MINUTES ARCHIVE
2009
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CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
JANUARY 15, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Thursday, January 15, 2009 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. In general attendance: Gary Lansink, Mark Hanson, Denny Heemstra, Denny Mars & Dave Hicks.
Discussed with township trustees the terms and conditions of their financial support for the fire department.
FY10 budget projections were summarized. No official actions taken. 2nd budget workshop will be Jan 29th.
Workshop session adjourned at 6:45 PM.
__________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
JANUARY 12, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, January 12, 2009 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, and Denny Logan. In general attendance - Traci Einck.
Motion by Edwards, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items - January 12th tentative agenda, December 8, 2008 official minutes, Resolution No. 2009-01, OFFICIAL NEWSPAPER OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, Resolution No. 2009-02, OFFICIAL BANK DEPOSITORIES AND ESTABLISHING INVESTMENT LIMITS OF PUBLIC FUNDS, Resolution No. 2009-03, TRANSFER OF MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTION OF TIF #2 FUNDS, Resolution No. 2009-04, RESOLUTION READOPTING INVESTMENT POLICY OF PUBLIC FUNDS AND ADMINISTRATION POLICY OF INTERNAL CONTROL, Baxterz Bar and Grill liquor license renewal with Sunday sales, Dale Township fire service contract renewal and Library's December financial report. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
New boom truck arrived. DGR's power factor study done, 150 kVAR capacitor needed - $2,000 cost. One 310,000 BTU boiler ordered for light plant - $14,600. Now accepting summer employment application. Load management receiver frequency conflicts with NIPCO and NW IA REC receivers continues, meeting scheduled to resolve conflict. Dangerous trees at 615 Heritage Park Rd to be topped. New shop door ordered. Gear broken on snow blower - broom attachment to be ordered. Payloader brakes awaiting repair.
New Business:
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving
2009 Mayor appointments:
- Mayor ProTem - Edwards,
- wage committee - Black/Edwards,
- personnel committee - Schueller/Schall,
- audit committee - Edwards/Schall,
- recodification committee - Black/Edwards/Steffens,
- 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 - Logan/Bahrenfuss,
- OCEDC - Rodd Holtkamp/Edwards,
- Landfill - Thompson/Schueller,
- County Enterprise Zone - Black,
- Library - Schall,
- Chamber - Edwards,
- P&Z - Nieman and
- TCA - Edwards.
Public hearing for the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-20, CITY OF PRIMGHAR PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO CITY'S 2004 CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTIONS OF APPENDIX "A" PERTAINING TO AMBULANCE RATES and FEES commenced at 7:35 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to approve 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-12 and waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of said ordinance. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to grant final adoption of Ordinance No. 2004-20, CITY OF PRIMGHAR PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE FOR PROPOSED CHANGES TO CITY'S 2004 CODE OF ORDINANCES BY AMENDING SECTIONS OF APPENDIX "A" PERTAINING TO AMBULANCE RATES and FEES. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, to accept resignation of Connie Ebel's appointment to Pool and O'Brien County Economic Development boards and the appointment of Rodd Holtkamp as Primghar's representative on O'Brien County Economic Development Board. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, approving salvage bid submitted by ND Millwerk Salvage and Sales for 255 1st St SW. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, approving FY09 financial audit bid submitted by Hunzelman & Putzier, $6,575. All ayes, motion carried. Other bids - $13,065 State Auditor and $13,650 Williams & Co.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, approving submitted claims, clerk's December financial reports and billing clerk's December 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 Edwards to adjourn regular session at 8:15 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
___________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:____________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
JANUARY 29, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Thursday, January 29, 2009 at 5:00 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.
FY10 budget projections were summarized. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 6:10 PM.
________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
FEBRUARY 9, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, February 9, 2009 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 - Marian Ginger, Betty Uittenbogaard, Joy Hintz and Traci Einck.
Motion by Edwards, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items - February 9th tentative agenda, January 12, January 15 and January 29, 2009 official minutes, Legend's liquor license renewal with Sunday sales and Library's January financial report. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to extend O'Brien County Community Foundation Grant Fiscal Sponsorship to Primghar Better Council for 2 new Primghar signs. All ayes, motion carried. City to assist with sign installation.
Electrical City assistance sought by Primghar Community Playhouse to install new lightning system and control board. Employees to look into project.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to extend O'Brien County Community Foundation Grant Fiscal Sponsorship to Primghar Community Building for building improvements. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Installation of 150 kVAR capacitor pending. Light plant boiler installed. Cooling towers sustained freezing damage - repairs pending. No need to replace payloader's brakes - stuck valve was problem. New gear and broom installed on snow blower. New shop door installed. Spring clean-up day pending. Iowa Architectural Foundation officially approved the City's community design application for square project. Accepting summer employment applications. Resolving load management receiver frequency with NIPCO and NW IA REC receivers pending. Electric rate study pending with MRES. Iowa Rural Water to conduct water rate study. Internal arc flash policy pending.
City Attorney Comments:
Legal steps to acquire ownership of old bank continues.
Purchase offer for 255 1st St SW deliberated. Sales proceeding pending.
New Business:
Motion by Schall, second by Steffens, setting FY10 Budget hearing for March 9th. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Schall, approving Resolution No. 2009-05, A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA TO REQUEST THE ASSISTANCE OF THE STAFF OF THE NORTHWEST IOWA PLANNING and DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION to recodify 2004 Code of Ordinances. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Schueller, appointing Schall and Steffens to new Buildings and Grounds Council committee. All ayes, motion carried.
