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
Consent A.
Approval of Minutes of Meetings of 29 January and 5, 8 and
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
This would
require the continuing operation of the
part-time basis. Motion by Buell, seconded by Kofmehl to
support the concept of main-
taining the
Motion by
Kofmehl, seconded by Breyfogle to approve Resolution 2007-04 Update of
the
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.
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Mary Gross,
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mark A. Baker, City Administrator
MONDAY 5 MARCH, 2007
5:30 PM
COUNCIL CHAMBERS
SUBSIDIARY MINUTES
Proposal re:
Use of Council
considered use of the
Community
Center event. It was
noted that the participants would sign a form releasing the City
from
any liability in the event of injury.
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.
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Mary
Gross, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Mark A. Baker, City Administrator