Minutes from the regular August 2023 Albion City Council meeting, held at the Albion City Hall @ 6:30pm on August 21 2023.

Mayor Hemming called the meeting to order, the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was; present were council members; L. Kelley, D. Loffgren, S. Wickam by phone. Absent was D. Stanton and 1 vacant council seat.  Mayor Hemming made an amendment to the agenda to include an update from the Strategic Development Committee. Kelley motion to approved the agenda with the amendment, 2nd by Loffgren. Vote was 3-0, motion carried. Kelley made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which includes the minutes from the July meeting and the August claims list, motion was 2nd by Loffgren, vote 3-0 motion carries. Mayor Hemming informed the council they had letters of intent to fill a vacant council seat, gave council a moment to look over and discuss who to appoint. Mayor Hemming asked for a motion, Loffgren made a motion to appoint Kim Dostal to the Albion City Council, stating the reason being is Mr. Dostal had already served once before and has knowledge of how the upcoming budget season works. The motion was 2nd by Kelley, Hemming did a roll call vote; S. Wickam – Yes, D. Loffgren- Yes, L. Kelley – Yes. Mr. Dostal was given the oath of office and took his seat at the table.

Hemming read the Marshall County Sheriff report for the month of July, which consisted of 175 Deputy-initiated activities and 7 calls for service. R Guy was present to give her water/wastewater report; June water usage totaled 1,695,000 gallons averaging 56,000 gallons per day, June wastewater flows were reported at 1,794,000 gallons, averaging 58,000 gallons per day. All regulatory testing is on schedule to meet IDNR permit expectations. Guy went on to say that the water tower has now been cleaned and inspected on the inside. She did not have the official report at the time of the meeting, however did ask that she receive it by September 1, 2023. and that a representative from Maguire be at the Sept meeting to further discuss why the council should consider delaying the cleaning of the outside of the tower at this point.

Loffgren made a motion to approve the Partial Payment #13 to Cahoy Pump to Recognize and correct a $27.00 discrepancy in a previous payment, 2nd by Dostal, vote was 4-0 motion carried.  Kelley motioned to approve building permit 2023-07, 2nd by Loffgren, vote was 4-0 motion approved. Kelley made a motion to approve building permit 2023-08, 2nd by Loffgren, vote was 4-0 motion approved. Council was to consider assembling a building commission to approve future building permits, to be addressed at the next meeting. D. Baccon asked to address the Albion City Council concerning the EMS, Baccon wanted to make the council aware that she was removed from the Albion EMS, without notice and wanted to know why. EMS was present to give their answer as to why. Mayor Hemming informed all parties involved that the Albion City Council has no authority over this decision and that all parties should work it out within their department.

W. Dooley was present to give an update from the Economic Strategic Development Committee on the Iowa River Watershed project, stating that they are at this point looking for board members, and the IDNR tree survey, saying that the survey was completed but will probably take a couple of months to get the results.
The clerk updated the council on the T-Mobile tower rent. There was a discussion on what department the rent should go into, council would like it to go into tower maintenance if that is allowed, to be continued at the next meeting. City Clerk reminded everyone that the city/school elections are happening on November 7, 2023, voting is @ the Liscomb Comm Center. City Clerk also informed council and public that candidate filing papers are available starting August 28, 2023 and must be turned back in by September 21, 2023 by 5:00pm.

Loffgren made a motion to adjourn, Dostal 2nd the motion, vote 4-0, Mayor Hemming adjourn the Albion City Council meeting @ 7:42 pm.

Minutes from the July 17, 2023 regular Albion City Council Meeting held at the Albion City Hall at 6:30pm

Mayor Hemming called the meeting to order at 6:30pm, the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was; present were council members D. Stanton, L Kelley, Seth Wickam, 2 vacant seats. Stanton made a motion to approve the agenda, 2nd by Wickam, 3-0 vote agenda approved. Stanton motioned to approve the consent agenda, consisting of the minutes from the June 2023 City council meeting, and the July 2023 Claims list. Motion was 2nd by Wickam, followed by a 3-0 vote, consent agenda was approved.

Mayor Hemming informed the council they would be voting on the letters of interest to fill a vacant seat on the Albion City Council. Each council member had a copy of all letters of interest to make their decision. L. Kelley motioned to appoint Doug Loffgren to the vacant seat, that motion was 2nd by Wickam followed by a 3-0 vote. Mayor Hemming appointed D. Loffgren to the vacant council seat and the oath of office was given by city clerk, Loffgren then took his seat at the council table.  Wickam made a motion to formally accept a council member’s immediate resignation and to post intent to fill vacant seat notice, 2nd by Stanton, vote was 4-0 motion carried. Stanton motion to approve building permit 2023-05, 2nd by Wickam, 4-0 vote motion approved. Loffgren made a motion to accept and approve Bolar Gill Tree Removal Service’s bid, to remove dead trees at the Albion City Park, 2nd by Wickam, vote was 4-0 motion carries. Stanton made a motion to approve T-Mobile proposed modification to existing install on their tower on top of the water tower, 2nd by Wickam, vote 4-0, motion approved. Wickam made a motion to open the Public Hearing on the continuation of the Dollar General voluntary annexation, 2nd by Stanton, vote 4-0 meeting opened at 6:55pm. Mayor Hemming asked the public for any comments or concerns. No one replied. Loffgren made a motion to close the public hearing, 2nd by Wickam, vote 4-0, public hearing was closed @ 7:00pm. Loffgren made a motion to approve Resolution 2023.01.C A RESOLUTION APPROVING AN APLLICATION FOR BOLUNTARY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF ALBION, IOWA. 2nd by Wickam, vote was 4-0. Resolution 2023.01.C approved.

W. Dooley gave an update from the Strategic Development committee on the IDNR tree inventory, Dooley was going to meet with them on August 3, 2023 and report back to council @ the August meeting. Dooley was also going to attend the Middle Iowa River Watershed meeting and bring more info back to the Albion City Council.

Loffgren made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Stanton vote was 4-0. Meeting adjourned at 7:10pm

Minutes from the May 2023 Regular Albion City Council meeting held on May 15 2023 @ 6:30pm at the Albion City Hall, located at 107 S. Main St Albion, Iowa. Meeting was called to order @6:30 pm by Mayor Pat Hemming, the Pledge of Allegiance was recited, roll call was; present were council members D. Stanton, L. Kelley, K. Swaim, S. Wickam absent D. Loffgren.

