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RuthvenCity Council Meeting

February 19, 2008

 

The Ruthven City Council, of the City of Ruthven, Iowa, met on the19th Day of February, 2008, 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:  Hawk, Johnson, VerHelst.        

            ABSENT:  Schoning, Henningsen.

            VerHelst motioned and Johnson seconded to approve the consent agenda items as presented.  Motion carried with all members present voting aye.

            Park and Pool board members were unable to attend, so discussion on a new pool manager was tabled, until the next council meeting.

            Motion was made by Hawk and seconded by VerHelst to reschedule the date for the public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2008-2009 Budget for March 18th, at 6:30 PM.  Motion carried with all members present voting aye.

            After discussion on Resolution 04-08, which adopts the Statewide Mutual Aid Compact, motion was made by Hawk and seconded by VerHelst to defer action on this resolution until further information could be obtained and discussed.  Motion carried with all members present voting aye.

            Motion was made by VerHelst and seconded by Hawk to set flat rate SocialCenter fees at $20.00 for non-business/social events, $50.00 for business use and free of charge to non-profit groups.  Motion carried with all members present voting aye.

            Discussion was held in regards to city wide clean up and nuisances.  Motion was made by Hawk and seconded by Johnson to approve and send out the general informational letter in regards to city wide clean up and nuisances, to all current city residents, informing citizens of the plans and general clean up guidelines.  Motion carried with all members present voting aye.

            There was no new water/sewer/street business to report.

            Discussion was held in regards to the city owned building at

1317 Gowrie St
and some damage done to it in an accident.

            A motion to adjourn was made at 7:04 by Hawk and seconded by VerHelst.  Motion carried with all members voting aye.

 

 

 

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Charles Oppedal, Mayor                                             Christine White, City Clerk   

2008-02-19 City Council Minutes

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