HOLSTEIN CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY 10 JULY, 2006

5:30 PM - CITY HALL

 

MINUTES

 

Meeting was called to order by Mayor Mary Gross.

 

Members present were Breyfogle, Ehler, Lukins, and Kofmehl.

 

Consent                         A.  Approval of minutes of the meeting on 5 June, 2006.

Agenda                         B.  Approval of May Treasurers Report.

C.      Approval of Library Board Appointments

D.  Approval of Liquor License: Pronto Market

 

Mayor Mary Gross noted that “Ida Grove” should be changed to “Ida County” in the subsidiary minutes. Motion by Breyfogle, seconded by Ehler to approve the Consent Agenda. All Ayes.  Motion Carried.

Councilor John Fell arrived at 6:50 P.M.

 

Salary                           The Council reviewed the recommendations from the Personnel Committee regarding

Adjustments                  salary increases for the 2006-07 fiscal year. After some adjustments to the

2006-2007                     recommendations, motion by Breyfogle, seconded by Kofmehl to approve adjustments to salaries as presented. All Ayes.  Motion carried.

                                               

Holstein                         Members of the Holstein Development Authority were present to discuss activities of the

Development                  Authority and other economic development initiatives and programs in Holstein and Ida

Authority                       County.  It was noted that Heritage Bank had agreed to contribute $2500.00 to a

Housing Incentive Program.  This program would focus on encouraging individuals and families who may work in Holstein but live in another community to build or purchase

a home in Holstein.  Motion by Lukins, seconded by Ehler to approve the allocation of $2500.00 from TIF#2 escrow account to be used to match the funds from Heritage Bank for this program. All Ayes. Motion Carried.

 

     Water/Sewer                        Ordinance #192 and Ordinance #193 pertaining to an increase in the water and       

  Rate Increase             sewer base rate and per 1000/gallon rate were reviewed by the Council. 

Motion by Breyfogle, seconded by Lukins to approve Ordinance # 192 and # 193, as presented. Motion by Kofmehl, seconded by Breyfogle to dispense with the second and third reading of Ordinance #192 and #193.   Motion by Kofmehl, seconded by Ehler to adopt Ordinance #192 and #193 increasing water and sewer base rates and per/1000 gallons. All Ayes. Motion carried.

 

Investment of                 Council discussed the current investment portfolio of the City and options to increase          

City Funds                     yields of these funds. Motion by Kofmehl, seconded by Breyfogle to send out proffers to  

Holstein banks for quotes as discussed.   

Galva-Holstein Ag:          Council discussed the proposal to hold a public hearing regarding the creation an urban

Notice of Public              renewal (TIF) district to support economic and community development projects in 

Hearing for TIF              Holstein.  Motion by Ehler, seconded by Kofmehl to adopt Resolution 2006-12 setting

                                    the date for a public hearing on the creation of an urban renewal (TIF) district.  All Ayes.

                                    Motion carried.

Approval of Bills             Motion by Breyfogle, seconded by Ehler to approve the monthly bills as presented.

                                                            All Ayes.  Motion Carried.

Other Business               Councilor John Fell presented a letter of resignation from the Holstein City Council

                                                            effective July 28th, 2006. Motion by Breyfogle, seconded by Lukins to accept the

                        resignation of John Fell from the Council.

 

Adjourn             Motion by Lukins, seconded by Kofmehl to adjourn.  All Ayes. Motion Carried.

 

 

 

 

                       

 

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                                                                                                Mary Gross, Mayor

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

 

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Mark A. Baker, City Administrator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLSTEIN CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY 10 JULY, 2006

5:30 PM – CITY HALL

 

SUBSIDIARY MINUTES

Recreation         Community Center Director Jenny Blackmore discussed the walking trail. It was agreed

Report               to proceed with the easements for the trail and contact paving contractors for cost      estimates. Council discussed the Youth Football Program and the costs for shoulder pads and helmets.  Participation fees for 5th and 6th grade students are $75.00 for tackle and $25.00 for flag football. Pool Director Lisa Breyfogle gave an update on the activities at the pool, including attendance numbers, condition of the paint on the bottom of the pool and the high dive board. No action on pool items until report from Burbach Aquatics is available.

Mayor’s             Mayor Gross reported on the garbage hauling issue. The city’s garbage hauler, John Georg and County Report                         Supervisor Joe Cronin were in attendance to discuss the pros and cons of direct haul to another county    

landfill or establishing a transfer station in Ida County. The continuation of the Recycling Program was also discussed. It was noted that there are inadequate funds to pay for the closing of the Ida County landfill. More information on the actual total cost of both options was requested. A decision will be required of the Council by 1 October 2006

                       

 

Trees on           Council discussed the evergreen trees planted on the City’s ROW adjacent to the Graber

ROW                 property.  It was noted that the trees had been planted in 1999 and they had not received notification of the problem until last year.  Council instructed staff to look in to types of  trees planted in ROW for next Council meeting

 

Outdoor             Council heard a complaint regarding the outdoor service at the Cro’s Nest. Council

Service             informed complainant that City has little authority in deciding on outdoor service permits.

Cro’s Nest          No action was taken. 

 

DPW Report       Public Works Director Ken Niemier discussed purchasing Variable Frequency Drives (VFD) or “soft start” at the water plant and the lagoon lift station. It was noted that Mid-American does not impose a demand charge in addition to the basic electric rate on the water plant pump. The status of the storm sewer and sewer repairs was also discussed.  

 

Char-Mac          No action was taken on this item. Tabled until next Council meeting.                     

Project                           

G-H Request:     No action taken on this item. Tabled until next Council meeting.

One-Way                      

Street

 

 

Meeting adjourned.

                                                                        _________________________________

                                                                        Mary Gross, Mayor

 

ATTEST

 

 

 

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Mark A. Baker, City Administrator