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CITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 8, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on January 8, 2007 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Denny Logan and Linda Nieman. In general attendance - Tom Wall, Linda Torborg, Jim Edwards, Mark and Lynette Thompson and Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - Jan 8th tentative agenda, official minutes of December 12, 2006, Resolution No. 2007-01, OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, Resolution No. 2007-02, OFFICIAL BANK DEPOSITORIES AND ESTABLISHING INVESTMENT LIMITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS, Resolution No. 2007-03, TRANSFER OF MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTION OF TIF #2 FUNDS, Country Club's temporary liquor license transfer, Dale Township's fire contract renewal, house/garage addition permit to Jason Schilling, IAMU Mutual Aid agreement and Library's December financial report. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
New circuit panel to be installed at lift station week of Jan 15th and parking tree trimming is underway. Permission given to convert overhead electrical behind Black's Mill to underground as weather permits. System initiations are underway for load management - FCC license application, antenna and equipment purchases. Demand meters have been ordered. Lease on postage meter expires in March. Other cost saving postage options are being researched.
Visitors:
Construction of 3rd lagoon cell is officially complete. However, fence installation has been delayed until spring. The City will continue to hold Lessard's $10,000 good faith check until fence is installed. Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2007-04, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CHANGE ORDER NO. 2 FOR WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITIES IMPROVEMENTS CONTRACT. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to accept Engineer's Statement of Final Completion and Owner's Acceptance of Contract Construction. All ayes, motion carried.
Due to impeding loss of liability coverage, BHMH Wellness Manager, Linda Torborg, sought Council's consideration to extend coverage from the City so that the after-school youth programs established by Torborg continue to be offered. Council requested an underwriter's study to determine risks. If study results are favorable, discussions will continue with Torborg to iron out program details.
PAC president, Jim Edwards, sought Council's approval to fund a 10-year 2% interest buy down loan for The Thompson Arms Inn and Suites. Consideration delayed until loan terms are disclosed for budget projections.
Old Business:
Written comments from housing authority in regards to 560 1st Street NE were reviewed. Motion by Edwards, second by Schueller, to initiate infraction and abandonment proceedings against 560 1st Street NE. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Edwards, second by Schueller, authorizing pending abatement petition against 555 S Green Ave. All ayes, motion carried.
New Business:
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, approving 2007 Mayor appointments;
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, accepting resignation of Linda Nieman as cleaning person and appointing Tracey Kilts as Nieman's replacement. All ayes, motion carried. Salary - $10/hour.
Motion by Edwards, second by Wittrock, authorizing Final Certificate of Payment (Schedule #1) for $29,542.03 and Final Certificate of Payment (Schedule #2) for $3,301.25 to Lessard Contracting. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Wittrock, second by Steffens, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2007-05, RESOLUTION ACCEPTING PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Schueller, authorizing electric rates amendments per MRES electric rate study recommendations. All ayes, motion carried. First hearing scheduled for March 12th - new rates effective with July's billing cycle.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, approving submitted claims, clerk's December financial reports and billing clerk's December utilities reports. All ayes with Black and Edwards respectfully abstaining from their business claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to advertise for part-time pool, golf and cemetery applications. All ayes, motion carried.
Budget workshop scheduled for Jan 17th at 6:00.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to adjourn regular session at 8:00 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
_______________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
JANUARY 17, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Wednesday, January 17, 2007 at 6:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Cole Leiding, Denny Logan and Linda Nieman.
Workshop held to discuss Thompson Arms Inn and Suites interest buy-down assistance, crushed concrete charges, cell phone plans and FY08 budget property tax levies and salary projections. No official actions taken. Next budget workshop scheduled for Jan 31st at 6:00.
Workshop session adjourned at 8:20 PM.
_______________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_______CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
JANUARY 31, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Wednesday, January 31, 2007 at 6:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Cole Leiding, Denny Logan, Linda Nieman and Reitzell Wright.
Workshop held to discuss cell phone plans, sidewalk snow removal, motorized wheel chair safety, soybeans in storage, law contract/services and FY08 budget property tax levies and salary projections. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 7:00 PM.
________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 12, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on February 12, 2007 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Cole Lieding, Linda Nieman and City attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Linda Torborg, Rob Monical, Sue McCauley and Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, approving Consent Agenda items - Feb 12th tentative agenda, official minutes of January 8, January 17 and January 31, 2007, house razing permit to Grace Lutheran Church, dormer permit to Mark Wagner, Golf Board's temporary raffle/gambling permit application and Library's January financial report. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Parking tree trimming continues as weather permits, load management implementation pending equipment installation, new circuit panel installed at lift station with more rehab pending and lease on postage meter will not be renewed.
Pizza Ranch's request for westside diagonal parking was tabled until space and safety determinations are known.
Visitors:
Underwriter's risk determinations were found favorable to bring Linda Torborg's after-school programs under the City's policy. Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to extend a 1-year City sponsorship to the 7-12 youth soccer program. All ayes, motion carried.
Rob Monical explained the hospital's proposed campus wide tobacco free policy. Council favorably agreed to the proposed July 1st policy. City's endorsement pending until legal determinations is known in regards to parking right-a-way areas.
Sue McCauley presented the hospital and clinic's 2006 statement of revenues and expenses.
