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April 14, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Mark Brosz, Council Jodi Wyborny, and Larry Warren of People Service.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Fingalsen to approve the March minutes.

Department Reports: Larry Warren gave the report for the month of March. He will finishing up the system that were held up due to the weather. He has 3 E1’s on the floor, he will get them tested to see what needs to be done to them. People Service has used the maintenance fund for the year.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Wyborny to approve the purchase of the pressure tester for the E1 systems. Motion carried.

Brian Vanderploeg arrived.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Heimer to purchase road rock for Cell #3 at the lagoon. Council suggested that Larry contact Bill Boyd for the hauling. Motion carried.

Resolution #4142008A. Motion by Heimer, Second by Vanderploeg to pay the following bills: April Bills: People Service, $2056.00, Waste Management $396.55, Omnitel Communications $42.09. Alliant Utilities $255.02, $35.04, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, IAMU $225.00. Motion carried.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Heimer to approve the liquor license for Rock Falls Grain Elevator. Motion carried.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Vanderploeg to approve sending to the County Tax Roll any utility bills that haven’t been paid by the deadline. We need to have them to the courthouse before May 1st.

Motion by Heimer, Second by Vanderploeg to approve persuing the prosecution of the fines for selling cigarettes to a minor. Motion carried.

Next meeting will be May 12th at City Hall at 7:00 pm

Motion by Vanderploeg Second by Wyborny to adjourn at 8:25 pm.

Tracy L Ward City Clerk

March 10, 2008

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to approve the February minutes.

Department Reports: Larry Warren gave the report for the month of February. He will finishing up the system that were held up due to the weather.

Resolution #3102008A. Motion Motion by Heimer, Second by Brosz to pay the following bills: March Bills: People Service, $2112.00, Waste Management $396.55, Omnitel Communications $42.02. Alliant Utilities $249.53, $32.18, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, Brosz Snow $184.00

Motion by Brosz, Second by Vanderploeg to approve signing the letter to PeopleService with a overview of the changes to the annual contract. Motion carried.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Fingalsen to open the public hearing for the budget estimate, approve the resolution to submit the budget to the state and close the hearing. Motion carried.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Heimer to approve sending letters to residents with past due utility bills. Motion carried.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Vanderploeg to approve the resolution to Alliant to add a street light on East Riverside Drive. Clerk will send the paperwork to Alliant. Motion carried.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Wyborny to set April 26th as Big Trash pickup day. Also adding Complete Appliance Demanufacturing as the appliance pickup. Motion carried. Clerk will prepare the notices to the residents and mail them.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Fingalsen to hire Lance Jost to mow the lagoon for $60.00 each time. Council requests that bills be turned in timely for payment. Motion carried.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Wyborny to approve closing the 150th Celebration account and putting the money in the Regular City checking account. Motion carried.

Next meeting will be April 14th at City Hall at 7:00 pm

Motion by Vanderploeg Second by Wyborny to adjourn at 8:45 pm.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

February 12, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Mark Brosz, Bill Boyd, Larry Warren of People Service Dave Despanas and Rod Catchpool. Absent was Council Jodi Wyborny

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Vanderploeg to approve the January minutes.

Department Reports: Larry Warren gave the report for the month of January. He had 4 calls. Bill Boyd asked the council about building a new house next to his shop He had questions about whether he would need to have a second sewer system installed or if he could use the one connected to the shop. People Service recommended that the system be separate for future sale of the property if not sold as one unit every time.

Resolution #212008A. Motion Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Vanderploeg to pay the following bills: February Bills: People Service, $2112.00, Waste Management $396.55, Omnitel Communications $42.02. Alliant Utilities $249.66, $34.98, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, Brosz Snow $104.00

Mr. Dave Despenas owner of the Rock Falls lounge was verifying whether he needs council approval to move his liquor license to the community center February 22, the snow seekers a snowmobile group will be holding a rally. He does not need city approval, he can only be open at one location at a time on that evening. He should supply the community center board with a copy of his dram shop. He also discussed the grease problem at the lounge. He supplied Larry Warren with his cell phone number. The tank will be checked sometime this next month and Larry will notify Dave if he finds more grease in the tank.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Vanderploeg to set the public hearing for the budget estimate for March 10 at 7:00 pm at the Rock Falls City Hall. Motion carried.

Council Vanderploeg gave a report on his meeting with the Plymouth Fire Department meeting new building update to be held at the Plymouth Fire Department at 7:00 pm on January 23rd. They are asking for a raise in fees from $1000 per annual to 2454 per annual. Clerk instructed to raise the amount on the budget estimate for fire protection to $2500.

Next meeting will be March 10th at City Hall at 7:00 pm
Motion by Hiemer Second by Vanderploeg to adjourn at 8:15 pm.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

January 14, 2008

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Jodi Wyborny, Council Doug Heimer, Council Mark Brosz, Bill Boyd and Dennis White of People Service

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Wyborny to approve the December minutes.

Department Reports: Dennis White gave the report for the month of Deccember. He had 2 calls, and replaced two pumps. Cerro Gordo County will do snow removal at the lagoon. Quality will evaluate (3) Meyers units at no charge they will quote the cost to repair if they can be. Quality would like to complete the repair work. Bill Boyd asked the council about building a new house next to his shop He had questions about whether he would need to have a second sewer system installed or if he could use the one connected to the shop. Tabled until further information could be gathered.

Resolution #114008B. Motion by Wyborny, Second by Vanderploeg to pay the following bills: January Bills: People Service, $2112.00, Waste Management $396.55, Omnitel Communications $13.48. Alliant Utilities $252.92, $32.85, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, Iowa One Call $4.50, Landfill of North Iowa $229.50, Electric Pump $1660.00, $1636.02, G County Secondary Road $517.91, IMFOA $30.00, Cerro Gordo Co Auditor $514.25, Brosz Snow $160.00

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Heimer to approve the building permit submitted by David Bishop to add a four season room onto their house at 305 Spring Street. Motion carried.

Motion by Heimer, Second by Brosz to approve ordinance 011408A raising sewer rates from the current $27.00 to $30.00 starting with the February due March billing.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to waive the 2nd and 3rd reading of the ordinance. Motion carried.

