Rolfe City Council
Regular Meeting
October 14, 2004
6:30 p.m. at Community Center
Rolfe City Council met in regular session on October 14, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center. Council members present: Dreith, Higgins, Johnson, Kuchenreuther and Sandvig. Also, present Adam Nelson, Mary Wadsley, Kenny Point, Tom Simmering, Glenn Dunkerly, Roger & Pam Link, Gloria Gunderson, Karen Johnson, Kris Trenary, Mark Sindergard, Dave Sandvig, Mike McIlheran, Garland Smith, Andrew Carter and Chief Hoopingarner.
Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Dreith to approve the agenda. All ayes motion carried.
Johnson moved, seconded by Higgins to approve the minutes of Sept. 9th and Sept. l6th meetings. All ayes motion carried.
Johnson moved and Sandvig moved to approve the bills with the correction of the Lake Okoboji bill from gas to water fund. All ayes motion carried. Council discussed a bill for electrical work from Kevin Kerns. Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Sandvig to table this until more information can be obtained.
Treasurer Report was presented. Johnson questioned why the negative balances in the utility funds. After discussion Sandvig moved, Dreith seconded to approve the report. All ayes motion carried.
Motion by Higgins, seconded by Sandvig to approve a building permit for His & Hers Hair. All ayes motion carried.
Motion by Kuchenreuther seconded by Johnson to approve a building permit for Glenn Dunkerly. All ayes motion carried.
Andrew Carter representing N. W. Communications presented a Networking Proposal to the city. Discussion followed. No decision was made until further information can be obtained.
Pam and Roger Link requested help from the Council concerning a building located next to the R & P Gift store. After discussion, Mayor directed to check with city attorney as to the legality on abandment procedures.
Tom Simmering of Simmering and Cory will reschedule another meeting in which to present a Housing Rehab program.
At 8:00 p.m. a public hearing was held concerning Urban Revitalization Plan for Residential Tax Abatement. No objectors present. Motion was made by Johnson, seconded by Dreith to adopt Ordinance #154 an ordinance adopting the Urban Revitalization Plan for Residental Tax Abatement. Mayor called for the vote which was recorded as: AYES: Dreith, Higgins, Johnson, Kuchenreuther, and Sandvig. NAYS: None. Mayor declared Ordinance #l54 duly adopted.
Black-top service presented a bid for the repairs on the end of Arthur Street and other streets that are needing repair. After discussion motion was made by Kuchenreuther seconded by Johnson to accept the proposal. All ayes motion carried.
Mary Wadsley addressed the council with housing and other concerns for the senior citizens in the community.
Garland Smith discussed the sewer problem he had at his business. After discussion council stated the City would not be able to help financially but would help him find other resourses in which to help defray the expenses incurred.
Sandvig discussed the sewer project. It was reported that Mac Nelson had refused the City’s proposal of $7,000.00 an acre for land to expand the sewer lagoons. Sandvig questioned the aeration of the lagoons. Stated he would like to check to see how this system has been working for other towns. Council requested that Curt Wiseman be invited to the next meeting to explain the procedures that need to be taken next due to Mr. Nelson’s refusel of the proposal the City offered.
Mark Sindergard discussed raising gas rates. Discussion followed. Council in agreement to raise rates $2.00 per mcf. Young directed to draw up Ordinance for the rate increase and present it at the next meeting. Public Hearing date was set for November 11 at 7:00 p.m. to set rates.
Council asked that Sandvig and Sindergard review the sewer tapes.
Motion was made by Johnson seconded by Sandvig to approve Resolution #417, Street Finance Report for 2003-2004. Whereupon Mayor called for the vote which was: AYES: Dreith, Higgins, Johnson, Kuchenreuther and Sandvig. NAYS: none. Mayor Cullen declared Resolution #417 duly adopted.
Rolfe Lions Club requested that the rental fee for the Community Center be waived if they purchased new flags for the community center. Council was in agreement. Part time help was discussed. Motion by Dreith seconded by Johnson to have Smith help when needed at the rate of pay he was receiving when he left. All ayes motion carried.
A letter from APGA Research was presented requesting a donation to further research. Motion by Higgins seconded by Sandvig to decline the request. All ayes motion carried.
Mayor informed the Council that IAMU would be holding a “yes” committee meeting at the Community Center October 18, 2004 at 6:30 p.m.
Alliant Energy will be holding a town meeting on October 20, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.
Sandvig asked about purchasing the City’s own backhoe. He stated that sometime one might not be available when an emergency arises. Sandvig directed to get bids and present them at the next meeting.
Gloria Gunderson and Karen Johnson, co-coordinators of the Community Center informed the council on the various activities they are planning for the coming months. They will be working with the RBI on the various projects. They requested that the rental fee be waived for these functions since no charges will be requested from anyone. Council agreed with these conditions.
Ordinance #155, An Ordinance prohibiting loud radios. Motion by Sandvig, seconded by Higgins to adopt Ordinance #155 and to waive 2nd and 3rd readings. Mayor called for the vote: AYES: Higgins, Kuchenreuther, Johnson, Dreith and Sandvig. NAYS: None. Mayor declared Ordinance #155 duly adopted.
No further business, motion by Johnson seconded by Sandvig to adjourn at 11:15 p.m. Next regular meeting will be held November 11, 2004 at 6:30 p.m. at the Community Center.