Old Business:
Written comments from housing authority in regards to 560 1st Street NE were reviewed. Municipal Infraction hearing remains on schedule.
New Business:
No action on Thompson Arm's Inn and Suites 1% loan interest buy down due to no contract.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, authorizing sale of soybeans in storage at Nicholson and Edwards. All ayes, with Edwards respectfully abstaining, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Wittrock, donating a family pool pass for the Chamber's annual banquet. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving tax abatement applications from 103 1st St SE and 275 N Roberts Ave. All ayes, motion carried. Applications forwarded to County Assessor for eligibility processing.
Motion by Wittrock, second by Steffens, setting FY08 Budget hearing for March 12th. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, approving submitted claims, clerk's January financial reports and billing clerk's January utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, supporting IAMU's efforts to initiate joint energy efficiency programs.
Letter submitted by Frangenberg Sanitation and O'Brien County Sheriff's 4th quarter call reports were reviewed.
FY08 State Aviation Grant application is being considered for runway or lighting improvements. Roth's Reconstruction's $1,000 airport donation would fulfill the 15% local match requirement.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to adjourn regular session at 8:05 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
______________ James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopMARCH 12, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 12, 2007 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Denny Logan and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Dennis Haselhoff and Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, approving Consent Agenda items - March 12th tentative agenda, official minutes of February 12, 2007, Legend's liquor/Sunday sales license renewal, O'Brien County Community Foundation Grant Fiscal Sponsorship extended to Primghar Jaycees, O'Brien County Fair Board, PCP, Library Board and Primghar Community Bldg, SRF Certificate of Final Loan for lagoon project and Library's February financial report. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Parking tree trimming continues as weather permits, load management implementation pending equipment delivery and installation and continued lift station rehab pending.
City to remove two obstructing trees at 280 3rd Street SW. Pizza Ranch's diagonal parking request was denied due to traffic safety concerns. Motion by Edwards, second by Schueller, to renew cell phone service with US Cellular over Long Lines. All ayes, with Black abstaining due to conflict of interest.
Visitors:
Dennis Haselhoff returned with updates for rehabbing the light plant's cooling tower system and nenewing the generation contract with MRES. In regards to the cooling tower system, estimated costs to purchase and install a heat exchange system would be $70,000. Not a feasible remedy. Haselhoff recommended installing tower and air intake covers. An inexpensive and quick remedy. Insulating the cooling towers was another option discussed. In regards to renewing MRES's generation contract, initial discussions with MRES is very favorable. Preliminary costs to upgrade light plant and new generator purchase are estimated at $900,000. Haselhoff will conduct a preliminary feasibility study and will return with findings.
Old Business:
Still awaiting contract for Thompson Arm's Inn and Suites 1% interest loan buy down.
New Business:
Public hearing for FY08 Budget was held with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2007-06, ADOPTION OF FY08 BUDGET and CERTIFICATION OF TAX LEVIES. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to cancel the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-15, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA, 2004, BY REPEALING APPENDIX A, ELECTRICAL RATES, AND BY ADDING A NEW ELECTRICAL RATES SECTION; AND, AMENDING TITLE II, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10.08 LOAD MANAGEMENT POLICY; AND, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO APPENDIX A ENTITLED LOAD MANAGEMENT INCENTIVES due to receipt of newly revised electric rates recommendations from MRES and reschedule 1st reading for April 9th with new rates effective with the June 21st billing cycle. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, donating $50 to the After Prom Party. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to participate in the countywide O'Brien County Tourism Ad at $188. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving submitted claims, clerk's February financial reports and billing clerk's February utilities reports. All ayes with Edwards respectfully abstaining from his business claim, motion carried.
Other Business:
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to fiscally transfer rate surplus from Sewer SRF Fund to Lagoon Upgrade Fund to offset construction-overrun costs. All ayes, motion carried.
Applications for 2007 part-time summer position are low. Position selections to begin in April.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to adjourn regular session at 8:10 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
___________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:____________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
MARCH 26, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Monday, March 26, 2007 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink and Linda Nieman. Visitors present - Rob Moncial and Jason Wilbur.
Workshop held to discuss possible site locations for proposed new Baum Harmon Mercy Hospital, vicious dog ordinance, planning and zoning board, request for street sweeper bids, Jaycee's track light project, purpose and need for employee evaluations and FY08 employee salary adjustments. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 10:00 PM.
_____________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_____CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 9, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 9, 2007 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Denny Logan, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Bob Baxter, Dennis Haselhoff, Aaron Kilts and Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, approving Consent Agenda items - April 9th tentative agenda, official minutes of March 12 and March 26, 2007, JW's and Barama's liquor/Sunday sales license renewals, O'Brien County Community Foundation Grant Fiscal Sponsorship extended to Tri-Town Attack Youth Football, Resolution No. 2007-07, TRANSFER OF MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTION OF TIF #2 FUND, new firemen Mike Riordan and Clint Nelson and Library's March financial report. All ayes, motion carried.
Citizens Concerns:
Bob Baxter inquired about City's dog ordinance. Aaron Kilts explained Tri-Town Attack's foundation grant intentions.
