Regular City Council Meeting
City Hall, Cherokee, Iowa
September 11, 2007 – 7:00 P.M.
A regular meeting was called to order on this date by
Mayor Henrich. Present:
Councilman
Varce, Stieneke, Leach, Peck, Clerk-Treasurer Taylor.
Absent: Councilman Mallory,
City
Attorney Miller.
Mayor Henrich added item #6.05
to the agenda – paving in Ament Addition.
At the request of Councilman Varce, the City Clerk passed
out copies of the County’s safety
manual for council review. This
item was tabled until the next meeting.
A motion by Councilman Varce,
seconded by Stieneke, approved the first presentation of an
ordinance establishing landscaping and screening standards. Roll call was:
AYES: Varce, Stieneke, Leach, Peck
NAYS: None
On a motion by Councilman Leach,
seconded by Peck, the council unanimously approved
the following under “consent business”.
City council minutes of August
28th.
Bills totaling $164,054.63.
VERNON FICK
(DEF. COMP.) RETIREMENT
1,600.00
THREE RIVERS BENEFIT
CLAIMS THRU 8/17/07
202.20
POSTMASTER-CHEROKEE
POSTAGE FOR UTILITY BILLS
303.33
AMAZON CREDIT PLAN
DVD'S
163.77
DOUBLEDAY LARGE PRINT
POSTAGE FOR FREE BOOKS
7.73
SUPER 8 MOTEL
MOTEL-JAMES & DAUM-ACADEMY
1,829.70
WESTERN IOWA TECH COMM.
8-WK. ACADEMY-NATHAN JAMES
2,382.50
8-WK. ACADEMY-JOSEPH DAUM
2,382.50
CHEROKEE FIRE DEPARTMENT VOL.
ALLOW.-7/24/07-8/5/07
640.00
VERNON FICK (DEF. COMP.) RETIREMENT
1,600.00
MASTERCARD
ANTIVIRUS; BUSINESS CARDS
35.44
POSTMASTER
- CHEROKEE POSTAGE
FOR UTILITY BILLS
273.16
NADIA RAMIREZ
DEPOSIT BALANCE-421 CLARK
32.49
THREE RIVERS BENEFIT
CLAIMS THRU 8/31/07
1,996.30
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
2ND QTR. HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
5,397.81
CAEDC
2ND
QTR. HOTEL/MOTEL TAX
2,159.13
ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGY POLYQUEST;
SCALE
2,425.66
ALLIANCE CONCRETE, INC.
CONCRETE-STORM SEWER-BEECH
119.00
ALLIANT ENERGY
NATURAL GAS
530.14
ALPHA
WIRELESS RADIO/ANTENNA/SPEAKER 745.00
REPAIR TRUCK RADIO
50.00
AL'S CORNER OIL CO.
FUEL
193.82
AMERICAN WATER WORKS ASSO. ANNUAL DUES
165.00
ARAMARK UNIFORM SERVICES MATS;MOPS;SHOP
RAGS;TOWELS 75.66
4-WK.
UNIFORM SERVICE
240.37
BAKER & TAYLOR, INC.
BOOKS & AUDIOS
627.33
BARCO MUNICIPAL PRODUCTS 4-PLEX
STANDS-WORK ZONE
399.80
20 - 30" STOP SIGN FACES
350.81
BEACON ATHLETICS
BATTER'S BOX MATS
245.60
BLAINE'S WATER CONDITION. SOFTENER
SALT;TANK RENT;WATER 134.49
BOMGAARS
SUPPLIES;PRESS.WASHER;TOILER 2,405.89
BRIDE'S
SUBSCRIPTION
11.97
BUGH WELDING
SHARPEN BUSH HOG BLADES
24.00
BUILDERS SHARP. & SERVICE CHAIN
SHARPENING; PARTS
634.45
CARROLL
DISTRIBUTING
SHOP SUPPLIES
137.42
CHAMPION
ELECTRIC, INC. REPAIRS;
CONTROLS
334.96
CHEROKEE
AUTO PARTS
VEHICLE SUPPLIES
76.50
CHEROKEE
BUILDING CENTER MASONRY
WATERPROOFER
333.83
CHEROKEE
COUNTY SHERIFF SERVE
NOTICE-B. RAMIREZ
50.50
CHEROKEE CO. SOLID WASTE SEPT.
LANDFILL FEE
11,556.01
DEBRIS-E. CEDAR;W.LOCUST
6,447.10
CHEROKEE
LUMBER, INC. PREMIX
CONCRETE
100.34
CHEROKEE
REG. MED. CENTER PHYSICAL;
EMPLOYMENT SCREEN 307.00
CHESTERMAN
COMPANY
POP
68.60
CHRONICLE TIMES SUBSCRIPTION;AD;PUBLICATIONS 672.32
CONSUMER
REPORTS
SUBSCRIPTION
26.00
THE COURT FOCUS
SEPT. SUBSCRIPTION
12.00
COUNTRY LIVING
SUBSCRIPTION
12.84
DPC INDUSTRIES, INC.
