City of Carson

Public Hearing on the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and the Issuance of Notes-Park Expansion followed by a Special City Council Meeting

July 21, 2008

Mayor Taylor called the Public Hearing to order at 7:30 PM.  Mayor Taylor informed the public of the acquisition and cleanup of the parcel located at 418 S. Rodeo Drive for the purpose of expanding the City park system for additional ball fields, etc.  No comments from the public.  Hendricks made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:31 PM, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes. 

Mayor Taylor called the Special Meeting to Order at 7:31 PM.  Hendricks made a motion to approve the agenda and move the Resolution 2008-21 to the top of the agenda, seconded by Weuve – 4 ayes. 

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

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2008-21 (Instituting proceedings to take additional action – park land acquisition Loan), seconded by Weuve – Roll Call:  4 Ayes- Hendricks, Pracht, Weuve, Riddle.  Motion carried. 

Discussion was held with residents in Area 1 & 2 for the Proposed Overhead to Underground Power Conversion Project with MidAmerican Energy.  Jim Puinti, Carol Hansen, James McClain, Mike Harvey & Sue Jones were all present.  An estimated cost of $500-750 per property would be paid for by the property owners for electrician to change out the homes meter socket.  The property owners present stated they would look into hiring one electrician to do all the homes for a possible discounted rate.  Bob Ryan of MidAmerican was present and addressed questions and concerns from property owners.  The property owners present stated that they were in favor of the project and asked when the project could get started.  The project could be started possibly in the Fall of 2008.  The Mayor stated that at this time the City would likely only proceed with Area 1 identified by MidAmerican do to available funding.  Mayor Taylor stated that the City would pay for the $19,022 cost for the project out of TIF Funds as this project is identified in the City’s hazard mitigation plan.    

Hendricks made a motion approve an allocation of $500 to the Carson Fire Department’s budget to support the August 16, 2008 Public Health day, seconded by Riddle – 4 ayes. 

The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended Ordinance 192 to the City Council for approval.  Hendricks made a motion to approve 1^st Reading of Ordinance 192 (Shrubbery & Landscape Plantings near a Transformer or Pedestal) and waive the 2^nd & 3^rd Reading, seconded by Riddle – Roll Call: 4 ayes:  Hendricks, Pracht, Weuve, Riddle.  Motion carried.

Brief discussion was held regarding the possible surveying of 418 S. Commercial St.

Pracht made a motion to approve the Beer Permit for the Carson Rodeo, Inc., seconded by Weuve – 4 ayes. 

Hendricks made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:05 PM, seconded by Weuve – 4 ayes. 

ATTEST:  Brianne Duede, City Clerk                                                                          Lyndon Taylor, Mayor