MINUTES OF THE ROLAND CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR SESSION

AUGUST 22, 2005

 

The Roland City Council met in regular session on Monday, August 22, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall with Mayor Jerry Spencer presiding.  Council members present at roll call were:  John Lee, Jeri Neely, and Terry Rasmusson.  Council members Roger Fritz, and Bob Hanson were absent.  Also present were 7 visitors and members of the community.

 

Motion by Lee, second by Rasmusson to approve the consent agenda containing the following items: agenda, minutes from the August 8, 2005, meeting as written, clerk’s reports, claims as submitted, tax abatements for Sandra Jensen and Dollie Backman, and set public hearing for the Annual Financial Report for Monday, September 12, 2005, at 7:00 p.m..  All in favor.

 

There was no public input at this time.

 

The Department Heads report were as follows: 

 

Streets - Street Superintendent Harold Hovick asked if the council wanted him to asphalt up to the manhole (90’ N of Heise Street) on S. Vine Street or go all the way south to Heise Street.  The reason he is asking is because the sewer main does not extend all the way to Heise Street.  If that area is developed, someone (developer/city) will have to tear out the street and install 90’ of sewer main.  Consensus of the council was to asphalt all the way to Heise Street.  He also reported that the paving at the Industrial Park should be completed sometime this week.

 

Water/Wastewater - Water/Wastewater Superintendent Dean Uitermark explained what happened on Sunday with the loss of water in town.  Iowa Telecom will be down to look at the phone line from the water tower to the plant.  He reported that he has visited with Brian at MER Engineering and he will prepare the RFP (request for proposal) for cleaning out and fixing the aerators at the lagoons ready to be sent out next spring for completion next fall.  DNR inspected the Wastewater plant today.  It was a good inspection.

 

City Clerk- City Clerk Deneen Frost reported that the tentative cost for the 2004/2005 audit will be approximately $6500.00.  This includes the cost to convert our old files over to GASB as required by law.

 

Ryan Canny was unable to attend the council meeting due to orientation at the High School, but left a Thank You note and an invitation for the Mayor, Council, and Harold to attend his Eagle Scout ceremony on September 10, 2005.

 

Larry Ford was present to unveil the winning slogan from Roland Days.  Larry said there were over 40 different suggestions.  The committee narrowed it down to the six that were voted on during Roland Days.  “Honoring our Past, Embracing our Future” was the winning slogan, almost two to one.  RADC and the Roland Days committee would like to see street banners with the motto on them and would like to see the City incorporate the slogan into some of their activities.  Motion by Rasmusson, second by Lee to approve the following as the City of Roland’s slogan - “Honoring our Past, Embracing our Future.”  All in favor.

 

There was a short discussion on Community Policing ideas.  Deputy Kevin McKinley will present the following suggestions to his supervisor:  Street Addressing; Theft Awareness; Sheriff’s Office/City sponsored Pool Party; Roland Days Celebration demonstration; Child Safety Seat class; and a Bicycle Safety class/Rodeo.

 

Council members reviewed the option to purchase Bill Boyd’s building on Main Street, with right of first refusal for a period of ten years.  Motion by Lee, second by Rasmusson to approve the purchase of the 10 year, 1^st right of refusal option from Bill & Doreen Boyd.  All in favor.

 

There was discussion that Marvin might not have everything cleaned out of the building by September 1, 2005 and was wondering if the council would give him an extension.  After discussion, it was motioned by Neely, seconded by Rasmusson to give him until September 16, 2005, to vacate and provide clear title to the property.  If Marvin is still occupying the building after September 16, 2005, a fee of $50.00 per day will be charged until the property is vacated and clear title is provided.  All in favor.

 

There was discussion on increasing the registration fee for the Girl’s Summer Softball program by $10.00 to help offset the cost of the program.  Motion by Neely, second by Rasmusson to approve the $10 increase in the Girl’s Softball registration fee, with the additional $10 going towards offsetting the cost of the program.  All in favor.

 

Motion by Neely, second by Lee to approve the request from CCRF for continued support through the Alliant Energy equalization process.  All in favor.  The cost of participation will be two payments of $127.00 each.

 

Motion by Rasmusson, second by Lee to approve Resolution No. 05-07 entitled, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION ROAD USE FINANCIAL REPORT FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2004/2005.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYE:  Lee, Neely, Rasmusson; NAY:  none.  Whereupon Mayor Spencer declared the resolution duly adopted and the same placed on file.

 

Motion by Neely, second by Rasmusson to approve Resolution No. 05-08 entitled, A RESOLUTION TEMPORARILY CLOSING CERTAIN STREETS IN ROLAND, IOWA, TO VEHICULAR TRAFFIC FOR A NEIGHBORHOOD BLOCK PARTY ON FRIDAY, AUGUST 26, 2005, FROM 5:00 PM TO 9:00 PM.  The roll was called for and is as follows:  AYE:  Lee, Neely, Rasmusson; NAY:  none.  Whereupon Mayor Spencer declared the resolution duly adopted and the same placed on file.

 

Council/Mayor comments consisted of the following:  Mayor Spencer stated the provision that deals with Sex Offenders living within 2000’ of a school or daycare will be reinstated and enforced, and that he has visited with Council member Fritz and he has agreed to continue being Mayor Pro-tem in the absence of the Mayor.  Council member Neely inquired about the theft at the pool, and that she is still working on getting pictures of the properties.

 

There was no public input at this time.

 

With no further business at this time, Rasmusson moved adjournment of the meeting at 7:46 p.m., second by Neely.  All in favor.  The next regular Council meeting will be Monday, September 12, 2005, at 7:00 p.m. at City Hall.