COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
June 16, 2008 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 16, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – Smith.

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

    The Oath of Office was administered to and affirmed by Andy Hansen as a Police Officer for the City of Chariton, Iowa.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the June 16, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated June 16, 2008, approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on June 2, 2008, approval of the Treasurer’s April and May 2008 Financial Reports, approval of a Class C and Sunday Beer Permit for Southern Iowa Oil, located at 2130 Court Avenue, approval of a Class C and Sunday Beer Permit for Pizza Hut, located at 2005 Court Avenue, and approval of Cigarette Permits for the following businesses:

    Corydon Oil Co. d/b/a Southern Iowa Oil, 2130 Court Avenue
    Elliott Oil Company d/b/a Chariton BP, 105 East Grace Avenue
    Hy-Vee, Inc. d/b/a Hy-Vee, 2001 Court Avenue
    Kum & Go L.C. d/b/a Kum & Go #311, 335 North Main Street
    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 S. 7th Street

The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    After having been read and approved on its first reading, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Vogel, that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.16 of The Chariton Municipal Code," (Curfew Ordinance amendment), be given its second reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    After having been read and approved on its second reading, it was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, 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:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Manser, that the above ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.16 of The Chariton Municipal Code,", (Curfew Ordinance amendment), be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the ordinance duly adopted and numbered 844 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve Union Pacific Railroad to proceed with the plan review and engineering design of the Supplemental Agreement No. 1 Phase II for the Russell Boulevard Bridge replacement for a base cost of $5,000.00. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Melody Wilson, Alyse Hunter and Larry Clark, representing Chariton Historical Preservation Commission, were present to request approval from the Council for the City to pay $3,250.00, with the Historical Commission to pay $1,000.00, for a nomination to be prepared to place the Chariton Cemetery on the National Historic Register. After discussion, it was moved by Vogel, seconded by Snuggs, to approve the request. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Discussion was held on increasing the sewer rates inside and outside the Chariton City limits. An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 13.04.040 of the Chariton Municipal Code", (Sewer Rates), was introduced, the same being an Ordinance setting the sewer rates at $11.00 for the first 2000 gallons of water used and $2.70 per 1000 gallons thereafter for customers inside the City limits, and $14.25 for the first 2000 gallons of water used and $3.35 per 1000 gallons thereafter for customers outside of the City limits. It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, that the above entitled Ordinance be given its first reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    A request was received from US Cellular to put three cell phone antennas on the water tower and a control panel on City Hall by the hose tower. It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Manser, to approve the location of the antennas and control panel. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

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

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-22 and signed his approval thereto.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Smith, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., July 7, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
June 2, 2008 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 2, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – None.

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

    It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Manser, to approve the June 2, 2008 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 June 2, 2008, approval of the minutes of the City Council meetings held on May 19, 2008 and May 21, 2008, approval of the Treasurer’s February and March 2008 Financial and Investment Reports, approval of a Class B Beer Permit for the Chariton 4^th of July Committee, approval of a Special Class C Liquor License (BW) for Adams Investments LLC d/b/a Benjamin’s located at 123 North Main Street, and approval of a Class C (Commercial) Liquor License for Becky Burtnett d/b/a Pennington’s Grill & Lounge located at 125 Northwestern Avenue. The roll was called and the vote was:

    After having been read and approved on its third reading, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, that the above ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance granting to INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT COMPANY ("Company"), its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate a natural gas distribution system in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, and the right to lay down, operate and maintain the necessary pipes, mains, and other conductors and appliances in, along and under the streets, avenues, alleys and public places of the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, as now or hereafter constituted, for a period of twenty-five (25) years, for the purpose of distributing, supplying and selling natural gas to the City and its inhabitants thereof and to persons and corporations beyond the limits thereof", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the ordinance duly adopted and numbered 841 and signed his approval thereto.

