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December 10,1985 (cont)
Bob Barrett arrived back at the meeting on 10:31 p.m.
Moved by Stork to put the Buildings and Grounds chairman in charge
of getting bids for overhead doors and insulation.Motion died
for a lack of second.
Moved by Stork,second by Gruber,to appoint Leonard Gutshall to
the Board of Adjustment for a term of 5 terms.Carried 5 to O.
The Council discussed holiday hours for City offices.It was
decided the offices would be open as usual.
Moved by Rees,second by Stork,to purchase turkeys or hams for
the City employees.Carried 5 toO.
Walt Hinkson gave the Public Safety report.
Merle Rees gave the Utilities report.
Bob Barrett commended the city crew for snow removal.
Gordon Christianson thanked the outgoing Councilmen for a job well
done an~for their service to the community.
Moved by Gruber,second by Barrett,to adjourn at 10:59 p.m.Carried
5 to O.
On December 11,1985,Frank H Hoifeldt was sworn in as City Coun c i.L>
man by City Clerk,Brian J.Redshaw.His 4 year term is to become
effective January 2,1986.
On December 13,1985,Gordon Christianson was sworn in as Mayor by
City Clerk,Brian J.Redshaw.His 2 year term is to become effective
January 2,1986.
On December 13,1985,Thomas L Tovrea
man by City Clerk,Brian J.Redshaw.
effective January 2,1986.
was sworn in as City Council-
His 2 year term is to become
On December 16,1985,Joseph C Stork was sworn in as City Council-
man by City Clerk,Brian J.Redshaw.His 4 year term is to become
effective January 2,1986.
On December 18,1985,Jerry L Brown,was sworn in as City Council-
man by City Clerk,Brian J.Redshaw.His 2 year term is to become
effective January 2,1986.
On December 19,1985,Luke J.Gruber
man by City Clerk,Brian J.Redshaw.
effective January 2,1986.
was sworn in as City Council-
His 4 year term is to become
December 23,1985
A special meeting of the Waukee City Council was held on Monday,
December 23,1985 and was called to order at 7:30 p.m.by Mayor
Gordon Christianson.
A roll call was held and all Councilmen were present except Stork.
Guests and staff at this meeting were:Larry Sadler,Mark Cunningham,
Tom Tovrea,Remo Nizzi,Frank Hoifeldt,Chet Chedester,Ken Hopper,
James Ash,Larry Phillips,Clarence Luke,Jim Thompson,Don Henson,
and Ann Ford.
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Walt Hinkson reported on the Public Safety Committee's recommend-
ation to hire Larry Sadler as police officer.
Moved by Gruber,second by Barrett,to hire Larry Sadler as police
officer.Carried 4 toO.
The checking accounts with Brenton Bank was discussed.Gordon
Christianson reported on the meeting with Chet Chedester.Mr.
Chedester explained the bank's position and stated that the City
would be allowed 2 free checking accounts.No action was taken.
Brian Redshaw was directed to check with other banks and weigh
the pros and cons of going out of town for the banking.
Northern Natural Gas Co.is requesting automatic electronic
withdrawals for their payments.The Council was not agreeable
with this.Walt Hinkson explained that the other alternative
would be wiring payments.The Council felt this would be the best
way to go.
A lengthy discussion was held on sidewalk shoveling.Questions
were fielded from guests present.No action was taken.
Moved by Barrett,second by Gruber,to adjourn at 8:35p.m.Carried4toO.
Meeting adj ourned.
January 2,1986
A special organizational meeting of the ,~aukee City Council was
held on January 2,1986 with Mayor Christianson presiding.The
meeting was called to order at 7:30p.m.
A roll call was taken and the following named Councilmen were present:
Brown,Tovrea,Gruber,Hoifeldt and Stork.
The following guests and staff were also present:Brian J.Redshaw,
Darwin Chapman,Larry Phillips,Ken Hopper,and Remo Nizzi.
Moved by Gruber,second by Stork,to approve the minutes of December
10 and 23 as presented.Carried 5 toO.
Mayor Christianson appointed Tovrea,Hoifeldt,and Stork to a 5 and
10 year Capital Improvements Committee.
The Mayor publicly thanked the Lions Club for their help in distrib-
uting potatoes to the needy.He also thanked the Fire Department
and Larry Phillips.~
Moved by Stork,second by Tovrea,to appoint Brenton State Bank as
offical depository and Raccoon Valley State Bank as alternate.
Carried 5 toO.
Moved by Stork,second by Hoifeldt,to appoint the Dallas County
News as official publication and the Des Moines Register as alter-
nate.Carried 5 toO.
Moved by Gruber,second by Stork,to appoint Paul E Huscher as
City Attorney at a retainer of $250.00 per month.Carried 5 to O.
Moved by Hoifeldt,second by Gruber,to appoint Snyder &Associates
as City Engineer at a retainer of $150.00 per month.Carried 5 to O.
Committee assignments were discussed.
The Mayor appointed Larry Phillips as Police Chief.
Moved by Gruber,second by Brown,to confirm appointment of Police
Chief.Carried 5 toO.