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City Council Minutes November 5, 2019 Page 5 of 16 ----------------------------- Mr. Chiodo said at each meeting they asked for volunteers to be on the Steering Committee. He stated that Kent Koerbitz will run and oversee the Steering Committee. Kent Koerbitz informed the Council that the first Steering Committee meeting is Thursday, November 7th. He said they will be going through the listening session results and that 23 peopte volunteered their time to come to these meetings. Mr. Koerbitz said they will have about a half dozen sessions to discuss things like what costs will be involved, raising revenue, and what type of project should they be looking at. He asked if they could get some guidance from the City Council on what information will be useful to them, if they have any specific questions they want answered, and requested representation from the City Council. Mr. Koerbitz stated that questions and feedback can be sent to Nancy Malecha then she can forward that information to him. Mr. Koerbitz did not anticipate the Steering Committee would be done gathering information by the next City Council meeting but he could come back to obtain more clarification from the Council on their discussion and get feedback on what else needs to be done at the Steering Committee meetings. Mr. Koerbitz said they should be ready to present information to the Council by the January 7,2020 City Council meeting. He said they asked the School Board to have a couple members present at the Steering Committee meetings as well. Council discussion ensued about funding options and cost development. 5.3. Certification to Taxes Nancy Malecha presented the updated list of preliminary certifications to taxes for utility accounts that are past due. She stated that State Statute allows municipalities to certify past due amounts to the County Auditor as a lien against the property. She stated that a letter was sent to each property owner informing them of the delinquency and the opportunity to appear before the Council. Ms. Malecha stated there is also a resolution for Council consideration but before considering that resolution, the Council will want to ask if there is anyone present who would like the chance to contest that assessment. Mayor Tayloe asked if there is anyone present who would like to contest that assessment. No contestations occurred. COUNCIL MEMBER PEDERSON MOVED TO APPROVE RESOLUTION 19-30 ADOPTING ASSESSMENTS FOR UNPAID SERVICE CHARGES. COUNCIL MEMBER SEILS SECONDED THE MOTION. MOTION CARRIED 4-0. 6. Planninq and Zoninq 6.1. Planninq Commission Report