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EVANSTON CITY COUNCIL First Regular Meeting May 7, 2013 The official record of proceedings of the first regular meeting of the Evanston City Council for the month of May was held in the Council Chambers of City Hall on the above date. These proceedings were video recorded. Gordon Robinson led those in attendance in the pledge of allegiance to the Flag. The roll was called and with a quorum being present, Mayor Joy Bell called the meeting to order at 5:34 p.m. and welcomed everyone present. Those present from the governing body at the start of the meeting were: Mayor Bell; Councilmembers Tim Curtis Rex, Evan Perkes, David Welling, Saundra Meyer, and Wendy Schuler. Staff members present at the start of the meeting were: City Attorney, Dennis Boal; Director of Administrative Services/City Clerk, Jim Davis; Director of Public Works/City Engineer, Brian Honey; City Treasurer, Kathy Defa; Director of Planning & Development, Paul Knopf; Police Chief, Jon Kirby, and Director of Parks and Recreation, Dennis Poppinga; Public Works Superintendent, Oop Hansen, and Urban Renewal Coordinator, Jane Law. A group of interested citizens were also present. Approve Agenda Councilmember Welling moved, Councilmember Meyer seconded, to approve the agenda. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Approve Minutes The official record of proceedings for the City Council Meeting held April 16, 2013, a Work Session Meeting held April 23, 2013, and a Work Session Meeting held April 30, 2013 were approved as presented. Bills Councilmember Schuler moved, Councilmember Meyer seconded, to approve the following bills for payment: April 17, 2013 to May 7, 2013 VENDOR FOR AMOUNT AXA Equivest Payroll 3,919.28 FlexShare Payroll 5,374.00 ING Life Insurance Payroll 58.40 Orchard Trust Payroll 1,166.72 Parks and Recreation Payroll 373.36 Uinta County Court Payroll 90.00 Vantage Point Payroll 2,683.84 Wyoming Child Support Payroll 2,405.54 Payroll Payroll 210,936.86 EFTPS Payroll 72,892.22 Choice Point Testing 61.00 Brownell’s Supplies 287.46 Bridger Valley Lawn/Landscape Contract 14,679.45 Carollo Engineers Services 7,489.36 Casper Star Tribune Subscription 130.26 Cazin’s Supplies 317.52 Cassidy’s Critter Control Services 20.00 Certified Balance Service Services 175.00 Cerilliant Testing 302.44 Verizon Wireless Cell Phones 960.12 Crum Electric Supplies 173.22 Deru’s Glass Supplies 3,523.97 Krupp Elevator Repair 1,158.50 Ellingford’s Supplies 120.41 Executech Equipment 12,388.65 Evanston Chamber of Commerce Contract 9,082.50 Evanston Motor Co Parts 174.15 Evanston Parks & Recreation City Subsidy 87,771.00 Evanston Renewal Ball Ads 1,200.00 Flowtech Repairs 4,013.04 Murdoch’s Supplies 318.96 Natalie Albrecht Green Contract 180.00 Hach Company Supplies 109.93 Sarah Hull Contract 280.00 ---PAGE BREAK--- Harris Law Firm Contract 4,000.00 Nicholas Earl Horton Contract 200.00 Intermountain Sweeper Parts 39.74 Jacobs Engineering Services 14,490.00 Kallas Automotive Parts 1,682.47 Mainly Business Systems Toner 1,400.00 Management Solutions Program Upgrade 1,020.00 MJB Animal Clinic Shots 248.00 Morcon Industrial Supplies 333.94 Mtn West Business Solutions Contract 1,259.43 Questar Gas Utilities 413.33 Northwest Scientific Supplies 2,602.11 Office Products Dealer Supplies 517.79 PSC Environmental Services Services 614.25 Patrick Towing Towing 900.00 Parnell’s Glass and Bodyworks Repairs 4,022.45 Quality Propane Repairs 85.53 Gordon Robinson Reimbursement 1,483.80 Real Kleen Janitorial Supplies 1,107.16 Candice Reichenberg Services 140.00 Roto-Aire Sales & Service Supplies 258.13 Rotational Molding Containers 12,145.00 Interwest Supply Parts 12,323.60 Simplot Partners Supplies 4,509.20 Six States Parts 125.98 Skaggs Supplies 324.94 Superior Rental Supplies 1,499.02 Tom’s HVAC Repairs 124.71 Turf Equipment Parts 973.54 Uinta County Jail/Dispatch Fees 49,923.63 Uinta County Herald Ads 47.40 Uinta County Solid Waste Landfill Fees 13,630.42 Uinta Engineering Services 261.50 In Contact Utilities 367.69 Rocky Mountain Power Utilities 17,764.53 WalMart Supplies 1,039.30 Westar Printing Printing 1,062.00 Taylour Welling Contract 15.00 WETCO Repairs 3,132.00 White Mountain Lumber Supplies 115.03 Wyoming Annual Shrine Bowl Promotional 250.00 One-Call of Wyoming Services 28.50 Wyo Public Health Laboratory Testing 256.00 Youth Opportunities Unlimited Daniel’s Grant 35,000.00 Yamaha Motor Corp Contract 3,281.75 Creative Ink Images Promotional 843.50 Independent Software Solutions Services 130.00 Swire Coca Cola Supplies 97.92 Microflex Supplies 324.15 Taylor Made Supplies 2,796.92 Atkinson Sound Repairs 200.00 Correctional