Salvage bid submitted by ND Millwerk Salvage and Sales for 720 S Hayes Ave considered.
Motion by Black, second by Schall, approving submitted claims, clerk's January financial reports and billing clerk's January utilities reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed. Planning and Zoning's recodified Zoning Ordinance to be presented April 13th.
Motion by Black, 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
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 9, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 9, 2009 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, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Lynette Thompson, Jim Edwards and Traci Einck.
Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, approving Consent Agenda items - March 9th tentative agenda, February 9, 2009 official minutes, Barama's liquor license renewal and Library's February financial report. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Lynnette Thompson presented PAC's 16 new housing lots of the Randolph Estates 2nd Addition. Motion by Black, second by Schall, accepting PAC's subdivision. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, approving Resolution No. 2009-06, RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA, APPROVING PLAT OF RANDOLPH ESTATES 2ND ADDITION TO THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, O'BRIEN COUNTY, IOWA, AND DIRECTING CERTIFICATION. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Installation of 150 kVAR capacitor pending. Resolving load management receiver frequency with NIPCO and NW IA REC pending. Arc flash study and installing new playground equipment pending. Tires ordered for water service truck. Raising 2 manhole covers on Hwy 59 pending DOT permits. Preliminary results of electric rate study given. Motion by Black, second by Schall, to purchase Paullina's used foot bucket for $500. All ayes, motion carried.
City Attorney Comments:
All efforts exhausted to locate final property owner of old bank building to legally acquire ownership. Dangerous building proceedings must now be pursued to seek ownership.
Discussion resumed in regards to S & H Land Partnership purchase offer of 255 1st Street SE. Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, approving Resolution No. 2009-07, 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.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schall, to approve Resolution No. 2009-08, RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE LEASE OF TRANSMISSION FACILITIES. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Steffens, second by Schall, to approve Resolution No. 2009-09, RESOLUTION TO AUTHORIZE SERVICE AGREEMENT (T-1). All ayes, motion carried.
New Business:
Public hearing for FY10 budget commenced at 7:45 pm with no written or oral objections neither received nor heard. Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving Resolution No. 2009-10, ADOPTION OF FY10 BUDGET and CERTIFICATION OF TAX LEVIES. All ayes, motion carried.
Proposed FY09 budget amendments reviewed. Motion by Schall, second by Steffens, setting FY09 budget amendment hearing for April 13th at 7:00 pm. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schall, donating $50 to After Prom Party. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, to allow unused 2008 personal hours to carry over into 2009. All ayes, motion carried.
Part-time summer applicants considered. Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, to hire Aphton Roberts as city mower/worker and Thor Klinker as little league baseball coach. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, to hire Jessie Appeldorn, Trevor Lansink, Cheslie Rohrs and Aphton Roberts as lifeguards. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, to Bobby McCauley as cleaning employee. Ayes - Black, Schall and Schueller. Nay - Steffens.
Motion by Black, second by Schall, to accept Kim Hintz's resignation from Pool Board. All ayes, motion carried. New appointment pending.
Motion by Schall, second by Steffens, approving submitted claims, clerk's February financial reports and billing clerk's February utilities reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Request to bury overhead electric at 280 3rd Street NW considered. Research required.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed. Planning and Zoning's recodified Zoning Ordinance to be presented April 13th.
Motion by Schall, second by Steffens, to adjourn regular session at 8:25 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
______________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:________________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
MARCH 13, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Friday, March 13, 2009 at 5:30 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller & Don Steffens.
Discussed office staff hour changes & interests from engineering firms to assist with the preliminary square project planning. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 6:40 PM.
______________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 13, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, April 13, 2009 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, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Lee and Rhonda Irvine and Traci Einck.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - April 13th tentative agenda, March 9 and March 13, 2009 official minutes, Resolution No. 2009-11, DISTRIBUTION OF TIF #2 FUNDS and Library's March financial report. All ayes, motion carried.
Citizen Concerns:
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to pay Shea's Hardware charges incurred by Lee and Rhonda Irvine for complications caused from a loose grounding wire on nearby transformer. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
DJ Weber presented TCA updates.
Employee Comments:
Installation of 150 kVAR capacitor pending. New FCC frequency licensed for load management and new crystals ordered to reconfigure receivers - installation pending. Arc flash study and new pool drains/repairs pending. New playground equipment installed - new toddler swings and basketball hoop pending. Raising 2 manhole covers on Hwy 59 pending DOT permits. Preliminary results of water rate study given. Grant application to rehab 6 houses was denied. Playhouse light project nearly complete. Street sweeping ongoing.
City Attorney Comments:
Dangerous building proceedings pending to acquire ownership of old bank building.
Public hearing to sale a tract of real estate commenced at 7:15 with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schall, second by Black, approving Resolution No. 2009-12, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR TO CONVEY A CERTAIN TRACT OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, approving Resolution No. 2009-13, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTED DEED FOR A CERTAIN TRACT OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR. All ayes, motion carried.
Old Business:
Motion by Black, second by Schall, to appoint Danielle Sampson to Pool Board. All ayes, motion carried.
