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City Council Minutes 11-16-2017 SpecialMINUTES SPECIAL MEETING — MONTICELLO CITY COUNCIL Monday, November 16, 2017 — 4 p.m. Academy Room City Hall - Monticello Community Center Present: Brian Stumpf, Jim Davidson, Bill Fair, Charlotte Gabler, Lloyd Hilgart Absent: None Others: City staff. Jeff O'Neill, Wayne Oberg, Shibani Bisson, Angela Schumann, Rachel Leonard, Tom Pawelk, Sarah Rathlisberger, Tracy Ergen, Mike Mossey, Daryl Gilles 1. Call to Order Mayor Brian Stumpf called the special meeting to order at 4 p.m. 2. Assistant Fire Chief Discussion Fire Chief Mike Mossey presented a proposal for a full-time Deputy Fire Chief. It was noted that the biggest need for the position is the time commitment required by the current chief and others in the department. If approved, the position would be responsible for: administrative tasks; Fire Marshall — safety inspections; department management — personnel issues, safety meetings, training; and truck and station maintenance; and City Emergency Management Plan. The position would cost the city approximately $84,902- $102,320. Chief Mossey suggested using alternative sources of funding, including revenue for conducting inspections. There was discussion on the specifics of the job description and the need for any additional city staff support. Chief Mossey didn't think additional administrative support would be needed. 3. Solid Waste Funding Program A Council Connection, by Finance Director Wayne Oberg, from October 23, 2017, City Council Agenda Packet was discussed. This memo addressed the fee for four or multi- unit residences with refuse and recycling cars. This charge applies to mobile home parks, homeowner associations, and fourplexes or larger. Kirk Kjellberg addressed the City Council. Mr. Kjellberg owns a mobile home park and is concerned that the city is discriminating against manufactured homes. He referenced a state statute that states that manufactured homes must be treated the same as other residences. He commented that each mobile home receives its own tax statement and, therefore, should receive refuse service the same as other single family homeowners. Mr. Kjellberg stated that these charges are unfair and that he will seek further action if not rectified. Staff feels that the city's current charges are fair and reasonable. Discussion ensued among the City Council. There was disagreement among council members on how to charge for refuse for these units. Mayor Stumpf doesn't think that these units should be charged the salve as apartment buildings. No action was taken on the item. City Council Special Meeting Minutes — November 13, 2017 4. Adjournment By consensus the meeting was adjourned at 5:08 p.m. Recorder: Jennifer Schreiber Approved: Attest y inistrator City Council Special Meeting Minutes — November 13, 2017