MINUTES OF REGULAR MEETING

The City Council of the City of Volga, SD, met for a regular meeting, Monday, February 1, 2010 at 7:00 PM, in the conference room of City Hall; Mayor Mary Bjerke presiding.  Members present: Keith Benson, Ken Fideler, Craig Howell, Marty Strasburg, Marcia Thompson, and Kelly VanderWal.  Also present: City Attorney Steven Britzman, Finance Officer Nicole Rawden, Fire Chief Dave Jacobson, Jane Utecht from the Volga Tribune, Brent Brown, Electrical Superintendent, Lloyd Holter of T & L Cleaning, and Mike Peterson of Deeders.  Absent:  Steve Meyer, City Administrator.

Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Strasburg requested the agenda be amended to move cleaning out of committee reports to under business.  Fideler moved to approve amended agenda.  Strasburg seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.

Strasburg moved to approve the minutes of the January 4th, 2010, regular meeting. Thompson seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.

Mike Peterson discussed with council the possibility of on-sale liquor sales on Sundays.  City Attorney Steve Britzman provided information that since July 1, 2009 municipalities have the local option to allow Sunday on-sale liquor sales without a requirement of selling food.  An ordinance approval with two readings would be needed.  Possible action on a 1st reading will be on the March agenda.

Strasburg made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-06 BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with SDCL 35-1-5.3, prior authorization for persons to consume or blend alcoholic beverages on February 19, 2010, in the Volga Community Center, is hereby given. All such consumption or blending shall occur during the private party Lerdal. Said property shall be considered for purposes of the Resolution to be the location of a special license and shall not constitute a public place as defined by Ordinance 145 of the City of Volga. Sale of alcohol beverages shall not be permitted at any time at the above described location. There shall be no consumption of any alcoholic beverage by any individual who is under twenty-one years of age. This permit shall commence at 1:00 PM on February 19, 2010 and shall conclude at 11:59 PM on February 19, 2010.  Dated this 1st day of February, 2010.  CITY OF VOLGA BY:  s/Mary A. Bjerke, Mayor, City of Volga ATTEST:  s/Nicole A. Rawden, City Finance Officer.  Benson seconded the motion.  All in favor; motion carried.
Benson made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-07 BE IT RESOLVED that in accordance with SDCL 35-1-5.3, prior authorization for persons to consume or blend alcoholic beverages on February 20, 2010, in the Volga Community Center, is hereby given. All such consumption or blending shall occur during the private party Lerdal. Said property shall be considered for purposes of the Resolution to be the location of a special license and shall not constitute a public place as defined by Ordinance 145 of the City of Volga. Sale of alcohol beverages shall not be permitted at any time at the above described location. There shall be no consumption of any alcoholic beverage by any individual who is under twenty-one years of age. This permit shall commence at 12:00 AM on February 20, 2010 and shall conclude at 11:59 PM on February 20, 2010.  Dated this 1st day of February, 2010.  CITY OF VOLGA BY:  s/Mary A. Bjerke, Mayor, City of Volga ATTEST:  s/Nicole A. Rawden, City Finance Officer.  Thompson seconded the motion.  All in favor; motion carried.

Fideler made a motion to amend Ordinance 99 Section 199 to read as follows:  It shall be unlawful for any person to throw, or put or cause to be thrown or put any snow or ice into any street, avenue, or public place in the city.  VanderWal seconded the motion.  All in favor; motion carried.

Thompson made a motion to have T & L Cleaning provide cleaning of the municipal buildings of Volga for $1350/month with June and July at $1250/month.  Fideler seconded the motion.  On roll call:  Benson, Yes; Howell, Yes; Strasburg, Yes; Fideler, Yes; Thompson, Yes; and VanderWal, Yes.  Motion carried.

Howell made a motion to authorize the advertisement for 1st Street Bids.  Strasburg seconded the motion.  All in favor; motion carried.

Strasburg made a motion to amend page 11 Section 6 of the Safety Policy for the City of Volga to read as follows:  All city buildings and vehicles shall be non-smoking.  Fideler seconded the motion.  All in favor; motion carried.                                               
Howell moved to approve the following claims and ordered them paid.  Fideler seconded the motion. All in favor; motion carried.

Claims

Committee reports were given.  Howell made a motion to authorize the advertisement for Public Works position.  Strasburg seconded the motion.  All in favor; motion carried.

Fideler made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-08 to increase electrical rates by 10% effective immediately.  Resolution 2010-08 published separately in February 4th newspaper.  Howell seconded the motion.  On roll call:  Benson, Yes; Howell, Yes; Strasburg, Yes; Fideler, Yes; Thompson, Yes; and VanderWal, Yes.  Motion carried.

Fideler made a motion to implement a requirement of waiver and release agreement for the use of the community center and auditorium.  Benson seconded the motion.  All in favor; motion carried.

Fire Chief Jacobson reported to the council the county is in the process of upgrading to new FCC frequencies for 2013.  Council decided to submit an $1800 claim along with copy of an agreement, and letter to Oakwood Township.

Fideler made a motion to adjourn at 9:17 PM.  Strasburg seconded the motion.  All in favor; motion carried.  

s/ Mary A. Bjerke
Mayor, City of Volga

s/ Nicole A. Rawden
Finance Officer, City of Volga