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                                            Regular City Council Meeting
                                             City Hall, Cherokee, Iowa
                                            August 14, 2007 – 7:00 P.M.

A regular meeting was called to order on this date by Mayor Henrich.  Present:  Councilman
Varce, Mallory, Stieneke, Peck, Clerk-Treasurer Taylor.  Absent:  Councilman Leach,
City Attorney Miller.

Mayor Henrich added item #6.05 to the agenda – Safety Committee discussion.

Pat Buck-Hanks, 631 N. Sherman, told the council she has circulated petitions to bring a casino
to Cherokee.  She explained that a casino would bring about 300 jobs to the community and that
wages have to be at least the federal minimum wage plus 25%.  The casino is required to hire
from the county if possible, then the state.  Also, supplies are to be purchased in the county, or
the state.  Pat passed out information from Worth County on how proceeds from their casino are
distributed.  She is requesting the council’s support in this matter.

Councilman Varce reported that the Chamber of Commerce would not be participating in a water
tower logo.  He suggested repainting the 3 “Cherokee” logos on the tower in black, as that is
what is included in the price.  Councilman Stieneke asked whether anyone had checked on the
cost to put a gold band around the top.  No one had.  A motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded
by Peck, authorized repainting “Cherokee” in black as it is currently.  Motion carried.

Councilman Mallory said they need to get started on the community center improvements.  He
suggested bonding for $200,000 to cover the heating, air conditioning, electrical updates, lighting,
roof and a fire alarm system.  This will leave funds on hand for other improvements such as
windows, carpeting and kitchen upgrades with city employees possibly doing some of the work. 
Councilman Varce agreed they need to get started, but would like to keep a bond issue at $125,000
and use funds on hand for some of the improvements.  The council suggested having the architect
draw up plans and specifications to go to bid so they can see how the costs come in, then decide
how much to bond for.  A motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Mallory, authorized the
architect to draw plans and specs for the above projects, bidding each as a separate item.  Motion
carried.

At 7:20 p.m. Mayor Henrich opened the public hearing on the Ament Storm Sewer Project.  As there
were no oral or written comments, a motion by Councilman Peck, seconded by Stieneke, closed the
hearing at 7:21 p.m.  Motion carried.

John Devitt, Kuehl & Payer, reviewed the bids received on the storm sewer project.  Bids were: 
Schoon Construction-$234,874; Lundell Construction-$259,268.40; Hovey Construction-$279,593.70. 
He said the bids were within the estimate for the project and recommended accepting the low bid. 
A contract will be brought back to the next meeting for council approval.    A motion by Councilman
Stieneke, seconded by Mallory, accepted the low bid of Schoon Construction for $234,874. 
Motion carried.

A motion by Councilman Peck, seconded by Stieneke, adopted Resolution No. 07-17, approving the
2006-07 annual street finance report.  Roll call was:
AYES:  Peck, Varce, Mallory, Stieneke
NAYS:  None

A motion by Councilman Mallory, seconded by Stieneke, unanimously approved the following under
“Consent Business”.

City council minutes of July 24th.

Bills totaling $421,768.89.

 

   CHEROKEE STATE BANK        NSF CHECKS-K. BRIGGS            245.00

         JAMES EBERT             DEFERRED COMP. RETIREMENT      3,000.00

         CHEROKEE STATE BANK        NSF CHECK-C. HATCH         165.06

         VERNON FICK             DEFERRED COMP. RETIREMENT      3,200.00

         CHEROKEE AVIATION AUTH.    JULY TAX DRAW                   136.81

         POSTMASTER - CHEROKEE      POSTAGE - UTILITY BILLS         587.39

         IOWA DNR                  NPDES PERMIT RENEWAL APPLIC.     85.00

         AMAZON CREDIT PLAN         DVD'S                           325.77

         BAKER & TAYLOR, INC.       BOOKS & AUDIOS                  918.54

         FARNER-BOCKEN COMPANY      POOL CONCESSIONS                869.11

         CHEROKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT   VOL. ALLOW.-6/27/07-7/17        775.00

