Regular Meeting Shell Rock City Council

                             April 1, 2008

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

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

              Motion by Nieman seconded by DeWitt to approve the consent agenda that included:  The minutes of March 4, 2008, the payment of the bills, the Liquor License with Sunday Sales for The Cooler, and the financial reports for the month of February 2008.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Nieman.  Nays-None.  Absent-Meyer.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 012-2008 was introduced by DeWitt seconded by Nieman:  A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE SHELL ROCK, IOWA, AWARDING THE LOWEST, MOST RESPONSIBLE BID TO L & L CONSTRUCTION FOR PROJECT NUMBER ONE AND AWARDING THE LOWEST, MOST RESPONSIBLE BID TO WATERTIGHT CONSTRUCTION FOR PROJECT NUMBER TWO IN THE SHELL ROCK HOUSING REHABILITATION PROGRAM.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Nieman.  Nays-None.  Absent-Meyer.  Motion carried.

              There was a discussion on the railroad crossing on the south part of the city on Cherry Street and the possibility of seeking a grant for cross arms and more safety features being added before the ethanol outside of the city is in operation.  This will discussed more at a later date.

              It was decided by the council to leave the water tower the same paint color it is when it is painted this summer.

              Motion by Nieman seconded by DeWitt to donate $100.00 to Project Graduation.  Ayes-Bonzer, DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Nieman.  Nays-None.  Absent-Meyer.  Motion carried.

              Resolution 011-2008 was introduced by DeWitt seconded by Bonzer:  A RESOLUTION SETTING FEES FOR THE SWIMMING POOL FOR THE 2008 SEASON.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Nieman.  Nays-None.  Absent-Meyer.  Motion carried.

              Motion by DeWitt seconded by Nieman to authorize the city staff to develop a feasibility study on infrastructure needs on the property located on the eastern city limits owned by Bill and Barb Clemen for an amount not to exceed $1,500.00 to be paid from the Revolving Economic Development Funds.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Nieman.  Nays-None.  Absent-Meyer.  Motion carried.

              Ordinance Number 305 was introduced by Nieman seconded by DeWitt:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHELL ROCK, IOWA, 2003, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO RESIDENTIAL SOLID WASTE COLLECTION FEES.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Nieman.  Nays-None.  Absent-Meyer.  Motion carried.

              Ordinance Number 306 was introduced by DeWitt  seconded by Nieman:  AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF SHELL ROCK, IOWA, 2003, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SEWER SERVICE RATES.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes-Bonzer, DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Nieman.  Nays-None.  Absent-Meyer.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Bonzer seconded by Nieman to adjourn at 8:10 p.m.  Ayes-Bonzer, DeWitt, Kliebenstein, and Nieman.  Nays-None.  Absent-Meyer.  Motion carried.

                                                        Glen Kliebenstein

                                                        Mayor Pro Tem

              ATTEST:

              Marilyn K. Hardee

              City Clerk