                                                                           Regular City Council Meeting
                                                City Hall, Cherokee, Iowa
                                               May 12, 2009 – 7:00 P.M.

A regular meeting was called to order on this date by Mayor Pierce. Present: Council Members Peck, Leach,
Mallory, Burkhart, Stieneke, Administrator Eikmeier, Clerk-Treasurer Taylor.

At 7:00 p.m., Mayor Pierce opened the public hearing on the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of
not to exceed $710,000 G.O. Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2009, to pay costs of refunding existing indebtedness.
As there were no oral or written comments, Mayor Pierce closed the public hearing at 7:02 p.m. A motion by Stieneke,
seconded by Leach, adopted Resolution No. 09-05, instituting proceedings to take additional action for the authorization
of a loan agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $710,000 G.O. Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2009. Roll call
was: AYES: All. NAYS: None.

On a motion by Peck, seconded by Burkhart, the council adopted Resolution No. 09-06, ratifying, confirming and approving
publication of notice of public hearing for the issuance of not to exceed $240,000 G.O. Refunding Capital Loan Notes.
Roll call was: AYES: All. NAYS: None.

At 7:03 p.m., Mayor Pierce opened the public hearing on the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of not to
exceed $240,000 G.O. Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2009, to pay costs of a current refunding of the City Enterprise
Capital Loan Note Anticipation Project Note, Series 2007. The Clerk indicated that no petition had been filed as provided
by Section 362.4 of the State Code of Iowa. As there were no oral or written comments, Mayor Pierce closed the public
hearing at 7:05 p.m. On a motion by Burkhart, seconded by Peck, the council adopted Resolution No. 09-07, instituting
proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of a loan agreement and the issuance of not to exceed $240,000
G.O. Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2009. Roll call was: AYES: All. NAYES: None.

A motion by Stieneke, seconded by Burkhart, adopted Resolution No. 09-09, authorizing the redemption of outstanding G.O.
Capital Loan Notes, Series 2002, dated July 1, 2002. Roll call was: AYES: All. NAYES: None.

On a motion by Stieneke, seconded by Burkhart, the council adopted Resolution No. 09-08, directing the acceptance of a
proposal to purchase $945,000 G.O. Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2009. Roll call was: AYES: All. NAYS: None.

A motion by Burkhart, seconded by Peck, unanimously approved the following under “Consent Business”.

City council minutes of April 28^th.

Bills totaling $335,616.56.

CHEROKEE AVIATION AUTH. APRIL TAX DRAW 4,971.76

DOUBLEDAY LARGE PRINT BOOKS 110.89

GE MONEY BANK/AMAZON DVD'S 402.91

SIOUX CITY JOURNAL SUBSCRIPTION 121.70

CHEROKEE LIBRARY FOUND. TRANSFER BOOTHBY MEMORIAL 715.00

DES MOINES REGISTER SUBSCRIPTION 155.57

BRETT GANNON GAS-SCHOOL IN DES MOINES 26.14

ADAM ROBERTS GAS-SCHOOL IN DES MOINES 35.01

ASSURANT EMPLOYEE BENEFIT MAY DISABILITY PREMIUM 590.71

THREE RIVERS BENEFIT CLAIMS THRU 4/24/09 2,832.81

MAY ADMIN. FEE 372.00

TIFFANY VOGE MILEAGE-DES MOINES 206.80

CHEROKEE ARTS COUNCIL TOURISM GRANT 2,000.00

CHEROKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT VOL. ALLOW.-3/21/09-4/15/09 2,015.00

GE CAPITAL MAY SKIDLOADER PAYMENT 365.05

IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC COOP ELEC. - 3/1/09-3/31/09 38.51

MASTERCARD AVIATION FUEL 43.60

LIFE VESTS; DIVING STIX/RINGS 108.88

ANTI-VIRUS UPDATES 120.93

ANNUAL WEBSITE HOST 179.40

LIBRARY SOFTWARE 1,662.80

ISAAC CRUZ DEPOSIT BALANCE-316 S. 10TH 24.78

USPS POSTAGE FOR UTILITY BILLS 550.83

BANKERS TRUST 2002 WATER REV. BONDS 194,607.50

ALLIANT ENERGY NATURAL GAS 2,191.51

ALPHA WIRELESS BATTERIES FOR HANDHELD RADIO 186.82

ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SHOP RAGS; MATS; MOPS; TOWELS 127.41

