Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall,
Cherokee, Iowa
January 9,
2007 – 7:00 P.M.
A regular meeting was called to order on this date
by Mayor Henrich. Present:
Councilman Varce, Mallory, Stieneke, Leach, Peck, City Attorney
Miller, Clerk-Treasurer Taylor.
Mayor Henrich added item #6.01 to the agenda – presentation by Mark Buschkamp, CAEDC.
Community Center Heating/Cooling Sy
Greg Kooker, Cannon, Moss, Brygger & Assoc.
Architects, and Duane Mummert, Park Supt.,
were present to review a proposal to design renovations to the community
center heating and
cooling system, electrical and lighting fixtures.
The contract would cover engineering services
to design, bid and supervise the installation and renovations.
Fees are based on 12.5% of
construction costs.
Mr. Kooker would provide a design that could be done in three
phases, the
first being upgrades to the controls.
He said this is a 40-year old system and was surprised
that the condensing unit is still functional.
If this unit were to quit, parts are no longer available
for the compressor. Emergency
repairs/replacements are more expensive.
He indicated that
the basic system, ducts, air handlers, etc., are in good shape so it
should be relatively easy to
add new controls. Duane
indicated that there is currently $53,000 available in hotel/motel tax
funds as well as the $10,000 grant from the Legacy Foundation. They may have to wait another
year before starting the second and/or third phases as funding becomes
available. Mr.
Kooker indicated that there are 3 or 4 firms in the area who could bid on
the project. A motion
by Councilman Leach, seconded by Peck, authorized Mr. Kooker to design
renovations to the
heating and cooling system, electrical and lighting fixtures for the
community center. Motion
carried.
Water Tower Maintenance Program
Mark Napier, Water Supt., was present to
request a decision from the council regarding a
water tower maintenance program. Councilman
Stieneke suggested waiting a year when
they may be in a better position to fund the program.
He said they might also need to look at
increasing rates in order to build a reserve.
On a motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded
by Leach, the council agreed to bring the tower maintenance proposal back
in January 2008.
Motion carried.
Water Tower Sanitation Issues
Mark Napier discussed with the council several
sanitation issues that need to be addressed on
the Hill Street and M.H.I. water towers.
The Hill Street tower has holes in the roof, a spider rod
that needs to be removed and the hole patched and the area between the
roof and walls needs
to be
welded and sealed. These
improvements will total approximately $12,000.
Mark said he
would use Utility Service Co. for these improvements and they would be
completed this spring.
On a motion by Councilman Peck, seconded by Leach, the council
authorized proceeding
with the sanitation improvements for the towers to be done by Utility
Service Co. Motion
carried.
Wastewater Treatment Agreement with Solid Waste Commission
Ken Slater, representing the Solid Waste
Commission, was present to review changes to the
agreement for the treatment of leachate from the landfill.
Steve Casey, Wastewater Supt.,
suggested eliminating the current fee of $100/month for accepting the
leachate, unless
operating costs increase significantly because of the treatment of the
leachate, then the parties
would agree on a user charge. Costs
of routine laboratory testing of the leachate would be
the landfill’s responsibility. The
other change Steve made was that the leachate would be
discharged into the manhole at the corner of Beech & S. 4th
Streets rather than the Beech St.
lift station. On Councilman Varce’s recommendation, the City
Attorney will review the
proposed agreement and then contact Ken Slater.
Ken will forward the changes to the
engineer who will draft a final agreement.
Consent Business
A motion by Councilman Leach, seconded by
Mallory, unanimously approved the following
under “Consent Business”.
City council minutes of December 26th.
Bills totaling $113,078.03.
JAMES
EBERT (DEF. COMP.) D/C
SURRENDER-DEC.
1,830.05
VERNON FICK (DEF. COMP.)
D/C SURRENDER-DEC.
1,600.00
CHEROKEE FIRE DEPT.
VOL. ALLOW.-11/22-12/5 695.00
THREE
RIVERS BENEFIT
CLAIMS THRU 12/8/06
1,393.39
LAKES AREA EMPLOYERS’
REG.-WORKPLACE BEHAVIOR
20.00
DEBRA TAYLOR
MILEAGE-SPENCER WORKSHOP
42.27
CHEROKEE STATE
BANK
NSF CHECK-GLOVER
143.66
BAKER &
TAYLOR, INC.