Employee Comments:
Projects underway - pool preparations, parking tree trimming, load management system equipment. Projects pending - lift station check valve and 1st St SE water main. Dead branch removal at 460 3rd St NE and tree planting at 160 4th St NW requests were granted. Used and new street sweepers bids considered.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to reimburse Nicholson and Edwards $187.50 in backhoe charges for storm sewer repairs. All ayes with Edwards respectfully abstaining due to conflict of interest, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Wittrock, authorizing a $600 ACH software upgrade for electronic utility bill payments and payroll deposits. All ayes, motion carried.
Permission given to seek bids to replace city clerk's aged computer.
Visitors:
Dennis Haselhoff presented results of the Generation Additions Feasibility Study. Discussion ensued. No action taken on the engineer's $900,000 recommended project. Deliberations to continue at scheduled May 2nd workshop. Citizen input will be sought from utility bill stuffer questionnaires.
City Attorney Comments:
Verbal lot donation offer of 440 2nd St NW was briefly discussed. No action until written offer is extended.
Old Business:
Thompson's Arm Inn and Suites 1% interest buy down contract reviewed. Contract language questioned - changes requested.
New Business:
Public hearing for the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-15, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA, 2004, BY REPEALING APPENDIX A, ELECTRICAL RATES, AND BY ADDING A NEW ELECTRICAL RATES SECTION; AND, AMENDING TITLE II, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10.08 LOAD MANAGEMENT POLICY; AND, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO APPENDIX A ENTITLED LOAD MANAGEMENT INCENTIVES commenced at 8:40 with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-15 and set 2nd reading date for May 14th with 3rd reading to be waived. All ayes, motion carried.
Proposed FY07 budget amendments reviewed. Public hearing set for May 14th.
Converting the tennis court into an open events area will be in joint effort with the O'Brien County Fair Board.
Summer part-time applications were reviewed. Employment offers pending.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, approving submitted claims, clerk's March financial reports and billing clerk's March utilities reports. All ayes with Edwards respectfully abstaining from his business claim, motion carried.
Other Business:
Dog ordinance amendments considered. Other city odinances will be sought for samples.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to extend City sponsorship for a temporary gambling permit to the O'Brien County Fair Board. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to assess a $25 administration fee to O'Brien County Community Foundation grant recipients which had City fiscal sponsorship. All ayes, motion carried. Fee waived for City departments.
FEMA's snow assistance program briefly explained for the February 28th - March 2nd snow storm disaster.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to adjourn regular session at 9:30 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
_____________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_______CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
MAY 2, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Wednesday, May 3, 2007 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Absent - Kurt Edwards. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink and Linda Nieman. In general attendance - Dennis Haselhoff and DJ Weber.
Workshop held to continue deliberations on the Generation Additions Feasibility Study results and MRES responses. TCA updates and promotions presented by DJ Weber. Briefly discussed - dog/cat ordinances, establishing LMI committee, Maguire Iron/water tower, old pool benches and other misc. items. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 9:50 PM.
______________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:________________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
MAY 14, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 14, 3007 at 7:30 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Dan Wittrock arrived at 7:50. Absent - Kurt Edwards. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Linda Nieman, Reitzell Wright and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Tanya Ginger, Joni Irwin, Mike Frangenberg and Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, approving Consent Agenda items - May 14th tentative agenda, official minutes of April 9 and May 2, 2007, Resolution No. 2007-08, RESOLUTION SPONSORING COBBLESTONE DAYS CELEBRATION AND AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSINGS AND EXTENDING FREE SWIMMING AT MUNICIPAL POOL, Resolution No. 2007-09, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL STREET CLOSINGS, Resolution No. 2007-10, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA, AUTHORIZING THE ACCEPTANCE OF THE BID FROM THE CONTRACTOR FOR PROPERTY "05-HSG-079-H" AS PART OF THE PRIMGHAR OWNER-OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM and Library's April Financial Report. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, to pay $340.13 landfill fees for spring clean-up day billed to Primghar Jaycees. All ayes, motion carried.
Mike Frangenberg clarified operations status of Frangenberg Sanitation.
City Attorney Comments:
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, approving 10-year 1% loan interest buy down agreement with Thompson Arms Inn and Suites. All ayes, motion carried.
Written offer to purchase 440 2nd Street NW was discussed. City attorney to draft response stating City's conditions.
Employee Comments:
Projects underway or pending - lift station rehab, 1st St SE water main, pool preparations, parking tree removal/trimming, load management system equipment installation. Branch removal request at 580 1st St NE declined. Digging bids to be sought for tree dump. 1991 sweeper to be advertised for sale.
Session recess taken at 8:15 to view pool's condition. Regular session resumed at 8:40. Pool engineers, Kuehl & Payer, will be contacted for repair recommendations.
Old Business:
Action in regards to MRES Generation Study remains pending.
Response pending from NW IA Planning in regards to proposed dog and cat ordinance draft.
New Business:
Public hearing for the 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2004-15, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA, 2004, BY REPEALING APPENDIX A, ELECTRICAL RATES, AND BY ADDING A NEW ELECTRICAL RATES SECTION; AND, AMENDING TITLE II, CHAPTER 4, ARTICLE 10, SECTION 10.08 LOAD MANAGEMENT POLICY; AND, BY ADDING A NEW SECTION TO APPENDIX A ENTITLED LOAD MANAGEMENT INCENTIVES commenced with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Black, second by Schueller, approving 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2004-15 and waived 3rd reading. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Wittrock, granting final adoption of Ordinance No. 2004-15. All ayes, motion carried.
