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The Linn Grove Regular City Council meeting was held at the Linn Grove Community Center on February 9">

Main        January 2006        March 2006 The Linn Grove Regular City Council meeting was held at the Linn Grove Community Center on February 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Smith called the meeting to order. Members present: Hicks, Ellis, Jurgensen, Nelson, Weier. Members absent: None. In attendance: Jon Ites, Kim Johnson, Brian Drzycimski, Janice Drzycimski, Diane Noll, Keith Noll, Bill Lanphere, Robert Christensen, Dick Vail, Scott Hunt, Rian Harkins. Adopt the Agenda.  Moved by Ellis to adopt the agenda.  Seconded by Jurgensen.  All ayes.  Motion carried. Approve Previous Meeting Minutes.  Moved by Jurgensen to approve previous meeting minutes as read from January 11, 2006.  Seconded by Nelson.  All ayes.  Motion carried. Old Business.  Bridge Replacement Project-Jon Ites & Keith and Diane Noll, Ronda Ellis.  Jon Ites presented proposed plans on Project No. BROS-4395(601)—8J-11 RCB Culvert Replacement on Bluff Street.  The Council, Ites, and the Nolls discussed bridge project in detail.  Project will possibly begin mid summer or early fall of 2006.  Moved by Hicks to approve Resolution 2006-01, a Resolution approving the proposed bridge project plans and authorizing Mayor Smith to sign and City Clerk attesting to these plans.  Seconded by Nelson.  A roll call vote was taken with the voting as follows: Jurgensen-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Weier-Aye, Hicks-Aye.  Ellis abstaining.  Motion carried. New Business.  Comprehensive Plan Update-Kim Johnson.  Kim Johnson explained to the Council that a comprehensive plan is a guide for growth and development for the next 20 years both at county and city level.  A list of positives for county and city was made along with needed improvements and what needs to be done to achieve the vision.  Johnson informed Council that the City will get a printout of goals and objectives listing results from Buena Vista County as a whole.  Approval of Bills & Clerk/Treasurer’s Financial Reports.  Moved by Hicks to approve Clerk/Treasurer’s Financial Reports and all bills as presented.  Seconded by Jurgensen.  All ayes.  Motion carried. GENERAL - $2508.49 WATER - $1015.04 Becky Jessen 528.38 Alliant 346.32 Becky Jessen 2.00 Bomgaars 25.97 Iowa One Call 55.62 Culligan 53.06 Iowa Telecom 28.81 ILEC 22.77 Sara Fassler 103.91 Clay Regional Water 95.45 IPERS 103.91 Sara Fassler 28.81 First State Bank 224.73 Eugene Johnson 322.30 Marcus News 111.75 IPERS 39.47 Alliant 803.37 First State Bank 80.89 Patria Jenson 217.19 Lolita Weier 148.93 SEWER - $89.62   Hemphill Law Office 265.65 Alliant 89.62 Larry Sangl 8.25 GARBAGE - $800.00 Arny Grow 800.00 RECEIPTS FOR JANUARY - $2488.64 General 1402.62 RUT 1086.02 Park Board Report.  None. Library Board Report.  None. Maintenance Report.  Water Tower Maintenance.  Moved by Jurgensen to approve Resolution 2006-02, a Resolution approving the City of Linn Grove to enter into a contract with Maguire Iron, Inc. for cleaning water tower for $980.00 and authorizing Mayor or City Clerk to act as a duly authorized representative to sign contract.  Seconded by Nelson.  A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Jurgensen-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Weier-Aye, Hicks-Aye.  Motion carried.  Council was informed that the tires were switched on fire truck and snow plow.  City Clerk Report.  Resolution-Set Public Hearing-2006-2007 Budget.  Moved by Jurgensen to approve Resolution 2006-03, a Resolution to approve setting time and place for a public hearing for the purpose of soliciting written and oral comments on the city’s proposed fiscal year 2006-2007 budget.  The public hearing will be held at the Regular City council meeting at the Linn Grove Community Center on March 9, 2006 at 7:10 p.m.  Seconded by Ellis.  A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Hicks-Aye, Weier-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye.  Motion carried.  Resolution-Mileage Reimbursement.  Moved by Ellis to approve Resolution 2006-04, a Resolution approving the IRS rate of mileage reimbursement as the standard for mileage reimbursement for the City of Linn Grove.  Seconded by Jurgensen.  A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Weier-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Hicks-Aye.  Motion carried.  Fire Department & Whistle Repair.  Council discussed concerns regarding inactivity of fire department.  Mayor will be in contact with fire chief Warkentin regarding these concerns.  Council discussed needed repairs for fire whistle and who to contact to repair whistle.  Correspondence/Misc.  None. Announcements-Open Forum.  Mayor informed Council regarding NIMS Homeland Security; a Resolution regarding this issue needs to be passed for City to be in compliance.  Council discussed vehicles sitting along streets making it hard for snow removal.  Moved by Ellis to adjourn.  Seconded by Jurgensen.  Time 9:45 p.m.   JOHN SMITH ___________________________________ MAYOR     ATTEST:   BECKY JESSEN ____________________________________ CITY CLERK