Wall Lake City Council met in regular session at 7:00 p.m. in council chambers, presided by Mayor Steven Druivenga.
Councilmen present: Ray Boeckman, Francis Riedell, Rob Germann, Daryl Potthoff, and John Morrow
Visitors: Mark Determann, Rick Hoppe, Gary Faber, Michelle Bahr
Morrow moved to approve the printed agenda, seconded by Potthoff. Ayes: All, motion carried.
Germann moved to approve the May 10, 2011 minutes seconded by Boeckman. Ayes: All, motion carried.
Boeckman moved to approve bills with two additional bills, Reidell seconded. Two additional bills, I Wireless for $78.97, and MEAN $8827.06. Ayes: All, motion carried.
Council asked Rodman to give cost and potential cost savings of changing all meters, water and gas, to radio read. Rodman presented cost of gas meters at $55 apiece for a total cost of $13,970. The cost savings of gas meters would be minimal because our meters are new. The cost of water meters will be $55 to $125 depending on the amount of new meters already in place. Hoppe thought the new meters numbered around 200. This would mean the cost would be 200 meters at $55 and 230 meters at $125 for a total cost of $39,750. The gas and water meters will not be changed at this time but will be revisited in the coming years.
Rodman spoke to council about the well, water/waste water generator. Morrow recommended attaining more than one bid. Potthoff wants to know how much another bid will cost before moving forward. Rodman will talk to Joe Behrens at Region VII to get some contacts for this project.
Rodman informed council the Schroeder’s First Addition letter will go out on Tuesday May 24th.
Pool security cameras were discussed at this time. Rodman gave council the invoices from Andrew’s Security showing how many cameras have been purchased and how many cameras currently in use. Council asked Rodman to attain a cost from Jeremy at Cornbelt Telephone. Germann suggested the community center or the fitness board could come up with the funds to do what is asked for here. Council also suggested we should fill the remaining five spots on the DVR.
Council asked many questions about the clerks report at the last meeting. Savings wind/turbine; why is this account not $145,000, did insurance money get deposited elsewhere? Answer: This account is $131,000, the funds transfers have not been done in the computer. This will be fixed. How much is left on the Gas Bond? Answer: $365,000. What is the vehicle repair/gas in the Natural Gas fund? Answer: The vehicle repair/gas was $81,000 and $80,000 is a gas purchase. This is an accounting error and will be fixed. Why are operating supplies so far off budget? Answer: I am not sure but think we need to budget more for these expenses. I also think we have to break down these expenses into a little more detail. We may be able to code to another expense. These are all issues we have to work on to fix so it may take a few months.
Morrow moved to approve the Westside Bank Resolution 2011-03, seconded by Potthoff. Roll call vote was taken. Morrow, Aye; Germann, Aye; Potthoff, Aye; Reidell, Aye; Boeckman, Aye. Ayes, All, motion carried.
Germann moved to approve property resolution 2011-04 stating there will be a public hearing at the next regular council meeting June 13th at 7PM, seconded by Reidell. Roll call vote was taken. Morrow, Aye; Germann, Aye; Potthoff, Aye; Reidell, Aye; Boeckman, Aye. Ayes, All, motion carried.
Summer Electric Rates were discussed at this time. Boeckman did a rate study that suggested the City of Wall Lake would generate a total of $4,700 of revenue if the rates were raised to summer rates. Boeckman suggested the city could absorb this raise and suggested the rates stay as they are. Council agreed the electric rate will stay as they are.
Building permits were discussed at this time. A building permit was turned in at the city clerk’s office requesting an addition to the back of a house. Council thought there was an ordinance that stated the main structure could take up only a certain percentage of the lot. Council suggested the building permit be sent to the Planning and Zoning committee for further review.
Pool Shelter house was discussed at this time. Rodman detailed the plan to the council. The pool house will cost an estimated $85,000 to construct. The pool house committee has raised $25,000 already. We are applying for a Bank Midwest grant and the Gil Renze grant so we need to show the city is backing our project fully. Rodman suggested the pool house committee would like to request the Gil Renze committee to match any funds raised from June 1 to June 15, up to $15,000. Council agreed with this idea. Germann moved to approve giving the pool house committee $10,000 at this time, seconded by Reidell. Roll call vote was taken. Morrow, Aye; Germann, Aye; Potthoff, Aye; Reidell, Aye; Boeckman, Aye. Ayes, All, motion carried.
Carpet cleaning was discussed at this time. Germann moved to have the carpets and tile cleaned, seconded by Morrow. Funds for the floor cleaning will come from the community center maintenance and upkeep fund. Ayes: All, motion carried.
Germann moved to approve the Outdoor Service for Lake Lanes, seconded by Morrow. Council asked about an outdoor liquor license. Rodman will check on this. Ayes: All, motion carried.
TIF was discussed at this time. Morrow presented council with a three year accounting of the TIF funds. Morrow also asked city to transfer funds from city account to TIF account. Council discussed TIF functions and background. TIF districts and Urban Renewal areas were discussed. Ground for Industrial and commercial property discussed. TIF incorporated because they wanted the city to deed the airport property to TIF in trade for the Rowedder building. Morrow discussed letter sent out by TIF to land owners around Wall Lake, inquiring about property for industrial site.
Potthoff moved to adjourn, seconded by Reidell. Ayes: All, motion carried.
Steven Druivenga, Mayor
Attest:
Chris Rodman
City Clerk
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