Public hearing to amend FY07 City Budget commenced with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Steffens, second by Black, approving Resolution No. 2007-11, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2007. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, approving Resolution No. 2007-12, RESOLUTION SETTING EMPLOYEE SALARIES/WAGES FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008. All ayes, motion carried.
Action tabled on Resolution No. 2007-13, RESOLUTION AMENDING EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICY SECTION 2.170.
Motion by Schueller, second by Wittrock, approving donation of two TCA 6-months of HDTV enhanced digital cable packages for Kid Kampus's fundraiser. All ayes motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving submitted claims, clerk's April financial reports and billing clerk's April utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claim, motion carried.
Other Business:
TCA Appreciation Day date pending.
Due to software training and vacation conflicts, other city employees will fill in for office employees May 24th and Aug 1-3.
Selection of LMI committee appointees under consideration.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, to adjourn regular session at 9:10 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
___________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST: _______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 11, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 11, 2007 at 7:30 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens & Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Linda Nieman & City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Carol Keizer & Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Wittrock, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - June 11th tentative agenda, official minutes of May 14, 2007, new house permit to Bill Boer, deck enclosure/roof to Joel Naber, deck permits to Brent Koldenhoven & Tanya Sherman, cigarette permits to Legend's, ProGo & Shortee's, temporary 5-day liquor license to Legend's, Resolution No. 2007-14, TRANSFER OF MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS & Library's May financial report. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Status hearing for Primghar's Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program commenced at 7:31 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Hearing was held in accordance to Iowa Department of Economic Development's Housing Fund Program requirements to notify the public of the status of the Primghar Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program. The public hearing is an opportunity for citizens of the community to comment on the progress, status, and activities that have occurred, to date, in the City's housing rehabilitation program.
On March 18, 2005 the City of Primghar was awarded a housing fund grant in the amount of $240,000 to complete the rehabilitation of eight (8) homes in the City of Primghar. To date, the rehabilitation program has all eight projects under contract. Seven homes are completed and the eighth home is under construction. One hundred percent (100%) of the funds benefited low to moderate-income homeowners. The rehabilitation program will expend $229,817 of the total grant award. Furthermore, the City will spend $12,000 in local matching funds. A total of $5,753 in homeowner contributions was also made by two of the homeowners. The project is anticipated to close out by August 30th.
Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, to close status hearing at 7:35. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Load management receivers have arrived & will be installed shortly. Load management participation sign-ups remain low. Although pool cracks were repaired by Rehab Systems, an average of 20,000 gallons of water is lost daily. Leak trouble shooting from pool engineer haven't pinpointed the source yet. 1st Street SE water main project should be underway shortly. Numerous streets cuts have been filled. No word from Maguire Iron in regards to the water tower lettering. Council requested storm sewers inlets & manholes are cleaned.
Headstone verifications to cemetery deeds/records will be a summer project. Headstone data will be entered into cemetery software for plot maps, plot sales, genealogical research, etc. Computer generated cemetery deeds are now available.
City Attorney Comments:
Purchase of 440 2nd Street NW tabled until results of O'Brien County's tax sales are known.
Old Business:
No action in regards to MRES Generation Study.
Response pending from NW IA Planning in regards to proposed dog & cat ordinance draft.
Selection of LMI committee appointees under consideration.
Action remains pending on Resolution No. 2007-13, RESOLUTION AMENDING EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICY SECTION 2.170.
New Business:
Bid approval for dump excavation tabled to allow receipt of more bids.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, approving FY08 O'Brien County law enforcement contract. All ayes, motion carried. Detailed quarterly reports requested.
Funding participation with Chamber discussed for O'Brien County Tourism ads.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, accepting resignation of Sally DeKok as rural representative on Library Board & appointment of Cathy Luedke as new rural representative. All ayes, motion carried.
Participation in upcoming O'Brien County Tax Sale discussed.
Adjusting payroll ending dates & direct deposit of paychecks were considered. More research required.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, approving submitted claims, clerk's May financial reports & billing clerk's May utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claim, motion carried.
Other Business:
TCA Appreciation Day date is tentatively set for June 27th.
2007 O'Brien County Community Foundation Grant recipients under City sponsorship - fair board, community building, Tri-Town Attack & library.
Board reports & upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to adjourn regular session at 9:00PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
________________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:__________________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
JULY 9, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 9, 2007 at 7:30 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller and Dan Wittrock. Absent - Don Steffens. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Cole Lieding and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Jim Edwards and Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Wittrock, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - July 9th tentative agenda, official minutes of June 11, 2007, new garage permit to Mike Warnke, new deck permit to Randy Nieman, revised FY08 law enforcement contract, beer permit renewal to Bob and Scott's, Frangenberg Sanitation's Consent to Assignment of Contract, temporary 5-day liquor license to Country Club and Library's June and FY07 financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Motion by Black, second by Wittrock, to allocate TIF#2 funding to PAC for the final construction of water and sewer infrastructures and paved streets in Randolph Estates. All ayes, motion carried. Paving project includes Heritage Park Rd (2nd St NE to 3rd St NE) and 3rd St NE from Heritage to cart shed. Engineer preliminary cost, $285,000.
