City of Carson

Regular City Council Meeting

September 14, 2009

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

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

Weuve made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes. 

Public was present, no comments.

Mayor discussed sidewalk safety concerns, and stated he would write a letter of response to the property owners notifying them of risk of liability for any sidewalk deficiency and negligence. 

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-21 (Renewal of Garbage Services Agreement with MK Mills Tree Services), seconded by Pracht.  Roll Call Vote: 4 ayes-Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht, Weuve.

Matt Mills presented Council with quotes for Recycle boxes.  Council will take them into consideration at a later date.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-22 (Approve Contract and Bonds for 2009 Water System Improvements-General Excavating, Inc.), seconded by Hendricks.  Roll Call Vote: 4 ayes-Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht, Weuve. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve Jim Lariviere’s 2^nd Request for Sewer Bill Relief/Average for Reseeding and watering his lawn but that this would be the last time the City would give him relief for this, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes. 

Maintenance Reports were given regarding Garbage Nonsubscribers.  Mayor Taylor stated that all customers who are eligible to be served for the collection of garbage should now be charged regardless of whether or not they choose to use the service.  City code section 106.07 provides this enforcement for billing.  Mayor Taylor informed the City Council that Carroll Tibbles does not want the City to rock Grace Street this year, that next Spring would be acceptable.  Other maintenance reports were given regarding water tower cleaning and painting (valve will need to be purchased), and new DNR order for Disinfection of E-coli at WWTP.  Deadline to have Disinfection of E-coli improvements at WWTP is March 2012.  Project cost could be $500,000.  City will start applying for grant and loan funding for project. 

Hendricks made a motion to approve Hotze Tree Service bid $1,750 to remove evergreen trees as specified by Maintenance Supervisor at the Carson Cemetery, seconded by Weuve – 4 ayes. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-23 (Approve Permit for Temporary Use of City Property and Temporary Street Closing), seconded by Weuve.  Roll Call Vote: 3 ayes-Damgaard, Weuve, Hendricks. 1 Abstain-Pracht.  Motion carried. 

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-24 (Renew Biannual City Investment Policy), seconded by Weuve.  Roll Call Vote: 4 ayes-Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht, Weuve. 

Weuve made a motion to approve Ordinance 195 (Amend Chapter 135.03 Debris Prohibited on Streets to Include Animal Manure-3^rd & FINAL Reading), seconded by Damgaard.  Roll Call Vote: 3 ayes-Damgaard, Hendricks, Weuve. 1 nay-Pracht.  Motion Carried. 

Discussion was held regarding Mayor’s request for increase in Mayoral Compensation.  Mayor requesting increase in Mayoral Compensation from $1,000 per year to $3,000 per year.  Weuve requested that the Clerk gather information on what other communities pay their Mayor/Council.  Pracht stated the City needs money to gravel alleys, but then the Mayor wants more compensation.  Damgaard stated he doesn’t serve the community as Council Member for the money.  Hendricks excused himself temporarily from the meeting for phone call. 
 Damgaard made a motion to approve the City Clerk to apply to Trees Forever & Iowa Living Roadways Visioning Grant Program for Planning Funds, seconded by Weuve.  3 ayes: Damgaard, Weuve, Pracht.  Hendricks absent.  Motion carried.

Hendricks returned to meeting.  Hendricks made a motion to approve Ordinance 197 (Amend Chapter 15.04 Mayor Compensation EFFECTIVE JULY 1, 2010-1^st Reading), seconded by Damgaard.  Roll Call Vote: 3 ayes-Damgaard, Hendricks, Weuve.  1 nay-Pracht.  Motion carried. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda with a correction to 8/10/09 Council meeting minutes to state no outlet sign to be posted on Christy Street not Grace Street, seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes.  The consent agenda consisted of 8/10/09 minutes (as corrected), September Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Community Center Reports, Fire Dept Report, Building Permit Report, Municipal Infraction Report, Sheriff’s Report, Clerk & Treasurer Reports. 

Weuve made a motion to adjourn at 8:09 PM, seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes. 

Attest:           Brianne Duede, City Clerk                                                                                              Lyndon Taylor, Mayor