The Elkader City Council held a public hearing and approved a resolution to enter into a loan agreement for 170-thousand dollars to be used towards the purchase of an Ambulance.
The Council accepted the resignation from Samantha Baumgartner as Main Street Elkader Director. Baumgartner has served in the position for a year and a half. The city has offered the position to a candidate and is expecting a decision by the end of the week.
The Council also reviewed sewer and water rates and will continue discussion.
Elkader City Council Proceedings
The Elkader City Council met on Monday, February 27, 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: Peggy Lane, Tony Hauber, Randy Henning, and Deb Schmidt.
Henning moved to approve the consent agenda. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Lane, Hauber, Henning, Schmidt
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 February 13, 2023 meeting
Bills (February 10-23, 2023)
Approval of liquor license renewal for Double T LLC d.b.a. Fennellys’ (Class C retail alcohol license)
Approve housing incentive for new home purchase (405 Oak St NE)
Receive Annual Financial Review for FY 22
Public comments No public comments were received.
Receive resignation from Main Street Elkader Director Hauber moved to receive the resignation of Samantha Baumgartner. Schmidt seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Lane, Hauber, Henning, Schmidt
Nay: None
Presentation from Main Street Elkader Representatives from Main Street Elkader were in attendance to share the annual report with the City Council and to provide information about the impact the Main Street Elkader program has to the community. They asked that the rate of compensation be approved.
Approval of Resolution 2023-06 – Establishing Rates of Compensation Hauber moved to approve Resolution 2023-06. Lane seconded the motion. The Mayor read a statement from Councilmember Grau who was unable to attend the meeting.
Roll call: Aye: Lane, Hauber, Henning, Schmidt
Nay: None
Public hearing on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Ambulance Acquisition Loan Agreement Mayor Pope opened the public hearing. No comments were offered before or during the public hearing. The Mayor closed the public hearing. Lane moved to approve Resolution 2023-09 - Taking additional action on proposal to enter into a General Obligation Ambulance Acquisition Loan Agreement and providing for the levy of taxes to pay General Obligation Ambulance Acquisition Note, Series 2023 Henning seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Lane, Hauber, Henning, Schmidt
Nay: None
Approve permanent location of a dumpster on Mulberry Street SW (201 S. Main Street) Lane moved to approve a dumpster located on Mulberry Street SW at the side of 201 S. Main Street towards the river. Henning seconded the motion.
Roll call: Aye: Lane, Hauber, Henning, Schmidt
Nay: None
Administrative staff update Staff updated the Council on the budget process and the need to wait for the revised valuation numbers. Staff shared information on the review of water and sewer rates and Council will discuss more at future meetings.
Questions and Concerns from the City Council A question was asked about flood stage for the Turkey River; a question was asked about the car wash at 425 High Street NE;
Lane moved to adjourn the meeting. Henning seconded the motion. Council voted unanimously to adjourn. Mayor Pope declared the meeting adjourned at 7:11 p.m.