A motion to approve the agenda was made by S. Wickam, 2nd K. Swaim; vote was 4 yes 0 nays. Motion carried.

D. Stanton motioned to approve the consent agenda, which consisted of the April 2023 minutes and the May 2023 claims list, motion was 2nd by L. Kelley; vote was 4 ayes 0 nays. Motion carried.

Mayor Hemming read the Marshall County Sheriff report for the month of April 2023.

L. Kelley made a motion to formally accept the resignation of council member D. Loffgren, motion was 2nd by D. Stanton; vote was 4 ayes 0 nays; motion carried. City Clerk was requested to post a Notice of Intent to fill Vacant seat, will all letters of interest to be received by June 14 2023.

A motion was made by D. Stanton to approve the renewal of Woody’s Roadside Tavern’s liquor license, 2nd by L. Kelley; vote was 4 ayes, 0 nays, motion carried.

A motion to approve Casey’s Tobacco Permit renewal was made by L. Kelley, 2nd by S. Wickam, vote was 4 ayes and 0 nays. Motion carried.

There was a motion to approve 3 livestock requests, motion was made by L. Kelley and 2nd by S. Wickam vote was 4 ayes to 0 nays, motion approved.

S. Wickam motion to open the public hearing for the application and approval of the proposed voluntary annexation of certain property from the Dollar General to the City of Albion, the public was told that a section of the property they bought for the store is outside the Albion city limits, and they would like to annex it into the Albion City limits. The public was given a chance to ask questions at that time. K. Swaim motioned to close the public hearing, motion was 2nd by D. Stanton vote was 4 ayes 0 nays, public hearing was closed @ 6:55pm. L. Kelley made a motion to continue the Public Hearing for the application and approval of the proposed Voluntary Annexation of certain property to the City of Albion @ the June 19 2023 regular Albion City Council meeting, motion was 2nd by S. Wickam vote was 4 ayes 0 nays, motion carried.

The Albion City Council discussed a request from Moler Sanitation about trimming trees that hang over the streets, and who was responsible for trimming the trees hanging over the road, it is the property owner’s responsibility even though the trees on the easement and should be trimmed and kept trimmed 12 feet from the bed of the street; according to the Albion City Codes. Also discussed were some nuisance complaints, which are being tabled at this time as to give the Albion City Council a chance to set up Ordinance workshops, where they will go over update and make changes.

K. Swaim motioned to go into closed session per Iowa Code 21.5 Employee evaluation, D. Stanton 2nd 4-0 vote, city council entered closed session 7:15 pm.  L. Kelley made a motion to close the closed session Iowa Code 21.5 Employee Evaluation, motion was 2nd by S. Wickam, vote 4-0 session closed @ 7:45 pm

L. Kelley motioned to approval what was discussed in closed session, motion was 2nd by S. Wickam with a 4-0 vote, motion carried.

L. Kelley motion to adjourn, S. Wickam 2nd the motion with a 4-0 vote. Mayor Hemming adjourned meeting @ 7:50 pm.

Minutes from the March 20, 2023 regular Albion City Council Meeting, held at the Albion City Hall @6:30pm

Meeting was called to order @6:30pm by Mayor Hemming, the Pledge of Allegiance was said, followed by roll call. Present were city council members; D. Loffgren, D. Stanton, L. Kelley, K. Swaim, S. Wickam.  Kelley made a motion to approve the agenda, 2nd by Loffgren, roll call vote was 5-0, motion carried.  Kelley made a motion to approve the consent agenda, which consisted of the February minutes and the March 2023 claims list, motion was 2nd by Stanton, roll call vote was 5-0, motion carried.

The Marshall County Sheriff report was read by Mayor Hemming, the report was 154 Deputy-initiated activities and 1 call for service for the month of February 2023. Reports from the departments are as followed; Wastewater/Water-waiting on water samples, water levels look good and increase the polymer feed, Sewer- issues with residential, got jet machine running, city maintenance with the help of Betts will start jetting city sewer lines, EMS, City Maintenance, Streets, Library had nothing to report, Public Safety asked City Maintenance to work on low hanging tree branches, Fire Chief Betts reports 1 call since the February meeting, and still working on getting quotes for roof repairs. Parks still working on getting internet service for cameras for the city park and ball diamonds due to the vandalism. There was a motion made by Loffgren to approve a building permit, 2nd by Stanton, voted 5-0, permit approved. The requests for Albion City Council’s written approval for Livestock within the Albion City Limits was tabled until the April 2023 city council meeting.  K. Swaim motioned to approve the Public Hearing for the Max Levy date of April 10 2023, 2nd by Loffgren, vote was 4-0 with one abstained, motion carried.  A motion to set a Public Hearing Date of April 27 2023 for the FY23-24 City Budget was made by Swaim and 2nd by Loffgren, vote was 4-0 with one abstained, motion approved. Loffgren made a motion to approve the Dollar General Class B Alcohol & Tobacco License, 2nd by Swaim with a vote of 5-0, Mayor Hemming declare motion carried. Loffgren motion to approve Woody’s Roadside Tavern Liquor License, 2nd by Stanton with 5-0 vote, license approved. Kelley motioned to introduced Resolution 2023-01.B A RESOLUTION RATIFING THE CONSULATION METTING RELATED TO ACCEPTIN FOR FILIN AN APPLICATION FOR BOLUNTARTY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF ALBION, IOWA AND SETTING A NEW DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING THEREON, FOR  MAY 15, 2023 @ 6:30PM, 2nd by Stanton, with a 5-0 vote Mayor Hemming declared Resolution 2023-01B approved. The Albion City Council discussed changing the Food Vendor fees to $75.00 for a season pass, to be discussed again at the April meeting. Kelley made a motion to adjourn, motion was 2nd by Loffgren, roll call vote was 5-0, Mayor declared meeting adjourned at 7:21pm.

Minutes regular Albion City Council meeting help on February 20, 2023 @ 6:30pm, at the Albion City Hall located @ 107 S. Main St Albion , Iowa

Mayor Hemming call the meeting to order @ 6:30pm, the Pledge of Allegiance was said. Roll call was done. Present were council members; D. Loffgren, L. Kelley, K. Swaim and S. Wickam.  Absent was council member D. Stanton.