CHLORINE; POTASSIUM PERMAN.
976.75
DEMCO, INC.
SUPPLIES
202.74
DENNY'S SERVICE
SERVICE A/C
56.50
DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS
PAINT FOR SOCCER FIELDS
180.00
DOUBLEDAY LARGE PRINT
BOOKS
70.02
EDM EQUIPMENT
REPAIR KIT FOR SWEEPER
458.06
ELECTRONIC ENGINEERING
REPAIR LAPTOP POWER PLUG
87.50
EVERTON PUBLISHERS
SUBSCRIPTION-GENEAOL. HELP
27.00
EZ-LINER
PAINT GUN FILTERS; PUMP
214.81
FAREWAY STORES, INC.
GARBAGE BAGS
10.68
FARNER-BOCKEN COMPANY
POOL CONCESSIONS
1,190.20
ED
M. FELD EQUIP. CO.
HYDROTESTS; EXTINGUISHERS
3,437.50
FSH
COMMUNICATIONS, LLC PAY
PHONE
55.00
GARY'S SERVICE
TIRE REPAIR; ROTATE TIRE
27.00
GAYLORD BROTHERS, INC.
SUPPLIES
88.20
GREENWAY IMPLEMENT, INC. ANTIFREEZE;
FILTERS
195.96
HD
SUPPLY WATERWORKS, LTD 336' PIPE-W.
BLUFF ST.SEWER 2,436.00
HACH CO.
LAB SUPPLIES
374.87
HALLETT MATERIALS
GRAVEL;BALLAST;FILL SAND
1,096.28
HEARTLAND
INN
MOTEL-WASTEWATER CONF.
112.00
HENNINGSEN
CONSTRUCTION 3.94 T.
HOT MIX PATCH-7TH
187.15
HIGH COUNTRY AUTO
DRIVER DOOR LATCH-'00 CHEV.
35.25
HILLYARD
JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
249.97
HOLZHAUER MOTORS LTD.
BATTERY-'03 GMC
113.68
STAN HOUSTON EQUIP. CO.
MARKING PAINT; FLAGS
177.50
HY-VEE DRUGSTORE
BATTERIES; FIRST AID SUPPLIES
140.98
HY-VEE
FOOD STORES
DVD'S; SUPPLIES
150.57
ILLINOIS
MUN. LEAGUE CITY MANAGER AD
10.00
IDA GROVE ROOFING
REPAIR BEECH LIFT ROOF
545.70
IOWA D.O.T.
50% MATCH-2 LAPTOP COMPUTER 5,566.10
GRADER & PLOW BLADES
1,307.83
IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC COOP. ELECTRICITY
41.56
IOWA LIBRARY ASSOCIATION ILA
REGISTRATIONS
337.00
IOWA
ONE CALL
JULY LOCATES
72.00
IOWA OUTDOORS
SUBSCRIPTION
21.00
IOWA PARK & REC. ASSOC.
ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP
125.00
IOWA TELECOM
PHONE SERVICE
864.44
JANITOR'S
CLOSET, LTD. SHOWER
SOAP
145.65
KUEHL & PAYER, LTD.
ENG.-E. MAIN WATER MAIN
450.00
ENG.-AMENT STORM SEWER
365.00
CONNIE LADWIG
REPLACE TORN PANTS
20.00
LEAGUE
OF MINNESOTA CITIES CITY MANAGER AD
85.00
LEAGUE OF WISCONSIN MINIC. CITY MANAGER AD
200.00
LETSCHE BIKE/RADIO SHACK FUSES
FOR SAMPLERS
5.98
LOVE TIRE, INC. (K. WENCK) JUNE-AUG. INSPECTIONS
910.00
LUBECK OIL COMPANY
FUEL
507.16
SERVANDO LUNA
OVERPAID FINAL-324 E. CEDAR
5.85
LUNDELL CONSTRUCTION CO. PIPE
LUBE;PUMP RENT;TILE TEES 104.50
MANGOLD
ENVIRON. TESTING OIL/GREASE;
TKN; TDS TES
889.00
MARLIN
LEASING CORP.
SEPT. COPIER LEASE
123.00
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
ELECTRICITY
22,798.17
MOTOR
PARTS SALES
VEHICLE SUPPLIES
102.26
MUNICIPAL
SUPPLY, INC. BATTERY-HANDHELD
READER
151.29
MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPME CHECK
PARKING BRAKE ON LOADER 123.00
NORTHWEST COMMUNICATIONS SEPT.
INTERNET SERVICE
91.85
N.W.
