Official Linn Grove, IA Website
Zip Code: 51033
Located in NW Iowa on the Little Sioux River
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Main February 2007 April 2007
The Linn Grove Regular City Council Meeting was held at the Linn Grove Community Center on March 8, 2007 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order.
Members present: Hicks, Nelson, Weier, Jurgensen, Ellis.
Member absent: None.
In attendance: Steve Jessen, Kim Johnson.
Adopt the Agenda. Moved by Nelson to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Hicks. All ayes. Motion carried.
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes. Moved by Jurgensen to approve previous meeting minutes as read from February 8, 2007. Seconded by Nelson. All ayes. Motion carried.
Open Public Hearing-2007-08 Budget. Mayor Smith opened the Linn Grove City Budget Hearing at 7:10 p.m. Upon hearing no objections the Linn Grove City Budget Hearing for fiscal year 2007-08 closed at 7:20 p.m. Moved by Ellis to reopen the regular city council meeting. Seconded by Nelson. All ayes. Motion carried. Moved by Jurgensen to approve Resolution 2007-3, a Resolution approving the Linn Grove City Budget for fiscal year 2007-08. Seconded by Nelson. A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Hicks-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Weier-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Ellis-Aye.
Old Business. None.
New Business. Approve Bills & Clerk Treasurer’s Reports. Moved by Hicks to approve Clerk/Treasurer’s Reports and all bills as presented. Seconded by Nelson. All ayes. Motion carried.
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General - $1735.54 |
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Water - $659.13 |
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Garbage $800.00 |
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IA Telecom -clerk & roadway |
55.18 |
ILEC - monthly service |
32.50 |
Arny Grow - monthly service |
800.00 |
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Mel Meyers - repairs @ rental building |
75.00 |
IA Lakes Regional Water - service |
95.45 |
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Sara Fassler - cleaning Community Center |
28.81 |
Sara Fassler - read water meters |
28.81 |
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Becky Jessen - payroll |
528.38 |
Eugene Johnson - payroll |
322.30 |
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John Smith - mayoral duties |
273.90 |
IPERS - monthly contribution |
39.47 |
SEWER - $4.79 |
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IPERS - monthly contribution |
109.20 |
First State Bank - FICA |
80.89 |
Bomgaars - wiper blades |
4.79 |
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First State Bank - FICA |
226.80 |
Culligan - 15 gal chlorine |
42.92 |
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Marcus News - publishing |
146.61 |
Bomgaars - wiper blades |
4.79 |
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Patria Jenson - payroll |
179.96 |
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Lolita Weier - payroll |
111.706 |
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RECEIPTS - For February -$ 17506.09 |
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General |
188.80 |
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RUT |
1345.91 |
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Water |
5614.75 |
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Sewer |
3953.71 |
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Garbage |
4711.62 |
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Steve Jessen-American Legion Building Steve Jessen informed Council that the American Legion has applied for grant money for tuck pointing their building. The City owns the existing south wall on the vacant building site located next to the American Legion building. Jessen asked the City to tear this wall down. The Council agreed that with combined efforts from the Legion and the City that the wall could be torn down.
Kim Johnson-Comp. Plan. Kim Johnson handed out a rough draft on the Linn Grove Comprehensive Development Plan 2007 for the City of Linn Grove. Johnson asked that the Council look over the rough draft for any necessary changes. Johnson and JEO Consulting Group would be attending a future council meeting for final approval.
Park Board Report. None.
Library Board Report. None.
Maintenance Report. Snowplow Repairs & Snow Removal. Moved by Ellis for Weier to purchase necessary parts to repair the City’s snowplow. Seconded by Nelson. All ayes. Motion carried. Council discussed purchasing orange whips to mark fire hydrants.
City Clerk Report. Arny Grow Garbage Hauling Contract. Moved by Jurgensen to approve Resolution 2007-4, a Resolution approving the City of Linn Grove to enter into a contract with Arny Grow/Grow’s Garbage Hauling Service for 4/1/07 to 3/30/08 and authorizing the Mayor and/or City Clerk to act as a duly authorized representative to sign contract. Seconded by Nelson. A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Jurgensen-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Weier-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Hicks-Aye. Fire Protection Agreement. Council and Warkentin discussed terms of the agreement between the City of Linn Grove and Sioux Rapids Fire Protection Agency. No action taken. Liquor License Approval-Bobby’s Sand Bar. Moved by Nelson to approve the liquor license renewal also to include outdoor service and Sunday sales privileges for Bobby’s Sand Bar. Seconded by Jurgensen. All ayes. Motion carried. Class C Beer Permit-J& K Dam Bait Shop. Moved by Weier to approve the Class C Beer Permit and Sunday sales privilege for J & K Dam Bait Shop. Seconded by Nelson. All ayes. Motion carried.
Announcements-Open Forum. None.
Moved by Nelson to adjourn. Seconded by Ellis. Time 8:05 p.m.
JOHN SMITH
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MAYOR
ATTEST:
BECKY JESSEN
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CITY CLERK