Ida Grove, Iowa
December 17, 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.
Councilmembers present: William Carnine, Paul Bargar, James Weary, Craig Rupert, Paul Cates
Council members absent: None
Guests in attendance: Mike Thornhill, Lon Schluter, Verdean Kruse

Moved to approve the agenda as presented.

Approved unanimously.

Sheriff Wade Harriman appeared before the City Council to give his report.

Mayor Ernst presented the elected Councilmen for appointment. Councilman Carnine, Councilman Rupert, Councilman Cates, and Councilman Fineran gave oaths of office.

Moved to approve the consent agenda as presented.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented information from Brian Whiting, DNR, regarding the legal aspects of recycling tubs being placed by Schau Towing for the collection of batteries, iron, and appliances. If the City wants to go with appliances being dropped off, we should sell tags for $10.00 and have them picked up by a de-manufacturer. City Council decided not to have Schau Towing set recycling tubs within the city limits.

The City Clerk presented pricing on elbows and pipe for moving the storm sewer on Zobel’s Lot 13. It was specified the reason for moving the storm sewer is due to it originally being set along the inside line of the easement rather than in the center.

Moved to approve moving the storm sewer with the City of Ida Grove covering the cost of required materials and Ladwig’s covering labor costs and the cost of digging.

Approved unanimously.

Mayor Ernst presented a copy of a letter mailed to Matt Forristal regarding the compost site.

The City Clerk presented the TIF Levy Request for City Council approval.

Moved to approve the TIF Levy Request.

Approved unanimously.

Moved to appoint Deb Claussen and Bob Rohde to the Planning and Zoning Board.

Approved unanimously.

Moved to appoint Pat Conard to the Board of Adjustment.

Approved unanimously.

The City Clerk presented the Auditor’s Questions for response for fiscal year 2006-2007. The City Clerk was directed to give responses.

Mayor Ernst presented the topic of considering a sump pump for the City Hall basement.

Moved to have Sholty Plumbing replace a leaking pipe and install a sump pump that will be connected to the storm sewer to allow drainage.

Approved unanimously.

Water Department Superintendent Lon Schluter presented three bids for updating the Meter Reading Program. Lon demonstrated the operation of the current system. Bids submitted were H D Supply for $12,050.00, Northern Water Works for $19,000, and Hydro Metering Technology for $19,561.00.

Moved to accept the bid from H D Supply.

Approved unanimously.

Verdean Kruse was present to share a few words thanking Jim Weary for his years of service. Jim has served on the City Council from 1988 through 2007. Mayor Ernst then presented Councilman Weary with a plaque/clock in honor of his twenty years of service.

At approximately 6:38 p.m. it was moved by Councilman Cates, seconded by Councilman Bargar to move into executive session under Code Section 21.5, subsection C.

Mayor Ernst called a voice vote with the votes being: James Weary, Ward III, Aye; Paul Bargar, Ward II, Aye; William Carnine, Ward I, Aye, Craig Rupert, At Large, Aye, Paul Cates, At Large, Aye

Nays: None.

At approximately 6:47 p.m. the City Council came out of executive session. No action followed the executive session.

Moved to adjourn subject to the call of the Mayor.

Approved unanimously.

/s/ Dennis Ernst, Mayor

Attest:

/s/Cindy Murray, City Clerk