BAKER & TAYLOR, INC. BOOKS & AUDIOS 593.63

BLAINE'S WATER COND. WATER FOR LAB 158.46

BOMGAARS OPERATING SUPPLIES/EQUIP. 660.25

BOOK PAGE SUBSCRIPTION 270.00

THE BOOK VINE BOOK 12.75

BUILDERS SHARP. & SERVIC NEW J.D. MOWER 998.00

CANNON MOSS BRYGGER DESIGN FEES-COMM. CENTER 381.40

CARROLL DISTRIBUTING DIAMOND GRINDER WHEELS 89.26

STEVE CASEY APRIL CELL PHONE 20.00

JESSICA CEDAR WSI UPDATE 45.00

CENTRAL IOWA DIST., INC. INDUSTRIAL WAX & CAR WASH 45.50

CENTRAL IOWA WATER, INC. ANTI-FREEZE FOR BOILER 1,206.00

CHAMPION ELECTRIC, INC. WIRING FOR WASHER/DRYER 1,179.69

REPAIRS-SIGNALS; STREETLITES 1,183.06

CHEROKEE AUTO PARTS O-RINGS;SPARK PLUG;SUPPLIES 15.24

CHEROKEE CO. SOLID WASTE LANDFILL FEE; DISPOSAL FEES 11,583.55

CHEROKEE CO. TREASURER PROPERTY TAX-105 S. SIOUX 86.00

CHEROKEE CO. WORK SERVICE CLEAN 19 SHOP RAGS 2.47

CHEROKEE LUMBER, INC. FORM BOARD FOR GREER ST. 8.54

CHEROKEE REG. MED. CENTER EMPL. SCREENINGS; PHYSICAL 287.00

CHESTERMAN COMPANY POP 200.40

CHRONICLE TIMES MINUTES; MTG. NOTICES; BIDS 408.11

THE COURT FOCUS MAY SUBSCRIPTION 13.00

STEVE CRAIG/SLC POOL CON. CPO CLASS-D. ELLIS 260.00

DPC INDUSTRIES INC. CHLORINE & POTASSIUM PERMAN. 1,046.25

DAVE DEEDRICK MEAL; MILEAGE-SRHA MTG.-4/27 77.99

DEMCO, INC. SUPPLIES 171.47

DINN BROS. 3 EMPLOYEE PLAQUES 129.00

DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS SOCCER FIELD PAINT 152.28

DOUBLEDAY LARGE PRINT BOOKS 102.38

EDUCATION STATION, INC. SUPPLIES 61.93

ELECTRIC PUMP REPAIR E-ONE PUMP-PARK LIFT 1,334.01

ELEVATOR SERVICE & REPAIR ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT 140.00

FAREWAY STORES, INC. CLEANING SUPPLIES 54.39

FARNER-BOCKEN COMPANY POOL CONCESSIONS 53.50

ED M. FELD EQUIP. CO. LITEBOX SYSTEM; MTG. HARDWARE 224.90

EXTINGUISHER SUPPLIES 244.75

FIRST COOPERATIVE ASSOC. WEED KILLER FOR LAGOONS 186.25

FOX ENGINEERING CONSTRUCTION ADMIN.-U.V. 3,505.75

FSH COMMUNICATIONS PARK PAY PHONE 55.00

GCC ALLIANCE CONCRETE CONCRETE-REPAIR LEAK 674.75

CONCRETE TO REPAIR MANHOLE 333.00

GREGG COMPUTER SERVICE USB CABLE; COMPUTER SERVICE 140.00

HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS WATER CONNECTION SUPPLIES 617.64

HACH CO. LAB SUPPLIES; CHEMICALS 733.14

HALLETT MATERIALS FILL SAND-LEAK @ 606 SHERMAN 394.42

HOLZHAUER MOTORS LTD. SERVICE/REPAIRS 339.40

HOLTON CUSTOM SIGNS REPAIR AWNINGS 110.00

IN THE SWIM LADDER BUMPERS 65.83

INGRAM BOOK COMPANY BOOK 2.99

IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES ANNUAL DRUG ALLIANCE FEE 50.00

