October 3, 2016

Posted: October 3, 2016

Present: Langreck, Beckman, Meyer, Holthaus, Lienau.
Absent: None.

Brian Zweibohmer and Karl Schroeder along with Zak Kriener from the Ossian Bee were present during the meeting.

Ryan Becker was present for a portion of the meeting

Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Green called the meeting to order at 5:00 pm.

Stephanie Fromm, Winneshiek County Development Inc.’s executive director gave an update explaining what their organization has been involved with over the past year and her commitment to work with the cities in Winneshiek County.

Proposals to install new lighting in the community center building were reviewed. Beckman made a motion to accept Becker Hardware’s proposal authorizing them to install 97 Hubbell LJT24 LED light fixtures, seconded by Holthaus, carried.

Mayor Green reported he had met with the city’s engineer to go over some matters regarding the Reilly Addition interceptor sewer relocation project. Part of the project will involve removal of four trees in exchange for not having to replace a driveway at property owned by Gary Franzen. Stock piling fill material for future needs was also discussed.

Beckman and Meyer reported they have canvassed the City to locate trees that may need to be monitored or removed due to either disease or deterioration. Furthering planning will be done during FY18 Budget preparation.

Beckman made a motion approving the following consent items: September 7, 2016 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Holthaus, carried.

The Council reviewed a sample Special Use Permit Application the city’s attorney submitted for their reference. After discussion, the Council directed the city clerk to seek out other examples of special use permits that could be used to assist them in creating one to meet the City’s needs.

Beckman made a motion introducing Resolution #571, a resolution authorizing reimbursement to City of Ossian’s full-time public works employees for use of personal cell phones, seconded by Meyer.

Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Meyer.
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved.

Langreck made a motion approving a building permit for Jared Kelly, seconded by Meyer, carried.

Lienau made a motion approving the Urban Revitalization/Tax Abatement project submitted by Jared Kelly making those improvements eligible for the tax abatement program, seconded by Holthaus, carried.

The city clerk passed on information from the city’s bonding attorney, John Danos, regarding the sidewalk assessments being planned for the Jessie-Brooks-West street project. Danos recommended the 100% sidewalk assessment to property owners be lowered. Following discussion, Langreck made a motion changing the sidewalk assessment for the property owners involved with the Jessie-Brooks-West street project from 100% to 50%, seconded by Beckman, carried.

Meyer made a motion introducing Resolution #572, a preliminary resolution pursuant to Section 384.42 of the Iowa Code covering the PCC Pavement-Grade and Replace Project (Jessie-Brooks-West Streets), seconded by Lienau.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Meyer
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved.

Langreck made a motion introducing Resolution #573, a resolution approving and adopting preliminary plans and specifications, estimate of cost and plat and schedule for the PCC Pavement-Grade and Replace Project (Jessie-Brooks-West Streets), seconded by Meyer.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Meyer
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved.

Meyer made a motion introducing Resolution #574, a resolution introducing a proposed resolution of necessity for the PCC Pavement-Grade and Replace Project (Jessie-Brooks-West Streets), seconded by Lienau.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Meyer
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved.

Beckman made a motion introducing Resolution #575, a resolution to provide for a notice of hearing on proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the PCC Pavement-Grade and Replace Project (Jessie-Brooks-West Streets), and to delegate authority for the taking of bids therefor, seconded by Langreck.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Meyer
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved

Langreck made a motion approving Corrpor Waterworks Contract–Plan C for the inspection of the cathodic protection corrosion control equipment in the water tower, seconded by Beckman, carried.

Following review of the five year service renewal agreement with Ziegler Power System for the water facility’s generator, Lienau made a motion to renew the agreement but thereafter rescinded the motion, it was the consensus of the Council to table the matter to a future meeting.

Parking options on North Boody Street during the winter months was discussed. It resulted in no change being made to the current parking regulations.

The Council had a general discussion to consider options for adjusting the full-time employee’s work week.

Beckman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Lienau, carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:08 pm.