ARNOLDS PARK, IA

REGULAR SESSION

February 8, 2006 - 6:00 P.M.

ARNOLDS PARK, IA

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

COUNCIL ABSENT: Jensen and Mayor Mitchell.

OTHERS PRESENT: Brad Beyenhof, Mike Flanagan, Steve Schwaller, Karolyn Kagan Marti, Dave Nelson, Chris Yungbluth, Todd Schillinger, Al Krueger, Eric Hinshaw.

Motion approving the consent agenda consisting of minutes, claims, clerkıs and treasurerıs reports. Watters/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

Motion approving the liquor licenses for Emerald Hills Golf Club and Pair-A-Dice. Christensen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

Chad Geske asked to be removed from the agenda.

TOWN & COUNTRY DISPOSAL: Brad Beyenhof reviewed the contract from Town & Country Disposal with the Council. The current contract is due to expire April 30, 2006. Motion to approve a new five-year contract with Town & Country at the monthly increase of $233.32 and include the option to opt out in three years. Koppert/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Brad Beyenhof stated he would re-write the contract to include the option to opt out in three years.

SHAMROCK RECYCLING: Mike Flanagan also explained to the Council the recycling contract expires in April. Motion to approve a new contract with Shamrock recycling for a period of three years. Watters/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Mike Flanagan will change the contract from five years to three years as the Council requested.

RURAL FIRE PROTECTION: The Council discussed the need to form a committee to possibly extend the rural fire protection agreement. City of Okoboji should be contacted along with Dickinson County Trustees. The Council will discuss this further February 15, 2006.

FUNDING REQUEST: Motion approving the funding request of $100 for the Okoboji After Prom Party. Watters/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

SEWER STUDY: The Council reviewed the sewer study.

ALLIANT ENERGY: Motion to remove a streetlight on Gingles Beach due to new construction in the area. Koppert/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

FOREST PARK ROAD UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 06-06 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 4 (FINAL) IN THE AMOUNT OF $852.81 TO A.B.C. SERVICES FOR THE FOREST PARK ROAD UTILITY IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Christensen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Christensen, Watters, Munsen, Koppert. NAYS: None.

LINDEN DRIVE UTILITY & STREET IMPROVEMENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 07-06 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 4 (FINAL) IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,479.03 TO A.B.C. SERVICES FOR THE LINDEN DRIVE UTILITY & STREET 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.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: Motion approving the purchase of a 2006 Ford Expedition 4x4 from the lowest bidder Don Pierson in the amount of $20,636. Watters/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none. It was the consensus of the Council to negotiate with the City of Okoboji to purchase the 2002 Ford Crown Victoria to be used as the reserve car and report back to the Council at the February 15, 2006 meeting. Motion to donate the 1999 Crown Victoria to the Fire Department. Christensen/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

BUDGET FYR 2006-2007: Walker reported to the Council the Budget for the fiscal year 2006-2007 is near completion and he would like to schedule work sessions before the end of the month.

Motion to adjourn. Christensen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Mayor Pro-Tem Munsen declared the meeting adjourned at 7:17 P.M.