IOWA OUTDOORS SUBSCRIPTION 24.00

IOWA TELECOM PHONE SERVICE 896.33

IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOP. UNEMPLOYMENT 1,757.63

I.W.P.C.A. WASTEWATER MEETING FOR CEU’S 210.00

JUDY'S HALLMARK DVD'S 30.00

K-MART #9222 SUPPLIES; AIR PUMP; BOOKS 84.23

NICK KEITH REF. SOCCER 34.00

KOHLER TREE SERVICE REMOVE 5 STUMPS ON TERRACES 300.00

R. J. KOOL CO. INC. GLOVE/BOOT HANGAR;HOSE SHELF 1,560.00

LAKE ELECTRIC SUPPLY ELEC. PARTS FOR CAMPGROUND 96.25

LE MARS PUBLIC LIBRARY 1/2 MILEAGE-KIDS CONFERENCE 105.88

LETSCHE BIKE/RADIO SHACK CAMERA; SANDISK; HEADPHONES 149.97

LOVE TIRE (K. WENCK) BLDG. INSPECTIONS - APRIL 740.00

LUBECK OIL COMPANY REPAIR RADIATOR 25.00

LUNDELL CONSTRUCTION CO. GRAVE DIGGING 427.50

CLEAN KITCHEN SINK DRAIN 333.75

16' OF CULVERT PIPE-MILLARD 117.76

RESET FIRE HYDRANT-RIVER RD. 815.00

BLACK DIRT-LEAK ON GREER 45.00

WATER LEAK REPAIR-SHERMAN 2,827.00

MID AMERICAN ENERGY ELECTRICITY 22,613.90

MIDWEST OFFICE AUTOMATION SERVICE CONTRACTS 235.74

MODERN HEATING & COOLING PLBG. SUPPLIES-WASHER/DRYER 90.75

FAUCETS/UTILITY SINK REP 248.43

EXHAUST HOOD/FAN-KITCHEN 903.20

MOTOR PARTS SALES VEHICLE SUPPLIES 92.17

MUNICPAL EMERGENCY SERV. HURST BLUE HYDRAULIC FLUID 87.50

MUNICIPAL SERVICE/SUPPLY SEALTRODE FOR LIFT CONTROLS 289.62

MUNICIPAL SUPPLY, INC. NEW LEADS FOR LOCATOR 57.91

NELSON'S LOCKSMITH SHOP MAKE 10 PADLOCK KEYS 15.00

NELSON ELECTRIC INSTALL DISCONNECT-WELL MOTOR 640.00

NORM'S BODY SHOP DOOR HARDWARE FOR SWEEPER 91.65

NORTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS MAY INTERNET SERVICE 39.95

NORTHWEST IOWA LIBRARY WORKSHOP REGISTRATIONS 45.00

O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL TRUCK REPAIR 236.98

O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE, INC. BRAKELIGHT BULB 2.79

