COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
August 1, 2011 7:00 P. M.

The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on August 1, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Meyer, to approve the August 1, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Report dated August 1, 2011, and approval of the minutes of the City Council meetings held on July 18, 2011 and July 22, 2011. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Bisgard, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on increasing the City sewer fees. After discussion, the Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance increasing the fees inside the city limits by $2.50 to $19.00 per month for minimum usage and an increase of five cents to $3.00 per thousand gallons over two thousand gallons per month and for users outside the city limits to increase the sewer fees $3.25 to $23.00 per month for minimum usage and an increase of ten cents to $3.70 per thousand gallons over two thousand gallons per month.

    The Mayor requested that the Emerald Ash Borer Committee nominations be placed on the agenda for a future Council meeting.

    Under the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan, Council Member Smith gave an update on enhancing recreation and service opportunities for senior citizens. John Peterson, Chariton Parks and Recreation Director, was present to give an update on the status of reconstructing the tennis courts at Bingham Park.

    There were no written bids received for the removal and replacement of concrete sidewalks throughout the City.

    Little discussion was held on mosquito spraying in the City with no action being taken.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Bisgard, to sell a city-owned 830 John Deere tractor and a 1994 Ford pickup at the Labor Day Sale at Chariton Farm Machinery Auction. The roll was called and the vote was:

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., August 15, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 8:45 o'clock p.m.

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., August 1, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 4:50 o'clock p.m.

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on July 18, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris.

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to approve the July 18, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Meyer, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Report dated July 18, 2011, and approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on July 5, 2011 and the three special City Council meetings held on July 11, 2011. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Bisgard, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-30 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to approve the Treasurer's June 2011 Financial and Investment Reports. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the transfer of $60,000 from the Swimming Pool Local Option Sales Tax fund to the Swimming Pool General Fund. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the transfer of $24,137.13 from the Emergency Fund to the General Fund. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on the budgeted transfer amount of $60,000 from the General Fund to the Airport Fund. Meyer made a motion to not proceed with the budgeted transfer but the motion died due to the lack of a second.

    After discussion on adopting a stormwater utility ordinance, the Council requested that it be placed on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.

    Discussion was held on the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan. Council Member Smith will give an update at the August 1 Council meeting on services or programs the City could provide for senior citizens.

    Discussion was held on increasing sewer fees. The Council requested that it be placed on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.

    After discussion on adopting a sewer smoke testing policy, the Council directed the City Attorney to draft an ordinance to address smoke testing and other illegal discharge issues.

    Discussion was held regarding the bid received to supply the City with propane gas for the period of November 1, 2011 through October 31, 2012. After consideration, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to approve the bid received from Agriland in the amount of $1.75 per gallon with no tank rental charges. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the Mayor's re-appointment of Karen Holder and the appointment of Bryan Rowland to the Housing Board of Chariton, Iowa with terms to expire August 1, 2013. The roll was called and the vote was:

It was moved by Manser, seconded by Bisgard, that pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i), the Council hold a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The roll was called and the vote was:

    At 8:48 o'clock p.m., the Council went into closed session.

    After a motion and a vote, the Mayor declared the meeting open at 9:28 o'clock p.m.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., August 1, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 9:29 o'clock p.m.

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
July 11, 2011 7:30 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in special session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on July 11, 2011 at 7:30 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Clerk Ruth Ryun and Lucas County Health Center Administration Service Director Lana Kuball.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the July 11, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, that pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i), the Council hold a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session and Council invited Ruth Ryun and Lana Kuball to attend. The roll was called and the vote was:

    At 7:34 o'clock p.m., the Council went into closed session.

    After a motion and a vote, the Mayor declared the meeting open at 9:20 o'clock p.m.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., July 18, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 9:23 o'clock p.m.

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
July 5, 2011 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on July 5, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Meyer, to approve the July 5, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Report dated July 5, 2011 and approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on June 20, 2011. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Manser, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted with the deletion of the payment to Chariton Valley Regional Housing Trust Fund in the amount of $5,000.00. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-29 and signed his approval thereto.

    Discussion was held on the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan with Jason Skretta, a member of the Trails Committee, present at the meeting and gave the Council an update on the bike path plan.

