June 1, 2020

Posted: June 1, 2020

Present: Holthaus, Goltz, Langreck, Knutson, Lienau.
Absent: None.
Don Dilaura was also present at the meeting as well as Zak Kriener from Fayette Publishing.

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

Mayor Beckman announced the public hearing for the purpose of amending an ordinance granting Ace Telephone Association d/b/a AcenTek to operate a cable television system in Ossian was open for comments. There were no oral or written comments made. After which Mayor Beckman closed the public hearing.

Jeremy Meyer of Meyer Concrete has been hired by the Military Trails Estate developer and will also be completing the City’s portion of the street project. He provided costs estimates to the Mayor and Council for street paving, curb and gutter of approximately 150ft of concrete starting at the Jessie/Brooks intersection. Following discussion, Council made the decision to increase the concrete thickness to 8 inches. Total cost of the City’s portion of the project is estimated to be $44,988.35

The Mayor and Council reviewed the submitted May police report.

Mayor Beckman’s report included: attended Soo Green public information webinar in May regarding a high voltage direct current link, sewer pump and lift station issues, grass in the street letters and ATV’s in town. Mayor Beckman also commended the Crown Club for the flower basket and planters down Main Street.

Holthaus made a motion approving the following consent items: May 4, 2020 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Knutson, carried.

Lienau made a motion approving Resolution #636, a resolution approving the authorization of mayor and clerk to execute certain financial documents and check signing; seconded by Goltz.
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.

Holthaus made a motion approving the Urban Revitalization/Tax Abatement project submitted by Marlys Oakland, making the construction eligible for the tax abatement program, seconded by Knutson, carried.

Lienau made a motion approving Ordinance #80, an ordinance allowing Ace Telephone to operate and maintain a cable television system, 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 ordinance adopted.

Lienau made a motion to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance #80, and Ordinance #80 be passed and approved, second by Goltz. 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 with Ordinance #80 becoming effective upon publication.

Holthaus made a motion approving Resolution #637, a resolution authorizing the transfer of funds, seconded by Lienau. 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.

Lienau made a motion to approve the alcoholic beverages permit renewal for Shooters pending dram shop, second by Holthaus, carried.

Street repairs for FY2020/2021 was discussed. Holthaus made a motion to accept the bids from Meyer Concrete for street repairs at 100 Ogden Street and West Brooks/Lydia Street intersection, second by Langreck.

Council had a general discussion regarding: opening the community center, equipment and wage rates for cleanup projects, insurance rates, fencing around the lagoon, portable power washer, parks opening, intake by Old Sewer Road, private drainage issues. Budget contributions to South Winneshiek Rec and WCDI were also discussed.

Knutson made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Lienau, carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:13 pm.