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The Linn Grove Regular
City Council meeting was held at the Linn Grove Community Center on December 14">
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November 2005
January 2006 The Linn Grove Regular
City Council meeting was held at the Linn Grove Community Center on December 14,
2005 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Smith called the meeting to order.
Members present: Wadsley, Nelson, Weier,
Jurgensen, Ellis.
Members absent: None.
In attendance: Arnie Hicks.
Adopt the Agenda. Moved by Ellis to adopt the
agenda. Seconded by Nelson. All ayes. Motion carried.
Approve Previous Meeting Minutes. Moved by
Jurgensen to approve previous meeting minutes as read from November 9, 2005.
Seconded by Nelson. All ayes. Motion carried.
Administer Oath of Office. The Oath of Office
was given to John Smith, Mayor, Councilpersons John Nelson and Marlin Weier on
November 22, 2005 for their positions to take effect immediately. The Oath of
Office was given to Councilpersons Ronda Ellis, Denise Jurgensen, and Arnie
Hicks on December 14, 2005 to be effective January 1, 2006.
Old Business.
Wastewater Meeting Update. Mayor Smith and Gene Johnson attended this
informational meeting regarding compliancy for new mandated laws. Mayor Smith
reported to Council that because our sewer lagoons are discharged only 2 or 3
times a year that Linn Grove should be compliant. Library
Meeting Update. Council was informed that Mayor Smith and City Clerk met with 2
library board members and head librarian to discuss how finances are handled
between the city and library. Lease
Business Property Agreement-Resolution 2005-11. Moved by Ellis to approve
Resolution 2005-11, a Resolution to enter into a lease property agreement with
Lora Johnson/Curtain Creations for property located at 100 Weaver Street, Linn
Grove, Iowa. Seconded by Jurgensen. A roll call vote was taken with voting as
follows: Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Weier-Aye. Motion
carried. New
Business.
Approval of Bills & Clerk/Treasurer’s Financial Reports. Moved by Nelson to
approve Clerk/Treasurer’s Financial Reports and all bills as presented.
Seconded by Weier. All ayes. Motion carried. General
- $4039.84 Garbage Park
Board Report. None Library
Board Report. No meeting held in December.
Maintenance Report. Repairs on Rental Property. Mayor Smith reported to
Council regarding needed repairs on furnace and plumbing. Council was informed
that snow equipment and operators are prepared for snow season. City
Clerk Report. Water Re-Connect Fee Ordinance #801. Moved by Ellis to adopt 1st
reading of Ordinance No. 801, an Ordinance amending Title II Public Service and
Health Chapter 1: Public Water System Article 3: Water Rates Section Modified by
adding Article 3:10 of the 2004 Recodification of the Municipal Code of the City
of Linn Grove. Seconded by Wadsley. A roll call vote was taken with the voting
as follows: Wadsley-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Weier-Aye.
Motion carried. Moved by Jurgensen to waive the 2nd & 3rd
readings of Ordinance No. 801. Seconded by Nelson. A roll call vote was taken
with the voting as follows: Jurgensen-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Weier-Aye,
Nelson-Aye. Motion carried. Moved by Wadsley to adopt Ordinance No. 801,
amending Water Rates Section. Seconded by Nelson. A roll call vote was taken
with voting as follows: Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Nelson-Aye,
Weier-Aye. Motion carried. Sex Offender Ordinance #802. Moved by Ellis to
adopt 1st reading of Ordinance No. 802, an Ordinance amending Title
III, Chapter 1 of the Linn Grove Code of Ordinances by adopting a new Article
7(A) entitled “Sex Offender Residency Restrictions.” Seconded by Wadsley. A
roll call vote was taken with the voting as follows: Wadsley-Aye,
Jurgensen-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Weier-Aye. Motion carried. Moved by
Wadsley to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of Ordinance No.
802. Seconded by Jurgensen. A roll call vote was taken with voting as
follows: Jurgensen-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Weier-Aye, Nelson-Aye. Motion
carried. Moved by Nelson to adopt Ordinance No. 802 amending Title III, Chapter
1 of the Linn Grove Code of Ordinances Article 7(A) entitled “Sex Offender
Residency Restrictions.” Seconded by Ellis. A roll call vote was taken with
voting as follows: Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Nelson-Aye,
Weier-Aye. Motion carried. Council Meeting-Amending Code of Ordinance. Moved
by Weier to amend the Linn Grove City Code of Ordinance Title 1 Administrative
Code Legislative Chapter 3 Article 9 Council 9.04 Meetings regarding changing
regular city council meeting from 2nd Wednesday of month to 2nd
Thursday of month. Seconded by Nelson. All ayes. Motion carried.
