ARNOLDS PARK, IA
REGULAR SESSION
MAY 10, 2006 6:00 P.M.

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

OTHERS PRESENT: Greg Drees, Courtney Goetsch, Joey Wegelin, Sarah Simpson, Barb Hagstrom, Missy Kollasch, Deidre Rosenboom, Karolyn Kagan Marti, Julie Fillenwarth, Rich Meyer, Dick Ramsey.

Motion to deny the claim from Steve Dulin for the deposition of Danbom/Wolleson in the amount of $101.50. Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

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

Motion approving the cigarette permit for Whiskey Dick's. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; one (Koppert).

Motion approving the liquor license for Coaches Corner (previously Okoboji Maid-Rite) including the outdoor service permit. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

Motion to deny the outdoor service permit for Chopper Central Bar & Grill, due to the fence not being completed and a more detailed parking lot plan is required. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

SMART GROWTH: Greg Drees informed the Council regarding Smart Growth a watershed clearinghouse that will evaluate the impact to the watershed of all new developments. Motion approving to move forward with Smart Growth, this will be strictly an advisory board to the City. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

CENTRALIZED WATER TREATMENT PLANT STUDY: Motion approving the Centralized Water Treatment Plant Study being conducted by Mark Hardie of the Howard R. Green Company. The cost to the City will be $8,200. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

23 LINDEN DRIVE (Robb Ritzer): It was the consensus of the Council to possibly purchase a portion of property from Robb Ritzer at 23 Linden Drive to square lot line in the rear of City Hall.

202nd STREET & 232nd AVENUE: ORDINANCE NO. 06-03 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ARNOLDS PARK, 2004 BY ADDING NO PARKING ON THE WEST SIDE OF 202ND STREET AND 232ND AVENUE SOUTH TO THE CUL-DE-SAC. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Koppert, Christensen, Munsen, Jensen. NAYS: None.

MLS LANDSCAPE & DESIGN: Motion to deny proposal for re-sealing exposed aggregate sidewalk along Highway 71 from MLS Landscape & Design. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

W. BROADWAY: Motion approving the proposal from Sitzmann Construction in the amount of $3,625.00 to tear out and replace 85' curb and tear out and replace walk 50x5 at West Broadway and be completed by Memorial Day. Jensen/Christensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

LINDEN DRIVE (HINSHAW) BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 27-06 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 6 IN THE AMOUNT OF $282,491.56 TO GRAVES CONSTRUCTION FOR THE LINDEN DRIVE (HINSHAW) BRIDGE IMPROVEMENTS PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY CALHOUN-BURNS AND ASSOCIATES. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Christensen, Munsen, Jensen, Koppert. NAYS: None.

BRIDGES BAY RESORT: The Council discussed the Clay Regional Water Agreement regarding Bridges Bay Resort, it was strictly informational.

AMERICAN LEGION DEDICATION: Munsen reported to the Council, Mick Munsen is drafting a plan for the monument to be placed on the American Legion parking lot; the cost of the project should be approximately $200 and cannot determine a completion date at this time.

NUISANCE PROPERTY: Tabled discussion, due to possibly addressing two other pieces of property and will discuss further at the June meeting.

Motion to adjourn. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 7:55 P.M.