Monday,August 9, 2009

The Readlyn City Council met in open session on Monday, August 9,2010 at 6:45 p.m. for Finance committee to review bills and at 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting, with a 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing on a Special Permit Request Readlyn Community Club. Mayor Clemen in the chair and the following named council members present: Mike Hupfeld, Dan Wedemeier, Tom Cozart, BalTY Wittenburg, Barry Fortsch (arrived 7:05 p.m.). Others in attendance: Jim Bisbee, Steve Aiello, Barney Wiersma, Janice Heineman, Doug Bird, Jane Pate, Larry Steege, Keith Fettkether, Cindy Knox.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to approve minutes from the July 12,2010 council meeting. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Cozart to approve bills presented for payment. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Hupfeld to approve the July Treasurer's report. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Cozart to approve the budget and clerk reports. Library report was unavailable. All said yes. Motion carried.

7:05 p.m, council member Fortsch arrived.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to approve police report, All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Cozart and seconded by Witttenburg to approve agenda as printed. All said yes. Motion carried.

Mayor Clemen opened the public hearing on the Special Permit request by the Readlyn Community Club to construct a 28' X 30' building in an R-1 District to be used by the Club. The use of such a building is not an allowable use in an R-1 classified area so a special permit would be required. Notice of time and place had been published and property owners within 200' of property had been notified. No written objections had been received. The proposal was considered and taxpayers heard for and against said proposal as follows.: None. After all desiring to-be heard motion by Fortsch and seconded by Hupfeld to close the public hearing. Roll call vote. AYES: Wittenburg, F ortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cozart and seconded by Wedemeier to approve SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 10-03. The Special Permit will the Readlyn Community Club to construct a 28' X 30' building in an R-l classified area so the Club asked for a Special Permit to be able to do so. In order to protect the residential character and the health, safety and general welfare of the City of Readlyn, the following restrictions are placed on the Special Permit: None. Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart. Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Clemen opened the public hearing on the Special Permit request by the Readlyn Community Club. The Special Permit, if approved, would allow for an exception to the front yard set back of 25' as required by 155.05 3.D Readlyn Code of Ordinances and allow erection of a 28' X 30' building on the lot line adjoining 4th Street. Notice of time and place had been published and property owners within 200' had been notified. No written objections had been received. The proposal was considered and taxpayers heard for and against proposal as follows: None. After all desiring to be heard motion by Wittenburg and-seconded by Hupfe1d to close the public hearing. Ro11 call vote. AYES: Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Cozart to approve SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 10-04. The Special Permit will allow for an exception to the front yard set back of25' as required by 155.053 D. Readlyn Code of Ordinances and allow erection of a 28' X 30' building on the lot line adjoining 4th Street. In order to protect the residential character and health, safety and general welfare of the City of Readlyn, the following restrictions are placed on the Special Permit: None. Roll call vote. AYES: Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Discussion on property located at 222 Main Street, no action taken.

Doug Bird, Bremer County Building & Zoning, representative discussed with the council fence restrictions on private property. Matter was tabled

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Cozart to introduce Resolution No. 690 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF READLYN, IOWA, AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE NOTICE OF INTENT TO REQUEST RELEASE OF FUNDS (NOI/RROF) AND THE REQUEST FOR RELEASE OF FUNDS (RROF) FOR THE OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITAION CONTRACT # 10-HSG-041 WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT". Roll ca11 vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 690 duly adopted.

The sealed bids for the 1995 S-10 Chevrolet Truck were opened and noted as follows: Kevin Harris $583.50; Troy Kuethe $975.00. Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to approve sale of 1995 S-10 Chevrolet Truck to Troy Kuethe for $975.00. Roll call vote. AYES: Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Council discussed wastewater and storm water issues since we have had after all of the heavy rains the past few weeks.