Loffgren made a motion to approve the agenda, 2nd by Swaim, with a 4-0 vote; agenda approved.
Swaim motioned to approve the consent agenda; consisting of the January 2023 minutes and the February claims list, motion was 2nd by Loffgren, 4-0 vote followed, motion carried.

The Marshall County Sheriff report was read, 180 Deputy-initiated activity with Warning /Citations and 5 calls for service for the month of January 2023.

B. Veenstra was present to discuss the continued water issues, stating there are two issues to address at this time. One being that the PH levels are to low and the Phosphate feed needs to be increase. Council member Kelley brought a sample of water from his house drawn just prior to the meeting, and asked what do we need to do to correct this issue, we keep revisiting this every month and not making any headway? Veenstra suggested to switch back to Well #6, install the Sodium Hydroxide Feed system and increase the Poly Feed for Well #7. Veenstra and Guy discussed the different water chemistry of the 2 Wells. Guy stated you can run the same test but the results will not be the same due to the difference in the water chemistry of the Wells. Kelley asked about flushing hydrants, Loffgren stated the water tower also. Guy told the council that they should wait to flush hydrants until spring and that it needs to be done methodically, and not all in one day, needs to be done over a period time, and should let the hydrants run longer that previously ran by a couple of minutes. Veenstra suggested flushing they hydrant on East Chicago Street as a temp fix, seeing what happens. Guys stated it will just go dirty again. Veenstra instructed the city to switch back to Well #6. Veenstra talked about the SRF loan forgiveness and the final payout making the water debt about $19,000.00 per year. The council wants to start discussion on increasing the monthly surcharge by $8.00 to cover the SRF Loan payment estimated at $19,000.00. Waste water report by Guy was that there needs to be a phone line @ the sewer plant to run the alarm there. The January report from Guy was; December 2022 water usage totaled 1,276,000 gallons averaging 41,000 gallons per day. All regular permit testing is on schedule for IDNR and in compliance. The waste water flows were reported at 1,083,000 gallons averaging 34,000 gallon per day. All regulatory testing is on schedule to meet IDNR permit expectations. For sewer City Maintenance reported he had several calls about sewer issues along Clinton St. He had the sewer jetted from Chicago St all the way south on Clinton Street to the lift station. City Maint asked about getting the city’s jet machine running again, Betts was asked to look at it. Fire Chief Betts  reported he has quotes coming for the roof repair, and was advised not to put a steel roof on the Fire Station, he also reported 5 calls since the Jan 2023 meeting. Swaim for parks dept, has been trying to get in contact with Heart of Iowa to get a price range to have cameras installed at the city park and ball diamonds. The Library reports that they had a great seed swap and is eager to start a community garden.

The was a motion made by Kelley to accept and approve the purchase of the equipment for the Sodium Hydroxide feed system from Hawkins, 2nd by Swaim followed by a 4-0 vote, Hemming declared the motion approved.  Swaim made a motion to approve a request made to have livestock ( Chickens) in the Albion City limits, per city ordinance, 2nd by Loffgren followed by a 4-0 vote, Hemming declared motion carried. There was some concern from the public in attendance about those who have livestock in town and have not come to the city council asking for approval, how were those cases going to be handled, the clerk was asked to read the ordinance, which she did. After much discussion, the clerk asked the council for their instruction on how they want it handled. The clerk was instructed to send letters to those who have livestock and have not approached the city council asking them to do so and to include a copy of the livestock ordinance with the letter. There was a motion made by Kelley to approve T-Mobile to perform maintenance /modification to the equipment on and around the water tower, 2nd by Wickam followed by a 4-0 vote, motion carried. Loffgren wants them to change the red light on top of the tower as well.  Resolution 2023-01; A RESOLUTION ACCEPTIONG FOR FILING AN APPLICATION FOR VOLUNTARTY ANNEXATION OF CERTAIN LAND TO THE CITY OF ALBION, IOWA SETTING THE DATE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING AND A CONSULTATION MEETING AND PROVIDING FOR NOTICE OF PROPOSED CITY COUNCIL ACTION, was read Loffgren made a motion to approve Resolution2023-01, Kelley 2nd the motion; followed by a 4-0 vote. Mayor Hemming declared Resolution 2023-01 approved. The public hearing for Resolution 2023-01 will be set for the March meeting. Public comments from J. Mann, Mann stated she was asked by L. Raymon to let the Albion Cit Council know that he is planning a Memorial Day program @ the Veterans Park on May 29 2023 @ 8:00 am. Kelley motion to adjourn, 2nd by Wickam followed by a 4-0 vote, Hemming adjourned meeting at 7:57pm

Minutes from the regular January 16 2023 Albion City Council meeting held at the Albion City Hall located at 107 S. Main St. Albion Iowa @ 6:30 pm. 

Mayor Hemming call the meeting order, the Pledge of Allegiance was said and roll call done with city council members; Loffgren, Stanton, Kelley, and Swaim present, Absent was Wickam.

Mayor Hemming asked to make an amendment to the agenda; to add a quote from Hawkins Inc, for the Sodium Hydroxide feed system under discussions.

Stanton motion to approve the agenda with the amendment, Swaim 2nd and the vote was 4-0

Kelley motioned to approve the consent agenda, which consist of the Minutes from Dec 2022 meeting and the Jan 2023 Claims list, motion was 2nd by Swaim, followed by a 4-0 vote.

B. Veenstra discussed with the Albion City Council a change order to allow Cahoy Pump Services to relocate the electrical service attached to the exterior of the casing shield for Well No. 3 in the spring. Stating if the city chose to have it moved during the winter months the cost would be $12,938.00, if the city waits until spring thaw it would be $7,769.00. Veenstra also informed the city council that they could hire someone else to move the electrical service for considerably less money, but by doing so it would not be covered un the SRF Funding, by allowing Cahoy Pump Service to do it the cost would be covered under the SRF funding. Veenstra asked council members to consider approving the change order.  Kelley motioned to approve change order, Loffgren 2nd motion followed by a vote 4-0 motion carried.

