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CITY COUNCIL

May 6, 2008

Jesup City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, May 6, 2008, at 7:00 o’clock p.m.,
Community Room, of the Jesup Public Library, 721 6th Street, Jesup, Iowa.
Mayor Jacob Spiegel called the meeting to order and led in the pledge of allegiance.
On roll call the following members were present: Rich Schaefer, Darren Engbretson, Bud
Geweke, Dick Quackenbush, and Mike Joblinske
Absent: None
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Geweke it was;
RESOLVED: to approve and adopt the following items on the consent agenda. 1.
Accept the agenda. 2. Accept the minutes of the April 1, 2008, and April 15, 2008, council
meetings. 3. Accept the Clerk/Treasurer Reports and place on file. 4. Approve the claims as
presented and give direction to process and pay. 5. Approve renewal of Casey’s General Store
liquor license. 6. Approve renewal of liquor license for Legacy’s II. 7. Approve renewal of
Bucketz liquor license. 8. Approve all committee reports, and the agenda as amended.
A roll call vote was taken:

AYES: Schaefer, Engbretson, Quackenbush, Joblinske, Geweke
NAYS: None

Whereupon the Mayor declared the consent agenda carried and directed that those items
become a part of the proceedings.

CLAIMS PRESENTED TO THE CITY COUNCIL FOR MAY 6, 2008




WARRANTS WRITTEN SINCE THE APRIL 1, 2008 MEETING:

Accounts Payable
ACH Payroll 4-15-08

True North Companies
City, employee share health ins.