New Business:
Public hearing to amend FY09 City Budget commenced at 7:20 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schall, second by Steffens, approving Resolution No. 2009-14, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to solicit for demolishing bids for 720 S Hayes Ave and sale of garage to Mario Wulf for $50. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving Resolution No. 2009-15, A RESOLUTION TO RECOGNIZE THE NORTHWEST IOWA REGIONAL HOUSING TRUST FUND. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Steffens, to pursue ordinance designating Primghar Municipal Utilities as the sole authorized demand response aggregator. All ayes, motion carried. 1st reading set for May 11th.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, approving Resolution No. 2009-16, DECLARING THE NEED FOR A HOUSING AUTHORITY IN THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA. All ayes, motion carried. Bob Schall appointed as Primghar's representative.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to donate $300 to high school's indoor batting cage. All ayes, motion carried.
Part-time summer applicants considered. Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to hire Steve Raymond as pool manager and Morgan Ebel, Reagan Ebel, Amber Hain, Krissa Hetletvedt, Taylor Jalas, Miranda Kelleher, Casi Rehder and Kelly Schroeder as lifeguards.
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, to hire Don Steffens as city mower/worker. Ayes - Black, Schall and Schueller. Abstaining - Steffens. (Clerk note - motion to be rescinded per Iowa Code 372.13 Section 8) Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to hire Traci Sohn as little league softball coach. All ayes, motion carried.
Applications for Deputy Clerk considered. Motion by Black, second Schall, to table selection and schedule April 20th workshop. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schall, approving submitted claims, clerk's March financial reports and billing clerk's March utilities reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Citizen sidewalk concern reviewed. Property owners will be issued compliance letters. Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to pursue housing nuisances against 175 S McCormack, 235 S McCormack and 515 S McCormack. All ayes, motion carried. Results of electric rate study will be presented May 11th.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schall, to adjourn regular session at 8:25 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
__________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
APRIL 20, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Monday, April 20, 2009 at 6:00 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.
Pending deputy clerk position and applications discussed at length. Engineer presentations from Sunquist, Kirkham Michael and DGR for square project were debated. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 7:15 PM.
_____________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_______CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR SPECIAL SESSION
APRIL 21, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in special session on Tuesday, April 21, 2009 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. In general attendance - Dale Barrie.
Motion by Black, second by Schall, to approve the April 21st tentative agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Dale Barrie of Iowa Rural Water presented the 2009 water and wastewater rate study. Motion by Black, second by Schall, to hire leak detection company to pinpoint water leaks. All ayes, motion carried. Unmetered City facilities to be metered.
Business:
Part-time summer applicants reconsidered. Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to rescind April 13, 2009 motion to hire Don Steffens as city mower/worker per Iowa Code 372.13, Section 8. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to hire Meagan McCauley as city mower/worker. All ayes, motion carried.
Pool board recommendations considered. Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, affirming pool roster became fully staffed after April 13, 2009 application approvals. All ayes, motion carried. Management positions and salaries deliberated. Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to set pool manager's salary at $3,600. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, to appoint Kelly Schroeder as assistant pool manager, Reagan Ebel as 1st head guard and Amber Hain as 2nd head guard with salaries $1/hr above guard pay. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black to adjourn special session at 8:35 PM.
___________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
APRIL 29, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Wednesday, April 29, 2009 at 8:00 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.
Discussed the pros and cons of utilizing Iowa Architectural Foundation over contracting with engineering firm to proceed to preliminary planning for square project. Second FY09 budget amendment scheduled for May 18th. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 8:50 PM.
____________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:________________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
MAY 11, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 11, 2009 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 - Denise Moore, Kiana Johnson, Steve Hallgren and Traci Einck.
Motion by Black, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items - May 11th tentative agenda, April 13, April 20, April 21 and April 26, 2009 official minutes, Resolution No. 2009-17, RESOLUTION SPONSORING COBBLESTONE DAYS CELEBRATION and AUTHORIZING PARADE ROUTE, STREET CLOSINGS and FREE SWIMMING, Resolution No. 2009-18, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL STREET CLOSINGS, Ortivus ambulance billing service agreement, Mosquito Control aviation authorization letter, addition permit to S&H Land Partnership, new EMT-B Joseph (Jody) Moss, deck permits to Jon Hintz and Paul Schueller, razing permits to Dean Key and Don Steffens, new house permit to Don Steffens, deck cover permit to Doug Walvoord and Library's April financial report. All ayes with Steffens respectfully abstaining from his permits, motion carried.
Citizen Concerns:
Denise Moore voiced concerns in regards to a neighborhood dog running at large. Motion by Schueller, second by Black, authorizing vicious dog proceedings against 320 2nd St NW. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Kiana Johnson presented O'Brien Co Economic Development updates.
Employee Comments:
New crystal installs for load management receivers pending. New pool drains installed. No wall repairs required - pool now filled. All playground equipment installed. Raising Hwy 59 manhole covers pending. Repairs made to storm sewer outlet on tee #9.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, to accept MRES electric rate study recommendations and set 1st reading to amend rate ordinance for June 8th. All ayes, motion carried.
City Attorney:
Dangerous building proceedings implemented to acquire old bank building ownership. Options to resolve 540 1st Street discussed.
