City of Carson
Regular City Council Meeting
January 14, 2009

This meeting was originally scheduled for January 12, 2009, but was postponed due to inclement weather.

Present:  Damgaard, Weuve, Pracht, Hendricks, Riddle
Mayor Taylor called the regular meeting to order at 7:31 PM. 
Hendricks made a motion to approve the agenda, seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.
No one from the public was present.
Maintenance Reports were given regarding the wells.  Riddle made a motion to table further consideration of Layne Westerns Well Preventative Maintenance Quote until sometime Spring 2009, seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes. Council discussed DNR WWTP E-coli new regulations, and the City’s response.  Mayor Taylor stated he would review/change our letter of response to DNR regarding these new regulations. 
Damgaard made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-1 (Approve Application to CITIES grant program for 2009 Water System Improvement Projects) , seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes. 
Hendricks made a motion to approve fitness center $5/per month discount per Biggest Loser Participant during the duration of the 2009 Carson Biggest Loser Program, seconded by Pracht – 5 ayes.
Riddle made a motion to approve a Free 1 year Membership as a Prize to the individual who is the “Biggest Loser” of weight, seconded by Pracht – 5ayes.
Riddle made a motion to grant a waiver on the $500,000 coverage for yoga fitness instructor Theoda Nelson, motion approves Nelson to carry $300,000 coverage, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.
Riddle discussed several items pertaining to Grant Writing, internships, and the mosoleum at the cemetery.
Clerk informed Council of a possible upcoming masters degree program in Public Policy with the University of Iowa.  Clerk Duede stated she would be very interested in participating in the 3 year program. 
Pracht made a motion to give City Employees (that have been employed for more than a year) a $100 Service Award to be paid through payroll in December 2009, seconded by Riddle – 5 ayes.
Hendricks made a motion to set the 09-10 Budget Hearing for 2/9/09 or 3/9/09, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes. 
Pracht made a motion to approve the Tin Cup and Country Store Beer Permit Renewals, contingent on their online application completions, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.
Damgaard made a motion to approve the final reading of Ordinance 194 (Adopt Permit Procedure for Swimming Pools), seconded by Hendricks – 5ayes.  Roll Call Ayes: Damgaard, Hendricks, Pracht, Weuve, Riddle. Motion carried.
Damgaard made a motion to approve the consent agenda, excluding the Treasurer Report for December 2008, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.  Clerk stated the Treasurer Report was still be compiled.  The consent agenda consisted of December 2008 minutes, January Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Municipal Infraction Report, Community Center Report, City Clerk Reports, Fire Department Report, Sheriff Report.
Commissioner Reports were given.  Damgaard stated the City Code book needed to be amended to clarify building permit regulations.  Hendricks suggested a pay out to Stillinger for vacation and comp time balances to become compliant with employee handbook. 
Riddle made a  motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:27 PM, seconded by Eric – 5 ayes.

Attest: Brianne Duede, City Clerk                                                     Lyndon Taylor, Mayor