SIOUX RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 22, 2010 

The special meeting of the Sioux Rapids City Council was called to order by Mayor Andrew Hasley on Wednesday, December 22, 2010 at 6:30 p.m.  Roll call: Andrew Hasley, Brent Landsness, Sandy Mouw, and Keith Stoeber. Council Members Tracy Gotto and Brenda Tiefenthaler were absent.  Diane Teno was also in attendance.            

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Mouw, to approve the agenda.  Ayes: all; absent: Gotto, Tiefenthaler; motion carried.

The following items were discussed: housing for the ambulance, law enforcement services of BV County Sheriff’s Department, BV County waste management.  No action was taken on these discussion items.

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Landsness, to approve Resolution #606, PROPOSED SALE OF PROPERTY AND SCHEDULING A PUBLIC HEARING.  The mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named council members voted: Ayes: Landsness, Mouw, Stoeber; Nays: none; absent: Gotto, Tiefenthaler.  Motion carried. The public hearing for the proposed sale of property will be held on Wednesday, January 12, 2011, at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.

No action was taken on the quote for replacing the heater at the water tower building.Discussion on city hall improvements was tabled until the next meeting.

Landsness made a motion, seconded by Mouw, to approve an “Adopt a Fire Hydrant Program”.  Ayes: all; absent: Gotto, Tiefenthaler; motion carried.

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Mouw, to update the Fire Zone chapter of the city’s code of ordinances as part of the recodification process.  Ayes: all; absent: Gotto, Tiefenthaler; motion carried.

The next regular city council meeting has been set for January 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.             

Landsness made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Stoeber.  Ayes: all.  Meeting adjourned at 7:50 p.m.  

ATTEST:         Andrew Hasley, Mayor            Diane Teno, City Clerk

SIOUX RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING DECEMBER 8, 2010 

The regular meeting of the Sioux Rapids City Council was called to order by Mayor Andrew Hasley on Wednesday, December 8, 2010 at 6:35 p.m. at Sioux Rapids City Hall.  Roll call: Andrew Hasley, Tracy Gotto, Brent Landsness, Sandy Mouw, and Keith Stoeber.  Council Member Brenda Tiefenthaler arrived at 6:40 p.m.  Others in attendance were John Devitt, Mark Younie, and Diane Teno.

Newly elected council members Tracy Gotto and Sandy Mouw were sworn in by Mayor Andrew Hasley.

A motion was made by Stoeber to approve the agenda, seconded by Mouw.  Ayes: all; Absent: Tiefenthaler.  Motion carried.

John Devitt from Kuehl and Payer gave an update on the wastewater treatment upgrade.  The composite samplers have been installed, but they need to be programmed.  Change order number 4 was presented, including installing inline fans to control the chemical vapors in the lagoon building and installing a new baffle in the lagoon.

Tiefenthaler made a motion, seconded by Landsness, to approve the consent agenda, which included minutes from the November 10, 2010 meeting, accounts payable report, and November 2010 financial reports. Ayes: all; motion carried. 

FINANCIAL REPORT – November 2010

 General - AG PARTNERS-fuel-$745.79, Alliant-utilities-$1,725.17, Aramark-legion towels-$42.62, Brads Service -$153.00, BV Stationery-toners-$38.99, Christian Brothers-dig out asphalt-$595.00, Fritcher Abstract-lot 11 abstract-$225.00, Hondo's-coupler - snow plow-$57.04, Mark Younie-cell phone reimb.-$25.00, Mike's Repair-filter, wheels, labor-$431.94, Neotek-comp. tech. support-$56.25, League of Cities-dues-$25.00, NWIPDC-zoning permits-$105.00, Roxanne Halverson-police patches-$18.00, Sioux Lumber-supplies-$30.00, Daily Reporter-election notices, minutes-$122.10, Triple T Ent-3 compendiums-$33.35, TrueNorth-health insurance-$618.75, US Post Office-postage-$11.00, Wal-Mart-office supply & camera-$137.92, General Total  - $5,196.92 

Sewer - AG PARTNERS-fuel-$14.71, Alliant-utilities-$170.23, Aramark-uniforms-$11.62, BV Stationery-toners-$39.00, First Coop-fuel-$66.40, Grundman-Hicks-ww treatment upgrade-$19,973.00, Iowa Lakes Electric-utilities& move meter-$2,114.32, IA Lakes Reg. Water-rural water at lagoon-$43.76, Mangold-ww comp. & grabs-$330.00, Neotek-comp. tech. support-$56.25, Rich J. Haldin-cell phone reimb.-$12.50, Sioux Lumber-supplies-$9.50, TrueNorth-health insurance-$300.00, US Post Office-postage-$45.72, Sewer Total - $23,187.01 