Mayor Petersen has asked for two volunteers to attend the Plymouth Fire meeting new building update to be held at the Plymouth Fire Department at 7:00 pm on January 23rd. Brosz, Wyborny and Vanderploeg have volunteered.

Next meeting will be January 14th at City Hall at 7:00 pm
Motion by Hiemer Second by Wyborny to adjourn at 8:35 pm.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

December 10, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Jodi Wyborny, Council Doug Heimer, Council Mark Brosz and Larry Warren of People Service

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to approve the November minutes.

Department Reports: Larry Warren gave the report for the month of November. He had 2 calls, and completed 26 annual inspections. Larry will get a written quote from the Berding Brothers to do snow removal at the lagoon.

Resolution #121007A. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Wyborny to pay the following bills: December Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55, Omnitel Communications $42.04. Alliant Utilities $255.92, $32.61, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82,
Jost Mowing $180.00.
Motion by Brosz, Second by Heimer to approve the Resolution to submit the Annual report to the State of Iowa. Motion carried.

Larry Warren delivered the contract between Electric Pump and the city of Rock Falls for the purchase of E1 pumps, the council needs clarification on a couple of items so no action was taken.

Excessive grease in the sewage tank at the Rock Falls Lounge was discussed. Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Brosz to send the lounge a bill for $100.00 for reimbursement for cleaning. Motion carried.

Discussed contract with Electric Pump for purchasing pumps. No action taken, council wants verification on a couple of items in the contract.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Fingalsen to set the public Hearing for the sewer rate increase to January 14th 2008 at 7:00 pm at the Rock Falls City Hall.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Brosz to approve the contract between Rock Falls and PeopleService for a period of 3 ½ years. Motion carried. Contract on file at City Hall for viewing purposes.

Landfill update – rate increase to $29.00 a ton effective July 1, 2008.
Mayor update – Municipal class was cancelled due to weather. He finally got a hold of Steve O’Neill the rate for the coming year for Cerro Gordo Emergency Fund is $87.00.

Next meeting will be January 14th at City Hall at 7:00 pm
Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Wyborny to adjourn at 8:15 pm.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

November 12, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Jodi Wyborny and Larry Warren of People Service. Absent Council Doug Heimer and Council Mark Brosz

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Vanderploeg to approve the October minutes.

Department Reports: Larry Warren gave the report for the month of October. He had 4 calls. And completed 26 annual inspections.One was a repeat call for sanitary products in the pumps. The next time they will get charged for the service call. 10/25 flow meter was calibrated by Electric Pump. The numbers are the same it is working good. On the annual inspection at the Lounge he spent approx 4 hours cleaning grease out of the tank, he removed 60# or a 5 gallon and ½ of another 5 gallon bucket. The lounge owner will be notified.

Resolution #111207A. Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Fingalsen to pay the following bills: November Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55, Omnitel Communications $90.36. Alliant Utilities $257.49, $33.32, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82,Sharm Ward $660.00,Mosquito Control $1550.00. Motion carried.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Vanderploeg to set the Public Hearing on the Annual report to the State of Iowa for December 10th @ 7:00 pm. Motion carried.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Vanderploeg to approve sending the mayor to the Municipal Leader training. Motion carried
Bump out at the entrance to People Service shop is washing out. Mayor Petersen with help by Lowell Johnson will build a small retaining wall to avert the water.

Next meeting will be December 10th at City Hall at 7:00 pm Park Improvements will be added to the agenda

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Wyborny to adjourn at 7:45 pm.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

October 8, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Mark Brosz, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Jodi Wyborny and Dennis White and Larry Warren of People Service.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Wyborny to approve the September minutes. Motion carried.
Department Reports:

Building permit presented by Randi Arndt for Don & Marg Bannan. They are adding an addition to the back of their parent’s residence at 302 Spring Street. Motion by Heimer, Second by Brosz to approve the permit. Motion carried.

Resolution #100807A. Motion by Heimer, Second by Vanderploeg to pay the following bills: October Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55, Omnitel Communications $90.36. Alliant Utilities $257.49, $33.32, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82,IPERS $141.75, US Treasury $229.50, Globe Gazette $37.54. Motion carried.

Mayor reported that he had received a call from Chris Gritzmacher that he was putting reflectors in the city’s right of way to keep the cars from parking in his grass. Mayor informed him that it was noted but damages to the reflectors are not the responsibility of the city’s to replace.

Bump out at the entrance to People Service shop is washing out. Mayor Petersen met with Lowell Johnson to come up with ideas on how to correct. They will build a small retaining wall to avert the water.

Clerk was absent.

Betterment – Gary Dockum will contact Omnitel to get more rings on the phone currently it only rings twice. Silly String on the sidewalk needs to be cleaned up from the last hall rental.

E911 – they will amend the budget to include some costs they anticipated and they now have the amounts needed to amend the budget. Council Fingalsen noted there would be no more meetings for this year.

Landfill – RCC building is open limited hours during the day. Brown goods are accepted at all times. Cement pad for appliance recycle has been poured. Blacktopping for compost pile has been done. New building and above ground scale are scheduled for start next spring.

Next meeting will be November 12th at City Hall at 7:00 pm Park Improvements will be added to the agenda

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Heimer to adjourn at 8:12 pm.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

September 10, 2007

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Wyborny to approve the August minutes. Motion carried.

Department Reports:
Larry Warren gave the report for the Month of August. Dennis White covered some capital improvements process that the council will need to address in the next 5 years. He showed some of the newest upgrades to our system. He went through the agenda for the next 3 meetings. First meeting is September 17 @ 6:30 p.m. also September 24th and Oct 1st.

Resolution #91007A. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to pay the following bills: August Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55, Omnitel Communications $36.30. Alliant Utilities $263.49, $32.75, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, Jost Mowing $120.00. Motion carried.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Vanderploeg to pay Sharm Ward to remove the tree from the park that had fallen on Mark Brosz‘s property. Motion carried.

Mayor Petersen will have Lowell Johnson look at the bump out by the People Service entrance where the dirt and rock are washing away.