No Sheriff Report at the time of meeting, R. Guy's water/wastewater report for water was; Total water usage was 901,000 gallons, averaging 30,000 gallons per day. All regular permit testing is on Schedule for IDNR and in compliance, All regulatory testing is on schedule to meet IDNR permit expectations, and Guy made some minor adjustments to the poly feed to increase the clarity of the water, we will continue on this path as long as needed. Report for wastewater was, wastewater flows were reported at 915,000 gallons averaging 30,000 per day. All regulatory testing is on schedule to meet IDNR permit expectations. Fire Chief Betts gave his report of 3 calls so far for the month of January, the shipping container for cold-storage was delivered and set. Chief Betts reports that they would like to start working on the kitchen/meeting room of the Fire Station this spring, turning it into an industrial kitchen, and asked the city council to consider the possibility of the Fire Meetings to be held at the Albion City Hall instead of having them at the Fire Station. City Maintenance updated the council of the status of the Orange City Plow truck, still not firing, trying to locate the issue with Betts help. The Library Director updated the council a 45% in the door increase, that being new people to come in and use the facility and that she has doubled the internet speed for the same price.

Mayor Hemming gave an update on nuisance abatement, City Maintenance updated the city council that the meter change out has started on Jan 16 2023. City Clerk informed the city council of the upcoming Voluntary Annexation process for the Dollar General.

The Albion City Council discussed the quote from Hawkins, on the price for the Sodium Hydroxide feed system. This system allows the PH levels in the city water to be raised. Veenstra advised the council that we already have the permits from the IDNR and should consider purchasing the equipment and be ready for the install. Veenstra will be working with Hawkins, and would like for this to be added to the Feb agenda for action.

The city council also set a budget workshop date for January 25 2023.

Swaim made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Kelley followed by a 4-0 vote; Mayor Hemming declared meeting adjourned at 7:32pm.

Minutes from the regular November 21, 2022 Albion City Council meeting, held at 6:30pm in the Albion City Hall located at 107 S. Main St. Albion Iowa.

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Hemming, the Pledge of Allegiance was said and roll call was; present were council members D. Loffgren, D. Stanton, K. Swaim by phone. Absent were council members L. Kelley and S. Wickam. Stanton made a motion to approve the agenda with the amendment of moving W. Dooley’s request to motions, the motion was 2nd by Loffgren, followed by 3-0 vote, Hemming declared motion carried. Loffgren motioned to approve the consent agenda, which consisted of the minutes from the October meeting, the minutes from the November 9th special meeting and the November claims list, motion was 2nd by Stanton followed by a 3-0 vote, motion carried.

There were no department reports given. M. Dooley from the Strategic Development Committee present to the Albion City Council a proposed five year vision and goals plan for the city of Albion, Dooley asked that the city council review it and seek the community’s input over for the next month and at the December meeting vote on approving the vision with or without changes.  There was a motion made by Loffgren to open the public hearing on the Proposed vacation of the public right away in the portion of West Johnson street located west of the east line of West Street extended between block 16 and block 24 of West Johnson street in the town of Albion, the motion was 2nd by Stanton with at 3-0 vote. The public hearing opened at 6:50pm. It was explained to the public in attendance the section of West Johnson street, that Mr. Raymon was asking to be vacated. Mayor Hemming asked if anyone in attendance had any question or concerns. No comments were made by the public. Stanton made a motion to close the Public Hearing on the Proposed Vacation of the public right of way in the portion of West Johnson street located west of the east line of West Street extended between block 16 and block 24 of West Johnson street in the town of Albion. The motion was 2nd by Loffgren, vote was 3-0. Mayor Hemming closed the public hearing at 6:52pm.  Mayor Hemming read the 1st reading of Ordinance 2022-01, Vacating the public right of way in the portion of Johnson street located west of the east line of West street extended between block 16 and block 24 of West Johnson street in the town of Albion.  Loffgren made a motion to approve Ordinance 2022-01 Vacating the public right of way of West Johnson street, to wave the 2nd and 3rd readings and fully adopt Ordinance 2022-01, motion was 2nd by Stanton followed by a 3-0 vote, Mayor Hemming declared Ordinance 2022-01 fully adopted.  A motion to approve Resolution 2022-10.2 A Resolution fixing a date for a public hearing on the proposal to convey certain real property to Raymon Enterprises, Inc for the date of December 19th 2022, was made by Stanton and 2nd by Loffgren with a 3-0 vote, Hemming set the public hearing date for Resolution 2022-10.2 for December 19 2022, at 6:30 pm at the Albion City Hall located at 107 S. Main St Albion Iowa. There was a motion made for the approval of the IDNR to place a Motus Tower on the back of the Albion City Hall building, allowing them to tap into the city’s electrical and internet services, for the purpose of tracking bird migration patterns through the Iowa river corridor, which is also available to the public, by Loffgren and 2nd by Stanton with 3-0 vote motion approved. A motion to approve W. Dooley’s written request per city ordinance, asking the Albion City Council for permission to have livestock within the Albion City Limits, the request was for 2 cows and 2 calves until mid- May 2023, was made by Loffgren and 2nd by Stanton followed by a 3-0 vote. There was a discussion on applying to the Iowa DOT to get approval for Solar Speed Radar Signs posted on the North and South ends on Main street. Public comments; K. Betts stated she hopes everyone is enjoying the holiday décor, and wanted to thank all those who help with fabrication, setting up and decorating. There was a motion made by Stanton to go into close section per Iowa Code 21.5, 2nd by Loffgren, Stanton -Yes, Swaim- Yes, Loffgren -Yes. Albion City Council went into closed section at 7:10pm. Kelley entered close section @ 7:15pm. A motion to close the Closed Session was made by Kelley, 2nd by Stanton, Stanton- Yes, Swaim-Yes, Loffgren-Yes, Kelley-Yes. Mayor Hemming close the closed session meeting at 7:52pm. Loffgren motioned to adjourn, 2nd by Kelley, 4-0 vote. Hemming adjourned meeting at 7:55pm

Minutes from the regular Albion City Council meeting held on October 17, 2022 at the Albion City Hall at 6:30pm.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor Pat Hemming at 6:30 The Pledge of Allegiance was said and roll call done. Present were council members D. Loffgren, L. Kelley, K. Swaim and S. Wickam. Absent was council member D. Stanton.  Kelley motioned to approve the agenda, 2nd by Swaim, with a 4-0 vote; motion carried. Kelley made a motion to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the minutes from September meeting and the claim list for October 2022, 2nd Swaim with a 4-0 vote; motion carried.

