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Ida Grove, Iowa Mayor Ernst asked for additions to the agenda. Mayor Ernst added the topic of mowing. Moved to approve the agenda as amended.
Jon and Justin Georg appeared before the City Council to address the topic of fuel surcharge and present an agreement for the surcharge. The new agreement establishes 12 cents per household fuel surcharge for every 25 cents that Ida County Sanitation pays for their fuel above $1.75 per gallon. Jon and Justin also reported that a hazardous material pickup of paint and varnish they took to Cherokee was approximately $400 for approximately 500 pounds. They advised Ida County could join with Cherokee Hazard Material Program Moved to approve the Diesel Fuel Surcharge Agreement between the City of Ida Grove and Ida County Sanitation, cancel the previous fuel surcharge arrangement, and bill the fuel surcharge amount to customers along with the base garbage charge. Approved unanimously.
Mayor Ernst presented the Consent Agenda consisting of Clerk’s Report and liquor license renewals for Discount Liquors and Ida Grove Food Pride. Moved to approve the consent agenda. Approved unanimously.
Mayor Ernst opened the Public Hearing for the 2007-2008 Budget Amendment. No one appeared for the Public Hearing. Moved to approve the 2007-2008 Budget Amendment, Resolution #2008-07. Approved unanimously.
Resolution Number 2008-07 is on file at City Hall. The City Clerk presented the topic of Umbrella Insurance Policy. The City currently carries a two million dollar coverage plan with a premium of $5,077.00. Quotes were received from The Hoffman Agency for three million dollar coverage with a premium of $6,052.00 and for five million dollar coverage with a premium of $7,570.00. The City Council also directed the City Clerk to obtain a quote for four million dollar umbrella coverage. Mayor Ernst presented the topic of bridge inspections. The City Clerk obtained three bids for the six inspections needing completed by the end of July 2008. The bid from Snyder and Associates is $2,160.00, from Sundquist Engineering is $3,460.00, and from Calhoun-Burns & Assoc. is $835.00 with possible additional costs. The City Council postponed a decision until Calhoun and Burns is contacted to see if they were in the area and could have someone stop and look at the bridges.
Mayor Ernst presented the topic of Employee Requests. Councilman Carnine moved the topic to wage increases and moved to give a 4 percent wage increase to all employees except the City Clerk and Gailen Wessel. Motion died from lack of second. Mayor Ernst presented the topic of covering some of the cost of family health insurance. The City Council declined offering this benefit. Mayor Ernst presented the topic of a Cafeteria Plan. The City Council directed the City Clerk to pursue a Cafeteria Plan. Mayor Ernst presented the topic of making Martin Luther King Day a holiday. The City Council declined offering this holiday. Mayor Ernst presented the topic of conversion of sick leave to vacation days. Moved to give one-half day of personal leave for one day of sick leave for any days over the 90 days with the number of personal days from conversion not to exceed six days per calendar year. Approved unanimously.
Mayor Ernst presented the topic of Dress-Down Friday for City Hall. The request was presented with the stipulation of wearing City shirts, no shorts, no tanks, and no jeans with holes or frayed. Moved to approve having Dress-Down Friday with the proposed stipulations. Approved unanimously.
Mayor Ernst presented the topic of wage increases. Moved to give wage increases as follows: Mark Nielson, Gerrod Sholty, Connie Pfleeger – 4%; Lon Schluter – 3.5%; Kris Taylor – 3%; Gailen Wessel – 2%; Michele Nelson – 3%; Cindy Murray – no increase. Councilman Carnine questioned why the differences rather than a straight increase across the board. Councilman Carnine stated this gives a greater difference than going straight across the board. Mayor Ernst called for the vote. Ayes: Robert Fineran, Craig Rupert, Paul Cates. Nays: William Carnine, Paul Bargar
Mayor Ernst presented Resolution #2008-06 titled Endorsing Local Option Sales Tax. Mayor Ernst questioned the City Council how the tax dollars should be spent. Moved to approve Resolution #2008-06 with the tax dollars being spent as follows: Approved unanimously.
Resolution Number 2008-06 is on file at City Hall. Mayor Ernst presented the topic of off-street parking. He stated the grass at 501 Court Street is trashed from vehicles jumping the curb and parking on the grass. He also noticed other areas around town where vehicles are parking on city parking. He stated that he felt the area should be concrete if people want to park there. The City Council directed the City Clerk to create a letter advising the resident to stop parking on the city parking area repair it or obtain a permit, cut the curb and concrete it if they want to use it for parking.
The City Clerk presented the topic of mileage rate. The City of Ida Grove is currently paying 48.5 center per mile and the IRS rate increased to 50.5 cents per mile. Moved to approve the City’s mileage to increase and match the IRS mileage rate as it changes. Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented the topic of mowing by Rohwer Street and Seventh Street. Roger Bresnahan requested the City to mow the area around the meter, fire hydrant and two boxes in the right of way on his property located at Rohwer Street and Seventh Street. The City Council declined mowing the right of way.
Mayor Ernst presented the topic of MTBE settlement. Attorney Goldsmith presented a letter to the City Council regarding the MTBE settlement now being public. The tentative amount provided for settlement agreement for Ida Grove was $585,773.62. Expenses will be taken out of this amount and the estimated amount actually to be paid is $386,016.74. Moved to approve the Settlement Agreement dated March 12, 2008 in In re Methyl Tertiary Butyl Ether Products Liability Litigation, Master File No. 1:00-189δ, MDL 1358 (SAS), M21-88 (S.D.N.Y.) and execution of the Release and Indemnity Agreement to carry out the settlement and to authorize the mayor and clerk to sign said documents on behalf of the City. Approved unanimously.
Moved to approve the Addendum of the Law Service Agreement connected with the MTBE litigation to eliminate fees until the recovery protocol is actually used and authorize the mayor to sign said documents on behalf of the City. Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented the topic of Moorehead Avenue. A request to the City Council to consider purchasing a small portion of property from Gomaco along Moorehead Avenue just north of First Street and put in a turning lane for First Street. The City Council declined the turning lane.
Mayor Ernst presented the topic of the Smoking Ban. With the Smoking Ban being put into law, the City could have the option of handling the enforcement of the law. Moved to decline enforcing the law and let the State handle the enforcement. Ayes: Paul Bargar, Robert Fineran, Craig Rupert, Paul Cates. Nays: William Carnine
The City Clerk presented the topic of REAP Grant. The application period is open until August 15. The City Clerk advised the City Council she would like to pursue the grant for constructing a new restroom at the City Park, a restroom at Zobel’s Park and a restroom on the west area of the trail. The City Council directed the City Clerk to pursue the grant. Mayor Ernst presented his added topic of mowing. Discussion was held regarding small areas of City property. The City Council directed that if Gailen, Parks Superintendent, determined areas need mowed that are not being mowed, to add them to the list. Moved to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor. Approved unanimously.
/s/Cindy Murray, City Clerk
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