New Business:
Public hearing for 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-21, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR 2004 CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 10.19 AGGREGATION OF RETAIL CUSTOMER DEMAND RESPONSE AND SECTION 10.20 ANCILLARY SERVICES PROVIDED BY DEMAND RESPONSE RESOURCES TO TITLE II, ARTICLE 10, CHAPTER 4 ELECTRIC UTILITY commenced at 7:18 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to approve 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-21 and waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of said ordinance. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to grant final adoption of Ordinance No. 2004-21, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR 2004 CODE OF ORDINANCES BY ADDING SECTION 10.19 AGGREGATION OF RETAIL CUSTOMER DEMAND RESPONSE AND SECTION 10.20 ANCILLARY SERVICES PROVIDED BY DEMAND RESPONSE RESOURCES TO TITLE II, ARTICLE 10, CHAPTER 4 ELECTRIC UTILITY. All ayes, motion carried.
Public hearing for 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2009-01, REPLACES APPENDIX B OF THE PRIMGHAR MUNICIPAL CODE THE 2004 PRIMGHAR ZONING ORDINANCE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA commenced at 7:19 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schall, second by Black, to approve 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2009-01 and set 2nd reading date for June 8th. All ayes, motion carried.
Public hearing for 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2009-02, REPLACES TITLE VIII OF THE PRIMGHAR MUNICIPAL CODE THE PRIMGHAR SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE INCORPORATED CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA commenced at 7:27 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Edwards, second by Schall, to approve 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2009-02 and set 2nd reading date for June 8th. All ayes, motion carried.
Six demolition bids for 720 S Hayes Ave received. Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, to accept lowest bid, $2,100, submitted by Puhrmann Excavating. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to appoint Connie Ebel, Susan Smith and Janet Van Beek as 2013 Quasquicentennial Committee chairs. All ayes, motion carried.
Selection of square project's steering committee tabled.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, 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:
Submitted citizen issue forms considered. Motion by Steffens, second by Schall, to authorize tree removal at 780 N Rerick Ave. All ayes, motion carried.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, to adjourn regular session at 8:15 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
_________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:__________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
MAY 11, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Monday, May 11, 2009 at 6:00 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 and Linda Nieman. In general attendance - Karen Weeden.
The results of the 2009 electric rate study were presented by Missouri River Energy Services. No official action taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 6:30 PM.
_________________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_____________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR SPECIAL SESSION
MAY 18, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in special session on Monday, May 18, 2009 at 5:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Kurt Edwards, Glen Schueller and Don Steffens. Absent - Bob Schall. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to approve the May 18th tentative agenda. All ayes, motion carried.
Old Business:
Selection of square project's steering committee narrowed from ninety to twenty. Committee service invitations to be issued to prospective members.
New Business:
Public hearing to amend FY09 City Budget commenced at 5:15 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, approving Resolution No. 2009-19, A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2009. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Consent given to 220 3rd St NW to excavate under Mc Cormack Ave to reestablish sanitary sewer service.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens to adjourn special session at 6:00 PM.
__________________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_________________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
JUNE 8, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, June 8, 2009 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 and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Denise Moore, Gary Olsin, Aaron Kilts, Tom Farnsworth, Karen Weishuhn, Betty Lashley and Traci Einck.
Motion by Black, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items - June 8th tentative agenda, May 11 and May 18, 2009 official minutes, cigarette permit renewals to Legend's, ProGo and Shortee's, Bob & Scott's beer permit renewal, outdoor services to Baxterz Bar and Grill, new fireman Anthony Schueller, bin moving and new rental house permits to Nicholson and Edwards, shed permit to Gerrit Van Der Sloot, garage razing and house razing permits to Dianne Lingen and S&H Landpartnership, new garage permits to Dianne Lingen and Dean Key, Resolution No. 2009-20 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL STREET CLOSINGS, Resolution No. 2009-21, TRANSFER ON MONIES BETWEEN FUNDS AND DISTRIBUTIONS OF TIF #2 FUNDS, Resolution No. 2009-22, RESOLUTION SETTING FY10 EMPLOYEE SALARIES and Library's May financial report. All ayes with Edwards respectfully abstaining from his permits, motion carried.
Visitors:
Tom Farnsworth proposed joint efforts for the transport and crushing of concrete and brick from upcoming Pride-Group facility demolition.
Employee Comments:
Half of load management receivers have new crystals installed. Compliances underway for electric and insurance inspections. Recodification of 2004 Code of Ordinances underway. Back hoe/tiling done for fair board's wash bays. Motion by Edwards, second by Schall, authorizing TCA to install cable and wireless internet services at camp and fair grounds. All ayes, motion carried.
City Attorney Comments:
Ownership of old bank building should become finalized in late summer.
Vicious dog hearing commenced at 7:30, comments ensued. Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to declare dog vicious and authorize City Attorney to continue legal actions accordingly. All ayes, motion carried.
New Business:
Public hearing for 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2009-01, REPLACES APPENDIX B OF THE PRIMGHAR MUNICIPAL CODE THE 2004 PRIMGHAR ZONING ORDINANCE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA commenced at 7:54 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, to approve 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2009-01 and waive 3rd reading of said ordinance. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second b Steffens, to grant final adoption of Ordinance No. 2009-01, REPLACES APPENDIX B OF THE PRIMGHAR MUNICIPAL CODE THE 2004 PRIMGHAR ZONING ORDINANCE AND AMENDMENTS THERETO ZONING ORDINANCE OF THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA. All ayes, motion carried.
