MINUTES OF THE ROLAND CITY
COUNCIL
REGULAR SESSION
MAY 23, 2005
The Roland City Council met in regular session on Monday, May 23,
2005, at 7:00 p.m., at City Hall with Mayor Pro Tem Roger Fritz presiding. Council members present at roll call were
Larry Esk, John Lee, Bob Hanson, and Terry Rasmusson. Mayor Jeri Neely was
absent. Also present were 7 visitors and members of the community.
Motion by Lee, second by Hanson to approve the consent agenda
containing the following items: agenda, minutes from the May 9, 2005, meeting
as written, clerk’s reports, claims as submitted, and Cigarette Permit for
Casey’s General Store. All in favor.
There was no public input at this time.
Department Head Reports were as follows:
Street
Department - Street Superintendent Harold Hovick reported that he had
contacted the city engineer regarding possible solutions for the storm drainage
problems in the South Vine area. Farm field run-off after a recent rainfall
left large amounts of debris in some residential yards in that area. Hovick
said that the engineer recommends placing a retention pond in the farm field,
but also suggests that the city contact the Iowa League of Municipalities and
the Department of Natural Resources for further input. The council asked Harold
to follow up on this with the DNR. Storm water problems in homes on South Main
and Arthur were also discussed.
Water/Wastewater
Department - Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dean Uitermark reported that he
is preparing the swimming pool for the start of the season and he hopes to have
it open Memorial Day weekend.
City Clerk – City Clerk
Deneen Frost was not present at the meeting.
Developer
Jack Frandsen was present at the meeting to follow up on his request for the
city to put in a 155 ft. long street running north off Bryan Street. This would
allow for the construction of duplexes/townhomes on two lots in the R-2
zone. Cost estimates from Manatt’s for the project are $19,400 for curb,
gutter, and a 7-inch asphalt street; or $24,500 for curb, gutter, and a 6-inch
concrete street. Harold said that because the project would not be completed
during the current fiscal year, funds from next year’s street construction
budget could be used to fund the improvements. Council member Lee suggested
that water line to accommodate future development also be included in the
project. Harold said the cost for that would be approximately $12.50/ft. Hanson moved to proceed with putting in the asphalt street, curb
and gutter, and water line, contingent upon Frandsen having a signed contract
with the property buyers. Esk seconded the motion. Voting was AYE: Lee,
Rasmusson, Hanson, Esk. NAY: Fritz. Motion carried.
The council reviewed the New Library
Action Committee’s recommendation to acquire the Wright Hardware store, 221 N.
Main, and the Boyd Accounting building, 217 N. Main, to serve as the future
site of the library. Other possible Main Street locations, including the former
Linden Corner building, 213 N. Main, were also discussed.
At 7:42 p.m., Hanson made the motion to go into closed session
pursuant to Chapter 21.5.j of the Code of Iowa to discuss property purchase. Seconded by Esk. The roll was called for and is as
follows: AYE: Lee, Rasmusson, Hanson, Esk, Fritz. NAY: none. Motion passed.
Council
returned to open session at 7:52 p.m.
Motion
by Hanson, second by Esk to have City Attorney Tom Wynia draft a contract
regarding the city’s offer to purchase the Wright Hardware store for $80,000,
contingent upon the city successfully obtaining the funds needed to finance the
balance of the library project. All in favor.
The contract will be reviewed by council at the June 13 meeting.
Council member Rasmusson left the meeting at 7:53 p.m..
There were no Council/Mayor comments at this time.
There was no public input at this time.
With no further business, Hanson moved adjournment of the meeting
at 7:55 p.m., seconded by Esk. All in favor.
The next regular Council meeting will be Monday, June 13, 2005, at 7:00
p.m. at City Hall.
Roger Fritz, Mayor Pro Tem
Minutes prepared by Laura Urbanek
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MAY CLAIMS |
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GENERAL FUND |
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Library |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,262.56 |
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Total Library |
$ 1,262.56 |
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Park |
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Van Wall Group |
mower parts/fluids |
$ 159.96 |
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Total Park |
$ 159.96 |
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Policy & Administration |
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Ikon Office Solutions |
copier maintenance |
$ 50.82 |
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Ikon Financial Services |
copier rental |
$ 153.00 |
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Story City Herald |
publications |
$ 189.89 |
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Wellmark |
premium |
$ 276.52 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,049.27 |
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Total Policy & Admin. |
$ 1,719.50 |
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TOTAL GENERAL |
$ 3,142.02 |
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ROAD USE |
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Mer Engineering |
survey/field work re:
Industrial Drive |
$ 2,851.25 |
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Barco Municipal Products |
Truck tape |
$ 94.00 |
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Wellmark BC/BS |
premium |
$ 691.30 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,010.38 |
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TOTAL ROAD USE |
$ 4,646.93 |
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METER DEPOSIT |
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Eggers, Gene |
meter deposit refund |
$ 100.00 |
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TOTAL METER DEPOSIT |
$ 100.00 |
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DEBT SERVICE |
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Bondholder |
principal and interest |
$ 31,747.50 |
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Bondholder |
principal and interest |
$ 1,321.25 |
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Bondholder |
principal and interest |
$ 15,352.50 |
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Bondholder |
principal and interest |
$ 18,411.25 |
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TOTAL DEBT SERVICE |
$ 66,832.50 |
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WATER |
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Iowa One Call |
locates |
$ 14.85 |
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Mer Engineering |
contract/change order,
staking, inspecting, permit |
$ 2,499.63 |
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TOTAL WATER |
$ 2,514.48 |
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SEWER |
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Mer Engineering |
contract/change order,
staking, inspecting, permit |
$ 2,499.62 |
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Iowa One Call |
locates |
$ 14.85 |
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Wellmark Blue Cross Blue
Shield |
premium |
$ 276.52 |
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City Employees |
wages |
$
1,452.56 |
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$ 4,243.55 |
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GRAND TOTAL |
$ 81,479.48 |
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Jeri Neely, Mayor Deneen
Frost, City Clerk