         THREE RIVERS BENEFIT       CLAIMS THRU 8/3/07            2,733.27

         CHEROKEE CO. CLERK/COURT   FILE GARNISHMENT-M. SCHMIDT      25.00

         OFFICE OF VEHICLE SERVICES 10 SALVAGE AUTO TITLES          100.00

         CHEROKEE CO. CLERK/COURT   FILE GARNISHMENT-B. RAMIREZ      25.00

         MASTERCARD                 LIBRARY T-SHIRTS                 66.75

                                    SWIM DIAPERS                     71.92

                                    CONCESSION STAINLESS TABLES     769.95

                                    2 AIRBAG ON/OFF SWITCHES        326.00

                                    POOL WALL BRUSH/POLE             91.96

         MID AMERICAN ENERGY        ELEC. - 6/14/07-7/12/09       1,606.73

         PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE       POSTAGE FOR METER               500.00

         BEDWELL ALUMINUM           BAL.-DECORATIVE LIGHTS        2,202.50

         SWAIN MOTOR CO.            2004 FORD F250 TRUCK         14,350.00

         CHEROKEE STATE BANK        NSF CHECK - M. THOMPSON         105.00

         WILLIAM ORTERY             OVERPAID FINAL-518 SUMNER        17.81

         ACEOPS                     ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP                35.00

         ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGY  POLYQUEST                     2,529.70

         JIM AGNITSCH               WORK BOOTS                       75.00

         ALLIANCE CONCRETE, INC.    CONCRETE-MAGNETIC/ROOS.-VALVES  545.00

         ALLIANT UTILITIES          NATURAL GAS                   4,102.84

         ALPHA WIRELESS             RADIO FOR RESERVE UNIT        1,365.00

                                    REPAIR PAGER                     56.85

                                    INSTALL RADIO IN MAINTAINER     200.00

         AL'S CORNER OIL CO.        FUEL                            190.61

         AMERICAN LIFEGUARD PROD.   AIR HORN                         22.84

         ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES   TOWELS; MATS; UNIFORM SERVICE   411.98