Motion by Vanderploeg Second by Brosz to approve Resolution 091007B to submit the Road Use Tax report the Iowa Department of Transportation. Motion carried.

Council Fingalsen will bring a fill out a grant application for park equipment. The equipment company is offering a special.

Mayor Petersen will consolidate the souvenirs and move them to the north room.

Clerk had nothing to report.

Betterment – They calculate about $3000 - $4000 profit for Fun Days. Some vandals have spray painted obscenities on the walk in cooler and tried to break into it. Sheriff was notified.

Landfill – meeting is scheduled for Thursday.

Motion by Heimer, Second by Wyborny to adjourn at 9:10 pm.

Next meeting will be October 8th at City Hall at 7:00 pm
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

August 13, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Mark Brosz, Council Lois Fingalsen, and Dennis White and Larry Warren of People Service. Absent was Council Jodi Wyborny.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to approve the July minutes. Motion carried.

Department Reports:
Dennis White gave the report for the Month of July. Dennis White covered some capital improvements that the council will need to address in the next 5 years. He showed some of the newest upgrades to our system. Recomends that all check valves get moved inside the tanks and removed from the yard. Shut offs should be located near the tank for easy shut off. Council agreed to start having palnning sessions with the first being September 10th at 6:30 pm.
Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to approve the recalibration in coordination with Plymouth to save money. Motion carried.

Resolution #81307A. Motion by Brosz, Second by Heimer to pay the following bills: July Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55, Omnitel Communications $36.80. Alliant Utilities $263.49, $35.01, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82Johnson Sign $1680.51, NPDES Permit $210.00, Iowa One Call $3.60, Jost Mowing $60.00. Motion carried.

Clerk had nothing to report.
Betterment – They talked about Fun Days planning.
Landfill – meeting is scheduled for Thursday. The new building could be open

Motion by Brosz, Second by Vanderploeg to adjourn at 8:59 pm.

Next meeting will be September 10th at the City Hall at 7:00 pm
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

July 9, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Mark Brosz, Council Jodi Wyborny, Council Lois Fingalsen, and Dennis White of People Service.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Fingalsen to approve the June minutes. June special meeting minutes will be presented at August meeting. Motion carried.

Council Brian Vanderploeg arrived at 7:15 p.m.

Department Reports:
Dennis White gave the report for the Month of June. The sheets were not emailed from Cindy Worden so we talked about how to better get them to the council. Dennis White reviewed the updated proposal from the home office.

TERM: 4 years - July 1, 2007 to June 30, 2011 so we can match the Rock Falls and Plymouth contracts. This allows us to be able to offer fulltime employment to our operators, thus attract more qualified personnel.
COMPENSATION: The Council had extended an offer of 6% at the last council meeting. We would like to purpose a 4% increase for the first year, 2% plus CPI for the second year, 2% plus CPI for the third year, and only CPI for the 4th year. This is 2% more than offered by the City, but more than 3% less than our original offer plus we will spread it over the life of the contract.
We also want to offer and work with the City on a 5-year capital improvement plan for its wastewater system. This will allow the Council a process by which plans and goals can be established on what, how, and why things need to be improved for the wastewater system. The 5-year plan would then be followed by a rate study. This would allow the Council to see how items in the capital improvement plan wouls be paid.
Another issue we wish to help the Council establish is grinder pump station standards. This would be for new and replacement stations. There should be standards for check valves, shut-off valves and boxes and their location.
These are but a few of the items we want to work with the City in establishing over the next 4 years in order to provide a direction for the City to move toward improving their system. We will strive to improve on the record keeping and communication issue the Council has brought to our attention these past few months. It is our goal to continue our relationship with the City of Rock Falls and work with the City to improve their system to the benefit of all the citizens. No Motion was made on new contract council wishes to discuss and get back to Dennis White.

Resolution #61107A. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Vanderploeg to pay the following bills: July Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55, Omnitel Communications $36.80. Alliant Utilities $230.00, $33.70, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, IPERS $141.75, US Treasury $229.50, NIACOG $91.80, Plymouth Fire $1000.00, Cerro Gordo Emergency $64.50, Brandau Backhoe $713.50, Swanson Electric $126.68, Jost Mowing $120.00, NI Clerks Association $15.00, CNA Surety $350.00. Motion carried.

Gerry Gritzmacher permit. After the council reviewed the permit and plans it was determined that no permit was necessary. He is replacing his roof and adding dormers that do not go above height limitation for the city.

MOR Services: Each council was given time to speak on both services. It was uniamimous that we stay with people service on our grace period to evaluate whether their service will improve. The council will schedule workshops to get educated on the system and the different pumps to make a better decision. They will also work on a strategic plan for system improvements.

Clerk had nothing to report.
Betterment – Doug Heimer missed the meeting.
Landfill – meeting is scheduled for Thursday.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Vanderploeg to adjourn at 8:34 pm.

Next meeting will be August 13th at the City Hall at 7:00 pm
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

June 25, 2007 Special

SEWER SYSTEM
The Rock Falls City Council met in special session on Monday, June 25, to discuss the future of the very unique pressurized sewer system. In attendance were Mr. Mark Simms, and Mr. Rick Graves, of MORServices, based in Lemars, Iowa, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Council Mark Brosz, Council Jodi Wyborny, Council Lois Fingalsen.

The present provider of sewer management services, PeopleService, Inc., has submitted a new five-year contract to the City. The new contract has proposed a significant 11% increase in fees to the city.
Since the system has reached the ripe age of 25 years, the council feels it may be time to explore options of management services and look for a provider that can offer an intense evaluation of the system. The evaluation should be followed with a realistic and affordable strategic plan to perpetuate the system through the next 25 years and beyond.
The Rock Falls system is one of only a handful of pressurized systems in Iowa. Conventional gravity sewer systems offer very few challenges to operators by allowing gravity and mother nature to handle most of the effort. A pressurized system begins with about 80 residential lift stations that each contain a sewage pump. The pump periodically forces residential sewage into a small pipe creating a flow to the lagoons under pressure. Most of the lift station pumps are now 25 years old. Rebuilding or replacing of the pumps is inevitable. The system also needs to incorporate technology for testing the sewer mains to spot leakages.
MORServices discussed several significant issues of the Rock Falls system and is prepared to present a proposal for services to the council. The council has taken the matter under advisement and will also continue to negotiate future services with PeopleService, Inc.

