City of Carson

Public Hearing Regarding Housing Rehab CDBG Project

Regular Council Meeting Followed

May 14, 2007

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

Mayor Taylor opened the Public Hearing Regarding Housing Rehab CDBG Project at 7:30 PM. Jeremy Middents, Kathy Parker, and Dave Reideman of SWIPCO were present. Middents gave a summary regarding the grant and local funds on the project. 11 Homes have or are in the process of undergoing rehabilitation as specified by the grant guidelines. Mayor Taylor stated that the City has received nothing but positive comments on the project.

Riddle made a motion to close the public hearing at 7:37 PM, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.

Mayor Taylor called the meeting to order at 7:37 PM.

McClain made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.

Public was present, and no comments were made.

Damgaard made a motion to approve the City to clean the ditch out for Nick Allen along his property at 112 Vine St , seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes.

Becky VonWeihe was present to request a donation for the Riverside Farmer's Market. Riddle made a motion to pledge $500 for the Riverside Farmer's Market based on award of grant from Iowa West Foundation (challenge grant), seconded by McClain – 4 ayes.

Laura Rose, Jubilee Celebration Planning Member was present to request that the City move picnic tables to the park shelter for the re-enactors. Rose also requested that the City would pay for 2 porta potty's for the re-enactors to use in the park. Pracht made a motion to pay for 2 porta potty's for the Civil War Reenactors in the Park during the Jubilee Celebration, seconded by Riddle – 4 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve the Permit for Use of City Property for Jubilee Derby Race on 500 Block of Vine Street on 6/9/07, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes.

Riddle made a motion to approve Resolution 2007-16 (Temporary Closing of Streets for Jubilee Derby Race on 6/9/07), seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes.

McClain made a motion to approve the Housing Rehab Pay Request with Idlewood Construction $17,648.60 (pay for from Money Market Account), seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.

Mary Nel Tibbles was present to inquire about the timeline for infrastructure installation in the Tibbles Subdivision. Mayor Taylor stated that the infrastructure will be installed on a timeline when it is in the best interest of the City.

Pracht left the room.

Riddle made a motion to grant a 1-time high water bill average credit for Bill Christians (Rodeo Drive Property), seconded by McClain – 3 ayes: Riddle, McClain, Damgaard. 1 absent: Pracht. Motion carried.

Riddle made a motion to stop any future High Water Bill Relief Credits effective immediately due to citizen's abusing the system, seconded by Damgaard – 3 ayes: Riddle, Damgaard, McClain. 1 absent: Pracht. Motion Carried.

Pracht returned to the room.

McClain made a motion to set the Public Hearing Date for the SRF Supplement Loan for the Waste Water Treatment Plant project 6/11/07 at 7:30 PM, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.

Rick Rohan of Snyder & Associates was present to request that the City Council approve releasing $15,650 of retainage for CL Carroll, WWTP Project Contractor.

Riddle made a motion to release $9,075 of retainage from CL Carroll's Contract (WWTP Project) upon receipt of SRF funds, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes. Riddle made a motion to approve final acceptance of work with CL Carroll on the WWTP Project, seconded by McClain – 4 ayes. Mayor Taylor requested the exact date of completion for the project, Rohan stated he did not have the information with him.

Damgaard made a motion to submit a letter requesting final billing from Snyder & Associates for any/all projects from Snyder & Associates, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2007-17 (Adopt Citizen Complaint Form and Procedures), seconded by McClain – 4 ayes.

Damgaard gave an update regarding the damage to the electrical in the camper pedestals at the park. Damgaard stated he would volunteer, Mayor Taylor stated the City would order the parts.

Maintenance Reports were given regarding Well #6 Abandonment, and Bridge Water Line Repairs.

Pracht left the room.

Damgaard made a motion to table further consideration of the Iowa Waste System 28E Agreement until the City attorney gives the City Council his recommendation, seconded by McClain – 3 ayes: Damgaard, McClain, Riddle. 1 absent: Pracht. Motion Carried. Mayor Taylor stated the Clerk should send a letter to the DNR regarding Iowa Waste Systems request for 28E Agreement, and request a reference to the section in the Iowa Code that requires the City's participation.

Pracht returned to room.

Damgaard made a motion to authorize the Mayor to sign Frontier Communications Application for Use of Right-of-Way, seconded by Riddle – 4 ayes.

McClain made a motion to approve the City Clerk to Attend the Iowa State University Municipal Clerks' Academy July 25-27, 2007, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to open the November City Election Polls at 12:00 Noon, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes.

Pracht made a motion to approve renewing the Pottawattamie County Sheriff's Law Enforcement Contract, seconded by McClain – 4 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve the Country Store's Cigarette Permit Renewal, seconded by McClain – 4 ayes.

Pracht made a motion to approve the Carson Legion's Liquor/Beer Permit Renewal, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda, seconded by Pracht – 4 ayes. The Consent Agenda consisted of April 9 and May 7, 2007 Minutes, May Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Municipal Infraction Report, Community Center Report, Sheriffs Report, Approved Building Permit Report, Clerk & Treasurer Reports, and Fire Department Report.

Commissioner Reports: Pracht stated he has been receiving good response from 4-wheeler operators/parents.

Riddle stated there are 3 piles of brush on private property and concerned that they may become a nuisance.

Riddle stated Mike Carr with the Civil War Reenactor's has requested more of the park area to be roped off to protect the spectators during the event in June.

McClain made a motion to adjourn at 8:47 PM, seconded by Damgaard – 4 ayes.

Attest: Brianne Duede, City Clerk

Lyndon Taylor, Mayor