ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA
REGULAR SESSION
MARCH 14, 2007 6:00 P.M.
COUNCIL PRESENT: Koppert, Watters, Christensen. Mayor Mitchell presided.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Munsen, Jensen.
OTHERS PRESENT: Dave Nelson, Jason Kirschbaum, Greg Drees, Neil Houge, Chris Yungbluth, Jim Hentjes, Todd Schillinger, Al Krueger.
Motion to amend the agenda to include the public hearing for 2007-2008 proposed budget. Christensen/Watters. Ayes; three. Nays; none.
Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 6:05 P.M. No comments written or verbal were received regarding the proposed 2007-2008 budget. Mayor Mitchell closed the public hearing at 6:07 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 09-07 APPROVING THE PROPOSED 2007-2008 BUDGET. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Koppert, Christensen. NAYS: None.
Motion approving the consent agenda consisting of minutes, claims, clerk's and treasurer's reports. Christensen/Koppert. Ayes; three. Nays; none. Munsen will approve the claims at a later date, she has been ill.
Motion approving the liquor license renewals for Historic Arnolds Park, Inc., Murphy's of Okoboji, Kinbrae Steakhouse, Inc., Fillenwarth Beach, Yesterday's and Regal Beagle.
Christensen/Watters. Ayes; three. Nays; none.
DICKINSON COUNTY TRAILS BOARD: It was the consensus of the Council to wait until we have a full Council to discuss the Dickinson County Trails Board funding request.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 10-07 AUTHORIZING THE MILFORD COMMUNITY VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AND ARNOLDS PARK/OKOBOJI VOLUNTEER FIRE DEPARTMENT AUTOMATIC MUTUAL AID AGREEMENT CONTINGENT ON THE CITY ATTORNEY'S REVIEW. Introduced by Christensen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Christensen, Koppert, Watters. NAYS: None. Chris Yungbluth gave the Council a presentation on the need for an aerial truck. A lengthy discussion followed regarding the need and the different types of trucks. Motion to move forward with the possible purchase of an aerial truck. Koppert/Christensen. Ayes; three. Nays; none.
WATER EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM: ORDINANCE NO. 07-02 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA, 2004 BY ADDING CHAPTER 94 PROVIDING FOR A WATER EMERGENCY RESPONSE PROGRAM. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Christensen, Koppert. NAYS: None. Motion to waive the second and third readings. Watters/Christensen. Ayes; three. Nays; none.
202nd STREET & HIGHWAY 71 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 11-07 AWARDING CONTRACT AND BOND FOR THE 202nd STREET & HIGHWAY 71 INTERSECTION IMPROVEMENTS TO THE LOWEST BIDDER, WICKS CONSTRUCTION, INC. IN THE AMOUNT OF $188,232.10. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Koppert, Christensen. NAYS: None.
IOWA DNR ANNEXATION: RESOLUTION NO. 12-07 ACCEPTING THE PETITION FOR VOLUNTARY ANNEXATION FROM THE STATE OF IOWA ACTING THROUGH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES. Introduced by Christensen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Christensen, Koppert, Watters. NAYS: None.
DAM ROAD & HELMS DRIVE UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS: Motion to start the improvements at the beginning of Dam Road and possibly patch only the end of Dam Road if necessary. Watters/Koppert. Ayes; three. Nays; none.
MAINTENANCE BUILDING: Walker updated the Council regarding the Friends Church property. The Annexation petition has been signed along with the purchase agreements. The cost of the property is $56,000 for 5.3 acres and the closing in scheduled for May 1, 2007.
POLICE DEPARTMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 13-07 APPROVING THE 28E AGREEMENT FOR SHARING OF POLICE OFFICERS AND FOR PROVIDING MUTUAL ASSISTANCE BETWEEN THE CITY OF ARNOLDS PARK AND THE CITY OF MILFORD. CONTINGENT ON THE PERSONNEL COMMITTEE'S APPROVAL. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Christensen, Koppert. NAYS: None.
JENSEN PROPERTY: It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with the possible purchase of a portion of the Jensen property.
Motion to adjourn. Christensen/Watters. Ayes; three. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 8:19 P.M.