REGULAR SESSION

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

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

COUNCIL ABSENT: Christensen and Jensen.

OTHERS PRESENT: Karolyn Kagan Marti, Hank Miguel, Jane Shuttleworth, Julie Fillenwarth, Greg Drees, Steve Schwaller, Jerry Brouillette, Nancy Brouillette, David Kerr, Yvonne Taylor.

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

Motion approving the liquor licenses for Mrs. Lady's, Whiskey Dick's, Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum (Roof Garden and the Museum), Kinbrae Steakhouse, Regal Beagle, Fillenwarth Beach, Godfather's. Yesterday's liquor license is contingent on receiving all the necessary paperwork. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

DICKINSON COUNTY TRAILS ASSOCIATION: Motion rejecting the Dickinson County Trails Association 28-E Agreement. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

SALE OF CITY PROPERTY: Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 8:05 P.M. No comments for or against the sale were received. Mayor Mitchell closed the hearing at 8:07 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 09-05 APPROVING THE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY TO JERRY BROUILETTE AT THE COST OF $0.55 A SQUARE FOOT. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Koppert, Watters. NAYS: None.

BUDGET FYR 2005-2006: Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 8:09 P.M. No comments for or against the budget were received. Mayor Mitchell closed the hearing at 8:10 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 10-05 APPROVING THE BUDGET FYR 2005-2006. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Koppert, Munsen. NAYS: None. Motion approving the same requests we have funded annually for the past several years, and to increase the annual funding for the July 4th fireworks from $500 to $1000. The Council decided not to fund the Iowa Rock and Roll Museum request for $5000 for two years, the Council feels the museum would fall under tourism and they possibly should seek funding through the Okoboji Tourism Committee. Watters/Koppert. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

AUDIT FYR 2004: RESOLUTION NO. 11-05 APPROVING THE AUDIT FOR FYR 2004. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Koppert, Watters. NAYS: None.

ROHR (SAWMILL) BRIDGE: Motion approving IDOT agreement for city federal-aid highway bridge replacement. Watters/Koppert. Ayes; three. Nays; none.

STOPLIGHT AT HIGHWAY 71 AND 202ND STREET: It was the consensus of the Council to move forward on the installation of a stoplight at Highway 71 and 202nd Street.

OKOBOJI CEMETERY WALL: RESOLUTION NO. 12-05 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 12 FOR THE OKOBOJI CEMETERY WALL PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $28,789.75 TO VALLEY CONTRACTING PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Munsen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Munsen, Koppert. NAYS: None.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 13-05 APPROVING THREE NEW RESERVES ON THE POLICE DEPARTMENT, THEY ARE MARCI GEBERS, STACY SCHOMAKER, AND JORDAN FURMAN. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Koppert, Watters. NAYS: None

. Motion to adjourn. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; three. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:10 P.M.