Counseling Supplies 69.88 Jim’s Service Towing 292.00 Public Safety Center Supplies 161.57 Jeffrey Chad Liechty Reimbursement 682.15 Utility Bill Solutions Services 153.96 Matt B. Cook Refund 41.35 Pamela Tafili Refund 100.00 Janis Smith Refund 100.00 Pam Pellerin Refund 1,400.00 Boe Nichols Refund 20.00 Maryann Hanson Refund 100.00 State Risk Management Reimbursement 3,537.47 Roberta Refund 250.00 Sherrie Pierce Refund 100.00 Kenneth Voos Restitution 450.00 Lazer Lines Pavement Marking Refund 1,200.00 Shipping Plus Shipping 13.12 The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Council Comments The Mayor and Councilmembers extended their condolences to Trudy Lym with the passing of her mother. ---PAGE BREAK--- Councilmember Welling reminded everyone of the Spring Clean Up that is taking place this week. Councilmember Meyer wished all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day and stated that she was please to see the tributes written by Jim Davis and Paul Knopf in the Market Mailer flyer. Councilmember Schuler reminded everyone of the Evanston Chamber of Commerce/City of Evanston Awards Banquet which will be held Friday, May 10, 2013. Mayor Bell commented on the Cinco de Mayo event and also the raffle that Smith’s Grocery had to benefit Primary Children’s Hospital. She also stated that the Rotary Club Golf Tournament will be held this weekend. Special Presentation/Arbor Day Award Kevin Murphy of the Evanston Parks and Recreation Department, presented the 2013 Wyoming Outstanding Arbor Day Award to the Mayor and City Councilmember. Mr. Murphy accepted the award on behalf of the City of Evanston from Governor Matt Mead last week in Cheyenne, Wyoming. Each year the Wyoming State Forestry Division presents to a community or organization that has made significant contributions to the Arbor Day cause and tree planting in Wyoming. This year the City of Evanston was chosen to receive this award. Consent Agenda Councilmember moved, Councilmember Rex seconded, to approve the following Consent Agenda: A Request by the Evanston Liquor Dealers Association for extended hours in 2013 for the following dates: 4th of July Weekend Saturday, July 6, 2013 Uinta County Fair/Concert Saturday, July 27, 2013 Labor Day Weekend Saturday, August 31, 2013 New Year’s Eve Tuesday, December 31, 2013 A Limited Malt Beverage permit requested by The BEAR Project, Inc., for the BEARiver Fest at the Bear Ponds on Saturday, May 18, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.; and A Limited Malt Beverage Permit requested by the Uinta County Fair for the 2013 Fair, for the following dates and times: Saturday, July 27, 2013 5:30 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, 2013 5:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Thursday, August 1, 2013 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Ordinance 13-02 Councilmember sponsored Ordinance 13-02. Councilmember Meyers moved, Councilmember Welling seconded, to pass Ordinance 13-02 on first reading. Ordinance 13-02: AN ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AMENDING IN ITS ENTIRETY ARTICLE III, WASTEWATER, OF CHAPTER 23, UTILITIES, OF THE CITY CODE TO UPDATE REGULATIONS GOVERNING USERS OF THE MUNICIPAL WASTEWATER SYSTEM. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Ordinance 13-03 Councilmember Welling sponsored Ordinance 13-03. Councilmember Schuler moved, Councilmember Meyers seconded, to pass Ordinance 13-03 on first reading. Ordinance 13-03: AN ORDINANCE APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE FINAL PLAT FOR THE RIDGECREST 4TH ADDITION, LOCATED IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, BEING MORE PARTICULARLY DESCRIBED HEREIN. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Resolution 13-13 Councilmember introduced Resolution 13-13. Councilmember moved, Councilmember Meyer seconded, to adopt Resolution 13-13. Resolution 13-13: A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A SUBDIVIDER CONTRACT WITH YELLOW CREEK RANCH COMPANY, INC. FOR THE CONSTRUCTION OF THE STREET, WATER, SEWER AND OTHER IMPROVEMENTS WHICH ARE NEEDED TO PROVIDE NECESSARY SERVICES TO LOTS 81-86 OF THE TWIN RIDGE SUBDIVISION NO. 4, PHASE 3. ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, on November 9, 1983, the City approved the final plat for Twin Ridge Subdivision No. 4, Phase 3 and the subdivision plat was duly recorded with the Uinta County Clerk; and WHEREAS, the Subdivider or its predecessor did not complete the construction of all of the planned and anticipated improvements for the Subdivision because of market conditions; and WHEREAS, the Subdivider now desires to complete the improvements adjacent to Lot 81-86 of the Subdivision so that these lots within the subdivision can be marketed and sold; and WHEREAS, Chapter 22 of the Evanston City Code provides for security for the City to assure the improvements shall be completed, by requiring the Subdivider to deposit with the City a guarantee in the amount of not more than 150 percent of the estimated cost of the improvements; and WHEREAS, the City and Yellow Creek Ranch Company, Inc. have negotiated an Agreement to install the required improvements and provide a guarantee for their completion; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Evanston, Wyoming, that: Section 1. The City of Evanston is authorized to enter into a Subdivider Contract with Yellow Creek Ranch Company, Inc. for the construction of the street, water, sewer and other improvements which are needed to provide necessary services to Lots 81-86 of the Twin Ridge Subdivision No. 4, Phase 3, a copy of which is attached hereto. Section 2. The Mayor is authorized to sign and the City Clerk attest said Contract on behalf of the City. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 7th day of May, 2013. Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: James H. Davis, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Resolution 13-19 Councilmember Schuler introduced Resolution 13-19. Councilmember Schuler moved, Councilmember Meyer seconded, to adopt Resolution 13-19. Resolution 13-19: A RESOLUTION OF THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON RATIFYING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A QUOTE BY PIERCE AND SONS FENCING TO PROVIDE A FENCE FOR THE COMMUNITY GARDEN. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has need to provide a fence for the Community Garden; and WHEREAS, Pierce and Sons Fencing has submitted the lowest quote to provide the fence; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Evanston, Wyoming, as follows: Section 1. The City of Evanston’s acceptance of the quot from Pierce and Sons Fencing, a copy of which is attached hereto, to provide the fence for the Community Garden is hereby approved and ratified. Section 2. The Director of the Planning and Development is authorized to issue the Purchase Order on behalf of the City. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 7th day of May, 2013. Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: James H. Davis, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Resolution 13-20 Councilmember Meyer introduced Resolution 13-20. Councilmember Meyer moved, Councilmember Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 13-20. Resolution 13-20: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LICENSE AGREEMENT WITH STANLEY R. SOCHOR AND J. SOCHOR. ---PAGE BREAK--- WHEREAS, Stanley R. Sochor and J. Sochor are the owners of real property located at 400 Main Street, Evanston, Wyoming. WHEREAS, Mr. and Mrs. Sochor desire to construct a chain link fence, four feet height, which will encroach and be located in the right of way of the city streets known as Main Street and 4th Street. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the governing body of the City of Evanston, Wyoming as follows: Section 1. The City of Evanston is authorized to execute a license agreement with Stanley PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 7th day of May, 2013. Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: James H. Davis, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Award Bid/Yellow Creek & Overthrust Utilities Project Councilmember Welling moved, Councilmember Rex seconded, to award the bid for the Yellow Creek and Overthrust Utilities Project to Associated Brigham Contractors, Inc., the apparent low bidder meeting all City specification, in the amount of $151,503. Resolution 13-21 Councilmember Meyers introduced Resolution 13-21. Councilmember Meyers moved, Councilmember Perkes seconded, to adopt Resolution 13-21. Resolution 13-21: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH ASSOCIATED BRIGHAM CONTRACTORS INC. TO PROVIDE ALL WORK AND MATERIALS NECESSARY FOR THE YELLOW CREEK AND OVERTHRUST UTILITIES PROJECT. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has solicited and advertised for bids from qualified contractors to provide all work and materials necessary for the Yellow Creek and Overthrust Utilities Project in the City of Evanston; and WHEREAS, Associated Brigham Contractors Inc. submitted the lowest bid to perform the Project; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1. The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston and Associated Brigham Contractors Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto, to provide all work and materials necessary for the Yellow Creek and Overthrust Utilities Project as specified in the Agreement. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 7th day of May, 2013. Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: James H. Davis, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Resolution 13-22 Councilmember introduced Resolution 13-22. Councilmember moved, Councilmember Rex seconded, to adopt Resolution 13-22. Resolution 13-22: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A GENERAL SERVICE CONTRACT WITH ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER TO PROVIDE ELECTRIC SERVICE TO THE MEDICAL SPEC BUILDING. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has a need to secure electric service for the Medical Spec Building; and WHEREAS, to obtain said service, it is necessary for the City of Evanston to enter into the attached General Service Contract with Rocky Mountain Power; ---PAGE BREAK--- NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor and City Clerk are authorized to sign and attest the attached General Service Contract on behalf of the City of Evanston with Rocky Mountain Power to provide electric service to the Medical Spec Building. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 7th day of May, 2013. Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: James H. Davis, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Resolution 13-23 Councilmember Perkes introduced Resolution 13-23. Councilmember Perkes moved, Councilmember Meyer seconded, to adopt Resolution 13-23. Resolution 13-23: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF A LEASE OF TRACK WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, WHICH SETS FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF TRACK 825 LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY RAIL CENTER. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has recently purchased real and personal property which is to be used for the development of a rail center and thus encourage the location and growth of new and existing businesses and services within the community; and WHEREAS, in order for the City to use Track 825 located with the city rail center it is necessary for the City to execute the attached Lease of Track with Union Pacific Railroad Company; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The City of Evanston is hereby authorized to enter into the attached Lease of Track with Union Pacific Railroad company which sets forth the terms and conditions for the use of Track 825 located within the city rail center. Section 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached Lease of Track on behalf of the City of Evanston. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 7th day of May, 2013. Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: James H. Davis, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Resolution 13-24 Councilmember introduced Resolution 13-24. Councilmember moved, Councilmember Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 13-24. Resolution 13-24: A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN INDUSTRY TRACK AGREEMENT WITH UNION PACIFIC RAILROAD COMPANY, WHICH SETS FORTH THE TERMS AND CONDITIONS FOR THE USE OF TRACK 826 LOCATED WITHIN THE CITY RAIL CENTER. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston has recently purchased real and person property which is to be used for the development of a rail center and thus encourage the location and growth of new and existing businesses and services within the community; and WHEREAS, in order for the City to use Track 826 located with the city rail center it is necessary for the City to execute the attached Industry Track Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The City of Evanston is hereby authorized to enter into the attached Industry Track Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company which sets forth the terms and conditions for the use of ---PAGE BREAK--- Track 826 located within the city rail center. Section 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to execute the attached Industry Track Agreement on behalf of the City of Evanston. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 7th day of May, 2013. Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: James H. Davis, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Resolution 13-25 Councilmember Schuler introduced Resolution 13-25. Councilmember Schuler moved, Councilmember Meyer seconded, to adopt Resolution 13-25. Resolution 13-25: RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING TO ENTER INTO A LETTER OF AGREEMENT WITH THE WYOMING MAIN STREET PROGRAM FOR THE IMPLEMENTATION OF THE MAIN STREET PROGRAM IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and the State desire to implement the Wyoming Main Street Program in the City of Evanston to promote the revitalization of the designated program area; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to sign the Letter of Agreement, a copy of which is attached hereto, with the Wyoming Main Street Program for the implementation of the Main Street Program in the City of Evanston. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 7th day of May, 2013. Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: James H. Davis, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Resolution 13-26 Councilmember Meyers introduced Resolution 13-26. Councilmember Meyers moved, Councilmember Welling seconded, to adopt Resolution 13-26. Resolution 13-26: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF A PROPOSAL FROM PORTER, MUIRHEAD, CORNIA & HOWARD TO PROVIDE AUDIT SERVICES FOR THE CITY FOR THE YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2013. WHEREAS, it is necessary for the City of Evanston to obtain an financial audit each and every year; WHEREAS, Porter, Muirhead, Cornia & Howard has submitted a proposal to the City of Evanston to perform the financial audit for the year ending June 30, 2013; WHEREAS, the governing body has determined that acceptance of the proposal is in the public’s interest; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The proposal from Muirhead, Cornia & Howard to perform the financial audit for the City of Evanston for the year ending June 30, 2013 is hereby accepted. Section 2: The Mayor and City Clerk are hereby authorized to sign and attest all documents necessary to accept the proposal from Porter, Muirhead, Cornia & Howard, a copy of which is attached hereto, to provide audit services for the year ending June 30, 2013. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 7th day of May, 2013. Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: ---PAGE BREAK--- James H. Davis, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Release Bid Bond/Bonneville Asphalt Repair LLC Councilmember Rex moved, Councilmember Perkes seconded, to release the Bid Bond from Bonneville Asphalt Repair LLC for the Street Crack Seal Summer 2013 Project. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Award Bid/Street Crack Seal Summer 2013 Project Councilmember Perkes moved, Councilmember Meyer seconded, to award the bid for the Street Crack Seal Summer 2013 Project to Ridge Rock, Inc., the next lowest bidder meeting all City specification. The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Resolution 13-27 Councilmember Schuler introduced Resolution 13-27. Councilmember Schuler moved, Councilmember Meyer seconded, to adopt Resolution 13-27. Resolution 13-27: RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING, AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF AN AGREEMENT WITH RIDGE ROCK, INC. TO CRACK SEAL SELECTED STREETS IN THE CITY OF EVANSTON. WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and Ridge Rock, Inc. have reached an agreement whereby Ridge Rock, Inc. will provide all materials and labor specified in the agreement to crack seal selected streets in Evanston, Wyoming; and WHEREAS, the City of Evanston and Ridge Rock, Inc. have set their agreement in writing, a copy of which is attached hereto; NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE GOVERNING BODY OF THE CITY OF EVANSTON, WYOMING THAT: Section 1: The Mayor is hereby authorized to execute, and the City Clerk attest, on behalf of the City of Evanston, the Agreement between the City of Evanston and Ridge Rock, Inc., a copy of which is attached hereto, to crack seal selected streets within the City of Evanston. PASSED, APPROVED AND ADOPTED the 7th day of May, 2013. Joy Bell, Mayor ATTEST: James H. Davis, City Clerk The motion passed unanimously with 7 yes votes: Bell, Rex, Perkes, Welling, Meyer, Schuler. Department Comments Chief of Police, Jon Kirby presented an update on an incident at the Evanston public schools. Dennis Poppinga invited everyone to attend the BEARiver Festival which will be held on May 18, 2013. Public Participation Larissa Sneider, spoke on behalf of the Community Garden Committee and encouraged the Mayor and City Councilmembers to attend their meetings and also challenged them to adopt a garden plot. Mayor Bell also congratulated Wendy Schuler for being one of the first coaches to be inducted into the newly formed Evanston High School Sports Hall of Fame. Adjournment With no further business to be conducted at this time Mayor Bell adjourned the meeting at 7:25 p.m. Joy Bell, Mayor James H. Davis, City Clerk