COUNCIL MEETING 
City of Chariton, Iowa
May 5, 2008 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on May 5, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – None.

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, to approve the May 5, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance granting to INTERSTATE POWER & LIGHT COMPANY, ("Company"), its successors and assigns, the right and franchise to acquire, construct, erect, maintain and operate in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, works and plants for the manufacture and generation of electricity and a distribution system for electric light, heat and power and the right to erect and maintain the necessary poles, lines, wires, conduits and other appliances for the transmission of electric current along, under and upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places in the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa; also the right to erect and maintain upon the streets, avenues, alleys and public places, electric lines through the said City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, to supply individuals, corporations, communities and municipalities both inside and outside of said City with electric light, heat and power for the period of twenty-five (25) years and granting to said Company the right of eminent domain", was introduced. It was moved by Manser, seconded by Vogel, that the above entitled ordinance be given its first reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Recreation Director John Peterson provided a written update to the Council on the progress of the swimming pool.

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
April 7, 2008 7:00 P.M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on April 7, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – None.

    Also present for the meeting was City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, to approve the April 7, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated April 7, 2008, approval of the minutes of the City Council meetings held on March 17 and March 28, 2008, and approval of a renewal Class C and Sunday Beer Sales Permit for Casey’s Marketing Company d/b/a Casey’s General Store #22 located at 1421 Court Avenue. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved Smith, seconded by Vogel, to approve rejecting all contracts for the East Lakes Project and rebid the project later this year. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Sherrill Garton and Marcia Clark were present at the meeting and asked the Council for their support in holding a volunteer Cemetery clean-up day on April 20, 2008, with a rain date of May 4, 2008. It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to grant the support of the Council. The roll was called and the vote was:

    A motion was made by Smith, seconded by Vogel, to approve a Limousine License for Auto Shine Limousine Service, owned by Frank and Jana Rogers, pending receipt of insurance. The roll was called and the vote was:

Council Member Manser reminded the Council of the Firemen’s installation of officers to be held at 6:00 o’clock p.m., April 10, 2008, at the Firemen’s meeting room.

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
March 17, 2008 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on March 17, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. D. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel. Absent – Snuggs.

    Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris and City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Vogel, to approve the March 17, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    City Manager Christensen presented the Council with a request received from the Corvette Club of Iowa for the use of the City Square and the Chariton Municipal Airport for their Annual Corvette Rally. After discussion, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Vogel, to approve use of the City Square on May 24, 2008 and the Chariton Municipal Airport on May 25 and 26, 2008 for the Corvette Rally activities and direct staff to work with the organizers of the event. The roll was called and the vote was:

It was moved by Smith, seconded by Braida, to set April 7, 2008, at 7:00 o’clock p.m., in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, as the time, date and place for a public hearing to be held regarding the adoption of an ordinance renewing the twenty-five (25) year franchise with Interstate Power and Light Company to provide electricity to the City of Chariton. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It now being the time and place for the scheduled public hearing to be held for the purpose of allowing public comment on the question of whether the proposed published ordinance granting to Interstate Power & Light Company a franchise for supplying natural gas to the City should be adopted, the Mayor declared the hearing opened. There being no public comment on the proposed ordinance, the Mayor declared the hearing closed. The Council requested that the adoption of the proposed ordinance be placed on the next regular Council meeting agenda.

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to allow the Kiwanis to use the Armory as an alternate site for the annual Easter Egg Hunt on March 22, 2008. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to approve the Mayor to sign a proclamation to declare April as Sexual Assault Awareness Month. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-11 and signed his approval thereto.

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
February 27, 2008 5:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in special session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on February 27, 2008 at 5:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel. Absent – Snuggs.

    Also present was City Manager Nels Christensen.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Braida, seconded by Manser, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., March 3, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
February 18, 2008 7:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on February 18, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel. Absent – Snuggs.

    Also present for the meeting was City Manager Christensen.

    The Council requested that the contracts for the REAP Project entitled Chariton East Lakes Project, Year 1 Prairie/Savanna Restoration Project be placed on the next regular meeting agenda.

    It was moved by Braida, seconded by Manser, to advertise a public information meeting to be held in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, on March 17, 2008 at 7:00 o’clock p.m. to familiarize community residents with an application for funds from the USDA-Rural Development for a Community Facility loan and grant to be used to purchase and equip a Fire Rescue Truck. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to approve the Mayor’s reappointment of Alyse Hunter to the Chariton Historical Preservation Commission for a three-year term to expire February 19, 2011. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Due to Court scheduling, action on the approval of authorizing funding for the Auburn Avenue Bridge Condemnation will have to be done prior to the March 12th Court date to be able to meet the April bid letting. The Council requested that the matter be placed on the next Council meeting agenda.

