At the meeting this Tuesday evening, Mayor Lois called the Organizational Meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. followed by the Pledge of Allegiance and adoption of the April 4, 2007 Committee of the Whole and City Council minutes, motioned by Alderman Vos and seconded by Alderman Girolamo. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Mayor Lois then requested a roll call of the out going Council. Roll Call: Thomas Vos, Peter Girolamo, Robert Miller, John Ekes, Kent Strong and John Thate. Alderman Joel Jacobsen was excused. Also present were: City Administrator David Torgler, Municipal Judge Marvin Daniel, Building Inspector Patrick Scherrer, Fire Chief Richard Lodle, Police Chief David Walsh, Department of Public Works Utility Manager Connie Wilson, DPW Utilities Supervisor Dick Pieters, Library Director Gayle Falk, DPW Streets and Parks Supervisor Larry Gobel and City Attorney Thomas Kircher.

Mayor Lois motioned to receive and file the April 3, 2007 Election Summary as presented. All were in favor and the motion carried. (The Election Summary is on file at City Hall for viewing)

Municipal Judge, Marvin Daniel administered the oath of office to the following people:

District 1 – Robert Prailes

District 2 – Robert Miller

District 3 – Steve Rauch

District 4 – Katie Simenson

Mayor Lois presented a plaque to outgoing Alderman John Ekes in recognition of his service to the City. A plaque will also be given to Alderman Joel Jacobsen and Alderman James Beardsley at a later date.

Mayor Lois then asked for a roll call of the new City Council. Roll Call: Robert Prailes, Steve Rauch, Katie Simenson, Thomas Vos, Peter Girolamo, Robert Miller, Kent Strong and John Thate.

Mayor Lois appointed City Administrator David Torgler and City Clerk Beverly Gill as tellers for elections that evening.

Alderman Vos nominated Alderman Miller for City Council President and asked that a unanimous ballot be cast for the same. Alderman Girolamo nominated Alderman Thate for City Council President. Mayor Lois stated that a vote of the Council was necessary. After the first ballot there was a 4-4 tie. After a second ballot there was a 5-3 decision for Alderman Thate to become City Council President. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Miller nominated Alderman Vos and Alderman Thate as Aldermanic Representatives to the Plan Commission.

Alderman Girolamo stated that he felt that Alderman Vos should recuse his position on the Plan Commission as he stands to profit from any new housing development that comes through. Alderman Vos stated that over his 25 years of service on the Plan Commission and City Council he has always recused himself when necessary.

Alderman Vos nominated Alderman Girolamo as Aldermanic Representative to the Plan Commission.

Mayor Lois stated that a vote of the Council was necessary. After a 6-5 ballot, Alderman Thate and Alderman Vos remain as Aldermanic Representatives to the Plan Commission. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos nominated Alderman Miller as Aldermanic Representative on the Board of Public Works and that a unanimous ballot be cast for the same. Alderman Thate seconded the nomination. Roll Call: Ayes: Robert Prailes, Steve Rauch, Katie Simenson, Thomas Vos, Peter Girolamo, Robert Miller, Kent Strong and John Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried. Alderman Miller will be the Aldermanic Representative on the Board of Public Works.

Alderman Miller moved and Alderman Strong seconded to approve prepaids in the amount of $79,603.79 on April 5, 2007 and $194,208.13 on April 12, 2007 totaling $273,811.92 and vouchers in the amount of $73,693.55 on April 18, 2007; for a grand total of $347,505.47; with reimbursements in the amount of $2,618.20 on April 13, 2007. Roll Call: Ayes: Robert Prailes, Steve Rauch, Katie Simenson, Thomas Vos, Peter Girolamo, Robert Miller, Kent Strong and John Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

1. A resolution designating Public Depositories.

Alderman Vos requested a second reading of Resolution No. 1, A resolution designating public depositories. There were no objections. Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Thate seconded to approve Resolution No. 1. Roll Call: Ayes: Robert Prailes, Steve Rauch, Katie Simenson, Thomas Vos, Peter Girolamo, Robert Miller, Kent Strong and John Thate. Nays: None. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Rauch seconded to approve the licenses and permits as presented. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Labinski, Amy E.

Sailors, Elaine C.

Scherrer, William H.

Tollers, Valerie A.

Mayor Lois gave a review of the State of the City including his participation in the re-shaping of our community and the redevelopment of our downtown, commercial, manufacturing and residential neighborhoods. He went on to welcome new Aldermen Robert Prailes, Steve Rauch, and Katie Simenson.

Mayor Lois made the following appointments:

Alderman Vos moved to confirm the appointments as presented, seconded by Alderman Thate. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Thate moved to confirm the appointments, seconded by Alderman Vos. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Alderman Vos wanted to commend John Ekes for his time, dedication and effort over the years as an alderman and expressed to the new alderman that they should follow his example.

Alderman Vos moved and Alderman Girolamo seconded to adjourn. All were in favor and the motion carried.

Adjourned at 6:55 p.m.

Recording Secretary – Angela M. Hansen