City of Spirit Lake
Regular City Council Meeting 5:30 p.m.
Tuesday, September 11, 2012
City Council Chambers
Present: Mayor Andera Councilmembers Balm, Harbst, Bice, Thee and Ihrke
MINUTES
Motion by Bice seconded by Ihrke to approve the minutes of the August 28th meeting. Motion carried
unanimously.
BILLS
Motion by Bice seconded by Ihrke to approve the amended bill list for the month of September, 2012.
Motion carried unanimously.
AMERICAN FAMILY LIFE INS
HAYES/RICK
ING LIFE INS & ANNUITY CO
SECURE BENEFITS SYSTEMS
STRUBBE/TERRY
VERIZON WIRELESS
WADDELL & REED
WALMART COMMUNITY/GEMB
HASCHE/JANET
IA LAKES ELECTRIC CO-OP
MEDIACOM LLC
STATE BANK - PARTIAL SELF FUND
VERIZON WIRELESS
BLACK HILLS ENERGY
EMC NATIONAL LIFE
IOWA LAKES REGIONAL WATER
LOWRY/DALLAS
SMITH/JERRY
STAPLETON/CLINTON
VERIZON WIRELESS
WELLMARK
WINDSTREAM
SMITH/JERRY
STAPLETON/CLINTON
CITY:RICK HAYES
A-ONE WATER SPECIALIST
ABDO-SPOTLIGHT-MAGIC WAGON
ACS
AHLERS & COONEY, PC
AMY PAS
AUDIO EDITIONS
BAKER & TAYLOR, INC.
BARCO
BARNES DISTRIBUTION
BECK ENGINEERING, INC
BECK EXCAVATING, INC
BOMGAARS SUPPLY INC
BRANDON VODRASKA
BROCKSHUS/ROGER
BRODART COMPANY
CAMPUS CLEANERS & LAUNDERERS
CARROLL DISTR&CONSTR.SUPPLY
CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT
CERTIFIED TESTING SERVICE INC
CHEMCO, INC
CHILD'S WORLD
CITIBUSINESS CARD
CITY CLERK
SUPPLEMENTAL INS
1007.48
BALANCE WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
24.80
ANNUITY
200.00
CAFETERIA PLAN
1726.76
CDL RENEWAL
40.00
CELL PHONE
518.78
ANNUITY
100.00
INK CARTRIDGE
58.94
WINDOW BLIND FOR BUS.OFC
9.51
UTILITIES
838.53
INTERNET
305.80
CLAIMS PD 8-13-12
7,692.83
CELL PHONES
145.19
UTILITIES
406.50
POLICE LIFE PREM SEPT
229.50
PURCHASED SERVICES
52.10
CDL RENEWAL
40.00
REPLACES LOST CK#42948
117.50
REPLACES LOST CK#43073
10.00
CELLULAR PHONE
175.16
HEALTH PREM SEPT
22,716.87
TELEPHONE
492.41
VOID # 42948
117.50VOID # 43073
10.00VOID # 45417
24.80SERVICES
40.25
CHILDRENS BOOKS
132.96
TOTAL SERVICE AGREEMENT
2,571.00
SERVICES ON 2012A RFNDG
12,151.91
SIGN FOR WATERWORKS
533.00
AUDIO BOOKS
468.98
LIBRARY BOOKS
379.11
SIGN STANDS
108.43
PAPER TOWELS
255.87
ELPB AUG ENGINEERING SER
22,707.50
PAY EST #3
132,103.34
FASTNERS
10.65
LIGHT REPAIRS&LABOR
315.00
REIMBR CELL PH TEXT SEPT
10.00
LIBRARY BOOKS
660.78
RUGS & TOWEL SERVICE
45.24
CONCRETE SUPPLIES
405.00
LARGE PRINT BOOKS
163.56
SOIL TESTING
912.75
96 GRAY RECYCLE TUBS
4,728.20
CHILDREN'S BOOKS
69.80
LIBRARY BOOKS
760.64
UTILITIES
1,313.59
CITY OF ORLEANS
CITY: ALICIA BANNISTER
CITY: DANA SWANSON
COHRS CONSTRUCTION, INC.