7,126.37
IPERS
City & employees share

2,061.00
Farmers State Bank-EFTPS
Payroll taxes-Fed, Medi, SS

4,293.84
Treasurer, State of Iowa
State income withholding tax

665.00
AFLAC
Employees self insurance

208.47
Teamsters Local 238
Police Union Dues

34.50
Nationwide Retirement Solutions
Deferred Comp. Savings Plan

25.00
City Laundering
City & employees share uniforms

93.93
Jesup Postmaster
May Water Bills - WA

235.71
Black Hawk County Recorder
Recording Fees Subdivision Ord - CH

152.00
Buchanan County Recorder
Recording Fees Subdivision Ord - CH

152.00
Casey's
2.242 Gal Unl - FD

6.95
Farmer's Mututal Telephone Co.
Telephone, Fax, Internet Service - ALL

625.95
Iowa League of Cities
Small City Conference - CH

20.00
Jesup Motor Supply
Wash,Blades, Fuse, Elec. Wiring-FD,ST,WA

135.44
Kwik Trip Inc.
23Gal Unl,452Gal,Unp,330Gal Dsl-ALL

2,536.06
Monet Construction
Labor 20x20 Roof, 8' Walk - ST

2,550.00
Print Express
Copies State Run Reports - AMB

340.00
U.S. Cellular
Cell Phones - AMB,PD,ST,BLDG

262.02
Waste Management
March Cardboard/ Recycling

981.02



Accounts Payable
ACH Payroll 5-01-08

15,317.81
True North Companies, Inc.
Partial Employee share Health Insurance

791.75
IPERS
City & Employee Share Retirement

2,434.37
Farmers State Bank-EFTPS
Payroll taxes-Fed, Medi, SS

4,749.58
Treasurer, State of Iowa
State income withholding tax

705.00
AFLAC
Employees self insurance

208.47
Teamsters Local 238
Police Union Dues

34.50
Nationwide Retirement Solutions
Deferred Comp. Savings Plan

25.00
City Laundering
City & Employee Share Uniforms

93.93
CLAIMS PRESENTED FOR MAY 6, 2008:


ADVANCED SYSTEMS, INC
COPIER CONTRACT-CH

1,552.89
AMERICAN LEGION
DONATION

400.00
APPLE TIME, INC.
DRUG FREE SUCKERS - PD

163.81
BAKER & TAYLOR
LIBRARY BOOKS

323.40
B & B FARMSTORE
OIL, FUEL FILTERS, BLADE - PARK

149.97
BERTCH CABINET MFG.
TIF AGREEMENT

20,000.00
BOOS, CHRISTOPHER
REIMB. VIDEO CAMERA MOUNT - ST

267.64
BLACK HAWK COUNTY RECORDER
RECORDING FEES-ZONING - CH

43.00
BUCHANAN COUNTY ENGINEER
530 T SAND/SALT MIX - ST

15,788.70
CARD SERVICE CENTER
SUB. RENEW,06 INSPEC GUIDE,TANKER
SPILL MEALS, WATER, CRIMINAL CHECK-
LIB,FD,BLDG

412.25
CEDAR CREST CEMETARY
DONATION

300.00
CLARK GENERAL SERVICES
GEN. MAINTENANCE, OIL - FD

1,078.72
DAHL'S AUTO GLASS
REPAIR WINDSHIELD - ST

244.98
DATA TECHNOLOGIES
SOFTWARE UPDATE - CH

14.00
DON'S TRUCK SALES
REPLACE REAR SPRINGS,BRAKES-ST

4,750.41
D & S PORTABLES
MONTHLY RENTAL 2 UNITS - PARK

91.30
EARTH TECH
ENGINEERING FEES

14,027.37
FARMER'S MUTUAL TELEPHONE CO
TELEPHONE/INTERNET SERV. - ALL

369.15
FERTILIZER DEALER SUPPLY
REP. PARTS SPRAYER, TRAILER-ST,WA

2,967.00
FOLLETT SOFTWARE CO.
SOFTWARE SUPPORT - LIB

645.00
GALLS INC.
MACE, BADGE, EMRG HAMMER. - PD,FD

137.94
GRAYBILL COMMUNICATIONS
MOBILE RADIO - FD

355.75
HAWKEYE COMMUNITY COLLEGE
POLICE ACADEMY - MOORE -PD

2,700.00
HAWKINS WATER TREATMENT
SOD. HYPOCHLORITE, AZONE 15 - WA

156.22
HERSHBERGER TILING
SNOW REMOVAL/DRY HYDRANT-FD

52.50
HOLIDAY INN CONFERENCE CENTER
IMFOA SPRING CONFERENCE RM-CH

178.39
JESUP COMMUNITY SCHOOL
SWIMMING POOL DONATION

10,000.00
JESUP MOTOR SUPPLY
HEADLIGHT, WNCH SUPPLIES-ST,PD,FD

61.34
JESUP PAINT AND AUTO BODY
TAIL GATE REPAIR - WA

557.00
JESUP POSTMASTER
SHARE 2 ROLLS STPS,.01 STPS-ALL

92.00
JESUP VET CLINIC
UPS CHARGE - AMB

7.98
KEYSTONE LABORATORIES
WATER/WASTEWATER TESTING

208.00
LASER TECHNOLOGIES, INC.
BATTERY - PD

25.25
L.L. PELLING
4.33T PREMIX-ST

673.41
MATT PARROTT & SONS
LASER WATER BILLS - WA, WW

624.23
MICROMARKETING
LIBRARY BOOKS

86.39
MID AMERICAN ENERGY
GAS/ELECTRIC-ALL

7,164.37
MIDWEST LIVING
RENEW SUBSCRIPTION

19.97
MILLER VOGEL INSURANCE
INSURANCE - ALL

43,078.00
MONKEYTOWN
PLANNER,BINDER CLIPS-PD, WA

17.92
MOORE, MARC
REIMB. MEALS PD ACADEMY - PD

151.35
NFPA
MEMBER RENEWAL, CODE MAT.-FD,

631.94
NICHOLS, LEANN
REIMB. MI., MEALS IMFOA -CH, BLDG

221.25
NYLE MCMARTIN
DRY HYDRANT SNOW REMOVAL-FD

180.00
OFFICE OF VEHICLE SERVICES
SALVAGE THEFT EXAM CERTIFICATE

50.00
PCC PHYSICIAN'S CLAIMS CO
ELECTRONIC CLAIMS FEES-AMB

967.73
PETERSON TRUSTWORTHY
MISC. SUPPLIES - FD,ST,WW,PD,CH,LIB

429.11
PETTY CASH-LINDA BUNNELL
REPLENISH POSTAGE

8.05
PETTY CASH-CYNTHIA LELLIG
REPLENISH POSTAGE

74.06
PINICON FORD
LUBE, OIL, FILTER - PD

200.57
PINT, GERALD
50 YR. BRASS AXES, REIMB. MI-FD

479.13
POWER PLAN
J.D. HUB - ST

132.00
PRESTO-X
INSECT CONTROL

55.00
RACOM
REPAIR RADIO, ANTENNA, PARTS-PD

286.00
READERS DIGEST
RENEW SUBSCRIPTION

29.96
RITE PRICE OFFICE SUPPLY
SCISSORS, INKJET CARTRIDGE - LIB

62.96
SANDRY FIRE SUPPLY
2 IN 1 GLOVE - FD

57.59
SCHAFFER, JAMIE
RETURN WA DEPOSIT - WA

125.00
SMART APPLE MEDIA
BOOKS - LIB

218.45
SPAHN & ROSE
BLDG. MATERIALS ST SHOP - ST

1,317.77
ST. ATHANASIUS CEMETERY
DONATION

300.00
THE BOOK FARM
BOOKS - LIB

74.75
THOMAS JAMES
APRIL GARBAGE - PD,CH,ST

441.00
TREASURER DEPARTMENT OF REVENUE
APRIL '08 SALES TAX

965.00
TRI COUNTY HEAD START
UTILITIES, PEST CONTROL, LEASE-CH

