City of Arnolds Park, Iowa

ARNOLDS PARK, IA

REGULAR SESSION

September 14, 2005 - 6:00 P.M.

ARNOLDS PARK, IA

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

COUNCIL ABSENT: Christensen

OTHERS PRESENT: Karolyn Kagan Marti, Jeff Rose, Steve Schwaller, Anitra Wolf, Greg Drees, Jim Delperdang, Dave Nelson, Dawn Heaton, Kae Hoppe, Taylor, Mrs. Don Harris, Todd Schillinger, Al Krueger.

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 Boji Barcs. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 6:06 P.M. concerning the second reading of the amendment to the ordinance regarding regulation of persons under legal age. No comments written or verbal were received in the office prior to the meeting. Dawn Heaton, representing Whiskey Dick's, had a concern regarding a private party with under age persons in attendance after 10:00 P.M. Council discussed the possibility of permits being granted for special situations. Walker read the proposed ordinance. Taylor, representing The Ritz, asked the Council what would happen in a case where a family with under age persons are still eating dinner past 10:00 P.M. Chief Krueger said it would be the officer's discretion on a case by case situation. Council also discussed if the time should be 10:00 P.M. or 11:00 P.M. Mayor Mitchell closed the hearing at 6:25 P.M. Council discussed the addition of a special event permit to be added to the ordinance and the Police Chief and or City Administrator would approve the permit instead of the Council. It was the consensus of the Council to have a third reading of the amendment next month and to include the addition of the special event permit. Chief Krueger reported to the Council that the department has been awarded $4500.00 for bulletproof vests for all reserves and the K-9 unit. Total funding for the vests has been completely through donations. The department is to-date $1000.00 short in reaching the total cost needed for the vests. The department will keep working on getting the balance as soon as possible.

REZONING FROM R-1 TO C-1 (29 DAM ROAD): Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 6:32 P.M. Planning and Zoning Commission approved the re-zoning at their August 17, 2005 meeting. Two letters are on file in City Hall opposing the re-zoning.

Mrs. Don Harris lives on the Dam Road and stated she is against the re-zoning also. Mayor Mitchell closed the public hearing at 6:45 P.M. Koppert stated he was not in favor of the rezoning. Watters stated the Council should wait for the September 28 meeting when there should be a full Council. It was the consensus of the Council to wait until the September 28, 2005 meeting.

HARDSURFACE PARKING: Dawn Heaton representing The Central Emporium, asked if the Council and The Central Emporium could work together concerning the parking lot hard-surfacing. Rohlin Construction has not given The Central Emporium a start date for the hard-surfacing project. Jensen stated a completion date is what is needed for this project not a start date. Munsen and Watters agreed. Koppert suggested imposing a fine starting November 1 and if the hard-surfacing is completed by Memorial Day 2006 forgive the fine. Jensen questioned if the parking lot is 50% larger as stated in the special use permit.

The Council tabled discussion until the September 28, 2005 meeting.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: No change was discussed concerning the 28E agreement. The Council discussed possibly forming a public safety board. Dave Nelson stated he personally had concerns with having another entity governing the Fire Department. Council will consider forming a public safety board.

HIGHWAY 71 STREETSCAPE: MLS would like the working days adjusted for the Highway 71 streetscape project. It was the consensus of the Council not to adjust the working days.

LINDEN DRIVE: RESOLUTION NO. 45-05 AWARDING CONTRACT TO GRAVES CONSTRUCTION IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,499,994.65 FOR THE HINSHAW (LINDEN DRIVE) BRIDGE PROJECT PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY CALHOUN BURNS AND ASSOCIATES, INC. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Munsen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Munsen, Koppert, Jensen. Motion approving payments to Graves Construction every two weeks. Jensen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none. RESOLUTION NO. 46-05 APPROVING THE IDOT AGREEMENT FOR FEDERAL-AID SURFACE TRANSPORTATION PROGRAM. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Jensen, Koppert, Watters. NAYS: None.

ROAD USE TAX REPORT: RESOLUTION NO. 47-05 APPROVING THE ROAD USE TAX REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Koppert, Munsen, Watters. NAYS: None.

BOND SALE: RESOLUTION NO. 48-05 APPROVING REALLOCATION OF FUNDS TOTALING $720,000. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Jensen, Watters, Koppert. NAYS: None.

STREET COMMITTEE: Jeff Rose from Jacobson-Westergard & Associates, Inc. reviewed the options to resurface 202nd Street. Motion approving option no. 3. for overlay of 202nd Street. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Walker will notify Milford and Dickinson County regarding the costs of the street improvements. City of Arnolds Park will take the lead in the installation of the stop light on Highway 71and 202nd Street. There should be a meeting scheduled with all the entities involved on the improvements to 202nd Street and the stop light. Motion approving a sewer study on the east side of Highway 71. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; three. Nays; one (Koppert). Rose is sending letters to Rohlin regarding the completion of projects on Forest Park Road and Rohr Street and also Zephyr Drive. Motion to proceed with the Dam Road improvement project. Jensen/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

PARK BOARD: Council reviewed the costs of a shelter house in the ball diamond. Walker and Mayor Mitchell will visit with the school board regarding their future plans for the ball diamond.

MAINTENANCE BUILDING: Council discussed the possibility of moving the maintenance building across the street on Dewey Street and including a storm shelter in the plans. Walker stated he still has not heard from Northwest Iowa Planning and Zoning Commission regarding a study for the best use of city property in that area. The Council felt it is important to include department heads and the city crew when the planning of a maintenance building is being done.

Motion approving the increase of mileage reimbursement from 32 cents a mile to 40 cents a mile; also increase City Administrator's quarterly allotment for mileage by 25%.

Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; four. Nays; one (Koppert).

Motion to adjourn. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:00 P.M.