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A regular meeting of the Wakefield City Council was held on Monday, October 9, 2017 at 5:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers of the Wakefield Municipal Building with Mayor DelFavero presiding and leading in the Pledge of Allegiance.

ROLLPresent: Councilmembers Wiita, Tarro, Mann, and Granato

DelFavero

CALLAbsent: None

Also Present: Richard Brackney, City Manager; Ray O’dea

City Attorney; and approximately 20 guests

CONSENTa) September 25, 2017 regular City Council meeting minutes; b)July 26, 2017 regular Wakefield Public

AGENDA Library minutes; c) September 27, 2017 regular Gogebic County Board of Commissioners meeting minutes. Mann moved, Wiita seconded, that the Consent Agenda be approved as presented. Motion CARRIED, all voting yes by roll call vote.

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APPROVALGranato moved, Tarro seconded, CARRIED, that the Agenda

OF THEbeapproved as presented. Motion CARRIED.

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BUSINESS

NEW a)John Larson Architect(presentation)- Presentation was

BUSINESS presented to the council of potential improvement to the existing building, along with the addition of the library to the current Municipal Building.

b) Blight Officer Bids- Granato moved, Mann seconded, that we accept both applicants and sit down with the personnel committee to review and bring recommendation to the council. Motion CARRIED, all voting yes by roll call vote.

c) Generator Bids- Granato moved, Mann seconded, that we accept Lindquist Electrics bid of $5800.00 to install the Generator. Motion CARRIES, all voting yes by roll call vote.

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d) September (final) and October (Partial) Invoice- Mannmoved, Tarro seconded, that the invoices be approved as presented and ordered paid. Motion CARRIED, all voting yes by roll call vote.

e) Fiscal Year End 2017 Summary Report- Council reviewed the Fiscal Year End Summary. No action taken.

f) Surplus Property- Wiita moved, Tarro seconded, recommend wesell the surplus property located between Block 2 lot 11 and Block 4 lot 2 on Bedell Ave, with minimum bid of $500.00. Motion CARRIES, all voting yes by roll call vote.

g) Campground Rates- Granato moved, Mann seconded, accept new Campground Rate as presented and also get data on the issues with reservations and review how many people utilize it and bring it to Novembers Meeting. Motion CARRIED, all voting yes by roll call vote. Campground Committee- Granato moved, Tarro seconded, recommended that a Campground Committee be formed, with one Council Member, one Planning Committee Member, Park Caretaker (hostess) and two Members at large. Motion CARRIED, all voting yes by roll call vote.

h) Street Names Adjustments– Granato moved, Wiita seconded, Ms Wiita and Ms Mann volunteered to join the Planning Commission to review street names.

i) Visitor Center Deck- Granato moved, Mann seconded, Action to get input on getting some assistance for repair of the deck. Motion CARRIED.

j) Highland Copper Resolution- Granato moved, Tarro seconded, accept resolution Category “A” Grant Application for Highland Copper. Motion CARRIED.

EXTENDED BobBlackowskiquestioned about revenue with the new

PUBLIC Campground Rate and how our rates compare with others in

COMMENTarea; Jim Favero question if DNR will be doing anything about our Geese issue around the lake; Andy Hill questioned about auction sales and requested a copy of the financial report from the council packet; Jeanine Franck questioned the progress of the flushing of the

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City hydrants; Amy Tarro offered kudos to Smily’s Trucking and Excavating for removal of the home on Bedell.

ADJOURN-Tarro moved, Wiita seconded, Motion CARRIED, that the

MENTmeeting adjourn at 7:11 P.M.

Respectfully Submitted,

Susan Ahonen, Interim City Clerk

Approved:______Joseph R. DelFavero, Mayor

______Susan Ahonen, Interim City Clerk