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The Linn Grove Regular City Council meeting was held
on January 12">
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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.
Approval of Bills. Moved by Ellis to approve all
bills as presented. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried. General Garbage Sewer
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
City Beautification
Roadside Beautification & Lighting
City Equipment Liaison
Fire Dept. Liaison
Street Maintenance, Repairs, Drainage, Building
Permits
City Equipment Liaison
Economic Development Liaison
Street Maintenance, Repairs, Drainage, Building
Permits
Economic Development Liaison
Water & Sewer
Streets & Sidewalk
Maintenance & Repairs
City Parks Liaison
Water & Sewer
City Parks Liaison
E-911 Board Representative
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
New Business.
Water
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
IA Telecom
50.70
ILEC
24.50
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
Alliant
537.50
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
Ronda Ellis-Mayor Pro Tem
John Smith
Robert Wadsley
Denise Jurgensen
Sheri Weier
Becky Jessen