(The following are the city clerk's notes from the January 25, 2012 meeting of the La Crosse City Commission.)
The regular meeting of the La Crosse City Commission was held on January 25, 2012 at 5:15 p.m. at the La Crosse City Office. Present were Mayor Perry Herrman, Commissioner Joe Proffitt, City Manager Duane Moeder, City Clerk Kim Jay, residents from West Park Road - Don Manhart, Ken Meier, Glenn and Blake Herrman, Aaron Grumbein, Terry and Helen Showalter.
Commissioner Proffitt motioned to approve the minutes of the January 11, 2012 meeting. Mayor Herrman seconded the motion. Motion carried - vote 2-0.
West Park Road residents met with the commission to discuss different options to fix their street. City Manager informed the residents he had visited with John Moeder, Rush County road and bridge supervisor. Commissioner Proffitt motioned to ask the county for help with the road. Mayor Herrman seconded the motion. Motion carried - vote 2-0.
Mayor Herrman motioned to approve to pay the warrants. Commissioner Proffitt seconded the motion. Motion carried - vote 2-0.
February meeting dates - 8th and 22nd.
Mayor Herrman motioned to approve the Special Event Retailer's Permit for Tracy's Pub & Grill. Commissioner Proffitt seconded the motion. Motion carried - vote 2-0.
City Manager reported on the following: received the new health insurance contract. Commissioner Proffitt motioned to accept the contract. Mayor Herrman seconded the motion. Motion carried - vote 2-0. Discussed the new trash contract with the commission. Mayor Herrman motioned to accept the contract with Staab Trash Service. Commissioner Proffitt seconded the motion. Motion carried - vote 2-0. Sewer plant - contractors are pouring concrete in cell 1, will start doing soil samples on cell 1; visited with property owner concerning clean up of his property - commission asked the City Manager to send the property owner a ten day notice, Mayor Herrman also discussed another property for clean up; still taking applications for police officer - would like to start interviewing next week; Commissioner Proffitt discussed the AMMA fights that will be held at the city auditorium in March; auditorium - contractor will start working on the replacement of the windows and door, will be getting a bid to have the floor waxed; two people have filed for the city commission position.
Mayor Herrman motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:05 p.m. Commissioner Proffitt seconded the motion. Motion carried - vote 2-0.
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