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CITY OF STILLWATER
CITY COUNCIL MEETING NO. 97-23
September 9, 1997
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SPECIAL MEETING
4:30 p.m.
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The meeting was called to order by Mayor Kimble at 4:30 p.m.
Present: Councilmembers Bealka, Zoller and Mayor Kimble
Absent: Councilmembers Thole and Cummings
Also Present: City Coordinator Kriesel
City Attorney Magnuson
Finance Director Deblon
Parks Director Thomsen
City Clerk Weldon
Press: Mike Marsnik, Gazette
1. Adopting proposed tax levy and budget for Year 1998 and setting date for Truth in Taxation hearing.
Finance Director Deblon summarized the budget reductions and proposed budget handouts. City
Coordinator Kriesel explained most reductions were made in the public works budget and
recommended putting cut items back into budget should the City have a surplus.
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Council requested $600,000 be put back in budget for land purchases.
Parks Director Thomsen informed Council the Park Board had recommended hiring a secretary for the
Parks Department. City Coordinator Kriesel stated the budget recommendation was for no new
personnel for 1998.
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution 97-213:
adopting proposed tax levy for the Year 1998 in the amount of $4,216,986.
Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Bealka and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller adopting Resolution 97-214:
adopting proposed budget for the Year 1998 in the amount of $6,497,274.
Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Bealka and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bealka adopting Resolution 97-215:
setting date for Truth in Taxation Hearing for December 2, 1997 at 7 p.m. and, if continuation necessary,
December 10, 1997 at 7 p.m.
o Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Bealka and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
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Special City Council Meeting No. 97-23
September 9,1997
OTHER BUSINESS
City Coordinator Kriesel requested Council amend Resolution 97-184 by correcting the start date for the
full-time employment of Keith Nelson as Chief Mechanic.
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adopt Resolution 97-216:
amending Resolution 97-184 by correcting the start date for the full-time employment of Keith Nelson
as Chief Mechanic to August 21, 1997.
Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Bealka and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
City Coordinator Kriesel also informed Council one staff member had terminated employment with the
City and another was on medlcalleave. He requested authorization to hire two temporary employees.
Motion by Councilmember Zoller, seconded by Councilmember Bea1ka to adopt Resolution 97-217:
authorizing employment of two temporary employees for Administration/Finance.
Ayes: Councilmembers Zoller, Bealka and Mayor Kimble
Nays: None
Mayor Kimble informed Council of John Roettger's request for building permits for Lots 5 and 6 of
proposed plat of Rose Garden Addition. He said the plat is still not fmalized due to the court system
process necessary for torrens property. He stated the permits would be contingent upon the same
agreement as was given for the other lots already under construction.
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller authorizing issuance of building
permits for lots 5 and 6, Rose Garden Addition. All in favor.
Clerk Weldon requested Council direction regarding the request from a religious organization to present
a position statement at a Council meeting. Mayor Kimble stated that after a review of policy and law, it
was determined Council meetings were not the proper forum for religious position presentations; the
City would need to maintain a separation of church and state.
Clerk Weldon presented request from St. Croix Alano Society, Inc., to hold a raflle and an outside
fundraising event (with music) at 208 S. 3rd Street.
Motion by Councilmember Bealka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller approving request for outside
fundraising event for St. Croix Alano Society, Inc., at 208 S. 3rd Street and approving request for
exemption from lawful gambling license. All in favor.
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Special City Council Meeting No. 97-23
September 9, 1997
ADJOURNMENT
r Motion by Councilmember Bea1ka, seconded by Councilmember Zoller to adjourn at 6:06 p.m. All in
favor.
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Attest:
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City Clerk
Resolution 97-213: Adopting proposed tax levy for the Year 1998 in the amount of $4,216,986.
Resolution 97-214: Adopting proposed budget for the Year 1998 in the amount of $6,497,274.
Resolution 97-215: Setting date for Truth in Taxation Hearing for December 2, 1997 at 7 p.m. and, if
continuation necessary, December 10, 1997 at 7 p.m.
Resolution 97-216: Amending Resolution 97-184 by correcting the start date for the full-time
employment of Keith Nelson as Chief Mechanic to August 21,1997.
Resolution 97-217:Authorizing employment of two temporary employees for Administration/Finance.
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