         AUTOMATIC SYSTEMS CO.      TROUBLE SHOOT FLOW METER        835.35

         BAKER & TAYLOR, INC.       BOOKS & AUDIOS                1,106.02

         BLACKTOP SERVICE CO.       BLACKTOP;LEVELCOAT;SEALCOAT  69,743.44

         BLAINE'S WATER COND.       TANK RENTAL; WATER FOR LAB       60.90

                                    SOFTENER SALT                   240.84

         BODHOLDT BROTHERS          HOSE BIB IN PUMP HOUSE          152.87

   BOMGAARS                   SUPPLIES; EQUIPMENT; TOOLS    1,626.24

         MARY BORGHEIINCK           SUMMER READING EXPENSES          72.70

         BUGH WELDING               MAKE BRACKETS FOR EQUIPMENT     153.00

                                    OXYGEN & ACETELENE REFILLS       47.30

                                    REPAIR TOOL BOX-LIGHT BRACKET   101.50

         BUILDERS SHARP. & SERVICE  WEEDEATER HEAD; BOLT; NUTS       99.29

                                    J.D. MOWER                    3,000.00

                                    FILTERS                          34.49

         CNH CAPITAL                RADIATOR CAP; PIPE FITTINGS      16.43

         CARROLL DISTRIBUTING       ADA DOME PANELS-MAIN RR XING  1,280.00

                                    PLUMBING PARTS                  436.48

         CENTRAL BANK INSURANCE     PROPERTY INS.-AQUATIC CENTER  3,465.00

         CENTRAL IOWA DIST., INC.   GARBAGE BAGS                    240.00

         CHAMPION ELECTRIC, INC.    RECEPTACLE-WALL MOUNT TV         82.45

                                    FLASHER UNIT-MAIN/ROOS.         169.31

                                    BALLASTS/BULBS-STREET LIGHTS    338.70

                                    CHECK CHLORINE BOOSTER PUMP      34.00

                                    LIGHTING REPAIR                 563.26

         CHEROKEE BUILDING CENTER   12" VENTS FOR WELL #8            13.00

                                    SHELVES/MOUNTING-CONC./STORAGE  313.92

                                    MASONRY BIT                      19.98

         CHEROKEE CO. CLERK/COURT   CITY CASES                           75.00

         CHEROKEE COUNTY ENGINEER   COPIES - CEMETERY PLAT           15.00

         CHEROKEE CO. EXTENSION     PLAT BOOK                        25.00

         CHEROKEE CO. SOLID WASTE   AUGUST LANDFILL FEE          11,556.01

                                    DEBRIS-312 W. LOCUST DEMO        81.60

                                    DEBRIS-317 E. MAIN DEMO         872.78

                                    DEBRIS                           43.52

         CHEROKEE CO. WORK SERVICE  CLEAN 137 SHOP RAGS              16.44

                                    MATS; RUGS                      408.13

         CHEROKEE LUMBER, INC.      SACKRETE-STORM SEWER VOID        14.76

                                    PAINT; BRUSHES; ROLLERS         136.54

         CHEROKEE REG. MED. CENTER  PRE-EMPL. HEARING SCREENING      17.00

         CHESTERMAN COMPANY         POP                             959.70

         CHICAGO CENTRAL PACIFIC    PROGRESS PAY.-MAIN RR XING    6,661.90

         CHRONICLE TIMES            CITY MANAGER ADS                127.50

                                    MINUTES; ORDINANCE              686.56

                                    RR REPAIR NOTICES                85.50

         CONTROL SYSTEM SPECIALIST  MECHANICAL SYSTEM REPAIR        322.79

         COMPASS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS UTILITY BILL FORMS              591.97

         THE COURT FOCUS            AUG. SUBSCRIPTION                12.00

         CREATIVE SERVICES          EVENT SIGN (4)                   30.00

                                    SWEATSHIRTS FOR POOL STAFF      967.75

         CUMMINS CENTRAL POWER      AIR FILTER FOR BEECH GENERATOR   74.87

         DPC INDUSTRIES, INC.       CHLORINE; POTASSIUM PERMANG.    834.25

                                    CHLORINE                        162.50

         DEMCO, INC.                SUPPLIES                        165.52

         DENNY'S SERVICE            PLUMBING REPAIR                 145.77

         DOUBLEDAY LARGE PRINT      BOOKS                            43.07

         ELECTRIC PUMP              NEW PUMP-SPRING LAKE LIFT     1,371.00

         ENVIRON. RESOURCE ASSOC.   QUARTERLY QC SAMPLES            215.04

         FAREWAY STORES INC.        CLEANING SUPPLIES; TOWELS       204.45

         FARMER'S GRAIN & FEED      BIRD FEED                        15.00

         FARNER-BOCKEN COMPANY      POOL CONCESSIONS              3,853.95

         ED M. FELD EQUIP. CO.      HYDROTEST SCBA BOTTLES          140.00

                                    ADAPTOR; FITTING; SEALS          21.00

                                    BAUER OIL & FILTER              116.99

                                    RECHARGE 5# EXTINGUISHER         22.00

                                    FIRE HYD. ADAPTOR FOR SWEEPER    44.40

                                    2 USED 10# EXTINGUISHERS        180.00

                                    ANNUAL CALIBRATION-FLOW METER   800.00

   W. E. FLEET                FUEL                            142.46

         GAMETIME                   PLAYGROUND SURFACING          9,528.96

                                    PLAYGROUND EQUIPMENT        124,510.24

         GARY'S SERVICE             TIRE REPAIR; BRAKES             233.75

         JAMES GOSLAR               LIQUOR LICENSE REFUND-QUINN'S    56.25

         JUDY GRIENKE-MILLER        BOOKS; DVD                       23.73

         GREGG COMPUTER SERVICE     COMPUTER REPAIR                 127.50

                                    LAPTOP COMPUTER               1,050.00

         HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD. 12 VALVE BOX ADAPTORS           352.11