Deputy Cole from the Marshall County Sheriff's Office was present and read the September monthly report. There was 162 Deputy initiated activities and 9 calls for service.  Mayor Hemming ask to more patrol for Stanley Mill St for speed coming into town.  Steve Brush with Van Wert Company was here to give an update on the new digital read system, stating that it was an issue of supply and demand, that they all the new meters, and waiting on the chips for the radial reads, that should be coming in by December and hoping to start the install around the first of the new year. Council discussed having city maintenance start to install some of the new meters now. Report from the Albion Fire Department was that the annual Pancake breakfast was a great success, the largest turn out to date and the newly installed furnaces worked great, there were 8 calls so far this month, waiting for rock to be delivered so they can get the shipping container for the cold storage set. From Parks Department Swaim updated the council that there was another vandalism at the concession stand at the ball diamond, Swaim talked to the ball club and told them to get some prices on cameras to install.  City Maintenance told the council that the big city truck was back out to Nelson's Fabrication, due to blowing a hose while hauling dirt and antifreeze in the oil. Library report given by B. Rothman, he stated that a Book and Baking activity on the 21st, a travel log on the 25th, and the Halloween Party on the 29th of October. He reported that the library received a couple grants, and that there will be a monthly newsletter they would like to send out with the water bills. There was a motion made by Loffgren, to set a Public Hearing date for RESOLUTION 2022-10.1, A RESOLUTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF WEST JOHNSON STREET, for November 21, 2022. That motion was 2nd by S. Wickam, vote was 4ayes and 0 nays, motion was declared carried and the Public Hearing was set for November 21, 2022 at 6:30pm. B. Veenstra and R. Guy were present to address the brown water situation, Veenstra explained that the water from the new well is an aggressive water, which means acidic, which softening and breaking loose, all the old buildup of rust and iron deposits lining the watermains. Veenstra explained the Ph balance in the Albion's Well opposed to Marshalltown's water, which is drawn from the same source. Veenstra reports that the water is safe to drink even though it doesn't look appealing.  Veenstra stated that the aggressive flushing of the fire hydrants is not helping to clear the water lines, it is only keeping the brown water stirred up, Veenstra recommends to slow down the flushing of hydrants and let the water settle, that the city adds a Caustic Soda feed to chemically raise the Ph balance making the water less aggressive (meaning less acidic) and increasing the Poly feed. Veenstra would apply to the DNR for construction permit for the addition of a Caustic Soda feed, to control the PH Balance. Guy said she would get a sample to our Poly supplier and see how high they would recommend setting the Poly feed.  Guy stated she would run extra samples, and would like anyone who experiences brown water to call the Albion City Hall so that, the movement of the brown water can be tracked, as not everyone is experiencing it. The Albion City Council is asking that anyone that experiences the brown water come to the Albion City Hall and get a sample bottle with instructions and return it to the Albion City Hall, so data can be collected.  The Albion City Council discussed adjusting water bills for those who do get a sample and return it, no action could be taken as it was only a discussion.  The Albion City Council started to discuss the rate increase to the water bill to cover the cost of the new wells, still gathering some numbers and info, no action could be taken as it was only a discussion. The meeting was opened to public comments, and Sarah Tupper was present to interduce her self and ask for the community support in running for Marshall County Attorney.  Mike Stegmann was present to talk to the Albion City Council about considering the installation of a tracking station tower, to track the migration patterns of birds.  Stating that the City of Albion is a prime location due to the Iowa River Corridor and being on a hill. Stegmann stated the City would be a hosting space, with minimal use of electrical, and internet sources. Swaim made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Wickam, followed by a 4-0 vote. Mayor Hemming declared meeting adjourned at 7:58pm.

Minutes from the September 19 2022 regular Albion City Council meeting held at the Albion City Hall, located at 107 S Main St, Albion Iowa

The meeting was called to order at 6:30pm by Mayor Hemming; the Pledge of Allegiance was said and roll call done; present were council members; Doug Loffgren, Derek Stanton, Logan Kelley and Katie Swaim, absent was council member Seth Wickam.

There was amendment to the agenda that included an approval of a Partial Payment to Cahoy Pump and an approval of a Change Order No. 8. A motion to approve the amended agenda was made by Kelley and 2nd by Loffgren, followed by a 4-0 vote; Mayor Hemming declared the agenda amended and approved.

A motion to approve the consent agenda, which consisted of the August 2022 minutes and the September 2022 bill list, was made by Loffgren and 2nd by Swaim, with a 4-0 vote, consent agenda approved.

The Marshall County Sheriff Report was read by Officer Cole. Bob Veenstra was present to give an update on the well project and some estimated numbers of the final cost for the well project. Mayor Hemming read the Water/Wastewater report from R. Guy who was not present at the meeting. Fire Chief Betts reported that they have a work day scheduled for 25th to set the cement blocks for the cold storage on the south side of fire department, are having the annual Pancake Breakfast on October 8 at 6:00 am, and have 8 calls for service so far this month. Dooley reported for the Albion Municipal Library, the hiring of a new Library Director Hanna Karim and the Library’s new Fall hours. Mayor Hemming read the 1st reading of Ordinance No 01-2022; AN ORIDANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 OF ORDIANANCE NO.1 OF TITLE IV OF THE 1992 ALBION MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTION OF EAST GEORGE STREET AND LIBERTY STREET AND EAST GEORGE STREET AND EAST STREETS, MAKING THEM 4 WAY STOPS, WITH THE ADDITION OF 2 SLOW AUTISIC CHILD SIGNS POSTED ALONG EAST GEORGE STREET AT THE SAME SAID INTERECTIONS. A motion was made by Loffgren to wave the 2nd and 3rd readings and approve Ordinance No. 01-2022; motion was 2nd by Swaim, followed by a 4-0 vote; Mayor Hemming declared Ordinance No. 01-2022 passed.

