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Walford City Planning - Meeting #5 - Meeting Minutes

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Walford Planning and Zoning Commission ProceedingsComprehensive Plan Meeting #5 November 12^th, 2019Meeting was called to order at 5:30 p.m., by Chairperson Mike Leymaster.Roll Call: Brown, Butz, Leymaster. Blanchard and Grabe were absent.Butz moved approved of the agenda, seconded by Brown. Roll Call: Unanimous.Brown moved approval of the minutes from October 8th, 2019, seconded by Butz. Roll Call: Unanimous.Jarad Foss and Kelli Scott of Snyder & Associates conducted Comprehensive Planning meeting #5.Topics of Discussion included: Public survey results, focus groups for water and transportation will be held on January 14th, 2020 and a work session with City Council on February 10th, 2020.Engagement Event was tabled until February.Next meeting will be January 14th, 2020 6:00 p.m. No meeting in December.Brown moved to adjourn the meeting at 6:25 p.m., seconded by Butz. Roll Call: Unanimous._________________________________Mike LeymasterChairpersonATTEST:_________________________________Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFOCity Clerk

Nov. 12th, 2019 - City Council Meeting Minutes

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Walford City Council ProceedingsRegular Meeting Tuesday November 12^th, 2019Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane, Pegump and Voss present. None absent.Bergmeier moved approval of the agenda as posted seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber moved approval of the October 14^th, 2019 minutes as posted and published, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the October 31, 2019 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the November Expenditures, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.No report received from the Linn County Sheriff’s Office.A Public Hearing was held at 7:13 p.m., regarding Solid Waste Collection Rate Increase.There were no written or oral objections received.Voss moved to close the hearing at 7:14 p.m., seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump introduced Ordinance No. 217 amending the Walford Code of Ordinance 2017 by amending Chapter 106, Section: 106.06 Solid Waste (Garbage) Collection Services on its First Reading, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous. No action taken on waivement of the second and third readings of Ordinance No. 217. Second reading will be on December 9^th, 2019. Consideration of $6.00 increase per month per household.Bergmeier introduced Resolution No. 11-19-1 Approving Obligation of Funds from the Urban Renewal Tax Revenue Fund for Appropriation to the payment of Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Financed Obligations which shall come due in the next succeeding fiscal year with KEG Properties in the amount of $5,490.00, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss introduced Resolution No. 11-19-2 Approving Obligation of Funds from the City Tax Revenues for Appropriation to the payment of Economic Development Grant Payment Obligations which shall come due under the Development Agreement with Kingery Manufacturing Service, LLC dated May 9^th, 2016, in the amount of $1,432.98, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump introduced Resolution No. 11-19-3 Approving Wage increase for Maintenance/Wastewater Plant Operator, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump introduced Resolution No. 11-19-4 Setting Date of December 9^th, 2019 for a Public Hearing on Proposal to Enter into a Sewer Revenue Loan and Disbursement Agreement and to Borrow Money thereunder in a Principle Amount not to Exceed $200,000.00, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Second discussion was held regarding Sanitary Sewer Rate Increase. Increase necessary due to DNR mandated Disinfecting Project and increase in operation cost. Public Hearing scheduled for December 9^th, 2019.No action taken on three outstanding parking tickets. Clerk instructed to contact City Attorney regarding the possibly of increase to fines/court cost/attorney cost.Kane moved approval to proceed with recommended website host upgrade, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Wastewater operator Jarad Diedrich was present to answer questions and report on the sewer plant pumps.City Engineer Kelli Scott of Snyder & Associates was present to answer questions and report on Comprehensive plan and sewer project. Engineer Report Received and placed on filePlanning and Zoning Chairperson, Mike Leymaster was present to submit public survey results. Planning and Zoning November 12^th minutes received and placed on file.Ron Gann of the Park and Recreation Board was present to report on Pickle Ball Court deposit and installation date.Page 1 of 3Park and Recreation November 5^th, 2019 minutes received and placed on file.Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Increase to health insurance rates, Central State Bank abandoning newsletter after December 2019, city audit schedule, and engineer is to proceed with 1^st Avenue asphalt project.Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m., seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.October Building Permits Approved: Limkemann (Shed); Davis (Garage); Brandt (Solar Panels).Months Receipts: (General Fund) 236,055.97; (Sewer Fund) 13,473.07; (Road Use Taxes) 18,184.99; (Garbage Fund) 10,484.97; (Local Option Tax) 3,873.97; (Tax Increment) 2,191.75. Totals: $284,264.72General and Road Use Expenditures:Advanced Systems (Copy Count/Maint) 66.65Allegra Print (Printing) 173.70Alliant (Electric) 3,195.64Brecht Construction (Maint Bldg. Doors) 1,860.00Car Quest (Oil/Seafoam) 221.29City Laundering Co. (Rugs/Towels/Uniforms) 95.47Courts Fore Sports (Deposit for Pickle Ball Court) 9,152.55Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 4,192.00Ellis, Gary (Wages) 5,316.00Evans Computer (Tec Support/ICloud/Antivirus) 138.35Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 3,582.58Gann, Janet (Wages) 3,219.45(Mileage) 37.70Gazette (Publications) 292.89Hawkeye Fire & Safety (Fire Extinguishers) 201.00Hoskins, Tyce (Website Maintenance) 663.97Holland Law Office (Attorney) 1,045.12Iowa Department of Human Services 775.50IPERS (Withholdings) 2,343.55P & K Midwest (Mower Blades) 239.52Postmaster (Postage) 177.10Sankot’s Garage (Truck Repairs) 222.02Sevig Utility (Water) 31.60Snyder &Associates (Engineer Fees) 8,020.00South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 226.08Temple Display (Bulbs) 107.89Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 180.00TrueGreen (Spraying) 625.50US Cellular (Oct. Cell Phones) 142.76Visa Card: (BP) 582.27; (Postmaster) 109.60;(Wal-Mart) 287.00; (Grand Harbor) 325.39;(Hotel/Meals); (Iowa League) 50.00; (Mutual Wheel Co) 132.51Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00Wellmark BlueCross (Insurance) 1,781.46Westside Tire (Tires) 594.72Sewer Fund Expenditures:Alliant (Electric) 1,975.83Page 2 of 3Central State Bank (Auto Charge) 115.00Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 4,192.00Electric Pump (Repairs) 950.00Gann, Janet (Wages) 3,219.45G & H Electric (Repairs) 85.05Industrial Chem Labs (Spray) 481.06Iowa One Call (Locations) 37.80Postmaster 162.75South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 102.95USA BlueBook (Supplies) 171.97Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 822.33Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Disposal (Tipping Fees) 1,117.50Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,888.00(Yard Waste) 433.68(Tags) 190.00Expenditure Totals: $72,404.20_________________________________Bill VossMayorATTEST:___________________________________Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFOCity ClerkPage 3 of 3

Nov. 5th, 2019 – Parks and Recreation Minutes

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Walford Park and Recreation MinutesRegular meeting November 5, 2019Meeting was called to order at 7:03 pmMeyers, Miner, Lane, Gann, and Reed present. None absent. Motion to approve October minutes by Gann, seconded by Meyers. Approved unanimous. Pickle Ball discussion - Jason Miller from Courts Fore Sports present. Discussion included City Council funding support, sales tax, deposit terms, color selection, pre-installation diagrams, and plans to mark the west boundary of court area.Motion to approve amended pickle ball court quote with sales tax removed, 45% deposit terms by Gann, seconded by Miner. Approved unanimous. Christmas program:Motion to allocate $700 for Christmas program by Gann, seconded by Reed. Approved unanimous. Grounds, Equipment, Maintenance:Item list reviewed: Knapp Creek bench concrete, concession stand building light fixtures above picnic tables, downspouts on concession stand building, exterior paint on concession stand building. Motion to adjourn by Meyers, seconded by Reed. Adjourned 8:05 pm.________________________________Tom MeyersChairpersonATTEST:________________________________Pat MinerSecretary

