REGULAR SESSION

FEBRUARY 9, 2005 - 7:00 P.M.

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

COUNCIL ABSENT: Jensen and Mayor Mitchell.

OTHER PRESENT: Yvonne Taylor, Karolyn Kagan Marti, Doris Welle, Steve Schwaller, Greg Drees, Brad Tifft, Abbey Larson, Tom Kuhlman, Julie Fillenwarth, Ann Ditsworth, David Kerr.

Motion approving the consent agenda consisting of minutes, claims, clerk's and treasurer's reports. Christensen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

Motion approving the liquor licenses for Great Spirits Wine and Liquor Company, Pair-A-Dice, and Emerald Hills Golf Course. Watters/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

IOWA ROCK AND ROLL MUSEUM: Doris Welle, Executive Director, gave the Council an overview of the upcoming year's goals. Welle asked the Council funding support for $5,000 a year for the next two years. The Museum has also purchased a bus to transport equipment and memorabilia to shows, schools and other functions. The Council tabled the discussion until the finance committee has had time to review the new 2005-2006 budget.

IOWA GREAT LAKES CORRIDOR OF OPPORTUNITY: Ann Ditsworth gave an update regarding Iowa Great Lakes Corridor of Opportunity plans for the new year.

RIDES, NORTHWEST IOWA ALCOHOLISM & DRUG TREATMENT UNIT, INC. AND UPPER DES MOINES OPPORTUNITY: Council tabled the funding requests until the new 2005-2006 budget has been reviewed.

OKOBOJI TOURISM COMMITTEE: Abbey Larson reviewed the Okoboji Tourism 2003-2004 Annual Report with the Council.

DICKINSON COUNTY TRAILS ASSOCIATION: Yvonne Taylor asked the Council to sign the 28E Agreement to provide for administration of recreational trails in Dickinson County. It was the consensus of the Council to have Harold White, City Attorney review the 28E agreement before the Council makes a final decision concerning the said agreement.

RESOLUTION NO. 07-05 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING FOR MARCH 9, 2005 AT 7:15 P.M. TO CONSIDER SELLING CITY PROPERTY TO JERRY BROUILLETTE. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Koppert, Watters, Christensen. NAYS: None.

PIPER JAFFRAY: Council reviewed the debt service comparison.

MHR (ICAP) INSURANCE: It was the consensus of the Council to leave the deductible at $500.

LINDEN DRIVE: Walker gave the Council an up-date on the Linden Drive and Linden (Hinshaw) Bridge Project. The City and Dickinson County will each pay 10% of the total cost of the bridge project and IDOT will pay 80%.

FYR 2005-2006 BUDGET: The Council discussed the proposed 2005-2006 budget. The Finance Committee will meet February 11, 2005 at 10:00 A.M. to review the said budget.

Motion to adjourn. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Mayor Pro-tem Munsen declared the meeting adjourned at 9:07 P.M.