Ordinance No 01-2022

AN ORDINANCE AMENDING SECTION 15 OF ORDINANCE NO. 1 OF TITLE IV OF THE 1992 ALBION MUNICIPAL CODE BY PROVIDING FOR ADDITIONAL STOP SIGNS AT THE INTERSECTIONS OF EAST GEORGE STREET AND LIBERTY STREET AND EAST GEORGE STREET AND EAST STREETS, MAKING THEM A 4-WAY STOP, WITH THE ADDITION OF 2 SLOW AUTISIC CHILD SIGNS POSTED ALONG WEST GEORGE STREET AT THE SAME SAID INTERECTIONS.

BE IT ENACTED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF ALBION, IOWA:

SECTION 1. That there shall be installed additional stop signs at the intersection of George and Liberty streets along with a Slow Autistic Child at play sign. Vehicles from all 4 directions shall stop.
That there shall be installed additional stop signs at the intersection of George and East streets, along with a Slow Autistic Child at play sign. Vehicles from all 4 directions shall stop.

SECTION 2. This Ordinance shall be in effect after its final passage, approval and posting as provided by law.

Passed this__19__ day of September, 2022; and approved on this __19__day of September, 2022.

A motion to approve RESOLUTION 2022-10; RESOLUTION OF INTENT TO VACATE A PORTION OF WEST JOHNSON STREET; was made by Loffgren, 2nd by Stanton, followed by a 4-0 vote, Mayor Hemming ordered a Public Hearing date for RESOLUTION 2022-10.2; A RESOLUTION TO VACATE A PORTION OF WEST JOHNSON STREET; to be held on October 17, 2022 at 6:30pm.

A motion to approve Change Order No. 8 was made by Loffgren, 2nd by Swaim with 4-0 vote; motion approved.

A motion to approve Partial Payment Estimate No. 10 to Cahoy Pump Inc for the amount of $6,958.80 was made by Loffgren, 2nd by Stanton followed by a 4-0 vote; motion approved. A motion to approve a bid from Sabus Concrete, was made by Loffgren, 2nd by Stanton, followed by a 4-0 vote; motion carried. A motion to approve a Tax Abatement Application for a new build was made by Kelley, 2nd by Loffgren, followed with a 4-0 vote; motion carried.

The Albion City Council discussed Trick or Treat night and ask the opinions the public that was in attendance, council set Trick or Treat night for Sunday Oct 30th 2022 from the hours of 6:00pm to 8:00pm. There was a discussion on hiring someone, or the Albion Fire Department to flush all fire hydrants on a weekly/biweekly schedule through the fall. The Fire Department will be flushing all hydrants on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of the month.
The city clerk gave an update on the online bill pay. Clerk reports that the 1st part of the online bill pay system is up and running, she will send a link to Pay Port out with the October water bills, she can now accept payments in office or over the phone by credit/debit cards, she states that payments can still be done in the office as usual. Mayor Hemming gave an update on the former Edgetown RV Park, which is now going to be call Little Iowa, a new sign is to be installed before the end of the year reflecting the name change. It is the new owners hope to pave the loop and fill the 37 lots with mobile homes, moving 2-5 into the park per year. He is wanting to fill the park with new homes. Mayor Hemming also told the public in attendance that a ground breaking date for the new Dollar General store is slated for October 2022, and that 160 feet of South street will be closed for a short time while the road gets widened. Hemming also reported that he was asked to speak at the Strategic Economic Development Committee meeting, where he shared his ideas and plans to help grown the town. There was a discussion on having the city clerk become the nuisance officer and work on Fridays as needed, doing only nuisance issues, to help keep up and follow through better. Kelley made a motion to adjourn, 2nd by Loffgren; followed by 4-0 vote. Mayor Hemming declared meeting adjourned at 7:45pm

Albion City Council
Regular Meeting
August 15, 2022 - 6:30 PM

Minutes from the August 15, 2022 regular Albion City Council Meeting held at the Albion City Hall at 6:30pm.

The Albion City Council meeting was called to order by Mayor Hemming. Roll call was; present were city council members D. Loffgren, D. Stanton, L. Kelley, K. Swaim, and S. Wickam

Swaim made a motion to approve the agenda, Kelley 2nd motion, motion carried 5-0. Kelley motioned to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the July 2022 Albion City Council Minutes and the August 2022 claims list, motion was 2nd by Stanton, motioned carried by a 5-0 vote.

Deputy Cecak from the Marshall County Sheriff’s office was present to read the July Sheriff’s report. R. Guy was present to give her report on the Water/wastewater, there was much discussion on the discolored water periodically being present, Loffgren explained that it has to do with the construction of the Wells, and we will continue to see this until the Well is completed, the Albion City Council discussed getting the water tower cleaned inside and out, Guy stated that she was able to get us on the schedule for next April cleaning the inside, the Albion Fire Dept is going to see if they can get the outside cleaned their equipment. Fire Chief Betts gave his monthly report, updated the council on the shipping container storage unit project. R. McRill from the EMS gave his report, things running good in his department. Swaim from the Parks dept updated the council on the two projects happing at the park, one being the clown swing being repair and painted, the other being a volunteer project to update the edging around the playground equipment, Swaim reminded everyone that any one want to volunteer to help to be at the city park at 6:00pm Wednesday August 17 2022. City Maintenance asked Streets department about getting some bids for the concrete patch on Chicago St, and a couple of sections of streets that are crumbling apart. Stanton from streets dept agreed to getting those bids. K. Oaks from the Albion Municipal Library Board gave an update on the hiring of a new library director, stating that they have a candidate and are checking references. The council moved on the motions, Loffgren made a motion to waive the Right of First Refusal on the current lease for Parcel D being leased from Raymon Enterprises and enter into a new lease with L. Raymon with Raymon’s purchase of Parcel D from Raymon Enterprises, the motion was 2nd by Stanton; a roll call vote was done with 5 ayes & 0 nays, Mayor Hemming declared the motion carried. The city clerk gave an update on a project happening at the Veteran’s Park, which is the building of a 36’ x 21’ Pavilion with an 8’ plaza. There was also a discussion about the addition of Stop and Autistic Child at play signs being added at the corners of E. George St and Liberty, and E. George St and East Street making these 2 intersections a 4 way stop, in an attempt to get traffic to slow down and watch for children., and the addition of 25 MPH Speed limits signs coming into to Albion off the gravel roads of E. George street and Stanley Mill Rd into town on Stanley Mill Street. The Albion City Council asked the clerk to get an ordinance written, to have the 1st reading of said ordinance at the September 2022 Albion City Council meeting. Kelley motion to adjourn, Loffgren 2nd followed by 5 ayes 0 nays. Mayor adjourned meeting a 7:20pm.

