ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA

REGULAR SESSION

February 14, 2007 6:00 P.M.

COUNCIL PRESENT: Munsen, Watters, Koppert. Mayor Mitchell presided.

COUNCIL ABSENT: Jensen and Christensen.

OTHERS PRESENT: Steve Anderson, Jan Bowles, Carol Herzog, Al Krueger, Chris Yungbluth.

Motion approving consent agenda consisting of minutes, claims, clerk's and treasurer's reports. Koppert/Munsen. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

Motion approving the liquor license renewals for Pair-A-Dice and Emerald Hills Golf Course. Also the 5-day liquor license for Murphy's of Okoboji. Watters/Koppert. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

ALLIANT ENERGY, TREES FOREVER GRANT: Alliant Energy, Trees Forever awarded $4,500 Branching Out grant to support planting trees to the City of Arnolds Park’s beautification committee "Team Wave". Carol Herzog representing "Team Wave" accepted the grant from Jan Bowles of Alliant Energy.

DICKINSON COUNTY WATER QUALITY COMMISSION: Steve Anderson gave the Council an update for the Dickinson County Water Quality Commission. The Council also reviewed the Dickinson County Water Quality Commission’s 2007 Annual Report (on file in City Hall).

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chris Yungbluth gave the Council an update for the Fire Department from last year. The Council reviewed the Fire Department’s proposed 2007-2008 budget with a $15,000 increase from last year, from $85,000 to $100,000; this total is for both cities, Arnolds Park and Okoboji.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 05-07 APPROVING THE LAKES AREA LAW ENFORCEMENT EMPLOYMENT CO-OP 28E AGREEMENT FOR SHARING TESTING RESOURCES. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Munsen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Munsen, Koppert. NAYS: None. The Council also reviewed the 28E Agreement Police Officer Sharing and Mutual Assistance Agreement City of Arnolds Park and City of Milford 2007. It was the consensus of the Council to review the agreement and table it until the March meeting. The Council reviewed the Police Department’s proposed budget for 2007-2008. The Police Department’s budget for 2006-2007 was $330,212; the proposed 2007-2008 is $362,085.

CITY HALL: It was the consensus of the Council to replace the boiler in City Hall; the estimated cost is around $10,000.

STREET EQUIPMENT: Motion approving the purchase of a new snow blower, net cost $2947 from Superior Equipment. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

PROPERTY TRANSACTION (Purchase): Motion of intent to move forward with the property purchase from Jeff Jensen, the City would be responsible for any platting and sewer expenses and preserve as much of the wooded area as possible. Watters/Koppert. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

BUDGET 2007-2008: The Council discussed the proposed budget for the fiscal year 2007-2008. RESOLUTION NO. 06-07 SETTING MARCH 14, 2007 AT 6:00 P.M. FOR THE PUBIC HEARING REGARDING THE PROPOSED BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2007-2008. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Koppert, Watters. NAYS: None.

PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION (DNR): It was the consensus of the Council to continue the petition for voluntary annexation (DNR), regarding the sidewalk along West Okoboji Lake (Amusement Park); Harold White is preparing the City’s necessary paperwork.

Motion to adjourn. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; three. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 7:45 P.M.