RUT - Aramark-uniforms-$82.29, Brads Service, Inc.- -$28.00, Michael Wernimont-cell phone reimb.-$25.00, Sioux Lumber-supplies-$28.17, TrueNorth-health insurance-$600.00, RUT Total - $763.46 

Garbage  - BV Stationery-toners-$38.99, Harold Rowley-landfill-$1,774.15, Neotek-comp. tech. support-$56.25, Daily Reporter-cleanup day ad-$45.00, Town & Country-contract & fall cleanup-$3,480.00, US Post Office-postage-$45.72, Garbage Total - $5,440.11 

Library - Alliant-utilities-$192.42, Amazon-books-$243.45, Burt Public Library-postage for video boxes-$9.49, Curtis Library-postage for video boxes-$3.54, Ingram-books-$489.31, Martha Landsness-reimb mileage-$30.00, Qwest-telephone-$65.57, Sioux Lumber-supplies-$80.37, Library Total - $1,114.15 

Water - ACCO-liquid chlorine-$280.80, AG PARTNERS-fuel-$14.70, Alliant-utilities-$804.28, Aramark-uniforms-$11.61, BV Stationery-toners-$39.00, Christian Brothers-water repairs-$3,565.00, First Coop-fuel-$66.40, IA Rural Water-dues-$200.00, Jim's Service-repair furnace-$295.90, Neotek-comp. tech. support-$56.25, Rich J. Haldin-cell phone reimb.-$12.50, Sioux Lumber-supplies-$33.63, TrueNorth-health insurance-$300.00, US Post Office-postage-$45.72, Water Total - $5,725.79 

Pool - Alliant-utilities-$30.96, Pool Total - $30.96 

Park - Alliant-utilities-$33.84, Brads Service- -$23.00, Sundblad Seeds-grass seed-$358.75, Park Total - $415.59 

Debt Service - S.R. Fire Protection-fire truck payment-$8,118.02 

Valley Heights - $0 

T&A - $0 

 November 2010 Receipts - General Fund - $5,138.49, Sewer - $34,528.56, RUT - $6,020.40,  Debt Service - $16,953.27,  Garbage- $9,783.95, Trust & Agency - $400.00, Water- $8,556.37, Valley Heights - $0, LOST  - $13,900.39, Total - $95,281.43  

There were no suggestions submitted from Sioux Rapids residents for the city council to discuss.

The city is planning to develop a program to replace fire hydrants.  The cost of this program will be considered during budget talks.

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Landsness, to approve payment of Pay Request #10 from Grundman-Hicks for the wastewater project in the amount of $4,862.34.  Ayes: all; motion carried.

Stoeber made a motion, seconded by Landsness, to approve change order #4 for the wastewater treatment upgrade project, which included the purchase and installation of inline fans for chemical vapor control and approval of the baffle for the lagoon, but did not include a new valve for draining the lagoon.  Ayes: all; motion carried.

No action was taken on the liquor license approval for Don Coats’ bar.

Tiefenthaler made a motion, seconded by Gotto, to approve payment of the invoice for $1,087.50 for law enforcement services provided by the BV County Sheriff’s Office.  Ayes: Gotto, Mouw, Tiefenthaler; Nays: Landsness, Stoeber.  Motion passed.

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Mouw, to reimburse Chad Ries in the amount of $1,800.16 for expenses he incurred while attending the Law Enforcement Academy.  Ayes: all; motion carried.

Discussion of codification questions was tabled until the next meeting.           

The next regular city council meeting has been set for January 12, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.           

Tiefenthaler made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Landsness.  Ayes: all.  Meeting adjourned at 7:25 p.m. 