BOOKS
1,293.31
CURT MOYE
APPLICANT RECORDS CHECK
25.05
BEDWELL ALUMINUM
1/2 DOWN-DECORATIVE LIGHTS
2,880.00
POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE
POSTAGE - UTILITY BILLS
263.40
DWIGHT VARCE
MEALS-TOUR AQUATIC CENTE
24.55
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
3RD QTR. HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
7,630.71
CAEDC
3RD QTR. HOTEL/MOTEL TAX 3,052.28
CHEROKEE AVIATION AUTH.
DEC. TAX DRAW
543.04
BRETT GANNON
MEAL-BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
10.05
USDA-FSA
OVERPAID FINAL BILL-316 LAKE
11.22
VERNON FICK (DEF. COMP.)
D/C SURRENDER-DEC.
1,600.00
THREE RIVERS
BENEFIT
CLAIMS THRU 12/22/06
170.45
ADAM ROBERTS
GAS-TRIP TO DES MOINES
15.00
CHEROKEE COUNTY RECORDER
RELEASE GAP-M. CAREY 7.00
POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE
POSTAGE - UTILITY BILLS
249.17
SAUL CORTEZ
OVERPAID FINAL-637 N. ROOS.
28.05
PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE BY
POSTAGE FOR METER
555.43
ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGY POLYQUEST
2,249.40
ALLIANT UTILITIES
NATURAL GAS
5,451.36
ALPHA WIRELESS
2-WAY RADIO/INSTALL-SWEEPER 675.90
AL'S CORNER OIL CO.
FUEL
19.05
AMERICAN AQUATIC TESTING
ANNUAL TOXICITY TEST
425.00
ANDERSON
LAWN SERVICE
DEC. SNOW REMOVAL
25.00
DEC. SNOW REMOVAL
15.00
ARAMARK
UNIFORM SERVICES SHOP
RAGS; MOPS; FRESHNERS
37.79
TOWELS; MATS
36.04
4-WK. UNIFORM SERVICE
222.24
AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO.
INSTALL SWITCH-BEECH; CK. PUMP
797.60
BEAL'S & BOB'S
REPAIR SUMP PUMP-BEECH LIFT
30.00
BLAINE'S WATER COND. LAB WATER; SOFTENER RENT 60.90
BOMGAARS
OPERATING SUPPLIES
1,314.12
BUGH WELDING
REPAIR BRACKET-SEWER MACHINE
20.00
CHAMPION ELECTRIC, INC.
FLOOD & FLOUESCENT BULBS
36.61
REPAIR STREET LIGHTS ON MAIN
340.54
REPAIR NIGHT LIGHT-ST.GARAGE
89.75
CAEDC
3RD
QUARTER PAYMENT-CAEDC
5,250.00
CHEROKEE AUTO PARTS
2 DRILL BITS
10.18
2 SPOT LIGHTS FOR SWEEPER
31.74
CHEROKEE BUILDING CENTER
ELEC. FITTINGS; PROPANE
8.22
CHEROKEE COUNTY AUDITOR
SPECIAL ELECTION-WARD 3
1,095.39
CHEROKEE CO. SOLID WASTE
JANUARY LANDFILL FEE
11,556.01
DISPOSE OF OLD REFRIGERATOR
10.00
CHEROKEE CO.WORK SERVICES CLEAN
55 SHOP RAGS
6.60
EVA CHRISTIANSEN, PHD
MMPI-2 ADMIN. & REPORTS
160.00
CHRONICLE TIMES
MINUTES
249.56
AQUATIC
CENTER MANAGER ADS
186.00
THE COURT FOCUS JAN.
SUBSCRIPTION
12.00
CREATIVE SERVICES
EVENT SIGN (5)
45.71
CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER
AIR FILTER-BEECH GENERATOR
43.52
ENGINE HEATER-BEECH GENERATOR
447.00
DPC INDUSTRIES, INC.
CHLORINE
317.50
DEMCO, INC.
SUPPLIES
142.26
KELSEY ESSICK
REF./SET UP WOMEN'S V.B.
22.50
FAREWAY STORES, INC.
