City of Spirit Lake
Regular City Council Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, November 09, 2010
City Council Chambers
Present: Mayor Andera Councilmembers Balm, Harbst, Bice, Ihrke, and Thee
MINUTES
Motion by Bice seconded by Thee to approve the minutes of the October 26th council meeting. Motion
carried unanimously.
BILLS
Motion by Bice seconded by Thee to approve bills for the month of November, 2010. Motion carried
unanimously.
ALLIANT UTILITIES
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PMT
VOSS/BOB
AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE ASSURANCE
COLT/SCOTT
DOHLMAN/DWIGHT
ING LIFE INS. & ANNUITY CO.
MINNESOTA CHILD SUPPORT PMT
SECURE BENEFITS SYSTEMS
WADDELL & REED
WALMART COMMUNITY/GEMB
WELLMARK
ALLIANT UTILITIES
EMC NATIONAL LIFE
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM INC
IOWA LAKES REGIONAL WATER
ORTHEL/TOM
VERIZON WIRELESS
WASTE MANAGEMENT OF WI-MN
DICKINSON CO ISU EXTENSION
DYNO OIL
IOWA LAKES ELECTRIC COOP
MEDIA COMM
QWEST
VERIZON WIRELESS
WASTE MANAGEMENT
A-ONE WATER SPECIALIST
ALPHA WIRELESS COMMUNICATIONS
AUDIO EDITIONS
BAKER & TAYLOR, INC.
BARNES DISTRIBUTION
BOB'S REPAIR & TOW
BROCKSHUS/ROGER
CABIN LIFE
CAMPUS CLEANERS & LAUNDERERS
CARROLL DISTR&CONSTR.SUPPLY
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
CENTRAL IA LIBRARY SERV AREA
CENTRAL STATES LAB
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICE INC
CITI BUSINESS CARD
CITY CLERK
CITY: JESSE TUNGLAND CONSTR
CITY: LEAH SCHOEN
CMI, INC
COHRS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
CREATIVE FORMS & CONCEPTS
CULTURE HOUSE BOOKS
CUSTOM CREATIONS
D&K REPAIR
DICKINSON CO CONSERV. BOARD
DICKINSON CO.AIRPORT AUTHORITY
DISCOVERY HOUSE
DODDS/DEAN
UTILITIES
24,982.88
UTILITIES
400.88
WAGE ASSIGNMENT
171.66
REIMB CDL SNOW REMOVAL
40.00
SUPPLEMENTAL INS
761.26
REIMBURSE MEAL
12.82
MILEAGE REIMB
54.03
457 PLAN
200.00
WAGE ASSIGNMENT
171.66
CAFETERIA PLAN
1,744.28
ANNUITY
100.00
PRINTER
74.00
NOV HEALTH PREMIUM
25,097.02
UTILITIES
20,412.45
POLICE LIFE PREMIUM
255.00
NOV ADMN FEE
282.75
PURCHASED SERVICES
43.76
SAFETY GLASSES
107.00
CELL PHONES
196.91
LANDFILL CHGS 10/1-15
7,543.30
REGISTR FEES PEST.APPLIC
70.00
GAS AND DIESEL
6991.41
UTILITIES
494.78
INTERNET SERVICE
279.85
TELEPHONE SERVICE
1123.88
CELLPHONE SERVICE
485.18
LANDFILL CHARGES
7961.75
SERVICES
31.50
BATTERY
48.44
AUDIO BOOKS
516.42
MEMORIAL BOOKS
967.32
SUPPLIES
190.15
VEHICLE R
141.64
REIMBR CELL PH TEXTING
10.00
LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION
59.95
TOWEL & RUG SERVICE
48.22
LIMESTONE RESTORER
277.26
LIBRARY BOOKS DCEF
80.88
COMPUTER SERV E-BOOKS
150.00
TRIPLE MELT 2500#
1,280.10
TESTING ASPHALT
765.75
LIBRARY BOOKS
847.47
UTILITIES
546.25
WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
50.00
WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
50.00
PBT
299.00
SAND FOR DEICING
1,924.76
W2 AND 1099 FORMS
133.54
LIBRARY BOOK
26.50
YOUTH ACADEMY T-SHIRTS
96.00
INSTALL NEW FRONT TIRES
337.84
DISPOSAL HAZARDOUS WASTE
359.01
SUPPORT AGREEMENT NOV
500.00
NOV SUPPORT AGREEMENT
1,000.00
SAFETY GLASSES
297.00
DYNO OIL CO. INC.
FICK'S ACE HARDWARE
GALE GROUP
GALL'S INC.
