REGULAR SESSION

August 10, 2005 - 6:00 P.M.

ARNOLDS PARK, IA

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

COUNCIL ABSENT: Watters

OTHERS PRESENT: Ryan Kalsow, Elaine Brown, Dick Brown, Karolyn Kagan Marti, Dave Nelson, Todd Schillinger, Chris Yungbluth.

Motion approving consent agenda consisting of minutes, claims, clerk's and treasurer's report. Jensen/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

Motion approving liquor license renewals for Florencia's Mexican Grill, Boji Nites and Ruebin's Theatre contingent on receiving all the necessary paperwork. Christensen/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

CENTRAL EMPORIUM: The Council and Dick Brown owner of The Central Emporium discussed the recent correspondence the City sent the Central Emporium requiring the completion of hard surfacing their parking lot. Dick Brown informed the Council he would provide the City a signed contract for hard surfacing the parking lot within ten days and left the meeting.

OKOBOJI COMMUNITY SCHOOLS: Character Counts was tabled due to no one in attendance.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chris Yungbluth updated the Council regarding the location of the Fire Department equipment. The pumper is stored in Okoboji because Neil Houge runs the pumper and Houge works in Okoboji so therefore he is always in close proximity to it. The rescue tanker and grass truck are located in Arnolds Park. Six diver computers were purchased and will be paid for by the fire department not by the City. These computers will help assist the divers and also be a very important factor from a safety standpoint.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: The Council reviewed the proposed ordinance regarding regulation of persons under legal age. The Police Department reported four violations were issued in the last month. A lengthy discussion followed. Council tabled discussion until the next meeting.

Jensen had to leave meeting early.

CEMETERY WALL & WAR MEMORIAL: Motion approving Cemetery Wall and War Memorial Change Order No. 6. Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; three. Nays; none. RESOLUTION NO. 40-05 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 14 FOR THE CEMETERY WALL & WAR MEMORIAL PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $9,160.85 TO VALLEY CONSTRUCTION PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Koppert. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called the vote was: AYES: Koppert, Christensen, Munsen. NAYS: None.

FOREST PARK ROAD & ROHR STREET IMPROVEMENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 41-05 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 1 (final) FOR THE FOREST PARK ROAD & ROHR STREET WATER MAIN & STORM SEWER IMPROVEMENTS PHASE 1,11, 111 IN THE AMOUNTS OF $11,985.20 (phase 1), $10,749.80 (phase 11) and $2,205.00 (phase 111) TO A.B.C. SERVICES PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Christensen. Seconded by Munsen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Koppert, Christensen. NAYS: None. RESOLUTION NO. 42-05 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 3 FOR THE FOREST PARK ROAD & ROHR STREET IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,064.54 TO ROHLIN CONSTRUCTION PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Koppert, Christensen. Nays: None.

ZEPHYR DRIVE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS: RESOLUTION NO. 43-05 PAY ESTIMATE NO. 3 FOR THE ZEPHYR DRIVE PARKING LOT IMPROVEMENTS IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,814.50 TO ROHLIN CONSTRUCTION PER THE RECOMMENDATON BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD & ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Christensen. NAYS: Koppert.

Council reviewed the letter to Rohlin Construction regarding the drainage problem on Zephyr Drive.

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