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Mechanical Committee
City Council Chambers
May 28, 1996
6:30 p.m.
Members Present: Jim May, Joanne Shores, Chet Phillips, Jim Hartford
Others Present: Bob Molleck, Dave Nidiffer, Mayor Donald Edwards, Jim Elson, Ray
McKinney, Chief Elam, Chief Jackson, Clif O'Brien, Harlan Banister, George Spahn,
Peggy Buskirk, John Froehling, Brad Choat, Neils Sorrels
Public Safety & Traffic Committee
Joanne Shores, Chairman
The Police Report was presented and was self explanatory. Alderman Shores
complimented Chief Elam and his staff on a good job during the Bull Trial. Alderman
Phillips asked what the city received for a parking ticket and the Chief said $5.00. Chief
Elam has given a new fee structure for fines to Harlan Banister for review. Some
discussion was held on possible community service to work off fines. The Mayor said that
should be left to the discretion of the attorney.
Chief Jackson presented the Fire Report which was also self explanatory. He mentioned
one quote had been received so on the truck refurbishing. Chief Jackson will be talking to
the city attorney to see about an ordinance that would require a time limit, perhaps 72
hours, for clean up and boarding up of property destroyed by fire. This is a safety
concern. However, the property owner is responsible, so an ordinance is needed. Motion
by Alderman May, second by Alderman Hartford to send this issue to Legal and
Ordinance Committee for consideration. Voice vote, motion carried. For informational
purposes, at 5:30 a.m. Thursday morning they are taking a field trip to Appleton,
Wisconsin to evaluate Peirce Fire Apparatus. The Chief is setting up three committees to
help write specs.
No ESMA Report was given
After review, Chief Elam suggests placing a street light at the intersection of 6th Avenue
and Liberty Place. Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman May to place a
street light at the intersection of 6th Avenue and Liberty Place. Voice vote, motion
carried.
Chief Elam stated there were not enough vehicles for a speed study on N. 9th Avenue
between Locust & Ash Street. It is a narrow street, much like an alley. Motion by
Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman May to place a 15 MPH restriction on this area
of North 9th Avenue. Voice vote, motion carried.
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Regarding the parking limit request on 16th Avenue north of Chestnut Street, Chief Elam
stated they had measured, and it is a wide street. No real problem was found, and he
suggests to leave as is. No action was taken.
Chief Jackson asks that the committee approve purchasing the American Heat Series
Training Tape for the Fire Department. It is in the budget, but there is a special price of
$888 if ordered by a certain date. There are lots of advantages with this tape he said.
Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Hartford to send this request to order
the training tape for $888 to council for approval. Voice vote, motion carried.
Harlan Banister spoke about the BOCA Conference on Zoning to be held July 18 & 19 in
St. Paul, MN. It will be 10 hours contact time during the two training days and there will
be six panel discussions. A handbook will be given to those attending. The cost is $229,
registration; $77 hotel rate for a single, plus expenses for meals and mileage. Total cost
should not be more than $1,000. This would be an excellent conference for Clark Wilson
to attend. Motion by Alderman Hartford, second by Alderman Phillips to send to council
for approval, Clark Wilson attending the BOCA Conference Training Sessions on Zoning
July 18 & 19. Voice vote, motion carried.
No further business was discussed and the committee was adjourned.
Streets & Garbage Committee
Chet Phillips, Chairman
Clif O'Brien stated the dates for GABBY Days have been changed to work with the West
Side Association. GABBY Days will now be June 22 & 23. Pick up will be the week
starting June 24. No appliances, no yard waste, no tires, and no car batteries will be
picked up.
The computer for the student in the engineering department was discussed. A list of specs
and prices were given to committee with Canton's Radio Shack being least expensive.
The mayor had given Ben Bankert approval to go ahead and order software so he could
start working. He used his own money because of a cheaper price for students. There
was some discussion of the equipment systems quoted. Motion by Alderman Shores,
second by Alderman Hartford to reimburse Ben Bankert immediately for his cost and
authorize him to place the order with the low quote of Radio Shack if Bob Anderson is in
agreement. Voice vote, motion carried. The mayor will sign a PO and the equipment will
be ordered tomorrow so work can get started. Harlan mentioned Susan and Nancy have
computers in the budget. He will use the same specs as Linda's computer and get prices to
bring back to committee. We want the computers to be compatible he said.
No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Lake, Buildings & Grounds Committee
Jim Hartford, Chairman
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Mike Elam complimented city public works crews on the good job in tearing down the
house on city property next to the police station on E. Ash. The Chief would like to get a
building there for storage for bicycles, etc. Clif has measured the lot and will work on
specs and plans and bring back to committee. George Spahn could watch for supplies at
NAEIR for the building. Harlan suggested maybe the ESMA office and equipment could
also be put in there. Some suggestions were briefly discussed but no action taken.
Mayor Edwards brought up city property at 6th Avenue and Oak Street -Fire House #2.
We get $375 per month rent from the school but we are not in the rental business. He
feels we should consider selling it and this would help offset costs for fire equipment.
Motion by Alderman Phillips, second by Alderman Shores to have the city attorney draw
up an ordinance to start procedure for the sale of city property. Voice vote, motion
carried.
No further business was discussed and the committee adjourned.
Public Works, Water & Sewer Committee
Jim May, Chairman
The committee had no business to discuss.
At this time motion by Alderman Hartford, seconded by Alderman Phillips to go into
executive session for the purpose of discussing fire negotiations. Roll call vote: AYES:
Alderman Hartford, Alderman Phillips, Alderman Shores, Alderman May. Motion carried.
Minutes of the executive session are on file.
No further business was discussed and the committee was adjourned at 8:20 p.m.
Peggy Buskirk, Recording Secretary (~msworks~memin.wps)
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