Regular Session of the Minden City Councilwas Called to Order by Mayorzimmerman at 6:00Pm

July 12, 2016

Regular session of the Minden City Councilwas called to order by MayorZimmerman at 6:00pm on above date.

Present: Ploen, T. Schneckloth, J. Schneckloth, McCool, Wellman Absent: Also attending:Steve Perry, Al Schultz, Dylan Schneckloth, Carol & Brook Becker, Dennis & Ruth Berner, Charlene McCool, P. Bintz, & Brad Driver.

Motion by Ploen, second by Wellman to approve the agenda with the addition of a new probationary fire dept member. M.C. 5-0

Motion by McCool, second by T. Schneckloth to approve minutes of the JuneMeeting. M.C.5-0

Motion byJ. Schneckloth, second byWellman to approve the financial statement. M.C.5-0

Motion by J. Schneckkloth, second Wellman to approve the bills for payment. M.C.5-0

Steve Perry updated the council on the Meadow Lane project. Bluffs paving submitted a change order and a pay request. The change order consisted of additional work completed on circle drive as well as a 30 day liquidated damage agreement. Motion by J. Schneckloth, second by Wellman to approve change order #3 from Bluffs Paving. M.C. 5-0

Motion by Ploen, second by Wellman to approve Bluffs Paving pay request #5 in the amount of $73,225.14. M.C. 5-0

Motion by McCool, second by J. Schneckloth to approve and hold for a minimum of 30 days Bluffs Paving pay request #6 in the amount of $20,918.46. M.C. 5-0

Steve Perry explained to the council that the Meadow Lane project has a 2 year warranty. The council will review the condition of the project again in 23 months or June 12, 2016.

Steve Perry and the council discussed the Downtown Beautification project. Steve informed the council his firm will have a concept plan done for the August meeting and will present it to the council at that time.

The council discussed the city easement at 220 ½ Main Street. The council would like to have the city attorney attend the August meeting to discuss the matter further. Motion by Ploen, second by J. Schneckloth to table the discussion until the regularly scheduled August meeting. M.C. 5-0

The council discussed the possibility of completing the alley behind 507 4th street, so it goes all the way through.. Motion by T. Schneckloth, second by Wellman to table the issue until further information and need is available. M.C. 3-0 with J. Schneckloth and Ploen abstaining.

Kevin discussed with the council the upcoming Fun Days schedule and plans. The committee would like to have some tables and tents for shade this year as well as fencing for safety purposes. Motion McCool, second by J. Schneckloth to pay for the rental of the tent, tables, chairs, fencing and speaker system. M.C. 5-0

The council discussed the leaning dead tree at 506 4th street. Motion by Ploen, second by T. Schneckloth to have Phil Bintz get prices for tree removal and give the numbers to Mayor Zimmerman and the Mayor will make the decision. M.C. 5-0

Motion by McCool, second by Wellman to approve Minden Fire dept probationary member Kara Schwee. M.C. 5-0

Motion byWellman, second by J. Schneckloth for adjournment at 8:15pm. M.C. 5-0

Approved bills:

MidAmerican energyUtilities(June)2361.88

Post MasterPostage water bills/stamps227.70

T. TennerSalary1761.58

P. BintzSalary2640.17

B. Driversalary2021.68

ETTPSFed, SS2523.56

IPERSRet.1367.15

State of Iowaquarterly sales tax1222.00

State of Iowaquarterly withholding1205.00

F&M Bankfire truck pymt9800.00

Keast Chevcorrection from May minutes210.00

Zimmerman Sales.Concrete16.90

Carroll const.concrete saw & blade1365.00

Peters Law firmlegal fees638.75

Diamond Oilfuel1241.13

Tim’s servicebattery99.34

One Calllocates15.30

Micheal Toddstop signs, post & flags.459.20

Walnut Commphone bill137.97

R & S Wastegarbage2753.00

Verizonfire dept cell phone38.78

Regional WaterWater1039.70

C B Waterworkswater testing25.00

Counselcopier20.00

Napabolts/fire dept filters & supplies438.10

Office depottoner142.77

Bomgaarsconcrete repair supplies79.96

Schildbergrock442.47

C. Cochranmowing75.00

5M Mckee truckingrock hauling303.81

Iowa League of citiesannual dues546.00

WIDAannual dues1078.00

MESfire dept. compressor maint1428.50

Pott Co. Sheriffquarterly contract2620.62

IAMUquarterly wcisa343.33

Pott county Animal controlsemi annual contract898.50

Menardsshop supplies/American flags513.04

Olmsted & Perryengineering268.15

Sign Mobilefire dept grass truck lettering597.00

Minden Groceryice, water, soap108.58

Midwest Lablagoon testing162.00

IA DNRwater permit69.57

Heartland coopchemicals181.59

Jennie Edepi pen246.44

T. Ricemeter depo refund8.20

Aqua Chemchemicals269.10

Ready Mixconcrete865.63

CLIA Labfire dept cert. fee150.00

Alexis fire equipfire dept grass truck818.20

Lehan Pharmacysafety lancet4.50

D&D communicationsfire dept radio repair266.64

JuneExpenses:

Gen.$32817.37

TIF10130.90

Water6537.62

Sewer5565.42

Total$55051.31

JuneRevenue:

Gen.$24221.39

TIF147.44

RUT6636.77

Water7062.29

Sewer5568.11

Total$43636.00

Teresa TennerKevin Zimmerman

ClerkMayor