OFFICE ELEMENTS REPAIR COPY MACHINE 463.15

PERKINS OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE SUPPLIES 452.20

PETTY CASH SUPPLIES; POSTAGE; PAPERS 218.68

POOL TECH MIDWEST, INC. 1/2 EARLY BUY POOL CHEMICALS 5,531.78

POWERPLAN O-RINGS;RADIATOR HOSE-BACKHOE 650.18

PROFESSIONAL SURVEYING SIMPCO-TAC MEETING-2/24/09 340.00

RAPID AMERICAN PRESS MUNICIPAL INFRACTION FORMS 135.00

RASMUSSEN'S CORP. SERVICE-'08 EXPLORER 19.38

REDBOOK SUBSCRIPTION 10.70

REHAB SYSTEMS INC. CLEAN UNITED & SPRUCE LIFT 675.00

REINERT MACHINE SHOP STRAIGHTEN FUEL TANK BRACKET 120.00

RHOADSIDE BLOOMING HOUSE SUPPLIES 14.16

ADAM ROBERTS 2009 K-9 ASSOC. MEMBERSHIP 42.00

MEALS; GAS AT K-9 TRIALS 29.05

RON'S REPAIR, INC. REPAIR LIGHTS-DODGE PICKUP 75.00

RUBLE'S SERVICE & EXHAUST FRONT BRAKES-'00 DODGE RAM 421.63

SANITARY SERVICES APRIL GARBAGE PICKUP 20,560.75

SCHOON CONSTRUCTION CO. SOIL VAC HOLE-HANDICAP SIGN 135.00

SHARE CORPORATION DEGREASER; WAX STRIPPER 419.20

SIEMANS WATER TECH. VFD'S 9.00

SIOUX CENTER LIBRARY VIDEO LOST BY PATRON 15.00

SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH BACTERIA SAMPLES 104.00

STEVE'S WINDOW SERVICE WINDOW CLEANING 90.00

GAY LYNN STRUB REFUND-BILL PAID TWICE 51.00

TEST AMERICA ANALYTICAL SAMPLES 528.26

TIRE SERVICE CENTER TUBES; TIRE REPAIRS 75.15

TIRES; BRAKES-DODGE DAKOTA 326.93

4 NEW TIRES FOR DODGE RAM 470.40

TOYNE, INC. REPAIRS ON FIRE TRUCK 200.00

TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA APRIL SALES TAX 4,923.71

USA BLUE BOOK LAB CHEMICALS 320.85

UNITED PARCEL SERVICE SHIPPING CHARGES 110.62

UNITED STATES CELLULAR CELL PHONES 99.15

UNIVERSAL, INC. PADS FOR FLOOR STRIPPER 71.74

VANDE BERG SCALES, INC. CALIBRATE LAB SCALE 100.00

VALLEY GLASS & FRAMING WINDSHIELD FOR MOWER 165.60

DOOR REPAIR 81.00

VALLEY VETERINARY CENTER BOARD DOGS 60.00

VERIZON WIRELESS CELL PHONES 69.16

WALDNER'S LAWN SERVICE LAWN CARE 29.00

WELLS FARGO FIN. LEASE COPY MACHINE LEASE 110.80

WIESE OIL & SUPPLY CO. GAS 4,539.33

WOODALL ELECTRIC BRING ELEC. TO BLDG.-UV 10,371.75

PEG WURTH BOOKS; SUPPLIES; MOTEL 494.38

ZEE MEDICAL SERVICE CO. LENSE WIPES 35.45

Review Library Board minutes of April 8^th.

Renewal of class “C” liquor license – W.I.T.

Approve payment #6 to Haselhoff Construction for $19,780.82 for the community center project. Administrator Eikmeier
reported that the project should be completed in 30 days. There is a delay with the drywall contractor, which will be worked
out with Haselhoff Construction.

Administrator Eikmeier reported that he and the Mayor have been meeting with the Cherokee Industrial Corp. Board
regarding the hotel/motel tax business incentive program. The CIC Board has endorsed a revised program, the
Redevelopment Incentive Fund, which focuses strongly on storefront renovation in the Central Business District. Funds may
be used for renovation that maintains/restores the historical integrity of structures, such as removal of aluminum slipcovers, replacement of transom glass, and restoration of original architectural detail. Maximum grants will be $100/running foot of
storefront and $50/running foot of store side with a maximum grant of $5,000. Grants would be 40% with a 60% match
from the applicant. The source of funds will be the re-appropriation of the City’s revolving loan funds with a current
balance of $80,000. An annual review with the city council will determine the need to designate additional funding from
hotel/motel tax and/or other sources. On a motion by Leach, seconded by Burkhart, the council approved proceeding
with the Redevelopment Incentive Fund as proposed. Motion carried.

The Administrator reviewed the County’s offer to lease the Sheriff’s office space in the Law Enforcement Center to
the City for $1/year should the jail proposal get voter approval. The County has indicated that they will move forward with
the replacement of the heating and air conditioning probably this spring/summer. The City would be responsible for utilities
on about 50% of the building (currently the City share is 25%). However, with new heating and air conditioning equipment,
utility costs should decrease. The County would continue to be responsible for maintenance of the building, as with any
landlord/tenant arrangement. Although it is premature to draft an agreement, a motion by Stieneke, seconded by Leach,
authorized sending a letter of intent to the County Board of Supervisors that the City is interested in their offer to lease
office space at the L.E.C. if the jail proposal passes. Motion carried.