Minutes from the July 18 2022 regular Albion City Council meeting held at 6:30 pm at the Albion City Hall

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hemming; present were council members D. Loffgren, L. Kelley and K. Swaim. Absent were members D. Stanton and S. Wickam. L. Kelley made a motion to approve the agenda, motion was 2nd by K. Swaim; motion carried with a 3-0 vote

CLAIMS REPORT
VENDOR
REFERENCE
AMOUNT
ACCESS SYSTEMS
Copier Payment
138.62
ALBION FIRE DEPT.
June 22 Fire Calls/Meetings
336
ALLIANT UTILITIES
June 22 Utility Bill
3,769.85
ARNOLD MOTOR SUPPLY
Repairs to Clown Swing
405.28
AssuredPartner Great Plain LLC
2nd half Workcomp Prem
3,152.00
CAHOY PUMP SERVICES
Well#6 Payment #8
80,548.60
CARD SERVICES
Signs
317.61
CASEYS GENERAL STORE, INC
June 2022 Fuel Bill
1,122.90
CHEM-SULT, INC
SodiumHypochlorite
310
EFTPS
2nd Q Fed. Tax Deposit
1,481.81
EFTPS
FED/FICA TAX
1,308.80
ELECTRIC SUPPLY COMPANY
12 ATR Q 1500 T3 CL L 240V
84
HEART OF IOWA COM COOP
LOAN HOI ALBION GYM DEMO
1,255.31
HEART OF IOWA COMMUNICATIONS
July Phone Bill
319.62
IOWA DEPT OF NATURAL RESC
Ann Water Supply Fee FY23
49.34
IOWA ONE CALL
Emails/Voicemails
21.8
IPERS
IPERS Payment
147.52
IPERS
IPERS
916.09
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
12V Remote Control/Sprayer
77.66
JOHN DEERE FINANCIAL
Service Call/Electric/Skidload
709.55
KEYSTONE LABORATORIES, INC.
Water/wastewater Samples
746.75
MD CONSTRUCTION INC
Clean up Burn Pile
8,575.00
MENARDS - MARSHALLTOWN
Skidloader/Battery
261.55
MINUTE MAN
Heritage Brochure
27.93
MOLER SANITATION
GARBAGE/RECYCLING
283.98
O'REILLY
G Force Belt/Sewer
126.81
RANEA WONDERS
July 2022 Cell Phone
65
RHONDA R GUY
Water/Wastewater Oper. Mang
1,095.00
SCHARNWEBER WATER COND. INC.
New Water line Chicago St
25,000.00
SCHENDEL PEST CONTROL
Mosquito Control
557.7
SCOTT GIANNETTO
July Cell Phone
65
TREAS-IA - SALES TAX
Sale Tax payment
112.08
TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA
With Holding payment
710
TREASURER-STATE OF IOWA
Withholding Adj Payment
710
VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC.
Prof Ser. 5/22-6/22
3,614.00
WELLMARK
894
IA DEPT OF REV- WET PAYMENT
QUARTERLY WET PAYMENT
1,421.00
IA DEPT OF REV- WET PAYMENT
QUARTERLY WET PAYMENT
62.94
IA DEPT OF REV- WET PAYMENT
QUARTERLY WET PAYMENT
64.94
Accounts Payable Total
140,866.04
Payroll Checks
3,393.90
***** REPORT TOTAL *****
144,259.94
GENERAL Donations
10,248.07
ROAD USE TAX
6,039.48
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
1,760.34
WATER
34,101.23
WELL 5 CAPITAL PROJECT
3,614.00
SFR CBDG
80,548.60
SEWER
7,948.22
TOTAL FUNDS
144,259.94

K. Swaim made a motion to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the June minutes and July claims list, motion was 2nd by Loffgren, motion carried 3-0. The Marshall County Sheriff Report was read by Deputy Cecak. The water/wastewater report was given by Mayor Hemming, City Maintenance reported 5 Ash trees in the city park are dying due to the Emerald Ash Bore, asked council to consider getting them removed. There was a motion to approve Partial Payment Estimate No. 9 to Cahoy Pump, made by Loffgren and 2nd by Swaim, followed by a 3-0 vote; Hemming declared motion carried. A motion for the council’s approval of a new Library Board Member, Lois Keefer, was made by Swam and 2nd by Loffgren, followed by a 3-0 vote; motion approved. A motion to approve the sandblasting and painting of fire hydrants was tabled until 3 hydrants were replaced. A motion to approve the online bill pay with NIC was made by Kelley; 2nd by Swaim followed by a 3-0 vote; Hemming declared motion carried. Guest speaker Mike Stegman was present to ask the Albion City Council for a support letter, for a project that included the 213 acres just south of Albion previously owned by Clarence Mann and Lester Mount, to be turned into a natural wildlife/wetland area. Albion City Council agreed to the support letter. There was a discussion on getting cameras placed at the city park due to vandalism, Swaim to look into it. A motion to adjourn was made by Kelley, 2nd Swaim; roll call vote was 3 ayes 0 nays, Mayor Hemming declared meeting adjourned at 7:52pm.

Albion City Council
Regular Meeting
June 20, 2022 - 6:30 PM

Minutes from the regular June 20, 2022 Albion City Council meeting held at the Albion City Hall at 6:30 pm.
Meeting called to order by Mayor Hemming

The Pledge of Allegiance was said

Roll call was; L. Kelley, D. Loffgren, D. Stanton, K. Swaim and S. Wickam all present

A motion to approve the agenda was made by Loffgren and 2nd by Kelley, 5 ayes-0 nays

Motion to approve the consent agenda which consisted of the May 2022 minutes and the June 2022 claims list, was made by Swaim and 2nd by Wickam; vote was 5-0; motion carried

The Marshall County Sheriff report was read. B. Veenstra was present to give an update on Well #7 progress.

