Regular Session of the Minden City Councilwas Called to Order by Mayorzimmerman at 6:00Pm

May 10, 2016

Regular session of the Minden City Councilwas called to order by MayorZimmerman at 6:00pm on above date.

Present: Ploen, T. Schneckloth, J. Schneckloth, McCool, Wellman Absent:none Also attending:Steve Perry, Evan with McCarthy trenching, John Krohn, P. Bintz, & Jeremy McDermott.

Motion by Wellman, second by J. Schneckloth to approve the agenda with the removal of Pott County Foundation. M.C. 5-0

Motion by Ploen, second by Wellman to approve minutes of the AprilMeetings. M.C.5-0

Motion byMcCool, second byT. Schneckloth to approve the financial statement. M.C.5-0

Motion by McCool, second Wellman to approve the bills for payment. M.C.5-0

Public hearing on the plans, specification, proposed form of contract and estimated cost for the 2016 3rd st Water Main Project was called to order by Mayor Zimmerman. Being no written or oral objections submitted, a motion was made by Wellman, second by J. Schneckloth to close the public hearing. M.C. 4-0

The bids that were submitted were opened and read by Steve Perry.

RESOLUTION 16-04. Motion by T. Schneckloth, second by Ploen awarding contract for the 3rd St. Watermain Project to McCarthy Trenching for $87,167.00. Roll Call: Ayes T. Schneckloth, J. Schneckloth, McCool, Wellman, Ploen

Motion by McCool, second by Ploen to table the Pothole and Crack repair until the May 17, 2016 special meeting.

Steve Perry updated the council on the Meadow Lane project. The council directed Steve Perry to send a letter to Bluffs Paving to finalize a completion schedule.

Steve Perry and the council discussed the Downtown Beautification project. Steve showed the council some of the other beautification projects they have completed for other communities.

Jeremy McDermott updated the council on the status of the water discharge system on his property. He has contacted Thrasher regarding options for the discharged water. The council asked Mr. McDermott to find out how many GPM the pump is rated for and get back to the council before the May 17, 2016 special meeting.

Randy Price discussed with the council the current condition of the alley next to the apartments he owns. The rain water is starting to erode the alley next to his sidewalk and creating a void. Randy would like the council to look at the alley to see if anything can be done to deflect the water away from his property. The council will investigate the problem and see what solutions are available.

John Krohn discussed with the council the deteriorating curbs on Brady Street. The council will have Phil Bintz investigate the problem and get them fixed.

Mayor Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 7:05pm on the 2015-16 Budget Amendment. Being no written or oral objections submitted, a motion was made by J. Schneckloth, second by McCool to close the public hearing. M.C. 5-0

RESOLUTION #16-05 Motion by T. Schneckloth, second by Wellman to approve the 2015-16 annual budget amendment as published. Roll call vote: Ayes: Wellman, T. Schneckloth, Ploen, J. Schneckloth & McCool Nays: none

RESOLUTION 16-03. Motion by Ploen, second by McCool to approve the resolution providing for reduction of interest rate for Sewer Revenue Bond. Roll Call: Ayes T. Schneckloth, J. Schneckloth, McCool, Wellman, Ploen

Councilman Tom Schneckloth informed the council that Pottawattamie County did not get the grant that would have purchased solar powered speed limit signs. If the city wants to purchase them on their own it would be approximately $2,500 per sign. The council will take it under advisement. No action taken.

The council was informed most of the engraved bricks for the triangle have been received. We’re just waiting for 4 more bricks. When they arrive the council will get volunteers to install the bricks.

Motion by T. Schneckloth, second by McCool to approve the building permit for 721 Main Street. M.C. 5-0

Motion byPloen, second by J. Schneckloth for adjournment at 8:10pm. M.C. 5-0

Approved bills:

MidAmerican energyUtilities(April)1808.21

Post MasterPostage water bills/newsletters225.66

T. TennerSalary1581.70

P. BintzSalary2643.63

B. Driversalary2046.79

ETTPSFed, SS2442.23

IPERSRet.1331.50

Banyonannual software contract795.00

Travis McGeewebsite domain119.88

Taylor Plasticsgrass truck tank3095.00

Lehan Pharmacymarkers1.70

Zimmerman Sales.Washers & bolts6.92

Office depotfolders/paper/toner/tape/seals377.51

W. Zimmermanreimb for LED light/platform513.54

K&K Enterprisestire chain/solenoid107.90

T. Tennerreimb trailer tires/plants74.80

Heartland coopweed spray66.75

West-E-Conwater plant soft start repl.1810.54

Walnut Commphone bill138.27

R & S Wastegarbage2753.00

Verizonfire dept cell phone38.78

Regional WaterWater643.80

C B Waterworkswater testing25.00

Counselcopier20.00

Napafire dept cable ties6.47

SRFlagoon loan princ. pymt35195.00

Gazetteminutes,public hearing429.44

Fire Servicetraining200.00

S. Burnsmeter depo refund19.06

M. Shradermeter depo refund22.83

C. Cochranmeter depo refund20.30

EMPAmbulance sup469.05

EMSAmbulance billing209.81

W. VanNordstrandreimb for fire truck repair partsr240.03

Tim’s serviceoil filters20.81

Iowa Westerntraining69.00

Menardslight bulbs35.92

Diamond Oilregular fuel666.03

Hachchemicals103.05

First Wirelessfire dept. pagers902.70

Midwest Lablagoon testing588.00

AprilExpenses:

Gen.$24827.43

RUT52.35

TIF90686.34

Water6764.92

Sewer1285.80

Total$123,616.84

AprilRevenue:

Gen.$62928.68

TIF7405.71

RUT4405.13

Water8087.23

Sewer6481.51

Total$89,308.26

Teresa TennerKevin Zimmerman

ClerkMayor