The Honorable George W. Krah called the meeting to order and led the pledge of allegiance to the flag.

ABSENT: None

PRESENT: 9 ABSENT: 0

A motion was made by Council Member Mick and seconded by Council Member Organ to approve the agenda for the meeting dated February 9, 2004. This motion was carried unanimously.

There being no additions or corrections to the minutes of the regular meeting of January 19, 2004, the minutes stood approved as presented.

Mayor Krah opened the public hearing that was called for the purpose of hearing citizen comments on the proposed three (3) year capital improvement program.

No one was heard.

A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and seconded by Council Member Jasper to close the public hearing. This motion was carried unanimously.

Mayor Krah opened the public comment session that was called for the purpose of hearing citizen comments on agenda items only.

Walter Multerer, 1012-38^th Avenue, asked why the building use fee was proposed for River Park Campground and not all parks. The old water plant has complete kitchen and lounge facilities.

Ernie Pintarelli, 2615-14^th Avenue, asked how the $5 building use fee was arrived at.

Mary Nemetz, 805 Seventh Avenue, spoke on the change in trash pickup. Who pays for the carts? If lost or stolen? Many people will have trouble moving them in the winter.

A motion was heard by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to close the public comment session. This motion was carried unanimously.

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Mayor Krah presented the "State of the City".

Next under reports of officers, Mayor Krah submitted the following reappointments for confirmation:

• Eileen Beyer, Kim Derusha, and Cindy Walker to the Downtown Development Authority with their terms to expire on January 25, 2008.

A motion was made by Council Member Organ and seconded by Council Member Hudon to confirm the foregoing reappointments. This motion was carried unanimously.

Mayor Krah also submitted the following appointments for confirmation:

• Robert Krysiak to the Planning Commission replacing Todd Schloegel with his term to expire on October 7, 2004;
• Sara Lambrecht to the Harbor and Industrial Commission replacing Tom Stark with her term to expire on December 21, 2004; and
• Ronald LaBreche to the Water and Wastewater Utility Board replacing George Krah with his term to expire on May 1, 2005.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Jasper to confirm the foregoing appointments. This motion was carried unanimously.

The following report from the Condemnation Board was next on the agenda:

February 5, 2004

On January 14, 2004, the Condemnation Board met to consider the allegation that a structure located at 2104 14^th Avenue was a "dangerous building" as defined in MOC 2:5.1. After taking the testimony, the board determined that the building was in violation of the ordinance. The board therefore issues an order that the building be demolished within 30 days. A copy of the hearing summary is attached, and is hereby forwarded to the City Council as required by MOC 2:5.1(4)(3).

The order of the board that the owner(s) demolish the structure within 30 days will expire on February 14, 2004. If demolition has not commenced by that date, I am requesting that the council schedule a public hearing for it's next regular meeting to take action to demolish the building.

Joseph Fournier, Hearing Officer"

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Hudon to accept the report and place it on file. This motion was carried unanimously.

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At a January 20, 2004 meeting the Planning Commission reviewed the proposed three (3) year capital outlay list as follows and recommended that it be adopted:

$ AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE

1) Street Construction $ 900,000. Bond Funds, MDOT,

Major/Local Street Funds

2) Water Main Replacement 100,000. Water Utility Fund

3) Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement 100,000. Sewer Utility Fund

4) Spies Field Renovation/Expansion 1,200,000. General Fund/Grants/Donations

5) Hattie Street Bridge Refurbishment 400,000. ½ Major Street, ½ Marinette

6) Industrial Park Expansion On-Going Industrial Aid Fund/Grants

7) Cemetery Road Seal Coating 10,000. Cemetery Fund

8) Street Mobile Equipment: 102,000. Street Equip. Fund Reserve

a) Plow Truck w/Scraper 65,000.

b) Crack Sealing Machine 20,000.

3. c) Pickup Truck 17,000.

9) Fire Apparatus Room Exhaust 42,000. FEMA Grant/General Fund

10) Police Patrol Vehicles 46,000. General Fund

11) Sidewalk Replacement 40,000. General Fund/Special Assmts.

