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September 20,1983
The September 20,1983 regular City Council meeting was called to order
at 7:34 P.M.,C.D.T.by Mayor Joseph A.Neubauer.Brian J.Redshaw,
City Clerk/Administrator,was present and taking minutes.
A roll call was taken and the following named Councilmen were present:
Oetting,Scott,Rees,and Christianson.Absent:Jansma.
The following guests were also present:Bob Applegate,Don Henson,
Rick Huscher,Dick Applegate,Virginia Oetting,Art Spencer,Howard
Wilson,Dave Reed,Robert Heddinger,Frank Hoifeldt,Ken Hopper,Joseph
Stork,Kath Kuhl,Terry Jilek,Beth Dalbey,and Dick Skinner.
Moved by Christianson,second by Scott,to approve the September 6,
1983 minutes.Carried 4 to O.
Fire Chief,Bob Applegate,appeared before the Council requesting the
authority to purchase 2 hand-held radios and begin fire station repairs.
The FY 83-84 fire department budget allows $500.00 for fire station
repairs and $1800.00 for 2 hand-held radios.Due to the availability
of hand-held radios,at an approximate cost of $400.00 each,the fire
chief requested that the remainder of the $1000.00 balance be applied
the purchase of replacement pagers.The fire chief indicated that
materials for the fire station repairs could be purchased on the City's
account at Payless Cashways with the labor donated by the fire department.
The City Council indicated no problems with these recommendations.
Pam Riley was not present at this time,but a letter was read in her
absence concerning the City's dog impoundment policy.The City Council
directed Rick Huscher to draw up an ordinance requiring an automatic
impoundment at a veterinary clinic for 14 days for an animal involved
in a biting incident.
A discussion was held concerning the proposed sub-division specifications
presented by Roger Buffington of Snyder &Associates.Water main sizing
requirements were discussed.An additional section entitled:"Design
Guidelines"is yet to be drafted and will be presented at the next
regular meeting.A letter of acceptance of the work done on the 200M
ground storage tank was also presented at this time.
Moved by Christianson,second by Rees,to accept the work of J R Stelzer
Company on the 200M ground storage tank.Carried 4 to O.
The status of the 1983 Slurry Coating project was discussed.Fort Dodge
Asphalt Company had failed to meet the September 15 deadline.They
had indicated that the project would be completed at the end of September.
The City holds a 10%retainage on the project.
Moved by Scott,second by Christianson,to .set October 30,1983 from
5:00 to 8:00 p.m.as Beggar's Night and close park road on October 27,
1983.Carried 4 to O.
In reference to the snow plow repair,the City Administrator was directed
to contact Majona Corporation first,then,if they could not do the
work,to take the unit to Coates Manufacturing for repairs.
Brian J.Redshaw presented the Administrator's report.A discussion was
held concerning the proposed stop sign at the north-east corner of the
intersection of Ashworth Drive.and University Ave.
Moved by Rees,second by Scott,to adjourn at 9:08 p.m.Carried 4 to O.
Meeting adjourned.
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