Next meeting will be July 9th at the City Hall at 7:00 pm
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

June 11, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Mark Brosz, Council Jodi Wyborny, Council Lois Fingalsen, Larry Warren & Dennis White of People Service.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Brosz to approve the May minutes. Motion carried.

Department Reports:
Larry White gave the report for the Month of May. The sheets were emailed from Cindy Worden so we talked about how to better get them to the council one sheet was missing. Motion by Heimer, Second by Brosz to repair the Meyers pump pulled from 6 West Mill Street at a cost of $783.00. Motion carried.

Brian Vanderploeg arrived at 7:25 p.m.

Dennis White went over some of the issues the Council has with the new contract to justify the 11.1% increase even with the lack of quality service over the last few years. Brosz motioned for a 6% increase on a three year contract, No second was made Motion died. Council wishes to have more time to think things over before signing the new contract with PeopleService. Dennis White will take the council’s proposal back to PeopleService and see what they will do. Dennis White talked about an evergreen agreement that goes from year to year with the CPI increase.
Dennis White will have Cindy Worden email the master address list to the clerk for updates, Clerk is to email back to Cindy and Larry.

Resolution #61107A. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Wyborny to pay the following bills: June Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55 & . Omnitel Communications $36.83. Alliant Utilities $227.13, $34.14, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, Iowa League of Cities $201.00, Sturges Lawn Care $99.00, Jost Mowing $180.00. Motion carried.

Discussion of the cities position on trees down in the alley ways. Council feels that homeowners should take care of them as done in the past.

Mayor Petersen presented the council with the two different types of signs that were bid, To stay with orginal colors and design $1646.00 installed, this includes wrapping the pole. The other is $1814.00 installed and includes wrapping the pole. Motion by Heimer, Second by Vanderploeg to send a check for $920.00 to Johnson sign to order the more modern sign in white with the scenery on it. Total cost is $1814.00.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Fingalsen to adjourn at 9:03 pm.

Next meeting will be July 9th at the City Hall at 7:00 pm
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

May 14, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Mark Brosz, Council Jodi Wyborny, Council Lois Fingalsen,
Dennis White of PeopleService, and Lance Jost. Absent was City Clerk Tracy Ward.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Fingalsen to approve the April minutes. Motion carried.

Department Reports:

Dennis White was on hand to inform the council of their required actions on the DNR permit.
Flow meter is not calibrated correctly. Vegetation needs to be tended to. Burrowing animals need to be controlled.

Valves were not correctly closed at last draw down. He also handed out the new contract to be reviewed by the council effective date would be July 1, 2007.
Term is 5 years, they are asking for an increase of 11.1%. Council was very upset since service in the past has been below minimum. Dennis will need to come
back with a better price. And maintenance records showing the service they have provided.Clerk is to hold Backhoe bill when it arrives for service done at Jost’s
residence as the council feels that they shouldn’t pay because of poor record keeping done by People Service as to where check valves have been replaced and installed.

Resolution #51407A. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Heimer to pay the following bills: May Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55 & . Omnitel Communications $36.08. Alliant Utilities $223.74, $32.76, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82,
Haines Insurance $3901.00. Motion carried.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Heimer to approve the Cigarette license for the Rock Falls Lounge fee is $75.00 and the City’s portion is $75.00. Motion carried.

Council approves Mosquito Control doing flyovers to control mosquito populations as a part of their contract.

Now that the sign sides have been removed the council feels that we should get bids to do just the sides in vinyl and to hire someone to paint the pole.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Fingalsen to hire Lance Jost to mow the lagoon at $60.00 per time at about twice per month depending on rainfall.
Motion carried.

Landfill update last year Rock Falls was at 8.3# person, this year we are at 3.5# per person.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Fingalsen to adjourn at 9:03 pm.

Next meeting will be June 11th at the City Hall at 7:00 pm

Tracy L Ward City Clerk

April 9, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Mark Brosz, Council Jodi Wyborny, Larry Warren and Dennis White of PeopleService, Naomi Beinfang of Project Care and Mary Hansen. Absent was Council Lois Fingalsen.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Vanderploeg to approve the March minutes. Motion carried.

Naomi Beinfang, program coordinator for Project CARE and the EPA was there to explain the program to the council and ask for citizens to serve on the board. The purpose is to address various issues within the county. This is a chance to have your voice heard on concerns that people have about the environment. Surveys will be filled out and then issues will be addressed. Kathleen Fenton is regent officer from the EPA, she will get us all the info we need from the EPA.

Resolution #40907A. Motion by Heimer, Second by Wyborny to pay the following bills: April Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55. Omnitel Communications $36.08. Alliant Utilities $223.74, $32.76, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, Cerro Gordo Road $880.06, IAMU $215.00. Motion carried.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Heimer to approve the liquor license for the Rock Falls Grain Elevator fee is $90.00 and the city’s portion is $75.00. Motion carried.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Vanderploeg to direct the Clerk to add unpaid balances on sewer and garbage bills to the tax roll. Unpaid balances will be added to the tax roll and the county has to have them by May 1^st. Motion carried.

J & M Lawn Care is not interested in mowing the lagoon, since they will not be mowing at the community center. Council Heimer will find out who the Betterment is using, Council Vanderploeg may be interested in bidding.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Heimer to approve the addition of 220 service to the People Service area to allow for a test station People Service will take care of the plumbing portion. Council will check with Monte Swanson, if he is busy they will contact Dan Moorehead.

Mayor Petersen passed around the list of Contact numbers that we provided to People Service, he is going to send a copy to Alliant Energy for emergency contact.

