City of Carson

Public Hearing Regarding Sale of Vacant Lots

Regular Council Meeting Followed

December 11, 2006

Present: Hendricks, Pracht, Damgaard, Riddle, McClain

Mayor Taylor opened the public hearing regarding the sale of vacant lots at 212 North Locust St. and the lot at the southeast corner of Washington and South Dye Street . Public was present and no comments were made.

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

Mayor Taylor called meeting to order at 7:32 PM.

Riddle made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by McClain – 5 ayes.

Public was present, no comments were made.

Joe Higgins was present to discuss the property at 416 Broadway. Higgins stated the house is for sale and he is taking bids for improvements to the property. Higgins stated he has cleaned up the yard. Higgins stated the porch would be repaired by February 1, 2007. Riddle made a motion to approve an extension through March 1, 2007 to Higgins to make repairs to the outside of the building, seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Council discussed Dr. Ed Chevalier's (Carson Veterinary Clinic) request for reserved parking. No motions were made, however Council stated the clinic's customers could park in the middle of Broadway for emergency cases but must use the vehicles 4-way flashers.

Curt Zimmerman, CPA of Muxfeldt & Associates was present to discuss 05/06 Audit Report.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Change Order #1 for Carley Construction for L/L Street Improvement, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes.

McClain made a motion to approve Pay Request #2 for Carley Construction for L/L Street Improvement, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Statement of Substantial Completion for Carley Construction Contract on L/L Street Improvements contingent on Engineers Approval, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Change Order #6 and 30 day extension on contract with CL Carroll Co. for Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project, seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Pay Request #8 for CL Carroll Co. for Waste Water Treatment Plant Improvement Project, seconded by McClain – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-83 ( Approve Engineering Rodeo Drive Improvement and Easement) , seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to table further consideration of Resolution 2006-83.5 (Authorize Bids for the Rodeo Drive Storm Sewer Improvements) , seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes. Damgaard stated the City needs to have an executed Easement in hand before authorizing bids.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-84 (Dispose of Property at 212 North Locust and Accept Sale for Habitat for Humanity), seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-84.5 (Dispose of Property at Corner of Washington and South Dye and Accept Sale ), seconded by McClain – 5 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-85 (Approve Application to Iowa West Foundation Grant Program for Website Development & Needs Assessment Survey), seconded by McClain – 5 ayes.

Fire Department Report November 2006: 7 Medical Calls, 2 Personal Injury Calls, 1 Special Duty Call (Trench Collapse).

Hendricks made a motion proceed with municipal citation to property owners at 218 S Mildred for failure to abate nuisance to clean up property (to be prepared by Richard Heininger), seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes: Hendricks, Damgaard, McClain, Riddle 1 nay: Pracht. Motion Carried.

Pracht made a motion to table further action regarding nuisance at 328 North Central until the January 2007 Council Meeting, seconded by Riddle – 5 ayes.

Pracht made a motion to approve taking requests for proposals for City Insurance, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Damgaard, Hendricks and Pracht volunteered to serve with Mayor Taylor as Carson Representatives for the local Habitat for Humanity Project.

Pracht made a motion to hire Dr. Kelly Turner, Oakland Vet Clinic for the 2007 Carson Pet License & Rabies Shot Clinic. Motion failed for lack of a second.

Hendricks made a motion to hire Dr. Ed Chevalier, Carson Vet Clinic for the 2007 Carson Pet License & Rabies Shot Clinic, seconded by Riddle – 4 ayes: Hendricks, Riddle, McClain, Damgaard 1 nay: Pracht. Motion carried.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-86 (Approve Final Payment to Calco for Community Center Contract) , seconded by McClain – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Ordinance 181 (Amend Sewer Service Charges – 3 rd & Final), Damgaard – 5 ayes.

Riddle made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-87 (Approve Annual Depository Agreement: Rolling Hills) , seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-88 (Approve City of Carson Mission Statement ) , seconded McClain – 5 ayes.

Maintenance Reports Given: Meter Installation Fee. City Ordinances need to be amended to establish a $125 meter install fee. Report was given regarding Christmas Street Light Decorations; donations are needed for repairs and replacements.

Damgaard made a motion to start billing 621 French Street for actual gallons of water usage, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to allow Ron Stillinger to carry over 14 days of 2006 vacation time accrued until March 1, 2007, if the time is not used by that deadline it will be lost, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2006-89 (Setting Salaries, Wages for Employees for 2007) , seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to table consideration of payment of Ward Luke Construction bill for Tibbles Subdivision Phase I Sewer Project until the January 2007 meeting, seconded by McClain – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve consent agenda, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes. The consent agenda consisted of November 13 Minutes, December Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Municipal Infraction Report, Building Permit Report, Sheriff Report, Community Center Reports, and the Clerk Report.

Hendricks made a motion to adjourn at 8:40 PM, seconded by McClain – 5 ayes.

Attest: Brianne Duede, City Clerk Lyndon Taylor, Mayor

November 2006 Income: General $19,145.38; Road Use $3,915.89; TIF $42,419.67; Employee Benefit Levy $436.10; Tort Liability $436.11; Debt Service $5,947.64; Cap Proj-WWTP $214,313.49; Community Center $24,866.84; Lewis/Lariviere Subdivision $131,975.55; Water $8,098.52; Sewer $7,450.73; Garbage $4,519.17. Total Income $463,525.09.

November 2006 Expense: General $17,280.87; Road Use $5,248.94; TIF $46,284.69; Employee Benefit $512.29; Debt Service $8,015.00; Cap Proj-WWTP $214,372.61, Community Center $186,328.65; Cap. Proj-Lewis/Lariviere Subdivision $52,045.05; Cap Proj-Tibbles Subdivision $34,328.92; Water $9,968.09; Sewer $11,969.13; Garbage $4,347.97. Total Expense $590,702.21.