Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall, Cherokee, Iowa
January 8, 2007 – 7:00 P.M.
A regular meeting was called to order on this date by
Mayor Henrich. Present:
Council member Peck, Leach,
Stieneke, Mallory, Burkhart, City Attorney Miller, Clerk-Treasurer Taylor.
Mayor Henrich presented a plaque
to Jack Olson for his service as Fire Chief from January 1, 1990 to
December 31, 2007.
Mark Buschkamp, CAEDC, was
present to invite the Mayor and council members to the Council of Mayors
meeting in Washta on Wednesday, January 9th.
State Representative Dan Huseman and Senator Ron Wieck
will be present at the meeting.
A motion by Council member
Leach, seconded by Stieneke, approved the third presentation of Ordinance
No. 529, increasing the deposit for water service to $100 and ordered its
publication. Roll call was:
AYES: Leach, Peck, Burkhart, Mallory, Stieneke
NAYS: None
On a motion by Council member
Burkhart, seconded by Leach, the council approved the first presentation of an
ordinance establishing the position of City Manager. Roll call was:
AYES: Burkhart, Mallory, Stieneke, Leach, Peck
NAYS: None
A motion by Council member Leach, seconded by Stieneke,
approved the first presentation of an ordinance
increasing the number of members on the Historic Preservation Commission to
seven. Roll call was:
AYES: Leach, Peck, Burkhart, Mallory, Stieneke
NAYS: None
On a motion by Council member
Burkhart, seconded by Peck, the council unanimously approved the following
under “Consent Business”.
City council minutes of December
18th and January 7th.
Bills totaling $284,306.76.
JAMES EBERT
RETIREMENT
594.24
BAKER & TAYLOR,
INC.
BOOKS & AUDIOS
1,073.49
CHEROKEE FIRE DEPT. VOLUNTEER
ALLOWANCES
225.00
CHEROKEE STATE BANK
NSF CHECK
100.00
POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE
POSTAGE FOR UTILITY BILLS
289.85
DEBRA TAYLOR
MILEAGE TO WORKSHOPS
69.84
CHEROKEE AVIATION AUTH.
DEC. TAX DRAW
472.12
VERNON FICK
RETIREMENT
1,600.00
RON'S REPAIR, INC.
DEDUCTIBLE-'00 DODGE-ENG
199.92
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
3RD QTR. HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
12,169.30
CHEROKEE AREA ECONOMIC
3RD QTR. HOTEL/MOTEL TAX 4,867.72
DOUBLEDAY LARGE PRINT
BOOKS
15.80
GE MONEY BANK/AMAZON
DVD'S
846.95
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES
MLA-PART 2-PECK; MALLORY
50.00
THREE RIVERS BENEFIT
CLAIMS THRU 12/21/07
2,524.75
MASTERCARD
ANNUAL DOMAIN REGISTRATION
14.95
SWEATSHIRTS
63.75
PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE
POSTAGE FOR METER
500.00
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FIN. POSTAGE
METER LEASE-10/1-1/31 96.00
POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE
POSTAGE FOR UTILITY BILLS
270.79
THREE RIVERS BENEFIT
JANUARY ADMIN. FEE
396.00
CHEROKEE CO. CLERK/COURT FILE
SMALL CLAIMS
50.00
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SERVICE 7
SALVAGE AUTO TITLES
70.00
DANNY FORD
BAL. OF DEPOSIT
19.49
ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGY POLYQUEST
1,926.36
ALLIANT ENERGY
NATURAL GAS
5,640.48
ALPHA WIRELESS
NEW PAGERS; PAGER REPAIR
8,049.85
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SHOP
RAGS;MATS;MOPS;FRESHNERS 39.62
TOWELS;
MATS
40.99
4-WK. UNIFORM SERVICE
255.64
BEALS & BOB'S
REPAIR BOILER RECIRC. PUMP
72.90
BETTER HOMES & GARDENS
SUBSCRIPTION
22.00
BLAINE'S WATER CONDITION LAB
WATER; SOFTENER RENT
135.97
BOMGAARS
SUPPLIES; PARTS
596.90
BUGH WELDING
REPAIR HANDLE; EXPANDED METAL
52.00
BUILDERS SHARP. & SERVICE TORO
SNOW THROWER; PARTS
360.79
CANNON MOSS BRYGGER & AS ENG.
- COMM. CENTER PROJECT 7,100.72
STEVE CASEY
CELL PHONE-NOV./DEC.
40.00
CHAMPION ELECTRIC, INC.
