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The Linn Grove Regular City Council meeting was held at the Linn Grove Community Center on March 9, 2006 at 7:00 p.m.

Mayor Smith called the meeting to order.

Members present: Weier, Hicks, Nelson.

Members absent: Ellis, Jurgensen.

In attendance: Roger Warkentin, Denny Graesing.

Adopt the Agenda.  Moved by Hicks to adopt the agenda.  Seconded by Nelson.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Approve Previous Meeting Minutes.  Moved by Weier to approve previous meeting minutes as read from February 9, 2006.  Seconded by Nelson.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Ellis arrived at 7:10 p.m.  Jurgensen arrived at 7:15 p.m.

Old Business.  Fire Department.  Warkentin informed Council that Sioux Rapids Fire Department bought the old fire truck and Linn Grove now has a 1-ton dually and mini pumper.  Council directed Warkentin to form a fire protection plan and to also make a list of volunteer firemen.  Council will appoint a fire chief on July 1^st, 2006 for a two year term.  The fire department budget for fiscal year 2006-2007 is $2000.  The Council will further address the fire department at a future council meeting.  Bridge Replacement Project.  Agreement & Fencing.  Moved by Jurgensen to approve Resolution 2006-5, a Resolution approving the City of Linn Grove to enter into an agreement for grant of temporary and permanent street easements.  Seconded by Hicks.  A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Hicks-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Weier-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Ellis-Abstain.  Motion carried.  Moved by Weier to approve paying Keith & Diane Noll the total sum of $125 for the temporary fencing needed regarding Project BROS-4395(601)—8J-11.  Seconded by Nelson.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

Open Budget Hearing-FY 2006-2007.  Mayor Smith opened the Linn Grove City Budget Hearing at 8:10 p.m.  Upon hearing no objections the Linn Grove City Budget Hearing for fiscal year 2006-2007 closed at 8:20 p.m.  Moved by Ellis to reopen the regular city council meeting.  Seconded by Nelson.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Moved by Jurgensen to approve Resolution 2006-6, a Resolution approving the Linn Grove City Budget for fiscal year 2006-2007.  Seconded by Nelson.  A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Weier-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Hicks-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye. 

New Business.  Building/Retaining Wall-Gary Brown.  No action taken-Brown wasn’t in attendance to present proposal to Council.  

 Approval of Bills & Clerk/Treasurer Financial Reports.  Moved by Nelson to approve Clerk/Treasurer’s Financial Reports and all bills as presented.  Seconded by Nelson.  All Ayes.  Motion carried.

Park Board Report.  None.

Library Board Report.  Mayor informed Council that Barb Wadsley has resigned from the Linn Grove Library Board.

Maintenance Report.  Bluff Street Speed Sign.  Moved by Ellis to approve Resolution 2006-7, a Resolution to change the speed limit beginning on Bluff Street to edge of city limits on Bluff Street Linn Grove from 35 mph to 25 mph.  Seconded by Weier.  A roll call vote was taken with the voting as follows: Hicks-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Weier-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye.  Motion carried. 

City Clerk Report.  Statewide Mutual Aid Compact Approval.  Moved by Ellis to approve Resolution 2006-8, a Resolution approving that in order to maximize the prompt full and effective use of resources of all participating governments in the event of an emergency or disaster, the City hereby adopts the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact.  Seconded by Jurgensen.  A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Weier-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Hicks-Aye.  Grow’s Garbage Hauling Service Contract Approval.  Moved by Ellis to approve Resolution 2006-9, a Resolution approving the City of Linn Grove to enter into a contract with Arny Grow/Grow’s Garbage Hauling Service for 4/1/06 to 3/30/07.  Seconded by Hicks.  A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Jurgensen-Aye, Ellis-Aye, Weier-Aye, Nelson-Aye, Hicks-Aye.  Motion carried.  Liquor License Approval Bobby’s Sand Bar and J & K Dam Bait Shop.  Moved by Nelson to approve the liquor license renewal also outdoor service and Sunday Sales privilege for Bobby’s Sand Bar.  Seconded by Ellis.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Moved by Jurgensen to approve the Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales privilege for J & K Dam Bait Shop.  Seconded by Nelson.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Abatements.  Moved by Ellis to approve abatement procedure where Mayor and a Councilperson will go talk to resident in person where an abatement is needed verbally giving the resident 2 weeks to comply if the resident has not complied within the 2 week time frame an automatic letter of abatement will go out to that resident giving that resident 10 days to comply after receipt of abatement letter.  Seconded by Nelson.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Raising Sewer Rates.  Moved by Weier to amend Linn Grove City Code of Ordinance Title II Public Service and Public Health Chapter 2 Sanitary Sewer Article 8 Rates 8.02.  Seconded by Hicks.  All Ayes.  Motion carried.  The proposed new rate is for the 1^st 2500 gallons or lesser amount per month @ $6.70 (Minimum Bill) and all over 2500 gallons per month @ $3.70 per 1,000 gallons.  Clerk School.  Moved by Nelson to approve City Clerk attending Iowa Municipal Clerks Institute second year session.  Seconded by Jurgensen.  All ayes.  Motion carried.  Correspondence/Misc.  Clay Regional Water raised rates to $3.60/1000 effective 4/1/06. 

Announcements-Open Forum.  Mayor read a letter of apology from Lolita Weier regarding censure of Linn Grove Library. 

Moved by Ellis to adjourn.  Seconded by Jurgensen.  Time 9:30 p.m.

JOHN SMITH

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MAYOR

ATTEST:

BECKY JESSEN

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CITY CLERK