City of Carson

Public Hearing Regarding Sale of Vacant Lots and Regular Council Meeting Followed
September 11, 2006

Present: Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht, Sick, Riddle

Mayor Taylor called public hearing to order at 7:30 PM. The public hearing was regarding the sale of City owned vacant lots. No public comments were made.

Damgaard made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:31 PM, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM.

Hendricks made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Jack Fox was present to request relief from a high water bill. Riddle made a motion to install a new meter at Jack Fox's residence, and Council would wait and see the next month's meter reading, seconded Pracht – 5 ayes.

Discussion was held regarding the Riverside School District 's Building Site Proposal for the Bolton Property located between Carson and Oakland . The Council stated that they still stood by the City's offer to provide water and sewer services to the Carson site within 2 miles of the City Limits .

Fire Department Report August 2006: 3 Medical Calls. City Council discussed ambulance billing agency and agreed to stay with PCC Medical Billing.

Bids were reviewed for the City Owned Vacant Lots. Hendricks made a motion not to accept JoAnn Patrick's bid for the vacant lot at the Southeast corner of Washington and South Dye due to her request of extending the developer agreement building period from 1 year to 3 years; if Patrick would agree to build within 1-year they would accept her bid, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes: Hendricks, Damgaard, Pracht, Sick 1 nay: Riddle Motion carried.

Hendricks made a motion to accept James and DiVonna Taylor's bid for the lot at 224 S. Mildred, seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-61 (Dispose of Property at 230 High St. and Accept the Exchange with Keith & Joyce McClain), seconded by Sick – 5 ayes.

Charlie Strong was present to discuss his bid on the lot at 218 North Locust. Strong stated he has every intent on following through with the terms of sale. Strong stated that he is now interested in the lot located at the Southeast corner of Washington and South Dye St . Mayor Taylor stated that per a legal perspective we would need a bid to do an exchange.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-62 (Dispose of Property at 218 North Locust and Accept Sale with Charlie & Stephanie Strong), seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Riddle made a motion to approve the Community Center Committee to meet with Emswiler to get the design worked out for the Donor Brick Wall, seconded by Sick – 5 ayes.

Pete Martens presented a sign design selected by the Legion for the Community Center and Legion. Hendricks made a motion to approve the design of the sign for the Community Center and Legion, and to approve the City furnishing a backhoe and manpower to dig the footings for the sign, seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve to install the Community Center/Legion Sign in the flag pole island at a Northeast to Southwest angle, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Community Center Manager presented some suggested changes to the Cleaning Checklist for the Community Center Janitor. Council stated that it may be more cost effective to hire the cleaning of the windows separately. The Manager was instructed to get bids for the cleaning of the windows.

Pracht made a motion to leave the Community Center Janitor's wage the same (no increase). Motion failed for lack of a second.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-63 (Setting Wage for Community Center Janitor to $11.00/hour) and review the wage again in December, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes: Hendricks, Damgaard, Pracht, Sick. 1 abstain: Riddle. Motion carried.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-64 (Approve Pay Requests for Community Center), seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion not to do the North Street Storm Sewer Improvement Project at the present time. Motion failed for the lack of a second. The Council will discuss the issue at the September 14, 2006 Special Meeting.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Pay Request #5 for CL Carroll- Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve the Sewer Rate Supplement for Residential Customers based on $17.00 for the first 1,000 gallons used and $4.10 for every 1,000 thereafter and Commercial Customers a flat rate of $30.32, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes: Hendricks, Damgaard, Sick, Riddle 1 nay: Pracht. Motion carried.

Maintenance Reports were given regarding well levels and parking problems on Commercial Street . Hendricks made a motion to approve the purchase of water wire improvements to the wells ($3,500), seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes. Damgaard made a motion to approve the purchase of a bush hog for the tractor ($800), seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Pracht made a motion to hire Tim Todd as the Water Meter Contractor, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to hire Muxfeldt Associates, CPA Firm to perform auditing services for the City of Carson , seconded by Sick – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to set a date for public hearings (9/14/06) in regards to zoning map amendment and Tibbles Sewer Installation Project, seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Sick made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-65 (Adopting Security Information Policy), seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-66 (Designating 316 S. Commercial Street-Community Center/City Hall as new Location for Posting City Notices), seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve starting dangerous building code violations against the property's located at 416 Broadway and 316 N. Central and to hold a public hearing at the October Meeting, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

The consent agenda consisted of August 14, 2006 Minutes, September Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Municipal Infraction Report, and the Community Center Report.

Damgaard made a motion to adjourn at 9:16 PM, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Attest: Brianne Duede, City Clerk
Lyndon Taylor, Mayor

Carson August 2006 Revenues: General $10,041.23; Capital Proj.-WWTP $308,278.29; Community Center $5,017.17; Water Revenue $7,239.72; Sewer $6,934.07; Garbage $4,075.64; Road Use $4,784.10; Total Revenues $346,370.22.

Carson August 2006 Expense: General $9,771.72; Road Use $6,613.49; TIF $26,484.42; Capital Proj.-WWTP $358,990.20; Capital Proj.-Community Center $38,035.99; Capital Proj.-Tibbles $684.39; Water $9,492.63; Sewer $4,228.84; Garbage $3,883.18. Total Expenses $458,184.86.