MINUTES OF THE ROLAND CITY
COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
APRIL 25, 2005
The Roland City Council met in regular session on Monday, April
25, 2005, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall with Mayor Jeri Neely presiding. Council members present at roll call were
Larry Esk, John Lee, Terry Rasmusson, Bob Hanson, and Roger Fritz. Also present
were 4 visitors and members of the community.
Motion by Hanson, second by Fritz to approve the consent agenda
containing the following items: agenda, minutes from the April 11, 2005, meeting
as written, clerk’s reports, and claims as submitted. All in favor.
There was no public input at this time.
Department Head Reports were as follows:
Street
Department - Street Superintendent Harold Hovick, following up on an item
discussed at the April 11 meeting, asked if the city council was interested in
pursuing the East Maple street improvements this summer. The general consensus
from council was not to proceed with the improvements at this time. Harold
reported that the general contractor has begun work on the street project in
the Industrial Park. He also informed the council about changes that Jack
Frandsen is planning to make to the covenants for his new subdivision and said
that Jack is interested in what the council’s timeline is for developing the
future street off Bryan.
Water/Wastewater
Department - Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dean Uitermark reported that
McGuire Iron cleaned the water tower last week and no major repairs were
needed. Council member Esk asked about a new diving board for the swimming
pool. Dean will pass the information along to the pool board that the general
consensus of the city council is to purchase an aluminum board that will be
taken down in the off-season.
City Clerk - City Clerk
Deneen Frost was not present at the meeting.
The council reviewed a letter drafted by Mayor Neely and
council member Fritz that will be sent to property owners in violation of the
city’s junk property ordinance. Prior to sending out the notices, City Attorney
Tom Wynia will be asked to review the letter and clarify the procedure that
will be followed if the properties are not cleaned up within a 30-day period.
Copies of the notice will be posted at City Hall, the post office and the
library.
Council/Mayor comments included: Council member Hanson said he is considering contacting the
Department of Human Services regarding one of the identified junk properties.
Mayor Neely asked about the park board’s written guidelines for use of the softball
fields at Erickson Park. Park Board member Jan Stole said the intent of the
guidelines is not to prevent use of the diamonds, but to make the public aware
of the summer softball program schedule and the need to properly maintain the
fields.
There was public input at this time from Jan Stole, who
commended Ryan Canny and the other local Scouts for the work they have done in
cleaning up the trail at Jacobson Bear Creek Park. The Scouts will also be
painting the shelter house at Erickson Park as an Eagle Scout project. Jan also
gave an update on the park board’s on-going projects/priorities, including the
Bill Hennessy memorial sign at the softball diamonds and acquiring green space
for a park in west Roland. The park board’s formal request to use $2,500 from
the park budget for the memorial sign will be an item on the May 9 council
meeting agenda.
With no further business at this time, Rasmusson moved adjournment
of the meeting at 7:40 p.m., seconded by Lee. All in favor. The next regular Council meeting will be
Monday, May 9, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.
Jeri Neely, Mayor
Minutes prepared by Laura Urbanek
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MARCH CLAIMS |
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GENERAL FUND |
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Police Dept. |
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Story County Treasurer |
law enforcement for 4th
quarter FY 04/05 |
$
13,240.00 |
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Total Police Dept. |
$ 13,240.00 |
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Fire Dept. |
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Alliant Energy |
gas/electric |
$
201.50 |
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Total Fire Dept. |
$ 201.50 |
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EMTs |
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Mary Greeley Medical Center |
EMT wages 6/13/04 - 3/19/05 |
$
5,870.36 |
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Total EMT's |
$ 5,870.36 |
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Streets |
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Continental Research Corp. |
Double 6 |
$ 337.22 |
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Total Streets |
$ 337.22 |
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Street Lights |
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Alliant Energy |
gas/electric |
$
1,620.92 |
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Total Street Lights |
$ 1,620.92 |
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Library |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$ 570.12 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
state w/h |
$ 76.00 |
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Iowa Public Employee Retire
Sys |
IPERS |
$ 282.71 |
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Platinum Plus |
prog supplies/videos/office
supplies/postage |
$ 363.51 |
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Walmart |
prog supplies/videos |
$ 190.28 |
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Alliant Energy |
gas/electric |
$ 158.75 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,249.90 |
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Total Library |
$ 2,891.27 |
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Museum |
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Alliant Energy |
gas/electric |
$ 12.77 |
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Total Museum |
$ 12.77 |
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Park |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$ 59.90 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
state w/h |
$ 2.00 |
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Iowa Public Employee Retire
Sys |
IPERS |
$ 36.99 |
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Alliant Energy |
gas/electric |
$ 50.04 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
344.97 |
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Total Park |
$ 493.90 |
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Cemetery |
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Alliant Energy |
gas/electric |
$ 17.99 |
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Total Cemetery |
$ 17.99 |
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Swimming Pool |
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Department of Inspection
& Appeals |
food service licence |
$ 50.00 |
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Alliant Energy |
gas/electric |
$ 51.32 |
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Total Swimming Pool |
$ 101.32 |
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Policy & Administration |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$ 785.06 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
state w/h |
$ 118.00 |
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Iowa Public Employee Retire
Sys |
IPERS |
$ 286.08 |
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Ikon Office Solutions |
copier maintenance |
$ 46.20 |
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Ikon Financial Services |
copier rental |
$ 153.00 |
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Sam's Club |
membership fees |
$ 90.00 |
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Wellmark |
April premium |
$ 276.52 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,195.72 |
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Total Policy & Admin. |
$ 2,950.58 |
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TOTAL GENERAL |
$ 27,737.83 |
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ROAD USE |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$ 482.70 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
state w/h |
$ 105.00 |
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Iowa Public Employee Retire
Sys |
IPERS |
$ 247.08 |
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Alliant Energy |
gas/electric |
$ 132.40 |
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Wellmark BC/BS |
April premium |
$ 691.30 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,010.39 |
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TOTAL ROAD USE |
$ 2,668.87 |
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WATER |
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Brown Supply Co. |
Neptune touch pads |
$ 231.17 |
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American Plumbing Supply
Kit |
retro fountain kit |
$ 89.95 |
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Alliant Energy |
gas/electric |
$ 1,079.34 |
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TOTAL WATER |
$ 1,400.46 |
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SEWER |
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EFTPS |
fed/ss/med |
$ 902.07 |
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Treasurer, State of Iowa |
state w/h |
$ 131.00 |
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Iowa Public Employee Retire
Sys |
IPERS |
$ 343.77 |
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Wellmark Blue Cross Blue
Shield |
December premium |
$ 276.52 |
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Alliant Energy |
gas/electric |
$ 441.30 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,383.14 |
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$ 3,477.80 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$ 35,284.96 |
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Jeri Neely, Mayor Deneen
Frost, City Clerk