Motion by Wittepburg and seconded by. Fortsch to 'approve request from Chief of Police, Steve Aiello, to attend training in Des Moines September 14 and 15,2010. City will pay lodging for two nights. Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to introduce Ordinance No.339 for its second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF READLYN, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO WATER SERVICE CHARGES". Roll call vote. AYES: Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second reading of Ordinance No. 339 duly adopted.

As provided by Section 380.3 of the Iowa Code, motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to waive the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 339. Roll ca11 vote. AYES: Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Ordinance No. 339 duly adopted.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Wedemeier to introduce Ordinance No. 340 for its second reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF READLYN, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES". Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared the second reading of Ordinance No. 340 duly adopted.

As provided by Section 380.3 of the Iowa Code, motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to waive the third reading of Ordinance No. 340. Roll call vote. AYES: Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld. Whereupon the Mayor declared Ordinance No. 340 duly adopted.

After further consideration motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Cozart to table Ordinance No. 341 entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF READL \'N, IOWA, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF READLYN, IOWA". Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Ordinance No.341 tabled.

Representative from Ament Engineering, Jane Pate, discussed and engineering services proposal as presented to the City of Readlyn. No action taken.

After discussion motion by Fortsch and seconded by Wedemeier to table replacing the current city hall building. AYES: Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Council reviewed Readlyn School Project electric upgrades. Mayor Clemen will contact the school.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to adjourn. All said yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

Herbert J Clemen, Mayor

ATTEST: Lois J. Buhr, City Clerk

Monday, July 12, 2009

The Readlyn City Council met in open session on Monday, July 12, 2010 at 6:45 p.m. for Finance committee to review bills and at 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting, with a 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing on a Special Permit Request Dustin & Jennifer Platte. Due to a lack of a quorum the meeting did not begin until 7: 15 p.m. Mayor Clemen in the chair and the following named council members present: Mike Hupfeld, Dan Wedemeier, Barry Fortsch. Absent: Barry Wittenburg, Tom Cozart. Others in attendance: Jim Bisbee, Steve Aiello, Bamey Wiersma, Janice Heineman, Jim Rodemeyer, Doug Bird, Erv Mussman, Dustin Platte, Dale Thurm, Burton Thies, Jane Pate, Rob Haaland.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Hupfeld to approve minutes from the June 14,2010 council meeting. All said yes. Motion carried.

Due to only one member of the Finance Committee bills will be presented for approval at the August meeting.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Fortsch to approve the June Treasurer's report, All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Fortsch to approve the budget, clerk and library reports. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Fortsch to approve police report. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Wedemeier to approve agenda as printed with the following addition: fences. All said yes. Motion carried.

Mayor Clemen opened the public hearing on the Special Permit request by Dustin and Jennifer Platte, 124 Goodell Ave, Readlyn, Iowa, who with to construct a deck onto the front oftheir house with a 15' front yard setback in lieu of the 25' required by Ordinance. Notice of time and place had been published and property owners within 200' of property had been notified. No written objections had been received. The proposal was considered and taxpayers heard for and against said proposal as follows: None. After all desiring to be heard motion by Fortsch and seconded by Hupfeld to close the public hearing. Roll call vote. AYES: Wederneier, Hupfeld, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Hupfeld to approve SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 10-02. The Special Permit will Dustin and Jennifer Platte, 124 Goodell Ave, Readlyn, Iowa, to construct a deck onto the front of their home with a 15' front yard setback in lieu ofthe 25' required by Ordinance. In order to protect the residential character and the health, safety and general welfare of the City of Readlyn, the following restrictions are placed on the Special Permit: None. Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Doug Bird, Bremer County Building & Zoning, representative gave an update on building permits for the cities and county served by his office. Council members were given and opportunity to express any concemsand to ask questions. The agenda addition of fences in yards and around pools was discussed and will be looked into further.