    It was moved by Braida, seconded by Manser, to set March 17, 2008 at 7:00 o’clock p.m., in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, as the time, date, and place for a Public Hearing to be held regarding the renewal of a twenty-five (25) year franchise with Interstate Power and Light Company to provide natural gas to the City. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Discussion was held on an application received from Randy M. Ruble for a tax abatement under the City Wide Urban Revitalization Plan for the construction of a Forty-eight foot by Forty foot garage in the amount of $10,325.00 and located at 206 South Avenue. It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the application subject to the review of the County Assessor. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, that the Council fix the time and place for a Public Hearing to be held on the 2008-2009 City Budget as March 3, 2008, at 7:00 o’clock p.m., in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa and that the Clerk be directed to publish the notice of hearing and budget estimate as required by law. The roll was called and the vote was:

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the request received from Todde Folkerts to use the Armory for the Lucas County Little League try-outs on March 15, 2008. The roll was called and the vote was:

    The Council requested that a special meeting be held at 5:00 o’clock p.m., February 27, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall for the review of the proposed 2008-09 Budget.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, that the meeting be adjourned until 5:00 o'clock p.m., February 27, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
February 4, 2008 7:00 P. M.

     The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on February 4, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel. Absent – Snuggs.

    Also present for the meeting was Assistant City Attorney Rowe and City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, to approve the February 4, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated February 4, 2008, approval of the minutes of the City Council meetings held on January 15 and January 21, 2008, approval of a renewal Class C and Sunday Beer Sales Permit for Kum & Go LC d/b/a Kum & Go 311 located at 335 North Main Street, and the approval of a renewal Class C and Sunday Beer Sales Permit for Elliott Oil Company d/b/a Chariton Amoco located at 117 East 1^st Street. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, that a resolution entitled, "Resolution Finally Approving and Confirming Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Chariton East Lakes Project, Year 1 Prairie/Savanna Restoration Project", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-06 and signed his approval thereto.

    City Manager Christensen presented the bids received for the REAP Project entitled Chariton East Lakes Project, Year 1 Prairie/Savanna Restoration Project. After discussion, it was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to award the contract for the completion of Task Two, Tract One and Tract Four of Task Three, Tract One and Tract Four of Task Four, and Tracts One, Two, Three, and Four of Task Five, in the amount of $28,470.00, to Iowa Natural Resources Corp, Polk City, Iowa, to award the contract for the completion of Task One and Tract Three in Task Three and Task Four, in the amount of $6,250.00, to Savage Dirt Works, Winterset, Iowa, and to award the contract for the completion of Tract Two of Task Three and Task Four, in the amount of $5,200.00, to McCormick Six Contracting, Chariton, Iowa, and to authorize staff to prepare the necessary proceedings for Council approval. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    After having been read and approved on its first reading, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Accompanying Map Thereto Known As Ordinance #323 Passed August 8, 1969, By Changing the Classification of the Zone District For A Certain Parcel of Land Described As Lot Number Six (6) Block Number Thirty-five (35), Coolbaugh and Brook’s Addition to the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, From An RD-70, Single and Duplex Residence Zone To A BN, Neighborhood Business Zone", was introduced. It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, that the rule requiring that an ordinance be received and placed on file at two (2) Council meetings prior to final action be suspended. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, that the above ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Accompanying Map Thereto Known As Ordinance #323 Passed August 8, 1969, By Changing the Classification of the Zone District For A Certain Parcel of Land Described As Lot Number Six (6) Block Number Thirty-five (35), Coolbaugh and Brook’s Addition to the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa, From An RD-70, Single and Duplex Residence Zone To A BN, Neighborhood Business Zone", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the ordinance duly adopted and numbered 840 and signed his approval thereto.

    The Council requested that the appointments to the Chariton Historical Preservation Commission be placed on the next Council agenda.

    The Council took up for consideration a request received from the Fourth of July Committee regarding the use of the City Square and the closing of streets as needed for the celebration to be held July 3, 4 and 5, 2008. After discussion, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Vogel, to approve the request and direct City staff to work with the Committee. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    No action was taken on the proposed replacement of the generator for the Sewage Treatment Plant pending receipt of further information.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-07 and signed his approval thereto.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Braida, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., February 18, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
    Nay: None

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
January 21, 2008 7:00 P. M.

