Farley City Council met Monday, August 6, 2007, 7:00PM at City Hall.  Mayor Einwalter presiding.  Present Scherrman, Jarding, Petsche.  Absent Kramer, Hefel.

Agenda approved upon motion with addition of claims.

Steve Thompson of MSA Professional Services was present to take council questions regarding the Water Tower/Well Project and stated that all contract change orders are for a time extension.

Motion Jarding, second Scherrman to approve Resolution 60-07 approving Change Order No.2 to Anstoetter Construction for Water System Project Contract A. Three ayes.

Motion Scherrman, second Jarding to approve Resolution 61-07 approving Pay Application No. 6 to Maguire Iron in the amount of $7,410.00 for Water System Project Contract B. Three ayes.

Motion Petsche, second Jarding to approve Resolution 62-07 approving Change Order No.2 to Maguire Iron for Water System Project Contract B. Three ayes.

Motion Petsche, second Scherrman to approve Resolution 63-07 approving Change Order No. 4 to Shawver Well Co for Water System Project Contract C.  Three ayes.

Motion Jadring, second Petsche to approve Resolution 64-07 approving Pay Application No. 5 to Schroeder Const in the amount of $103,228.05 for Water System Project Contract D.  Three ayes.

Motion Scherrman, second Petsche to approve Resolution 65-07 approving Change Order No. 3 to Schroeder Const for Water Systems Project Contract D.  Three ayes.

Motion Petsche, second Jarding to approve Resolution 66-07 approving payment to MSA Professional Services in the amount of $13,831.00 for services rendered for Water System Project.  Three ayes.

Thompson stated that MSA would like to make a donation for landscaping at the project site or for Garden Club use.

Motion Petsche, second Scherrman to approve Resolution 58-07 approving payment to MSA Professional Services in the amount of $8,080.35 for First Ave Construction Observation Phase Invoice No.1.  Three ayes.

Bill Schueller was present on behalf of Western Dubuque Biodiesel to discuss invoice received from Anstoetter Construction regarding installation of six inch water line for Western Dubuque Biodiesel plant. 

Motion Petsche, second Scherrman to table invoice for the next meeting.  Three ayes.

Mike Schute was present to ask council permission to close off Michigan Avenue for a neighborhood get together on August 25th from 6:00PM to approximately 11:00PM.  Council referred to Chief Wagner if he had any concerns.

Motion Jarding, second Scherrman approving Michigan Avenue to be closed off on August 25th from 6:00PM to11:00PM for a neighborhood get together.  Three ayes.

Rick Kauffman was present to ask council to consider forgiving three of his properties special assessments that are Ag deferred.

Motion Scherrman, second Petsche to table consideration for next meeting.  Three ayes.

Mayor opened bids received from Public Works Director Link for frontage road repair.  Horsfield Construction bid $4,658.00.  Kluesner Construction bid $7,800.00.

Motion Petsche, second Jarding to accept low bid of $4,658.00 from Horsfield Construction to repair frost blow up on frontage road.  Three ayes.

Police Report received and filed.

Police Chief Wagner stated that four certified letters were sent out in regards to vehicles being parked in yards and residents that did not comply with direction to remove vehicles or store them according to the ordinance are to appear at evidentiary hearing scheduled.  Wagner stated all have met compliance except one resident which was present.  Resident stated that she did not understand how the entire vehicle needed to be on a surface rather than just the tires.  She said she will correct the situation.  Council gave resident until September to comply.  Another resident present submitted a list of vehicles thought to be in non compliance.  Council directed Chief Wagner to check on listed addresses for compliance.

Motion Jarding, second Scherrman to approve consent agenda.  Approved were minutes of 07/16/07, 07/18/07 and payment of bills presented.

Jarding asked if any city employees are able to work the Park Board Tournament on August 16th at 6:30PM.

Mayor stated he was informed by IMWCA that all firemen will be required to have a physical by November 2007.

Meeting adjourned upon motion 7:50PM