Dean Uecker is scheduled to become the next mayor for the City of Ripon.
This is based on a rotational formula among City Council members that was implemented as an ordinance several years ago.
Uecker, who was previously vice mayor, will again fill the seat of mayor at Tuesday’s 6 p.m. open session in the Council Chambers, 259 N. Wilma Ave.
Prior to that, Daniel de Graaf, Leo Zuber and Jake Parks are scheduled to take the oath of office after being declared winners of the November elections. Zuber and Parks were successful in their reelection bids while de Graaf, who was the top vote-getter, is a newcomer.
Parks served as mayor for the past year and will take over the No. 4 seat. Zuber will move up to the No. 3 seat with Michael Restuccia becoming vice mayor by advancing to the No. 2 seat.
As for de Graaf, he’ll be assigned the No. 5 seat on the ladder.
Mark Winchell, who was a provisional appointment in 2014, will step down from his post.
In addition, elected leaders will vote on a resolution, certifying the Nov. 8 election results.
In other agenda items:
uCouncil members will look into waiving the non-profit fee for the Ripon Consolidated Fire District’s use of Community Center on Dec. 2.
uThey’ll also honor the family of Battalion Chief Dave Luis, who recently passed away after losing a three-year battle with cancer.
uElected leaders could expand the law that prohibits the consumption of alcohol within public places, including streets, sidewalks, parking lots, and city parks. Changes could consists of allowing alcohol consumption as part of an organized performance-based event at the Mistlin Sports Park amphitheater, downtown establishments along parts of Main Street, and certain once-a-year community events on Main Street between Stockton Avenue and Walnut Avenue.
uCouncil could revise a part of the “Cultivation and Possession of Medical Marijuana” and “Medical Marijuana Dispensaries,” discussing changes to the law under the recently passed Proposition 64 (adult use of marijuana act).
For more information, call Ripon City Hall at 209.599.2108 or log on to www.cityofripon.org.