IOWA LIBRARY SERVICE WORKSHOP FEE
30.00
NOVELTY MACHINE & SUPPLY REPAIR
PUMP-SPRUCE LIFT
1,771.91
O'HALLORAN INTERNATIONAL REPAIR
BRAKES
894.21
PC WORLD
SUBSCRIPTION
44.97
PERKINS OFFICE SOLUTIONS OFFICE
SUPPLY;MAINT. AGREE. 1,528.34
PETTY
CASH
POSTAGE; OMAHA PAPERS
157.94
POOL
TECH MIDWEST, INC. POOL
CHEMICALS
3,155.76
RANGER
RICK
SUBSCRIPTION
33.90
RASMUSSEN'S CORP.
SERVICE EXPLORERS
38.54
REHAB
SYSTEMS, INC.
TV STORM SEWER; CLEAN LIFT
675.00
REINERT
MACHINE SHOP
MAKE CAB/WINDOW GUARD
318.05
RHOADSIDE BLOOMING HOUSE SUPPLIES
99.89
ED. ROEHR SAFETY PRODUCT 2TASERS
& CARTRIDGES
1,834.54
DAN
ROLLISON
CELL PHONE-8/21/07-9/20/07
40.00
MARY JO RUPPERT
MOTEL FOR WORKSHOP
62.59
SANITARY SERVICES
AUGUST GARBAGE PICKUP
16,936.05
SCHOON CONSTRUCTION CO.
MAKE HYD. HOSE FOR BACKH
92.29
DEMOLISH-W.LOCUST;E.CEDAR
13,330.00
DRAIN MUD - POOL MUDSLIDE
1,085.50
SEWALSON CONTRACTING, INC. RETAINING WALL EXTENSION 274.80
SHARE CORPORATION
CLEANING SUPPLIES
310.73
SCHUMACHER ELEVATOR CO.
ELEVATOR SERVICE CONTRACT
165.85
SIOUX CITY JOURNAL
POLICE OFFICER AD
555.93
SIOUX SALES COMPANY
TROUSERS; SHIRT; AMMO
1,222.80
SIOUXLAND
DISTRICT HEALTH BACTERIA SAMPLES
78.00
SOUTH DAKOTA MUNIC.LEAGUE CITY
MANAGER AD
50.00
SOUTH SIDE SUPPLY
FILTERS; WRENCH; HEX KEY
254.68
STEVE'S
WINDOW SERVICE WINDOW
CLEANING
85.00
SUPERIOR LAMP, INC.
LIGHT TUBES
872.70
THOMAS
GALE
LARGE PRINT BOOKS
119.60
TIRE SERVICE CENTER
TIRE REPAIRS; NEW TIRES
2,419.76
TOP
NOTCH REPAIR, LC TIRE REPAIR-'06 CHEV.
12.50
TOYNE, INC.
REPAIR KIT;SCREENS;FILTERS
1,647.59
TREASURER,
STATE OF IOWA AUGUST SALES
TAX
6,277.68
UNIQUE BOOKS, INC.
DVD'S & BOOKS
714.12
UNITED
PARCEL SERVICE SHIPPING
CHARGES
63.13
UNITED STATES CELLULAR
CELL PHONES-8/22/07-9/21/07
100.31
UNITED RENTALS INC.
TOOL BOX; 18 V. CHARGER
198.95
VALLEY
GLASS & FRAMING INSTALL
DOOR CLOSURE
135.00
VALLEY VETERINARY CENTER BOARD
DOGS & CATS
254.00
VERIZON WIRELESS
CELL PHONES-8/21/07-9/22/07
67.73
WALDNER'S
LAWN SERVICE JULY/AUGUST
LAWN CARE 140.00
WELLS FARGO FIN. LEASE
COPY MACHINE LEASE
101.85
WIESE OIL & SUPPLY CO.
MINERAL SPIRITS;GAS;DIESEL
6,646.14
WOODALL
ELECTRIC
WIRE PUMP
317.00
ZEE
MEDICAL SERVICE CO. FIRST
AID SUPPLIES
30.20
New class “B” wine permit
– The Book Vine.
Transfer of the city’s
beer/wine permit to The Gathering Place for the Jazz Festival on
January 4,5,6, 2008.
John Cook reported that the
playground equipment has been assembled, except for a few
missing parts. There were 2-3 dozen
people helping with the project throughout the day
on Friday and Saturday, as well as a dozen inmates from Rockwell City.
Concrete must be
poured around the support poles and the wood fiber ground cover installed before
the
structures will be open to the public. John also reviewed a change order with Ten Point
Construction for $16,409.23 as extension to the Gillette Trail Project.
The change order
would cover additional storm sewer pipe and intakes, extension of the retaining
wall around
the playground, and adding 2 courses of block to the retaining wall around the
sand play area.
