Shawn Steffen
From:	City of Atkins [ciatkins@netins.net]
Sent:	Monday, August 26, 2002 11:11 AM
To:	steffen @ mgmc.com
Subject:	Council minutes ofAugust 19, 2002.doc
August 19, 2002
Atkins, Iowa

Council met in regular session.  Members present: Lieb, Carbaugh, Gilson and
Jacobsen.  Absent was Herman.     Mayor Steffen called the meeting to order
at 7:30 PM.  Herman joined the meeting while in progress.

Motion was made by Lieb, second by Carbaugh, to approve the Consent Agenda,
which included the minutes of August 5th and a list of bills.  Ayes:
Jacobsen, Carbaugh, Gilson, and Lieb. Nays: none.   Motion carried.

Bills approved:

Atkins Postmaster                   newsletter
$    83.72
Atkins Savings Bank                federal tax deposit
1,899.26
Crawford Quarry             walking trail
388.92
Theisen's Store             supplies
88.21
Fesler’s                                    FD bulbs
48.09
Grainger                                   FD de-humidifier
165.75
Heiman Fire Equipment            FD foam
206.25
Iowa One Call                          locates
34.20
Iowa League of Cities                registrations
360.00
IPERS                                      deposit
715.59
Keystone Lab                           water tests
8.00
Linn County REC                 electrical service lagoon
434.89
MPC Newspapers                 publications
143.82
MidAmerican Energy              gas service
45.54
Midway Outdoor Equip.            mower blades
43.35
POOL Tech                             chlorine
530.00
J A Reno Assoc.              Health & Disability
339.85
Star Equipment             skid loader rental
1,980.00
Treasurer- State of Iowa            IA W/H
300.00
Van Meter                                FD bulbs & light repairs
172.24
Library bills:
Cathy Becker                           wages
$  497.70
Ashley Lenz
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108.00
Aramark                                   floor mats
20.33
Bloomsbury Farm                flowers
25.00
Sam’s Club                              books
47.54
  “         “                                  videos
13.48

Herman joined the meeting at 7:35PM.

Ron Gaines, City Engineer, reported on the meeting held August 7th with the
County Engineer and IDOT concerning the intersection of Hwy # 279, Park
Ridge Road and the county road of 71st Street.  The county and IDOT will try
to determine if there are any funds available to reshape the intersection,
possibly eliminating the curve.  The IDOT will proceed with the asphalt
overlay to the end of their jurisdiction.  Gaines presented a possible
design for the intersection.  Council took no action.

Council discussed Chapters 42-45 of the City Code.  Council felt the Zoning
Ordinance would take precedence over these chapters.  Clerk will have them
reviewed by the City Attorney.

Council discussed establishing an impact fee for new residential
developments.  After much discussion it was decided to alter the fee paid by
the developers when they file their Preliminary and Final Plats.  The new
rate proposed was $50.00 per lot for the Preliminary Plat and $200.00 per
lot for the Final Plat.  The reading of the ordinance change would have to
be approved at three meetings before it would become effective.  The clerk
was directed to have the change prepared for review.

The council discussed the possibility of erecting a 48’ x 75’ building at
the site of the old sewage treatment plant.  The building would be used for
addition storage space for city equipment.   The clerk was directed to get
at lease two estimates for the cost of the building.

Mayor Steffen met with Dean Wheatley, Long Range Planning Manager for Cedar
Rapids, to discuss the possibility of a 28E Agreement between the cities
regarding the future annexation of unincorporated land by Atkins and Cedar
Rapids.  The council would like the agreement to contain language that Cedar
Rapids would agree that no voluntary or involuntary annexations would be
undertaken by Cedar Rapids; west of the Linn-Benton county line, north of
Highway # 30, or south of Benton County road 68th Street.  The clerk will
have the City Attorney contact Wheatley and proceed with the agreement.

The council set September 17th at 7:00PM at the City Park as the time and
place to hold a Town Meeting concerning the Strategic Plan for the city.
This meeting is to get input from citizens for the long range planning of
our town.

There being no further business, on motion by Carbaugh, second by Jacobsen,
Council voted to adjourn. Aye: Lieb, Carbaugh, Herman, Gilson and Jacobsen.
Nay: none.   Motion carried.   Next regular meeting will be Tuesday
September 3, 2002 at City Hall.

____________________________
          Shawn Steffen, Mayor
ATTEST: ______________________________
Richard Lange, Clerk