Department Reports:

Larry Warren of People Service gave the report for March. Lance Jost residence the tank keeps backfilling and so far it will pump itself down. Larry Warren said they changed the check valve on the outside of the tank, which has solved the problem. Council decided not to replace the check valve on the inside of the tank. Dennis White was also in attendance to answer questions for the council and to get input on the new contract that will be presented in July. The council wishes to have more detailed information on purchases for the maintenance account, and would like all reports emailed to the council members 1 week prior to the meeting in excel or word format. Council supplied People Service with cell phone numbers in case of emergency.

Lee Haines recommendation at the last meeting that the council raise the amount of replacement coverage on the Community Center. Motion by Wyborny, Second by Vanderploeg to get actual cost from Lee Haines to raise the coverage, if the increase in annual cost is less than $400.00, Motion carried to increase.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Vanderploeg to adjourn at 9:00 pm

Next meeting will be May 14th at the City Hall at 7:00 pm

Tracy L Ward City Clerk

March 12, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Mayor Rich Petersen, Larry Warren PeopleService, Lance Jost and Lee Haines Haines Insurance. Absent were Council Mark Brosz and Council Jodi Wyborny.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Fingalsen to approve the February minutes, with corrections suggested by the Mayor Petersen to reword the section on nuisance abatement. Motion carried.

Department Reports:

Larry Warren of People Service gave the report for February. Lance Jost gave a review of what has been happening at their residence. The tank keeps backfilling and so far it will pump itself down. This is happening even when they are not home. Larry Warren suggests they change the check valve on the tank when the weather gets warmer. Council decided not to repair the broken pump, quote was too high.

Resolution #31207A. Motion by Heimer, Second by Fingalsen to pay the following bills: March Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55. Omnitel Communications $36.08. Alliant Utilities $225.05, $32.86, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, Mark Brosz Snow Removal $165.00. Motion carried.

Lee Haines went over the insurance policy explaining changes to the council. His recommendation that the council was to raise the amount of coverage on the Betterment building. Council tabled for now.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Heimer to direct the Clerk to send past due notices to residents that are behind on sewer and garbage bills. Bill must be paid by April 20^th, unpaid balances will be added to the tax roll and the county has to have them by May 1^st. Motion carried.

Rock Falls Betterment board member Doug Heimer gave the update. They have 3 new members John Evers, Lowell Johnson, and Doug Heimer. The new secretary is Kaylene Ahrens. All bills for snow removal at the Betterment building are to be sent and paid by the Betterment.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Vanderploeg to adjourn at 8:45 pm

Next meeting will be April 9th at the City Hall at 7:00 pm

Tracy L Ward City Clerk

February 12, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen . In attendance were Council Mark Brosz, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Council Jodi Wyborny, Mayor Rich Petersen, Todd and Carol Huff, bob Hyde.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Fingalsen to approve the January minutes, with correction to add ProTem to Mark Brosz calling the meeting to order. Motion carried.

Department Reports:

Larry Warren of People Service gave the report for January. He is suggesting that next year, snowbirds let the person who is taking care of their home to run water and flush stools when they check in to keep the system running. He had 3 service calls last month.

Resolution #21207A. Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Fingalsen to pay the following bills: February Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55. Omnitel Communications $36.08. Alliant Utilities $251.91, $34.98, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, Iowa One Call $12.60, Laird Law Firm $160.00, Mark Brosz Snow Removal $210.00. Motion carried.

Question as to whether the city should pay for snow removal at the community center. This will be brought up at the Rock Falls Betterment Annual meeting on March 7^th at 7:00 pm.

Mayor Petersen wants the council to be thinking about what to do with the remaining souvenirs.

Mayor Petersen had met with John Duffy City Attorney about the present dog issues. John Duffy felt that the code was in good shape. Mayor Petersen opened up the issue to the audience. City will take care of notification to resident and if citation is issued then the sheriff will take over. Mayor Petersen will meet with the Sheriff and the Public Health to discuss how to proceed. Mayor Petersen will create an official complaint form that needs to be filled out and signed by the complainant, to begin the nuisance abatement process.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to approve the resolution to accept the annual budget for the state of Iowa for 2007-2008. Motion carried.

Sign discussion: It has been decided that they will keep the DX Shape as it was given to the city by Schlobohms. Doug Heimer will try to get with Monte Swanson to see if they can take the panels out so we can take them in to have them redone. Also will have Monte Swanson check on whether we can get the sign to light up.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Heimer to credit Jade Stumo bill for $54.35 and get the large trash bin from the residence. New updated bill to be mailed to Margaret Jost. Motion carried.

Mark Brosz gave the update for the Landfill; he showed the council the new brochures that list the new pricing. Clerk will try to get more from Bill Rowland to send with the monthly billing.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Brosz to appoint Brian Vanderploeg to Mayor Pro Tem for 2007. Vanderploeg abstained. Motion carried.

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Heimer to adjourn,

Next meeting will be March 12th at the City Hall.

Tracy L Ward City Clerk

January 8, 2007

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor. In attendance were Mayor Pro Tem Mark Brosz, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Council Jodi Wyborny, and Council Mark Brosz, Mayor Rich Petersen was absent.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Heimer to approve the December minutes. Motion carried.

Department Reports:
Larry Warren of People Service gave the report for November and December.

Resolution #10807A. Motion by Heimer, Second by Vanderploeg to pay the following bills: January Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55. Omnitel Communications $36.08. Alliant Utilities $250.10, $33.53, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82,Landfill of North Iowa $229.50, IMFOA $30.00, Active Web Hosting $140.00, IPERS $402.57, US Treasury $651.78, Treasurer State of Iowa $216.93. Motion carried.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Heimer to approve the cigarette permit to the Rock Falls Lounge, the license will expire on June 30, 2007. Motion carried.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Wyborny to set the Public Hearing for the Budget Estimate for February 12th, at 7:00 pm at the Regular City Council Meeting. Motion carried.

Sign Quote was received from Johnson Sign, but included replacing the whole pole and sign, the council has tabled this discussion because they feel that DX sign is original to the location and we could get a quote to replace the panels and try to get it lit up.