    Alyse Hunter, representing Chariton Historical Preservation Commission, was present at the meeting to share with the Council updates on several projects that they are working on.

    An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Chariton City Code Section 6.04.400 to Increase the Allowed Maximum Monthly Charge for Basic Service Collection of Residential Solid Waste", was introduced. It was moved by Smith, seconded by Meyer, that the above entitled ordinance be given its first reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    After having been approved on its first reading, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, that the rule requiring that an ordinance be received and placed on file at two (2) Council meetings prior to final action be suspended. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, that the above Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Chariton City Code Section 6.04.400 to Increase the Allowed Maximum Monthly Charge for Basic Service Collection of Residential Solid Waste", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the Ordinance duly adopted and numbered 860 and signed his approval thereto.

    Lyle Asell was present at the meeting to discuss with the Council the concerns regarding the Emerald Ash Borer beetle that is making its way across the state. After discussion, the Council decided to form an Emerald Ash Borer Advisory Task Force and to place the nominations on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.

    Discussion was held on a previous transfer of funds from the General Fund to the Airport Fund in the amount of $130,000. After discussion, the Council requested more information on the transfer.

    It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Vogel, to approve the Mayor's reappointments of Sarah Davis, Jim Wooley, and Fred Steinbach to the Library Board of Trustees for six-year terms to expire July 1, 2017. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to approve the Mayor's reappointment of Tony Kaska to the Electrical and Plumbing Board of Examiners and Appeals for a five-year term to expire July 1, 2016. The roll was called and the vote was:

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, that the meeting be adjourned until 10:00 o'clock a.m., July 11, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 9:00 o'clock p.m.

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
June 20, 2011 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on June 20, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Meyer, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Report dated June 20, 2011, approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on June 6, 2011, approval of a renewal Class B Beer (BB) Permit with Sunday Sales for Pizza Hut, 2005 Court Avenue, approval of a renewal Class C Beer Permit (BC) for Corydon Oil Co., d/b/a Southern Iowa Oil, 2130 Court Avenue, approval of a new Class C Beer Permit (BC) for Casey's Marketing Company, d/b/a Casey's General Store #3032, 335 North Main Street, and approval of a Cigarette Permit for Casey's Marketing Company, d/b/a Casey's General Store #3032, 335 North Main Street. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, to approve the Treasurer's May 2011 Financial Report. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Bisgard, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-26 and signed his approval thereto.

    The Mayor appointed Bill Marner, Natalie McGee, Veronica Fuhs, Mickey Davis and Matthew Moore to serve as a temporary Housing Task Force as outlined in the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan.

    City Attorney Norris presented the Council with the proposed agreement between the City of Chariton and the International Union of Operating Engineers, Local 234. After discussion, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the agreement as presented. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to approve the Standard Form of Agreement for Professional Services for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project – 2011 between the City of Chariton, Iowa and Garden and Associates, LTD., Oskaloosa, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, to direct the City Attorney to prepare an Ordinance increasing the monthly charge by $1.00 per month for basic service collection of residential solid waste. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, to authorize the Mayor to sign the revised Five-Year Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, that a Resolution entitled, "Resolution Authorizing Sale of Corporate Stock", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-27 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, to authorize the Mayor to sign a letter requesting a contract extension for the City of Chariton's current Community Development Block Grant. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-28 and signed his approval thereto.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., July 5, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton , Iowa
June 6, 2011    7:00 P. M.

       The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on June 6, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m. , C. D. T.  The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser.  Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel.  Absent – None.

       Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris.  

      It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Vogel, to approve the June 6, 2011 Council meeting agenda.  The roll was called and the vote was:

       Aye:  Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel
       Nay:  None

       It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Report dated June 6, 2011, approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on May 16, 2011, approval of a renewal Class B Native Wine Permit (WBN) with Sunday Sales for Janet Telleen d/b/a Get Mugged, 100 North Grand, approval of a Renewal Class C Liquor License (LC) for Becky Burtnett d/b/a Pennington's Grill & Lounge located at 125 Northwestern Avenue, and approval of Cigarette Permits for the following businesses:

