MONDAY AUGUST 13, 2007

Call to Order by Mayor Seye at 6:01 p.m. Monday, August 13, 2007. Present: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Absent: none. Quorum declared by Mayor.

Pledge of Allegiance led by Mayor Seye.

Approval of Agenda – August 13, 2007

Motion by Rabe; second by Kreis to approve agenda. Ayes: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consent Agenda

July 23, 2007 Regular Council Meeting Minutes
July 2007 Financial Reports
July 2007 Clerk’s Report
Tax Abatement for Improvements to the Property Located at 893 Short Avenue and Owned by Daniel and Susan Peterson

Correction to July 23, 2007 minutes: Rabe was absent. Motion by Kreis; second by Brecht to approve Consent Agenda with correction. Ayes: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Schmieder. Nays: None. Abstain: Rabe. Motion carried.

Open Forum

None.

Public Hearing – Urban Renewal Plan Amendment, Resolution #07-27

Mayor Seye opened Public Hearing at 6:04 p.m. City Administrator Schumacher explained that the amendment would change the expiration date of the urban renewal plan to 08/13/2027. The amendment would also encompass the downtown area, however a TIF ordinance would not be enacted in the downtown area. Schumacher pointed out that downtown revitalization was mentioned in the City’s 1983 Comprehensive Plan as well as a priority identified during the City’s 2006 strategic planning session. Schumacher also reported that the Iowa Valley Community School District and Iowa County supported the amendment. Planning and Zoning found the amendment in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and recommended passage as well. Schumacher then answered questions from the council and public regarding the use of TIF funds in the downtown area. Discussion followed regarding any impact on commercial taxes. Mayor Seye closed the Public Hearing at 6:38 p.m. Motion by Schmieder; second by Curry to approve Resolution #07-27. Ayes: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Old Business

a. Approval and Authorization of a Loan Agreement Providing for the Issuance of a $200,000 General

Obligation Corporate Purpose Note, Resolution #07-28

Schumacher advised that Grinnell Bank would be issuing a 3-year note with a closing date of August 23^rd.

Motion by Curry; second by Rabe to approve Resolution #07-28. Ayes: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe,

Schmieder. Nays: None. Motion carried.

New Business

Claims – Checks and Direct Withdraws Totaling $352,223.83 with the exception of Check #26059 to be Considered Separately. Motion by Brecht, second by Schmieder to approve claims. Ayes: Brecht, Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Nays: None. Motion carried.
Water Treatment Plant Pay Estimate #2 to Wendler Engineering in the Amount of $231,512.50 Check #26059

It was noted that the correct amount to be paid was $213,512.50. Motion by Rabe; second by Curry to approve pay estimate #2 in the amount of $213,512.50. Ayes: Brecht, Curry, Rabe, Kreis,

Schmieder. Nays: None. Motion carried.

c. ECICOG Service Agreement, Housing Rehabilitation, Grant, Resolution #07-29

Schumacher explained that this was the same grant that the City had applied for last year. Motion by Rabe; second by Schmieder to approve Resolution #07-29. Ayes: Curry, Kreis, Rabe, Schmieder. Nays: Brecht. Motion carried.

Police

a. Monthly Report

Police Chief Moser reported:

Speed trailer has been in use; moved to a couple of different locations; will be paid for with grant monies
sTEP wave August 17- September September 3
Dance, bike rodeo, and night ride scheduled for Friday, August 20^th
Hospital sponsoring 5k walk/run Labor Day weekend
Will be out of town after Wednesday

City Council/Mayor/Committee/Attorney/Administrator Reports

Council Member Kreis reported that residents had complained construction crews for the E Hilton/Marion project had backed a unit into the new curb on Clinton Ave. Schumacher replied that Public Works Director Stukey had been made aware of the problem and said that it had been done with a City snowplow, not the construction crew. It would be scheduled to be fixed. Kreis also questioned the fading signs around town, and was told that the Public Works Department would be ordering new signs and replacing them soon.

Council Member Brecht commented on several street lights that were down and asked when they would be replaced. Schumacher indicated that he would follow up with Stukey to see when the lights were scheduled to be replaced.

Schumacher reported:

Northway had two wells drilled, with a third one scheduled for this week
Foundation for the water tower was scheduled to be poured next week
East Marion/Hilton streets should be open by August 22^nd
Eastern Avenue/Highway 6 Intersection project: hoping to set public hearing at next council meeting; accept bids on September 6^th; schedule public hearing and award contract on September 10^th
Committee has been formed to replace playground equipment in the park; fundraising goal is $135,000; they will be receiving $10,000 from Picnic in the Park proceeds
Picnic in the Park has paid for lighting for the community entranceway signs
Community Development committee meeting Tuesday, August 14^th at 2:00 p.m.

Adjournment

Motion by Kreis; second by Curry to adjourn meeting at 6:54 p.m. All ayes. Motion carried.

