MINUTES OF THE ROLAND CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR SESSION

MARCH 14, 2005

 

The Roland City Council met in regular session on Monday, March 14, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall with Mayor Jeri Neely presiding.  Council members present at roll call were Larry Esk, Bob Hanson, John Lee, and Terry Rasmusson.  Absent was council member Roger Fritz.  Also present were 7 visitors and members of the community.

 

Motion by Lee, second by Esk to approve the consent agenda containing the following items:  agenda, minutes from the February 28,2005 and March 7, 2005, meetings as written, treasurer’s report, clerk’s reports, claims as submitted, and set public hearing date for the FY 2004/2005 budget amendment for Monday, March 28, 2005 at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.  All in favor.

 

There was public input at this time from Lt. Russ Belz of the Story County Sheriff’s Office.  He updated the council on the staff changes that will be happening due to the retirement of some of the officers.  Went over a new computer program that will help victims keep track of what stage their case is in and what is going on with their assailant.  Reported that the Citizen’s Academy that started March 8, 2005 is full, and the next Academy will start September 6, 2005 if anyone is interested.

 

Department Head Reports were as follows: 

 

Street Department - Street Superintendent Harold Hovick reported he received a notice from the County that it will cost approximately $165 to do the yellow pavement markings this year.

 

Water/Wastewater Department - Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dean Uitermark reported he will be taking the two day CPO class on Tuesday and Wednesday.  Eldon will be down on Tuesday to go over the easement and construction permit information.

 

City Clerk - City Clerk Deneen Frost reported she has completed the major projects she wanted to before leaving on the 18^th.

 

Mayor Neely declared this was the time and the place for the public hearing on the FY 2005/2006 Budget.  There were no oral or written comments heard or received for or against the budget.  Motion by Esk, second by Rasmusson to close the public hearing.  All in favor.

 

Motion by Esk, second by Lee to approve Resolution No. 05-01 entitled, A RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE FINANCIAL BUDGET FOR THE CITY OF ROLAND, IOWA, FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2005/2006.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYE:  Esk, Hanson, Lee, Rasmusson;  NAY:  none.  Whereupon Mayor Neely declared the resolution duly adopted and the same placed on file.

 

Kenny Gjersvik of Kenny G Realty, Perry and Eric Gjersvik of MSA, were present to discuss development in Roland.  They are currently working with Hubbard and State Center.  They also work with the local Economic Development groups to find ways to bring in new businesses.  Council members thanked them for coming and Mayor Neely provided them with a contact for the RADC.

 

Marvin Wright was present to discuss some of the wording regarding permitted uses in a C-1 district (mainly Main Street).  The code states that residences need to be above the ground floor.  At this time, there are five ground floor apartments on Main Street.  He would like the council to look into changing the code to allow ground floor apartments in a C-1 district.  Consensus of the council was to let City Attorney Tom Wynia look at the ordinance before any decisions are made.

 

Motion by Lee, second by Rasmusson to approve Resolution No. 05-02 entitled, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE 2004 CONSUMER CONFIDENCE REPORT (CCR) AS REQUIRED BY THE DEPARTMENT OF NATURAL RESOURCES.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYE:  Esk, Hanson, Lee, Rasmusson;  NAY:  none.  Whereupon Mayor Neely declared the resolution duly adopted and the same placed on file.

 

Motion by Esk, second by Hanson to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 47 entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROLAND, IOWA, 2003, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO WATER RATES AND SERVICE.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYE:  Esk, Hanson, Rasmusson;  NAY:  Lee.  Whereupon Mayor Neely declared the second reading of the ordinance passed.

 

Motion by Hanson, second by Esk to waive the third reading of Ordinance No. 47.  AYE:  Esk, Hanson, Rasmusson;  NAY:  Lee.  Motion fail due to lack of a four fifths vote.  The third and final reading of Ordinance No. 47 will be Monday, March 28, 2005.

 

Motion by Rasmusson, second by Lee to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 48 entitled, AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF ROLAND, IOWA, 2003, BY AMENDING CHAPTER 165, SECTION 12, SUBSECTION 3, PERTAINING TO SIDE YARD WIDTH IN A R-1 LOW DENSITY RESIDENCE DISTRICT.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYE:  Esk, Hanson, Lee, Rasmusson;  NAY:  none.  Whereupon Mayor Neely declared the second reading of the ordinance passed.

 

Motion by Esk, second by Hanson to waive the third reading of Ordinance No. 48.  All in favor.

 

Motion by Esk, second by Hanson to approve the final reading of Ordinance No. 48.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYE:  Esk, Hanson. Lee, Rasmusson;  NAY:  none.  Whereupon Mayor Neely declared the ordinance duly adopted and the same placed on file.

 

There were no Council/Mayor comments at this time.

 

There was no public input at this time.

 

With no further business at this time, Hanson moved adjournment of the meeting at 8:00 p.m., second by Rasmusson. All in favor.  The next regular Council meeting will be Monday, March 28, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.