MONDAY MAY 8, 2006

Call to Order by Mayor Seye at 6:00 p.m. Monday, May 8, 2006. Present: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Absent: None. Quorum declared by Mayor.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Seye.

Approval of Agenda – May 8, 2006

Motion by Kreis; second by Curry to approve agenda. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

April 24, 2006 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
April 2006 Financial Reports
April 2006 Clerk’s Report

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

Open Forum

None.

Old Business

a. Ordinance #409, Insect Control, Third Reading

Motion by Curry; second by Brecht to approve third reading of Ordinance #409. Roll call vote: Brecht: Aye;

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

b. Ordinance #410, RAGBRAI, Third Reading

City Administrator Schumacher indicated that a section regarding outdoor entertainment and beverages had

been added. Section stated that all outdoor entertainment and serving of beverages cease no later than 12:30

a.m. on July 28^th. Motion by Curry; second by Schmieder to approve third reading of Ordinance #410 as

amended. Roll call vote: Rabe: Aye; Schmieder: Aye; Curry: Aye; Brecht: Aye; Kreis: Aye. Motion

carried.

New Business

a. Claims – Checks and Direct Withdraws Totaling $146,495.40 with the Exception of Check #24305 to

Garling Construction to be Considered Separately

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

b. Pay Estimate #1, Library Renovation/Expansion, to Garling Construction $102,926.00, Check #24305

Motion by Curry; second by Schmieder to approve Pay Estimate #1 to Garling Construction in the amount of

$102,926.00. All ayes. Motion carried.

c. Set Public Hearing for May 22, 2006 for Budget Amendment, Resolution #06-10

Schumacher summarized budget amendment. Motion by Rabe; second by Brecht to approve Resolution

#06-10. All ayes. Motion carried.

Police

a. Monthly Report

Police Chief Moser reported:

· Chris Shine would be riding along with officers as part of his internship

New squad car in operation; new features had been added
Tentative RAGBRAI route map created; available on city website
Finalizing community storm shelters for RAGBRAI
Have approximately 30 officers for RAGBRAI

City Council/Mayor/Committee/Attorney/Administrator Reports

Council member Brecht questioned if City Code specified height of grass. Schumacher replied code contained no definition of what is too tall; used discretion when determining grass that needed to be mowed. Something could be drafted, however. Brecht thought possibly next year height should be specified.

Mayor Seye reported he had received complaints regarding lack of lighting on entrance signs. Discussion followed regarding prior cost estimates. Schumacher indicated he would get updated cost estimates.

Schumacher reported:

He and Moser began nuisance abatement determinations again, with letters to be sent out early next week
City-wide clean up prior week a success
Library project on schedule
RAGBRAI general meeting Tuesday at noon at PHAT Daddy’s
Brochures regarding council procedures had been distributed to council members for review and input
Landscaping in front of City Hall and Police Station completed prior week
July 3^rd meeting following Council meeting

