2020-10-14 CC & Closed Exec. Session - Approved

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that restaurant and bar capacity do not exceed 50% capacity. He also stated that many communities are considering reducing their On-Sale liquor license renewal fees by the same percentage for 2021. He stated that the City has three (3) On-Sale liquor licenses with each license being $2,500 for the year and if the establishment has a Sunday license, an additional $200/year. He reported that these fees are paid to the City. He explained that if an establishment had a 2 AM liquor license, fees go directly State. Administrator Statz stated that if Council chose to approve reduced fees for renewal for 2021, a savings of $1,350 to each licensee would be experienced and a total loss of $4,050 to the City. He stated that this would be loss of revenue from the General Fund. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Lakso to approve a reduction for On-Sale liquor license fees by 50%, ($1,350/ea.) for the 2021 Renewal Period. A roll-call vote was taken. Acting Mayor Montain, Council Members Lakso, Koski & Wilharber voted in favor. Motion carried. 2. Downtown Street & Utilities Improvements - Turf Restoration Administrator Statz stated that pavement is down and that the project was moving at a good pace. He stated that the contractor is backfilling the curb and completing turf restoration. He reported that the contractor was experiencing difficulty obtaining sod for the project and that the contractor was concerned about the timeline for placement prior to freezing weather which is unsuitable for proper growth. He stated that a decision was made to approve hydro-seeding, deviating from the contract, rather than placing sod so late in the year. Administrator Statz stated that the hydro- seeding will take longer to establish, but is a heartier product for lack of moisture and maintenance. He reported that residents would receive a savings on their assessments for the associated modification. He stated that hydro-seeding would save approximately $15,000. He suggested that 50% of that should be passed on to those receiving assessments associated with the project. Administrator Statz stated that business were assessed 50% of the project and residential properties were assessed 20% of the project costs. He reported that individual property owners would receive approximately a $200 credit. He also stated that credits would vary based on the original assessment amount. Steve King, 1724 Sorel Street, asked what would stop weeds from growing in the backfilled areas and whether the hydro-seed was mixed with a weed preventative. Administrator Statz stated that if weeds grow in these areas the contractor will have to address with a weed killer. Council Member King was concerns for costs of the weed killer. Administrator Statz explained that there were way of addressing weeds and that it would be a part of the contractor’s warranty and that if would be addressed throughout the coming spring and summer. Several Council Members felt that their projects that involved hydro-seeding as restoration went very well and they were happy with the product. Council Member Koski thanked Council Montain and Wilharber for their personal experiences and he stated that he found them to be helpful. Motion by Council Member Koski, seconded by Council Member Lakso to Approve Credits for Assessments Associated with the 2020 Downtown Street & Utility Imp. Project for One Half of the Savings for Switching from Sod to Hydro-Seeding (Approx. $15,000) with Additional Communication Provided to Property Owners Regarding Hydro-Seeding and Weed Control Inclusion of Scope of Work for the Contractor, A roll-call vote was taken. Acting Mayor Montain, Council Members Lakso, Koski & Wilharber voted in favor. Motion carried. X COUNCIL/ADMINISTRATOR ANNOUNCEMENTS