City Council Minutes – October 9, 2023

ST LUCAS COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES

October 9, 2023 7:00 p.m. in person or via Microsoft Teams upon request

The regular meeting of the St. Lucas City Council was held on Monday, October 9, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Nick Busta presiding. Council members present at the Community Center were Franzen, Schmitt and Huinker. Svendsen arrived at 7:05 p.m. Guests present were Courtney Hageman, Brenda Suckow and Paul Dietzenbach.

  1. A motion by Schmitt, second by Huinker to accept the posted agenda. All ayes, so moved.
  2. Brenda Suckow and Paul Dietzenbach expressed interest in the open council seat. After discussion Schmitt moved to appoint Paul Dietzenbach to fill the remainder of Dave Goerend’s term. Huinker Roll call vote: Franzen- aye; Schmitt- aye; Huinker- aye, Svendsen­ absent. Resolution 2023-14 passed. Dietzenbach was given the oath of office and joined the meeting.
  3. A motion by Huinker, second by Franzen to approve the minutes from the September 11th All ayes, so moved.
  4. A motion by Huinker, seconded by Schmitt to approve the September 2023 Treasurer’s report. All ayes, so moved.
  5. A motion by Schmitt, second by Franzen to approve the list of claims. All ayes, so moved.
  6. Rural St and Quail Rd project has been completed. Will be seeded this fall. Discussed possibly limiting parking on east side of Rural St. Item tabled.
  7. Schmitt moved to accepted a bid for $900 from Marv Smith to move the electrical on the south side of the community hall. This will allow the exterior brickwork to be completed on that corner. Svendsen seconded. All aye, motion passed.
  8. Updating has begun on the code book.
  9. Huinker moved to have Don Dilaura add a dye to the lagoon to help reduce algae growth. Franzen seconded. All aye, motion passed.
  10. Franzen moved to enter into the Snow Removal1Agreement with Rausch Construction, LLC. Schmitt seconded. Roll call vote: Franzen- aye; Schmitt- aye; Huinker- aye, Svendsen- aye, Dietzenbach- aye. Resolution 2023-15 passed.
  11. Franzen moved to approve the building permit submitted by 110 SW Autumn Drive. Schmitt seconded. All aye, motion passed.
  12. Updated 20E Agreement between townships and fire department has been sent to townships for review. No updates.
  13. Fire Department Updates – Kyle Kramer has joined the fire
  14. Edmund’s Park – The bathrooms will be closed and winterized after Halloween. There have been some problems with people driving on the trail and in the park. Will investigate different barriers to stop this.
  15. Fun Day/Community Updates – Flu shot clinic will be held at the Community Hall Oct 11 from 11:30- 12:30. Trick or Treating will be October 29th at 4pm. Franzen moved to approve the band Shotgun Jane and raffling off 400 tickets for a Polaris Ranger UTV and four $500 cash prizes at Fun Days 2024. Schmitt seconded. All aye, motion passed. Discussed habitual loose dogs. A letter will be sent to residents that have nuisance pets in town.

A motion by Schmitt, second by Huinker to adjourn at 8:16 pm. All ayes, so moved. The next scheduled city council meeting is November 13, 2023, at 7:00 p.m. at the St. Lucas Community Hall.

Carrie Davis/ City Clerk                                                            Nick Busta/ Mayor

Transcribed by the City Clerk subject to council approval

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