Appointments
Pimary Backup Meeting date & Time
E911 Lois Fingalsen Mark Brosz 3 per year 7:00 pm
Landfill of North Iowa Mark Brosz Jodi Wyborny 2nd Thursday 7:00 pm
Rock Falls Betterment Doug Heimer Jodi Wyborny
Sewers, Streets & Parks Jodi Wyborny Lois & Brian As Needed
Cerro Gordo Emergnecy Rich Petersen Mark Brosz Quarterly
Mayor Pro Tem Brian Vanderploeg Mark Brosz

Next meeting will be February 12th at the City Hall.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

December 11, 2006

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Brosz to approve the November minutes. Motion carried.

Department Reports:
Not available. People Service was absent.

Resolution #121106A. Motion by Brosz, Second by Fingalsen to pay the following bills: December Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55. Omnitel Communications $39.42. Alliant Utilities $253.72, $34.21, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, Secretary of State $30.00, Rock Creek Tree $985.00. Motion carried.

Mayor Petersen submitted the budget amounts that Cerro Gordo County Emergency will be asking the cities to pay. Clerk is to keep the letter to add to the budget we will be working on in January.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Heimer to approve the Notary application for the city to extend the notary for 4 years. Motion carried.

Motion by Fingalsen to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.

Next meeting will be January 8th at the City Hall.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

November 12, 2006

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen. In attendance were Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, Council Jodi Wyborny, and Council Mark Brosz, Dennis White and Larry Warren of People Service. PeopleService would like to have visible from the street house numbers on the homes to make maintenance calls easier to locate.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Fingalsen to approve the October minutes. Motion carried.

Department Reports:
Dennis White presented the new history log books for the grinder stations. The books will housed in the office of the City Clerk. They will be updated monthly with repair sheets from PeopleService The books have the location of the shut offs and the maintenance of the pumps listed by house address. Clerk is to verify the master list and get a copy to Larry and Cindy.

Resolution #111206A. Motion by Brosz, Second by Fingalsen to pay the following bills: November Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55. Omnitel Communications $39.42. Alliant Utilities $264.99, $34.12, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, J & M Lawn $154.50, Sharm Ward $672.78. Motion carried.

Councilman Heimer will check with Dave Despenas owner of the Rock Falls Lounge to see where the Ducks Unlimited Banquet is to be held so the city can donate souvenirs for the auction.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Heimer to approve Resolution #111206B approving the annual report to the State of Iowa. Motion carried.

Mark Brosz and Brian Vanderploeg will do snow removal this season, they will use Steve McDonough for the deeper snow as needed.

Motion by Heimer, Second by Fingalsen to approve giving sweatshirts to Joe Davis and Chuck Fink for bringing a Cherry Picker from Nora Springs to help restring the flag pole at the Community Center. Motion carried. Mayor Petersen and the First Lady Caroline donated the Iowa Flag to the City.

Motion by Brosz to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:17 pm.

Next meeting will be December 11th at the City Hall.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

October 9, 2006

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Brosz to approve the September minutes. Correction to September minutes to luminate the flag at night instead of laminate. Jodi Wyborny was in attendance.

Department Reports:
Joe Davis gave the report for People Service. Larry Warren, the new operator was introduced. Annual Maintenance reports will be distributed with the utility bills in November. Joe will start to draw down the lagoons they think they have a breach in Cell #1. Muskrats will be trapped by Aaron Dockum when the season opens.

Resolution #100906A. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to pay the following bills: October Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55. Omnitel Communications $39.42. Alliant Utilities $269.17, $34.95, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, J & M Lawn $103.00, Sturges Lawn $95.00, Martins $53.74, IIMC $125.00, Heartland $400.00, Mosquito Control $1550.00. Cerro Gordo Emergency pay the same as last year $188.00. Motion carried.

Council approved dropping the prices on remaining souvenirs to move them out. Clerk is to send new pricing in the utility bills. Rock Falls Betterment is asking for volunteers to help with the auctions with serving food and selling of souvenirs.

Mark Brosz gave the Landfill update. The landfill can operate for a least 50 more years in their current locations. They are purchasing a new compactor, they will build a new hazardous materials shed and have it manned with a full time employee.

Rock Creek Tree Service was in town and did trimming, tree removal and stump grinding.

Mayor Petersen presented his timeline of reports to the City council asking for changes to the way things are distributed and when they are due.

Motion by Vanderploeg to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm.

Next meeting will be November13th at the City Hall.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

September 11, 2006

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen. In attendance were Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, and Council Mark Brosz, Joe Davis of People Service. Absent was Council Jodi Wyborny

Motion by Vanderploeg, Second by Brosz to approve the August minutes.

Department Reports:
Joe Davis gave the report for People Service. Larry Warren is the new operator, he could not attend he has family emergency. The maintenance of (15) pumps were completed for September. A sump pump at 212 South Spring Street was incorrectly unhooked and not capped so it was pulling from the tank and dumping in the yard, this had been going on for some time. Lois will have Craig look at this when he gets back to town. Joe Davis is working with Quality pump on the electrical box issues where the box is showing extreme wear but the pump is good, boxes come with pump but can be expensive to buy separate. They are working on a loaner box so that the other box can be serviced and then reinstalled. Clerk is to send list of addresses to Cindy at PeopleService. Clerk is to call Aaron Dockum so see if he is interested in trapping muskrat at the lagoon.

Resolution #081406A. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Wyborny to pay the following bills: September Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55. Omnitel Communications $39.51. Alliant Utilities $267.08, $33.46, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, J & M Lawn $103.00, Miller Backhoe 959.75. Motion carried. Bill for Cerro Gordo Country Emergency $669.00 was pulled by the council until Steve O’Neill attends council meeting to explain.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Heimer to approve sending the State Road Use Tax Report, with the correction on Column 3 needs to be moved to Column 1.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Wyborny to approve the NIMS resolution, if it doesn’t cost $669.00. Motion carried.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Vanderploeg to approve the mayor purchasing (2) United States of America Flags and roping to replace the worn one, Motion carried. Council would like to look into lighting system to laminate the flag at night.

Motion by Vanderploeg to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:12 pm.

Next meeting will be October 9th at the City Hall.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

AUGUST
August 14, 2006

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Park. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen. In attendance were Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Brian Vanderploeg, and Council Mark Brosz, Joe Davis of People Service. Absent was Council Jodi Wyborny

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to approve the July minutes.

