The regular meeting of the La Crosse City Commission was held on May 10, 2023 at 5:15 p.m. Present were Mayor Clint Renfrow, Commissioner Bill Schroter, Commissioner Kim Peach, City Manager Duane Moeder, City Clerk Kim Jay, Lyle Hammerschmidt and Mike Staab dba-Staab Trash Service.
Commissioner Peach motioned to approve the minutes from the April 19, 2023 meeting, Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.
Mike Staab dba-Staab Trash Service met with the commission to discuss raising trash rates, due to the increase of rates at the Rush County Landfill. Mayor Renfrow motioned to raise the trash rate by $1.00 a month, Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried -vote 3-0. Mike left the meeting at 5:30 p.m.
Garth Herrman with GilmoreBell, Steve Shogren and Bret Shogren with Stifel joined the meeting at 5:30 p.m. via tele-conference to discuss USD 395 School District bond issue and a 1% Sales Tax. Tele-conference ended at 6:04 p.m.
Commissioner Peach motioned to designate The Rush County News the official newspaper for the city, Mayor Renfrow seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.
Commissioner Peach motioned to designate SJN Bank until June 30, 2023 and FB&T starting July 1, 2023 as the official bank for the city, Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried -vote 3-0.
Mayor Renfrow motioned to pay the bills, Commissioner Peach seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.
Mayor Renfrow motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2023-02 Support of Development of Affordable Housing, Commissioner Bill Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.
Commissioner Peach motioned to sign the Option Agreement to Purchase Real Estate for the Affordable Housing Development, Mayor Renfrow seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.
City Manager’s report: MIH program; made the following appointments – Bruce Jones-Line Department Supt., Toby Bright-Power Plant Supt., Brad Launchbaugh-Water Plant Supt., Kim Jay-City Clerk, Ruth Schroter-Asst. City Clerk/Treasurer, Charles Pike-Municipal Judge, Olavee Raub and Tony Rues-City Attorneys; clean up week; filing deadline for commissioner; power plant engine; water plant; computer for city manager; Lyle will start on May 23rd.
Commissioner Peach motioned to go into executive session for 10 minutes at 6:27 p.m. with Kim and Lyle to discuss non-elected personnel, Commissioner Schroter seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0. Executive session ended at 6:33 p.m.
Commissioner Peach discussed the merry go round; complaint about flags; chemical purchases.
Mayor Renfrow asked about power pole replacement.
Mayor Renfrow motioned to adjourn the meeting at 6:44 p.m. Commissioner Peach seconded the motion. Motion carried – vote 3-0.
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