ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA

REGULAR SESSION

JANUARY 10, 2007 6:00 P.M.



COUNCIL PRESENT: Koppert, Christensen, Watters. Mayor Pro-tem Munsen presided.

COUNCIL ABSENT: Jensen and Mayor Mitchell.

OTHERS PRESENT: Jeff Rose, Paul Taylor, Greg Ficken.

Motion approving consent agenda consisting of minutes, claims, Clerk's and Treasurer's reports. Koppert/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

FUNDING REQUESTS: Tabled funding requests until the March meeting in order to review all the funding requests at that time.

STREET CLOSURE: Motion approving the closing of Lake Street contingent on receiving the necessary paperwork from University of Okoboji Corvette Club, the street closing is scheduled for August 12, 2007. Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

COMPENSATION INCREASES: Motion approving the compensation increase to $50.00 a meeting for the Central Water Board. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; three. Nays; one (Christensen).

ORDINANCE NO. 07-01 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA, 2004 BY AMENDING SECTIONS 17.06 CITY COUNCIL, 23.04 PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION, and 24.05 PARK COMMISSION COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATION FOR EACH MEMBER IS FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) FOR EACH MEETING ATTENDED, NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600.00) PER YEAR. ALSO ADD SECTION 165.29 A. BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT COMPENSATION. THE COMPENSATON FOR EACH MEMBER IS FIFTY DOLLARS ($50.00) FOR EACH MEETING ATTENDED, NOT TO EXCEED SIX HUNDRED DOLLARS ($600.00) PER YEAR. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Munsen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Munsen, Koppert. NAYS: One (Christensen). Motion to waive the second and third readings. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; three. Nays; one (Christensen).

COMMITTEES AND BOARD APPOINTMENTS: Del Leiss has tendered his resignation as the member at large on the Central Water System Board. Motion appointing Gary Vos as the board member at large for the Central Water System Board per the recommendation from the Board of Directors of Central Water System. The other members of the Central Water System Board are Wheeler J. Hinshaw from the City of Arnolds Park. Larry Stoller from the City of Okoboji. Christensen/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

Motion to re-appoint Ron Knudson to Board of Adjustment, re-appoint Max Grisham to Planning and Zoning Commission and re-appoint Dean Mitchell to Park Commission. Koppert/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

OKOBOJI BALL DIAMOND: Motion approving payment of $19,513.00 to Valley Contracting for the Rain Gardens located at the Okoboji Ball Diamond. Reimbursement will be made by EPA 319 money in this exact amount in approximately three weeks. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none. The total cost was $24,272.50 the Water Quality Commission paid $4,759.50 bringing the cost to $19,513.00.

HINSHAW BRIDGE (CALHOUN-BURNS AND ASSOCIATES, INC.): RESOLUTION NO. 01-07 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 9 FINAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $25,257.89 TO GRAVES CONSTRUCTION, INC. FOR THE HINSHAW (LINDEN) BRIDGE PROJECT PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY CALHOUN-BURNS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Christensen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Christensen, Watters, Munsen, Koppert. NAYS: None. Motion approving the extra work order no. 2 for the Hinshaw (Linden) Bridge Project on file in City Hall. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

202nd STREET & 232nd AVENUE: RESOLUTION NO. 02-07 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 5 FINAL IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,911.42 TO WICKS CONSTRUCTION FOR THE 202nd Street and 232nd AVENUE IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Christensen, Koppert, Munsen. NAYS: None. 202nd and Highway 71 intersection will be discussed further at the February 14 meeting. RESOLUTION NO. 03-07 APPROVING THE AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM (STP) TRAFFIC SIGNALS. Introduced by Christensen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Christensen, Watters, Munsen, Koppert. NAYS: None.

DAM ROAD & HELMS DIRVE UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 04-07 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 4 (Negotiated) IN THE AMOUNT OF $6,944.21 FOR THE DAM ROAD & HELMS DRIVE UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Christensen, Koppert, Munsen. NAYS: None.

AUDIT 2006: Motion approving Winther, Stave & Co., LLP proposal to complete the 2006 Audit. Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

Paul Taylor stated there are potential traffic problems due to the construction of the new condos on Gingles. Paul would like to meet with the City Administrator regarding discussing this further with him and not taking the Council's time.

Motion to adjourn. Christensen/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Mayor Pro-tem Munsen declared the meeting adjourned at 7:01 P.M.