HomeMy WebLinkAboutSeptember 19, 1994SPECIAL CITY COUNCIL MEETING
SEPTEMBER 19, 1994
8:00 P.M.
Motion by Gary Peterson, second by Bob Ruettimann to appoint
William Elrite Secretary Pro-Tem. All ayes
Roll Call: Ail present
Discussion of language of referendum to build a multi-purpose
building for Recreation. The City Manager explained that the State
Attorney General had issued an opinion that the City could not
place an informal question on the ballot. The city Attorney agreed
with the Attorney General's opinion. He suggested that as an
alternative the City could conduct another survey. The city
Attorney explained that if it was placed on the ballot and approved
by the voters, the City could still get out building the facility
if it was not financially feasible or if there were other
alternatives that could prevent the construction. The Council
discussed the alternatives.
The Mayor questioned if anyone was opposed to putting this on the
ballot now or in the future. No one responded. The Mayor clarified
that everyone agreed.
Don Jolly stated that he did not feel that the timing was right.
Gary Peterson felt we should go for it now, and clarified that
there is no need for it to go on the ballot, the Council could just
proceed with the building.
Motion by Bruce Nawrocki, seconded by Don Jolly to place the
following question on the November General Election Ballot:
"Shall the City of Columbia Heights spend up to $350,000
towards the construction of a $700,000 multi-purpose
recreation center with the balance of the construction costs
to be financed through an equal amount of contributions ?"
Roi1 call vote:
Don Jolly aye
Bob Ruettimann nay
Bruce Nawrocki aye
Gary Peterson nay
Joseph Sturdevant aye
Motion carried bythe City of Columbia Heights September 19, 1994.
Pat Hentges, City Manager reviewed literature with the city Council
regarding getting information on the referendum question out to the
public.
Motion by Bruce Nawrocki and seconded by Joseph Sturdevant to
adjourn. Ail ayes Meeting adjourned at 10:00 p.m.