HOLSTEIN CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY 5 MARCH, 2007

5:30 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

                                                                        MINUTES

 

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

Order                            Breyfogle, Ehler, Kofmehl and Lukins. Mayor Gross arrived at 5:45 P.M.

                       

 

Consent                         A. Approval of Minutes of Meetings of 29 January and 5, 8 and 22 February, 2007;

Agenda                        

B. Approval of Liquor License for Brothers (Formerly Cro’s Nest)    

                                    Motion by Breyfogle, seconded by Kofmehl to approve consent agenda as presented.

                                    All Ayes.  Motion Carried.

                       

V-T                               Administrator Mark A. Baker updated the Council on status of the project. A meeting with

Industrial Park                V-T had to be cancelled due to illness. Council discussed the various option to serve the

                                    lots. Mr. Bob Payer from Kuehl and Payer was present to inform the Council of previous cost estimates for sanitary sewer and water done in the late 90s. Administrator will meet with       representatives from V-T to discuss options to install the infrastructure needed to service the lots. Motion by Ehler, seconded by Breyfogle to proceed with engineering to develop plans and specifications for servicing the V-T lots.  All Ayes. Motion Carried

 

           

Benning Property:           Mr. Scott Schevel from Kuehl and Payer was present to discuss the platting of the newly-

Development                  acquired property for residential development. Council reviewed options for installation of

Options                         the street, proposed size of lots and the location of the walking/bike path in relation to the lots. It was agreed that Mr. Schevel will bring back a proposed plat to the Council

                                    for review at the next Council meeting.

 

 

Use of                           Mr. John Georg was present to discuss the City’s plans for use of the proposed residential

Development                  development (Benning Property). He indicated that he would be interested in renting the Property                 property to seed to alfalfa.  Council informed Mr. Georg that the timing of the installation

                                    of the infrastructure had not been finalized at this time, but that his request would be taken under consideration.  No action taken at this time.

 

Solid Waste                   Council discussed the Ida County Solid Waste Comprehensive Plan Update. Since the City

Plan Update                   will still be in the Ida County Planning Area for the immediate future, the updated plan

                                    is required to be adopted.  Council also heard from John Georg of Holstein Sanitation

                                    regarding the possibility of continuing to handle recyclable materials within Ida County.

                                    This would require the continuing operation of the Recycling Center in Ida Grove on a

                                    part-time basis. Motion by Buell, seconded by Kofmehl to support the concept of main-

                                    taining the Recycling Center for Ida County. All Ayes. Motion Carried.

                                    Motion by Kofmehl, seconded by Breyfogle to approve Resolution 2007-04 Update of

                                    the Ida County Comprehensive Solid Waste Plan. All Ayes.  Motion Carried.

 

Snow Blower                 Council considered a proposal to purchase a snow blower for use by the Public Works

Proposal                        Department for removal of snow in front of city buildings and property as well as for

                                    removing snow in front of properties that has not been removed within a reasonable

                                    time. Motion by Kofmehl, seconded by Ehler to approve purchase of snow blower as

                                    proposed. 2 Ayes. 2 Nays. Motion not adopted.

 

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

                                    Motion carried.

 

 

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                                                        _________________________

                                                                                                                        Mary Gross, Mayor

 

 

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:          

 

 

 

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Mark A. Baker, City Administrator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

HOLSTEIN CITY COUNCIL

MONDAY 5 MARCH, 2007

5:30 PM

COUNCIL CHAMBERS

 

 

SUBSIDIARY MINUTES

Proposal re: Use of                     Council considered use of the Lohff-Schumann Community Center for a wrestling 

Community Center                      event. It was noted that the participants would sign a form releasing the City

                                                from any liability in the event of injury.

             

 

Holstein Development                 Council considered a request from the Holstein Development Authority for a

Authority                                   $5000.00 contribution for marketing and operating expenses. This request

                                                was tabled at this time.

 

 

 

   Budget Amendment                 Council discussed adjusting the proposed 2007-08 budget to reinstate the

Library Board’s original request for an increase in salaries and donation to the Holstein Development Authority. No action was taken on this request.

 

 

 

 

                                                                                   

                                               _________________________

                                                                                                                        Mary Gross, Mayor

 

 

 

 

 

ATTEST:          

 

 

 

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Mark A. Baker, City Administrator