REGULAR SESSION

JUNE 9, 2004 7:00 P.M.

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

OTHERS PRESENT: Karolyn Kagan Marti, Jeffrey Rose, Michael Raner, Joe Wingert, Clark Reekers, Steve Schwaller.

Motion approving the consent agenda consisting of minutes, claims and clerk's report. Koppert/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

Motion approving the liquor license for Okoboji Maid-Rite. Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Motion approving the outdoor service permit contingent on the approval by the Board of Adjustment to enlarge the deck Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

Motion approving the cigarette permits for Pair-A-Dice, Okostogi, Great Spirits Wine & Liquor Company and Casey's General Store. Christensen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; one (Koppert).

FYR 2003-2004 BUDGET AMENDMENT: Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 7:09 P.M. No comments written or verbal were received. Mayor Mitchell closed the hearing at 7:11 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 28-04 APPROVING THE BUDGET AMENDMENT FOR FYR 2003-2004. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Christensen, Koppert, Jensen, Watters. NAYS: None.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 29-04 APPROVING THE PAYMENT TO MAU MARINE IN THE AMOUNT OF $147,000 FOR THE PURCHASE OF THE NEW FIRE BOAT. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Watters, Koppert, Christensen, Munsen. NAYS: None. RESOLUTION NO. 30-04 APPROVING THE CHANGES TO THE ARNOLDS PARK/OKOBOJI FIRE AND RESCUE 28-E AGREEMENT REGARDING EQUIPMENT OWNERSHIP. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Munsen, Koppert, Christensen, Watters. NAYS: None. RESOLUTION NO. 31-04 RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO SELL THE 1991 FORD PUMPER TRUCK (ARNOLDS PARK YELLOW PUMPER) TO THE CITY OF VAN WERT, IOWA IN THE AMOUNT OF $70,000. AND SETTING THE PUBLIC HEARING FOR JUNE 23, 2004 AT 7:00 P.M. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Munsen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Munsen, Koppert, Christensen, Watters. NAYS: None.

SALE OF CITY PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE DEL SIEVERS PROPERTY: Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 7:29 P.M. No comments for or against the sale were received. Mayor Mitchell closed the hearing at 7:33 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 32-04 OF INTENT TO SELL CITY PROPERTY ADJACENT TO THE DEL SIEVERS PROPERTY WITH THE SAME RESTRICTIONS PLACED ON THE SALE OF CITY PROPERTY TO JOHN WANNINGER. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Watters, Christensen, Jensen, Koppert. NAYS: None.

SHIELD: Michael Raner from Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission gave the Council an overview of the S.H.I.E.L.D. (Safety and Health Issues in Employment Leadership Decisions) Program. It was the consensus of the Council that the program was working very well for the City's safety concerns.

FUNDING REQUEST: Motion approving the donation of $500 to The Iowa Great Lakes Maritime Museum for the 4th of July fireworks display. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS: Motion approving the water main improvements for the new campground located near Woodlyn Acres. Ayes; four. Nays; one (Koppert).

KATRINA & CARITA STREET IMPROVEMENTS: Jeff Rose from Jacobson-Westergard, Inc. advised the Council to hold final payment until the final paperwork had been received. Rose felt it should be completed and finalized by the June 23 meeting.

CEMETERY WALL/WAR MEMORIAL: The re-dedication of the War Memorial is scheduled for June 13, 2004 at 2:00 P.M.

BALL DIAMOND: Jeff Rose reported to the Council that Milford Electric has begun the electrical work on the scoreboard. Valley Contracting will be starting the drainage project soon.

PUBLIC ACCESSES: Motion not allowing boat hoists to be installed at any city accesses that are 20 feet or less unless agreed in writing by property owners on both sides of the city accesses, also any signed agreements regarding these city accesses should be updated annually. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

SEWER MAIN ON DAM ROAD: It was consensus of the Council to wait for all the bills from the resident at 470 Dam Road regarding sewer problems. The resident states the problems stem from the City sewer project years ago.

TOXIC WASTE CLEAN UP: Motion approving a toxic waste clean up day scheduled for the end of July the cost per household will be $1.50. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

WEBSITE: Motion approving Morphew Photography & Website Design as the website designer for the City's new website. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

CLOSING OFFICE FOR FYR END: It was the consensus of the Council to close City Hall June 29 & 30, 2004 for the fiscal year end.

PERSONNEL COMMITTEE: Clark Reekers informed the Council of his resignation affective June 21, 2004 as Chief of Police but would like to stay on as a part-time officer. It was the consensus of Council to regretfully accept his resignation as Chief of Police.

REAL ESTATE ­ MAINTENANCE BUILDING: Motion approving the Council to meet in a closed session at 9:10 P.M. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Motion to resume the meeting after ending the closed session at 9:35 P.M.

Motion to adjourn. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 9: 40 P.M.