Session 07-28 a Special Meeting
of the Homer City Council was called to order at
PRESENT: COUNCILMEMBERS: HEIMBUCH, NOVAK, ROBERTS, WYTHE
ABSENT: CHESLEY SHADLE (both excused)
STAFF:
Councilmember Chesley has requested excusal.
Councilmember Shadle has requested telephonic participation, although was not present by telephone.
Department Heads may be called upon from time to time to participate via teleconference.
Council met as a Committee of the
Whole from
AGENDA APPROVAL
(Addition of items to or removing
items from the agenda will be by unanimous consent of the Council.
Additions included: Email correspondence from Councilmember Chesley re: attendance at Council meeting. Announcements/Presentations – Homer Senior Citizens information.
New Business Item B – Memorandum
07-159 was postponed to
The agenda was approved as amended by the Council.
PUBLIC COMMENTS UPON MATTERS ALREADY ON THE AGENDA
Public may comment on any item on the agenda with the exception of: Ordinance 07-37, Concerning Dangerous
Structures and the Abatement of Public Nuisances; Ordinance 07-41(A), a Capital
Project Grant for a New Oil Tank at the Pratt Museum; Ordinance 07-42, Budget
for Calendar Year 2008; Resolution 07-Draft, Revising the Port and Harbor of
Homer Terminal Tariff No. 600 and Fee Schedule; Ordinances 07-43 and 07-43(S),
Accepting a Grant for ALMR (Alaska Land Mobile
Radio) Upgrades for the Police Department and New Radios for the Volunteer Fire
Department; Ordinance 07-44, Accepting a Grant for a State Managed Security
Vulnerability Assessment; Ordinances 07-45(A) and 07-45(A)(S), Telephonic
Participation in City Council Meetings by the Mayor and Councilmembers, and
City Financing and Construction of New Courthouse in Town Center.
Frank Griswold, city resident, commented on written testimony he
submitted at the
Kyra Wagner, city resident, referenced the Global Warming Task Force and their upcoming presentation of the Climate Action Plan. She works with a group called Sustainable Homer, organized in September 2006. She is overwhelmed with the enthusiasm the town has shown for projects regarding sustainability and efficiency. She appreciates the Mayor attending the Global Warming conference. The Homer Chamber of Commerce is adopting Sustainable Homer as one of their pillars in economic development. She encouraged all to make sustainability a focus of the City and for Council to take the steps the GWTF has outlined.
RECONSIDERATION
None.
CONSENT AGENDA
(Items listed below will be enacted by one motion. If separate discussion is desired on an item, that item may be removed from the Consent Agenda and placed on the Regular Meeting Agenda at the request of a Councilmember.)
A. Homer City Council unapproved meeting minutes of
B. Ordinance 07-47,
Of the City Council of the City of Homer Amending the Official Road Maintenance Map of the City of Homer by
Adding 2,083 Linear Feet of Road Improvements
to Soundview Avenue, Shelley Avenue, Tajen Lane and Cabana Court, or .40 miles of Urban Road. Public Works
Director. Recommend Introduction
Memorandum 07-171 thru Public Works Director as backup.
C. Memorandum 07-173, from Clerk, Re: Liquor License Renewal for Frosty Bear Ice Cream Parlor and Crabbies Seafood & Steakhouse. Recommend non objection and approval.
D. Memorandum 07-174, from Clerk, Re: Liquor License Renewal for Salty Dawg Saloon. Recommend non objection and approval.
E. Memorandum 07-175, From Mayor, Re: Reappointment of Teena Garay and Bumppo Bremicker to the Parks and Recreation Advisory Commission, Reappointment of Beth Wythe to the Permanent Fund Committee, Reappointment of Kurt Marquardt to the Transportation Advisory Committee, Appointment of Patrick McNary to the Advisory Planning Commission, Appointment of Kevin Hogan and Reappointment of Beth Wythe to the Economic Development Advisory Commission, and the Appointments of Kurt Marquardt, Caroline Storm and Kyra Wagner to the City Hall/Town Square Review Committee. Recommend confirmation.
NOVAK/WYTHE – MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF THE CONSENT AGENDA AS READ.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
VISITORS
A.
Mayor Hornaday acknowledged the Senior Government students in attendance.
B.