         HALLETT MATERIALS          FILL SAND-WATER LEAKS           252.81

                                    ROAD GRAVEL-WATER LEAKS          97.23

                                    56.69 T.GRAVEL-SLEEZER RD.      367.10

                                    BALLAST;CLASS A-W.MAIN/W.VIEW   628.02

         HARTFORD LIFE & ANNUITY    FLOOD INS.-BEECH ST. LIFT     1,661.00

         HEALTH                     SUBSCRIPTION                     12.97

         HOLZHAUER MOTORS LTD.      OIL CHANGE-'05 EXPLORER          21.99

         HOLTON CUSTOM SIGNS        DOOR DECALS FOR EQUIPMENT        90.00

         STAN HOUSTON EQUIP. CO.    10 GAL. COLD POUR CRACK SEAL    150.00

         HY-VEE DRUGSTORE           CLEANERS; CONCESSIONS; 1ST AID  403.87

         HY-VEE FOOD STORES         CONCESSIONS                      26.34

                                    FISHING DERBY SUPPLIES           30.66

                                    PIZZA CUTTER; SERVER SAVER        9.86

                                    GRAND OPENING SUPPLIES          174.82

                                    SUMMER READING SUPPLIES          68.66

         ILLINOIS MUNIC. LEAGUE     CITY MANAGER AD                  20.00

         I.I.M.C.                   ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP               115.00

         IOWA COMM. ASSURANCE POOL  CLAIM-VFW WATER FILTER           70.51

         IOWA D.N.R.                ANNUAL NPDES PERMIT           1,275.00

         IOWA INSURANCE DIVISION    ANNUAL FILING FEE-CEMETERY       45.00

         IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC COOP   ELECTRITY                        41.81

