Ida Grove, Iowa
September 18, 2006

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: Paul Bargar, James Weary, Tom Peterson.Councilmembers absent: William Carnine, Rick Heeren.Guests in attendance: Wade Harriman & son, Milt Zobel, Mark Nielsen, Beth Wolterman.The following item was added to the agenda for discussion only: Fire Hydrant at Seventh & Burns Street.

Moved to approve the agenda as amended.

Approved unanimously.

Ida County Sheriff Wade Harriman presented his department report. The Sheriff reported they are continuing a drug investigation in Holstein. They obtained a search warrant and found marijuana and a large amount of prescription drugs. They are still working on the case and more arrest are pending.

The Sheriff reported Cydel Maxwell, Civil Secretary, retired and they have hired Tracey Luke.

The Mayor thanked the Sheriff for his report.

Milt Zobel, owner of the remaining undeveloped portion of Zobel’s Addition, was present to discuss the donation of land for an emergency exit south out of Zobel’s Addition.

Mayor Ernst informed Mr. Zobel he had visited with the Board of Supervisors on Friday, September 15th and requested permission to connect to the road at the end of Zobel’s Addition. The county’s road would have to be graded, graveled and a box culvert installed.

The City Clerk informed the Mayor, Council and Mr. Zobel that County Engineer Ed Tice had been in and visited with her and he will include the project in next years budget if the City is going to include the project in there budget.

The Mayor reported he had taken Tim Teig, a representative of Snyder & Associates, to the site of the proposed road. He recommended the City ask for a 78 foot right-of-way for the street like the rest of the streets in the development area.

Mr. Zobel stated he didn’t have a problem with the request.

The City Clerk was directed to get costs from Snyder & Associates for the property and site survey, roadway alignment and design and the acquisition of plats and descriptions for the road south out of Zobel’s Addition.

Mayor Ernst opened the public hearing on the Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimate & Form of Contract for the Rohwer Street Bridge Replacement Project.

The City Clerk reported she had not received and written or oral comments on the project.

Mayor Ernst asked if there was anyone present to speak for or against the project.

There was no one.

Moved to close the public hearing.

Approved unanimously.

Moved to approve the Plans, Specifications, Cost Estimate & Form of Contract for the Rohwer Street Bridge Replacement Project.

Approved unanimously.

Moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented the Professional Engineering Scope of Services West Access Planning Study & Preliminary Design from Second Street to US 59/175. The agreement includes the Topographic Survey, Intergovernmental Coordination, Project Agreements, Infrastructure Plan, Preliminary Design and Public Involvement for a total of $76,640.00.

Moved to accept the Professional Engineering Scope of Services West Access Planning Study & Preliminary Design from Second Street to US 59/175 for $76,640.00.

Approved unanimously.

Councilman Carnine could not attend the meeting because of an illness but was available by phone if needed. The agenda has two resolutions one transferring Pleasant Valley Trail monies to the General Fund and one is for the Official Financial Report for City Streets for Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006. For the Council to consider the resolutions there needs to be four council members in attendance to vote. The City Clerk called Councilman Carnine and he attended the meeting by speakerphone.

The City Clerk presented Resolution Number 2006-15 a resolution transferring the Pleasant Valley Trail monies of $10,235.87 to the general fund as the project is completed.

Councilman Peterson introduced Resolution Number 2006-15 and moved its adoption. Councilman Weary seconded the motion to adopt. Whereupon the Mayor put the question and the vote was:

Approved unanimously.

Resolution Number 2006-15 is a resolution transferring the Pleasant Valley Trail funds to the City’s General Fund. Resolution Number 2006-15 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

The City Clerk presented the Official Financial Report for City Streets for Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

Councilman Peterson introduced Resolution Number 2005-16 and moved its adoption. Councilman Bargar seconded the motion to adopt. Whereupon the Mayor put the questions and the vote was:

Approved unanimously.

Resolution Number 2006-16 is a resolution approving official reports. Resolution Number 2006-16 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

Moved to accept and file the Official Financial Report for City Streets for Fiscal Year July 1, 2005 through June 30, 2006.

Approved unanimously.

Councilman Carnine left the meeting.

The City Clerk presented a list of Surplus Property the City has that could be sold. The Council reviewed the list and removed the Ford 2006 F-250 Box, Tail Gate & Lights and the Hewlitt-Packard Computers, Monitors, Keyboards, Mouse and Tower.

Moved to advertise the surplus property with the 2006 Ford Box and the computers removed from the list.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk stated she would make up a service order.

Moved to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor.

Approved unanimously.

Dennis R. Ernst, Mayor

ATTEST:

Diane F. Alborn, City Clerk