City Council — regular meeting, November 14, 2007

othervoice vote · p. 1

Motion to close Public Hearing at 6: 48pm

Carried

other · p. 1

Motion Dils, seconded by Wright, to approve Bartels and Wright to represent city in joint discussions with clear Creek Amana School district on Road Improvements and possible 28E agreement with School District. All- Ayes. Brown St closing at Hwy and flashing light on east side of Stephens St tabled for further discussion at future Council meeting

Unknown · moved by Karin Dils, seconded by John Wright

ordinancewaive second thirdvoice vote Ord. 2007-287 · p. 1

Motion Wright, seconded by Petersen to introduce by title only Ordinance 2007- 287 and to waive readings required on separate dates and give final approval. All-Ayes

Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mark Petersen

othervoice vote · p. 2

Motion All- Ayes

Carried

other · p. 2

Motion Petersen, seconded Bartels, to recommend City Engineer to proceed with 2008 Water Main Project Extension to provide improved service to city. All-Ayes

Unknown · moved by Mark Petersen, seconded by Jim Bartels

ordinance · p. 2

Motion Petersen, seconded by Petersen to request additional information from Jeff Heil, Ruan Securities for methods of financing Water Tower improvements. Councilperson Dils cautioned Council members to plan carefully for future appropriation commitments. All-Ayes. Ordinance for Minor in Bars tabled until next regular City Council meeting

Unknown · moved by Mark Petersen, seconded by Mark Petersen

ordinancefirst Ord. 2007-288 · p. 2

Motion Dils, seconded by Petersen to introduce Ordinance 2007-288 Requiring Placement of Lock Box System on New Constructed Buildings and approve first reading of Ordinance 2007- 288. All- Ayes

Unknown · moved by Karin Dils, seconded by Mark Petersen

ordinancewaive second thirdvoice vote · p. 2

Motion Dils, seconded by Wright to waive readings of ordinance on separate dates and give final approval. All-Ayes. Discussion held on hiring Assistant City Clerk for at least 20 hours per week without benefits. Suggested that Council form committee for advertising, develop job description and interview

Carried · moved by Karin Dils, seconded by John Wright

othervoice vote · p. 2

Motion Petersen, seconded by Demuth to approve registration as submitted in October 2007 for the 2010 Population Census. Discussion held on increasing meeting compensation for Mayor and Councilpersons. No action taken. Discussion held on balance of Centennial fund. Information will be forwarded to Clerk Reihman. Date set for December 9, 2008 for Santa at the Fire Station annual event. Discussion held and was reported that a volunteer committee was forming to provide additional assistance for event. Council approved use of Centennial Funds for Santa event. Committee reports discussed. Engineer reported problems on manholes. Park work continuing on future planting needs. Councilperson Wright reported that lighting repairs completed at War Memorial

Carried · moved by Mark Petersen, seconded by Ruth Demuth