SUPPLIES
75.52
FSH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
PARK PAY PHONE
50.00
GRAINGER
INLINE STRAINERS FOR PUMP
29.76
JUDY GRIENKE-MILLER
BOOKS
26.64
GREGG COMPUTER SERVICE
INSTALL COMPUTER FAN
170.00
HACH CO.
NEW PORTABLE DO METER
1,137.30
LAB
CHEMICALS
251.00
NICOLE HATCH
REF./SET UP WOMEN'S V.B.
25.00
HIWAY TRUCK EQUIPMENT
ARROW STICK CONTROLLER
153.00
HY-VEE DRUGSTORE
FILM DEVELOPING
2.09
HY-VEE FOOD STORES
SUPPLIES
32.90
INGRAM BOOK COMPANY
BOOKS
6.18
INDUSTRIAL TOOLS & MACH.
2-18 V. BATTERIES FOR DRILL
99.50
IA. COMM. ASSURANCE POOL
LIQUOR LIABILITY INS.
750.00
I.D.N.R.
GAME
BREEDER'S LIC. RENEWAL
15.50
IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC COOP
ELEC. - 12/1/06-12/31/06
39.41
IOWA LAW ENF. ACADMEY
TRANSFER 2 MMPI'S FROM APPL.
30.00
IOWA ONE CALL
NOV. LOCATES
23.40
IOWA TELECOM
IOWA TELECOM-12/14/06-1/
842.50
JR'S SALES & SERVICE
REPAIR OVERHEAD DOOR
35.00
K-MART #9222
TRASH BAGS;SOAP;PRINTER INK
30.98
KNOER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY
CHEMICALS-PARK LIFT STATION
440.00
INDUS. STRENGTH GARB. CONT.
305.90
KUEHL & PAYER, LTD.
ENG.-AQUATIC CENTER PROJ.
7,115.21
ENG.-GILLETTE
PARK TRAIL 2,975.00
ENG.-E. MAIN ST. WATER LINE
500.00
CITY OF LARRABEE
1/2 COST LEAGUE SALARY SURVEY
37.50
LETSCHE BIKE/RADIO SHACK
GARAGE DOOR OPENER BATTERIES
7.99
FLOPPY DISKS; DVD
21.98
LUNDELL CONSTRUCTION CO.
GRAVE DIGGING
391.50
MANGOLD ENVIRON. TESTING
OIL & GREASE; TKN TESTING
466.00
MARLIN LEASING CORP.
JAN. COPIER LEASE
143.00
WIBE & PHILLIPS
CITY VS. KRAATZ
50.00
MID-IOWA SALES CO.
50# BAG SNOW MELT
11.43
MIDLAND
SCIENTIFIC, INC. LAB
CHEMICALS
208.64
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
ELECTRICITY
556.18
M.O.C.I.C.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
100.00
SHERRY MILLER
REF. CO-ED V.B.-DEC.
30.00
MOTOR PARTS SALES
RADIATOR SEAL FOR GRADER
2.24
55 GAL. ANITFREEZE
415.00
12 GAL. WINDSHIELD ANTIFREEZE
27.48
2 BATTERIES FOR GRADER
162.12
FLEX TUBING; EXHAUST CLAMP
28.69
MUNICPAL EMERGENCY SERV.
BARRICADE TAPE
36.00
MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIP.
REPAIR BACKHOE POWER PROBLEM
350.26
NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC KIDS
SUBSCRIPTION
34.00
O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL
2 TAIL LIGHTS-'96 DUMP TRUCK
61.33
MAKE WIRE HARNESS-'96 DUMP TRK.
84.78
OKOBOJI MAGAZINE
SUBSCRIPTION
17.90
PERKINS OFFICE SOLUTIONS
OFFICE SUPPLIES
557.62
PETTY CASH
POSTAGE; SUPPLIES; SANTA
159.89
PITNEY BOWES GLOBAL FIN.
QRTLY. POSTAGE METER RENT
96.00
PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL
PEST CONTROL
30.00
POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE
1ST CLASS PRE-SORT FEE
160.00
QUINN'S SERVICE STATION
GAS FOR VALVE TURNER
39.80
REPAIR REAR TRACTOR TIRE
39.50
JESSELYN RACINE
REF./SET UP WOMEN'S V.B.
