Minutes-5 /11/1977

Clerk-Treasurer's notes from May 11th regular Council meeting, 1977 A letter will be sent to the Lark Supper Club in response to their prompt attention to the garbage removal problem. Morgan reported that the street stop signs have been installed. Council approved the installation of stop signs at Summerhays & Third Sts. Discussion followed about the problem areas for streets and culverts which will be reevaluated. A water fountain and cement platform for the merry-go-round will be installed in the City park according to Stratton. The kite contest was held April 30th. Letters will be sent to Earl Volkman and John Stahmer regarding the mowing on their property this season. The effluent ponds are reported to be in good working order. Atty. Neuzil will write to Hawkeye Engineering requesting payment of $470.00 repair bill on the effluent pond as written in their contract. Janssen recommended that Latta & Sons be called for City well services. Council requested Atty. Neuzil to purchase a 1977 Code of Iowa. Atty. Neuzil requested that the Clerk-Treas. accompany him to Des Moines for the City's sales tax appeal on June 2, 1977. The Mayor will advise R. Brown of Council's approval for obtaining prices on a new lawn mower. Council will decide on the purchase after the prices are received. A letter will be sent to Johnson County Regional Planning Comm. advising them that Council has decided not to pay $200.00 assessment for membership in that agency. Beverly J. Birtcher Clerk-Treas. May 13, 1977