MINUTES ARCHIVE
2008
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CITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 14, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 14, 2008 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor ProTem Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Absent - Mayor Jim Thompson. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Cole Lieding, Denny Logan, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - John and Cheryl Buntsma, Susan Smith, Loretta Edwards and Loren Flaugh.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - January 14th tentative agenda, official minutes of December 10, 2007, Resolution No. 2008-01, OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, Resolution No. 2008-02, OFFICIAL BANK DEPOSITORIES AND ESTABLISHING INVESTMENT LIMITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS, Resolution No. 2008-03, TRANSFER OF MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTION OF TIF #2 FUNDS, nuisance extensions to 380 S Hayes Ave and 255 N Pumphreys, razing permit to Cobblestone Properties and Library's December financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Cheryl Buntsma, coordinator of the NW IA Tobacco Free Coalition, sought support for the coalition's efforts for cities to have local control of public places smoking instead of the State. Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2008-04, RESOLUTION FOR LOCAL CONTROL OF PUBLIC PLACES SMOKING. Ayes - Black, Edwards, Schall and Steffens. Nays - Schueller. Motion carried.
Loretta Smith and Susan Smith returned with ambulance replacement update. Due to high new unit costs, the squad focused on an affordable demo from Arrow Mfg, Rock Rapids, IA. Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2008-05, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AMBULANCE PURCHASE. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining due conflict of interest as an ambulance officer, motion carried. The $89,525 cost includes; $87,500 2008 GMC diesel with type 3 modular box demo, $4,025 Stryker cot, $350 GPS system and $1,650 striping and lettering minus $4,000 trade-in of 1993 unit.
Employee Comments:
Preliminary bids to replace 1980 maintenance truck are higher than expected. Feasibility considerations underway to purchase new electric dept. pickup and switch their 1999 unit to maintenance. Intense efforts made to feasibly replace broken 1970 Cat grader. A 1992 John Deere grader was located at Ziegler for $36,100. Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2008-06, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING GRADER PURCHASE. All ayes, motion carried.
Bids to enclose cooling towers and replace windows at light plant were received from Gibbon's Contracting and Dave Koehlmoos Construction. No action taken pending Gibbon's bid amendment. Dangerous trees to be removed at 455 and 520 S Hayes Ave and 480 S Green Ave. ICAP inspection report was reviewed. Tree trimming along streets and alleys continues as time permits.
City Attorney Comments:
Acquiring ownership of the old bank building remains pending. Preliminary demolishing bids will be sought to determine ownership feasibility.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2008-07, RESOLUTION TO RELEASE HOUSING REHAB MORTGAGE LIEN. All ayes, motion carried. Releases 60% of housing rehab mortgage lien held against 220 S Rerick Ave for property sale. The $14,999 will be receipted back into the City's LMI account for future rehab projects.
Old Business:
Buyer's incentive package for empty City lots pending.
New Business:
The following 2008 Mayor appointments were made:
Mayor ProTem - Edwards,
wage committee - Black/Schall,
personnel committee - Edwards/Schueller,
audit committee - Edwards/Schall,
water dept - Black/Steffens,
sewer/lagoon dept - Black/Steffens,
street dept - Edwards/Steffens,
electric dept - Edwards/Schueller,
fire/ambulance/E911 - Black/Edwards,
park/pool - Schueller, and
cemetery/airport - Edwards/Steffens.
City representatives and alternates; PAC - Lansink/Schall, MRES - Bahrenfuss/Thompson, VECTOR - Bahrenfuss/Logan, OCEDC - Ebel/Edwards, Landfill - Thompson/Schueller, County Enterprise Zone - Black, Library - Black, Chamber - Edwards, P&Z - Nieman and TCA - Schall.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to accept resignation of Fire Chief Randy Halverson and appointment of Kevin Smith as interim Fire Chief. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Schall, approving 375 3rd St SW commercial tax abatement application. All ayes with Edwards respectfully abstaining due to conflict of interest, motion carried. Application forwarded to County Assessor for eligibility processing.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to donate a family pool pass for the Chamber's annual banquet. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, approving submitted claims, clerk's December financial reports and billing clerk's December utilities reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Consideration given to NW IA Planning and Development's new planning and zoning services. A representative to present program at a later date.
