COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS
June 24, 2013
The Oelwein City Council met in regular session Monday, June 24, 2013. Mayor Murphy called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M.
Roll Call PRESENT: Stickel, Petersen, Ericson, Sherrets, Weber, Ryan
ABSENT: None
ALSO PRESENT: Letzring, Rigdon, VanVeldhuizen
Adopt Agenda A motion was made by Erickson, seconded by Stickel to adopt the agenda as amended. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Citizens Rod Eckhoff from Black Hawk Waste questioned why
Rod Eckhoff recycling was not included in the request for proposals. He would like to rebid. Murphy recommended against rebidding.
Consent Agenda A motion was made by Sherrets, seconded by Petersen to approve the following Consent Agenda items:
A. Minutes of the June 10, 2013 regular meeting.
C. Class ‘B’ Beer Permit and Sunday sales renewal for Country Cottage Cafe
D. Class ‘C’ Liquor and Sunday sales renewal for Dancing Lion
E. Class ‘C’ Liquor and Sunday sales renewal for Viper Lanes
F. Request from Dancing Lion to transfer liquor license to City Park for
Oelwein Celebration June 29, 2013
G. Request from Oelwein Celebration Committee for Firecracker 5k
Run/Walk route on Saturday, June 29, 2013
H. Annual Cigarette Permit Renewals
I. City Administrator Letzring’s membership to IACMA
J. City Administrotor Letzring’s attendance to IACMA Conference in July
K. 3rd Avenue SE Water Main Improvements project bid opening for July
16, 2013 at 10:00 A.M.
L. Set public hearing on 3rd Avenue SE Water Main Improvements project
for July 22, 2013 at 6:00 P.M.
All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Claims Sherrets questioned why there were so many refunds in the Rec Program. City Administrator Letzring explained the reduced fee schedule created $10 refunds but also increased the number of participants.
A motion was made by Sherrets, seconded by Weber to approve claims resolution in the amount of $1,803,689.95
All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Wings Park The question was raised by Sherrets regarding someone to operate stands at
Concessions Wings Park during little league. At this time it has been advertised but no one has indicated interest but the option is still available for a group fundraiser or available for rent as a private entity. Letzring stated she would contact school administration to determine level of interest for any school groups looking for fundraising opportunities.
Wings Park Josh Sandstrom explained his Eagle project would be restoring the Wings
Eagle Project Park shelters which involves removing worn and peeling paint from tables and support poles and numerous graffiti. The project will take approximately 4-6 weeks.
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A motion was made by Petersen, seconded by Weber to approve request from Josh Sandstrom regarding Wings Park Eagle Project. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Parking Fines A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Weber to refer item #8 consideration of a resolution authorizing Iowa Code Chapter 28E cooperation agreement between the City of Oelwein and Fayette County for the collection of delinquent parking tickets and item #9 ordinance amending section 22-104 and 22-105 to modify parking fines and collection of parking fines to Public Safety Committee. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Success Center Wendy Mihm Herold from North East Iowa Community College reported on Success Center. Nine graduates from CNC and 36 CNA graduates are the first to graduate from Oelwein’s Success Center. Local employers East Penn Manufacturing, Ashley Industrial Molding, Blessings, and local nursing homes are raw interviewing and hiring these graduates. A second round of students are starting programs such as CNA, CNC, welding and paint simulator. Wendy requested using the $7,500 balance from the original $30,000 provided to extend Toni Angles employment thru September. Toni’s outreach work in these programs has greatly contributed to the students success and we need her work to continue.
A motion was made by Weber, seconded by Stickel authorizing Northeast Iowa Community College to spend the $7,500 extending Toni’s employment thru September 2013 at the Success Center. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Roger Schulz Roger Schulz is requesting Council to allow the sale and issuance of Building
3rd St NE Permits for Land parcels along Outer Rd. Concern for access to the area for emergency vehicles will need to be explored.
A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Ryan to refer Roger Schulz 3rd Street NE request to Planning and Zoning and request Police Chief and Fire Chief attendance at the meeting. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
ACA Dave Verwoert, True North spoke to council regarding Affordable Care Act.
True North He stated a working agreement with True North would ensure the City was in compliance and employees would be informed on changes in their health coverage mandated by the ACA. He would offer guidance to the City, present all options, help choose the best approach.