    After having been read and approved on its second reading, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance granting to INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, ("Company"), its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, works and plants for the manufacture and generation of electricity and a distribution system for electric light, heat and power and the right to erect and maintain the necessary poles, lines, wires, conduits and other appliances for the transmission of electric current along, under and upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa; also the right to erect and maintain upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places, electric lines through the said City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, to supply individuals, corporations, communities and municipalities both inside and outside of said City with electric light, heat and power for the period of twenty-five (25) years and granting to said Company the right of eminent domain", be given its third reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    After having been read and approved on its third reading, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, that the above ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance granting to INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, ("Company"), its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, works and plants for the manufacture and generation of electricity and a distribution system for electric light, heat and power and the right to erect and maintain the necessary poles, lines, wires, conduits and other appliances for the transmission of electric current along, under and upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa; also the right to erect and maintain upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places, electric lines through the said City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, to supply individuals, corporations, communities and municipalities both inside and outside of said City with electric light, heat and power for the period of twenty-five (25) years and granting to said Company the right of eminent domain", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the Mayor’s reappointment of Lowell Wiele to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a five year term to expire May 5, 2013. The roll was called and the vote was:

    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 Lot Numbers Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Number Thirty-one (31) in Newman and Vandeventer’s Addition to the Town of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, except beginning at the Southwest corner of Block Number Thirty-one (31), Newman and Vandeventer’s Addition, thence North 66.7 feet along the West line of said Block, thence South 69º09´ East 187.4 feet to a point on the South line of Block Number Thirty-one (31), Newman and Vandeventer’s Addition, thence North 89º26´ West 175.2 feet along the South line of said Block Number Thirty-one (31) to the point of beginning, containing 0.130 acres more or less; and the East-West Alley lying adjacent to and directly South of Lot Numbers One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) and adjacent to and directly North of Lot Numbers Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Number Thirty-one (31) in Newman and Vandeventer’s Addition to the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, from an ML, Light Manufacturing Zone to an RD 70, Single and Duplex Residence 7000 Square Foot Zone", was introduced. It was moved by Snuggs, 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 Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the Supplemental Agreement No. 1 Phase II Preliminary Design Services for the replacement of the Russell Boulevard Bridge over Union Pacific Railroad, IDOT Project No. BRM-1237(606) – 8N-59, CB&A Project No. 2007216 and to authorize the City Manager to send a letter of agreement to Union Pacific Railroad for their signature stating that they will be responsible for twenty percent of the total cost of the bridge project. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    A motion was made by Smith, seconded by Snuggs, to approve an application for an Excavator’s and Drain Layer’s License for Kent Loynachan d/b/a KLC Construction in Chariton. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, to approve the Chariton Volunteer Fire Department doing a training burn at 427 North Main Street. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Jeff Johnson, Chariton Chief of Police, was present to discuss the curfew ordinance amendment. Johnson stated that the amendment will make parents more responsible for their minors. An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending Chapter 9.16 of The Chariton Municipal Code," was introduced. It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Manser, 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 Manser, 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 2008-21 and signed his approval thereto.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., June 16, 2008, 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
May 21, 2008 4:00 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 May 21, 2008 at 4:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the May 21, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Discussion was held on a proposed street project and the financing of the project, needed equipment, City Hall building repairs, and refinancing of outstanding bonds. After further discussion, the Council directed the City Manager to obtain financing by selling $2,960,000.00 in General Obligation Bonds for the above projects.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., June 2, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
May 19, 2008 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 19, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – None.

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

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Snuggs, to approve the May 19, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:    

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated May 19, 2008 and the approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on May 5, 2008. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Discussion was held in regard to the needed repairs for the City Hall and Fire Department building. After discussion, it was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to direct the City Manager to contact a structural engineer to do a damage assessment of the building. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Discussion was held on a proposed street project with Jeff Heil from Ruan Securities present to discuss the financing for a street project. After discussion, it was decided by the Council to hold a special meeting on Wednesday, May 21, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. C. D. T. in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, to discuss a street project and financing options for improvements.   

