Holstein City Council

Regular Meeting

Monday January 9, 2006

5:30 PM, City Hall

 

MINUTES

 

Order                     Meeting called to order by Mayor Mary Gross.

 

Roll Call                Members of the council present were Fell, Lukins, Ehler and Kofmehl (Breyfogle Arrived at 6:01).

 

Consent                 The following consent agenda was approved on a motion by Lukins ,

                                Second by Ehler.

                                                                A.  Approval of minutes from the regular meeting on December 6, 2005.

                                                                B.  Treasurers Report for November and December 2005

                                                                                Yea:  all.  Motion carried.

                               

Departmental      

Business

A.. MAYOR’S REPORT

1.  The Mayor gave the oath of office to City Clerk Dan Gifford and City Treasurer Marlo Schoer.

               

 

                      B.  CITY ADMINISTRATOR’S REPORT

                                 1.  Ron Parker Tree

                                            City Administrator Dan Gifford reported that Jerry’s Tree Service had agreed that                                             the South limb of Parkers tree needed to be removed, and that the Parkers had been                                                         notified.

                                 2.  Kinder Lane and Hanover Street complaints

                                            After discussing the many complaints regarding these unpaved streets the Council                                         decided to add some gravel when conditions permitted.

                            ….3.  Water Shut Offs

After discussion, the City Council agreed that since property owners were responsible to maintain working curb stops, that if the maintenance crew discovered non-functional valves, that the owners be notified to repair them at their cost.  If the owner failed to comply with the notice the City would contract the repairs with all costs applied to the property taxes of the property.

                                 4.  Resolution 2006-1 Support for the Walking Trail

                                            On a motion by Kofmehl and a Second from Lukins, recommending approval of                                Resolution 2006-1 giving the City’s support for the support and maintenance of the                                             walking trail.

                                                                            Yea:  all.  Resolution 2006-1 was adopted

                                 5.  Lagoon Pump

                                            Gifford reported that there was no new information regarding the lagoon pump.

                                 6.  Vollmar Project

                                            City Administrator Dan Gifford presented a bill from Wiese Construction for the                               project.  After discussing the lack of drainage on the street portion of the project, the                                          council directed Gifford to pay 55% of the concrete removal and gravel base.

                                 7.  Election Sign

                                            Gifford reported that there was no information from the County Attorney regarding                                         the sign issue.

            C.  RECREATION DIRECTOR’S REPORT

 

 

Budget

1.  City Administrator Dan Gifford presented the Assessed and Taxable Valuations,

     Estimated Tax Revenue, Residential Rollback figures and anticipated tax rates.

2.  The City Council reviewed the current fees and other charges and changed the rent for the air compressor to $50 per hour.

3.  The City Council reviewed the Depreciation Schedule and tabled any action until more study was completed.

4.  The City Council reviewed the current Bond Debt

5.  Members of the Library Board presented the library’s budget to the council, no

     action was taken.

6.  John Georg  for Ida County Sanitation reported that  solid waste and recycling

fees would remain the same in Fiscal Year 2007, but a higher fuel surcharge may be needed if prices rise much more.

 

7.  The Council considered a request for funding from Mid-Sioux opportunities,

    request denied due to lack of a motion.

 

 

Old Business

A. Holstein Development Authority

                HDA members Duane Pearson, Jim Cooney and Harold Post requested that the City of Holstein support Ida County joining Western Iowa Advantage.  Rita Frahm explained the organization and the advantages Ida County would obtain by joining.  Duane Pearson proposed that the HDA fund the first year of the three year commitment, with the City funding the second and third years.  The Council requested quarterly updates from the HDA regarding their activities.  On a motion by Ehler and a second by Kofmehl, Resolution 2006-2 supporting this proposal was presented.

                                                Yea:  all.  Resolution 2006-2 was adopted

 

Claims                                   The claims were examined by the claims committee, and were approved.

                               

Moved by Kofmehl, Second by Fell, to approve the claims for payment.

                                                                               

Yea:  all.   Motion carried.

               

Adjourn A motion was made by Breyfogle with Second by Kofmehl to adjourn. 

Yea:  all.   Motion carried.

 

                                (A list of claims follows the minutes)

                                                                                   

__________________________

                                                                                          Mary Gross, Mayor

Attest:

 

 

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Dan Gifford-City Clerk