Minutes-08/08/2012

Chris Ball resignation: Council person Ball stated he really enjoyed serving on council and he learned a lot. He does not take actions or opinions personally. He also cornmerited the benefits of serving on city council far outweigh the negative serving.. He hopes the citycontinues to prosper and• thanked , every”one from staff to council. Motion by Ryan to accept both Weipert and Ball resignations, seconded by Bartels. All ayes. Motion passed unanimously.. r. Reports y T y 4 Attorney Bob Michael reported: Attorney Greenleaf will be meeting with The Depot next week, the Mr. Brown abstract has been located and being' updated, and waiting on final appraisals for the Ireland A Avenue project. t: m f ,, k Engineer Frederick reported: Photos and information regarding The Depot were forwarded for review. F 4.. 1 Public Works reported: Water tower drawings are in and the expected cost should be less than $ 1 million. HR Green suggested to run a line from the new water tower, past the mobile home park and ,, then tie onto the line going to the industrial park. Council would- like to see a drawing of thewater line: 1St. The playground will be ready by September The part- time employee is doing a: good job. . r' 7 t a Council person BaIF reported: Met a few officers and`they have 28E agreements to share their police ,_ force with other cities. The police chief is willing to come and present to council if interested: City Administrator/ Clerk Jackson reported:. Mr. Walls received his CDL, his raise will go in effect the next payroll cycle. Mr. Aubrecht paid for a memorial name plate on a bench- along the bike path: The City. sent out•13 delinquent letters for past due utility customers totaling justunder$4,000. Unemployment will be paid to a former employee. City received a commercial application from a moving company for the industrial park. Follow- u voluntarily annexation letters, answering, questions posed during the July meetings were prepared and ready to mail out Council person Upton suggested to clarify option one more clearly. Jackson agreed, update will be done prior to mailing: Mayor Berner reported: Rolling Hills pond has, cleared inspection, the deed is ready for recording. Ms. Jackson and the Mayor will attend an MPO meeting on Friday. Motion by Ball, seconded by Weipert to adjourn the meeting at 9: 02 p. m. All ayes.` Motion carried 4. unanimouslji. Michon Jackson, City Clerk/ Administrator ' Steven L. Berner, Mayor August 8, 2012 r. z 1 Y f a Z' i V rv. w b Q. F P j a.