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City of Colona City Council met March 11.

Here is the agenda provided by the council:

CALL TO ORDER: 6:00 p.m.

ROLL CALL: Mayor Ropp, Aldermen Painter, Lack, Swemline, Jones, Shady-Dahl (via conference call), Stablein, and Goodrum were present. Alderman Dooley and Attorney Wright were absent. Staff present: Mike Swemline (Police Chief) Ryan Erichsen (Public Works Director). Jen Legare (Finance Director)

PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE:

PUBLIC COMMENTS: None

MAYOR’S REPORT:

1. Mayor received a letter from Junior Achievement asking him to proclaim April 4, 2024 as Junior Achievement Day. In support of JA Mayor will have that on the Agenda for the next meeting.

2. Mayor and Finance Director have been working on tying up loose ends with the Budget.

3. Ongoing negotiations with The Teamsters will continue on Thursday March 14, 2024. Negotiations have been going well so far.

4. In the process of trimming trees, burning brush, and stump grinding. Mayor and Public Works Director hoping to have this finished by end of week.

CONSENT AGENDA:

1. Approve payment of bills/Claims by Vendor report for the period February 27 thru March 11, 2024

2. Approve payroll for the period February 26 – March 10, 2024

3. Approve Treasurer’s Report for February 2024

4. Approve minutes from January 22, 2024 City Council Meeting

-Alderman Painter had a question in regards to the charge for $2000.00 at a pawn shop for tools. Alderman Painter asked if the tools were used and what condition the tools are in. Mayor Ropp said the tools were bought for the guys in the maintenance shop, they are used, but in good condition. The Mayor stated the City saved some money buying used instead of new.

-Alderman Stablein had a question about the transfer of $25,000.00 to CSFP. Finance Director Legare offered it is a budgeted transfer that has not taken place. It is for a future Pickleball Court but has not taken place as of yet.

• Alderman Lack made a motion to approve Consent Agenda Items 1-4. Alderman Shady-Dahl Seconded. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Alderman Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Jones, Painter, Goodrum, Shady-Dahl voted yes. Alderman Dooley absent. Motion passed with 7 ayes and 1 absent.

OLD BUSINESS:

1. Continue Discussion of proposed Budget, time line for public posting, Budget hearing, and Council passage.

• Budget will be available for public viewing March 13th thru March 27th. Council to pass after public viewing is complete.

NEW BUSINESS:

1. Approve rolling over the City’s 9-month CD, held at Blackhawk Bank, maturing March 13, 2024 with a projected balance of $516,966.16, to a 6-month CD at 5% APY

• Alderman Shady-Dahl made a motion to approve New Business item 1. Alderman Painter Seconded. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Alderman Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Jones, Painter, Goodrum, Shady-Dahl voted yes. Alderman Dooley absent. Motion passed with 7 ayes and 1 absent.

2. Discuss proposed City Wide clean up -Parameters, time, date, and execution plan

• Alderman Jones asked if they would be excepting TV’s and appliances. Alderman Lack offered that our garbage company doesn’t do this. These items would still have to be picked up with the bulk pick up stickers during regular garbage pickup. After discussing further, it was decided that it would work better to have The City Wide Clean up during the week of May 6th. Tire pickup on May 11th at WWTP. Public Works Director Erichsen will work on a finalized flyer to distribute as soon as possible.

3. Mayor update Council on ongoing TIF projects -Glazed, TJMJ, and Wellness Center

• Wellness center going well. Mayor talked with contractor last week. Contractor working on grading the parking lot.

• Glazed-Mayor had a meeting with owner and Building inspector. Moving along well.

• TJMJ – Finalizing construction drawings

• Mayor has a meeting this coming Friday in regards to a Mexican grocery store/restaurant. Mayor to update Council after meeting.

4. Building Inspector issue -Look for new service. Tom Lupinski last day is April 30th.

• ADJOURN: Alderman Swemline made a motion to adjourn. Alderman Stablein Seconded. Discussion offered, hearing none. Roll Call: Alderman Stablein, Swemline, Lack, Jones, Painter, Goodrum, Shady-Dahl voted yes. Alderman Dooley absent. Motion passed with 7 ayes and 1 absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:31 PM.

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