Employee Comments:
Over 50 load management receivers have been installed. Implementing load control is going well.
1st Street SE water main project is scheduled for late July.
A 3-phase transformer will be ordered to support Nicholson and Edwards's new construction load.
Removal of dangerous parking trees to Jean Edwards, Kurt Edwards, Tracy Ginger and Rodd Holtkamp.
No painting date from Maguire Iron for water tower.
Leaking skylights in airport hanger and city shop will be tinned over.
Converting overhead electrical to underground behind Black's Mill is scheduled for late summer.
Soil boring tests along pool's south west corner proved soil was too compacted for a sump pump well.
A diver will be sought to die test floor drains and cracks for potential leaks.
City Attorney Comments:
Tax sale status of 440 2nd St NW was discussed.
Consent given to American Red Cross Authorized Provider Agreement for certified swimming lessons and
Savings Bank's Corporate Origination Agreement for Payments and Collections for electronic processing.
Old Business:
Discussion resumed in regards to insulating the light plant's cooling towers to reduce heating costs. Contractor recommendations will be sought.
Action to renew MRES generation contract remains tabled.
Response pending from NW IA Planning in regards to proposed dog and cat ordinance draft.
Resolution No. 2007-13, RESOLUTION AMENDING EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICY SECTION 2.170 remains pending. After hours and weekend duties policies of surrounding communities were compared.
Receipt of dump excavation bids remains pending.
New Business:
No bids received for the 1991 FMC street sweeper.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, renewing employee group health insurance policy with Benefits Resources. All ayes, motion carried. Annual premium, $30,998.88 or 15.53% decrease over previous renewal.
Motion by Schueller, second by Wittrock, authorizing continued abandonment proceedings against 560 1st Street NE. All ayes, motion carried. Addressing housing nuisances at 380 S Hayes Ave and 560 S Hayes Ave were debated.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, approving submitted claims, clerk's June financial reports and billing clerk's June utilities reports. All ayes with Black and Edwards respectfully abstaining from their business claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Letter of support will be drafted on Barama Drug's behalf.
City/TCA customer appreciation supper is July 11th.
LMI committee appointees remain pending.
Letter received from Ragbrai officials advising Primghar is on the July 22nd support vehicle route from Rock Rapids to Spencer. Local businesses will be notified to anticipate increased traffic.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to adjourn regular session at 9:15PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
__________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:___________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
AUGUST 13, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 13, 2007 at 7:30 in council chambers with Mayor ProTem Dan Wittrock presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Absent - Jim Thompson. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Denny Logan, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Dave Steffens, Kent Faust, Darwin Gaudian, Olive Wilson, Jane Nicholson, Dennis Cmelik and Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Black, second by Wittrock, approving Consent Agenda items - August 13th tentative agenda, official minutes of July 9, 2007, grain bin permits to Nicholson and Edwards, deck permit to Eric Irwin, house razing permit to Dave Steffens, garage permit to Darrel Van Engen, two outdoor service permits to Legend's, Resolution No. 2007-15, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL SIDEWALK and STREET CLOSINGS, Resolution No. 2007-16, RESOLUTION APPROVING FY07 STREET FINANCE REPORT, O'Brien County Snow Tracker annual right-of-way request and Library's July financial reports. All ayes with Edwards respectfully abstaining from his grain bin permits, motion carried.
Citizen Concerns:
Dave Steffens presented a petition for better enforcement of the building maintenance code in regards to rental and home-owner properties.
Visitors:
Kent Faust was present to answer question in regards to City's insurance policy renewal.
Darwin Gaudian announced the Fair Board's interest in constructing a 50 x100 open class building on the east end of razed tennis court.
Condemning request received from Betterment Council in regards to old First National Bank building.
Abandon houses and nuisance updates given by Dennis Cmelik. Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to enter close session per Iowa Code 21.6, Section C to discuss litigation matters in regards to 560 1st Street NE. All ayes, motion carried. Close session commenced at 8:00 PM. Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to come out of close session. All ayes, motion carried. Open session resumed at 9:00 PM.
Employee Comments:
1st Street SE water main project is now underway. Stand pipe repairs made at lift station. Check valves on schedule to be replaced next summer. Removal of dangerous trees to Deb Stevens, library and city park. Due to storm complications, overhead electrical line along McCormack is being installed underground. 65 load management receivers are now installed. Load control is proving effective, but more participation needed for maximum results. Awaiting bids for enclosing cooling towers at light plant. Bids will be sought to replace 1983 boom truck. Replacing man hole on 2nd Street SE east of bus barn still on schedule before winter.
City Attorney Comments:
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, authorizing city clerk to accept recorded deed for 440 2nd St NW. All ayes, motion carried.
Old Business:
Amending the dog and cat ordinance to include pet limitations, tag licensing and impounding fees were revisited.