    After having been read and approved on its first reading, it was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance granting to INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT COMPANY ("Company"), its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate a natural gas distribution system in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, and the right to lay down, operate and maintain the necessary pipes, mains, and other conductors and appliances in, along and under the streets, avenues, alleys and public places of the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, as now or hereafter constituted, for a period of twenty-five (25) years, for the purpose of distributing, supplying and selling natural gas to the City and its inhabitants thereof and to persons and corporations beyond the limits thereof", be given its second reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    After having been read and approved on its first reading, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, that an ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance granting to INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, ("Company"), its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, works and plants for the manufacture and generation of electricity and a distribution system for electric light, heat and power and the right to erect and maintain the necessary poles, lines, wires, conduits and other appliances for the transmission of electric current along, under and upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa; also the right to erect and maintain upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places, electric lines through the said City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, to supply individuals, corporations, communities and municipalities both inside and outside of said City with electric light, heat and power for the period of twenty-five (25) years and granting to said Company the right of eminent domain", be given its second reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It now being the time and place set for the scheduled public hearing to be held for the purpose of amending the current budget for the City for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2008, the Mayor declared the public hearing open. The proposed amendments to the current budget consist of decreasing the revenues due in part to grants not yet received. The proposed amendments also increased the expenditures due to storm damage, water issues and decreased from project cancellations. There being no written objections filed and no residents or taxpayers present objecting to or speaking in favor of any part of the proposed budget amendment, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, that a resolution entitled, "A Resolution Amending the Current Budget for the Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2008", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:   

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-17 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Braida, seconded by Snuggs, that a resolution entitled, "A Resolution Establishing Rates for the City of Chariton Lucas-Monroe County Landfill", be adopted, the same being a resolution leaving the rates the same at Fifty-two Cents per residence. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-18 and signed his approval thereto.

    The Council requested that discussion of Cemetery operations be placed on the next regular Council meeting agenda.

    Ruth Comer, Executive Director of the Chariton Chamber and Development Corporation, was present to request a fund use change for developing a website for economic development as the laborshed study was funded elsewhere. The City Manager was also directed to obtain a quote for upgrading the City’s website as well. It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the request. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Fire Chief John Laing was present at the meeting and presented the proposals received for the purchase of a heavy rescue vehicle. The proposals received were as follows:

    Name and Address of Bidder Amount of Bid

    Maintainer Custom Bodies, Inc.
    Rock Rapids, Iowa $328,150.00

    Alexis Fire Equipment Company
    Alexis, Illinois $336,688.00

    After discussion, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to approve the lowest eligible bid of Alexis Fire Equipment Company, Alexis, Illinois, in the amount of $336,688.00. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Snuggs, to approve two additional handicap parking spaces next to the two existing spaces on the inside of the Chariton Square. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Steve Rassler was present at the meeting and gave the Council an update on the East Lakes Project informing them that a biologist has been lined up to work on the study that was approved by the Council earlier this year.

    The Council requested that the appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Electrical and Plumbing Board of Examiners and Appeals be placed on the next regular meeting agenda.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to approve the Mayor’s appointment of Jessie Askren to the Housing Board of Chariton, Iowa to fill an unexpired term that expires August 1, 2009. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, to approve a forty-five cent (.45) per hour salary increase for non union fulltime employees for the 2008-09 fiscal year. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Snuggs, that a resolution approving a 28E agreement with Lucas County for the use of the National Guard Armory as a Public Safety Center be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-19 and signed his approval thereto.