Consideration given to MRES's advertising package.
Council will participate in Town Hall meeting sponsored by the Betterment Council on Feb 7th.
Budget workshop scheduled for Jan 22nd at 6:30.
The City will now accept 2008 part-time pool, little league, golf and cemetery applications.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to adjourn regular session at 8: 40 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
___________________Kurtis C. Edwards, Mayor ProTem
ATTEST:______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
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CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
JANUARY 22, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 6:45 in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink and Linda Nieman. In general attendance: Kevin Mars.
Kevin Mars presented Fair Board's updated plans to construct a 50' x 100' building on the tennis court's east end.
FY09 budget projections were summarized and importance of implementing employee evaluations was debated. No official actions taken. Date of 2nd budget workshop pending.
Workshop session adjourned at 9:00 PM.
______________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR SPECIAL SESSION
JANUARY 22, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in special session on Tuesday, January 22, 2008 at 6:30 in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink and Linda Nieman.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to approve the January 22nd tentative agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Schueller, to approve Dave Koehlmoos Construction $5,640 bid to replace windows and doors at light plant. All ayes, motion carried. Other bid considered: $5,474 from Gibbons Construction. Bids to enclosure cooling towers were tabled pending the effectiveness of wrapping towers with insulated blankets.
Bids for a new electric pickup remain pending. Box and hoist bids for department's 1999 pickup pending. Preliminary considerations are to transfer the 1999 pickup to maintenance department.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black to adjourn special session at 6:45 PM.
_________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:__________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
JANUARY 31, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Thursday, January 31, 2008 at 5:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor ProTem Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Absent - Jim Thompson. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink.
2007 employee review evaluation forms were review. FY09 employee raise percentages were discussed. No official actions taken. Date of 3rd budget workshop pending completion of employee reviews.
Workshop session adjourned at 7:00 PM.
_______________Kurtis C. Edwards, Mayor ProTem
ATTEST:__________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 11, 2007 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Kiana Johnson, Kevin and Susan Smith, Kevin Mars, Wayne Scholtfeldt and Traci Einck.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - February 11th tentative agenda, official minutes of January 14, January 22 and January 31, 2008, Legend's liquor license renewal, new firemen - Matt Harris, Andy Jacobs, Aaron Kilts, Rob Monical, Ryan Morris and Mike Warnke and Library's January financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Citizens Concerns:
New Fire Chief Kevin Smith requested funding for new pagers. Susan Smith presented brief update on arrival of new ambulance. Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, to purchase pagers for new firemen as needed. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Kiana Johnson presented O'Brien County Economic Development's 2008 objectives.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, authorizing permission to O'Brien County Fair Board to erect a building on tennis court's east end. All ayes, motion carried.
PAC's engineer, Wayne Scholtfeldt, presented brief update on PAC's street paving project.
Employee Comments:
Box/hoist and pickup bids considered. Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2008-09, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PICKUP PURCHASE AND BOX/HOIST PURCHASE FOR 1999 PICKUP. All ayes, motion carried.
Light plant's cooling towers have new covers. Pool repair preparations underway. Trouble-shooting load management computer glitches. Bahrenfuss briefly explained MRES FY09 load management member program. 2 of 3 dangerous trees removed and street/alley tree trimming continues as time permits.
City Attorney Comments:
Acquiring ownership of the old bank building remains pending. Preliminary demolishing bids considered from Schimillen Construction and Puhrmann Excavating. No action taken.
Sidewalk deed request from Cobblestone Properties for new dentist office was explained. No action taken.
Old Business:
Buyer's incentive package for empty City lots pending.
New Business:
Town and Country's spring clean-up day options discussed.
Final FY09 budget workshop scheduled for Feb 20th.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, setting FY09 Budget hearing for March 10th. All ayes, motion carried.
