The Rolfe City Council met in regular session, Thursday, June 10, 2004 at 6:30
p.m. Mayor Cullen called the meeting to order. Council members present were Dreith, Johnson, Higgins, Kuchenreuther and Sandvig. Also present were: Glenn Munson, Wm Winkleblack, Curt Wiseman, Mike Majorowicz, Cynthia Swain, Norman Thiery, Virginia Wright, and Chief Hoopingarner.
Motion by Higgins seconded by Dreith to approve the agenda all ayes motion carried.
Motion by Higgins second by Johnson to approve the minutes all ayes motion carried.
POLICE:
Salaries 2092.32
Ia Telecom phone 20.00
Pro Co-op fuel 106.60
FIRE:
Alliant elec 38.58
Ia Lakes Comm College schooling (2) 125.00
Ia Telecom 28.25
Rolfe Plumbing labor/fan switch/bowl wax 82.25
City of Rolfe utilities 90.45
K.C. Nielsen case for chain saw 33.00
Rolfe Auto plunger/gas can/rakes 38.12
Pro Co-op fuel/propane 241.29
Pronto fuel 75.00
AMBULANCE:
Alliant elec 12.86
Glenn Dunkerly warning lights/side light 39.28
U.S. Cellular cell phone 11.25
Ia Telecom phone 28.26
City of Rolfe utilities 30.15
Emergency Medical Products supplies 266.40
Pro Co-op service /fuel 199.13
Petty Cash postage .50
STREET LIGHTS:
Alliant elec 953.91
ANIMAL CONTROL:
Bill’s Foods .70
LIBRARY:
Salaries 901.50
Book Systems 2803.95
Karen Kerns postage/video covers/bk 160.30
Baker & Taylor books 106.07
Baker & Taylor Entertainment video 16.55
Nancy Brinkman book 17.01
Bette Brinkman postage 10.45
Alliant elec 69.01
City of Rolfe utilities 11.25
Bill’s Foods supplies 5.75
PARKS:
Salaries 482.63
Alliant elec 28.07
Gilmore Lumber lumber 43.20
Martin Marietta rock 223.58
Rolfe Auto dock repairs 69.79
Pro Co-op fuel/tire repair 97.26
Pronto fuel 15.57
POOL:
Salaries 526.65
Janitor’s Closet supplies 67.06
Recreonics paint/fitting 588.96
Alliant elec 12.75
Rolfe Plumbing tool rental 50.00
Bill’s Foods supplies 4.37
Record Democrat ad 85.50
Rolfe Auto paint/weed killer 35.12
Farm & Home mdse 54.55
Pool Tech tank gasket 18.95
ROADWAY MAINT.:
Salaries 478.30
Alliant elec 66.47
City of Rolfe utilities 7.50
Pro Co-op fuel 419.75
Pronto fuel 31.75
COMMUNITY CENTER:
Alliant elec 38.45
City of Rolfe utilities 25.63
Bill’s Foods water softener 39.90
POLICY & ADMINISTRATION:
Salaries 1873.26
City of Rolfe utilities 37.40
Zeman Feed repair exhaust/bracket 12.50
Janet Block mileage 27.75
U.S. Cellular cell 21.49
Ia Telecom phone 193.17
Alliant elec 70.71
Bill’s Foods supplies 27.29
Record Democrat publications 325.25
Petty Cash 13.17
Rolfe Auto & Farm tapes 18.78
Pronto fuel 57.50
TRUST & AGENCY:
FICA 2143.38
IPERS 1349.48
CAPITAL PROJECTS/
CITY CENTER:
Roslez Lock & Key change locks 164.00
Benjamin Design Collaborative construction documents 987.50
ROAD USE:
Salaries 1210.00
WATER:
Salaries 1590.46
Brown Supply touch pads 117.11
Bush Well locate main 382.50
Alliant elec 201.62
Mangold testing 240.00
City of Rolfe utilities 64.38
Rolfe Auto fittings 9.54
Ferguson Enterprises valves/fitting` 336.19
State Treasurer sales tax 288.26
Farm & Home pressure washer (part) 165.00
Watertower Paint & Repair inspection of tower 1150.00
Pronto fuel 75.51
Hawkins Water Treatment demurrage 10.00
SEWER:
Salaries 1590.46
Alliant elec 118.99
State Treasurer sales tax 25.00
GAS:
Salaries 2685.16
Alliant elec 21.72
B P Canada gas 10477.92
City of Rolfe utilities 55.53
U S Cellular cell 11.25
Ia Telecom phone 20.98
Rolfe Post Office mail bills 73.93
Ia Assoc. of Municipal Utilities assessment 1115.00
Rolfe Auto drill bits/mdse 21.61
State Treasurer sales tax 572.79
Farm & Home pressure washer (part) 164.99
Pronto fuel 24.00
GARBAGE:
Salaries 578.01
Shamrock Recycling assessment 852.80
Foster’s Frame & Alignment, Inc. balance front tires 48.80
Pocahontas Solid Waste assessment/white goods 1626.75
State Treasurer sales tax 25.81
INSURANCE:
Dixon Insurance 30934.00
(To be split in various funds)
Motion by Johnson, seconded by Dreith to approve the bills. All ayes motion carried.
