CITY OF FORT ATKINSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES
MAY 3, 2023
Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council to order at 6:00 P.M. on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at the Fort Atkinson Community Center. Present were: Leuenberger, P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Glass. Absent: Schroeder. Also present were Ron Franzen, Steve & Marta Kelsay and Tom Madden.
Mayor Herold opened the public hearing on the proposal to enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement agreement in the amount of $ 300,000. There were no written or oral questions and Mayor Herold closed the public hearing. Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve Resolution # 379 authorizing and approving a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and providing for the issuance and securing the payment of $ 300,000 Sewer Revenue Bonds, Series 2023. Roll call vote: Aye: Glass, Leuenberger, P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt. Motion carried.
Tom Madden presented contract change order # 1 for the New Public Water Supply for Blazek Corp. This change order is a change for the type of building, size or generators and a culvert installation. These items had previously been discussed. This change order is for -$1904.00. Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to approve contract change order # 1 for the New Public Water Supply for Blazek Corp. Aye: K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt, Glass and Leuenberger. Motion carried.
Tom Madden explained the reason for contract change order # 1 for the New Public Water Supply for Shawver Well with an additional charge of $ 25,000. This change order covers issues encountered during drilling. The sandstone ran into the drill hole causing them to use fluid drilling at an additional cost. Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve contract change order # 1 for Shawver Well in the amount of $ 25,000. Aye: Glass, K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt. Nay: Leuenberger. Motion carried.
Pay Request # 1 was presented in the amount of $ 119,986.90 for Shawver Well. Tom Madden explained this includes the contract change order. Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve Pay Request # 1. Aye: Glass, P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Leuenberger. Motion carried.
Contract Change Order # 4 for J.B. Holland for the wastewater treatment facility was resented. The change order reflected a deduct of $ 990.00 to install and furnish culvert and aprons and an addition of $ 5,750.00 due to additional fencing cost. Motion by Glass, second by K. Schmitt to approve contract change order # 4 for $ 4,760.00. Aye: P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Leuenberger, Glass. Motion carried.
Tom Madden explained he would be applying for the construction permits to the DNR for the water and sewer extension to the Sindelar property.
Ron Franzen was present to request use of the Community Center for Memorial Day. He spoke on the location of the generator at the fire department/city shop area, talked about the request regarding a farmer’s market during band concert and discussed briefly the officers of the Fort Atkinson Businessmen’s Assn. It was agreed that there is a lot of work that would be needed to legally set up a farmers’ market and no one has volunteered to take charge at this time.
Motion by Glass, second by P. Schmitt to approve the consent items (minutes from April 2023, clerk reports and claims for April 2023). Aye: K. Schmitt. Glass, Leuenberger, P. Schmitt. Motion carried.
| Claims April 2023 | |
| Acentek,phone | 290.76 |
| Alliant, elec | 3604.95 |
| Baker&Taylor,books | 121.88 |
| Bank Iowa, has | 200.00 |
| Blazek Corp, PPE#3 | 10844.44 |
| Citizens Svgs, taxes | 1755.67 |
| Darin Barta, rental | 105.00 |
| Decorah Tech, support | 281.25 |
| Farmers Union, fuel | 1605.14 |
| Forbin, 365 fee | 100.00 |
| Ft. Atkinson rental,rent | 135.00 |
| Franzen Sales, ship,sup | 85.59 |
| Hawkeye San, garbage | 2172.47 |
| Hoopla, tech | 101.47 |
| iamu, safety | 265.00 |
| Ia Dept. Rev, wet tax | 323.88 |
| Ipers, pension | 1195.03 |
| Iroc Web, update | 45.00 |
| J.D. Finance,supp | 59.90 |
| Keystone Lab, testing | 15.50 |
| Kory Karnik, gym | 369.75 |
| Krivachek Janit, supp | 138.98 |
| Lee’s Repair, snow | 314.00 |
| Lickety Split, fuel | 3967.16 |
| Marv Smith Elec/locate | 187.00 |
| Mediacom, internet | 231.93 |
| Mid-American Publish | 10.75 |
| Midwest Geo, update | 495.00 |
| Post Office, postage | 96.00 |
| Riley’s, cartridge | 526.41 |
| SHE, eng serv | 13244.86 |
| US Cell, serv | 36.22 |
| UPERC, admin | 320.18 |
| USA Blue Bk, flags | 69.76 |
| Visa, supplies | 1864.51 |
| Wellmark, Ins | 655.46 |
| Payroll, April | 6611.82 |
| Total | 52447.72 |
| Exp by Fund | |
| General | 13540.57 |
| RoadUse | 5947.16 |
| Benefits | 855.46 |
| Water | 3680.81 |
| Well | 12600.92 |
| Sewer | 2940.34 |
| Lagoon | 12882.46 |
| Total | 52447.72 |
| Revenue by fund | |
| General | 49996.71 |
| Road Use | 3084.41 |
| Benefits | 6472.91 |
| Emergency | 989.27 |
| Lost | 3009.96 |
| Debt Serv | 20471.64 |
| Water | 6128.35 |
| Well | 9000.85 |
| Sewer | 14220.56 |
| Lagoon | 152.95 |
| Total | 113527.61 |
There were no building permits to be considered for approval.
Discussed briefly were the trees planted at the Community Park paid for in part by a Depot Outlet grant, seedlings that were available for city residents. The clerk and K. Schmitt will get together and acknowledge the Depot Outlet and others that provided grants to the city.
Supervisor Kelsay updated on the 175th Street project and other Winneshiek County matters
Motion by Leuenberger, second by P. Schmitt to adjourn. Aye: K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt, Leuenberger, Glass. Meeting adjourned at 7:18 P.M.
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Paul Herold, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk