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The Linn Grove Regular City council meeting was held
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March 2005 Minutes
May 2005
Minutes
The Linn Grove Regular City council meeting was held
on April 13, 2005 at the Linn Grove Community Center at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Graesing called the meeting to order.
Members present: Wadsley, Smith, Ellis, Weier,
Jurgensen.
Members absent: None.
In attendance: Steve and Lora Johnson.
Moved by Ellis to adopt the agenda. Seconded by
Jurgensen. Motion carried.
Moved by Smith to approve previous meeting minutes
as read from March 9, 2005. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried.
Old Business.
Business Property. Moved by Ellis to approve
Resolution 2005-4, a Resolution approving renting building located at 100 Weaver
Street to Steve and Lora Johnson at $40/month beginning May 1st
2005. Mayor Graesing and the Johnson’s will work on a rental agreement to
present to the Council for final approval. Seconded by Jurgensen. A roll call
vote was taken with the voting as follows: Wadsley-Aye, Smith-Aye, Ellis-Aye,
Weier-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye.
Mower Bid. Moved by Wadsley to authorize Mayor
Graesing to purchase 1420 John Deere Commercial Front Mount mower from the
lowest bidder for the City of Linn Grove and selling mower that the City now
has. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried.
New Business.
Approval of Bills. Moved by Smith to approve all
bills as presented. Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried. General Garbage Sewer
Park Board Report. Gazebo should be delivered at
the end of the month.
Library Board Report. None.
Maintenance Report. Council was informed that 2
fire hydrants will be installed in the near future. Council discussed what
streets to be sealcoated this year. Mayor Graesing will contact First Co-op
regarding treating part of East High Street for dust control.
City Clerk Report. Set Public Hearing Amending
2004-2005 Budget. Moved by Smith to set public hearing notice regarding
amending the budget for fiscal year 2004-2005 for Wednesday May 11, 2005 at 7:15
p.m. at the Linn Grove Community Center. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried.
Clean-up Day. Linn Grove will have clean-up day on Saturday May 21st,
2005. Public Hearing-Building Permit Request. Mayor Graesing opened public
hearing at 8:15 p.m. After hearing no objections and after Council discussion
Mayor Graesing closed the public hearing at 8:20 p.m. Moved by Jurgensen to
approve building permit request for Allan & Joni Walquist for a 24’x48’ building
located at Parcel #02-08-104-018. The cost of the permit is $50. Seconded by
Smith. Motion carried. Abate the Nuisance. City Council discussed various
nuisances within the city limits of Linn Grove with many areas in non-compliance
of City Code pertaining to junk vehicles, debris, and overgrowth. Moved by
Smith to table any abatements until after May 21st Clean-up Day
giving property owners a chance to get up to code and encouraging residents to
do so. Seconded by Jurgensen. Motion carried. Clerk informed Council of an
upcoming class that she would be attending regarding the Street Finance Report.
Announcements-Open Forum.
Wadsley discussed upcoming Jamboree with Council
regarding use of property located north of 100 Weaver, peddlers fee, raffle,
spraying for mosquitoes, & beer license. A more detailed list to follow next
month. Mayor Graesing informed Council of the meeting he had with the Linn
Grove Fire Department. The Linn Grove Fire Department voted to sell/trade the
fire truck and replace it with a mini pumper. Moved by Wadsley to have Mayor
Graesing seek legal advice regarding the question of liability on the City of
failure to publish or post notification of registered sexual offenders dwelling
within City limits. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried.
Moved by Smith to adjourn. Seconded by Jurgensen.
Time 9:17 p.m.
Water
JND Graesing
1720.00
Alliant
302.80
Treasurer State of Iowa
833.44
Alliant
406.66
Bomgaars
11.57
Arny Grow
800.00
IA Telecom
51.11
ILEC
24.50
Harold Rowley Recycle
1635.25
IA Telecom
22.86
Clay Regional Water
95.45
IPERS
127.20
IPERS
36.39
First State Bank
260.53
First State Bank
75.91
Treasurer - State of Iowa
60.00
Culligan
47.79
Alliant
127.35
Sara Fassler
27.70
Eugene Johnson
322.30
Alliant
85.94
Becky Jessen
528.38
Eugene Johnson
9.00
Co-op
IA Workforce Development
3.23
IA Workforce Develop.
1.16
Lolita Weier
220.30
Co-op
27.00
Patria Jenson
139.62
Alliant
244.98
MS Door Services
1050.00
MET
44.00
Alliant
243.91
JND Graesing
108.95
ECS
83.84
IA Telecom
6.72
RUT
Marcus News
58.59
Alliant
475.04
Alliant
492.34