12) City Hall Skylight System 50,000. Building Maintenance Fund

13) Library Roof Repair 7,500. Building Maintenance Fund

14) Liquid Chlorine Feed System 15,000. Water & Sewer Funds

at WTP & WWTP

15) Library Cornice Repair 20,000. Building Maintenance Fund

16) Computer System Upgrades 40,000. General Fund ($10,000), Water

& Sewer Funds ($10,000 each)

17) Marina Launch Ramp Maintenance 5,000. Marina Fund

18) Rebuild HVAC System at WWTP 25,000. Sewer Fund

19) 38^th Avenue Water Tank Inspection 5,000. Water Fund

20. Upgrade Mens Restroom at 7,500. Marina Fund

Harbor Master Building

21) Police In-Car Video 5,000. General Fund

22) WWTP Grit Conveyor Replacement 18,000. Sewer Fund

23) Engineering GIS 5,000. Major & Local Street Funds

24) Cemetery Dump Truck (Used) 15,000. Cemetery Fund

25) Water Meters 20,000. Water Utility Fund

26) Library Technology Upgrade 5,000. Library Fund

27) Cemetery Riding Mower 8,000. Cemetery Fund

28) Parks Riding Mower 8,000. River Park Fund

29) Engineering Copier 9,500. General Fund/IPC

30) Sewer Vactor Truck 20,000. Sewer Fund

31) Marina Flag Poles 4,800. Marina Fund

32) Construction Signage 7,500. Major & Local Street Funds

33) Water Distribution Pickup Truck 20,000. Water Utility Fund

34) Parks Pickup Truck 20,000. General Fund/River Park Fund

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35) Harbor Master Bldg. Air Conditioning 15,000. Marina Fund

36) Police Computer Hardware 2,000. General Fund

37) Stop/Yield Signs with Hardware 2,000. Major & Local Street Funds

38) Municipal Complex Furniture 3,000. General Fund

YEAR 2 -- 2005-2006 FISCAL YEAR

$ AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE

1) Street Construction $ 800,000. Bond Funds, MDOT,

Major/Local Street Funds

2) Water Main Replacement 100,000. Water Utility Fund

3) Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement 100,000. Sewer Utility Fund

4) Industrial Park Expansion On-Going Industrial Aid Fund/Grants

5) Street Mobile Equipment 70,000. Street Equip. Fund Reserve

6) Police Patrol Vehicles 47,000. General Fund

7) Ordinance Recodification 12,500. General Fund

8) Fire Pagers 6,500. General Fund

9) Computer System Upgrades 15,000. General/Water/Sewer Funds

10) Rebuild Drive Units for Final Clarifiers 19,000. Sewer Fund

11) Public Works Exhaust Ventilation System/ 35,000. Major/Local Street Fund

Electrical Upgrade

12) Municipal Complex Parking Lot 20,000. General Fund

13) Library Humidifiers 8,100. Library Fund

14) Police LCD Projector 3,000. General Fund

15) Engineering GIS Software 7,000. General/Water/Sewer Funds

16) Carbon System Improvements at 7,500. Water Utility Fund

Henes Park Intake

17) Parks Bleachers 12,000. General Fund

18) Cemetery Security Fence 15,000. Cemetery Fund

19) Library Shelving 3,000. Library Fund

20) Fire Breathing Air Compressor 9,500. General Fund

21. Exterior Wall Repair at Water Plant and 50,000. Water Utility Fund

22) Police In-Car Video 5,000. General Fund

23) Construction Signage 5,000. Major & Local Street Funds

24. Installation of Variable Speed Drive and 22,000. Water Utility Fund

25) Fire Portable Radios 3,000. General Fund

26) Municipal Complex Furniture 3,000. General Fund

27) Library Furniture Refinishing 3,000. Library Fund

$ AMOUNT FUNDING SOURCE

1) Street Construction $ 700,000. Bond Funds, MDOT,

Major/Local Street Funds

2) Water Main Replacement 100,000. Water Utility Fund

3) Sanitary Sewer Main Replacement 100,000. Sewer Utility Fund

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4) Industrial Park Expansion On-Going Industrial Aid Fund/Grants

