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Council Minutes - September, 2007 |
September 6, 2007 The Dike City Council met in special session on Thursday, September 6, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Knudsen presiding. Council members present were Stage, Boike, Paar, Dufel and Van Hauen. Also present was Byron Beninga and Kirby Schmidt. Garbage Hauling to Black Hawk County Landfill – Beninga stated that he has all the necessary permits to go to the landfill in Black Hawk County . Discussion about the cost for garbage hauling. The tonnage rate at Black Hawk County is $33.25/ton. At Grundy County the tonnage is $45.00/ton. Discussion about the Grundy County Landfill . Knudsen stated that there will be no transfer station. There will be a convenience center for rural county residents and for use of those town going to the Hardin County Landfill. Discussion about usage of bags. The garbage pick up will be the same as it is now with pick up in Dike city bags on Monday morning. Recycling Pick Up Discussion – Discussion about the recycling program. Beninga will be picking up the recyclables. He would prefer that they be separated as they are now but placed in the plastic grocery bags as he will be using the regular garbage to do this. Recyclables that will be picked up are as follows: newsprint, cardboard, plastic, tin and aluminum cans. No glass or magazines will be picked up. The recycling day will stay the same – the fourth Thursday starting at 8:00 a.m. The City office will keep track of the tonnage and the program will be looked every six months. The council will need to discuss the non routine pick up. Grundy County Landfill Agreement – Schmidt discussed the need to sign the agreement to be able to go wherever we choose to haul. He stated that Dike is part of the closure of the landfill. There will be no recycling charges after the fiscal year. If the convenience center closes, whatever is left of the assets of the landfill will be split between the nine member towns in the county. The City will need to send a representative to the commission meetings. Boike introduced #09060701, A RESOLUTION DIRECTING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE AMENDED LANDFILL AGREEMENT, and moved that it be adopted. Seconded by Dufel. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Van Hauen, Boike, Stage, Paar and Dufel. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #09060701 duly adopted. Motion by Paar to adjourn. Seconded by Van Hauen. Carried. Donald E. Knudsen, Mayor ATTEST: Patti Freese, City Clerk September 10, 2007 The Dike City Council met in regular session on Monday, September 10, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. with Mayor Knudsen presiding. Council members present were Stage, Boike, Paar and Van Hauen. Absent: Dufel. Also present were Charles Paige, Joe Becker, B. J. Jorgensen, Doug Morgan, Jim Folkerts, Pat Boe and LaVerne Middleswart. Morgan stated that there is a 20'-30' water pond over the sidewalk at the recreational trail at the Hatchery that is approximately 8” deep. He stated that the trail is 4'-5' north of the intake that drains the entire corner. Becker stated that Earth Tech is looking at the problem and it will be resolved before the project is finished. Discussion of how to solve the problem. Becker stated that low flow pipes could be placed under the trail, the intake could be extended 10'-12' to the north or the trail could be taken back to the curb line to allow the natural flow to return. There is also a problem with drainage at the corner of Monroe and 2 nd and in the park. Discussion about the step down to the trail at Stanberry's. Becker stated that two panels of their sidewalk will be removed and have the sidewalk transition to the trail. Library Report – Boe stated they had a good month. The library will be applying for a grant from Black Hawk County from gambling money. They will be asking for approximately $3000.00-$4000.00 to furnish things for the meeting room. She asked that the Mayor sign the grant application. Motion by Boike to have the Mayor sign the application for the library to receive funds from Black Hawk County Gaming. Seconded by Stage. Carried. She stated that all the needed repairs have been finished with the exception of the downspout in back of the library. Garbage Issue at 507 Main St . – Discussion about the problem with the dumpster at the apartment building. All other residents of apartment buildings in the city are required to use the city bags. Motion by Stage to require the residents of the apartment building to either place the bags on the northwest corner of the property on Monday morning or in the dumpster and they are required to use the city bags. Seconded by Boike. Carried. Sump Pump and Sanitary Sewer Discussion – Middleswart asked about the ordinance about run off water not going into the sanitary sewer. He stated that he has noticed many lots that do not discharge run off water into the storm sewer or into their backyards. He encouraged the council to enforce the ordinance so the water will not be going into the sanitary sewer to help with problems of too much water to the sanitary sewer. Discussion about checking the lines for infiltration. Motion by Boike to send a notice in the fall newsletter about the ordinance for sump pumps. Seconded by Van Hauen. Carried. Sheriff's Report – The department sent an e-mail about the use of speed plates to check speed in problem areas. Discussion about having the department use these in different areas of the city. Fire/Ambulance Report – Folkerts stated that the department has added a new member. Dena Larsen has joined the department. Motion by Van Hauen that based on the recommendation of the fire department, the council approves Dena Larsen as a new member. Seconded by Paar. Carried. Superintendent's Report – Discussion about moving a manhole at the school that is too close to the building. This would probably