Department Reports:
Joe Davis gave the report for People Service. Larry Warren is the new operator, he will attend in September. The maintenance of all the pumps will be completed by the end of October. Joe will get a breakdown of the maintenance account as the council questioned the last month of purchases. Joe brought up that many of the homes with Meyers system are going to need new control as the elements have taken their toll, cost is estimated at about $600 each. They are trying to get a quote on Barnes pumps.

Resolution #081406A. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to pay the following bills: August Bills: People Service, $1956.00, Waste Management $396.55. Omnitel Communications $39.06. Alliant Utilities $263.78, $34.45, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82, J & M Lawn $103.00, Heartland $200.00, Paulson Excavating $117.00, DNR $210.00, IPERS $141.75, US Treasury $229.50. Motion carried.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Heimer to approve the liquor license for Rock Falls Fun Days. Motion carried.

Clerk is to call Rock Creek Tree Service to have them come and do fall trimming in the city.

Motion by Brosz to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm .

Next meeting will be September 11th at the City Hall.
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

JUNE 2006

June 12, 2006
The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen. In attendance were Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Jodi Wyborny, and Council Mark Brosz, Joe Davis and Dennis White of People Service. Absent was Council Brian Vanderploeg.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Wyborny to approve the May minutes.

Department Reports:
Joe Davis gave the report for People Service. Dennis White

Dennis White took the floor to answer questions from the council on the lack of maintenance that has been done on the lift stations. Dennis gave his email address to the council as a means for speedier answer. The last operator hired has been let go for failure to follow procedures. They have done interviews and have it narrowed down to two possible candidates. The new flow meter is installed and all new conduit was laid as the old was not housed in conduit and the wire were badly rotted. Roots were found in the line at Leo Jost’s Rental property; Joe removed what he could resident advised to contact Leo to get someone to get the rest of them out. Dennis White had promised that all lift stations will be maintenance by October 31. They will install an E1 at Navratil Rental, no one knows why the other pump was pulled, Tim would like the box moved, so they will take care of that at that time. They would like to put a test station in downstairs to test and maintain pumps before sending them out for repair and some of them could be repaired here. Quality pump will attend the next meeting to discuss another kind of pump with the council and to give some quotes. Residents should notify the clerk when they leave for more than a month so that we can schedule People Service to run the pump to prevent blockage.

Resolution #041006A. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Heimer to pay the following bills: May Bills: People Service, $1890.00, Waste Management $424.32. Omnitel Communications $36.41. Alliant Utilities $257.25, $32.38, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Community National Bank $332.82.J & M Lawn$103.00, Paulson Excavating $315.30, IPERS $131.75, Us Treasury $183.60, IA league of cities $65.00, Sturges Lawn Care $95.00. Motion carried.

Residents sharing alleys must discuss and make an agreement for things that are placed in the 20 feet. If residents fail to agree than nothing will be placed in the alley.

Mayor Petersen secured an easement agreement with the Rock Falls Lounge as they built a deck over the lines coming from the tank. They are aware that it any problems arise that would cause a dig that they would be responsible to pay for the removal of the deck and then replacement if they chose to reinstall it.

The roads were discussed again as there has been much wash out in areas. Travis from Heartland did a walk around and looked at different areas. Mark Hicks told the city that they would maintain the shoulders with fill and lime. Mayor Petersen will talk to Travis again and give an update at the next meeting.

The city sign located on the old DX sign at Kady’s Station is looking really worn. Clerk will see if anyone needs to do Community Service or get with the betterment to get ideas.

Renting of the old post office discussion was tabled until more information can be obtained.

Motion by Fingalsen to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:50 pm . Next meeting will be July 10th.

Tracy L Ward City Clerk

MAY 2006

May 8, 2006

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Rich Petersen. In attendance were Mayor Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Jodi Wyborny, Council Brian Vanderploeg and Council Mark Brosz, Joe Davis People Service, and Leo Jost.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Wyborny to approve the April minutes with the amendment explaining the problems Stanley’s have had with their pump.

Department Reports:
Joe Davis gave the report for People Service. Dennis White will attend the June Meeting. The Stanley's have had 3 problems with their pump. They have had water in their basement 3 times. They found some electrical problems in the box and a dead spot in the pump. They replaced with a rebuilt Meyers. Joe informed the council that the fence is fixed.

Brian Vanderploeg arrived at 7:20 pm.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to waive the 2nd & 3rd reading of the ordinance #050806A. Placing residency restrictions on sex offenders, providing exceptions and penalties to the restrictions. Motion carried.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Fingalsen to adopt ordinance #050806A.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz to waive the 2nd & 3rd reading of the ordinance #050806B. Repealing existing civil violations and penalties and getting in line with the State of Iowa penalties. Motion carried.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Fingalsen to adopt ordinance #050806B.

Mayor Petersen voiced a request for Randy Dodd he is asking for permission to put a split rail fence in the right of way. Council discussed and decided against the fence but they would allow the reflectors. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Wyborny to allow reflectors at Hyde’s and Randy Dodd’s. They are to be held back 12” from the edge of the roadway. Motion carried.

Plymouth Fire Department had run into a few snags trying to get their new fire station. The price is increasing because of the need to hire an architect and take bids. They are still in need of volunteer fire men if anyone is interested contact the Plymouth Fire Department.

Motion by Vanderploeg to adjourn. Meeting adjourned at 8:05 pm

Tracy L Ward City Clerk

JULY 2005

July 11, 2005

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lance Jost. In attendance were Council Rich Petersen, Council Jodi Wyborny, Council Doug Heimer, and Karl Nelson People Service. Absent Council Lois Fingalsen.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Petersen to approve the minutes of the last meeting.

Department Reports:
Karl Nelson gave People Service gave the report.

Resolution #071105A. Motion by Brosz, Second by Wyborny to pay the following bills: July Bills: : People Service, $1826.00, Waste Management $399.22. Omnitel Communications $36.83. Alliant Utilities $259.90, $32.34, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, US Treasury $229.50, ABC Lock $78.00, NIACOG $78.20, IA League of Cities $185.00

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Brosz to set the Public hearing for August 8th to approve the re codification of the Rock Falls City Code. Motion carried.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Heimer to approve the resolution for the Iowa Municipal Aid Compact. Motion carried.

