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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 November 12, 2003 at the Linn Grove Community Center at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Graesing called the meeting to order.
Members present: Ronda Ellis, Denise Jurgensen, Rob Wadsley, Roger Warkentin.
Members absent: John Smith.
In attendance: Sheri Weier, Patria Jenson, Larry Sangl, Monte Scholten, Bev Brauhn, Ross & Valorie Craig.
Moved by Jurgensen to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried.
Moved by Warkentin to approve the previous meeting minutes as read from October 8, 2003. Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried.
Mr. & Mrs. Ross Craig-Dog Matters-Other Issues Pertaining to Conduct & Attitude of City Council Member. Mr. Craig gave a brief background about himself and his wife. They spoke about their 7 dogs, stating one of their dogs had been shot. They also spoke to Council about their issues in dealing with all city officials.
Larry Sangl-Dog Matters-Neighborhood Dispute. Mr. Sangl spoke to the Council about his concerns of neighborhood dogs barking.
Mayor Graesing informed Council that on Sunday, October 26, 2003 that he gave a verbal warning to residents living at 212 Main St. Linn Grove for habitual barking dogs. On Monday, October 27, 2003 Mayor Graesing have a verbal warning to resident living at 107 Bluff St. Linn Grove for dog barking and running loose.
Old Business.
Code of Ordinances Update. Clerk informed Council of an e-mail received from Darren Bumgarner from N.W.I.P.D.C. stating he should have about half of the code book completed and should be sending a draft of the code book.
Tourism Brochures. Replacement stickers have been put on the BV County Tourism brochures and are ready to hand out. Denny Graesing and Becky Jessen are co-presidents of the BV County Tourism Committee. Avis Youngbluth is the secretary.
BV County Payment Due 12/1/03. BV County Board of Supervisors have still yet to decide on this issue between the county and City of Linn Grove. Moved by Warkentin to table any decision on this issue until County Board responds to City proposal. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried.
New Business.
Approval of Bills. Moved by Jurgensen to approve all bills as presented. Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried.
General: Water: Sewer:
Laursen Masonry 950.00 Clay Regional Water 101.45 Eugene Johnson 341.30
Jeff Genson 54.69 Alliant 195.29 First State Bank 55.08
IA Telecom 52.55 First Co-op 14.50 First Co-op 14.50
IA Telecom 49.23 ILEC 19.50 IPERS 34.02
Lolita Weier 23.09 Culligan 42.53 Exhaust Solutions 70.22
First State Bank 67.03 MET 41.00 Alliant 36.43
IPERS 39.03 Exhaust Solutions 70.23
Print Shop 122.22 Garbage:
USPO 14.04 Becky Jessen 528.38
Alliant 502.33 Arny Grow 800.00
Sioux Lumber 2.99 IPERS 63.79
Peterson Patriot 48.33 First State Bank 153.28
Hemphill Law Office 84.52
IA Telecom 45.43
Lois Schomaker 204.78
Loilita Weier 93.08
Patria Jenson 62.05
First State Bank 5807.91
Park Board Report. School monument is in place and ready for future landscaping. Larry Sangl have his annual report on Trees Forever/Alliant. Sangl and Council discussed the possible grant application of $750 will be applied for the upcoming year. Moved by Wadsley for the City of Linn Grove to write letter to Trees Forever/Alliant approving the proposed plan from Larry Sangl regarding planting trees on Sangl’s property. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried.
Library Board Report. Internet is up and going on the two new computers. “Computer Open House” is planned for November 21, 2003 from 3-6 p.m. The 2nd book, bake, craft sale of this year was a success.
Maintenance Report. Moved by Warkentin to enter into a maintenance contract with BV County for the 2003-2004 snow season authorizing Mayor or City Clerk as a duly authorized representative to sign maintenance contract. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried. Moved by Ellis to hire Dave Brock for the 2003-2004 snow season for clearing the streets of Linn Grove at $9.50 per hour. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried.
City Clerk Report.
Abatements. Moved by Warkentin to send courtesy abatement letters to the property owners located at Parcel #02-07-276-006, 02-08-154-001, 02-08-179-001, 02-08-101-008 & 02-08-101-009, 02-08-177-001. Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried.
Election results. Mayor Dennis Graesing has been re-elected as Mayor for a 2-year term. Ronda Ellis, John Smith, Rob Wadsley, Denise Jurgensen, and Sheri Weier have been elected to the Linn Grove City Council for a 2-year term.
Building Permits. Moved by Warkentin to approve building permit request from Marlin Weier for a 40’x48’ pole storage building located at downtown Linn St Lot 4 Section 8-93-37 Linn Grove, IA with a notation added that a recent survey showed the existing brick building is partially located on City property. In addition, upon payment of the $50 fee, and provided an inspection of the site by Wadsley and Graesing finds no problems, final approval of the permit may be given. Approval of a fence to be installed on West property line adjacent to City property will also be conducted by same. Wadsley is to be contact person with Weier for this inspection. Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried. Moved by Ellis to grant request for 10’x20’ accessory storage building located at Parcel #02-08-104-018 Weaver St. Linn Grove, IA no building permit required. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried.
Misc. Old Mill Lunch Fundraiser held November 8, 2003 was a success. Donations will be used to defray the cost of the pond kit by the mill/waterwheel. Clerk informed Council that she received e-mail from the Iowa League of Cities informing that the amount cities will receive in FY04 will be reduced by 2.5%. Clerk informed Council that she would be sending a statement out for an unpaid utility bill #7-1 and if not paid within the designated timeline the bill would be turned over to small claims court. Mayor Graesing and City Clerk will be attending the annual Budget meeting on December 2nd. Clerk informed Council that collection for an unpaid mowing bill has been collected in the same manner as the general property taxes.
Open House will be at the Linn Grove Community Center on Saturday, December 13th. Correspondence was discussed about a water billing. Utilities Clerk will be sending a letter to residents regarding water bill.
Announcements-Open Forum. Monte Scholten spoke about Fine Arts Weekend being a success. Council gave consent to the construction of a stage and a stump platform in basketball court area. Water check valves were discussed with the Council directing Mayor Graesing to have a Resolution prepared for the next meeting. Mayor and Council discussed matters submitted by City Attorney.
Adjourn. Moved by Warkentin to adjourn. Seconded by Wadsley. Time 9:30 p.m.