ATTEST:         Andrew Hasley, Mayor            Diane Teno, City Clerk

SIOUX RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2010 The special meeting of the Sioux Rapids City Council was called to order by Mayor Andrew Hasley on Wednesday, October 27, 2010 at 8:10 p.m.  Roll call: Andrew Hasley, Bill Johnson, Brent Landsness, Sandy Mouw, and Brenda Tiefenthaler. Council Member Keith Stoeber arrived at 8:15 p.m.  Mark Younie and Diane Teno were also in attendance.             Landsness made a motion, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to approve the agenda.  Ayes: all; Absent: Stoeber; motion carried.With regret, a motion was made by Tiefenthaler, seconded by Mouw, to accept the resignation of Council Member Bill Johnson.  Ayes: all; Absent: Stoeber; motion carried.A motion was made by Landsness, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to approve Resolution #604, FILL TWO VACANCIES ON CITY COUNCIL VIA SPECIAL ELECTION.  The mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named council members voted: Ayes: Landsness, Mouw, Tiefenthaler; Nays: none; Absent: Stoeber.  Motion carried. The special election to fill the two city council vacancies will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010, with the polls being open from 12:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m.The next regular city council meeting has been set for November 10, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.              Tiefenthaler made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mouw.  Ayes: all.  Meeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.  ATTEST:         Andrew Hasley, Mayor                        Diane Teno, City Clerk
SIOUX RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 10, 2010 The regular meeting of the Sioux Rapids City Council was called to order by Mayor Andrew Hasley on Wednesday, November 10, 2010 at 6:35 p.m. at Sioux Rapids City Hall.  Roll call: Andrew Hasley, Brent Landsness, Sandy Mouw, and Keith Stoeber.  Council Member Brenda Tiefenthaler arrived at 7:30 p.m.  Others in attendance were John Devitt, Mark Younie, and Diane Teno.A motion was made by Stoeber to approve the agenda, seconded by Landsness.  Ayes: all; Absent: Tiefenthaler.  Motion carried. John Devitt from Kuehl and Payer gave an update on the wastewater treatment upgrade.  While there are a few items left to complete, the new system is operational, and the E. coli tests have been below the allowable limits.  The contractor will be working to eliminate the vapor leaks in the building at the lagoon.Mouw made a motion, seconded by Landsness, to approve the consent agenda, which included minutes from the October 13, 2010 meeting, minutes from the October 27, 2010 meeting, accounts payable report, and October 2010 financial reports. Ayes: all; Absent: Tiefenthaler. Motion carried. 