COMPASS POINTE
COMPUTER ZONE, INC
CTK GROUP
CUTTING EDGE SALES & SERVICE
D&K REPAIR
DAVIS TYPEWRITER CO
DEBOOM/MARGARET
DICKINSON CO.AIRPORT AUTHORITY
DISCOVERY HOUSE
EMC (ELECTRICAL MAT'L CO)
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEM INC
FICK'S ACE HARDWARE
GALE GROUP
GALL'S LLC
GARETH STEVENS PUBLISHING
GOLDEN HORSE LTD
GRAYMONT CAPITAL, INC
H & H RECYCLING
HACH COMPANY
HAWKINS, INC
HEFTER/HEATHER
HOTSY EQUIPMENT CO.
IA DEPT PUBLIC SAFETY
IA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY
IMWCA
JANITOR'S CLOSET
JERGE/DWIGHT
KOENING PORTABLE TOILETS
LAKES AREA SENIOR CITIZENS
LAKES NEWS SHOPPER
LAKES PRINTING
LIBRARY CORPORATION
LIBRARY JOURNALS, LLC
MAAHS & OWENS
MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL CO., INC.
PARTS CITY
PETTY CASH - LIBRARY
PRITTS/DIANA
REEKERS/CLARK
SIMPLEX GRINNELL
SMITH/JERRY
SPIRIT LAKE COMM. FIRE DEPT.
SPIRIT LAKE KIWANIS
SPIRIT LAKE READY MIX
STEAMWAY
TRI-TECH FORENSICS
TRITLE/MERLIN
U.S. POSTMASTER
ULTRA MAX
VESSCO, INC
XEROX CORPORATION
METER SURCHARGE REIMBR
WATER DEPOSIT APPLIED
WATER DEPOSIT APPLIED
WASHED ROCK@WATER PLANT
FY 2012/13 SUPPORT
CONTRACTUAL SERVICES
TRAINING FOR 2 OFCRS
REPAIR WEED WHIP
LAWN MOWER TIRE REPAIR
OFFICE SUPPLIES
REFUND OVERPAYMENT
AIRPORT SUPPORT AGRM SEP
SEPT SUPPORT AGREEMENT
REMOTE WIRE
PSF ADMN FEE SEPT
SUPPLIES
LARGE PRINT BOOKS
PARTS "PRIORITY START"
CHILDRENS BOOKS
LIBRARY BOOKS
LOAD OF LIME
81.24 T RECYCLING AUG
TESTING SUPPLIES
CHEMICALS
WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
FLOAT VALVE
IA ON-LINE WARRANTS
5 CHARGING MANUALS
WORK COMP INSTALL#3
SUPPLIES
REIMBR CELL PH TEXTS SEP
SERVICES SPIRIT LAKE DAY
SUPPORT AGREEMENT SEPT
EMPLOYMENT AD
FOLD & INSERT UTIL.BILLS
LIBRARY BAR CODES
LIBRARY BOOK REVIEW TOOL
LEGAL SERVICES AUG
FINAL PAY EST#2 2011
PARTS & SUPPLIES
POSTAGE FOR BOOKS
SUMMER READING PRIZES
CLEANING CITY HALL AUG
SPRINKLER SYSTEM MAINT
COMPUTER REPAIR
1ST HALF SUPPORT FY 13
19.58 TON PAPER RECYCLE
CONCRETE FOR CURB&ST RPR
CLEAN CARPET@CITY HALL
SPECIMEN COLLECTION KITS
CUSTODIAL SERVICES
PREPAY POSTAGE PERMIT#18
AMMO
PARTS
COPIER MAINT CONTRACT
Final Totals...
4,111.38
50.00
40.44
154.83
3,600.00
207.99
550.00
46.94
24.67
54.47
0.17
500.00
1,000.00
241.81
304.50
101.91
245.18
109.00
63.77
13.86
4,077.01
7,980.00
369.88
4,231.21
50.00
36.57
1,200.00
411.56
8,794.00
147.85
10.00
260.00
416.50
30.75
103.44
250.00
21.00
1,251.25
7,973.33
615.48
100.97
31.00
675.00
340.00
204.99
43,604.66
293.70
3,997.50
125.00
198.10
360.00
500.00
287.00
434.01
232.52
318,639.12
LIQUOR LICENSE
Motion by Bice seconded by Ihrke to approve a Class E liquor license for Pronto, Class C liquor license
for McKeens, and a Class B wine permit for Custom Wines. Motion carried unanimously.
