HOLSTEIN CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY 2 APRIL, 2007

5:30 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

                                                                                    MINUTES

 

Call to                           The meeting was called to order by Alternate Mayor Ehler.  Members present were:

Order                            Ehler, Kofmehl and Lukins. Breyfogle arrived at 5:38 P.M.

                       

 

Consent                         A.  Approval of Minutes of Meetings of 5 March and 12 March, 2007;

Agenda                        

B.  Approval of Liquor License for:

Ø Midwest Deli

Ø Town & Country Golf Club

Ø American Legion

Ø Spirits, Stogies and Stuff

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

                                    All Ayes.  Motion Carried.

                       

Citizen’s Forum              Ms. Sue Dettlinger and Ms. Kathy Snyder presented a handout regarding traffic

                                    control at the intersection of Elm and South Kiel St. This information detailed the

                                    number of accidents at that intersection since 1999. Their request to the Council was place stop signs at the north and south sides of the intersection. Consensus of the Council was to install the signs as requested.

                                                                       

DEPARTMENTAL BUSINESS

 

Mayor’s                         Mayor Mary Gross updated the Council on the on status of the Quasquicentennial. Report                            building to be used for the sale of the quilts will have the water usage read out 

before and after the Quasquicentennial. Insurance for the building will have to be added to the City’s policy.

 

 

Community Center          Council reviewed the Community Center report. It was noted that revenues were up Report                          over the same time last year

                                     

 

     OLD BUSINESS

Contribution                   Members of the Holstein Development Authority were present to request City

To HDA                         participation in HDA operations including promotion of the community, economic

development activities and marketing of the new housing subdivision. Council discussed accessing the funds in the Geber’s Trust for a contribution for this fiscal year. It was noted that there were 3 grants still available for the housing incentive program.  Jim Cooney from V-T Industries noted that the housing need for at V-T is those in the $25,000.00-$35,000.00 income range. Item was tabled until the next meeting.

                                                                            

 

 NEW BUSINESS

Rental of City                 Council discussed rental of the Benning Property, the area around the Sewage

Property                        Lagoons and the area by the Community Center for agricultural use. City Administrator noted   that several individuals had expressed interest in renting these properties. It was agreed that bids should be received from interested parties for a 3 year term for the Benning Property. Contracts should also be put together with the persons currently renting the area around the Lagoons and Community Center.

                                     

                                                                                                  

Development                  Mr. Scott Schevel of Kuehl and Payer was present to discuss plat options for the

Options: Benning            Benning property.  These included the size of the lots on the golf course, location of

Property                        proposed walk/bike trail and size and uses of other proposed lots. It was agreed that Mr. Schevel would bring a preliminary plat for consideration at the next Council meeting.

                                   

 

Plow Truck                    Council considered 2 proposals for a new plow truck to replace the 1982 truck.

Proposal                        Ken and Scott Niemeier were present to discuss the specifications received from

                                    International and Peterbilt. Since both proposals were nearly identical in price

                                    and specifications, it was decided that the Public Works employees test drive

                                    each truck and give a recommendation at the next Council meeting.

 

Pool Lifeguards              Council considered the hiring of the lifeguards from a list recommended by Pool

                                    Director Lisa Breyfogle. Proposed salaries for the upcoming year were also

                                    considered.   Motion by Breyfogle, seconded by Ehlers to approve lifeguards and

                                    salary schedule as presented. All Ayes.  Motion Carried.

 

Bills                               Motion by Kofmehl, seconded by Ehler to approve the bills as presented, All Ayes.

                                    Motion Carried.

 

 

                                                                        OTHER BUSINESS

                                    Council discussed several other issues, including nuisances in light of the upcoming                          Quasquicentennial celebration.

 

 

Adjourn                         Motion by Ehler, seconded by Kofmehl to adjourn at 7:34 P.M. All Ayes. Motion Carried.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                        _________________________

                                                                                                                        Mary Gross, Mayor

 

ATTEST:          

 

 

 

 

____________________________

Mark A. Baker, City Administrator

 

HOLSTEIN CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY 2 APRIL, 2007

5:30 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

SUBSIDIARY MINUTES

Stop Sign:                     Council considered the installation of a stop sign on the north and south

Kiel and Elm                   side of intersection with Kiel St.  Motion by Ehler, seconded by Buell to approve

                                    installation of stop sign as indicated.

 

 

             

Solid Waste                   Mr. Don Pitts of the PCB Planning Area was present to update the Council on the

Update                          process being undertaken to allow entry for the City of Holstein into the PCB planning area. He recommended that the City of Holstein stay with Ida County

                                    until October 2007.

 

 

 

 

V-T Lots                        Mr. Dean Babcock was present to discuss any progress on the proposal to develop

the V-T industrial Park lots. City Administrator Mark A. Baker noted that cost estimates for the 3 different options to serve the lots with infrastructure were now

                                    available and would be presented to V-T for their consideration.

 

 

           

   Aerial Map                  A proposal for an aerial map of the City of Holstein was presented for Council

                                    consideration. Tabled until further information is available

 

 

                                                                                   

 

                                               ______________________

                                                                                                                        Mary Gross, Mayor

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:          

 

 

 

_________________________

Mark A. Baker, City Administrator