Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall, Cherokee, Iowa
July 10, 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.
The council reviewed information from other cities
regarding fence requirements for swimming pools.
City
Attorney Miller reported that whether or not a city has an ordinance, the city
would not be liable for accidents
involving pools that aren’t fenced. That
would be between the property owner and the claimant or insurance
company. M/S/P Stieneke, Leach, the
council made no changes to the definition of swimming pools in the
City Code.
City Attorney Miller told the
council that they don’t need an ordinance to regulate dust control on gravel
streets
and alleys, however, the council might want to adopt a policy.
The council is ultimately in control of the streets
and alleys. Councilman Leach
suggested that if a resident wants dust control they should contact the affected
neighbors and get their approval. If
they don’t get unanimous approval it shouldn’t be done.
Jim Agnitsch,
Street Supt., said that the dust control is biodegradable, dries in 1-2 days and
has an odor for 2-3 days. It
doesn’t stain cars or clothes. There
are 5 alleys where residents have paid for the dust control.
Jim indicated
that the only problem it causes for him is the fact that once it is applied he
can’t grade the alley so they can get
pretty rough. He said it should be
common courtesy to contact neighbors and feels the city should stay out of it.
Councilman Mallory said that people are putting something on a city
alley, so maybe the city should determine
where it is needed. Councilman
Stieneke doesn’t feel it causes much harm and questioned whether the city
should get involved. He does agree
that residents should have consideration for their neighbors.
A motion by
Councilman Leach, seconded by Peck, implemented a policy that a resident
requesting dust control must
contact their affected neighbors and get unanimous approval before proceeding.
Roll call was:
AYES: Leach, Peck, Varce, Mallory
NAYS: Stieneke
Mayor Henrich reported that the
cost to paint anything other than “Cherokee” in black on the north water
tower,
such as a logo or other colors, would cost an additional $6,200.
He indicated that Mark Napier, Water Supt.,
had suggested eliminating one “Cherokee” from the tower, which might
decrease the cost a little. Councilman
Varce reported that the Chamber and CAEDC met earlier in the day to discuss
marketing and they may be able
to contribute toward the cost of additional lettering and/or color.
He doesn’t feel they should jump too fast in
making a decision. Mayor Henrich
said that Utility Services Co. plans to begin painting the tower next week,
so a decision needs to be made soon. The Water Supt. said a decision must be made by the next
council
meeting at the latest. This will be
brought back for a decision at the next meeting.
Councilman Stieneke questioned
the drop in the retainage rate from 5% to 2% on the aquatic center project.
Neal Kuehl, Kuehl & Payer, was present and said the council isn’t
required to drop the rate, but it is not uncommon
at this point in the project. The
2% will still hold back $59,154.28, which he feels is enough to complete the
project.
Some of the things left to do are seal the bathhouse block, caulking various
areas, and small leaks all of which
will be corrected at the end of the season.
There is sod left to do, but it is not part of the contract.
Jayla Graybill,
104 E. Cherry, said that the white strip in the splash pad area is slick and
people are falling. She asked
whether
this would be fixed. Neal said that
there was grit put in the paint, but that it would be checked further at the end
of
the season. M/S/P Leach, Mallory,
the council approved the following under “Consent Business”.
City council minutes of June 26th.
Bills totaling $267,684.90.
A TO Z LIQUOR/SMOKE SHOPPE 5 BAGS OF ICE
13.95
AL'S CORNER OIL CO.
FUEL
307.72
ALLIANT UTILITIES
NATURAL GAS
1,053.38
ALPHA WIRELESS
REPAIR CAR RADIO
64.55
AMAZON CREDIT PLAN
DVD'S 462.04
AMERICAN AQUATIC TESTING ANNUAL
TOXICITY TEST
425.00
DMR QA 27 INFO
50.00
AMERICAN LIFEGUARD PROD. 2
SWIMSUITS
95.00
AMERICAN RED CROSS
LIFEGUARD MANAGEMENT TRAINING
180.00
ANDERSON LAWN SERVICE
MOW 6 PROPERTIES
114.00
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES SHOP
RAGS;MATS;MOPS;FRESHNERS 39.62
TOWELS; MATS
36.04
4-WK. UNIFORM SERVICE
260.26
AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO.
FOXBORO PH SENSOR FOR INFLUENT 666.02
TROUBLE SHOOT #2 PUMP-MHI
775.35
BAKER & TAYLOR, INC.
BOOKS
732.53
BEAL'S & BOB'S
REPAIR EXHAUST FAN MOTOR
79.69
BILL KENNEBECK
REFUND FEE FOR VARIANCE
150.00
BLAINE'S WATER COND.
