City of Jeffers - City Council Meeting

2019-07-08

The Jeffers City Council met in regular session on July 8, 2019. Present: Mayor Brad Prins, Council members: Shawna Dorr-Jones, Sheila Ryker, Curt Determan, Lance Holmen, Maintenance, Sharen Goeman, Clerk. Absent: Jake Barlow

Mayor Prins called the meeting to order at 7 p.m. The minutes from June 24, 2019 meeting were approved as read.

The clerk reported to the council that after speaking with the City attorney regarding dangerous dogs, a resolution was drafted adding language to the current ordinance.

RESOLUTION #2019-07- Adding Language to Ordinance #63A, Section 4.7

Stating they must pay the annual registration fee, which will be set by the city council on
an annual basis, not to exceed $500.

Resolution adopted by Dorr-Jones, seconded by Ryker, unanimous vote. No city maintenance bid was received.

The clerk spoke with DEED and Greg Burkhardt regarding using funds received from refunds on SCDP grants. DEED stated that funds become program income if funds received are over $35,000 during a calendar year. Burkhardt recommends the city wait until October 1st before using the money for demolition costs in case the city receives other DEED refunds that make the total over $35,000.
The clerk spoke with Sandra Langland regarding the dilapidated trailer on her property at 207 W. Scott Street. Langland gives the city permission to remove the trailer.

Motion Determan, second Dorr-Jones, unanimous vote to charge Langland $1,000 to remove the trailer and restore to a level lot that may be seeded and mowed.

Lance received two estimates for bituminous patching. Motion Dorr-Jones, second Ryker unanimous vote to proceed with Bargen Inc., at a cost of $13,731.30.

The clerk will send a letter regarding tall grass to be baled.

Jeffers Main Street Liquor, LLC requested permission to sell liquor on Sunday. Motion Ryker, second Determan, unanimous vote to approve the request.

Jeffers Main Street Liquor, LLC requested permission to hold a street dance for their Grand Opening on August 17th. Motion Dorr-Jones, second Ryker, unanimous vote to approve the request.

Motion Dorr-Jones, second Determan, unanimous vote to pay all bills.

Motion Ryker, second Determan, unanimous vote to adjourn at 8:20 p.m. having no further business.