recited.  The minutes of the June
and July 13 meetings were considered.  MSP:  To approve the minutes as written,
Tom McAuslan/Roger McKinley.

Melanie DeJong addressed the council regarding junk cars parked on city streets and
right of ways.  She asked if the council would encourage people to move them.  There
was some discussion of whether or not the city ordinance addresses the problem.  DeJong
said it basically comes down to whether or not the city wants to address the issue.  Roger
McKinley suggested she write a formal complaint.  MSP:  To address the issue if a
formal complaint is received, Roger McKinley/Mark Wishard.

Abatement:  Mayor Hamsher suggested tabling the 13th & Johnson issue until Mike
Springer could be present.

Landfill:  A written inspection report was received.

Public Works:  Bob Titus said he had been working on the old well and needs to order a
part.  He said he installed a meter, had test pumped it and it produces about 60 gpm.
Well #2 is on and producing about 70 gpm.  The overflow at the galleries is still
intermittent and is producing about 200 to 220 gpm.

He said TW Enterprises will soon service the wastewater generators as per contract and
that they will also do some electrical testing.  He said he talked with the attorney
regarding the pump issue but isn’t sure what we are waiting on.

Well Drilling:  Joe Hitz said the city has to work out something with John Coombs before
submitting information to Water Resources.  He said that even if the well sites end up
being on Ricco’s property, the road would still cross John’s property.  It was noted that

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an agreement needs to be worked out with Fred Winegar for access as well.  MSP:  To
go ahead with the amendment process, Tom McAuslan/Roger McKinley.

Accounts Payable:  MSP:  To pay the bills, Mark Wishard/Roger McKinley.

Resolutions/Ordinances:  The council considered approval of Resolution #2005-05
establishing a policy for use of city owned property.  The policy was suggested in order
to coordinate use of city owned resources by non-profit organizations during events.  It
was agreed that the city should charge $25 per tent for a set-up/take down fee.  MSP:  To
amend the resolution to include the $25 charge and to adopt resolution 2005-05
prescribing policy for use of city owned tents, tables, chairs, public address system
and park facilities, Tom McAuslan/Mark Wishard.

The council reviewed four job applications for the temporary public works position and
agreed to interview Michael McCarthy at 7 a.m. the next day.

Tom McAuslan asked when the city would be providing some rock for Ingo Wedde’s
parking lot.  It was agreed that it could be done during the next street paving phase.

There was discussion of re-installing the loading zone sign on Main Street between the
Branding Iron parking lot and Front Street due to parking congestion.  Bob Titus said
they could also paint the curb yellow.

There was discussion of vegetation and trees blocking views at the intersections of
Bridge and Overholt, Front and Bridge and Front and Johnson.  The Recorder said she
and Bob Titus had sent out notices last year to owners of property regarding vegetation
blocking views and sidewalks asking them to please prune or otherwise remove it and
had gotten fairly good cooperation.

7:05  It was moved and seconded to adjourn the meeting.

Respectfully submitted:

___________________________
Diane Clingman, City Recorder

Approved this Date: ________________

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Jim Hamsher, Mayor

Minutes August 10, 2005