Ida Grove, Iowa
October 2, 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: William Carnine, Paul Bargar, James Weary, Rick Heeren, Tom Peterson.Councilmembers absent: None.Guests in attendance: Beth Wolterman, Gailen Wessel, Milt Zobel, Les Wentz.

The following items were added to the agenda for discussion only: Mowing at the Rec Center, City Water, and Manhole in Water Tower.

Moved to approve the agenda as amended.

Approved unanimously.

Les Wentz, a representative of L.F.W. Sandblasting, informed the Council they would be cutting a hole in the water tower for air circulation and rescue purpose if someone were hurt inside the water tower. He recommended installing a 24-inch manhole in the bowl and then the hole wouldn’t have to be done again. The cost would be $3,700.00. He also recommended priming and painting the riser stem. It currently has some rust and mold at the bottom. The cost for this would be $3,100.00.

It was agreed by general consent to install the manhole and paint the riser. This will be an agenda item at the next meeting.

The City Clerk reported she had not received a bid for the 1990 Ford Pickup. The Council directed the Clerk to re-advertise the pickup for the surplus sale on October 16, 2006.

Moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk informed the Council she had received two original contracts, the performance bond and certificate of insurance, and the Subcontract Request and Approval forms from Dixon Construction Company for the replacement of the Rohwer Street Bridge. Their bid was $420,709.42. All is in order to approve the contract and bond.

Moved to approve the contract and bond for Dixon Construction Company for $420,709.42 for the Replacement of the Rohwer Street Bridge.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented a packet of information on landfill alternatives. She included the current agreement with Ida County Sanitation for hauling garbage. Also included were copies of the minutes of the meetings where the council discussed changes at the landfill and options for the city. The comparison of Cherokee and Crawford County Landfills and additional information the Clerk gathered from them and Ida County Sanitation’s three proposals for hauling the City’s garbage. The Clerk noted that the proposal for the Ida County Landfill included a $5.00 increase per ton for the transfer station and recycling.

Moved to continue to use the Ida County Landfill with the proposed transfer station, for the City residents garbage and recyclables.

Ayes: Paul Bargar, James Weary, Rick Heeren.

Nays: William Carnine, Tom Peterson.

City Attorney Boerner presented a written report on the condition of the Wunschel Property’s sidewalk. There are some areas on the sidewalk that would be considered defective under Section 8-2.02(4) of the City Code. The City Attorney stated the City could require that the areas that have the defective sidewalk be replaced, by a 30-day notification to the property owner. The City could not require that the entire sidewalk be replaced.

Moved to proceed with the curb and gutter on the south side of Second Street from Taylor to Quimby Street.

Ayes: Paul Bargar, James Weary, Rick Heeren, Tom Peterson.

Nays: William Carnine.

Councilman Peterson introduced the resolution hereinafter next set out and moved adoption, seconded by Councilman Heeren; and after due consideration thereof by the City Council, the Mayor put the question upon the adoption of the said resolution and the roll being called, the following named Council Members voted:

Ayes: Paul Bargar, James Weary, Rick Heeren, Tom Peterson.

Nays: William Carnine.

Resolution Number 2006-17 is a resolution adopting the NIMS concept of emergency planning and unified command. Resolution Number 2006-17 is on file at the City Clerk’s office.

The City Clerk presented the Engineering Services Agreement with Snyder & Associates for the ParkLane Extension Project. The cost for the engineering is $4,600.00.

Moved to approve the Engineering Service Agreement with Snyder & Associates for $4,600.00.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented a proposal for replacement of eleven (11) fire extinguishers. The reason for the replacement is the units are no longer being manufactured or they are out of compliance.

Moved to approve the proposal to replace eleven (11) fire extinguishers for $773.00.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk reported the Motorola radio in Gerrod’s pickup wasn’t working and he sent it to Alpha Wireless for repair. They reported it wasn’t worth fixing. A new unit is $545.00.

Moved to purchase a CDM-750 Motorola Radio for $545.00 with a two year warranty for Gerrod Sholty’s pickup.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk requested changing the vacation days at Christmas to Friday, December 22nd as a holiday for the 24th that falls on Sunday.

Moved to change Christmas Vacation to December 22nd instead of the 24th.

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