August 1, 2022

Posted: August 1, 2022

Present: Goltz, Holthaus, Knutson, Langreck, Lienau
Absent: None
City employees present: Ashley Goltz, Chad Bohr, Brian Zweibohmer
Also present: Erika Benzing, Jean Zweibahmer, Richard & Evelyn Brincks, Pam Buddenberg, Kermit Oakland, Art Uhlenhake, Mike Meyer

Following the Pledge of Allegiance to the Flag, Mayor Beckman called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Richard and Evelyn Brincks discussed concerns with water runoff regarding the Highway 52 project. The changes being made with the street should help with water running into their yard. The City will monitor this after the project is done.

Jean Zweibahmer asked about an alley behind their houses. The City will get an estimate and continue discussion when more information has been gathered.

Council reviewed the submitted police report for July. The mayor’s report included updates on sewer and rain/storm issues, and employee training.

Lienau made a motion approving the following consent items: July 6, 2022 council minutes, clerk’s reports, and the monthly bills; seconded by Knutson, carried.

Lienau made a motion approving the second reading of Ordinance #87, an ordinance amending sewer rates; seconded by Goltz.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Goltz, Lienau, Knutson, Langreck. Nays: None. Absent: Knutson
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried.

Goltz made a motion approving the second reading of Ordinance #88, an ordinance amending water rates; seconded by Langreck.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Goltz, Knutson, Lienau, Langreck. Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried.

Lienau made a motion to waive the third readings of Ordinance #87 and Ordinance #88, and Ordinance #87 and Ordinance #88 be passed and approved, second by Holthaus.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Knutson, Lienau, Langreck, Goltz, Holthaus Nays: None
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried with Ordinance #87 and Ordinance #88 becoming effective upon publication.

Knutson made a motion approving Resolution #681, a resolution acquiring a driveway by Carey’s Park; seconded by Lienau.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Goltz, Knutson, Lienau, Langreck. Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried.

Langreck made a motion approving Resolution #682, a resolution to move a streetlight on Jessie Street; seconded by Goltz.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Goltz, Knutson, Lienau, Langreck. Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried.

Council discussed storm drains and intakes on Brooks Street.

Goltz made a motion to accept a quote from Northeast Iowa Backhoe Service for sewer repairs and sewer slip lining by Visu-Sewer on Klisart Street, all to be paid using ARP funds; second by Lienau, carried.

Lienau made a motion to allow the county to continue with an emergency communications town to be placed on city property within the yard waste site; second by Knutson, carried.

Discussion on updating the city’s website was tabled.

Lienau made a motion to purchase the necessary supplies for the pumphouse to have on hand for emergency use; second by Langreck, carried.

Goltz left the meeting at 6:35pm.

Lienau made a motion to replace the front two doors on the old city hall building; second by Holthaus, carried.

Lienau made a motion to approve an alcohol beverage permit for Two Trees Pizza pending dram shop; second by Knutson, carried.

Lienau made a motion to approve a bid from Albert Cline for the removal of two trees in the boulevard damaged by the recent storm; second by Langreck, carried.

Council had a general discussion regarding Veteran’s Memorial, several new holes by sewer intakes, and line painting.

Due to Labor Day, the next council meeting will be on September 7, 2022 at 5pm.

Langreck made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Lienau; carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:01pm.