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City Council 04.21.2025

St. Francis City CouncilTuesday, April 22, 2025
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Approval of city council agenda

Consent agenda items A-F and H

Approval of donation/dissolution of Fire Relief Association (Item G)

Public comment regarding Ordinance 346

Public comment regarding property sale at 23340 Cree Street

Public comment regarding Fire Relief Association mismanagement allegations

Full Document Analysis

Votes (2)

Approval of consent agenda items A-F and H

PassedUnanimous

Moved by Councilman Udvig · Seconded by Councilman Honis

Approval of consent agenda item G (Fire Relief Association donation)

PassedNot specified

Moved by Councilman · Seconded by Councilman Robinson

Notable Quotes (2)

If we didn't have $10,000 to buy furniture for this building, we shouldn't have built the building.

— Fonis
Fiscal responsibilityRegarding the donation request for office furniture.

According to the state auditor, we are not allowed to distribute donation money into a retirement vehicle for individual benefit.

— Dave
Financial regulationExplaining legal constraints on fire relief funds.

People (5)

BogleMayor

Presides over the council meeting and facilitates discussion.

FonisCouncil Member

Raised concerns about the ethical implications of the Fire Relief Association donation.

1 quote

“I don't think it's right that the city is going to accept $22,000 when it was meant to go to the firefighters retirement account.”

Expressing disapproval of the fire relief fund donation to city assets.

DaveCity Administrator

Clarified the transition of funds to the SVF pension fund and the legal status of the relief association.

1 quote

“This isn't the fire chief. This is the city administrator. This is where the membership has decided that they want the money to go.”

Defending the city's role in accepting the fire relief association donation.

Mike FiserBroker

Advocating for the sale of 23340 Cree Street to Rem River Consultants.

John FonisFormer President of Fire Relief Association

Alleges mismanagement and ethical lapses in how the fire relief funds were handled and solicited.

1 quote

“She created some financial and legal documents with my name on it instead of coming to me... I question... why the relief association is funding an event and the money is getting deposited into the city.”

Claiming unauthorized use of his name on documents and diversion of relief funds.

Places Mentioned

23340 Cree Street23318 Salis Street Northwest

Events & Meetings (1)

  • Regular City Council Meeting: Monday, April 21st, 2025

Ordinances & Resolutions (1)

346

Mentioned during public forum for discussion.

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