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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 Dennis R. Ernst presiding. Councilmembers present: William Carnine, Paul Bargar, James Weary, Tom Peterson. Councilmembers absent: Rick Heeren.Guests in attendance: Beth Wolterman, Gailen Wessel, Tony Bennett. Moved to approve the agenda as presented. Approved unanimously
Tony Bennett, Chairman of the Parents for Parks Committee, appeared before the Council and requested the City Council consider purchasing four concrete trash receptacles for the City Park. Mr. Bennett presented information on two different containers and the cost. The committee preferred the container with the concrete bottom. The cost for four containers is $1,434.80. The containers will match the benches and picnic tables that are already located in the City Park and the committee has poured four concrete pads for the containers to be installed on. Moved to purchase four trash receptacles from Bohlmann Quality Products, Denison, Iowa, for the City Park for $1,434.80. Approved unanimously.
Moved to approve the consent agenda as presented. Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented plans for a City Wide Clean Up during the week of June 12th through the 17th. The information has been approved with the Ida County Landfill and Ida County Sanitation. Residents will need to come to City Hall and get a sticker for the items to be picked up. A list will be provided to the Landfill and to Ida County Sanitation. Moved to approve holding a City Wide Clean Up during the week of June 12th through the 17th. Costs for major appliances and furniture is $10.00 each, car and light pickup tires $2.00 each, rear tractor tire $15.00 each and over the road truck $8.00 each. Approved unanimously.
The Council reviewed the Site Lease Agreement from Long Lines Wireless LLC for six antennas and a mechanical building at the City’s water tower. The Council discussed the Initial Term Rent included in the agreement. Moved to set the fee for, Company’s for profit, for each antenna on the water tower at $2.50 per foot, from the ground to the top of the antenna and approve the provisions in the lease agreement. Approved unanimously.
The City Council reviewed the proposed changes to the current License Agreement with McLeodUSA Telecommunications Services, Inc. The City Clerk was directed to send a bill for the rent and to research what other communities are charging for the same type of use. The Clerk was directed to find out how much and where fiber optic is currently installed within the City limits.
The City Clerk informed the Council she had received a request from the RAGBRAI® Hospitality Committee to paint the Rohwer Street Bridge to resemble a draw bridge so when the riders leave Ida Grove the décor will continue with the One Royal Knight theme. Moved to approve the RAGBRAI® Hospitality Committees request to paint the Rohwer Street Bridge to resemble a draw bridge. Approved unanimously.
The Library Board recommends Jackie Netherton be appointed to the Library Board to fill Janet Lindgren’s term which expires on June 30, 2007. Moved to appoint Jackie Netherton to the Library Board to fill Janet Lindgren’s term which expires on June 30, 2007. Approved unanimously.
Roger Rector contacted the City Clerk to see if the Council is interested in placing an ad in the RAGBRAI® tabloid. The cost is $85.00 for a 1/4 page ad, $150.00 for 1/4 page ad, and $280.00 for a full page ad. Moved to purchase a 1/2 page advertisement in the RAGBRAI® tabloid. Approved unanimously.
The Ida County Extension asked to install a sign in the parking next to the driveway on the north side. This would be on Verdean Kruse’s property. They have visited with Mr. Kruse and he doesn’t have a problem with the sign. He requested the City’s approval before the sign is installed. Moved to authorize the installation of the ISU Extension sign on the north side of their driveway on Verdean Kruse’s property. Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented a written request from Roger Spotts, President of Spotts Farms, and Lorraine and Lloyd Wessel to vacate Jones Street. This request needs to be referred to the Planning & Zoning Commission for a public hearing and their recommendations on the request. The City Attorney presented Resolution Number 2006-10 which is a resolution setting time and place of hearing on proposal to vacate Jones Street from Illinois Street to Forrest Avenue and Resolution setting time and place of hearing on proposal to sell said property if vacated, and requiring notice of hearings. Moved to approve Resolution 2006-10 which sets the time and place of hearing for July 10th at 6:30 p.m. on a proposal to vacate Jones Street from Illinois Street to Forrest Avenue and Resolution setting time and place of hearing on proposal to sell said property if vacated, and requiring notice of hearings. Approved unanimously.
Resolution Number 2006-10 is a resolution setting time and place of hearing on proposal to vacate Jones Street from Illinois Street to Forest Avenue and resolution setting time and place of hearing on proposal to sell said property if vacated, and requiring notice of hearings. Resolution Number 2006-10 is on file at the City Clerk’s office. The City Clerk presented three proposals for a utility box for the 2006 Ford Pickup. Proposals were received from the following: BrandFX Body Company - $5,761.25 Steffen - $8,714.00 Steffen - $8,645.00 Moved to accept the proposal from BrandFX Body Company for $7,115.35 for the utility box with the four options. Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented a new proposal to lease two (2) John Deere 777 Z-Trak Mowers from Hultgren Implement. The City’s current lease expires on July 1, 2006. The annual lease payment would be $4,300.00 for three (3) years. The current lease price is $4,895.00 per year. The buy out would be $6,775.00 instead of the $8,365.00 that it is this year. Moved to accept the three year lease for $4,300.00 annually for two (2) John Deere 777 Z-Trak mowers and Hultgren Implement provide a mower for spraying when the City needs it. Approved unanimously.
The City Clerk presented two proposals for furniture for the City offices. Matt Parrott & Son - $6,478.66 Perkins Office Solution s- $9,281.88 Moved to accept the proposal of $7,014.42 from Matt Parrott & Sons for office furniture for the City offices. Approved unanimously.
Moved to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor. Approved unanimously.
/s/Dennis R. Ernst, Mayor
ATTEST: /s/Diane F. Alborn, City Clerk
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