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Ida Grove, Iowa 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 H. Weary presiding.Councilmembers present: William Carnine, James Weary, Paul Bargar, Rick Heeren, Tom Peterson. Councilmembers absent: None.Guests in attendance: Dave Moeller, Rick McKenna, John Wagner, Gerrod Sholty, Mike Collins, Don Wunschel, John Jacobson, Dennis Collins, Stu Sheer, Beth Wolterman, Everett Proctor. Moved to approve the agenda as presented. Approved unanimously.
This being the time and place for opening bids for the 2006 A.C.C. Paving Project which includes Seal Coat and A.C.C. Paving can be bid individually or both. The following bids were received: Tri-State Paving Company, Inc. Sta-Bilt Construction The Road Guy Blacktop Service Company The Council reviewed the bids and how much money was budgeted for the street work in the upcoming year and what is remaining in this year’s budget. Moved to accept the proposal from Blacktop Service Company and to allocate $75,000.00 for the 2006 Street Project. The streets to be included will be determined by the Street Superintendent. Approved unanimously.
Stu Sheer, a resident on Ellen Street, appeared before the Council to discuss the City taking responsibility for a portion of his sewer. He reported he has a long sewer connection and it is located on other properties and he isn’t sure if there is an easement for the sewer main or not. The City Clerk presented two City Code sections pertaining to sewer connections and the property owner’s responsibility for costs for the connection and maintenance. The Clerk also informed the Council she had visited with Mark Nielsen, Wastewater Treatment Superintendent, about the situation and he reported the City has several other long sewer connections and currently the property owner maintains them. Mr. Sheer informed the Council he currently isn’t having any problems with his sewer. The Council directed the City Clerk to obtain an estimate to install a sewer main on Ellen Street.
Dennis Collins, Chairman of the Equipment Committee, and several other members of the fire department were on hand to request the purchase of a new truck for fighting grass fires. Mr. Collins informed the Council 65% of their calls are for grass fires, and are in the spring and fall when the ground is wet. When they respond to the calls, the large trucks get stuck or are damaged under those conditions. The Department has received an anonymous $10,000.00 donation to use however they see fit and the Department will donate an additional $10,000,00 from their fundraiser monies for the purchase of the truck. They estimate the cost of the unit would be $39,000.00. They requested permission to use carry over balance or depreciation funds to pay the remaining amount for the truck. The truck they are proposing will be a one-ton diesel truck with duals, 4x4 that would be fitted with a 300-gallon water tank. The Department would add a skid unit, lights, sirens, and a radio and they would put the unit together themselves. The department will prepare the specifications for the unit and will advertise for competitive bids. Moved to use carry over funds to purchase a truck for fighting grass fires. Approved unanimously.
Dave Moeller, a representative of Snyder & Associates, appeared before the Council to review the draft report on the West Access Location Study. Discussion was held on alignment alternatives, what steps are needed to proceed, agreements that need to be developed, and DOT approval for point of access to the highway, DNR approval to cross the river, update of the comprehensive plan and the transportation plans. Moved to accept and file the draft report for the West Access Location Study with Alignment C as the route to be developed with the Industrial Drive connection in the future. Approved unanimously.
The City asked Mr. Moeller to provide a specific checklist of steps the City needs to take to move forward with the project. The City Clerk presented a request from Sportsman’s Inc. for an outdoor service area for his liquor license for RAGBRAI® and to close a portion of Second Street. Moved to deny the Sportsman’s Inc. request for an outdoor service area for his liquor license for RAGBRAI® and his request to close a portion of Second Street. Approved unanimously.
Moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Approved unanimously. The City Clerk reported that other communities our size are carrying three million dollars liability coverage. She also reported she did not include the increase in this year’s budget. Moved to table the increase in the liability coverage until the next budget year. Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented proposed costs for engineering and the replacement of curb and gutter and sidewalks on Second Street from Taylor Street to Quimby Street. Moved to approve hiring Kuehl & Payer Ltd. to do the engineering to set the grade for the replacement of the curb and gutter and sidewalk on the south side of Second Street from Taylor Street to Quimby Street and to review the previous engineering that was completed on the north side of Second Street for any changes. Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk stated it is necessary to make a budget amendment for the current fiscal year. Additional monies were received for the fire department and carry over balance was used to fund three capital projects. The capital projects are as follows: RBC Replacement at the wastewater treatment plant, installation of the North Highway Lift Station to serve the newly annexed area, and the water main loop for better fire protection for the expansion to the hospital. The Clerk recommended the public hearing be set for Tuesday, May 30, 2006, at 5:15 p.m. Moved to set the public hearing for the Budget Amendment for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2006, for May 30, 2006 at 5:15 p.m. at the Council Chambers. Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented a proposal from Densmore Concrete to remove and replace 120 foot of curb and gutter from the Ida County Courier to VanSickler’s property line for $1,920.00. Moved to accept Densmore Concrete’s proposal for $1,920.00 for curb and gutter replacement on Second Street. Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented a request from the RAGBRAI® Central Committee to drill holes in Second Street and on the adjacent sidewalk on both sides of the street. There will be 12 holes in the street and 25 holes on each side of the sidewalk to erect a tent for the RAGBRAI® Beer Garden. Moved to deny the request to drill holes in the street and sidewalk to erect a tent for the RAGBRAI® Beer Garden. Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk informed the Council that the fourth payment of $3,750.00 is due to the Ida Grove Economic Development Corporation for the city’s donation to the Rec Center as requested by the Vision Iowa Board. The Council directed the City Clerk to pay the annual payment out of the C.D.B.G. Fund. Currently the C.D.B.G Fund has a balance of $1910.29. The Council needs to decide what fund they wish to have the remaining $1,839.71 taken from and the next six annual payments. Moved to use $1,839.71 from the Flower Garden Park Fund for the remaining annual payment for FY 2006 and the monies be repaid from the Rec Center’s share of the Hotel/Motel Tax monies. Approved unanimously.
Moved to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor. Approved unanimously.
/s/James H. Weary, Mayor Pro Tem
ATTEST: /s/Diane F. Alborn, City Clerk
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