A regular meeting of the Council for the City of Crystal Falls was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Tuesday, January 14, 2003, at 4:30 P.M. Central Time.

Roll call: Mayor Sabo, Councilors Hendrickson, Thrasher, Koszyk and Benda.

Also Present: City Manager, City Attorney and City Clerk.

Mayor Sabo led all present in reciting the Pledge of Allegiance.

The minutes of the regular meeting of the December 9, 2002 meeting were approved as written.

Councilor Thrasher seconded by Councilor Hendrickson moved to postpone the issue of budget cuts to the February 2003 meeting of the City Council.

Motion carried.

Michael Ferguson, Chairman of the Downtown Development Authority voiced support of the City entering into an agreement for a marketing study of the downtown area and the re-use of the Crystal Manor building indicating the possibility of a contribution of $3000.00 from the DDA budget to help fund said study.

Councilor Thrasher seconded by Councilor Hendrickson moved to enter into a consulting agreement with Iron County Economic Development Corporation for services with respect to identifying and securing opportunities and resources to improve the downtown of Crystal Falls with a special focus on identifying a reuse concept for the Crystal Manor building.

Ayes: Mayor Sabo, Councilors Thrasher, Hendrickson, and Koszyk.

Nays: Councilor Benda.

Motion carried.

Councilor Thrasher seconded by Councilor Koszyk moved to adopt the

following resolution:

RESOLUTION

Whereas, the Iron County Family Independent Agency has committed $10,000 toward this downtown Crystal Falls, Crystal Manor focused, marketing study, and

Whereas, the Crystal Falls Downtown Development Authority has voiced support of proceeding with a downtown Crystal Falls, Crystal Manor focused, marketing study, and

Ayes: Mayor Sabo, Councilors Hendrickson, Thrasher, and Koszyk.

Nays: Councilor Benda

(The above resolution is contingent upon the cooperation of the Crystal Falls Downtown Development Authority with authorization to use DDA budgeted funds.)

Scott Kenney, CPA, presented the 2001-2002 fiscal year audit to the Council. Councilor Hendrickson, seconded by Councilor Benda, moved to accept the audit of fiscal year 2001-2002 as presented by Mr. Kenney.

Motion carried.

Councilor Hendrickson seconded by Councilor Thrasher moved to postpone setting the 2003 Golf Course rates to the February 2003 meeting of the City Council.

Motion carried.

Councilor Hendrickson seconded by Councilor Benda moved to accept the Harbour House Museum annual report and to release the City’s annual contribution of $1,000.00 to the museum board.

Motion carried.

Mayor Sabo appointed Councilor Hendrickson and Manager Nordeman to meet with Waste Management representatives to negotiate a new garbage disposal contract.

Manager Nordeman introduced an ordinance to adopt the revised Uniform Traffic Code for Cities and Townships. Mayor Sabo set the date of February 10^th for a public hearing to consider the ordinance for adoption and instructed Clerk Olson to publish the necessary notices.

Mayor Sabo directed Clerk Olson to publish an ad for written applications to the Crystal Falls Board of Review with a filing deadline of February 3, 2003 at noon.

Councilor Hendrickson seconded by Councilor Koszyk to approve the following changes to the City’s Cable TV lineup: drop Channel 12, WJFW, NBC Rhinelander; add Channel 10 WBUP, ABC-Marquette; drop the national Fox Network and replace with Fox, Marquette; add KWBF, Home Shopping network; and, to add the Home and Garden Channel, all with no changes in subscriber rates.

Motion carried.

Councilor Benda seconded by Councilor Thrasher moved to purchase a used, 1991, Elgin Pelican street sweeper for $33,000.00.

Motion carried.

Councilor Thrasher seconded by Councilor Benda moved to extend the Council meeting past the 6:00 p.m. adjournment time.

Motion carried.

Councilor Benda seconded by Councilor Koszyk moved to approve entering into a contract with STS Consultants for Phase III of the Sewer Separation Project for Superior Avenue Building Basement Inventories of businesses and buildings that face Superior Avenue from Fifth Street to River Street. Compensation for the services outlined in the contract will not exceed $2,200.00.

Motion carried.

Councilor Koszyk seconded by Councilor Benda moved that the payrolls and disbursements in the amount of $266,157.45 for the month of December 2002 be approved, and the City Clerk be instructed to draw checks on the City Treasury in payment of same.

Motion carried.

Councilor Benda seconded by Councilor Hendrickson, moved to accept the following reports for the month of December 2002:

Police Chief’s report indicating 73 complaints, 6 of which were closed by arrest and 2380 patrolled miles.

Joint Fire Authority report submitted by Fire Chief John Ahola indicating answering 3 fire calls; spending approximately 38.5 man-hours fighting fires; and holding 2 practice and training session.

Chief Electrician’s report of department activities.

Public Work foreman’s report on department activities.

Motion carried.

There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m.