August 7, 2017

Posted: August 7, 2017

Present: Holthaus, Beckman, Lienau, Langreck.
Absent: Meyer

Zak Kriener from the Ossian Bee was present during the meeting. Don Witt was present during most of the meeting.

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

Complaints received regarding a property whose lawn was in violation of the City’s Code of Ordinances led to the Council directing the clerk to send a letter to the property owner requesting the lawn be mowed.

Officer Ward gave the police report noting; no incidents were reported during RAGBRAI, Ossian Fest parade route was accepted by the IDOT, in general a routine month.

Mayor Green reported on the following: the church on the property the City recently purchased has been removed; commended those involved with RAGBRAI for their hard work, the street project is progressing well and noted the flashing signs for school crossings still need to be put into service.

Holthaus made a motion approving the following consent items: July 3, 2017 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Beckman, carried, one absent.

Beckman made a motion to approve Contract Change Order #2 concerning Division 3 expenses in the amount of $9,355.36 for the Jessie-Brooks-West Street Project, seconded by Holthaus, carried, one absent.

Beckman made a motion authorizing Payment #4 in the amount of $378,118.62 to Croell Inc. for the Jessie-Brooks-West Street Project, seconded by Lienau, carried, one absent.

Bill Nelson, the engineer working with the Military Trails Estate subdivision requested clarification from the Council as to how the additional water main and street intersection at West Brooks Street and Jessie Street will be constructed and paid for. The Mayor and Council referenced the design prepared by the city’s engineer, IIW Engineer, with the intention that the City: pay for and construct the intersection to a point where the subdivision can connect to it, the intersection will be constructed using concrete, the water main will be extended to a point convenient for connection, and further details necessary to determine when and who does the construction will be worked out as the project develops.

The clerk reported letters were sent in July regarding nuisance/ordinance violators.

Beckman made a motion approving Joe Kriener’s request for a twelve month extension on the building permit previously approved on August 1, 2016, seconded by Holthaus, carried, one absent.

Holthaus reported there has been some interest in the community to allow golf carts and utility vehicles on city streets.

Ordinances from other area cities allowing this type of vehicle on city streets were presented to the Mayor and Council to review. Following discussion, the council decided to take some time to further research rules and regulations concerning golf carts and utility vehicles and their use on city streets.

Due to the Labor Day holiday, the September regular council meeting will be held Wednesday September 6, 2017 at 5:00 p.m.

Beckman made a motion introducing Resolution #595, a resolution approving the FY17 Street Finance Report, seconded by Langreck.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman.
Nays: None; Absent: Meyer.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved.

The city clerk presented the FY17 Annual Financial Report to the Mayor and Council for Review.

A general discussion led to the conclusion that an old tar patching machine and water wagon be sold at a local auction.

Mayor Green indicated he would get the equipment to the auction.

Holthaus made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Lienau, carried, one absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:40 pm.