GATEWAY AMERICA SPORTS
GCR TIRE CENTER
GENERAL TRAFFIC CONTROLS,INC.
GLAMOUR
GRAHAM TIRE SPENCER
GTM VIDEO INC
GUIDEPOSTS
H & H RECYCLING
HD SUPPLY WATERWORKS
HOTSY EQUIPMENT CO.
HOWARD R. GREEN COMPANY
IA RURAL WATER ASSOCIATION
IMWCA
INLAND TRUCK PARTS
JAYCOX IMPLEMENT WTGN
JOHNSTONE SUPPLY
KAPCO, INC
KOENING PORTABLE TOILETS
L&D UPHOLSTERY, LLC
LADIES HOME JOURNAL
LAKES AREA SENIOR CITIZENS
LAKES PRINTING
LAWSON PRODUCTS INC.
MAAHS & OWENS
MICHAEL TODD & COMPANY
MID-AMERICAN RESEARCH
MIDWEST LIVING
MOTOR INN
MPH INDUSTRIES
MUESKE ELECTRIC INC.
NORTH AMERICAN SALT CO
NW IA LEAGUE OF CITIES
OKOBOJI MOTOR COMPANY
OKOBOJI TRADING CO, LLC
PARENTS
PARTS CITY
PETTY CASH - LIBRARY
REEKERS/CLARK
REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY
SHARE CORP.
SHORT ELLIOTT HENRICKSON, INC
SPIRIT LAKE KIWANIS
SPIRIT LAKE READY MIX
SPORTS ILLUSTRATED
ST LUKES CTR OCC HEALTH
STALL'S FARM & HOME
STOREY-KENWORTHY CO.
T&T MATS
TRANS IOWA EQUIPMENT, INC.
TRITLE/MERLIN
U.S. POSTMASTER
WILLIAMS/ELLEN
WINTHER, STAVE & CO.,LLP
XEROX CORPORATION
GAS & FUEL FOR VEHICLES
7,976.29
SUPPLIES
136.66
DCEF BOOKS
137.98
BUMPER&SPEAKER NEW VEH
589.01
LIBRARY DVDS
126.97
STUDDED TIRES (6)
551.32
TRAFFIC SIGNAL SERV CALL
247.50
LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION
18.00
TIRES
170.70
DVD REPAIR SUPPLIES
60.25
LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION
21.97
70.14 TON RECYCLING OC
7,880.00
CURB BOX LIDS
291.11
SERV CALL ON POWER WASHR
509.77
FINAL ENGINEERING SERV
990.91
DUES
320.00
WORKCOMP PREM INSTALL#5
6,694.00
SWITCH
167.00
PARTS
175.79
PARTS & SHIPPING
43.97
SHIPPING
7.74
SERVICES @LITTLE LEAGUE
25.00
FLAG REPAIRS
40.00
LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION
16.97
NOV SUPPORT AGREEMENT
375.00
ANIMAL IMPOUNDS
62.33
SNOW PLOW BOLTS, NUTS
156.32
LEGAL SERVICES OCT
1,657.50
GUTTER BROOM
456.46
SUPPLIES
157.46
LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION
19.97
ALIGNMENT&SERVICE JOB
150.43
RADAR REPAIR
66.67
BULBS
26.74
DE-ICING SALT 49.59 TON
4,272.18
DUES FY10-11
50.00
SERVICE
43.77
REFUND LIQUOR LICENSE
168.75
LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION
7.99
PARTS & SUPPLIES
1,116.77
PETTY CASH POSTAGE
206.43
CLEANING @CITY HALL
650.00
1ST QTR '10-'11
2,250.00
SUPPLIES
231.39
ENG DESIGN WORK
3,890.00
14.18 TON PAPER RECYCL
212.70
CONCRETE
7,439.00
LIBRARY SUBSCRIPTION
166.32
DRUG TESTING
37.00
PLOW BOLTS
4.20
SUPPLIES & PAPER
477.37
MAT SERVICE
15.50
R&L GUIDES (WEAR PLATES)
507.57
CLEANING
350.00
ADD POSTAGE TO PERMIT#1
1,144.00
SUMMER READING PRIZES
95.84
FY10 AUDIT PROGRESS BI
1,000.00
COPIER SERVICE
194.49
165,952.57
FINANCIAL REPORT
Motion by Bice seconded by Thee to approve the Financial Report for October, 2010. Motion carried
unanimously. Revenue for the month of October, 2010 is $1,775,884.53 Expenditures for October, 2010
are as follows: General Fund $138,640.71; Road Use $41,561.14; Trust & Agency $31,357.82; Economic
Dev $500; Friends/Library $1,296.58; Debt Service $36,649.00; Memorial Park renovation $2,997.00;
Water $103,143.76; Water T&A $150.00; Water treatment plant expansion $74,014.58; Sanitary sewer
$21,947.75; Solid Waste $59,897.43; Partial self-fund Ins $282.75.
