Council Proceedings
March 4, 2013
The City Council of Lake City, Iowa met in regular session on Monday, March 4, 2013 at 6:30 P.M. in the Council Chambers. Mayor Fahan presided with the following members present: Bellinghausen, Green, Himes, Ringgenberg and Kramer*. Department heads/staff present: Norma DeVries, Jim Janssen, Bobby Rist. Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Bellinghausen, second by Ringgenberg, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the agenda, February 18th minutes, summary of claims, and Sparky’s One Stop Beer Permit renewal, unanimous.
This being the time and place, Mayor Fahan opened the public hearing on the proposed FY14 Budget. No written or oral comments were received. Motion by Bellinghausen, second by Himes, to close the hearing, unanimous.
Motion by Himes, second by Green, approving Resolution #2013-08 Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2014. Ayes – Himes, Bellinghausen, Ringgenberg, Green. Nays- None. Approved.
Motion by Green, second by Himes, approving the CDBG Payables as follows, unanimous:
Company Service Total Cost CDBG City
Grundman-Hicks Pay Request #1 $13,300.00 $5,985.00 $7,315.00
FOX Engineering Engineering Services thru 12/13/13 $13,100.00 $5,895.00 $7,205.00
Mid-American Publishing Publish Loan and Invitation to Bid $97.33 $44.00 $53.33
MIDAS Administration (Dec & Jan) $291.00 $291.00 $0.00
Totals $26,788.33 $12,215.00 $14,573.33
Bid letting for the well project is scheduled for March 28, with anticipated completion no later than September 1. *Kramer arrived.
Motion by Bellinghausen, second by Ringgenberg, approving Top Rail Saddle Club’s requests to continue use of the City’s insurance for the fireworks, allow closing of one block of Washington St for the street dance on June 28, and restrict parking on one side of Franklin Street on June 29 & 30, unanimous.
Motion by Green, second by Kramer, approving the Mayors recommendation to renew Merle Stauter’s term and appoint Judy Hungate to replace Darrell Hazelhoff on the Board of Adjustment, unanimous.
Rist explained two officers will be hired from the candidates, due to the March 1 termination of Dana Cook. Testing, and potentially interviews, will be held on March 5th. Currently Rist and Curran are covering most shifts, with reserves filling in as available. Following discussion, motion by Green, second by Ringgenberg, to pay all overtime earned beginning February 28, rather than accrue comp time, and to give officers the opportunity to be paid for any accrued comp time, due to the expense of replacing the officer when they use comp time in the future, unanimous. Due to time limitations, motion by Ringgenberg, second by Green, authorizing the committee to proceed with hiring the top candidates, unanimous.
Mayor Fahan requested reconsideration of the City’s snowmobile ordinance. Suggestions were made for revisions.
Library Director, Norma DeVries, thanked city officials for all of their support of the library. Council expressed their appreciation for DeVries’ service to the community, wishing her the best in her upcoming retirement.
Ringgenberg reported the Lake City Ambulance Commission has approved purchase of an ambulance through Miller Coach Company, at a negotiated price of approximately $90,000, and purchase of eight portable radios at $765/each (reduced from $855/each). Consensus by the council supporting the purchases.
There being no further business, a motion was made by Kramer and seconded by Bellinghausen to adjourn at 7:20 PM, unanimous.
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Gary Fahan
Mayor
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Kimberly Kelly
City Administrator