July 10, 2007

The City Council of Larchwood met in regular session on July 10, 2007 at 6:30 PM with Mayor Leonard Vanden Bosch calling the meeting to order with the following council members present:  Josh Feucht, Betty Smith, Dean Snyders, Ted Underberg and Mike Metzger.  Also present were Verdona Kelly, Tony DeSmet, Cleone DeBruin, Nick Snyders, Ken Kerkvliet, Chris and Jalona German, LaVonne Reinke, Carla Manning arrived later.

 Cleone DeBruin stressed the need for stop signs on the north and south sides of the street on the corner of Carter and Geiser Streets due to the high speed of traffic and concern for small children in the area. The council agreed and an ordinance will be drafted to include this intersection.

 Ken Kerkvliet presented a proposal to the City for a Disc Golf Course within the Sports Complex. He discussed the popularity, reasons to develop the course and requested funding from the City. Motion by Metzger Seconded by Snyder to fund the startup costs of  Baskets, Tee Signs and Hole Markers for an estimated value of $3770 and the rest to be funded by possible grants in the future.

 Nick Snyders with R&S Sanitation discussed the need to raise the garbage rates $1.50 per service: 95 gallon can currently $13.25 to $14.75 and a 65 gallon can currently $12.50 to $14.00. The Council expressed it’s concern about the large increase as the rate was raised 75 cents last year. Snyders replied that the fuel costs have risen and he is losing money. The council will make a decision next month on this matter.

 Chris and Jalona German asked the City Council if they would be interested in purchasing their property next to the Baseball Diamond as they are moving. The Mayor did not think that the City would be interested.  They also suggested putting a Baseball Diamond entrance sign on Edgerley Street to avoid traffic in their driveway.

 The City acknowledges Marv Lape for his donation of Old City Photos to be hung in the Community Center.

 Correspondence was received from Lyon County Economic Development and Lyon Sioux Rural Water where we have received a new Amortization Schedule showing our $100,000 payment in June which knocks 22 years off the life of our loan and saves us $300,000 in interest.

 Building permits were issued to CK Trucking-56’x32’ Addition; Brian Tilstra-Deck & Pool.  Tony DeSmet gave his maintenance report.  The minutes of the previous meetings were approved on motions from Snyders and Underberg, carried. Yes: Feucht, Smith, Snyders, Metzger and Underberg.  The Financial Reports were reviewed and placed on file on motions from Feucht and Smith, carried.  Yes: Feucht, Smith, Snyders, Metzger, Underberg.  Revenue for the month is as follows: General $25,247.98; Water $11,632.63; Sewer $8,470.80; Electric $44,772.76; Garbage $4,416.84; Road Use $5,698.62 grand total $100,239.63.  Expenditures are as follows: General $36,684.75; Water $106,026.37, Sewer $39,285.02; Electric $44,612.04; Garbage $4,268.45; Road Use $1,995.58; TIF $72,402.31 for a total of $305,274.52.

 Renewal

Motion by Feucht Seconded by Metzger to approve renewal of cigarette permits for Larchwood Quick Stop, Larchwood Mini Mart, TFC, LLC., B&B Bar, Larchwood Food Center , carried. Yes: Feucht, Smith, Snyders, Metzger and Underberg.

 Resolution 2007-5

Council member Feucht introduced the following resolution entitled: “Resolution to Enter into a Private Redevelopment Agreement and a Minimum Assessment Agreement with Countryside Auto, Inc.” and moved its adoption, seconded by council member Metzger, carried.  Mayor Vanden Bosch called for a roll call vote which is as follows: Yes: Feucht, Metzger, Snyders, Smith, Underberg. Whereupon Mayor Vanden Bosch declared Resolution 2007-5 adopted and passed.

 Resignation/Appointment

A letter of resignation was received from John Bontje for his position on the Board of Adjustments effective immediately. Motion by Feucht to appoint Tony DeSmet to fill the vacancy of this position. Seconded by Metzger, carried.  Yes: Feucht, Smith, Underberg, Metzger, Snyders.

The following bills were presented for payment.  Motion by Snyders and Smith to pay them accordingly.  Lachlan M Bonander-TIF & Zoning $1,117.70; Aramark-services $56.51; Midwest Livestock-supplies; IDNR-annual fee $96.37; DRG-service $19.48; Hillyard-supplies $168.66; The Shop-repair $49.14; Alliance-service $148.48; Countryside Auto Body-repair $81.48; IPERS-retirement $679.08; Iowa One Call-service $54.90; Larchwood Mini Mart-Gas $820.86; Larchwood Library $3388.70; Lacey’s Chemicals-restroom rental $110.00; Larchwood Lumber-supplies $745.15; Larchwood/Sioux Fire Dept $3,000.00; New Century Press-legal $97.75; Lyon Sioux Rural Water-service $5,866.90; Leuthold-maintenance $1003.00; Mangold Environmental-water tests $30.00; Dakota Supply-supplies $611.79; Office Depot-supplies $70.16; RB Electric-service $1362.30; Larchwood Food Center-supplies $23.36; R&S Sanitation-service $4,326.84; Stateline Graphics-publications $208.96; Security Financial Agency-insurance $12,771.00; Security Savings Bank-payroll $1,517.91; Stensland Sand & Gravel-repair $8,502.80; Campbell Supply-repair $35.97; IAMU-dues $445.00; Treasurer, State of Iowa-State Withholding $698.00; Treasurer, State of Iowa-Sales tax $1,991.27; Tri State Ready Mix-supplies-maintenance $650.00; Farmers Elevator Co-spray $187.98; Stan Houston-supplies $53.00; Lake View Concrete-supplies $210.00; Larchwood Quick Stop-gas $104.02; Raman Tree Service-service $500.00; Anthony DeSmet-telephone, tools $60.00, Leonard Vanden Bosch-salary, telephone  $148.97; D&L Masonry-walking path $783.00; Lyon-Sioux Rural Water-loan  $100,000.00; Lachlan M Bonander-TIF $1,585.65; 5J’s-TIF $68,925.00; Lyon Rural Electric-service $28,935.10; Meyer Electric-street lights $9,872.60; US Postal Service-postage $99.70.

 On motion and vote the meeting adjourned with the next meeting scheduled for Tuesday, August 7, 2007 at 6:30 PM.

Sandi DeSmet, City Clerk