LAB WATER; SOFTENER RENT
140.66
FLAVORGARD; CARTRIDGE INSTALL
188.67
BODHOLDT BROTHERS
INSTALL HOSE BIB-WEST WALL
121.52
HOSE ADAPTER/CAP-SAND AREA
68.15
WATER LINE TO ICEMAKER
243.42
PEX LINE TO POP MACHINE
123.67
BOLTON & HAY, INC.
STAINLESS STEEL TABLES
351.18
BOMGAARS
PARTS; SUPPLIES; EQUIPMENT
2,038.17
BRANDON LUCAS
OVERPAID FINAL BILL
6.40
BRYAN ROCK PRODUCTS, INC. INFIELD
AGGREGATE
397.25
BUGH WELDING
REP. MOWER; SEAL-TRACTOR
400.03
BUILDERS SHARP. & SERVICE NEW
J.D. MOWER
1,156.40
CHAINS & SHARPENING
353.38
CARROLL DISTRIBUTING
ANCHOR FOR BENCHES
17.10
CHAMBER
OF COMMERCE
1ST QTR. HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
1,694.63
CHAMPION
ELECTRIC, INC. SUPPLIES
& REPAIRS
123.54
CHEROKEE AREA ECONOMIC
1ST QTR. HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
677.85
1ST
QTR. 2007 PAYMENT
5,250.00
CHEROKEE AUTO PARTS
PARTS & SUPPLIES
116.23
CHEROKEE AVIATION AUTH.
JUNE TAX DRAW
294.32
CHEROKEE BUILDING CENTER CONCESSION
SHELVING 144.90
CHEROKEE CO. CLERK/COURT FILE
GARNISH./SMALL CLAIMS
75.00
CITY CASE
50.00
CHEROKEE CO. COMM. HEALTH HEPATITS
B VAC.
50.00
CHEROKEE CO. SOLID WASTE JULY
LANDFILL FEE
11,556.01
DEBRIS-317 E. MAIN DEMO
174.56
CHEROKEE CO. WORK SERVICE JUNE
MAT SERVICE
21.80
CHEROKEE COUNTY SHERIFF
CITY SHARE LEC UTIL.-5/3-6/18
228.64
SERVE NOTICE-GARNISHMENT
20.00
CHEROKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT VOL.
ALLOW.-5/25/07-6/18
610.00
CHEROKEE LUMBER, INC.
PLYWOOD; SUPPLIES
127.16
CHEROKEE REG. MED. CENTER EMPLOYMENT
SCREENING
81.00
LIFEGUARD CPR RECERTIFICATION
112.50
CHEROKEE STATE BANK
NIGHT DEPOSIT BAG RENT-POOL
10.00
CHESTERMAN COMPANY
POP
1,374.40
CHRONICLE TIMES
MINUTES; ORDINANCE
418.00
CONTROL SYSTEM SPECIALIST 2007-08
SERVICE CONTRACT 1,418.40
CREATIVE SERVICES
EVENT SIGN; SWIM SUITS
427.50
DAN
ROLLISON
CELL PHONE-6/21/07-7/20/07
40.00
DARREN'S CLOTHING CO.
3 WORK SHIRTS; SEW ON PATCH
124.50
DAVE LUCAS
MILEAGE/MEAL-FIRE SCHOOL 183.63
DAVE ZELLE
TENNIS CAMP INSTRUCTOR 557.50
DAVE'S PAINTING
STRIPE KIT ON NEW EXPLORER
175.00
DOUBLEDAY LARGE PRINT
BOOKS
44.46
DPC INDUSTRIES INC.
CHLORINE; POTASSIUM PERM.
854.25
ED M. FELD EQUIP. CO.
EXTINGUISHERS; RECHARGES
1,691.70
ELECTRONIC
ENGINEERING TRANSFER
EQUIP.-'07 EXP. 1,227.38
ENVIRON. RESOURCE ASSOC. ANNUAL
DMR QA 27 TESTING
354.83
FAREWAY STORES, INC. CONCESSION SUPPLIES
73.09
FARNER-BOCKEN
COMPANY POPCORN
MACHINE; PIZZA OVEN 731.00
CONCESSION SUPPLIES
3,107.45
FIRST ABSTRACT & LOAN
ABSTRACTS-DOHERTY LOTS
550.00
FSH COMMUNICATIONS, LLC
PARK PAY PHONE
55.00
GREGG COMPUTER SERVICE
COMPUTER SERVICE/REPAIRS
345.00
NEW COMPUTER
1,000.00
HACH CO.