5) Cemetery Expansion 100,000. Cemetery/General Funds

6) Street Mobile Equipment 70,000. Street Equip. Fund Reserve

7) Police Patrol Vehicles 47,000. General Fund

8) Computer Upgrades 20,000. General/Water and Sewer Funds

9) Library Exterior Sign 10,000. Library Fund

10) Municipal Complex Parking Lot 5,000. General Fund

11) Fire Hurst Cutting Tool 6,000. General Fund

12) Cemetery Records Laminator 5,000. Cemetery Fund, Donations

13) Library Front Steps 20,000. Library Fund

14) Sewer Vactor Truck 30,000. Sewer Fund

15) Engineering GIS System 5,000. General Fund

16) Municipal Complex Furniture 3,000. General Fund

17) Waterfront Development Plan 15,000. General Fund/Grants

18) Police Duty Weapons 6,250. General Fund

S/PLANNING COMMISSION

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Mick to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a February 9, 2004 meeting the Buildings and Grounds Committee reviewed a proposed exchange with CyberZone in which they would provide free internet access to the City Hall complex in exchange for space on the City's radio tower and they recommended that this be approved with an Internet use policy established prior to usage, and that the City Attorney draft the proposal/agreement.

S/BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and seconded by Council Member Hudon to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

COMMITTEE REPORT:

At a meeting held February 9, 2004 the Finance Committee reviewed the claims for the month of January 2004 and they recommended that checks be drawn on the treasurer in payment of the bills as follows:

General Fund $345,230.41

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

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At a February 9, 2004 meeting the Finance Committee reviewed the costs incurred by the City for the following properties:

Grass mowing at 1401-38^th Avenue (#3330-000) in the amount of $98.03

Grass mowing at 970-39^th Avenue (#3795-000) in the amount of $182.78

Grass mowing at 2117-11^th Avenue (#1253-000) in the amount of $85.61

Grass mowing at 1105-25^th Street (#1128-020) in the amount of $102.86

Grass mowing at 1509-23^rd Avenue (#1817-000) in the amount of $105.81

Grass mowing at 2116-11^th Avenue (#1244-000) in the amount of $105.81

Grass mowing at 500-43^rd Avenue (#3645-010) in the amount of $113.38

Grass mowing at 356-6^th Avenue (#417-000) in the amount of $91.19

Rubbish removal from 1408-22^nd Avenue (#1806-000) in the amount of $349.47

and they recommended that special assessments be placed upon the properties.

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Mick and seconded by Council Member Organ to adopt the foregoing report.

AYES: Hudon, Jasper, Krah, Mick, Organ, Plemel, Schloegel, Sorensen, and Fernstrum

NAYS: None

This motion was carried unanimously.

At a February 9, 2004 meeting the Finance Committee reviewed economic development and they recommended that Mayor Krah appoint a committee to explore economic development for the City.

S/FINANCE COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a February 9, 2004 meeting the Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed a request from the Golden K's to add a barn approximately 3' x 5' to the display at River Park Campground to represent the agricultural history of the area and they recommended that the request be approved and the City provide the concrete slab.

S/PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

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A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Hudon to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a February 9, 2004 meeting the Parks and Recreation Committee reviewed the need for use policies at the former water plant building and the River Park Campground shower facility and they recommended that the following policies be adopted:

Building Use Fee Schedule

Slip Lessee - Included in annual fee.

Non-Slip Lessee - $5 per person per day.

Available to slip lessees and daily users.

Reservations - $25 per event

$50 deposit required; $25 will be returned upon completion of event

provided that the room is returned to condition at time of reservation.

The main scheduling entity will be the Marina Management Group with the City referring reservation requests to the Marina Management Group.

Building Use Fee Schedule

Campground Lessees - Included with daily, weekly, and monthly fee.

Non-Campground Lessees - $5 per person per day.