Michael Beal, Seldovia Native Corporation, Update on
Michael Beal, CEO of Seldovia Native Association, Inc. presented the Kachemak Bay Ferry Project. Chance Collier, Project Assistant, and Michele Gruber, Marketing Director, was introduced. A booklet outlining the design, development and feasibility study of the Seldovia to Homer ferry project was provided. Highlights of the proposed plan include:
·
Funding includes $2M for design, development and
feasibility. Another $7.7M has been received. The total project cost is $10.2M.
The State of
· A 150 passenger catamaran was decided upon due to costs.
·
Seldovia Village Tribe owns the Dimond Center
Hotel in
· The new ferry will be state of the art, including dinner cruises.
·
8,000 more tourists to the City of
· The passenger catamaran makes $146,000 in the summer and loses $141,000 if it runs year round.
· Envision $1M terminal and visitor center on the Homer Spit.
· Economic boost to Seldovia.
· Ferry will run on weekends in the winter, complementing the Alaska Marine Highway System.
· Working in conjunction with the Discovery and Rainbow, present tour boats operating from Homer.
The ferry project will make a
better tour than
The ferry will be owned by the
Seldovia Village Tribe; the Seldovia Native Association will be paid to manage
the project. The Federal Transit Administration has set aside monies that may
be used to help run the ferry and service future needs of Seldovia. It is hoped
the FTA will step in with funding for trips to Port Graham and Halibut
Cove. Seldovia Native Association will
make arrangements for tours. FTA set asides will not result in subsidies to
tribal members nor provide for any shareholder preference in hiring. The
project is self-sustaining without any subsidies; expanded service will require
subsidies. Mr. Beal stated he has no opposition with a head fee on the boat
allowing funds for the City of
ANNOUNCEMENTS/PRESENTATIONS/BOROUGH REPORT/COMMISSION
REPORTS
Mayor Hornaday announced Mike Mason, KBBI
News Director, received a Goldie News Award, a major news award in
A. Fred Lau, Senior Center
Fred Lau, Director of Homer
Senior Center, made a presentation on the services the
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· Congregate Meals- full service kitchen fully equipped with storage, expanded dining room can serve 120. Home delivered meals, DOT allowed for new meal delivery vehicle, service expanded to 7 days a week.
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· Transportation – 2 new vans, 7 passenger vehicle with handicap lift, 14 passenger with handicap lift, seats 3 wheelchairs.
·
Senior Independent Housing - Kachemak Bay 24
units; Pioneer Vistas Housing 8-plex, handicap accessible;
·
Assisted Living Friendship Terrace - 40
one-bedroom units, library, activities room, arts and crafts room, physical
area, gazebo. The
· Community and Public Activities – co-sponsor activities, donate food to Homer Food Bank, provide meals to Homer City Jail by contract.
· Personnel and Finances 54 employees, $2,724,000 budget. Capital Budget $2,187,000.
Mayor Hornaday called for a
recess at
B.
Doug
Doug Wooliver, Administrative
Attorney for the Alaska Court System, provided an overview of space needs for
the Homer court. The current facility is inadequate in jury facilities and
conference rooms. Lack of space hinders how quickly cases move through the
system. Both the large courtroom and hearing room are inadequate for superior
and misdemeanor court cases. The District Court calendar gets bumped when
Superior Court is in town. Last year 960 sq. ft. office space was added when
the title company moved out. At the end of April 2008 the lease expires, with
two one-year extensions; by 2010 the court will be finished in its present
location. The State wants a modern courthouse with two full sized courtrooms,
allowing two court proceedings to be conducted at one time. Space is needed for
a resident Superior Court judge. The present building is 6,700 square feet; a
10,500 sq. ft. building is desired.
C. Mayor’s Proclamation – World Diabetes Day
PUBLIC HEARING(S)
A. Ordinance 07-37, Of
the City Council of Homer,
Leonard Wells, city resident, voiced objection of the ordinance if it was appearance oriented. If restrictions are health oriented he would have no objections unless a person has a legal right to trespass on the property. There should not be any standing in requesting abatement.
City Manager Wrede noted the intent of the ordinance is for public nuisances and health and safety; not zoning. Although language could be tightened up in the ordinance, the nexus is public health and safety issues.
