ARNOLDS PARK, IA
REGULAR SESSION
October 12, 2005 - 6:00 P.M.
ARNOLDS PARK, IA
COUNCIL PRESENT: Jensen, Koppert, Christensen, Watters, Munsen. Mayor Mitchell presided.
OTHERS PRESENT: Richard Meyer, Jerry Fagen, Barbara Carstens, Steve Schwaller, Antra Wolf, Al Krueger, Chris Yungbluth, Jim Hentges, Jason Kirschbaum, Amy Badgley, Dallas Lowry, Dave Nelson, Neil Houge, Shane Langholz, Duane Zahradnik, Eric Hinshaw.
Motion approving the consent agenda consisting of the minutes, claims, clerk's and treasurer's reports. Jensen/Christensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Motion to include with the claims pay estimate no.1 in the amount of $111,256.36 to Graves Construction for the Linden (Hinshaw) Bridge project per the recommendation by Calhoun- Burns. Jensen/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.
Motion approving the liquor licenses for Captain's Getaway and The Ritz. Watters/Jensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.
DICKINSON COUNTY TRAILS ASSOCIATION: Motion approving the nomination of Robb Keizer as Arnolds Park's representative on the Dickinson County Trails Board. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; five. Nays; none.
BARBARA CARSTENS: Barbara Carstens presented a claim for reimbursement of plantings, due to the City spraying the property between Rohr Street and Sandy Lane. Motion to defer the claim until the November meeting, giving the City Attorney time to determine the property lines. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.
FIRE DEPARTMENT: Chris Yungbluth read a statement clarifying their decision regarding the termination of service to Center Grove Township. Both Arnolds Park and Okoboji should inform the fire department of any changes regarding fire protection to Center Grove Township.
URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT: RESOLUTION NO. 55-05 APPROVE THE REVIEW OF ANY PROPOSAL BY DICKINSON COUNTY OR ANOTHER CITY TO ESTABLISH AN URBAN RENEWAL DISTRICT OUTSIDE THE CITY OF ARNOLDS PARK'S CORPORATE LIMITS AND TO INCLUDE ANY AREA WITHIN TWO MILES OF THE CITY OF ARNOLDS PARK'S CORPORATE LIMITS. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Watters, Christensen, Koppert, Munsen. NAYS: None.
PERSONS UNDER LEGAL AGE: ORDINANCE NO. 05-06 AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ARNOLDS PARK, IOWA, 2004 CHAPTER 120 WHICH ADDS A NEW SECTION 120.06 REGULATION OF PERSONS UNDER LEGAL AGE. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Jensen, Christensen, Koppert, Munsen. NAYS: None. Motion to wave second and third readings. Jensen/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays; none.
TELECOMMUNICATIONS: Walker informed the Council the take rates were not as good as the committee wished they could have been. Opportunity Calling Committee has another meeting next Thursday and will decide what will be the next step for the committee.
HARDSURFACE PARKING LOT: Dick Brown presented the Council with a parking lot design. The new plan shows thirty-five parking stalls. The hard surfacing will be completed by October 28, 2005.
CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM: RESOLUTION NO. 56-05 AUTHORIZING THE CENTRAL WATER SYSTEM BOARD TO ISSUE NOT TO EXCEED $1,500,000 IN AGGREGATE PRINCIPAL AMOUNT OF WATER REVENUE REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2005. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Christensen, Koppert, Watters, Jensen. NAYS: None.
$1,585,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION BONDS, SERIES 2005A: RESOLUTION NO. 57-05 APPOINTING PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT AND BOND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Christensen, Koppert, Munsen, Jensen. NAYS: None. Motion, APPROVAL OF TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays: none. Motion, APPROVAL OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE. Christensen/Koppert. Ayes; five. Nays; none. RESOLUTION NO. 58-05 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Koppert, Christensen, Munsen, Watters. NAYS: None.
$2,930,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION REFUNDING BONDS, SERIES 2005B: RESOLUTION NO. 59-05 APPOINTING PAYING AGENT, BOND REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT AND BOND REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Christensen, Koppert, Munsen, Jensen. NAYS: None. Motion, APPROVAL OF TAX EXEMPTION CERTIFICATE. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Motion, APPROVAL OF CONTINUING DISCLOSURE CERTIFICATE. Christensen/Koppert. Ayes; five. Nays; none. RESOLUTION NO. 60-05 AUTHORIZING THE ISSUANCE. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Koppert, Christensen, Watters, Munsen. NAYS: None.
UPGRADE COMPUTERS WITH WINDOWS XP PROFESSIONAL: City staff informed the Council new computers were ordered with Windows XP Professional, due to Liberty Bank upgrading the program for directing deposits and utility bills to be used only with windows xp professional. The old computers needed more memory and were running very slowly, it was not cost effective to upgrade the old computers. It was also the consensus of the Council to replace the laptop computer.
UNDERGROUND UTILITY POLICY: It was the consensus of the Council to notify citizens regarding establishing an underground utility policy.
8" WATER LINE TO KRUSE BEACH: Motion to proceed with the 8² water line to the Kruse Beach area, due to the construction being done in the area. The City will also need to acquire easements in the Kruse Beach area. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.
STOPLIGHT AT 202ND STREET: Motion to proceed with the installation of a stoplight at 202nd Street, not to exceed $200,000. The City will cost share the stoplight with West Okoboji, Milford and Dickinson County. Watters/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.
Motion to adjourn. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 8:03 P.M.