Ida Grove, Iowa
April 16, 2007

The City Council of the City of Ida Grove met in regular session at the Council Chambers at 6:30 p.m. Mayor Pro Tem James Weary presiding. Councilmembers present: William Carnine, Paul Bargar, Craig Rupert, Paul Cates. Council members absent: None. Guests in attendance: Don Pitts, Matt Salvatore, Gerrod Sholty

Moved to approve the agenda.

Approved unanimously.

Mayor Pro Tem Weary opened the Public Hearing for the Amendment of Current City Budget 2006 – 2007. He inquired if there was anyone in attendance that was for or against. No one was present. The hearing was left open and the Council proceeded with the agenda.

Sheriff Wade Harriman had nothing to report. He inquired if anyone had questions for him. Councilman Carnine asked if there was a pursuit policy in place for the City of Ida Grove. Sheriff Harriman responded there is a pursuit policy in place for the county and the policy would cover Ida Grove. Councilman Carnine questioned further if the city could have its own policy. Sheriff Harriman referred him to the city attorney. Sheriff Harriman had no comments at this time regarding Saturday evening’s pursuit.

Don Pitts with Cherokee County Landfill was present to provide information about the Cherokee County Landfill and answer questions anyone may have. Don stated all of Ida County will start going to the Cherokee County Landfill starting October 1, 2007. The new pod with the required Sub D Title liner will be completed by October 1.

A letter from the City of Ida Grove will be sent to Cherokee County Landfill advising them of our intentions for going with them starting October 1, 2007.

Plans have not been finalized for the recycling program.

Cherokee County Landfill is constructing a building for pelletizing. They anticipate adding another duty shift once the plant is completed and running. They have contracted with a bio-diesel plant for taking the pellets they produce for fuel.

Matt Salvatore presented his recommendations for summer employees for the outdoor swimming pool. Moved to hire summer outdoor pool employees according to Matt’s recommendations.

Approved unanimously.

The summer outdoor pool employees and salaries per hour are as follows: Assistant Managers: Erica Miller $7.00, Nick Billings – part time $7.00. Full time: Skye Densmore $6.20, Kim Bolles $6.20, Kaylee Spotts $5.15. Part time: Jean Hofmann $6.20, Brianne Davis $6.20, Matt Cates $6.20, Alex Ernst $6.20, Marissa Hare $6.20, Bryce Davis $6.20, Alex Bogue $6.20, Kassandra Karley $5.15, Eric Hanson $5.15, Isaac Christiansen $5.15, Dan Billings $5.15, Jordan Carlson $5.15, Alex Warnke $5.15.

Discussion was held regarding the renewal of the City’s insurance package. The City Clerk advised a review will be done and all listings brought up to date with necessary deletions and additions being made. Total annual premium due is $64,893.00. Moved to accept the Consent Agenda.

Approved unanimously.

Discussion was held addressing questions for constructing a salt storage shed. The shed will be located west of the Maintenance shed between the buildings and dirt piles. The building will be 40 ft. x 30 ft.

Moved to obtain bids and proceed with the project.

Approved unanimously.

The Council reviewed a map prepared by Gerrod Sholty indicating street areas for possible crack sealing, overlay, leveler and seal coat, or concrete work. Unexpected repairs are needed on the Fifth Street Bridge. The Moorehead Avenue Bridge also needs repairs. Main Street will be cold patched this year and after the United Bank project is completed the street will be overlayed. Moved to crack seal the airport this year, and if funds are available, do repairs to the trail.

Approved unanimously.

Mayor Pro Tem Weary noted no one appeared for the public hearing for the budget amendment. He called for closing the public hearing. Moved to close the public hearing for the budget amendment.

Approved unanimously.

Mayor Pro Tem Weary called for questions concerning the audit agreement for 2007, 2008, and 2009 submitted by Hunzelman, Putzier & Co. No questions were presented. Moved to accept the audit agreement.

Approved unanimously.

The Second Street sidewalk replacement project from Quimby to Taylor was tabled.

The City Clerk presented the Underground Storage Responsibility Project Report.

Councilman Cates reported the concrete for supporting the barrier rails on both sides of the Rohwer Street Bridge have been poured. Weather permitting, it is anticipated the bridge could be completed in 2-3 weeks.

Action on the Council Attendance Ordinance was tabled.

Repairs need to be made on the Fifth Street Bridge. An engineer inspected the bridge to determine the safety of it and determine necessary repairs. He determined it was structurally sound for use. Moved to obtain bids for the repair and proceed with the lowest bid.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented the service contract with Maguire Iron, Inc for water tower service. The contract will cover a period of 8 years with servicing being done every 3 years for a fee of $1,777.00 each service. Moved to accept the contract with Maguire Iron, Inc.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented information obtained from a briefing for Ida County Disaster Declaration For Snow Removal she attended.

Moved to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor.

Approved unanimously.

/s/Dennis R. Ernst, Mayor

ATTEST:

/s/Cindy Murray, City Clerk