Regular Meeting Shell Rock City Council

                                July 6, 2010

              Mayor Larry Young called the regular meeting to order in the City Hall at 7:00 p.m. with the Pledge of Allegiance.  Council members Donald Bonzer, James DeWitt, Glen Kliebenstein, and Rosalee Meyer were present.  Council member Benjamin DeWitt was absent.  There were nine other people in the audience.

              Motion by Meyer seconded by Bonzer to approve the agenda with any additions.  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Kliebenstein seconded by J. DeWitt to approve the consent agenda that included the following items:  The Minutes of June 8 & 29, 2010, the Financial Reports for the month of May, 2010, and the Payment of the Bills.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 034-2010 was introduced by Kliebenstein seconded by Meyer:  A RESOLUTION RATIFYING, CONFIRMING AND APPROVING PUBLICATION OF NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR ENTERING INTO A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH THE WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Mayor Young opened the public hearing at 7:00 p. in the City Hall with nine people present for the purpose of public comment on the proposed Development Agreement between the City of Shell Rock, Iowa and the Waverly Health Center.  There were no oral or written comments or objections and Mayor Young closed the hearing at

              7:04 p.m.

              Resolution 035-2010 was introduced by Bonzer seconded by Meyer:  A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH WAVERLY HEALTH CENTER.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

               Resolution 036-2010 was introduced by Kliebenstein seconded by Meyer:  RESOLUTION APPOINTING BANKERS TRUST COMPANY OF DES MOINES, IOWA, TO SERVE AS PAYING AGENT, NOTE REGISTRAR, AND TRANSFER AGENT, APPROVING THE PAYING AGENT AND NOTE REGISTRAR AND TRANSFER AGENT AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING THE EXECUTION OF THE AGREEMENT.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Council Member J. DeWitt moved that the form of Tax Exemption Certificate be placed on file and approved.  Council Member Bonzer seconded the motion.  The roll was called and the vote was:  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 037-2010 was introduced by Meyer seconded by Kliebenstein:  RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING A FORM OF LOAN AGREEMENT AND AUTHORIZING AND PROVIDING FOR THE ISSUANCE OF $400,000 GENERAL OBLIGATION CAPITAL LOAN NOTES, SERIES 2010A, AND LEVYING A TAX TO PAY THE NOTES.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Dave Lehman from the Boyd Building Committee reported to the council that the profits from the Park Concession Stand were $2,591.70 and asked the council for permission to donate 10% of the profits to the Shell Rock Youth Sports Association.  Motion by Bonzer seconded by Meyer to donate 10% of the profits from the Park Concession Stand to the Shell Rock Youth Sports Association.  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Bonzer seconded by Kliebenstein to appoint Mila Smith to the Library Board with her term to expire on June 30, 2016.  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Employee Relations Member Glen Kliebenstein reviewed the applicants for the Park Maintenance Worker Position and recommended to the council to hire Jim Hegg.  Motion by J. DeWitt seconded by Meyer to hire Jim Hegg for the Park Maintenance Worker Position for the City of Shell Rock, Iowa.  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Public Works Director Mike Tellinghuisen reported that the infrastructure construction should be starting in the next week or so for the Willow Tree First Addition and the Shell Rock Industrial Park.

              Resolution 038-2010 was introduced by Kliebenstein seconded by Meyer:  A RESOLUTION APPROVING AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN AGREEMENT WITH J & M WILLOWTREE, LLC.  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 039-2010 was introduced by J. DeWitt seconded by Bonzer:  A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FORM OF CONTRACT, CONTRACT FOR CONSTRUCTION OF SHELL ROCK INDUSTRIAL PARK, CITY OF SHELL ROCK, IOWA.  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 040-2010 was introduced by J. DeWitt seconded by Kliebenstein:  A RESOLUTION SETTING WAGES.  Park Maintenance Worker       $10.00 per hour.

Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 041-2010 was introduced by Meyer seconded by Kliebenstein:  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF SHELL ROCK, IOWA, AWARDING THE LOWEST, MOST RESPONDIBLE BID TO HUISENGA CONSTRUCTION FOR PROJECT NUMBER SEVEN IN THE SHELL ROCK HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM.  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Ordinance No. 329 was introduced for its first reading by Meyer seconded by Kliebenstein:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING CHAPTER 56 OF THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHELL ROCK, IOWA, PERTAINING TO DANGEROUS AND VICIOUS ANIMALS, BY PROHIBITING PIT BULL DOGS IN THE CITY OF SHELL ROCK.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Ordinance No. 328 was introduced for its first reading by Kliebenstein seconded by J. DeWitt:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHELL ROCK, IOWA, 2008, MAKING AN EXCEPTION TO THE REQUIREMENT FOR DIRECTIONAL REFERENCES FOR STREET NAMES FOR MASON WAY, LOZMAR LANE AND ELLIOT AVENUE.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

              Several residents were in the audience and discussed the banning of open burning with the council.  There will be more discussion on this subject at the next council meeting. 

              Motion by J. DeWitt seconded by Bonzer to adjourn at 8:15 p.m.  Ayes-Bonzer, J. DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Meyer.  Nays-None.  Absent-B. DeWitt.  Motion carried.

                                                        Larry Young

                                                        Mayor

              ATTEST:

              Marilyn Hardee

              City Clerk