The Lawton City Council met in regular session on
No building permits were presented for consideration. Liquor license renewal for Lawton Pronto
Market was presented. Nitzschke moved to
approve said renewal, Schorg seconded.
On roll, 5-0 carried. The
American Legion has decided not to renew their liquor license at this time.
City Maintenance Supervisor Lowell Anderson reported several demolition
contractors were shown through the two city-owned buildings that are to be
razed this spring. Demolition
contractors were informed of asbestos concerns,
therefore no bids were available for tonight’s meeting. Contractors will have bids at March 4, 2003
meeting. An inspection analysis has
revealed asbestos in both buildings.
Motion was made by Masching, seconded by
Schorg, to acquire bids from licensed contractors for the removal of
asbestos. Motion carried on roll
5-0. Attorney Metcalf will draft notice
to be sent to current tenants of LCDC building.
LCDC/Legionnaires have contacted city regarding use of storage space
until other arrangements can be made.
Council gave approval. Council
also gave approval for use of City office for possible upcoming
Tim Loftus was present to ask about purchasing garage on Lot 15 of
Block 3. Council informed Loftus the
building would be awarded to the demolition contractor. Loftus would need to contact that person
regarding the garage. Larry Aakhus reported the sale of the Old Grocery Store Antique Shop
property. Water and sewer will need to
be separated for the store and nearby garage/rental. Aakhus was informed
of the need for water and sewer hookup permits.
Also discussed was the wooden fence north of the buildings. It is currently located on city property and
will need to be moved within lot lines. Aakhus will make that move.
Rod Lieber was not present to discuss property
zoning regulations with the Council.
Jerry Steffen and Lowell Anderson had taken mold samples of the
underside of the water tower after a citizen expressed concern. Steffen stated that the mold is not harmful
to humans, however could damage the paint on the tower if left untreated for an
extended period of time. Steffen made
recommendations on treating the problem.
Steffen also briefly discussed installing a box culvert at Elm and
Larimer. He estimates a cost of
$60,000-$70,000 to complete that project.
Council will take that information under advisement and consider work in
the summer or fall.
Mark Vos was present to discuss discounting
commercial water rates. After
considerable discussion and explanation of current rates, Nitzschke moved to
leave water rates as currently set, with possibility of revisiting at such time
as bonds are paid off. Motion seconded by Kolker. Roll called, 5-0, carried.
Council instructed
Shorman, representing the Centennial Committee, asked Council’s
permission to install two small signs and one large sign advertising upcoming
Lawton Centennial. Kolker made motion
for city to purchase up to three smaller signs at a cost of $90 each, and one
large sign at a cost of $350 for the purpose of advertising the
Centennial. Council will not allow large
sign to be placed in
Clerk informed Council the deed for the LCDC property at 311 Cedar has
been signed over to the city.
Electricity to new ball complex has been disconnected until needed in
the spring due to considerable charges during November and December, 2002. Mayor and clerk will gather information on
the city for inclusion in the Lawton History Book. An L-B student will be gaining work
experience through the TAP program at school by assisting in Clerk’s office
approximately two hours a week.
Bruce Heyduk of
City Clerk presented proposed 2003-2004 Budget. After considerable discussion, Kolker moved
to pass Resolution #2003-04, Resolution
to Hold Public Hearing
As demolition bids and asbestos removal bids have not yet been
acquired, Council did not act on the proposed resolution for sale of certain
city-owned property.
Meeting adjourned at
REVENUES BY FUND DISBURSEMENTS
BY FUND
|
Interest on Investments |
3,133.39 |
|
|
|
|
TIF |
0.00 |
|
TIF |
0.00 |
|
General |
2,153.76 |
|
General |
2,616.74 |
|
Local Option Sales Tax |
5,315.73 |
|
Local Option Sales Tax |
0.00 |
|
Road Use Tax |
4,455.23 |
|
Road Use Tax |
2,259.74 |
|
Water |
14,194.24 |
|
Water |
2,064.99 |
|
Sewer |
6,915.13 |
|
Sewer |
2,046.49 |
|
Garbage |
6,949.49 |
|
Garbage |
1,926.40 |
|
TOTOAL REVENUE |
43,116.97 |
|
JAN. DISBURSEMENTS |
10,914.36 |
WARRANTS APPROVED
|
Lowell Anderson, salary |
420.49 |
|
Lawton Pronto, fuel |
68.00 |
|
Menards, light, salt |
65.01 |
|
S&S Equipment, hose
clamps |
6.00 |
|
Lowell Anderson, salary |
420.49 |
|
MidAmerican Energy |
1724.13 |
|
Jeff Nitzschke, labor |
87.50 |
|
Roto-Rooter, |
142.00 |
|
Sewer-Matic,
sewer vandalism |
550.00 |
|
|
158.66 |
|
Lowell Anderson, salary |
420.50 |
|
Acco, liquid chlorine |
332.82 |
|
Custom Creations, city
shirts |
80.00 |
|
IMFOA, 03-04 Dues |
30.00 |
|
|
12.60 |
|
Lawson Products, Inc.,
drill bits |
109.90 |
|
M&M Copy Quick,
newsletters |
81.58 |
|
Utility Equipment Company,
meters |
333.00 |
|
Lowell Anderson, salary |
420.49 |
|
Patricia Washburn, salary |
1001.12 |
|
First Trust & Savings,
payroll liabilities |
1054.12 |
|
IPERS |
392.93 |
|
Big Soo
Terminal, road salt |
103.20 |
|
CHN Garbage |
1926.40 |
|
Central Iowa Distributing,
bags, orange float |
214.59 |
|
Marx Truck Trailer Sales,
cutting edge |
77.64 |
|
Menards, shelf brackets |
12.30 |
|
MidAmerican Energy, ball
field |
10.13 |
|
O'Reilly, Auto Parts,
alternator |
88.19 |
|
Roto-Rooter, |
800.00 |
|
Share Corporation, Natraklene |
95.36 |
|
Siouxland Dist. Health Dept., lab fee |
10.00 |
|
Sioux City Iron Company,
tire chains, misc. |
648.94 |
SIGNED
BY:
ATTESTED
BY:
Patricia L Washburn, City Clerk