SIOUX RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING DECEMBER 7, 2011 

The special meeting of the Sioux Rapids City Council was called to order by Mayor Andrew Hasley on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at 6:33 p.m.  Roll call: Andrew Hasley, Dennis Edwardson, Brent Landsness, and Brenda Tiefenthaler.  Council member Sandy Mouw arrived at 6:40 p.m.  Council member Keith Stoeber was absent.  Chad Ries, Tim Porter, Mark Younie, and Diane Teno were also in attendance.           

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

The council interviewed two finalists for the police chief opening, Chad Ries and Tim Porter.  A motion was made by Tiefenthaler, seconded by Mouw, to let Mayor Hasley decide which of these two finalists to hire as the new full time police chief.  Ayes: all; absent: Stoeber; motion carried.           

Tiefenthaler made a motion, seconded by Landsness, to let Mayor Hasley negotiate the salary for the new police chief, with an upper limit of $37,285 per year.  Ayes: all; absent: Stoeber; motion carried.

A motion was made by Tiefenthaler, seconded by Landsness, to approve Resolution #630, REQUEST ASSISTANCE OF NORTHWEST IA PLANNING AND DEVOLOPMENT TO UPDATE THE CITY EMPLOYEE HANDBOOK.  The mayor put the question on the motion to a vote and the roll being called, the following named council members voted: Ayes: Edwardson, Landsness, Mouw, Tiefenthaler; absent: Stoeber.  Motion carried, whereupon, the mayor declared the resolution duly adopted.             

Landsness made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Mouw.  Ayes: all.  Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.  

ATTEST:                                                        

Andrew Hasley, Mayor                         Diane Teno, City Clerk

SIOUX RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL MEETING NOVEMBER 9, 2011 

The regular meeting of the Sioux Rapids City Council was called to order by Mayor Andrew Hasley on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 6:33 p.m. at Sioux Rapids City Hall.  Roll call: Andrew Hasley, Dennis Edwardson, Brent Landsness, Sandy Mouw, Keith Stoeber, Brenda Tiefenthaler.  Others in attendance were Max Cory, Gary Tielbur, Mark Younie and Diane Teno.

The public hearing for adopting the City Code of Ordinances was called to order at 6:33 p.m.  The city clerk reported that no written comments regarding the adoption of this code had been placed on file.  The public hearing for adopting the City Code of Ordinances was adjourned at 6:34 p.m.

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

Gary Tielbur discussed his offer to purchase Lot 7 in Valley Heights.

Max Cory asked the city council to consider Max and Erma’s under his management for the business incentive package.

A motion was made by Landsness, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to approve the consent agenda, which included minutes from the October 12, 2011 meeting, minutes from the October 27, 2011 meeting, accounts payable report, and October 2011 financial reports. Ayes: all; motion carried.           

FINANCIAL REPORT – October 2011

 General - AG PARTNERS-fuel-$661.68, Alliant Energy-utilities-$1,829.51, Brads Service-fuel/tire repair-$225.53, BV Stationery-toner-$50.82, Casey's-refund liquor license-$37.50, Clay County Ext-pest mgmt class-$35.00, Coffman's Locks-keys - 1st St.-$14.10, Copper Cottage-urinal for pool-$461.00, Daily Reporter-minutes-$156.59, Diane Teno-reimb funeral flowers-$53.91, Fire Proof Plus-inspect fire exting.-$60.00, H&S Roofing Co.-roof repair-str. bldg-$17,901.00, IA League of Cities-budget workshop-$30.00, J & J Radio-tour of homes adver.-$55.50, Law Enforc. Sys-citations/complaints-$99.00, Mark Younie-reimb cell phone-$25.00, NW IA Pl & Dev-bldg permits/variance-$357.46, Peterson Patriot-tour of homes adver.-$31.50, Qwest-telephone-$136.99, Saga Comm-tour of homes adver.-$48.00, Sioux Lumber-supplies-$4.81, The See Group-drug test kit-$162.32, TrueNorth-health insurance-$619.50, US Post Office-postage-$10.95, General Total - $23,067.67 

Sewer - AG PARTNERS-fuel-$42.63, Alliant Energy-utilities-$197.82, Aramark-uniforms-$16.55, BV Stationery-toner-$50.83, Fire Proof Plus-inspect fire exting.-$50.00, First Coop-fuel-$46.51, IA Lakes Elec Coop-lagoon elec-$1,556.40, IA Lakes Reg. Water-rural water at lagoon-$49.62, Qwest-telephone-$82.73, Rich J. Haldin-reimb cell phone-$12.50, Share Corp.-weed killer-$240.48, Sioux Lumber-supplies-$27.96, TrueNorth-health insurance-$300.00, US Post Office-postage-$31.42, Sewer Total - $2,705.45 

Park - Alliant Energy-utilities-$33.02, Brads Service, Inc.-fuel-mower-$33.00, Park Total - $66.02 

RUT-  Aramark-uniforms-$55.40, Blacktop Service Co.-sealcoat-$15,019.00, Michael Wernimont-reimb cell phone-$25.00, Mike's Repair-relay for Chevy 5500-$46.00, TrueNorth-health insurance-$448.01, RUT Total - $15,593.41 

Valley Heights - $0 

Debt Service - $0  

Library -  Alliant Energy-utilities-$120.38, Fire Proof Plus-inspect fire exting.-$20.00, Good Housekeeping-subscription-$7.97, Ingram-books-$250.40, Jim's Service-toilet repair-$59.75, Ladies Home Journal-subscription-$5.99, Qwest-telephone-$60.48, Staples-paper-$14.47, Upstart-supplies-$20.95, Wal-Mart-cleaning supplies-$21.70,  Library Total - $582.09 

Water - AG PARTNERS-fuel-$42.63, Alliant Energy-utilities-$924.69, Aramark-uniforms-$16.55, BV Stationery-toner-$58.82, Fire Proof Plus-inspect fire exting.-$50.00, First Coop-fuel-$46.51, Iowa DNR-annual fee-$95.00, Mangold-bacteria/nitrate test-$134.00, Pollard Water-fire hydrant tags-$210.04, Qwest-telephone-$82.72, Rich J. Haldin-reimb cell phone-$12.50, Sioux Lumber-supplies-$4.52, TrueNorth-health insurance-$300.00, US Post Office-postage-$31.42, Water Total - $2,009.40 

Pool - Alliant Energy-utilities-$38.03, Fire Proof Plus-inspect fire exting.-$20.00, Sioux Lumber-supplies-$66.15, Pool Total - $124.18 

Garbage - BV Stationery-toner-$207.47, Harold Rowley Recycle Center-landfill & assessment-$10,055.29, SAFEGUARD-env - recycling info-$75.51, Town & Country Disposal Inc-contract fees/rentals-$3,602.70, US Post Office-postage-$31.41,  Garbage Total - $13,972.38 

T&A- Mortenson, Amy D.-deposit refund-$64.54, T&A Total - $64.54 

October 2011 Receipts - General Fund - $95,273.98, Sewer - $7,707.03, RUT - $5,684.08, Debt Service - $15,071.00, Garbage - $9,063.95, Trust & Agency - $397.37, Water - $6,366.04, Valley Heights - $0, LOST - $6,947.75, Total - $146,511.20             

The council discussed Kenny Dubois’ suggestion to install a pay system for lights at the park for sand volleyball, the ball diamond, and horseshoe courts.  This suggestion will be given to the Park Board.           

The suggestion from Don Coats to beautify Main Street and repair sidewalks will be added to the list of future city goals.           

Discussion on Jay Rehnstrom’s suggestion to install an additional street light on 8^th Street was tabled until the next meeting.           

There were no updates on the following city goals:  long-term plan for city hall/facilities, long-term plan for pool, plan for future law enforcement, location of ambulance.           

Discussion of repair of the box culvert by the residence on the corner of 6^th and Evans and discussion of obtaining a recycling trailer and residential recycling containers were tabled until the next meeting.           

No action was taken on restructuring the garbage fee for churches.

Tiefenthaler made a motion, seconded by Landsness, to approve Resolution #629, SCHEDULE PUBLIC HEARING FOR SALE OF LOT 7 IN VALLEY HEIGHTS and to counter the purchase offer made for this property with the following changes:  purchase price of $5000, city will reimburse the buyer $1000 if a house is built on Lot 7 or the adjacent property already owned by the buyer within two years of the closing date, close on the sale by January 11, 2012, and buyer to pay all closing costs.  The mayor put the question on the motion to a vote and the roll being called, the following named council members voted: Ayes: Edwardson, Landsness, Mouw, Stoeber, Tiefenthaler.  Motion carried, whereupon, the mayor declared the resolution duly adopted. 

A motion was made by Tiefenthaler, seconded by Stoeber, to adopt Ordinance #428, REZONING PROPERTY ON LOTS 1-8 IN BLOCK 8, in presenting the third reading and that the said ordinance be finally passed.  The roll being called, the following council members voted: Ayes: Edwardson, Mouw, Stoeber, Tiefenthaler; Nays: none; abstained: Landsness. Motion carried.  With passage of this ordinance, the zoning classification of Lots 1-8 in Block 8, the property north of the Catholic Church, is changed from Medium Density Residential (R-2) to Multi-Family Residential (R-3).             

With no changes to be made to the proposed Code of Ordinances, no action was taken on Resolution #628, AMENDING THE PROPOSED CODE OF ORDINANCES.           

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to adopt Ordinance #429, ADOPTING CODE OF ORDINANCES, in presenting the first reading.  The roll being called, the following council members voted: Ayes: Edwardson, Landsness, Mouw, Stoeber, Tiefenthaler; Nays: none. Motion carried.             

A grant application for business incentives will be drafted and discussed at the next meeting.           

No action was taken on hiring a full time Public Works employee.           