CLAIMS FOR COUNCIL APPROVAL
8/13/07

DATE	CHECK#	PAYEE	AMOUNT	DESCRIPTION
7/27/07	11464-11479	DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL	10,742.87	7/27 PAYROLL
	11480-11509	PAYROLL CHECKS	9,040.20	7/27 PAYROLL
	direct w/d	EFTPS	6,127.40	7/27 PAYROLL
	11513	TREASURER STATE OF IOWA	836.00	7/27 PAYROLL
	direct w/d	IPERS	1,333.03	7/27 PAYROLL
	direct w/d	IPERS	970.71	7/27 PAYROLL
	11516	TEAMSTERS	93.00	7/27 PAYROLL
	11517	AFLAC	48.75	7/27 PAYROLL
	11518	MARENGO BANK	70.00	7/27 PAYROLL
	11519	AMERICAN FUNDS	50.00	7/27 PAYROLL
	11520	PRIMERICA	166.67	7/27 PAYROLL
	11521	CITY OF MARENGO	153.39	7/27 PAYROLL
	11522	VOID CHECK	-	7/27 PAYROLL
	11523	CITY OF MUSCATINE	70.00	7/27 PAYROLL
	11524	CITY OF WILLIAMSBURG	30.30	7/27 PAYROLL
	11525	ROBERT W BAIRD	50.00	7/27 PAYROLL
	11526-11541	DIRECT DEPOSIT PAYROLL	10,368.44	8/10 PAYROLL
	11542-11567	PAYROLL CHECKS	8,154.21	8/10 PAYROLL
	direct w/d	EFTPS	6,129.36	8/10 PAYROLL
	11571	TREASURER STATE OF IOWA	827.00	8/10 PAYROLL
	direct w/d	IPERS	1,359.17	8/10 PAYROLL
	direct w/d	IPERS	989.51	8/10 PAYROLL
	11574	TEAMSTERS	93.00	8/10 PAYROLL
	11575	AFLAC	48.75	8/10 PAYROLL
	11576	MARENGO BANK	70.00	8/10 PAYROLL
	11577	AMERICAN FUNDS	50.00	8/10 PAYROLL
	11578	PRIMERICA	166.67	8/10 PAYROLL
	11579	CITY OF MARENGO	153.39	8/10 PAYROLL
	11580	CITY OF MARENGO	692.86	8/10 PAYROLL
	11581	ROBERT W BAIRD	50.00	8/10 PAYROLL
	11582	CITY OF MUSCATINE	70.00	8/10 PAYROLL
7/10/07	25968	VOID CHECK	-
	25969	VOID CHECK
	25970	ADVANCED WATER TECHNOLOGY	639.70	POOL SUPPLIES
	25971	AMPRIDE	250.27	FUEL
	25972	AUTO TRIM	140.00	POLICE EQUIPMENT
	25973	BARB BARRICK	145.27	TRAVEL VOUCHER
	25974	BIG G	68.36	LIBRARY PROGRAMMING/CONCESSIONS
	25975	BROWNS HARDWARE	219.74	MISC SUPPLIES
	25976	CARQUEST AUTO PARTS	81.10	VEHICLE MTCE
	25977	CARSON INDUSTRIES	109.95	LIBRARY SUPPLIES
	25978	CASEYS	130.00	FUEL
	25979	CHARLES CAPPER AUTO	266.62	VEHICLE MTCE
	25980	CINTAS	131.27	FIRST AID SUPPLIES
	25981	CITY OF MARENGO	418.74	WATER DEPOSITS TO FINAL
	25982	CITY OF MARENGO	215.00	WATER DEPOSITS TO FINAL
	25983	CITY OF MARENGO	32.16	PETTY CASH
	25984	COMPASS BUSINESS SOLUTIONS	142.54	OFFICE SUPPLIES
	25985-26000	VOID CHECK
	26001	COMPUTER SOLUTIONS	97.50	COMPUTER REPAIR
	26002	COON CREEK	16.60	LIBRARY PHONE
	26003	CROWN TROPHY	347.75	TOURNAMENT TROPHIES
	26004	CUSTOM BADGE	33.00	POLICE BADGES
	26005	DEMCO	141.01	LIBRARY SUPPLIES
	26006	DIETZE	1,244.04	ROCK
	26007	DORSEY & WHITNEY	6,601.10	LEGAL FEES
	26008	FARMERS 4 COUNTY COOP	100.38	PARK MTCE
	26009	GATWAY HOTEL & CONF CENTER	209.50	EDUCATION
	26010	GLORIA GOEKE	133.00	EDUCATION
	26011	ROBERT GUNZENHAUSER	400.00	DEDUCTIBLE REIMBURSEMENT
	26012	HACH	221.05	WATER SUPPLIES
	26013	NATHAN HATFIELD	283.28	DEDUCTIBLE REIMBURSEMENT
	26014	HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT	10.00	WATER SUPPLIES
	26015	ERIC HENRY	220.00	REIMBURSE TOURNAMENT FEES
	26016	INGRAM LIBRARY SERVICE	287.03	LIBRARY BOOKS
	26017	IA CO CLERK	70.00	COURT COSTS
	26018	IA CO SHERIFF	28.11	SHERIFF SERVICE
	26019	ILEA	200.00	LIBRARY BOOKS
	26020	IOWA OFFICE SOLUTIONS	15.00	LIBRARY OFFICE SUPPLIES
	26021	IOWA TELECOM