City of Carson

Public Hearings Regarding 2010-2011 Budget Amendment #2, Resolution 2011-3 (Prohibiting Firearms, Weapons in & on Property Owned, Leased, or Otherwise Occupied by the City of Carson), Sale of Vacant Lot at Southeast Corner of Washington & South Dye
Regular City Council Meeting Followed

May 9, 2011

Present:  Damgaard, Strong, White, Jones, Weuve

Mayor Taylor called the public hearing to order at 7:30 PM regarding the 2010-2011 Budget Amendment #2.  No public comments were made.  Jones made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:30 PM, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes. 

Mayor Taylor called the public hearing to order at 7:31 PM regarding Resolution 2011-3 (Prohibiting Firearms, Weapons in & on Property Owned, Leased, or Otherwise Occupied by the City of Carson).  Charlie Hodges, Jack Fox, Leland Breakfield, & Rodney Curts gave their opinions on the subject.  Weuve made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:52 PM, seconded by Jones – 5 ayes.

Mayor Taylor called the public hearing to order at 7:53 PM regarding the Sale of the City owned vacant lot located at the southeast corner of Washington & South Dye.  No comments were made.  Weuve made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:53 PM, seconded by White – 5 ayes.

Mayor Taylor called the regular meeting to order at 7:54 PM.

Jones made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.

Public were present no comments were made. 

Discussion was held regarding Jerry Dawson’s property at 316 North Central Street.  Jerry Dawson, Sue Green, Leland Breakfield, and Bonnie Christians commented on the property and the camper.  Mayor Taylor stated no action was necessary by City Council at this time.

Orien Hodges requested use of the Carson Community Center for 2-3 times in a one week period during December 2011.  Jones asked Hodges if he would make a donation for the use of the building, Hodges replied yes.  Strong asked Hodges if he has a nonprofit classification from the IRS, Hodges replied yes. Jones made a motion to allow Santa’s Village to use the Community Center for 3 dates in December 2011, seconded by Strong – 3 ayes: Jones, Strong, Weuve.  2 nays: Damgaard, White.  Motion carried. 

Damgaard made a motion to repeal Resolution 2011-3 (Prohibiting Firearms, Weapons in & on Property Owned, Leased, or Otherwise Occupied by the City of Carson) which was previously adopted in February 2011, seconded by Strong – Roll Call Ayes: Damgaard, Strong, White. Nays: Weuve, Jones.  Motion carried, resolution repealed.

Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-12 (Approve Community Building Concession Lease with Carson American Legion Post #556), seconded by White – Roll Call 5 ayes: Weuve, White, Damgaard, Jones, Strong. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-13 (Approve CITIES Grant Award Agreement $182,941.92 for Sewer Ecoli Disinfection Project), seconded by White – Roll Call 5 ayes: Damgaard, White, Weuve, Strong, Jones. 

Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-14 (Set Date for Meeting on the Proposition to Authorize a Loan Agreement & Issuance of Notes to Evidence the Obligations of the City Thereunder for Equipment Purchases & South Mildred Street Project Funding), seconded by Jones – Roll Call 5 ayes: Weuve, Jones, Damgaard, White, Strong. 

Tim Teig of Snyder & Associates presented Plans and Specifications for WWTP Ecoli Disinfection Project & South Mildred Street & Sewer Improvement Project.  Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-15 (Authorizing Bids for 2011 South Mildred Sanitary Sewer & Street Improvements), seconded by White – Roll Call 5 ayes:  Weuve, White, Damgaard, Jones, Strong. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve the Plat of Survey for the WWTP site, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.

Weuve made a motion to accept the letter of resignation from Scott Larson, seconded by Jones – 5 ayes.  Strong made a motion to advertise the position, seconded by Jones – 5 ayes. 
Maintenance Reports given: DNR Water Inspection report, weed spraying, water tower interior paint work.  Mayor Taylor proposed a review of water rates for Ag customers.  No Council action was taken. 

Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-16 (Approve Iowa West Foundation Grant Award Agreement for $5,992.00 for Community Center Sound System), seconded by Damgaard – Roll Call 5 ayes: Weuve, Damgaard, White, Jones, Strong. 

Damgaard made a motion Ordinance 204 (RAGBRAI 2011), motion to waive 1st & 2nd Read & Approve 3rd Final Read, seconded by Weuve – Roll Call 5 ayes:  Damgaard, Weuve, White, Strong, Jones. 

Jones made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-17 (Approve Opening of Checking Account for RAGBRAI Revenues/Expenses-not to exceed $2,000 to open account), seconded by Weuve – Roll Call 5 ayes: Jones, Weuve, White, Strong, Damgaard. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-18 (Approve the Temporary Closing of Streets for RAGBRAI), seconded by White – Roll Call 5 ayes: Damgaard, White, Weuve, Jones, Strong. 

Weuve made a motion to table the proposed Ordinance 205 (New Chapter to Provide for the Parking and Occupancy of Recreational Vehicles within the City Limits of Carson, 1st Reading), seconded by Jones – 5 ayes. 

Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-19 (Approve 2011-2012 Law Enforcement Services Contract), seconded by Strong – Roll Call Vote 5 Ayes: Weuve, Strong, Jones, Damgaard, White. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-20 (Adopt 2010-2011 Budget Amendment #2), seconded by White – Roll call Vote 5 ayes:  Damgaard, White, Weuve, Strong, Jones. 
There were no bids received for consideration of Resolution 2011-21 (Award Bid for City Owned Vacant Lot & Authorize Closing).  Strong made a motion to approve advertising for bids on the lot again, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by White – 5 ayes.  The Consent Agenda Consisted of April Minutes, May Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Community Center Report, Fire Department Report, Sheriff’s Report, Clerk/Treasurer Reports, Municipal Infraction Nuisance Report, Legion Beer Permit Renewal & Approve Outdoor Privileges for RAGBRAI. 

Brief discussion held regarding the City’s Acquisition/Demolition/Site Clearance Grant Program.

Damgaard made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 PM, seconded by Jones – 5 ayes. 

ATTEST:  Brianne Duede, City Clerk                                    Lyndon Taylor, Mayor

City of Carson, Revenue & Expense-April 2011

Income: General 46,513.58 · Road Use-Taxes 5,277.37 · TIF Revenue 101,749.71 · Employee Benefit Levy 2,550.39 · Tort Liability Levy 3,750.57 · Debt Service Levy-Revenue 43,426.74 · Water 10,558.25 · Sewer 14,072.69 · Garbage 4,816.61 · Total Income 232,715.91.

Expense: General 22,351.54 · Road Use 4,164.96 · Employee Benefit Levied 2,033.41 · Tort Liability 10,000.00 · Capital Proj-WWTP 1,815.00 · Water 15,145.05 · Sewer 9,045.34 · Garbage 4,723.10 ·  Total Expense 69,278.40.