| City of Carson Public Hearing Regarding Proposed 2010-2011 Budget February 8, 2010 Present: Damgaard, Strong, Weuve, White, Jones Mayor Taylor called the public hearing to order regarding 2010-2011 Budget at 7:30 PM. No public comments were made. Damgaard made a motion to close the hearing at 7:30 PM, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes. Mayor Taylor called the public hearing to order regarding the Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan at 7:31 PM. Mayor Taylor stated the plan is needed as a FEMA Requirement for funding assistance. Jones made a motion to close the hearing at 7:31 PM, seconded by White – 5 ayes. Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:31 PM. Public Comments. Victor Ayers was present to state his complaints pertaining to snow removal. Kim Gifford with the Tin Cup was present to discuss the economic struggles that the downtown business district is dealing with. Gifford requested that better downtown directional signage be installed near the City’s entry corridors to draw attention to our downtown district. Gifford complemented city snow removal efforts. Lynn Cody presented the Park Boards Conceptual Plan for future park development. The large conceptual board will be presented and put on display for the public on February 19 in the Community Center. The project will likely take 10-15 years depending on funding sources. James Taylor was present again to discuss his request to vacate the city alleyway adjacent to his property. Ida Mae Tucker stated there is a large rut in the alleyway that needs to be addressed. Tim Beemer stated he needs the City to continue to maintain the alleyway for access to his property. Nancy Schroder stated they experience water runoff issues from South Mildred Street and the alleyway. Mayor Taylor stated the water runoff issues from South Mildred will be addressed when the Water Improvement Project with General Excavating finishes up later this spring. The general consensus from the neighboring property owners that were present was that they wanted the City to continue to maintain the alleyway. No Council Action was taken regarding the proposed Vacate of Alleyway. Weuve made a motion to award the Community Center lawn care services bid to Circle S Lawn Care (Jim Schmit, Carson, IA) for Spring & Fall Weed Spray & Fertilization of the 4,000 sq foot established yard areas only, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes. Weuve made a motion to refund AEA13’s deposits for rental cancellation as they are an educational institution and a faithful renter of the facility, seconded by Strong – 5 ayes. Damgaard made a motion to approve the Pottawattamie County GIS Agreement for Cemetery Records, seconded by White – 5 ayes. Maintenance Reports were given regarding well rehab bids. Layne Western $5,285/well. Jensen Well $1,640/well. Damgaard made a motion to approve the cost of a new tire not to exceed $70 for Caren & Preston Smith as a result of the vehicular accident that occurred in January, 2010, seconded by Strong – 4 ayes: Damgaard, Strong, White, Jones. 1 Nay: Weuve. Motion Carried. No City Council action was taken regarding the Ilean Vice’s Family request for forgiving the balance of City’s Housing Rehab Note on their mother’s property. Mayor Taylor stated the City will send letter to Vice Family instructing them to explain further why the City’s note on the property should be forgiven and show a need/necessity. Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-2 (Approve and Adopt Annual Budget For FY Ending 2011), seconded by Damgaard. 5 ayes Roll Call: Damgaard, White, Weuve, Jones, Strong. Motion carried. Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-3 (Adopt the Updated Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan), seconded by Jones. 5 ayes Roll Call: Damgaard, White, Weuve, Jones, Strong. Motion carried. Weuve made a motion to approve Pay Request #2 General Excavating for the Water Improvement Project $23,746.17, seconded by White. 5 ayes. Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-4 (Approve Snyder & Associates Engineer Service Agreement for WWTP EColi Disinfection Project), seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes Roll Call: Damgaard, White, Weuve, Jones, Strong. Motion carried. Dr. Sutton with the Riverside School District’s Principal’s Council stated that the group have developed a unity type of project by placing 2 signs in each Riverside Community that state “Welcome to Bulldog Country” and lists the 3 Communities involved in the district. Damgaard made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by White – 5 ayes. The Consent agenda consisted of January 11, 2010 Minutes, February Bills, Clerk & Treasurer Reports, Overtime Report, Community Center Reports, Fire Department Reports, Utility Report, Tin Cup Beer Permit Renewal, Sheriff’s Reports. White made a motion to adjourn at 8:33 PM, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes. Attest: Brianne Duede, City Clerk Lyndon Taylor, Mayor
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