CITY OF LOGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING 108 W. 4th STREET March 13, 2023 At 6:00 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Fisher called the meeting to order. Agenda item 2 was the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda item 3 was roll …

Posted

CITY OF LOGAN CITY COUNCIL MEETING 108 W. 4th STREET March 13, 2023 At 6:00 P.M. Mayor Pro Tem Fisher called the meeting to order. Agenda item 2 was the Pledge of Allegiance. Agenda item 3 was roll call. Council Members Sporrer, Moss, Fisher, Hinkel and Scheuring were present. Mayor McDonald was absent. Agenda item 4 was to approve the agenda. Motion was made by Sporrer and seconded by Scheuring to approve the agenda. 5 ayes. Agenda item 5 was to approve the consent agenda which consisted of approving the minutes of the February 27th public hearing and regular meeting, setting the next meeting on March 27th, approve the claims register, treasurer’s report, revenue report and approve a building permit for Todd Wills, 128 S. Elm Ave for a greenhouse shed. Motion was made by Sporrer and seconded by Moss to approve the consent agenda. 5 ayes. Agenda item 6 was to approve change order #2R in the amount of $3,596 for the CDBG Logan Facade project at 123 N 4th Ave. The change is to switch brands of exterior doors. Motion was made by Sporrer and seconded by Scheuring to approve the change order #2R in the amount of $3,596 for the CBDG Logan Façade project at 123 N 4th Ave. 5 ayes. Agenda item 7 was to approve change order #4 in the amount of $7,702 for the CDBG Logan Façade project at 123 N. 4th Ave. The change order is to do further repair on the corner of the building that was discovered during construction. This will be paid for by the property owner if no additional grant funds are available through the IEDA. Motion was made by Hinkel and seconded by Moss to approve change order #4 in the amount of $7,702 for the CDBG Logan Façade project at 123 N. 4th Ave. 5 ayes. Agenda item 8 was discuss a plan to repair the curb and parking at 123 N 4th Ave. Matt Busing discussed the new sidewalk and options for parking. The City’s engineer stated he can draft up a simple plan to address the city parking and handicapped parking spot and how that ties in with the new sidewalk. The council discussed changing some of the block to parallel parking to accommodate the sidewalk being wider in order to allow for a larger entrance into the building. Busing also discussed the alley behind the Bakery and Dance Studio and questioned whether or not the alley could be closed to thru traffic. No decisions were made. Agenda item 9 was to discuss the 5th Avenue street width and right of way issues for the 5th Avenue street project. The existing street is too narrow and additional ground will need to be acquired to widen the street. Cemetery Board member Shelley Foutch was available and stated that she didn’t think it would be a problem to widen to the east on the Cemetery property as that area is not used because it has storm and sanitary sewer lines through it. Craig with Veenstra & Kimm will draw up an easement agreement for the Cemetery Board to consider. There was also a discussion on a dilapidated shed on the west side of the street that may need to be removed since it is in the City right of way. Agenda item 10 was approve a certification raise in the amount of $.50 for Dalton Peterson for completion of Certified Pool Operators Course. Motion was made by Sporrer and seconded by Hinkel to approve the certification raise in the amount of $.50 for Dalton Peterson for completion of Certified Pool Operators course. 5 ayes. Agenda item 11 was discuss and approve a change to the uniform allowance for Utility Department employees. Motion was made by Hinkel and seconded by Sporrer to approve a change of $400 annually starting July 1st to the uniform allowance for Utility Department employees. 5 ayes. Agenda item 12 was approve a Special Class C Retail Alcohol License (BW) for the Logan Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. Motion was made by Hinkel and seconded by Moss to approve the Special Class C Retail Alcohol License (BW) for the Logan Volunteer Fire and Rescue Association. 5 ayes. Agenda item 13 was approve a Class C Retail Alcohol License for Sir Bones, LLC d.b.a. The Boneyard. The Clerk explained that the dram insurance is still pending. Motion was made by Sporrer and seconded by Scheuring to approve the Class C Retail Alcohol License for Sir Bones, LLC, d.b.a. The Boneyard contingent upon dram insurance approval. 5 ayes. Agenda item 14 was approve the purchase of a Kyocera copy machine from Visual Edge IT in the amount of $4,000. This will replace the current copier that is 10 years old. Motion was made by Scheuring and seconded by Hinkel to approve the purchase of a Kyocera copy machine from Visual Edge IT. Agenda item 15 was the Clerk’s report. Agenda item 16 was citizen’s questions/comments. Christana Troshynski and Tammy Hinkel discussed grant opportunities for the projects planned by the Visioning committee and also working with the schools grant writer about the Safe Routes to School project. Agenda item 17 was budget work session. Police Chief Zach Cavalier asked to raise the part time officers pay to $17 to $21 for hours worked and from $10 to $12 for on call time. The council agreed to budget for $21 and $10 respectively. CLAIMS Logan Public Library, Reimburse 2,451.00 Harr Co Landfill, Assessment 3,055.00 Harr Co Rec, Utilities 258.79 Logan Auto Supply, Rags/Parts 199.95 Windstream, Telephone 186.60 Hygienic Laboratory, Tests 47.00 G & R Nifty, Snow Removal 225.00 The Office Stop, File Folders 13.94 Mid American Energy, Utilities 6,172.68 Logan Super Foods, Food 219.15 Logan Water Department, Deposit Refunds - 13202,12920 654.18 Egan Supply Co., Floor Scrubber Repair 443.17 Loftus Heating, Plan Service 645.45 Winnelson Co, Water Main Parts 2,077.79 Schildberg Construction C, Rock / Main Leak 459.99 Veenstra & Kimm, Inc., Cdbg-Dr Street Engineering 3,295.55 Southwest Iowa Planning C, Facade Jan. 23 Admin 1,668.00 Upper Boyer Drainage, Drainage Tax 57.94 IMFOA, Spring Conf. 175.00 Principal Life, Insurance 529.43 Harr Co Humane Society, 28e Agreement 176.95 Counsel Office & Document, Copier 101.61 Visa, Equipment 2,417.60 Colonial Life, Insurance 323.04 Reed's Service LLC, Flat Tire Repair 20.00 R & S Waste Disposal, Trash Service 63.53 Hydro Plumbing Inc., Main Break / Hwy 30 5,152.50 UPS, Shipping 36.95 Boruff Plumbing, Sewer Line Repair – Derochie 500.00 Hotsy Equipment, Maintenance 303.73 Cavalier Zach, Rubber Gloves 30.58 Thomsen Construction, Repair Concrete/Main Break 4,197.80 Baker & Taylor, Books 723.13 Follet, Software Renewal 802.23 Microfilm, Printer Rental 30.00 Demco, Supplies 155.38 Micromarketing LLC, Books 39.50 Junior Library Guild, Books 22.75 Iowa Outdoors, 2 Yr Renewal 28.00 Reimer, Lohman & Reitz, Legal 35.00 Dalton Peterson, CPO Train Peterson 51.00 Alec Hast, Deposit Refund 13202 45.82 Claims Total $38,092.71 Funds Summary, General Fund 8,691.45 Library Fund 4,791.74 Road Use Fund 2,839.68 Employee Benefit Fund 299.73 Urban Housing Grant Fund 2,004.05 Facade Cdbg-Cv Grant Fund 1,668.00 Water Fund 16,248.61 Sewer Fund 1,549.45 Total $38,092.71 Agenda item 18 was to adjourn. Motion was made by Council Member Hinkel and seconded by Council Member Scheuring to adjourn. 5 ayes. Karen Androy, Deputy Clerk Attest: Kim Fisher, Mayor Pro Tem MVTN 3-22-23