Resolution No. 2008-08, CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATIVE TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA was tabled into March session.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to accept resignation of Connie Wise from the Library Board of Trustees and appointment of Kay Geerdes. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, approving submitted claims, clerk's January financial reports and billing clerk's January utilities reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Submitted citizen issue form considered. House abandonment forwarded to municipal enforcement officer and abandoned vehicle and junk to Sheriff for 280 N Welch Ave.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to forgive United Church of Primghar's fire response charges. All ayes, motion carried.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to adjourn regular session at 8: 40 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
______________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
FEBRUARY 20, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Wednesday, February 20, 2008 at 5:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller & Don Steffens. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink.
FY09 employee salaries were deliberated. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 5:50 PM.
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
FEBRUARY 25, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Monday February 25, 2008 at 5:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller & Don Steffens. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink.
FY09 employee salaries were finalized. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 6:50 PM.
_____________Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_____________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 10, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 10, 2008 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor ProTem Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Mayor Jim Thompson arrived at 7:05. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Dennis Logan, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Jane Nicholson, Roger Kammerer and Traci Einck.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - February 11, February 20 and February 25, 2008 official minutes, Barama's liquor license renewal, Baxterz Bar and Grill new liquor/Sunday sales license, Center Township fire contract renewal, new commercial building permits to Cobblestone Properties and Fair Board, O'Brien County Community Foundation Grant Fiscal Sponsorship to O'Brien County Fair Board and Library's February financial report. All ayes with Edwards respectfully abstaining from his Cobblestone Properties building permit, motion carried.
Visitors:
Jane Nicholson presented arguments why a City Supervisor is needed.
Roger Kammerer presented Planning and Zoning update. Four zoning enforcement signs will be installed on Hwy 59 and B40.
Employee Comments:
Light plant's window/door project is nearly complete. Pool repair preparations continue. Two used diving frames/boards and small water slide (City of Osage) will also be installed. Three 4" water main and 1 service line leaks have been repaired. Service/maintenance record formats for vehicles and equipment finalized. Tree trimming continues as time permits. The condition of 2nd Street NE from the school to Heritage Park was deliberated.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to participate in Iowa Association of Municipal Utilities new Eco@Home program. All ayes, motion carried. Bi-monthly energy and water efficiency publications for utility customers.
City Attorney Comments:
Acquiring ownership of the old bank building remains pending. Demolishing bids from Schmillen Construction and Puhrmann Excavating still under consideration.
Sidewalk deed request from Cobblestone Properties has been withdrawn.
Old Business:
Buyer's incentive package for empty City lots pending.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2008-08, CERTIFICATE OF APPOINTMENT OF REPRESENTATION TO THE HOUSING AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA. All ayes, motion carried. Lansink and Schall appointed to NW IA Regional Housing Authority.
New Business:
Public hearing for FY09 Budget commenced with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to introduce and adopt Resolution No. 2008-10, ADOPTION OF FY09 BUDGET and CERTIFICATION OF TAX LEVIES. All ayes, motion carried.
Proposed FY08 budget amendments reviewed. Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, setting FY08 Budget Amendment hearing for April 14th. All ayes, motion carried.
MRES's Phase#2 electric rate increase recommendation from the 2006 rate study was reviewed. Unfortunately, WAPA and MRES energy costs continue to increase. The new Phase#2 rates will not recover increasing costs. Council opted to use power cost adjustment rates (PCA) instead of an additional $.0022/kWh rate increase to offset increases. Motion by Schueller, second by Black, setting 1st reading of electric rate ordinance amendment for April 14th. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, donating $50 to After Prom Party. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, approving submitted claims, clerk's February financial reports and billing clerk's February utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claim, motion carried.
Other Business:
No new citizens issue forms received. Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black to accept bids on 1980 GMC green truck. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to adjourn regular session at 8:05 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
____________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
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Light plant’s window/door project is complete. Pool repair preparations continue. Two used diving frames/boards & small
water slide will soon be installed. Tree
trimming continues as time permits.
Acquiring ownership of the old bank building remains
pending. Revised demolish bids from
Schmillen Construction & Puhrmann Excavating were reviewed. Concerns about the cosmetic look of abutting building’s
east wall were discussed. Edwards &
Schall to discuss concerns with property owner.