A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Sherrets authorizing signatures entering into agreement with True North Companies L.C. re: ACA for a 24 month period not to exceed $15,000 annually. City Administrator Letzring and City Attorney VanVeldhuizen to approve final contract wording. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Resolution #4741 A motion was made by Petersen, seconded by Ryan to adopt Resolution
DOT Sign #4741 Iowa DOT All Town sign replacement program.
Replacement Program Ayes: Stickel, Petersen, Ericson, Sherrets, Weber, Ryan
Nays: None
Motion Carried
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Curbside Recycling Ryan requested Jeff Bunn from Bunn Services attend the Council meeting. Bunn said he will be offering curbside recycling to Oelwein residents but needs time to put the program together. Ryan expressed his concern to Bunn regarding the lack of communication between his business and the City.
Amending Code A motion was made by Petersen, seconded by Ryan to refer consideration of an ordinance to amend Chapter 16 to add provisions to implement curbside recycling and registration requirements for commercial recyclable, garbage and refuse haulers back to ordinance review committee to discuss further before presenting to council on July 8th.
All voted aye.
Motion Carried
City Garbage Because the proposals received for garbage collection services for the City did not include recycling, but also additional fees, environmental charges, dumpster delivery, and special pick up fees need to be disclosed by each hauler. Also additional clarification for summer/winter rates.
A motion was made by Petersen, seconded by Ericson to reject all proposals received for City garbage collection services. 5 voted aye, 1 voted nay (Weber).
A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Petersen directing the City
Administrator to draft a request for proposals for City garbage collection services and include recycling, dumpster sizes, seasonal fees by month, any and all additional fees associated with using the service. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
Suspend Rules A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Petersen to suspend the rules and adopt an ordinance on the 1st and final reading.
Ayes: Stickel, Petersen, Ericson, Sherrets, Weber, Ryan
Nays: None
Motion Carried
Ordinance #1122 A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Petersen to adopt Ordinance
Amend Code #1122 Amending Code Section 16-51 Re: Grass/Weed mowing – First
Grass/Weed Mowing Reading.
Ayes: Stickel, Petersen, Ericson, Sherrets, Weber, Ryan
Nays: None
Motion Carried
Resolution #4742 A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Weber to adopt Resolution Interfund Transfers #4742 Re: Interfund Transfers
Ayes: Stickel, Petersen, Ericson, Sherrets, Weber, Ryan
Nays: None
Motion Carried
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PFEED Meeting A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Weber to approve the following
Hotel/Motel Planning, Finance, Enterprise, & Economic Development Committee
Tax Funding recommendations:
Hotel Motel Tax Funding
Oelwein Area Historical Society Museum Heritage Days $1451.00
Oelwein Celebration, Inc. $3,500
All Voted aye.
Motion carried
Hotel Motel City Administrator Letzring stated she will review with the City Auditor on
Disperse funds the procedure to disperse Hotel/Motel funds. City Attorney VanVeldhuizen
felt it was part of the city’s operations and control responsibility to confirm
funds are used as grant status.
Airport Board Stickel presented the June Airport meeting minutes.
Committee meeting Council consensus to schedule committee meetings on the 1st and 3rd
Dates Mondays evenings of the month opposite the regular council meetings, whenever possible.
NSP A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Sherrets directing City
NEICAC New Homes Administrator Letzring to seed determine options and make a recommendation on how to promote the sales of the NSP/NEICAC newly built homes & duplex.
All voted aye.
Motion Carried
City Administrator An AmeriCorp team will be in Oelwein July 15- August 2, 2013 to work on a variety of projects such as re-shingling park shelters, painting, plantings, clearing Otter Creek, and maintenance of park equipment. A City Council potluck “meet and greet” is scheduled for July 22, 2013 at 5:00 P.M.
Adjourn A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Ryan to adjourn at 7:45 P.M. All voted aye.
Motion Carried
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LARRY MURPHY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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JAMIE LETZRING, CITY ADMINISTRATOR
I, Jamie Letzring, City Administrator in and for the City of Oelwein, Iowa do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true accounting of the Council Proceedings held June 24, 2013 and copy of said proceedings was furnished to the Register July 1 , 2013.
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JAMIE LETZRING, CITY ADMINISTRATOR