October 5, 2015

Posted: October 5, 2015

Present: E. Meyer, Holthaus, Langreck, M. Meyer, Bushman.
Absent: None.

Zak Kriener from the Ossian Bee was present during the meeting.

Mayor Covell called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m.

Randy Buddenberg asked the Council to consider installing a hand-railing along the south side of the driveway to the old fire station building. The Council concluded they will look over the situation to see what could be done.

Ken Witt noted properties getting cleaned up and recommended thanking the IDOT for the improvements made to Hwy 52

Troy Troge contested the letter he received requiring him to abate the nuisance from property he owns on Old Sewer Road. It was explained to Troge the city’s attorney is working with the Council on the issue.

Officer Ward gave his monthly report noting other than some miscellaneous vandalism, things have been fairly quiet.

E. Meyer made a motion authorizing the City to act as a fiscal sponsor for the Ossian De Sales Child Care Center giving them the opportunity to apply for a Winneshiek Community Foundation Grant, seconded by M. Meyer, carried. Holthaus made a motion approving the following consent items September 9, 2015 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Langreck, carried.

The Mayor and Council reviewed the proposed Urbanization Plan prepared by Attorney Zahasky. After review of the plan the Council determined the exemption period they would like included in the plan would be for a period of ten years with a sliding exemption from one hundred percent the first year to ten percent the tenth year. If for some reason this exemption plan is not appropriate, the Council will elect to use the sliding scale set out in the plan. The process for putting the Urbanization Plan in place will continue at the next council meeting.

Representing the Visioning Committee and the Ossian Crown Club, Pam Buddenberg and Terry Linderbaum asked the Council for continued financial support from the City for the pavilion and other improvements at Carey’s Park. The Council assured Buddenberg and Linderbaum the City supports the project and will continue supporting it financially.

It was further explained the amount the City can appropriate to the park will be decided on a yearly basis when the budget is being prepared.

M. Meyer made a motion approving the renewal of Bambinos Class C Liquor/Sunday Sales Permit, seconded by Holthaus, carried.

M. Meyer made a motion approving the re-appointment of Ree Meyer to serve as the City’s representative on the Winneshiek County Community Foundation Distribution Committee, seconded by Langreck, carried.

Langreck made a motion approving the purchase of twelve Iceberg heavy duty 8′ x 30″ high-density polyethylene folding tables and 80 Hon heavy duty steel folding chairs for the City’s community center room seconded by E. Meyer, carried. Total estimated cost is $4,712.00.

E. Meyer made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Holthaus, carried, two absent. Meeting adjourned at 6:25 p.m.