MONDAY MARCH 27, 2006

Call to Order by Mayor Seye at 6:04 p.m. Monday, March 27, 2006. Present: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Absent: None.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Seye.

Approval of Agenda – March 27, 2006

Motion by Brecht; second by Schmieder to approve agenda as amended. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

March 13, 2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes

Motion by Schmieder; second by Kreis to approve Consent Agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.

Open Forum

None.

Old Business

a. Ruan Securities Letter of Intent

John Geist, Ruan Securities, presented an amortization schedule and explained the bonding process for the

Library Renovation/Expansion Bond. Issuance Resolution will be on April 10^th agenda. Motion by

Schmieder; second by Curry to authorize Mayor to sign Letter of Intent with Ruan. Roll call vote: Curry:

Aye; Brecht: Aye; Rabe: Aye; Kreis: Aye; Schmieder: Aye. Motion carried.

New Business

a. Claims – Checks and Direct Withdraws Totaling $58,498.09

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

b. Set Public Hearing for April 10^th Mosquito Control Ordinance, Resolution #06-05

City Administrator Schumacher advised that upon suggestion, the word “Mosquito” will be changed to

“Insect.” Motion by Rabe; second by Brecht to approve Resolution #06-05. All ayes. Motion carried.

c. Re-Finance Sewer Bond, Resolution #06-06

Schumacher advised Iowa Finance Authority had lowered interest rates from 4.62% to 3% and were re-

financing Sewer Revenue Bond issued in 1991. In addition, the City was no longer required to carry

sewer reserve funds; this would free up $28,500 currently held in a CD, and $9,200 held in Sewer

Replacement Fund. Motion by Rabe; second by Kreis to approve Resolution #06-06. All ayes.

Motion carried.

d. Set Public Hearing for April 10^th RAGBRAI Ordinances, Resolution #06-07

Schumacher informed Council that RAGBRAI suggested setting special ordinances to maintain control.

Lengthy discussion followed regarding enforcement of permits; ordinances in addition to ones presented;

limiting number of beverage gardens and entertainment. Schumacher advised he would like to check into

legality of additional ordinances. Motion by Curry; second by Rabe to approve Resolution #06-07. All

ayes. Motion carried.

Public Works

a. Monthly Report

Public Works Director Stukey reported:

Water quality had been consistent
Minor electrical glitches in water treatment system; repaired by staff
Updating sewer main mapping and manhole data sheets
Placing micro-organisms in lagoon cell to reduce solids level and control ammonia levels
Trimmed trees in right-of-way
Seeding along Clinton Avenue and water main repair areas
Will start patching pot holes end of April
Replaced hot water heater in shop
Air compressor in shop lost valve; repaired by staff
Would like to use proceeds from Sewer Reserve CD for East Main Street project
Cold patch and seal coat prices have increased

City Council/Mayor/Committee/Attorney/Administrator Reports

Schumacher advised:

Strategic Planning session set for 6:00 p.m. Wednesday, March 29^th
Library ground-breaking held Saturday, March 24^th, 100+ people in attendance
Garling set to begin work today on library
RAGBRAI Town Meeting will be held Monday, April 3^rd, 6:30 p.m., High School gymnasium
Error in the 1997 equipment bond caused FY07 debt service levy to be lowered by .18/thousand by Department of Management; additional funds available to pay on debt in FY08

Adjournment

Motion by Kreis; second by Rabe to adjourn meeting at 6:47 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

CLAIMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
3/27/2006

DATE	CHECK#	PAYEE	AMOUNT	DESCRIPTION
3/24/2006	9792-9834	PAYROLL CHECKS	21,500.22	3/24 PAYROLL
3/28/2006	24170	ALLIANT ENERGY	10,882.97	GAS/ELECTRIC
	24171	CHARLES CAPPER AUTO	408.62	VEHICLE REPAIR
	24172	CITY OF MARENGO	30.00	WATER DEPOSITS APPLIED TO BILLS
	24173	CITY OF MARENGO	45.03	PETTY CASH
	24174	DELTA DENTAL	694.18	GROUP INSURANCE
	24175	FESLERS	165.26	SNOW REMOVAL EXPENSE
	24176	FIRST NATIONAL BANK	444.00	BUILDING REPAIRS
	24177	GRAINGER	128.50	WATER EQUIPMENT
	24178	GRAND SLAM SPORTS	407.70	BASKETBALL EQUIPMENT
	24179	HACH	29.60	WATER SUPPLIES
	24180	HAWKINS	10.00	WATER SUPPLIES
	24181	HEIMAN BROS	36.00	FIRE EQUIPMENT
	24182	IAMU	100.00	TRAINING
	24183	IOWA COUNTY RECORDER	25.25	RECORDING FEES
	24184	IOWA TELECOM	103.80	PHONE EXPENSE
	24185	IOWA VALLEY BOOSTER CLUB	200.00	BASKETBALL EQUIPMENT
	24186	IOWA WIRELESS	15.81	CELL PHONE
	24187	IV NETS	86.15	MRC CONCESSIONS
	24188	MARC	742.00	LAGOON SUPPLIES
	24189	MARENGO FIRE DEPT	225.00	FIRE CALLS
	24190	KEN MARTENS	590.00	LEGAL/COUNCIL
	24191	MATT PARROTT	293.11	OFFICE SUPPLIES
	24192	PAMIDA	18.22	MISC SUPPLIES
	24193	PRINCIPAL LIFE	5,039.79	GROUP INSURANCE
	24194	CARL SCHUMACHER	88.11	TRAVEL VOUCHER
	24195	SUN LIFE FINANCIAL	263.44	GROUP INSURANCE
	24196	TIGER DIRECT	186.16	POLICE EQUIPMENT
	24197	VICTOR LUMBER	166.17	MISC SUPPLIES
	24198	WEST SIDE AUTO WASH	100.00	FIRE DEPT VEHICLE MTCE
3/31/2006	direct w/d	KEYSTONE SAVINGS BANK	15,473.00	EASTERN AVE PHASE I PAYMENT

		TOTAL FOR APPROVAL	$ 58,498.09

BREAKDOWN OF EXPENDITURES BY FUND

		GENERAL FUND	20,403.44
		ROAD USE TAX FUND	7,650.60
		WATER FUND	6,895.70
		SEWER FUND	7,495.97
		LIBRARY RENOVATION FUND	369.00
		WATER DEPOSITS FUND	30.65
		DEBT SERVICE FUND	15,473.00
		STORM SEWER FUND	179.73
		TOTAL	$ 58,498.09

______________________________

Joe Seye, Mayor

Attest: ____________________________________

Carl Schumacher, City Administrator/Clerk