Main February 2006 April 2006
The Linn Grove Regular City
Council meeting was held at the Linn Grove Community Center on March 9">
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February 2006 April 2006 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 1st, 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. General
- $2922.90 Garbage
$800.00 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 1st
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
_________________________________________ MAYOR ATTEST: BECKY
JESSEN
_________________________________________ CITY
CLERK
Water - $1500.03
John Smith
273.90
Van Meter Industrial
536.42
Arny Grow
8800.00
Keith & Diane Noll
125.00
ILEC
24.50
USPO
26.00
Clay Regional Water
95.45
SEWER - $103.03
Marcus News
96.27
IPERS
39.47
Alliant
90.44
Staples Credit Plan
36.97
Sara Fassler
28.81
First Co-op
12.59
IA Telecom
62.09
Eugene Johnson
322.30
Nik Nak Garden & Flower Shak
20.00
First State Bank
80.89
TRUST & AGENCY - $100.00
IPERS
105.90
First Co-op
12.59
#75-2
100.00
Sara Fassler
28.81
Alliant
359.60
Becky Jessen
528.38
First State Bank
221.44
Marcus News
61.69
Hemphill Law Office
34.50
BV County Recorder
89.00
RUT: - $4447.72
Janitor's Closet
43.92
Ronda Ellis
2312.07
Patria Jenson
201.68
Keith & Diane Noll
2135.65
RECEIPTS FOR FEBRUARY
$15247.60
Lolita Weier
127.21
General
1539.91
Alliant
840.14
RUT
1328.83
Trust & Agency
100.00
Water
5551.13
Sewer
2032.38
Garbage
4695.35