The Linn Grove Regular City Council meeting was held
on June 9">
The Linn Grove Regular City Council meeting was held
on June 9, 2004 at the Linn Grove Community Center at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Graesing called the meeting to order.
Members present: Wadsley, Weier, Jurgensen, Ellis.
Members absent: Smith.
In attendance: Lolita Weier.
Moved by Ellis to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried.
Moved by Jurgensen to approve previous meeting minutes as read from May 12,
2004. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried.
Old Business.
Check Valve Update. Council was informed that there are still some check
valves yet to be installed.
Walquist Agreement. Mayor read the written agreement between City
of Linn Grove and Alan and Joni Walquist to Council. All the signatures on this
agreement from the Council and the Walquists were notarized. Abate the
Nuisance Update. Moved by Weier to send a follow-up letter to resident
stating that they have 30 days to submit a complete proposal with a completion
date of 90 days on how they will become compliant with the “Abate the Nuisance”
letter already sent, this being in conjunction with an abatement being sent for
overgrowth of grass and weeds located on the property. Seconded by Wadsley.
Motion carried. Linn Grove City code of Ordinance-Ordinance #701. Moved
by Ellis to introduce Ordinance #701 on June 9, 2004 and asked that it be placed
on file and read for the 2nd time. Councilperson Ellis then motioned
that the ruling requiring the Ordinance #701 to be fully and distinctly read on
3 different days be suspended in passing and adopting Ordinance #701. Seconded
by Wadsley. A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Jurgensen-Aye,
Wadsley-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Weier-Aye. Moved by Jurgensen to adopt Ordinance #701,
an Ordinance adopting the City Code of the City of Linn Grove, IA 2004.
Seconded by Weier. A roll call vote was taken with the voting as follows:
Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Weier-Aye.
New Business.
Approval of Bills. Moved by Ellis to approve all bills as presented.
Seconded by Weier. Motion carried.
GENERAL:
WATER:
Wetherell Sand & Gravel 1000.00 Eugene
Johnson 324.30
Jud Graesing
503.92 Alliant 248.19
IA Telecom 56.80
Chad Anderson 45.72
IA Telecom 82.67
IPERS 36.39
Shoppers Supply 291.55 First
State Bank 75.91
First State Bank 220.30
Bomgaars 21.63
IPERS
102.82 Culligan 85.06
Lolita Weier
23.09 Clay Regional Water 95.45
Dennis Graesing 265.95
ILEC 24.50
Becky Jessen
528.38
LG Fire Department 2208.45
GARBAGE:
Ronda Ellis
55.41 Arny Grow 800.00
Denise
Jurgensen 55.41
Rob Wadsley 55.41
SEWER:
John Smith
46.17 Pete Howe Industrial 1500.00
Sheri Weier
55.41 Bomgaars 21.62
LG Library 1399.00
Chad Anderson 45.71
Patria Jenson 229.61
Alliant 116.49
Lolita Weier
136.52
Peterson Patriot
52.65
First Co-op
98.26
David Tellefesen
60.00
Alliant
493.12
Vista Paints 98.25
Park Board Report. Lolita Weier informed Council that her term expires
June 30, 2004.
The Waterwheel/Mill Project is nearing completion with more landscaping yet to
do.
Library Board Report. No report.
Maintenance Report. Moved by Weier to contact BV County Engineer, Jon
Ites, informing him that Council decided to not negotiate an agreement thus
Senate File 451 will kick in on July 1, 2004, the County will have jurisdiction
and control of the FM extensions in the City. Seconded by Ellis. Motion
carried. Consumer Confidence Report. The CCR is available upon request
at the City Clerk’s office. This report is posted at the Linn Grove Post
Office, Linn Grove Community Center/Library, and Linn Grove First State Bank.
Notice regarding availability of this report was printed on June utility
billings.
Erosion Abutment. Mayor informed Council that beavers are undermining
the earth and cement located by abutment on north side of river by dam area.
Moved by Jurgensen to hire Jud Graesing to do the repairs on the abutment at $50
an hour with a cap of $300 a re-consult may by required when Council inspects
the hole after it has been opened up regarding any further additional expense
and decision making. Proof of Insurance will be required. Seconded by Weier.
Motion carried. Mayor informed Council that parking lines will be painted in
the downtown Weaver Street area.
City Clerk Report. Cigarette Permit Approval. Moved by Ellis to
approve cigarette permit for Bobby’s Sand Bar. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion
carried. Fire Department Annual Assistance Payment. The Linn Grove Fire
Department will receive annual payment from the City. The Fire Department will
receive 1/3 of the proceeds from the Old Mill Lunch held on Jamboree Day.
Resolution 2004-5 1-Day Jamboree Waiver. Moved by Ellis to adopt Resolution
2004-5, A Resolution for a 1-day waiver effective June 19, 2004 only. This
Resolution is to close north end of Linn Street from 203 Linn Street to 100
Weaver Street Linn Grove, Iowa effective June 19, 2004 only. Also the closure
of the alley running parallel with Weaver Street and connecting Weaver Street to
Linn Street located in downtown area of Linn Grove. No parking allowed between
100 Weaver Street and 132 Weaver Street Linn Grove, Iowa effective June 19, 2004
only until 6:00 p.m. Parking will be permitted on West Side of downtown Weaver
Street between 100 Weaver Street and 132 Weaver Street Linn Grove, IA. The East
side of downtown Weaver Street will continue to have “No Parking” in effect
until 11:00 p.m. At 11:00 p.m. the temporary stop signs will be removed and
parking will be restored on the downtown area of Weaver Street Linn Grove,
Iowa. Seconded by Wadsley. A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows:
Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Weier-Aye.
BV County Award Letter. Clerk read the letter from BV County
Environmental Health/Zoning Director, Kim Johnson informing Council of grant
money awarded from the Innovation Fund. Kim will be attending a Council meeting
in the near future to further discuss this matter with the Council. Abate
the Nuisance. Moved by Ellis to send out 4 “Abate the Nuisance” letters
regarding overgrowth of grass and weeds and dangerous building site. Seconded
by Wadsley. Motion carried.
Announcements-Open Forum. Volunteers have installed the new Linn Grove
sign located north of town on Highway 10. Mayor informed Council that a new
weed eater has been purchased. Mayor also informed Council that 2 fire hydrants
have been ordered. Council instructed Mayor to purchase signs regarding “Bridge
Closed” and “Driveway Access”. Moved by Ellis to make the “No Parking Fire
Lane” sign more visible located on the Linn Gove Landing Building that the sign
should be erected on a post located next to sidewalk edge. Seconded by
Wadsley. Motion carried.
Moved by Ellis to adjourn. Seconded by Wadsley. Time 9:00 p.m.
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MAYOR
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CITY CLERK