City of Carson
Council Meeting
November 10, 2008 at 7:30 pm
Present:  Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht, Weuve, Riddle
Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:30 PM. 
Pracht made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.
Public was present.  No comments from the public.
Mike Carr was present and stated that they were looking to use the park for a practice for the Civil War Reenactment, no artillery will be used.  Carr put in a request for 2 porta johns when they do perform and asked for the wood that is being cut down be left for the participants to use as firewood.  Taylor stated that the council has noted his request.  Motion was made by Hendricks to allow the Civil War participants to hold a practice at the City park, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.  Discussion was held regarding the group having insurance.
MJ Broomfield, with SWIPCO, addressed concerns regarding the mortgages for the housing rehab program.  Admitted that the papers were filed incorrectly but corrections have been made.  She stated that Taylor will need to sign release on the mortgages so that the process for filing can be completed.  Motion was made by Hendricks to have Mayor Taylor sign the releases, seconded by Riddle – 4 ayes Damgaard abstained.  Motion carried.  Broomfield explained to council the new housing rehab program being started by SWIPCO.
Jeffrey Martens and Dan Easton were present from the fire department.  No questions from Council on debt service proposal.  Department will apply to FEMA for funds for air packs.  Easton discussed training plans at the home on 418 South Rodeo Drive.  It was asked to wait until after first of the year to have floors removed. Stipulation will be made in the bid agreement for the floors.  Roof on fire station was discussed.
Maintenance Report – Discussion was held regarding manholes in Tibbles subdivision.  Discussion was held regarding evergreen trees at 418 South Rodeo Drive.  Taylor, Damgaard and Hendricks will go look at the trees with Ron Stillinger.  Discussion was held regarding purchase of new mower.  Discussion was held regarding gas line and heater at Waste Water Treatment Plant (WWTP).  Discussion was held regarding WWTP.  Ron will put together a list of issues and will submit them to the engineer.
Motion was made by Hendricks to accept the bids for the City Surplus with the stipulation that the hard wood floors and doors cannot be removed until after January 1, 2009, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.
Motion was made by Hendricks to approve Fitness Instructor contract with additional insurance wording that Contractor shall obtain Comprehensive General Liability coverage for $500,000 Each Occurrence/$1,000,000 aggregate, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes.
Motion to approve first reading of Ordinance 194 (Swimming Pool Permit Ordinance) made by Damgaard and seconded by Hendricks roll call: 5 ayes – Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht, Weuve, Riddle .  Motion carried.
Hendricks made a motion to set Budget 08/09 Amendment Hearing for December 8, 2008, seconded by Riddle – 5 ayes.
Motion was made by Damgaard for approve consent agenda, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes. The Consent agenda consisted of: October 13 2008 Minutes, November Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Comm Center Reports, Sheriffs Report, Fire Dept Report, October & November Clerk & Treasurer Reports, Building Permit Report.
Commissioner Reports – Tin Cup is going to talk with health inspector if their proposed building will work and will inform the City of the response.  Discussion was held regarding the paving of the Tibbles subdivision. 
Riddle made a motion to adjourn at 8:45 PM, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes. 
Attest:   Kristina Hansen, Deputy Clerk                                                           Lyndon Taylor, Mayor