LIGHT BULBS
136.37
REPAIR STREET LIGHTS-MAIN
390.78
AERATOR BREAKER & INSTALL
1,153.19
CHEROKEE AUTO PARTS
VEHICLE SUPPLIES
244.86
CHEROKEE BUILDING CENTER DRILL
BIT; THREADED PLUG
7.78
CHEROKEE COUNTY ENGINEER SWIVEL
HOOK; LATCH KIT
38.00
CHEROKEE CO. SOLID WASTE JANUARY
LANDFILL FEE
11,556.01
CHEROKEE CO. WORK SERVICE CLEAN
46 GREASE RAGS
5.52
CHEROKEE REG. MED. CENTER RANDOM
CDL DRUG/ALCOHOL TESTS 78.00
CHRONICLE TIMES
MINUTES; ORDINANCES
565.42
CONTROL SYSTEM SPECIALIST MECHANICAL
SYSTEM REPAIR 48.70
THE COURT FOCUS
JANUARY SUBSCRIPTION
12.00
CREATIVE SERVICES
PLAQUE - D. VARCE
15.41
DPC INDUSTRIES, INC.
CHLORINE
376.25
DENNY'S SERVICE
REPAIR HEATER-SPRUCE PUMP
121.94
DEPOT RENOVATION, INC.
BOOK
30.00
DES MOINES STAMP CO.
6 YR. DATE STAMP
56.00
SHAUNA DREFKE
VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL
20.00
ECHO ELECTRIC SUPPLY
FUSES FOR GRIT PUMP
168.66
ELECTRIC PUMP
HIGH PRESSURE BOOTER PUMP
576.30
KELSEY ESSICK
VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL
60.00
FAREWAY STORES, INC.
ICE FOR SAMPLES
4.97
FARMER'S GRAIN & FEED
BIRD FEED
21.85
FCX PERFORMANCE
1" WATER SOLENOIDS
384.09
ED M. FELD EQUIP.CO.,INC. FIRE
EXTINGUISHERS; SEALS
217.00
FIRST COOPERATIVE ASSOC. BEDDING
CHIPS
5.25
THE FRAMING NOOK
FRAME/MAT-CITIZEN OF YEAR
46.66
FREMONT INDUSTRIES, INC. POLYMER
2,785.20
FSH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
PARK PAY PHONE
55.00
GALE
BOOKS
49.13
GARY'S
SERVICE
MOUNT/BAL. TIRES-'06 EXP.
82.00
GOOD HOUSEKEEPING
SUBSCRIPTION
29.97
TAMMY GRAVENISH
CLEANING
192.00
GREGG COMPUTER SERVICE
COMPUTER SERVICE & REPAIR
201.00
HALLETT MATERIALS
297 T. DEICING SAND
1,499.91
NICOLE HATCH
VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL
40.00
HY-VEE DRUGSTORE
BATTERIES
10.68
HY-VEE FOOD STORES
SUPPLIES
16.27
INGRAM BOOK COMPANY
BOOK 2.99
IOWA COMM. ASSURANCE POOL 2008
LIQUOR LIABILITY INS.
750.00
TRANSFER INS.-JAZZ FESTIVAL
375.00
IOWA DEPT. OF ECON. DEV. CONSTRUCT./DEMO
WORKSHOP
40.00
IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC COOP ELECTRICITY
44.56
IOWA ONE CALL
NOVEMBER LOCATES
44.10
IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOC.
MEMBERSHIP DUES
275.00
IOWA TELECOM
PHONE SERVICE
855.22
JERRY'S TREE SERVICE
REMOVE 5 TREES
1,800.00
JANITOR'S CLOSET, LTD.
CLEANER
57.04
K-MART #9222
BATTERIES; OFFICE SUPPLIES
28.15
KUEHL & PAYER, LTD.
ADMIN. SEARCH SERVICES
6,750.00
ENG.-AMENT ADD. STORM SEWER 1,925.00
LETSCHE BIKE/RADIO SHACK RECHARGABLE
PAGER BATTERIES 12.99
LUBECK OIL COMPANY
OIL CHANGE TAB HOLDERS
60.00
LUNDELL CONSTRUCTION CO. GRAVE
DIGGING
270.00
SEWER
CLEANER-8TH/ELM
180.00
REPAIR WATER LEAK-ROCK ISL.
805.48
MANGOLD ENVIRON. TESTING OIL
& GREASE; TKN; TDS TESTS 452.00
MARSHALL CAVENDISH, INC. BOOKS
137.09
MID-IOWA SALES CO.
ICE MELT
13.89
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
ELECTRICITY
16,949.01
M.O.C.I.C.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
100.00
WALLY MILLER, JR.