PRESENTATION OF CHECK BY SPIRIT LAKE NOON KIWANIS FOR
MEMORIAL PARK SPLASH PAD
Teresa Beck of the Spirit Lake Noon Kiwanis presented Mayor Andera with a mock check for $160,000
(representing cash and in-kind donations) for the Memorial Park splash pad. The Mayor and Council
thanked Beck and members of the Kiwanis Club for raising the money for the splash pad.
DISCUSSION OF PUMP HOUSE JOINT IMPROVEMENT WITH THE
CITY OF ORLEANS
Motion by Ihrke, seconded by Balm, to allow the City of Orleans to attach an Orleans city sign to the
south side of the Pump House, and ask the City of Orleans to lower the arrow sign situated within the
barricade. Motion carried unanimously. Stevens stated the City of Orleans is getting quotes on the cost
for a new decorative barricade. Stevens will continue discussion with the City of Orleans about the
barricade.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-101
RESOLUTION APPROVING THE PRELIMINARY AND FINAL PLAT
FOR THE EAST LAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK
Ihrke introduced and caused to be read Resolution No. 2012-101, adding verbiage to waive sidewalk
requirements, and moved for its adoption, which was seconded by Thee. Aye: Thee, Balm, Harbst, Bice,
Ihrke. Resolution duly adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-102
RESOLUTION APPROVING INFRASTRUCTURE DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT
FOR THE EAST LAKE INDUSTRIAL PARK
Balm introduced and caused to be read Resolution No. 2012-102 and moved for its adoption, which was
seconded by Thee. Aye: Thee, Balm, Harbst, Bice, Ihrke. Resolution duly adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2012-103
RESOLUTION APPROVING CITY STREET FINANCIAL REPORT
Bice introduced and caused to be read Resolution No. 2012-103 and moved for its adoption, which was
seconded by Balm. Aye: Thee, Balm, Harbst, Bice, Ihrke. Resolution duly adopted.
DISCUSSION OF SPEED LIMITS ON HIGHWAYS 9 & 71
Balm reported the Public Safety Committee reviewed the request to reduce the speed limit on North Hill
Avenue. It is the recommendation of the Public Safety Committee to not reduce the speed limit on North
Hill Avenue. The Council agreed to leave the speed limit at 35 mph on North Hill Avenue. The Council
also discussed increasing the speed limit from 25 mph to 35 mph on Highway 9 & 71 through downtown.
Stevens stated staff will contact the Iowa DOT to request changing the speed limit on Highway 9 & 71
through downtown and bring back their decision at the next meeting.
DISCUSSION OF POLICE DEPARTMENT IMPROVEMENTS
Dohlman discussed the Council’s option to move forward with the $80,000 improvements to the Police
Department building for the sake of improved public access and operational efficiencies; however,
Dohlman was hesitant to recommend more extensive remodeling of the building until a closer
examination of the existing structure, mechanical, and electrical conditions of the building. The Council
agreed that a study may help by providing useful information and directed Dohlman to contact SEH for a
report of their findings of the condition of the building and report back at the next meeting.
DISCUSSION AND POSSIBLE ACTION ON AN ORDINANCE
REVISING CHAPTER 57 KENNEL LICENSE
Stevens presented a proposed revision to City Code Chapter 57, Kennel License which includes
additional requirements and restrictions to the existing ordinance. City Attorney Maahs recommended a
change to the definition of hobby kennel.
ORDINANCE NO. 7-2012
ORDINANCE REVISING CITY CODE CHAPTER 57
REGARDING THE REGULATION OF KENNELS
FIRST CONSIDERATION
Motion by Harbst, seconded by Bice to approve the first reading of Ordinance No. 7-2012 with the
change to the definition of hobby kennel. Motion carried unanimously.
COMMENTS BY MAYOR, COUNCIL AND STAFF
Balm asked Engineer Beck for an update of the Lake Street Reconstruction Project. Beck reported on the
status of the project, and discussed challenges he is experiencing with the utility lines; however, Beck
explained the utility companies have been most accommodating by relocating the utility lines to keep the
project moving along. Members of the Council encouraged Beck to complete the last two blocks at one
time to hasten the project.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion by Bice seconded by Ihke to adjourn the meeting. Motion carried unanimously
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Blain Andera, Mayor
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Mark Stevens, City Administrator