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The Council Meeting was called to order at 7:02 p.m.
Present: Mayor Porter; Council Members: Cauwels, Harvey, Nohava, Borchers, Lubkeman.
Absent: None.
Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director; Jim Pickner, City Attorney
Staff Absent: Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Mike DeBruin, Police Chief; Sharole Rens, Finance Officer.
1a. Approval of October 13, 2004 Minutes. Moved by Lubkeman/Cauwels to approve the Minutes of October 13, 2004 Minutes. Motion carried unanimously.
1b. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Nohava/Borchers to approve the Schedule of Claims for payment. Motion carried unanimously.
1c. Open Business from the Community (limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per item). There was no open business from the community.
2a. Mayor’s Report. Mayor Porter gave an overview of the Activity Department events being held and then updated everyone on the progress of the Community Center Project. He reminded everyone to stay safe on Halloween and also to cast their votes on November 2nd in the General Election. He stated that there has been positive interest and a good response to the Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program. Mayor Porter read a thank you from Marc Smith thanking him for attending the Eagle Scout ceremony. A thank you from Mid Sioux was also read for contributions given to them. He announced that the grand opening of the Willow Tree will be Monday, November 1st and thanked everyone involved in this new business venture.
2b. Staff Reports/Discussion. Mr. Coffey reported that construction of the Multi-Purpose Courts has begun. Concrete work will begin shortly on the Outdoor Ice Skating Rink with the pavers, fire pit and benches to be installed right after. Volunteers are needed on November 6th to help build the new playground equipment that is arriving next week. Also, erection of the new Fire Station continues. Bids for the switch gear building are due back for the November 10th Council Meeting and ground breaking is scheduled for November 12th for the new motel project.
3. Third Reading of Ordinance 630 - Adopting Cemetery Fees, Rules and Regulations. This Ordinance will allow us to raise our rates for burials and cemetery lots and keep rates more in line with other cemeteries in the area. Moved by Lubkeman/Cauwels to approve the third and final reading of Ordinance 630. Aye: Cauwels, Harvey, Nohava, Borchers, Lubkeman. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
4. Request for Temporary License Transfer of Class LC Alcohol License to the Former LSS Gymnasium for Saturday, November 19, 2004 - Request from Brian Engleman dba as Sportsman’s Lanes & Lounge. Moved by Cauwels/Borchers to approve the temporary liquor license transfer for Brian Engleman dba Sportsman’s Lanes & Lounge on November 19, 2004. Motion carried unanimously.
5. Discussion of Meeting Date Change for November 24th to November 22, 2004. Due to Thanksgiving falling on the Thursday after the second Council meeting date in November, staff asked if the Council would like to change the meeting date to November 22, 2004. The date was changed by the general consent of the Council.
6. Closed Session of Telecommunication Issues Under Iowa Code Section 388.9(1)(Proprietary). At 7:17 p.m., moved by Cauwels/Nohava to enter into Closed Session for the purpose of discussing telecommunication issues. Councilman Borchers declared a conflict of interest and adjourned from the meeting. Aye: Cauwels, Harvey, Nohava, Lubkeman. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
At 7:45 p.m., moved by Nohava/Cauwels to adjourn Closed Session and resume Regular Session. Aye: Cauwels, Harvey, Nohava, Lubkeman. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
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Richard R. Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Craig Coffey, City Administrator
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