10-23-2023 Council Meeting Packet

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CITY COUNCIL AGENDA Monday, October 23, 2023 *********** 6:30 p.m. (Scheduled to be broadcast on Channel 16) City Council: Mayor Rafferty, Councilmembers Cavegn, Lyden, Ruhland and Stoesz City Administrator: Sarah Cotton COUNCIL WORK SESSION, 6:00 P.M. Community Room (not televised) Present: Councilmembers Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, and Mayor Rafferty. Absent: Councilmember Ruhland Staff Present: Sarah Cotton, John Swenson, Hannah Lynch, Meg Sawyer, Andy Nelson, Michael Grochala, Katie Larsen, Diane Hankee. 1.Review Regular Agenda: Staff reviewed staff reports as included in the agenda packet. Ms. Catherine Decker, 614 Pine Street, inquired of Council why the full reading of ordinances is dispensed; she stated concern that the public is not being informed if the full reading is not taking place. City Administrator Sarah Cotton responded to Ms. Decker and provided clarification that the full text of any proposed ordinance is provided with the Council Agenda Packet which is available online the Wednesday prior to any meeting and is also available in hard copy during each Council meeting. Councilmember Stoesz also noted that all ordinances are published in the Quad Press as well. Mr. Christopher Stowe, 426 Pine Street, asked for a horse crossing sign to be installed at 4th and Pine Street as he has concerns about drag racing down Pine Street. The work session concluded at 6:23 PM. CITY COUNCIL MEETING, 6:30 P.M. Call to Order and Roll Call The meeting was called to order at 6:30 PM. Present: Councilmembers Lyden, Stoesz, Ruhland, Cavegn, and Mayor Rafferty. Pledge of Allegiance Public Comment (in person or received in writing prior to meeting): The public comment period is a time to allow members of the public to speak to Council on City matters not on the agenda. Speakers are allowed four (4) minutes and speakers shall offer comments that are courteous and respectful. Comments that are abusive, harassing, that