CITY OF LENOX

A regular meeting of the Lenox City Council was called to order by Mayor Douglas on April 11, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. at City Hall with the following council members answering roll call: Bowman, Nelson, Tull, Zabel and Cruz. Staff present was City Administrator, Allison Kitzman, City Clerk, Dawne Bowman. Others present were Mike and Becky Smith and Colleen Larimer.

Bowman made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried. Nelson made a motion to approve 03/28/22 meeting minutes, seconded by Tull, all ayes, motion carried. Tull made a motion to approve the payment of bills, seconded by Zabel, all ayes, motion carried. Zabel made a motion to approve the March 2022 Clerk Treasurer Report, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Tull made a motion to approve Pony Express Special Events Permit for 4/15/22, seconded by Bowman, all ayes, motion carried.

Mike and Becky Smith were present to discuss the Catalyst Grant. Pictures were provided to the council, showing their ideas for the building, adding the building needs a lot of work. A destination with atmosphere, along with food is the main goal, a Speakeasy type, with coffee and lunch during the day, then switching decor and having BBQ and drinks in the evening. Smith's discussed a back patio that could possibly be used for ice skating in the winter. They have received several letters of support from the community and are anxious to start. Bowman made a motion to approve $25,000 to the project, contingent on 80% completion and receiving the Catalyst Grant, seconded by Zabel, all ayes, motion carried. Smith explained that upon receiving the grant, it would have to be completed within 2 years; however, there are local contractors that are eager to begin working.

Kitzman discussed tire disposal during the City Wide Clean Up and mentioned that Petersen Tire is not interested in picking up tires by the curb, so there will not be a tire disposal for the Clean Up.

Tull made a motion to approve Ramsey's Market Class C Beer Permit, seconded by Nelson, all ayes, motion carried.

Nelson made a motion to approve Resolution 22- 19 Wage Increase for Tracy Thompson to $12.00/hour from $10.00/hour, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Bowman made a motion to approve re- appointment of Tyson Christensen and Kathy Arevalo to LMU Board of Trustees for a term of 6 years, ending May 2028, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Kitzman discussed the purchase of JD Fairway mower. The Golf Board has found a 2016 JD Fairway mower in Florida with 941 hours on it for $19,500 that could be shipped to Lenox for $2,000 for a total purchase price of $21,500. In a previous meeting, it was noted that fixing the current mower was estimated at $20,000. Zabel made a motion to approve the purchase of 2016 JD Fairway mower in the amount of $21,500, seconded by Tull, all ayes, motion carried. Kitzman explained that this mower will be completely serviced, reel ground and new bed knives upon delivery.

Bowman made a motion to approve Resolution 22- 21 approving Contract and Bonds for 2022 Street Improvement Project, seconded by Cruz, all ayes, motion carried.

Bowman made a motion to approve Resolution 22- 22 Payment to Lenox Development Corporation, seconded by Tull, all ayes, motion carried. Kitzman added this should be the final engineering expenses to Snyder & Associates for the trailer park.

Tull made a motion to approve Resolution 22- 23 Tax Abatement Application for 1016 Westwind Drive, seconded by Zabel, all ayes, motion carried.

Tull motioned to adjourn the meeting, Cruz seconded, all ayes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 P.M.