City of Ute REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING May 2, 2022 – City Hall The Ute City Council met with Mayor Richard Hageman in regular, open session on May 2, 2022 at 7:00 p.m. Council members present: Becky Miller, Ciera Carlson, Ryan Pithan, and Matt Leitz. Jimmy Carlson via telephone. Also present: Kyle and Christy Schultz, Sue Kelm and Lonnie Carlson. Motion by Pithan/CCarlson to approve the agenda. All Ayes. MC 7:00pm – Mayor Hageman opened the Public Hearing on an Application with USDA Rural Development for Financial Assistance for a John Deere Gator and 83”x 16’ Trailer. No verbal or written comments were received from the public. Mayor Hageman closed the Public Hearing at 7:05pm. 7:05pm – Mayor Hageman opened the Public Hearing for Amendment of FY2021-2022 Budget. No verbal or written comments were received from the public. Mayor Hageman closed the Public Hearing at 7:11pm. Kyle and Christy Schultz inquired if the city would be interested in selling the vacant lots on Main Street and what the price of the lots would be as they are looking for a place to start a new business. Clerk to check with City Attorney regarding sale of public property. Building Permits Approved: Leah Schwery – Concrete Pads. Lonnie stated he talked to Karl’s Chevrolet about trading in the city truck. Due to a change in body style the current snow plow mount would not work on the new truck and would have to be purchased new. They advised that they would not have prices for a new truck for a few months. Lonnie stated the price for a new standard bench to replace the one that is deteriorating at City Hall would be $450.00. 2022 Street Works Bids: Blacktop Service Company - $73,490.00; Knife River - $98,581.28; Barkley Asphalt - $56,000; Western Engineering – no bid received. Lonnie discussed the alley behind the school and getting a bid from Corey Abbott for putting in a gutter and rain box. Motion by Miller/Pithan to accept Barkley Asphalt bid of $56,000. All Ayes. MC Lonnie stated that copies of the CCR report were available at City Hall or at www.cityof ute.com. There were no violations last year. Motion by Pithan/Miller to approve the Consent Agenda. A. Approval of Minutes for April 4, 2022 Meeting B. Approval of April, 2022 Bills All Ayes. MC JEO Consulting – 2022 Water System Improvements Project Progress Report Motion by Pithan/Miller to approve Ahlers & Cooney, P. C. Bond Counsel Engagement Letter. All Ayes. MC Not to exceed to exceed $951,000 Water Revenue Capital Loan Notes: Motion by Leitz/CCarlson to approve RESOLUTION 2022–15- A Resolution fixing date for a meeting on the proposition to authorize a Loan Agreement and the issuance of Notes to evidence the obligations of the city thereunder. All Ayes. MC Triple C Pest Control mosquito spraying starts Tuesday, May 24, 2022, just before dusk and will continue for 16 weeks. Weather permitting. The General Primary Election will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2022, from 7:00 am through 8:00 pm at City Hall The next regular meeting will be Tuesday June, 6, 2022, 7:00 pm at City Hall. Motion by CCarlson/Miller to adjourn the meeting at 7:51 pm. All Ayes. MC Leah Schwery, City Clerk City of Ute April 2022 Claims Ute Senior Citizens, Monthly Donation 140 Wellmark, Health Insurance 1,438.90 Mapleton Press, Publication 80.85 Windstream, Phone/Internet 375.24 Capital One, Credit Card Statement 258.38 Windstream Water, Phone/Internet 144.66 Midamerican Energy, Electric 1,691.00 Bomgaars, Supplies 175.09 Wipco, Sewer Electric 35 Crary Huff, Legal Services 695 Quill, Office Supplies 146.38 Monona County Auditor, Election Fees 412.16 Ute Fire Fighters, Equipment Reimbursement 1,200.86 Dunlap Plumbing Heating, Repairs Water Plant 146.5 Cory Abbott, Street Work 1,250.00 Stinn Backhoe & Plumbing, Water Leak Repair-Padley Ave 1,736.50 Hach Company, Water Chemicals 1,011.77 Incontrol Electronics, Firestation Card Support Dues 17 Jeo Consulting Group, Engineering Svcs 9,836.25 North American Truck & Tr, Snow Plow Blade Repairs 361.63 Western Iowa Tech, Fire Training 385 Petersen Mfg Co, Drinking Fountain 1,719.00 Chad's Plumbing Install Curb Stop 639.67 Payroll Checks, Total Payroll Checks 6,650.73 Claims Total 30,547.57 General Fund 8,475.93 Library Fund (Gen) Fund 288.05 Road Use Tax Fund 4,717.01 Employee Benefits Fund 719.44 Water Fund 15,199.69 Sewer Fund 1,147.45 MP6-16-22
