Farley City Council met Monday, September 17, 2007, 7:00PM at City Hall.  Mayor Einwalter presiding.  All present.  Agenda approved upon motion with the addition of reviewing T.D.S. discharge levels from biodiesel plant.

Steve Thompson and Greg Gunderson of MSA Professional Services were present to discuss the Water Tower/Well Project.  Thompson stated the contractors are working on some punch list items and the project is projected to be complete by next meeting for acceptance of final completion. 

Motion Jarding, second Petsche to approve Resolution 75-07 approving Substantial Completion of Contract D – Jim Schroeder Construction.  Five ayes.

Thompson explained the contractors will take care of costs due to lightning damage except the Ethernet Hub and one third of the labor for a total of $1,108.85.

Motion Scherrman, second Kramer to pay $1,108.85 for Ethernet Hub and one third of labor associated with lightning damage.  Five ayes.  Change Order to be on next agenda.

Thompson stated that unused equipment that was bid into the project and not needed can be returned for a refund.

Motion Kramer, second Petsche to return unnecessary equipment for refund.  Five ayes.

Council directed clerk to insure well house and tower for full coverage until rates are received and reviewed at the next meeting.  Item to be on next agenda.

Total Dissolved Solids levels from biodiesel plant were reviewed and found to be over the recommended level.  With the plant having three months of monitoring the levels will be reviewed again.  It was the recommendation of Thompson that Biodiesel be informed of such. He thought it a good idea that public works sample same day for city T.D.S. levels.

Motion Hefel, second Petsche to table overpass for next meeting.  Five ayes.

Resident with concerns of Fifth Street was not present.

Seventh Avenue drainage was discussed.  Dave Kluesner supplied council with copies of an estimate for storm sewer improvements and pipe replacement.

Mayor stated that grading the ditch would resolve the problem for now and should wait until budget time to plan for the project.

Jarding inquired about using reserves. 

Kluesner to get engineering estimate.  Item will be on next agenda.

Motion Kramer, second Scherrman to approve Resolution 76-07 approving Final Plat of survey of  Kauffmann Acres No. 2.  Five ayes.

Motion Jarding, second Hefel to approve Resolution 77-07 approving Preliminary Plat of survey of Farley Business Park.  Five ayes.

Motion Scherrman, second Kramer to approve Resolution 78-07 approving updated job descriptions recommended by IMWCA.  Five ayes.

Motion Kramer, second Hefel to approve Resolution 79-07 approving Street Financial Report 2007.  Five ayes.

Motion Petsche, second Scherrman to approve consent agenda with pulling the minutes.  Five ayes.  Approved were August Clerk’s and Treasure’s Reports.

Clerk stated that at the last meeting council approved a plat of survey for Esch Subdivision and that a call was received from the surveyor stating the name of the plat should be Esch Addition and the minutes reflect the name Esch Addition.

Motion Petsche, second Scherrman to approve minutes of 9/04/07.  Five ayes.

Motion Jarding, second Hefel to approve Fall Bazaar to be held at the Memorial Hall.  Five ayes.

Hefel stated that the new bleachers are in at the park and the lights are to be set this week.

Hefel said that help is needed with the run that is to take place associated with the Fall Festival.

Kramer commented that he would like the lines on First Avenue East be taken off and painted where they are suppose to be.

Kramer asked if possible a stop sign be placed at the intersection of Cascade and Farley Road.

Kramer informed council that IMWCA has required new physical standards for firemen which need to be fulfilled by November 1st.  Item to be on next agenda.

Meeting adjourned upon motion 8:25PM.