HOLSTEIN CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, 2006

5:30 PM - CITY HALL

 

MINUTES

 

Meeting was called to order by Mayor Mary Gross.

 

Members present: Buell, Ehler and Lukins,

Members Absent: Breyfogle and Kofmehl

 

Kofmehl arrived at 6:00 P.M.; Breyfogle arrived at 6:45 P.M.

 

New Council                   Mayor Mary Gross administered the oath of office to new Councilor Ken Buell

Member

 

Consent                         Mayor Gross pointed out the “Dewitt Gruis” should be changed to “Dewitt Gries” in the

Agenda                         minutes of the meeting of 7 August, 2006 AND “Lance Conover” should be changed to “Lana   Conover” under the consent agenda.

                                    A.  Approval of minutes of the meeting on 7 August, 2006.

                                    B.  Approval of July Treasurers Report.

                                    C.  Appointment of Todd Vohs to Planning and Zoning Commission

                        D.  Appointments to Centennial Commission:

Ø       Lana Conover

Ø       Lorna Vollmar

Ø       Terri Nobles    

E.       Beer and Sunday Sale Permit for Casey’s Convenience Store   

Motion by Ehler, seconded by Lukins to approve consent agenda as presented.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried.

Citizen’s                                    Ms. Marie Siens and others were present to discuss several properties in Holstein that are in ill

Forum                           repair or present a nuisance to the public.  Council discussed the status of several of these

                                    properties.  Ongoing nuisance abatement program was also discussed.

 

Galva-Holstein TIF:      Mayor Mary Gross opened the public hearing at 5:49 P.M. No oral or written comments were            (UR#4)              available.  The hearing was closed at 5:51 P.M. Motion by Lukins, seconded by Buell to

Development                  adopt Resolution 2006-15 approving Development Agreement with G-H Ag. All Ayes.

Agreement                    Motion Carried. 

                                   

 Ordinance 194               Motion by Ehler, seconded by Kofmehl to approve Ordinance 194 creating UR#4 Tax

Creating UR#4 TIF         Increment District as read.  All Ayes. Motion Carried. Motion by Kofmehl, seconded by Buell

District                          to waive 2nd and 3rd reading of proposed ordinance. Motion by Lukins, seconded by Ehler to

                                    Adopt Ordinance 194 as read.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried.

 

Lohff-Schumann Council considered a proposal to evaluate the mechanical and electrical systems of the

Proposal                        Lohff-Schumann Community Center. Motion by Ehler, seconded by Lukins to get quotes from consultants to carry out the evaluation.  All Ayes.  Motion Carried.

 

Sewer Extension:           Council discussed a request to extend sewer line from stub-out on corner of Railroad and

Railroad Street to           Lena street south to 1st street.  This would serve buildings in this area.  Motion by Breyfogle,

Second Street                seconded by Kofmehl to extend sewer line at city expense as proposed.  All Ayes. Motion

                                    Carried.  

                         

Loan Resolution Council considered a resolution approving an inter-fund loan from the Water Capital Fund to

2006-16: Water             the UR#4 TIF Fund for infrastructure improvements in the urban renewal area. Loan is not to

Capital  to                     exceed $21,500.00.  Motion by Kofmehl, seconded by Ehler to approve resolution as

UR#4 TIF District            presented. All Ayes.  Motion Carried.

                                               

 

Approval of NIMS           Council considered Resolution 2006-17 adopting a resolution indicating that the City of Resolution: 2006-17         Holstein adopts the NIMS concept of emergency planning and unified command. Motion

                                    by Buell, seconded by Ehler to adopt resolution as presented.  All Ayes. Motion Carried.

                                   

 

Resolution 2006:18         Motion by Kofmehl, seconded by Breyfogle to adopt Resolution 2006:18 approving the

Approving 2006 Street    2006 Street Financial Report. All Ayes.  Motion Carried.

Financial Report            

 

First American               Council considered a request from First American Bank to contribute $2500.00 to match

Bank re: Housing            their contribution to the Housing Incentive Program. No action was taken at this time

Incentive                                              

Program

                                               

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

                                                            All Ayes.  Motion Carried

Other Business               None

                                                 

 

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

 

 

 

 

                       

 

                                                                                                _________________________________

                                                                                                Mary Gross, Mayor

 

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

 

______________________________

Mark A. Baker, City Administrator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLSTEIN CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

MONDAY 11 SEPTEMBER, 2006

5:30 PM – CITY HALL

 

SUBSIDIARY MINUTES

Mayor’s                         Mayor Mary Gross reported that a public meeting will be held on September 19th in Ida Grove

Report              regarding the garbage hauling issue.  She noted that whatever hauling option the city chooses, the

City would potentially be responsible for closure and post closure costs. The county Board of Supervisors need a letter of intent by the first of October.   The Mayor also made the following committee appointments:

Ø       Ken Buell: Pool & Parks

Ø       Dennis Breyfogle and Ken Buell: Streets & Alleys(Trees)

Ø       Tom Kofmehl and Dan Ehler: Administration and Personnel

Ø       Mayor Pro-Tem: Fred Lukins

 

Hwy 20              City Administrator Mark A. Baker reported on the Hwy 20 Coalition meeting held in Storm Lake. DOT

Mtg                      reviewed the status of the project to improve Hwy 20 as a 4-lane highway to the western border of the state.  A handout from the meeting showing population growth in counties with 10 miles of a 4-lane highway was also discussed.  It is clear a 4-lane Hwy 20 would encourage further economic growth in Holstein and Ida County.

 

                                     

G-H Request:     No action taken on this item. Staff requested to contact affected property owners. Tabled until next One-Way                         Council meeting.

Street

 

Vollmar                Council expressed concern over the completion of the sidewalk project. Office door to the end of the

Motors                 sidewalk.  The Council requested that the intake should be lowered so that flow of water is improved.

Project                 Deadline for completion is October 15th

                       

Sewer System:     Council discussed the sewer backup problem of a home on Main and Maple Street. Consensus of the

Main and              discussion was that the problem had to be worked out between the property owners as to cost and

Maple Streets       arranging for the repair.

 

Administrator        It was noted that the 3 month probation period for the Administrator had elapsed and a

Review                 review would need to be scheduled. 

 

Other Business      Council discussed the progress on the painting of the water tower, several nuisance conditions, the

                        manhole issue at Char-Mac and countywide law enforcement.

 

 

 

                                                                        _________________________________

                                                                        Mary Gross, Mayor

ATTEST

 

 

________________________________

Mark A. Baker, City Administrator