City of Carson

Regular City Council Meeting

August 11, 2008

Present:  Damgaard, Riddle, Pracht, Weuve, Hendricks

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

Pracht made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.

Public present.  Cory Edic briefly discussed the timeframe needed for cleanup at 418 S. Rodeo Drive.  Rick & Marsha Sternberg were present to discuss a positive outcome for truck parking in city limits.  Mayor Taylor stated we will be working on amending the City Ordinance on Truck Parking.

Discussion was held regarding private swimming pools in town and the lack of fences surrounding themas required by City Code.  Mayor Taylor stated we may need to revise the ordinance to require homeowner insurance for pools. 

Maintenance Reports were given regarding street crack filling, waste water treatment plant operations.

Hendricks made a motion to approve the City to apply to the Mosquito Surveillance/Control FEMA Reimbursement program, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve the 2^nd Reading of Ordinance 193 (Dangerous Building Ordinance), seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2008-22 (Approve Road Use Tax Annual 2007-2008 Report), seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Pracht made a motion to approve the City to participate in the Iowa Workforce Development Employers Flood Emergency Job Opportunity, seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes: Pracht, Hendricks, Weuve, and Damgaard.  1 nay: Riddle.  Motion Carried.

Hendricks made a motion to approve the Tax Exempt Certificate for the $55,000 Short Term Debt Purchase of 418 S. Rodeo Drive, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2008-23 (Authorizing the Issuance), seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes. 

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2008-24 (Directing Sale), seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.

No action was taken regarding additional website features proposal.

The City Workshop 9/1/08 has been cancelled due to the holiday. 

Hendricks made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes: Hendricks, Damgaard, Pracht, and Weuve.  1 abstain: Riddle.  Motion carried.  Consent agenda consisted of July Minutes, August 1, 2008 Minutes, August Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Municipal Infraction Report, Community Center Reports, Clerk & Treasurer Reports, Sheriff’s Reports, Fire Department Reports.

Hendricks made a motion to adjourn at 8:16 PM, seconded by Riddle – 5 ayes. 

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ATTEST:  Brianne Duede, City Clerk                                                Lyndon Taylor, Mayor

City of Carson July 2008 Revenue:  General $14,456.48; Road Use $4,581.98; TIF $5,568.24; Employee Benefit $97.82; Debt Service $1,897.76; Community Center Cap. Proj. $600.00; Water $10,656.82; Sewer $10,434.30; Garbage $5,137.78.  Total Revenue $53,431.18

City of Carson July 2008 Expenses: General $31,972.20; Road Use $4,996.28; TIF $211.28; Water $8,044.73; Sewer $7943.61; Garbage $4352.68.  Total Expenses $57,520.78.