FORT ATKINSON REGULAR CITY COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES OCTOBER 4, 2023
Mayor Paul Herold called the regular meeting of the Fort Atkinson City Council to order at 6:00 p.m. on October 4, 2023, at the Fort Atkinson Community Center. Present were Glass, K. Schmitt, P. Schmitt and Leuenberger. Lori Schroeder was absent. Also present were Paul Herold, Michele Elsbernd, Greg Barta, Maddie Putman, Steve Kelsay and Ron Franzen.
Motion by Glass, second by K. Schmitt to approve the consent items (minutes from September 6th, claims and clerk/treasurer reports) All ayes. Carried.
| Claims September | ||
| Acentek | phone | 291.82 |
| Alliant | elec aug/sept | 4618.24 |
| Baker & Taylo | books | 349.05 |
| Bank Iowa | hsa | 200.00 |
| Blasek Corp | ppe#7 | 81332.16 |
| Citizens Svgs | taxes | 1813.74 |
| Clermot Lib | books | 27.02 |
| Dave Karnik | mow dike | 200.00 |
| Decorah Tech | tech | 190.00 |
| Donna’s Painting | Windows lib & cc | 375.00 |
| Drake Lib | book | 10.00 |
| Forbin | 365 | 100.00 |
| Graham Tire | tires | 709.00 |
| Hawkeye Sani | monthly garb | 2225.24 |
| Hawkins | chemicals | 380.63 |
| Hoopla | audio vis | 69.94 |
| Hubers Store | supplies | 457.51 |
| Iamu | safety training | 265.00 |
| Interstate | elec well # 2 | 25918.52 |
| Iowa Dept Re | wet tax | 342.77 |
| Ipers | ipers | 1368.77 |
| Jay’s Auto | pickup | 832.31 |
| J.D. Financial | supplies | 319.51 |
| Keystone Lab | test | 15.50 |
| Lee’s Repair | uni | 448.00 |
| Marv Smith | supplies | 306.45 |
| Mediacom | int/phone cc | 232.07 |
| Napa | starter | 213.59 |
| NE Ia Dust | dust control | 600.00 |
| Post Office | mail bills | 102.00 |
| Riley’s | cartridges | 429.80 |
| Scholastic | trust books | 187.40 |
| SHE | final lagoon | 4109.68 |
| Shawver Well | ppe#3 | 51980.20 |
| Sumner Lib | books | 35.00 |
| Superior Bldg | lagoon | 164.54 |
| Treas State Ia | taxes | 831.47 |
| US Cell | cell phone | 36.22 |
| UPERC | admin cdbg | 304.53 |
| Utility Equip | cleanout | 448.26 |
| Visa | ww permit | 448.53 |
| Wellmark | health ins | 655.46 |
| Winn Record | record fee | 34.00 |
| Payroll | 6767.22 | |
| Total | 190746.15 | |
| Claims by fund | ||
| General | 13327.88 | |
| Library | 187.40 | |
| Road Use | 3168.83 | |
| Benefits | 857.33 | |
| Water | 5444.04 | |
| Wellmark | 159535.41 | |
| Sewer | 4115.58 | |
| Lagoon | 4109.68 | |
| Total | 190746.15 | |
| Revenue By fund | ||
| General | 34905.93 | |
| Museum | 100.00 | |
| Road Use | 4301.82 | |
| Benefits | 5344.41 | |
| Emergency | 756.59 | |
| Lost | 4367.30 | |
| Debt Serv | 16000.48 | |
| Water | 4904.12 | |
| Well | 99835.37 | |
| Sewer | 11469.05 | |
| Total | 181985.07 | |
Mattie Putman, project co-ordinator for Winneshiek County Development and Tourism was present to introduce herself and inform the council how they could work to promote activities in the city and possibly help with grant opportunities. She explained what she does and that they will now have more presence in the areas outside of Decorah. The city is listed on the Winneshiek County Development and Tourism web page and activities from all areas of the county will now be listed on the site.
Ron Franzen was present on behalf of Jay Schwamman to present a memorial donation to the Fort Atkinson City Museum in memory of Myles Kupka in the amount of $ 1,000. This is one of several memorials to the museum in Myles memory. Ron also stated that the Fort Atkinson Firefighters had received a similar donation in Myles memory. He also mentioned that the pumper was having some issues, and they were working on repairs. He also asked about area water rates.
Steve Kelsay updated the council on the complicated House File 718 and how it might affect city funding. He also discussed water and sewer rates for area towns that are forced to upgrade. He stated that due to the county not having a county engineer the W-14 project might be delayed.
Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to approve the third and final reading of Ordinance # 34 raising the cost of water per 1,000 gallons. All aye. Carried.
Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve the first reading of Floodplain Ordinance # 35 for the City of Fort Atkinson. All aye. Carried. Motion by Glass, second by K. Schmitt to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance # 35. All aye. Carried. Motion by Glass, second by K. Schmitt to adopt Ordinance # 35. All aye, Carried.
Motion by P. Schmitt, second by Glass to approve the first reading of Ordinance # 36 pertaining to the Historic Preservation Commission. All aye. Carried. Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to waive the second and third readings of Ordinance # 36. All aye. Carried. Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to adopt Ordinance # 36. All aye. Carried.
City Maintenance reported that the water main extension, looping project was completed. They are working on removing the dead trees from the city and city park areas and he is still working with the county on the purchase of a brush mower/tractor for the city.
There were no building permits submitted.
The adoption of a jake brake ordinance was discussed. This will be put on a future agenda.
The clerk discussed various items of interest to the council.
Dogs that are out of their immediate yard and chasing walkers was discussed.
Motion by K. Schmitt, second by Leuenberger to adjourn. All aye. Carried. Meeting adjourned.
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Paul Herold, Mayor
ATTEST: ______________________________
Michele Elsbernd, City Clerk