25.00
RASMUSSEN'S CORP.
SERVICE '04 EXPLORER
19.27
FRONT/REAR BRAKES-'04 EXP.
276.72
SERVICE '05 EXPLORER
13.97
REINERT MACHINE SHOP
STRAIGHTEN/WELD BOBCAT BUCKET
50.00
SANDER T-GATE LATCH; BRACKETS 1,576.91
MAKE
PUMP SYSTEM FOR SANDER
417.15
LEADER HOSE-SEWER JET MACH.
69.57
RON'S REPAIR, INC.
WATER PUMP; BELTS-'82 TRUCK
246.50
MARY JO RUPPERT
DVD'S
34.20
SANITARY SERVICES
DEC. GARBAGE PICKUP
16,761.90
SECRETARY OF STATE
NOTARY RENEWAL-CASE
30.00
ROGER SEEL
16 HAY BALES-SILT FENCE-N.11
32.00
SHARE CORPORATION
SPRAY-N-GO
23.82
CLEANER FOR SEWER MACH.
127.15
SCHUMACHER
ELEVATOR CO. ELEVATOR
MAINTENANCE
165.85
SIEMANS WATER TECH.
RADIO FOR N. TOWER TELEMETRY
450.00
SIOUX SALES COMPANY
SGT. COLLAR BRASS; HANDCUFFS
107.80
BOOTS-GANNON
69.95
SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALT
BACTERIA SAMPLES
78.00
SOUTH SIDE SUPPLY
WIPER BLADES; ANTIFREEZE
26.13
LIGHT BULB FOR SNOW PLOW
6.30
ANTIFREEZE FOR BEECH GEN.
60.90
DAVE STILLE
10 BALES STRAW-SILT FENCE-N.11 22.50
STANDARD & ASSOCIATES
POST TEST FOR HIRING PROCESS
70.00
STEVE'S WINDOW SERVICE
WINDOW CLEANING
111.00
TCY MACHINE
2 MANHOLE LID LIFTERS
84.00
TIRE SERVICE CENTER
REPAIR TIRES;NEW TUBES-BACKHOE
220.50
TOYNE, INC.
CLAMP TOP FOR EXTENSION LIGHT
64.28
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA
DECEMBER SALES TAX
4,730.52
TYLER TECHNOLOGIES
ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE
4,677.00
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
SHIPPING CHARGES
162.43
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
CELL PHONES-12/21/06-1/20/07
87.52
ALANNA VALENTINE
REF. WOMEN'S V.B.-DEC.
22.50
VALUE LINE PUBLISHING
SUBSCRIPTION
798.00
VERIZON WIRELESS
CELL PHONES-12/21/06-1/20/07
107.81
WALDNER'S LAWN SERVICE
CLEAN DOWNTOWN NODES-12/31
204.00
WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL
COPIER LEASE
101.85
WILLIAMS WATER WORKS
VACUUM CLEANER (MELANDERS)
399.00
WIESE OIL & SUPPLY CO.
OIL; PROPANE; GAS
5,003.94
WOODALL ELECTRIC
HIGH WATER ALARM-BEECH LIFT
272.90
REPAIR SOLENOIDS ON SEAL
112.50
WOODBURY CO. SHERIFF
SERVE NOTICE-A. HARKINS
56.30
ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE CO.
FIRST AID SUPPLIES
38.20
Reviewed minutes of Library Board meeting of
December 6th.
Payment #7 to Grundman-Hicks for $164,253.49
for the Bacon Aquatic Center project.
Renewal of class “B” beer permit –
Casey’s General Store.
Bacon Aquatic Center/Gillette Park Project
John Cook updated the council on the Bacon
Aquatic Center/Gillette Park Project.
The
project is still on schedule and should stay on track.
The bathhouse roof has been installed
and John suggested the council walk through the building. Heg Painting Co. will prepare the
surface and paint the pool, as well as the bathhouse and shelter roofs at
no cost, as their
contribution to the project. The
last of the pool walls have been poured and the shelter building
should arrive in the next few weeks.
Filter tanks have been set in the filter building, so the roof can
go on. John reported that
they continue to receive pledges and donations and have 283
donor bricks with engraving to begin within the week.
