Also in attendance were the following: Herman Lensing, Harold Klapake, John Gilk, and Jim Schulz.

Staff persons on hand were Paul Hetland and Joel Dasher.

The Pledge of Allegiance was said by those in attendance.

Approval of the Minutes

Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve the minutes of the May 12, 2004 meeting. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

New Munich Request for Public Works Services

Harold Klapake, New Munich Mayor was present to request the services of Joel Dasher for their public works services. It was discussed if he took the position as another side job. Concerns were raised that Freeport equipment would not be used in such a situation. Concerns were also raised that if the arrangement were to take place that legal protections be drafted to protect the City of Freeport and Joel Dasher. The information would be considered by all parties. No formal action was taken.

Report - John Gilk, Fire Chief

John Gilk was present to present changes to the Constitution of the Freeport Fire/Rescue Department. Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to change Article III to read as follows: "Individuals desiring to join this department shall either be a resident of the City of Freeport, hold employment in the City of Freeport or be within a 10 minute response time to the fire hall while adhering to legal speed limits." Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Liquor License Renewal

Paul Hetland presented the DRAM shop insurance information, the properly completed documents, and the full fee payments for the Corner Pub. Hetland reported that all was in order and he recommended passage of the renewal application. Worms moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve the Corner Pub's renewal liquor application. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Report - Jim Schulz, SEH

Schulz was present to give a brief update on the Main Street project.

Hetland brought forward a proposal for professional services to relocate/bury utility lines from the downtown area. Humbert moved and Worms seconded a motion to approve of the services from Steve Husby of Vinco, Inc. to assist in the process of relocating/burying utility lines for the downtown restoration project at a rate of $125 per hour and not more than 40 hours.

Schulz also gave an update on the proposed Welle addition and the proposed subdivision ordinance.

Report - Joel Dasher, Maintenance Worker

Dasher presented a written report which is on file for review.

Dasher reported that Sue Raden donated shelving for storage in the basement.

Dasher also reported on the need to better maintain many of the streets throughout the City. Seal coating is needed on many of the streets due to the fact that it has been approximately 15 years since the last seal coating. Seal coating should be done every 10 years to maintain the elasticity of the pavement and therein improve the life of the roadway. Humbert moved and Hennen seconded a motion to crack-fill the road on 2nd Street. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Report - Joel Dasher, Public Works Drector

Dasher provided a written report which is on file for review.

Humbert moved and Thelen seconded a motion to apply one and one half inches of bituminous on the extension of 2nd Avenue NE while the subcontractor is applying the final coat on the 3rd Street NE project. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Report - Paul Hetland, City Clerk/Treasurer

Hetland provided a written report which is on file for review.

Hetland requested that a meeting of the Road Project Committee be called. The date was set for June 29, 2004.

Hetland presented information forwarded by Molly Thompson, Schlenner Wenner & Co. regarding auditing services for 2004. Hetland requested that a new auditor be selected to completed the 2003 audit. Goebel moved and Humbert seconded a motion to allow the city clerk to interview and select an accounting firm to complete the 2003 audit from either Kern DeWenter Viere or Abdo Eick & Meyers. Discussion offered. Motion carried unanimously.

Hetland brought forward the concerns regarding Beutz's Radiator Service. Worms moved and Humbert seconded a motion to pursue legal action through the City's Nuisance ordinance 2010.01. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

Hetland brought forward information prepared by Ann Beard for baby changing stations for both restrooms and waste receptacles in the women's bathroom. Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to approve of placing waste receptacles in the women's bathroom. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

New Business

Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion approving the claims as presented in the amount of $12,494.87. Discussion offered. Motion carried.

At 11:50 P.M. Humbert moved and Goebel seconded a motion to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried.