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The Linn Grove Regular City Council meeting was held
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The Linn Grove Regular City Council meeting was held
August 11, 2004 at the Linn Grove Community Center at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Graesing called the meeting to order.
Members present: Weier, Smith, Ellis, Jurgensen,
Wadsley.
Members absent: None.
In attendance: Jon Ites, Patria Jenson, Lolita
Weier, Faye Theeler.
Moved by Smith to adopt the agenda. Seconded by
Weier. Motion carried.
Moved by Jurgensen to amend minutes as read from
July 14, 2004 to read under Announcements-Open Forum, Council directed Mayor
Graesing to follow-up on property buy-out offer. Seconded by Weier. Motion
carried. Moved by Ellis to approve previous meeting minutes as amended and read
from July 14, 2004. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried.
Old Business.
Abate the Nuisance Update. Resident residing at
Parcel #02-08-176-004 is currently in compliance but property will continue to
be monitored.
Erosion Abutment Update. Mayor informed Council
that the erosion problem on north side of dam area has been repaired and that 2
trees were removed from the area.
New Business.
Jon Ites Bluff Street Bridge Project. Jon Ites,
Buena Vista County Engineer, discussed with Council about the Bluff Street
Project. Moved by Weier to tentatively accept proposal presented by Jon Ites
with final details pending. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried.
Approval of Bills. Moved by Ellis to approve
all bills as presented. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried.
General:
Water: Garbage:
Del’s Garden Center
353.60 Culligan 478.06 Arny
Grow 800.00
IA One
Call 10.80
ILEC 24.50
IA
Telecom 63.23 Clay Regional
Water 95.45 RUT:
Jud
Graesing 425.00 First State
Bank 8.95 Alliant 474.39
IPERS 42.35
Alliant
369.23
Lolita
Weier 23.09 First
Co-op 46.70 T&A:
First State
Bank
72.37 Account
#126-1 100.00
Peterson Ready Mix
262.50 Sewer:
Rich
McDaniel 100.00
MET
129.00
Twila Van Roekel
100.00 IPERS
100.18
Alliant 246.82 Eugene
Johnson 324.30
Dennis
Graesing 20.00 Becky
Jessen 528.38
Lolita
Weier 127.21 First State
Bank 238.14
Patria
Jenson 238.91 Electric
Pump 916.00
BV Co.
Treasurer 182.00
Alliant
98.21
BV Co.
Recorder 24.00 First
Co-op 46.70
USPO
16.20
Becky
Jessen 19.95
Park Board Report. Dedication of the school
monument was held on Saturday August 7th. A park bench to be located
by the school monument has been ordered, given by Robert Brostad and family.
Council discussed that railing be installed by steps of the school monument. An
anonymous donor will give $1800 towards a gazebo to be located in an area near
the school monument if matching funds are raised. Monetary donations of $595.00
have been raised so far.
Library Board Report. Faye Theeler is the new
library board president. Patria Jenson informed Council that library intends to
have several fundraisers in near future. There will be a retirement coffee for
Crystal Klatt on August 15th for her many years of service.
Maintenance Report. Street Finance Report.
Moved by Smith to adopt Resolution 2004-6, a Resolution approving the Street
Finance Report for year ending June 30, 2004. Seconded by Jurgensen. A roll
call vote was taken with voting as follows: Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye,
Jurgensen-Aye, Smith-Aye, Weier-Aye. Moved by Ellis to approve Mayor Graesings’
hiring Monte Fassler for mowing at $8.50 an hour. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion
carried. Mayor and Council discussed the City brush disposal site. This will
no longer be available for general public use. Gate and padlock will be
installed. This is due to abuse and misuse. Dumping will only be accepted
under city personnel supervision.
City Clerk Report. Abate the Nuisance. Moved
by Ellis to send a final abatement to property owner Parcel #02-08-154-003 for
overgrowth of weeds and brush. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried. Complaints
of Parcel of Property. City has purchased property located on Westerville
Street and will proceed to clean up the property.
Announcements-Open Forum.
The issue of a possible dog-breeding kennel located within City limits was
discussed and will be checked into.
Moved by Smith to adjourn. Seconded by
Wadsley. Time 9:15 p.m.
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MAYOR
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CITY CLERK