    It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Manser, that the Supplemental Agreement No. 2 Limited Bid and Construction Phase Services for the Auburn Avenue Bridge Over the Union Pacific Railroad, not to exceed $12,750.00, between the City of Chariton and Calhoun-Burns and Associates, Inc. be approved. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It now being the time and place set for the scheduled public hearing to be held for the purpose of considering the adoption of an ordinance rezoning the property described as Lot Numbers Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Number Thirty-one (31) in Newman and Vandeventer’s Addition to the Town of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, except beginning at the Southwest corner of Block Number Thirty-one (31), Newman and Vandeventer’s Addition, thence North 66.7 feet along the West line of said Block, thence South 69º09´ East 187.4 feet to a point on the South line of Block Number Thirty-one (31), Newman and Vandeventer’s Addition, thence North 89º26´ West 175.2 feet along the South line of said Block Number Thirty-one (31) to the point of beginning, containing 0.130 acres more or less; and the East-West Alley lying adjacent to and directly South of Lot Numbers One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) and adjacent to and directly North of Lot Numbers Ten (10), Eleven (11) and Twelve (12) in Block Number Thirty-one (31) in Newman and Vandeventer’s Addition to the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, from an ML, Light Manufacturing Zone to an RD 70, Single and Duplex Residence Zone, the Mayor declared the public hearing open. There being no written objections filed and no one present to state an oral objection, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. The Council was informed that the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that the proposed rezoning be approved. After due consideration, it was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Smith, to accept the Planning and Zoning Commission’s recommendation to rezone the above described real estate and to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to be presented at the next regular meeting allowing the rezoning of the above described real estate to an RD 70, Single and Duplex Residence Zone. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    John Peterson, Parks and Recreation Director, was present to discuss the rates and fees at the Vredenburg-Chariton Family Aquatic Center. After having been approved by the Chariton Parks and Recreation Board, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, to approve setting the swimming pool fees at $3.25 for daily admission, $65.00 for a Single Season Pass, $130.00 for a Family Season Pass for a family of five and $10.00 for each additional family member, $125.00 plus lifeguard fees for pool rental, and Punch Passes to be $30.00 for ten, $70.00 for twenty-five, $125.00 for fifty and $225.00 for one hundred punches. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    The Chariton Parks and Recreation Board also discussed changes in the Community Center rental policy during their meeting on May 12, 2008. After discussion, it was moved by Braida, seconded by Snuggs, to approve the rental fees as proposed to the Council starting July 1, 2008. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to approve the Mayor’s proclamation proclaiming June 1-7, 2008 as CPR-AED (Cardio Pulmonary Resuscitation – Automatic External Defibrillator) Awareness Week in Chariton. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

Police Chief Jeff Johnson presented quotes he received for a new patrol car. It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, to approve the purchase of 2008 Ford Crown Victoria in the amount of $16,300.00, which includes the trade-in of the 2003 Ford Explorer in the amount of $7,307.00, from Chariton Ford- Mercury, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

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

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-20 and signed his approval thereto.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., June 2, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None 

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING 
City of Chariton, Iowa
May 5, 2008 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 5, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – None.

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, to approve the May 5, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance granting to INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, ("Company"), its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, works and plants for the manufacture and generation of electricity and a distribution system for electric light, heat and power and the right to erect and maintain the necessary poles, lines, wires, conduits and other appliances for the transmission of electric current along, under and upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa; also the right to erect and maintain upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places, electric lines through the said City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, to supply individuals, corporations, communities and municipalities both inside and outside of said City with electric light, heat and power for the period of twenty-five (25) years and granting to said Company the right of eminent domain", was introduced. It was moved by Manser, 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:

    Recreation Director John Peterson provided a written update to the Council on the progress of the swimming pool.

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
April 7, 2008 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 7, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, to approve the April 7, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated April 7, 2008, approval of the minutes of the City Council meetings held on March 17 and March 28, 2008, and approval of a renewal Class C and Sunday Beer Sales Permit 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 Smith, seconded by Vogel, to approve rejecting all contracts for the East Lakes Project and rebid the project later this year. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Sherrill Garton and Marcia Clark were present at the meeting and asked the Council for their support in holding a volunteer Cemetery clean-up day on April 20, 2008, with a rain date of May 4, 2008. It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to grant the support of the Council. The roll was called and the vote was:

    A motion was made by Smith, seconded by Vogel, to approve a Limousine License for Auto Shine Limousine Service, owned by Frank and Jana Rogers, pending receipt of insurance. The roll was called and the vote was:

Council Member Manser reminded the Council of the Firemen’s installation of officers to be held at 6:00 o’clock p.m., April 10, 2008, at the Firemen’s meeting room.

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
March 17, 2008 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 17, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel. Absent – Snuggs.