ABSTRACT OPINION
50.00
NOV. LEGAL SERVICE
2,760.00
MOORE'S VACUUM SALES
2 PKGS. VACUUM BAGS
14.00
MOTHER EARTH NEWS
SUBSCRIPTION
24.95
MOTOR PARTS SALES
VEHICLE SUPPLIES
203.08
MUNICIPAL SERVICE/SUPPLY SEALTROD
BAGS & ELECTRODE
466.74
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOC. BOOK
46.20
NELSON ELECTRIC
BOX OF 4' LIGHT BULBS
53.50
NORTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS SWITCHES;
COMPUTER SERVICE 640.00
NORTHWESTERN MASONRY
BLOCK; MORTOR MIX
27.50
O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL REPLACE
BOLTS; REPAIR BRAKES 2,441.20
PARENTS MAGAZINE
SUBSCRIPTION
12.00
PERKINS OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE
SUPPLIES
208.24
PETTY CASH
POSTAGE; SUPPLIES; PAPERS
92.99
POWERPLAN
BOLT ON LOADER CUTTING EDGE
554.40
RAPID AMERICAN PRESS
WATER RECEIPT FORMS
115.00
JESSELYN RACINE
VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL
20.00
RASMUSSEN'S CORP.
REPAIR TIRE WARNING LIGHT
17.90
REAL SIMPLE
SUBSCRIPTION
23.88
REINERT MACHINE SHOP
VEHICLE REPAIRS
496.07
RON'S REPAIR, INC.
REPLACE STARTER-'82 DUMP TRUCK
148.00
ROYER'S JEWELRY
ENGRAVE PLAQUE-VARCE
39.50
MARY JO RUPPERT
DVD'S
78.92
SALEM PRESS
BOOKS
335.00
SANITARY SERVICES
DEC. GARBAGE PICKUP
16,938.90
SATURDAY EVENING POST
SUBSCRIPTION
18.97
SARGENT DRILLING
WELL/PUMP TESTS
2,600.00
SCHOON CONSTRUCTION CO.
DOWNTOWN SNOW REMOVAL-DEC.
3,340.00
REPAIR WATER LEAKS
1,531.13
REPLACE CURB BOX
1,190.88
SCREENBUILDERS
PARTS FOR FLAG POLE
35.16
SHARE CORPORATION
SANITIZERS
302.90
SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR CO.
ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT
170.83
SIRCHIE FINGER PRINT LAB FINGERPRINT
MATERIAL;EVID.BAGS 160.73
SIOUX SALES COMPANY
SHOES; TROUSERS; SHIRT
209.85
SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH BACTERIA
SAMPLES
78.00
SOUTH SIDE SUPPLY
PLBG. SUPPLIES; VEHICLE PARTS
12.11
STEFFEN
VALVE BOX REPAIR-'98 TRUCK
601.63
TIRE SERVICE CENTER
CHANGE FLAT DURING SNOWS
157.50
TOYNE, INC.
REEL BUTTON SWITCH
22.18
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA DECEMBER
SALES TAX
5,101.04
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINT.
4,831.60
USA BLUE BOOK
LAB CHEMICALS
245.77
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
SHIPPING CHARGE
53.70
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
CELL PHONES
100.23
UTILITY SERVICE CO., INC. CONTRACT
AMOUNT-N.TOWER 123,020.82
ALANNA VALENTINE
VOLLEYBALL OFFICIAL
20.00
VALLEY GLASS & FRAMING
REPLACE WINDOW IN LOADER
262.00
VERIZON WIRELESS
CELL PHONES
67.74
WALDNER'S LAWN SERVICE
SNOW REMOVAL-DOWNTOWN NODES 1,088.00
WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL
COPY MACHINE LEASE
101.85
WIESE OIL & SUPPLY CO.
GAS; DIESEL; HYD. OIL
8,514.08
Final payment to Grundman-Hicks
for $59,575.80 for the Bacon Aquatic Center/Gillette Park project.
Renewal of class “C” beer
permit – Casey’s General Store.
Duane Mummert, Park Supt., was
present to request permission to submit an application to the I.D.O.T. for grant
funds for the Spring Lake Park trail project. The application is due January 25th. Duane explained that work on this
project started 9 years ago, but 2 years ago, within a week of the bid letting,
the council cancelled the project. Those
funds were, however, transferred to the Gillette Park trail project. The park trail originally was planned to run along the
west side of Hwy. 59, south of the river, to Lake Street. However, there was not enough right-of-way in some areas to
allow the trail. It was then
planned to go along the north side of the airport to the park, but that route
was eliminated
because of airport regulations. The
route was again changed to start south of the river on Hwy. 59 then wind through
the golf disc course in Spring Lake Park where it then crosses the road to
continue on the west side of Spring Lake
Drive and end near the parking area along the east side of the lake.
The project also includes funding to install 144’
of 48” culvert under Spring Lake Drive, riprap the east bank of the lake and
install a retaining wall in order to provide
handicap parking just off Spring Lake Drive.
