City of Carson

Special Council Meeting

February 5, 2007 7:30 PM

Present: McClain, Pracht, Riddle, Hendricks Absent: Damgaard

Mayor Taylor called the special meeting to order at 7:32 PM.

Pracht made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by McClain – 3 ayes.

Public was present, no comments were made.

Hendricks arrived at 7:34 PM.

Discussion was held regarding the Cable Franchise with Interstate Cablevision. The Mayor directed the Clerk to inquire with the County Assessor's office for the value of Interstate Cablevision's equipment and property within the City. Riddle stated the public should have an opportunity to voice their input regarding the services provided by Interstate Cablevision. Pracht stated some complaints he received about Interstate Cablevisions' products/service. Hendricks made a motion to table further discussion regarding the cable franchise until February 12, 2007, seconded by Riddle – 4 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2007-4 (Accept 4 th Qtr 2006 Iowa West Foundation Grant Award Agreement for Carson Fitness Center), seconded by McClain – 4 ayes.

Council reviewed proposals for the access and security equipment for the Community Center Exercise Room. Liz Graves, Exercise Room Committee Chairperson was present. Graves stated the City should look into security cameras similar to what the school district uses, it may be less costly. Mayor Taylor stated that the security cameras would be financially covered outside of the exercise room's funding. Hendricks made a motion to accept/approve Alarm Pro's proposal for Exercise Room Access Control System $4,085, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes. Council will further discuss security and ADA Handicap accessibility at the next meeting.

Hendricks made a motion to approve the City Employees free access/use of the Carson Exercise Room, seconded by Riddle – 4 ayes.

Kristina Hansen, Community Center Manager presented a Wishlist Purchases for the Community Center. Hansen stated she will advertise the wishlist in the newspaper and newsletter.

Mayor Taylor discussed Ambulance Defibulator Lease vs. Purchase Costs. Mayor advised the Clerk to decrease the 2007/2008 budget figure for the purchase of the ambulance defibulator to $10,000.

Council reviewed City Insurance Proposals. Riddle made a motion to invite the two lowest bidders to come present and explain their proposals to City Council on Thursday February 8, 2007, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve The Tin Cup's Beer Permit Renewal, seconded by Riddle – 4 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2007-5 (Designation of Authorized Representatives to WIDA), seconded by McClain – 4 ayes.

Council reviewed outstanding Nuisance Abatements. Riddle made a motion to approve moving forward with a Municipal Infraction for the nuisance at 328 North Central Street (Sanitary Disposal Required & Health-Fire Hazard), seconded by Hendricks – 3 ayes: Riddle, Hendricks, McClain. 1 nay: Pracht. Motion Carried.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Terry's Cemetery Restoration Proposal not to exceed $500 in cemetery stone restorations, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes.

Stillinger informed Council that High Street signage continues to be stolen. Stillinger suggested that maybe the City should change the name of the street. Because of the amount of households that this change could impact the Council directed the City Clerk to advertise a public hearing to possibly rename High Street. Clerk stated she will send a Public Hearing notice to each of the High Street Households.

Hendricks made a motion to set the public hearing date for the 2007-2008 Budget Public Hearing for 3/5/07, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve establishing an average sewer rate for private well water users, seconded by Riddle – 3 ayes: Hendricks, Riddle, McClain. 1 Nay: Pracht.

Riddle made a motion to direct the City Clerk to request an estimate from the City Attorney for his time and cost to review employee handbook, seconded by McClain – 4 ayes.

McClain made a motion to adjourn at 8:37 PM, seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes.

Attest: Brianne Duede, City Clerk
Lyndon Taylor, Mayor