Old Business:
Buyer’s incentive package for empty City lots pending.
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Tree removal request at
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James
A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:
_____________________________________CMC/MMC
Dee Ann Lansink,
City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
MAY 12, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 12, 2008 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Kurt Edwards arrived at 8:30. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Denny Logan, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - May 12th tentative agenda, April 14, 2008 official minutes, temporary 5-day liquor permit to Baxterz, temporary outdoor service endorsements to Legend's and Baxterz, garage moving permit to Racquel Spoo, house razing permit to Jeff Roos, Resolution No. 2008-14 RESOLUTION SPONSORING COBBLESTONE DAYS CELEBRATION and AUTHORIZING PARADE ROUTE, STREET CLOSINGS and FREE SWIMMING, Resolution No. 2008-15, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL STREET CLOSINGS, Cobblestone Properties alley paving project, proclamation of Iowa School Board Recognition Week and Library's April financial report. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Jody Peck of Missouri River Energy Services presented a summary of the City's energy providers.
Employee Comments:
Pool repairs underway, opening date pending. Spring clean-up day went well. Fall clean-up day under consideration. Dangerous trees at 260 2nd St SW and 440 N Rerick Ave to be removed. Tree at 860 N Rerick will be trimmed. 1st Street NW tiling project nearly complete. Shelter house's deck to be repaired or replaced as needed.
Part-time summer applicants considered. Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to hire Thor Klinker as boy's little league coach, Jill Kruse as pool manager, Jill Paulsen as assistant manager and Morgan Ebel, Reagan Ebel, Cassie Kruse and Trevor Lansink as lifeguards. All ayes, motion carried.
City Attorney Comments:
Acquiring ownership of old bank building remains pending. Abutting property owner's expectations debated. Insurance coverage of demolishing contractors will be researched.
Offer to purchase city lot, 400 2nd Street NW, considered. Attorney to explain legal proceedings to potential buyer before initiating proceedings June 9th.
Pool staff issues discussed. Motion by Schall, second by Black, authorizing reimbursement of initial lifeguard training costs, 1/3 over 3 years of service, effective for new 2008 guards. All ayes, motion carried.
Old Business:
Buyer's incentive package for empty City lots pending.
Bids accepted until June 9th for 1980 green Chevy pickup and miscellaneous equipment.
Iowa Rural Water's new vision care plan revisited. Action tabled.
New Business:
Public hearing for 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2004-18, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA, BY REPEALING APPENDIX A, ELECTRIC RATES, AND BY ADDING A NEW ELECTRICAL RATES SECTION TO APPENDIX A commenced at 8:30 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2004-18. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to waive the 3rd reading of said ordinance. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Steffens, to grant final adoption of Ordinance No. 2004-18, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA, BY REPEALING APPENDIX A, ELECTRIC RATES, AND BY ADDING A NEW ELECTRICAL RATES SECTION TO APPENDIX A. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, setting June 9th as 1st reading date to amend 2004 Code of Ordinances to change council session times. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, setting June 9th as 1st reading date to amend 2004 Zoning Ordinance for proposed zoning districts, corner setbacks and front porch or deck setbacks. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, approving Resolution No. 2008-16, RESOLUTION SETTING EMPLOYEE SALARIES/WAGES FOR FY09. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving submitted claims, clerk's April financial reports and billing clerk's April utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claim, motion carried.
Other Business:
Abandoned house update requested for June 9th session.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schall, to adjourn regular session at 8:45 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:___________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 9, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Absent - Kurt Edwards. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Denny Logan and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Traci Einck.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - June 9th tentative agenda, May 12, 2008 official minutes, cigarette permit renewals to Legend's ProGo and Shortee's, Bob & Scott's beer permit renewal, Resolution No. 2008-17, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL STREET CLOSINGS, Resolution No. 2008-18, TRANSFER OF MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTION OF TIF#2 FUNDS and Library's May financial report. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Pool diving board installation remains pending,
dangerous trees were removed,
1st St NW storm sewer tiling project completed,
shelter house's deck repair underway,
load management receiver installation underway
and cemetery truck's fuel tank repaired.
