SPECIAL MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL
CITY OF WEBSTER, SOUTH DAKOTA
Council room, City Hall, Webster, South Dakota, August 15, 2011, at 5:30 p.m. a special meeting was held with Mayor Mike Grosek presiding. Councilmen present: Dave Jesme, Roger Monson, Wayne Klungseth, Jim Grimes, Morgan Dorsett and Wally Pribyl. Attorney: Leon VanderLinden. Staff: Linda Hoberg. Reporter and Farmer: George Thompson. Others: Duane Anderson, Jeannette Knutson, Joyce Wiemann, Harvey Wiemann, Bondell Raeder-Aleck, Margaret Kilber, Leroy Kilber and Loren Jorgenson.
5:30 p.m. This being the time and place for a hearing on the transfer of a liquor license from Day County Inn and Suites, Wes Torke to Day County Inn and Suites, Jim Zenk. Being no objections, motion by Jesme, seconded by Dorsett approving the license transfer. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Motion by Pribyl, seconded by Grimes approving payment of the following bills: Verizon Wireless $120.21-cellular service, Cardmember Service $463.00-golf course computer, SD State Treasurer $1280.78-golf course sales tax, Schweiss Doors $2698.00-down payment airport door. Mayor Grosek stated the airport door has been ordered due to safety concerns with the old door. City employees have removed the old door and will build a header and track for the new door. The cost of the new door was not budgeted, however, the appropriated amount can be transferred from contingency fund. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Council acknowledged the order for playground equipment by the Diamond Club for the ball field complex. The Diamond Club has funds to cover the purchase price of $14,551.04.
5:35 p.m. This being the time and place for a hearing on the application by Day County Inn and Suites to sell on and off sale malt beverages. This license was granted with a motion by Jesme, seconded by Pribyl. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The engineers, architects, WAVE committee members and City officials met and have finalized plans for the new pool. Motion by Monson, seconded by Dorsett to authorize advertising for bids for the new swimming pool to be opened at 2:30 p.m. on September 15, 2011 at City Hall. The council set a special meeting to consider and possibly award bids at 5:30 p.m. on September 15, 2011, at City Hall. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The plat showing Lots 2 and 3, Harlow’s Addition to the City of Webster and Lot 1, Harlow’s Addition was approved with a motion by Dorsett, seconded by Jesme. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
Petitions for proposing an ordinance to regulate the sport of ultimate fighting within the City of Webster were presented. The mayor indicated the question will need to be submitted to the voters at the next annual municipal election, the next general election, or at a special election. Mayor Grosek recommended setting a special election for October 11, 2011. Motion was then made by Pribyl, seconded by Dorsett to submit the proposed ordinance to the voters at the next municipal election on April 10, 2012 to avoid additional costs of a special election. There being no objections voiced and upon roll call all councilmen present voting yes to hold the election on April 10, 2012. Motion carried.
Motion by Monson, seconded by Klungseth accepting the audit report for 2010 from East, VanderWoude, Grant & Co. All councilmen voting aye. Motion carried.
The council acknowledged a quote for $5,987.40 from Bierschbach Electric to replace the seven electrical hook-ups at the free campground. No action was taken at this time due to budget concerns.
The engineering agreement for the new pool will be presented at the September 6th council meeting.
No further business, motion to adjourn by Jesme, seconded by Monson. Motion carried.
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Mike Grosek, Mayor
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Linda Hoberg, Finance Officer
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