January 8, 2018

Posted: January 8, 2018

Present: Knutson, Lienau, Beckman, Holthaus, Langreck
Absent: None.
Brian Zweibohmer, Karl Schroeder, Mike Meyer 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.

Mayor Green noted the city staff has been busy installing the new water meters. The Mayor also went over the new committee appointments with the Council.

In the absence of Officer Ward the written police report was reviewed.

Beckman made a motion approving the following consent items: December 4, 2017 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Lienau, carried.

Lienau made a motion introducing Ordinance #72, an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ossian. Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to service charges for water service, and that it be read for the third and final time, 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. .
Thereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved with Ordinance #72 becoming effective upon publication.

The city clerk reported the final plat for the Military Trail Estates First Addition was submitted to the City’s engineer for their review and recommendation. In the engineers review it was noted the plat addresses all the required items listed in Section 165.24 of the City’s Subdivision Regulations-Requirements of the Final Plat, with the exception of the naming of the new street. The improvement plans for the subdivision still need to be submitted to the City’s engineer for review before a formal approval of the subdivision is made by the City. At this point the City’s engineer has suggested the City approve the plat contingent upon subsequent review of the improvement plans. This will keep the process moving, but if the improvement plans indicate a need for the plat to change, there may be need for a plat amendment. Following discussion Beckman made a motion accepting the Military Trail Estates First Addition Plat contingent upon review of the improvement plans, seconded by Holthaus, carried.

A decision as to whether or not a Special Use Permit will be required for a business to operate at 109 Old Sewer Road was tabled until the February meeting.

The council discussed a sample ordinance pertaining to camping and recreational vehicles within the City. It was the consensus of the Council to address the ordinance at the next council meeting and introduce it for the first reading.

After reviewing the city employees health insurance renewal options, Beckman made a motion recommending the City renew the current health insurance plan; myBlue HSA/silver 3600 PPO SILVER effective February 1, 2018, seconded by Langreck, carried..

Lienau made a motion approving the renewals of Wild Woods Event Center and Casey’s General Store alcoholic beverages permits, seconded by Knutson, carried.

It was the consensus of the Council to continue using the Ossian Bee as the City’s official newspaper.

A general discussion was held concerning the FY2019 Budget including; building maintenance, equipment replacement, utility repairs, railroad crossing upgrade, debt payments and other miscellaneous items. Further consideration of the FY2019 Budget will be made at the February 5th council meeting.

Holthaus made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Lienau, carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:10 pm.