The path must be 10’ wide and will be concrete.
The grant provides 80%
of the funding and the city must provide a 20% match.
The project is currently estimated at $150,000 but grant funds
won’t be available until 2012, which may increase the cost. Duane commented that by proceeding with this trail project,
it could allow us to apply for future trail funding for the green space and
M.H.I. making a looped trail system throughout
town. Chuck Stubbe, 700 W. Elm,
asked how close the culvert under Spring Lake Drive would be to his property,
which
is adjacent to Spring Lake Park. Duane
said it would be about 150’ from his west property line.
A motion by Council
member Stieneke, seconded by Peck, authorized submitting an application to the
I.D.O.T. for the Spring Lake Park
trail project. Motion carried.
The council reviewed a request
from Connie Ladwig to voluntarily reduce her work hours from 40 hours/week to
35 hours/week. Because this is a
union position, City Attorney Miller was asked to comment on the request.
Wally
had spoken to a union representative who said that if the city were to allow the
reduction, the union would give the
city a written statement indicating that they were not opposed to the reduction
and that it is only for this individual,
so it wouldn’t automatically apply to any other position.
As Connie splits her time between City Hall and the
Community Center, the council questioned where the hours would be cut.
The City Clerk reported that Connie
would be flexible and explained that Connie currently splits her hours
where needed. It isn’t strictly
half and half.
Council member Leach said that after speaking with Dan Rollison,
Recreation Director, it appears that more help
is needed at the Community Center, not less.
The council made no change in Connie’s normal workweek of 40 hours.
Micki Conley, representing the
Daughters of the American Revolution (DAR), offered to donate toward a display
board
at Oak Hill Cemetery. She feels
that 5, 4’ x 4’ panels, estimated at $3000, would be enough to display a
list of the
burials as well as a map of the cemetery. Mike Rose recently completed a display board, with a
plexiglass cover,
for the Afton Cemetery. Micki said
that a questionnaire sent to the city said the biggest concern with this project
is
funding. She suggested forming a
women’s auxiliary for the cemetery who could help with the design as well as
fundraising. Micki doesn’t want
to tell Mike to proceed with the boards for Oak Hill without council approval.
Duane
Mummert, Park Supt., said he feels it will take 42, 4’ x 4’panels to display
all the burials and maps. He is
concerned
about the total cost, including posts and some type of shelter. When asked what he thought the cost would be, Duane
said it could be $25,000-$30,000 depending on the type of structure.
Council member Burkhart indicated that the
burial information is now on the city’s website and feels that what is lacking
is a map. In talking with Steve
Thill,
Cemetery Sexton, most people search in the summer when there are three employees
available at the cemetery.
Council member Mallory asked whether some type of shelter could come off
the existing building and place the
display boards there. The council
told Micki that they appreciate the donation, but will need more time to
research
costs, location and funding.
The council reviewed the following reports:
1. December Clerk-Treasurer’s report and receipts as follows: General-$44,257.70; Police
Forfeiture-$178.61; County Library-$2,914.96; Road Use-$41,945.25; Employee Benefits-
$20,726.88; Emergency-$849.77; Local Option Sales Tax-$44,526.17; Hotel/Motel Tax-
$34,812.90; Tax Increment Financing-$802.14; Revolving Loan-$284.37; Library Memorial-
$247.02; Park & Rec. Cap. Improvements-$797.98; Debt Service-$12,322.07; Road Use
Equipment-$89.01; Cherokee Signs-$37.50; Cherokee Housing Grant-$52.87; Doherty
Addition-$100; Aquatic Center/Gillette Park-$64,836.35; Oak Hill Perpetual Care-$499.61;
Water Utility-City-$57,169.42; Water Utility-Industrial-$4,566.18; Water Bd./Int.-$17,326.70;
Water Improvement-$5,330.24; Water Reserve-$740.91; Water Tower Maintenance-$797.10;
Water System Maintenance-$8,640.32; Sewer Utility-City-$82,147.89; Sewer Utility-
Industrial-$22,929.49; Sewer Bd./Int.-$32,792.75; Sewer Improvement-$5,786.35; Aviation
Authority-$472.12; Solid Waste-$16,595.03; Landfill-$11,210.68; Storm Water Utility-
$6,842.44; Self Insurance-$385.97.
2. December General Fund revenue/expense report.
3. December Police report.
4. 2007 building permit report.
A motion by Council member
Stieneke, seconded by Mallory, adjourned the meeting at 7:45 p.m.
Motion carried.
News media – Ken Ross, Chronicle Times.
Dennis Henrich – Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Taylor, CMC
City Clerk-Treasurer