September 3, 2014

Posted: September 13, 2014

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

Becky Walz from the Ossian Bee and Don Dilaura were present during the meeting as was George Rhinehart.. Pam Buddenberg and Terry Linderbaum were present representing the Crown Club.

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

Officer Joe Ward reported there were minor juvenile issues otherwise normal activity for the month. Ward also noted he would be in town for the tractor ride Sept. 4th and their department will start using body cameras.

Marc Ruden , the city’s engineer for the Hall Street Lift Station Project, reported the project is at the stage where competitive quotes need to be solicited. He is anticipating having plans available for contractors sometime around September 11th. M. Meyer made a motion authorizing Marc Ruden to seek competitive quotes for the Hall Street Lift Station Project, seconded by Bushman, carried.

A resident on HallStreet has expressed an interest in installing a sewer lateral from property he owns when the lift station project is underway. The Council gave permission to do so with the understanding arrangements would need to be made with the project contractor and he would be responsible for all of the costs involved with installing the lateral.

A preliminary cost estimate was presented by IIW Engineers for a project involving utility, storm sewer and new paving on Broadway, N. West, and W. Mechanic Streets. The project is being engineered so it is ready if financing the project becomes feasible. The project’s preliminary estimate of $1,354,617.00 was broken down in phases to allow the City to consider planning options.

The city clerk reported the REAP Grant application submitted for the Carey’s Park pavilion was denied. Members of the Ossian Crown Club and the Council discussed options to keep the project on track.

Bushman made a motion approving the following consent items August 4, 2014 council minutes, clerk’s reports and the monthly bills, seconded by E. Meyer, carried.

It was announced the open house for the new shop/fire station facility has been set for Sunday October 12, 2014 from 1:00 – 4:00 p.m. A lunch will be served. Langreck made a motion approving a City contribution to the Fire Department for 50% of the cost of the lunch for the open house, seconded by E. Meyer, carried.

It was discussed the city’s maintenance department will begin the landscaping on the west and north sides of the new shop/fire station this fall.

Bushman made a motion introducing Ordinance #63, an ordinance increasing the monthly sewer improvement charge from $6.00 to $16.00, for its second reading, seconded by E. Meyer.

The Mayor put the question on the motion and the following named Council Members voted:
Ayes: Holthaus, Langreck, Bushman, E. Meyer, M. Meyer.
Nays: None.
Whereupon the Mayor declared said motion approved.

Holthaus made a motion approving Black Hills Energy’s request to install a utility pole and data collector for their wireless gas meter reading on city property located at 106 W. Mechanic Street, seconded by M. Meyer, carried.

Information from KPVL FM 89.1, a community radio station, was explained to the Council. Their station will be broadcasting some South Winneshiek football, basketball, and baseball games throughout the year and asked the City if they would like to be a sponsor. It was the consensus of the Council to spend $450.00 toward the City’s sponsorship in support of the SW school district.

Langreck made a motion to adjourn, seconded by E. Meyer, carried,. Meeting adjourned at 6:20 p.m.