| City of Carson Public Hearing Regarding 2007-2008 Budget, Public Hearing Regarding Possible Renaming of High Street, Public Hearing Regarding Renewal of Franchises with Interstate Cablevision for Cable Services and MidAmerican Energy for Gas/Electric Services Special Council Meeting Followed March 5, 2007 Present: Riddle, Pracht, Hendricks Absent: Damgaard, McClain Mayor Taylor opened the Public Hearing Regarding the Proposed 2007-2008 Budget at 7:30 PM. Public was present, no comments were made. Mayor Taylor closed the hearing at 7:31 PM. Mayor Taylor opened the Public Hearing Regarding the Possible Renaming of High Street at 7:31 PM. Public was present. Maintenance Supervisor Stillinger stated the reason for the consideration of name change was due to the regular occurrence of the High Street Signage being stolen. High Street Residents were present to voice their concerns regarding the possible renaming of High Street. The consensus from the High Street Residents was that they were not in favor of renaming the street because of the inconveniences it would cause them. Mayor Taylor closed the public hearing at 7:45 PM. Mayor Taylor opened the Public Hearing Regarding the Renewal of Franchises with Interstate Cablevision for Cable Services and MidAmerican Energy for Gas/Electric Services at 7:45 PM. Public was present and no comments were made. Mayor Taylor called to close the hearing at 7:47 PM. Riddle made a motion to approve the closing of the Public Hearings at 7:47 PM, seconded by Hendricks – 3 ayes. Mayor Taylor called the regular meeting to order at 7:47 PM. Hendricks made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Pracht – 3 ayes. Public was present and no comments were made. Pete Sorenson and Russell and Penny Christians (all of Neola , IA ) were present to propose the Veterans Memorial Monument for each City in Pottawattamie County . The Monument will be a way for the community to honor the Veterans. Hendricks made a motion to support the project as proposed by Sorenson & the Christians and to start a committee for the project in Carson , seconded by Pracht – 3 ayes. Pat McGowen of Interstate Cablevision was present to discuss the renewal of the cable franchise. Pracht stated complaints regarding the cable service. McGowen stated that Interstate Cablevision would like the City to renew the current franchise for another 25 years. Council will consider this at the next Council Meeting. Riddle made a motion to grant William Todd an extension until May 1, 2007 to clean up the demolished house debris at 328 N Central Street , seconded by Pracht – 3 ayes. The City Clerk will notify the Attorney's office to stop the citation-court hearing process. Hendricks made a motion to table consideration of possible renaming of High Street and signage until the next Council meeting, seconded by Riddle – 2 ayes: Hendricks, Riddle 1 nay: Pracht. Motion carried. Hendricks made a motion to approve the Statement of Substantial Completion with CL Carroll for Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project, seconded by Riddle – 3 ayes. Hendricks made a motion to approve MidAmerican Energy to install 2 more street lights in the Lewis/Lariviere Subdivision one at the intersection of Lariviere/400 th Street , and the other in the middle of the Lariviere Street , seconded by Riddle – 3 ayes. Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2007-9 (Approve and Adopt 2007-2008 Proposed Budget) , seconded by Riddle – 3 ayes. Riddle made a motion to approve crediting the Tin Cup's water bill account for 2,000 gallons of usage for the January/February 2007 Billing Period, seconded by Pracht – 3 ayes. Hendricks made a motion to approve a Service Agreement with Body Basics for biyearly maintenance on the Exercise Room Equipment $220.00/biyearly, seconded by Pracht – 3 ayes. Hendricks made a motion to advertise for sidewalk bids at the Community Center (install sidewalk on backside of community center, install sidewalk between bank and Community Center lots, and fix the broken sidewalk at front of building), seconded by Pracht – 3 ayes. Hendricks made a motion to approve Exercise Room Hours of Operation from 4:30 AM-10 PM daily, seconded by Pracht – 3 ayes. Council was informed that Theota Nelsen has decided to continue with a 3 rd Session of Yoga starting again on March 14, 2007. Hendricks stated the Lifestyle Fitness Class would like to continue for another consecutive 6 weeks. Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2007-10 (Authorize Mayor and Clerk to pay Lifestyle Fitness Instructor and Yoga Instructor at the End of Each Session) , seconded by Riddle – 3 ayes. Pracht made a motion to table further consideration regarding Ordinance 183 (Establish Sewer Rate for Sewer Customers with Private Well Water), and directed the City Clerk to send a copy of the ordinance by registered mail to those parties in which the Ordinance would effect, seconded by Riddle – 2 ayes: Pracht, Riddle 1 nay: Hendricks – Motion Carried. Hendricks made a motion to approve the pay requests for the housing Rehab Grant Program, seconded by Riddle – 3 ayes. Maintenance Supervisor Stillinger gave a report on snow removal and equipment problems. Pracht stated his complaints on snow removal. Stillinger stated problems with blowing snow, high snowfall amounts and citizens parking on the streets caused many difficulties and delays when clearing the snow. Council reviewed the City of Treynor 's Snow Emergency Ordinance. Riddle stated he had received compliments on Carson 's snow removal. Hendricks made a motion to approve the City Clerk to attend the IMFOA Conference (Continuing Education), seconded by Pracht – 3 ayes. Hendricks made a motion to adjourn at 9:02 PM, seconded Pracht – 3 ayes. Attest: Brianne Duede, City Clerk
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