REGULAR SESSION

June 8, 2005 - 6:00 P.M.

COUNCIL PRESENT: Jensen, Koppert, Christensen, Munsen. Mayor Mitchell presided.

COUNCIL ABSENT: Watters

OTHERS PRESENT: Jeff Rose, Karolyn Kagan Marti, Elaine Brown, Steve Anderson, Mary Kennedy.

Consent agenda consisting of minutes, claims, clerk's and treasurer's report. Jensen/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Motion approving the liquor license renewals for Iowa Great Lakes Chamber of Commerce and Okoboji Maid-Rite. Jensen/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

Motion approving the cigarette/tobacco permit for Casey's General Store. Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

Polaris Industries will be sponsoring the American Victory Rally July 29, 30 and 31, 2005. They are requesting a noise permit for the motorcycle dynanometer. They are also requesting a transient merchant permit and street closure during the rally. The Council tabled the discussion until a representative from Polaris would be able to attend. The Council has questions concerning the dynanometer and the length of time the street would be closed.

Motion approving the transient merchant permit for PJ's Mini Mart to sell strawberries on Kinbrae's parking lot for one week. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

Motion approving the noise permit for Blue Star Cafe's grand opening to be held June 11, 2005. The band will stop playing by 10:00 P.M. Koppert/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

Motion approving the closing of Lake Street on August 14, 2005 for the Corvette Club contingent on receiving the necessary paperwork. Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

RIDES: RESOLUTION NO. 24-05 APPROVING THE 2005-2006 RIDES CONTRACT. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Munsen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Munsen, Koppert, Christensen. NAYS: None.

MARITIME MUSEUM: Steve Anderson, director of the Museum addressed the Council regarding renaming Lake Street in honor of the late Captain Steve Kennedy. Mary Kennedy also addressed the Council. After some discussion, the Council decided to table the request until a full Council was in attendance.

HARD SURFACE PARING LOTS: The Council reviewed the businesses that are not in compliance with the hard surface parking lot ordinance. Mrs. Lady's has contracted with Sitzmann Construction and will be starting behind the Whispering Winds property. Motion to have the city attorney notify the Central Emporium they are in violation of the cityıs ordinance. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

FOREST PARK ROAD: RESOLUTION NO. 25-05 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $30,613.99 TO ROHLIN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE FOREST PARK ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD, INC. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Jensen, Koppert, Christensen. NAYS: None. RESOLUTION NO. 26-05 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $5,056.38 TO A.B.C. SERVICES FOR THE FOREST PARK ROAD IMPROVEMENT PROJECT PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD, INC. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Christensen, Munsen, Koppert. NAYS: None. The project should be completed by the end of June, barring any further weather problems.

LINDEN DRIVE: RESOLUTION NO. 27-05 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO.3 IN THE AMOUNT OF $31,920.37 TO A.B.C. SERVICES FOR THE LINDEN DRIVE PROJECT PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD, INC. Introduced by Christensen. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Christensen, Jensen, Koppert, Munsen. NAYS: None.

ZEPHYR DRIVE: RESOLUTION NO. 28-05 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO.1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $19,735.39 TO ROHLIN CONSTRUCTION FOR THE ZEPHYR DRIVE PROJECT PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD, INC. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Koppert, Christensen, Munsen. NAYS: None. A small drainage problem is being addressed on the project. The hand rail, sidewalk and pavement markings still need to be finished.

AUDIT FYR 2004-2005: RESOLUTION NO. 29-05 APPOINTING DAVID MASKE CPA TO CONDUCT THE AUDIT FOR THE FYR 2004-2005. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Jensen, Christensen, Koppert. NAYS: None.

RESOLUTION NO. 30-05 APPROVING THE CORPORATE AUTHORIZATION RESOLUTION FOR LIBERTY BANK. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Christensen, Koppert, Munsen. NAYS: None. Motion approving closing the office June 29th and June 30th for the fiscal year end. Jensen/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

WELLMARK BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD/DELTA DENTAL: Motion approving the WELLMARK BLUE CROSS AND BLUE SHIELD/DELTA DENTAL INSURANCE RENEWALS. Jensen/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; none.

WATER RATES: The Council discussed the possibility of making the water rates out side the city limits consistent with the Clay Regional Water rates. No action taken.

SKATEBOARD PARK: Motion to contact both Northwest Iowa Planning and Development Commission and Iowa Extension Office to assist in the possible plans for construction of a skateboard park. Jensen/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; None.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: RESOLUTION NO. 31-05 ADOPTING THE TASER POLICY FOR THE ARNOLDS PARK POLICE DEPARTMENT. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Koppert, Christensen, Jensen. NAYS: None. The Department will be purchasing two TASER guns.

Motion to adjourn. Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 8:20 P.M.