City of Carson

Regular City Council Meeting

November 8, 2010

Mayor Pro-Tem Weuve called the regular meeting to order 7:30 PM. 

Present: Weuve, Damgaard, Strong, White, Jones

White made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Strong – 5 ayes.

Public was present.  Randy & Susan Miller informed the City Council that a Hills Brothers loaded semi truck with trailer and reefer was parked on the street across from their home this past Saturday night.  It was Miller’s understanding that Mayor Taylor was going to address this issue back in August.  Weuve stated we would ask Mayor Taylor to visit with the driver and if necessary we would follow up regarding this issue at the December meeting.  Susan Miller stated she would like the City to enforce their ordinances regarding this issue. 

Lynn Cody, President of the Carson Park Board presented upcoming goals.  Fundraising for the Park Board has brought in $6,000 this past year.  Total Park Concept Plan Opinion of Probable Cost is $1,635,224.  The following are short term goals for the Park Board to complete:  Gazebo/Picnic Parking area by Hwy 92, Asphalt Walking Trail throughout Park, Disc Golf Course, Spray Plaza near north playground.  Park Board and City Hall will be working on grant applications to fund these goals.  City Attorney will need to work on an easement with the Rodeo for the walking trail. 

Maintenance reports were given regarding well levels, street maintenance, need to purchase rear tires for backhoe and front tires for tractor, and maintenance personnel. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-34 (Authorize chief Elected Official and City Clerk to Proceed with an Application to Iowa West-Grant for Community Center Sound System), seconded by Jones.  Roll Call Vote: 5 ayes-Damgaard, White, Jones, Strong, Weuve.  Motion carried.

Strong made a motion to approve Resolution 2010-35 (Inter-fund Transfer between TIF, Community Center Capital Project, Tibbles Subdivision Capital Project funds Per Auditor’s Recommendation), seconded by Jones.  Roll Call Vote: 5 ayes-Damgaard, White, Jones, Strong, Weuve.  Motion carried. 

Damgaard made a motion to table Resolution 2010-36 (Approve and Accept Renewal of Ambulance Billing Contract with Physicians Claims Company, a.k.a. PCC) until the December meeting, seconded by White.-5 ayes. 

Discussion was held regarding Mildred Street Improvement (Sewer, Curb/Gutter, Concrete Paving) Project.  Discussion was held regarding 2010 TIF Debt Certifications & Projects as well.

Damgaard made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by White – 5 ayes.  The Consent agenda consisted of October 11, 2010 minutes, November 2010 bills, October 2010 Clerk & Treasurer reports, Overtime Report, Community Center Reports, Utility Report, Fire Department Report, and Municipal Infraction Report. 

Weuve made a motion to adjourn at 8:34 PM, seconded by White – 5 ayes. 

Eric Weuve, Mayor Pro-Tem

ATTEST:  Brianne Duede, City Clerk