The City Council of Larchwood met in regular session on June 5, 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 and Ted Underberg with Mike Metzger absent. Also present were Verdona Kelly, Carla Manning, Tony DeSmet, Ron and Arla Kramer, Marilyn and Al Van Ash, Violet Borman, John and Joanne Flier, Jeff Gallagher, Mellisa and Daren Lafrenz.

Mellissa Lafrenz, developer of Cloud 9 Day Care and Pre School Center, introduced herself and proposed plan to construct and build a 40’ x 60’ center on lot 13, 14 and 15, Hohman’s Addition. Center will be designed to hold 48 full time and 30 part time children. Discussion followed with a question and answer period with property owners against said development as area is zoning R-1 which does allow Special Exception Uses. Mr. Kramer and Mr. Van Ash presented covenants that were drawn up when development was accepted into the City stating land is to be used for residential only. Upon further discussion, the matter was tabled as permit must be processed through the Planning and Zoning Board, followed by a Public Hearing with the Board of Adjustment.

Building permits were issued to Steve Michael-Swimming pool and deck; Brandon Childress-Fence; Tim Snyders-Yard Shed; Chris Underberg-House and garage; Lanny Steen-Replace existing deck. Tony DeSmet gave his maintenance report. The minutes of the previous meetings were approved on motions from Underberg and Feucht, carried. Yes: Feucht, Smith, Snyders and Underberg. Absent: Metzger. The Financial Reports were reviewed and placed on file on motions from Underberg and Smith, carried; Yes: Feucht, Smith, Snyders, Underberg. Absent: Metzger. Revenue for the month is as follows: General $26,965.32; Water $8,111.86; Sewer $6,691.57; Electric $37,600.79; Road Use $4,915.30 grand total $84,284.84. Expenditures are as follows: General $12,850.24; Water $6.676.43; Sewer $65.34; Electric $24,988.13; Garbage $4,323.78; Road Use $695.74; TIF $1,140.60 for a total of $50,740.26.

Motion by Smith and seconded by Underberg to approve the renewal liquor license for B & B Bar, carried. Yes: Feucht, Smith, Snyders and Underberg. Absent: Metzger.

As the Larchwood Car Club will host a burn out and cruise event, Council member Feucht introduced the following proposed resolution entitled: "Resolution of the City Council of Larchwood, Iowa to hereby revoke the following section 2.06 Squealing Tire on July 13, 2007 from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM on Broadway Street from Brown Street to Fell Street and moved that the same be adopted, seconded by council member Underberg, carried. Mayor Vanden Bosch called for a roll call vote which is as follows: Yes: Feucht, Smith, Snyders, Underberg. Absent: Metzger. Whereupon Mayor Vanden Bosch declared Resolution 2007-4 adopted and passed.

Motion by Feucht and seconded by Underberg to withdraw membership and support from the Lyon County Economic Development, carried. Yes: Feucht, Smith, Snyders, Underberg. Absent: Metzger.

Mayor Vanden Bosch appointed with Council approval to appoint Sandi DeSmet city clerk/treasurer effective July 1, 2007, carried. Yes: Feucht, Smith, Snyders, Underberg. Absent: Metzger. July 12, 2007 will be the final day for LaVonne Reinke.

In responce to the ad for janitor at the Recreation Center the following bids were received: Connie Douglass $10.00 per hour, Glenda Finch $12.50 per hour, Ann Hoffman $15.00 per hour, Michelle Tilstra/Lindsey Roemen $25.00 per hour. Motion by Feucht to hire Connie Douglass, seconded by Underberg, carried. Yes Feucht, Smith, Snyders, Underberg. Absent: Metzger.

The following bills were presented for payment. Motion by Underberg and Snyders to pay them accordingly. Aramark-Supplies $56.51; D & L Masonry-Labor $4,208.00; DGR-labor $57.33; Bryon Rock-Materials $362.22; Kramer Fence-Labor $55.00; Concrete Materials-Materials $804.68; Hach Company-Supplies $95.63; The Shop-Repairs $95.63; Alliance-Service $148.05; Countryside Auto-Sign $375.00; IPERS-Retirement $598.84; Iowa One Call-Labor $13.50; IA Dept of Commerce-Dues $52.00; Larchwood Mini Mart-Gas $17.50; Larchwood Community Group-Walkway $3500.00; Lacey’s –Supplies $100.00; Larchwood Lumber-Supplies $549.08; Iowa League of Cities-Dues $451.00; Lyon Rural Electric-Materials $238.44; New Century Press-Publications $124.15; Lyon Sioux Rural Water- Water $4817.15; Kock’s-Labor $710.00; Mangold-Tests $72.00; Midwest Alarm-Labor $792.00; Northern Plains Fitness-Labor $401.25; Tyler Tech.-Contract $2428.00; R.B. Electric-Labor $424.04; Larchwood Food Center-Supplies $33.20; R & S Sanitation-Services $4335.95; LaVonne Reinke-Supplies $230.77; Roger Moser-Labor $200.00; Chemco-Supplies $133.86; Stateline Graphics-Publications $244.00; Security Financial-Insurance $1051.00; Security Savings- Payroll $1460.90; Treasurer, State of IA.-Taxes $2035.74; Tri State Ready Mix-Materials $54.00; Meyer Electric-Labor $1,406.50; Farmers Elevator-Supplies $116.00; Wayne Manufacturing-Decorations $140.54; Stan Houston-Equipment $505.50; Larchwood Quick Stop-Gas $862.50; Jan Van Voorst-Labor $322.16; Wells Fargo-Loan $38,329.20; Clay Metzger-Refund $80.00; Denny Sauers-Labor $240.00; Lee Rath- Refund $100.00; Lyon Rural Electric-Power $22318.47; US Postal Service-Postage $171.00; Robert Doherty-Labor $100.00; Betty Smith-Council $147.76; Mike Metzger-Council $177.30; Dean Snyders-Council $184.70; Josh Feucht-Council, mileage $310.38; Ted Underberg-Council $212.76; Lachlan Murphy Bonander-Fees $1585.05; Lyon Rural Electric-Materials, Power $28,935.10; Lyon Sioux Rural Water-Connection Fee $100,000.00; D & L Masonry, Inc.-Labor $783.00.

On motion and vote the meeting adjourned with the next meeting scheduled for July 3, 2007 at 6:30 PM.

LaVonne Reinke, City Clerk