Rain has delayed restoring 1st St SE parking areas.
Northern Water Works Neptune radio read proposal for water and electric meters tabled for more feasibility research.
City Attorney Comments:
Acquiring ownership of old bank building was requested.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, approving Resolution No. 2008-20, RESOLUTION PROPOSING THE SALE OF A TRACT OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR AND FIXING A DATE ON THE HEARING THEREOF. All ayes, motion carried.
Abandon house updates reviewed. Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, to initiate transfer of ownership of 720 S Hayes Ave. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to grant time extensions to 380 S Hayes Ave and 255 N Pumphreys Ave. All ayes, motion carried.
Old Business:
Buyer's incentive package for empty City lots pending.
Motion by Black, second by Schall, to accept Marvin Pearson's $3,462.85 combination bid to purchase 1980 Chevy truck, 1949 Ford tractor and 200 gallon tank/sprayer. All ayes, motion carried.
Vision care plans further considered with upcoming health insurance renewal.
New Business:
Public hearing for 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-19, AMENDING THE PRIMGHAR 2004 CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING TITLE I, ARTICLE 9.04(1) REGULAR MEETINGS AND REPLACING WITH A NEW SECTION 9.04(1) REGULAR MEETINGS commenced at 8:30 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Black, second by Schall, approving 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-19. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of said ordinance. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, to grant final adoption of Ordinance No. 2004-19, AMENDING THE PRIMGHAR 2004 CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REPEALING TITLE I, ARTICLE 9.04(1) REGULAR MEETINGS AND REPLACING WITH A NEW SECTION 9.04(1) REGULAR MEETINGS. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving FY09 O'Brien County law enforcement contract. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, appointing Ryan Carpenter to Pool Board. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving Resolution No. 2008-19, RESOLUTION TO ADOPT REVISED POOL POLICY. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, approving submitted claims, clerk's May financial reports and billing clerk's May utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claim, motion carried.
Other Business:
Citizen issue form submitted on 340 1st St SW. Landlord and renter will be issued letters.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, approving donation of two TCA HDTV packages for Kid Kampus's fundraiser. All ayes motion carried.
Requested Planning and Zoning ordinance amendments were cancelled. The amendments were so significant that NW Iowa Planning recommended ordinance be completely recodified.
Park and Fair Boards are 2008 grant recipients of the O'Brien County Community Foundation.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Blacks, second by Schall, to adjourn regular session at 8:00 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
__________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:______CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
JULY 14, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 14, 2008, at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Absent - Clara Black. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Denny Logan and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Traci Einck.
Motion by Schall, second by Steffens, approving Consent Agenda items - July 14th tentative agenda, June 9, 2008 official minutes, temporary 5-day liquor permit to Baxerz Bar and Grill, razing permit to Allen Schuknecht, storage addition to Hank Phipps, library and fire department June/FY08 financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
4 of 6 missing sidewalk sections replaced. Northern Water Works Neptune radio read proposal remains pending. State inspections for electric system and pool were reviewed. PAC's street project is underway.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, approving $3,598.24 Graham Tire bid to replace payloader tires. All ayes, motion carried.
City Attorney Comments:
Legal steps to acquire ownership of old bank continues.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, authorizing City Attorney to terminate the 2-year farmland leases and to initiate 1-year leases per City Attorney's recommendations. All ayes, motion carried.
Public hearing to sale a tract of real estate commenced at 7:30 with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, approving Resolution No. 2008-21, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR TO CONVEY A CERTAIN TRACT OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, approving Resolution No. 2008-22, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTED DEED FOR A CERTAIN TRACT OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR. All ayes, motion carried.
