Ida Grove, Iowa
July 6, 2009

Mayor Ernst presided over the session and called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following members present: Carnine, Rupert, Bargar and Fineran. Council Member Cates was absent. Also present were City Clerk Ball, Attorney Boerner, Beth Wolterman, and Julie and Ryan Leed.

Motion by Council Member Carnine to approve the agenda, second by Council Member Rupert. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Rupert to approve the consent agenda, second by Council Member Fineran. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Julie Leed spoke about her concerns on the compost pile emphasizing the size of the pile and heavy rains have created an odor and mold issues. In the past farmers have hauled it away, and no one has been hauling it now resulting in the size increase. Ads will be placed if no one wants to begin hauling it away. The City would also be available to help load the compost because of its large size. It was noted the ashes from the burn pile need to be removed, also.

Attorney Boerner updated the Council on the Baxter Hotel that a trial date will be scheduled with the former owners in District Court in Ida Grove. A letter will be sent to the new owner of the hotel.

Mayor Ernst reported the KC Companies are planning to begin construction on August 1st for the assisted living facility.

The Council discussed roof repairs needed for the Community Hall and asked the City Clerk to get names of companies that do rolled steel roofing. This is the type of roofing over City Hall.

Motion by Council Member Rupert to accept Patti Haack’s resignation as Library Board President, Council Member Fineran second. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

The Council discussed mowing ordinance samples and asked Attorney Boerner to draft an ordinance based on the samples. They also agreed to increase the charge to $75 from the present $50 fee for the City mowing private property when owners are negligent.

Motion by Council Member Rupert to approve Resolution 2009 – 9, Transfer of Funds, second by Council Member Carnine.

RESOLUTION NUMBER 2009 – 9
Transfer of Funds
Retroactive to June 30, 2009

The City of Ida Grove resolves to transfer the following amounts into accounts as listed below:

Transfer $14,759.42 from the Emergency Fund to the General Account.

Transfer $139,660.01 from TIF South into a new account for Low to Moderate Income Fund.

Transfer $55, 998.50 from Road Use into the Park Lane account and close that account.

Approved by Council and signed by the Mayor on the 6th of July, 2009.

/s/Dennis R. Ernst, Mayor

Attest:

/s/Edith Ann Ball, City Clerk

On a unanimous vote motion to approve Resolution 2009-9 carried.

Motion by Council Member Fineran to close the regular session and open the executive session per State Code 21.5c Litigation, at 6:26 p.m. second by Council Member Rupert. Call for votes. Ayes: Fineran, Rupert, Carnine and Bargar. Nays: none. Absent: Cates. Motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Fineran to close the executive session with no motions or actions taken at 6:40 p.m. and reopen regular session. Call for votes. Ayes: Fineran, Bargar, Carnine and Rupert. Nays: none. Absent: Cates. Motion carried.

Motion by Council Member Rupert to adjourn, second by Council Member Fineran. On a unanimous vote motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 6:41 p.m.

/s/ Dennis Ernst, Mayor

Attest:

/s/Edith Ann Ball, City Clerk