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

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Vogel, to approve the March 17, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    City Manager Christensen presented the Council with a request received from the Corvette Club of Iowa for the use of the City Square and the Chariton Municipal Airport for their Annual Corvette Rally. After discussion, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Vogel, to approve use of the City Square on May 24, 2008 and the Chariton Municipal Airport on May 25 and 26, 2008 for the Corvette Rally activities and direct staff to work with the organizers of the event. The roll was called and the vote was:

It was moved by Smith, seconded by Braida, to set April 7, 2008, at 7:00 o’clock p.m., in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, as the time, date and place for a public hearing to be held regarding the adoption of an ordinance renewing the twenty-five (25) year franchise with Interstate Power and Light Company to provide electricity to the City of Chariton. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It now being the time and place for the scheduled public hearing to be held for the purpose of allowing public comment on the question of whether the proposed published ordinance granting to Interstate Power & Light Company a franchise for supplying natural gas to the City should be adopted, the Mayor declared the hearing opened. There being no public comment on the proposed ordinance, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Council requested that the adoption of the proposed ordinance be placed on the next regular Council meeting agenda.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to allow the Kiwanis to use the Armory as an alternate site for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 22, 2008. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to approve the Mayor to sign a proclamation to declare April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-11 and signed his approval thereto.

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
February 27, 2008 5:00 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 27, 2008 at 5:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel. Absent – Snuggs.

    Also present was City Manager Nels Christensen.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Braida, seconded by Manser, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., March 3, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
February 18, 2008 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 18, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel. Absent – Snuggs.

    Also present for the meeting was City Manager Christensen.

    The Council requested that the contracts for the REAP Project entitled Chariton East Lakes Project, Year 1 Prairie/Savanna Restoration Project be placed on the next regular meeting agenda.

    It was moved by Braida, seconded by Manser, to advertise a public information meeting to be held in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, on March 17, 2008 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. to familiarize community residents with an application for funds from the USDA-Rural Development for a Community Facility loan and grant to be used to purchase and equip a Fire Rescue Truck. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to approve the Mayor’s reappointment of Alyse Hunter to the Chariton Historical Preservation Commission for a three-year term to expire February 19, 2011. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Due to Court scheduling, action on the approval of authorizing funding for the Auburn Avenue Bridge Condemnation will have to be done prior to the March 12th Court date to be able to meet the April bid letting. The Council requested that the matter be placed on the next Council meeting agenda.

    It was moved by Braida, seconded by Manser, to set March 17, 2008 at 7:00 o’clock p.m., in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, as the time, date, and place for a Public Hearing to be held regarding the renewal of a twenty-five (25) year franchise with Interstate Power and Light Company to provide natural gas to the City. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on an application received from Randy M. Ruble for a tax abatement under the City Wide Urban Revitalization Plan for the construction of a Forty-eight foot by Forty foot garage in the amount of $10,325.00 and located at 206 South Avenue. It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the application subject to the review of the County Assessor. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, that the Council fix the time and place for a Public Hearing to be held on the 2008-2009 City Budget as March 3, 2008, 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:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the request received from Todde Folkerts to use the Armory for the Lucas County Little League try-outs on March 15, 2008. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The Council requested that a special meeting be held at 5:00 o’clock p.m., February 27, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall for the review of the proposed 2008-09 Budget.

    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:

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, that the meeting be adjourned until 5:00 o'clock p.m., February 27, 2008, 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
February 4, 2008 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 4, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel. Absent – Snuggs.

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

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, to approve the February 4, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated February 4, 2008, approval of the minutes of the City Council meetings held on January 15 and January 21, 2008, approval of a renewal Class C and Sunday Beer Sales Permit for Kum & Go LC d/b/a Kum & Go 311 located at 335 North Main Street, and the approval of a renewal Class C and Sunday Beer Sales Permit for Elliott Oil Company d/b/a Chariton Amoco located at 117 East 1^st Street. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, that a resolution entitled, "Resolution Finally Approving and Confirming Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Chariton East Lakes Project, Year 1 Prairie/Savanna Restoration Project", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-06 and signed his approval thereto.