S/PARKS AND RECREATION COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Plemel and seconded by Council Member Mick to refer this report back to the committee. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a February 9, 2004 meeting the Personnel and Labor Committee reviewed City Manager Anthony Furton's favorable evaluation and they recommended that the evaluation be accepted and placed on file, and they further recommended a 2.11% increase in salary effective March 1, 2004, and that he also receive two additional vacation days.

S/PERSONNEL & LABOR COMMITTEE

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A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and seconded by Council Member Hudon to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a February 9, 2004 meeting the Public Works Committee reviewed the proposed reconstruction of 14^th Street, 15^th Street, and 42^nd Avenue and recommended adopting the following resolution and beginning the special assessment process:

WHEREAS, pursuant to the charter and special assessment ordinance (the "ordinance") of the City of Menominee, the Menominee City Council may commence proceedings for the making of local public improvements within the city and determine the tentative necessity thereof without a petition; and

WHEREAS, the council tentatively deems it in the public interest, health and welfare to make a public improvement consisting of: Reconstruction of existing 14^th Street (40^th Avenue to 42^nd Avenue), 15^th Street (40^th Avenue to 41^st Avenue) and 42^nd Avenue (13^th Street to West of 15^th Street).

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED THAT:

1. The city engineer is hereby directed to cause to be prepared a report for said improvements which shall include an analysis and recommendations required by Section 4 of the ordinance and shall include necessary plans, specifications, detailed estimates of cost, description of the assessment district, recommendation as to that portion of the cost of said project which must be borne by the city at large, and such pertinent information as will permit the council to decide the cost, extent and necessity of the proposed improvement and what part or portion thereof should be paid by special assessment upon the property especially benefited and what part, if any, should be paid by the city at large.
2. When the aforesaid report is completed, the city engineer shall file the same with the city clerk together with his recommendations for presentation to council.
3. All resolutions and parts of resolutions insofar as they conflict with the provisions of this resolution be and the same hereby are rescinded.

S/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Fernstrum to excuse Council Member Jasper from voting because he owns property in the proposed district. This motion was carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Mick to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously with an abstention by Council Member Jasper.

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At a February 9, 2004 meeting the Public Works Committee reviewed the request to pave 40^th Avenue (13^th Street to 15^th Street) and recommended retaining the estimated costs on file for possible future action after completion of the bond issue projects.

S/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Organ and seconded by Council Member Hudon to excuse Council Member Jasper from voting because he owns property in this area. This motion was carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Mick to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously with an abstention by Council Member Jasper.

At a February 9, 2004 meeting the Public Works Committee reviewed the only proposal received to provide sanitation collection services to the City and they recommended accepting the proposal submitted by Waste Management and to authorize negotiating the final contract for cart pickup.

S/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Sorensen to amend the committee report as follows:

At a February 9, 2004 meeting the Public Works Committee reviewed the only proposal received to provide sanitation collection services to the City and they recommended that the City Manager and City Attorney be authorized to commence negotiations on a contract with Waste Management for collection services with the decision of bags versus carts being made upon approval of a contract.

S/PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE

This motion was carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and seconded by Council Member Mick to adopt the foregoing report as amended. This motion was carried unanimously.

At a February 9, 2004 meeting the Special Projects Committee reviewed beautification along US-41 and M-35 and they recommended proceeding with implementing a plan to place planters along the highways and to solicit interest from businesses and citizens for their maintenance.

S/SPECIAL PROJECTS COMMITTEE

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A motion was made by Council Member Sorensen and seconded by Council Member Hudon to adopt the foregoing report. This motion was carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Organ to schedule a public hearing before city council at the next regular meeting for condemnation case #CB02-003 (2104-14^th Avenue). This motion was carried unanimously.

Mayor Krah opened the public comment session.

No one was heard.

A motion was made by Council Member Jasper and seconded by Council Member Fernstrum to close the public comment session. This motion was carried unanimously.

A motion was made by Council Member Plemel and seconded by Council Member Organ to adjourn the meeting. This motion was carried unanimously.

Thomas F. DeNike, City Clerk/Treasurer

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