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The Linn Grove Regular City
Council meeting was held on May 11">
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April 2005 Minutes
June 2005 Minutes The Linn Grove Regular City
Council meeting was held on May 11, 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.
Members absent: Jurgensen.
In attendance: Faye Theeler, Patria Jenson, Diane
Noll.
Moved by Ellis to adopt the agenda. Seconded by
Wadsley. Motion carried.
Moved by Smith to approve previous meeting minutes
as read from April 13, 2005. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried. Open Public Hearing-Amending
Current City Budget. Mayor Graesing closed the regular city council meeting
and opened the Linn Grove Amended Budget Hearing at 7:15 p.m. Upon hearing no
objections the Linn Grove Amended Budget Hearing closed at 7:20 p.m. Moved by
Ellis to reopen the regular city council meeting. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion
carried. Moved by Weier to approve Resolution 2005-5, a Resolution approving
amending the Linn Grove City Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2005.
Seconded by Wadsley. A roll call vote was taken with the voting as follows:
Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Weier-Aye, Smith-Aye. Old Business. Mower.
Mayor Graesing reported to Council that the 4-wheel drive option for the new
mower has been exercised and delivery should be this week. Northwest Equipment
will sell the old mower for the City. Sealcoating Streets. Moved by Ellis to
approve Resolution 2005-6, a Resolution accepting sealcoating streets bid from
Blacktop Service Co. with exception of M. Sweet-Between Weaver & Ward-$970 and
authorizing Mayor Graesing to sign contract. Bid for sealcoating streets is
$18158.75. Seconded by Weier. A roll call vote was taken with the voting as
follows: Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Smith-Aye, Weier-Aye. Watchable Wildlife
Update. Diane Noll reported to Council about a workshop she attended in Storm
Lake regarding this subject. General Garbage Sewer Park Board Report. Landscaping
continues by school monument to ready for the delivery of the gazebo. Coffee
Time Folks donated $25 towards the purchase of flowers. Library Board Report. Patria
spoke to Council about the expiring terms of 2 board members and the need to
replace another board member due to the fact that she has been unable to attend
the required number of meetings. Patria also explained that E-rate discount is
done thus the reason for the higher telephone bill. Summer reading program will
be June 6-10th. As a fundraiser the library will be selling ice
cream at the upcoming Jamboree. Maintenance Report. 2 fire
hydrants will be installed on May 13th. Council was informed of
maintenance done on pumps located at the sewer lagoons. City Clerk Report. Clerk
informed Council about notification of street sign grant application submitted
by Mayor & City Clerk in the year 2001. The City will get new posts and street
signs as needed. Announcements-Open Forum.
Weier expressed concerns regarding property located at 206 West High St. for
overgrowth of weeds and grass. Wadsley discussed plans for upcoming Jamboree. Moved by Ellis to adjourn. Seconded by Weier. Time 8:43
p.m
Water
Allied Mutual Insurance
6038.00
Northwest Equipment Inc.
4601.81
Arny Grow
800.00
IA Office Supply
119.68
Clay Regional Water
95.45
IA Telecom
55.38
First State Bank
75.91
Bomgaars
80.13
IPERS
36.39
First State Bank
219.99
Eugene Johnson
322.30
IPERS
102.16
ILEC
24.50
Sara Fassler
27.70
Co-op
3.75
Northwest Equipment Co.
4601.79
Becky Jessen
528.38
Alliant
321.27
Co-op
3.75
Fiberglass Coatings
90.12
MET
86.00
Lolita Weier
105.50
Alliant
194.18
Patria Jenson
254.42
Sara Fassler
21.35
Alliant
202.73
IA Telecom
280.41
Northwest Equipment Inc.
4601.81
RUT
Paul Huffey
240.00
Alliant
294.10