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The regular meeting of the Common Council was held at City Hall in the City of Black River Falls on April 15, 2008 at 7:30 P.M. Alderpersons Austin, Onstad, Johnson, Mathews, R. Eddy, Rahmlow, Olson and J. Eddy were present. Mayor Danielson presided.
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Mayor Danielson reviewed the proposed financing for the Fair Park Improvement Project. He explained that Jackson County had just pledged $500,000 and that the City was being asked for up to $250,000. He recommended that $125,000 be borrowed with the other $125,000 coming from the City’s Economic Development Fund. The City’s Industrial Park Commission must make a recommendation on the Economic Development Fund portion.
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Carl Holmquist, Kelly Rickart, Barb Brower and Dave Hoffman all spoke in favor of the project.
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Resolution 2008-4, A RESOLUTION TO BORROW UP TO $250,000 FOR FAIR PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT was distributed.
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It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to adopt Resolution 2008-4. Motion carried
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RESOLUTION 2008-4
A RESOLUTION TO BORROW UP TO $250,000 FOR FAIR PARK IMPROVEMENT PROJECT
WHEREAS, the Jackson County Fair Park Association has spent the last 5 years working with the various clubs and organizations within Jackson County to develop plans and designs to renovate the Jackson County Fair Park; and
WHEREAS, these plans include building a new ice arena, a new grandstand, a dairy, livestock, horse and small animal barn, paved parking lots and infrastructure at a cost of approximately $5,200,000 dollars; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Park Association has solicited contribution pledges of $4,275,000.00 from various businesses, clubs and organizations along with generous donations from area families; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Park Association is requesting the City of Black River Falls to contribute a maximum of $250,000.00 toward the project; and
WHEREAS, City of Black River Falls should recognize economic growth from the project along with our citizenry benefiting greatly from the improvements at the park as the new facility will create numerous opportunities for more events to be held at the park; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Park Association needs a commitment from the City and County to start development of the park this summer and will continue to solicit donations to lower the commitment made from each municipality.
NOW, THERFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Black River Falls Common Council will commit a maximum of $250,000.00 for the renovations at the Jackson County Fair Park; and
BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the Common Council authorizes the City Treasurer to borrow an amount not to exceed $250,000.00 for 10 years.
Approved:
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Ronald Danielson, Mayor
Attest:
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William Arndt, City Clerk
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It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to approve Mayor Danielson’s committee appointments for 2008 - 2009. Motion carried.
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MAYOR'S COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS
FOR 2008-2009
FINANCE COMMITTEE PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE
Randy Eddy, Chairperson Brad Rahmlow, Chairperson
Shirley Austin Shirley Austin
Char Onstad Don Mathews
Brad Rahmlow Randy Eddy
Pete Olson Pete Olson
Ron Danielson, Alternate Ron Danielson, Alternate
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE REC & DEV COMMITTEE
Shirley Austin, Chairperson David Johnson, Chairperson
David Johnson Char Onstad
Brad Rahmlow Don Mathews
Pete Olson Randy Eddy
Jay Eddy Jay Eddy
Ron Danielson, Alternate Ron Danielson, Alternate
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It was moved by Alderperson R. Eddy, seconded by Alderperson Olson to approve Mayor Danielson’s other appointments for 2008 – 2009. Motion carried.
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MAYOR'S OTHER APPOINTMENTS
FOR 2008-2009
PLAN COMMISSION ELECTRIC & WATER UTILITIES
Ron Danielson Don Mathews
Don Evenson – until 2011 Char Onstad
Eugene Boisen – until 2009 John Lund – until 2011
Clint Helland – until 2009 Eugene Boisen – until 2009
Glen Tamminen – until 2010 Fred Goettl – until 2010
Bill Moe – until 2011
David Johnson
INDUSTRIAL PARK COMMISSION BOARD OF APPEALS
Ron Danielson Gil Homstad
Bob Becker Eugene Boisen
Fred Goettl Drew Mackenzie
Mike Anderson Tom Ristuben
Don Mathews Fred Goettl
Eric Chrisinger Glen Goeman – Alternate
Ron Roodell Fred Stai - Alternate
LIBRARY BOARD AIRPORT COMMISSION
Fred Goettl Jay Eddy
Connie Gates Char Onstad
Sandy Kauffman
Becky Markee POLICE COMMISSION
Jon Warmke Dana Iverson
Beth Hilliker Keith Brown
Char Onstad Fred Goettl
HIRING COMMITTEE CDBG HOUSING COMMITTEE
Pete Olson Don Mathews
Shirley Austin Pete Olson
Randy Eddy Shirley Austin
CITY FIRE INSPECTOR----------------------------- Steve Schreiber
BOARD OF REVIEW--------------------------------- Ron Danielson
Brad Rahmlow
William Arndt
ROOM TAX COMMISSION------------------------ Randy Eddy
LUNDA COMMUNITY PARK ADVISORY BOARD
Ron Danielson
LUNDA RECREATION CENTER ADVISORY BOARD
Ron Danielson
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Alderperson Austin nominated Alderperson R. Eddy as President of the City Council. There were no other nominations.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Olson to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Alderperson R. Eddy as President of the City Council. Motion carried.
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Alderperson R. Eddy nominated Alderperson Johnson as Council representative on the Plan Commission. There were no other nominations.
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It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson R. Eddy to close nominations and cast a unanimous ballot for Alderperson Johnson as the Council representative on the Plan Commission. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Johnson to appoint Mayor Danielson as the City Council representative on the Hospital Board. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Austin, seconded by Alderperson Olson to appoint Mayor Danielson as the City Council representative on the Rural Fire Department. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Olson, seconded by Alderperson R. Eddy to appoint Alderperson Onstad to the Library Board. Motion carried.
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It was moved by Alderperson Mathews, seconded by Alderperson Rahmlow to adjourn. Motion carried.
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William Arndt,
City Clerk
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