City of Garnavillo
The City of Garnavillo City Council met in a regular session on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at 6:00 pm at the Community Center, 106 W Niagara Street, Garnavillo.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Protem Roger Balk.
Roll call was taken, council members present were Mike Schmelzer, Roger Balk, Daryl Petsche and Bill Rademacher. Council Member Shelley Dietrich was absent.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
M/S Petsche/Schmelzer To approve the consent agenda. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0 Claims
Check Number Vendor Amount Details
000605E US CELLULAR $ 176.13 CELL PHONE 000606E ALPINE COMMUNICATIONS $ 859.71 PHONES
000607E WELLMARK $ 3,621.94 PREMIUMS
000608E AFLAC $ 153.12 PREMIUMS
000609E POSTMASTER $ 1.92 IMFOA CERTIFICATION 000610E COMELEC SERVICES INC $ 10.00 ROUTER
000611E AMAZON.COM $ 36.90 SUPPLIES
000612E IOWA RURAL WATER ASSOC $ 360.00 FALL CONFERENCE 000613E INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 1,484.05 WITHHOLDINGS 000614E INTERNAL REVENUE SERVICE $ 485.47 WITHHOLDINGS 000615E ALPINE COMMUNICATIONS $ 106.04 PHONES
016204 ANDREAE, TYLER $ 29.06 FALL IRWA CONFERENCE 016205 BADGER METER $ 23.28 READS
016206 BROWN SUPPLY CO $ 192.00 SUPPLIES
016207 COMELEC SERVICES INC $ 10.00 CITY HALL
016208 DEARBORN NATIONAL LIFE INSURAN $ 122.40 PREMIUMS
016209 EUROFINS ENVIRONMENT TESTING $ 403.20 TESTING
016210 FEHR GRAHAM $ 1,026.75 FEES
016211 GARNAVILLO CEMETERY ASSOC $ 864.40 PROP TAX
016212 GUTTENBERG PRESS $ 131.98 PUBLICATIONS 016213 HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT $ 275.49 SUPPLIES
016214 IAMU $ 358.66 DUES
016215 IDNR WATER SUPPLY $ 115.00 FEES
016500 IHDE S $ 234.75 FUEL
016501 IOWA PUMP WORKS $ 6,733.94 SEWER
016502 KEYSTONE LABORATORIES INC $ 14.25 TESTING
016503 KLUESNER SANITATION LLC $ 5,021.67 TRASH/RECYCLING
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016504 SCHUMANN REPAIR LLC $ 675.34 REPAIRS
016505 SKYLINE CONSTRUCTION $ 11,398.85 21-1016 FINAL 016506 ACCESS $ 105.63 LIBRARY
016507 CENGAGE LEARNING INC/GALE $ 154.44 LIBRARY
016508 CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT $ 95.88 LIBRARY
016509 DEMCO $ 178.91 LIBRARY
016510 JUNIOR LIBRARY GUILD $ 35.25 LIBRARY
016511 MIDAMERICA BOOKS $ 119.70 LIBRARY
016512 PETTY CASH - LIBRARY $ 4.58 LIBRARY
$ 35,620.69
Treasurer Report
FY23 SEP Fund Balances
ACCOUNT NAME DEBIT CREDIT BALANCE General Fund $ 20,719.92 $ 43,853.66 $ (1,490,047.61) RUT Fund $ 770.85 $ 11,965.98 $ (182,704.01) Employee Benefit Fund $ 2,856.98 $ 3,220.89 $ (33,336.15) Emergency Fund $ - $ 476.94 $ (497.26) TIF Fund $ - $ - $ - Urban Renewal Fund $ - $ - $ (21,144.72) Debt Service Fund $ - $ 2,708.91 $ (22,632.82) Capital Project Fund $ 2,522.25 $ - $ 227,970.48 Storm Water Utility Fund $ 9.69 $ 1,290.47 $ (94,575.02) Water Fund $ 7,981.57 $ 22,446.63 $ (487,477.03) Water Sinking Fund $ - $ - $ - Sewer Fund $ 9,448.38 $ 23,399.81 $ (836,767.04) $ 44,309.64 $ 109,363.29 $ (2,941,211.18)
Citizen Comments
None
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Old Business
Storage Container Ordinance – First Reading
Council members discussed the language in the proposed ordinance and felt that it needs more work. They asked staff to research other community’s ordinances that better addresses containers in residential areas.
