Shawn Steffen
From:	City of Atkins [ciatkins@netins.net]
Sent:	Monday, August 26, 2002 9:59 AM
To:	steffen@mgmc.com
Subject:	Council minutes ofAugust 5, 2002.doc
August 5, 2002
Atkins, Iowa

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

Motion was made by Jacobsen, second by Lieb, to approve the Consent Agenda,
which included the minutes of July 15th, July Financial Report and a list of
bills.  Ayes: Jacobsen, Gilson, and Lieb. Nays: none.   Motion carried.

Bills approved:

Alliant Utilities               service
$2,581.46

Atkins Postmaster                   water bills
83.72
Atkins Lumber Co.                  materials
$102.29
Atkins Savings Bank                interest on Fire truck note
3,094.13
Atkins Telephone Co.              phone service
140.99
Atkins Automotive                   repairs
877.89
Batteries Included                       FD
45.20
Break Pointe Store                fuel
115.93
Cellcom                                    FD
10.70
Furler Utility Service             BOD Tests
310.00
Trent Jacobi                             FF1 Certification
50.00
Dan Rammelsberg                FF1 Certifications
50.00
Doug Franck Trucking            lime for soccer fields
2,035.72
Dick Lange                               mileage
76.65
G & H Electric             water plant
40.00
Hite Monuments                  engrave rocks
725.00
Iowa Wireless                          cell phone
25.10
Iowa League of Cities                registrations
360.00
Iowa One Call                          locates
17.10
J A Reno Assoc.              Health & Disability Ins.
339.85
Mike Jennings                           water samples
12.08
Linn COOP                              fuel
174.80
Lee Nelson                               wages
177.32
MidAmerican Energy              service
46.83
Treasurer- State of Iowa            Sales tax deposit
220.08
Theisen’s                                  tubing- water plant
4.50
Wagon Wheel                          liquor license refund
97.50
Library bills:
Cathy Becker                           wages
$  595.57
   “        “                                  mileage
16.06
Kathy Visser                            wages
83.11
Atkins Telephone                    service
51.22
Gateway                                   computer
1,387.00
Walden Books                         books
466.49
World Book Inc.                  books
249.00

David Mc Donnell was present to ask council to reconsider his request for a
variance to the rear lot line set back for a shed to be located at the rear
of his property at 119 B Avenue.
Herman joined the meeting at 7:34 PM.
After much discussion, on motion by Gilson, second by Lieb, council granted
the variance with the understanding the owner would be responsible for any
damage to the building should the utility companies need access to the area.
Ayes: Jacobsen, Herman, Gilson, and Lieb. Nays: none.   Motion carried.

An Application for Approval of Preliminary Plat for Pleasant Hill Addition
was received from Mark Ralston for 58 lots to be located on 29.23 acres.
The clerk read the Planning & Zoning minutes approving the Plat with certain
conditions.  On motion by Jacobsen, second by Lieb, council voted to approve
the plat. Ayes: Jacobsen, Herman, Gilson, and Lieb. Nays: none.   Motion
carried.

Carbaugh joined the meeting.

A letter was read from the Benton County Board of Supervisors concerning the
future of recycling in the county.  A letter was also read from Cox
Sanitation and Recycling about their interest in contracting with the city
to provide solid waste collection and recycling services.  The City has
until October 13, 2002 to notify the Benton County Engineer what type of
recycling program will be implemented by July 1, 2003.    The council will
hold a town meeting to get input from citizens to determine what type of
recycling program they would like.

On motion by Carbaugh, second by Herman, council voted to authorize the
Mayor to sign a IDOT permit to allow Iowa Snow Chasers to erect signs
marking snowmobile trails along the state highway. Ayes: Jacobsen, Herman,
Carbaugh, Gilson, and Lieb. Nays: none.   Motion carried.

A Thank You, for letting them use the Round House Area, was received from
the Cub Scouts.

On motion by Gilson, second by Jacobsen, council voted to proceed with IDM
toward the development of a new Strategic Plan. Approval of the fee of $500
will be considered once the plan is started.    Aye: Gilson, Carbaugh,
Herman, Lieb and Jacobsen.  Nay: none.  Motion carried.

Lieb moved, second by Herman to approve an interest payment of $3,094.13 and
authorize an Extension Agreement with Atkins Savings Bank for the Fire Truck
Note.  Aye: Gilson, Carbaugh, Herman, Lieb and Jacobsen.  Nay: none.  Motion
carried.

The Clerk reported a meeting with IDOT and the County Engineer is set for
August 7th at 1:30 pm to discuss the configuration of the curve on Hwy #
279.

Calum McLead of 222 Main Avenue was present to request the City check the
Maple tree in front of his property.  The center section seems to be dying.
The clerk will notify D & B Tree Service to check the tree.

Shawn Brener of 201 B Avenue inquired about the future development of a
walking trail behind his house.  He was informed there are no plans at this
time to develop a trail at that location.

Council will review Chapters 42-45 of the City Code at the next meeting.

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 Monday, August
19, 2002 at City Hall.

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