September 8, 2008

Wellman, Iowa 52356

The Wellman City Council met in special session in the Council Chambers of the Wellman Municipal Building at 7:00pm. Mayor Ryan Miller presided with the City Attorney, City Administrator, City Clerk and following Council Members: Robert Goodrich, Karri Fisher, Marc Pennington, Steve Slaubaugh and Matt Latcham; absent: no one. Also present were Mary Coblentz from the news media, Sheriff Dunbar and Larry Thurman.

The Agenda was approved upon motion by Pennington, second by Slaubaugh and all aye votes.

Sheriff Dunbar reported on August calls of service. He was asked to have deputies patrol North Park as there was some vandalism occurring. He stated there are some fires and meth lab investigations.

The purpose of the special session was to take action on a proposed appeal of the Iowa Utilities Board decision on municipalizing the city’s electric system. Attorney Kitchen summarized the procedure for the appeal. Slaubaugh moved to approve the City participating in the appeal. Goodrich seconded the motion and all voted aye.

The final bill from attorneys for the municipalization of electric system proceedings in the amount of $18,245.20 was presented. Fisher moved to approve the payment, Goodrich seconded and all voted aye. A transfer from Local Option Sales Tax in the amount of $16,902.51 will be used to make the payment.

The Council reviewed the YMCA contract for the activities center being built at North Park. Attorney Kitchen has met with their legal representatives to make final changes to the agreement. In summary, the YMCA will lease space for $1.00. They will be responsible for heating, electric, cleaning and other building maintenance. The City will provide water and sewer, mowing and snow removal. A ninety day out-clause will allow either party to end the agreement. The City will pay for the initial equipment costs. If exercise equipment needs to be replaced, the YMCA will be responsible to do that and will retain ownership thereafter. The Council discussed the contract and various aspects of the YMCA’s responsibilities as well as the City’s. It is expected the Council will enter into this agreement at the next regular meeting.

With no further business Slaubaugh moved for adjournment at 7:35pm. Pennington seconded the motion and all voted aye.

Minutes transcribed by the City Clerk subject to Council approval.