         IOWA ONE CALL              JUNE LOCATES                     38.70

         IOWA TELECOM               PHONE SERVICE                   954.26

         IOWA WORKFORCE DEVELOP.    UNEMPLOYMENT-M. YOUNIE          420.00

                                    ELEVATOR INSPECTIONS            250.00

         J & J'S                    USED PIZZA WARMER               350.00

         JANITOR'S CLOSET, LTD.     TISSUE; TOWELS                  133.99

                                    TISSUE;TOWELS;SOAP;CLEANERS     634.22

         K-MART #9222               OFFICE SUPPLIES; EQUIPMENT      450.12

         KEYSTONE LABORATORIES      20 LEAD & COPPER SAMPLES        440.00

         KIPLINGER'S                SUBSCRIPTION                     23.95

         KNOER INDUSTRIAL SUPPLY    TISSUE;DEGREASER;STERILANT    1,399.25

         KOHLER TREE SERVICE        TAKE DOWN MAPLE @ 6TH/LOCUST     75.00

                                    GRIND OUT 6 STUMPS              400.00

         KUEHL & PAYER, LTD.        ENG.-AQUATIC CENTER PROJ.     2,787.30

                                    ENG.-GILLETTE PARK TRAIL        792.00

                                    ENG.-AMENT STORM SEWER        2,455.00

                                    BRIDGE INSPECTIONS            1,230.47

         L. G. EVERIST, INC.        ROCK FOR AROUND BUILDING         97.98

         L & S PEST CONTROL         PEST CONTROL                     48.00

         JOHN LANGSCHWAGER          WORK BOOTS                       75.00

         CITY OF LARRABEE           1/2 COST LEAGUE SALARY SURVEY    37.50

         LEAGUE OF NEBRASKA MUNIC.  CITY MANAGER AD                  79.20

         LUBECK OIL COMPANY         FUEL; TIRE REPAIR               215.61

         LUNDELL CONSTRUCTION CO.   GRAVE DIGGING                   270.00

                                    REPAIR LEAK-1500 N. ROOS.       948.00

                                    REPLACE VALVES-ROOS./MAGNETIC 1,881.00

                                    ROAD GRAVEL-VALVE PROJECT        93.76

                                    CLEAN OUT SEWER LINES           660.00

                                    PUMP OUT PARK LIFT STATION      493.00

         MARLIN LEASING CORP.       AUG. COPIER LEASE               123.00

   MID AMERICAN ENERGY        ELECTRICITY                  22,089.67

         MILLER MILLER MILLER, PC   JUNE/JULY LEGAL SERVICE       4,267.00

         MODERN HEATING & COOLING   BEARINGS; SHAFT-A/C             990.16

         MOMAR                      LUBRICANT                       155.02

         MOTOR PARTS SALES          VEHICLE PARTS/SUPPLIES           79.79

         NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC SOC.   SUBSCRIPTION                     34.00

         NELSON REPAIR              1/2 COST EQUIP. VAN MOTOR        70.00

         NELSON ELECTRIC            3-WAY SWITCH                      1.48

         NORTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS   AUGUST INTERNET SERVICE          91.85

         NORTHWESTERN MASONRY       BLOCK; MASONRY MIX              146.00

         O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL   GASKET;REGULATOR;TRUCK REPAIR   280.43

         OLD DOMINION BRUSH         MAIN BROOM FOR SWEEPER          315.33

         OVERHEAD DOOR              OVERHEAD DOOR PARTS              66.02

         PERKINS OFFICE SOLUTIONS   OFFICE SUPPLIES                 491.80

         PEOPLE MAGAZINE            SUBSCRIPTION                    310.44

         PETTY CASH                 POSTAGE; DVD'S; OMAHA PAPERS    188.69

         PLUNKETT'S PEST CONTROL    PEST CONTROL                    342.00

         POOL TECH MIDWEST INC.     POOL CHEMICALS                1,467.28

                                    VAC. POLES; ADAPTER; WHEELS     231.25

         POWERPLAN                  JD LOADER REPAIRS             1,717.43

         RADAR ROAD TEC             3 RADAR CERTIFICATIONS          105.00

         RASMUSSEN'S CORP.          OIL CHANGES; AIR BAG SWITCHES   125.97

                                    REPAIR OIL LEAK-'94 FORD         60.68

         REINERT MACHINE SHOP       FABRICATE/BUILD LADDER RACK   1,041.21

         DAN ROLLISON               CELL PHONE-7/21/07-8/20/07       40.00

         MARY JO RUPPERT            MILEAGE                         131.00

         SANITARY SERVICES          JULY GARBAGE PICKUP          16,912.35

         SCHOON CONSTRUCTION CO.    SEPARATE SERVICE-SUMNER       5,981.20

         SHARE CORPORATION          CLEANING SUPPLIES               227.58

         SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR CO.    ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT       165.85

