January 2, 2024 Minutes

The Spillville City Council held the regular meeting at the Spillville City Hall at 6:00 PM. on Tuesday, January 2, 2024.  Mayor Wermers called the meeting to order with the following councilmen present Backes, Kelsay, Taylor, and Schmitt.

Consent Agenda: Motion by Backes, second by Schmitt to approve items as follows:

1. Approval of minutes of previous meetings
2. Approval of Claims
3. Finance Reports

Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion Carried.

Street Project:  Nick Rissman and Mike Weiss were here to further discuss the project plan.

Water Project: Met with Origin to review the plans

Parking on Streets:  Motion by Taylor, second by Schmitt to approve the 2^nd reading of the Parking Ordinance 3-3-46 Parking of Certain Motor Trucks, Campers, and Roll Offs Limited (Code of Iowa, Sec. 321.236[1]). Roll call vote:  Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none.  Motion Carried.

Motion by Taylor, second by Backes to waive the 3^rd reading of the Parking Ordinance 3-3-46.  Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried

Motion by Taylor, second by Backes to pass and adopt the Parking Ordinance 3-3-46.  Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried, the Ordinance was passed and adopted.

Annexation: No update

Floodplain Ordinance: Motion by Kelsay, second by Backes to approve the 1^st reading of the Chapter 6 Floodplain Ordinance and open for Public Hearing at 7:00 pm. Roll call vote:  Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried.  Motion by Backes, second by Schmitt to close the Public Hearing at 7:01 pm.  Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried.

Motion by Taylor, second by Backes to waive the 2^nd reading of the Floodplain Ordinance. Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried.  Motion by Backes, second by Taylor to waive the 3^rd reading of the Floodplain Ordinance.  Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried.

Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor to pass and adopt the Chapter 6 Floodplain Ordinance.  Roll call vote:  Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried, the Floodplain Ordinance was passed and adopted.

Support Request: Motion by Backes, second by Kelsay to pledge $150 to Winneshiek County Development & Tourism.  Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion carried. Helping Services and Northeast Iowa Community Action requests will be reviewed with the 2025 Budget.

2024 Committee Appointments:  Tabled until special meeting on January 23, 2025.

Library Report: The Vendor Show raised over $1,000.  The alarm system is now up and running. The main computer needs to be updated, application for a grant will be submitted. A request for an automatic door ADA door to replace the front door will be made to the supervisor. The Library Board approved their budget, a request of additional funding to their budget has been made.

Bily Clocks Report: A report summary was submitted.  One of the bathrooms needs to be fixed as well as lettering on the front of the building.

Mayor’s Report: City Council seat will be appointed at the special meeting on January 23, 2024.

Adjournment: Motion by Kelsay, second by Taylor to adjourn at 7:50 pm.  Roll call vote: Ayes, unanimous. Nays, none. Motion Carried.  Attest:  Nikki Wagner, City Clerk

• Funds & Claims Document