Minutes of the Regular Meeting of the Bird Island City Council
July 12, 2010 at 7:30 PM
Council members present: Seidl, Engelmann, Schneider, Welsh
The regular meeting was called to order by Mayor Seidl.
A motion was made by Welsh and seconded by Engelmann to authorize payment of the claims and approve the minutes of the last public hearing/regular meeting. Passed unanimously.
Land Use A motion was made by Welsh and seconded by Engelmann to approve a Permits land use permit for Lloyd Schultz (ramp) provided Missi Christenson approves the front setback variance. Passed unanimously. A motion was made by Engelmann and seconded by Schneider to approve a land use permit for Ryan Ziller (move in storage shed) provided property pin(s) are located and the shed is placed in the location stated on the application. Passed unanimously. A motion was made by Engelmann and seconded by Schneider to approve a land use permit for Steve & Summer O’Neill (fence). Passed unanimously. A motion was made by Engelmann and seconded by Welsh to approve a land use permit for UFC (grain scale & receiving pit). Passed unanimously.
Variance A motion was made by Welsh and seconded by Engelmann to call a public Hearing hearing for 7:00 PM on July 26th to receive citizen input on the request of Stephen & Summer O’Neill to place a storage shed two feet from their west property line (unless Lowell Johnsons sign off on the variance). Passed unanimously.
Senior Discussion continued regarding the possibility of constructing a city-Housing owned $2.5 million 24-unit senior housing facility. The project could be funded through the USDA loan program or bond financing. A motion was made by Schneider and seconded by Welsh to authorize construction of the facility provided adequate financing is in place. Passed unanimously.
Water A bid of $7777.00 was received from JUUL Contracting Company to re-Main route approximately 180 linear feet of water main on Maple Avenue East. The water main currently sits on UFC (old B.I. Elevator) property due to a 1984 pipe line agreement with TC&W Railroad (previously owners of the property). A motion was made by Engelmann and seconded by Welsh to pay up to one-half the cost ($3888.50) to re-route the water main. Passed unanimously.
Sidewalk A motion was made by Welsh and seconded by Schneider to approve the Replacement replacement of 625 sq. ft. of sidewalk adjacent to St. Mary’s School at a cost of $2812.50 (Randy Vogt bid). Passed unanimously. This sidewalk is included in the list of those sidewalks to be maintained by the city.
Election A motion was made by Engelmann and seconded by Welsh to approve the Judges following election judges for the 2010 Primary and General Elections: Deb Lingl, Dawn Soukup, Margaret Amberg, Terri Stevens and Donna Lindom. Passed unanimously.
Contractor A motion was made by Engelmann and seconded by Schneider to approve Payment the final contractor payment of $26,739.05 to Eagle Construction for rehabilitation of the eastside water treatment plant. Passed unanimously.
Meeting adjourned.
Deb Lingl, City Administrator