Official Linn Grove, IA Website
Zip Code: 51033
Located in NW Iowa on the Little Sioux River
Last updated 05/27/2008 08:08 PM
Or enter short message:
Please include your email address if you wish a reply. Thanks!
Main June 2005 Minutes August 2005 Minutes
The Linn Grove Regular City Council Meeting was held on July 20, 2005 at the Linn Grove Community Center at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Graesing called the meeting to order.
Members present: Jurgensen, Smith, Wadsley, Ellis.
Members absent: Weier.
In Attendance: Patria Jenson, Denny Somers.
Mayor & Council’s Comments: None.
Approval of Agenda. Moved by Wadsley to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Ellis. All ayes. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda. Moved by Ellis to move minutes from previous meeting out of “Consent Agenda”. Seconded by Wadsley. All ayes. Motion carried. Moved by Smith to approve “Consent Agenda” being approval of bills and approval of Clerk/Treasurer’s Financial Reports for June 2005. Seconded by Wadsley. All ayes. Motion carried.
|
General |
|
Water |
|
Garbage |
|
| USPO | 48.60 | Hagedorn Excavating | 1067.50 | Harold Rowley Recycle Ctr. | 1635.25 |
| IA League of Cities | 25.00 | Culligan | 47.79 | Harold Rowley Recycle Ctr. | 189.81 |
| IA League of Cities | 185.00 | Bomgaars | 13.56 | Treasurer - State of Iowa | 839.25 |
| IA Telecom | 54.50 | IA Rural Water Association | 262.50 | Arny Grow | 800.00 |
| IA Telecom | 84.07 | Clay Regional Water | 95.45 | ||
| Marcus News | 59.67 | ILEC | 24.50 |
Sewer |
|
| NWIADTU | 39.00 | First State Bank | 15.28 | Electric Pump | 377.95 |
| Upper Des Moines | 126.00 | IDNR | 26.39 | Eugene Johnson | 322.30 |
| NWIPDC | 84.40 | Monte Fassler | 70.16 | Becky Jessen | 528.38 |
| Sara Fassler | 27.70 | Co-op | 48.03 | IPERS | 100.18 |
| IPERS | 66.38 | MET | 44.00 | IA Workforce Development | 3.47 |
| IA Workforce Development | 1.31 | Alliant | 385.76 | Co-op | 48.02 |
| First State Bank | 174.78 | Northwest Equipment Inc. | 657.22 | Treasurer- State of Iowa | 66.00 |
| Ace Hardware | 254.40 | First State Bank | 244.47 | ||
| Quality Inn & Suites Starlite | 385.00 | Monte Fassler | 70.16 | ||
| Monte Fassler | 140.31 | Alliant | 130.05 | ||
| Lolita Weier | 130.31 | Northwest Equipment Inc. | 657.21 | ||
| Patria Jenson | 266.83 | ||||
| Alliant | 217.80 | ||||
| IA Telecom | 84.07 | ||||
| IA OneCall | 8.10 | ||||
| IMFOA | 30.00 | ||||
| Northwest Equipment Inc. | 657.21 | ||||
| IA Telecom | 58.98 | ||||
| RUT | |||||
| Blacktop Services Inc. | 10383.75 | ||||
| Alliant | 487.93 |
Moved by Ellis to approve previous meeting minutes as read from June 8, 2005. Seconded by Jurgensen. All ayes. Motion carried.
Old Business. Abatements. 14 abatements were sent out to 12 property owners last month, 1 resident has yet to completely comply.
New Business. High Speed Internet-Denny Somers. Moved by Ellis to allow Web Wireless to place a radio on the Linn Grove water tower to provide test wireless internet service in Linn Grove and rural areas Proof of Insurance must be provided. Council will continue to be updated with more details regarding this matter. Seconded by Wadsley. All ayes. Motion carried.
Park Board Report. Council discussed making a temporary plaque for the gazebo listing all donors to the project. Lawn furniture at the gazebo has been donated by Larry & Barb Sangl also the clock located on downtown Weaver Street was donated by Larry & Barb Sangl in memory of Larry’s sister, Caroline Ruth.
Library Board Report. Patria Jenson reported to Council about proceeds from the Jamboree, library cleared over $400. The names of the 2 library board positions that need to be filled will by forwarded to the Buena Vista County Board of Supervisors next meeting for approval.
Maintenance Report. Mayor reported to Council on City equipment and personnel status.
City Clerk Report. Public Hearing-Building Permit Request. Moved by Smith to approve building permit request for Larry Sangl for a 24’x28’ 2 car garage located at 301 Main St. Linn Grove. The cost of the permit is $50. Seconded by Wadsley. All Ayes. Motion carried. Election Papers. Clerk informed Council that nomination papers for the upcoming election in November are available. City Clerk Schooling Report. July 18-22 City Clerk attended Session I classes in Ames for certification. City Clerk attended small city workshop in Spencer regarding minutes and nuisances/abatements.
Announcements-Open Forum. Smith voiced concerns about Wetherell Cable TV service. Council discussed fees assessed by the Linn Grove Community Enhancement Foundation regarding vendors and youth group for Jamboree 2005. Council discussed the amount of support to send to Buena Vista County Emergency Management Services.
Moved by Smith to adjourn. Seconded by Wadsley. Time 9:00 p.m.