FORT ATKINSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MARCH 4, 2024
Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, March 4, 2024, at the Fort Atkinson Community Center. Present were Glass, P. Schmitt, Leuenberger, Schroeder, K. Schmitt. Also present were Paul Herold, Michele Elsbernd, Greg Barta, Donald Krivachek, Marvin Krivachek, Ronald Franzen and Jay Schwamman.
Motion by Glass, second by Schroeder to approve the consent items (minutes from February 7, 2024, claims, clerk/treasurer reports) All aye, motion carried.
| Claims Feb | ||
| Acentek | phone,internet | 1224.73 |
| Alliant | elec | 3049.60 |
| Badger Meter | read serv | 102.44 |
| Baker & Taylo | books | 474.19 |
| Bank Iowa | hsa | 200.00 |
| Biblionix | subscription | 800.00 |
| Blazek | ppe#9 | 12333.38 |
| Bruening | water break | 577.14 |
| Citizens Svgs | taxes | 1550.24 |
| Column | pub min | 113.18 |
| Consolidated | propane | 1616.36 |
| Decorah Tech | serv | 333.69 |
| Display Sales | deco | 1890.50 |
| Franzen Sale | shipping | 77.74 |
| Hawkeye San | garbage | 2208.41 |
| Hoopla | aud vis | 85.39 |
| Hubers Store | supplies | 401.60 |
| Icap | ins well | 126.00 |
| Ia Dept Rev | excise tax | 426.98 |
| Ipers | ipers | 1168.92 |
| Keystone Lab | testing | 17.50 |
| Lee’s Rep | snow rem | 2336.00 |
| Marv Smith | serv,supp | 295.08 |
| Mediacom | internet | 157.55 |
| R. Thompson | file 1099 | 125.00 |
| Superior Bldg | supp | 11.44 |
| US Cell | phone | 36.86 |
| Uerpc | adm well | 1662.37 |
| Wellmark | ins | 678.02 |
| Winn Co Rec | record fees | 58.00 |
| Payroll | 5800.25 | |
| Total | 39938.56 | |
| Claims by fund | ||
| General | 14830.05 | |
| Road Use | 1776.45 | |
| Benefits | 878.02 | |
| Water | 5318.29 | |
| Well | 13995.75 | |
| Sewer | 18212.69 | |
| Total | 39938.56 | |
| Rev by fund | ||
| General | 10564.20 | |
| Road Use | 2835.56 | |
| Benefits | 5.72 | |
| Emergency | 0.82 | |
| Lost | 5124.01 | |
| Debt Serv | 15017.14 | |
| Water | 6959.68 | |
| Sewer | 13349.58 | |
| Total | 53856.71 | |
Mayor Herold opened the public hearing on the 23-24 proposed Budget Amendment. The clerk explained the reason and amount of the items being amended and answered questions from the public. The hearing was closed, P. Schmitt moved, seconded by Glass to approve Resolution # 387 Approving the 23-24 Budget Amendment. Roll call vote: Aye: Glass, P. Schmitt, K. Schmitt, Leuenberger & Schroeder. Motion carried.
The clerk explained proposed Resolution # 386, a resolution approving the 23-24 budget transfers. Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Schroeder to approve Resolution # 386. Roll call vote: Aye: Glass, P. Schmitt, Schroeder, Leuenberger, & K. Schmitt. Motion carried.
Motion by K. Schmtt, second by Schroeder to set April 2, 2024, at 6:00 at the Fort Atkinson Community Center as the date, time and place for the public hearing on the proposed tax levy for the 24-25 budget. Roll call vote: Leuenberger, K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt, Glass & Schroeder. Motion carried. The clerk explained to the public the various allowable levies.
Greg Barta, City Maintenance is working on the Elm Street Project which would resurface the street, replace some or all of the existing curb and gutter and provide proper drainage. Quotes were received from Northeast Iowa Backhoe and Rausch Construction. He also obtained three quotes for the street surface portion of the project. There was only $ 1241.00 difference between the quotes. Greg explained the options available, the possible trade of black dirt for some of the street work, and the need for an easement and property trade with Dave Neinhaus to be able to provide the drainage needed. Motion by Leuenberger, second by Schroeder to approve the Rausch Construction quote with Option # 2 to replace all the curb and gutter. Roll call vote: Aye: K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt, Schroeder, Glass and Leuenberger. Motion carried. There was also a quote for a single seal on the community center parking lot.
Greg also received a quote for the sale of various trees to a logger in two areas. After discussion the council agreed to the sale to Ken Knapp in the amount of $ 8,000.
The possible purchase of equipment for the city was discussed. Council approved Greg pursues the purchase of a used skid-steer for the city.
Well taste and smell issues were discussed. Greg is working to balance the system to eliminate most of those problems.
Ron Franzen requested the lock at the Fire Department be replaced as it was causing issues. Donald and Marvin Krivachek were present to state they had purchased some property with the intention of building a Shouse in the future. They also inquired if it would be possible to vacate the unused alley as it is between the two properties purchased. After discussion it was determined that the alley was not needed for utilities and could be vacated. The plan to build a Shouse brought up the possible need to develop an ordinance for this type of dwelling, The clerk will check and see what other cities have adopted. Jay Schwamman questioned if the city had any type of tax abatement. The clerk will check into the possibility of such a program.
The council agreed to add the Pledge of Allegiance to the agenda in the future.
Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Lueneberger to adjourn. All aye, motion carried, meeting adjourned at 7:21 P.M.
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Paul Herold, Mayor
ATTEST: _______________________________
Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk