Regular Session of the Minden City Councilwas Called to Order by Mayor Armstrong at 6:00Pm
August11, 2015
Regular session of the Minden City Councilwas called to order by Mayor Armstrong at 6:00pm on above date.
Present: Ploen, Arnold, Zimmerman Absent:Wellman Also attending: R. Schuning, Phil Bintz, Rod Clevenger, Gerald McCool.
Motion by Ploen, second by Zimmerman to approve the agenda with the addition of Rich Schuning Retirement date, Meadow Lane financing & Verizon Booster proposal. M.C. 3-0
Motion by Arnold, second by Zimmerman to approve minutes of the JulyMeeting. M.C.3-0
Motion byZimmerman, second byPloen to approve the financial statement. M.C.3-0
Motion by Ploen, second by Arnold to approve the bills for payment. M.C.3-0
Councilman McCool was sworn in by Mayor Armstrong and the Oath of office was signed.
The council discussed the upcoming ribbon cutting and dedication of the new Minden Veterans Memorial Park. There was a planning meeting on Monday August 10th and everything is moving forward smoothly. There will be one more meeting on August 17th at 7pm at the Minden Bowl.
Motion by Arnold, second by Zimmerman to approve Minden Bowl & Café special use liquor license. M.C. 4-0
Councilman McCool discussed with the council the covenants at 502 Lincoln St. Someone was interested in purchasing a vacant lot and building a garage. Gerald verified the covenants do not allow a garage only therefore no action was taken.
The council discussed the parking problems some residents are experiencing. The council talked about Park St, 4th St, Hillside and Brady which seem to have the most problems with parking. Many residents are abusing the parking regulations by parking utility vehicles for longer than the allowed 24 hour period, parking next to fire hydrants, leaving vehicles for longer than the 72hr period and so on. The council is considering making parking one-side of the street only. Motion by Arnold, second by Ploen to have Phil Bintz determine how many poles and signs would be needed as well as the cost of the signs. M.C. 4-0
Rich Schuning informed the council he will be retiring from the City of Minden on November 20, 2015. The council asked the clerk to put together information on the hiring process. The council will have a special meeting on August 25th at 6pm to set-up job descriptions and begin the hiring process.
The mayor contacted Roger Hall at Farmers and Merchants bank to set-up financing for the Meadow Lane street project. The clerk will contact Scott Rogers to start the legal paperwork needed for the loan.
The council looked over the spec sheets from Verizon regarding the possible signal booster. The council has decided to put the booster up and to have it installed by Chris Corrin. Motion by Ploen, second by Zimmerman to have Western Iowa Wireless install the booster not to exceed $1,200. M.C. 3-0 McCool abstained.
Motion byZimmerman, second by McCoolfor adjournment at 7:30pm. M.C. 4-0
Approved bills:
MidAmerican energyUtilities(July)2015.59
Post MasterPostage water bills/stamps284.90
T. TennerSalary2650.78
R. SchuningSalary4070.55
P. BintzSalary3073.83
W. VanNordstrandsalary86.26
ETTPSFed, SS3919.85
IPERSRet.2140.44
United of OmahaIns.148.08
S. Kellermeter depo refund62.44
Tony Ausdemorewell lease1391.50
Harlan Newsadvertising Fun Days140.00
Hachchemicals295.51
Peters Law firmlegal serv for meadow ln369.00
EMS billingambulance billing serv95.58
Cindy Cochranmowing sigler/100 hillside100.00
Business formslaser checks122.30
T. Tennerreim for Adobe pdf23.88
Iowa codificationordinance book75.00
Walnut Commphone bill138.83
Metropolitan compoundtree limb remover449.00
R & S Wastegarbage2753.00
Verizoncell phones121.63
Gazettepub minutes/lagoon permit109.62
Regional WaterWater854.70
C B Waterworkswater testing25.00
Counselcopier20.00
Midwest labstesting/lagoon502.00
Office depottoner/paper346.18
IDNRyearly lagoon permit210.00
Menardslime/padlocks61.88
Alexis Fire equipfire dept supplies1000.00
EMPfire dept supplies82.13
First wirelessFire dept radio repair95.70
MESfire dept supplies247.62
Holtztrimmer string12.99
JulyExpenses:
Gen.$37458.99
TIF30512.50
Water8692.53
Sewer8088.93
Total$84,752.95
JulyRevenue:
Gen.$26520.99
RUT6159.14
TIF943.26
Water11471.74
Sewer9920.18
Total$55,015.31
Teresa TennerRichard Armstrong
ClerkMayor