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Main July 2004 Minutes September 2004 Minutes
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