    City Manager Christensen presented the bids received for the REAP Project entitled Chariton East Lakes Project, Year 1 Prairie/Savanna Restoration Project. After discussion, it was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to award the contract for the completion of Task Two, Tract One and Tract Four of Task Three, Tract One and Tract Four of Task Four, and Tracts One, Two, Three, and Four of Task Five, in the amount of $28,470.00, to Iowa Natural Resources Corp, Polk City, Iowa, to award the contract for the completion of Task One and Tract Three in Task Three and Task Four, in the amount of $6,250.00, to Savage Dirt Works, Winterset, Iowa, and to award the contract for the completion of Tract Two of Task Three and Task Four, in the amount of $5,200.00, to McCormick Six Contracting, Chariton, Iowa, and to authorize staff to prepare the necessary proceedings for Council approval. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    After having been read and approved on its first reading, "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 Lot Number Six (6) Block Number Thirty-five (35), Coolbaugh and Brook’s Addition to the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, From An RD-70, Single and Duplex Residence Zone To A BN, Neighborhood Business Zone", was introduced. It was moved by Vogel, 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:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, 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 Lot Number Six (6) Block Number Thirty-five (35), Coolbaugh and Brook’s Addition to the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, From An RD-70, Single and Duplex Residence Zone To A BN, Neighborhood Business Zone", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the ordinance duly adopted and numbered 840 and signed his approval thereto.

    The Council requested that the appointments to the Chariton Historical Preservation Commission be placed on the next Council agenda.

    The Council took up for consideration a request received from the Fourth of July Committee regarding the use of the City Square and the closing of streets as needed for the celebration to be held July 3, 4 and 5, 2008. After discussion, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Vogel, to approve the request and direct City staff to work with the Committee. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    No action was taken on the proposed replacement of the generator for the Sewage Treatment Plant pending receipt of further information.

    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:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-07 and signed his approval thereto.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Braida, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., February 18, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
January 21, 2008 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 21, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – None.

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

     It was moved by Manser, seconded by Vogel, to approve the January 21, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
     Nay: None

     It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated January 21, 2008, approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on January 7, 2008, approval of a renewal Class C (Commercial) and Sunday Liquor Sales Permit for Ludlow’s Steakhouse & Lounge d/b/a Ludlow’s Steakhouse & Lounge located at 2130 Court Avenue, and approval of a renewal Class C (Commercial) and Sunday Liquor Sales Permit for Keith and Irene Goodrich d/b/a The Canteena located at 209-211 North Main Street. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
     Nay: None

     Council Member Snuggs was present for the meeting at this time.

     The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the Chariton East Lakes Project, Year 1 Prairie/Savanna Restoration Project. There being no written or oral objections filed, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. No further action was taken at this time.

     Bob Nielsen, Garden and Associates, was at the meeting and presented an overview of proposed sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street projects for the City. It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve proceeding with the 16^th Street and 18^th Street from Iowa Avenue to Court Avenue sanitary sewer projects. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     No further action was taken on the various sewer and street projects pending further cost estimates.

     Discussion was held on the replacement of the generator for the Sanitary Sewer Plant. No action was taken at this time.

     Steve Gerdes was present to review with the Council the 2006-07 Fiscal Year Audit. After review, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to accept and place on file the 2006-07 Fiscal Year Audit. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, 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: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-04 and signed his approval thereto.

    No action was taken on Alliant Energy’s request to commence proceedings for the renewal of the utility franchise.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, to authorize disposal of two tanks of bio-solids from the Sanitary Sewer Plant to the Des Moines Plant. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Manser, to reject the invitation to rejoin the Area XV Regional Planning Commission. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    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 Lot Number Six (6) Block Number Thirty-Five (35), Coolbaugh and Brook’s Addition to the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa", was introduced. It was moved by Braida, seconded by Snuggs, that the above entitled ordinance be given its first reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Smith, to approve the Mayor’s appointment of John E. Murphy to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2009. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, to appoint Vern Vogel as the City representative and Brian Snuggs as alternate to the Chariton Valley Transportation Planning Affiliation Policy Board. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Braida, to appoint Roger Manser as the City representative and Ruth Smith as the alternate to the Lucas County Development Corporation Board. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to allow the Chariton High School baseball team to use the Armory facility two evenings per week during February and March, 2008. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

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

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None 

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-5 and signed his approval thereto.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Snuggs, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., February 4, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

City of Chariton, Iowa
January 15, 2008 4:00 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 15, 2008 at 4:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith. Absent – Snuggs, Vogel.

    Also present for the meeting was City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Braida, seconded by Smith, to approve the January 15, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith
    Nay: None

    Bob Nielsen and Mark Fincel of Garden and Associates, Oskaloosa, Iowa were present at the meeting to discuss with the Council preliminary cost estimates for Court Avenue improvements.

    Discussion was also held on the 2007 smoke testing of the sanitary sewer completed in different areas of the City and on estimated costs of different sanitary and storm sewer improvement projects.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Braida, seconded by Manser, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., January 21, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith
    Nay: None

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
January 7, 2008 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 7, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – None.

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

     It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, to approve the January 7, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, that Council Member Braida be elected Mayor. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None
     Abstained: Braida

     It was moved by Smith, seconded by Snuggs, that Council Member Manser be elected Mayor Pro Tem. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None
     Abstained: Manser

     The Oath of Office was administered to and affirmed by John P. Braida as Mayor and Roger D. Manser as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Chariton, Iowa.

     It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, that the City Council reappoint Nels Christensen as City Manager. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, that the City Council reappoint Ruth A. Ryun as City Clerk/Treasurer. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     It was moved by Braida, seconded by Manser, that the City Council reappoint Verle W. Norris as City Attorney. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     The Oath of Office was administered to and affirmed by Nels Christensen as City Manager, Ruth A. Ryun as City Clerk/Treasurer and Verle W. Norris as City Attorney all for the City of Chariton, Iowa.

     It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, 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:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-01 and signed his approval thereto.

     It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Manser, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated January 7, 2008, approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on December 17, 2007, and approval of the Treasurer’s November 2007 Financial Report. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     City Manager Christensen presented bids received for the installation of a 125,000 BTU Gas Hanging Heater for the City Street Department Wash Bay Shop. After discussion, it was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Manser, to accept the bid received from Johansen Plumbing and Heating, in the amount of $1,312.77, for the installation of a 125,000 BTU Reznor Gas Hanging Heater. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, that a resolution entitled, "Resolution To Provide For A Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost For the Chariton East Lakes Project, Year 1 Prairie/Savanna Restoration Project and the Taking of Bids Therefore", be adopted, the same being a resolution setting the time and date of 7:00 o’clock p.m., January 21, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, for a public hearing to be held on the proposed project and the time and date of 4:00 o’clock p.m., January 17, 2008, to receive bids for the proposed project. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-02 and signed his approval thereto.

     A request for funding from the City for the Senior Citizen Center was received from the Lucas County Area Agency on Aging. The Council advised that they would consider the request at the time they are preparing the budget.

     Discussion was held on an application received from Jason and Jennifer Fehrer for a tax abatement under the City Wide Urban Revitalization Plan for the construction of a new home, in the amount of $250,000.00, located at 1220 North 17^th Street. It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, to approve the application subject to the review of the County Assessor. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs
     Nay: Vogel

     The Council set the time and date of 4:00 o’clock p.m., January 15, 2008, to meet with the Engineers to discuss streets, sewer, and storm sewer projects.

     Librarian Kris Murphy was at the meeting and presented the 2007 Library Annual Report and the Library budget request for fiscal year 2008-09. The Council advised they would consider the request at the time they are preparing the budget.

     Discussion was held on the Feasibility Report for Replacement of Russell Boulevard Bridge Over the Union Pacific Railroad which was submitted by Calhoun-Burns and Associates, Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa. It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to direct City staff to obtain a Memorandum of Understanding with the Union Pacific Railroad in regard to the project. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     No action was taken on the request to install a sound system on the City Square.

     No action was taken on the approval of a Preliminary plat for Lucas Acres Subdivision pending receipt of further information.

     It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Smith, to approve the re-appointment of Bruce Taylor to the Cemetery Advisory Commission for a five year term to expire December 31, 2012. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

     Water Board Chairman George Holder was at the meeting and informed the Council that Bruce Hamersley of Ottumwa had been hired to fill the Water Superintendent position and would be starting employment January 14, 2008.

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

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2007-03 and signed his approval thereto.

     There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, that the meeting be adjourned until 4:00 o'clock p.m., January 15, 2008, 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