Lawton City Council Minutes

August 6, 2002

 

 

The Lawton City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, August 6, 2002, at the Lawton City Clerk’s office.  Mayor pro tem Arlan Kolker called meeting to order at 5:10 p.m.  Council members present for roll call: Mary Beth Schorg, Arlan Kolker, and Tony Bengford.  Schorg moved to approve tentative agenda as presented. Bengford seconded,  roll call 3-0, carried.  Schorg moved to approve consent agenda as presented.  Kolker seconded, roll call 3-0, carried.

 

Building Permits approved were Pat Bamrick, two-story three-season porch; Blake Miller, shed; Rod Lieber, two garages.  Council needs further information before approving permit for Robert Peters, deck.  Lieber also requested altering east portion of alley located between Linden and Elm Streets.  He wishes to bring level of alley up approximately 3 feet so it can be easily used as access to garage on his property.  Council will investigate and make decision at September meeting.

 

SIMPCO representative, Jim Hurm gave handouts to Council and discussed benefits of city being a member of SIMPCO.  Mayor Shorman arrived at 5:35 p.m.  Decision on paying SIMPCO membership dues was tabled until September.

 

Linda LaPlante brought several concerns before Council regarding completion of Birch Street drainage project.  Engineer Jerry Steffen was present and will contact Concrete Complete about issues.  City will investigate reason for dirt continually settling around drain near Cedar & Birch Street intersection.

 

Don Grigg requested annexation of a portion of his property into city limits.  After consideration, Kolker introduced Resolution # 2002-08 and moved the same be adopted.  Bengford seconded the motion to adopt.  Roll called.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

RESOLUTION # 2002-08

 

RESOLUTION REGARDING

THE ANNEXATION OF TERRITORY

 

Don Grigg made a written application to the City of Lawton for the annexation of certain real estate generally described as 647’ X 226’ parcel lying South of Highway 20 and East of Char-Mac addition the application contained the legal description of the property to be annexed, and a map showing the territory and its relationship to the city of Lawton.  The territory shares a common boarder with the city of Lawton in excess of fifty (50) feet, and meets all other requirements for annexation. 

    

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF LAWTON, IOWA:

 

The proposed annexation is set for public hearing on the 3rd day of September, 2002 at 6:00pm at the council chambers, City of Lawton

 

The city clerk shall  mail  a copy  of  this  resolution, map, and legal  description  of  the territory involved as well as a copy of the notice of Public Hearing to the Chairperson of the Woodbury County board of supervisors,  each  affected  public  utility, the  state department of transportation, and each other adjoining land owner shown by the attached map to be Stanley Chartier and Jeanine Chartier; Shirley M. Herbold, Lawton Bronson Community School District; Stuart Oliver; Thomas R. Klunker; and William L. and Ruth A. Harrison as required by law. 

 

Passed and approved this 6th day of August, 2002.

 

Mayoral duties turned over to Mayor Pro Tem Kolker for discussion of Shorman Addition.  After consideration, Schorg introduced Resolution # 2002-09 and moved the same be adopted.  Bengford seconded the motion to adopt.  Roll called.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

RESOLUTION # 2002-09

 

RESOLUTION APPROVING PRELIMINARY PLAT OF SHORMAN DIVISION, FIRST FILING

AS PRESENTED WITH MODIFICATIONS

 

            WHEREAS, on the 6th day of August 2002, Martin Shorman presented a preliminary plat for the first filing of the Shorman Addition located on extended Pine Street north of Oak Street in Lawton Iowa; and

 

            WHEREAS, applicant requested city of Lawton approve the preliminary plat as presented.

 

            NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED:  The preliminary plat is approved as amended with the following agreements the City of Lawton will pay to install pavement of 36’ wide and 200’ long beginning at Oak Street and proceeding north to the South line of proposed addition to create an extension of Pine Street.   City of Lawton will pay to install an additional 20’ length by 31’ width to the east side of extended Pine Street at entrance to proposed cul-de-sac; to provide a temporary turn around for city and service vehicles; and

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED the City of Lawton will  pay one half the cost of the storm sewer under Pine Street immediately north of Oak Street; and the repair storm sewer on Oak Street at Pine Street intersection.   City of Lawton will pay for installation of 200 feet of sanitary sewer from Oak Street north on extended Pine Street to the beginning of the Shorman Addition.  City of Lawton will pay for water main in the complete addition.

