City of Carson

Public Hearing Regarding Proposed 2011/2012 Budget
followed by the Regular City Council Meeting

February 14, 2011

Present:  Weuve, Strong, Damgaard, Jones, White

Mayor Taylor called the public hearing at 7:30 PM.  The public hearing was regarding the proposed 2011/2012 Budget at 7:30 PM.    No comments were made.  Damgaard made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:31 PM, seconded by Weuve. – 5 ayes. 

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

Weuve made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Jones – 5 ayes.

Public were present.  Riverside Principal Jamie Meek and Superintendent Dr. Sutton presented the proposed PreK-12 School Facility plans and funding.  Dr. Sutton stated the school will be holding public information meetings regarding the project on March 3 at the High School, March 8 at the Dewitt Building, March 10 at the Middle School.  Sutton stated the School Bond election will be held on April 5^th from noon-8 PM. 

Bill Heitert & Jamie Yagen discussed their plans for a Green Power Energy Solutions Project in the Carson Community. 
Lori Holste and Donna Peters of WIDA were present to give the City Council an update on projects that the organization has been involved with over the past several years. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve advertising a Request for Proposals for two new fire truck chassis, seconded by White – 5 ayes. 
Maintenance report:  Stillinger stated he is going to start installing a new type of water meter that is on the market.  The new meters have a 20 year guarantee.

Mayor Taylor stated the engineers have adjusted the probable cost significantly for the WWTP EColi Disinfection Project.  The probable cost has decreased to $337,123, nearly half of the original projected cost.  This is a result of changes in the scope of the project related to the power generator.  The City has already been awarded $155,000 in IJOBS funding for the project, and a matching grant with CITIES is pending. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve the 1^st Reading of Ordinance 203 (Park Damage/Cleanup Deposit for Events), seconded by Weuve.  Roll call vote Ayes: Damgaard, White, Weuve, Jones, Strong.  Motion carried.

Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-2 (Approve and Adopt Annual Budget for FY Ending 2012), seconded by Strong. Roll call vote Ayes: Damgaard, White, Weuve, Jones, Strong.  Motion carried.    

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-3 (Prohibiting Firearms and Weapons in and on Property owned, leased, or otherwise occupied by the City of Carson), seconded by Weuve.  Roll call vote Ayes: Damgaard, Weuve, Jones, Strong.  Nay: White.  Motion carried. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.  The Consent Agenda Consisted of January Minutes, February Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Community Center Report, Fire Department Report, Sheriff’s Report, Clerk/Treasurer Reports. 

Commissioner Reports:  Council agreed to RAGBRAI Pass Through Town Agreement for Sunday, July 24, 2011.  Weuve will be co-chair for event.  Weuve reported the Carson Park Board raised $2,093 at the recent dinner theatre fundraiser.  Mayor Taylor stated if the pending CITIES Grant is awarded for the WWTP Ecoli Disinfection Project then the City should proceed with its plans to complete the South Mildred Street project. 

Damgaard made a motion to adjourn at 9:04 PM, seconded by White – 5 ayes. 

ATTEST:  Brianne Duede, City Clerk                                  
Lyndon Taylor, Mayor