City of Rose Creek public meetings in 2023
13 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
City Council
The council accepted Mayor Craig Weis's resignation effective December 21, 2023, and declared a vacancy. Motions to appoint a new mayor failed, so the matter was tabled. Other actions included approving delinquent account letters, a water sampling kit, and expanded snow removal.
- Accepted Mayor Weis's resignation and declared vacancy (4-0, Weis abstained)
- Motion to appoint Greenlee as mayor failed
- Motion to appoint Sprung, Felten, or Conradt as mayor failed
- Tabled mayoral appointment until further notice
- Approved sending delinquent account letters and assessment certification
- Approved ordering water sampling kit/chlorinator for $657
- Approved expanding snow removal to plow to center from 3rd St to 4th St
- Approved invoices, claims, and payroll
City Council
The Rose Creek City Council approved several expenditures and actions, including a storm drain project, a new flagpole, and a water/sewer delinquency assessment. They denied a request to waive a water bill. The meeting also included updates on the speed limit on State Highway 56 and community events.
- Approved $3,914.89 storm drain project between Mergen and B Nelson (unanimous)
- Approved $2,811.00 ditch cleaning by Eric Boe (unanimous)
- Approved ~$2,000 for new flagpole (unanimous)
- Approved assessing 9 water/sewer delinquencies to Mower County taxes if unpaid by Nov 15 (unanimous)
- Approved Mower County Voter Account Agreement (unanimous)
- Denied waiver of $829 water bill for Roger/Dianna Jax (unanimous)
- Approved sand order for ball infield and batting cages (unanimous)
- Approved invoices/claims/payroll (unanimous)
City Council
The Rose Creek City Council approved the meeting agenda, past minutes, and transferred $10,000 to the fire department equipment fund. The council also approved a $11,476.57 retaining wall bid from Weis Landscaping, a John Deere equipment purchase for approximately $13,865 with trade-in, and a 2023-2024 snow removal contract with BCS Services. Additionally, the council addressed water and sewer delinquencies, late fees, and held payment on a legal invoice pending discussion.
- Accepted the agenda and approved September 6, 2023 regular and closed meeting minutes
- Transferred $10,000 from the general fund to the fire department equipment fund
- Approved Weis Landscaping bid of $11,476.57 for retaining wall replacement south of Fire Dept/City Hall with Mayor Weis abstaining
- Voted to access delinquent water and sewer accounts to Mower County Treasurer if unpaid by November 1
- Approved keeping late fee at $5.00 for 3rd quarter and setting a $50 late fee for 4th quarter accounts unpaid by December 31
- Approved BCS Services for the 2023/2024 winter seasons (2 years) snow removal contract
- Approved John Deere tractor/mower/snow blower purchase with trade-in for approximately $13,865
- Approved payroll, claims, and invoices to be paid, excluding the Kennedy & Graven check pending discussion
City Council
The Rose Creek City Council approved the 2024 budget with changes and increased the 2024 levy by 3%, with $5,327.54 allocated to streets. They also approved two event liquor licenses for the Creek Club, a $6,100 concrete bid for the recycling area paid from the gambling fund, a $3,000 hand sprayer purchase, and a $1,200 tree removal contract. A new John Deere tractor discussion was tabled.
- Approved 2024 budget with changes
- Increased 2024 levy 3% with $5,327.54 for streets
- Approved liquor licenses for Oct 28 and Nov 18 events at $50 each
- Approved $6,100 concrete bid for recycling area from gambling fund
- Approved $3,000 Milwaukee hand sprayer purchase
- Approved $1,200 Conradt Tree Removal for dead oaks
- Approved payroll/claims/invoices
- Tabled new John Deere tractor discussion
City Council
The Rose Creek City Council approved sending the Point of Sale Ordinance/Inspection form to Attorney Gilchrist for review, including a provision to hire a contractor for inspections. The council also tabled a complaint about weeds and personal property, and discussed several park and infrastructure items without formal action.
- Approved sending Point of Sale Ordinance/Inspection form to Attorney Gilchrist for review, including hiring a contractor for inspections
- Approved payroll/claims/invoices to be paid
- Tabled discussion on weed complaint and personal property at Fire Hall
- Approved agenda and minutes from July 5, 2023
City Council
The City Council adopted an interim ordinance to study and pause the establishment or expansion of driveways for one year. The council also established new time limits for citizen comments and a late fee for utility payments.
- Adopted Ordinance #2023-03 imposing a 12-month moratorium on driveway establishment or expansion (5-0)
- Approved Resolution #2023-7-5 to publish the driveway moratorium by title and summary (5-0)
- Approved 5-minute time limit for resident concerns (unanimous)
- Approved $50.00 late fee for water/sewer payments late after 30 days starting October 2023 (unanimous)
- Approved building permit for a 32 X 56 X 14 storage shed for Council Man Sprung
- Approved $110 payment for an office stool from the gambling tax fund
- Approved payment of all claims, invoices, and payroll
- Approved June 5, 2023, meeting minutes
City Council
The City Council approved a $4,250.50 reimbursement to Kyle & Sarah Mergen for wastewater backup costs, contingent on them repairing all piping from their home to the city main. The council also approved the Fire Department's off-site gambling application for BINGO at Rose Creek Days, passed a Juneteenth/Holiday Resolution, and directed the clerk to consult the attorney on ordinance research. A request from Sheryl Taylor to cut a curb for a driveway was withdrawn before a vote.