These improvements will help divert storm water runoff from 9th and
Bluff Streets during
heavy rains. The City’s share of
the project will be approximately $7,400, with the balance
to be paid from I.D.O.T. trail funds. A
motion by Councilman Stieneke, seconded by Leach,
approved change order #2 to Ten Point Construction for $16,409.23.
Motion carried.
Dwight Lang and Jane Gilbert,
Co-Executive Directors of SIMPCO, and Michelle Bostinelos,
Transportation Planning Director, were present to review their services.
Ms. Gilbert reported
that SIMPCO membership dues cover CDBG application writing, minimal data
research,
membership in several state associations, match for transportation planning and
economic
development, preferential pricing for various plans and ordinances, facilitation
of public
meetings, liaison with state and federal agencies and nonprofits, and
information on
regional opportunities. Ms.
Bostinelos reported that she coordinates the regional
transportation planning meetings. Mayor
Henrich indicated that John Meis would be the
city’s representative on the technical committee.
Mr. Bostinelos said they put together
the Transportation Improvement Program for area projects.
The Gillette Park trail project
was part of that process. Mr. Lang
commented on the Planning Grant Agreement for a
Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan that the county and all cities in the county will
be working on.
As part of SIMPCO membership, the $2,000 cash match the city must provide
would come
out of the annual dues. Ms. Gilbert
said they have had a most successful nuisance
abatement program. They make an
inspection of the entire city, write letters to violators,
follow up and also have gone to court. A
USDA Rural Opportunity Grant that SIMPCO
recently received would cover about 45% of the cost of a nuisance abatement
program.
The council thanked the representatives from SIMPCO and said they would consider
SIMPCO membership.
Jim Adamson was present to
request the closing of S. 4th Street from the south part of the
W. Maple intersection to the north part of the W. Elm intersection from 8:00
am-2:00 pm on
September 29th for the Fall Family Festival, and the use of the W.
Elm parking lot on the same
date for a car show. A motion by
Councilman Peck, seconded by Leach, unanimously authorized
the street closing and use of the W. Elm parking lot as requested.
On a motion by Councilman
Stieneke, seconded by Peck, the council authorized joining
SIMPCO, provided there is funding in the budget.
Motion carried.
A motion by Councilman Stieneke,
seconded by Leach, approved the Planning Grant Agreement
with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division to develop a
Pre-Disaster
Mitigation Plan. Motion carried.
The council reviewed a letter
from Ron Strickland requesting a 6-month extension of his
building permit to complete the building on Lake Street.
Councilman Peck felt Strickland
had already gotten an extension as the building permit expired in May.
A motion by
Councilman Leach, seconded by Varce, approved a 6-month extension to Ron
Strickland’s
building permit. Roll call was:
AYES: Varce, Stieneke, Leach
NAYS: Peck
Mayor Henrich reported that Jim
Agnitsch has suggested using M3 concrete in the Ament
Addition in conjunction with the storm sewer improvement project.
M3 concrete has a faster
curing time, allowing traffic to drive on it in 3-5 days, compared to 2 weeks
for regular concrete.
This will add approximately $5,500 to the project cost.
A motion by Councilman Stieneke,
seconded by Varce, unanimously authorized using the M3 concrete.
The following reports were reviewed:
1. August Clerk-Treasurer’s report and receipts as follows: General-$45,023.31; Police
Forfeiture-$59.46; County Library-$9.92; Road Use-$42,341.22; Employee Benefits-
$9,281.57; Local Option Sales Tax-$38,191.35; Hotel/Motel Tax-$81.12; Revolving Loan-
$1,449.27; Library Memorial-$480.67; Park & Rec. Capital Impr.-$318.78; Road Use
Equipment-$130.87; Cherokee Signs-$45; Cherokee Housing Grant-$68.14; Doherty
Addition-$4,232.80; Aquatic Center/Gillette Park-$264,644.23; Oak Hill Perpetual Care-
$642.19; Water Utility-City-$74,047.09; Water Utility-Industrial-$4,805.01; Water Bd./Int.-
$17,211.29; Water Improvement-City-$5,334.32; Water Reserve-City-$954.46; Water Tower
Maintenanct-$1,082.39; Water System Maintenance-$7,966.58; Sewer Utility-City-
$88,569.10; Sewer Utility-Industrial-$23,259.21; Sewer Bd./Int.-$32,792.75; Sewer Impr.-
$5,416.66; Solid Waste-$17,752.06; Landfill-$11,736.83; Storm Water Utility-$7,968.64;
Self Insurance-$497.20.
2. August General Fund revenue/expense report.
3. August Police report.
On a motion by Councilman
Stieneke, seconded by Leach, the meeting was adjourned at
7:58 p.m. Motion carried.
News media – Ken Ross, Chronicle Times.
Dennis Henrich – Mayor
ATTEST:
Debra Taylor, CMC
City Clerk-Treasurer