The Farley City Council met Monday, August 20, 2007, 7:00PM at City Hall. Mayor Einwalter presiding.  All council present. Agenda approved upon motion.

Mayor Einwalter opened a public hearing to hear comments for and/or against vacating and selling city property described as Lot A in the Original Town of Farley, part of the Unnamed Avenue adjacent to the original north line of the railroad property in the Original Town of Farley to Innovative Ag Services.

There were no comments and Mayor Einwalter closed the public hearing.

Motion Jarding, second Scherrman to approve Resolution 68-07 approving the disposal of city owned property to Innovative Ag Services for the sum of $3,750 plus fees associated with the sale but not to exceed $4,500.  Five ayes.

Motion Petsche, second Kramer to approve the first reading of Ordinance 2007-03 an ordinance amending the code of ordinances by vacating a part of the Unnamed Avenue adjacent to the original north line of the railroad property in the Original Town of Farley.  Five ayes.

Motion Kramer, second Hefel to approve the waiving of the second and third readings of Ordinance 2007-03.  Five ayes.

Motion Hefel, second Petsche to approve and adopt Ordinance 2007-03 amending the code of ordinances by vacating a part an Unnamed Avenue in the Original Town of Farley.  Five ayes.

Greg Gunderson of MSA Professional Services was present to update council on the Water Tower/Well Project.  Greg stated that the painting of the tower is complete and equipment is being installed in the well house.  He said that he believes the project will be complete by the substantial completion date of August 27^th.

Public Works Director Link stated that there is equipment that is not needed for the project but was bid into the plans and specs of the contract.  Greg stated that the equipment is approximately $500 and he would ask the contractor if they would consider taking equipment back. Item to be on next agenda.

Bill Schueller and Tom Brooks were present on behalf of WD Biodiesel to discuss invoice received regarding installation of six inch water line for the plant. 

Motion Scherrman, second Petsche for city to pay half of invoice in the amount of $3,820.34 and WD Biodiesel to pay the other half.   Scherrman, Petsche, Hefel, Jarding aye; Kramer nay.  Motioned carried.

Rick and Luanne Kauffman were present to ask council to consider forgiving three of their six Ag deferred property assessments.

Motion Kramer, second Jarding to keep Ag deferred assessments on the property.  Five ayes.

Mayor gave council information regarding where the driveway at 405 First Ave NE meets the street.  He stated that with the low curb cuts the water runs over and washes out residents gravel driveways and proceeds to run down the yard and into the basement.  Mayor solicited the advice of engineer of the 1^st Ave Project and received an oral bid from Kluesner Const of $1,200 to remedy the problem.  Council member Petsche did look at the area and agreed it was a problem that needs to be fixed.

Motion Jarding, second Petsche to accept verbal bid of $1,200 from Kluesner Construction to do work at 405 First Ave NE.  Five ayes.

Fire Chief Simon and a few firemen were present to ask council for permission to close off 2^nd Avenue by the fire station to hold a street dance on October 6th.  The area will be fenced off and security will be present.  The hall will be reserved incase of inclement weather. 

Motion Petsche, second Hefel to approve the closing of 2^nd Avenue for the firemen’s street dance.  Five ayes.

Kramer gave council an update as to the fire station addition that will take place.  He stated that the firemen received an $8,000 DRA Grant and they will raise the rest of the funds themselves.

Motion Kramer, second Hefel to approve consent agenda.  Approved were minutes of 08/06/07; July Clerk’s and Treasure’s Reports showing receipt by fund as follows:  General $21862.87, Road Use 9133.97, Tower/Well Proj 103584.58, Special Assess 3167.00, Water and Trust 10564.13, Sewer 20539.76 and liquor license renewals for Commercial Club and Palace Ballroom/Farley Speedway.  Five ayes.

Motion Kramer, second Hefel to reschedule first meeting of September for Tuesday the 4^th because of the holiday.  Five ayes.

Hefel gave an update on finishing the new ball field at the park and stated that it would be finished by the fall.

Scherrman stated that she received a call in regards to air conditioning and the Memorial Hall.

Tom Brooks with WD Biodiesel updated council on the Total Dissolved Solids (TDS) levels from the plants wastewater discharge.  He stated that the levels are 800-850 and that the plant has made 1 million gallons of product thus far.

Meeting adjourned upon motion 8:00PM