June 9, 2015
Regular session of the Minden City Council metat 6:00pm on above date. Councilmen present: Ploen, Wellman, Arnold Absent: Zimmerman, Armstrong Councilman Wellman was appointed to preside at the meeting because of the absence of Mayor Armstrong and Mayor Pro Tem Zimmerman. Also attending: Russ Beckendorf
Councilman Wellman called the meeting to order.
Motion by Ploen, second by Arnold to approve the agenda with the removal of councilman appointment discussion and Chad Heilig/Street dance proposal and the addition of lighting at Kahler Park. M.C. 3-0
Motion by Wellman, second by Ploen to approve minutes of the MayMeeting. M.C.3-0
Motion byPloen, second byArnold to approve the financial statement. M.C.3-0
Motion by Arnold, second by Ploen to approve the bills for payment. M.C.3-0
Russ Beckendorf, the cities new insurance agent discussed with the council our current ICAP rate as well as the IMWCA rates. He explained to the council that the replacement cost of some of our vehicles may need adjusting. The policy does not renew until April, so he will get with the clerk and fire dept. to discuss any changes.
Councilman Wellman opened the public hearing at 6:31pm on the 2014-15 Budget Amendment. Being no written or oral objections submitted, a motion was made by Arnold, second by Ploen to close the public hearing. M.C. 3-0
RESOLUTION #15-04 Motion by Ploen, second by Wellman to approve the 2014-15 annual budget amendment as published. Roll call vote: Ayes: Wellman, Arnold, Ploen Nays: none
Steve Ploen was unable to attend but spoke with Councilman Ploen and asked if the city could put in a new drinking fountain at the city park. The old fountain was removed do to vandalism. Councilwomen Arnold will research options for a vandalism proof fountain and get back to the council with cost.
Motion by Arnold, second by Wellman to approve Minden Grocery Cigarette Permit. M.C. 3-0
The City clerk discussed with the council the possible discontinuation of door hanger shut-off notices. It has been noted that the amount of door hangers is increasing, which causes more time spent by city employees trying to get delinquent accounts paid. Some account holders have used the courtesy notification as a time extension to pay their bill. Per Iowa Code of Ordinances, the city is only required to send out written notice, by ordinary mail, informing the account holder of the nature of the delinquency and affording the account holder the opportunity for a hearing prior to discontinuance of service. The door hangers are not a requirement in the City of Minden Ordinances. The clerk will send out a letter with all late notices, that explains there will be no more door hanger disconnect notices. The date in the late notices will be the final date for payment or service will be disconnected. Motion by Arnold, second by Ploen to stop placing disconnect notices on account holders doors and notify residents of this change. M.C. 3-0
The council was informed the clerk has received several complaints about vacant homes/buildings. Residents are stating the deteriorating homes/buildings are becoming a danger to the neighborhood. Many residents have watched wild animals enter numerous vacant homes in the area. The council asked the clerk to get a list of all vacant properties and present it at the July council meeting. The council will then discuss the safety issue of these properties and advise what the next step will be.
Councilwomen Arnold stated she has received requests for lighting at kahler park. The timers that were installed to turn on the lights were vandalized and removed. The clerk will look in to new options for timers and get back to the council in July.
Motion byArnold, second by Ploenfor adjournment at 7:00pm. M.C. 3-0
Approved bills:
MidAmerican energyUtilities(May)1519.88
Post MasterPostage water bills/stamps183.68
T. TennerSalary1743.94
R. SchuningSalary2647.88
P. BintzSalary2137.78
W. VanNordstrandsalary647.28
ETTPSFed, SS2792.16
IPERSRet.1541.65
United of OmahaIns.148.08
G. Dooleymeter depo refund109.23
Avoca Bldtriangle remodel supplies131.98
Bobcatbearings for skid loader169.99
Tim’s serviceignition repair153.50
CHI Healthepi pen for ambulance148.03
Cindy Cochranmowing sigler/100 hillside260.00
Hachchemicals369.64
Heartland Coopweed spray184.59
IMWCAworkers comp premium11157.00
Walnut Commphone bill141.28
Olmsted & perryengineering-lagoons & meadow ln14367.80
J. tornetenmeter depo refund50.00
R & S Wastegarbage/clean up days3854.30
Verizoncell phones121.63
Gazettepub minutes/budget amendment205.34
Regional WaterWater880.60
C B Waterworkswater testing25.00
Counselcopier20.00
Midwest labstesting306.00
Shelby Vetgrass seed118.45
Napafire dept oil/filters439.90
MayExpenses:
Gen.$44817.59
RUT4625.00
TIF9569.66
Water1828.78
Sewer34915.84
Total$95,756.87
MayRevenue:
Gen.$15466.94
RUT2706.47
TIF2717.53
Water7533.07
Sewer6239.31
Total$34,663.32
Teresa TennerRichard Armstrong
ClerkMayor