         SIEMANS WATER TECH.        SURGE PROTECTOR MODULE-N.TOWER  280.00

         SIOUX SALES COMPANY        TROUSERS; AMMO; DUTY BELT       376.75

         SIOUXLAND DISTRICT HEALTH  BACTERIA SAMPLES                 91.00

         SMART PUBLIC SAFETY SOFT.  ANNUAL SOFTWARE MAINTENANCE     843.00

         SOUTH DAKOTA MUNICIPAL L   CITY MANAGER AD                  50.00

         SOUTH SIDE SUPPLY          BRAKE FLUID; CLAMP; BITS         22.22

         STEVE'S WINDOW SERVICE     WINDOW CLEANING                 111.00

         SUPER 8 MOTEL              2 ROOMS-JUNE FIRE SCHOOL        313.56

         TCY MACHINE                MAKE 7 MANHOLE RISERS           945.00

         R.J. THOMAS MFG. CO.       TABLES; GRILLS; BENCHES      26,839.12

         TIRE SERVICE CENTER        TUBE; TIRE REPAIRS               39.26

         TRAVELER                   SUBSCRIPTION                     21.97

         TREASURER, STATE OF IOWA   JULY SALES TAX                7,217.43

         UAP DISTRIBUTION, INC.     ROUNDUP                         346.08

         USA BLUE BOOK              PUMP TUBING FOR SAMPLERS         94.80

         UNITED PARCEL SERVICE      SHIPPING CHARGES                112.99

         UNITED STATES CELLULAR     CELL PHONES-7/22/07-8/21/07     100.31

         UPSTART                    SUMMER READING SUPPLIES          32.00

         VALLEY VETERINARY CENTER   EUTHANIZE DOG; BOARDING         282.00

         VERIZON WIRELESS           CELL PHONES-7/21/07-8/20/07      67.73

         WALDNER'S LAWN SERVICE     SPRAYING; LAWN CARE             247.00

         WEF MEMBERSHIP             ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP                     54.00

         JIM WEINS                  CREDIT ON ACCT.-421 CLARK        26.17

         WELLS FARGO FINANCIAL      COPY MACHINE LEASE              101.85

         WIESE OIL & SUPPLY CO.     GAS; DIESEL                   5,061.54

         WILSON'S TV & APPLIANCE    FREEZER                         429.00

         WOODALL ELECTRIC           REPLACE BALLAST; LIGHT TUBES    511.25

                                    HOOKUP EXHAUST FAN-BEECH LIFT    57.50

                                    WIRE FOUNTAIN; WIRE OUTLET      325.80

Reviewed Library Board minutes of July 2nd.

John Cook was present to update the council on the aquatic center/Gillette Park project.  He said
that although there was a mud problem after the heavy rains last week, there are no serious
problems at the site.  Storm water runoff comes from Bluff and 9th Streets and runs through the
park.  Because the sod and seeding hasn’t been completed it didn’t help the situation.  There will
probably be some minor adjustments such as extending certain retaining walls and reshaping
some of the dirt, but no high dollar items.  Bob Payer, Kuehl & Payer, has been talking with the
D.O.T. as there is about $11,000 remaining from the Gillette Park trail grant that hasn’t been used. 
They may be able to reopen the contract with Ten Point Construction, submit a change order to
the D.O.T., and use this additional funding to install more retaining wall and dirt reshaping.  A
motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Peck, unanimously authorized reopening the contract
with Ten Point Construction for possible additional funding. 

John also reported that Jean Benson is coordinating volunteers for the installation of the playground equipment.  Gametime representatives will be here next Wednesday to lay the initial groundwork
for the equipment.  Community volunteers will then be called in on Saturday to complete the
project.  John reported that as the project is nearing completion a final report would need to be
submitted to the Vision Iowa Committee regarding final costs.

LeRoy Schoon, Schoon Construction, was present to request an adjustment to his sewer bill.  He
explained that he had a different person checking his sprinkler system and a valve didn’t get
closed so it was drawing water from the city source rather than from his well resulting in excess
sewer charges of $1,234.83.  Water Supt., Mark Napier, asked LeRoy if he has a backflow preventer
on the line from his well.  LeRoy said that he does have.  Mark will check to see if it meets the
proper requirements.  The council told LeRoy that they had established a policy that the property
owner is responsible for all water that goes through the meter.  A motion by Councilman Stieneke,
seconded by Varce, denied the request for an adjustment to the sewer bill.  Motion carried.

