The Regular meeting of the City of Buffalo City Common Council was called to order by Mayor William Bruegger. Roll call: Anderson, Kassel, Pawlak. Also present: City Superintendent Baker, Joe & Vern Becker, Dale Green, Dan Wicka, Brach Seitz. The meeting was held as noticed.

Motion Pawlak, second Anderson to approve the minutes from the March 13, 2006 Regular meeting. All yes, motion carried.

Citizens: Joe & Vern Becker approached the Council about use of commercially zoned property with one septic system. They wanted to know what type of structures would be allowed on this type of property, which now has deteriorating cabins on it. They were told to submit a building permit for their proposal because the Building Committee cannot make any decision without first reviewing plans. Dale Green, president of the local volleyball league, got approval from the Council to reserve the courts for Tuesday night league. The Council also approved his request to hook-up temporary lights during league play. The Council asked for a document exempting the City from any liability if any league members use their own equipment to level the sand at the beginning of the season.

Health & Safety: Pawlak updated the Council on the meeting held between himself, Anderson and a property owner who received a citation for being in violation of the Property Maintenance ordinance. The owner was given 30 days to clean up his property, or another court date will be set. It was reported that there has been no change to the property. The clerk will contact the City Attorney and find out the next court date. The City Superintendent will take pictures of the property to compare with the pictures taken on 3-15-06. The clerk will send another letter to a neighboring property owner informing him that he is also violating the ordinance by allowing scrap metal, junked vehicles, etc. to be stored on his vacant lots.

Recreation: Anderson gave a 2006 Little League update. Cindy Ciminski and Jacki Killian will be co-program directors. A notice will be put in the paper; deadline for applications is Tuesday, April 25, at 5:00 pm. Coaches and assistants are needed for 14 and under, 12 and under, 10 and under, and T-ball.

Finance Committee: the presentation for the 2005 audit will be scheduled for the May 8, 2006 meeting. Bruegger, Kassel, & Walcazk will meet on Monday, April 24^th at 11:00 am to complete the Mangement’s Discussion & Analysis report which accompanies the final audit report.

Cemetery Committee: feedback has been received on the new policy regarding artificial arrangements. The Council is not banning artificial memorials as many cemeteries have done. However, if people use artificial arrangements in the Cemetery, the arrangements must be up and off the ground. Council feels that the right decision was made; the policy will remain in place.

Riverfront: new markers are in place; some measuring and markers need to be completed down river.

Mayor Update: Motion Pawlak, second Anderson to accept Wausau Insurance policy renewal for $16,441.00, and the Local Government Property Insurance Fund policy renewal for $1,691. Roll call, all yes, motion carried. Both of these insurance policy rates decreased from the 2005 renewal rates. Motion Pawlak, second Anderson to approve the 2006 contract from Scenic Valley Emergency Medical Services for $5,720. Roll call, all yes, motion carried. There was no change in contract fees from 2005. The 2^nd April and the Re-organizational meeting was set for Monday, April 17, 2006. The 2^nd April meeting will be called to order at 6:30 pm, with the Re-organization meeting to follow at 7:00 pm. The position for Animal Control was discussed. The City will check for any statutory requirements before the position is advertised. Pool 5 drawdown meetings are scheduled for April 18^th at C-FC School, and April 19^th at Wabasha-Kellogg High School. Both meetings will be from 6:30-8:30 pm.

City Superintendent: Dan Pronschinske resigned from the City Employee position effective April 10, 2006. The status of this position is tabled until the new Council members are seated. The Council approved the City Superintendent and the Mayor contracting temporarily with Cyrus Landscaping if necessary until a permanent plan is in place. Cory announced that the county is routing some streets, and will rubberize the cracks to keep the water out. Cory is still looking for options to house the new sweeper.

Clerk: Motion Pawlak, second Kassel to grant cemetery deed to Sig Lindrud for lot 105 S1/2, Graves 1& 2. All yes, motion carried. Motion Pawlak, second Anderson to grant operator’s license to Kirie Rae Phillips-Saxon. All yes, motion carried. A committee to work on the ordinance project will be formed when the new Council members are seated. Motion Kassel, second Anderson to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the County to facilitate the grant application and purchase of voting equipment. Roll call, all yes, motion carried. Results of the Spring Election: Mayor-William Bruegger; Alderpersons: Brach Seitz and Dan Wicka. The clerk was pleased that election day ran so smoothly with the voter registration process and new procedures for the poll workers. The clerk announced the citywide rummage sale hosted by Cochrane and Buffalo City will be held Saturday, May 13, 8:00 am to 3:00 pm. For $5, a person can get their rummage sale location added to the list that will be distributed, and help pay for advertising for this event. Call the clerk for details.

Motion Pawlak, second Kassel to pay bills. Roll call, all yes, motion carried. Motion Kassel, second Pawlak to adjourn. All yes, motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:30 pm.

Jane Walczak, Clerk