Shawn Steffen
From:	City of Atkins [ciatkins@netins.net]
Sent:	Monday, August 26, 2002 9:59 AM
To:	steffen@mgmc.com
Subject:	Council minutes ofJuly 15, 2002.doc
July 15, 2002
Atkins, Iowa

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

Motion was made by Carbaugh, second by Jacobsen, to approve the Consent
Agenda, which included the minutes of July 1st and a list of bills.  Ayes:
Carbaugh, Herman, Jacobsen, Gilson, and Lieb. Nays: none.   Motion carried.

Bills approved:

Bills to be approved July 15, 2002

Alliant Energy                            electrical service
$ 2411.13
Atkins Lumber Co.                  materials
9.06
Atkins Postmaster                   postage-
275.78
Atkins Savings Bank                federal tax deposit
1,673.27
Atkins Telephone Co.              phone service
143.10
Robert Hagen                           swimming lessons driver
166.50
D & B Tree Service             tree removal
300.00
D J C-Stores                            mower
89.70
Doug’s                                     mower tire & battery
99.00
Heiman Fire Equipment            FD foam
174.74
IDNR                                       water supply fee
126.03
IPERS                                      deposit
714.24
Keystone Lab                           water tests
236.00
Linn County REC                 lagoon electric service
416.64
Lee Nelson                               wages
40.17
L. L. Pelling Co.                  seal coat
7,981.14
MPC Newspapers                 publications
258.25
Treasurer- State of Iowa            IA w/h
284.00
Waterworks                             chlorine injector
45.60

Library bills:
Cathy Becker                           wages
$  586.37
Kathy Visser
“
8.31
Beth Volker
“
18.00
Atkins Telephone                    service
50.86
Aramark                                   floor mats
20.33
Cathy Becker                           Columbia House A/V
10.28

The Quarterly Sheriff’s Report was reviewed by the council.

Mayor Steffen reported in a recent Landfill commission meeting he attended.
As of July 1, 2003 Benton County will no longer be offering recycling
through the current system.   It will be up to each City in the county to
provide recycling.  If the city offers a program were the recycling items
are separated the city will be given a $3.50 credit toward the amount owed
for the landfill fee.  If the city offers a service were the recycling items
are commingled, the city will be given a $1.50 credit toward the amount owed
for the landfill fee.  The landfill fee is $18.00 per resident.  If
recycling is not done to the county’s satisfaction, the city will be
penalized by the county.  The council will hold a town meeting to get input
from citizens to determine what type of recycling program they would like.

Cathy Becker, City Librarian, was present to report Gateway felt it was no
feasible to repair the library’s computer. She could replace it for under
$1400.00.  On motion by Gilson, second by Herman, council voted to approve
the purchase.  Aye: Gilson, Carbaugh, Herman, Lieb and Jacobsen.  Nay: none.
Motion carried.

Dave Kurka, Tracy Brunssen, and Dave Berns were present to discuss problems
they are having with a neighbor parking vehicles for extended periods of
time on the street in a manor that makes it difficult for them to see when
backing out of their driveways.  They are concerned the poor visibility
could cause an accident.  The city will have the Sheriff’s department
monitor the parking situation.  They also reported garbage is accumulating
in the back of the pickup and causing an offensive odor.  The clerk reported
this is an ordinance violation and a letter will be sent to have the problem
corrected.

Mayor Steffen presented a request for a variance to alter the rear lot line
set back requirement  from David McDonnell for a storage shed on the rear of
his property.  On motion by Gilson, second by Lieb, council voted not to
allow the variance.  Aye: Gilson, Carbaugh, Herman, Lieb and Jacobsen.  Nay:
none.  Motion carried.

On motion by Lieb, second by Herman, council voted to have Greg Hite, with a
bid of $725, engrave two rocks to mark the Roundhouse trail and one rock to
be placed at Primrose Park along the east side of A Avenue.   Aye: Gilson,
Carbaugh, Herman, Lieb and Jacobsen.  Nay: none.  Motion carried.

Mayor and Council reviewed the chapters 37 and 39 of the City Code.  It was
determined no changes were needed.    Chapters 40 & 41 have been replaced.
Chapters 42-45 will be reviewed at the next meeting.

There being no further business, on motion by Carbaugh, second by Herman,
Council voted to adjourn. Aye: Lieb, Carbaugh, Herman, Gilson and Jacobsen.
Nay: none.   Motion carried.   Next regular meeting will be Monday, August
5, 2002 at City Hall.

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