 

            BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED: Martin and Belinda Shorman, as sub-dividers, shall pay for all grading work associated with Pine Street right of way; and all remaining costs associated with paving extended Pine Street 36’ wide north at a starting point 200’ north of Oak Street.  Sub-dividers also shall pay to install sanitary sewer in Shorman Addition; and sub-dividers shall pay half the cost of the storm sewer under Pine Street north of Oak Street.

 

Passed, approved by vote of the Council and signed by Mayor Pro Tem Arlan Kolker this 6th day of August, 2002.

 

Building Permit Regulation discussion was tabled until September.

 

Fire Chief Dennis Uhl gave fiscal year-end report.  Council expressed appreciation to Uhl that the Fire Department stayed within their budget.  Annual fundraiser will be held Saturday, September 14 at the Fire Hall.  It will be a Pancake Breakfast serving from 6:00-10:30 a.m.  Proceeds are earmarked for either a thermal imager or an air compressor.  Uhl also discussed training burn conducted July 13 at 324 Main Street.  Four new firefighters received hands-on experience along with remainder of squad. 

 

Maintenance has been working on drainage problem near Elm & Main Streets.  After discussion regarding maintenance pager not currently working, Schorg moved to reimburse Lowell Anderson at the rate of $20 per month for use of his personal cell phone in lieu of renting another pager.  Bengford seconded.  Roll called, motion carried 3-0.  With Anderson on vacation, Belinda Shorman has been taking daily meter readings.

 

Clerk gave brief overview of Clerk’s Institute she attended in Ames recently.  Many requirements and recommendations will be implemented in daily business in the city office.  Clerk reported 31 disconnect notices had been sent August 1 with an outstanding balance of $3,735.12.  As of August 6, the outstanding balance is $2,646.63.  Residents are urged to clean up after their pets.  Notices will be sent to offenders of this ordinance.

 

Due to failure of landowner to pay charges incurred by city during mowing of private property, Kolker introduced Resolution # 2002-06 and moved the same be adopted.  Schorg seconded the motion to adopt.  Roll called.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

RESOLUTION #2002-06

 

RESOLUTION REGARDING ASSESSMENT FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT

 

In part:  WHEREAS City Code 3-11-3 places a duty on owners to cut or destroy weeds or grasses before they seed or bloom and in any case before the 15th day of each month May through October; and publication of this requirement occurred in the Moville Record; and all other legal requirements have been met and the following costs and charges remain unpaid:

 

OWNER                        PARCEL #                    LEGAL                                                 COST

 

Brian Von Aswege         612859                          Lot 4, Sparr’s Hilltop, Lawton                  $50.00

Brian Von Aswege         612859                          Lot 4, Sparr’s Hilltop, Lawton                  $50.00

 

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED the foregoing charges are hereby assessed to the property indicated in the amount shown.  The Clerk is directed to certify to the County Treasurer for entry upon the books of the County Treasurer as an assessment said amount against each property. 

 

Passed, approved by the vote of the Council, and signed by Mayor Shorman on this 6th day of August, 2002.

 

Clerk reported Lot 4 of Sparr’s Hilltop  2nd Addition had been mowed by city after violation notification had been sent to land owner.  Regarding Resolution # 2002-07 Schorg moved this resolution be adopted.  Kolker seconded the motion to adopt.  Roll called.  Motion carried 3-0.

 

RESOLUTION # 2002-07

 

RESOLUTION REGARDING ASSESSMENT FOR NUISANCE ABATEMENT

 

In part:  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 15th day of each month May through October; and publication of notice of this requirement occurred as required by City Code 3-11-5 in the Moville Record, as provided by Iowa code 362.3; and a report is hereby received showing the following abatements and the costs associated therewith:

 

OWNER                        PARCEL #                    LEGAL                                                 COST

Brian Von Aswege         612859                          Lot 4, Sparr’s Hilltop, Lawton                  $55.00

 

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.  The City Clerk is directed to notify the property owner as shown by the tax records of the County Treasurer.

