The September 6, 2007 Council meeting was held at City Hall with Mayor Pro-Tem Sharon Sines calling the meeting to order at 7:30 PM.  Present were Sharon Sines, Council Members, Brad McKee, Brian Thomas & Vicky Thomas and Clerk, Mary Stocker.  Absent was Karen Rudd and Marty Thompson.  Also Present were Roger Blew & Oscar Mason.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with a motion by Brian Thomas, seconded by Sharon Sines and motion carried.

The Financial Report by the Clerk showed expenses for the month of August and the bills received for payment in Sept.  A motion to accept the report was made by Vicky Thomas, seconded by Brad McKee and motion carried.

The Park Board minutes were read by the Clerk and a motion to accept them was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Brian Thomas and motion carried.

There were no meeting reports or misc. correspondence to discuss.

Old Business consisted of the clean-up of the Roger Blew Property.  Roger had nothing to say and said that his lawyer had advised him of that.

Oscar Mason has ordered a shed on skids to be delivered.  He was given a building permit and thanked for his cooperation.

Sam Closser property still needs mowed in some places - weeds cut and some debris removed.  It was noted that both properties were for sale.

Judy Marzahl property had been mowed since the agenda was posted but the tree limb was thrown in the ditch and it wasn't mowed and there still remains trash sacks, etc. in the yard.  The Council ask the Clerk to write her a letter asking her cooperation in picking up the trash.

The ditches aren't being moved in front of people's residence - some are able to use a lawn mower and others need a weed-eater.  The Clerk asked if the Council would approve her checking into a used brush cutter to fit the tractor.  No one had any objections.

The street Commissioner was not present and any items regarding that were tabled except the Clerk had talked to owner of Lines and Tines about rock.  The Clerk will talk to Marty and/or Karen when they get back in town.

One of the members of the Council had seen Rick Rysdam and he is just running behind is the reason he hasn't gotten work done on the drainage ditch.

The Clerk presented the Annual Street Report to the State.  A motion to approve by Resolution was made by Brian Thomas, seconded by Brad McKee and roll call vote as follows:

Brian Thomas - Aye           Sharon Sines - Aye         Vicky Thomas - Aye      Brad McKee - Aye

Resolution No. 96 was thereby, duly adopted by a unanimous vote.

Quik Time's Beer Permit was presented for renewal and a motion to accept it (including Sunday Sales) was made by Brad McKee, seconded by Sharon Sines and motion carried.

The Council had discussed raises at last month's meeting and had tabled any decision until this time.  In checking, we found the current wages were, - Council - $10 per meeting; Mayor - $12 ; Clerk - $10.  The Clerk currently is paid $50 per month.  A motion was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Brian Thomas to increase the Mayor's wages to $20 per meeting; Council & Clerk to $15.00 per meeting and the Clerk's monthly salary to $60.  All are to be effective January 1, 2008.  Motion carried unanimously.

A building permit for a mobile home was presented by Marty Thompson for the property on S. Polk Street.  A motion to accept issued the permit was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Brian Thomas and motion carried.

The Council then worked on the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan.

The Clerk had nomination papers for upcoming election - they are to be returned to her by September 20th.  Anyone else wanting papers for either Council, Mayor or Park Board must contact the Clerk.

A motion to adjourn was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Brad McKee and meeting was adjourned at 9:00 pm.