M/S Petsche/Rademacher To table to a later date after more research is done. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0
City/County Shared Shop 28E Agreement
New County Engineer Casey Stickfort and County Supervisor Sharon Keehner attended the meeting and discussed the proposed 28E agreement. Council, staff and guests determined it would be best if City Administrator Atkinson, Public Works Superintendent Schroyer and County Engineer Stickfort meet and discuss the agreement and bring it back to council at the November meeting.
M/S Schmelzer/Rademacher To table the 28E Agreement until the meeting in November. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0
New Business
Lavern Troester, Curb Stop Repair Dispute
Resident Lavern Troester addressed council regarding his bill for repairing the curb stop for his property, he would like the city to pay for half of the repairs. City Administrator Atkinson explained that the code states that the resident is responsible for the maintenance and repair which follows state code. Council members and Troester discussed his request.
M/S Schmelzer/Petsche To approve Resolution 2022-63 A resolution regarding Lavern Troester’s request for city assistance to pay for the curb stop repair for his property, request denied. Roll Call
Aye: Schmelzer, Balk, Petsche, Rademacher
Nay: None
Absent: Dietrich
Abstention: None
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Clayton Ridge Community School District Banners
Council members and staff discussed the request received to purchase and put up Clayton Ridge banners, they stated that they are interested but would like to research options and installation requirements.
M/S Schmelzer/Petsche To table the Clayton Ridge Community School District Banners discussion to a meeting in spring after items discussed are researched. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0
Speed Sign Purchase
Council reviewed the sign proposals received and asked Attorney Kruse to send a letter to SA-SO Solar Traffic Products regarding the malfunctioning sign we have on the north end of town.
M/S Schmelzer/Rademacher To approve Resolution 2022-64 A resolution approving the purchase of a new speed sign from Elan City contingent on whether or not they can get the sign we have to stop flashing and work correctly.
Roll Call
Aye: Petsche, Rademacher, Balk, Schmelzer
Nay: None
Absent: Dietrich
Abstention: None
Meier Addition Restrictive Covenant
City Administrator Atkinson presented the restrictive covenants to the council for review, asking if the council would be interested in changing the covenants to allow for previously lived-in homes to be part of the development. Council, Attorney Kruse and staff discussed the pros and cons of changing the covenants and determined that they were not in favor of this particular change but they would like to have a more in-depth discussion regarding the covenants as a whole. Attorney Kruse will prepare a memo after she reviews the current covenants.
Municipal Farm Ground
City Administrator Atkinson explained to council that Terry Frommelt had been contacted via certified letter in August, 2021 that he could no longer farm city ground but that he is still farming it. Council discussed the action they would like to take.
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M/S Schmelzer/Petsche To approve Resolution 2022-65 A resolution regarding municipal farm ground, directing Attorney Kruse to prepare a lease for the 2022 harvest and send a letter explaining to Mr. Frommelt that he needs to sign the lease and pay $250.00 per acre (8 acres) to be able to harvest this year.
Roll Call
Aye: Schmelzer, Balk, Rademacher, Petsche
Nay: None
Absent: Dietrich
Abstention: None
Engineer’s Report
Public Works Superintendent Schroyer provided council with Engineer Wicks update on the stormwater project repairs and the letter that Wicks is going to send to contractor, Ray’s Excavating.
Attorney Report
Attorney Kruse reported that she is still working on the Colsch/Scheppele properties. Department Reports
Public Works Superintendent Schroyer provided council with report. Council asked about the community center door and asked if the bid included installation. PWS Schroyer stated that it did and council stated that they do not feel that they should have to pay for any additional work or have a second contractor help. PWS Schroyer stated that spoke to Jeff Hoeger who said that the current door is still in really good shape that we just need to replace the bar. Schroyer also stated that we measured and believe the door will fit city hall.
City Administrator/Clerk Atkinson provided a written report to council in their packet, she highlighted that she is starting to work on the budget.
Chief of Police Hoyheim provided council a written report in the packet, she was unable to attend.
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Council Comment
Council Member Schmelzer asked if staff was able to get an estimate on a new roof for the salt/sand shed. PWS Schroyer stated that since he was off he was unable to work on it. Schmelzer also asked if the dump truck was ready for the winter.
Council Member Balk asked about dirt bikes in town, he said there are quite a few. Mayor’s Report
None
M/S Schmelzer/Petsche To adjourn at 7:25 pm. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0