Ida Grove, Iowa
September 4, 2007

The City Council of the City of Ida Grove met in regular session at the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Dennis R. Ernst presiding. Councilmembers present: William Carnine, Paul Bargar, James Weary, Craig Rupert, Paul Cates.Council Members absent: None. Guests in attendance: Stephen Sholty, Joyce Sholty, Roger Harrington, Retha Harrington, Kipp Gebel, Gerrod Sholty, Marilyn Lovett, Kandi Ehrig, Doug Clough, Beth Wolterman

Moved to approve the agenda as presented.

Approved unanimously.

Stephen & Joyce Sholty appeared to request an extension of the Hay Baling and Purchase Contract. The last contract was for three years.

Moved to have Stephen and Joyce Sholty draw up a multi-year contract and present it to the City Council.

Approved unanimously.

Mayor Ernst presented the Consent Agenda which included liquor license renewals for Hash, Inc. and McNamara Moore Post No.61 , a change order and pay estimate for $31,633.72 for the Second Street Sidewalk Project.

Moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Approved unanimously.

Mayor Ernst presented Ordinance Number 516. Discussion followed.

Mayor Ernst presented Resolution Number 2007-20 and asked for a motion.

Moved to approve Resolution Number 2007-20.

Resolution Number 2007-20 is a resolution adopting Ordinance Number 516. Resolution Number 2007-20 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Mayor Ernst stated he would like to try Children At Play and Speed Zone signs.

Ayes: James Weary, Craig Rupert, Paul Cates

Nays: William Carnine, Paul Bargar

The City Clerk gave the following update on FEMA:
Nine project worksheets were completed for the flood damage in May totaling $79,980.98.
A check has been received from FEMA for all the projects except the improved project.
Michaelson Construction has removed the tree from the river and is working on reconstructing the banks by the wells.

The City Clerk advised the City Council the Board of Supervisors had called asking what was decided regarding the City providing a compost site. The City Council determined a site would not work by the sewer plant due to debris blowing into the plant. The City Council tabled the subject.

Mayor Ernst presented Resolution Number 2007-21.

Moved to approve Resolution Number 2007-21.

Resolution Number 2007-21 is a resolution in support of the PCB Solid Waste Agency Comprehensive Subsequent Plan of 2007. Resolution Number 2007-21 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented the 5-year contract from Cherokee County Solid Waste Commission effective October 1, 2007 through October 1, 2012.

Moved to approve the 5-year contract from Cherokee County Solid Waste Commission.

Approved unanimously.

Mayor Ernst presented the Notice of Final Inspection and Acceptance for the Second Street Sidewalk Replacement Project.

Moved to approve the Notice of Final Inspection and Acceptance.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented the request for payment for Kuehl and Payer for engineering services for the Second Street Sidewalk Replacement Project for $3,643.29.

Moved to approve payment of the engineering bill from Kuehl and Payer.

Approved unanimously.

Discussion of the truck route signs was tabled.

Mayor Ernst presented Resolution Number 2007-19.

Moved to approve Resolution Number 2007-19.

Resolution Number 2007-19 is a resolution accepting the work for the Badger Creek Stablization Project. Resolution Number 2007-19 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented the pool inspection report for the outdoor swimming pool completed on August 21, 2007. Two deficiencies were noted.

The City Clerk inquired if there are any questions the City Council would like added to the ballot. City Council requested no questions be added to the ballot.

Mayor Ernst presented the situation of commercial parking within the city limits in an area zoned general commercial. Attorney Goldsmith determined a special use permit is required.

The City Council also directed the City Clerk to send a letter to Josh Hamann instructing him to remove the shed he moved in.

The City Clerk requested a second person be designated for signing building permits.

Moved to have the Planning and Zoning Commission appoint an alternate person for signing building permits.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk advised the City Council the stool in the men’s restroom in the Community Hall recently was leaking. There is severe deterioration that needs attention in the near future. Councilman Cates volunteered to spec out the plans for repairs and upgrading.

The City Clerk also advised the City Council during the past week there were chunks of plaster ceiling that had fallen onto the lowered ceiling in the back room at City Hall. City Council requested the City Crew investigate the problem.

Moved to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor.

Approved unanimously.

/s/ Dennis Ernst, Mayor

Attest:

/s/Cindy Murray, City Clerk