City Council met in regular session on April 6, 2020 at 6:00 P.M. via teleconference due to COVID-19.
Mayor Lester presided:
Councilmembers present:
Scott Winkler
Mike Peterson
Pete Lane
Beryl Grant
Amy Farris
Dylan Canaday
City employees present were Attorney Green and City Administrator Kennedy. Chief Drew and Public Works Director Mager absent.
MINUTES: The meeting was called to order and the Council minutes of March 16th were approved as presented by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Grant. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
VISITORS: Amy Manning, III-A Executive Director provide the 2018-19 Annual Report. III-A is doing well and the group continues to add members. For prescriptions, they moved to Proact which has saved $294,000 annually. They have added enhanced benefits and due to COVID-19 added telehealth benefits.
COMMITTEE REPORTS: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday to accept the Fire Training Minutes of March 9 and 24, 2020. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Winkler to accept the Planning and Zoning minutes from March 24, 2020. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilor Lane, second by Councilor Winkler to approve the conditional use request by The Growing Patch Learning Center, 327 W N 4th to operate a day care center, after school program and home school tutoring services in a residential zone. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Peterson to approve the conditional use request by Madeline Gilmore, 627 S C to operate an Esthetic business in a residential zone. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris to accept the Library Board Minutes from March 19, 2020. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Farris to accept the resignation of Dani Reynolds as a board member and appoint Carmen Sangster to fill the remainder of her term, expiring December 31, 2020. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
WATERSHED TRAIL RUN: On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Canaday to allow Lynne Fredrickson to hold the Trail Run on the watershed July 5, 2020. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
WATERSHED LAND PURCHASE: Mayor Lester stated the City wants to buy 20 acres of watershed property from Silas Whitley for $50,000 plus closing costs of $595.00 (It was previously the Eimer’s property). On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Peterson to purchase 20 acres of watershed property from Silas Whitley for $50,000. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
RETAINING WALL: Mayor Lester stated Richard Cox wants to place a retaining wall along the back side of the sidewalk on College to landscape and allow easier access for lawn mowing. The current situation is difficult to deal with. Public Works Director Mager felt that would be the best option. On motion by Councilor Grant, second by Councilor Canaday to approve the retaining wall in the right of way for Richard Cox, at 218 N College. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
SURPLUS: Public Works Director Mager requested to surplus the 1990 GMC 2wd pickup which was the old sander. On motion by Councilor Peterson, second by Councilor Lane to surplus the 1990 GMC 2wd pickup. Motion carried by a unanimous vote of the Council present.
The meeting adjourned at 6:21 P.M.
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Wes Lester – Mayor
ATTEST:
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Tonya Kennedy – Clerk