         Casey's Marketing Co. d/b/a Casey's General Store #22, 1421 Court Avenue

         Casey's Marketing Co. d/b/a Casey's General Store #1499, 418 South 7th Street

         Kum & Go L.C. d/b/a Kum & Go #311, 335 North Main Street

         Elliot Oil Co. d/b/a Chariton BP, 107 East Grace Avenue

         Corydon Oil Co. d/b/a Southern Iowa Oil, 2130 Court Avenue

         Hy-Vee Inc. d/b/a Hy-Vee Food Store, 2001 Court Avenue  

 The roll was called and the vote was:

      Aye:  Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel
      Nay:  None

       It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Bisgard, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted.  The roll was called and the vote was:

       Aye:  Bisgard, Manser, Smith, Vogel
       Nay:  Meyer

     Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-24 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Bisgard, to appoint Ruth Ryun as City Manager Pro-Tem, with an additional salary of $500 per month retro-active to May 1, 2011 , until such time as a new City Manager takes office.  The roll was called and the vote was:

      Aye:  Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel

      Nay:  None  

      Bob Nielsen, an engineer with Garden and Associates, Oskaloosa , Iowa , was present at the meeting to discuss with the Council an agreement to approve Garden and Associates as engineers for the Sanitary Sewer Rehabilitation Project – 2011.  After discussion, the Council requested that the approval of the agreement be placed on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.

      Bill Darrah, Darrah Garbage Disposal, was present at the meeting to discuss a solid waste rate increase for residential rates.  The Council requested the issue be placed on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.

      It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, to approve the Loan Agreement in the amount of $110,000.00 between the Library and Sewer Department and authorize the Mayor to sign said agreement.  The roll was called and the vote was:

       Aye:  Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel
       Nay:  None  

      It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to approve the agreement with HLW Engineering Group for Professional Engineering Services at the Lucas-Monroe Sanitary Landfill.  The roll was called and the vote was:

       Aye:  Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel
       Nay:  None

       It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, that a resolution entitled, "Resolution Naming Depositories of City Funds and Setting Amount of Maximum Deposits", be adopted.  The roll was called and the vote was:

       Aye:  Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel
       Nay:  None

Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-25 and signed his approval thereto.

      Discussion was held on the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan.

      The Council requested that the Housing Task Force be placed on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.  

      There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., June 20, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

       Aye:  Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel
       Nay:  None

       The meeting adjourned at 8:40 o'clock p.m.

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
May 16, 2011 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on May 16, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris.

    It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Smith, to approve the May 16, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Report dated May 16, 2011, approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on May 2, 2011, approval of a Class B Beer (BB) License with wine coolers, outdoor service and Sunday Sales for the Chariton 4th of July Committee, and approval of a Class C Liquor License for Thelma Saxton d/b/a Cater 2 U, 1215 Court Avenue. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to approve the Treasurer's April 2011 Financial Report. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Bisgard, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-23 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Vogel, to approve the Mayor's appointment of John Hamilton to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a five-year term to expire May 5, 2016. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to enter into a five (5) year lease agreement with Key Government Finance for the purchase of a 2011 Elgin Whirlwind Street Sweeper from Trans Iowa Equipment, LLC, rather than the seven (7) year lease that was approved at the Council meeting held on May 2, 2011. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Some discussion was held on the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan regarding the Housing Task Force.

    Alyse Hunter, Martin Buck, Melodee Wilson, and Larry Clark, members of the Chariton Historical Preservation Commission, were present at the meeting to ask the Council for their support in registering the J.T. and Mollie Crozier residence, currently owned by Fred and Sherry Steinbach and located at 627 Ilion Avenue, to the National Register of Historic Places. After discussion, it was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Certified Local Government Register Review form. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Manser, to approve an Excavator's and Drain Layer's License for Shawn Pierschbacher. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on a loan transfer from the Library Fund to the Sewer Fund to help the sewer department finish several FEMA projects. After discussion, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, to direct the City Attorney to prepare a transfer agreement between the Library and the Sewer Department for a five (5) year term in the amount of $110,000 with a 2.75 percent interest rate with payments to be made in December and June and to send the agreement to the Library Board for their consideration at their next regular Board meeting. The roll was called and the vote was:

    City Attorney Norris gave the Council an update on the union negotiations and stated that he should have the contract available at the next regular City Council meeting for their approval.

