August 3, 2020

Posted: August 3, 2020

Present: Holthaus, Goltz, Langreck, Knutson, Lienau.

Absent:  None.

Also Present: Brian Zweibohmer, Karl Scroeder, Mike Meyer, Art Uhlenhake, Mike Bergan arrived at 5:50.

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

The Mayor and Council reviewed the submitted July police report.

Mayor Beckman’s report included: meetings attended, grass in the street and animal letters, Vinton Tuck Pointing and Military Trails Estate updates.

Mayor Beckman also commended and thanked those who worked to cleanup the Ossian rocks on both the east and west ends of town.

Holthaus made a motion approving the following consent items: July 6, 2020 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Goltz, carried.

Council had a general discussion regarding the Jessie/Brooks Street intersection and stop signs.

Council discussed the 3^rd annual Fall City Wide Clean-up day which has been set for September 18 & 19, 2020. It was decided that the amount charged for certain items would stay the same.

Council discussed possible safety items the City could apply for using a 2020 ICAP Grant made available by the city’s insurance carrier. Holthaus made a motion to use the grant for street signs as presented to the Council. Motion did not pass for lack of a second. The matter was tabled for further consideration.

Discussion on North Street maintenance was tabled.

Lienau made a motion approving Resolution #638, a resolution approving the FY20 Street Finance Report; seconded by Knutson. 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 and the resolution adopted.

Council discussed the UTV/golf cart ordinance regulations and violations along with ATV’s on city streets. Law enforcement will be contacted to help with enforcing the regulations.

Upon discussion of purchasing a power washer, it was tabled to gather further information.

The Council took no action regarding allowing Joe Kriener to put in a septic for his shed.

Due to Labor Day, the September regular council meeting will be held Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at 5:00 p.m.

Lienau made a motion to a approve building permit for Randy and Kim Tieskoetter; second by Knutson. Langreck made a motion to approve a building permit for Ian Lienau; second by Goltz.

Discussion on the lagoon fence; it was tabled to gather further information.

Council had a general discussion regarding use of the community center, trees at Carey’s Park and sidewalk at City Park.

Council also received an update on the progress of 209 Fisher Ave.

Holthaus made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Langreck, carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:52 pm.

Attest: 

City Clerk: Ashley Goltz

Mayor: Bryan Beckman