City of Carson

Regular City Council Meeting
August 8, 2005, 7:30 pm

Present: Damgaard, Hendricks, Miller, Riddle Absent: Sick

Mayor Taylor called the regular meeting to order at 7:30 PM.

Hendricks made a motion to approve the amended agenda, seconded by Miller – 4 ayes. The consent agenda was amended to omit the Muni Election Discussion.

Public was present. Tim Todd was present to discuss drainage issues in his area. Jacques Lariviere was present to discuss when the city would start putting streets into the subdivision. Mayor Taylor stated that the issues will be looked into.

Karen Morgan was present to discuss property at 224 S. Mildred. She was interested in buying the property back. Mayor Taylor stated that the city would need to check the law before making any decision about selling. Damgaard made a motion to table discussion until City has investigated more, seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes.

Discussion was held regarding contracting out the garbage service. Matt Mills was present and answered questions from the council and public regarding recycling and garbage pick up for City of Carson. Damgaard made a motion to give Matt Mills a one year probationary contract with the City of Carson for garbage pick up, seconded by Miller – 4 ayes.

Rick Emswiler was not present at meeting. Mayor Taylor stated concrete needed to be started by next Monday to keep on schedule. Riddle reviewed the contracts and questioned contract #7. Mayor Taylor stated that no bid was received so he may be doing the work. Motion was made by Riddle to award contract #2 to JE Larson, seconded by Miller – 4 ayes. Motion was made by Damgaard to award contract #3 to Reward Wall Systems, seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes. Motion was made by Hendricks to award contract #4 to JE Larson, seconded by Miller – 4 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2005-56 ( Approve Community Center Bids 2-4), seconded by Miller – 4 ayes.

Ed Ransom was not present at the meeting, no discussion was held regarding a muni election.

Damgaard made motion to approve pay request No. 1 from Ward Luke for earth work, seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2005-59 (Set Date for A Meeting on the Authorization of A Loan Agreement), seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.

Shane Wright with the fire department, presented information he found regarding how financial hardship requests are handled. Jeff Sowers stated that the fire department has received an application for financial hardship and they have accepted. Riddle made a motion to accept the application to waive payment, seconded by Miller – 4 ayes.

Damgaard made motion to approve the 2 nd Reading and waive final reading of Ordinance 175 (Amending Section 1.05.4 – Design Standards: Paving of Subdivisions), seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes.

Damgaard made motion to approve pay request No. 3 for Pierce Pump for water and sewer extension to Tibbles subdivision, seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes.

Miller made motion to approve Resolution 2005-60 (Depository Agreement), seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes.

Riddle made motion to approve Resolution 2005-61 (Set Date of Consultation and Public Hearing for Amendment #1 Urban Renewal Plan), seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.

Maintenance report was given by Ron. He stated issues that will be coming up about the City’s equipment and buildings. Major repairs are going to be needed. Mayor Taylor stated waste water will be up for bid in the fall. Mayor Taylor suggested that Harold Fairbairn with Snyder and Associates should be at next meeting to discuss construction schedule. Streets are being worked on again. Ron reported well #7 was not working correctly but was repaired. Bids for new mower were discussed.

Hendricks made motion to approve Sturyk Turf Maintenance Proposal for Cemetery Spraying, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.

Hendricks made motion to cancel workshop on September 5, 2005 due to holiday, seconded by Miller – 4 ayes.

Riddle made motion to approve the consent agenda except for the Cosgraves bill, seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes.

Commissioner Report: Riddle questioned if money had been returned to the CD. Per Mayor Taylor it has been. Miller reported that $1800.00 was raised at the Community Center Luncheon and $25,000.00 has been deposited to the account. Riddle questioned if we have comment cards down at the camping grounds.

Hendricks made a motion to adjourn at 8:35 PM, seconded by Riddle – 4 ayes

Attest: Kristina Hansen, City Treasurer
Taylor, Mayor