243.21
USA BLUEBOOK
SHUT OFF HANGERS - WA

61.07
WATERLOO FIRE RESCUE
MUTUAL AID - AMB

300.00
ZEE MEDICAL
SAFETY SUPPLIES-CH,LIB,ST,FD

114.49
TOTAL


137,963.69

Gardner Architecture was present to give a presentation on preliminary ideas for City
Hall.
This being the time and place fixed for a public hearing on the matter of the adoption of
plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of certain public
improvements described in general as construction, Young Street Sidewalk and Lighting Project
the Mayor called for any oral objections to the adoption of the plans, specifications, form of
contract and estimate of cost. No oral objections were offered and the Clerk reported that no
written objections thereto had been filed. Council Member Joblinske made a motion to close the
public hearing, Geweke seconded. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Council Member Joblinske introduced the following Resolution entitled “Resolution
Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost”, and moved that the
same be adopted. Council Member Quackenbush seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was
called and vote was,

AYES: Joblinske, Geweke, Quackenbush, Schaefer, Engbretson
NAYS: None

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following Resolution duly adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-58

RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST

WHEREAS, on the 1st day of April, 2008, plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost were filed with the Clerk for the construction of certain public improvements,
described in general as construction of Young Street Sidewalk and Lighting Project and

WHEREAS, notice of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of
cost for said public improvements was published as required by law:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JESUP, IOWA:

Section 1. That the said plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost are
hereby approved as the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for said public
improvements, as described in the preamble of this Resolution.

PASSED AND APPROVED, THIS 6th DAY OF MAY, 2008.


_____________________________
J.B. Spiegel
Mayor
ATTEST:


_______________________________
Linda Bunnell, CMC, ICMC
City Clerk/Treasurer

Report of Opening of Construction Bids

A public meeting was held at 3:00 o'clock P.M., on May 1, 2008, at the Jesup City Hall,
531 ˝ Prospect Street, Jesup, Iowa, presided over by the City Clerk of the City of Jesup, Iowa.

Present were:
Representatives from the Construction Companies, City Engineers Dick Buenger
Mark Durbahn, Water Operator Chris Even, and City Clerk Linda Bunnell

The City Clerk thereupon announced that a purpose of this meeting was to receive, open
and tabulate bids for the construction of the Jesup, Iowa, Young Street Sidewalk and Lighting
Improvement Project, in accordance with the plans and specifications heretofore filed with the
Clerk of the City. The following bids were thereupon received, opened, inspected and tabulated,
to-wit:

Name and Address of Bidder Amount Of Bid
B & B Builders $232,946.00
5728 Sierra Drive
Waterloo, Iowa 50701

Wicks Construction $251,612.98
2201 Highway 9 West
P.O. Box 728
Decorah, Iowa 52101

Eastern Iowa Excavating $229,239.50
24626 Riverview Road
P.O. Box 189
Cascade, Iowa 52033-0602

Peterson Contractors, Inc. $269,022.25
104 Blackhawk Street
P.O. Box A
Reinbeck, Iowa 50669

Whereupon the City Clerk or her designee declared that all bids have been received and
that the City Council will consider and act on the bids at its meeting as provided in the notice of
bids heretofore published.


City Clerk

Council Member Joblinske introduced the following Resolution entitled “Resolution
Making Award of Construction Contract”, and moved its adoption. Council Member Engbretson
seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,

AYES: Geweke, Quackenbush, Engbretson, Joblinske, Schaefer
NAYS: None

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following Resolution duly adopted:
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-59

RESOLUTION MAKING AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JESUP, IOWA:

Section 1. That the following bid for the construction of certain public improvements
described in general as construction of Young Street Sidewalk and Lighting Project, described in
the plans and specifications heretofore adopted by the Council on May 6, 2008, be and is hereby
accepted, the same being the lowest responsible bid received for said work, as follows:

Contractor: Eastern Iowa Excavating

Amount of bid: $229,239.50

Portion of Project: All Construction Work

Section 2. That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to execute a contract with the
contractor for the construction of said public improvements, said contract not to be binding on the
City until approved by this Council.