Oct. 14th, 2019 - City Council Meeting Minutes

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Walford City Council ProceedingsRegular Meeting October 14, 2019Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Bill Voss.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane, Pegump, Voss. None absent.Kane moved approval of the agenda with the following discussions added Fairfax Fire Chief, Mike Sankot funding for new fire truck purchase and Planning and Zoning Commission Comprehensive Plan report seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the minutes from September 9^th, 2019 as posted and published, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump moved approval of the September 30^th, 2019 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss moved approval of the October Expenditures, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane introduce Resolution No. 10-19-1 approving 6 Year City Laundering Rental Service Agreement, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump moved to deny payment to Cintas in the amount of $317.48 due to the termination of contract as of July 25, 2019, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous. Kane introduced Resolution No. 10-19-2 approving the rescheduling of the Monday November 11^th , 2019 regular meeting to Tuesday November 12^th, 2019 due to Veterans Day, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the Kingery Manufacturing Workforce Report for Economic Development Grant payments pursuit to the May 9^th, 2016 Development Agreement, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of BP Business Solutions Credit Card Application for purchases, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Clerk presented Sanitary Sewer Fund financials and proposed rate increase required for present operations and the future rate increase for SRF loan for the mandatory IDNR Ultraviolet Disinfection project.Clerk presented Garbage Fund financials and proposed rate increase required for present garbage/recycle/yard waste services.Discussion was held regarding culvert and ditch cleaning schedule. Schedule to begin in spring 2020.Wastewater operator Jarad Diedrich, was present to report on replacement of 20-year-old pumps.City Engineer, Kelli Scott of Snyder & Associates was present to submit engineer report for October. Report received and placed on file.Planning and Zoning Chairperson, Mike Leymaster was present to update Council on the progress of the Comprehensive Plan. Online survey open until November 3rd, 2019.Planning and Zoning October 8^th, 2019 minutes were received and placed on file. Next meeting will be held on Tuesday November 12^th, 2019 at 5:30 p.m.Park and Recreation Chairperson, Tom Meyer along with other members were present to request funding of $21,763.00 for the construction of a Pickle Ball Court.Discussion included cost, location and timeline for construction. Parks board to contact Courts Fore Sports with questions regarding sales tax and deposit requirement.Park and Recreation Board Minutes from October 1, 2019 were received and placed on file.Council reviewed several City Logo options. No action taken.Deputy Speth of the Linn County Sheriff Office was present to submit sheriff report. There were 22 calls for service between 9/9/2019 through 10/14/2019. Report placed on file.Other areas of discussion included, but not limited to the following: Court date for delinquent parking tickets, Fairfax library report status, and driveway on First Street N. slowing down water, causing backup.Page 1 of 3Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:24 p.m., seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.September Building Permits Approved: Wheeler (Solar Panels); Loesche (Fence); Krahmer (Fence); Meier (Concrete Pad); Mahoney (Solar Panels); Michel (Shed); Limkemann (Shed); Davis (Garage).Month’s receipts: (General Fund) 39,696.01; (Sewer Fund) 12,993.38; (Road Use Tax) 21,020.28; (Tax Increment Financing) 344.54; (Garbage Fund) 9,693.07; (Local Option Tax) 3,873.96;Revenue Totals: $87,621.24General and Road Use Expenditures:Absolute Security (Shop Monitoring) 147.00Advanced Systems (Maint/Copy Count) 69.85Allegra Print (Printing) 348.66Alliant (Electric) 3,290.79Chalupsky Nursery 6,136.00CJ Cooper & Associates (Drug Testing Policy) 65.00Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60(CDL Permit) 12.00Ellis, Gary (Wages) 2,428.80Evans Computer (Tec Support/I cloud/Antivirus) 136.64Federal Tax Payment 3,194.59G & H Electric (Station Wiring) 287.96Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,294.89 (Mileage) 37.70Gazette (Publications) 92.38Hanson, Jennifer (Torch/Gauges/Tanks) 600.00Holland Law Office (Attorney) 534.84Iowa Depart. of Human Services 517.00Iowa Prison Industries (Sign) 47.20IPERS 1,689.21Jordon’s Heating & Cooling (Furnace Repair) 613.70Menards (Materials/Tools) 777.95Orkin (Hall Spray) 61.20P & K Midwest (Part) 21.37Port”O”Jonny (Restrooms) 191.00Postmaster (Fliers/ Newsletter) 265.65Professional Ag (Spray) 66.75Professional Plumbing (Diamond Water Repair) 309.50Rick, Howard (Wages) 2,400.00Sevig Utility (Water) 31.60Snyder Associates (Engineer) 7,150.00South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 237.96Star Press Union (News Paper) 29.99Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 153.00Tomlinson-Cannon (Shop Gutter Repair) 1,487.00Treasurer of State (Withholdings) 1,463.91US Cellular (Sept) 81.44Visa Business: (BP) 503.51; (Postmaster) 123.85;(Oriental Trading) 179.57: (Dollar Tree) 34.00;(Wal-Mart) 146.98; (Staples) 73.46Voss, Bill (Cell Phone Allowance) 50.00Wellmark Blue Cross (Health Insurance) 1,781.46Wendling Quarries, Inc. (Rock) 120.78Page 2 of 3Sewer Fund Expenditures:Alliant (Electric) 2,395.70Central State Bank (Auto Fees) 115.00Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,294.89G & H Electric (Repairs) 452.50Industrial Chem Labs (Spray) 169.51Iowa One Call (Locations) 57.70ION Environmental (Labs) 835.00Ken-Way Trucking (Jet Vac) 1,400.00Postmaster (Billing) 162.75South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 102.95Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 4,400.00Treasurer of State (3^rd Quarter Sales Tax) 238.82Wellmark Blue Cross (Health Insurance) 822.33Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Disposal (Tipping) 1,509.50Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,888.00(Yard Waste) 352.08Expenditure Totals:$69,022.07__________________________________Bill VossMayorATTEST:__________________________________Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFOCity ClerkPage 3 of 3

Oct. 1st, 2019 - Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes

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Walford Park and Recreation MinutesRegular Meeting October 1, 2019Meeting was called to order at 7:02 pmReed, Lane, Miner, Gann, Meyers present. None absentMotion by Reed to approve Sept. minutes. Seconded by Meyers. Approved unanimous.Pickleball discussion:Review of quote from Courts Fore Sports and potential costs. Current parks budget unable to accommodate currently.Motion to support installation of pickle ball court by Reed, seconded by Miner. In favor: Meyers, Gann, Miner, Lane. Opposed: ReedMotion to proceed to Council for funding for Spring 2020 pickleball court installation per quote of $21,763 by Gann. Seconded by Lane. Approved unanimousFrisbee golf installation discussion:Installation currently pending volunteer timing to install. Placement plan of frisbee golf stations is complete.Equipment/grounds/maintenance:Knapp Creek bench concrete needs replacement, including new trash can on slab large enough for both bench and trash can.Concession stand building light fixtures need repair/replacement above picnic tables.Weed removal/edging of sand volleyball court.Replacement of downspouts on concession stand building due to mower damage.Paint needed on exterior of concession stand building.Motion to adjourn by Lane, seconded by Meyers. Approved unanimous.Meeting adjourned 7:50 pm._____________________________Tom MeyersChairpersonAttest:_______________________________Pat MinerSecretary

Sept. 9th, 2019 - City Council Meeting Minutes

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Walford City Council ProceedingsRegular Meeting September 9^th, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Huber, Voss. Kane and Pegump were absent.Huber moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss moved approval of the August 12^th, 2019 minutes as posted and published, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the August 31^st, 2019 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the September Expenditures, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Deputy Tindal of the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was present to submit sheriff report. There were 32 calls for service between 8/12/2019 through 9/9/2019.Huber moved approval of the Temporary Closure of 2^nd Street N. between F Avenue W. and G Avenue W. for neighborhood Block Party on Saturday September 28^th, 2019 Noon – 7:00 p.m., seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber introduce Resolution No. 9-19-1 approving the FY 18/19 Annual State Financial Report, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call Unanimous.Bergmeier introduced Resolution No. 9-19-2 approving the FY 18/19 Annual Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing Report, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber moved approval of the Updated 2019 Employee Drug & Alcohol Testing Policy Handbook with removal of IDOT in title, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss moved approval of the renewal of Class LC Liquor License/Sunday Sales/Outdoor Endorsement for the Ponderosa Ballroom and Wild Hogs, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous. No violations reported.Bergmeier moved approval of the renewal of Class LE Liquor License/Sunday Sales for the Walford BP, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous. No violations reported.Bergmeier moved approval of the renewal of the General Fund and Sewer Fund 13-month CD’s, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Park and Recreation Board September 3^rd, 2019 minutes received and placed on file.Planning and Zoning Commission August 13^th, 2019 minutes received and placed on file.Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Wastewater blower repair, rebuilding maintenance building overhead doors, Fairfax Fire Department grant application, Chalupsky Nursery landscaping proposal, city logo design, library information request, possible solar speed signs, cleanup of properties and Benton County Assessor’s Office has hired appraiser from Vanguard to reappraise homes.Resident Pat Mahoney was present to voice concerns with property cleanup and city sign landscaping.Bergmeier moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:53 p.m., seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.August Building Permits approved: Parham (Shed); Erenberger (4 Season Porch); Middono (Driveway) Anderson (Porch); Green (Deck); Gipple (Shed); Minor (Solar Panels); Baxter (Solar Panels).Months Receipts: (General Fund) 565.24; (Sewer Fund) 13,245.84; (Road Use Tax) 21,140.75; (Local Option Tax) 3,873.96; (Tax Increment) 1.59; (Garbage Fund) 9,885.93. Revenue Totals: $48,713.31.General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:Absolute Security (Monitoring) 444.00Accurate Concrete (Maint Bldg. Floor) 3,900.00Ace Electric (Generator Repair) 544.86Advanced Systems (Maint/Copy) 54.29Page 1 of 3Alliant (Electric) 3,600.76Car Quest (Parts) 242.74Cedar Valley Humane Society (Animal) 205.00Construction Materials (Matting) 66.00Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Ellis, Gary (Wages) 708.80Evans Computer (Tec/Backup/Antivirus) 136.21Federal Tx Payment (Withholdings) 3,150.76Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,162.81Gazette (Publications) 105.42Gorsch, Linda (Janitorial) 216.00Holland Law Office (Attorney) 1,435.00Iowa Depart. Human Services 517.00IPERS (Withholdings) 1,663.24Ken-Way Trucking (Storm Drain Repair) 2,596.00Linn County Sheriff (Sheriff Fees) 9,360.00Menards (Materials) 19.73Midway Outdoor Equipment (Parts) 73.72Office Express (Office Supplies) 110.99Orkin (Spray) 61.20Port”O”Jonny (Restrooms) 191.00Postmaster 88.55Rick, Howard (Wages) 2,400.00Sevig Utility (Water) 31.60Snyder Associates (Engineer) 2,500.00South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 226.70Spray-Land (Pump) 149.00Visa Business: (BP) 497.59; (Postmaster) 6.85(Amazon) 35.74Voss, Bill (Cell Allowance) 50.00Wellmark Blue Cross (Health Insurance) 1,781.46Sewer Fund Expenditures:Alliant (Electric) 2,828.29Central State Bank (Auto) 114.50Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Engineered Operations( Repair/Parts) 10,116.21G & H Electric (Blower Repair) 557.65Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,162.81Iowa One Call (Locations) 89.10ION Environmental(Testing/Labs) 990.00Postmaster 162.75South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 102.88Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 2,200.00Wellmark Blue Cross (Health Insurance) 822.33Page 2 of 3Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Disposal (Tipping) 1,219.00;(Landfill) 9,509.50Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,888.00(Yard Waste) 350.88Expenditure Total: $83,986.12________________________________Bill VossMayorATTEST:________________________________Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFOCity ClerkPage 3 of 3

Sept. 3rd, 2019 - Parks and Rec Meeting Minutes

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Walford Park and Recreation MinutesRegular Meeting September 3, 2019Meeting was called to order at 7:04 p.m., by Chairperson Meyers. Meyers, Lane, Gann, and Miner present. Reed was absent.Motion by Meyers to approve August 6^th, 2019 minutes, seconded by Lane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pickle ball discussionJason Miller present to share services and details about court design and installation. Turnkey - design through finished construction. Dealer for Iowa for Versa court surface product. Examples provided for inspection.Discussion had regarding potential placement of pickle ball court in area on or near the existing sand volleyball court in city park.Motion by Gann to place court between tree and sand pit, seconded by Lane.Discussion surrounding dimensions and if adequate space between tree and court. 2 in favor, 2 opposed. In favor - Lane, Gann. Opposed - Miner, Meyers.Discussion to continue pending measurement of proposed area.Frisbee golf discussionLocations flagged 9/3 for installation of hole postsCitizen commentsEquipment/Grounds/MaintenanceKnapp Creek bench concrete needs replacement, including new trash can on slab big enough to have both bench and trash can.Concession stand building light fixtures need repair/replacement above picnic tablesShrubbery trim needed around heroes rock at ball diamondWeed removal/edging of sand volleyball courtReplacement of downspouts on concession stand building because they have been run over by lawn mowers for yearsPaint needed on exterior of concession stand buildingMotion to adjourn by Miner seconded by Lane. Meeting adjourned 8:37______________________________Tom MeyersChairpersonATTEST:______________________________Pat MinerSecretary

