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Zip Code: 51033
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Linn Grove Regular City Council Meeting at the Linn Grove Community Center March 10, 2004 at 7:00 p.m.
Mayor Graesing called the meeting to order.
Members present: Weier, Jurgensen, Smith, Wadsley, Ellis.
Members absent: None.
In attendance: None.
Moved by Weier to adopt the agenda. Seconded by Smith. Motion carried.
Moved by Jurgensen to approve previous meeting minutes as read from February 1, 2004. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried.
Mayor Graesing opened the Linn Grove City Budget Hearing at 7:05 p.m. Upon hearing no objections the Linn Grove City Budget Hearing closed at 7:20 p.m. Moved by Smith to approve Resolution 2004-1, a Resolution approving the Linn Grove City Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2005. Seconded by Ellis. A roll call vote was taken with voting as follows: Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Smith-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Weier-Aye.
Old Business.
Code of Ordinance Update. The Linn Grove City Code of Ordinances is in the final stages of updating and the public hearing date will be set in April.
New Business.
Approval of Bills. Moved by Jurgensen to approve all bills as presented. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried.
GENERAL: WATER:
IA Telecom 103.87 Alliant 242.54
IA Telecom 49.95 ILEC 24.50
First State Bank 217.08 Clay Regional Water 95.45
IPERS 100.84 First State Bank 75.91
Lolita Weier 23.09 IPERS 36.39
Becky Jessen 528.38 Eugene Johnson 324.30
Dennis Graesing 265.95 Culligan 42.53
Lolita Weier 130.31 Eugene Johnson 25.45
Patria Jenson 198.57
Co-op 26.98 GARBAGE:
Alliant 643.41 Arny Grow 800.00
Peterson Patriot 85.41
Dennis Graesing 225.00 SEWER:
Eugene Johnson 25.44
Alliant 32.28
Park Board Report. Seeding by the flagpole and eagles is planned for near future.
Library Board Report. None.
Maintenance Report. Bluff Street Bridge Resolution 2004-2. Moved by Smith to approve Resolution 2004-2, a Resolution authorizing the Mayor to sign agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the City of Linn Grove regarding federal aid highway bridge replacement and rehabilitation (HBRR) program project. This would be funding to replace the bridge located on Bluff Street Linn Grove, Iowa. Seconded by Wadsley. A roll call vote was taken with the voting as follows: Ellis-Aye, Wadsley-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Smith-Aye, Weier-Aye. Mayor and Council discussed ordering chemicals to treat the sewer lagoon.
City Clerk Report. Resolution 2004-3-Authorizing immediate payment for certain bills/expenses. Moved by Weier to approve Resolution 2004-3, a Resolution to authorize the Clerk to issue checks for immediate payment of amounts due which if not paid promptly would result in loss of discount, penalty for late payment, or additional interest cost. Any such payments made shall be reported to the Council for review and approval with and in the same manner as other claims at the next meeting following such payment. This Resolution authorizing immediate payment may include but is not limited to payment of utility bills, contractual obligations, payroll, and bond principal and interest. Seconded by Wadsley. A roll call vote was taken with the voting as follows: Wadsley-Aye, Smith-Aye, Jurgensen-Aye, Weier-Aye, Ellis-Aye.
Appoint City Attorney. Moved by Jurgensen to appoint Hemphill Law Office (Don Hemphill) Spencer, Iowa as the official city attorney for the City of Linn Grove for year 2004. Seconded by Wadsley. Motion carried. Liquor License Approval. Moved by Ellis to approve the liquor license renewal and also outdoor service and Sunday sales privilege for Bobby’s Sand Bar. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried. Garbage Contract. Moved by Wadsley to give the Mayor the authority to sign contract with Arny Grow Garbage Hauling Service and authorizing the Mayor and Utility Manager to collectively deal with any problems that may arise during the term of this contract. Binding contract between the City of Linn Grove and Arny Grow Garbage Hauling Service. Grow’s Garbage Hauling Service agrees to pickup garbage at all residences in Linn Grove with the following exceptions: residents residing at 110 Linn St. & 211 Railroad St. Linn Grove, Iowa. These exceptions have been given designated pick-up locations because of logistical problems. Monthly fee assessed to the City of Linn Grove will be $800. Grow’s Garbage Hauling Service must provide Proof of Insurance on an annual basis to the City of Linn Grove. Seconded by Weier. Motion carried. Iowa DOT Grant Money Awarded. Mayor Graesing informed Council that he received a letter from the Iowa DOT informing him that the Iowa DOT has approved the Keep Iowa Beautiful (KIB) program funding application for $3000. More details to follow regarding this grant money. Correspondence Sent and Received. Clerk informed Council of an unpaid water bill if no response from customer the unpaid water bill will be sent to the BV County Treasurer to be collected with the general property tax. Moved by Wadsley to express the Council’s willingness and support to the Local Government Innovation Fund which Kim Johnson Zoning Director is the acting project manager. Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried.
Abate the Nuisance. Moved by Weier to send an “Abate the Nuisance” to residents of Linn Grove regarding junk and unlicensed vehicles. Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried.
Announcements-Open Forum. Moved by Smith to send letter to Monte & Kathy Scholten regarding terms of the lease agreement between the City of Linn Grove and the Scholtens. Seconded by Ellis. Motion carried.
Moved by Smith to adjourn. Seconded by Wadsley. Time 9:10 p.m.
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MAYOR
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CITY CLERK