Fire Chief, Gary Chase, and Roger Frisbie were present to answer any questions the council might have regarding their
proposed application for FEMA Firefighter Grant funds. They will be applying for a pumper truck to replace the 1967
American LaFrance pumper. The estimated cost of the truck and additional equipment to make it operational is $367,463.
The grant would fund 95% of the cost with a 5% local match of $18,373. If the grant is awarded, Roger indicated that it
could take up to 360 days for the truck to be completed. The council acknowledged submission of the grant by the May 20^th
deadline.

The council reviewed the I.D.O.T. bids on the River Road Resurfacing Project as follows: Blacktop Service Co.-$233,269.82;
Knife River Midwest, LLC-$244,009.58; Henningsen Construction, Inc.-$267,996.20. The City will receive stimulus funds in
the amount of $180,000 for this project, which is about 77%. The balance would come from Local Option Sales Tax. If the
City doesn’t accept the funding, the project would be delayed until 2013 or later. On the recommendation of the engineer,
administrator and street superintendent, a motion by Stieneke, seconded by Peck, awarded the bid to Blacktop Service Co.
for $233,269.82. Motion carried.

On a motion by Stieneke, seconded by Burkhart, the council approved a tax abatement application for First Coop. Association
for a new grain dryer at an estimated cost of $440,242. Motion carried.

A motion by Stieneke, seconded by Leach, set the public hearing on the 2008-09 budget amendment for 7:00 p.m. on May 26.
Motion carried.

The council reviewed the following reports:

1. April Clerk-Treasurer’s report and receipts as follows: General-$332,234.76; Police

Forfeiture-$1,096.28; County Library-$3,200.91; Road Use-$38,356.73; Employee

Benefits-$149,198.12; Emergency-$8,948.86; Local Option Sales Tax-$36,524.82;

Hotel/Motel Tax-$8.10; T.I.F.-$53,985.08; Revolving Loan-$126.27; Library Memorial-

$1,632.06; Park & Rec. Capital Impr.-$12.58; Debt Service-$134,882.95; Road Use

Equipment-$.63; Cherokee Housing Grant-$2.92; Emergency Set-Aside-$3.81; Aquatic

Center/Gillette Park-$.08; Community Center Project-$6.00; Fire Rescue Truck-$.34; Oak

Hill Perpetual Care-$238.25; Water Utility-City-$49,992.67; Water Utility-Industrial-

$10,374.02; Water Bd./Int.-$15,915.30; Water Improvement-$5,011.18; Water Reserve-

$40.07; Water Tower Maintenance-$5.27; Water System Maintenance-$8843.94; Sewer

Utility-City-$71,134.56; Sewer Utility-Industrial-$21,480.66; Sewer Bd./Int.-$32,002.16;

Sewer Improvement-$5,506.84; Aviation Authority-$5,102.08; Solid Waste-$20,798.99;

Landfill-$11,508.29; Storm Water Utility-$6,629.46; Self Insurance-$21.18.

2. April General Fund revenue/expense report.

3. April Police reports.

4. Adminsitrator’s report.

5. April department reports.

Mayor Pierce thanked everyone who helped with the citywide clean up including Councilman Mallory who help with the
pickup and Councilman Peck who grilled lunch for all involved. The Administrator reported that the Police Department has
begun serving nuisance abatement notices. Looking at past history, having uniformed officers issuing the notices seems to
have a hand in increased voluntary compliance. Administrator Eikmeier also reported that he would be doing a mailing on
major structural problems hoping to get voluntary compliance. He also indicated that he had a resident stop in before the
meeting and ask why he received an abatement notice and another resident had not. He was told that the Police Department
has not yet completed surveying the entire town. Councilman Stieneke asked whether the health department should be
involved in some of the structures. Administrator Eikmeier said they probably should especially if the house is occupied.

The council was encouraged to attend the Council of Mayor’s meeting at the Hy-Vee Distribution Center on May 28^th. The
speaker will talk about GIS systems.

A motion by Stieneke, seconded by Peck, adjourned the meeting at 7:40 p.m. Motion carried.

News media – Paul Struck, Chronicle Times; Nikki Thunder, KCHE.

Pam Pierce – Mayor

ATTEST:

Debra Taylor, CMC
City Clerk-Treasurer