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Zip Code: 51033
Located in NW Iowa on the Little Sioux River
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Main December 2004 Minutes February 2005 Minutes
The Linn Grove Regular City Council meeting was held on January 12, 2005 at the Linn Grove Community Center at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Graesing called the meeting to order.
Members present: Wadsley, Jurgensen, Weier, Ellis.
Members absent: Smith.
In attendance: None.
Moved by Ellis to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried.
Moved by Wadsley to approve previous meeting minutes as read from December 8, 2004. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried.
Old Business.
Business Property. Moved by Jurgensen to put an ad in newspapers regarding city rental property. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried.
New Business.
Approval of Bills. Moved by Ellis to approve all bills as presented. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried.
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Water |
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Garbage |
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| IPERS | 127.20 | Alliant | 367.96 | Harold Rowley Recycle Ctr. | 1635.25 |
| Treasurer - State of IA | 60.00 | IPERS | 36.39 | Treasurer - State of IA | 895.77 |
| First State Bank | 298.78 | First State Bank | 75.91 | Arny Grow | 800.00 |
| IA Workforce Development | 23.13 | IA Workforce Development | 8.43 | ||
| IA Telecom | 21.71 | Culligan | 42.83 |
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| IA Telecom | 50.70 | ILEC | 24.50 |
Sewer |
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| B & M Service | 39.98 | Clay Regional Water | 95.45 | Electric Pump | 871.65 |
| Allied Mutual Insurance | 100.00 | Eugene Johnson | 324.30 | Alliant | 113.69 |
| Sarah Fassler | 27.70 | Co-op | 16.82 | Co-op | 16.82 |
| Becky Jessen | 528.38 | IA Workforce Development | .34 | ||
| Co-op | 18.50 | ||||
| Lolita Weier | 142.72 | ||||
| Patria Jenson | 235.81 | ||||
| Peterson Patriot | 38.36 |
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| Alliant | 537.50 |
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| IA One Call | 10.80 | RUT | |||
| Trust & Agency | Allliant | 477.04 | |||
| Account #118-1 | 100.00 | JNG | 240.00 | ||
| Account #128-1 & #129.1 | 200.00 |
Park Board Report. None.
Library Board Report. None.
Maintenance Report. Mayor informed Council that the sander has been installed.
City Clerk Report. Moved by Wadsley to designate the Peterson Patriot, Peterson, IA as the official newspaper for printing Linn Grove City Council minutes and official notices. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried. The public will be informed of special council meetings by posting of the notice at the Linn Grove Post Office, First State Bank, and Library; local radio stations will also be notified. Moved by Ellis to designate First State Bank of Linn Grove & Sioux Rapids as the official depository for funds not to exceed $250,000 for the City of Linn Grove. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried. Moved by Wadsley to designate Don Hemphill, Hemphill Law Office, Spencer, IA as the official attorney for City of Linn Grove. Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried.
Linn Grove City Advisory Positions & Contact Persons:
Mayor Dennis Graesing
Ronda Ellis-Mayor Pro Tem
City Beautification
Roadside Beautification & Lighting
City Equipment Liaison
John Smith
Fire Dept. Liaison
Street Maintenance, Repairs, Drainage, Building Permits
Robert Wadsley
City Equipment Liaison
Economic Development Liaison
Street Maintenance, Repairs, Drainage, Building Permits
Denise Jurgensen
Economic Development Liaison
Water & Sewer
Streets & Sidewalk
Maintenance & Repairs
City Parks Liaison
Sheri Weier
Water & Sewer
City Parks Liaison
E-911 Board Representative
Becky Jessen
City Clerk/Utilities Clerk
Water & Sewer Manager
Any questions or concerns in any of these or other areas, please feel free to contact appointed City representatives or Mayor Dennis Graesing.
Clerk informed Council that work has begun on the budget for fiscal year 2005/2006.
Annual employee salaries and elected officials:
Mayor-$1200/year.
Council members-$10 for each council meeting attended.
Water/Sewer-Eugene Johnson-$385/month.
City Clerk/Utilities Clerk/Water Manager-Becky Jessen-$675/month.
Librarians-Patria Jenson, Lolita Weier-$7.00/hour.
Community Center Cleaning-Sara Fassler-$30/month.
Snow Removal-Paul Huffey-$8.00/hour.
Moved by Ellis to send 10% ($39) the City receives from the state for liquor licensing to Northwest Iowa Alcoholism & Drug Treatment Unit for fiscal year 2005/2006. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried.
Moved by Wadsley to send abate the nuisance to property owners residing at Parcel #02-08-154-007 & Parcel #02-07-276-013 for unlicensed vehicles. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried.
Announcements-Open Forum.
Mayor Graesing discussed with Council the bridge repairs proposal located on Bluff Street. Council discussed procedures regarding unplowed alleys in case of emergencies, plowing of snow will be done on an emergency basis only. Council discussed library hours of operation during inclement weather and whenever possible to provide an outlet for town children.
Moved by Wadsley to adjourn. Seconded by Jurgensen. Time 8:06 p.m.
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MAYOR
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CITY CLERK