FINANCIAL REPORT – October 2010

 General - Ag Partners-fuel-$692.70, Alliant Energy-utilities-$1,733.13, Aramark-legion towels-$61.20, BV Stationery-toners-$71.23, Blacktop Service Co.-patch-$4,076.34, BV County Recorder-record surveys-$191.00, Hallett Materials-cold patch mix-$544.70, Iowa Lakes Corridor-membership-$1,400.00, Kathy Lansink –r eimb funeral flowers-$57.80, Mark Younie-reimb meet.& cell ph.-$33.55, Mike's Repair-spindle/hub-$898.63, Neenah Foundry-drain cover-$501.16, Qwest-telephone-$139.35, Safeguard-tax forms-$7.90, Sioux Sales Company-supplies - part-time-$893.93, SR Chamber-dues-$25.00, The Daily Reporter-minutes-$119.08, True North-health insurance-$618.75, US Post Office-postage-$11.00, General Total - $12,076.45 Sewer - ACCO-chemicals -lagoon-$370.92, Ag Partners-fuel-$22.51, Alliant Energy-utilities-$231.44, Aramark-uniforms-$13.51, BV Stationery-toners-$71.25, Brads Service, Inc.-fix tire-$17.42, Brown Supply-road flare-$23.45, First Coop-diesel - fill generators-$554.89, Grundman-Hicks-ww upgrade-$42,693.04, Hach Company-testing supplies-$121.18, IA Lakes Electric-lagoon elec.-$1,415.40, Mangold Envir-ww composites-$108.00, Qwest-telephone-83.64, Rich Haldin-reimb cell phone-$12.50, Safeguard-tax forms & bills-$178.07, True North-health insurance-$300.00, US Post Office-postage & Oct. bills-$42.64, Sewer Total -$46,259.86 RUT - Aramark-uniforms-$48.30, Blacktop Service Co.-milling test-$10,953.66, Brads Service, Inc.-mount loader tires-$180.00, Michael Wernimont-reimb cell phone-$25.00, Safeguard-tax forms-$3.94, True North-health insurance-$600.00, Universal, Inc.-snow plow wax-$418.80, RUT Total - $12,229.70 Garbage  - BV Stationery-toners-$71.23, Casey's General Store-clean up day-$13.98, Harold Rowley-garbage assessment-$7,020.00, Safeguard-tax forms & bills-$178.07, Town & Country-contract fee-$3,365.00, US Post Office-postage & Oct. bills-$42.64, Valley Lanes-clean up day-$45.00, Garbage Total - $10,735.92 Library - Alliant Energy-utilities-$130.35, Amazon-books-$36.96, Ladies Home Journal-subscription-$16.97, Martha Landsness-mileage-$20.00, Mayo Clinic H. Letter-renewal-$29.55, Pumpkin Books-books-$152.74, Qwest-telephone-$64.26, Rembrandt Library-book-$14.83, Safeguard-tax forms-$3.94, Staples-fax cartridge-$36.37, Wal-Mart-glue, pencils, notebooks-$11.13, Library Total -$517.10 Water - Ag Partners-fuel-$22.50, Alliant Energy-utilities-$821.13, Aramark-uniforms-$13.51, BV Stationery-toners-$34.50, Blacktop Service-patch-$2,980.00, Brads Service-fix tire-$17.43, Brown Supply-road flare-$23.45, BV Stationery-toners-$36.75, First Coop-fuel-$39.35, Hach Company-testing supplies-$298.21, Iowa DNR-annual fee-$135.00, Mangold Env-nitrate & bacteria-$156.00, Qwest-telephone-83.64, Rich J. Haldin-reimb. cell phone-$12.50, Safeguard-tax forms & bills-$178.07, Sioux Lumber-wrenches, faucet-$32.62, True North-health insurance-$300.00, US Post Office-postage & Oct. bills-$42.64, Water Total - $5,227.30 Pool - Alliant Energy-utilities-$40.66, Qwest-telephone-$13.54, Safeguard-tax forms-$3.95, Swim Pool Supply-strainer-$300.00, Pool Total -$358.15 Park - Alliant Energy-utilities-$41.49, Michael Wernimont-reimb fuel-$28.00, Park Total - $69.49 Valley Heights - $0 T&A- $0 Debt Service - $0  October 2010 Receipts - General Fund - $93,073.68, Sewer - $7,518.93, RUT - $5,568.23, Debt Service -$15,283.49, Garbage - $7,724.68, Trust & Agency - $132.52, Water - $5,930.89, Valley Heights - $0, LOST - $5,906.52, Total - $141,138.94  There were no suggestions submitted from Sioux Rapids residents for the city council to discuss.A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Landsness, to approve payment of Pay Request #9 from Grundman-Hicks for the wastewater project in the amount of $19,973.00.  Ayes: all; Absent: Tiefenthaler. Motion carried.Landsness made a motion, seconded by Mouw, to approve change order #3 for the wastewater treatment upgrade project, which included the purchase and installation of two composite samplers.  Ayes: all; Absent: Tiefenthaler.  Motion carried.Landsness made a motion, seconded by Mouw, to approve Resolution #605, APPOINTING A CITY ZONING ADMINISTRATOR.  The mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named council members voted: Ayes: Landsness, Mouw, Stoeber; Absent: Tiefenthaler; Nays: none.  Motion carried.A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Landsness, to approve the liquor license renewal for Lily Pad pending completion of application requirements.  Ayes: all; Absent: Tiefenthaler. Motion carried.Mouw made a motion, seconded by Landsness, to approve appointment of Janie White as a new member to the Beautification/Volunteerism Committee.  Ayes: all; Absent: Tiefenthaler. Motion carried.A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Mouw, to approve the proclamation recognizing the week of November 14th, 2010 as Business Appreciation Week in Sioux Rapids.  Ayes: all; Absent: Tiefenthaler. Motion carried.Landsness made a motion, seconded by Stoeber, to approve payment of the invoice from Christian Brothers Excavating for $4,160.00 for work done on water repairs, asphalt repairs, and cleaning storm sewers.  Ayes: all; Absent: Tiefenthaler.  Motion carried.No action was taken on approval of the payment of the invoice received from the BV County Sheriff’s Office for $1,087.50.  An itemized invoice will be requested.A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Mouw, to uphold the previous decisions of the council to keep the lien on the property located at 601 Thomas as it stands and to approve Rich Lode’s request to rent the library basement and to charge a rate of $325/month, pending approval of the Library Board and the city attorney.  Ayes: all; motion carried.The council reviewed the fire zone and curfew sections of the city code for recodification.            The next regular city council meeting has been set for December 8, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.            Tiefenthaler made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Stoeber.  Ayes: all.  Meeting adjourned at 8:20 p.m. ATTEST:         Andrew Hasley, Mayor                 Diane Teno, City Clerk
SIOUX RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING OCTOBER 13, 2010 The regular meeting of the Sioux Rapids City Council was called to order by Mayor Andrew Hasley on Wednesday, October 13, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at Sioux Rapids City Hall.  Roll call: Andrew Hasley, Bill Johnson, Brent Landsness, Sandy Mouw, and Keith Stoeber.  Council Member Brenda Tiefenthaler arrived at 6:50 p.m.  Others in attendance were John Devitt, Mark Younie, and Diane Teno.Council Member Mouw was sworn in by Mayor Hasley.