PASSED AND APPROVED, THIS 6th DAY OF MAY 2008.


_________________________________
J.B. Spiegel
Mayor
ATTEST:


__________________________________
Linda Bunnell
City Clerk/Treasurer

Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Schaefer it was;
RESOLVED: to approve the construction phase engineering agreement with Earth Tech.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
Council Member Joblinske introduced the following Resolution entitled “Resolution
authorizing execution of agreement”, and moved its adoption. Council Member Geweke
seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,

AYES: Geweke, Quackenbush, Engbretson, Joblinske, Schaefer
NAYS: None

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following Resolution duly adopted:



RESOLUTION NO. 2008-60

RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING EXECUTION OF AGREEMENT
REGARDING SOUTH STREET DRAINAGE PROJECT

This being the time and place fixed for a public hearing on the matter of the adoption of
plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for the construction of certain public
improvements described in general as construction, of the South Street Culvert Project the Mayor
called for any oral objections to the adoption of the plans, specifications, form of contract and
estimate of cost. No oral objections were offered and the Clerk reported that no written objections
thereto had been filed. Council Member Schaefer made a motion to close the public hearing,
Geweke seconded. All voted aye and the motion carried.
Council Member Quackenbush introduced the following Resolution entitled “Resolution
Adopting Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost”, and moved that the
same be adopted. Council Member Joblinske seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called
and vote was,

AYES: Quackenbush, Schaefer, Engbretson, Joblinske, Geweke
NAYS: None

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following Resolution duly adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-61

RESOLUTION ADOPTING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS,
FORM OF CONTRACT AND ESTIMATE OF COST

WHEREAS, on the 1st day of April, 2008, plans, specifications, form of contract, and
estimate of cost were filed with the Clerk for the construction of certain public improvements,
described in general as construction of South Street Culvert Project and

WHEREAS, notice of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of
cost for said public improvements was published as required by law:

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY
OF JESUP, IOWA:

Section 1. That the said plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost are
hereby approved as the plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of cost for said public
improvements, as described in the preamble of this Resolution.

PASSED AND APPROVED, THIS 6th DAY OF MAY, 2008.






________________________________
J.B. Spiegel
Mayor
ATTEST:
_______________________________
Linda Bunnell, CMC, ICMC
City Clerk/Treasurer

Report of Opening of Construction Bids

A public meeting was held at 3:00 o'clock P.M., on May 1, 2008, at the Jesup City Hall,
531 ˝ Prospect Street, Jesup, Iowa, presided over by the City Clerk of the City of Jesup, Iowa.

Present were:

Representatives from the Construction Companies, City Engineers Dick Buenger
Mark Durbahn, Water Operator Chris Even, and City Clerk Linda Bunnell

The City Clerk thereupon announced that a purpose of this meeting was to receive, open
and tabulate bids for the construction of the Jesup, Iowa, South Street Culvert Project, in
accordance with the plans and specifications heretofore filed with the Clerk of the City. The
following bids were thereupon received, opened, inspected and tabulated, to-wit:

Name and Address of Bidder Amount Of Bid
Peterson Contractors, Inc. $280,647.90
104 Blackhawk Street
P.O. Box A
Reinbeck, IA 50669

Skyline Construction $299,999.99
325 Washington Street
P.O. Box 127
Decorah, Iowa 52101

Taylor Construction $279,080.10
7314 Columbus
New Vienna, Iowa 52065

Whereupon the City Clerk or her designee declared that all bids have been received and
that the City Council will consider and act on the bids at its meeting as provided in the notice of
bids heretofore published.




City Clerk

Council Member Quackenbush introduced the following Resolution entitled “Resolution
Making Award of Construction Contract”, and moved its adoption. Council Member Engbretson
seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,

AYES: Quackenbush, Schaefer, Engbretson, Joblinske, Geweke
NAYS: None

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following Resolution duly adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-62

RESOLUTION MAKING AWARD OF CONSTRUCTION
CONTRACT

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF JESUP, IOWA:

Section 1. That the following bid for the construction of certain public improvements
described in general as construction of South Street Culvert Project, described in the plans and
specifications heretofore adopted by the Council on May 6, 2008, be and is hereby accepted, the
same being the lowest responsible bid received for said work, as follows:

Contractor: Taylor Construction

Amount of bid: $279,080.10

Portion of Project: All Construction Work

Section 2. That the Mayor and Clerk are hereby directed to execute a contract with the
contractor for the construction of said public improvements, said contract not to be binding on the
City until approved by this Council.