Public hearing for 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2009-02, REPLACES TITLE VIII OF THE PRIMGHAR MUNICIPAL CODE THE PRIMGHAR SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE INCORPORATED CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA commenced at 7:56 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, to approve 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2009-02 and waive 3rd reading of said ordinance. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, to grant final adoption of Ordinance No. 2009-02, REPLACES TITLE VIII OF THE PRIMGHAR MUNICIPAL CODE THE PRIMGHAR SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS AND AMENDMENTS THERETO SUBDIVISION REGULATIONS ORDINANCE FOR THE INCORPORATED CITY OF PRIMGHAR, IOWA. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to appoint Jon Hintz as Rental Inspection Administrator. All ayes, motion carried.
Public hearing for 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-22, 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 7:58 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, to approve 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-22 and set 2nd reading date for July 13th. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, to accept Jean Davis's resignation from library board, new appointment of Darrell Rehder to 6-year term and reappoint Darrel DeBoom's 6-year term. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, approving donation of a TCA HDTV package and pool certificates for Kid Kampus's fundraiser. All ayes motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, authorizing DGR agreement for engineering and surveying services for Square Streetscaping Project. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, approving submitted claims, clerk's May financial reports and billing clerk's May utilities reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Submitted citizen issue forms considered. Tree removals granted for 275 2nd St SE, 260 2nd St SW and 280 N Hayes.
Primghar Betterment Council and Primghar Community Building are recipients of 2009 O'Brien County Community Foundation grants.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, to adjourn regular session at 8:20 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
__________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:____________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
JULY 13, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, July 13, 2009 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 and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance - Mark Gaul, Darin Logan and Traci Einck.
Motion by Steffens, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - July 13th tentative agenda, June 8, 2009 official minutes, addition permit to Allen Schuknecht, house razing permit to Von Kilts, water and sewer assessment credits to O'Brien Co. Jail, South O'Brien School and Baum Harmon Hospital, outdoor service/beer garden (streetside) to Legend's, Resolution No. 2009-23 RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL STREET CLOSINGS, storm watch paging request and Library's June and Fire Dept FY09 financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Citizen Concerns:
Darin Logan voiced concerns in regards to nuisance abatement against his property. Submitted nuisance photos by Logan considered, no action taken.
Visitors:
Mark Gaul gave organization update of new NW IA Regional Housing Trust. Motion by Schall, second by Black, authorizing O'Brien County to divert $607.66 from Primghar's housing fund balance to fulfill City's local match required for new regional trust. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
All active load management receivers have new crystals installed. Compliances underway for electric inspections. Recodification of 2004 Code of Ordinances delayed. FY09 payroll audit scheduled for July 29th, FY09 financial audit scheduled for week of Sept 21st. Implementing rental property inspections underway. Several street repairs underway.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, authorizing purchase of a radio frequency automated meter reading system from Northern Water Works Supply. All ayes, motion carried. Initial software and equipment costs - $10,000. Radio read system will be shared with Harley, Lake Park, Sanborn and Sibley. New system requires radio transmitters for existing water meters and replacement of electric meters, 5-7 year implementation projected.
City Attorney Comments:
Default judgment pending to acquire ownership of old bank building. Vicious dog case resolved.
Motion by Schall, second by Edwards, authorizing City Attorney to initiate sale proceedings of 175 N Pumphreys to David and Mary Newell. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to reacquire ownership of empty Lots 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10 in Block 21 from Pridegroup/Plymouth Life for $1,000 plus legal fees. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, authorizing City Attorney to initiate farmland annual lease renewals. All ayes, motion carried.
New Business:
Public hearing for 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2004-22, 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 7:45 PM with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, to approve 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2004-22. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, to waive 3rd reading and grant final adoption of Ordinance No. 2004-22, 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 Schueller, second by Black, to renew employee group health insurance policy with Benefits Resources. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, authorizing DGR contract for engineering and surveying services for arc flash study. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Steffens, second by Edwards, approving submitted claims, clerk's June financial reports and billing clerk's June utilities reports. All ayes, with Black respectfully abstaining from business claim, motion carried.
Other Business:
Submitted citizen issue forms considered.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed. Workshop session scheduled for July 20th @ 5:00.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, to approve emergency Resolution No. 2009-24, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING STREET CLOSING. All ayes, with Steffens respectfully abstaining due to conflict of interest. Motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Schall, to adjourn regular session at 8:20 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
____________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:___________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
JULY 20, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Monday, July 20, 2009 at 5:00 PM in council chambers with Mayor Jim Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller & Don Steffens. Absent - Kurt Edwards. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink.
Office work load, FY09 financial audit complications, training attendance frequencies & new meter reading software discussed. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 6:00 PM.
_______________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:_________________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
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AUGUST 11, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 10, 2009 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 7:05 PM. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink, Denny Logan, Linda Nieman and City Attorney Bruce Green. In general attendance: Aaron Kilts and Traci Einck.
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items - Aug 10th tentative agenda, July 14 and July 20, 2009 official minutes, deck permits to Rick Richter and Larry Graves, fence permit to Mickelle Bobzien, shed permit to Eugene Schiefen, garage/kitchen addition permit to Tom Edwards, ProGo beer permit renewal, Resolution No. 2009-25, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL SIDEWALK and STREET CLOSINGS, American Administrator's administrative services agreement, O'Brien Co Snow Tractors right-of-way request and Library's July and FY09 financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Citizen Concerns:
Aaron Kilts expressed concerns to keep Tri-Town Attack youth football in Primghar.