be done in the spring. Motion by Paar to have Earth Tech look at and that it be moved. Seconded by Stage. Carried. Discussion about check valves for the diesel at the lift. Motion by Stage that Christensen be allowed to buy 2 if necessary. Seconded by Boike. Carried. Discussion about the recent problem with the force main during high water. Discussion about finding grants for work to be done to the lift station and force main this spring. Motion by Boike to have Earth Tech bring back costs for the November meeting for a force main and lift station expansion. Seconded by Stage. Carried. Discussion about moving the fire hydrant south 6'-7' and move the telephone box at Bill Nielsen's. Keep the pole where it is. Christensen will get the costs. IUB Repairs – Discussion about the IUB repairs to be done from the 2006 inspection. There were questions about the pole to be replaced. Boike introduced #09100701, A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE IUB REPAIRS NOT TO EXCEED $7507.50 WITH THE EXCEPTION OF THE POLE REPLACEMENT, and asked that it be adopted. Seconded by Stage. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Van Hauen, Paar, Boike, Stage. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #09100701 duly adopted. RPGI Discussion – Van Hauen discussed the reports that the city receives from RPGI. He recommended that all reports be placed in a file cabinet. Pay Estimate #2 and Trail Seeding – Boike introduced #09100702, A RESOLUTION TO PAY EARTH TECH $15030.00 FOR ENGINEERING COST FOR THE TRAIL, and asked that it be adopted. Seconded by Stage. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Van Hauen, Paar, Boike, Stage. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #09100702 duly adopted. Stage introduced #09100703, A RESOLUTION TO PAY VEITH CONSTRUCTION $46468.45 FOR TRAIL CONSTRUCTION, and asked that it be adopted. Seconded by Van Hauen. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Van Hauen, Paar, Boike, Stage. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #09100703 duly adopted. Discussion about the seeding on the trail. The seeding bids came in high. Becker stated that city would have a big savings if the bid was removed from the state contract and the city pay the contractor directly. He stated that this would have to be approved by the DOT. Boike introduced #09100704, A RESOLUTION TO REMOVE THE SEEDING FROM THE STATE CONTRACT IF APPROVED AND PROCEED WITH THE BID FROM SOIL-TEK, and asked that it be adopted. Seconded by Paar. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Van Hauen, Paar, Boike, Stage. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #09100704 duly adopted. Snow Ordinance – Van Hauen introduced #09100705, A RESOLUTION TO ORDAIN THE 2 ND READING OF ORDINANCE #165 – AN ORDINANCE TO PROHIBIT PARKING ON ANY STREET BEWTEEN THE HOURS OF 2:00 A.M. AND 6:00 A.M. DURING THE MONTHS OF NOVEMBER, DECEMBER, JANUARY, FEBRUARY AND MARCH WITHIN THE CITY OF DIKE, IOWA, and asked that it be adopted. Seconded by Stage. Roll Call Vote: Van Hauen, Paar, Boike, Stage. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #09100705 duly adopted. No Parking – Stage introduced #09100706, A RESOLUTION TO PLACE A NO PARKING FROM HERE TO CORNER SIGN AT THE LOT LINES BETWEEN 132 W. STATE AND 126 W. STATE FOR REASONS OF VISABILITY, and asked that it be adopted. Seconded by Boike. Roll Call Vote: Van Hauen, Paar, Boike, Stage. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #09100706 duly adopted. The new owner of 203 Main St. requested no parking at the curb cut on Monroe St . Motion by Stage to paint yellow on the curb 6' on either side of the curb cut to reserve parking for the resident. Seconded by Paar. Carried. Installation of Fans – Clerk was instructed to contact Konken Electric about installing the fans within the next few weeks. Council will contact someone else if they can not install them. Motion by Boike to table Designated Physician Policy and Return-to-Work Policy. Seconded by Paar. Carried. Discussion about the financial report. Clerk asked that both she and Hilliard be allowed to go to a class from Tyler Technologies in Ames in October. Motion by Boike to have the clerk and deputy clerk attend the class. Seconded by Paar. Carried. Bills to be Allowed and Paid Plus Add-Ons – Motion by Van Hauen to pay the bills. Seconded by Stage. Carried. Approval of Minutes as Presented – Motion by Van Hauen to approve the minutes. Seconded by Paar. Carried. Discussion about delinquent utility bills. Motion by Van Hauen to adjourn. Seconded by Stage. Carried. Donald E. Knudsen, Mayor ATTEST: Patti Freese, City Clerk September 19, 2007 The Dike City Council met in special session on Wednesday, September 19, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. with Mayor Knudsen presiding. Council members present were Stage, Boike, Paar, Dufel and Van Hauen. Road Use Report – Van Hauen introduced #09190701, A RESOLUTION THAT THE 2006-2007 STREET FINANCE REPORT BE ACCEPTED, and moved that it be adopted. Seconded by Stage. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Van Hauen, Paar, Boike, Dufel and Stage. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #09190701 duly adopted. Library Change Order – Discussion on the change order for the library. The pledge board was taken out of the bid and will be built by Vern Cordes. Van Hauen introduced #09190702, A RESOLUTION TO SIGN THE CHANGE ORDER TO DECREASE THE BID FROM MICHAEL HUFF BY $500.00, and moved that it be adopted. Seconded by Paar. Roll Call Vote: Ayes: Van Hauen, Paar, Boike, Dufel and Stage. Nays: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution #09190702 duly adopted. Grundy County Development Alliance Dues – Discussion about paying the bill for the dues to the GC Development Alliance. Motion by Van Hauen to adjourn. Seconded by Dufel. Carried. Donald E. Knudsen, Mayor ATTEST: Patti Freese, City Clerk
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