Council debated over employee after-hours and week-end duty policies of surrounding communities. Consented offer to be passed on for employee input.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to accept $6,500 bid from Fred DeJong and Sons for dump excavation project. All ayes, motion carried. Other bid considered - $8,120 from Puhrmann Excavating. (Clerk Memo - upon bid clarification, project awarded to Puhrmann)
Motion by Wittrock, second by Schueller, appointing Jay Smith, Rosemary Feist, Kurt Brown and Aaron Kilts to new formed LMI (Low-to-Moderate Income) Committee. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to accept $650 bid from Producers Co-op to purchase the City's 1991 FMC 4-cycle John Deere street sweeper. All ayes, motion carried.
New Business:
Motion by Edwards, second by Schueller, to resend April 9, 2007 motion accessing a $25 administration fee to O'Brien County Community Foundation grant recipients with City fiscal sponsorship. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Wittrock, second by Schueller, appointing Doug Walvoord to Planning and Zoning Board. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, approving submitted claims, clerk's July financial reports and billing clerk's July utilities reports. All ayes with Black and Edwards respectfully abstaining from their business claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Picnic table usage given to Legends with a $50/table deposit required.
Workshop session scheduled for Aug 28th, time pending.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Wittrock, to adjourn regular session at 10:05PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
___________________Daniel Wittrock, Mayor ProTem
ATTEST:____________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
AUGUST 28, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Tuesday, August 30, 2007 at 6:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink and Linda Nieman.
Workshop held to discuss dog/cat ordinance, after hours/weekend pay policy, sidewalk/driveway damage at 260 2nd St NW, O'Brien County tourism ad, fair board's new open class building proposal, demolishing old First National bank, dump excavation bids, upcoming pool repairs and square improvements. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 8:30 PM.
____________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:__________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGUALAR SESSION
SEPTMEBER 10, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 7:30 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Roger Kammerer, Loretta Edwards, Susan Smith and Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Edwards, second by Wittrock, approving Consent Agenda items - September 10th tentative agenda, official minutes of August 13 and August 28, 2007, new house permit to Jay Smith, $25 sponsor donation for BHMH Haunted Scavenger Hunt and Library's August financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, authorizing zoning ordinance amendments to add a 25 feet accessory building corner lot street setback and allow zoning officer up to 30 days to approve building permits. All ayes, motion carried. 1st amendment hearing scheduled for October 8th.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, approving football field use to Jason Jackson's semi-professional football team for one practice. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, authorizing Black and Wittrock (fire, ambulance and E911 committee) to met in roundtable discussion with ambulance officers to address impending personal shortage. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Water main replacement is underway on 1st Street SE. 70 load management receivers now installed. Still waiting for bids to enclose cooling towers at light plant, to replace 1983 boom truck and maintenance truck. American Leak Detection pinpointed the pool's leak in the baby pool's fill line. Awaiting pool repair summary report from Kuehl & Payer. Possibility exists to certify debt under TIF#1 to generate funding to demolish the old First National Bank.
City Attorney Comments:
Hearing update given on 555 S Green Ave.
Old Business:
Amendments to dog/cat ordinance still pending.
A 28E agreement is required to share after-hour and week-end duty with Paullina. Green to draft agreement.
New Business:
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving terms of Planning and Zoning board - Roger Kammerer 2008, Von Kilts 2009, Darrell DeBoom 2010, Rick Richter 2011 and Doug Walvoord 2012. All ayes, motion carried.
Roof replacement bid for City Hall considered from McDonald Roofing. More bids were requested.
Hearing request from 560 S Hayes Ave scheduled for October 8th.
Consideration given to create a buyers incentive package for the City's empty lots. Incentive programs from others towns will be obtained.
Motion by Wittrock, second by Steffens, approving submitted claims, clerk's August financial reports and billing clerk's August utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Submitted citizen issue forms were considered. Courtesy letters to be issued to property owners. House abandonment of 255 N Pumphreys Ave forwarded to municipal enforcement officer.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to adjourn regular session at 8:30PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
__________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:____________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
OCTOBER 8, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 8, 2007 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Cole Leiding, Denny Logan and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Dennis Cmelik, Jeff and Cathlene Jensen and Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Steffens, second by Edwards, approving Consent Agenda items - October 8th tentative agenda, official minutes of September 10, 2007, car port permit to Glen Gosset, ProGo's beer permit renewal, Country Club's temporary license transfer to Community Bldg for Oct 20th, Resolution No. 2007-17, TRANSFER OF MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS, resignation of fireman Allen Schukuecht, City sponsorship of after-school dodge ball program and Library's September financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
1st Street SE water main replacement is nearly complete. Installing load management receivers has been delayed due to other projects. Still waiting for bids to enclose cooling towers at light plant, to replace 1983 boom truck and maintenance truck. Pool repair summary received from Kuehl & Payer. PAC is accepting bids to pave 1 block of Heritage Road and 2 blocks of 3rd Street NE along with water and sewer infrastructures.
City Attorney Comments:
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to approve Resolution No. 2007-18, A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING 28E AGREEMENT FOR THE EXCHANGE OF EMPLOYEES BY THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR AND THE CITY OF PAULLINA. All ayes, motion carried.
Discussion returned to acquiring ownership of the old bank building and what demolishing complications to anticipate.
