October 7, 2024

Posted: October 8, 2024

Present: Bohr, Holthaus, Langreck, Lienau. Absent: Knutson
City employees present: Chad Bohr, Kyle Tieskoetter, Ashley Goltz
Also present: Clark Goltz, Mike Meyer, Joann Kuennen, Kermit Oakland

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

Mayor Beckman opened the public hearing for the FY25 budget amendment. Upon hearing no written or oral comments, Mayor Beckman closed the public hearing.

Clark Goltz discussed the Old City Hall building with the council. Goltz left after the discussion

Mike Meyer addressed several concerns about semi parking and other concerns.

Joann Kuennen expressed concern about speeding on Brooks Street. Kuennen left after the discussion.

Council reviewed the submitted police report for September.

Langreck made a motion approving the following consent items: September 9, 2024 council minutes, September 26, 2024 council meeting, clerk’s reports, monthly bills, alcohol beverage permit for Bambinos and Two Trees; second by Bohr, carried with Lienau abstaining.

Holthaus made a motion approving Resolution 705, a resolution amending the FY25 budget; seconded by Lienau.
Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Langreck, Bohr, Holthaus, Lienau. Nays: None. Absent: Knutson
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion carried and the resolution adopted.

Lienau made a motion approving a quote from Allied to service the lift stations for one year; second by Langreck, carried.

Lienau made a motion approving the purchase of three speed feedback signs from Trafficalm and to apply for one from the Iowa DOT; second by Bohr, carried.

Lienau made a motion to approve the tax abatement application for Randy and Joyce Nesvik; second by Holthaus, carried.

Nuisance properties were discussed.

Lienau made a motion to purchase the current printer in the City Clerk’s office and to continue with quarterly maintenance; second by Langreck, carried.

Lienau made a motion to approving overtime that was not on the timecard, second by Holthaus, carried.

Council discussed the city clerk position. Bohr made a motion to increase the city clerk wage to $25 per hour effective immediately; second by Holthaus. Whereupon the Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Langreck, Bohr, Holthaus, Lienau. Nays: None. Absent: Knutson

Council discussed Chapter 122 in the Code of Ordinances regarding Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants.

Council discussed a complaint about speeding in the alley. Chief Ward was also given the information and is addressing the issue.

The council had a general discussion regarding purchasing a cab for the lawn mower, city clerk computer updates, fall clean-up recap, and old city hall updates and utilizing time clocks.

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

Attest: ________________________ ____________________________
City Clerk Mayor