Linn
Grove Regular City Council Meeting June 11">
Linn
Grove Regular City Council Meeting June 11, 2003 at
the Linn Grove Community Center at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Graesing called the meeting to order. Moved by Smith to adopt the agenda as
amended. Seconded by Warkentin. Motion carried. Moved by Warkentin to adopt Resolution
2003-7, a Resolution whereas, effective May 14, 2003, the position as City
Councilmember for the City of Linn Grove has been vacated due to the resignation
of Amy Jessen. Whereas, the Council has the option to appoint a successor
Councilmember for the balance of the unexpired term of the office vacated
subject to the right of electors to petition for a special election: Now,
therefore, be it resolved by the City Council of the City of Linn Grove, Iowa;
That the following named person, Denise Jurgensen, in accordance with the
provisions of Section 372.13(2) is hereby appointed to fill the vacancy created
by the resignation of Councilmember Amy Jessen. Such appointment shall be
effective June 11, 2003 upon the “Oath of Office” being administered and shall
be for the balance of the unexpired term of Councilmember Amy Jessen unless
sufficient numbers of electors shall petition for a special election. Seconded
by Ellis. A roll call vote was taken with the voting as follows: Ellis-Aye,
Smith-Aye, Warkentin-Aye, Wadsley-Aye.
“Oath of Office”. City Clerk administered the “Oath of Office” to Denise
Jurgensen.
Members present: Smith, Wadsley, Warkentin, Ellis, Jurgensen.
Members absent: None. In
attendance: Art & Sinda Teepe.
Moved by Ellis to approve previous special meeting minutes as read from May 21,
2003. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried. Moved by Smith to approve building addition
located at 106 Grove Street with the restrictions being as follows: Make
addition as presentable as possible, progress must be shown, and addition to be
completed by November 1st, 2003. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion
carried. Old Business.
Two of the previous abatements sent out last month have complied. Moved by
Ellis to send final “Abate the Nuisance” to 203 Linn Street, Linn Grove, IA.
Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried. New Business.
Approval of Bills.
Moved by Wadsley to approve all bills as presented. Seconded by Ellis. Motion
carried.
General:
Water:
Sewer: LG
Fire Depart.
4000.00 Utility Equipment
1662.20 Electric Pump 1455.16
Staples 29.97 Clay Regional
Water 101.45 Eugene Johnson
22.41 IA
Telecom
53.65 ILEC
19.50 Bomgaars 13.35
NIPDC 84.40 Eugene
Johnson 22.42 Becky Jessen
200.00
Karen Warkentin 9.00
Bomgaars 13.35 Chad Anderson
45.72
Lolita Weier 23.09
Culligan 42.53 B & M
Service 18.00
Becky Jessen 291.90 Utility Equipment
63.65 Alliant 105.57
First State Bank 194.18 Eugene
Johnson 319.14
Dennis Graesing 277.05 First State
Bank 55.08 Garbage:
Ronda Ellis
64.64 IPERS 34.02
Arny Grow 800.00 Amy
Jessen 36.94 Andy
Bents 550.35 Arny Grow
470.00
Roger Warkentin 46.17 B & M
Service 18.00 Ronda
Ellis 12.00 John
Smith
64.64 Alliant 265.17
Harold Rowley 273.80 Rob
Wadsley 64.64 RUT:
Denise Jurgensen 9.23 Andy
Bents 3035.00
IPERS 99.04
Alliant 398.73
Chad
Anderson 45.71 Andy
Bents 3148.00
Marian McNabb 59.73 Jim
Brauhn 14.50 Lois
Schomaker 223.40
Lolita Weier 173.76
Patria Jenson 62.05
Alliant 96.13 Jeff
Genson 150.00 Park Board Report.
Water hydrant to be installed located at City Park also the footings will be
poured for park monument when contractor arrives. Water Wheel Expenditures.
Moved by Smith to approve installation and expenditures incurred for the project
located in the horseshoe court. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried. Library Board Report. None. Maintenance Report.
