City of Carson

Regular City Council Meeting

October 8, 2007

Mayor Taylor called the Regular City Council Meeting to order at 7:30 PM. Present: Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht, McClain and Riddle.

Hendricks made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes.

Public was present and no comments were made.

Scott Stevenson with Ruan Securities made his presentation regarding GO financing and refunding options. He went over the outstanding debts in his report and the various financing scenarios. Mayor and Council will review.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Ordinance 188 (Amend Water Service Charges – 1 st read) , seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes.

Council discussed animal control letter sent to Dr. Ed Chevalier. Procedures for releasing stray animal to owner was discussed.

Pracht made a motion to table going out for 2008 pet clinic vet fees until next council meeting, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Maintenance Report was given by Ron Stillinger. Motion was made by Hendricks to remove water watch, seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes. Ron presented costs for well maintenance. Per Mayor Taylor, we will need to readdress this at the next fiscal year. Pierce Pump bill was reviewed. Per Ron, it will take time to see if the repair has worked.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Housing Rehab Request (Damgaards) Idlewood Construction, seconded by McClain – 4 ayes: Hendricks, McClain, Pracht, Riddle. 1 abstain: Damgaard. Motion Carried.

Riddle made a motion to approve Resolution 2007-45 (Approve Certificate of Completion for
Habitat for Humanity Development Agreement)
, seconded by Hendricks – 4 ayes.

Developer agreements on vacant lots previously owned by the city were discussed. Riddle made a motion to table discussion until next meeting, seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.

Damgaard made a motion to allow AEA 13 to submit rental fee during the week of 10/15/07, seconded by Hendricks – 5ayes.

Riddle made a motion to approve the Camblin Mechanical yearly maintenance agreement for community center, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2007-46 (Approve Contract for Tibbles Sanitary Sewer with Mains N' More) , seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes. Per Mayor Taylor, preconstruction meeting will be held on October 10, 2007.

Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2007-47 (Approve Contract for Tibbles Water Main with Mains N' More) , seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2007-48 (Approve City Clerk to Apply to Grant Programs for Purposes of Park Land Acquisition Costs) , seconded by McClain - 5 ayes

Damgaard made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by McClain – 5 ayes. Consent agenda consisted of September 10, September 17, September 24, and October 1, 2007 Minutes, October Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Municipal Infraction Report, Approved Building Permit Report, Community Center Report, Sheriffs Report, Fire Department Report, and the September Clerk's Report.

Commissioner Reports: Damgaard questioned how everyone was doing on their community income surveys. Council and Mayor Taylor gave their status. Hendricks stated his concern regarding Barb Tippery's property. Mayor Taylor stated there are several US flags that are not displayed properly and tattered. He directed Kristina Hansen to post how to properly display flags and dispose of US flags.
Gladys McClain gave her notice of resignation from the City Council due to her moving outside of the City limits. Thank you Gladys for your service to the Carson Community!

Hendricks made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:46 pm, seconded by Sick – 5 ayes.

ATTEST: Kristina Hansen, City Treasurer
Lyndon K. Taylor, Mayor

City of Carson September 2007 Income: General $13,771.65; Road Use $4,843.55; TIF Revenue $17,267.41; Federal Grants-FEMA $8,046.92; Employee Benefit Levy $209.17; Debt Service Levy $4,057.98; Community Center $1,970.50; Water $8,328.45; Sewer $8,696.99; Garbage $4,480.20. Total Income $71,672.82.

City of Carson September 2007 Expense: General $10,623.03; Road Use $2,133.98; Employee Benefit $510.95; Community Center $104.29; Water $2,504.00; Sewer $3,281.16; Garbage $4,118.36; Salaries $15,025.36. Total Expenses $38,301.13.