November 6, 2007
The Ruthven City Council, of the City of
Day of November, 2007, at 6:30 PM, in regular session, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, pursuant to law and to the rules of said council.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Charles Oppedal, in the Chair, and the roll being called, the following members were present:
PRESENT: VerHelst, Henningsen, Hawk, Schoning.
ABSENT: Bentz.
Schoning motioned and Henningsen seconded to approve the consent agenda items as presented. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.
The Mayor declared the public hearing open, on the proposal to vacate and sell City property described as a portion of a platted but unopened portion of Burns Street in High Lawn Addition to the City of Ruthven, Iowa, to Darlowe Hansen to facilitate the construction of a double-car garage addition to his residence. No objectors were present or filed written objections with the clerk, so the public hearing was declared closed. Schoning resolved and VerHelst seconded to approve resolution 19-07. Resolution 19-07 was passed and approved with the following votes:
Ayes: Schoning, VerHelst, Henningsen, Hawk.
Nayes: None
Swimming pool receipts were discussed. Motion was made by Schoning and seconded by VerHelst requesting that Kris Cother, as pool manager, repay City of
An end of year
Council discussed ideas for possible grant projects for 2007 Palo Alto County Gaming Grants. Two possible grant application ideas discussed were the removal and possible rebuilding or restoration of a city property or possibly new north and south city entrance signs.
Council was asked to approve the nomination of Alan Oppedal as a Library board member, to replace Mary Faulstich. Motion was made by Hawk and seconded by Henningsen to approve Alan Oppedals appointment to the Library board. Motion carried with all members present voting aye. Discussion followed with possible nominations to replace Dick Cacek on the Library and Planning & Zoning Boards.
Council discussed the lift station located at the care center and the need to meet with care center board members. Council decided to be put on the agenda for the next
Jeff and Dave presented the council with information on a used street sweeper that the City of
After discussion it was decided to paint the old city sign to match the new electronic sign. The sign will then be placed in the city right away area directly across the street from the new electronic sign, with the smaller signs attached again.
Resolution 20-07 establishing the policies of the City of Ruthven, Iowa, concerning employee benefits, leaves of absence, and residency requirements was made by Henningsen and seconded by VerHelst. Resolution 20-07 passed and approved with the following votes:
Ayes: Henningsen, VerHelst, Schoning
Nayes: Hawk
Becky Oppedal was present to discuss concerns and give council updates on the city website.
Discussion was held in regards to flow meter readings by LISSD and the reporting of those readings. It was decided that the city would adapt a reporting form and Jeff would meet with Mary in regards to getting the needed readings properly.
Mayor Oppedal reminded council that he would be out of the area for the November 20, 2007 meeting. Mayor Pro Tem, Schoning will conduct that council meeting.
After discussion a motion was made by Hawk and seconded by Henningsen to use a 4’ sidewalk, with no curb stops, to replace the removed sidewalk on south side of
A motion to adjourn was made at 7:59 by Henningsen and seconded by Hawk. Motion carried with all members voting aye.
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Charles Oppedal, Mayor Christine Montgomery, City Clerk