Ida Grove, Iowa
January 3, 2007

The City Council of the City of Ida Grove met in regular session at the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Dennis R. Ernst presiding. Councilmembers present: William Carnine, Paul Bargar, James Weary, Paul Cates. Councilmembers absent: Rick Heeren.Guests in attendance: Beth Wolterman, Gerrod Sholty. The following item was added to the agenda for discussion only: Suggestion or Question on Clerk Applications.

Moved to approve the agenda as amended.

Approved unanimously.

Moved to appoint Diane F. Alborn as City Clerk for 2007.

Approved unanimously.

The Council did not appoint a City Attorney or an Assistant City Attorney until after the IPERS appeal is settled.

Moved to confirm the appointment of Matt D. Wunschel as Fire Chief for 2007.

Approved unanimously.

Mayor Dennis R. Ernst appointed James Weary as Mayor Pro Tem.

Moved to approve the Mayor’s appointment of James Weary as Mayor Pro Tem.

Approved unanimously.

Mayor Dennis R. Ernst appointed Sheryl Wonder as City Treasurer.

Moved to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Sheryl Wonder as City Treasurer.

Approved unanimously.

Moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Approved unanimously.

In checking the current budget there is $5,000.00 in Special Department Expense in the Mayor Council City Manager line item and only $1,550.00 has been set-aside for Heritage Days. If the Council wants to contribute to the removal of the Wilcox house that was adjacent to the elementary school, monies could be taken from there.

Moved to donate $1,000.00 to the Battle Creek/ Ida Grove School for demolition of the Wilcox house adjacent to the elementary school in Ida Grove.

Ayes: Paul Bargar, James Weary, Paul Cates.

Nays: William Carnine.

Councilman Weary introduced Resolution Number 2007-1 and moved its adoption. Councilman Carnine seconded the motion to adopt. Whereupon, the Mayor put the question and the vote was:

Approved unanimously.

Resolution Number 2007-1 is a resolution naming an official newspaper. Resolution Number 2007-01 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Councilman Carnine introduced Resolution Number 2007-2 and moved its adoption. Councilman Cates seconded the motion to adopt. Whereupon the Mayor put the question and the vote was:

Ayes: William Carnine, Paul Bargar, James Weary, Paul Cates.

Nays: None.

Resolution Number 2007-2 is a resolution naming depositories. Resolution Number 2007-2 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

The City Attorney prepared an ordinance establishing a truck route within the city limits.

Councilman Carnine moved the approval of Ordinance Number 509 on its first reading and that the procedural requirement as set forth in Section 380.3 Code of Iowa, be suspended as provided for in that section and the ordinance be placed on its second and third reading by title, seconded by Councilman Weary.

Approved unanimously.

Councilman Carnine introduced Resolution Number 2007-03, which is entitled, A Resolution Adopting Ordinance Number 509 An Ordinance Establishing a Truck Route within the City Limits of the City of Ida Grove, Iowa, and moved its adoption. Councilman Bargar seconded the motion to adopt. Whereupon the Mayor put the question and the vote was:

Approved unanimously.

Resolution Number 2007-03 is a resolution adopting Ordinance 509. Resolution Number 2007-03 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Ordinance 509 is an ordinance establishing a truck route within the city limits of the City of Ida Grove. Ordinance 509 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Mayor Ernst recommended changing the method on installing driveways in areas where the streets are poured monolithically to grinding instead of cutting and repouring.

Moved to require curb grinding where streets are monolithically poured and in other areas of the City where it would be a better method. The Street Superintendent is to visit with the property owners before the work is started.

Approved unanimously.

Moved to accept Paul Cates resignation from the Board of Adjustment.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented Resolution Number 2007-04 which is a resolution setting time and place of hearing on proposal to vacate a portion of alley south of United Bank of Iowa and resolution setting time and place of hearing on proposal to sell said property if vacated, and requiring notice of hearings.

Attorney Laurel Boerner informed the Council they need to set the date for the public hearing on vacating a portion of the alley. He recommended February 5th.

Councilman Weary introduced Resolution Number 2007-04 and set the date for the public hearing on February 5, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. and moved its adoption. Councilman Carnine seconded the motion to adopt. Whereupon the Mayor put the question and the vote was:

Approved unanimously.

Resolution Number 2007-04 is a resolution setting time and place of hearing on proposal to vacate a portion of alley south of United Bank of Iowa and resolution setting time and place of hearing on proposal to sell said property if vacated, and requiring notice of hearings. Resolution Number 2007-04 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

The City Clerk presented a budget request for 2007-2008 from Mid-Sioux Opportunity. Their request was $1,000.00. The City has previously budgeted this amount in their annual budget.

Moved to approve the Mid-Sioux Opportunity budget request of $1,000.00 and that it be included in the City’s 2007-2008 budget.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented the Ida Grove Fire Departments proposed budget for 2007-2008. The only change is they added depreciation for the new grass rig for $2,000.00.

Moved to approve the Fire Departments Proposed Budget for 2007-2008 for $48,250.00 and that it be included in the City’s 2007-2008 budget.

Approved unanimously.

Councilman Bargar stated he thought the Council should review the applications for City Clerk and determine whom they want to interview for the City Clerk position.

Moved to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor.

Approved unanimously.

/s/Dennis R. Ernst, Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/Diane F. Alborn, City Clerk