Old Business:
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to table action on proposed dog ordinance amendment. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, approving $23, 877 bid from McDonald Roofing Co. to replace city hall's roof. All ayes, motion carried. Other bids considered - $23,478 from JR Roofing.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to grant a 30-day extension to 560 S Hayes to complete painting project. All ayes, motion carried.
Collaborating efforts by Black and Edwards to create a buyers incentive packages for empty City lots.
Black presented ambulance personnel salary increase proposals. Lansink to analyze salary projections and research Medicare's ambulance run reimbursement schedule.
New Business:
Public hearing for the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-16,
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA, 2004 BY AMENDING TITLE I, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 7.03 COMPENSATION; AND, TITLE I, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 9.06 COMPENSATION
commenced at 8:00 with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to approve 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-16 and waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of said ordinance. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Wittrock, to grant final adoption of Ordinance No. 2004-16, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA, 2004 BY AMENDING TITLE I, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 7.03 COMPENSATION; AND, TITLE I, CHAPTER 2, ARTICLE 9.06 COMPENSATION. All ayes, motion carried.
Public hearing for the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-17, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA, 2004 ZONING ORDINANCES BY AMENDING THE PROVISION FOR ACCESSORY BUILDINGS IN ARTICLE III, SECTION 3.18 BULK REGULATIONS, TABLE 1, BULK REQUIREMENTS; AND BY ADDING A NEW SUBSECTION 18.01.07 TIME TO APPROVE PERMITS TO ARTICLE XVIII BUILDING CONSTRUCTION CERTIFICATES, SECTION 18.01 BUILDING PERMITS was tabled pending more amendment recommendations from the Planning and Zoning Board.
Motion by Schueller, second by Wittrock, to set November 13th as hearing date to amend and reinstate Urban Renewal Area #1 (TIF #1). All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to approve park board resignations of Randy Halverson and Susan Smith. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Wittrock, second by Steffens, to appoint Bubba Hintz, Linda Nieman and Rob Monical to park board. All ayes, motion carried.
An engineer consultant to be sought to draft an Airport Improvement Program. The AIP is required to apply for state aviation grants.
FY07 fund analyses were presented. A sewer assessment rate increase is warranted.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, to reschedule November 12th regular session to November 13th due to Veteran's Day Holiday. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Edwards, approving submitted claims, clerk's September financial reports and billing clerk's September utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to forward citizen issue form on 115 5th Street SW to municipal enforcement officer. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, to officially reaffirm the City has no intentions to change, improve or hard surface the southern section of South Green Avenue. All ayes, motion carried. Reconsideration possible if consented participation was extended by all residents.
Halloween Trick-or-Treat will be 5:00-8:00, October 31st.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to adjourn regular session at 9:10 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
__________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_________________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
NOVEMBER 13, 2006 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, November 13, 2007 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Denny Logan, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Celeste Six, Loretta Edwards, Susan Smith and Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, approving Consent Agenda items - November 13th tentative agenda, official minutes of October 8, 2007, new duplex building permit to S & H Land Partnership, razing permit to Mike Billings, Country Club's and Shortee's liquor license renewals, Library's handicap parking request, SOS building improvements and Library's October financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Pool Tech to repair baby pool's leaking fill line. No new load management receivers installed nor bids received to enclose cooling towers at light plant or replace maintenance truck. Water plant recently DNR inspected - few minor changes required. Clay from dump project will be retained for City projects. Engineer costs to draft AIP (airport improvement plan) for federal grants determined not feasible. PAC awarded 3-block street project to Smith Concrete Service - completion date is June 2008.
Spec deliberations ensued over boom truck bids - $145,124 or $155,806 Altec boom w/International chassis or Altec's demo versus $140,557 AMB boom w/International chassis or $129,909 AMB boom w/Ford chassis. Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, to not purchase Altec's demo due to spec differences. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2007-22, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING BOOM TRUCK PURCHASE for Altec's $145,124 bid. All ayes, motion. Delivery date is October 2008. Altec's bid includes a $6,100 trade-in for the 1983 boom truck.
Visitors:
Loretta Edwards and Susan Smith returned with a counter offer for ambulance personnel salaries. Offer was tabled. Due to ongoing ambulance repairs and unreliability, discussion focused on replacing the failing 1993 unit. New and demo bids will be obtained for December 10th consideration.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to provide $250 sponsorship for Chamber's Christmas light contest. All ayes, motion carried.
City Attorney Comments:
Acquiring ownership of the old bank building remains pending. Asbestos inspection results not received.
Old Business:
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, authorizing amendment to dog ordinance to limit two (2) dogs per household. All ayes, motion carried. Hearing date is set for December 10th.
Buyer's Incentive package for empty City lots pending.
New Business:
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2007-21, RESOLUTION SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION AND A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE PROPOSED AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR URBAN RENEWAL AREA #1 OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA. All ayes, motion carried. Consultation date set for November 21st and hearing date set for December 10th.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, authorizing ordinance rate amendments for ambulance service and sewer assessment. All ayes, motion carried. Hearing date is set for December 10th.
Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, to extend participation interest with O'Brien County Economic Development, Inc. preliminary MyEntre.Net Programs. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, authorizing $600 donation to Primghar Community Building. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Wittrock, approving submitted claims, clerk's October financial reports and billing clerk's October utilities reports. All ayes with Black and Edwards respectfully abstaining from their business claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Paullina approved the 28E Agreement to exchange employees for after-hours and weekends calls.
