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Zip Code: 51033
Located in NW Iowa on the Little Sioux River
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Linn Grove Regular City Council Meeting at the Linn Grove Community Center April 14, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Graesing called the meeting to order.
Members present: Jurgensen, Wadsley, Smith, Ellis, Weier.
Members absent: None.
In Attendance: Diane Noll, Beth Cathcart.
Moved by Smith to adopt the agenda as amended (adding Noll & Cathcart to under New Business and “Abate the Nuisance” under City Clerk Report). Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried.
Moved by Ellis to approve previous meeting minutes as read from March 10, 2004. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried.
Mayor Graesing left at 7:10 p.m. turning the meeting over to Mayor Pro Tem Ellis.
Old Business.
Abate the Nuisance Update. Residents have complied to the “Abate the Nuisance” regarding junk and unlicensed vehicles. Mayor Graesing returned at 7:15 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem Ellis turned meeting back over to Mayor Graesing.
New Business. Diane Noll and Beth Cathcart expressed their desire to get more information regarding the peddler’s fee to be charged on the day of the upcoming Jamboree. An agreement for a single day peddler’s fee was reached between the Council and Linn Grove Community Enhancement Foundation representatives.
Approval of Bills. Moved by Ellis to approve all bills as presented. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried.
General: Garbage:
NWIPDC $1200.00 Harold Rowley Recycle Center $1529.75
IA Telecom 80.19 Arny Grow 800.00
IA Telecom 46.45 Treasurer-State of Iowa 781.57
Bomgaars 8.19 Sewer:
Treasurer-State of Iowa 60.00 Alliant 62.02
First State Bank 259.77 Bomgaars 31.07
IA Workforce Development 22.49 RUT:
IPERS 127.20 Jud Graesing 357.31
Lolita Weier 23.09 Trust & Agency:
Becky Jessen 528.38 #7-1 100.00
Peterson Patriot 64.53 Water:
Lolita Weier 130.31 Eugene Johnson 324.30
Patria Jenson 229.61 Clay Regional Water 95.45
B&J Service 62.01 ILEC 24.50
Sioux Lumber 2.99 Hach Company 77.20
Alliant 590.28 Bomgaars 31.06
Stamp Fulfillment Service 206.85 First State Bank 75.91
IA Telecom 78.35 IA Workforce Development 8.09
IPERS 36.39
Eugene Johnson 8.00
MET 49.00
Alliant 249.64
Park Board Report. Mayor informed council that the $3000 check has been received from the Iowa Department of Transportation. Del’s Garden Center will be contacted for consulting with Denny & Lynn Graesing and Becky Jessen regarding the pond project by the mill/waterwheel.
Sheri Weier arrived at 7:35 p.m.
Library Board Report. Mayor Graesing informed Council that he received a letter from Barb Sangl submitting her resignation from the library board effective immediately.
Maintenance Report. Linn Grove will be flushing hydrants Friday April 23rd, 2004. Blacktop patching was discussed and reviewed by Council. Town mower is being readied for the upcoming mowing season. Chad Anderson will be doing the mowing. Washing the streets on downtown Weaver Street was discussed.
City Clerk Report. Set Public Hearing-Code of Ordinances. Moved by Smith to set public hearing notice regarding the City of Linn Grove proposed code of ordinances and proposed adoption of the City’s code of ordinances for Wednesday May 12, 2004 at 7:15 p.m. at the Linn Grove Community Center Linn Grove, IA 51033. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried. Set public Hearing-Amending 2003-2004 Budget. Moved by Ellis to set public hearing notice regarding amending the budget for fiscal year 2003-2004 for Wednesday, May 12, 2004 at 7:30 p.m. at the Linn Grove Community Center at Linn Grove, Iowa 51033. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried. Clean-up Day. Linn Grove will have clean-up day on Saturday May 22nd, 2004. The following items will have to be tagged in order for pick-up on that day: Microwaves-$12, White Goods-$12, Tires (car tires only)-$2.50, Computer Monitors-$2.50, Large Console TV-$5. Tags must be purchased from City Clerk by May 20th, 2004. No bricks, rocks, or cement will be picked up. Please have your items set out by the curb for pick-up. If you have any further question about Linn Grove Clean-up Day please call the City Clerk at 296-0918 or 296-3931.Correspondence Sent & Received. Check valve reminders will be sent out for those needing to comply by June 15, 2004. Several residents of Linn Grove attended the meeting in Truesdale regarding precinct polling places. There will be a community meeting at the Linn Grove Community Center May 10th at 6:30 p.m. regarding a proposal as to where and how many precincts there would be. Upcoming Jamboree. Plans are being made for the upcoming Jamboree date is set for June 19th, 2004. Abate the Nuisance. Moved by Wadsley to send resident an “Order to Repair” notice. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried. Moved by Weier to send an “Abate the Nuisance” to resident regarding building in disrepair. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried.
Announcements-Open Forum. Moved by Ellis to approve request from John Smith for a building permit a $50 fee is required. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried. Smith abstaining. Weier expressed concern about people burning in town and leaving fires unattended. Council directed Mayor to inspect alleys for needed maintenance and Chad Anderson will blade city alleys if needed.
Moved by Smith to adjourn. Seconded by Wadsley. Time 9:10 p.m.