HomeMy WebLinkAboutJul 29, 1974July 29, 1974
Official Proceedings
Special Meeting
July 29, 1974
Meeting was called to order at 7:27 p.m. Roll call-Logacz, Norberg, Land
Nawrocki-present.
Motion by Heintz, Second by Logacz to appoint Dean Otterson Secretary Pro-Tem
for the meeting. Roll Ca]l-All Ayes.
DISCUSSION ON PROPOSED LEASE FROM GENERAL TELEVISION
Mr. Watson reported on the status of the proposed Lease from General Television
Inc. He indicated that Mr. Hink]ey of General Television informed him that they
will be unable to accept the lease as proposed at the last Council meeting. Mr.
Hink]ey stated that the limiting of use was too stringent for acceptance. Mr.
Watson presented to the Council a proposed amendment which granted General Tele-
vision the use of 30% of the tower. He indicated that Genera] Television would
accept this proposed change in the lease.
Mayor Nawrocki questioned whether there would be any changes to Ordinance #823
that had a second reading at the last Council meeting. He outlined the General
Television proposal as it was originally presented to the City and read in the
Ordinance. Mayor Nawrocki felt that there were no justifications for any
changes to the original proposal made by General Television.
The Councilmen each expressed their views on the proposal from General Television
and the proposed lease amendment. Councilman Logacz felt that we may have been
misled in the belief that the City really needed the tower for Communications,
and that we may have wasted our time. Councilman Heintz felt that there was room
for further discussion on the need for an antenna tower; however, his position
on the General Television porposal remained firmly against the idea of unlimited
use for the Company. Councilman Norber9 stated that aside from the fact that
General Television would put up the tower at no cost to the City, the revenues
we would 9et from rental of space are a nice about the proposal. He felt General
Television tried to compromise as best they could in accepting the 30% limitation
on the use of the tower. It was his view that the City should take the proposal.
Councilman Land felt that the City and General Television should be able to work
out something advantageous to both.
Motion by Norberg, Second by Logacz to reconsider Ordinance #823.
motion - Logacz, Land, Norberg - Aye. Nawrocki and Heintz - Nay.
reconsider Ordinance #823 carried.
Roll Call on
Motion to
Mayor Nawrocki questioned Mr. Kalina, City Attorney on his views of the proposed
new language to the lease. Mr. Kalina stated that the proposed amendment was similar
to the alternate suggestion brought before the Council at hteir last meeting.
Councilman Logacz felt that the motion to reconsider Ordinance #823 should be
withdrawn due to lack of a 4/5 vote to pass a Franchise Ordinance.
A recess was called at 7:50 p.m. to discuss items of mutual interest with represent-
atives of Nil]top. Meeting was reconvened at 9:03 p.m.
Motion by Norberg to offer Ordinance #824 amending Ordinance #823. This would
limit General Television to 30% use of the antenna tower as proposed in the new
lease amendment. Motion died for lack of second.
July 29, 1974
There was no further discussion on the Reconsideration of Ordinance #823.
Mayor Nawrocki outlined possible alternatives the Council should be con-
sidering when and if the Franchise Ordinance terminates after 30 days.
REVIEW OF ORDINANCE #818
Discussion continued on amendments which have recommended to the proposed
new zoning ordinance. Mr. Otterson, City Planner presented changes requested
by Councilman Norberg. In Section 17.7 on Radiation and Electrical Emmissions,
he recommended deletion of a reference to domestic household appliances and
the substitution of the words: "shall adversely affecting," for the words
"adversely affecting". In the same section Councilman Norberg proposed
language that set some requirements and standards that he felt would give
the City the ability to abate a nuisance in the area of Radiation or
Electrical Emmissions. It was the general feeling of the Council that
Federal and State regulations concerning this matter pre-empted any provlslons
we may place in our ordinance. Mayor Nawrocki asked that the staff check
with the state and other municipalities to see if they may have any standards
built into their ordinances.
The next item discussed was a proposed amendment to Section 17.9 on Noise.
Councilman Norberg explained the reasoning behind the sound levels proposed.
The Council agreed that this amendment shoud be included in the text.
Other items discussed were the definition of Direct Glare and an amendment
to Section 17.7, Glare. The Council concurred with the recommendations
presented.
Following the discussion the general amendments the Council considered
changing the definition of Home Occupation. Councilman Norberg's recom-
mendations were discussed and approved.
Motion by Heintz, Seconded by Norberg to table further discussion on
Ordinance #818 until the next regular Council Meeting on August 12. Roll
Call-All Ayes. The Staff is to prepare a digest of all proposed amendments
to the new zoning ordinance for council review and approval at this meeting.
DESIGNATION OF ACTING CITY MANAGER
Mr. Watson requested that Mr. John Schedler, City Clerk-Treasurer, be ap-
pointed as Acting City Manager during his absence. Motion by Heintz, Second
by Norberg to appoint Mr. John Schdeler as Acting City Manager during the
absence of the City Manager. Roll Call-All Ayes.
AUTHORIZATION TO PURCHASE OFFICE FURNITURE
Motion by Land Second by Heintz to authorize the City Manager to expend
up to $955.10 for office furniture to be used in the Mayor/Council Office,
to be paid for from the revenue sharing fund. Roll Call-All Ayes.
Motion by Logacz, Second by Heintz to adjourn at 10.'I0 p.m.
Bruce G. Nawrocki, Mayor