Ida Grove, Iowa
November 19, 2007

The City Council of the City of Ida Grove met in regular session in the Council Chambers at 6:00 p.m. Mayor Dennis R. Ernst presiding. Council members present: William Carnine, Paul Bargar, James Weary, Craig Rupert, Paul Cates Council members absent: None Guests in attendance: Beth Wolterman, Mark Nielsen, Bob Fineran

Moved to approve the agenda.

Approved unanimously.

Moved to approve the consent agenda.

Approved unanimously.

Six interviews were conducted for the Administrative Assistant position.

Moved to approve hiring Michele Nelson for the Administrative Assistant position at a beginning wage of $8.75 per hour with a 50-cent increase at the completion of the six-month probation period.

Approved unanimously.

The School to Work student is Lindsay Krayenhagen. We are pleased with her efforts and ambition. She is pleasant, easy going, and will fit in well.

EMC agreed to increase property values at half of the recommended increase for insurance purposes.

The deadline for accepting bids for remodeling of the men’s restroom in Community Hall is 5:00 p.m. on December 3, 2007.

The storm drain behind Selections had been checked into.

Moved to have the City Crew locate information on grates and proceed with the project.

Approved unanimously.

A burning ban was considered since the City has now created a compost site. Mayor Ernst suggested going with a burning ban on open burning except for recreational fires. City Council decided to continue with the current Open Burning City Code.

The concern of wood chips that are piled on a resident’s yard was addressed. City Council elected to proceed with a certified letter being mailed and proceed with abatement.

It was moved to accept the official voting results.

Approved unanimously.

Information on the Municipal Leadership Academy was presented.

Moved to cover the training cost for those who attend.

Approved unanimously.

Moved to give a turkey again this year to City employees for Christmas.

Approved unanimously

Mayor Ernst presented information the City of Holstein adopted concerning the cost split for County Wide Law. The City Council chose to stay with the current agreement.

Mark Nielsen presented information concerning replacing a gas chlorinator. A back up unit is needed if the current unit being used malfunctions. It was general consent of the City Council to purchase two new chlorinators.

The need for a sign for the compost site was discussed. The gravel has been put down for the drive into the compost site.

Moved to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor.

Approved unanimously.

/s/ Dennis Ernst, Mayor

Attest:

/s/Cindy Murray, City Clerk