Stoeber made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Landsness.  Ayes: all;

Absent: Tiefenthaler.  Motion carried. John Devitt from Kuehl and Payer gave an update on the wastewater treatment upgrade.  The project is nearing completion.  DNR will be requiring the use of at least one composite sampler to meet the testing guidelines of the city’s wastewater treatment permit.  A motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to approve the consent agenda, which included minutes from the September 8, 2010 meeting, minutes from the October 6, 2010 meeting, accounts payable report, and September 2010 financial reports. Ayes: all; motion carried. 

FINANCIAL REPORT – September 2010

 General - AG PARTNERS-fuel-$699.41, Alliant Energy-utilities-$1,809.43, Aramark-legion towels-$38.50, Avera Spencer-physical - Chad-$229.00, B & L Stump Service-stump removal-$40.00, Buena Vista County-property taxes-$1,828.00, Clay County Extension-mosquito class-$35.00, IA Law E. Academy-MMPI2 - Chad-$175.00, Iowa League of Cities-registration fee-$30.00, Mark Younie-reimb cell phone/CPR-$65.00, Qwest-telephone-$143.98, SafeChoice-annual maintenance-$499.98, Safeguard – Mayor business cards - $34.30, Staples-Adobe Acro/MS Off.-$319.98, The Daily Reporter-minutes-$107.82, TrueNorth-health insurance-$618.75, U. S. Post Office-postage-$8.80, Universal, Inc.-weed kill-$1,563.37, General Total -$8,246.32 Sewer - AG PARTNERS-fuel-$20.16, Alliant Energy-utilities-$750.29, Aramark Uniform Services-uniforms-$10.66, Brads Service-fuel/tire repair-$3.85, First Coop-fuel-$73.43, Grundman-Hicks-payment #7 -$74,904.80, IA Lakes Electric-lagoon-$391.44, IA Lakes R. Water-membership &connection-$450.00, Kuehl and Payer, LTD.-engineering services-$3,509.75, Mangold Envir-ww grabs & comp.-$249.00, NW IA Plan & Dev-admin fee CDBG-$576.00, Qwest-telephone-$83.70, Rich J. Haldin-cell phone reimb.-$12.50, SafeChoice-annual maintenance-$499.99, Sioux Food Center-supplies-$4.69, Staples-Adobe Acrobat/MS Office-$160.00, The Daily Reporter-ww upgrade-$13.42, TrueNorth-health insurance-$300.00, U. S. Post Office-postage/Sept. bills-$39.41, Universal, Inc.-weed kill-$781.69, Sewer total - $82,834.78 RUT - Aramark-uniforms-$38.32, Michael Wernimont-cell phone reimb.-$25.00, TrueNorth -health insurance-$600.00, RUT Total -$663.32 Garbage - Dave Althaus-mileage-$42.00, Harold Rowley-landfill-$3,647.09, SafeChoice-annual maintenance-$499.99, Staples-Adobe Acrobat/MS Office-$160.00, Town & Country-contract fee-$3,365.00, U. S. Post Office-postage/Sept. bills-$39.42, Garbage Total -$7,753.50 Park - Alliant Energy-horse shoe court-$110.03, Brads Service, Inc.-fuel/tire repair-$54.09, Park Total - $164.12 Library - Alliant Energy-utilities-$206.56, Amazon Credit Plan-books-$98.36, B V Stationery-ink cartridges-$86.24, Books Are Fun-books-$13.00, Highsmith Inc.-book cards/labels-$47.61, Ingram-books-$16.04, Martha Landsness-mileage-$40.00, Our Iowa-subscription-$16.98, Penworthy Company-children's books-$113.59, Pioneer Comm.-subscription-$19.95, Qwest-telephone-$61.72, U. S. Post Office-postage-$8.80, Library Total - $728.85 Water  - AG PARTNERS-fuel-$20.15, Alliant Energy-utilities-$1,171.29, Aramark-uniforms-$10.66, Brads Service, Inc.-fuel/tire repair-$3.85, First Coop-fuel-$73.42, Iowa One Call-faxes-$18.00, Mangold Envir-water tests-$160.00, Menards-water heater-$238.00, Qwest-telephone-$83.71, Rich J. Haldin-cell phone reimb.-$12.50, SafeChoice-annual maintenance-$499.99, Sioux Food Center-supplies-$4.68, Sioux Lumber-supplies-$44.82, Staples-Adobe Acrobat/MS Office-$160.00, TrueNorth-health insurance-$300.00, U. S. Post Office-postage/Sept. bills-$39.41, Universal, Inc.