Minutes-11/11/1981

Motion Potter second Rohret to approve State of Iowa permit to operate Clear Creek Mobile Home Park for a period of January 1, 1982 through December 31, 1983. Carried unanimously. Motion Spivey second Rohret to approve request by Clear Creek Community School District to construct building directly south of the high school for use as an athletic building and storage as per drawing on file with clerk. Carried unanimously. Council considered request by Leland Smith to open and maintain alley adjoining his property. Potter reported that there were two holes in alley which need to be repaired. Spivey will check into cost estimates for opening alley and talk to other adjoining property owners about the issue. Council decided to defer discussion about library contract to the January meeting and then appoint a committee to look into the issue. Motion Spivey second Rohret to refer request by Louis Voparil to rezone lot no. 5 of the Sadler Subdivision from R-1 single-family residential to R-3 multi-family residential to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Carried unanimously. Attorney Hoefer stated that if the Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing on the issue the Council will not need to hold a hearing on the issue. Council discussed Louis Voparil's refusal to pay tap-on fee for store and gas station for water service. Motion Rohret second Spivey to refer collection of $75.00 water tap-on fee for store and gas station owned by Louis Voparil to Attorney Hoefer. Carried unanimously. Council set date for Holiday open house for December 13, 1981 at fire station. Results of smoke testing sewer lines showed three abandoned services in low areas which Ralph then filled, an infiltration problem with some of the older line. Engineer stated that there was no need to repair them as long as they are not causing any major flood outs. Council instructed clerk to send letter to Mr. Baker at the Clear Creek Community Schools District and remind him to have water meter removed from the ball field at the high school for the winter months. Clerk discussed financial position of city and pointed out that the Council should keep a close watch on spending. The street repair and water tower repair are way over budget this year and this affects other areas also. Motion Potter second Madden to approve clerk-treasurer's reports. Carried unanimously. Motion Potter second Madden to approve bills with the exception of Iowa Road Builders because lien waivers have not been received, and accept receipts. Carried unanimously. Motion Potter second Spivey to adjourn at 9:50 p.m. Carried unanimously.