Consumer Confidence Report was posted at the Linn Grove Post Office, Linn Grove
Community Center/Library, and at First State Bank, also report was on utility
bills letting the public know the report is available upon request at the City
Clerk’s office. Electric Pump installed 2 new cutters at the lagoons and did
maintenance work. Blacktop Services will begin sealcoating streets. Clerk
informed Council that the removal of old cement and installation of new sidewalk
billing will be sent to 203 S. Weaver Street, Linn Grove. City Clerk Report.
Moved by Warkentin to approve cigarette permit for Bobby’s Sand Bar. Seconded
by Ellis. Motion carried. Moved by Ellis to suspend the three reading rule
required to pass an Ordinance. Seconded by Warkentin. A roll call vote was
taken with voting as follows: Wadsley-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Smith-Aye, Warkentin-Aye,
Jurgensen-Aye. Moved by Wadsley to adopt Ordinance 605, an Ordinance increasing
fees for Solid Waste Collection from $13.25 to $14.25 per month for each
residential premises and for each dwelling unit of a multiple-family dwelling.
Code of Ordinances Linn Grove, IA chapter 106 Section 106.08. Seconded by
Jurgensen. A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Smith-Aye,
Warkentin-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye. Moved by Ellis to suspend
the three reading rule required to pass an Ordinance. Seconded by Wadsley. A
roll call vote was taken with the voting as follows: Jurgensen-Aye,
Warkentin-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Smith-Aye. Moved by Wadsley to adopt
Ordinance 606, an Ordinance increasing fees for water service provided by the
City based upon use of water determined by meters and for water service provided
to any customer located outside the corporate limits of the City, which the City
has agreed to serve. Code of Ordinances Linn Grove, IA Chapter 92 Section 92.02
and 92.03. Seconded by Smith. A roll call vote was taken with voting as
follows: Jurgensen-Aye, Warkentin-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Smith-Aye. Rates
effective July 1st, 2003. Moved by Ellis to temporarily extend the
fenced in beer garden area located at 112 Weaver Street Linn Grove for Bobby’s
Sand Bar on June 21st, 2003 through 2:00 a.m. June 22nd,
2003 only. Seconded by Warkentin. Motion carried. Moved by Smith to send
“Abate the Nuisance” to 301 Sweet Street Linn Grove Parcel #02-08-176-001 and
311 Sweet Street Linn Grove Parcel #02-08-176-005. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion
carried. Moved by Warkentin for Mayor Graesing to proceed to contact personnel
for clean-up of property located at 301 Sweet Street Linn Grove Parcel
#02-08-176-001 and 311 Sweet Street Linn Grove Parcel #02-08-176-005 if owners
don’t comply to abatement. Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried. Resolution for Jamboree June 21st,
2003. Moved by Ellis to adopt Resolution 2003-8, A
Resolution for a 1 day waiver effective June 21st, 2003 only on Linn
Grove code of Ordinances Chapter 136 Section 136.17 & 136.18 regarding
merchandise display and sales stands. This Resolution also to include closing
north end of Linn Street from 203 Linn Street to 100 Weaver Street Linn Grove,
IA effective June 21st, 2003 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
and 132 Weaver Street Linn Grove, IA effective June 21st, 2003 only.
Temporary stop signs to be placed at 100 Weaver Street and 132 Weaver Street
Linn Grove, IA effective June 21st, 2003 only. At 6:00 p.m. the
temporary stop signs will be removed and parking will be restored on the
downtown area of Weaver Street Linn Grove, IA. Seconded by Wadsley. A roll
call vote was taken will the voting as follows: Wadsley-Aye, Ellis-Aye,
Warkentin-Aye, Smith-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye. Announcements-Open Forum.
Moved by Warkentin to approve a building permit request by John Smith. Seconded
by Jurgensen. Motion carried. Smith abstaining. Moved by Ellis to move can
collection container to City Property in front of 107 Weaver by street light.
Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried. Jim Carlson, First Co-op representative,
formally announced Card-Trol coming to Linn Grove. Moved by Wadsley to adjourn. Seconded by
Smith. Time 8:45 p.m. _________________________________________ MAYOR _________________________________________ CITY CLERK