The Linn Grove Regular City
Council Meeting was held at the Linn Grove Community Center on September 14">
The Linn Grove Regular City
Council Meeting was held at the Linn Grove Community Center on September 14,
2005 at 7:00 p.m. Mayor Graesing called the
meeting to order. Members present: Wadsley,
Smith, Ellis, Jurgensen. Members absent: Weier. In attendance: Eugene Johnson,
Monte Fassler, John Nelson, Bob Cox. Adopt the Agenda. Moved by
Ellis to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Jurgensen. All ayes. Motion carried. Approve Previous Meeting
Minutes. Moved by Smith to approve previous meeting minutes as read from August
10, 2005. Seconded by Jurgensen. All ayes. Motion carried. Old Business. Snow
Blade/JD Mower. Council was informed that the snow blade has been delivered.
City Brush Pile. Council was informed the city brush pile has been cleaned up. New Business.
Council Appointments. Mayor Graesing appointed John Smith Mayor Pro Tem. Approval of Bills/Financial
Reports. Moved by Ellis to approve Clerk/Treasurer’s Reports and all bills
as presented. Seconded by Jurgensen. All ayes. Motion carried. General Garbage Sewer Park Board Report.
Mayor Graesing reported to Council that someone did damage to bushes and post
located by the school monument repairs will have to be made. Library Board
Report. The Linn Grove Library Board had election of officers September 12,
2005. Officers are as follows: Alyssa Rusk, president term ending year 2010 (5
yrs), Tom Blomberg, vice-president term ending year 2011 (6 yrs), Judy Vincent,
secretary term ending year 2010, Barb Wadsley, recording treasurer term ending
year 2010 and Faye Theeler term ending year 2011. Maintenance Report.
Eugene Johnson requested that the City buy a sump pump. Moved by Smith to
purchase a sump pump with payment coming from 2/3 water fund and 1/3 park fund.
Seconded by Wadsley. All ayes. Motion carried. City Clerk Report.
Polling Accessibility. Correspondence was read from Karen Strawn informing
Council that Linn Grove Community Center is 100% accessible. The letter also
stated other suggestions Council declined to take any further action. Request
for Arbor at City Rental Property/Rental Agreement. Moved by Jurgensen to
permit Curtain Creations/Lora Johnson to erect a arbor/pergola located at 100
Weaver Street at her expense provided nothing is hung on arbor/pergola to block
view. Seconded by Wadsley. All ayes. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Smith
will contact Lora Johnson and City attorney to draw up tentative terms with
Council approval regarding rental agreement. Request to use Community
Center/Fire Station. Moved by Ellis to approve letting the Linn Grove Community
Enhancement Foundation use of the Community Center/Fire Station on November 6,
2005 for a fundraiser with fee waived for the day. Seconded by Smith. All
ayes. Motion carried. Personnel/Job Review. Mayor Graesing commended Eugene
Johnson and Monte Fassler on their job performance. Mayor Graesing also asked
Council that Eugene Johnson get 1 weekend off a month. Upcoming election.
Clerk informed Council that 1 person has taken papers out for Mayor position and
7 people have taken papers out for the 5 City Council positions. Misc. Clerk
informed Council that the IRS reimbursement rate went up to 48.5 cents per mile
due to high cost of fuel this will be effective until December 31, 2005.
Council reviewed the current sewer rate and will take appropriate action in near
future. Announcements-Open Forum.
Ellis discussed with Council about alley behind Post Office. Council agreed to
have Mayor Graesing contact County regarding this request to grade alley. Smith
requested further information regarding City of Linn Grove/Johnson rental
agreement. City Clerk will provide to Smith information requested. Jurgensen
requested review of overhanging trees located at Weaver and Church Street. City
Clerk read to Council the resignation of Councilperson Sheri Weier effective
September 30, 2005. Mayor Graesing submitted his verbal and written resignation
effective September 30, 2005 due to possible conflict of interest because of new
partnership formed with Jug Graesing who has previously done business with City
of Linn Grove under Jud’s Repair. Moved by Smith to adjourn.
Seconded by Ellis. Time 8:25 p.m. __________________________________ MAYOR __________________________________ CITY CLERK
Water
First State Bank
144.00
Utility Equipment Co.
614.97
Arny Grow
800.00
Eugene Johnson
20.00
ILEC
24.50
Dennis Graesing
20.00
Bomgaars
6.90
Jud Graesing
35.00
Clay Regional Water
95.45
IA Telecom
53.37
Sara Fassler
27.15
IA Telecom
84.07
NW Equipment Co.
16.03
Staples
33.44
Becky Jessen
528.38
NW Equipment Co.
16.03
Stamp Fulfillment Services
210.85
IPERS
66.63
Eugene Johnson
322.30
BV County Treasurer
254.00
First State Bank
167.30
IPERS
36.39
Dennis Graesing
265.95
Monte Fassler
68.69
First State Bank
85.34
Sara Fassler
29.36
Alliant
308.19
Monte Fassler
68.69
NW Equipment Company
16.03
Co-op
10.46
Alliant
66.35
IPERS
55.22
Co-op
10.46
First State Bank
86.63
Lolita Weier
111.70
Patria Jenson
285.46
RUT
Monte Fassler
137.36
NW Equipment Co.
1860.00
Ace Hardware
48.09
Alliant
483.00
Shopper's Supply
18.09
Alliant
228.66
Co-op
20.89
Marcus News
107.68
USPO
37.00
Brad's Service
7.54
IA Telecom
83.72