Minutes-10/12/1977

Clerk's Notes from October 12th regular Council meeting. During Open Forum, Barbara Murray spoke to the Council concerning the workshop for cities being held by the Land Use Policy Commission on October 29th, and encouraged the Council to have a representative at that meeting. Mayor Brotherton said he would try to attend. The Commission is planning on having a Land Use Policy for Johnson County ready by December. Barbara also advised that the League of Iowa Municipalities has a listing of goods for sale by the Federal General Services Property Division in a warehouse in Des Moines at the State Fairgrounds. The City can request status as an eligible donee any time after October 12th. Regular Meeting. Ralph Brown will pump the water that has accumulated near Railroad St. to the south side of the railroad. The water fountain, fencing and merry-go-round in the park will be installed in the spring. These items will be put on the March agenda. Formanek reported that 2 pin oaks and one maple tree will be planted in the park this fall by Jelle Plaine Nursery. The Junk Jamboree will be held Saturday, October 22nd. The City will provide lunch for the workers. The City Engineer D. Samegling and Atty. Neuzil are still discussing the effluent pond repair bill for $512.00 to determine whose responsibility it is to pay the bill. Janssen has not contacted Letta concerning the well on leased railroad property. R. Brown requested that 48 outside water meters be ordered. Council approved. He also requested that Eck's Tool Supply & Soft Water Co. be asked to label the containers purchased by the City stating the chemical content. The Mayor will contact Eck's with this request. No action to report from Atty. Neuzil regarding the Stahmer property, Vocabill property or Sadler Addition development. A letter was read from McCrabb Ag-Structures acknowledging the City's request to store materials to the west of the building, dispose of trash and weeds. No action to report on Ordinance revisions. The Community Open House at the Fire Station has been set for December 18, 1977 from 2:00 p.m. until 4:00 p.m.