Councilmember Heimbuch asked what standards would Mr. Wells use to make a subjective standing. Mr. Wells answered if someone could be injured by being on the property the could complain and get legal action from the city. Criminals should not be able to sue when trespassing. Councilmember Heimbuch voiced opposition on weighing in on the appearance of someone’s property, referencing Bob Cousins property.
Frank Griswold, city resident, asked why wouldn’t protecting public health be part of the zoning ordinance when protecting public health is a stated purpose of Homer’s zoning ordinances. Maintaining aesthetics has been upheld by the Alaska Supreme Court as a legitimate zoning objective.
Mayor Hornaday called for a motion for the adoption of Ordinance 07-37 by reading of title only for second and final reading.
WYTHE/NOVAK – SO MOVED.
WYTHE/NOVAK – MOVED TO AMEND
There may or may not be a Public Works Director that meets that criteria. Training would make the person qualified to determine if property is safe.
City Manager Wrede asked if it would be permissible for a contractor with the training to be on contract with the City. Councilmember Wythe expressed the need for an individual who by designation, training and recognition within the community is qualified to make a solid determination.
VOTE: (amendment) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
WYTHE/NOVAK – MOVED TO AMEND
The amendment is meant to remove subjectivity from the ordinance.
Councilmember Heimbuch offered a friendly amendment to change “assessed” to “appraised”. The friendly amendment was accepted.
City Manager Wrede noted the key language in the ordinance is endangerment to health, safety, life, limb or property.
WYTHE - POINT OF ORDER.
There is currently a motion on the floor.
Councilmember Heimbuch offered a friendly amendment: to strike the words “inconvenience” and “discomfort” on Lines 49 and 50. The amendment was not considered friendly.
VOTE: (amendment) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
WYTHE/HEIMBUCH – MOVED TO STRIKE
ON
There was no discussion.
VOTE: (amendment) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
WYTHE/NOVAK - MOVED TO AMEND ON
There was no discussion.
VOTE: (amendment) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
WYTHE/NOVAK - MOVED TO AMEND
There was no discussion.
VOTE: (amendment) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
WYTHE/ROBERTS - MOVED TO AMEND
LINES 113
Councilmember Heimbuch offered a friendly amendment that the sentence must begin with “the fact”. The friendly amendment was accepted.
VOTE: (amendment) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
VOTE: (main motion as amended) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
B. Ordinance 07-41(A), Of
the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending the FY 2007 Operating Budget by Approving and Appropriating a Capital Project
Grant in an Amount not to Exceed
$25,000.00 to the Pratt Museum for the Purpose of Decommissioning its Underground Fuel Tank and Installing a New
Tank Above Ground. Wythe. First
Michael Craig, Homer resident and
Board of Directors of the
Neil McArthur, Building Manager
for the
Leonard Wells, city resident,
questioned the City of
WYTHE/NOVAK – MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ORDINANCE 07-41(A).
NOVAK/ROBERTS – MOVED TO HAVE SECTION 2 PRIOR STRIKEN PUT BACK IN THE ORDINANCE.
Discussion ensued on the type of advice Public Works Director Meyer would give. It would be acceptable for Mr. Meyer to help the museum navigate through the red tape, however, if he puts a stamp on the project the City could be held liable. Absence of the language would not preclude Mr. Meyer from a courtesy call.
HEIMBUCH/WYTHE – CALLED FOR THE QUESTION.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: (question) YES. HEIMBUCH, WYTHE, NOVAK
VOTE: NO. ROBERTS
Councilmember Roberts requested her no vote be changed to a yes.
Motion carried.
VOTE: (amendment) YES. NOVAK, WYTHE
VOTE: NO. HEIMBUCH, ROBERTS
Motion failed.
VOTE: (main motion) YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
C.
Ordinance 07-42,
Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Appropriating Funds for the Calendar Year
2008 for the General Fund, the Water-Sewer Fund, the Port/Harbor Fund, Debt
Funds, Capital Reserve Funds (Conditional Expenditures). First Reading
Kevin Hogan, city resident, thanked the Finance Director for her accessibility and for putting the budget on the website. His concern of the water/sewer fund is proposed rate increases to cover revenue shortfall. He would like Council to have a serious discussion on cost containment on the Enterprise Fund. After hearing the Mayor say Homer had the highest water/sewer rates for the state, he did a Google search for highest water/sewer rates for cities under 30,000 population. Homer’s water/sewer rates are in the upper echelon of the upper echelons. In his online search of rates of other cities there was only one in the same ballpark that was 30% under. Larger cities were 50% of our rates; most cities were a quarter of Homer’s. Ways to contain costs could be quarterly billings or contracting to a private enterprise to operate the system. You can’t continue to go to the public purse to show their unlimited costs.
Councilmember Wythe noted Council
will discuss water and sewer rates at the next Committee of the Whole. If the
City of
Councilmember Heimbuch asked if Mr. Hogan if the Port and Harbor Commission has any opinion on any of the budget items.
WYTHE – POINT OF ORDER.
Business at hand is public hearing on budget items.
Leonard Wells, city resident, believes it is a good idea to discuss water/sewer rates at the next meeting so that part of the discussion can be done before the budget is passed. Council should take up why we don’t build more system, putting people on the system making their lives better. It is much like federal government does in the villages for water/sewer instead of honey buckets.
Resolution 07-Draft, Of the City
Council of Homer,
D. Ordinance 07-43, Of
the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating an Alaska Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) Grant
in an Amount not to Exceed $35,000.00 for the Purpose of ALMR (Alaska Land Mobile Radio) Compatible Radio Equipment
Upgrades. City Manager. First
Ordinance 07-43(S), Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating an Alaska Division of Homeland Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) Grant in an Amount not to Exceed $35,000.00 for the Purpose of ALMR (Alaska Land Mobile Radio) Compatible Radio Equipment Upgrades for the Homer Police Department and New Radios for the Homer Volunteer Fire Department. City Manager. (Follows schedule of Ordinance 07-43.)
Leonard Wells, city resident, is in favor of getting the money. It will raise the same question, does this obligate us to spend additional money in the future?
WYTHE/NOVAK - MOVED TO SUBSTITUTE ORDINANCE 07-43(S).
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
Mayor Hornaday called for a motion for the adoption of Ordinance 07-43(S) by reading of title only for second and final reading.
WYTHE/NOVAK – SO MOVED.
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
E. Ordinance 07-44, Of
the City Council of Homer, Alaska Accepting and Appropriating an Alaskan Division of Homeland
Security and Emergency Management (DHS&EM) Grant
in an Amount not to Exceed $5,000.00 for the Purpose of a State Managed
Security Vulnerability Assessment
(SVA). City Manager. First Reading
There was no public testimony.
NOVAK/WYTHE – MOVED TO ADOPT
ORDINANCE 07-44 BY
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
F. Ordinance 07-45(A), Of
the City Council of Homer,
Ordinance 07-45(A)(S), Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending Homer City Code Provisions Governing Telephonic Participation in City Council Meetings by the Mayor and Members of the Council. (Follows schedule of Ordinance 07-45(A).)
Second
Frank Griswold, city resident, stated a determination by vote of City Council should always be made as to whether a councilmember may participate telephonically. Council should not adopt a policy without a vote by assuming a councilmember can participate by telephone. If a councilmember can participate by telephone the public should also be allowed to as encouraged by the Alaska Supreme Court in furtherance of the Open Meetings Act. Mr. Griswold gave reasons in a letter that did not make it into the packet. Consequences for a councilmember not participating for the full meeting should also be established, including payment for attending if not participating. If payments are disallowed for telephonic participation it would provide incentive to appear in person. Participation should be invalidated if the councilmember cannot hear or be heard. Clarification what constitutes a reasonable As to Line 94 good cause for telephonic participation, not just for medical should always be required, not just when requesting a special exception to the three meetings per year. As to Lines 111 to 112 no member should attend by telephone any quasi-judicial proceeding including appeals or as a Board of Adjustment.
Councilmember Roberts stated the lines do not match the current line references. Mr.Griswold stated the lines referred to the ordinance in the previous packet.
Mayor Hornaday called for a motion to substitute Ordinance 07-45(A)(S). No motion was made.
G.
City Financing and Construction of New Courthouse in
There was no public testimony.
ORDINANCE(S)
A. Ordinance 07-46, Of
the City Council of Homer, Alaska Amending the FY 2007 Budget (Capital
Equipment) by Authorizing the Acquisition of Certain Equipment Using Cash from Depreciation Reserve Accounts Instead
of Loan Financing. City Manager. Recommend Introduction
Mayor Hornaday called for a motion for introduction and first reading of Ordinance 07-46 by reading of title only.
WYTHE/NOVAK – SO MOVED.
There was no discussion.
Vote: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
A. City Manager’s Report
City Manager Wrede reported he
and Councilmembers attended
Discussion ensued as to a dedicated source of funding for loan repayment. There are scenarios where we wouldn’t have to ask the voters to incur debt. It is 80% certain the voters will need to make the decision. Revenue bonds could be used to build a courthouse; the City could sell bonds and that would not require a vote of the people. If borrowing money with long term indebtedness, authorization from the voters is needed. The court could lease with the option to own or another entity could purchase the building for the court.
Other items discussed were repairs to the seawall, land trade for the Water Treatment Plant and Alaska Marine Highway System warehouse. In early January planning powers and where the City is going with the Planning Department could be discussion at the Committee of the Whole.
Discussion of the hours at the
library ensued; the City Manager is to explore the options to extend the hours
to
B. Bid Report
C. Question of the Week
COMMITTEE REPORT
A. Comprehensive Plan Community Advisory Committee
(
B. Global Warming Task Force
(
Alan Parks, Chairman of the GWTF,
reported the Climate Action Plan is being streamlined and will come before
Council at the November 26th meeting. He is hoping to meet with
councilmembers individually to talk about the plan and get a jumpstart on the
resolution. After attending the Climate Change Committee in
C. Public Arts Committee
(
D. Transportation Advisory Committee
(
E. City Hall -
(
F. Permanent Fund Committee
(
PENDING BUSINESS
None.
A. Memorandum 07-170, from City Manager, Re: Preliminary Financial Analysis / New Court House. City Manager. Recommend adoption of Alternative 1 or Alternative 2.
WYTHE/ROBERTS - MOVED FOR THE ADOPTION OF ALTERNATIVE 2.
Councilmembers Wythe and Roberts voiced concern on the substantial financial loss to the City in building a new courthouse. The City does not need to get into the business of constructing and owning buildings. The Court System has ¾ of the money to achieve the size of their building; economic development is not boosted, as the same amount of people would be employed. Mayor Hornaday commented you would see increased staff indirectly with attorneys and probation officers.
Councilmember Novak noted the building would need to be
leased at $500,000 per year. His reservation is not knowing where the Court
System stands on what they would be willing to pay for a courthouse in the
Councilmember Wythe noted the building size used for estimation is 8,500 sq. ft., yet a 10,000 sq. ft. building is needed. The price would increase above $500,000. Alternative 2 suggests the court go to the private sector and come back to us if that doesn’t work. The City would not want to take away potential economic opportunities from the private sector. Someone in the community may want to build without having to take the 6% financing program.
Councilmember Roberts noted the Court System pays a maximum of $284 per sq. ft. for buildings. The analysis is based on $400 per sq. ft. throwing the figures off even more. She questioned the triple net lease. City Manager Wrede responded the Court System would be responsible for maintenance and utilities, reducing the lease rate by $100,000 per year. If the payment plan is extended from 20 to 40 years the figures would change substantially.
Councilmember Wythe stated the useful life of a building is 20 years and it could then be upgraded. At the end of 40 years the building will need substantial rehabilitation for re-lease. Re-leasing the building as anything other than a courthouse will require renovation. She strongly opposes the City getting into a process best held by the private sector.
Councilmember Novak concurred with a 20-year lease. A triple net lease could provide $500,00 per year. Although he is neither in favor or opposed he is interested in considering discussion. The City has nothing to lose by entertaining discussions on the financial perimeters.
Councilmember Heimbuch asked if the Court and City could be under the same roof. City Manager Wrede responded that the Court would prefer a separate building due to security measures. Councilmember Heimbuch suggested financing at 4% could be secured with a revenue bond. Councilmember Novak asked if discussions with the Court System regarding financial perimeters could continue. City Manager Wrede noted the assumptions are rough at $400 per sq. ft., the term could be changed and financing may be lower than 6%. The Court could modify their request to the Legislature, but will not know until April what funds they have to work with. Infrastructure costs are unknown. If built next to City Hall infrastructure costs could be kept down; locating the Court somewhere else would cause additional costs for roads and sewers.
HEIMBUCH - MOVED TO INCLUDE THE LANGUAGE FROM THE FIRST THREE LINES
IN ALTERNATIVE 1
Motion failed for lack of a second.
City Manager Wrede stated the architects are moving ahead with a 10% plan anticipated by December. Preliminary options for City Hall were sent recently.
NOVAK/WYTHE – MOVED TO AMEND ALTERNATIVE 2 TO ELIMINATE IN THE SECOND SENTENCE “THINKS IT WOULD BE BEST”.
The intent is to ask the Court to go to the private sector for an RFP.
VOTE: (amendment) YES. ROBERTS, WYTHE, NOVAK, HEIMBUCH
Motion carried.
VOTE: (main motion as amended) YES. HEIMBUCH, ROBERTS, WYTHE, NOVAK
Motion carried.
B. Memorandum 07-159, from City Clerk, Re: Request for Executive Session pursuant to AS §44.62.310(C)(2), Subjects that Tend To Prejudice the Reputation and Character of any Person, Provided the Person may Request a Public Discussion. (Councilmember Shadle’s Failure to Appear for Ethics Hearing) Conduct immediately upon approval.
The agenda was previously amended
to continue Memorandum 07-159 to
RESOLUTIONS
A. Resolution 07-105,
Of the City Council of Homer, Alaska Declaring that the Old Library Building and Property is No Longer
Needed for a Public Purpose, Authorizing its
WYTHE/NOVAK – MOVED FOR THE
ADOPTION OF RESOLUTION 07-105 BY
There was no discussion.
VOTE: YES. NON OBJECTION. UNANIMOUS CONSENT.
Motion carried.
COMMENTS OF THE AUDIENCE
Frank Griswold, city resident, does not understand how the Mayor can arbitrarily allow some speakers exceed time limits and deny additional time to others. Council should vote rather than the Mayor making the call. The Mayor should pass the gavel when relaying his personal views. On page 219 of the packet Councilmember Wythe’s comments at a City Hall – Town Square Review Committee addressing building a new City Hall are recorded. It says “she would be more than happy to help with financial talk to the public”. Councilmember Wythe’s bias in favor of building a new City Hall is obvious as is her intent to persuade the public to vote for funding the project. Lobbying for or against a ballot proposal by a City official is illegal, even when disguised as “informational only”. The frequently asked question circulated by the City prior to the last election were carefully prepared to influence the voters, not just to inform them. Mr. Griswold stated the deceitful and illegal practice should be stopped before it costs the taxpayers $34,000 for another ethics hearing.
Leonard Wells, city resident,
asked if the City owns free and clear the land that the library resides upon. A
number of years ago he heard the land was donated with a condition it be used
as a fire department or library. If it wasn’t used as that it reverted back to
the landowner. He questioned if there was a clear title to the property and if
a bidder could get title insurance that would reimburse them for costs should
it revert somehow.
COMMENTS OF THE
City Attorney Tans was not present.
COMMENTS OF THE
City Clerk Johnson thanked KBBI for the resources provided to the community with meeting coverage, the Clerk’s calendar and last minute meeting announcements to keep the City compliant. She wished everyone a Happy Thanksgiving.
COMMENTS OF THE
City Manager Wrede commented on the Comprehensive Plan, assuring the community that there will be more opportunity for comments. The plan will go to the Planning Commission and then City Council with sufficient time for comments.
COMMENTS OF THE MAYOR
Mayor Hornaday attended the Veteran’s
Day service at the
COMMENTS OF THE
Mayor Pro Tempore Novak stated at
the next meeting options will be discussed to restructure the water/sewer
rates. The discussion will be held at the Committee of the Whole at
Councilmember Wythe welcomed
Mayor Hornaday back home. She apologized in regard to Mr. Griswold’s comment of
her being a deceitful person. She stated she would not picture herself in that
way. In reference to Mr. Griswold’s comments of the Town Hall,
Councilmember Heimbuch stated he takes great exception to people calling Councilmember Wythe deceitful. He loves arguing with the woman, but that goes beyond the pail. We are not second-class citizens and do not put up with a tremendous amount of ignorance from any person of the public without responding. Hats off to Mrs. Wythe; they will not call her deceitful on my lunch.
Councilmember Roberts stated went
to
There being no further business
to come before the Council the meeting was adjourned at
______________________________
JO JOHNSON,
Approved: _____________________