ARNOLDS PARK, IA

    REGULAR SESSION

    July 13, 2005 - 6:00 P.M.

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

    OTHERS PRESENT: Karolyn Kagan Marti, Anitra Wolf, George Bower, Al Buchner, Dorothy Buchner, Julie Fillenwarth, Larry Ross, Mary Kennedy, Carole Caviness, Bob Griffiths, Gerry Griffiths, Steve Andersen, Greg Drees, Lin Hebbel.

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

    Motion approving the liquor license renewal for Casey's General Store. Christensen/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

    LAKE STREET: Motion approving the University of Okoboji Marathon for July 16, 2005 and verify the time of the Marathon. Jensen/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Steve Andersen addressed the Council regarding renaming the street and stated Steve Kennedy was instrumental in the "Save the Park" project, Maritime Museum and Queen II. Mary Kennedy also stated that nothing would be on Lake Street if were not for all the efforts made by Steve Kennedy. Sue Munsen read a letter from Ken Fillenwarth against renaming Lake Street. Al Buchner did not agree with the wording of the Fillenwarth letter. Julie Fillenwarth stated she agreed with her father regarding renaming the street and Julie stated her family has been very active in the community. Jason Christensen said he had researched on the Internet and most cities have a certain criteria in order to rename a street. Maybe the City should adopt criteria in renaming a street. A lengthy discussion followed. Motion not to rename Lake Street. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; one (Jensen).

    GARBAGE RATES: Lorraine Meyer thanked the City on how fast and professional the Fire and Rescue squad were in helping her husband. Mrs. Meyer asked about the recent increase for garbage rates and the possibility of using garbage containers instead of the bag system. The Council explained the rates needed to be increased in order to support the services and also explained the need for the bag system. The Council also told Mrs. Meyer the garbage bags may be placed in containers. The Council also reviewed the recycle program with her.

    Midwest Wireless: Andy Bobrytzke from Midwest Wireless addressed the Council again about the placement of a tower in Arnolds Park. The Council reviewed a letter from Harold White regarding a tower. Jensen stated the amusement park might have an area to install a tower. Wanda Thielen suggested contacting Tim Kinnetz who owns property on Highway 71 across the street from the amusement park. Andy thanked the Council and will contact both the amusement park and Tim Kinnetz.

    WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 34-05 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 1 FOR THE WATER MAIN IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $10,220.00 TO VALLEY CONTRACTING, INC. PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Christensen, Koppert, Jensen, Watters. NAYS: None.

    CODE OF ORDINANCES: ORDINANCE NO. 05-05 AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA BY ADDING A NEW SECTION PERTAINING TO COCKTAIL LOUNGES. THERE SHOULD BE ONE PARKING SPACE PER 21 FEET. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Munsen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Munsen, Koppert, Jensen, Christensen. NAYS: None. Motion to wave the second and third readings. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

    ALLEN AVENUE: Chief Krueger addressed the Council regarding the possible need for a loading and unloading zone on W. Broadway Street. It was the consensus of the Council to designate the parking space east of Smokin' Jakes as a loading and unloading zone. Chief Krueger also asked the Council to consider the need to amend the ordinance regarding not allowing anyone under 21 years of age into taverns (cocktail lounges). It was the consensus of the Council to review it further at the August meeting.

    ROHR/FOREST PARK ROAD: It was the consensus of the Council to place a yield sign at Rohr and Forest Park Road. RESOLUTION NO. 35-05 APPROVING THE PAY ESTIMATE # 2 FOR THE ROHR STREET AND FOREST PARK ROAD IMPROVEMENT IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,266.56 TO ROHLIN CONSTRUCTION PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Christensen, Koppert, Watters, Munsen. NAYS: None.

    DAM ROAD: It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with plans to improve Dam Road and Helms Drive.

    ZEPHYR DRIVE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 36-05 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 2 FOR THE ZEPHYR DRIVE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENT PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $18,921.89 TO ROHLIN CONSTRUCTION PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Watters, Koppert, Christensen, Jensen. NAYS: None. Jacobson-Westergard will contact Rohlin Construction concerning the drainage problem on Zephyr Drive.

    Motion to adjourn. Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 8:30 P.M.