April 2, 2018

Posted: April 2, 2018

Present: Lienau, Beckman, Knutson, Holthaus, Langreck.
Absent: None.
Don Dilaura, Brian Zweibohmer, and Zak Kriener from the Ossian Bee were present during the meeting.

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

Sam Franzen, employed with the Winneshiek County Soil & Water conservation District, explained the yellow River Headwaters Water Quality Project he now over sees. Franzen explained the project receives funds from the DNR and Iowa Department of Agriculture to install structures on the landscape like ponds, terraces, manure storage..etc, with the goal of reducing sediments and bacteria from entering the river. He noted the portion of Ossian north of Hwy 52 is included as part of the water project. Franzen discussed the program with the Council and suggested if the City had any problems that could be addressed using this program to contact him.

Ries Magneson, the executive director of the Winneshiek County Convention & Visitors Bureau, introduced herself and explained how they help serve Winneshiek County.

Holthaus made a motion approving Brad and Tricia Crary’s application for a Fence Permit, seconded by Knutson, carried.

Knutson made a motion approving Mark and Cathy Brinck’s application for a Building Permit, seconded by Lienau, carried.

Art Uhlenhake asked the Council if sewer would be charged for water used for new grass seeding. The city clerk clarified that sewer is not billed on water used for watering new grass seeding.

It was the consensus of the Council to sell the recently replaced used water meters for $10.00 each.

A written police report submitted by Officer Ward was reviewed by the Council.

Langreck made a motion approving the following consent items: March 5, 2018 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Holthaus, carried.

Bill Nelson, the engineer working on the Military Trail Estates sub-division presented the Council with a cost estimate of the expenditures the City has agreed to pay for. The base bid for these expenditures includes 150 lineal feet of water main, half of the 18″ storm sewer that conveys existing runoff from Jessie Street further west and 190 lineal feet of street is $15,532. It should be noted, the curb, gutter and pavement/blacktop is not included in this price. The Council also discussed the option to pay the extra cost to increase the water main size throughout the sub-division from 6″ to 8″. After discussion, it was the consensus of the Council to pay the extra cost to have 8″ water main installed only from Jessie Street to the west end of Bravo Street and Brooks Street intersection.

Lienau made a motion approving the base bid of $15,532 for the City share of expenses in the Military Trail Estates sub-division and upon further clarification of costs from Bill Nelson, the project engineer, to pay the extra cost to increase the water man size from 6″ to 8″ from Jessie Street to the west end of the Bravo and Brooks Street intersection, seconded by Beckman. Carried. As a matter of reference, the day after the meeting, Bill Nelson was contacted for a cost estimate for the extra 8″ water main. He reported the increased cost for the 8″ water main and fittings would be $3,300. Along with the base price, this brings the City share total to $18,832. The city clerk contacted the Mayor and City Council Members by email informing them of this. By the time these minutes were being typed, four out of the five council members (Holthaus, Beckman, Knutson, Langreck) responded in favor of the cost.Nelson was contacted letting him know of the City’s decision regarding the 8″ water main..

Lienau made a motion introducing Resolution #601, a resolution setting the date for the sale of General Obligation Corporate Purpose Bonds, Series 2018 and authorizing the use of a preliminary official statement in connection therewith, seconded by Beckman.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Knutson.
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adapted.

The personal committee of Lienau and Beckman make the following wage recommendation for the full-time and part-time public works employees and the city clerk for FY2019; a 1% increase for the city clerk and no increase for the public works employees. Discussion followed.

Lienau made a motion introducing Resolution #599, a resolution approving wages for the employees of the City of Ossian for the FY2019, seconded by Beckman.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Lienau, Beckman.
Nays: Holthaus, Langreck, Knutson.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion failed and the resolution defeated for lack of a quorum.

Following the failed resolution, further discussion was held regarding FY2019 wages for the city clerk, full-time and part-time public works employees. Langreck recommended wages for those employees be froze and remain the same for FY2019.

Langreck made a motion introducing Resolution #602, a resolution approving wages for the employees of the City of Ossian for the FY2019, seconded by Lienau.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Langreck, Lienau, Beckman.
Nays: Holthaus, Knutson.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adapted.

Langreck made a motion introducing Ordinance #74, an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ossian, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to trees, for it’s second reading, seconded by Holthaus.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Knutson.
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried.

Holthaus made a motion requesting that the third and final reading of Ordinance #74 be waived and Ordinance #74 be passed and approved, seconded by Beckman.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Knutson.
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved with Ordinance #74 becoming effective upon publication.

The city clerk went over increases in FY2018 expenditures that will require an amendment to the FY18 budget.

Lienau made a motion setting a public hearing for May 7, 2018 at 5:00 pm for the purpose of amending the FY2018 Budget, seconded by Langreck, carried.

A general discussion included; the community center roof, port-a potty, cabin and sidewalk in Carey’s park, complaint forms, April 16th special meeting.

Holthaus made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Lienau, carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:55 pm.