City of Carson

Regular City Council Meeting

May 11, 2009

Present: Damgaard, Riddle, Pracht   Absent: Weuve, Hendricks

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

Pracht made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Damgaard – 3 ayes.

Public was present.  Mike Carr made a request that the City pay for 2 porta potties for the Civil War Re-Enactment during the Jubilee Celebration June 13-14, 2009 because it is too difficult for the participants to walk to the restroom facilities already in place at the park.  Carr stated that the event will have 300 in attendance at each battle.  The City Clerk informed Council that if the City supplies the porta potties for one group they should do the same for others, setting precedence.  Riddle made a motion to approve the Porta Potties request for ReEnacters, seconded by Damgaard – 3 ayes. 
Pracht stated his grandchildren would like to use their fundraiser next year to buy 2 porta potties for the City, and then the City would be responsible to maintain/pump/clean the units in the future. Damgaard made a motion to start out and accept 1 of the porta potties from the Pracht Grandchildren's offer for next year, seconded by Riddle - 3 ayes.  

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-7 (Approve Closing City Park to Thru Traffic during Jubilee Re-Enactment Celebration), seconded by Pracht – 3 ayes: Damgaard, Pracht, Riddle.  Motion carried.

Marie Browning was present to state her formal protest regarding the 4/21/2009 Dog Bite Incident.  Mayor Taylor advised that she should make sure that dog bites don’t happen.  She was advised that her protest and defense was noted on City record.

Susanna Circle is donating for the purchase and installation of a Garbage Disposal in the Community Center Kitchen.  It was discussed to have the City Maintenance spray for dandelions and weeds at the Community Center, focusing on the island between the bank and other areas that need attention. 

Pracht made a motion to go out for drywall and painting repair bids for the Community Center, seconded by Riddle – 3 ayes.  Clerk stated she would look into grant funding options. 

Discussion was held regarding implementing a fee schedule for locating private property owners curb stops and service connections.  Maintenance Supervisor stated that the monthly yard waste pick up free service that the City provides is being abused by citizens who don’t properly bundle, contain, and set out by curb their waste. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve Griffen Plumbing to make a connection from the 8” water main on North Commercial St to the property at 438 N. Commercial, seconded by Pracht – 3ayes.

Clerk gave an update on the 2009 Water Improvement Project Timeline and funding. 

Riddle made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-8 (Approve 2009 Water System Improvement Project Engineering Agreement with Snyder & Associates), seconded by Pracht – 3 ayes: Damgaard, Pracht, Riddle.  Motion carried.

Pracht made a motion to approve the 2009/2010 Law Enforcement Contract with Pottawattamie County Sheriff’s Department, seconded by Riddle – 3 ayes: Damgaard, Pracht, Riddle.  Motion Carried.

Council briefly reviewed/discussed Chapter 161 Building Permits City Code draft.  1^st Read of Ordinance will be on 6/8/09. 

Pracht made a motion to approve Mosquito Control of Iowa Bid & Aviation Dispensing Authorization, seconded by Riddle – 3 ayes: Damgaard, Pracht, Riddle.  Motion Carried.  The Mosquito Spraying will be paid 100% by a Community Disaster Grant from the State of Iowa. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve the consent agenda with the exemption of the Sheriff’s report since it had not been received to date, and that the Tin Cup’s Street Dance Permit is contingent on proper paperwork being completely submitted to City Hall for Clerk’s review, seconded by Pracht – 3 ayes.  The consent agenda consisted of April 13, 2009 minutes, May Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Community Center Report, City Clerk & Treasurer Reports, Fire Department Report, Municipal Infraction Report, Business Club Temporary Use of Street (dance on 7/31/09) Permit, Legion Beer Permit Renewal.

Commissioner Reports were given.  Council discussed who would begin maintaining the gazebo garden.  Looking for volunteers from the Community.  No City funds available for the care would all have to be done by donation of supplies, plants, time.  Clerk stated she could gather donations for plants, etc.  Mayor Taylor acknowledged Bruce Damgaard for his upcoming Integrity Award from Matt Parrott. 

Damgaard made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:23 PM, seconded by Riddle – 2 ayes: Damgaard & Riddle.  Motion Carried.

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Attest:   Brianne Duede, City Clerk                                                  Lyndon Taylor, Mayor