July 3, 2017

Posted: July 3, 2017

Present: Langreck, Meyer, Beckman, Lienau. Holthaus arrived at 5:05 pm.
Absent: None.
Don Dilaura and Zak Kriener from the Ossian Bee were present during the meeting. Justin and Danielle Portz attended the meeting as observers.

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

Kevin Lee and Robyn Dundee spoke to the Council encouraging them to preserve the cabin in Carey’s Park. The Council explained that no decision has been made as to the future of the cabin, but noted the City has no funds available at this time to make the necessary repairs to the structure. Dundee asked the Council for the opportunity to work on raising funds to restore the cabin. Dundee explained her goal is to make the repairs in phases, starting with the roof. Following discussion Lienau made a motion suggesting the City try and preserve the cabin allowing Dundee to continue her efforts to raise funds to maintain the cabin, seconded by Meyer, carried.

Mayor Green reported on the following: the sewer project recently completed in the Reilly Addition proved it is working when we had a heavy rain; the church on the property the City recently purchased is ready for removal.

Green also encouraged the Council Members to help with RAGBRAI in a way their schedule would allow.

Holthaus made a motion approving the following consent items: June 5, 2017 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Lienau, carried

Lienau made a motion to approve Contract Change Order #1 in the amount of $15,932.35, for the Jessie-Brooks-West Street Project, seconded by Beckman, carried. The new contract price including this change order will be $1,099,862.05.

Beckman made a motion authorizing Payment #3 in the amount of $334,358.02 to Croell Inc. for the Jessie-Brooks-West Street Project, seconded by Lienau, carried.

Langreck made a motion to approve Contract Change Order #2-Final in the amount of $690.10, for the Reilly Addition Interceptor Sewer Project, seconded by Holthaus, carried. The new contract price including this change order will be $229,287.25.

Meyer made a motion authorizing Payment #2 in the amount of $56,863.35 to Bacon Concrete, LLC for the Reilly Addition Interceptor Sewer Project, seconded by Meyer, carried.

Beckman made a motion approving the status of the Reilly Addition Interceptor Sewer Project as being substantially completed by Bacon Concrete, seconded by Meyer, carried.

A matter involving encroachment on property owned by Military Trails Estates was brought to the Council’s attention by Bill Nelson, the engineer working on the subdivision plans. Nelson asked the Council if they had any suggestions to help solve the issue. Following discussion, the Council recommended that Nelson do what he thinks works best in their plans for the Military Trails Estates subdivision.

Holthaus made a motion approving an outdoor service application for Shooter’s Bar & Grill and Ossian Crown Club’s application for a 5 day Beer Permit w/Outdoor Service, seconded by Meyer, carried.

A motion was made by Langreck to re-appoint Laura Greve as the City of Ossian’s representative on the South Winneshiek Recreation Board, seconded by Holthaus, carried.

The Council reviewed a list of properties where there appears to be nuisance and/or ordinance violations. The city clerk was directed to send letters informing those residents of their nuisance or ordinance violation and the need to take care of the problem.

Following discussion, a motion was made by Beckman to hire Penny Hertges to do cleaning in the community center building, seconded by Holthaus, carried. Hertges will be paid $200.00/month for her services.

Dilaura informed the Mayor & Council on the following; both the moisture problem in the new shop and the cracked stucco have been addressed by the contractor; work on the water treatment aerator is scheduled for this week; there is a section of sanitary sewer line on the east end of Fisher Ave. that should be televised to check for infiltration.

A general discussion by the Council included the following: leasing or sharing an electronic speed sign with another community; school traffic signals; RAGBRAI and the street project.

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