REGULAR SESSION OF THE DAYTON CITY COUNCIL
Wednesday, October 14, 2015
202 1st Ave. SW
Dayton, IA 50530
Mayor Travis called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Roll Call-Present: Council members Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Absent: Knudtson and Williamson. Also present: Tyler Anderson, Kendra Breitsprecher, Randy Danielson, Robbin Dorman, Meredith Gallentine, Mark Hemmingson, Craig Johnson, Wayne Pigman, Kenny Sanders, and Mickie Shubin.
AGENDA: Council member Diehl moved to approve the agenda as posted with the movement of the city council vacancy to old business item A, as requested by Mayor Travis. Second by Wickwire. Ayes: Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried.
MINUTES: Council member Wickwire moved to approve the minutes of the September 16 regular meeting and the September 9 meeting where a quorum was not reached, as printed. Second by Skoglund. Ayes: Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried.
BILLS: Council member Skoglund moved to approve the bills as presented. Second by Diehl. Ayes: Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried.
COMMENTS FROM THE FLOOR: City Attorney Mark Hemmingson reported that he had met with a group regarding the Dayton Museum. In the future, a new historical society entity will be formed that will discuss building lease, insurance and museum property with the Council. Kenny Sanders reported that the museum chili dinner was very successful.
CITY COUNCIL VACANCY AND APPOINTMENT: Mayor Travis read aloud a letter of resignation from Council member Mark Knudtson and went over the appointment process. Council member Wickwire moved to accept Mark’s resignation. Second by Diehl. Ayes: Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried. Council member Diehl moved to appoint Kendra Breitsprecher to fill the balance of Mark’s term. Second by Wickwire. Roll call vote. Ayes: Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried. Mayor Travis administered the oath of office to new Council member Kendra Breitsprecher.
CADWELL PARK PROJECT: Council member Skoglund reported that work is progressing on the project. Grading, pea rock installation, electric work, installation of pavers, and setting the park bench are items that will be done in the near future. Kenny Sanders reported that the school building addition bids will be reviewed soon, and future use of the old gym will need to be discussed.
SEAL COAT STREET PROJECT: The Clerk reported that Manatts wants to wait until spring to do street seal coat work.
CONCRETE STREET PROJECT: The new concrete streets should be open to traffic by October 21st.
STORM SEWER PROJECT: Following discussion, Council member Diehl moved to accept the proposal from Dayton Farm Drainage to install 264’ of pvc storm sewer pipe and two intakes along 2nd Avenue NW, near the water treatment plant. The cost is $6,492 for the intakes and installation with the City to furnish the pipe and rock. Second by Skoglund. Ayes: Breitsprecher, Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried.
ANIMAL ORDINANCE: City Attorney Mark Hemmingson and the Council reviewed a draft animal protection and control ordinance. The Council would like to allow horses in certain zones, require a permit for horses outside of those zones, prohibit horses near school property and the downtown area, and set a fee of $10 for a permit. Mark will make changes and forward an updated ordinance for Council review.
TAX CERTIFICATE: City Attorney Hemmingson reported that he feels there is a legal problem with how Webster County issued the tax certificate for the 31 South Main Street property. He will confirm that the county will issue a tax deed for this before proceeding with the notification process.
DODSON TRUCK AND TRACTOR TIF INCENTIVES: The Council reviewed information regarding TIF incentives. They agreed that tax abatement may be a better option for this.
2ND AVENUE SW WATER SERVICE LINE: The Council reviewed one bid for installation of a 1” water service line to a new house. They requested a second bid and more specific measurements before making a decision on this.
MAINTENANCE POSITION: Mayor Travis reported that interviews will likely be held in the near future.
BUILDING PERMITS: Council member Wickwire moved to grant a building permit for a shed with a setback variance and application fine for beginning construction without a permit for Derek Christie at 305 1st Street NE. Following discussion, she amended the motion to direct the Clerk to send a letter to Derek with information about the fine and asking him to request a variance from the setback regulations. Second by Breitsprecher. Ayes: Breitsprecher, Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried. Council member Wickwire moved to approve a building permit for a concrete patio for Grandview Apartments at 501 2nd Street NE. Second by Diehl. Ayes: Breitsprecher, Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried. Council member Breitsprecher moved to approve a building permit for a fence for David Swaroff at 408 2nd Street NE. Second by Skoglund. Ayes: Breitsprecher, Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried. Council member Diehl moved to approve an amended building permit for a garage, driveway, and curb cut for Suzanne and Ronnie Frazier at 203 2nd Avenue NW. Second by Skoglund. Ayes: Breitsprecher, Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried.
NATIVE WINE PERMIT RENEWAL: Council member Wickwire moved to approve renewal of the Class B Native Wine Permit for Bella on Main. Second by Skoglund. Ayes: Breitsprecher, Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried.
BRIDGE INSPECTIONS: Council member Wickwire moved accept the proposal from Calhoun Burns Associates to do the three required bridge inspections and rating calculations for $1375. Second by Diehl. Ayes: Breitsprecher, Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried.
ENVY SANITARY SEWER SERVICE: The Council agreed to televise the sanitary sewer service line to 24 West Skillet Avenue from the City main to determine its location and condition. As the service is apparently not connected, Council member Diehl moved to forgive sanitary sewer charges of $68.22. Second by Breitsprecher. Ayes: Breitsprecher, Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried.
WEBSTER COUNTY PARTNERSHIP FOR SUCCESS: Coordinator Mickie Shubin informed the Council of the organization and its goals. Council member Wickwire will plan to attend their next meeting.
BUDGET AMENDMENT: Council member Diehl moved to set a public hearing regarding amendment of the 2015-2016 fiscal year budget on November 11th and to direct the Clerk to publish notice of the hearing. Second by Wickwire. Ayes: Breitsprecher, Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried.
IPERL WATER METER READER: Council member Diehl moved to approve the purchase of an IPERL water meter reading device and to purchase touch pads to install at each location of an IPERL
meter. The cost of the reader is $435 plus $8 for each meter. Second by Skoglund. Ayes: Breitsprecher, Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried.
OTHER BUSINESS: The Council discussed a tree limb that fell across 1st Avenue SW during recent high winds and the removal of the rest of the tree. Police Chief Wayne Pigman reported that reserve officer Joel Wise is now working on his own and that the Wayne and Joel are certified to use the new AR rifle.
ADJOURN: Council member Diehl moved to adjourn. Second by Breitsprecher. Ayes: Breitsprecher, Diehl, Skoglund, Wickwire. Nays: none. Motion carried. The meeting was adjourned at 8:51 p.m.
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Mayor Richard Travis Attest