Burton Thies, representing the Readlyn Community Club presented plans for a storage building to be constructed on city owned property at the comer of 4th Street & Malone Ave. Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Hupfeld to approve construction of the storage building subject to the Special Permit process as defined in the Readlyn City Code. Burton Thies will proceed with getting the needed permits. The public hearing will be held at the next regular council meeting. Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Fortsch to introduce Resolution No. 683 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCILOF READLYN, IOWA, ADOPTING AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY POLICY FOR READLYN, IOWA". Roll call vote. AYES: Wedemeier, Hupfeld, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 683 duly adopted.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Hupfeld to introduce Resolution No. 684 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF READLYN, IOWA ADOPTING ANANTI- RESIDENTIAL DISPLACEMENT AND RELOCATION ASSISTANCE PLAN FOR THE CITY OF READLYN, IOWA". Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 684 duly adopted.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Wedemeier to introduce Resolution No. 685 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF READLYN, IOWA, ADOPTING AN EXCESSIVE FORCE POLICY FOR READLYN, IOWA". Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Wereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 685 duly adopted ..

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Fortsch to introduce Resolution No. 686 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY OF READLYN, IOWA, CITY COUNCIL ADOPTING A LOBBY POLICY GOVERNING THE LOBBYING OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT PERSONNEL AND/OR DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE PERSONNEL". Roll call vote. AYES: \Vedemeier, Hupfeld, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 686 duly adopted .

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Hupfeld to introduce Resolution No. 687 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF READLYN, IOWA, ACTIVELY PROMOTING FAIR HOUSING FOR THE CITY OF READLYN, IOWA". Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 687 duly adopted.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Wedemeier to introduce Resolution No. 688 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF READLYN, IOWA, ADOPTING A PROCUREMENT POLICY FOR THE CITY OF READLYN, IOWA". Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 688 duly adopted.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Fortsch to introduce Resolution No. 689 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF READLYN, IOWA, ADOPTING A CODE OF CONDUCT FOR THE OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF READLYN, IOWA". Roll call vote. AYES: Wedemeier, Hupfeld, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 689 duly adopted.

I-JOBS II "RESOLUTION IN SUPPORT OF I-JOBS II GRANT APPLICATION" resolution tabled, Discussion on August council meeting date, and it will be the regular meeting date of August 9,2010.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Wedemeier to approve payment for a new 2010 Chevrolet truck in the amount of $31,107.68 to Jerry Rolling Motors. Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Erv Mussman, representing Shive-Hattery reviewed preliminary findings with the council on the flow monitoring this spring and fall. Final report will be coming to the City of Readlyn.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Hupfeld to introduce Ordinance No.339 for its first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF READLYN, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO WATER SERVICE CHARGES". Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared the first reading of Ordinance No. 339 duly adopted.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Wedemeier to introduce Ordinance No. 340 for its first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF READLYN, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO SEWER SERVICE CHARGES". Roll call vote. AYES: Wedemeier, Hupfeld, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared the first reading of Ordinance No. 340 duly adopted.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Wedemeier to introduce Ordinance No. 341 for its first reading entitled "AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF READL YN, IOWA, BY ADDING A NEW CHAPTER GOVERNING THE OPERATION OF GOLF CARTS WITHIN THE CITY LIMITS OF READLYN, IOWA". Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared the first reading of Ordinance No.341 duly adopted.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Hupfeld to approve request presented by Dale Thurm for a "Block Picnic" on 5th Street Place, on August 11 th with a rain date of August 18th beginning at 5:30 p.m. Permission to block off street. Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Representatives. from Ament Engineering, Jane Pate and Rob Haaland gave a presentation on engineering services they could provide. to the City of Readlyn.

City hall building to be studied further.

Council reviewed Readlyn School Project and municipal rates presented by Butler REC for necessary electric work in the future.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Hupfeld to adjourn. All said yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 9:47 p.m.

Herbert J Clemen, Mayor

ATTEST: Lois J. Buhr, City Clerk

Monday, June 14, 2009

The Readlyn City Council met in open session on Monday, June 14,2010 at 6:45 p.m. for Finance committee to review bills and at 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting, with a 7:00 p.lTI. Public Hearing to amend the FY 09110 Budget followed with a Public Hearing on the Proposal to dispose of Real Estate. Mayor Clemen in the chair and the following named council members present: Mike Hupfeld, Tom Cozart, Barry Fortsch, Barry Wittenburg, Dan Wedemeier. Others in attendance: Jim Bisbee, Steve Aiello, Bamey Wiersma, Janice Heineman, Jim Rodemeyer, Dennis Wittenburg.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Cozart to approve minutes from the May 10, 2010 council meetings. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Cozart and seconded by Wittenburg to approve bills presented for payment. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Cozart and seconded by Hupfeld to approve the May Treasurer's report. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Cozart to approve the budget, clerk and library reports. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to approve police report. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Wedemeier to approve agenda as printed. All said yes. Motion carried.

Mayor Clemen opened the public hearing on the the proposal to sell the following described real estate to the following named person at fair-market value: Luella Lois Fortsch Lot #9 Park View Second Addition, Readlyn, Iowa. A quorum was present. Notice of time and place had been published in the Waverly Newspaper on May 27,2010. The proposal was considered and taxpayers heard for and against said proposal as follows: None. No written objections were received. After all desiring to be heard motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Wedemeier to close the public hearing. Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, \yedemeier, Cozart. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cozart and seconded by Wittenburg to introduce Resolution No. 679 entitled "THE CITY OF READLYN, IOWA DID BY RESOLUTION PROPOSE TO TRANSFER LOT 9 TO LUELLA LOIS FORTSCH FOR THE SUM OF $19,000". Roll call vote. AYES: Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 679 duly adopted.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to approve cigarette permit for Kwik Trip, dba Kwik Star, Readlyn, Iowa. Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAyS: None. Motion carried.

Property owner Dennis Wittenburg at 205 Malone Ave, Readlyn, Iowa, discussed with the council plans for a service building on his property and the need for utilities in the building. Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Cozart to approve sewer hook and electric which will be considered as a new service. Roll call vote. AYES: Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch. NAYS: N one. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Cozart to accept to accept the Readlyn Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) Housing Fund Award and authorize the Mayor and Clerk to sign paper work as needed. Roll call vote. AYES: Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Cozart to introduce Resolution No. 680 entitled "A RESOLUTION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF READLYN, IOWA, AUTHORlZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN A CONTRACT WITH THE IOWA NORTHLAND REGIONAL COUNCIL OF GOVERNMENTS (INRCOG) FOR THE GENERAL ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT OWNER OCCUPIED HOUSING REHABILITATION CONTRACT WITH THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT". Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 680 duly adopted.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Fortsch to approve Community Club constructing a storage building on city property at 4th Street & Malone Ave. Roll call vote. AYES: Wittenburg, Fortsch, . Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Discussion on Grump Day Activities. It was noted that the City will have an extra police man on duty Friday and Saturday of Grump Days as in the past.

Mayor Clemen gave an update on the electric project for the new elementary school and an update on recent activities from Butler REC.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to participate in the 2010 Change A Light Program. Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Discussion on replacing city hall building.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Fortsch to approve summer swim bus for Tuesdays and Thursdays from July 6 to July 29, 2010. Roll call vote. AYES: Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Fortsch to introduce Resolution No. 681 entitled "BUDGET APPROPRlATION TRANSFER". Roll call vote. AYES: Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 681 duly adopted.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to approve sale of old ambulance to Dusk to Dawn Sales for $3,500.00. Roll call vote. AYES; Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Council received an update on the progress for the construction for the new restrooms at the city park.

Update on wastewater facilities/storm water.

Discussion on water and sewer rates, new ordinance will be prepared to July council meeting for consideration.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Cozart to approve signing contract with Keith Oltrogge, CPA for the FY 10 City Audit. Roll call vote. AYES: Wittenbug, Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to introduce Resolution No. 682 entitled "RESOLUTION SETTING SALARIES FOR APPOINTED OFFICERS AND EMPLOYEES OF THE CITY OF READLYN FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2010/2011". Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 682 duly adopted.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Cozart to continue having city employees contribute $10.00 per month for a family plan for health insurance. Single plan will be paid in full by the City of Readlyn. AYES: Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch. Motion carried.

Discussion on up coming changes in water meters.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to adjourn. All said yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjoumed at 9:25 p.m.

Herbert J Clemen, Mayor

ATTEST: Lois 1. Buhr, City Clerk

Monday, May 10, 2009

The Readlyn City Council met in open session on Monday, May 10,2010 at 6:45 p.m. for Finance committee to review bills and at 7:00 p.m. for the regular meeting, with a 7:00 p.m. Public Hearing to amend the FY 0911 0 Budget followed with a Public Hearing for a Special Permit request Kevin Price. Mayor Clemen in the chair and the following named council members present: Mike Hupfeld, Tom Cozart, Barry Fortsch, Barry Wittenburg, Dan Wedemeier. Others in attendance: Jim Bisbee, Steve Aiello, Barney Wiersma, Doug Bird, Kevin Price, Roger Deterding.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Cozart to approve minutes from the April 12, 2010 council meetings. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to approve bills presented for payment. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Fortsch to approve the April Treasurer's report. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Hupfeld and seconded by Cozart to approve the budget, clerk and library reports. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to approve police report. All said yes. Motion carried.

Motion by Cozart and seconded by Wittenburg to approve agenda as printed. All said yes. Motion carried.

Mayor Clemen opened the public hearing on the 200912010 FY Budget Amendment. A quorum was present. Notice of time and place had been published in the Waverly Newspaper on April 29, 2010. The amendment was considered and taxpayers heard for and against said amendment as follows: None. No written objections were received. After all desiring to be heard motion by Fortsch and seconded by Wittenburg to close the public hearing. Roll call vote. AYES: Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Cozart and seconded by Hupfeld to introduce Resolution No. 677 entitled "A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30,2010". Roll call vote. AYES: Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 677 duly adopted.

Mayor Clemen opened the public hearing on the Special Permit request by Kevin Price, 247 W Clark Street, Readlyn, Iowa, who wishes to construct a 12'x 32' porch onto the front of his house with a 7' front yard setback in lieu of the 25' required by Ordinance. Notice of time and place had been published and property owners within 200' of property had been notified. No written objections had been received. After all desiring to be heard, motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Hupfeld to close the public hearing. Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Fortsch and seconded by Cozart to approve SPECIAL PERMIT NO. 10-01. The special permit will allow Kevin Price, 247 W Clark Street, Readlyn, Iowa to construct a 12' x 32' porch onto the front of his house with a 7' front yard setback in lieu of the 25' required by Ordinance. In order to protect the residential character and the health, safety and general welfare of the City of Readlyn, the following restrictions are placed on the special permit: None. Roll call vote. AYES: Fortsch, Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Cozart to introduce Resolution No 678 entitled "NOTICE OF PROPOSAL TO DISPOSE OF REAL ESTATE". Roll call vote. AYES: Wedemeier, Cozart, Hupfeld, Wittenburg, Fortsch. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared Resolution No. 678 duly adopted.

Motion by Wittenburg and seconded by Fortsch to approve liquor license and Sunday sales renewal for Center Inn & Firehouse Bar & Grill. Roll call vote. AYES: Cozart, Hupfeld, Fortsch, Wittenburg, Wedemeier. NAYS: None. Motion carried.

Mayor Clemen gave an update on the electric project for the new elementary school.

Council received an update on the progress for the construction for the new restrooms at the city park.

Update on wastewater facilities/storm water.

Discussion on water and sewer rates, to be studied further.

Discussion on replacing city hall building.

Council reviewed tree planting in city right of way as it is stated in the Readlyn City Code.

Motion by Wedemeier and seconded by Wittenburg to adjourn. All said yes. Motion carried. Meeting adjourned at 8:55 p.m.

Herbert J Clemen, Mayor

ATTEST: Lois J. Buhr, City Clerk