PASSED AND APPROVED, THIS 6th DAY OF MAY 2008.


_________________________________
J.B. Spiegel
Mayor
ATTEST:


__________________________________
Linda Bunnell CMC, ICMC
City Clerk/Treasurer

Upon motion by Joblinske, seconded by Quackenbush it was;
RESOLVED: to approve the construction phase engineering agreement with Earth Tech
upon modification of wording by Earth Tech. All voted aye and the motion carried.
This being the time and place fixed for a public hearing on the matter of the adoption of
the 2007-2008 budget amendment, the Mayor called for any oral objections. Upon none being
heard and the clerk reporting that no written comments were received, Quackenbush made a
motion to close the public hearing. Geweke seconded. All voted aye and the motion carried.

Council Member Schaefer introduced the following Resolution entitled “Amendment to
the 2008 Budget.”, and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member Geweke seconded the
motion to adopt. The roll was called and vote was,

AYES: Schaefer, Geweke, Engbretson, Joblinske, Quackenbush
NAYS: None
Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following Resolution duly adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-63

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE CURRENT BUDGET FOR
THE FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2008

DEPARTMENTAL REPORTS

POLICE
The monthly report was noted.
Upon motion by Geweke, seconded by Engbretson it was;
RESOLVED: to approve the union contract.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
Charlie Brown was present to discuss recycling bin and soccer field traffic concerns. The
matter was sent to committee.
FIRE
The monthly report was noted.
Council Member Joblinske introduced the following Resolution entitled “Resolution to
Purchase the Church Property”, and moved that the same be adopted. Council Member Geweke
seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and vote was,

AYES: Quackenbush, Schaefer, Engbretson, Joblinske, Geweke
NAYS: None

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following Resolution duly adopted:

RESOLUTION NO.2008-64

A RESOLUTION OFFERING TO PURCHASE THE CHURCH
PROPERTY LOCATED AT 713 HAWLEY STREET, JESUP, IOWA

Chief Schabacker noted that there would be safety concerns for both fire personnel and
citizens, regarding possible construction of City Hall at 7th and Hawley Streets.

AMBULANCE
The monthly report was noted.

LIBRARY
The monthly report was noted.
Mayor Spiegel read the letter from Governor Culver regarding library funding cuts.

BUILDING/ZONING
The monthly report was noted.
Council Member Quackenbush introduced an ordinance entitled “Amending Ordinance No.
8-2.0 4(10) Regarding Sidewalk Finish Standards”, and moved that the same be adopted. Council
Member Schaefer seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was,

AYES: Quackenbush, Joblinske, Engbretson, Schaefer, Geweke
NAYS: None

Council Member Quackenbush moved that the statutory rule requiring said Ordinance to be
considered and voted on for passage at two Council Meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to
finally be passed be suspended. Joblinske seconded, and the roll was called.

AYES: Engbretson, Geweke, Joblinske, Schaefer, Quackenbush
NAYS: None

A motion was made by Quackenbush, seconded by Schaefer that the Ordinance entitled
“Amending Ordinance No. 8-2.0 4(10) Regarding Sidewalk Finish Standards,” now be put upon
its final passage and adoption. The roll was called.

AYES: Schaefer, Engbretson, Quackenbush, Joblinske, Geweke
NAYS: None

Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion duly carried and said Ordinance duly adopted as
follows:

ORDINANCE NO.499

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING ORDINANCE NO. 8-2.0 4(10)
REGARDING SIDEWALK FINISH STANDARDS

Upon motion by Schaefer, seconded by Engbretson it was;
RESOLVED: to approve the appointments of Gary Smith and Gene Anhalt to the
Planning & Zoning Commission.
All voted aye and the motion carried.

PARK
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Schaefer it was;
RESOLVED: to approve purchase of a new water fountain for the Land of Corn Park.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Schaefer it was;
RESOLVED: to approve establishing a water line to the Boy Scout Pavilion.
All voted aye and the motion carried.