Abatements. Moved by Wadsley to send abatements to 2 residences in Linn Grove.
Seconded by Nelson. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Compensation. Moved by
Ellis to approve paying Mayor Smith for last quarter of year 2005 $300 for
mayoral duties. Seconded by Nelson. All ayes. Motion carried. Advisory
Positions and Contacts. Moved by Nelson to approve Mayor Smith’s advisory
positions and contact personnel effective 1/1/06. Seconded by Jurgensen. All
ayes. Motion carried.
Ronda Ellis-Mayor Pro Tem
John Nelson
City
Beautification
Fire Dept. Liaison
Lighting
Street
Maintenance, Repairs, Drainage
City Liaison At
Large Maintenance
& Repairs
Denise Jurgensen Marlin
Weier
Economic Development
Liaison City
Equipment Liaison
Streets &
Sidewalks Street
Maintenance, Repairs, Drainage
City Parks
Liaison Maintenance
& Repairs
Arnie Hicks
Becky Jessen
E-911 Board
Representative
City Clerk/Utilities Clerk
Water &
Sewer Water &
Sewer Manager Any
concerns in these areas or any other areas please contact the ones named above
or Mayor John Smith. Update
of Meetings Attended by City Clerk. Clerk informed Council of meetings that she
attended regarding city budget, IPERS, and Municipal Leadership Academy on
December 8th at Cherokee. Budget Discussion. Tabled until January
meeting. Correspondence, Etc. Clerk informed Council that ILEC and Iowa
Telecom would be raising rates effective January 2006. Council discussed letter
received from Northwest Iowa Alcoholism & Drug Treatment Unit asking for annual
support. Clerk informed Council of meeting with Kim Johnson regarding the BV
County Comp Plan. City Clerk and Kim Johnson went over a questionnaire.
Johnson will be in contact to attend February council meeting.
Announcements-Open Forum. Council discussed meeting with Barnes Township
Trustees regarding fire department. Wadsley informed Council that he would no
longer represent the City of Linn Grove on the BV County Comp Plan Steering
Committee. Plans to burn the City brush pile were discussed. Ellis talked to
Council about the American Legion doing repairs on their building and the City’s
existing wall. Wadsley presented a letter to Council regarding conduct of Linn
Grove Library. Wadsley received a “Thank You” from the Mayor and City Council
for his years of serving on the city council. Moved by
Ellis to adjourn. Seconded by Jurgensen. Time 9:08 p.m. JOHN
SMITH MAYOR ATTEST: BECKY
JESSEN
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Water - $622.23
Becky Jessen
528.38
Alliant
303.25
Arny Grow
800.00
Wetherell Sand & Gravel
60.00
Culligan
53.06
BV County
76.19
ILEC
24.50
SEWER - $503.94
Ronda Ellis
34.72
Lake Electric Supply
23.70
Eugene Johnson
322.30
Ace Hardware
8.49
MET
15.00
IPERS
36.39
NW Equipment
77.99
Clay Regional Water
95.45
First State Bank
78.43
BV County Auditor
388.74
Sara Fassler
28.81
NW Equipment
8.85
First State Bank
5.00
IPERS
3.08
Co-op
45.90
IA Telecom
64.59
First State Bank
10.18
Alliant
64.45
IA Labor Law Poster Services
62.25
Hach Company
65.20
Monte Fassler
23.55
IPERS
105.89
First State Bank
226.65
Marcus News
79.44
RECEIPTS FOR NOVEMBER
Hemphill Law Office
374.33
Water Account
6725.27
First Co-op
12.84
Sewer Account
2218.91
Sioux Lumber
3.15
Garbage Account
4940.94
Patria Jenson
266.83
Trust & Agency #7-1
100.00
Lolita Weier
111.70
RUT (State of Iowa)
1201.29
Alliant
714.23
General
2903.19
Ronda Ellis
55.41
Total Receipts
18090.83
Denise Jurgensen
55.41
John Nelson
9.23
John Smith
317.79
Robert Wadsley
46.17
Marlin Weier
9.23
IA Telecom
57.51
Monte Fassler
58.87
Loren Weier
200.00
Sara Fassler
28.81
Mayor John Smith
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