ARNOLDS PARK, IA

September 13, 2006 - 6:00 P.M.

Regular Session

ARNOLDS PARK, IA

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

COUNCIL ABSENT: Christensen.

OTHERS PRESENT: Jon Conzett, Calhoun-Burns and Associates, Inc., Jeff Rose, Jacobson-Westergard & Associates, Inc., Bob Falkner, Jim Anderson, Al Krueger, Karolyn Kagan Marti, Jason Kirschbaum, Dave Nelson.

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

Motion approving the liquor license renewal for Ruebins Theatre. Jensen/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

CALHOUN-BURNS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Jon Conzett addressed the Council regarding the Federal-Aid Consultant checklist. Motion approving Calhoun-Burns and Associates, Inc. as the consultants for the Sawmill Bridge project and the Council declined the federal-aid checklist. Jensen/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

AQUILA NETWORKS: Bob Falkner addressed the Council regarding the Aquila franchise agreement that expires in December. Motion approving the Aquila Networks Franchise Agreement contingent on the City Attorney's review. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; three. Nays; one (Koppert).

WILDCAT CONCESSION/RESTROOMS BUILDING: Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 6:52 P.M. No comments for or against the project were received. Mayor Mitchell closed the hearing at 7:02 P.M. Motion approving awarding the contract to Sitzmann Construction and negotiating with the contractor to lower the total cost of project. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Also Ron Walker, Mike Mitchell, Jake Hinshaw and Rick Hopper will be the Wildcat concession/restroom building committee.

FOREST PARK PROPERTY SALE: Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 7:05 P.M. No comments for or against the sale were received. Mayor Mitchell closed the hearing at 7:06 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 47-06 APPROVING THE FOREST PARK PROPERTY SALE TO STEVE REEDER IN THE AMOUNT OF $60,000. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Koppert, Jensen, Munsen. NAYS: None.

BRIDGES BAY RESORT: Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 7:07 P.M. No comments for or against the amending the zoning ordinance to include C-4 (resort enterprise) were received. Mayor Mitchell closed the hearing at 7:08 P.M.

ORDINANCE NO. 06-06 AMENDING THE ARNOLDS PARK ZONING MAP TO INCLUDE BRIDGES BAY RESORT IN THE C-4 ZONE (RESORT ENTERPRISE). And wave the second and third readings. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Jensen, Munsen. NAYS: one (Koppert).

I.D.O.T. RESOLUTION NO. 48-06 APPROVING THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION AGREEMENT FOR URBAN-STATE TRAFFIC ENGINEERING PROGRAM (U-STEP) PROJECT. US 71 AT THE INTERSECTION OF 202nd STREET IN DICKINSON COUNTY. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Jensen, Koppert, Watters. NAYS: None.

IOWA LAKES REGIONAL WATER: RESOLUTION NO. 49-06 APPROVING THE REIMBURSEMENT TO IOWA LAKES REGIONAL WATER FOR THE BRIDGES BAY RESORT WATER PROJECT IN THE AMOUNT OF $169,720.96 AFTER RECEIVING A DETAILED VEHICLE EXPENSE REPORT AND EXPLANATION OF EMPLOYEES BENEFITS. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Jensen, Munsen. NAYS: One. (Koppert).

TRUSE GARDENS: Motion awarding the contract for Truse Gardens rain gardens to Valley Contracting in the amount of $12,063.50 per the recommendation by Jacobson-Westergard & Associates, Inc. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

KRUSE BEACH WATER MAIN EXTENSION: Motion awarding the contract for the Kruse Beach water main extension to Syndergaard Excavating in the amount of $11,440.00 per the recommendation by Jacobson-Westergard & Associates, Inc. Jensen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

COMMUNITY COALITION FOR RATE FAIRNESS: Motion approving funding the Community Coalition For Rate Fairness in the amount of $250 for one year. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; none

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Council reviewed the City Attorney's correspondence regarding the Center Grove 28E fire protection agreement. The Council has no plans to extend the agreement.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: It was the consensus of the Council to move forward with the Dickinson, Clay and Emmet counties hiring pool.

DICKINSON COUNTY LANDFILL COMMISSION: Motion approving the collection fee for all brown goods (electronics, computers, etc.) to $15.00 per item. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

STREET FINANCE REPORT: RESOLUTION NO. 50-06 APPROVING THE STREET FINANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Watters,

Munsen, Koppert. NAYS: None.

POSSIBLE CITY PROPERTY PURCHASES: Motion to proceed with the possible purchase of Light of Lakes church property east of Arnolds Park. Watters/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Motion to proceed with the possible purchase of 60 Hinshaw Street. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

Motion to adjourn. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:09 P.M.