HomeMy WebLinkAbout2008.06.11 CC Minutes - WorkshopMINUTES FOR THE CITY COUNCIL WORKSHOP OF WEDNESDAY JUNE 11, 2008
Mayor Fran Miron called the meeting to order at 8:47 a.m.
PRESENT: Haas, Petryk, Puleo, Miron, Granger (arrived at 9:07 a.m.)
ALSO PRESENT: City Administrator Mike Ericson, CD Director Bryan Bear, PW Director Chris
Petree, City Assessor Frank Langer, Nathan Ehalt, and City Clerk Michele Lindau
The Council scheduled the workshop to discuss the aftermath of the May 25, 2008 tornado disaster
and issues related to the cleanup, police cost estimates and the long term recovery plan.
Finance Director Ron Otkin provide a PowerPoint Presentation on preliminary cost estimates
incurred by City staff including personnel and equipment. He stated that due to the Council's
conservative fiscal budget, which includes a fifty percent budget reserve, the City should be able to
cover the preliminary cost estimate of $250,000 - $300,000.
City Assessor Frank Langer discussed the replacement cost and loss in market values of the homes
in the devastated area, and the procedure for applying for the disaster credit. Council asked more
questions regarding payment of payable 2008 property taxes and payable 2009. Many Council
questions were asked and answered.
Nate Ehalt talked about forming the Long Term Recovery Committee which will assist the residents
in many areas where they were not covered by the insurance companies and explained what the
objectives of the committee would be. Nate discussed having a fiscal agent verses creating a 501(c)
3 for the distribution of funds. The United Way has expressed interest in becoming the fiscal agent
for the distribution of the donations collected by Lake Area Bank and US Bank respectively.
City Administrator Mike Ericson talked about the need for a Long Term Disaster Recovery
Coordinator. He stated the recovery process had been going very well and the job would not last
more than three-four months. Council directed staff to provide an update of this meeting and the at
the Council's regular June 16, 2008 meeting.
Mayor Fran Miron identified some of the major donors and thanked everyone who contributed in
helping with the disaster.
Granger made motion, Petryk seconded, to adjourn at 10:14 a.m.
All ayes. Motion carried.
Respectfully Submitted,
Michael A. Ericson
City Administrator