City Council

MANTORVILLE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA MONDAY, MARCH 8, 2021 6:30 PM 1. Call to Order – Mayor Bradford called the meeting to order at 6:30 pm. Members Present: Chuck Bradford, Lyle Hoaglund, and Don Hofstad. Others Present: Henry Blair, Joan Nesvold, Ruth Pettey, William Kinney, Kent & Carol Keller, Carol Boyd, Rhonda Rocap, Jeffrey Ingalls, Dan Trapp (virtual), Jim Potter (virtual), Emma Germundson, City Staff Ryan Jech, Shelly Germundson, Joe Adams, and Cami Reber. 2. Pledge of Allegiance - Done 3. Additions/Deletions to Agenda – None 4. Consent Agenda – Motion made by Member Hofstad, second by Member Hoaglund to approve the consent agenda as follows: a) City Council Meeting Minute’s February 22, 2021 b) Warrant List March 8, 2021 c) DCSO Mantorville Call Report February 2021 d) FD General Members Meeting Minutes March 3, 2021 e) Resolution 2021-04 In Support of Action by the Mantorville EDA f) Resolution 2021-05 Resolution Declaring A Vacancy on the City Council g) February Month End Financial Reports Motion passed unanimously. 5. Public Concerns Henry Blair, 302 Mantor Drive, spoke regarding recent events from Council meetings, written in a letter to the Editor published in the DCI recently and a recent Council seat resignation letter. Ruth Pettey, 314 W 6th Street, asked about the fire hydrant on the parsonage lot that has black plastic wrapped around it. Joe Adams noted that they Hydrant is currently out of service and until they know the extent of street repairs in that area, they may not put it back in service. There are two hydrants located at each end of the block. 6. Public Hearing(s)- None 7. Old Business/New Business a) Review Applications for City Council Seat The City received 3 applications: Bill Kinney, Jeff Ingalls and Kent Keller; Each gave a brief introduction of themselves. Council Members asked some questions of the applicants. Council did a ballot election which turned out to be a tie. They decided on a coin toss. After a few tries, Kent Keller and Bill Kinney were chosed. • Appointment and Swearing In – Kent Keller and Bill Kinney were sworn in. b) 2021 Capital Projects Requests • New Plow Truck – Joe presented the information and is recommending the Freighliner by Boyer Trucks and Crysteel to equip it. Hoaglund get the ball rolling on purchasing the plow $133,456, second by Member Hofstad. Motion passed. • Street Projects – Joe discussed the street repairs being presented for 2021. Cami clarified where the money will come from. Lyle, Bill to table until the next meeting. Cami to talk to Mike Bubany on best way to pay for this and bring back to the next meeting.  • Water Tower – Joe explained the water tower pressure washing. Kent asked about a fungicide being offered as part of the pressure washing. Joe will reach out to them on this. Kent, to move forward with cleaning the water tower, second by Hoaglund. Keller asked about if and when we decide to paint the tower, lets talk about the lettering/design for the water tower. Motion passed unanimously. c) Seasonal Mower Position – Hofstad, Hoaglund, all. 8. TBD a) Public Works Report – Joe reported on the lost dog and how helpful the new phone system has been. b) City Clerk Report – TAC Highway 57 meeting tomorrow. c) Consultant Report - None d) Committee Report Chamber – Lyle reported on the non traditional Easter Egg Hunt for this year. Fire Department – Don reported on the new tanks being palced in the trucks and they are up and running; MRA – will meet tomorrow night; they will take $6k from Gambling Funds to the fire victims; e) Council Member Report Member Hoaglund – none Member Hofstad – made comments on staff and Councils work over the years and how we make a difference and are elected to serve the community. Kent – none Bill – none f) Mayor Report – thanked the 2 new members for offering to serve. Looking forward to unique perspectives. Report pot holes to City Hall. He will redo the committee assignments. 9. Executive Session - None 10. Adjourn – 7:31 pm. Kent, Bill, All