July 8th, 2019 - City Council Meeting Minutes

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Walford City Council ProceedingsRegular Meeting Monday July 8^th, 2019Wastewater Treatment Plant tour at 6:00 p.m. Present: Mayor Bill Voss and Pegump.Regular Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m. by Mayor Bill Voss.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane, Pegump, Voss. None absent.Huber moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the minutes from June 10^th and June 18^th, 2019 as posted and published, second by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the June 30, 2019 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss moved approval of the July Expenditures, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane introduced Resolution No. 7-19-1 approving monthly cell phone allowance for Mayor, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Aye: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane, Pegump. Abstain: Voss.Bergmeier introduced Resolution No. 7-19-2 adopting the Iowa Statewide Urban Design Manual and Specifications Manual as the Technical Standards for Public Improvements, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber introduced Resolution No. 7-19-3 approving the purchase of used 2011 Kwik Load Trailer from Mark Carter in the amount of $3,500.00, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber introduced Resolution No. 7-19-4 adopting Standard Rates for Use of City Equipment and Personnel to be charged when the City Abates a Nuisance with additional manpower language, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved to keep Johnson County Refuse Cart Contract as is, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss moved approval of the Snyder & Associates Scope of Services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Disinfection Improvements in the amount of $22,000.00 the first of three contracts, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the Snyder & Associates Scope of Services for the 2002 Comprehensive Plan Update in the amount of $50,000.00, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Deputy Speth of the Linn county Sheriff Department was present to submit sheriff report and to answer questions or concerns. Questions regarding fireworks were asked.Discussion was held regarding Digital Platform for the Storage and Sharing of Documents with Central email System for staff and elected officials. Council agreed to proceed.Discussion was held regarding bridge inspection report. No action taken. Tree trimming to be done.Park and Recreation Board minutes from July 2, 2019 received and placed on file.Planning and Zoning Commission minutes from June 3, 2019 received and placed on file.Numerous residents were present to voice concerns with fireworks law. Residents were also present to support the current law. Lengthy discussion included: Noise disturbing Veterans and animals, debris/trash falling on neighbor’s property, property damage, size of fireworks being used, underage children use, time/dates/hours that they can be used. Residents suggested total ban, some suggested shorter time and days, some suggested talking with your neighbor directly. Council will revisit at the August meeting.Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Broken tile repair/drainage, employee update, property cleanup and property appraisal.Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:13 p.m., seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.June Building Permits Approved: Huber (Shed); Cowell (Fence).Page 1 of 3Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 3,597.42; (Sewer Fund) 13,003.62; (Road Use Tax) 15,312.29; (Garbage Fund) 9,774.54; (Local Option Tax) 3,511.60. Revenue Totals: $45,199.47.General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:Advanced Systems (Maint/ Copy Count) 52.73Alliant (Electric) 3,472.74Baker Paper (Trash Bags) 65.90Benton County Recorder (Recording) 17.00Carter, Mark (Trailer) 3,500.00Chalupsky Enterprises (Tree Spraying) 1,020.00Cintas (Rugs/Uniforms) 317.48Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Ellis, Gary (Wages) 708.80Evans Computer (Support/ICloud) 134.18Federal Tax Payment 3,425.94Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,158.97Gazette (Publications) 121.25G & H Electric (Dryer Hookup) 553.91Gorsch, Linda (Janitorial) 180.00Holland Law Office (Attorney) 175.00Hydra -Fab (Truck Repair) 106.00Department Human Services 517.00IIMC (Dues) 170.00Iowa League of Cities (Dues) 1,060.00IPERS 1,678.39Linn Co-op (Diesel) 51.30Linn County Sheriff (Sheriff Fees) 9,100.0Linn County Treasurer (Bridge Inspections) 305.00Menards (Supplies) 81.92Midway Outdoor Equipment (Blades) 83.82Orkin (Hall Spray) 61.20P & K Midwest (Pruner/Blades) 474.69Port”O”Jonny (Restrooms) 286.50Postmaster 88.55Rick, Howard (Wages) 2,688.00Sevig Utility (Water) 31.27Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 774.00Solberg’s (Medals) 203.20South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 221.43Treasurer of State (Withholdings) 1,575.91(Sales Tax) 86.70US Cellular (Cell Phones) 144.24Visa: (BP) 542.85; (Wal-Mart) 99.99;(Postmaster) 172.32; (Iowa League) 205.00;(Scratch & Dent) 825.00; (Menards) 48.12;(Home Appliance) 656.00Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00Wellmark BlueCross (Insurance) 1,781.46Page 2 of 3Sewer Fund Expenditures:Alliant (Electric) 2,156.19Central State Bank (Auto) 112.00Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,158.97Grainger (Oil, Filter, Switch) 308.74Iowa One Call (Locations) 56.70ION Environmental Solutions (Labs) 795.00Linn Co-op (Diesel) 791.72Postmaster 162.75South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 102.19Snyder & Associates (Engineer) 1,482.00Treasurer of State (2^nd Quarter Sales Tax) 243.16USA BlueBook (Supplies) 382.97Visa: (Black Burn Flags) 482.05; (Postmaster) 27.95; (Wal-Mart) 62.50;(QC Analytical Services) 150.00Wellmark BlueCross (Insurance) 822.33Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Disposal (Tipping) 1,510.00Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,888.00(Yard Waste) 520.56; (Tags) 760.00Expenditure Totals: $66,588.74__________________________________Bill VossMayorATTEST:__________________________________Janet L. 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July 2nd, 2019 - Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes

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Walford Park and Recreation MinutesRegular Meeting Tuesday July 2, 2019Meeting called to order at 7:02 pmLane, Miner, Gann present. Meyer and Reed absent.1. Motion by Gann to approve May 7th minutes, seconded by Lane. Approved unanimous.2. Bench Donation: Jesse Bergmeier present to propose a bench donation and labor to install at the ball diamond play area. Motion by Gann to approve donation, seconded by Lane. Approved unanimous.3. Pickle Ball discussion: John Pegump present to inquire about potential to build a pickle ball court within the Walford Parks. Discussion included investigation of cost to install, possible installation locations, and local examples to use as comparison. Board to review idea against current budget and 3 year plan and investigate costs of installation.4. Baseball program: results of season discussed, trophy to be procured for Walford AA tournament champion team.5. Frisbee Golf - installation date to be established pending volunteer availability6. Equipment Grounds Maintenance - hydrant behind 3rd base dugout at small baseball diamond may not be functioning, may require maintenance/repair; report of light fixtures and bulbs broken out at ball diamond concession stand and require maintenance/repair7. Citizen commentsMotion to adjourn by Miner, seconded by Lane. Meeting adjourned at 8:10 pm.______________________________Tom MeyersChairpersonAttest:______________________________Pat MinerSecretary

