Robert Winkowitsch asked the City Council to consider a zoning change on Lot 35, Block A of the Win Vogt Subdivision from Residential A to Commercial. Mr. Winkowitsch said he would like to add more storage units and or warehouses. City Clerk-Treasurer Filban handed out a variance/zoning request form to Mr. Winkowitsch. After much discussion, it was noted Mr. Winkowitsch could come before the Council at the February 11, 2008 meeting. The request for approval of Mr. Winkowitsch changes could be acted upon by the City Council at that meeting. After the Council’s approval the City County Planning Board can act on the request. At that time, Mr. Winkowitsch can run the appropriate ads in the local newspaper and return to the Council for a public hearing and action from the Council.

Councilperson McCauley moved to approve the consent agenda consisting of the January 22, 2008 City Council Minutes and the January 24, 2008 payroll in the amount of $48,138.44. Councilperson Shock made the second motion which passed unanimously.

Councilperson Brotnov moved to approve the City Superintendent’s report, which was seconded by Councilperson McCauley. The motion passed unanimously.

Councilperson Shock moved to accept the resignation of Alice Brotnov from the City Council. Councilperson Eaton seconded the motion. Councilperson Shock amended the motion to be effective as of February 19, 2008 at 9:00 PM. Councilperson McCauley made the second motion on the amendment which passed 3-0. The original motion was voted upon and passed 3-0.

Councilperson Shock moved to nominate J. W. Eaton to serve as Council President for the next year. Councilperson McCauley made the second motion. The motion was accepted unanimously.

Mayor Stewart noted there would have to be a new signer on the operating account for the processing of warrants with Councilperson Brotnov’s resignation. Clerk-Treasurer Filban said it would be best for the individual to be as accessible as possible. After some discussion, the following motion was made. Councilperson Brotnov made the motion to allow Councilperson Eaton and Councilperson McCauley to be signers on our operating account. The second motion was made by Councilperson Shock. The motion successfully passed 4-0.

Councilperson Eaton made a motion to accept the out of state travel for Mayor Stewart from February 19th – February 22, 2008. A second on the motion was made by Councilperson Brotnov which was passed unanimously.

Councilperson McCauley made a motion to approve the travel requests for Ken Vogel and Daniel Dezort to attend Flagger Training in Kalispell from February 26-27, 2008 at the cost of $153.46 each. Councilperson Brotnov seconded which passed 4-0.

Councilperson McCauley moved to approve Resolution of Intent #08-01 to create a Park Maintenance District with a levy of $50,000. Councilperson Shock made the second motion which passed unanimously.

Clerk-Treasurer Filban reminded the Council of the meeting at Shelby City Hall Thursday, February 7, 2008 at 5:30 PM. There will be representatives from the Local Government Center and MMIA.

City Superintendent went over some figures on the cost of resurfacing Railroad Street. The consensus of the council was the scheduling of repairs will be dealt with during budget session for fiscal year 2008-2009.

City Clerk-Treasurer Filban asked the Council members to take a look at the front office vault. The vault has continued to become harder and harder to open. Clerk-Treasurer Filban noted the shop crew has tried multiple times to help alleviate the tight fit of the door into the structure. Mayor Stewart indicated the possible solution is to stop using that vault for everyday business.

Mayor Stewart asked the Council to review the personnel manual. She said this should be done on an annual basis. The manual was gone through page by page. This was a very long process, but some suggestions were made for some changes.