Government : City of Shellsburg Council Minutes 08-16-22

8-16-22 a regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

Roll Call was answered by Thorkildson, Travis, Vogt, Reeves, and Harvey.

Harvey motioned to approve the amended consent agenda, second by Reeves. All ayes.

Mayor Speckner opened the public hearing on the Smith Street Bridge specs and drawings. Julie Neeble from Origin Design gave an overview of the project and opened it to questions. Requested a resolution appointing Superintendent Robertson as internal agent authorizing him to sign contracts, amendments, and pay requests. Vogt motioned to approve the spec sheets and have the mayor sign off on them. Reeves second. All ayes.

Thorkildson motioned to approve an extra 15K for Origin Design for additional work on the project. Harvey second. All ayes.

Thorkildson motioned to close the public hearing. Travis second. All ayes.

Reeves motioned to approve the fireworks permit for 8-20-22. Harvey second. All ayes. Travis abstained.

Christie Kintzel introduced herself as the new library director and shared some of her thoughts and ideas for activities she would like to have for all ages in the community. Welcome Christie! She has put on the 8-28-22 library agenda to discuss providing a place in the library basement for Palo Savings Bank as a part of their Disaster Recovery Plan.

Brody Waters gave a presentation on installing a Ga Ball Pit in the park. Vogt motioned to allow the installation of a Ga Ball Pit in the park with Superintendents Robertson and McNeal to help find best location for it. Reeves second. All ayes.

The third quote for cameras in the park was discussed. Thorkildson motioned to move forward with the Electronic Engineering quote not to exceed $10,000.00. Reeves second. All ayes.

Vogt is to get the size of computer for the library so they can discuss allowance in the library at their meeting 8-28-22. Vogt motioned to return the letter to Simmering Cory to receive the updated ordinance on Alcoholic Beverage Control. Reeves second. All ayes.

The revised paragraph 6 in the Protocol for Nuisance Abatement was discussed. Thorkildson motioned to approve the Nuisance Abatement Protocol update. Harvey second. All ayes.

Reeves motioned to approve Resolution #08-16-2022, Street Lights by Wildcat. Travis second. All ayes.

Vogt motioned to approve Resolution #08-16-2022A, Authorizing the City of Shellsburg to participate in a Rural Housing Readiness Assessment. Reeves second. All ayes.

69.12 of the Shellsburg Code of Ordinances was discussed regarding the

parking of recreational vehicles. A copy of the Ordinance is to be placed in the Pride and on the Facebook page. Thorkildson and Vogt to canvas town and send out a letter.

Park equipment reserve is to be put on the budget meeting agenda.

Solar panel findings for the sewer department were discussed. The council chose to move forward looking into solar panels as possible use of the ARPA funds, and the mayor will have a presenter come to the next meeting.

Vogt motioned to adjourn, second by Reeves. All ayes.