Farley City Council met Tuesday, September 4, 2007, 7:00PM at City Hall.  Mayor Einwalter presiding.  Present Scherrman, Jarding, Kramer, Hefel.  Absent Petsche.

Agenda approved upon motion.

Dave Schneider of Schneider Surveying was present to make council aware of property he owns directly north of him is potentially being sold.  He presented the plat of the lot and explained that part of the property is considered county and if purchased and built on, the property will eventually need to be annexed into the city.  Dave also explained that the gravel drive in between businesses may eventually need to be named and a lift station will be needed.  Dave will be at next meeting with more information.  Item will be on next agenda.

Greg Gunderson of MSA Professional Services was present to update council on the Water Tower/Well Project.

Motion Jarding, second Hefel to approve Resolution 69-07 approving Pay Application No. 7 in the amount of $53,390.00 to Maguire Iron - Contract B.  Four ayes.

Motion Kramer, second Jarding to approve Resolution 70-07 approving Pay Application No. 6 in the amount of $76,509.48 to Schroeder Construction – Contract D.  Four ayes.

Motion Kramer, second Scherrman, to approve Resolution 71-07 approving Change Order No. 3 for water system improvements in the amount of $1,000.00 to Maguire Iron – Contract B.  Four ayes.

Motion Kramer, second Hefel to approve Resolution 72-07 approving Certification of Substantial Completion of Water Systems Project Contract A – Anstoetter Construction, Contract B – Maguire Iron, and Contract C – Shawver Well Company, Inc.  Four ayes.

Greg Gunderson of MSA Professional Services was present to talk about the extra equipment not needed on the Water/Tower Well Project Site.  Item will be on the next agenda.  He also explained to the council the damages obtained when the new well house was struck by lightning. 

Craig Kluesner was present to state a concern he has of walkers and bikers traveling from the South Lake Subdivision north into town.  Currently there is no sidewalk/trail for walkers.  Item will be on next agenda.

Council discussed concern about Fifth Street possibly being widened.  Concerned citizen was not present.  Item will be on next agenda.

Steve Kluesner was present concerned about drainage issues on Seventh Avenue.  Item will be on next agenda.

Police report received and filed.

Police Chief Wagner was present requesting the raise of pay for any Certified Iowa Law Enforcement Academy officers he may hire part time.  Motion Hefel, second Scherrman to approve the hourly pay rate at $11.50 for Certified ILEA part time officers.  Four ayes.

Motion Jarding, second Hefel to approve Resolution 73-07 approving the plat of survey of Esch Addition.  Four Ayes.

Resolution approving the updating of employee job descriptions died for lack of motion

Motion Jarding, second Scherrman to approve Resolution 74-07 approving designating work comp physician.  Four Ayes.

Council set the date for Trick or Treat for Sunday, October 28, 2007 from 6-7pm.

George Davis was present to go over the Development Agreement with the Western Dubuque Biodiesel Plant.  Motion Scherrman, second Jarding to authorize City Attorney to submit a letter to Dubuque County Supervisors accepting the minimum assessment of the Western Dubuque Biodiesel Plant at $5.5 million, that 100% of the first year tax payments to go to TIF Debt, and to extend the TIF time frame to fulfill full debt amount.  Four ayes.  

Motion Kramer, second Hefel approving the consent agenda.  Approved were minutes from 8/20/2007, payment of bills as presented, liquor license renewal for Casey’s General Store, and liquor license renewal for Dirty Ernie’s.  Four ayes.

Meeting adjourned upon motion at 8:55 p.m.

Jennifer Simon                                      William F. Einwalter

Deputy Clerk                                                    Mayor