Schaller, Iowa
The City Council met in regular session in the City Hall meeting room at 4:30 p.m. on the above date with Mayor Ray Voss presiding.
Present: Council members Marcy Hallengren, Diana Myrtue, Brian Woodke, and Gene Huelman. *Scott Currie arrived at 7:00 p.m. Also present were Betty Bailey, Asst Superintendent Franz, Clarence Hansen, Joann Reimers, and Rex Rimmer.
Motion by Woodke to approve the minutes from the August 8th and 22nd, 2011 meetings. Second by Huelman. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0.
Motion by Huelman to approve the agenda. Second by Myrtue. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0.
Council heard from residents on concerns about the lack of public swimming lessons at the pool this year, the reason a new pump was needed at the pool, why a notice had been placed at both the rental unit and at the property owner’s residence to notify of impending shut-off, why the City wasn’t applying for grants to build a new pool versus fixing the current one like Sanborn did, what the wages were for lifeguards, how many hours the Clerk puts in at the pool, why comp hours would be accrued by the Clerk while at the pool when there is an additional sum paid for being the Manager, why the Clerk would be getting paid to run the apt building the City no longer owns, and the difference between instructor and lifeguard.
Council received a report from the Superintendent on the infiltration location work done to date. Asst. Superintendent reported on his sump pump inspections for some of the residences he previously had not been able to complete and on the businesses he inspected. He did find one business to be in violation and they agreed to get the line changed. He still has a few residences to check and he will need to get a hold of the owners. Council also discussed the benches and door which have been illegally deposited at the dump. They want fines to be issued for the violations.
Clerk spoke to the Council on ideas from Sam Wandrey for a pool fundraiser, the County League meeting to be held at Lobo’s on October 13th, a resident who is questioning a bill she received for a water leak that she felt was the city’s, and a resident questioning paying for a partial month resident in her home.
Motion by Myrtue to set the Fall Clean-up dates for Monday to Wednesday, Oct 3-5, 2011. Second by Woodke. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0.
Council discussed the use of Roundup on the City properties and set a policy to ban the use of it except at the lagoon site.
Council discussed a “children at play” sign for County Road. They decided not to install this sign, but to ensure that speed limit signs are located on this road.
Motion by Myrtue for a resolution for a special assessment of unpaid utility bills in the amount of $270.24 for the owners of the residence at 206 S. Hanover St. if the payable amount is not received by September 16, 2011. Second by Woodke. Ayes: Hallengren, Woodke, Myrtue, and Huelman. Nays: None.
Council discussed the building permits that have been submitted. Council feels all are okay with the exception being that a written utility easement is needed from Lindy Rydberg for 10’ on each side of the manhole located near the building he is having built and a question on the fence permit for 203 Selkirk.
Motion by Woodke to approve the fence permit for 203 Selkirk St. once Councilman Huelman researches and approves it. Second by Myrtue. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0.
Motion by Woodke to approve the tax abatement application for Brau Construction and send it on to the Assessor. Second by Myrtue. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0.
Motion by Woodke to approve the liquor license renewal for Hometown Foods. Second by Myrtue. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0.
Motion by Woodke for a resolution to approve and file the annual Street Financial Report for fiscal year 2010-2011. Second by Myrtue. Ayes: Hallengren, Woodke, Myrtue, and Huelman. Nays: None.
Motion by Woodke to approve a resolution to prohibit dangerous weapons on certain public property in Schaller- including the City Hall building, parks, tennis courts, pool, and all maintenance facilities. Second by Hallengren. Ayes: Hallengren, Woodke, Myrtue, and Huelman. Nays: None.
Council discussed the progress on the street issues relating to the wastewater project and the letter received from Kirkvold’s attorney. The street committee, Superintendent, and Mayor will meet on the 21st with Mr. Alampi from C Comm Solutions, Inc., a representative hired by NAS Surety Bonding Company, to go over all of the areas of deficiency and all remaining unfinished items from the punch list. Attorney Kleber has recommended the Council remain with Brian Mastbergen from Dewild, Grant, Reckert and Associates to act as the Engineer for the street repairs, as he has done the study of the areas and submitted the report for use in completing the project and repairing the deficiencies.
Motion by Woodke to hire Brian Mastbergen from DGR and Associates to meet with Mr. Alampi and the City representatives on the 21st. Second by Huelman. Ayes: 4. Nays: 0.
*Council discussed the lighting in the park and the possible need for a motion light on the shelter house. They will assess the lighting and take possible action at the next meeting.
Mayor Voss informed the Council of his conversation with Don Frankel and Michael Chyi. They will be filling out another SBAL permit application for the City to request the change in our permit for the wastewater system. He will contact them again regarding the amount of fuses the system is going through and whether we should utilize breakers.
Councilwoman Hallengren has donated a coffee pot to the park and feels there is still a need for a microwave there. She also brought a request that the metal covers over the shut offs in the new cement be made “flush” in order to aid in snow removal.
Councilman Woodke informed the Council of his conversation with the DNR regarding the requirements for residential building removal.
Discussion was held on the need to change the meeting dates due to conflicts with the school board meetings.
Motion by Woodke to change the regular meeting date and time to the third Monday of the month at 6:00 p.m., starting in October of this year. Second by Myrtue. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Motion by Woodke to pay all claims. Second by Myrtue. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0.
Motion by Woodke to adjourn. Second by Myrtue. Ayes: 5. Nays: 0 (7:55 p.m.) Next meeting to be held on Monday, October 17, 2011 at 6:00 p.m. in the Council Chambers.
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