 

Be it further resolved the Clerk is directed to report to the Council 30 days after notifications were mailed as provided above as to any unpaid assessments which upon further resolution of the Council may be certified by the City Clerk to the County Treasurer for entry upon the books of the County Treasurer as an assessment against the property.

 

Passed, approved by the vote of the Council, and signed by Mayor Shorman on this 6th day of August, 2002.

 

Discussion on the Birch Street Bridge Repair Assessment was tabled until September due to a quorum not being present if one council member present were to abstain from voting.  Kolker would have abstained due to conflict of interests.

 

In other business, Council directed clerk to transfer $300,000 from Big Check account into 12 month Certificate of Deposit due to falling interest rates in Big Check account.  Clerk reminded Council garbage rates will need to be revisited at September meeting due to new rates becoming effective from CHN Garbage and the Woodbury County Solid Waste Landfill.

 

REVENUES BY FUND                                                   DISBURSEMENTS BY FUND

 

Interest on Investments

5,355.70

 

 

 

General

2,403.87

 

General

8,645.81

Local Option Sales Tax

3,828.08

 

Local Option Sales Tax

0.00

Road Use Tax

4,737.46

 

Road Use Tax

1,241.55

Water

15,659.58

 

Water

2,354.83

Sewer

7,719.23

 

Sewer

1,888.70

Garbage

5,187.75

 

Garbage

1,819.50

TOTOAL REVENUE

44,891.67

 

JULY DISBURSEMENTS

15,950.39

 

 

WARRANTS APPROVED                                                                     

                                   

Matthew Anderson, salary

148.23

Lowell Anderson, salary

420.50

American Family Insurance, Lowell

552.50

CHN Garbage

1819.50

Central Iowa Distributing, chemicals

150.00

Drummond American Corp, chemicals

149.49

Fire Station Fund, City Portion

4938.10

Iowa League of Cities, dues

355.00

Lawson Products, Inc., paint

63.49

Siouxland Dist. Health Dept., lab

5.00

Western Iowa Telephone

152.10

Scott Zenor, mowing

100.00

Matthew Anderson, salary

148.23

Lowell Anderson, salary

420.49

Matthew Anderson, salary

131.46

Lowell Anderson, salary

420.50

Acco Unlimited Corp., chemicals

408.30

Lawson Products, Inc., supplies

34.36

Lawton Pronto, fuel

70.00

M&M Copy Quick, printing

91.12

Mangold Environmental Testing

32.00

Martin's Flag Co, flags

246.05

MidAmerican Energy

1228.32

US Bank, supplies

129.27

Lowell Anderson, salary

420.49

Matthew Anderson, salary

95.17

Lowell Anderson, salary

420.49

Matthew Anderson, salary

163.28

Patricia Washburn, salary

1001.12

First Trust & Savings, liabilities

1242.90

IPERS

392.93

Acco Unlimited, chemicals

408.30

American Fence Company, ball complex

4000.00

Barkley Asphalt

57.40

Bomgaars, supplies

14.62

CHN Garbage

1926.40

Central Iowa Distributing, supplies

211.33

Concrete Complete, labor/supplies

2559.50

Iowa DNR, dues

89.91

Iowa One Call

32.40

Lawton Pronto

61.50

SBW Inc, mower tire

51.75

Share Corp, chemicals

95.43

Siouxland District Health Dept, lab

5.00

Doyle Smith, lease

1100.00

Patricia Washburn, expenses

170.99

Western Iowa Telephone

107.52

 

 

 

Meeting was adjourned at 9:20 p.m.

 

 

                                                                                                SIGNED BY:

 

                                                                                                                                                                       

                                                                                                            Martin Shorman, Mayor

 

ATTESTED BY:

 

                                                                       

Patricia L Washburn, City Clerk