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CALLED TO ORDER: 7:00 P.M. at City Hall, by Mayor Bob Jaquis

ROLL CALL: Present: Craig Allen, Chris Benda, Lynn Henn, Jon Popp (arriving at 7:05 p.m.) & Peg Uthe.

Absent: None

CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Henn, seconded by Uthe to approve the minutes for August 19, 2002, Revenue and Expense report for August 2002, Agenda, Claims List, Interim Claims List and Receipt List for September 9, 2002. Motion declared carried unanimously.

OPEN FORUM: No Citizen requested to speak during Open Forum.

DISCUSSION ON GILBERT WETLAND DAM: City Engineer, David Dougherty started the discussion with giving an update and background information on the wetland dam. David explains that when the dam was put in, it increased the flood levels. The Department of Natural Resources is asking the city to eliminate the back flow of floodwater, which flows on Mr. Steven Roth’s property. David went over some alternative options to resolve this issue with Council and stated the next step will be contacting the Department of Natural Resources. City Attorney, Frank Feilmeyer added that he has contacted the property owner to see if the city could acquire the land, which is one of the Department of Natural Resources recommendations.

DISCUSSION ON WATER AND SEWER ISSUES: Water Superintendent Alan Hanson gave council an update on the water copper level. Alan stated that he has been working with the DNR for several months on this and continues to do so. Alan informed the Council that the City is in the process of receiving the loan for adding the second well. Mayor Jaquis also brought up the issue of the Water Plant needing a brine pump. Council then discussed the amount it would cost to repair the old brine pump compared to purchasing a new one. Council agreed that a new brine pump should be purchased.

REVIEW OF PRELIMINARY SUBDIVISION PLAT FOR SQUAW VALLEY SOUTH 4TH ADDITION: Moved by Popp seconded by Uthe to accept the preliminary plat for Squaw Valley South 4th Addition per the Gilbert Planning and Zoning Commission recommendation. Motion declared carried unanimously.

DISCUSSION ON BIDS FOR MATHEWS DRIVE ON STRIPING AND CRACK SEALING: Mayor Jaquis stated that he had spoke with city employee, Gary Steel and Gary recommended that crack sealing on Mathews should wait until next year, but to continue the striping of the lines on Mathews Drive. Moved by Uthe, seconded by Henn to accept the bid from Iowa Lot Inc. for repainting the center lines, side lines and Railroad crossing lines on Mathews Drive. Motion declared carried unanimously.

ADJOURN: Moved by Uthe, seconded by Benda to adjourn at 7:52 p.m. Motion declared carried unanimously.