Employee Comments:
Electric inspection compliances meet. Recodification of 2004 Code of Ordinances postponed until October. FY09 financial audit scheduled for Sept 21st. Implementing rental property inspections underway. Bids to be sought to replace 2 rider mowers plus repaint pool. Nuisance sidewalks replaced and authorized trees removed. Gravel sections of Heritage Park Rd were graded.
City Attorney Comments:
Official ownership of old bank building to occur August 24th. Puhrmann Excavating and Schmillen Construction will be contacted to reinstate their demolishing bids.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, approving Resolution No. 2009-26, 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.
Purchase offer from Barb Craun for 720 S Hayes Ave debated. Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, approving Resolution No. 2009-27, 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.
Awaiting Plymouth Life deed to purchase Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 in Block 21. Sikora Farms annul farm lease renewed.
Discussion ensued in regards to failed garage moving permit variance from the Board of Adjustments. Bob Schall verbally requested a petition. Motion by Schueller, second by Edwards, approving garage moving permit to Bob Schall. Ayes - Black, Edwards, Schueller and Steffens. Abstaining - Bob Schall. Motion carried.
Council considered American State Bank's sale proposal of 340 1st St SW, 515 S Mc Cormack Ave and 215 3rd St SW. Counter offer determined. (Clerk note: counter postponed to acquire 2 properties via nuisance abandonment.)
New Business:
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to appoint Lynn Cole to Board of Adjustments. All ayes, motion carried.
Cemetery memorial request from Dale Perry's family considered.
Establishing Rental Housing Board was discussed. One landlord, one renter, one council member and two citizen names were selected. Each to be contacted to consider appointments.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schall, approving submitted claims, clerk's July financial reports and billing clerk's July utilities reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
Submitted citizen issue forms considered.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, to buy out City's half of shared Hotsy with Nicholson and Edwards. Ayes - Black, Schall, Schueller and Steffens. Abstaining - Edwards. Motion carried.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to adjourn regular session at 8:50 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
___________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:____________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
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SEPTEMBER 14, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, September 14, 2009 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. P&Z staff - Bob Baxter, Darrell DeBoom and Rick Richter. In general attendance -Justin Christensen, Traci Einck and landlords Mark and Lynette Thompson, Eugene and Sue Schiefen, Scott Baker, Tim Ymker and John Hoogers.
Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving Consent Agenda items - Sept 14th tentative agenda, August 10, 2009 official minutes, garage moving permit to Bob Schall, deck permit to Lorraine Grothaus, fence permit to Rachel Kinney, shed permit to Eugene Cullen, house addition permit to Amy Arrick, Legend's liquor license transfer, FY10 O'Brien County law enforcement contract, Resolution No. 2009-28, RESOLUTION APPROVING FY09 STREET FINANCE REPORT, Resolution No. 2009-29, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PARTIAL SIDEWALK and STREET CLOSINGS, $25 sponsor donation to BHMH haunted scavenger hunt and Library's August financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitors:
Square project summary given by Justin Christensen of DGR. Motion by Edwards, second by Schall, to accept project concept and authorize IA DOT application for transportation enhancement funds. All ayes, motion carried.
Lynette Thompson spoke on behalf of attending landlords voicing opposition to new rental housing inspection code and fees.
Employee Comments:
Hwy 59 manhole covers repaired. New city signs to be installed. Demo bids for old bank building delayed to research grant funding. FY09 financial audit scheduled for Sept 21st.
Motion by Steffens, second by Schueller, to accept ICON $1,800 trade-in bid for 2 JD 300 mowers. All ayes, motion carried. Other bids - $3,808 from Sharpening Builders and $4,678 from Sheldon Implement. Motion by Edwards, second by Schall, to accept Mongan Painting $13,562 pool painting bid. All ayes, motion carried. $3.50/lineal foot for crack repair pending length of cracks. Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, to accept Glenn's Copier $340 copier service contract. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, to extend MRES target audit service to elementary school. All ayes, motion carried.
City Attorney Comments:
Public hearing to sale a tract of real estate to David and Mary Newell commenced with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Steffens, second by Edwards, approving Resolution No. 2009-30, 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 Steffens, approving Resolution No. 2009-31, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTED DEED FOR A CERTAIN TRACT OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR. All ayes, motion carried.
Public hearing to sale a tract of real estate to Barb Craun cancelled due to Virgil Crouch counter purchase. Motion by Schall, second by Black, approving Resolution No. 2009-32, 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.
Awaiting Plymouth Life deed to purchase Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 in Block 21. Joel Wright annual farm lease renewed.
New Business:
Motion by Black, second by Schueller, to renew Avesis vision care plan. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, to restate Primghar's community development and housing needs assessment for upcoming housing rehab grant application. All ayes, motion. Public hearing set for October 12th.
Motion by Edwards, second by Steffens, appointing Glen Schueller, Connie Ebel and Denise King to the Rental Housing Board. All ayes with Schueller respectfully abstaining from his appointment. Motion carried. Landlord and 2nd citizen appointments remain open, two more names selected.
Deputy clerk application reviewed. Personnel committee to select interviewees.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving submitted claims, clerk's August financial reports and billing clerk's August utilities reports. All ayes with Edwards respectfully abstaining from his business claim. Motion carried.