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, that pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i), the Council hold a closed session to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual's reputation and that individual requests a closed session. The roll was called and the vote was:

    At 8:22 o'clock p.m. the Council went into closed session.

    After a motion and a vote, the Mayor declared the meeting open at 9:19 o'clock p.m.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., June 6, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 9:20 o'clock p.m.

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
May 2, 2011 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on May 2, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris. City Manager Christensen was absent.

    Council Member Meyer requested that the approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on April 25, 2011 be removed from the consent agenda.

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated May 2, 2011, and approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on April 18, 2011. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Manser, to approve the minutes of the City Council meeting held on April 25, 2011 with the correction stating that the Council met on April 25, 2011 at 4:00 o'clock p.m. The roll was called and the vote was:

`It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Smith, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-21 and signed his approval thereto.

    This being the time and place specified for taking action on the proposal to enter into a Lease Purchase Agreement related to the acquisition of a street sweeper, the Mayor called for any written or oral objections. Written objections were filed by the following: None. Oral objections were filed by the following: None. Rex Johnson was present at the meeting inquiring about the financing of a street sweeper. Whereupon, the Mayor declared the hearing closed.

Whereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-22 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to approve the purchase of an 2011 Elgin Whirlwind Street Sweeper from Trans Iowa Equipment, LLC, Ankeny, Iowa, in the amount of $198,212 less a trade-in amount of $25,000 for the 2002 Johnston 605 Street Sweeper with a Freightliner chassis, leaving a net purchase price of $173,212. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Bisgard, to enter into a seven (7) year lease agreement with Key Government Finance for the purchase of an 2011 Elgin Whirlwind Street Sweeper from Trans Iowa Equipment, LLC. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Vogel, to approve the City Manager's Agreement for Leave of Absence and Separation. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Nick Cattell was present at the meeting to ask the Council for their consideration of two easements along his property for the purpose of the construction and maintenance of a road and the construction, erection, maintenance, and control of a dam. The Council referred the matter to the East Lakes Program Coordinator and the Planning and Zoning Commission for their recommendations.

    No discussion was held on the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan.

    The Council directed the City Attorney to research the legalities of appointing an Acting City Manager.

    The Mayor appointed Council Members Bisgard and Smith as the hiring committee for the position of City Manager.

    John Peterson, Parks and Recreation Director, was present at the meeting to share with the Council a request he received to plant a tree at Bingham Park in memory of Norm Moon. The Council approved the request.

    Discussion was held on management positions available at the Vredenburg-Chariton Family Aquatic Center.

    The Council requested that the approval of a grant application for a jet fuel tank at the Chariton Municipal Airport be placed on the next regular Council meeting agenda.

    Clayton Smith requested the use of the City Square and the Chariton Municipal Airport for their Annual Corvette Club Rally. After discussion, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Manser, to approve the use of the City Square on May 28, 2011 from 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. and the Chariton Municipal Airport starting at 3:00 p.m. on May 28 through 6:00 p.m. on May 30, 2011 for the Corvette Rally activities and direct staff to work with the organizers of the event. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The Mayor requested that the appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission be placed on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., May 16, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 9:14 o'clock p.m.

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
April 4, 2011 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on April 4, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Manager Christensen. City Attorney Norris was absent.

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to approve the April 4, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated April 4, 2011, approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on March 21, 2011, approval of a Class B Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Richard Barnhart d/b/a Duke's Billiards located at 213 North Main Street, approval of a Class C Beer and Sunday Sales Permit for Pamida Stores Operating Co., LLC d/b/a Pamida #3085 located at 1900 Court Avenue, and approval of a Class C Beer Permit and Sunday Sales for Casey's Marketing Company d/b/a Casey's General Store #22 located at 1421 Court Avenue. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-16 and signed his approval thereto.

    After having been read and approved on its second reading, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 10.20 Loading Zones from the Chariton Municipal Code", be given its third reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, that the above ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 10.20 Loading Zones from the Chariton Municipal Code", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the ordinance duly adopted and numbered 859 and signed his approval thereto.

