11-25-13 SCCSPECIAL CITY COUNCXL MEETING
OT EGO PFtAIRIE CENTER
November 25,, 2013
Call to Order.
Mayor ,vesica Stckamp called the meeting to order at 1:2 Pll.
[doll Call: Mayor .Jessica t ck r p; ncilme bers; Vern Heidner, Jason Warehime,, Doug
Schroeder and Tori Darkenwald.
Staff: Lori ,Johnson, city Administrator; Dan , ordet, Administrative Services Director and Tam!
Luff, City Clerk.
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Administrative Services Director .Jordet reviewed the property tax data for taxes payable 2014,
budget information and improvement bonds. CM H ldner said he would like more information
on line iters for instance, Softronics item listed out and small equipment ent tool list explained.
The City Council agreed and would like to see all the information combined in one book. The
City council agreed to use the $34,9.7 difference in the tax leery for reducing future tax levies
for the 2003A G,O, Improvement bond.
City Administrator reviewed the memo from City Engineer Ron Wagner regarding the Storm
Water cIP item. The City council agreed with keeping the previously included amount in the
CIP. City Administrator .Johnson stated that was the only CIP item carried over from the last
discussion and the council Concurred*
City Administrator presented the market et rate adjustment staff report and supplemental
information. City council tools no action and agreed to wait until April.
There was discussion of closing City Hall on December 18 from 12 PM to 1 Ply for the employee
potluck holiday luncheon, The City Administrator reviewed the public purposes expenditure
guidelines and reminded the Council that the City can't contribute to the luncheon for the
employees, However, the Wright County Sheriff's department and Wright county Assessor are
also invited giving staff and elected officials a chance to discuss City operations and issues with
public safety and assessing staff. These discussions benefit the community through improved
relations and response in emergency situations such as accidents or natural disasters, For that
reason, the city Council could deem payment of an amount such as $10 per person for the
County staff as a public purpose expenditure becaLise the event has community good. The City
Attorney concurs that employee and elected official discussion at this event benefits the
community, The City council suggested contributing $20 a person for the emergency
management staff invited which includes the Wright County Deputies and assessor noting this is
n important part to build those Wright County relationships with city council and staff.
CM Darkenwald motioned to close City Hall on December 18,, 2013 from 12:00 PM to
:00 PM for the employee luncheon and the city contribute o person for the lunch
expense of Wright County star. Seconded by CM warehimer All in flavor, Motion
carried.
2. Adjourn,
CM Darkenwa[d motioned to adjourn. Seconded by CM Warehime. All in
favor. Motion carried. Adjourned at 12:00 AM,
ATTEST; Jlurx",� 4'�,
Tam! Loll, City Clerk