City of Fulton City Council met June 24.
Here is the minutes provided by the council:
Mayor Ottens called the meeting to order at 5:30 PM and directed the City Clerk to call roll. On roll call Ald. Gene Field, Margaret Crosthwaite, Dan Nederhoff, Barb Mask, Paul Banker, Keith King and Sue VanKampen. Also in attendance Randy Boonstra, Dave Bartels, Tammy Garibay, Dale Sikkema, Ben Topham, Nick Huizenga and Dan Clark.
The pledge of allegiance was recited; invocation given by Pastor Wayne Wiersema.
Visitors at the meeting included; Gene & Margaret Pessman, Jane Luker, Trudy Feldt, Alex & Katie French, Betsy Robinson, Becky Kramer, Drew & Jackie Wilkin, Magen Folk, Lynn Coffee, Charles Thacker, Amber Sanderson, Chuck Miller, Zach Ratcliff, Jean Wilkin, Brad Housenga, Lorraine Temple, Terry Temple, Elise Vogel, Nicole Kershner, Chuck Dykstra, Sarah Long, Jill Nederhoff, John Rohlf, Daniel Nardini and Lori Shear.
Zach Ratcliff was present for an answer on the water/sewer rate increase, the bill from April to May shows a change before 6/1/19 as the ordinance states. Admin Boonstra said the bill was for 6/1/19 but was a Saturday so bills were printed 5/31/19 with the new increase included for previous service. Mr. Ratcliff believes this is unfair to citizens with an unclear effective date, everyone has been overcharged.
Approve consent agenda; approve meeting minutes from June 10, 2019 and approve treasurer’s report. Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to approve the consent agenda. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent).
Business
Approve Ordinance to vacate land defined as west end of 2nd Avenue. Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to approve ordinance to vacate land defined as west end of 2nd Avenue. Roll call vote (8 yes, 1 absent).
Approve Resolution to declare property at 505 9th Ave surplus. Ald. Field motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to approve resolution to declare property at 505 9th Ave surplus. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent).
Approve the recommendation from Parks Committee regarding status of Pleasure Park Baseball Field. Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. VanKampen to approve recommendation from Parks Committee regarding the status of Please Park Baseball Field. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent).
Approve moving forward with installation of Play and Park playground equipment at Wood Park aka Klooster Park. Lynn Coffee lives in the 4th Ward and does not want to see the playground equipment installed due to safety concerns, busy road, no sidewalks, small space, not parking and not ADA approved. Believes the city needs a better plan and think of the future, please vote no. Margaret Pessman agrees with Lynn, area is too small, safety concerns, equipment close to the road, no sidewalks/bathrooms and no children in the area. Jackie Wilkin reiterated how the park needs to be ADA compliant which is just another expense for the city to take into consideration. Ald. Banker agrees with citizens, nothing to build off of such as adding bathrooms. Ald. Mask is not in favor of installing the equipment, a park is more than just equipment. Had a conversation with another neighbor, Lori Shear, who would be fine with the park if that is what the city decides. Ald. VanKampen spent a lot of time to get pocket park in her ward and would like to see this in another ward. Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. Crosthwaite to approve moving forward with installation of Play and Park playground equipment at Wood Park aka Klooster Park. Roll call vote (5 yes, 2 no, 1 absent). Ald. Banker and Mask voted against.
Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. King to adjourn to the Committee of the Whole. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent). The council entered the Committee of the Whole at 5:52 PM.
Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. King to enter closed session to discuss personnel and sale/purchase of property. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent). The council entered closed session at 7:08 PM.
Ald. Mask motioned, seconded by Ald. King to exit closed session. Roll call vote (7 yes, 1 absent). The council exited closed session at 7:16 PM.
With no further discussion Ald. King motioned, seconded by Ald. Field to adjourn. With voice agreement the council adjourned at 7:16 PM.
https://www.cityoffulton.us/government/city-council/city-council-meeting-minutes/city-council-minutes-june-24-2019.html
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