    Clayton Norris was present at the meeting to discuss with the Council the issue of horse manure contaminating his neighbor's pond. After discussion, it was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to rescind the motion made during the last meeting directing the City Attorney to send a nuisance abatement letter to Norris and to take no further action at this time. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on the updating of the City's website. Council members Bisgard and Vogel will gather more information and bring back to the Council at a later date.

    Under the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan, discussion was held on setting up a Housing Task Force. The Council will give their recommendations of possible members to serve on the Housing Task Force to the Mayor by April 18, 2011.

    Tyler Goddard was present at the meeting to share with the Council his Eagle Scout Project on the Twin Lakes Trail at Lake Ellis. Goddard is wanting to add new gravel on the trail, repair the benches, tables, and bridges along the trail, add more safety cable along parts of the trail and trim back some of the overgrowth. After some discussion, the Council endorsed Goddard's project.

    Dave VanRyswyk, Street Superintendent, was at the meeting to present to the Council quotes he has received on the purchase of a new street sweeper. After discussion, the Council asked that the item be placed on the next regular Council meeting agenda.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to approve a resolution entitled, "Resolution for Extension of Agreement For Fire Protection With Liberty Township, Lucas County, Iowa". The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-17 and signed his approval 

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to set the date of April 18, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, to hold a public hearing to determine if the property located at 308 North 13th Street should be considered a nuisance. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on different options available for the operation of the Wastewater Treatment Plant. After hearing the options, the Council directed the City Manager to advertise for a Grade III Operator.

    The Council will meet in special session for an effectiveness training session at 4:00 o'clock p.m., April 25, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, with a budget workshop to follow at 6:00 o'clock p.m.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., April 18, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 9:03 o'clock p.m.

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
March 21, 2011 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on March 21, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris and City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the March 21, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated March 21, 2011 and approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on March 7, 2011. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-13 and signed his approval thereto.

    After having been read and approved on its first reading, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 10.20 Loading Zones from the Chariton Municipal Code", be given its second reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-14 and signed his approval thereto.

    Discussion was held on the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan.

    Alyse Hunter, representing Chariton Historic Preservation Commission, was present to discuss with the Council a grant that is available through the State Historical Society of Iowa to help fund a scholarship for a member of the Chariton Historic Preservation Commission to attend the National Main Street Conference in Des Moines. It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, to authorize the Mayor to sign the Grant-In-Aid Agreement. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Gene Keith was present at the meeting to state his concerns regarding his pond being contaminated with horse manure from a neighboring property. It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, to direct the City Attorney to send a letter to the neighboring property owner to abate the nuisance. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Meyer, to approve a resolution entitled, "Resolution for Extension of Agreement For Fire Protection With Lincoln Township, Lucas County, Iowa". The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-15 and signed his approval thereto.

    Linda Baynes was present at the meeting to ask the Council for their approval to apply for a grant which would help with the purchase of bike racks to be placed around the City square. The Council approved her request.

    Discussion was held on a request received from Earl Comstock, owner of 528 Auburn Avenue, in regards to the sewer portion of his water bill being forgiven due to a water leak. The Council requested more information and asked that it be placed on the next regular Council meeting agenda.

    Discussion was held on the budget and other City matters.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., April 4, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
March 7, 2011 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on March 7, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris and City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the March 7, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Smith, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated March 7, 2011 and approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on February 21, 2011. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Meyer, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted with the deletion of the claims payable to Snyder & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $1,800.00 and Barker Lemar Engineering in the amount of $1,812.20. The roll was called and the vote was:

    City Manager Christensen gave an update on the Eden Trailer Court.

    An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Repealing Chapter 10.20 Loading Zones from the Chariton Municipal Code", was introduced. It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that the above entitled Ordinance be given its first reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, to set the date of March 21, 2011, at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, to hold a public hearing to determine if the property located at 215 South 8th Street should be considered a nuisance. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan.

