City of Carson

Regular City Council Meeting

March 14, 2011

Present:  Weuve, Damgaard, Strong, White  Absent:  Jones

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

Weuve made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Strong – 4 ayes.

Public were present. 

Charlie & Laura Hodges were present to discuss concerns pertaining to Resolution 2011-3 (Prohibiting Firearms and Weapons in and on Property Owned, Leased, or Otherwise Occupied by the City of Carson).  Mr. Hodges also requested permission to hold Hunter Safety Courses at the Carson Community Center.  White made a motion to approve Mr. Hodges to hold Hunter Safety Courses at the Carson Community Center, seconded by Strong – 4 ayes. 

No motions were made regarding Rick Eyberg’s request regarding the water bill for 309 N Central St. 

George Carlton was present and stated he does not plan to use propane gas for his beer brewing business on Broadway. 

Maintenance Reports:  Busy with street cold patching, the water main leak at S. Mildred/Alexa will be fixed when the weather warms up. 

Community Center Reports:  Orien Hodges with Santa’s Village may come to the next Council meeting to make his request for usage of the Community Center.  Discussion held regarding Community Center Concession Lease with the Legion. 

Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-4 (Approve Community Center Maintenance Agreement), seconded by White – 4 ayes:  Damgaard, White, Weuve, Strong.  Motion carried.

Weuve made a motion to advertise for sealed bids for the City Owned Vacant Lot located at the Southeast corner of Washington/South Dye St, sealed bid deadline will be in May, an informational packet for bidders will be available at City Hall, motion seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.  (Sealed bids will be due to City Clerk’s office by 10:00 AM on Friday, May 6, 2011.  Council will consider bids at the regular May 9, 2011 meeting.) 

Weuve made a motion to approve advertising for bids for the State Mandated WWTP Ecoli Disinfection Improvement project, seconded by Strong – 4 ayes. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve the 2nd Reading of Ordinance 203 (Park Damage/Cleanup Deposit for Events), seconded by Weuve.  Roll call vote Ayes: Damgaard, White, Weuve, Jones, Strong.  Motion carried.

White made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-5 (Approve Specifications and Requirements for New Light Fixtures and Ceiling Tile Improvements in the Fire Department Hall at 127 Broadway and Authorize Bids for Such Work), seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes: Damgaard, White, Weuve, Strong.  Motion carried. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Strong – 4 ayes.  The Consent Agenda Consisted of February Minutes, March Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Community Center Report, Fire Department Report, Sheriff’s Report, Clerk/Treasurer Reports, Approve Refund Tin Cup Beer Permit Fees, Approve Country Store Beer Permit Renewal, and approve George Carlton Beer Permit Application contingent on the completion of his online application and dram shop submittal. 

Weuve made a motion to adjourn at 8:15 PM, seconded by Strong – 4 ayes. 

ATTEST:  Brianne Duede, City Clerk                                                            Lyndon Taylor, Mayor