HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.10.2000COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 10, 2000
3:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Getty, Anders, Krizek, Gronen, Berry.
Members absent: Jordan, Murphy.
Moved by Anders, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Jordan, Murphy.
The request of Vernon Weems to hold a multi -denominational ecumenical sunrise prayer service
and community festival activities to be held in Lincoln Park and East 4th and Mulberry Streets on
Sunday, April 23, 2000 was reviewed.
Police Chief Bernal Koehrsen stated that he telephone Mr. Weems on Thursday, April 6, 2000
informing him of today's council work session. This morning Chief Koehrsen received a message
from Mr. Weems that he had a conflict and would not be able to attend the meeting. Chief
Koehrsen telephoned Mr. Weems again to let him know that the council had questions and
concerns regarding the activities, and Mr. Weems again said he could not be at today's meeting.
Councilperson Getty stated that this request is not from an organization or church but an event
planned by Mr. Weems. There is no mention of volunteers to help with the set-up and taking
down of barricades. Councilperson Getty noted that Mr. Weems wants the city to close down the
500 block of Mulberry Street, the 400 block of East 4th Streets and the intersection of East 4th and
Mulberry Streets and to close down the East 4th Street bridge for a period of time. Councilperson
Getty commented that he does not have a problem with Mr. Weems using Lincoln Park, but does
not want to close the bridge or the streets.
Councilperson Anders stated that he feels that until Mr. Weems appears before the council to
answer questions, the request is a moot point.
Councilperson Gronen stated that he agrees with Councilperson Getty, that Mr. Weems can use
Lincoln Park but he does not want to block off the streets, especially with Morgs being opened
for business.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, stated that he spoke with Mr. Weems concerning this
request. Mr. Huting stated that he told Mr. Weems that it was okay for him to use Lincoln Park,
but that he made it very clear to Mr. Weems that he would need to come before the council for
approval of any street closings.
Moved by Gronen, seconded by Berry that this request be tabled until Mr. Weems comes before
the council to present his request and answer questions. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Murphy.
Motion carried.
Chief Koehrsen will contact Mr. Weems to let him know of the outcome of today's meeting.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Gronen that the
meeting be adjourned at 4:43 p.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Murphy. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk