ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA

SPECIAL SESSION

FEBRUARY 28, 2007 5:00 P.M.

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

COUNCIL ABSENT: Jensen, Christensen.

OTHERS PRESENT: Al Krueger, Kevin Range.

202nd STREET & HIGHWAY 71: Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 5:00 P.M. No comments written or verbal were received regarding the 202nd Street & Highway 71 Project. Mayor Mitchell closed the public hearing at 5:01 P.M. Walker reported that bids had been opened at 2:00 P.M. today with two bidders. The engineer's estimate was $256,419.80; and bids were received from Cedar Valley Corporation at $208,628.44 and from Wicks Construction at $188,232.10. It was the Engineer's recommendation to accept the lowest bid from Wicks Construction. RESOLUTION NO. 07-07 AWARDING THE CONTRACT FOR THE 202nd STREET & HIGHWAY 71 PROJECT TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, WICKS CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,232.10. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Watters, Koppert. NAYS: None. RESOLUTION NO. 08-07 RESOLUTION DECLARING AN OFFICIAL INTENT UNDER TREASURY REGULATION 1.150-2 TO ISSUE DEBT TO REIMBURSE THE CITY FOR CERTAIN ORIGINAL EXPENDITURES PAID IN CONNECTION WTH 202nd STREET & HIGHWAY 71 PROJECT. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Koppert, Munsen. NAYS: None.

BUDGET FYR 2007-2008: Funding requests: Okoboji High School was represented by Kevin Range, who asked the Council for funding for a program to help transition "at risk" students from the middle school to high school. It would be in association with Camp Foster, and once up and running it would be financed by the school. The program would focus on organizational and leadership skills. The cost of the program was $10,000, of which $8,500 has been raised. After discussion, a motion was made to contribute $1,500 to the Okoboji High School on a one-time basis, and add the amount to the funding requests. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; three. Nays; none. Motion approving the funding requests, per the schedule on file with City Hall to a total of $43,318. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; two. Koppert voting yes on all funding requests except the Corridor of Opportunity.

Cost of living adjustment was proposed under the amount included in the 2007-2008 budget. Motion to give a 4.5% increase across the board, COLA; establishing an insurance contribution split at 82.5%/18.5% for one year on a move back to 80/20; and establish increasing per-diem to $30.00 per day. Koppert/Watters. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

ASSOCIATED DEVELOPERS: Water line upgrade, to the condominium project of Associated Developers was discussed; the Fire Chief could see some value in having a six-inch line in the development with a fire hydrant on the south end. A four-inch line would be sufficient for the project and associated sprinkler system. After discussion, a motion was made to upgrade the line to a six-inch line and add a fire hydrant at an estimated cost of $3,925. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

Winther Stave & Co.: Additional audit cost, motion approving the additional cost of $1000 for the 2005-2006 audit proposal from Winther Stave, due to the receipt of Federal grant dollars for the Linden (Hinshaw) Bridge Project. Watters/Koppert. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

Iowa Lakes Regional Water- final pay estimate. Motion approving the final pay estimate in the amount of $4,249.24 to Iowa Lakes Regional Water for the Bridges Bay Resort Project. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

Miscellanous non-action items: None.

Motion to adjourn. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; three. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 6:00 P.M.