May 13th, 2019 - City Council Meeting Minutes

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Walford City Council ProceedingsRegular Meeting May 13^th, 2019Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane, Pegump and Voss present. None absent.Kane moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the April 8^th, 2019 minutes as posted and published, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump moved approval of the April 30^th, 2019 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the May Expenditure’s, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Cathy Bayne Fairfax Library Director, library board member, employee and several Walford citizens were present to support the library. Library discussion included but not limited to, user/household count, amount of funding requested, library budget, and usage of other libraries without contract in Linn County.Bergmeier moved approval to increase the FY 19/20 Fairfax Library Contract funding in the amount of $1,500.00, (One Thousand Five Hundred Dollars) seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous. Increase was accepted. Contract renewal will be on the June agenda.A public hearing was held at 7:23 p.m. regarding the proposed FY 18/19 Budget Amendment.No oral or written objections received.Kane moved to close the FY 18/19 Budget Amendment hearing at 7:24 p.m., seconded by Voss. Roll Call: UnanimousPegump introduced Resolution No. 5-19-1 approving the FY 18/19 Budget Amendment, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber moved approval of the renewal of Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit of the Walford BP, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the renewal of Class C Liquor (LC) (Commercial) Outdoor/Sunday Sales for Bully’s Angle Inn, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss moved approval of the Saturday June 8^th, 2019 Fireworks Permit for Iowa Pyrotechnics, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Resident was present to inquire about early fireworks date and last year’s show in the rain.Mayor and Council reviewed seal Coat Proposals from L.L. Pelling Co. and Prairie Road Builders.Bergmeier moved approval of lowest seal coat street repair proposal, from Prairie Road Builders of Hazleton, Iowa in the amount of $36,348.00, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval to have property appraised for possible purchase, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Discussion was held regarding Preliminary FEMA Flood Insurance Study/Maps. No action taken.Deputy Tindle, of the Linn County Sheriff Department was present to submit sheriff report and answer questions and or concerns.Jarad Diedrich was present to submit sanitary sewer plant maintenance schedule.Park and Recreation Minutes from Tuesday May 7^th, 2019 were received and placed on file.Citizen was present to discuss water issues in street right of way. City will move forward to investigate the cause.Page 1 of 3Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Park tree spraying, request for additional yard carts (no changes), maintenance building door repair, senior dinning, trash can request for Knapp Creek Park, Clerk to testify for parking ticket hearing, temporary janitorial service, Planning and Zoning meeting scheduled for Comprehensive Plan, Bergmeier Construction donation of park bench at the baseball diamond. Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:08 p.m., seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.April Building Permits Approved: Bass (Temp. Sign); Carter (Solar Panels); Albert (Solar Panels); Slosiarek (Fence); Thompson (Driveway); Osborne (Addition); Marshall (Deck Addition).Month’s Receipts: (General Fund) 242,897.38; (Sewer Fund) 13,583.13; (Road Use Tax) 7,962.29; (Local Option Tax) 3.448.56; (Tax Increment) 2,417.05; (Garbage Fund) 10,099.76. Revenue Totals: $280,408.17.General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:Absolute Security (Shop Monitoring) 147.00Advanced Systems (Maint/Copy/Count) 169.67A-Line Striping & Sweeping (Sweeping) 2,255.00Alliant (Electric) 3,469.42Allegra Print (Printing) 304.34Butz Insurance (Work Comp) 1,441.00Cintas (Uniforms/Rugs/Towels) 460.79Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 4,154.40Ellis, Gary (Wages) 688.00Evans Computer (Tec Support) 140.13Federal Tax Payment 3,003.46Firehouse Pyrotechnics (Display& Insurance) 7,500.00Gann, Janet (Wages) 3,125.85Gazette (Publications) 224.33G & H Electric (Light Repairs) 1,862.69(City Signs) 1,656.82Holland Law Office (Attorney) 332.50Hydra-Fab LLC (Part) 371.83Iowa Depart. Human Services 517.00IPERS (Withholdings) 1,887.75Martin’s Flags (Flags) 282.58Menards (Materials) 342.65Monticello Sports (Shirts) 1,600.50Orkin (Hall Spray) 59.71Port” O” Jonny (Restrooms) 311.50Postmaster 88.55ProPet (Bags/Liners) 108.85Rick, Howard (Labor) 2,208.00Sevig Utility (Water) 31.60Snyder Associates (Engineer) 1,467.59South Slope (Internet/Telephone) 221.80Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 126.00Page 2 of 3US Cellular (Cell Phones) 144.24Visa: (BP) 234.75; (Wal-Mart) 184.44;(Postmaster) 110.00; (Menards) 79.94;(Conference) 393.92; (Staples) 112.32(Mutual Wheel) 14.90Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 1,781.46Wendling Quarries (Rock) 235.54Sewer Fund Expenditures:Alliant (Electric) 2,952.59Aero-Mod (Parts) 844.75Brown Concrete & Backhoe (Set Pump) 312.50Center State Bank (Auto) 111.50Custom Hose & Supplies (Parts) 354.51Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 4,154.40Gann, Janet (Wages) 3,125.85G & H Electrical (Electric Service) 254.40ION Environmental Solutions (Labs) 676.00Iowa One Call (Locations) 38.70Ken-Way (Jet/Vac) 875.00Postmaster 162.75South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 102.19Snyder Associates (Engineer) 171.00Wellmark Blue Cross (Insurance) 822.33Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Disposal (Tipping) 1,408.50Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,888.00(Yard Waste) 250.14Postmaster 177.10Total Expenditures: 68,585.03__________________________________Bill VossMayorATTEST:__________________________________Janet L. 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May 7th, 2019 - Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes

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Walford Park and Recreation MinutesRegular Meeting May 7^th, 2019Meeting called to order by Chairperson Meyers at 7:02 pmMeyers, Miner, Gann, Reed, Lane presentMotion to approve April minutes by Meyers, seconded by Reed. Approved unanimous.Baseball:Discussion included status of uniform inventory and game schedule details.Firehouse Pyrotechnics:Itemized invoice reviewedMotion by Gann to approve invoice, seconded by Reed. Approved unanimous.Installation of Frisbee Golf:Discussion included station/hole placement. Final decision on placement expected at June meeting, with installation date to be determined.Community night at CR Kernels:No further discussionEquipment/grounds/maintenance:Motion to adjourn by Reed, seconded by Miner. Approved unanimous.Meeting adjourned 7:56 pm._______________________________Tom MeyersChairperson_______________________________Pat MinerSecretary

April, 8 2019 - City Council Meeting Minutes

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Walford City Council ProceedingsRegular Meeting Monday April 8^th, 2019Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane, Pegump and Voss present. None absent.Kane moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the minutes from March 11, 2019 as posted and published, second by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump moved approval of the March 31^st, 2019 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump moved approval of the April Expenditures, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Deputy Tindle, of the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was present to submit sheriff report and answer questions and or concerns. Discussion included recent door to door peddlers and solicitors.Resolution No. 3-19-2 awarding contract for the 2^nd Street S. Reconstruction Project from 1st Ave to 4^th failed due to lack of a motion. The project will not be moving forward due to the high cost and lack of all necessary temporary easements.Kane introduced Resolution No. 4-19-1 Approving Street Sign Amendment by the addition of Temporary Five Ton Embargo and No Sem—Tractor Trailers, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane introduced Resolution No. 4-19-2 Approving the purchase of Sanitary Sewer Plant Refrigerator Sampler from USA BlueBook in the amount of $8,311.60, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump introduced Resolution No 4-19-3 Acknowledgement of Park and Recreation Equipment Purchases of grill and Frisbee Disc Golf Stations in the amount of $2,587.04, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber introduced Resolution No. 4-19-4 Approving Purchase Policy Limits for Mayor/Clerk/Employees, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the Updated 2016 General Agreement for Storm Restoration Work with Asplundh Tree Expert Company, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Jarad Diedrich, city’s sewer plant operator was present to report on IDNR mandated sanitary sewer plant discharge permit requirements. City will need to move forward to meet IDNR deadlines.Clerk presented Preliminary FY 18/19 Budget Amendment Expenditures for Mayor and Council review.Pegump moved to set the FY 18/19 Budget Amendment hearing for Monday May 13^th, 2019, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Resident was present to voice concerns with why the city changed from the Benton County Sheriff to Linn County Sheriff. Mayor and Council addressed questions.Clerk presented the Cedar Rapids Community Foundation Disaster Preparation Project. No action taken.Park and Recreation Minutes from March 5^th and April 2^nd, 2019 were received and placed on file.Other Areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Seal coat/crack sealing of streets, enforcement of nuisance for properties that need cleaned up and or repaired, Ponderosa zoning, library service, and progress of Planning and Zoning Comprehensive Plan meetings. Resident Diane Jeck was present to inquire about the responsibility of repairs to culverts and driveway. Homeowners are responsible for driveway culverts.Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:07 p.m., seconded by Voss Roll Call: Unanimous.February Building Permits Approved: NoneMarch Building Permits Approved: Hall (Solar Roof Panels)Page 1 of 3Months Receipts: (General Fund) 12,592.99; (Sewer Fund) 12,821.72 (Road Use Tax) 12,884.36; (Local Option Tax) 3,448.55; (Garbage Fund) 9,767.91 Revenue Totals: $51,515.53.General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:Alliant (Feb Electric) 3,977.69(March Electric) 3,527.48Baker Paper (Paper) 55.45Butz Insurance (Insurance) 37,816.00BSN Sports (Equipment) 409.17Car Quest (Supplies) 202.02Cintas (Uniforms/Rugs) 287.96Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,440.00Evans Computer (Tec/ICloud) 189.24Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 3,336.20Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,099.93Gazette (Publications) 87.48Holland Law (Attorney) 865.00Innova Frisbee Disc Golf (Stations) 2,207.03Iowa Depart of Human Services 517.00Iowa Prison Industries (Signs) 1,003.54IPERS (Withholdings) 2,121.90Overhead Door (Repair) 222.50P & K Midwest (Parts) 22.98Port” O”Jonny (Restrooms) 234.62Postmaster 88.55Sevig Utility (Water) 31.60Snyder Associates (Engineer) 1,860.00South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 222.45Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 198.00Treasurer of State (Quarter Withholdings) 1,731.25Us Cellular (Cell Phones) (March) 144.35(April) 144.35Visa Business: (BP) 492.00; (Wal-Mart) 28.26;(Postmaster) 28.30; (Restaurant Equipper’s)380.01(Membership) 99.00Voss, Bill (Cell Phone) 50.00Wellmark BlueCross (Insurance) 1,781.46 Wendling Quarries (Diamond Lime) 355.47Sewer Fund Expenditures:Alliant (March Electric) 2,905.95(April Electric) 2,527.44Central State Bank (Auto) 111.00Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,099.93ION Environmental Solutions (Labs) 1,921.00Ken-Way Trucking (TV/JetVac) 6,155.70Page 2 of 3Menards (Materials) 7.77Old Dominion Freight Line (Freight) 374.95Postmaster (Billing) 162.75South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 100.19Treasurer of State (Quarter Sales Tax) 246.38USA BlueBook (Refrigerator Sampler) 8,311.60Visa Business: (AeroMod School) 230.58(Gas) 116.00Voss, Aaron (Staples/Computer/Router) 722.23Wellmark BlueCross (Insurance) 822.33Garbage Fund Expenditures:Allegra (Printing) 295.90Benton County Disposal (Tipping) 993.00Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 7,888.00(Tags) 190.00Expenditure Totals: $111,980.14_______________________________Bill VossMayorATTEST;_______________________________Janet L. 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April 2, 2019 - Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes

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Walford Park and Recreation MinutesRegular Meeting Tuesday April 2, 2019Meeting called to order 7:00 p.m. by Chairperson Meyers.Meyers, Miner, Gann, Reed, Lane present. Motion by Miner to approve March minutes, seconded by Reed. Roll Call: Unanimous.Baseball:Discussion included providing information to coaches, evaluation of sign-up lists and PYBL board meeting upcoming April 5.Motion by Reed to allocate $300 for coach uniform/jersey purchases, seconded by Lane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Motion to allocate $800 for diamond supplies (chalk and clay) by Reed, seconded by Miner. Roll Call: Unanimous.Motion by Gann to allow PYBL to use Walford diamonds for games. Seconded by Lane. Roll Call: Unanimous. Baseball diamond lights:Discussion included quote on lighting upgrade. Quote placed on file.Frisbee Golf Order:Stations have arrived (x6) requiring installation upcoming pending availability of labor, final placement, and weather.Community Night Kernels: Tabled to MayEquipment/Grounds/Maintenance:Discussion included budget cycle, tractor replacement.Citizen Comments: NoneMeeting adjourned 8:00 p.m.______________________________________Tom MeyersChairpersonATTEST:______________________________________Pat MinerSecretary

March 11, 2019 - City Council Meeting Minutes

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Walford City Council ProceedingsRegular Meeting Monday March 11^th, 2019Meeting called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor, Bill Voss.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane and Voss. Pegump was absent.Huber moved approval of the agenda as posted, second by Kane. Roll Call Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the February 11^th, 2019 minutes as posted and published, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the February 28^th, 2019 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber moved approval of the March Expenditures, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Deputy Speth of the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was present to answer questions and concerns with monthly sheriff report. Report received and place on file.Cathy Bayne Director of the Fairfax Library and Billy Toner President of the Fairfax Library Board was present to request additional funding for the FY 19/20 contract. Council requested additional user/household account information and possible representation on the board. Revisit in April.A Public Hearing was held at 7:24 p.m. regarding the proposed FY 19/20 Budget. There were no written and or oral objections to the FY 19/20 Budget Proposal.Huber moved to close the FY 19/20 Budget Hearing at 7:25 p.m. seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.A Public Hearing was held at 7:26 p.m., regarding Plans, Specification, Form of Contract and Estimate of Cost for the Second Street S. Reconstruction Project from 1^st Avenue to 4^th Avenue. No written objections received.Dan and Theresa Holub were present to request second driveway be replaced. Other discussions included, engineering cost, drainage and ditches.Bergmeier moved to close the Second Street S. Improvement Project hearing at 7:37 p.m., seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier introduced Resolution No. 3-19-1 approval of the FY 19/20 Budget as posted and published, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.City Engineer Tim Wallace was present to report with Second Street S. Improvement Project bids. City received two bids for the project.Schrader Excavating and Grading Co. of Walford was the lowest bid in the amount of $289,913.55.Resolution No. 3-19-2 Awarding Contract for the Second Street S. Improvement Project was tabled.Jarad Diedrich city sewer plant operator was present to report on the following: Aero-Mod School attendance, new IDNR discharge permit mandates ultraviolet upgrade for E Coli, the need for regular maintenance schedules, replacement of refrigerator sampler, testing and lab work cost.Other areas of discussion included, but not limited to the following: Employee injury, part time summer mowing, spending policy for Mayor, Clerk and Employees, no extra garbage/recycling carts to be distributed, lawful non- conforming use of property, Ponderosa Plat, and Cintas Uniform Service.Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:36 p.m., seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Months Receipts (General Fund) 9,528.54; (Sewer Fund) 13,289.18; (Road Use Tax) 15,818.66; (Local Option) 3,448.55; (Garbage Fund) 9,865.50. Total Revenues: $51,950.43.General and Road Use Expenditures:Absolute Security Cedar Valley (Monitoring) 444.00Advanced Systems (Maint/Copy Count) 62.24Allegra Print (Printing) 173.70Central State Bank (Donation) 250.00Page 1 of 3Cintas (Uniforms/Rugs/Towels) 215.28Custom Hose (Parts/Fluid) 47.78Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,956.00(Gas) 123.01Evans Computer (Tec/Antivirus) 103.87Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 3,660.90Future Line Truck (Parts) 348.72Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,099.93Gazette (Publications) 224.33Holland Law (Attorney) 362.50Iowa Department of Human Resources 517.00IPERS (Withholdings) 2,307.06Office Express (Office Supplies) 13.83Plogman, Brian (Snow Plowing) 80.00P & K Midwest (Parts) 190.95Postmaster (Postage) 177.10Sevig Utilities (Water) 31.60Snyder Associates (Engineer Fees) 2,428.68South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 223.33Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 117.00Truck Country (Plow Repairs) 6,269.52US Cellular (Feb. Cell Phones) 144.35Visa Business: (BP) 1,105.99; (Staples) 64.19;(Tractor Supply) 129.96; (Wal-Mart) 42.51Voss, Bill (Cell Phone Allowance) 50.00Wellmark BlueCross (Health Insurance) 1,781.46Sewer Fund Expenditures:Central State Bank (March Auto) 110.50(Feb. Auto) 1.00 (Correction)Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,099.93Iowa One Call (Locations) 33.40ION Environmental (Testing/Labs) 1,678.00Postmaster (Postage) 162.75South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 100.34Storey Kenworthy (Bill Forms) 495.00Visa Business: (Postage) 13.70; (Theisen’s) 24.99;(Staples) 331.66Voss, Aaron (Staples Computer/Router) 722.23Wellmark BlueCross (Jarad Insurance) 822.33Page 2 of 3Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Disposal (Tipping) 1,032.00(Landfill) 9,509.50Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 5,705.70(Tags) 321.25Expenditure Totals: $56,450.27___________________________________Bill VossMayorATTEST:___________________________________Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFOCity ClerkPage 3 of 3

March 5, 2019 - Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes

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Walford Park and Recreation MinutesRegular Meeting Tuesday March 5, 2019 Meeting called to order 7:00 pm.Meyers, Miner, Gann, Reed present. Lane was absent.Meyers move to approve February minutes, seconded by Reed. Roll Call: Unanimous.Aaron Brecht from Kernels Baseball Team presented possible Walford community day at the ballpark.Easter Egg HuntMotion to authorize up $250 for Easter egg hunt sponsorship by Gann, seconded by Miner. Roll Call: Unanimous.Baseball uniform and equipment purchaseMotion to authorize $2200 for equipment and uniform purchase by Meyers, seconded by Reed. Roll Call: Unanimous.Baseball diamond lightsDiscussion tabled until April.Equipment/Grounds/MaintenanceMotion to authorize $450 to purchase 24 hot dog cooker for concession stand by Reed. Seconded by Meyers. Roll Call: Unanimous.Citizen comments - SimonConcern regarding participation of non-Walford kids signing up for Walford PYBL teams. Suggestion to consider splash pad in parks LRP.Meeting adjourned at 8:40 p.m._________________________________________________Tom MeyersChairpersonATTEST:________________________________________________Pat MinerSecretary

Feb. 11th, 2019 - City Council Meeting Minuets

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Walford City Council ProceedingsRegular Meeting Monday February 11, 2019Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Pro Tem, John Pegump.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane, Pegump and Voss present. None absent.Huber moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Voss moved approval of the minutes from Monday January 14^th and Monday January 28^th, 2019 as posted and published, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the January 31, 2019 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kane moved approval of the February Expenditures, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Deputy Speth of the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was present to answer questions and concerns with monthly sheriff report. Report received and placed on file.Council reviewed FY 19/20 Budget Revenues and Expenditures for publication.Huber moved to set FY 19/20 Budget Hearing date for Monday March 11^th, 2019, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier introduced Resolution No. 2-19-1 waiving review of Garnant First Addition to Linn County, Iowa, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Resolution 2-19-2 for Street Light Installation failed due to lack of motion. Developers responsibly.City Engineer Kelli Scott of Snyder & Associates was present to discuss 2^nd Street S. project.Discussion included final cost estimate, project dates, contract incentives, moving forward with bidding process, but needing all temporary easements signed. Voss introduced Resolution No. 2-19-3 setting the Date for the Hearing and Letting and Approving the Form of Notice of Hearing on Proposed Plans, Specifications, Proposed form of Contract and Estimated Cost and Notice to Bidders for the 2^nd Street S. Reconstruction Project form 1^st Ave. to 4^th Ave., seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Park and Recreation Board meeting minutes from Tuesday February 5^th, 2019 were received and placed on file.Other areas of discussion included but not limited to the following: Business snow plow letter, Cintas uniform letter, unsigned resident letter, vacation/comp time/overtime pay, and other engineer project cost.Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 7:43 p.m., seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Months Receipts: (General Fund) 2,286.70 (Sewer Fund) 13,693.11; (Road Use Tax) 15,962.36; (Local Option Tax) 3,672.50; (Tax Increment Financing) 20.23; (Garbage Fund) 10,578.31. Total Revenues: $46,213.21.January Building Permits Approved: NoneGeneral and Road Use Tax Expenditures:Alliant (Jan Electric) 3,097.31(Feb. Electric) 4,081.45Ace Electric (Generator Maint) 360.00Advanced Auto Parts (Wiper Blades) 13.84Advanced Systems (Copy Count/Maint) 97.55Auditor of State (Exam Fee) 1,200.00Central State Bank (Safety Box) 66.00Car Quest (Blades/Oil) 240.50Cintas (Uniforms/Rugs/Towels) 417.80Custom Hose & Supplies (Hose) 90.64Page 1 of 3Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Ellis, Gary (Wages/Overtime) 3,762.50Evans Computer (Tec Support/Antivirus) 207.02Federal Tax Payment (Payroll) 3,637.73Future Line Truck (Blades/Shoes) 653.85Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,099.93Gazette (Publications) 106.41Holland Law Office (Attorney) 252.00Iowa Municipal Finance Officers (Dues) 50.00Iowa Department of Human Services (Support) 517.00IPERS 2,293.31Jordon’s Heating & Cooling (Furnace Maint) 449.60Lefebure, Mike (Snow Plowing) 110.00Linn County Sheriff (Fees) 9,100.00Menards (Supplies/Materials) 164.07Midland National (Life Insurance) 500.60Office Express (Office Supplies) 320.13P & K Midwest (Filters/Bulb) 68.52Port” O” Jonny (Restroom) 95.50Postmaster (News Letter) 88.55Sankot’s (Plow Repairs) 1,318.60Sevig Utility (Water) 31.60Snyder Associates (Engineer Fees) 3,432.90South Slope (Internet/Telephone) 225.47Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 117.00True Green (Safety Salt) 559.15US Cellular (Dec. Cell Correction) 67.12US Cellular (Jan. Cell Phones) 171.46Visa Business: (BP) 598.00; (Postage) 121.73(Staples) 113.46; (Tractor Supply) 283.97;(Edgewood Hardware) 7.96Voss, Bill (Cell Allowance) 50.00Welter Storage Equipment (Book Cases) 118.00Wellmark Blue Cross (Health Insurance) 2,596.61Whannel’s Hardware (Cell Phone) 374.47Sewer Fund Expenditures:Alliant (Jan. Electric) 2,233.57(Feb. Electric) 3,318.77Ace Electric (Generator) 660.82Central State Bank (Auto) 109.50Compressed Air & Equip (Belts/Oil/Filters) 1,155.47Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,769.60Engineered Operations & Service (Blower Repairs) 6,299.98EMC National Life (Life Insurance) 186.00Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,099.93ION Environmental Solutions (Lab Test) 1,385.00Menards (Part) 3.87Page 2 of 3Modern Piping, Inc. (Flange Part) 460.80Postmaster (Billing) 162.75South Slope (Telephone/Internet) 100.34Visa: (Netgate) 366.06;(Edgewood Hardware) 7.48USA Bluebook (Lab Equip/Shipping) 6,177.14Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Disposal (Tipping Fees) 1,275.00Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 5,742.75Total Expenditures: $81,015.74____________________________________John PegumpMayor Pro TemATTEST:____________________________________Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFOCity ClerkPage 3 of 3

Feb. 5th, 2019 - Park and Recreation Minutes

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Walford Park and Recreation MinutesRegular Meeting Tuesday February 5, 2019Meeting was called to order at 7:00 by Chairperson Tom Meyers.Roll Call: Gann, Lane, Meyers present. Reed and Miner were absent.Meyers moved approval of the January 8, 2019 minutes as posted, seconded by Lane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Discussion with coach’s present included but not limited to the following: Schedules, team size, equipment, concession stand volunteers, and uniforms.Funds to be appropriated at the March meeting.Meyers moved to adjourn the meeting 8:15 p.m., seconded by Lane. Roll Call: Unanimous._________________________________Tom MeyersChairpersonATTEST:_________________________________Ronnie Gann

Jan. 14th, 2019 - City Council Meeting Minutes

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Walford City Council Proceedings

Regular Meeting Monday January 14, 2019 Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Mayor Bill Voss.Roll Call: Bergmeier, Huber, Kane, Pegump, Voss present. None absent.Kane moved approval of the agenda as posted, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier moved approval of the minutes from Monday December 10, 2018, as posted and published, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Aye: Bergmeier, Kane, Pegump, Voss. Abstain: Huber. Motion Carried.Pegump moved approval of the December 31, 2018 Treasurer’s Report, seconded by Huber. Roll Call: Unanimous.Pegump moved approval of the January Expenditures, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Resident Myron Parizek was present to voice concerns with the issuance of overnight parking tickets during holidays and the timing of tickets. Mayor and Council addressed questions.Kane introduced Resolution No. 1-19-1 Approval of Elan Visa Charge Card/Usage Policy/Additional Employee Card, seconded by Bergmeier. Roll Call: Unanimous.Huber introduced Resolution No. 1-19-2 Approving Computer/Router purchase for Sanitary Sewer Plant Operations, seconded by Voss. Roll Call: Unanimous.Bergmeier introduced Resolution No. 1-19-3 Confirming Board/Commissioner Appointments by Mayor and Council, seconded by Kane. Roll Call: unanimous.Kane introduced Resolution No. 1-19-4 Authorizing Mayor to place Temporary Embargo, on city streets when conditions are such that the streets are likely to be seriously damaged or destroyed by heavier vehicles, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Ayes: Huber, Kane, Pegump, Voss. No: Bergmeier. M.C.City Engineer Kelli Scott suggested a shared road agreement with properties located outside of city limits using city streets.Discussion was held regarding setting time limits to complete seal coat work and materials being used. Huber moved approval of the LL Pelling Seal Coat Cost Per Ton Proposal for 2019, seconded by Pegump. Roll Call: Unanimous.Kluesner Construction Crack Seal Proposal for 2019 was tabled.Discussion was held regarding FY 19/20 budget. Workshop scheduled for Monday January 28^th. Deputy Speth of the Linn County Sheriff’s Department was present to answer questions and concerns with monthly sheriff report. Report was received and placed on file.City Engineers Kelli Scott and Hunter Miller of Snyder & Associates were present to report on Second Street S progress, options to contract and bidding time line. Report received and placed on file.Resident Jay Oehlerich was present to voice concerns with driveway culvert and ditch within project. Requested current culvert to remain. Project will move forward per engineer design/plans.Sanitary sewer operations report was given by Jarad. Discussion included lab equipment purchase, testing requirements/costs, blower and pump repairs.Park and Recreation Board meeting minutes from Tuesday January 8^th, 2019 were received and placed on file.Other areas of discussion included by not limited to the following: Cintas uniform service, Johnson County Refuse cart serial numbers to be issued per home, Iowa Local Technical Assistance Grant application Walford not selected, new street light for 807 Hwy 151, Final Plat of Garnant First Addition located within two-mile radius of Walford, and Tim Yoder resignation from the Benton County Solid Waste Disposal Commission. Page 1 of 3Walford Garage Sales Saturday May 11^th, 2019.Garbage Amnesty Day Scheduled for Friday May 17^th, 2019.Kane moved to adjourn the meeting at 8:18 p.m., seconded by Voss Roll Call: Unanimous.Months Receipts: (General Fund) 21,818.18; (Sewer Fund) 13,231.45; (Road Use Fund) 16,606.50;(Tax Increment Financing Fund) 292.61; (Garbage Fund) 10,098.96; (Local Option Tax) 3,672.49. Total Revenues: $65,720.19December Building Permits Approved: NoneSalaries Paid 2018Bergmeier, Jesse 600.00Ellis, Gary 44,171.51Gann, Janet 47,803.02Huber, Mike 400.00Kane, Jeff 560.00Lefebure, Mike 450.00Pegump, John 560.00Rick, Howard 8,694.00Tiedeman, Dawn 2,133.00Voss, Bill 3,500.00Voss, Aaron 560.00General and Road Use Tax Expenditures:Absolute Security (Alarm/Monitoring) 245.00Advanced Systems (Maint/Copy) 50.21Allegra Print (Graphics/Time Sheets) 178.12Baker Paper (Garbage Bags) 131.80Banyon Data (Software) 129.00Cintas (Uniforms/Towels/Rugs) 205.64Dennis Scheer Masonry (City Signs) 5,000.00Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,492.64(Moving Allowance) 500.00Ellis, Gary (Wages) 3,440.00Evans Computer (Tec/ICloud/Antivirus) 103.89Federal Tax Payment (Withholdings) 2,004.71Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,099.93Gazette (Publications) 111.02Holland Law Offices (Attorney) 154.00Iowa Depart. of Human Services 517.00IPERS (Withholdings) 946.12Menards (Materials) 124.87(Materials) 136.90Midland National (Life Insurance) 500.60Midwest Patch (Safety Jackets) 100.00Sevig Utility (Water) 30.54Snyder Associates (Engineer) 7,050.00South Slope (Internet/Telephone) 224.64Tiedeman, Dawn (Janitorial) 234.00Page 2 of 3Treasurer of State (Withholdings) 949.47(4th Quarter Sales Tax) 1.70US Cellular (Cell Phone) 171.46Visa: (BP) 163.11; (Postage) 33.50Voss, Bill (Cell Allowance) 50.00Walsh Door & Security (Door Repair) 3,409.35Wellmark Blue Cross (Health Insurance) 2,603.79Yoder, Tim (Mileage) 130.80Sewer Fund Expenditures:Diedrich, Jarad (Wages) 2,492.64G & H Electric (Wiring/Materials) 895.80Gann, Janet (Wages) 2,099.93Jordon’s Heating & Cooling, Inc. (Cooling & Heating Units) 1,414.00Menards (Part) 8.98; (Refrigerator) 135.00Postmaster (Billing) 162.75South Slope (Internet/Telephone) 100.34Treasurer of State (4^th Quarter Sales Tax) 246.38USA Bluebook (Meter/Parts) 2,102.08Visa: (Freight) 995.00Wendling Quarries (Rock) 684.37Garbage Fund Expenditures:Benton County Solid Waste (Tipping) 2,654.00Central State Bank (Auto) 109.50Johnson County Refuse (Hauling) 5,755.10Total Expenditures: $54,079.68_______________________________Bill VossMayorATTEST:_______________________________Janet L. Gann, MMC, IaCMC, IaCMFOCity ClerkPage 3 of 3

Jan. 8th, 2019 - Parks and Recreation Meeting Minutes

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Walford Park and Recreation Minutes

Regular Meeting Tuesday January 8, 2019Meeting was called to order at 7:00 p.m., by Chairperson Meyers.Roll Call: Gann, Lane, Meyers, Reed present. Miner was absent.Reed moved approval of the December 4^th, 2018 minutes, seconded by Lane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Election of Officers:Reed moved to appoint Tom Meyers as Chairperson, seconded by Lane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Meyer moved to appoint Pat Miner as Secretary, seconded by Lane. Roll Call: Unanimous.Annual Coaches meeting on schedule for February 5^th, 2019 at 7:00 p.m.Meyer moved approval of the purchase of picnic table and concrete slab for Knapp Creek Park in the amount of $1,500.00, seconded by Reed. Roll Call: Unanimous.Placement to be West of playground equipment.Other discussions included: Concession Stand lease.No citizen CommentsMeeting adjourned at 8:15 p.m.__________________________________Tom MeyerChairpersonAttest:__________________________________Ronnie Gann