The City Council of Larchwood met in regular session on December 4, 2006 at 6:30 with Mayor Leonard Vanden Bosch calling the meeting to order. Council member present were Josh Feucht, Mike Metzger, Betty Smith, Dean Snyders and Ted Underberg. Also present were Carla Manning, Verdona Kelly and Tony DeSmet and Lyon County Deputy Sheriff Rick Bos.

Building permits were issued to the following: Larco Homes – House/garage; D & L Masonry-Office/storage; Kevin Joachim-storage shed. A Thank You note was received from the Larchwood Eagles for use of the community center to hold their monthly meetings. The minutes of the previous meeting were approved on motions from Underberg and Smith, carried. Yes; Feucht, Metzger, Smith, Snyders and Underberg. The Financial Reports of the month of November were reviewed and accepted on motions from Metzger and Underberg, carried. Yes: Feucht, Metzger, Smith, Snyders and Underberg. Revenue for the month was as follows: General $22,999.19; Water $8,815.41; Sewer $6,837.23; Electric $50,893.60, Road Use Tax $4,619.34 for a total of $94,164.77. Expenditures were as follows: General $11,447.44; Sewer $287.62; Water $8,321.17; Garbage $4,350.62; Road Use $4,757.62; TIF $8,634.00; Electric $30,504.97 for a total of $68,303.44. Tony DeSmet gave his maintenance report. Deputy Bos commented on patrolling of city streets and duties outlined in the Law Enforcement Contract. Recycle day will be January 3, 2007.

Recreation Center Rental

Motion by Metzger and seconded by Feucht to allow renting of the recreation center as follows: rent $100.00; security deposit $100.00, carried. Yes: Feucht, Metzger, Smith, Snyders and Underberg.

Resolution 2006-24

Resolution to Accept and Approve the Final Plat and Dedication of Zuraff First Addition to the City of Larchwood, Lyon County, Iowa. Council member Metzger introduced the above proposed resolution and moved that the same be adopted. Council member Sndyers seconded the motion. Mayor Vanden Bosch called for a roll call vote which is as follows: Yes: Feucht, Metzger, Smith, Snyders and Underberg. Whereupon Mayor Vanden Bosch declared resolution 2006-24 duly adopted.

City Law Enforcement Contracts

Motion by Feucht and seconded by Smith to enter into contracts as follows: 2006-2007 @ $22.00 per citizen $17,336.00; 2007-2008 @ $22.50 per citizen $17,730.00, carried. Yes: Feucht, Metzger, Smith, Sndyers and Underberg. Mayor Vanden Bosch signed the contracts.

Liquor License Renewal

Motion by Underberg and seconded by Smith to approve the renewal license for on premise liquor, wine and beer for Main Street Bar and Grill, carried. Yes: Feucht, Metzger, Smith, Sndyers and Underberg.

Budget Ideas

Carla Manning presented The Jesse W. Fell Walkway which would be a walking path through the wooded area on the west side of the park. Plans are on display at the city office. Budget ideas for improvements are welcomed.

The following bills were presented for payment. Motion by Snyders and seconded by Metzger to pay them accordingly, carried. Yes: Feucht, Metzger, Smith, Sndyers and Underberg.

Aramark Uniform-Rental $56.51; D & S Sales-Signs $33.70; Scott Hanson-Labor, mileage $1725.60; Hillyard-Supplies $119.28; The Shop-Repairs $22.00; Alliance-Services $143.21; IPERS-Retirement $554.42; Iowa One Call-Labor $14.40; Larchwood Pubic Library-Allocation $3290.00; Larchwood Lumber-Supplies $256.52; Lyon Rural Electric-Labor, materials $13501.24; New Century Press-Publications $107.46; Lyon Sioux Rural Water-Services $5634.25; Leuthold’s Plbg.-Labor $1549.07; Mangold Environment-Tests $36.00; Dakota Supply Group-Materials $11085.00; R. B. Electric-Labor $160.00; Larchwood Food – Supplies $34.11; R & S Sanitation-Services $4336.11; Stateline Graphics-Publications $86.38; Security Savings-Taxes $1291.74; Treasurer, State of IA-Sales Tax $2040.73; Tri State Ready Mix-Materials $187.00; Wayne Manufacturing-Repairs $91.31; Todd’s True Value-Materials $142.48; Doug Sndyers-Refund $500.00; Rolly Viereck-Refund $100.00; Larco Homes-Refund $100.00; Iowa Finance Authority-Interest $7854.21; Leonard Vanden Bosch-Special Meeting, mileage $ $878.60; LaVonne Reinke-Special Meeting, mileage $ $1575.28; Josh Feucht-Council $141.84; Mike Metzger-Council $106.38; Betty Smith-Council $184.70; Dean Snyders-Council $110.82; Ted Underberg-Council $106.38; The Shop-Repairs $65.57; Lyon Rural Electric-Power $25,696.84; Lyon County Title-Labor $250.00.

On motion and vote the meeting adjourned. The next meeting will be held on January 8, 2007 at 6:30 PM.

LaVonne Reinke, City Clerk