Treasurer reports for April and May were presented. After discussion motion by Dreith and seconded by Higgins to approve the reports. Ayes: Dreith, Johnson, Kuchenreuther and Higgins. Nays: Sandvig. Motion carried.
Police Chief Hoopingarner presented his report.
Administrator Smith reported on the FEMA meeting he had attended and discussed water meters with the council.
Motion by Sandvig, seconded by Higgins to approve cigarette permits for Garlands, Heartland Pronto, and Bill’s Food Store. All ayes motion carried.
Motion by Johnson seconded by Sandvig to approve a building permit for Robert Taylor. All ayes motion carried.
Pocahontas County Economic Development director Virginia Wright discussed plans for reorganization of the PCEDC board and a new 28-E agreement. $4, l5l for FY 2005 was requested. After discussion, motion was made by Johnson seconded by Higgins to give remaining $2500.00 of the FY 2003-2004 request to the PCEDC. All ayes motion carried.
Curt Wiseman of Kuehl & Payer presented life-cycle cost analysis of lagoon system vs. lemtek covered aerated system. Controlled discharge $l million for 20 years with no additional cost after construction. Covered aerated $l.2 million with l0 year replacement. Curt recommended proceeding with controlled discharge lagoon system. Council needs to proceed with purchasing land for expansion. He also informed the council of new DNR permit procedures and recommended that city set-up face-to-face meeting with DNR. Wiseman will set-up meeting with the DNR. Council will need to set special meeting with Mac Nelson. City will need right of entry from Mr. Nelson. Administrator Smith directed to have City Attorney Fitzgerald draw-up the paper work.
Mike Majorowicz gave the Council an update on progress being made on the city website. Presented a proposal to add channel 3 information to the website this would be phase one of the proposed enhancements. Estimated cost of $l400 for development of the channel 3 feature. This is based on 40 hours x $70/hr x one-half as he would donate l/2 of his time. NW Communications currently get $75/hr for development. Phase two would consist of writing a program so that the information on the website could self scroll for display at businesses similar to channel 3. Council was presented with a graph of website visitors that showed a ten-fold increase in visits the day of the tornado and the day after.
Motion by Dreith to proceed with phase one & two. Motion died for lack of second. Motion by Johnson to proceed with phase one, seconded by Higgins. Ayes: Johnson, Dreith, Higgins and Kuchenreuther. Nays: Sandvig. Motion carried.
Majorowicz stated that an individual has approached him to set-up a senior spotlight for area high school students.
Winkleblack asked about dedication of the City Center. Mayor Cullen said plan is to have ribbon cutting after the parade by the Grand Marshall followed by an open house. Winkleblack suggested President of Rolfe Enrichment and members of the Rolfe Economic Development are involved.
Winkleblack also discussed the school issue with the Council.
Motion by Kuchenreuther to donate the old sweeper to Bradgate. Higgins seconded the motion due to no bids being submitted. All ayes motion carried.
Page property was discussed. Smith directed to ask County Supervisors about tax abatement.
A public hearing for a budget amendment was held. After discussion motion by Dreith seconded by Higgins to approve the amendment and approve Resolution #398. All ayes motion carried.
Resolution #399 was presented, a resolution transferring funds from the Gas fund to General Fund, Emergency Fund to General Fund and Gas Fund to Economic Development. Motion by Johnson seconded by Dreith to approve the resolution. All ayes motion carried.
Mayor Cullen asked about the mosquito spraying.
Mayor requested that the Council submit names of area youth to be recognized at the City Center grand opening during Greater Rolfe Days.
Mayor stated he had loaned the city’s old siren to the City of Plover to use until they purchase a new one.
Mayor reported that Northwest Communication would like to present a phone service package to the Council.
Cullen reported he had sent a letter to each of the Emergency response departments that had helped during the recent tornado.
Kuchenreuther questioned the Mayor regarding a letter he had sent to several residents in the NE corner of town.
Council discussed nuisance abatement of open burning complaint that was brought to the city. Chief Hoopingarner was to inquire about surveillance equipment
No further business motion made by Kuchenreuther seconded by Johnson to adjourn at 9:55 p.m. All ayes motion carried. Next regular meeting will be held on July 8, 2004 at the Community Center.
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Gregory Cullen, Mayor
Attest:
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Thomas G. Smith, City Clerk/Administrator
Created on 08/05/2004 09:42 AM by RolfeClerk
Updated on 08/05/2004 09:46 AM by RolfeClerk