     The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on January 21, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – None.

     Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris and City Manager Christensen.

     It was moved by Manser, seconded by Vogel, to approve the January 21, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
     Nay: None

     It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated January 21, 2008, approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on January 7, 2008, approval of a renewal Class C (Commercial) and Sunday Liquor Sales Permit for Ludlow’s Steakhouse & Lounge d/b/a Ludlow’s Steakhouse & Lounge located at 2130 Court Avenue, and approval of a renewal Class C (Commercial) and Sunday Liquor Sales Permit for Keith and Irene Goodrich d/b/a The Canteena located at 209-211 North Main Street. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Vogel
     Nay: None

     Council Member Snuggs was present for the meeting at this time.

     The Mayor announced that this was the time and place set for the hearing on the proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for the Chariton East Lakes Project, Year 1 Prairie/Savanna Restoration Project. There being no written or oral objections filed, the Mayor declared the public hearing closed. No further action was taken at this time.

     Bob Nielsen, Garden and Associates, was at the meeting and presented an overview of proposed sanitary sewer, storm sewer and street projects for the City. It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to approve proceeding with the 16^th Street and 18^th Street from Iowa Avenue to Court Avenue sanitary sewer projects. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     No further action was taken on the various sewer and street projects pending further cost estimates.

     Discussion was held on the replacement of the generator for the Sanitary Sewer Plant. No action was taken at this time.

     Steve Gerdes was present to review with the Council the 2006-07 Fiscal Year Audit. After review, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, to accept and place on file the 2006-07 Fiscal Year Audit. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, that a resolution entitled, "Resolution Naming Depositories of City Funds and Setting Amount of Maximum Deposits", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-04 and signed his approval thereto.

    No action was taken on Alliant Energy’s request to commence proceedings for the renewal of the utility franchise.

    It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, to authorize disposal of two tanks of bio-solids from the Sanitary Sewer Plant to the Des Moines Plant. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Manser, to reject the invitation to rejoin the Area XV Regional Planning Commission. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    An Ordinance entitled, "An Ordinance Amending the Zoning Ordinance and Accompanying Map Thereto Known As Ordinance #323 Passed August 8, 1969, By Changing the Classification of the Zone District For A Certain Parcel of Land Described as Lot Number Six (6) Block Number Thirty-Five (35), Coolbaugh and Brook’s Addition to the City of Chariton, Lucas County, Iowa", was introduced. It was moved by Braida, seconded by Snuggs, that the above entitled ordinance be given its first reading and placed on file. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Smith, to approve the Mayor’s appointment of John E. Murphy to the Board of Adjustment to fill an unexpired term expiring December 31, 2009. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, to appoint Vern Vogel as the City representative and Brian Snuggs as alternate to the Chariton Valley Transportation Planning Affiliation Policy Board. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Braida, to appoint Roger Manser as the City representative and Ruth Smith as the alternate to the Lucas County Development Corporation Board. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, to allow the Chariton High School baseball team to use the Armory facility two evenings per week during February and March, 2008. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

    It was moved by Manser, seconded by Smith, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None 

    Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-5 and signed his approval thereto.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Smith, seconded by Snuggs, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., February 4, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

City of Chariton, Iowa
January 15, 2008 4:00 P. M.

    The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on January 15, 2008 at 4:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith. Absent – Snuggs, Vogel.

    Also present for the meeting was City Manager Christensen.

    It was moved by Braida, seconded by Smith, to approve the January 15, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith
    Nay: None

    Bob Nielsen and Mark Fincel of Garden and Associates, Oskaloosa, Iowa were present at the meeting to discuss with the Council preliminary cost estimates for Court Avenue improvements.

    Discussion was also held on the 2007 smoke testing of the sanitary sewer completed in different areas of the City and on estimated costs of different sanitary and storm sewer improvement projects.

    There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Braida, seconded by Manser, that the meeting be adjourned until 7:00 o'clock p.m., January 21, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith
    Nay: None

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Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk

COUNCIL MEETING
City of Chariton, Iowa
January 7, 2008 7:00 P. M.

     The City Council of the City of Chariton, Iowa, met in regular session in the Council Chambers in City Hall of said City on January 7, 2008 at 7:00 o'clock p.m., C. S. T. The meeting was called to order by Mayor Braida. Present for the meeting were Council Members Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel. Absent – None.

     Also present for the meeting was City Attorney Norris and City Manager Christensen.

