City of Carson

Regular City Council Meeting

April 13, 2009

Present:        Damgaard, Weuve, Hendricks, Pracht, Riddle

Mayor Taylor called the regular meeting to order at 7:31 PM. 

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

Public present, no comments were made.

Maintenance reports were given regarding the Tibbles Lift Station, Water Tower Controls, Larson received Grade I Water Certification.  Estimate to replace Water Tower Controls to digital $2,000, which is available in the 2009 water budget. 

Discussion was held regarding ongoing sand damage water problems at 438 N. Commercial St.  Hendricks made a motion to approve a water bill variance, average the balance due for the account at 438 N. Commercial St. until the 2009 Water Improvement Project is complete, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes. 

Hendricks instructed the Clerk to contact Mike at Oakland to discuss 28E Agreement for Backup Water/Waste Water Plant Operators. 

City Clerk informed the Council that the City has been awarded grant funding for the following projects: 2009 Water Improvement Project, Fire Station Improvements, 2009 Mosquito Spraying.  For more information on these projects citizens may inquire with City Hall. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve the City Clerk to arrange for Debt Service Proceedings not to exceed $85,000 for the 2009 Water Improvement Project, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes. 

Hendricks made a motion to require employees to use up half of their year’s worth of vacation by June 30, 2009, and to have the employee’s vacation time replenished for the next fiscal year on July 1^, 2009 contingent on employee’s approval, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.  This will set the employees vacation schedule to match the City’s fiscal year schedule. 

Hendricks made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-6 (Amend Employee Handbook-Vacation Carryover Policy), seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes. 

Hendricks made a motion to grant American Water Works Association Region 4 a discount on the rental rate for 2010, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes. 

Hendricks made a motion to approve the Water Tower Lease Agreement with Future Technologies as prepared by the City Attorney, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes. 

Pracht made a motion to table the Draft of Chapter 161 Building Permits City Code, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes. 

Hendricks made a motion to approve waiving future city council workshops unless determined necessary, seconded by Damgaard – 5 ayes. 

Damgaard made a motion to approve the consent agenda, seconded by Hendricks – 5 ayes.  The consent agenda consisted of March 9, 2009 minutes, March Bills, Utility Report, Overtime Report, Community Center Report, City Clerk & Treasurer Reports, Fire Department Report, Sheriff Report, Municipal Infraction Report.

Commissioner Reports were given.  The Clerk stated that Sue Miller with the Carson Business Club suggested that Bonnie Bringleson be acknowledged by the City for her work over the years in the Gazebo Flower Bed.  Council & Mayor agreed, plans will be made for the May Meeting to acknowledge Bringleson’s hard work over the years. 

Earnest Carley was present to discuss his concerns and the way his concerns were handled with an issue regarding tree trimmings being place on his property by his neighbor.  Apologies were made to Carley for the situation.  City Hall will research State & City Code for ordinances that may address this issue. 

Pracht made a motion to adjourn the meeting at 8:21 PM, seconded by Weuve – 5 ayes.

Attest:   Brianne Duede, City Clerk                                                                               Lyndon Taylor, Mayor