Present: Mayor Jeanquart, Alderman Blaha, Vollenweider, Abrahamson, Crabb, Griffith, Schroeder, Rabas, Schneider

Absent: None

Others: Administrator Kranz, Public Works Director Balleine, Derek Daron, Ass’t City Attorney Mehn, Carla Gogin, Jim Painter, Ron Heuer, John Joski, Willard Kickbusch, Laurie Kranz, Warren Clark, Tom Charlier, Barb Ludlow

Mayor Jeanquart called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. whereas the Pledge of Allegiance was recited followed by meditation.

James Pointer, UW Extension 4H/Youth Development appeared before the Council to report on youth activities occurring and the participation that the City is doing with its Youth Advisory Committee. He presented a survey form for Council members to complete and return to Mayor Jeanquart.

Ron Heuer, The Historic Karsten Inn, appeared before the Council to express his concerns on the lack of promoting tourism for Kewaunee. He suggested that the City and County work with Algoma and not spend money for Packer Country. He also suggested that billboards be placed on STH 42, STH 43 and elsewhere to advertise Kewaunee. As with Kewaunee County, he stated that he has not seen one thing done. He suggest that a brochure be developed for Kewaunee County.

Mayor Jeanquart stated that the Finance Committee needs to review the Room Tax Ordinance and the Plan Commission should review the sign ordinance to assist downtown businesses to promote more easier. A meeting with Packer Country will be arranged in the near future.

Carla Gogin, Virchow Krause, presented and reviewed with the Council the 2003 Annual Financial Statement.

The Council received the Finance Committee minutes of June 14, 2004.

Abrahamson moved and Griffith seconded to approve the issuance of Operator’s Licenses as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.

Abrahamson moved and Blaha seconded to approve the issuance of Temporary Class "B" Retailer’s Licenses as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.

Abrahamson moved and Griffith seconded to the approve the issuance of a Taxi Cab License to Lakeshore Livery (Kurt Muellner). Motion carried unanimously.

Abrahamson moved and Griffith seconded to approve the June 2004 Accounts Payable in the amount of $159,746.83. Upon a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

The Council received the Public Property Committee minutes of July 8, 2004.

Vollenweider moved and Abrahamson seconded to approve the cancellation of the Fingers Property Lease with Blue Water Services. Motion carried unanimously.

Vollenweider moved and Schroeder seconded to not accept the conveyance of the old Enterprise lot from Door County Publishing. Motion carried unanimously.

With a need to change contractor for the installation of water and sewer utility laterals for the new fish grinding station, Vollenweider moved and Schroeder seconded to contract with Advance Construction for a cost not to exceed $8,500 with the expense to be charged to the Marina Fund. Upon a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

The Council received the Tug Ludington Committee minutes of June 29, 2004.

The Council received the Youth Advisory Committee minutes of June 21 and July 6, 2004.

Derek Daron, Youth Advisory Committee, read a letter from Chair Chris Pichotta requesting funding from the City for new skate board park equipment. Griffith moved and Crabb seconded to approve the expenditure of $4,000 for skate board equipment with the funds to come from the designated Youth Center Fund. Upon a roll call vote, motion carried unanimously.

Upon the recommendation of Mayor Jeanquart, Blaha moved and Griffith seconded to appoint Rich O’Brien, Aaron Roznowski, and Carrie Jergensen to the Youth Advisory Committee. Motion carried unanimously.

Vollenweider moved and Abrahamson seconded to approve the Regular Council Meeting minutes of June 14, 2004 as submitted. Motion carried unanimously.

Blaha moved and Rabas seconded to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 939-04, RESOLUTION ADOPTING WRITTEN PUBLIC PARTICIPATION PROCEDURES. Procedures relating to the updating and adoption of the new smart growth comprehensive plan. Motion carried unanimously.

Under public comment, Tom Charlier expressed his approval of the expenditures being made for the skate board park and also indicated his interest in helping with tourism promotion.

Kurt Muellner publicly expressed his thanks to Mayor Jeanquart and Alderman Griffith for their participation with the July 4th gazebo dedication.

Warren Clark stated that he does advertising in RV magazines to promote his campground but indicated that support from everybody is needed to promote tourism. He stated that they would like to see more results with the use of Room Tax monies and a family restaurant established again in Kewaunee.

Vollenweider moved and Griffith seconded to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Motion carried unanimously.

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