LAB
SUPPLIES & CHEMICALS
463.95
HALLETT MATERIALS
BALLAST; LIMESTONE; GRAVEL
808.98
HALLMARK MAGAZINE
SUBSCRIPTION
19.90
HEARTLAND INN
MOTEL-IWPCA WASTEWATER MTG.
168.00
HEG PAINTING COMPANY
WATERBLAST PARKING LOT LINES
265.00
HOLSTEIN
ELECTRIC
ADD CIRCUIT IN CONCESSIONS
342.90
ADD TIME CLOCK FOR POLE
479.09
HOLZHAUER MOTORS, LTD.
VEHICLE SERVICE; REPAIR
148.56
HOUSE/LOEBIG
ENT., INC. DUST
CONTROL-N.11TH-BLAD
176.00
HY-VEE DRUGSTORE
FILM; DEVELOPING; SUPPLIES
120.60
HY-VEE
FOOD STORES
SUPPLIES
5.98
IOWA CODIFICATION, INC.
CITY CODE UPDATES
745.00
IOWA DEPT. OF NATURAL
ANNUAL WATER SUPPLY FEES
736.37
IOWA
LAKES ELEC. COOP. ELEC.-5/1/07-5/31/07
42.35
IOWA LAW ENFORC. ACAD.
TASER INSTRUCTOR SCHOOL
200.00
IOWA ONE CALL
MAY LOCATES
62.10
IOWA OUTDOORS
SUBSCRIPTION
6.00
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY
FIRE SCHOOL
200.00
IOWA TELECOM
IOWA TELECOM-6/14/07-7/13/07
855.17
JAMES BUCK (DEF. COMP.)
D/C SURRENDER-BUCK
3,000.00
JAMES
EBERT (DEF. COMP.) D/C
SURRENDER-EBERT-JULY
1,500.00
JOHNSON
SPECIALTY SALES NUMBER
PLATES FOR LOCKER
81.00
K-MART #9222
BINDERS-COLORADO TIMING
14.32
KUEHL & PAYER LTD.
ENG.-AQUATIC CENTER PROJ.
9,596.70
ENG.-GILLETTE PARK TRAIL
3,153.00
ENG.-AMENT STORM SEWER
1,005.00
ENG.-E. MAIN WATER LINE
2,000.00
L & S PEST CONTROL
PEST CONTROL
48.00
LETSCHE BIKE/RADIO SHACK PHONE
BATTERY; CALCULATOR
119.98
LUBECK
OIL COMPANY
FUEL
274.06
LUNDELL CONSTRUCTION CO. TV
SEWER LINE; SEWER CLEANING 660.00
GRAVE DIGGING
540.00
MANGOLD ENVIRON. TESTING TKN/OIL/GREASE/ECOLI
TESTS 691.00
MARLIN LEASING CORP.
JULY COPIER LEASE
123.00
MARY BORGHEIINCK
CLEANING/SUMMER READING SUPPL.
47.34
MASTERCARD AVIATION
FUEL
52.84
SWIM DIAPERS
107.88
RED CROSS SWIM LESSON BOOOKS
26.32
4 BABY CHAINGING STATIONS
660.00
MICK BAKKER
COUNTER STOOL
10.00
MID AMERICA BOOKS
BOOKS
204.80
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
ELEC. - 5/24/07-6/26/07
21,427.90
MIDLAND SCIENTIFIC, INC.
LAB CHEMICALS
294.39
MODERN HEATING & COOLING PLUMBING
PARTS
16.66
MOORE'S VACUUM SALES
BUMPER GUARD FOR VACUUM
19.75
MOTOR PARTS SALES
AIR FILTER
11.60
NELSON ELECTRIC
REPLACE LIGHT BALLAST
19.56
NORTH CENTRAL LABS
LAB CHEMICALS
193.88
NORTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS JULY
INTERNET SERVICE
91.85
PERKINS
OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE
SUPPLIES
632.50
PETTY
CASH
START UP CASH-AQUATIC CENTER
200.00
CONCESSION
SUPPLIES
32.50
POSTAGE; DVD’S; OMAHA PAPERS
168.82
PITNEY
BOWES GLOBAL FIN. POSTAGE
METER LEASE-APR.-JUNE 96.00
PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE
POSTAGE FOR METER
500.00
POOL TECH MIDWEST, INC.
POOL CHEMICALS
4,329.02
POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE
POSTAGE - UTILITY BILLS
576.41
R.J.
THOMAS MFG. CO.