- Approved $4,250.50 reimbursement to Mergens with condition to repair piping (unanimous)
- Approved Fire Department off-site gambling application for BINGO at Rose Creek Days (unanimous)
- Passed Juneteenth/Holiday Resolution 2023-6-5 (unanimous)
- Directed Clerk to communicate with Attorney Gilchrist on ordinance research (unanimous)
- Approved all invoices/payroll (unanimous)
- Approved agenda and minutes from May 1, 2023 (unanimous)
City Council
The Rose Creek City Council approved a one-year extension of Sheryl Taylor's fence permit, accepted Tom Lewison's resignation effective May 31, 2023, and selected Harrison Hanna as summer help at $15/hour. The council also approved setting up a website with Municipal Impact, purchasing six trash cans from Uline using gambling tax money, and authorizing cement pads for benches and a disc golf kiosk.
- Approved agenda with addition of Sheryl Taylor's fence permit request
- Approved minutes from April 3, 2023, regular and special meetings
- Approved fence permit extension for Sheryl Taylor for 1 year
- Accepted Tom Lewison's resignation effective May 31, 2023, with thanks for 31 years of service
- Approved website setup with Municipal Impact
- Approved cement pads for benches, disc golf kiosk, grill, etc.
- Approved purchase of 6 trash cans with lids from Uline using gambling tax money
- Approved Bob Jax purchasing hot mix from patch wagon for potholes
City Council
The Rose Creek City Council approved a $2,300 transfer to the Fireworks fund, a liquor license for Rose Creek Days, and several other routine items. They also discussed audit findings, a public hearing, and a dog ordinance, but took no final action on those topics.
- Approved $2,300 transfer to Fireworks fund
- Approved liquor license for Rose Creek Days (July 7-9) at $25.00
- Approved sidewalk removal/replacement at property owner's expense
- Approved posting summer help notice and hiring at $12.00/hour
- Approved $10,000 TWINS grant expenditures for fencing/backstop, bases, batting cage cable
- Approved ordering dumpsters for May 20 city-wide cleanup
- Approved grass seed purchase ($902.88) from gambling account
- Approved chainsaw purchase from gambling fund
City Council
The Rose Creek City Council approved a $500 donation to the Mower County Historical Society and adopted a resolution on data practices procedures. They also approved several expenditures, including LED lights for the park pavilion, a kiosk and bench for the Frisbee Golf Course, and a fuel tank and transfer pump for public works. The meeting closed for a personnel issue.
- Approved $500 donation to Mower County Historical Society
- Adopted Resolution Adopting Data Practices Procedures (4-0, Conradt absent)
- Approved LED lights in park pavilion paid from gambling tax account
- Approved $615 kiosk and bench for Frisbee Golf Course paid from gambling tax funds
- Approved purchase of fuel tank ($919.99), transfer pump ($349.99), and pallet ($700)
- Scheduled public hearing on preliminary engineering report for April 11, 2023
- Scheduled spring cleanup day for May 20, 2023
- Approved all invoices and payroll
City Council
The Rose Creek City Council approved equipment purchases for public works using the gambling tax account, authorized research and permitting for a new farmers market, and tabled a donation request from the Mower County Historical Society. The council also established public hearing speaking limits and approved bank transfer authorizations.
- Approved Bob Jax to compare barricades from TreeTop Products and Uline
- Approved Patty Conradt and Heidi Stickle to research and create a Farmer's Market from May 23, 2023 to October 24, 2023
- Tabled donation request from Mower County Historical Society
- Approved City Attorney to draw up data privacy documents
- Approved public hearing rule allowing residents to speak once for up to 2 minutes
- Approved Mayor Weis and Clerk-Treasurer Allas to sign automatic funds transfers at United Farmers State Bank
- Approved purchase of adapter bucket ($1,692.00), cutting edge ($3,326.00), and pallet forks ($5,018.00) from Stinger Dustin Smith using gambling tax account
- Approved purchase of a new microwave for City Hall and approved payment of invoices and payroll
City Council
The Rose Creek City Council approved transferring $25,000 to the Fire Department Equipment Fund, matching a $25,000 contribution from the Rural Fire Association, to cover a $73,727.88 invoice for new fire equipment. The council also discussed a water/wastewater improvement project with engineers from Bolten & Menk and set a public hearing for February 7, 2023. The meeting was otherwise procedural, including agenda approval and invoice approval.
- Approved $25,000 transfer to Fire Department Equipment Fund
- Set public hearing for water/wastewater improvements for Feb 7, 2023
- Approved agenda
- Approved invoices
City Council
The City Council approved the purchase of ten barricades and a sliding cooler for the concession stand. The council also requested further research on a proposed spring Farmer's Market.
- Approved purchase of ten 8’ barricades from Tree Top Products using Gambling Tax Fund
- Approved purchase of a 2 door sliding cooler for the concession stand using Gambling Tax Fund
- Approved motion for Heidi Stickle and Patty Conradt to conduct more research on a proposed Farmer's Market
- Approved payment of invoices and payroll
- Approved December 5, 2022, meeting minutes