Regular Meeting of the City Council was held June 14th, 2021 at 5:00 pm with Mayor Hansen presiding. Council members present: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Absent: Jenness. Also, present: Logan Patterson, Zac Rassel, Francis Hinspeter, Russ Hansen, Anna Erdman, and Brian Flikeid.
Pledge of Allegiance.
Motioned by Klassen, seconded by Enneking, to approve minutes, bills, and clerk’s report. Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried
Motioned by Enneking, seconded by Ebert to approve recommendations from the Planning & Zoning to appoint Joe Frangione to the Planning & Zoning Board. Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen. Nayes: none. Abstained: Frangione. Motion carried
No Board of Adjustment recommendations at this time.
5:05 pm motioned by Ebert, seconded by Enneking to open Public Hearing, “Amending the Zoning Districts as Established in the City Code of Marcus, Iowa, to Re-Zone 109 E. Pine and 208 N. Locust from its Present Classification for Residential to a New Classification of Central Business District” Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
No public comments or concerns at this time.
5:06 pm motion by Enneking, seconded by Frangione to close Public Hearing. Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Enneking, seconded by Frangione to approve Ordinance No 349, “Ordinance Amending the Zoning Districts as Established in the City Code of Marcus, Iowa, to Re-Zone 109 E. Pine and 208 N. Locust from its Present Classification for Residential to a New Classification of Central Business District” Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Ebert, seconded by Klassen to waive second and third reading of Ordinance No 349. Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Frangione, seconded by Ebert to approve the recommendations to add Dallas Carey and Ben Brady to the Fire Department. Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Enneking, seconded by Klassen to approve Resolution #21-30, “Resolution Amending Resolution #21-28 Supporting Application of Tom Hohbach, D/B/A Hohbach Construction Company for Tax Exemptions for Said Project” Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Frangione, seconded by Ebert to approve Resolution #21-31, “Resolution Supporting the Submittal of a Grant Application through the State Recreations Trails Program”. Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Enneking, seconded by Klassen to approve Resolution #21-32, “Resolution Setting Salaries for Appointed Officers and Employees of the City of Marcus, Iowa” with suggested changes. Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Frangione, seconded by Klassen to approve Resolution #21-33, “A Resolution Setting for Marcus Municipal Pool Lifeguard’s Certification for the Summer of 2021” Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Ebert, seconded by Enneking to approve Resolution #21-34, “Resolution Transferring Funds”. Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Klassen, seconded by Enneking to approve Class E Liquor License with Class B Beer Permit, and Sunday Sales for Pizza Ranch. Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Enneking, seconded by Frangione to approve moving the MAC sign at the City’s Expense when a location is determined. Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
Motioned by Klassen, seconded by Ebert to approve contract with Rehab Systems for cleaning sewers. Ayes: Ebert, Enneking, Klassen, Frangione. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
No Public Works report.
Chief of Police Flikeid reported he has been attending trainings to renew certificates. He addressed again dogs at large. Calls and messages to Council members is not valid and will not hold up in court. Complaints have to be made directly to the Police by the person witnessing the dogs.
Mayor Hansen updated the Council on current nuisances. Four citations were issued and taken to court for noncompliance. The Supreme Court overruled on the Jacobson’s filing against the City. Sales of the properties by the City will proceed.
Motion by Frangione, seconded by Enneking to adjourn at 5:49 pm. All Ayes. Nayes: none. Motion carried.
ATTEST: Robin A. Harvey-City Clerk
Mayor-Hansen
Published in the Marcus News on June, 24, 2021