City of Mapleton Minutes - Regular Council Meeting October 12, 2022 The regular meeting of the city council was held on October 12, 2022 at 5:30 p.m. Roll call was taken with the following members present, Mayor Brent Streck, Joe Hogan, Abby Koenigs, Angie Sass and Benita Uhl. Absent: Ronnie Smith. Pledge of Allegiance was recited. Motion by Abby Koenigs, second by Angie Sass to approve minutes from the previous meeting. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Angie Sass to approve the order of the agenda. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl to open the public hearing regarding sale of parcel 854312451017. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Angie Sass to close the public hearing. Ayes: All. Motion carried and public hearing closed. Motion by Abby Koenigs, second by Benita Uhl to open the public hearing regarding sale of parcel 854312452016. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Angie Sass to close the public hearing. Ayes: All. Motion carried and public hearing was closed. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Angie Sass to approve passage of Resolution 2022-20 - sale of approximately 1.5 acres to Western Iowa Tech Community College for $13,500.00 subject to Phase I Environmental Study to be completed by WIT, approval from WIT board and execution of purchase agreement. Ayes: Benita Uhl, Abby Koenigs, Angie Sass, Joe Hogan. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Abby Koenigs to pass Resolution 2022-21 - accept the offer of $30,000.00 from NEW Coop for parcel 854312452016 upon execution of purchase agreement, abstract update and survey. Ayes: Benita Uhl, Angie Sass, Abby Koenigs and Joe Hogan. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan to increase Andrew Miller’s pay to $49,000.00 or $23.55 per hour and Alex Boyle to $59,000.00 salary. Motion failed. Joe Hogan amended his motion to increase Andrew Miller’s pay to $49,000.00 or $23.55 per hour and increase Alex Boyle’s to $59,000.00 at the November meeting. Motion failed. Motion by Joe Hogan to increase Andrew Miller pay to $49,000.00 or $23.55 per hour and re-consider Alex Boyle’s pay at the November meeting. Motion failed. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl to approve pay increase for Andrew Miller to $23.08 per hour and consider an increase for Police Chief Alex Boyle at the November meeting. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl to approve the draft of the Tower Street Second Edition covenants and add the ability to buy one or two lots. If two lots are purchased the size of the home is required to be 3000 square feet and 10% rebate on first and second lots if building begins within 18 months of purchase. Ayes: Joe Hogan, Benita Uhl. Nay: Abby Koenigs and Angie Sass. Motion failed. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to allow Mike Schmiedt to revisit the Tower Street Second Addition Covenants to reflect the language discussed and present a new draft to the council. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Abby Koenigs to allow Karla Uhl to coordinate the repairs at the 318 Main Street adjoining building with the contract being between Corey Price and a contractor. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to approve an agreement with SIMPCO to administer the Downtown Housing Grant for a cost of $2,000.00 and ask the property owner to split the cost with the city. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to approve passage of Resolution 2022-18 Adopting Procurement Policy. Ayes: Benita Uhl, Abby Koenigs, Joe Hogan and Angie Sass. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to approve passage Resolution 2022-19 Adopting Code of Conduct. Ayes: Benita Uhl, Angie Sass, Abby Koenigs and Joe Hogan. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to approve the minutes after being reviewed and information presented on the safety meeting held and attended. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Benita Uhl, to approve advertising for two year farm lease for the property near the airport and also the recently purchased ground near the nursing home. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Abby Koenigs to approve variance request from Nate Fritz as recommended from Board of Adjustments. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to approve renewal of Beef N Brew liquor license. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Joe Hogan to advertise for winter snow removal help. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan, second by Abby Koenigs to approve approximate $20,000.00 adder on the alley project between 4th and 5th Streets due to the condition of the old concrete. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Joe Hogan second by Angie Sass to approve payment of the bills as presented. Ayes: All. Motion carried. Motion by Benita Uhl, second by Abby Koenigs to adjourn the meeting. Ayes: All. Motion carried and meeting adjourned at 7:54 p.m. Brent Streck, Mayor Attest: Karla Uhl, City Clerk MP10-20-22