-weed kill-$781.68, Water Total - $3,622.16 Pool  - Alliant Energy-utilities-$804.52, Bomgaars-elec. owl/rifle shot shell-$46.98, Culligan-injection kit/supplies-$61.52, Mangold Envir-water tests-$75.00, Sioux Food Center-supplies-$26.57, Sioux Lumber-supplies-$8.99, Pool Total - $1,023.58 Valley Heights - Agri Drain Corporation-drain guard -$114.25, Buena Vista County-property taxes-$32.00, Valley Heights Total - $146.25 T&A - $0 Debt Service - $0 September 2010 Receipts - General Fund- $17,834.22 , Sewer- $203,087.06, RUT- $6,923.02, Debt Service- $2,384.58, Garbage- $8,576.20, Trust & Agency- $100.00, Water- $7,905.52, Valley Heights- $0, LOST - $5,906.52, Total Deposits - $252,717.12  There were no suggestions submitted from Sioux Rapids residents for the city council to discuss.The council reviewed the following goals:  develop a long term plan for the swimming pool, develop a long term plan for economic development, make temporary improvements to city hall, and develop a long term plan for streets.The council discussed a concern that the city’s warning siren cannot be heard by some residents when they’re indoors.  Bob Christensen will be contacted to verify the city’s obligations.Rita Schau had submitted an update from the Pool Board.  The Pool Board will be meeting to discuss this year’s season and to plan a late fall fundraiser dinner/auction.Tiefenthaler made a motion, seconded by Johnson, to approve Rich Lode’s request to rent the library basement and to charge a rate of $325/month, pending approval of the Library Board and the city attorney.  Ayes: all; motion carried.Rather than hiring someone to seed the areas of the park where the grass has died, Mike Wernimont will be asked to seed this fall.A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Landsness, to approve payment of Pay Request #8 from Grundman-Hicks for the wastewater project in the amount of $42,693.04.  Ayes: all; motion carried.Stoeber made a motion, seconded by Mouw, to approve change order #2 for the wastewater treatment upgrade project, which included the following items:  pumping lagoon cell #2 down to replace the valves, extending the countertop in the control building by one foot, changing the chemical feed pumps, and extending the contract time period by forty-five days.  Ayes: all; motion carried.A motion was made by Landsness, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to approve the purchase of two composite samplers to be used at the lagoon to meet the testing requirements of the city’s wastewater treatment permit.  Ayes: all; motion carried.Johnson made a motion, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to approve Resolution #602, UPDATE FEES FOR ZONING COMPLIANCE PERMITS.  The mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named council members voted: Ayes: Johnson, Landsness, Mouw, Stoeber, Tiefenthaler; Nays: none.  Motion carried.It was decided that the fire protection agency would not be allowed to use the city’s tax identification number.Johnson made a motion, seconded by Stoeber, to set the “Trick or Treating” hours for Sioux Rapids from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 31st.  Ayes: all; motion carried.A motion was made by Tiefenthaler, seconded by Landsness, to approve the payment of the invoice for $898.63 to Mike’s Repair for the part to fix the snow plow truck.  Ayes: all; motion carried.Landsness made a motion, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to approve the payment of the two invoices received from Blacktop Service Company in the amounts of $14,780.00 and $3,230.00 for seal coating, asphalt milling, and patching of streets.  Ayes: all; motion carried.A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Landsness, to approve Resolution #603, HOLD A SPECIAL ELECTION TO FILL A VACANCY ON THE CITY COUNCIL.  The mayor put the question on the motion and the roll being called, the following named council members voted:  Ayes: Johnson, Landsness, Stoeber, Tiefenthaler; Nays: none; Abstained: Mouw.  Motion carried.  The special election will be held on Tuesday, November 30, 2010 and the polls will be open from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. that day.The council reviewed the water service section of the city code for recodification.            The next regular city council meeting has been set for November 10, 2010 at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall.            Tiefenthaler made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Johnson.  Ayes: all.  Meeting adjourned at 9:15 p.m. ATTEST:         Andrew Hasley, Mayor                        Diane Teno, City Clerk

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