Old Business:
None
New Business:
Motion by Schueller, second Schall, authorizing print preview software purchase. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Edwards, to renew employee group health insurance policy with Benefits Resources. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, to reappoint Joan Roos to TCA's programming committee. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Schall, authorizing participation in MRES's Bright Energy Solutions program. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, approving submitted claims, clerk's June financial reports and billing clerk's June utilities reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Three citizen issue forms were reviewed.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to adjourn regular session at 8:05 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
_________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
AUGUST 11, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 11, 2008 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Denny Logan, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Jane Nicholson, Tanya Sherman and Traci Einck.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, approving Consent Agenda items - August 11th tentative agenda, July 14, 2008 official minutes, Resolution No. 2008-23, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR TO REQUEST THE ASSISTANCE OF THE NORTHWEST IOWA PLANNING AND DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION, Resolution No. 2008-24, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL SIDEWALK and STREET CLOSINGS, American Administrator's Administrative Services Agreement, O'Brien County Snow Trackers Right-of-Way Request and Library's July Financial Report. All ayes, motion carried.
Citizen Concerns:
Jane Nicholson submitted 3 citizen issue complaints.
Visitors:
Tanya Sherman expressed her concerns in regards to stray cats and wasps in storm sewers.
Employee Comments:
Bids to be sought to replace 1976 Ford plow, 1435 JD mower and sander. New electric crimping tool to be purchased. Northern Water Works Neptune radio read proposal remains pending. Playground fence to be replaced Aug 21st. Camper dumping site requested. Overhead electrical now underground behind Black's Mill and southeast corner of school ground's. More insulation improvements requested for light plant's cooling tower. Requests for plate packer and light plant's air compressor tabled. More sidewalk replacements discussed. PAC's street project is nearly complete.
City Attorney Comments:
Farmland lease renewals to Sikora Farms and Joel Wright were signed by Mayor and City Clerk.
Preliminary water tower lease from SkyLink Network was briefly discussed. TCA to assist with technological concerns.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to enter into close session at 7:35 PM per Iowa Code 21.5 Section C to discuss litigation matters in regards to acquiring ownership of old bank building. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Edwards, second by Schall, to resume open session at 7:45 PM. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to enter into close session at 7:45 PM per Iowa Code 21.5 Section C to discuss litigation matters in regards to pending wrongful acts suit #LACV020036. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, to resume open session at 7:50 PM. All ayes, motion carried.
Old Business:
Group vision plan revisited.
New Business:
Black and Schall assigned to draft employee discipline and discharge policy for approval in September.
Motion by Black, second by Schall, approving submitted claims, clerk's July financial reports and billing clerk's July utilities reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to accept resignation of Roger Kammerer from the Planning and Zoning Board and appointed Bob McCauley. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, to adjourn regular session at 8:45 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
_____________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
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SEPTEMBER 8, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, September 8, 2008 at 7:00 pm in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Black and Schueller arrived after Consent Agenda. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Traci Einck.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items - September 8th tentative agenda, August 11, 2008 official minutes, Resolution No. 2008-25, RESOLUTION APPROVING FY08 STREET FINANCE REPORT, Resolution No. 2008-26, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL SIDEWALK and STREET CLOSINGS, new EMT Cory Flanigan, garage addition permit to Paul Einck, new house permits to Arnold Leng and Brad Wittrock, deck permits to Amanda Rausch and Bill Webb(Steve Wittrock), new garage permit to Tim Ebel, temporary outdoor service endorsement to Baxterz, ProGo's beer permit renewal, permanent outdoor service endorsement to Legend's, $25 sponsor donation to BHMH Haunted Scavenger Hunt and Library's August Financial Report. Ayes - Edwards, Schall and Steffens, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Bids to replace 1976 Ford plow, 1435 JD mower and sander considered. Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to accept Eddy-Walker Equipment sander bid of $5,989. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to accept Sheldon Implement 1435 JD mower trade-in bid of $9,100. All ayes, motion carried. Two 1999 International plow truck bids pending.
Northern Water Works Neptune radio read proposal remains pending. Camper dump site pending. Overhead electrical now underground between Welch and Heritage on 2nd St NE. Park restroom surveillance camera considered. West water well piping and pump under replacement, bid $33,070. Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, to accept Fuller & Sons street repair bid of $14,925. All ayes, motion carried.