BENCHES; WALL BRACKETS
2,205.60
RASMUSSEN'S CORP.
2007 FORD EXPLORER
15,600.00
REPAIR WINDOW-'05 EXPLOR
35.52
INSTALL PUSH BUMPER-'07
75.98
REINERT MACHINE SHOP
MAKE RADIO MOUNT SHAFT EXT.
13.00
WELD BRACKET FOR PUSH BUMPER
12.00
ALUM. PLATE
4.40
REDRILL HOLE-WATER TOY
21.34
CUT/WELD TUBE-O.H. DOOR
81.75
RHOADSIDE BLOOMING HOUSE FLOWERS
FOR CITY HALL POTS
86.52
'07 MEMORIAL DAY FLOWERS
6,088.00
LANDSCAPING PLANTS
489.96
RICCA
CHEMICAL CO.
LAB CHEMICALS
80.36
RODNEY MELTON
HAUL INFIELD MATERIAL
200.00
SANITARY SERVICES
JUNE GARBAGE PICKUP
16,885.80
SCHOON CONSTRUCTION CO.
HAUL DIRT FROM POOL TO 11TH
275.00
REPAIR LEAK-ELM/MAPLE ALLEY
180.00
GILLETTE PARK CONSTRUCTION
2,964.73
SCHUMACHER
ELEVATOR CO. ELEVATOR
SERVICE CONTRACT
165.85
SCIENTIFIC AMERICAN
SUBSCRIPTION
34.97
SHARE CORPORATION
URINAL/DRAIN CLEANER/DEOD.
126.12
RUST CONVERTOR; CLEANING SUPP. 481.87
SHELL TRIMBLE
GRIND STUMPS
263.00
SHERRY SHAEFER
MILEAGE-PICK UP PIZZA WARMER
27.15
SIOUX SALES COMPANY
PRACTICE & DUTY AMMO
722.50
DUTY BELT; BELT
89.90
SIOUXLAND
DISTRICT HEALTH BACTERIA SAMPLES
78.00
SOUTH
SIDE SUPPLY
VEHICLE SUPPLIES
32.86
STATE
LIBRARY OF IOWA EBSCO
SUBSCRIPTION
186.07
STEVE CASEY
MEALS-IWPCA WASTEWATER MTG.
36.91
STEVE'S WINDOW SERVICE
WINDOW CLEANING 85.00
TEST AMERICA ANALYTICAL
3RD TESTING-PERMIT RENEWAL
1,275.55
THE COURT FOCUS
JULY SUBSCRIPTION
12.00
THOMAS GALE
BOOKS
107.26
THREE RIVERS BENEFIT
CLAIMS THRU 6/22/07
5,500.66
JULY ADMIN. FEE
373.00
TIFFANY VOGE
CONCESSION SUPPLIES
17.92
TOP NOTCH REPAIR, LC
TIRE REPAIR
12.50
TOTAL BACKFLOW/METER REP. TEST
BACKFLOW ASSEMBLIES
147.50
WATER VALVE REPAIR
202.50
TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA JUNE
SALES TAX
6,555.10
UAP DISTRIBUTION, INC.
PATHWAY; ROUNDUP
185.25
UNIQUE PAVING MATERIALS
UPM PATCH
1,442.90
UNITED PARCEL SERVICE
SHIPPING CHARGES
133.10
UNITED
RENTALS, INC.
2 - 50' AIR HOSES
39.47
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
CELL PHONES - 6/22/07-7/21/07
100.47
USA TODAY
SUBSCRIPTION
156.00
VALLEY VETERINARY CENTER BOARD
2 STRAY DOGS
140.00
VERIZON WIRELESS
CELL PHONES - 6/21/07-7/20/07
67.81
VERNON FICK (DEF. COMP.) D/C
SURRENDER-FICK-JUNE
1,600.00
WATCHGUARD
VIDEO IN-CAR
CAMERA
4,910.00
WAYNE PRINTING ENVELOPES
223.50
WELLS FARGO FIN. LEASE
COPY MACHINE LEASE
101.85
WIBE & PHILLIPS
CITY CASES
100.00
WIESE
OIL & SUPPLY CO. GAS;
DIESEL
7,248.04
ZIEGLER,
INC.
USED GRADER FROM COUNTY
83,200.00
Payment No. 13 for $105,263.98 and No. 14 for $88,731.41 to Grundman-Hicks for the Bacon Aquatic Center Project.
Change orders No. 20, 21 and 22 for the Bacon Aquatic Center Project.
Review Library Board minutes of June 6th.
M/S/P Peck, Leach, approved the
contract with Lundell Construction for the E. Main Street Water Line Project.