Water/Wastewater report was read by Hemming, water reported the continuation of calls for the brown water, seems to be the same area of town each time it happens, Giannetto filled everyone in on his attempts to fix the issues, Betts reported that he, Hemming and Guy has a discussion and formed a plan of action, that will include the flushing of the fire hydrants several times starting in the month of July, clerk was instruction to include a notice in the July water bill to serve as a warning for people to watch the water, to expect periods of dirty water during this time as it will stir up the system. Fire reported that they were getting the concrete blocks delivered for the retaining wall that the shipping container will sit on, asked if they could use the dirt that has been hauled in by the county from the road work south of town, for filler, council agreed. Reports 5 calls for service for the month. Parks reported that the lights at the ball field have been fixed, asked about getting the scoreboard fixed as well, and introduced Michelle Scheibel and Chelsea McRill, who have recently taken over the Albion Ball Club.

A motion was made by Kelley and 2nd by Loffgren; to approve the Legal Control Easement for Well #6 & #7, the motion carried 5-0

A motion was made by Loffgren and 2nd by Swaim, to adopt Resolution 2022-09 Legal Control Easement for Well #6 & #7 with City Compensation to the Iowa Natural Heritage Foundation of $100.00 annually until 2030.

A motion made by Swaim, 2nd by Stanton to approve the Change Order for the Delay of Acidization of Well #7 was carried with a 5-0 vote

A motion to approve the amended 2nd submittal of Change Order #6 for the Partial Payment #8 to Cahoy Pump Inc was made by Loffgren, 2nd by Kelley, vote was 5-0 motion carried

A motion was made by Swaim, 2nd by Wickam, with 5-0 vote to approve a contract with BDH Technology for hosting the city web page

A motion was made by Stanton to approve and accept a bid from Sabus Concrete in the amount of $3000.00 to patch the 3 areas of the streets, motion was 2nd Wickam with a vote 5-0 motion carried
A motion to approve Resolution 2022-08 Transfer of funds for the FY 21-22 year end was made by Swaim and 2nd by Loffgren with a 5-0 vote. Resolution 2022-08 was adopted

Mayor had requested that Giannetto get quotes for the cleanup of the former burn pile, as it was going to cost the city well over $16,000.00 for the city maintenance to do it, figuring in fuel prices for the truck and skid loader added to the cost of tonnage fees at the landfill. The fact that the city truck is currently having work done to the transmission that was to be done last fall. Giannetto got 2 bids, one from MD Construction Inc for $8575.00, and Top Notch for $18,000.00. Loffgren made a motion to accept MD Construction’s bid and get the former burn pile cleaned up. That motion was 2nd by Swaim, Hemming asked for a vote; the vote was 5-0 motion carried, Hemming instructed Giannetto to call MD Construction right away. Council instructed city maintenance to get a NO Dumping sign and see about placing a camera, and the city will start imposing fines for the violators.

A motion to adjourn was made by Kellley and 2nd by Swaim; 5 ayes – 0 nays. Meeting adjourned at 7:27pm

Albion City Council
Regular Meeting
May 9, 2022 - 6:30 PM

Minutes from the regular Albion city council meeting held on May 9 2022 at the Albion City Hall

The meeting was called to order by Mayor Hemming at 6:30 pm. The Pledge of Allegiance was said and roll call was; present were council members D. Loffgren, K. Swaim and S. Wickam, absent was D. Stanton and L. Kelley. Swaim made a motion to approve the agenda and Wickam 2nd the motion; vote was 3 yeses to 0 nos. Loffgren motioned to approve the consent agenda consisting of the minutes from the April council meeting and the May claims list. Swaim 2nd the motion, motion was passed by a 3-0 vote.

The Marshall County Sheriff report was read by Mayor Hemming, no comments followed. Veenstra was not present, Mayor Hemming gave an update on the Well #7 project. Chief Betts reported 6 fire calls so far for the month of May. Chief Betts also informed the Albion City Council that the new radios/pagers they were forced into purchasing for the new dispatching system, or go without Fire/EMS services in the city of Albion, was now going to try and charge $15.00 for each device, every month, per department which was going to cost the city of Albion roughly $6,000.00 a year for the use of the new pager/radio system. Betts stated this was not discussed at the time of the purchases, and that there was a meeting that he would like Mayor Hemming to attend with the Albion Fire Department to fight this new development of these charges, for radios/pager they were forced to purchase. EMS reported they had 2 new EMTs to join. Swaim reported some concerns with the lighting, new water heater and fences at the Albion Ball Park. Swaim was going to look into getting the repairs made. W. Dooley gave an update on the Albion Municipal Library, as of May 9 2022, still no hiring of a library director and that they were reopening search and extended the application deadline to May 31, 2022. J. Mann reported for the Economic Strategic Development committee that they were going to preform a 1 question survey at the Rail Trail Fest, and that they looking into grants to help support the Rail Trail Inc. There was a motion made by D. Loffgren to open the Public Hearing on the FY 21-22 Budget Amendments, 2nd by Swaim, followed by 3-0 vote, the Public Hearing was opened and the city clerk gave an overview of why the budget needed amended and by how much. Mayor Hemming asked for any comments from the public, no comments were made. Loffgren motioned to close the public hearing and Wickam 2nd , vote was 3 ayes to 0 nays. Swaim made a motion to approve and adopt Resolution 2022-07 FY21-22 Budget Amendment, Loffgren 2nd the motion, followed by 3-0 vote, Mayor Hemming declared the motion approved and passed on May 9 2022. Motion made to approve the contract agreement with the Marshall County Sheriff Office for service from July 1, 2022 to June 1 2023, by Loffgren was 2nd by Wickam followed by a 3-0 vote, motion carried. A motion to approve the quote and work by Scharnweber to put in a 4’’ waterline 400 ft North off of East Chicago St, was made by Loffgren and 2nd by Swaim, followed by at 3-0 vote, Mayor Hemming declare the motion approved. The motion to accept and approve the bids for 3 concrete patches, was tabled till the June meeting, pending the contractor’s ability to get copies of their licensees, bonds and certificates of liability insurance to the city clerk by the June meeting. A motion to adjourn was made by Swaim, 2nd by Wickam followed by 3-0 vote, Mayor Hemming adjourned the meeting at 7:23 pm.

Pat Hemming, Mayor; Attest: Ranea Wonders, City Clerk