City of Williams Meeting Minutes

Call to Order

Mayor C. Lundsten called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m.

Pledge of Allegiance

Roll Call

Chad Lundsten __X_Present ___Absent

Leslie Huerd __X_Present ___Absent

Jana Kukowski __X_Present ___Absent

Gary VanDeHey __X_Present ___Absent

Questions and Concerns

None.

Minutes

Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to approve the March 8th meeting minutes. Council Member J. Kukowski seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously.

New Business

Clerk Nicholson informed the Council of the Managed Natural and Native Landscaping law. There was some discussion in which Nicholson advised the Council that this law does not apply to turf-grass lawns left unattended for the purpose of returning to a natural state. No action was taken.

Clerk Nicholson informed the Council that her food safety certification will expire this summer. There was some discussion on the matter. Council Member J. Kakowski made a motion to send Librarian Debbie Brynteson to acquire the certification this summer. The motion was seconded by Council Member G. VanDeHey, with it passing unanimously.

Clerk Nicholson informed the Council that her computer was beginning to have power issues. After some discussion, Council Member J. Kakowski made a motion to order a new computer system. The motion was seconded by Council Member G. VanDeHey, with it passing unanimously.

Clerk Nicholson informed the Council that Wiktel advised an upgraded camera system for the City Park. After some discussion, Council Member J. Kakowski made a motion to spend up to $4000.00 of the Safety grant money to upgrade the cameras at the park and if possible, the cameras at City Hall. The motion was seconded by Council Member L. Huerd, with it passing unanimously.

Old Business

There was discussion about the flush toilets/showers at the City Park. Council Member L. Huerd gave an update on the project. Clerk Nicholson brought up funding the project. Clerk Nicholson was directed to investigate how to get a loan for the project. The matter was tabled until next month.

Committees

Parks, Streets and Sewer – Nothing new.

Ordinance – Nothing new.

Library - Nothing new.

Finance, Budget and Personnel – Nothing new.

Claims

Council Member L. Huerd moved to approve the paid claims. Council member J. Kakowski seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously.

Adjournment

Council Member L. Huerd made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 6:45 p.m. Council Member J. Kukowski seconded the motion, with it passing unanimously.

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L. Nicholson

City Clerk/Administrator