October 7, 2019

Posted: October 7, 2019

Present: Beckman, Holthaus, Lienau, Knutson, Langreck.
Absent: None.
Don Dilaura and Brian Zweibohmer were present at the meeting as was Zak Kriener from the Ossian Bee.

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

Mayor Green announced the public hearing for the FY2020 Budget Amendment was open for comments. The city clerk went over the amended expenses with no oral or written comments made. After which the public hearing was closed.

Lienau made a motion introducing Resolution #625, a resolution amending the current budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2020, seconded by Beckman.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Knutson.
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adopted.

Dianna Johnson, representing Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission, addressed the Mayor and Council explaining the services their organization offers to area governments, businesses and residents.

Officer Ward discussed the proposed golf cart and UTV ordinance with the Mayor and Council.

Mayor Green reported he is in the process of getting an estimate for installation of security cameras at the city shop/fire station building.

Lienau noted the Finance Committee will take a more active role in reviewing the city’s finances following the November 5th city election.

Holthaus made a motion approving the following consent items: September 5, 2019 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by Knutson, carried.

Beckman made a motion introducing Ordinance #77, an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ossian, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to vicious animals, for it’s first reading, seconded by Holthaus.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Knutson.
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried.

Beckman made a motion introducing Ordinance #78. an ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Ossian, Iowa, by adding a new chapter pertaining to golf carts and utility trail vehicles (UTV), for its first reading, seconded by Holthaus,
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau, Beckman, Knutson.
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried.

Beckman made a motion approving Corrpor Waterworks Contract-Plan C for the inspection of the cathodic protection corrosion control equipment in the water tower, seconded by Langreck, carried.

Lienau made a motion authorizing Payment #3 in the amount of $1,309.00 to M.B. construction, for the City’s share of infrastructure costs for the Military Trail Estates-2018 Infrastructure Improvements, seconded by Beckman, carried.

The city clerk presented the FY19 Annual Financial Report to the Mayor and Council for review.

The city clerk updated the Mayor and Council with information submitted from the city attorney regarding the status of the nuisance abatement at 209 Fisher Avenue.

The Council had a general discussion that included: hiring a window washing service to clean community center windows, parking on Klisart Street during snow removal months, request to purchase snow fence, a proposed plan for a house/garage.

Beckman made a motion to adjourn, seconded by Knutson, carried. Meeting adjourned at 6:25 pm.