Ida Grove, Iowa
January 21, 2008

The City Council of the City of Ida Grove met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Dennis R. Ernst presiding. Councilmembers present: William Carnine, Paul Bargar, Robert Fineran, Craig Rupert, Paul Cates. Council members absent: None: Guests in attendance: Austin Wheeler, Mark Nielsen, Beth Wolterman.

Moved to approve the agenda as amended.

Approved unanimously.

Sheriff Wade Harriman appeared before the City Council to give his report. Sheriff Harriman reported that the prisoner who died while in Ida County Jail had died of natural causes. On November 3, 2007 a vehicle was stolen in Ida County. Charges will be filed soon. Sheriff Harriman reported the County Wide Law budget for fiscal year 2008-2009 will increase by 3.55% overall.

Austin Wheeler appeared before the City Council to present a plan for putting a Frisbee Disc Golf Course in the City Park for an Eagle Scout project. Total anticipated cost is $3,000. He plans on having the course completed in March 2008.

Moved to approve the Frisbee Disc Golf Course project.

Approved unanimously.

Moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Approved unanimously.

Mayor Ernst presented the Hold Harmless Agreement for City Crew services. The agreement will be changed and presented again at the next meting.

Discussion was held regarding City Crew services. The City work is to be completed before services are performed for others. If the City Crew experiences problems with people being upset with the services not being performed as soon as they would like, the City Crew are to direct the people to the City Council.

Mayor Ernst presented the subject of snow removal for the Ida Grove Cemetery. It was decided to hold a meeting with the Cemetery Trustees to discuss the situation.

Mayor Ernst gave an update on the renovation of the Community Hall men’s restroom.

Mayor Ernst presented the subject of the Baxter Hotel. A letter was mailed to the owners advising that they are responsible for maintenance and upkeep.

The City Clerk gave an update on the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan.

Moved to set a Budget Workshop for Wednesday, January 30, 2008 at 5:15 p.m.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented information for a Planning & Zoning Workshop. The City Council directed the City Clerk to get the information to the Planning and Zoning Board and the Board of Adjustment.

The City Clerk advised the City Council the application deadline for the Ida County Community Betterment Foundation grant is March 1, 2008.

Mayor Ernst initiated discussion of the Park Lane Extension. The City plans to complete the project this spring.

Mayor Ernst reported he has received no additional information regarding Federal funding for the West Access Project.

Mayor Ernst presented the subject of the Rec Center Financial Report. Concern was voiced regarding the funding of the Rec Center. The City Clerk advised this would be covered in the Budget Workshops.

Mayor Ernst presented the subject of snow removal. Parking violation tickets were written. Snow removal from sidewalks was also addressed.

Waste Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Mark Nielsen advised the City Council that the motor on well #8 went out. The motor should be replaced this week.

Moved to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor.

Approved unanimously.

/s/ Dennis Ernst, Mayor

Attest:

/s/Cindy Murray, City Clerk