Council meeting 09/14/2020
The Albert City city council met in regular session on Monday, September 14, 2020. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members Ehlers and Jarvis were absent. Council member Forbes called in for the meeting. There were a few citizens in attendance.
Motion by Hanson, second by Nagengast to approve the agenda with the deletion of Dog Ordinance, Garbage, and signs; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Nagengast, second by Hanson to approve the minutes of printed; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Hanson, second by Nagengast to approve the August 2020 treasury report as follows:
GENERAL 159393.67
LIBRARY BOARD BOOK COMM 35201.04
REC BOARD 3413.24
TORT LIABILITY 9312.69
PARK BOARD FUND 24789.68
FREEDOM ROCK FUND 8227.86
ROAD USE TAX 132433.96
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 13614.24
EMERGENCY FUND 40.81
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX 45147.43
DEBT SERVICE 62375.13
WATER 138391.78
WATER SINKING 12925.03
WATER DEPRECIATION 40643.77
SEWER 268311.82
SEWER SINKING 24115.03
SEWER DEPRECIATION 28817.04
TOTAL FOR AUGUST $ 1007154.22
DEPOSITS FOR AUGUST
GENERAL 14899.96
LIBRARY BOARD BOOK COMM. 744.58
TORT LIABILITY 34.29
ROAD USE TAX 7936.54
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 64.87
LOCAL OPTIONS SALES TAX 63322.13
DEBT SERVICE 106.36
WATER 15201.11
WATER SINKING 4308.33
SEWER 16466.25
SEWER SINKING 8038.33
TOTAL DEPOSITS $ 130597.13
The street finance report was presented for FY19-20. Motion by Hanson, second by Nagengast to approve Resolution 2020-05 for the FY19-20 Street Finance Report; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Hanson, second by Nagengast to approve the bills for payment
Motion by Nagengast, second by Hanson to approve Resolution 2020-04 for Covid 19 Government Relief Fund for up to $15804.77; roll call Forbes, Nagengast, & Hanson voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Nola Jensen city attorney spoke to the council regarding storm water ordinances. She has several from other towns around and the council will need to figure out how they want to bill for the fee. She will get them copies of the various codes so they can begin researching and discussing this issue further.
A few citizens voiced their opinions on the sale of the land of the football field. As the mayor explained he was told the school had followed the procedures they needed to sell the land so there isn’t much more to discuss. He also reiterated that the city does have 2 nice parks now. Forbes said there may be other spots that can be found for a dog park if that is something the citizens may be interested in. As far as drainage issues that will all have to be addressed as the project for the church moves forward.
The council discussed Halloween. There will be no trick or treating at the Nursing home this year due to Covid19. Therefore motion by Hanson, second by Nagengast to set Beggars Night as Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5 – 7 PM letting parents decide if they want to participate and those residents who want to participate put their porch light on during this time; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
There being no further business, motion by Forbes, second by Nagengast to adjourn at 7:45 PM; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
D. Skog, Mayor
A.Nielson, City Clerk
The Albert City city council met in regular session on Monday, September 14, 2020. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. Council members Ehlers and Jarvis were absent. Council member Forbes called in for the meeting. There were a few citizens in attendance.
Motion by Hanson, second by Nagengast to approve the agenda with the deletion of Dog Ordinance, Garbage, and signs; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Nagengast, second by Hanson to approve the minutes of printed; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Hanson, second by Nagengast to approve the August 2020 treasury report as follows:
GENERAL 159393.67
LIBRARY BOARD BOOK COMM 35201.04
REC BOARD 3413.24
TORT LIABILITY 9312.69
PARK BOARD FUND 24789.68
FREEDOM ROCK FUND 8227.86
ROAD USE TAX 132433.96
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 13614.24
EMERGENCY FUND 40.81
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX 45147.43
DEBT SERVICE 62375.13
WATER 138391.78
WATER SINKING 12925.03
WATER DEPRECIATION 40643.77
SEWER 268311.82
SEWER SINKING 24115.03
SEWER DEPRECIATION 28817.04
TOTAL FOR AUGUST $ 1007154.22
DEPOSITS FOR AUGUST
GENERAL 14899.96
LIBRARY BOARD BOOK COMM. 744.58
TORT LIABILITY 34.29
ROAD USE TAX 7936.54
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 64.87
LOCAL OPTIONS SALES TAX 63322.13
DEBT SERVICE 106.36
WATER 15201.11
WATER SINKING 4308.33
SEWER 16466.25
SEWER SINKING 8038.33
TOTAL DEPOSITS $ 130597.13
The street finance report was presented for FY19-20. Motion by Hanson, second by Nagengast to approve Resolution 2020-05 for the FY19-20 Street Finance Report; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Hanson, second by Nagengast to approve the bills for payment
Motion by Nagengast, second by Hanson to approve Resolution 2020-04 for Covid 19 Government Relief Fund for up to $15804.77; roll call Forbes, Nagengast, & Hanson voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Nola Jensen city attorney spoke to the council regarding storm water ordinances. She has several from other towns around and the council will need to figure out how they want to bill for the fee. She will get them copies of the various codes so they can begin researching and discussing this issue further.
