February 3, 2020
The Tripoli City Council held a work session on Monday, February 3, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at the Tripoli City Hall with Mayor Bernard presiding.
Mayor Bernard called the meeting to order with roll call. Carlson, Eschweiler, Ladage and Shonka present; Nilges absent.
Mayor Bernard left meeting at 6:30 and Mayor Pro Tem Gregg Eschweiler presided over meeting.
Council worked on budgets for the 2020-2021 fiscal year.
Motion Ladage second Carlson to adjourn.
January 20, 2020
The Tripoli City Council held a regular council meeting on Monday, February 3 at 7:00 p.m. at the Tripoli City Hall with Mayor Pro Tem Eschweiler presiding. Colton Gaede, Kesler Schulmeister, Brian Bloes, and Amanda Moenk with Tripoli Leader were present.
Mayor Pro Tem Eschweiler called the meeting to order with roll call. Carlson, Eschweiler, Ladage and Shonka present; Nilges and Bernard absent.
Motion Ladage second Carlson to approve the agenda. AA MC.
Mayor Pro Tem Eschweiler asked for any public comments regarding items not on the agenda.
Pictures presented showing damage reported over the weekend at fire station. Gutters fell down over the fire department part of the building due to ice buildup and melting snow. Similar to issue at library in January. Jordan Shonka will get estimates on repair of gutters and determine if any snow guards need to be installed
Grant Writing 101 to be held in Denver on Thursday, March 5th. Kalkbrenner will be attending and possibly other council members TDB
Motion Shonka second Ladage to approve consent agenda; AA MC.
Approve minutes from work session and council meeting on January 20, 2020
Claims – $87,448.58
Treasurer’s Report January 2020
Motion Carlson second Ladage to release insurance held funds in amount of $10,000 for apartments at 106 9th Street owned by North Railroad LLC. AA MC
Motion Ladage second Carlson to move forward with electronic metering reading and upload process for utility billing in amount of $3,000 initial cost and $3,000 annual cost moving forward. AA MC
Motion Shonka second Carlson to have parking lines installed at Welcome Center parking. Kesler advised it will be difficult as part is gravel; they will paint in spring. Student from Tripoli High School will install up to 5 bat houses according to specifications by baseball field. AA MC
Motion Shonka second Ladage to approve liquor license for Panther Lanes. AA MC
Motion Shonka second Ladage to release 1st payment for $2,000 on CDGB grant for administrative services. AA MC
Motion Shonka second Eschweiler to approve liquor at South Park during Tripoli Days celebration. Stipulation liquor license cannot be in cities name. Ladage will work with Tripoli Days Committee. AA MC
Discussed Fireworks balance currently at $4,159.79. Need $7,000 by May 1st to move forward. Reminder to citizens you can take bottles and cans direct to recycling center and identify they are for the Fireworks Fund.
Motion Carlson second Shonka to approve police report presented by Officer Gaede. AA MC.
Motion Ladage second Carlson to adjourn.
Work Session Monday, February 17, 2020 @ 6:00 to work on budgets.
Next Council Meeting Monday, February 17, 2020 @ 7:00 PM