Motion by Petersen, Second by Wyborny to approve extending Glover Street to the north dead end. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:40 pm
Tracy L Ward City Clerk

AUGUST 2005

August 8, 2005

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lance Jost. In attendance were Council Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Mark Brosz, and Karl Nelson People Service. Absent Council Jodi Wyborny.

Minutes tabled until September meeting they were incorrect and need editing.

Department Reports:
Karl Nelson gave People Service gave the report. Motion by Brosz, Second by Fingalsen to have the Clerk bill Cliff Weatherwax for 55% of the tank extension and the cord. Motion carried.

Resolution #080805A. Motion by Brosz, Second by Petersen to pay the following bills: August Bills: : People Service, $1890.00, Waste Management $374.71. Omnitel Communications $36.83. Alliant Utilities $254.33, $34.33, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00,Paulson Excavating $691.00, CG Emergency Mgmt $188.00, J&M Lawn Care $102.00, NIACOG Re codification $600.00, Iowa One Call $12.60, Electric Pump $250.21.

Motion by Fingalsen , Second by Brosz to approve the liquor license for the Rock Falls Lounge with the proper documentation. Motion carried.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Fingalsen to waive the second & third readings of the ordinance 080805 adopting the code from re codification. Motion carried.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Heimer to Adopt ordinance 080805 adopting the code from re codification. Motion carried.

Motion by Heimer, Second by Petersen to approve the liquor license for the Rock Falls Fun Days with the proper documentation. Motion carried.

Motion by Heimer, Second by Petersen to approve the building permit submitted by Vickie Brosz to add a deck onto the back of her residence. Motion carried.

Motion by Fingalsen , Second by Brosz to approve all One day vending permit and appoint Lance Jost as the authority to review and accept. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm

Tracy L Ward, City Clerk

SEPTEMBER 2005

September 12, 2005

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lance Jost. In attendance were Council Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Mark Brosz, Council Jodi Wyborny and Karl Nelson People Service. Absent City Clerk, Tracy Ward.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Brosz to approve the July minutes.
Motion by Pedersen, Second by Brosz to approve the August minutes.

Department Reports:
Karl Nelson gave People Service gave the report. Mayor Jost asked for a plan to resolve issues that arise when a house goes offline, it will cause the line to plug. Karl will discuss with Joe and report back in October. Also he will check on homes that are vacant for possible shutoff.

Resolution #091205A. Motion by Heimer, Second by Wyborny to pay the following bills: September Bills: : People Service, $1890.00, Waste Management $374.71. Omnitel Communications $36.83. Alliant Utilities $254.61, $31.94, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00,US treasury $183.60, IPERS $141.75, Heartland $4348.75, Heartland $90390.53.

.Judy Gordon is requesting Children @ play or speed bumps on the South Nottingham which runs in front of the campground entrance. Mayor Jost will discuss with the Jim Witt the County Engineer.

Motion by Petersen, Second by Heimer, to accept and forward the report to the Iowa Department of Transportation. Motion carried.

Street Sweeping , Mayor Jost suggests twice a year spring and fall. Council person Wyborny will check with Mason City for possible sharing arrangement and report back in October.

Trick or Treat night will be observed on October 31st from, 5-7 p.m. Council will hand out candy at City Hall.

Problems with the lime chip washing out in places has been noted and tabled at this time.

Heartland will hold off on payment until the loan goes through. They will return to patch a couple of problem areas including the holes from chairs at the Community Center.

Mayor Updates:
City Park additional bike rack is ordered the sidewalk is on schedule. Green canopy is waiting for a handicap accessible port a potty. Discussion of running possibility of sewer and water.

Centennial – no report is available at this time for activities or items left to sell.

Tracy L Ward, City Clerk

OCTOBER 2005

October 10, 2005

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lance Jost. In attendance were Council Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Mark Brosz, Council Jodi Wyborny and Karl Nelson People Service, Harold Edgar.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Brosz to approve the September minutes.

Department Reports:
Karl Nelson gave People Service gave the report. The council asked about maintenance at each residence on pumps, Karl has a few done. Karl informed the council that they are cleaning a lot of grease out of the pump at the bar.

Resolution #091205A. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Heimer to pay the following bills: October Bills: : People Service, $1890.00, Waste Management $374.71. Omnitel Communications $36.83. Alliant Utilities $254.61, $31.94, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, NIACOG $2700.00.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Brosz, to accept the amendment to Harold Edgar’s building permit allowing for front access and steps. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned at 7:45 pm
Tracy L Ward, City Clerk

NOVEMBER 2005

November 14, 2005

The Regular Meeting of the Rock Falls City Council met at 7:00 p.m. at the Rock Falls City Hall. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Lance Jost. In attendance were Council Rich Petersen, Council Lois Fingalsen, Council Doug Heimer, Council Mark Brosz, Council Jodi Wyborny and Joe Davis of People Service.

Motion by Wyborny, Second by Brosz to approve the October minutes.

Department Reports:
Joe Davis gave the report for People Service. The council asked about maintenance at each residence on pumps, Karl is to perform 3 per month minimum. Any issues should be brought to Joe’s attention. They are still getting a lot of grease in the grinder tank at the bar; Joe will notify the owner when the grease is bad and show it to them.

Motion by Brosz, Second by Fingalsen to approve the purchase for the Flow Meter at a cost of $4560.00 which includes calibration.

Resolution #111405A. Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Heimer to pay the following bills: November Bills: : People Service, $1890.00, Waste Management $374.71. Omnitel Communications $36.47. Alliant Utilities $248.76, $31.10, Tracy Ward $443.74, Rock Falls Betterment $100.00, Laird Law Firm $75.00, Millers Backhoe $1326.58, Sharm Ward $542.38, IIMC $100.00, J & M Lawn Care $50.00, Community National Bank $340.00.

Motion by Fingalsen, Second by Wyborny,