STREET
The monthly report was noted.
Upon motion by Engbretson, seconded by Geweke it was;
RESOLVED: to approve the annual Lion’s Club Car Cruise on June 1, 2008.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding the condition and possible closings of the railroad
crossings.
Council Member Quackenbush introduced the following Resolution entitled “A
Resolution to Submit an Application to the Iowa D.O.T. for Railroad Repairs”, and moved that
the same be adopted. Council Member Geweke seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called
and the vote was,

AYES: Quackenbush, Schaefer, Engbretson, Joblinske, Geweke
NAYS: None

Whereupon, the Mayor declared the following Resolution duly adopted:

RESOLUTION NO. 2008-65

A RESOLUTION TO SUBMIT AN “IOWA GRADE CROSSING
SURFACE REPAIR FUND APPLICATION” TO THE OFFICE OF
RAIL TRANSPORTATION OF THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF
TRANSPORATION FOR RAILWAY CROSSING AT 1ST STREET,
6TH STREET, MAIN STREET AND 10TH STREET, CITY OF JESUP,
IOWA

WATER/WASTEWATER
The monthly report was noted.
Upon motion by Engbretson, seconded by Schaefer it was;
RESOLVED: to terminate the water, sewer, and landfill customers who have not
responded to requests for payment using the normal procedures.
All voted aye; the motion carried.
Upon motion by Joblinske, seconded by Schaefer it was;
RESOLVED: to approve engineering agreement with Earth Tech for painting of the
water tower.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
George Steinbron was present to discuss apartment owner billing procedures/concerns.
The matter was sent to committee.

ADMINISTRATION
Upon motion by Geweke, seconded by Schaefer it was;
RESOLVED: to allow the Clerk and Deputy Clerk to attend the Iowa Municipal
Professionals Academy July 23-25, 2008 in Ames, Iowa.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
Upon motion by Joblinske, seconded by Engbretson it was;
RESOLVED: to set the June Council meeting for June 3, 2008.
All voted aye and the motion carried.
Discussion was held regarding council meeting date ordinance change. The council
directed the city attorney to draft an ordinance changing the council meeting date from the 1st
Thursday of each month to the first Monday of each month.
Upon motion by Engbretson, seconded by Schaefer it was;
RESOLVED: to approve the mortgage release of Melanie and Daniel Distler.
All voted aye and the motion carried.

ORDINANCES
None.

OLD BUSINESS

Upon motion by Geweke, seconded by Engbretson it was;
RESOLVED: to pay for the fence repairs.
Motion carried. Schaefer abstained from the vote.

NEW BUSINESS
None.

COMMUNICATIONS
None.

CITIZEN INPUT
The government students introduced themselves to the Council.
Upon motion by Quackenbush, seconded by Engbretson it was;
RESOLVED: adjourn the meeting.
All voted aye, the motion carried.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 8:45 p.m.



_______________________________
J.B. Spiegel
Mayor
Attest:

_____________________________
LeAnn Nichols, CMC
Deputy Clerk



RECEIPTS FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL
GENERAL 220,601.58
ROAD USE TAX 14,189.11
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 32,212.79
EMERGENCY PLANNING 5,945.09
LOCAL OPTION 13,084.35
T.I.F. 743.06
HOUSING REHAB PROGRAM .00
EDSA-BERTCH TOTAL .00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 112.64
DEBT SERVICE 49,145.09
SANITARY SEWER IMP TOTAL .00
GOLD MEDALLION TOTAL .00
PAVING TOTAL .00
WEST INDUSTRIAL SITE .00
PHASE III SANITARY SEWER .00
LIBRARY/PARK ROOF .00
SOUTH STREET WATER MAIN LOOP .00
3RD STREET DRAINAGE TOTAL .00
WATER UTILITY 13,707.60
SEWER UTILITY 23,318.60
PROPRIETARY FUND 994.40
TOTAL 374,054.31


EXPENDITURES FOR THE MONTH OF APRIL

GENERAL 50,413.66
ROAD USE TAX 7,331.47
EMPLOYEE BENEFIT 8,138.85
EMERGENCY PLANNING .00
T.I.F. .00
HOUSING REHAB .00
EDSA-BERTCH TOTAL .00
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT .00
DEBT SERVICE .00
SANITARY SEWER IMP TOTAL .00
GOLD MEDALLION TOTAL .00
PAVING TOTAL .00
WEST INDUSTRIAL SITE .00
PHASE III SANITARY SEWER .00
PHASE IV SANITARY SEWER .00
LIBRARY/PARK ROOF TOTAL .00
SOUTH STREET WATER MAIN LOOP .00
3RD STREET DRAINAGE TOTAL .00
WATER UTILITY 9,475.48
SEWER UTILITY 16,316.85
PROPRIETARY 1,386.00
TOTAL 93,062.31
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