2021-10-05 City Council Minutes
REGULAR MEETING AGENDA
City Council meetings are being conducted in a hybrid format with in -person and remote options
for attending, participating, and commenting. The public can make statements in this meeting
during public comment sections, including the public forum beginning at 6:20 pm.
1. Call to Order
Mayor Harris called the meeting to order at 6:33 pm.
A. Pledge of Allegiance
B. Roll Call
Present: Mayor Shep Harris, Council Members Larry Fonnest, Maurice Harris, Gillian
Rosenquist and Kimberly Sanberg
Staff present: City Manager Cruikshank, City Attorney Cisneros, Finance Director Virnig,
Physical Development Director Nevinski, City Engineer Oliver, and City
Clerk Schyma
2. Additions and Corrections to Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by Sanberg to approve the meeting agenda as submitted.
Motion carried 5-0.
3. Consent Agenda
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris to approve the Consent Agenda as revised:
removal of Items #3D2 - Accept Resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals and #3F1 -
Approve Resolution No. 21-77 Supporting the City’s 2022 Legislative Bonding Request to
Acquire Land and Prepare Plans and Specifications for a Remote Fire Station .
Motion carried 5-0.
A. Approval of Minutes
1. Special City Council Meeting (Interviews) – September 21, 2021
B. Approval of City Check Register
C. Licenses:
1. Gambling License Exemption and Waiver of Notice Requirement – Chester Bird
American Legion Post 523
D. Boards, Commissions, and Task Forces:
October 5, 2021 – 6:30 pm
Council Chambers
Hybrid Meeting
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1. Receive and File Meeting Minutes – Environmental Commission – August 23, 2021
2. Accept Resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals
E. Bids, Quotes, and Contracts:
1. Zane Avenue and Lindsay Street Reconstruction City Project #23 -02
a. Approve Resolution No. 21-76 Ordering Preparation of Feasibility Report
b. Authorize the Execution of a Professional Services Agreement with Short Elliott
Hendrickson, Incorporated for Services Associated with the Preparation of the
Feasibility Report and Project Design, for an Amount Not to Exceed $380,400
F. Grants and Donations:
1. Approve Resolution No. 21-77 Supporting the City’s 2022 Legislative Bonding
Request to Acquire Land and Prepare Plans and Specifications for a Remote Fire Station
3. Items Removed From the Consent Agenda:
3D2. Accept Resignation from the Board of Zoning Appeals
Council Member Fonnest congratulated Sophia Ginis on her appointment to the Planning
Commission and thanked her for her service on the Board of Zoning Appeals.
Motion by Fonnest, Second by Sanberg to accept the resignation of Sophia Ginis from the
Planning Commission.
Motion carried 5-0.
3F1. Approve Resolution No. 21-77 Supporting the City’s 2022 Legislative Bonding Request
to Acquire Land and Prepare Plans and Specifications for a Remote Fire Station
Physical Development Director Nevinski discussed the process and work of the Facilities Study Task
Force.
The Council thanked staff and the Facilities Study Task Force for their hard work.
Motion by Rosenquist, Second by M. Harris adopt Resolution No. 21-77 supporting the City’s 2022
legislative bonding request to acquire land and prepare plans and specifications for a remote fire
station.
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris, Rosenquist,
Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
4. Public Hearing
A. Special Assessments – 2021 Delinquent Utility Bills, Resolution No. 21-78
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Finance Director Sue Virnig presented the report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to Approve Resolution No. 21-78 Adopting and
Confirming Assessments for 2021 Delinquent Utility Billing
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
B. Special Assessments – 2021 Miscellaneous Charges, Resolution No. 21-79
Finance Director Sue Virnig presented the report.
Mayor Harris opened the public hearing. As there were no comments, the public hearing
was closed.
Motion by Sanberg, Second by M. Harris to Approve Resolution No. 21-79 Adopting and
Confirming Assessments for Delinquent 2021 Miscellaneous Charges
Motion carried 5-0 with unanimous approval. (In Favor: Fonnest, M. Harris, S. Harris,
Rosenquist, Sanberg. Opposed: N/A)
5. Old Business
6. New Business
All Ordinances listed under this heading are eligible for public input.
A. Review of Council Calendar
Mayor Harris reviewed upcoming city meetings, events, and holiday closures.
B. Mayor and Council Communications
1. Other Committee/Meeting updates
7. Adjournment
Motion by M. Harris, Second by Rosenquist to adjourn the meeting at 7:10 pm.
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Motion carried 5-0.
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Shepard M. Harris, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Theresa J. Schyma, City Clerk
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