The Elkader City Council was informed that the tote roll-out with the new garbage contract has been delayed. Hawkeye Sanitation lost a number of totes in the recent fire at their Cresco location. The tote roll-out has been pushed back until spring. The city will hold off on the $3 rate increase until the spring.
The Council decided that a municipal infraction of $100 will be enforced for a first-time violation of animals running at-large in the city.
The Council also approved an additional lease of a 60 by 60-foot parcel of land for the Elkader Depot Expansion Project.
Elkader City Council Proceedings
The Elkader City Council met on Monday, November 13, 2023 in regular session at 6:30 p.m. in the City Council Chambers, with Mayor Josh Pope presiding. The Pledge of Allegiance was recited and roll call was taken.
Roll call: Present: Deb Schmidt, Randy Henning, Tony Hauber (via phone), and Peggy Lane.
Henning moved to approve the consent agenda. Lane seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Henning, Schmidt, Lane, Hauber
Nay: None
Consent Agenda (Items on the consent agenda are considered routine in nature and all items are passed in one motion. In order to have an item voted on individually, it must be removed from the consent agenda.)
Minutes from the October 23, 2023 meeting
Bills (October 20-November 9, 2023)
Reconciled financial reports - Treasurer’s report; budget by function, revenues, receipts by fund
Approval of Change Order #4 ($4,227.90) for Keystone Bridge Rehabilitation project
Approval of pay request #20 for CJ Moyna and Sons for the Keystone Bridge Rehabilitation project ($249,926.94)
Approval of Resolution 2023-56 – In support of an application from the Clayton County Conservation Board for an Enhance Iowa/CAT grant for Pony Hollow extension
Approval of housing incentives (new home purchase – 509 High Street NE; new home construction- 105 McKinley Street NW)
Public comments No public comments were received.
Public hearing on proposed amendment to lease of real property for Elkader Depot Project, Inc. Mayor Pope opened the public hearing to obtain input on the proposed amendment to the lease for the Elkader Depot Project, Inc. and adding land to the lease area. No comments were received. The Mayor closed the public hearing.
Approval of Resolution 2023-57- Resolution Authorizing Amendment to lease Agreement with Elkader Depot Project, Inc. Lane moved to approve Resolution 2023-57. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Henning, Schmidt, Lane, Hauber Nay: None
Approval of Resolution 2023-58 – Resolution Authorizing Amendment to lease Agreement with George Maier Rural Heritage Center of Clayton County Lane moved to approve Resolution 2023-58. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Henning, Schmidt, Lane, Hauber Nay: None
Update from Hawkeye Sanitation regarding tote roll-out Representatives from Hawkeye Sanitation were in attendance to update the Council on the distribution of the new refuse and recycling totes. A fire in a storage building destroyed many of the totes that were to be distributed to Elkader customers. Hawkeye Sanitation will re-order but they do not know the delivery date. It was suggested that the Council continue with the passage of the ordinance (next agenda item) but approve a letter of understanding that would postpone implementation of the new fees until the totes are ready for distribution. Hawkeye Sanitation also indicated that recycling collection would not change for the customer. The building that was destroyed also was a warehouse for recycled materials.
Approve third reading of Ordinance 2023-04 – An Ordinance amending Chapter 105-Solid Waste Control and Chapter 106-Collection of Solid Waste, of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Elkader, Iowa, 2022 Lane moved to approve the third reading. Henning seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Henning, Schmidt, Lane, Hauber Nay: None
Update from Main Street Elkader on changes to program continuation agreement; approval of Resolution 2023-59 – Resolution of Support and Financial Commitment for the Main Street Program in Elkader, Iowa
Representatives from Main Street Elkader were in attendance to answer any questions about the new agreement for the support of the Main Street Elkader program. Lane moved to approve resolution 2023-59. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Henning, Schmidt, Lane, Hauber Nay: None
Administrative staff update
Provide guidance on municipal infraction for animals running at large Staff discussed with the Council the amount of a municipal infraction for animals running at large. After discussion, it was agreed $100 for first offense.
Motion to approve requesting a change order to remove the railing in Keystone Park from the Keystone Bridge Rehabilitation project Lane moved to request the engineer to ask for a change order of $6,300 to remove the railing in Keystone Park from the bridge project. Henning seconded the motion. Roll call: Aye: Henning, Schmidt, Lane, Hauber Nay: None
Motion to indicate the City is not interested in a lot being vacated by the County associated with ROW at the intersection of Grape Road and Hwy 13 Lane moved to communicate to the County Engineer that the City does not have an interest in parcel 25-23-254-003 near the intersection of Hwy 13 and Grape Road. Henning seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Henning, Schmidt, Lane, Hauber Nay: None
Discussion of potential land donation The Council received information about a property owner wanting to potentially donate several lots in Breezy Summit. No restrictions would be placed on the donation but a suggestion was made to keep it green space. Council was interested in the offer but asked staff to confirm the location of utilities and asked questions about liability.
Questions and concerns from the City Councilmembers Staff was asked to put together information that shows the impact of the rollback.
AdjournmentHenning moved to adjourn the meeting. Schmidt seconded the motion. Council voted unanimously to adjourn. Mayor Pope declared the meeting adjourned at 6:59 p.m.