MONDAY FEBRUARY 13, 2006

Call to Order by Mayor Seye at 6:05 p.m. Monday, February 13, 2006. Present: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Absent: None.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Seye.

Approval of Agenda – February 13, 2006

Motion by Rabe; second by Brecht to approve agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

January 23, 2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
January 30, 2006 Special Council Meeting Minutes
February 6, 2006 Special Council Meeting Minutes
January 2006 Financial Reports
January 2006 Clerk’s Report
Tax Abatement for Improvements to the Property Located at 1298 Franklin Avenue and Owned by David Duffy
Tax Abatement for Improvements to the Property Located at 1096 Eastern Avenue and Owned by York Construction, Inc.
Tax Abatement for Improvements to the Property Located at 369 East Main Street and Owned by Larry and Holli Schneekloth
Tax Abatement for Improvements to the Property Located at 243 West Hilton Street and Owned by John DeHoet
Tax Abatement for Improvements to the Property Located at 447 W. Washington Street and Owned by Lori Wilson
Liquor License Renewal for the Vault, Inc.

Motion by Kries; second by Brecht to approve Consent Agenda. All ayes with the exception of Curry, who abstained from the Schneekloth tax abatement item. Motion carried.

Open Forum

None.

Public Hearing

a. Fiscal Year 2006 Budget Amendment, Resolution #06-03

Mayor Seye opened the Public Hearing at 6:09 p.m. Financial Manager Barrick explained that the

amendment was needed because all memorial building taxes were being paid to the hospital, rather than

warrants, resulting in no carryover. In addition, the City had overpaid the hospital and had been reimbursed

for the overpayment. Mayor Seye closed the Public Hearing at 6:12 p.m. Motion by Rabe; second by Curry

to approve Resolution #06-03. All ayes. Motion carried.

New Business

a. Claims – Checks and Direct Withdraws Totaling $79,574.20

Motion by Rabe; second by Curry to approve claims. All ayes. Motion carried.

b. Hospital Request to Close May Street on May 7, 2006

City Administrator Schumacher reported that the hospital had requested to close May Street from Lafayette

Avenue to one-half block west on May 7^th for dedication of the new facility. He added that ambulance

access would not be affected, and no residential driveways would be blocked. Motion by Kreis; second by

Schmieder to close a portion of May Street on May 7^th. All ayes. Motion carried.

c. Adoption of Proposed Fiscal Year 2007 Budget and Set Public Hearing for March 13, 2006 Meeting to

Certify Fiscal Year 2007 Budget, Resolution #06-04

Motion by Kreis; second by curry to approve Resolution #06-04. All ayes. Motion carried.

Mayor Seye called for a brief recess at 6:15 p.m. Council reconvened at 6:17 p.m.

Police

a. Monthly Report

Police Chief Moser reported:

Reserve Officer Doug East had procured two refurbished laptop computers for the police cars at no cost
Shawn Stephan had resigned his position as a reserve officer due to lack of time
The annual fifth grade CSI program would be held this week
Department was preparing for RAGBRAI
The new police vehicle had been built the week of January 19^th; should take delivery soon
The Impala had received a transmission flush

City Council/Mayor/Committee/Attorney/Administrator Reports

Council Member Kreis reported that he had heard rumors regarding the RAGBRAI routes. Schumacher advised that the route information will not be confirmed until March 5^th.

Council Member Rabe reported that he had received complaints regarding the condition of the alley just to the west of the high school. He was informed that the alley belonged to the school.

Schumacher reported that the library bid date had been pushed back to February 15^th at 2:00 p.m. He further advised that this will not affect the projected construction start or end dates. Schumacher also reported that he had been in contact with Gene Mohling, ISU Extension, regarding strategic planning. Mohling would like to schedule one to two work sessions with the City during March.

Adjournment

Motion by Kreis; second by Curry to adjourn meeting at 6:23 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

CLAIMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
2/13/06

DATE	CHECK#	PAYEE	AMOUNT	DESCRIPTION
1/27/06	9648-9674	PAYROLL CHECKS	19,477.57	1/27 PAYROLL
	9675-9678	VOID	-
	9679-9684	PAYROLL CHECKS	1,417.32	1/27 PAYROLL
2/10/06	9685-9721	PAYROLL CHECKS	22,107.60	2/10 PAYROLL
1/3/06	direct	MARENGO BANK	16.00	SAFE DEPOSIT BOX RENTAL
1/26/06	23996	MARENGO POSTMASTER	172.00	POSTAGE
1/30/06	23997	MARENGO POSTMASTER	216.09	POSTAGE
2/14/06	23998	ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGY	398.04	WATER SUPPLIES
	23999	AMPRIDE	829.20	FUEL
	24000	BARNES DISTRIBUTION	231.56	SHOP SUPPLIES
	24001	BIG G	7.99	LIBRARY JANITORIAL
	24002	BROWNS HARDWARE	155.29	SHOP AND LIBRARY SUPPLIES
	24003	CARQUEST	67.21	VEHICLE MTCE
	24004	CASEYS	48.00	FUEL
	24005	CHALRES CAPPER AUTO	182.03	IMPALA REPAIR
	24006	CINTAS	29.20	FIRST AID SUPPLIES
	24007	CITY OF MARENGO	133.37	WATER DEPOSITS APPLIED TO BILLS
	24008	COMPUTER SOLUTIONS	530.42	LIBRARY COMPUTERS
	24009	COON CREEK	348.83	TELEPHONE
	24010	JERRY DENZLER	23.88	WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
	24011	DES MOINES REGISTER	106.40	LEGAL PUBLICATION
	24012	DON'S TRUCK SALES	115.00	SNOW REMOVAL SUPPLIES
	24013	FOLLETT SOFTWARE	880.00	LIBRARY SOFTWARE
	24014	FUTURE LINE	7,612.45	NEW PICKUP EQUIPMENT
	24015	GAZETTE	76.40	LEGAL PUBLICATION
	24016	CARROLL GORSCH	300.00	WATER DEPOSIT REFUNDS
	24017	GRAND SLAM SPORTS	322.50	WRESTLING EXPENSE
	24018	HAASCO	450.00	LIBRARY RENOVATION EXPENSE
	24019	HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT	267.50	WATER SUPPLIES
	24020	IMHOFF ELECTRIC	560.00	LIBRARY BLDG MTCE
	24021	INGRAM	472.46	LIBRARY BOOKS
	24022	IOWA OFFICE SOLUTIONS	14.08	OFFICE SUPPLIES
	24023	IOWA POETRY ASSN	9.00	LIBRARY BOOKS
	24024	IOWA TELECOM	115.10	PHONE EXPENSE
	24025	IOWA VALLEY COMM SCHOOLS	20.00	YEARBOOK AD
	24026	KESSLERS	252.00	WRESTLING EXPENSE
	24027	KEYSTONE LAB	652.00	WATER TESTING
	24028	MEGAN KNAPP	68.20	WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
	24029	KOCH BROTHERS	120.43	COMPUTER MTCE
	24030	LAREYS	14.00	POLICE CLOTHING
	24031	LGI	174.00	WASTEWATER TESTING
	24032	MARENGO FARM & HOME	290.71	MISC SUPPLIES
	24033	MARENGO FIRE DEPT	75.00	FIRE CALLS
	24034	MARENGO INSURANCE CENTER	125.00	ADD PICKUP
	24035	MARENGO OUTDOOR POWER	558.54	EQUIPMENT REPAIR
	24036	MARENGO PUBLIC LIBRARY	115.16	PETTY CASH
	24037	MARENGO SENIOR DINING	275.00	LIBRARY UTILITIES
	24038	KEN MARTENS	221.00	LEGAL/COUNCIL
	24039	MICHAEL TODD & CO	517.75	EQUIPMENT
	24040	MPC NEWSPAPERS	566.11	PUBLICATIONS
	24041	MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL	300.16	EQUIPMENT
	24042	MUNICIPAL SUPPLY	113.00	WATER PARTS
	24043	NATIONAL GEOGRAPHIC	15.90	LIBRARY BOOKS
	24044	NET INS	12.99	WEBSITE EXPENSE
	24045	OPN ARCHTECTS	6,525.53	LIBRARY RENOVATION EXPENSE
	24046	PAMIDA	23.26	SUPPLIES
	24047	PRINCIPAL INSURANCE	4,837.19	GROUP HEALTH
	24048	PRONTO	77.51	FUEL
	24049	PATRICK RICKER	48.23	WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
	24050	ROBERTS ELECTRIC	162.00	LIBRARY BLDG MTCE
	24051	ROGGENTIEN ELECTRIC	514.25	EQUIPMENT REPAIR
	24052	S&J SANITATION	139.75	TRASH REMOVAL
	24053	S&S PLUMBING	1,041.94	POLICE STATION REPAIR
	24054	SCHIMBERG	63.32	SEWER PARTS
	24055	BRADLEY SINDELAR	11.32	WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
	24056	HAROLD SOPPE	45.00	WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
	24057	SOUTHARD IMPLEMENT	238.61	EQUIPMENT REPAIR
	24058	SUN LIFE	238.30	GROUP LIFE
	24059	TEST AMERICA	178.00	WASTEWATER TESTING
	24060	THOMAS BOUREGY	138.50	LIBRARY BOOKS
	24061	THOMSON GALE	129.33	LIBRARY BOOKS
	24062	TREASURER STATE OF IOWA	1,387.57	SALES TAX
	24063	US CELLULAR	260.62	CELL PHONE EXPENSE
	24064	VEENSTRA & KIMM	350.00	ENGINEERING FEES
	24065	WHITEYS	984.53	FUEL

		TOTAL FOR APPROVAL	$ 79,574.20

BREAKDOWN OF EXPENDITURES BY FUND
		GENERAL	34,241.90
		ROAD USE TAX	11,048.33
		WATER	13,911.60
		SEWER	11,522.05
		LIBRARY GIFTS/MEMORIALS	880.00
		LIBRARY RENOVATION/EXPANISON	7,340.32
		WATER DEPOSITS	630.00