No new citizens issue forms received.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to adjourn regular session at 8:55 PM. xxAll ayes, session adjourned.
____________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
DECEMBER 10, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 10, 2007 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller, Don Steffens and Dan Wittrock. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Linda Nieman, Reitzell Wright and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Bob Schall, Jane Nicholson, Olive Wilson& Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Wittrock, second by Steffens, approving Consent Agenda items - December 10th tentative agenda, official minutes of November 13, 2007 and Library's November financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Citizen Concerns:
Council consented to participate in a Town Hall Meeting hosted by the Betterment Council in January.
Employee Comments:
Bids to enclose cooling towers at light plant and replace maintenance truck remain pending. Installation of storm sewer and water/sewer mains are nearly complete for PAC's street project - paving to occur in spring. Street sander was recently repaired - replacement pending next winter. Written inspection comments pending from insurance provider, ICAP, and worker's comp provider, IMWCA. Tree trimming along streets and alleys to resume shortly.
City Attorney Comments:
Acquiring ownership of the old bank building remains pending. Asbestos inspection results have been received - no asbestos found.
Old Business:
Buyer's Incentive package for empty City lots pending.
Motion by Edwards, second by Schueller, to increase ambulance call pay to $.75/hr for AM shifts, $1.00/hr for PM shifts, $1.50/hr for weekend shifts and $2.00/hr for holiday shifts plus increase run pay to $8.00/hr for EMT's and $7.00/hr for 1st Responders and drivers. Ayes - Edwards, Schueller, Steffens and Wittrock. Black abstained due to conflict of interest as an ambulance officer. Motion carried. Increases effective with December's payroll.
New Business:
Public hearing for the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-17, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2004 CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA BY AMENDING SECTIONS OF APPENDIX A PERTAINING TO AMBULANCE RATES and FEES, AND SUBSECTION A. SEWER RATES; AND TO ADD A NEW SECTION 12.09 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DOGS TO TITLE III, ARTICLE 12 REGULATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS commenced at 7:15 with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to approve 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-17 and waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of said ordinance. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Wittrock, second by Steffens, to grant final adoption of Ordinance No. 2004-17, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE 2004 CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA BY AMENDING SECTIONS OF APPENDIX A PERTAINING TO AMBULANCE RATES and FEES, AND SUBSECTION A. SEWER RATES; AND TO ADD A NEW SECTION 12.09 MAXIMUM NUMBER OF DOGS TO TITLE III, ARTICLE 12 REGULATION AND LICENSING OF DOGS. All ayes, motion carried.
Public hearing to Amend and Restate the Urban Renewal Area #1 commenced at 7:18 with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2007-23, RESOLUTION DETERMINING AN AREA OF THE CITY TO BE A BLIGHTED AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT AREA, AND THAT THE REHABILITATION, CONSERVATION, REDEVELOPMENT, DEVELOPMENT, OR A COMBINATION THEREOF, OF SUCH AREA IS NECESSARY IN THE INTEREST OF THE PUBLIC HEALTH, SAFETY OR WELFARE OF THE RESIDENTS OF THE CITY; DESIGNATING SUCH ARE AS APPROPRIATE FOR AN URBAN RENEWAL PROJECT; AND ADOPTING THE AMENDED AND RESTATE URBAN RENEWAL PLAN FOR URBAN RENEWAL AREA #1 THEREFOR. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to approve 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2007-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 224, PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA #1 OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, COUNTY OF O'BRIEN, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF PRIMGHAR, COUNTY OF O'BRIEN, SOUTH O'BRIEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON LOANS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA #1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT and waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of said ordinance. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to grant final adoption of Ordinance No. 2007-01, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 224, PROVIDING THAT GENERAL PROPERTY TAXES LEVIED AND COLLECTED EACH YEAR ON ALL PROPERTY LOCATED WITHIN THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA #1 OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, COUNTY OF O'BRIEN, STATE OF IOWA, BY AND FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE STATE OF IOWA, CITY OF PRIMGHAR, COUNTY OF O'BRIEN, SOUTH O'BRIEN COMMUNITY SCHOOL DISTRICT, AND OTHER TAXING DISTRICTS, BE PAID TO A SPECIAL FUND FOR PAYMENT OF PRINCIPAL AND INTEREST ON LOANS, MONIES ADVANCED TO AND INDEBTEDNESS, INCLUDING BONDS ISSUED OR TO BE ISSUED, INCURRED BY THE CITY IN CONNECTION WITH THE AMENDED AND RESTATED URBAN RENEWAL AREA #1 REDEVELOPMENT PROJECT. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, authorizing a cost share purchase of 7 carbon air tanks for fire department. All ayes, motion carried. Cost per tank - $650.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, approving submitted claims, clerk's November financial reports and billing clerk's November utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claim, motion carried.
Other Business:
No new citizens issue forms received.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Wittrock, second by Steffens, to adjourn regular session at 7: 50 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
Mayor Thompson presented Dan Wittrock with a certificate honoring his 24 years of service as a council member.
____________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:____________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
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