HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.01.2007COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 1, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Mayor Hurley called the meeting to order at 8:12 a.m.
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Greenwood, Getty, Cole,
Schmitt.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Kincaid that the agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley reviewed the Standing Committee agendas for meetings scheduled for Monday,
March 5, 2007.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Monday, March 5, 2007 and the
following items were discussed.
First Call Taxi has submitted an application for a vehicle for hire business license. They are a
new business and have completed and passed all inspections.
Mayor Hurley noted the budget hearing is on the agenda, and a levy will be proposed that will
lower property taxes.
The resolution to accept $10,000 from St. Mary's Villa and/or Queen of Peace in full settlement
of a grant agreement with the Community Development Board was discussed. Councilperson
Getty asked if Queen of Peace is selling St. Mary's Villa, and if they are selling, why can't the
city recoup all our money. Mayor Hurley noted that the agreement was with the tenant rather
than the owner. Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, reported that St. Mary's Villa
was provided HOME funds for repairs to the building, then it was flipped to a CDBG grant,
which is not a forgivable loan. Community Development asked them for some reimbursement
and they agreed to give the city $10,000. Councilperson Greenwood stated that St. Mary's Villa
served its purpose helping the elderly for the past ten years. Mayor Hurley noted that the funds
were suppose to be used for that purpose for five years, but they only made it to two years.
Mayor Hurley said he was interested in finding out if HUD agrees with this reimbursement
amount.
Councilperson Getty asked if any CDBG funds are budgeted for the annual sidewalk repairs.
Mayor Hurley responded that several attempts were made to secure CDBG funds, but the city
was unsuccessful.
Councilperson Cole asked for the status on the Richard Penn property. Lou Cutwright, Building
Official/Maintenance Administrator, responded that he has not had time to contact Mr. Penn, but
he will start dialogue with him.
Councilperson Welper asked if the free drop-off site could be opened for an additional week to
help with the debris from last week's storm. Councilperson Welper reported he visited the drop-
off sites and very little has been dropped off and he thinks it is because most of the debris is
frozen to the ground.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Kincaid that the
meeting be adjourned at 8:20 a.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk