June 13, 2011
Schaller, Iowa
The City Council met in regular session in the Fire Station meeting room at 4:30 p.m. on the above date with Mayor Ray Voss presiding.
Present: Council members Marcy Hallengren, Brian Woodke, Diana Myrtue, Gene Huelman, and Scott Currie. Also present were Betty Bailey, Superintendent Myrtue, Tom and Jan Watson, Margaret Crawford, Julie McClintic, Bob and Marilyn Hantsbarger, Suki Whitney, Terri Rininger, Derek Wall, Lori and Pastor Lyons, Lorie Miller, Kathryn Dick, Patty and Terry Miller, Betty Haselhoff, Scot McDonough, Rudy Sims, Dee Ober, Judy Wall, Darlene Wright, Mr. and Mrs. Ron Willer, Velma Blake, Lavelle Foreman, Steve Bode, Shirley Claussen, Stuart Claussen, Pam Claussen, Ron and Nancy Sanderman, Barb Jorgensen, Michelle Ronfeldt, Jill Myrtue, Missy Kestel, Brenda Mentzer, Jason Currie, Connie Wandrey, Mitch Barlow, and Joan Martin.
Motion by Woodke to approve the minutes from the May 9, 2011 meeting. Second by Huelman. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Motion by Huelman to approve the agenda after removing item #13 due to no permits being submitted, and item #14 for the dangerous weapons, which will be moved to the next regular meeting. Second by Woodke. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Council discussed the building on Second St. that the Ambulance Squad would like to move into. It is privately owned and the owners would like to lease it to the Ambulance Squad for a dollar a year.
Motion by Hallengren to pay the utilities on the building at 122 W. Second St. for the Ambulance Squad, pending the Council’s agreement with the building owners on terms and conditions and a written agreement being signed. Second by Woodke. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Council heard from residents on many cleanup items and addresses that they felt needed to be deemed nuisances.
There were also comments on the speed limit on Hwy 110 through town, why some roads have two different speed limits on the same stretch of road depending on which direction you are traveling,
requests for reduced speeds ahead signs on D15 and Hwy 110,
comments on not allowing people to park over the sidewalks or to block intersections,
requests for the city to clean dirt off of streets better,
requests for the city to research possibly using Simpco to enforce the cleanup, and
questions on the replacement of the cement steps on Main St.
Council heard from the Superintendent regarding the numbers at the lagoons. All numbers are low and he is able to discharge. He is having issues with the aerators and has called Don Frankel to work on them.
Clerk informed the Council that the can trailer would either need to be moved, or the owner of the property would like the City to mow the grass under it. The Council decided to move the trailer to the east side of the Fire Station.
Wayne and Jennifer Hansen have again requested the use of Main St, Park St, and part of the park for their annual Car Show.
Summer Rec has requested the City apply for a Bingo Permit for their use for Popcorn Days. Council okayed both requests.
Clerk discussed the needs at the pool. We have installed a new pump at a cost of $10,000, we need a new heater with an approximate cost of $16,000-$20,000, we need a new roof with a materials cost of approximately $10,000, and we will need new filters/media tanks soon with an estimated cost of up to $10,000. The Council has decided to start a community fund drive for $50,000 for the pool.
Council discussed the dirt work and reseeding needed around hydrants.
Motion by Woodke to appoint Gerry Stille to the Library Board to fulfill the term of Steph Kucera, as she has moved from the City. Second by Currie. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Motion by Currie to approve the liquor license renewal for Sparky’s One Stop. Second by Huelman. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Motion by Currie to approve the cigarette permit renewals for Hometown Foods and Sparky’s One Stop. Second by Myrtue. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Motion by Woodke that the City will not participate in the National Flood Insurance Program. Second by Myrtue. Ayes: Woodke, Hallengren, Myrtue, and Huelman. Nays: None. Abstain: Currie. Motion passed.
Action on the DOT agreement is tabled until further information is received from the DOT. A representative is supposed to meet with the street committee regarding some issues the City has with road maintenance and questions on the intake lines running into the City.
Motion by Currie to hire Terracon to do the additional six borings on the streets, which have been finished by General Excavating and continue to have settlement issues, at a cost of $3380. Second by Woodke. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Council directed the Clerk to have Attorney Kleber notify General Excavating and their bonding company of the findings from the engineer at DGR and see what they propose to do.
Council took no action on the pool heater as they are trying to raise the needed funds first.
Council decided to go through the proposed codification at special meetings to see if the public has any other input for the ordinances before they are finalized. The first meeting to begin this process is set for June 22nd at 5:00.
Motion by Woodke to pay all claims. Second by Huelman. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Motion by Woodke to adjourn. Second by Currie. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0 (8:15 p.m.)
Next meeting to be held on Wednesday, June 22, 2011 at 5:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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