City of Carson

Regular City Council Meeting

June 8, 2009

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

Mayor Taylor called the regular meeting to order at 7:32 PM. 

Pracht made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Hendricks - 4 ayes.

Public was present.  Mayor Taylor stated Congressman King’s office called regarding the issue of Iowan Judges action on Gay Marriage.  Taylor stated voters should call Ph.# 515-281-5211 at the Governor’s office and inform the Governor that Judges should not be making laws for us, that the voters should have the right.   
Hendricks made a motion to approve the purchase of an EMS Laptop/supplies for laptop not to exceed budgeted expenses for account #1-16-76, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.

Riddle made a motion to average Jim Lariviere’s sewer portion of his water bill (he had been watering his new yard), seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes.

Pracht requested that the City cancel the rental of porta potties from Don’s Johns and to give his Grandchildren the $155 rental costs towards the purchase of the porta potties that his grandchildren are fundraising for. 
Riddle made a motion to have the clerk investigate if it would be possible to cancel the porta potties rental from Don’s Johns for Jubilee weekend, and to proceed to cancel the rental if there is no charge to cancel, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes. 

Riddle discussed Semi-Truck Parking Violations in the 200 Block of North Commercial St.  Mayor Taylor stated if there is parking violations the Non Emergency Sheriff’s Communications should be called 712-328-5737 and the parking violator will be addressed.

Maintenance Reports were given regarding: Curb Stop Locate Fees, WWTP Controls and Pump Issues, Remove old auto dialer phone line with Frontier at Water Treatment Plant, Research tile line prices for 418 S Rodeo Drive to drain water, Kallsen’s service has been switched over to new water main. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-9 (Set Date for Meeting to Authorize Loan Agreement and Issuance of Notes $82,000 for 2009 Water Improvement Project), seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes. Roll Call Vote Ayes-Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht, Riddle. Motion carried.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-10 (Renew Water Meter Reader Independent Services Contract and Compensation to $200/month with Tim Todd), seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes.  Roll Call Vote Ayes-Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht, Riddle.  Motion carried.

Riddle made a motion to TABLE Ordinance 195 (Amend Chapter 135.03 Debris Prohibited on Streets to Include Animal Manure) 1^st READING, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes. 

Hendricks made a motion to approve Ordinance 196 (Establishing Building Permit Code) 1^st Reading, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.  Roll Call Vote Ayes-Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht, Riddle. 

Mayor Taylor questioned the Ordinance 196 and permit approval procedures with regards to the State Electrical and Plumbing Code.

Riddle made a motion to REPEAL the 1^st Reading of Ordinance 196 until the City Attorney would provide his opinion of the State Code’s relation to Ordinance 196, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes. 

Hendricks made a motion to TABLE Resolution 2009-11 (Adopt Building Permit & Building Permit Investigation Fees, the Revised Building Permit Form in Accordance with Ordinance 196), seconded by Damgaard. Roll Call Vote: Ayes-Damgaard, Hendricks, Riddle. ABSENT from Room: Pracht. Motion Carried. 

Hendricks made a motion to approve AEA13’s Request for 25% Discount on their 4 day rentals spanning over August/September/November 2009 (Total discounted rental for these dates $900), seconded by Damgaard – 3 ayes: Damgaard, Hendricks, Riddle.  1 Nay: Pracht. Motion carried.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-12 (Community Center Concession Lease Contract Renewal), seconded by Hendricks – 3 ayes.  Roll Call Vote: Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht.  1 Abstain: Riddle.  Motion carried.

City Clerk gave Council report on Year End City Finances and Sewer Utility Operational Budget/Rates Fund Deficit.    

Hendricks made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes. 

The consent agenda consisted of May 11, 2009 minutes, June Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Community Center Report, City Clerk & Treasurer Reports, Fire Department Report, Sheriff’s Report, Municipal Infraction Report, Legion Beer Permit Transfer for Jubilee Weekend to Rodeo Grounds (contingent on application), Country Store Cigarette Permit Renewal (contingent on application), Santa’s Village Temporary Use Permit Request for Hydrant Party on 6/13/09 (Contingent on Insurance and Approval by Jubilee Committee Member). 

Commissioner Reports were given.  Damgaard & Pracht discussed 203 Vine Street request for Building Permit Variance Garage encroaching on front yard setback.  Mayor Taylor stated he would prepare a letter to send to the property owner regarding the issue. 

Hendricks made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:31 PM, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes: Hendricks, Pracht, Riddle, Damgaard. Motion Carried.

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Attest:   Brianne Duede, City Clerk                                                  Lyndon Taylor, Mayor