REGULAR MEETING

The Fairbank City Council met in Regular Session on Monday, October 25, 2004. Mayor Welsh called the meeting to order at 6:00 P.M. Members present: Kayser, Suckow, Frost, Plaster and Woods. Also present: Ted Vorwald, Utility Superintendent; Dave Ryan, Assistant Public Works Director and Marlene Strempke, City Clerk.

Motion by Kayser, second by Frost to amend the agenda to include natural gas pricing and appraisal of property at 412 East Main Street. Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Frost, Suckow, Woods and Plaster. Nays: None.

Motion by Plaster, second by Woods to approve the agenda as amended. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Woods, Suckow, Frost and Kayser. Nays: None.

Motion by Plaster, second by Woods to approve the first reading of ORDINANCE 286 -- AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES FOR THE CITY OF FAIRBANK, IOWA, BY AMENDING PROVISIONS FOR CONTROLLED INTERSECTIONS. Roll call vote—Ayes: Plaster, Woods, Suckow, Frost and Kayser. Nays: None. Second reading will be November 8, 2004.

Bruce Rastetter of Hawkeye Renewables was present to answer questions about the location of the proposed ethanol plant east of town. The council will send a letter to the county supervisors supporting the project and stating their concerns on the zoning issues.

Motion by Suckow, second by Woods to approve the 2004 Annual Report and submit to the State Auditor. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Woods, Kayser, Plaster and Frost. Nays: None.

Motion by Kayser, second by Suckow to approve the bill to Hawkeye Community for tuition for B. J. Sackett in the amount of $2,100. Roll call vote—Ayes: Kayser, Suckow, Woods, Frost and Plaster. Nays: None.

Purchase of the snowplow for the natural gas pick up was tabled until the next meeting.

Councilpersons Frost and Kayser will meet to write up policies for designated physician/health care provider and post job offer physicals which will be submitted to the council for approval.

Final construction cost for the new aquatic center was $1,247,536.01. Councilman Kayser, who is a member of the pool board, presented the annual operations report for the season.

The council members reviewed budget expenditures after the first quarter of the year. Some departments will need to be watched to stay within budgeted amounts.

A long range planning meeting was set for December 6, 2004 at 6:00 P.M.

The Iowa Department of Transportation sent a letter informing the city that they will be resurfacing Iowa 281. It will end at the intersection with V62. The project is proposed for 2005 and there will be no cost to the city.

The appraisal for the property at 412 East Main Street has been received. It will be discussed further at the next meeting.

With the uncertainty in the price the city must pay for natural gas, it was decided to start the process to raise gas rates if need be. It will be on the agenda for action at the November 8 council meeting.

Motion by Suckow, second by Frost to adjourn at 8:24 P.M. Roll call vote—Ayes: Suckow, Frost, Plaster, Kayser and Woods. Nays: None.

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Maurice Welsh, Mayor

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Marlene Strempke, City Clerk