Gayle Jastrzebski

The council discussed facility planning for water and sanitary sewer systems, curbstop inventory, stormwater management, and infrastructure funding. They reviewed street improvements, sidewalk projects, and on-call engineering services. The Park Board raised concerns about tree maintenance responsibilities. New business included advertising for sealed bids for gasoline, diesel fuel, propane, and excavation/snow removal equipment, as well as mosquito spraying options and the 2023 preliminary budget. The council also discussed cemetery record software, a public dance permit, and building permits.

The council discussed and approved financial statements and 3rd quarterly reports. They reviewed the Sheriff's Department stats and discussed facility planning for water and sanitary sewer systems. The council also discussed infrastructure funding, including the Hendrickson/Holmes Water Main Improvement Project, and authorized the Mayor to sign Task Order #22 for stormwater management and the CWSRF application for the Hendrickson/Holmes Project. Street and sidewalk improvements were addressed, including the 2022 Sidewalk Improvements Project and the authorization for the Mayor to sign Task Order #23 for the 2023 City-Wide Sidewalk Improvement Project. The Spirit Fund Enhancement Grant amount was set, and approvals were made for advertising in state travel guides and brochures. Additionally, the council renewed a farm rental lease, received a meter presentation from Core & Main, and discussed demolition properties and an abandoned roadway. Finally, they approved bills as presented with a deduction from specific contractors.

The meeting included discussions on building demolition, demolition properties, and the presentation of the Sheriff's Department's stats. Updates were provided on Facility Planning for Water & Sanitary Sewer Systems, important dates for DWSRF and CWSRF Questionnaires, and a City Zoning Ordinance Review/Update. A task order amendment for preparing a Street Inventory Plan was approved. The council discussed the 2022 Sidewalk Improvements Project and a voluntary improvement district. The JDA budget was approved at a reduced amount for 2022. The location for the Summer Bash was approved, and a request to move a water main for school bleachers was discussed. Special Event Alcohol Permits for the Summer Bash were approved, and a gaming license for Prairie Tumbleweeds was also approved. Building permits were addressed, and bills were approved as presented.

The council discussed and took action on several key items, including the first reading of a Sales Tax Ordinance and the adoption of the first reading of the P&Z Ordinance. They reviewed the Sheriff's Department stats and discussed facility planning for water and sanitary sewer systems with Interstate Engineering. The council also addressed street and sidewalk improvements, including awarding a contract for the TAP grant project. Additionally, they approved a gaming license for the Quarterback Club and Moose Lodge, removed and added individuals to signature cards, and moved forward with the purchase of the GovCard system. The council also accepted the asbestos survey information and bid, and recommended approval of the St. Luke's Medical Center flex pace interest buydown grant.

The special meeting was called to order, and the council members addressed the second reading of Ordinance 342. After discussion, the council voted to accept the second reading of Ordinance 342.