Ida Grove, Iowa
August 18, 2008

Mayor Ernst presided over the session and called the meeting to order at 6:00 p.m. with the following Council members present:  Fineran, Bargar, Carnine, Rupert and Cates.

Moved by Council Member Fineran to approve the amended agenda with the following additions on swimming pool water walkers and a liquor license for Sportsman’s, second by Council Member Bargar.  On a unanimous vote motion carried. 

Council discussed spraying mosquitoes noting nothing would be done this year other than researching prices.  City Clerk Ball was instructed to contact the Extension Office for information on mosquito control.

Council reviewed the concerns semi drivers have regarding parking in residential areas.  Suggestions included restricting the time a semi idles in a residential area to no more than 15 minutes, or restricting semis from night departure.  The Council will continue to review the issue.

The Council discussed putting up “Children at Play” signs, and notifying the County Sheriff.

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

Motion by Carnine to have the City continue being a community service work site with yearly reviews, second by Fineran.  On unanimous vote motion carried.

City Clerk Ball was instructed to notify Sargent that his dispute regarding the tree limb and his fence is with the adjoining property owner. 

Motion by Council Member Rupert to approve Resolution #2008-12 for closing inactive accounts effective June 30, 2008, second by Council Member Carnine.  On unanimous vote motion carried.  

Sheriff Harriman reported the department has been busy with various investigations, and the annual inspection highlighted the need for updating the current jail.  A proposal for an addition to the jail has been presented to the County Board. 

Mayor Ernst will discuss water walkers extending time for their exercise at the pool with the REC Center Director.

By general consensus the Council approved the application renewal for Sportsman’s Class C Liquor License.  The application will be placed on the next meeting agenda. 

Moved by Council Member Barger to adjourn, second by Council Member Cates.  On a unanimous vote motion carried.

/s/Dennis Ernst, Mayor

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