City Attorney Comments:
Legal steps to acquire ownership of old bank continues.
SkyLink Network water tower lease language analyzed. TCA recommendations will be forwarded.
Old Business:
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to offer employee/family vision care benefits subject to annual review. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee discipline and discharge policy pending. Workshop scheduled for Sept 17th.
New Business:
FY08 Annual Report reviewed.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to submit a Community Design Program Application with the Iowa Architectural Foundation for visioning assistance for town square project. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to restate Primghar's community development and housing needs assessment for upcoming housing rehab grant application. All ayes, motion. Public hearing set for October 13th.
Motion by Schall, second by Edwards, approving submitted claims, clerk's August financial reports and billing clerk's August utilities reports. All ayes with Black and Edwards respectfully abstaining from their business claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall to adjourn regular session at 8:40 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
____________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
SEPTEMBER 17, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Wednesday, September 17, 2008 at 5:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller & Don Steffens. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink.
Workshop session held to discuss amendments to discipline & discharge policy, well pipes, plow truck bids, SkyLink tower lease, Baxterz sewer service line. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 6:30 PM.
_________________James A. Thomson, Mayor
ATTEST:______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
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OCTOBER 13, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 13, 2008, at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Carol Keizer, Jane Nicholson, Diane Lingen and Traci Einck.
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items - October 13th tentative agenda, September 8 and September 17, 2008 official minutes, garage razing and new garage permits to Bill Freck, new step permits to Eric Irwin and Cory Vander Pol, house razing permit to Bob Schall, liquor license renewal to Shortee's Pit Stop, liquor license and outdoor service renewal to Just One More, Resolution No. 2008-27, AUTHORIZING INTERNAL LOAN, TRANSFER OF MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTION OF TIF#2 FUNDS, DGR's engineering services agreement for power factor study, MRES electric rate study proposal, City's Indentify Theft Prevention Program, Wellmark's entity services agreement and entity service HMO agreement, Highland Township fire service contract and Library's September Financial Report. All aye, motion carried.
Public Hearing:
Public hearing for Housing Fund Grant application for $197,700 to the Iowa Dept of Economic Development commenced at 7:00 with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to close the Housing Fund Grant public hearing at 7:10 PM. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Edwards, second by Black, approving Resolution No. 2008-67 entitled, A RESOLUTION OF THE MAYOR AND CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR IOWA, AUTHORIZING APPLICATION TO THE HOUSING FUND GRANT PROGRAM, COMMITTING LOCAL MATCH TO THE PROJECT, AND DESIGNATING PERSONS AUTHORIZED TO EXECUTE SAID APPLICATION. All ayes, resolution carried.
Visitors:
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to incur cost of sleeve brace for sanitary sewer service line repair for Baxterz Bar and Grill. All ayes, motion carried. Once repaired, City employees will backfill worksite.
Employee Comments:
Lightplant and water well repairs done. 3rd St NW street lights installed. Camper dump site pending. Community Design Program application submitted. Preparations underway to increase ambulance service rates in December. Bids accepted until November 10th for 1976 Ford truck w/plow and sander. Minimum bid set at $3,500.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to acquire pool drain estimates to comply with new federal pool and spa safety act. All ayes, motion carried.
City Attorney Comments:
Legal steps to acquire ownership of old bank continues. Language changes made to SkyLink Network's proposed water tower lease. Awaiting counter response.
Old Business:
Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, approving Resolution No. 2008-29, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICY REVISIONS. All ayes, motion carried.
New Business:
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving Resolution No. 2008-30, RESOLUTION SUPPORTING STATE OF IOWA FINANCE COMMITTEE'S EFFORTS FOR A STATEWIDE INTERNET FINANCIAL REPORTING SYSTEM. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, approving Cobblestone Properties commercial tax abatement application. All ayes with Edwards respectfully abstaining for conflict of interest, motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, approving submitted claims, clerk's September financial reports and billing clerk's September utilities reports. All ayes with Black and Edwards respectfully abstaining from their business claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Edwards, second by Schall, to donation $25 to Primghar Community Playhouse. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Steffens to adjourn regular session at 8:45 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
_________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:____________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
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NOVEMBER 1O, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 10, 2008 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Clara Black arrived at 7:30. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Denny Logan and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Steve Wittrock and Traci Einck.
Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, approving Consent Agenda items - November 10th tentative agenda, October 13, 2008 official minutes, sign permits to Betterment Council, new shed permit to Josh Spencer and Library's October Financial Report. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Water well repairs done. New camper dump site located northwest of fair board's administration bldg. Water and sewer services established at fair board's new bldg. New ambulance service rates pending. Pool drain compliance covers pending. Dangerous tree at 255 2nd St SE to be removed.
City Attorney Comments:
Legal steps to acquire ownership of old bank continues.
Counter responses from SkyLink Network considered in regards to water tower lease. Motion by Edwards, second by Schall, to approve Resolution No. 2008-31, RESOLUTION PROPOSING THAT THE CITY ENTER INTO A "WATER TOWER LEASE WITH OPTIONS" WITH EVERTEK, INC. FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CELLULAR ANTENNAS ON THE PRIMGHAR WATER TOWER AND FIXING A DATE ON THE HEARING THEREOF. All ayes, motion carried.
New Business:
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to sale 1976 Ford plow truck with sander to Mark Thompson for $3,800. All ayes, motion carried. Other bid - Virgil Crouch, $3,600.
Discussion ensued over acquired ownership of 255 1st St SW, Pryor house. Given deteriorated status, demolish bids will be sought.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schall, approving submitted claims, clerk's October financial reports and billing clerk's October utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claim, motion carried.
Other Business:
Rec Center's floor along south wall warrants repair. Projected cost - $3,500 or more depending on repairs. Project scheduled for spring.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Council/employee workshop scheduled for Nov 17th at 5:00.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens to adjourn regular session at 8:00 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
_________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:__________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
NOVEMBER 17, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Monday, November 17, 2008 at 5:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall and Don Steffens. Glen Schueller arrived at 5:15. Staff present - Tracy Bahrenfuss, Dee Ann Lansink, Cole Leiding, Denny Logan, Linda Nieman and Reitzell Wright.
Workshop session held to discuss amendments to employee handbook and load management frequency interference with NIPCO's load management receivers. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 6:15 PM.
______________ James A. Thomson, Mayor
ATTEST:_______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
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CITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
DECEMBER 8, 2008 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 8, 2008 at 7:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor ProTem Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Absent - Jim Thompson. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Denny Logan, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Peter McNally and Traci Einck.
Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, approving Consent Agenda items - December 8th
tentative agenda, November 10 and November 17, 2008 official minutes, equipment shed permit to Evertek and Library's November Financial Report. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to provide $250 sponsorship for Chamber's Christmas light contest. All ayes with Black abstaining, motion carried.
City Attorney Comments:
Legal steps to acquire ownership of old bank continues.
Public hearing for Evertek water tower lease commenced at 7:10 with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schall, second by Steffens, approving Resolution No. 2008-33, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR TO ENTER INTO A 'WATER TOWER LEASE WITH OPTIONS' WITH EVERTEK, INC. FOR THE PLACEMENT OF CELLULAR ANTENNAS ON THE PRIMGHAR WATER TOWER. All ayes, resolution carried.
Employee Comments:
Pool drain compliance covers and golf course's storm drain/tile postponed to spring. Dangerous trees at 120 3rd St NE to be removed. New ambulance service rates pending. New boiler bids for light plant considered, BTU specifics pending. Payloader brakes under repair. Billing standards for City services are subject to change with upcoming recodification of City ordinances.
New Business:
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving Resolution No. 2008-32, RESOLUTION AMENDING EMPLOYEE PERSONNEL POLICY HANDBOOK. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schall, approving submitted claims, clerk's November financial reports and billing clerk's November utilities reports. All ayes with Edwards respectfully abstaining from his business claims, motion carried.
Other Business:
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Black, second by Schall to adjourn regular session at 8:05 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
_______________Kurtis C. Edwards, Mayor ProTem
ATTEST:______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
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