A few citizens voiced their opinions on the sale of the land of the football field. As the mayor explained he was told the school had followed the procedures they needed to sell the land so there isn’t much more to discuss. He also reiterated that the city does have 2 nice parks now. Forbes said there may be other spots that can be found for a dog park if that is something the citizens may be interested in. As far as drainage issues that will all have to be addressed as the project for the church moves forward.
The council discussed Halloween. There will be no trick or treating at the Nursing home this year due to Covid19. Therefore motion by Hanson, second by Nagengast to set Beggars Night as Saturday, October 31, 2020 from 5 – 7 PM letting parents decide if they want to participate and those residents who want to participate put their porch light on during this time; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
There being no further business, motion by Forbes, second by Nagengast to adjourn at 7:45 PM; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
D. Skog, Mayor
A.Nielson, City Clerk
Council meeting 08/24/2020
The Albert City city council met in regular session on Monday, August 24, 2020. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All council members were present. Also present was Randy Bobolz, city attorney Nola Jensen, and Dave Peck and other members of the community.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to approve the agenda; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, Hanson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to approve the 15th pay request for the housing grant ($400 – Jonathon Hintz, $10,854 – Mills) in the amount of $11254.00; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Hanson, second by Jarvis to pay the bills.
Nola spoke to the council regarding dog ordinances. She talked of breed specific ordinance and or dangerous animals. Currently the city has both ordinances. The council will still need to discuss this matter at a later date.
Randy Bobolz addressed the council regarding the old football field property. The council has decided to have a community information meeting on Tuesday September 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM. The place will be determined in the next day or 2 and then we will post posters and facebook information.
Sue spoke about the determination board. She has spoken with Darin Baumgarter of NWIPD and it seems like it may be expensive so does the council still want to pursue this. After discussion, the council decided to still see what he had to offer and go from there.
Vickey Roberts gave an update to council on the pool season. Even with COVID most all the lessons were completed and the patrons were happy to have at least somewhat of a season. There was discussion by all of ways to improve for next year. It will help to get new guards from the May Term that the school will offer for lifeguard training in spring. The blue tile will need to be fixed before next year.
A motion by Jarvis, second by Hanson to give bonuses of $250.00 each to Patrica Grimes and Vickey Roberts for their outstanding work this year for the pool given the circumstances; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Dale informed the council that the county would like to oil down the industrial park road. Kelly Snyder, Board of Supervisors said the Valero and Ag Partners were willing each pay $700 and so Kelly wants to know if the city would like to pay. Motion by Forbes, second by Ehlers to approve the $700 portion for the city; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
There were 2 bids presented for removal of the old sewer plant. Schmelens of Marcus for $15,500 and from Heinsohns Tiling of $8500. After discussion, motion by Ehlers, second by Forbes to hire Heinsohn for $8500 to remove the old sewer plant; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
There being no further business, motion by Hanson, second by Ehlers to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
D. Skog, Mayor
A.Nielson, City Clerk
The Albert City city council met in regular session on Monday, August 24, 2020. Mayor Skog called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM. All council members were present. Also present was Randy Bobolz, city attorney Nola Jensen, and Dave Peck and other members of the community.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to approve the agenda; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, Hanson to approve the minutes of the previous meeting; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Jarvis, second by Forbes to approve the 15th pay request for the housing grant ($400 – Jonathon Hintz, $10,854 – Mills) in the amount of $11254.00; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Motion by Hanson, second by Jarvis to pay the bills.
Nola spoke to the council regarding dog ordinances. She talked of breed specific ordinance and or dangerous animals. Currently the city has both ordinances. The council will still need to discuss this matter at a later date.
Randy Bobolz addressed the council regarding the old football field property. The council has decided to have a community information meeting on Tuesday September 1, 2020 at 7:00 PM. The place will be determined in the next day or 2 and then we will post posters and facebook information.
Sue spoke about the determination board. She has spoken with Darin Baumgarter of NWIPD and it seems like it may be expensive so does the council still want to pursue this. After discussion, the council decided to still see what he had to offer and go from there.
Vickey Roberts gave an update to council on the pool season. Even with COVID most all the lessons were completed and the patrons were happy to have at least somewhat of a season. There was discussion by all of ways to improve for next year. It will help to get new guards from the May Term that the school will offer for lifeguard training in spring. The blue tile will need to be fixed before next year.
A motion by Jarvis, second by Hanson to give bonuses of $250.00 each to Patrica Grimes and Vickey Roberts for their outstanding work this year for the pool given the circumstances; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
Dale informed the council that the county would like to oil down the industrial park road. Kelly Snyder, Board of Supervisors said the Valero and Ag Partners were willing each pay $700 and so Kelly wants to know if the city would like to pay. Motion by Forbes, second by Ehlers to approve the $700 portion for the city; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
There were 2 bids presented for removal of the old sewer plant. Schmelens of Marcus for $15,500 and from Heinsohns Tiling of $8500. After discussion, motion by Ehlers, second by Forbes to hire Heinsohn for $8500 to remove the old sewer plant; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
There being no further business, motion by Hanson, second by Ehlers to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 PM; all voted aye, no nayes, motion carried.
D. Skog, Mayor
A.Nielson, City Clerk