MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE HILLS CITY COUNCILJULY 11, 2006Mayor Jim Jellema called the meeting to order at 6:05 P.M. with the following council members present: Jim Jellema, Pete Hoff, Ross Metzger, and Linus Svoboda. Councilman Keith Elbers arrived at approximately 6:30 P.M. Employees present: Joanne Goehle, City Treasurer; and Connie Wiertzema, City Clerk. Guests: Tom Houselog-Rock County Land Records Director; and Lexi Moore-Hills Crescent.Motion by Svoboda, seconded by Metzger to approve the minutes of June 13th. Motion carried. Tom Houselog presented the Council with cost increase information for renewing the assessment contract. Rock County is proposing a five-percent-per-year contract increase for years 2007, 2008 and 2009 due to increases in labor, insurance and fuel. The City Council will review the information and make a decision at their August meeting. Motion by Svoboda, seconded by Metzger to approve the June expenditures: General $9,359.94; Park $3,497.62; Fire $3,730.26; Street $23,792.54; Legion $5,905.87; Sewer $1,769.14; Garbage $5,448.07; Recycling $1,101.64; Water $8,183.82; Baseball $65.94; Softball $255.43; Law Enforcement $9,746.50. Also, to include R-B Electric’s bill for $34.00; matching FEMA grant funds of $2,023.50; and $1,000 to AB Excavation for dozing ditches in Park View 2nd & 3rd Additions. Motion carried. General Checking 29,155.28General Fund CD#18924, 3.55%, 6/9/05 (prev. #18614) 205,445.94General Fund CD#19056 (prev. #188764) 4.25%, 9/15/06 124,865.21Fire Truck Replacement CD#19200, 4.150%, 12/9/06 3,000.00Hills EDA Security Deposit Account (to EDA Checking) .04Hills EDA Checking – Acct. #1248 5,748.53EDA CD#18870, 3.25%, 5/7/06 78,108.74EDA CD#19293 (prev. CD#19164) 4.5%, 2/14/07 35,713.74EDA CD#19165, 4.25%, 11/15/06 138,000.00#2 Fire Truck Replacement CD#19385, 4.5%, 3/24/07 5,000.00General Fund CD#19445, 1.5%, 7/9/06 50,000.00Motion by Svoboda, seconded by Metzger to transfer funds from general fund CD#19445 to general checking for seal coating expenses; and to approve the Treasurer’s report. Motion carried. Svoboda requested that the City disk and level the ditch at the SW corner of Elizabeth Avenue and Seventh Street; and seed grass in those areas where ditch work was done. Motion by Svoboda, seconded by Metzger to approve Sally Van Wyhe’s building permit request for a patio. Motion carried.Motion by Metzger, seconded by Svoboda to approve Jon and Vicki Virkus’ building permit request for a deck. Motion carried. Tabled discussion regarding the replacement of a water heater in the Fire Hall. Tabled discussion on the proposed ATV/golf cart ordinance.Motion by Metzger, seconded by Elbers, to increase the rental deposit for the Hills American Legion to be $500 for rentals involving alcohol. The building must be inspected prior to the return of such deposit. The Clerk was instructed to send letters to two separate parties requesting that any and all fowl be removed from their properties, and outside the city limits. The City’s auditor will be contacted regarding correspondence from the State Auditor’s office; and a copy of the same correspondence will be forwarded to the Fire Department for their information. The City will obtain cost estimates to extend the roof and replace the window frames on the softball field concession stand.No further business, meeting adjourned at 7:00 P.M.Connie J. WiertzemaCity Clerk(8-10)