Mark Buschkamp – CAEDC
Mark Buschkamp, CAEDC, was present to discuss a
prospect he is working with to possibly locate in Cherokee. This is a start-up, manufacturing company by relatively
local principals. These same
individuals started a previous venture that grew to 200 employees.
They were initially interested in the Obeco building, but a
satisfactory agreement couldn’t be worked out with the owner.
The Cherokee Industrial Corp. is willing to donate up to 7 acres of
land north of Hwy. 3, near the city’s street garage, or they would buy
down the cost of property in the Schoon Industrial Park in the south part
of town. Mark asked whether
the council would be willing to provide water and sewer to the CIC
property and would they be willing to put the same amount toward the
Schoon property if the company chooses that location.
As more information would be needed to provide an estimate of the
cost of water and sewer, no figures were available at this time.
Mark Napier indicated that it would depend on the size of the water
line needed as to where the connection would be made.
A 1”-2” line could connect to the line that runs in front of
the Siouxland Seeds building on Industrial Road.
A larger line would probably have to connect to the 16” main on
the south side of the Hwy. 3 by-pass, which would increase the cost.
There was some concern that the sewer capacity in the area of the
Ament Addition is near capacity. This,
however, is being addressed and a solution will hopefully be provided this
spring. Mark Buschkamp wasn’t sure as to the number of jobs
this company would create, but they are initially looking at 7-9. They want to start with a 7,000 sq. ft. building as
early as February. The
general consensus of the council was that new jobs are needed in the
community. They authorized
Mark Buschkamp to continue with negotiations with the city willing to
provide utilities. They would
prefer the building be located as close to the city garage as possible.
Mark Buschkamp also requested continued
financial support from the city in their 2007-08
budget. He passed out a
report showing highlights of accomplishments for 2006.
He also
reminded the council of the county day at the capitol on Tuesday, January
16. Anyone
interested
many years the city’s contribution to CAEDC has remained the same. Mark indicated that it
has been $21,000/yr. for several years, but they also receive a portion of
the hotel/motel tax
from the city.
Reports
The council reviewed the following reports:
1. December
Clerk-Treasurer’s report and receipts as follows: General-$54,305.06; Police
Forfeiture-$168.96; County Library-$2,914.05; Road Use-$38,463.16;
Employee Benefits-
$42,175.69; Emergency-$977.49; Local Option Sales Tax-$68,771.86;
Hotel/Motel Tax-
$22,049.42; Tax Increment Financing-$1,958.47; Revolving
Loan-$922.40; Library
Memorial-$451.18; Park & Rec. Cap. Improvements-$13,414.02;
Debt Service-$13,317.81;
Road Use Equipment-$371.06; Cherokee Signs-$60; Aquatic
Center/Gillette Park-
$36,332.10; Oak Hill Perpetual Care-$1,504.56;Water
Utility-City-$53,894.62; Water Utility-
Industrial-$5,323.26; Water Fac. Bd./Int.-$18,807.53; Water
Improvement-City-$5,525.11;
Water Tower Maintenance-$593.06; Sewer Utility-City-$80,298.92;
Sewer Utility-Industrial-
$18,041.23; Sewer Fac. Bd./Int.-$32,888.92; Sewer
Improvement-$8,222.17; Aviation
Authority-$543.04; Solid Waste-$17,013.91; Landfill-$11,337.72;
Storm Sewer Utility-
$7,526.46; Self Insurance-$587.65.
2. December
General Fund revenue/expense report.
3. December
Police report.
4. Building
permit report.
Closed Session
On a motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by
Leach, the council went into closed
session at 9:00 p.m. to discuss labor negotiations as per Iowa Code
Chapters 21.5(c) and
20.17(3). Roll call was:
AYES: Stieneke, Leach, Peck,
Varce, Mallory
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Leach, seconded by
Peck, the council returned to regular session
at 9:40 p.m. Roll call was:
AYES: Leach, Peck, Varce,
Mallory, Stieneke
NAYS: None
No action was taken in closed session.
A motion by Councilman Leach, seconded by
Varce, adjourned the meeting at 9:41 p.m.
Motion carried.
_____________________________
Dennis Henrich – Mayor
ATTEST:
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City Clerk-Treasurer