    The Mayor announced that this was the time and date set for a public hearing to be held on the budget estimate for the fiscal year of July 1, 2011 through June 30, 2012. There being no residents or taxpayers present objecting to or speaking in favor of any part of the proposed budget, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. After discussion, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, that a resolution entitled, "A Resolution Adopting the Annual Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2012", be adopted, the same being a resolution approving a levy rate of $18.57336 per one thousand dollars property valuation. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-09 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to approve a resolution entitled, "Resolution for Extension of Agreement For Fire Protection With Whitebreast Township, Lucas County, Iowa". The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-10 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Smith, to approve a resolution entitled, "Resolution for Extension of Agreement For Fire Protection With English Township, Lucas County, Iowa". The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-11 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to adopt a resolution entitled, "Resolution Approving Airport Engineering Services Contract for the Construction of a Parallel Taxiway to Runway 17/35 at the Chariton Municipal Airport in Chariton, Iowa", the same being a resolution approving the Engineering Services Contract with Snyder and Associates, Inc., Ankeny, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-12 and signed his approval thereto.

    Stan Black, 1102 Ashland Avenue, was present at the meeting to discuss with the Council problems that he is having concerning a storm sewer drain that is plugged and a damaged curb along the street.

There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Bisgard, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., March 21, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 8:17 o'clock p.m.

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
February 21, 2011 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on February 21, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Manser, Meyer, Smith, and Bisgard and Vogel were present by telephone. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris and City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Meyer, to approve the February 21, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated February 21, 2011, and approval of the minutes of the City Council meetings held on February 7, 2011 and February 14, 2011. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted with the deletion of the claim payable to Webpromote Iowa in the amount of $599.00. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-06 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Meyer, to approve the bid received from Steve Pollard in the amount of $550.00 for a 2003 Ford Crown Victoria. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Meyer, to approve the bid received from Paige Tree Service in the amount of $2,101.00 for a 1988 Ford aerial truck. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The Council directed City staff to contact the business and property owners adjacent to loading zones within the City and report their findings at a future Council meeting.

    Council Member Meyer gave an update on the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan.

    City Manager Christensen gave an update on the union negotiations.

    Discussion was held regarding the 2012 Budget.

    After discussion in regard to the proposed 2011-2012 fiscal year budget, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, that the Council fix the time and place for a Public Hearing to be held on the 2011-2012 City Budget as March 7, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa and that the Clerk be directed to publish the notice of hearing and budget estimate as required by law. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on a request received from Stanley Halferty, 1017 North 17th Street, in regards to the sewer portion of his water bill be forgiven due to a water leak. The Council requested more information and asked that it be placed on the next regular Council meeting agenda.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Meyer, to authorize the Mayor to sign a Five-Year Iowa Department of Transportation Agreement for Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to adopt a resolution entitled, "Resolution For Extension of Agreement For Fire Protection With Warren Township, Lucas County, Iowa". The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-07 and signed his approval thereto.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Vogel, seconded by Meyer, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., March 7, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 8:17 o'clock p.m.

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
February 14, 2011 6:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in special session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on February 14, 2011 at 6:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel and Bisgard was available by phone. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to approve the February 14, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on the 2011-12 budget.

    Council Member Bisgard disconnected his conference call at 6:30 o'clock p.m.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., February 21, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 8:15 o'clock p.m.

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
February 7, 2011 6:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on February 7, 2011 at 6:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris and City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, to approve the February 7, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated February 7, 2011, approval of the minutes of the City Council meetings held on January 17, 2011, January 24, 2011 and January 31, 2011, approval of a renewal Class C (Commercial) and Sunday Beer Sales Permit for Elliott Oil Company d/b/a Chariton Amoco located at 117 East First Street, approval of a renewal Class C (Commercial) Liquor License for Richard Shoemaker d/b/a Shoemaker's Business 34 Steakhouse located at 2130 Court Avenue, and approval of a renewal Class C (Commercial) and Sunday Beer Sales Permit for Kum & Go LC d/b/a Kum & Go #311 located at 335 North Main Street. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Council Member Bisgard was present at this time.

    Nichole Moore, Chariton Valley Planning and Development, was present at the meeting to give the Council an update on the housing grant program.

