CITY OF BADGER

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

             The Badger City Council met in regular session on June 14, 2010 at the Badger City Clerks Office.  Mayor Chris Wendell called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. with council members Linda Rodenberg, Janelle Wagner, Melissa Johnson, Teresa Larson-White and Jim Tjaden.  Ron Massingill, representing Goldfield Communications, Steve Lane, representing New Cooperative, Randy Will-Webster County Engineer. Supervisor Keith Dencklau, Gail Higgens, Brandon Evans, Chad Opheim and Dennis Smelser were in attendance.            

              Motion by Wagner second by Larson-White to approve the agenda, clerk’s report, minutes as presented and pay all bills as funds become available.  Roll call. All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Ron Massingill with Goldfield Communications stated their will be more channels to choose from effective July 1, 2010.  Basis Only, Extended Basic, HBO and Showtime will add additional channels to the line of viewing.  Goldfield Communications 25 Year, Nonexclusive Cable TV Franchise was up March 19, 2010. 

              Motion by Johnson second by Rodenberg to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 290 RENEWING A NON-EXCLUSIVE RIGHT TO ERECT, MAINTAIN AND OPERATE A CABLE TELEVISION SYSTEM IN THE CITY LIMITS FOR 25 YEARS.  Roll call.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Wagner second by Johnson to waive the 2nd and 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 290.  Roll call.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Steve Lane, manager for  New Cooperative stated they would like to have an additional water meter service for a bulk water tank and be exempt from paying sewer charges.

              Motion by Tjaden second by Larson-White to approve the second water meter and sell New Cooperative bulk water exempt from paying sewer charges.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Randy Will discussed two road projects on P59 from Route C56 north two miles to the Humboldt County line and P59 from Route C56 south approximately 400 feet.  The City previously stated they would agree to pay $30,000 over two years towards the drainage of the second project. Will ask if Badger would be willing to wait until the 2011 construction season to complete the project and reimburse Webster County the entire $30,000 in 2011.  The previous agreement was to pay $15,000 at the completion of the project and $15,000 the following fiscal year. Will also stated it would take 20-21 working days to complete the project.  Steve Lane stated it would be important to have completed before the start of harvest around September 15th.  Further discussion was tabled.

              Motion by Tjaden second by Larson-White to give a sum of $500 to the Badger Fire Agency to be used to help with the 3rd Annual Fireman’s Ball on August 28th, 2010.  Roll call.  All ayes.  Motion carried. 

              Motion by Tjaden second by Rodenberg to approve Fort Dodge Asphalts proposal of $3, 348.50 to core out around, adjust and raise and install asphalt around 5 manholes and rout new cracks that have appeared and refill bigger cracks for FY 2010-2011.  Roll call.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Motion by Wagner second by Rodenberg to approve a cigarette permit for W& H –Fastway.  All ayes.  Motion carried.

              Employee evaluation forms from each council member were sealed and handed over to Mayor Wendell to compile data to be presented next month.

              Elizabeth Crowley questioned a bill received for the repair of a curb stop.  Discussion and tabled.           

              Visitors and council made several comments about dead animals not being removed from the streets. They need to be removed asap. This is not a good situation for children or pets. Other discussion on signs needing repaired, animal feces not being picked up from the animal owners and city property that is not maintained respectfully.   A guideline for proper mowing procedures, the way council want certain jobs done with the push mower, will be compiled to help Smelser take more pride in his work.  Unlicensed vehicles were discussed and a list will be compiled and letters sent.  Burning of leaves, garden waste and branches should only be burnt when the weather agrees and on your property not city property.  Please be a good neighbor and you in turn will have good neighbors.  The city also received flatware and pictures from Keith Dencklau that are part of Badgers past.

              Mayor Wendell stated we need to look into selling city property known as the Wilson property.   Clerk Odor will check to see how much money the city has invested.

              Smelser did not like the Cell Phone Policy that was added to the Employee Handbook adopted last month.  It will be reviewed and on next months agenda.   The contract will be looked at.  No action taken.                      .

            Wetzel gave a written report.  The DNR inspected the water plant with a minor deficiency that required some work to the well pump, when other work is needed on that pump and pulled. Lagoon storage is okay, have some infiltration, rocks around lagoon need to be sprayed and lab results are good.

              Clerk Odor reported the Consumer Confidence Report will be published soon, they will not be mailed out but a copy can be picked up at the City Clerks Office.

              Motion by Wagner second by Johnson to approve Clerk Odor’s requested to attend the Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference September 22-24 at Coralville, and the city pay the usual expenses.  Roll call: All ayes.  Motion carried.

                            Motion by Wagner second by Rodenberg to adjourn.  All ayes.  Motion carried. 8:20 p.m.

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                                                                                                                Christopher Wendell, Mayor

ATTEST:

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Nadine Odor, CMC