Minutes-12/09/1981

Mayor Formanek read a letter from Attorney Hoefer to Tim Wolfe concerning garbage problems at the Clear Creek Mobile Home Park. Ray Scheetz stated that garbage pick up is much better and problem is solved at this time. Property appraisal by Williams Realty for 221 Main Street shows value of $15,000.00 for the lot and that the house is of no value. Potter and Madden will approach Louis Voparil about his asking price and report back to the council in January, 1982. Following guidelines det for holiday decorating contest: Panel of three will judge decorations beginning at 6:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 20, 1981. Judy Aspelmeier will be on panel of judges and Madden will recruit two more volunteers. Clerk was instructed to deliver fliers to residents. First prize is $15.00, second prize is $10.00 and third prize is $5.00. John Schneider addressed Council concerning building alterations at the Ice Cream Store. Mayor Formanek instructed Schneider that a building permit is needed any time a structure is modified. The last building permit Schneider received was for open trellis only. Schneider reported that he is in the process of enclosing one-half of the west trellis and plans to install one table and three games, pin-ball type. Schneider agreed to submit plans for these structural alterations within one week. Schneider also expressed concern with the 500 gallon storage tank above ground for fuel which is located near his property. Council will check into situation. Motion Potter second Spivey to approve request by John Schneider to obtain building permit to enclose part of west sun trellis at the Ice Cream Store upon receipt of plans and $25.00 permit fee. Carried unanimously. Motion Spivey second Madden to approve request by Dick Gent for building permit to construct garage at 130 Railroad Street as per drawing submitted by Gent. Carried unanimously. Motion Rohret second Spivey to appoint Rex Flansburg to fill the unexpired one year term and Glenn Potter to fill the unexpired four year term on the Board of Adjustment. Carried unanimously. Motion Rohret second Spivey to appoint Jan Stratton to fill the unexpired three year term on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Carried unanimously. Motion Potter second Madden to defer discussion of trees and debris on the southeast corner of the school property until the January, 1982 meeting. Carried unanimously. Motion Rohret second Spivey to grant a thirty day extension of police contract under existing terms and hours, expiring on January 31, 1982. Carried unanimously. Council recessed at 9:10 p.m. in order to enjoy cider and snacks provided by Barbara Murray. Spivey left meeting at 9:10 p.m. to return to work. Meeting reconvened at 9:35 p.m. Motion Potter second Madden to approve clerk-treasurer's reports. Carried unanimously.