Other Business:
Submitted citizen issue forms considered. Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to remove trees at 380 1st St SE. All ayes, motion carried.
Updates on abandoned house nuisances reviewed.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to adjourn regular session at 9:20 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
_________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:__________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
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OCTOBER 12, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, October 12, 2009 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 and Denny Logan. In general attendance - Dave Steffens &Traci Einck.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - Oct 12th tentative agenda, September 14, 2009 official minutes, house addition permit to Church of Christ, liquor license renewal to Shortee's Pit Stop, liquor license and outdoor service renewal to Just One More, Resolution No. 2009-33, AUTHORIZE FUND TRANSFERS AND DISTRIBUTION OF TIF#2 FUNDS and Library's September financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitor:
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, to reimburse Dave Steffens $1,596.30 for sanitary sewer service line damages. All ayes, motion carried.
Public Hearing:
On October 12, 2009, a public hearing was held at 7:40 p.m. at the Primghar City Hall. City Clerk Dee Ann Lansink stated that the City of Primghar plans to submit a Housing Fund Grant application for $197,700 to the Iowa Department of Economic Development on or before November 13, 2009. Total project costs are estimated to run $206,700. The City will contribute a local match in the amount of $9,000. The Housing Fund Grant will be used to rehabilitate six (6) owner occupied housing units in a target area bound on the North by 4th Street NW, on the East by McCormack Avenue, on the South by 1st Street SW and on the West by Pumphreys Avenue.
The need for this project was based on results from the windshield survey and the pre-applications collected. One hundred (100%) percent of the requested grant funds will benefit low-to-moderate income households. There will be no permanent displacement of persons or businesses to complete the proposed activities.
Clerk Lansink stated that a notice of this public hearing had been published in the O'Brien County Bell and asked City Clerk if any written objections had been filed. None had been filed. Clerk Lansink and the city council then called for any oral objections. There were no oral objections.
Council Member Edwards moved and Council Member Black seconded the motion to close the public hearing at 7:45 p.m. Motion carried with all ayes.
Motion by Edwards, second by Black, Resolution No. 2009-34, 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
Employee Comments:
Installation of new city signs underway. Pool painting delayed until spring. Field work for FY09 audit complete, awaiting finalization. Recodification of 2004 Code of Ordinances pending. New mowers arrived.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, to accept Eastech $1,845 bid for new lagoon influent flow meter. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, to reduce OCEDC office rent to $100/month. All ayes, motion carried.
City Attorney Comments:
Public hearing to sale a tract of real estate to Virgil and Deborah Crouch commenced with no written or oral objections received nor heard. Motion by Schueller, second by Schall, approving Resolution No. 2009-35, RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR TO CONVEY A CERTAIN TRACT OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY. All ayes, motion carried. Motion by Steffens, second by Black, approving Resolution No. 2009-36, RESOLUTION APPROVING THE EXECUTED DEED FOR A CERTAIN TRACT OF REAL ESTATE OWNED BY THE CITY OF PRIMGHAR. All ayes, motion carried.
Awaiting Plymouth Life deed to purchase Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 in Block 21.
Ordinance amendment pending to address abandoned vehicles.
Old Business:
Motion by Schall, second by Black, appointing Tanya Sherman to the Rental Housing Board. All ayes, motion carried. Landlord appointment remains open, two more names selected.
New Business:
Deputy clerk application and interviews reviewed. City Clerk verbally submitted resignation. Motion by Black, second by Edwards, to hire Wendy Ewoldt as second deputy clerk. Salary - $11/hr with pro-rated benefits. All ayes, motion carried.
Motion by Schueller, second by Black, approving submitted claims, clerk's September financial reports and billing clerk's September utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claim. Motion carried.
Other Business:
Submitted citizen issue forms considered. Tree removal requests from 540 S Hayes Ave and 240 N Welch Ave tabled until spring.
Updates on abandoned house nuisances reviewed.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, to adjourn regular session at 8:20 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
____________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:______________CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
OCTOBER 21, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Wednesday, October 21, 2009 at 5:30 PM in council chambers with Mayor Pro Tem Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller & Don Steffens. Absent - Jim Thompson. Staff present - Dee Ann Lansink.
Details of FY09 audit & FY11 budget projections discussed. City Clerk job description reviewed. New description needed, but undetermined. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 7:30 PM.
_________Kurtis C. Edwards, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST:______CMC/MMC Dee Ann Lansink, City Clerk/Treasurer
CITY OF PRIMGHAR WORKSHOP SESSION
OCTOBER 26, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:30pm in council chambers with Mayor James Thompson presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller & Don Steffens. Absent - Kurt Edwards/arrived 5:36pm. Staff present - Linda Nieman and Wendy Ewoldt
City office duties/positions and airplane hangar options discussed. Administrator/City Clerk job description reviewed. Position to be re-advertised. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 7:25 PM.
_______________James Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:________Linda K. Nieman, Deputy City Clerk
TopCITY OF PRIMGHAR REGULAR SESSION
November 9, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, November 9, 2009 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 - Linda Nieman and Denny Logan. In general attendance - Connie Eble, Janet VanBeek, Brad Stevens and Traci Einck.