Jim Agnitsch, Street Supt.,
submitted quotes for dirt work, ditch cleaning and grading on the gravel portion
of
N. 11th Street from the country club to the bridge, which is about .6
of a mile. Quotes received were:
Schoon Construction-$2,750/day, a minimum total of $16,500 and a maximum
of $22,000; Lundell Construction-$14,200
assuming the city will provide a road grader with an operator, dump trucks if
needed and gravel surfacing.
Work will be performed by the hour, so the project may cost less depending on
time needed. Jim has this
project in his budget. M/S/P
Stieneke, Peck, accepted the quote from Lundell Construction for the project.
The council reviewed a list of
streets that Jim would like to blacktop and seal coat.
Level coat and seal:
W. Main-6th to 11th, E. Cedar-1st to Union,
Park-Clark to Gillease; overlays: Sioux Valley Dr.-Roos. To 345’
west up hill, 300 block of Oak Knoll Dr.; seal coats-N. 4th-Main to
Cedar, S. 8th-Main to dead end, Elm-5th to 6th,
Sumner-Roos. To Saratoga, Hill-11th to State, Rock Island-frontage
road. Jim prefers Blacktop Services
because
they are the only firm that offers a level coat, which is a good product.
Councilman Leach asked whether this
would work on Pilot Avenue. Jim
said that it would and Pilot is on his list, but he tries to pick the worst,
more
traveled streets for the money he has available.
If the Ament Addition storm sewer project comes in less that
estimated, he may be able to add more streets.
M/S/P Stieneke, Peck, authorized proceeding with level coat
and seal, overlays and seal coating of the above streets.
Jim Agnitsch, Street Supt., was
present to request permission to look for a used pickup. He also reported that
his tractor has recently developed problems and he thought he might have to
replace it. However, he will work
with the Park Dept. to use their tractor for the remainder of the season and
will put money in his budget next year
for a replacement. Jim is replacing
a 1993 Chev. ¾ ton pickup and would like to look for a ¾ ton with a flatbed.
M/S/P Stieneke, Leach, authorized the Street Dept. to purchase a used
pickup.
On the request of the pool
committee, Councilman Varce asked the council to consider designating the Bacon
Aquatic Center/Gillette Park a tobacco free complex. The distance for the “Drug Free Zone” for the high school
may include the aquatic center, but probably wouldn’t reach Gillette Park.
Councilman Leach asked whether they
want to restrict smoking if people are going to rent the shelter for weddings,
receptions, concerts, etc. With
this
being an outdoor setting, he doesn’t have a problem with smoking.
Councilman Stieneke said they need to
provide plenty of receptacles if smoking is allowed. City Attorney Miller will check on the distance covered
under the “Drug Free Zone”.
The council reviewed the following reports.
1. June Clerk-Treasurer’s report and receipts, as follows: General-$93,167.64; Police
Forfeiture-$228.74; County Library-$2,914.82; Road Use-$122,234.56; Employee Benefits-
$20,157.19; Emergency-$529.85; Local Option Sales Tax-$38,607.92; Hotel/Motel Tax-
$4,911.19; Tax Increment Financing-$603.11; Revolving Loan-$688.40; Library Memorial-
$829.15; Park & Rec. Cap. Impr.-$2,772.66; Debt Service-$410,667.74; Road Use Equip.-
$35,440.76; Cherokee Signs-$45; Cherokee Housing Grant-$58.27; Emergency Set-Aside-
$10,465.33; Aquatic Center/Gillette Park-$271,546.09; Oak Hill Perpetual Care-$559.80;
Water Utility-City-$50,087.93; Water Utility-Industrial-$6,131.72; Water Bd./Int.-
$18,423.25; Water Improvement-$5,246.43; Water Reserve-$816.15; Water Tower
Maintenance-$105,925.50; Sewer Utility-City-$75,418.02; Sewer Utility-Industrial-
$22,024.66; Sewer Bd./Int.-$32,888.92; N.W. Sanitary Sewer-$30,500; Spring Lake Sanitary
Sewer-$10,000; Aviation Authority-$294.32; Airport Improv. Project-$17,000; Solid Waste-
$17,046.47; Landfill-$11,307.90; Storm Water Utility-$7,471.34; Self Insurance-$425.42.
2. June General Fund revenue/expense report.
3. June Police reports.
M/S/P Leach, Stieneke, the
meeting was adjourned at 7:50 p.m.
News media – Ken Ross, Chronicle Times.
Dennis Henrich – Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Taylor, CMC
City Clerk-Treasurer