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to accept the donation of the Haven’s and Haven’s Law Office building located at 213 2^nd Street.  Ayes: all; motion carried.             

Tiefenthaler made a motion to accept the proposal from Northwest Iowa Planning and Development for updating the personnel manual at a cost of $1000, seconded by Mouw.  Ayes: all; motion carried.           

No action was taken on a new garage door for the ambulance at City Hall.           

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to deny the request to waive the garbage fee for the vacant house at 102 7^th Street and to approve the installation of separate shut off valves for that property and the neighboring property.  Ayes: all; motion carried.           

Tiefenthaler made a motion, seconded by Landsness, to approve closing City Hall on Friday, November 25^th, the day after Thanksgiving.  Ayes all; motion carried.           

A motion was made by Tiefenthaler, seconded by Mouw, to approve the survey of plat prepared on September 2, 2011 for Richard Madsen on Part of Lot 12 Auditor’s Subdivision of the Northeast Quarter of Section 7, Township 93 North, Range 36 West of the Fifth Principal Meridian, Buena Vista County, Iowa.  Ayes: all; motion carried.           

Tiefenthaler made a motion, seconded by Landsness, to approve the liquor license renewal for Lily Pad, contingent upon finalizing all the details and completion of all the necessary paperwork.  Ayes:  Edwardson, Landsness, Mouw, Tiefenthaler; Nays: Stoeber.  Motion carried.

Tiefenthaler made a motion, seconded by Landsness, to approve the standard business incentive package for Max and Erma’s under the management of Max Cory, contingent upon the business keeping their account current.  Ayes: all; motion carried.

Landsness made a motion, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to approve payment of the invoice from H&S Roofing Co. in the amount of $1,580.00 for metal covers on soffits on the maintenance building.  Ayes: all; motion carried.

The next regular city council meeting has been set for December 14, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at city hall.           

Stoeber made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Tiefenthaler.  Ayes: all.  Meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.  

ATTEST:                                 

Andrew Hasley, Mayor             Diane Teno, City Clerk

SIOUX RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING NOVEMBER 17, 2011 

The special meeting of the Sioux Rapids City Council was called to order by Mayor Andrew Hasley on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at 6:30 p.m.  Roll call: Andrew Hasley, Dennis Edwardson, Brent Landsness, Keith Stoeber, and Brenda Tiefenthaler.  Council member Sandy Mouw was absent.  Scott Haldin, Al Sorenson, Jim Wise, Mark Younie, and Diane Teno were also in attendance.           

Tiefenthaler made a motion, seconded by Landsness, to approve the agenda.  Ayes: all; absent: Mouw; motion carried.

Newly elected official Dennis Edwardson was sworn in.

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Landsness, to accept the resignation of Police Chief Mark Younie and to advertise the opening in the Spencer and Storm Lake newspapers.  Ayes: all; absent: Mouw; motion carried.

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Tiefenthaler, to adopt Ordinance #429, ADOPTING CODE OF ORDINANCES, in presenting the second reading.  The roll being called, the following council members voted: Ayes: Edwardson, Landsness, Stoeber, Tiefenthaler; absent: Mouw; Nays: none. Motion carried. 

An update was given on the project of raising manhole covers.  Only six to eight more will be raised this fall due to funding and time.           

Tiefenthaler made a motion to adjourn the meeting, seconded by Stoeber.  Ayes: all.  Meeting adjourned at 6:42 p.m.  

ATTEST:                                                        

Andrew Hasley, Mayor                             Diane Teno, City Clerk

SIOUX RAPIDS CITY COUNCIL SPECIAL MEETING OCTOBER 27, 2011 

The special meeting of the Sioux Rapids City Council was called to order by Mayor Andrew Hasley on Thursday, October 27, 2011 at 8:30 p.m.  Roll call: Andrew Hasley, Dennis Edwardson, Brent Landsness, Keith Stoeber, and Brenda Tiefenthaler.  Council member Sandy Mouw arrived at 8:32 p.m.  Jim Wise and Diane Teno were also in attendance.   

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

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Landsness, to approve Resolution #627, SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR RECODIFICATION OF CITY ORDINANCES.  The mayor put the question on the motion to a vote and the roll being called, the following named council members voted: Ayes: Edwardson, Landsness, Stoeber, Tiefenthaler; absent: Mouw.  Motion carried, whereupon, the mayor declared the resolution duly adopted.  The public hearing will be held on Wednesday, November 9, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. at city hall.           

A motion was made by Stoeber, seconded by Landsness, to renew the RACO Alarm Notification service agreement for a 3-year term for both the wastewater lagoon and lift station, at a cost of $612.00 each.  Ayes: all; motion carried.           

Tiefenthaler made a motion, seconded by Mouw to pay the invoice from Hancock Concrete Products in the amount of $1545.30 for materials purchased for raising manhole covers.  Ayes: all; motion carried.           

The next regular city council meeting has been set for November 9, 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 8:39 p.m.  

ATTEST:           

Andrew Hasley, Mayor            Diane Teno, City Clerk