DICKINSON COUNTY TRAILS BOARD ANNUAL REPORT
Steve Litts, President of the Dickinson County Trails Board, reviewed highlights of the previous year’s
accomplishments and goals for the coming year. Litts thanked the Mayor and Council for their continued
financial support.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-69
RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY SHARE OF PIONEER BEACH TRAIL PROJECT
Ihrke introduced and caused to be read Resolution No. 2010-69 and moved for its adoption, seconded by
Balm. Aye: Ihrke, Bice, Harbst, Balm, Thee. Resolution duly adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-70
RESOLUTION APPROVING CONCEPT OF AGREEMENT FOR
SANITARY SEWER CONNECTION
Bice introduced and caused to be read Resolution No. 2010-70 and moved for its adoption with an
amendment to place a limit on the City’s cost of service connection to property, seconded by Balm. Aye:
Ihrke, Balm and Thee. Nay: Bice and Harbst. Resolution duly adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 14-2010
ORDINANCE AMENDING THE TAXI CAB ORDINANCE
APPROVE THIRD CONSIDERATION
Motion by Balm seconded by Harbst to approve the third consideration of Ordinance No. 14-2010. Aye:
Balm, Harbst, Bice, Thee, Ihrke. Motion carried unanimously
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-71
RESOLUTION APPROVING ENGINEERING AGREEMENT AMENDMENT #2 FOR 2010
STREET IMPROVEMENT AND 2010-71 SEWER REHABILITAITON PROJECT
Balm introduced and caused to be read Resolution No. 2010-71 and moved for its adoption, seconded by
Bice. Aye: Ihrke, Bice, Harbst, Balm, Thee. Resolution duly adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-72
RESOLUTION APPROVING FY 2010 FINANCIAL REPORT
Ihrke introduced and caused to be read Resolution No. 2010-72 and moved for its adoption, seconded by
Thee. Aye: Ihrke, Bice, Harbst, Balm, Thee. Resolution duly adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-73
RESOLUTION SETTING A PUBLIC HEARING ON THE USE OF URBAN RENEWAL FUNDS
Thee introduced and caused to be read Resolution No. 2010-73 and moved for its adoption, seconded by
Bice. Aye: Ihrke, Bice, Harbst, Balm, Thee. Resolution duly adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2010-74
RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING CITY ADMINISTRATOR TO EXECUTE WATER SERVICE
AGREEMENTS
Thee introduced and caused to be read Resolution No. 2010-74 and moved for its adoption, seconded by
Ihrke. Aye: Ihrke, Bice, Harbst, Balm, Thee. Resolution duly adopted.
APPOINTMENT TO CLEAN WATER ALLIANCE COMMISSION
Motion by Bice seconded by Ihrke to approve the appointment of Doug Zemler to the Clean Water
Alliance Commission. Motion carried unanimously
PROCLAMATION RECOGNIZING BUSINESS APPRECIATION WEEK
Mayor Andera proclaimed the week of November 14, 2010 as Business Appreciation Week in Spirit
Lake, Iowa.
COMMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF
Mayor Andera reminded the Council of the Corridor’s Business Recognition Luncheon on November
17th. Bice expressed concern of curbs cut for sump pump discharge as well as the effect of year around
sump pump discharge on the street. City Attorney Maahs will follow up with Bice’s concerns and report
back to the Council. Harbst questioned if the Council wishes the public safety committee discuss the
need for a noise ordinance addressing semi truck braking noise within the city limits. Maahs stated other
cities have noise ordinances and he will research other ordinances and report back to the Council. Thee
expressed gratitude for the men and women serving in the armed services in honor of Veteran’s Day this
week.
GO INTO CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Ihrke seconded by Bice to go into closed session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1) (c)
and 21.5(1) (j). Aye: Ihrke, Bice, Harbst, Balm, Thee
GO OUT OF CLOSED SESSION
Motion by Bice seconded by Ihrke to go out of closed session. Aye: Thee, Balm, Harbst, Bice, Ihrke.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Ihrke seconded by Bice to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously
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Blain Andera, Mayor
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Mark Stevens, City Administrator