     It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, to approve the January 7, 2008 Council meeting agenda. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, that Council Member Braida be elected Mayor. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None
     Abstained: Braida

     It was moved by Smith, seconded by Snuggs, that Council Member Manser be elected Mayor Pro Tem. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None
     Abstained: Manser

     The Oath of Office was administered to and affirmed by John P. Braida as Mayor and Roger D. Manser as Mayor Pro Tem for the City of Chariton, Iowa.

     It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Smith, that the City Council reappoint Nels Christensen as City Manager. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     It was moved by Smith, seconded by Vogel, that the City Council reappoint Ruth A. Ryun as City Clerk/Treasurer. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     It was moved by Braida, seconded by Manser, that the City Council reappoint Verle W. Norris as City Attorney. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     The Oath of Office was administered to and affirmed by Nels Christensen as City Manager, Ruth A. Ryun as City Clerk/Treasurer and Verle W. Norris as City Attorney all for the City of Chariton, Iowa.

     It was moved by Smith, seconded by Manser, that a resolution entitled, "A Resolution Naming the Chariton Herald-Patriot and the Chariton Leader as Official Newspapers for the City of Chariton, Iowa", be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-01 and signed his approval thereto.

     It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Manser, to approve the consent agenda consisting of the City Manager’s Report dated January 7, 2008, approval of the minutes of the City Council meeting held on December 17, 2007, and approval of the Treasurer’s November 2007 Financial Report. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     City Manager Christensen presented bids received for the installation of a 125,000 BTU Gas Hanging Heater for the City Street Department Wash Bay Shop. After discussion, it was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Manser, to accept the bid received from Johansen Plumbing and Heating, in the amount of $1,312.77, for the installation of a 125,000 BTU Reznor Gas Hanging Heater. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, that a resolution entitled, "Resolution To Provide For A Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost For the Chariton East Lakes Project, Year 1 Prairie/Savanna Restoration Project and the Taking of Bids Therefore", be adopted, the same being a resolution setting the time and date of 7:00 o’clock p.m., January 21, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa, for a public hearing to be held on the proposed project and the time and date of 4:00 o’clock p.m., January 17, 2008, to receive bids for the proposed project. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2008-02 and signed his approval thereto.

     A request for funding from the City for the Senior Citizen Center was received from the Lucas County Area Agency on Aging. The Council advised that they would consider the request at the time they are preparing the budget.

     Discussion was held on an application received from Jason and Jennifer Fehrer for a tax abatement under the City Wide Urban Revitalization Plan for the construction of a new home, in the amount of $250,000.00, located at 1220 North 17^th Street. It was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, to approve the application subject to the review of the County Assessor. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs
     Nay: Vogel

     The Council set the time and date of 4:00 o’clock p.m., January 15, 2008, to meet with the Engineers to discuss streets, sewer, and storm sewer projects.

     Librarian Kris Murphy was at the meeting and presented the 2007 Library Annual Report and the Library budget request for fiscal year 2008-09. The Council advised they would consider the request at the time they are preparing the budget.

     Discussion was held on the Feasibility Report for Replacement of Russell Boulevard Bridge Over the Union Pacific Railroad which was submitted by Calhoun-Burns and Associates, Inc., West Des Moines, Iowa. It was moved by Vogel, seconded by Manser, to direct City staff to obtain a Memorandum of Understanding with the Union Pacific Railroad in regard to the project. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     No action was taken on the request to install a sound system on the City Square.

     No action was taken on the approval of a Preliminary plat for Lucas Acres Subdivision pending receipt of further information.

     It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Smith, to approve the re-appointment of Bruce Taylor to the Cemetery Advisory Commission for a five year term to expire December 31, 2012. The roll was called and the vote was:

    Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
    Nay: None

     Water Board Chairman George Holder was at the meeting and informed the Council that Bruce Hamersley of Ottumwa had been hired to fill the Water Superintendent position and would be starting employment January 14, 2008.

     It was moved by Snuggs, seconded by Smith, that the resolution authorizing the payment of claims be adopted. The roll was called and the vote was:

     Aye: Braida, Manser, Smith, Snuggs, Vogel
     Nay: None

     Thereupon the Mayor declared the resolution duly adopted and numbered 2007-03 and signed his approval thereto.

     There being no further business to come before the meeting, it was moved by Manser, seconded by Snuggs, that the meeting be adjourned until 4:00 o'clock p.m., January 15, 2008, in the Council Chambers in City Hall, Chariton, Iowa. The roll was called and the vote was:

______________________________
Ruth A. Ryun
City Clerk