June 2023 Meeting Minutes
REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
June 5, 2023
The City Council of the City of Woden met in regular session on Monday, June 5, 2023 at 6:00pm, Council Chambers.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Paul Buns at 5:59pm.
Council members present were: Bill Rout, Jeff Stucki, Tip Piper (arrived at 6:25), Andy Plessel and Dylan Brandt
Absent: None
Plessel made the motion to approve the agenda, minutes written for May 1, 2023, payment of bills totaling $20946.59 and financial report, Brandt seconded
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Piper Absent for Vote)
OLD BUSINESS
Chicken Ordinance: Discussed Ordinance Want and Needs. Sending to the Lawyer for drafting.
Paul’s Contract Proposal: Discussed Paul’s position and compensation for the Reserve City Worker position when the current part time city worker is not available to fulfill needed duties. The proposed contract was accepted with a change from a hard limit $220 monthly cap before permission from council to $500 monthly cap before permission from the Mayor Pro Temp. Motion to approve contract made by Rout, seconded by Plessel.
Ayes- 4 Nays- 0 Motion Carried (Piper Absent for Vote)
City Burn Site: Pushed to next month, given a no answer for the triangle piece of land just outside of town. Looking for further location possibilities.
Certified Water and Sewer Operator – Progress Update: Sewer discussion tabled for future consideration for Paul Buns to assume this role upon certification completion. Water certificate is up to date and filed.
Purchase of Forks for City Tractor: No updates on order lead time
Purchase of Backup Sewer Equipment: Discussed ordering 2 replacement Septic Pumps and 2 replacement Motor Start Contactor for control boxes based off of prices quoted of $1323.34 per pump and $104.41 per contactor. Order will be placed.
Purchase of Spare Cylinder for Plow: Agreed to purchase a spare cylinder based on the quoted pricing of approximately $500
City Clerk review and Wage Adjustment Resolution 23-6: Motion to approve Wage Adjustment Resolution for City Clerk made by Stucki, seconded by Plessel
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
NEW BUSINESS
Purchase of Larger Can Recycle Bin for the City: Discussed having Ben purchase a new 10’x10’ bin with a pricing of approximately $450.
Library Board Appointment: Discussed pros and cons of 5 vs. 6 board members, appointment of Angie Dahle to board. Motion to appoint made by Piper, seconded by Stucki.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Building Permit 103 3rd St. – Dale Peterson: Motion to approve the permit made by Rout, seconded by Piper.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Fireworks Permission for Don Krull: Motion to allow fireworks at the Woden ballpark and make $600 payment for fireworks made by Plessel, seconded by Piper.
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
Keith Larson, Building next to Bank - Update: Discussed Keith Larson’s plans for the building of having an architect help in building restoration. Unsure of future use for building after restoration completed.
Mayor and Council Elections – Upcoming Open Seats: Discussed the Mayor seat and 3 council seats that are up for election. The 3 seats up for election are Tip Piper, Dylan Brandt (appointed seat) and Andrew Plessel (appointed seat).
Second Ball Diamond and Batting Cage Poles: Discussed whether to remove poles and discontinue maintenance of second ball diamond. Determined to leave as is for now.
Non-mowed Lawns in Town: Discussed the number of lawns left uncut in May. Was determined most were due to No Mow May.
Open Discussions: Discussed Eric Eden wanting to purchase 331 Way Ave if city is willing to forgive the lein and any Debt due the city. Council will revisit if a purchase agreement is brought to the Council.
Adjournment: Piper made motion to adjourn at 7:35 PM, Rout seconded
Ayes- 5 Nays- 0 Motion Carried
City Clerk Mayor
Income for May
General $8,023.45 Road $2115.16 Emergency $30.29
Water $3217.56 Sewer $7224.33 Benefits $99.01
Library $13.25
Claims Paid
Name Memo Amount
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -738.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -761.00
USDA Loan loan Payment USDA -2,809.00
Hancock County Law Enforcement Contract -954.16
BMC Aggregates rock -1,001.26
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -93.59
Ben Patten Reimbursement -802.26
Carlson Drainage Root Removal and tank inspec -365.00
Clinton Schujter mowing -2,300.00
IowaMWCA Work Comp Ins -2,320.00
Ag Source Samples -75.25
North Iowa Lumber & Design supplies -92.92
Alliant- Road Electric -87.23
Allaint - Water Electric -224.43
Alliant - Street Lights Electric -664.79
Allaint - Ball field Electric -19.07
Prairie Energy CO-OP Electric -30.97
Waste Management Garbage -1,924.17
Michael D. Troe April 2023 -450.00
WCTA-General Phone/Internet -90.87
Patten, Benjamin Wages -1,858.66
Ewald Clerk, David Wages -369.57
Schimmelpfennig, Deb Wages -46.29
Bartelt, Verla Wages -120.48
Swingen, Matthew Wages -146.30
Swingen, Lisa Wages -618.11
Alliant - Library Electric -55.16
WCTA-Library Telephone/Internet -71.50
Amazon Books & Supplies -285.60
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Sales Tax -44.10
Iowa Department of Revenue & Finance Wet Tax -164.69
United States Treasury May SS, Med and Fed Payroll -797.07
IPERS May Ipers -565.09