Tom Jenness was present with an estimate to repair the tile line and lower the water on his
property east of Saratoga Street.  He had approached the council in May about correcting this
situation where storm sewers are collecting water from Park, Sumner, Summit and Saratoga and
draining into his pond.  Because the tile is not functioning properly the water doesn’t get to the
river and covers a driveway through his property.  He has now received verbal permission from
NRCS to make the necessary improvements and is waiting for written approval.  This is considered
a wetland area so there are pretty strict guidelines.  The estimated cost of the project is $4,650,
which includes an outlet tube, floodgate to prevent water backing up the tile, 680’ of 12” tile
installed, tube with intake and intake screen.  Tom would do the work himself.  A motion by
Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Varce, unanimously authorized proceeding with the project
as presented.

The council reviewed two quotes on the replacement of 8” meters in wells #11 and #12.  Quotes
were received from Hydro Metering Technology for $6,663.72 and Siemens Water Technologies for
$6,402, with an additional $927 to supply a custom length of flow tubes in place of the standard
flow tubes listed in the quote.  Mark didn’t have a preference in the meters, but indicated that
the Hydro Metering quote included the custom length tubes.  A motion by Councilman Stieneke,
seconded by Varce, authorized the meter replacements using Hydro Metering Technology for
$6,663.72.   Motion carried.

Steve Casey, Wastewater Supt., presented quotes for riverbank restoration on the city’s NE lagoon. 
Quotes were:  Lundell Construction-$13,267.50; Deer Valley Land Improvement-$12,876; and
Schoon Construction-$32,610.  Steve said he has received DNR and Corps of Engineer approval. 
He also pointed out that the low quote only includes 2’ of riprap and all bidders were told that
there needed to be 3’.  The quote from Schoon includes hauling, where the other bids have the
city doing the hauling, which was also explained to each bidder.  A motion by Councilman Varce,
seconded by Mallory, accepted the quote from Lundell Construction for $13,267.50 and instructed
Steve to get written permission from the property owners to allow the city to cross their property
during this project.  Motion carried.

Councilman Stieneke has implemented employee safety meetings and is working on taking care of
some issues brought up by the city’s worker’s compensation insurance carrier during a recent visit. 
Some of the items that need attention are getting the safety tripod certified, scheduling training
for confined spaces, reviewing the lock out/tag out procedures, making sure all departments have
their fire extinguishers inspected, and he is looking into CPR certification for employees.  He asked
that the council liaisons work with their departments to be sure the employees are following safety
rules.  Greg passed out a proposed safety manual for council review and he will ask that it be put
on the next agenda for approval.  A motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Varce, authorized
the Fire Department personnel to be sure fire extinguishers in all departments are inspected on an
annual basis.  Motion carried.

The following reports were reviewed:

1.  July Clerk-Treasurer’s report and receipts as follows:  General-$76,648.96; Police Forfeiture-

     $504.76; County Library-$13.59; Road Use-$52,009.04; Employee Benefits-$11,723.61;

     Emergency-$246.13; Local Option Sales Tax-$27,785.90; Hotel/Motel Tax-$76.66; Tax

     Increment Financing-$1,336.26; Revolving Loan-$1,327.69; Library Memorial-$339.19;

     Park & Rec. Capital Improvements-$301.36; Debt Service-$14,016.06; Road Use Equipment-

     $123.68; Cherokee Signs-$75; Cherokee Housing Grant-$64.40; Doherty Addition-$2,000;

     Aquatic Center/Gillette Park-$134,962.58; Oak Hill Perpetual Care-$997.13; Water Utility-

     City-$67,234.93; Water Utility-Industrial-$5,201.87; Water Bd./Int.-$17,119.54; Water

     Improvement-$5,294.21; Water Reserve-$902.06; Water Tower Maintenance-$1,032.16;

     Water System Maintenance-$2,113.23; Sewer Utility-City-$89,299.07; Sewer Utility-

     Industrial-$23,132.97; Sewer Bd./Int.-$32,792.75; Sewer Improvement-$5,416.66; Aviation