Motion by Schall, second by Black, approving Consent Agenda items - Nov 11th tentative agenda, October 12th, 2009 official minutes, Library's October financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Visitor:
After a brief discussion, Motioned by Black, second by Schueller to grant permission to the Quasquecentennial to utilize the City's insurance. In the event of a price increase the City will be reimbursed. Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, to hire TCA to begin to construct City of Primghar Quasquecentennial web pages. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
OSHA, and Budget meeting approved for employees to attend, Pool winterized, TCA grant update given, Flow meter ordered and placed, new signs finished.
Motioned by Schall, second by Steffens to hire Tyler Technologies to train current employees. All ayes, motioned carried.
City Attorney Comments:
Moved by Black and second by Schall that Ordinance 2004-23 hold the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2004-23, AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TH E CITY OF PRIMGHAR 2004 CODE OF ORDINANCES BY REVISING TITLE VI, CHAPTER 4, 6.01-6.05 - ABANDONED AND JUNKED VEHICLES AND TRAILORS. Moved by Schall, second by Schueller, to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of said ordinance. Moved by Steffens, second by Schall to adopt said ordinance. All ayes, motion carried.
Unfinished business:
Landlord appointment remains open, another name selected.
New Business:
Motioned by Black, second by Schueller to accept written resignation of City Clerk Dee Ann Lansink. All ayes, motion carried. Schall and Schueller will meet to go over applications received.
Motion by Black, second by Steffens, to introduce Resolution No. 2009-37, ESTABLISHMENT OF ELECTRIC EFFICIENCY GOALS FOR 2010, 2011 AND 2012. All ayes. Motioned by Schueller, second by Schall to adopt Resolution No. 2009-37. All ayes, motioned carried.
Land sale, Hanger tabled. CD's renewed for six months.
Motioned by Steffens, second by Schueller to sponsor the Primghar Chamber of Commerce Christmas Lighting Contest for $250. All ayes, motioned carried. Black abstained.
Plymouth Life deed to purchase Lots 6, 7, 8, 9, 10 in Block 21 received.
Motion by Schall, second by Schueller, approving submitted claims, October financial reports and billing clerk's October utilities reports. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claim. Motion carried.
Other Business:
Submitted citizen issue forms reviewed. Motioned by Steffens, second by Schueller, S. Hayes and 2nd St. SE be given six months to replace due to the winter months upon us. All ayes with Black respectfully abstaining from her business claim. Motion carried.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
Motion by Black, second by Schall, to adjourn regular session at 8:15 PM. All ayes, session adjourned.
______________________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:________________CMC Linda K. Nieman, Deputy City Clerk
November 19, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in workshop session on Monday, November 19, 2009 at 5:30pm in council chambers with Mayor Pro-tem Kurt Edwards presiding. Council present - Clara Black, Bob Schall, Glen Schueller & Don Steffens. Absent - James Thompson. Staff present - Linda Nieman
Kayla Hartman and D.J. Weber from TCA visited about city website designs
Administrator/City Clerk job applications reviewed. New notary and Office hours discussed. No official actions taken.
Workshop session adjourned at 6:50 PM.
_________________________Kurt Edwards, Mayor-Pro-tem
ATTEST:__________________Linda K. Nieman, Deputy City Clerk
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CITY OF PRIMGHAR ~ REGULAR SESSION
December 14, 2009 PUBLISHED MINUTES
The Primghar City Council met in regular session on Monday, December 14, 2009 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 - Linda Nieman and Denny Logan. In general attendance Traci Einck.
Motion by Schueller, second by Steffens, approving Consent Agenda items - December 12th tentative agenda, Katie Leiding to the Ambulance team and Cory Crouch to the Fire Department. Razing permit to Randy Nieman, also a building permits to Randy Nieman and Eugene Schiefen. Official Minutes of Workshops, October 21 and 26, November 19 and 30, and December 10, 2009 and Regular Session November 9, 2009. Library's November financial reports. All ayes, motion carried.
Employee Comments:
Logan gave a progress report on the sewer flow meter recently installed and discussion held on looking into a new vacuum for city hall.
Unfinished business:
Rental Board-Landlord appointment remains open, another name selected. However board meetings can begin.
Motioned by Schall, second by Edwards to compensate Otho Kinsley ($500) for the past four years of upkeep of the City's information on his website. All aye Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices were discussed ayes, motioned carried
New Business:
Motion by Black, second by Schall, appointing Scott Bowles as new City Administrator/City Clerk. All ayes, motion carried. Starting salary, $48,000 with $2,000/yr increase after 6-month probation period.
Motioned by Edwards, second by Black, to have a Letter of Endorsement drafted on behalf of the City of Primghar for Jeremy McClaren as an EMT.
Motioned by Steffens, second by Schueller to approve the Recommendations of 2009 Audit (Draft) proposed. All ayes motioned carried.
Discussion held for a procedure to pursue should the City receive Notice to Abate.
Motion Schueller, Second Steffens to approve November claims, Deputy Clerk's November Financial Report &Utility Billing Clerk's November Utilities Report. All ayes, motion carried.
Other Business:
City Office will close at noon on December 24th and 31st for the holidays.
Board reports and upcoming committee/meeting notices discussed.
There being no further business to come before the Council, Motioned by Steffens second by Schall to adjourn at 7:55 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.
_______________James A. Thompson, Mayor
ATTEST:________________CMC Linda K. Nieman, Deputy City Clerk
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