SPECIAL SESSION

June 29, 2005 - 4:30 P.M.

COUNCIL PRESENT: Jensen, Koppert, Christensen, Watters, Munsen. Mayor Mitchell presided.

OTHERS PRESENT: Sara Schultz, Ed Heff, Christopher Jon Furman.

POLARIS INDUSTRIES: The Council discussed with Sara Schultz from Polaris Industries, her request to close the street for the Polaris Rally July 29, 30 and 31, 2005.In previous rallies Lake Street has only been closed for one day. The Council had concerns about closing the street for three days. Motion to close Lake Street Saturday July 30, 2005 only from 10:00 A.M. until 10:00 P.M. for the Polaris Rally. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Motion approving the dyno demonstration for July 28, 29, 30, and 31, 2005 and if possible placement of the dyno will be in the parking lot closer to Highway 71. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Motion approving the transient merchant permit for Polaris Industries. Jensen/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

TRANSIENT MERCHANT PERMITS: Motion approving the transient merchant permits for Burrito Hut, Tim's Produce, Kimberly's Seasonal Boutique, and Hokeness Produce. Jensen/Koppert. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

CIGARETTE/TOBACCO PERMITS: Motion approving the cigarette permits for Okostogi Tobacco Company and Great Spirits Wine & Liquor Company. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; Five. Nays; none. Motion approving the cigarette permits for the Regal Beagle, The Ritz, Pair-A-Dice, Captain's Getaway, Boji Nites and Ruebin's Theatre. Watter/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; one (Koppert).

ORDINANCE 55.09 VICIOUS DOGS: Christopher Jon Furman addressed the Council concerning vicious dogs in his neighborhood. The Council reviewed the vicious dogs ordinance. It is the consensus of the Council that the current ordinance is sufficient as it is currently written. Chief Krueger is drafting a letter to the owner to have the animals removed from the property within tens day of the letter.

BUDGET TRANSFERS: RESOLUTION NO. 32-05 APPROVING BUDGET TRANSFERS FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004-2005. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Christensen, Watters, Koppert, Jensen. NAYS: None.

SIX-INCH WATER LINE: It is the consensus of the Council to proceed with the six-inch water line at Kruse Beach.

SHIELD: RESOLUTION NO. 33-05 APPROVING THE S.H.I.E.L.D. RENEWAL CONTRACT WITH NORTHWEST IOWA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Munsen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Five. NAYS: None.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Motion approving the cost of living increase of 3.5% to all full-time and permanent part-time employees with the boot allowance increase to $150 effective July 1, 2005. The City will adjust the insurance cap upwards to cover the insurance cost increase. Jensen/Koppert. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

Motion to adjourn. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 6:10 P.M.