March 10, 2015
Regular session of the Minden City Council was called to order by Mayor Pro Tem Zimmerman at 6:00pm on above date. Councilmen present: Ploen, Dooley, Wellman, Arnold Absent: Armstrong Also attending Phil Bintz, Dick Bornhoft, Tressa Driver & Julie Williams.
Motion by Wellman, second by Arnold to approve the agenda with the addition of 2015 ICAP policy insurance for eagle monument. M.C. 4-0
Motion by Arnold, second by Ploen approve minutes of the February Meeting. M.C. 4-0
Motion by Ploen, second by Wellman to approve the financial statement. M.C. 4-0
Motion by Dooley, second by Wellman to approve the bills for payment. M.C. 4-0
Dick Bornhoft with R&S waste discussed with the council the need for a rate increase in our upcoming contract. Dick explained to the council the landfills are continuing to increase their tonnage fee which ultimately will affect the rate the city pays for garbage service. The rate increase will be .75 cents per household. Motion by Wellman, second by Dooley to approve the 2015 garbage contract with R&S Waste. M.C. 4-0
Julie Williams and Tressa Driver discussed with the council the issues and needs of the Community Club. The Community club is in need of new ball field lights as well as tables and chairs. The council asked the City Clerk to contact the League of Cities to find out if the City could legally help the Community Club.
Mayor Pro-tem Zimmerman opened the public hearing at 6:45pm to discuss the FY15-16 Annual budget. There were no oral or written comments presented by the public. Motion by Dooley, second by Wellman to close the hearing. M.C. 4-0
RESOLUTION #15-01 Motion by Wellman, second by Dooley to approve the 2015-16 annual budget as published. Roll call vote: Ayes: Dooley, Wellman, Ploen, Arnold Nayes: none
West Pottawattamie Soil & Water Conservation District is implementing a stream sign program for the major streams in Pottawattamie county, including Keg Creek. The program would place signs on both bridges that go over Keg creek near Minden. The program will seek out grant funds to cover a portion of the cost of the project. The City of Minden would need to provide $146.00 to complete the project. Motion by Dooley, second by Wellman to commit $146.00 to the West Pottawattamie Soil & Water Conservation District stream sign program. M.C. 4-0
Motion by Ploen, second by Dooley to approve the 2015-16 Yorktownship Fire Protection contract. M.C. 4-0
Motion by Wellman, second by Ploen to approve the Minden Bowl and Café Liquor license. M.C. 4-0
The council discussed the lagoon permit. The council asked the City Clerk to contact the City engineer Steve Perry and have him come to the April meeting.
Dick Jensen donated $326.16 on behalf of the Minden Trees Forever fund. Dick asked that the City use the fund to purchase the new trees or shrubs that will be planted in the city triangle. The council appreciated the donation.
The council discussed the need for insurance on the eagle monument in the triangle. The council would like to table this issue until the restoration of the triangle has been completed.
Kevin Zimmerman showed the council some of the design choices for the triangle which include a short sitting wall behind the eagle and pavers placed around the eagle. The council liked the options and asked Councilman Zimmerman to move forward with the design.
Motion by Wellman, second by Dooley for adjournment at 7:40pm. M.C. 4-0
Approved bills:
MidAmerican energy Utilities(February) 2287.01
Post Master Postage water bills/stamps 279.30
T. Tenner Salary 1687.48
R. Schuning Salary 3178.23
P. Bintz Salary 1367.22
ETTPS Fed, SS 2413.47
IPERS Ret. 1343.54
United of Omaha Ins. 148.08
Wes Zimmerman reimb fire hall supplies 174.16
Bobcat Oil Filters 171.04
State of Iowa Auditor annual audit exam fee 900.00
Menards water plant supplies 75.10
Hach testing 274.84
Menards fire hall bath remodel 60.17
Hineline balance on fire hall carpet/vinyl 2149.50
Don’s fuel fuel 1478.22
Office depot time cards 27.99
Walnut Comm phone bill 138.71
Tim’s service battery, wiring repair, oil filters 202.60
T Tenner reim for laser printer 279.99
R & S Waste garbage 2594.00
Verizon cell phones 121.57
Gazette pub minutes/budget 173.18
Regional Water Water 917.60
C B Waterworks water testing 25.00
Counsel copier 20.00
Napa vehicle jack 199.00
Pott County auditor new siren installation 13432.00
Rob Brockhoff fire hall bath remodel 200.00
MAPA luncheon 20.00
Kelly’s Carpet fire hall remodel 162.00
American fire Protection fire dept extinguisher testing 378.00
Winnelson water plant supplies 1422.29
IAMU dues 455.16
February Expenses:
Gen. $17646.69
Water 8383.69
Sewer 4074.34
Total $30104.72
February Revenue:
Gen. $7168.91
RUT 5253.08
Water 7910.62
Sewer 7114.39
Total $27447.00
Teresa Tenner Richard Armstrong
Clerk Mayor