A regular meeting of the Council for the City of Crystal Falls was held in the Council Chambers of the City Hall on Monday, May 12, 2003, at 4:30 P.M. Central Time.

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

Also Present: City Manager, City Attorney, City Clerk and various citizens of the community.

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

The minutes of the regular meeting of April 15, 2003 and special meeting of April 28, 2003 were approved as written.

Mayor Sabo called for amendments to the agenda and moved the Museum report and the streetscape report from STS to earlier slots on the agenda.

Al Pieper, representing the Harbour House Museum, presented a report along with two quotes on the repair of the porches on the museum. He requested the council consider including in the City’s budget, the amount of $5,000 per year for the next 4 years to enable the museum to be renovated. He also suggested the funds could be considered an "interest free loan" to be paid back by the museum in the future. Mayor Sabo thanked Mr. Pieper for his presentation and noted the Council would consider this request during the budget preparation.

Mike Ferguson, representing the DDA, reported on the application of David Ponchaud and the need for a joint meeting of the City Council and DDA to discuss the development of a TIF District.

Mayor Sabo seconded by Councilor Benda moved to appoint David Ponchaud to the Downtown Development Authority to the remainder of a term that will expire on November 30, 2006.

Motion carried.

Mike Gatzow of STS Consultants reported on the Streetscape project and the final phase of the sewer separation project advising that the televising is completed and a report would be available soon on the findings.

Mayor Sabo called for a 5-minute recess at 5:13 p.m.

Meeting reconvened at 5:18 p.m.

Mark Agnessi reported on the progress of the Manor Marketing project. He noted that the MEDC meeting that was scheduled for April 17^th had been postponed and the grant application was yet unapproved pending a meeting this week. He suggested that the Council pursue the development of a TIF District to assist in the marketing of the Manor building.

One bid was received for routine sidewalk replacement. Councilor Thrasher seconded by Councilor Benda moved to accept the bid from Crystal Ridge Contracting in the amount of $3.82 per sq. ft for 4" reinforced and $4.48 per sq. ft for 6" reinforced sidewalk replacement for the 2003 construction season.

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

Nays: Councilor Hendrickson

Motion carried.

Manager Nordeman announced the dates of the City Clean Up days to be changed to Friday May 30^th and Saturday May 31^st at the Bristol Mine site.

Councilor Koszyk seconded by Councilor Hendrickson moved to adopt the new zoning map a presented by the Planning Commission, which redefines the various district boundaries.

Motion carried.

(The previous is an amendment to Ordinance No. 4, the Zoning Ordinance for the City of Crystal Falls and as such the changes will become effective June 12, 2003, one month from the adoption of this motion.)

Councilor Hendrickson seconded by Councilor Benda moved to adopt the following policy and form:

All use shall be approved and scheduled through the office of the City Clerk in advance of the event.

When participants are less than 18 years of age there will be adult supervision. These adults will be approved by the City Clerk or City Manager and will be sufficient in number to provide adequate supervision.

All groups, organizations or individuals shall be responsible for damage and/or liability arising from use of the city hall facilities.

Smoking and alcoholic beverages are not allowed in the building or adjoining areas including the elevator and stairwell.

Use of decorations must be cleared with City Clerk's office.

All events will close no later than 12:00 Midnight.

Tables and chairs are available.

Rental fees:

Rental fees are based on residency. All City residents will be charged a refundable cleaning deposit in the amount of $25.00. This fee must be paid to the City Clerk prior to use of the building. The Clerk shall have the right to waive this fee and also determine the amount of the deposit to be returned, based upon the condition of the building following the use period. All others will be charged the cleaning deposit of $25.00 plus a rental fee according to the following:

Non-profit and/or community organizations ------------NO CHARGE

Private individual/group for profit (City Resident)---$ 25.00

Private individual/group for profit (Non-Resident)----$ 50.00

Commercial enterprise---------------------------------$100.00

Each user shall pick-up litter and remove any decorations.

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I/we have read the foregoing policy and agree to the rules and fees stated, further, I/we accept responsibility for any damages that may occur during our scheduled use of this facility.

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Motion carried.

Councilor Koszyk seconded by Councilor Thrasher moved to extend the meeting past 6:00 p.m.

Motion carried.

Councilor Koszyk seconded by Councilor Thrasher to set the 2003 Runkle Lake Park rates as:

Camping Fees:

Sites #1 - #17

(Electric/Water/Sewer hookups) $17.00/Day or $459.00/Month*

Sites #18 -#57

(Electric/Water hookups) $12.00/Day or $324.00/Month*

*Monthly rates require 31 consecutive days of camping.

Camp 7 consecutive days and get the 7^th day free.

Motion carried.

(These are the same as the 2002 park rates.)

Councilor Thrasher seconded by Councilor Benda moved to contribute $2,000.00 to Forest Park Community Schools for the Summer Recreation Program.

Motion carried.

Councilor Benda seconded by Councilor Thrasher moved to purchase a manual reel grinder from Horst Distributing in the amount of $4,880.00 for use at the Golf Course.

Motion carried.

Mayor Sabo seconded by Councilor Thrasher moved to accept the resignation of Paula Foley-Fraser from her seat on the Planning Commission.

Motion carried.

Mayor Sabo set the date for the joint meeting of the City Council and Downtown Development Authority to consider the development of a TIF District to be June 9, 2003 at 6:30 p.m. or immediately following the regular meeting of the City Council scheduled for 4:30 p.m. on that date.

Councilor Koszyk seconded by Councilor Benda moved to approve the purchase of a 1994 Ford F150, 2 wheel drive pickup, for use by the City mechanic, in the amount of $1,200.00 from Ken Johnson Chevrolet.

Motion carried.

Councilor Hendrickson seconded by Councilor Benda moved that payrolls and disbursements in the amount of $257,987.97 for the month of April 2003 be approved, with the exception of a payment to Community Consulting Services which may be released upon approval of the Planning Commission, and the City Clerk be instructed to draw checks on the City Treasury in payment of same.

Motion carried.

Councilor Benda seconded by Councilor Thrasher, moved to accept the following reports for the month of April 2003:

Police Chief’s report indicating 133 complaints, 12 of which were closed by arrest and 3,257 patrolled miles.

Joint Fire Authority report submitted by Fire Chief John Ahola indicating answering 2 fire calls; spending approximately 32 man-hours fighting fires; and holding no practice and training sessions.

Chief Electrician’s report of department activities.

Public Work foreman’s report on department activities.

Motion carried.

Councilor Koszyk asked Manager Nordeman to forward information to the Chief of Police regarding additional blighted properties in the City.

Councilor Hendrickson voiced her disappointment in not being notified by the Iron County Chamber of Commerce regarding recent ribbon cuttings in the Crystal Falls area for the openings of Wild River Realty and Gary’s Sales.

Councilor Benda reported on the Contemporary Center and Fire Authority meetings. Councilor Koszyk reported on the Crystal Theater meeting. Mayor Sabo reported on the Harbour House Museum meeting.

Manager Nordeman announced that forester John Force will be overseeing the sale of timber on City owned property along the Paint River.

There being no further business to come before the Council, meeting adjourned at 6:28 p.m.