Official Linn Grove, IA Website
Zip Code: 51033
Located in NW Iowa on the Little Sioux River
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Linn Grove Regular City Council Meeting December 10, 2003 at the Linn Grove Community Center at 7:00 p.m
Mayor Graesing called the meeting to order.
Members present: Jurgensen, Smith, Ellis, Wadsley, Warkentin.
Members absent: None.
In attendance: Sheri Weier, Bev Brauhn, Lolita Weier, Kevin Weier.
Moved by Smith to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried.
Moved by Ellis to approve the amended previous meeting minutes as read from November 12, 2003. (Note: Amendment being Moved by Ellis to approve wage for Dave Brock for the 2003-2004 snow season for clearing the streets of Linn Grove at $9.50 per hour. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried.) Seconded by Warkentin. Motion carried.
Oath of Offices. Mayor Graesing administered the “Oath of Office” to City Clerk, Becky Jessen. City Clerk administered the “Oath of Office” to Mayor Dennis Graesing and City Council members: Ronda Ellis, Denise Jurgensen, John Smith, Robert Wadsley, & Sheri Weier.
Kevin Weier-Garbage Issues & Junk & Junk Vehicles Issues. Weier voiced his concerns about garbage pick-up and snow removal of the street he lives on. He was instructed to put his garbage at the bottom of the hill of Linn Street until further notice.
Old Business.
Mr. & Mrs. Ross Craig-Dog Issue. Clarification was received from BV Vet Clinic by the form of a letter stating that the dog was not shot as previously stated by Mr. Craig at the last council meeting.
Code of Ordinances. Mayor Graesing has been in contact with Darren Bumgarner, a draft of the Linn Grove code of Ordinances should be forthcoming. Mayor and Council discussed and approved changes to the dog ordinance.
Courtesy Abatement Letters. The courtesy letters sent out the response has been positive.
Warkentin left at 7:45 p.m. Mayor Graesing expressed his appreciation for Roger’s years of service on the Council.
Water Meter-First Co-op Billing. Full payment has been received for the new water meter located at the Linn Grove fertilizer plant.
New Business.
Resolution 2003-13-Check Valve. Moved by Wadsley to approve Resolution 2003-13, a Resolution Whereas, effective June 15, 2004 in order to protect the Linn Grove City water supply and Whereas, the Linn Grove City Council has the duty to protect the Linn Grove city water supply for the residents of Linn Grove It is now therefore, be it resolved by the Linn Grove City Council of Linn Grove, IA in accordance with provisions Iowa Code Sec. 372.13(4) that all commercial water hook ups which include animal husbandry operations be required to install anti-flow check valve on their water service line. Be it further resolved, from the date of passage of this Resolution that any water service such as a new construction or old lines that have not been in service for 6 months will also be required to install an anti-flow check valve before water service is established. The Linn Grove Water Superintendent will insure compliance of this Resolution failure to comply will result in immediate termination of water service. All residents of Linn Grove will be required to comply to Resolution 2003-13 by June 15, 2010. Seconded by Ellis. A roll call vote was taken with the voting as follows: Ellis-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Smith-Aye, Wadsley-Aye.
Bridge Closure. Mayor Graesing informed Council that the bridge located by the Linn Grove dam area has been closed. Mayor Graesing informed Council that the letter he submitted to the Iowa DOT has been approved to receive funding to rehabilitate or replace the bridge located on Bluff St. Moved by Ellis to authorize Mayor Graesing to contact DOT for further details regarding accepting offer of funding to replace or rehabilitate this bridge. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried.
Park Board Report. None
Library Board Report. No library meeting was held in December.
Maintenance Report. Due to illness Dave Brock will be unable to clear streets of snow. Mayor Graesing informed Council that Larry Sangl has been hired for the 2003-2004 snow season.
City Clerk Report. The Mayor & City Clerk attended the annual budget meeting in Spencer. Money received from the bank franchise tax and consolidated payment is being eliminated along with a 2.5% cut in state money received.
Moved by Wadsley to approve all bills as presented. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
General: Water:
IPERS 102.17 Culligan 600.46
IA League of Cities 60.00 ILEC 19.50
IA Telecom 55.49 Utility Equipment Co 816.70
First State Bank 191.66 Clay Regional Water 95.45
Lolita Weier 23.09 Eugene Johnson 68.40
Becky Jessen 528.38 Alliant 242.56
First State Bank 5.00
Dennis Graesing 277.05 Trust & Agency:
Ronda Ellis 55.41 Acct. #35-1 100.00
John Smith 46.17
Denise Jurgensen 46.17 Garbage:
Roger Warkentin 36.94 Arny Grow 800.00
Robert Wadsley 55.41
First Co-op 23.58 Sewer:
Alliant 640.84 Eugene Johnson 341.30
Lois Schomaker 105.50 IPERS 36.39
Lolita Weier 111.70 First State Bank 58.91
Patria Jenson 130.31 Alliant 40.96
Announcements-Open Forum. The new Linn Grove contact list is as follows:
Linn Grove City Advisory Positions & Contact Persons: January 2004
Mayor Dennis Graesing
Ronda Ellis-Mayor Pro Tem John Smith
City Beautification Fire Department Liaison
Roadside Beautification & Lighting Street Maintenance, Repairs, Drainage
City Equipment Building Permits
Rob Wadsley Denise Jurgensen
City Equipment Liaison Economic Development Liaison
Economic Development Liaison Water & Sewer
Street Maintenance, Repairs, Drainage, Building Permits Streets & Sidewalks
Maintenance & Repairs
Sheri Weier Becky Jessen
Water & Sewer City Clerk/Utilities Clerk
City Parks Liaison Water & Sewer Manager
E-911 Board Representative
Any questions or concerns in any of these or other areas, please feel free to contact appointed City Representatives or Mayor Dennis Graesing.
Moved by Wadsley to adjourn. Seconded by Smith. Time 8:45 p.m.