City of Carson

Public Hearing Regarding 2010-2011 Budget Amendment
& Regular City Council Meeting Followed

April 11, 2011

Present:  Damgaard, Strong, White, Jones, Weuve

Mayor Taylor called the public hearing to order at 7:30 PM regarding the 2010-2011 Budget Amendment.  No public comments were made.  Weuve made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:31 PM, seconded by White – 5 ayes. 

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

Weuve made a motion to approve the agenda, and to move the Orien Hodges to later in the meeting, seconded by Jones – 5 ayes.

Public were present no comments were made. 

Susan Miller was present to discuss Hometown Competitiveness Conference that she attended. 

Larry Allen was present to discuss and request support of the 2011 Carson High School Rodeo which will be held on June 3-5, 2011.  Weuve made a motion to waive camping fees for Rodeo participants, seconded by Jones – 5 ayes.

Mike & Bev Carr were present to request porta potties and support of the 2011 Civil War Reenactment Event which will be held in Carson on June 10-12, 2011.  White made a motion to support the 2011 Civil War Reenactment event, seconded by Strong – 5 ayes. 

Orien Hodges arrived and requested use of the Carson Community Center for 2-3 times in a one week period during December 2011, Hodges inquired with Council on the rate he would be charged for the facility.  Council made no motion regarding the request, and will consider it for the May Meeting. 

Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-7 (Temporary Park Campground Closing during 2011 Rodeos, Civil War Reenactment, and RAGBRAI events), seconded by Jones – Roll Call Vote: Weuve, Jones, Damgaard, White, Strong. 5 ayes. Motion carried.

Brad Sauser, Carson Legion provided a Legion Bar contribution report to Council. Community Center Manager Hansen is working on obtaining a Maintenance Contract for bar equipment.  Damgaard made a motion to table the Community Center Concession Lease and Bar Repair responsibilities until the May meeting, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-8 (Award Bid for Fire Station Hall Improvements-new drop ceiling and new light fixtures, Bid awarded to Walnut Creek Construction), seconded by White – Roll Call Vote: Weuve, Jones, Damgaard, White, Strong. 5 ayes. Motion carried.

Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-9 (Award Bid to Stivers Ford $76,294 total for the purchase of 2 new 2011 Ford Fire Truck Chassis), seconded by Strong - Roll Call Vote: Weuve, Jones, Damgaard, White, Strong. 5 ayes. Motion carried.

Maintenance Reports: discussion held regarding cemetery spraying, maintenance employee discussion-Council advised the supervisor that the employee needs to advise the City in writing when he plans to quit working. 

Tim Teig of Snyder & Associates was present; South Mildred Street Sewer Improvement and paving project was discussed.  Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-10 (Engineer Agreement for S. Mildred St. Project), seconded by Strong – Roll Call Vote: Weuve, Jones, Damgaard, White, Strong. 5 ayes. Motion carried.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-11 (Award Bid to Titan Machinery for the purchase of a new 2011 580SN Model Case 4x4 extendahoe backhoe in the amount of $55,267.00), seconded by Jones – Roll Call Vote: Weuve, Jones, Damgaard, White, Strong. 5 ayes. Motion carried.

Discussion was held regarding the history of the 1998 Ordinance No. 109 (Provide for the Parking & Occupancy of Recreational Vehicles within the City Limits).  Bonnie Christians, Leland Breakfield, Sue Green, and Barb Tippery were present to bring forth their neighborhood property nuisance concerns.  Damgaard made a motion to direct the Clerk send a city code violations nuisance letter to the property owner at 316 N. Central Street per the City Attorney’s recommendations, seconded by White - Roll Call Vote: Weuve, Jones, Damgaard, White, Strong. 5 ayes. Motion carried.

White made a motion to approve the form of developer agreement for the City owned vacant lot, seconded by Strong – 5 ayes. 

Strong made a motion to set a public hearing regarding the Resolution 2011-3 (Prohibiting Firearms, Weapons in and on property owned leased, or otherwise occupied by the City of Carson) to be held on May 9, 2011 at 7:30 PM, seconded by White – 3 ayes:  Damgaard, White, Strong.  2 nays: Weuve, Jones.  Motion carried. 

Weuve updated the Council on RAGBRAI which will pass through Carson on Sunday, July 24, 2011.

Damgaard made a motion to approve the 3^rd & Final Reading of Ordinance 203 (Park Damage/Cleanup Deposit for Events), seconded by White.  Roll call vote Ayes: Damgaard, White, Weuve, Jones, Strong.  Motion carried.

Weuve made a motion to approve Resolution 2011-6 (2010-2011 Budget Amendment), seconded by Strong.  Roll Call Vote: Weuve, Jones, Damgaard, White, Strong. 5 ayes. Motion carried.

Weuve made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Jones – 5 ayes.  The Consent Agenda Consisted of March Minutes, April Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Community Center Report, Fire Department Report, Sheriff’s Report, Clerk/Treasurer Reports, Approved Building Permit Report, Municipal Infraction Nuisance Report. 

Damgaard made a motion to adjourn at 9:27 PM, seconded by Jones – 5 ayes. 

ATTEST:  Brianne Duede, City Clerk                                  
Lyndon Taylor, Mayor