October 4, 2021

Posted: October 4, 2021

Present: Goltz, Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Knutson
Absent: None
Also Present: Crown Club Members, South Winn School Board Members, Rick Nienhaus, Mike Meyer

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

Mayor Beckman announced the public hearing for the FY22 budget amendment was open for any questions or comments. There were no written comments or objections submitted, nor were there any comments or objections from those present. Mayor Beckman closed the public hearing

Dr. Marquardt, CMO and Steve Slessor, CAO at Winneshiek Medical Center, introduced themselves and gave an update on WMC.

Matt Gillaspie with Piper Sandler and Kris Einck, Superintendent at South Winneshiek along with members of the school board discussed the upcoming bond referendum, tax implications for residents, and preliminary plans. They will be holding more open forums in the future.

Rick Nienhaus discussed his property with the council.

Representatives from Prairie Road Builders discussed Becker Avenue with the council.

Council reviewed the submitted police report for September.

Mayor Beckman’s report included: street maintenance, upcoming audit, and recent completed projects around Ossian.

Lienau made a motion approving the following consent items: September 8, 2021 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Knutson, carried.

Langreck made a motion approving Resolution #660, a resolution amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2022; second by Goltz.

Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Goltz, Knutson. Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adopted.

Council had continued discussion on curb stops on Highway 52. Per City ordinance, this is the homeowner’s responsibility. There are many that do not work and will need to be fixed prior to the start of the Highway 52 project. Langreck made a motion to accept a bid from Becker Hardware for replacing curb stops with owner’s consent, second by Lienau.

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

Langreck made a motion approving a Water Utility Vendor Agreement with Northeast Iowa Community Action Corp., second by Goltz, carried

Langreck made a motion to approve the alcoholic beverages permit renewal for Blooms on Main and Bambinos, second by Holthaus, carried with Lienau abstaining.

Goltz made a motion to do another seal coat on Becker Avenue with 3/8” pea rock for $8,120; second by Langreck. Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following name Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Goltz, Knutson. Nays: Lienau
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried.

Council had discussion on several nuisance properties in town.

Holthaus made a motion to accept a bid from Total Tree Care to remove two trees in the boulevard; second by Langreck, carried.

Council had a general discussion regarding property pins, city wide clean-up, and election signs.

Goltz made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Langreck carried. Meeting adjourned at 7:27 pm.