    An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Accompanying Map Thereto Known as Ordinance #323 Passed August 8, 1969, by Changing the Classification of the Zone District for a Certain Parcel of Land Described as Commencing at the SW Corner of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 19, Township 72 North, Range 21 West, Thence North 89˚53'40" East Along the South Line of Said SW 1/4 – NW 1/4 60 Feet to the Point of Beginning, Thence North Along the East Right of Way Line of 22nd Street 889.6 Feet, Thence North 60˚6'38" East 92.9 Feet, Thence South 59˚46'45" East Along the Swly ROW Line of Osceola Avenue 345.3 Feet, Thence South 416.2 Feet, Thence North 89˚53'40" East 224.4 Feet, Thence South 0˚15'20" East 345.0 Feet to the South Line of the Said 1/4 – 1/4, Thence Along the South Line of Said 1/4 – 1/4 South 89˚53'40" West 604.7 Feet to the Point of Beginning; All a Part of Lot 4 of West 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 19, Township 72 North, Range 21 West of the 5th P.M. from an AG, Agricultural Zone to an MH, Heavy Manufacturing Zone", was introduced. It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Vogel, that the above entitled ordinance be given its first reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    After having been approved on its first reading, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that the rule requiring that an ordinance be received and placed on file at two (2) Council meetings prior to final action be suspended. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that the above ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Accompanying Map Thereto Known as Ordinance #323 Passed August 8, 1969, by Changing the Classification of the Zone District for a Certain Parcel of Land Described as Commencing at the SW Corner of the SW 1/4 of the NW 1/4 of Section 19, Township 72 North, Range 21 West, Thence North 89˚53'40" East Along the South Line of Said SW 1/4 – NW 1/4 60 Feet to the Point of Beginning, Thence North Along the East Right of Way Line of 22nd Street 889.6 Feet, Thence North 60˚6'38" East 92.9 Feet, Thence South 59˚46'45" East Along the Swly ROW Line of Osceola Avenue 345.3 Feet, Thence South 416.2 Feet, Thence North 89˚53'40" East 224.4 Feet, Thence South 0˚15'20" East 345.0 Feet to the South Line of the Said 1/4 – 1/4, Thence Along the South Line of Said 1/4 – 1/4 South 89˚53'40" West 604.7 Feet to the Point of Beginning; All a Part of Lot 4 of West 1/2 of the NW 1/4 of Section 19, Township 72 North, Range 21 West of the 5th P.M. from an AG, Agricultural Zone to an MH, Heavy Manufacturing Zone", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the ordinance duly adopted and numbered 858 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Meyer, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Dawn Harberts to the Parks and Recreation Board with a term to expire December 31, 2015. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Meyer, to approve the Mayor's reappointment of Martin Buck to the Chariton Historical Preservation Commission with a term to expire February 19, 2014. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The Council requested that the first reading of the loading zone ordinance be placed on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.

    Discussion was held on the property located at 1520 Armory Avenue which is owned by Wells Fargo Bank with no action being taken at this time.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, that a resolution approving a revised Five-Year Capital Improvement Program for fiscal years 2012 through 2016 for the Chariton Municipal Airport be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    John Peterson, Chariton Parks and Recreation Director, presented to the Council the 2010 Aquatic Center Report. Council Member Smith made a motion to approve the report then withdrew her motion.

    Discussion was held on the 2011-12 budget.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, that the meeting be adjourned until 6:00 o'clock p.m., February 14, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 9:18 o'clock p.m.

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
January 31, 2011 6:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in special session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on January 31, 2011 at 6:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the January 31, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on the 2011-12 budget.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Bisgard, that the meeting be adjourned until 6:00 o'clock p.m., February 7, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 8:48 o'clock p.m.

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
January 24, 2011 6:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in special session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on January 24, 2011 at 6:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the January 24, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on the 2011-12 budget.

    The meeting adjourned at 8:57 o'clock p.m.

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
January 17, 2011 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on January 17, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris and City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to approve the January 17, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated January 17, 2011, approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on January 3, 2011 and approval of a Class C Liquor License for Enrique Salazar d/b/a Mexico Lindo located at 123 North Main Street. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-03 and signed his approval thereto.

    The City Manager presented his preliminary budget for the fiscal year 2012. The Council requested that a special meeting be held on January 24, 2011 at 6:00 o'clock p.m. for a budget workshop.

    An update was given on the Charitone Hotel and the Eden Trailer Court located at 16^th Street and Ilion Avenue .

