Council Minutes

The Lawton City Council met in regular session on , at the Lawton City Clerk’s office. Mayor pro tem Arlan Kolker called meeting to order at Council members present: Tony Bengford, Arlan Kolker, Terry Masching, Jeff Nitzschke, and . Also present: Attorney Glenn Metcalf, Maintenance Supervisor Lowell Anderson, and Clerk Pat Washburn. Visitors: Rod Lieber, Ron Washburn, Verlyn Bomgaars, Jerry Steffen, Mark Richardson, Spencer Griffith, Jeff and Jennifer Sparr, Chuck Hinds and Shorman. Mayor Shorman arrived at .

Masching moved to approve minutes from the previous meeting as well as the following disbursements. Nitzschke seconded. Motion carried 5-0.

Barkley Asphalt, Inc., asphalt

, cemetery upkeep

Treasurer, , Withholding

Treasurer, State of , 2nd Qtr Sales Tax

Mark Richardson questioned possibility of transferring existing building permit from one location to another. Council gave approval.

Spencer Griffith informed Council work on project is nearing completion. Only minor cement work remains to be done. Work is currently being done on southwest corner of intersection at Cedar and Maple Streets.

Lowell Anderson informed Council of EMC Insurance risk assessment survey. will continue discussion at August meeting.

Metcalf informed Council no bonds are callable at this time. He also informed council of procedure to assess costs to property owners’ taxes. After brief discussion, Councilwoman Schorg introduced, proposed and moved the adoption of the following resolution:

Whereas, City Code 3-11-3 places a duty upon the owner of each lot and parcel of ground to cut or destroy weeds or grass before they seed or bloom and in any case before the 15^th day of each month May through October; and

Whereas publication of notice of this requirement occurred as required by City Code 3-11-5 in the Moville Record, a legal newspaper in general circulation in the , as provided by Iowa code 362.3; and

OWNER LEGAL COST

Brian Von Aswege Lot 14, Sparr’s Hilltop, $50.00

Brian Von Aswege Lot 14, Sparr’s Hilltop, $50.00

Therefore be it resolved the foregoing labor costs and material costs are approved; a further administrative charge of 10% of the total amount is assessed. Any billing that is less than $50 including the assessment is hereby increased to $50 pursuant to City Code . The City Clerk is directed to notify the property owner as shown by the tax records of the .

After review, Kolker seconded motion to adopt aforementioned Resolution # 2002-05. Motion carried 5-0.

Jerry Steffen presented Council with pay requests for project noting only minor work is left to be done. Nitzschke moved to pay Concrete Complete $16,282.09. This total does not include retainer fee. Masching seconded. Motion carried 5-0. Kolker moved to pay Steffen Engineering $980.00 on project. Nitzschke seconded. Motion carried 5-0. With work having been completed during last fiscal year, payment will come out of that budget.

Steffen also discussed core samples from city streets. Asphalt samples varied from 2¼” to 5” thick. Steffen highly recommended 6” of unreinforced concrete or 7” of asphalt on any future street projects. also mentioned importance of soil preparation underneath. Assessment issues were discussed. Engineer is generally responsible for assessment plan. Steffen stated it is good to fill joints in streets like has just done. He also recommended updating utilities if need be before putting down new streets. Masching left meeting at . Schorg moved to pay Steffen Engineering $710 for acquiring core samples. Bengford seconded. Motion carried 4-0.

Bengford and Nitzschke gave presentation on L-B Ball Field Operational Plan. Council had requested annual budget report, as well as annual report of all revenues and expenditures associated with the League. The League denied this request. Council noted weeds are getting tall in new ball field complex. Nitzschke will notify ball league.

Discussion was held regarding current building permit regulations. It was recommended current ordinance be amended to specify “all” construction must be no closer than 4’ to side and rear lot lines. Attorney made additional recommendations and will bring samples to August meeting for council to consider.

Mayor Shorman gave Council presentation on his development located north on . Shorman proposed Council grant a variance on street width from 36’ to 31’ based on engineering recommendations made to the developer. A spreadsheet of measurements from other community's newer streets, including Moville, Sergeant Bluff, and , was presented showing widths of 27 - 31 feet. Council expressed concern over request as City Ordinance states 36’. Variance was not granted. Council will need plat map before additional decisions affecting the City can be made.

In other business, Council denied request by L-B Summer League to borrow picnic tables from the shelter house for use at Bronson Centennial. Council also verified property is owned by City. Other city departments may use if returned in a timely manner. Clerk informed Council of numerous compliments regarding the new flags on . Don Grigg has asked an additional five flags be hung on wooden poles along , as well as one on the steel pole outside Clerk’s office. Mr. Grigg will donate these flags and necessary hardware. Clerk’s office will be closed July 15-19 so clerk can attend Clerk’s Institute in . Council granted permission for clerk’s office to be closed mornings of July 10 and July 26 for personal reasons.

Clerk