Main         September 2004 Minutes

The Linn Grove Regular City Council meeting was held on October 13">

Main         September 2004 Minutes The Linn Grove Regular City Council meeting was held on October 13, 2004 at the Linn Grove Community Center at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Graesing called the meeting to order. Members present: Weier, Wadsley, Smith, Jurgensen, Ellis. Members absent: None. In attendance: None. Moved by Ellis to adopt the agenda.  Seconded by Weier.  Motion carried. Moved by Smith to suspend the reading and approve previous meeting minutes from September 8, 2004.  Seconded by Jurgensen.  Motion carried. Old Business.  None. New Business. Approval of Bills.  Moved by Weier to approve all bills as presented.  Seconded by Jurgensen.  Motion carried.   General   Water   Garbage   IA DOT 1416.66 IA DOT 1416.67 Arny Grow 800.00 IA Telecom 22.13 ILEC 24.50 Treasurer-State of IA 852.52 Staples 116.97 Culligan 42.53 Harold Rowley Recycle Center 1635.25 IA Telecom 52.51 Treasurer-State of IA 60.00 Peterson Patriot 50.23 First State Bank 169.43     Hemphill Law Office 23.00 IPERS 63.79 Sewer   Water Acct-Post Reim 12.15 Clay Regional Water 95.45 Utility Equip Co. 507.08 BV Emerg. Manage. 100.00 Becky Jessen 528.38 MET 86.00 First State Bank 129.06 Alliant 265.67 IA Workforce Develop 9.24 IPERS 67.38 Co-op 25.34 First State Bank 92.06 Alliant 155.15 Monte Fassler 31.40 Eugene Johnson 324.30 Janitor's Closet 32.04 MET 44.00 Jud Graesing 700.00 Co-op 25.32 IA Workforce Develop 15.32 IA DOT 1416.67 Monte Fassler   Monte Fassler 31.40 Lolita Weier   Eugene Johnson 85.00 Patria Jenson 335.09 RUT IPERS 36.39 Dennis Graesing 42.00 Alliant 467.55 Alliant 251.71 Sioux Lumber 9.30 IA Prison Industries 76.72 Co-op 25.34 IA Telecom 22.17 Peterson Patriot 116.09 IA Workforce Develop 10.18 Park Board Report.  Clerk informed Council that park fund is $410 short of matching the $1800 for the gazebo to be located up at the school memorial park. Library Board Report.  Council discussed a picture that had been donated to the Linn Grove Library.  The City of Linn Grove is the custodian of property and insured its return. Maintenance Report.  The City has purchased a 1999 Dodge Ram pick-up.  The City logo will be put on the truck in the near future.  Council gave Mayor Graesing the authority to sell 1988 Chevy pick-up.  Council was informed that repairs have been made on the gate valves located at the lagoons.  Mayor Graesing informed Council that a snow removal person for streets is needed for the upcoming snow season.  Buena Vista County has approved the bridge project agreement located on Bluff Street.  The City has obtained 80% of this project from grants and the remaining 20% to be shared between the City of Linn Grove and Buena Vista County.  City Clerk Report.  Mayor Graesing proclaimed “Trick or Treat” night October 31st, 2004 from 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in Linn Grove.  After Council reviewed and discussed business property agreement it was moved by Smith to approve Resolution 2004-8, a Resolution to contact city attorney for appropriate action on this matter.  Seconded by Jurgensen.  A roll call vote was taken with the voting as follows: Ellis-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Weier-Aye, Smith-Aye. Announcements-Open Forum.  Moved by Weier to approve the request from Rob Wadsley that the Linn Grove Enhancement Foundation be able to re-install the can redemption receptacle.  Seconded by Ellis.  Motion carried. Moved by Wadsley to adjourn.  Seconded by Ellis.  Time 8:45 p.m. ____________________________________________ MAYOR       ____________________________________________ CITY CLERK