    No action was taken on the request received from Nick Cattell to extend sewer to his property located east of the Chariton city limits.

    The Council requested that the first reading of an ordinance rezoning the property owned by Hy-Vee at the corner of Hy-Vee Road and Osceola Avenue be placed on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the Mayor's appointment of Nancy Lahart to the Board of Adjustment with a term to expire December 31, 2015. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The Mayor asked that the appointment to the Parks and Recreation board be placed on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.

    The City Council directed the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to be presented at the next regular meeting repealing Chapter 10.20 Loading Zones of the Chariton Municipal Code.

    Dr. Ken Anderson was at the meeting to present the recommendations from the Hotel/Motel Tax Advisory Committee for allocating the 2011-2012 Hotel/Motel tax receipts. The recommendations were to allocate fifty percent (50%) of the receipts to Tourism Lucas County, $5,000.00 to the Housing Trust Fund, and the remainder of the funds to be held by the City for grant matches to support airport improvements. No action was taken at this time.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to approve the removal of the jet fuel tank at the Chariton Municipal Airport using GAB Robbins funds in the amount of $10,505.00 with Barker LeMar Engineering doing the tank removal. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to approve the sale of a 2003 Crown Victoria and direct staff to advertise for bids. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on a donation agreement received from Wells Fargo Bank regarding property they own located at 1520 Armory Avenue. No action was taken at this time.

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to approve an Agreement for Fire Protection with Otter Creek Township, Lucas County, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to adopt a resolution entitled, "Resolution For Extension of Agreement For Fire Protection With Benton Township, Lucas County, Iowa". The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, to approve the application for an Excavator's and Drain Layer's License submitted by Communication Innovators, Pleasant Hill, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Bisgard, seconded by Smith, to approve the Mayor's reappointment of Alyse Hunter to the Chariton Historical Preservation Commission with a term to expire February 19, 2014. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The Mayor asked that the remaining appointment to the Chariton Historical Preservation Commission be placed on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.

    Discussion was held on the Strengthening Chariton Action Plan.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Meyer, seconded by Bisgard, that the meeting be adjourned until 6:00 o'clock p.m., January 24, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 9:17 o'clock p.m.

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
January 3, 2011 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on January 3, 2011 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Manser. Present for the meeting were Council Members Bisgard, Manser, Meyer, Smith, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris and City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Meyer, seconded by Smith, to approve the January 3, 2011 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated January 3, 2011, and approval of the minutes of the City Council meetings held on December 20, 2011 and December 27, 2011. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-01 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to authorize the Mayor to sign the agreement between the City of Chariton, Iowa and Chariton Valley Planning and Development Council of Governments for General Administrative Services and the agreement between the City of Chariton, Iowa and Chariton Valley Planning and Development Council of Governments for Technical/Lead Services both for the Chariton Community Development Block Grant Housing Program. The roll was called and the vote was:

    City Manager Christensen was directed to contact Ed Eden, owner of the trailer park located at 16th Street and Curtis Avenue, and inform him that the Council will extend the deadline one final time to have everything removed by January 17, 2011.

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Meyer, to approve the sale of a city-owned aerial truck and direct staff to advertise for bids. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The Mayor requested that the appointment to the Board of Adjustment be placed on the next regular City Council agenda.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Bisgard, to approve the Mayor's re-appointment of Steve Blake and David Blong to the Parks and Recreation Board for five year terms to expire December 31, 2015. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The Mayor requested that the remaining appointment to the Parks and Recreation Board be placed on the next regular City Council meeting agenda.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, that a resolution entitled, "A Resolution Naming the Chariton Herald-Patriot and the Chariton Leader as Official Newspapers for the City of Chariton, Iowa", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2011-02 and signed his approval thereto.

    Discussion was held on the Chariton, Iowa Strengthening Communities Program Economic Development Meeting Summary Report.

    City Manager Christensen informed the Council that he had a meeting scheduled for January 13, 2011, at 9:30 o’clock a.m. with the solid waste haulers to discuss their garbage hauling concerns.

    The Council requested that the matter of loading zones be placed on the next regular Council meeting agenda.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., January 17, 2011, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The meeting adjourned at 8:17 o'clock p.m.

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk