David Olson

The council discussed several topics including the annual Ladies Night and Christmas tree lighting, winter parking restrictions, and a Veterans Day program. They also discussed a utility easement, amending wastewater rates, disallowing a claim, and a labor agreement. Additionally, they reviewed the September financial report, the creation of a downtown historic district, library updates, and plans for the 250th Semiquincentennial celebration.

The council meeting included a Mayor's address covering Public Power Week, the Fall Clean-up event, the gravel bed tree program, and condolences for the family of David Schmitz. A Halloween Proclamation was approved, and Becky Neefe was welcomed as the new Utility Billing Clerk. The consent agenda was approved, covering items such as the Tourism Comm's recommendation for the Room Tax Budget, Finance Comm recommendations for monthly payable checks and seeking proposals from Ehlers for the Electric Revenue Bond, and other committee recommendations. Mary Rossing was appointed to the BID board. The council approved RES 25-12, carrying over funds from 2024 to 2025. A grader service repair was approved, utilizing available funds and general fund interest income. The August Financial Report was accepted. An assessment of the library building was received, and library statistics were summarized.

The meeting addressed several key areas including garbage rates, application for a DNR Urban Forestry grant for Emerald Ash Borer treatment, amendments to zoning ordinances regarding fire inspector duties and minimum specifications, and the appointment of a school representative to the Spooner Memorial Library board. The council also discussed the BID's decision to discontinue the Burnett Co tourism guide in favor of enhanced photography and the potential creation of a Tourist District with specific guidelines.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several topics, including a spring cleanup event, approval of a consent agenda covering various routine items such as meeting minutes, financial recommendations, DOT highway agreements, park permit requests, well operation permit renewal, temporary parking lot closure request, conditional use permit request for a solar array, extra-territorial CSM approvals, accessory dwelling unit language, a sign installation at Railroad Park, and temporary beer licenses. The council also discussed and approved a temporary beer retailer's license for the Spooner Cardinals, an extension for constructing a house, an initial borrowing resolution for 2025 projects, a budget amendment, and a request from Spooner Youth Baseball for an outdoor bulletin board. Additionally, there were staff reports covering financial matters, police activities, BID updates regarding flower watering costs, and a library liaison report.

The meeting included discussions and actions on several key items such as declaring official intent to reimburse expenditures for the Harmon Street project, approving the CMAR report for the treatment plant, and discussing and approving a flat rate for a watering contract. The council also reviewed and approved the Utility Billing Specialist job description and salary range, the Annual Public Health Emergency Preparedness Plan, and a temporary street closure application for the Spooner Rodeo Parade. Additionally, Christine Bruce was appointed to the Library Board. Staff reports included financial updates, the Chief's report on department activities, a BID report discussing the treatment of trees for Emerald Ash Borer, and a Library Liaison report.