Adjournment

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

CLAIMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
5/8/06

DATE	CHECK#	PAYEE	AMOUNT	DESCRIPTION
5/5/06	9939-9985	PAYROLL CHECKS	22,395.27	5/5 PAYROLL
	9969-9977	VOID	-
4/28/06	24285	MARENGO POSTMASTER	330.88	POSTAGE
5/9/06	24286	ALLIED INSURANCE	549.00	EMPLOYEE BOND
	24287	AMPRIDE	1,122.13	FUEL
	24288	BARNES DISTRIBUTION	100.51	TRASH BAGS
	24289	BARB BARRICK	34.27	TRAVEL VOUCHER
	24290	BEST WESTERN METRO NORTH	50.40	LODGING
	24291	BIG G	38.99	JANITORIAL SUPPLIES
	24292	BOTTOM LINE/PERSONAL	39.00	PERIODICAL
	24293	BRITTANY BRECHT	47.13	WATER DEPOSIT REFUND
	24294	GARY BUNN SR	106.02	TRAVEL VOUCHER
	24295	CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING	107.35	STREET SUPPLIES
	24296	CHARLES CAPPER AUTO	74.88	VEHICLE REPAIRS
	24297	CITY OF MARENGO	177.87	WATER DEPOSITS TO FINAL BILLS
	24298	CITY OF MARENGO	43.06	PETTY CASH
	24299	COON CREEK	339.07	PHONE EXPENSE
	24300	DEMCO	108.41	LIBRARY SUPPLIES
	24301	EAST CENTRAL REG LIBRARY	10.00	TRAINING
	24302	ELLIOT EQUIPMENT	3,793.18	EQUIPMENT REPAIR
	24303	EV RADIO SERVICE	99.95	PAGER REPAIR
	24304	FARMERS 4 COUNTY COOP	75.60	MRC GROUNDS MTCE
	24305	GARLING CONSTRUCTION	102,926.00	LIBRARY RENOVATION/EXPANSION
	24306	HOLIDAY INN CONF CENTER	160.01	LODGING
	24307	INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICES	353.88	LIBRARY BOOKS
	24308	IOWA DOT	1,302.80	STREET SUPPLIES
	24309	IOWA OFFICE SOLUTIONS	25.50	COPIER MTCE
	24310	IOWA VALLEY SCHOOLS	600.00	MRC DONATION
	24311	KEYSTONE LAB	40.00	WATER TESTING
	24312	MARC	742.00	SEWER SUPPLIES
	24313	MARENGO FARM & HOME	367.24	MISC SUPPLIES
	24314	MARENGO FIRE DEPT	67.50	EMPLOYEE DRUG TESTING
	24315	MARENGO PUBLIC LIBRARY	85.30	PETTY CASH
	24316	MARENGO SENIOR DINING	275.00	LIBRARY UTILITIES
	24317	MARSHALL CAVENDISH	124.94	LIBRARY BOOKS
	24318	KEN MARTENS	239.00	LEGAL/COUNCIL
	24319	GALEN MOSER	7.00	SUPPLIES REIMBURSEMENT
	24320	MPC NEWSPAPERS	530.13	PUBLICATIONS
	24321	MUNICIPAL PIPE TOOL	71.08	SEWER EQUIPMENT
	24322	OPN ARCHITECTS	1,407.76	LIBRARY PROJECT
	24323	PENWORTHY	329.07	LIBRARY BOOKS
	24324	PRONTO	106.12	FUEL
	24325	RECORDED BOOKS	20.25	LIBRARY AV
	24326	REIC	136.00	LANDFILL EXPENSE
	24327	RELIABLE OFFICE SUPPLIES	74.92	LIBRARY SUPPLIES
	24328	S&J SANITATION	169.75	TRASH REMOVAL
	24329	S&S PLUMBING	198.83	MRC GROUNDS MTCE
	24330	TRAVIS SCHLABACH	48.25	REIMBURSE MRC SUPPLIES
	24331	CARL SCHUMACHER	50.00	REIMBURSE CELL PHONE
	24332	SUN LIFE	247.77	GROUP LIFE
	24333	THOMSON GALE	131.73	LIBRARY BOOKS
	24334	TREASURER STATE OF IOWA	1,424.64	SALES TAX
	24335	VEENSTRA & KIMM	3,174.00	ENGINEERING
	24336	PEGGY WALTON	55.18	TRAVEL VOUCHER
	24337	WHITEYS	1,315.09	FUEL
	direct w/d	MAIN ST CHECKS	45.69	DEPOSIT SLIP BOOKS
		TOTAL FOR APPROVAL	$ 146,495.40

BREAKDOWN OF EXPENDITURES BY FUND
		GENERAL	19,289.44
		ROAD USE TAX	9,205.19
		WATER	8,708.62
		SEWER	4,565.39
		LIBRARY RENOVATION/EXPANSION	104,333.76
		CAPITAL PROJECTS	168.00
		WATER DEPOSITS	225.00
		TOTAL	$ 146,495.40

REVENUE BREAKDOWN
Apr-06

		GENERAL FUNDS	194,255.52
		SPECIAL FUNDS	155,550.56
		DEBT SERVICE FUNDS	33,414.13
		ENTERPRISE FUNDS	38,316.70
		CAPITAL PROJECTS FUNDS	785,606.87
		PERMANENT FUNDS	-
		TOTAL	1,207,143.78

______________________________

Mike Curry, Mayor Pro Tem

Attest: ____________________________________

Carl Schumacher, City Administrator/Clerk