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Templeton council approves deed for 205 S. 6th Ave., authorizes CDBG sewer application
Summary
Templeton City Council on Sept. 3 approved Resolution 1413-24 conveying 205 South 6th Avenue to Glen and Jan Andersen for $9,500 and unanimously authorized Region XII to submit a Community Development Block Grant application for sanitary sewer rehabilitation; council also approved permits, requested tree-removal quotes and reviewed financials.
TEMPLETON, Iowa — The Templeton City Council on Sept. 3 unanimously approved a resolution conveying 205 South 6th Avenue to Glen and Jan Andersen and authorized a regional agency to submit a federal grant application aimed at sanitary sewer rehabilitation.
Cory Drees introduced Resolution 1413-24, which authorizes the mayor and city clerk to execute a warranty deed transferring Lot 3, Block 1 of the West Ridge Addition to Glen and Jan Andersen for $9,500. Tasha Goecke seconded the motion; on roll call all members voted aye. The resolution notes public notice was published in the Carroll Daily Times Herald on Aug. 23 and directs delivery of the deed upon receipt of payment.
At an earlier public hearing at 7:02 p.m., the council opened discussion on a Community Development Block Grant application for sanitary sewer rehabilitation. No members of the public spoke. Dave Ramsey moved, and Joe Irlbeck seconded, a motion authorizing Region XII to submit the CDBG application on the city’s behalf; the motion carried.
The council acted on several other routine and operational items. The council approved a building permit for 315 1st Street and conditionally approved a permit for 202 2nd Avenue pending Board of Adjustments approval. Mark Bauer moved, and Joe Irlbeck seconded, a motion to solicit quotes for removal of ash trees. Council members also reviewed a proposed contract extension with Region XII and directed the city clerk to request clarification on an amendment listed in the document.
During the consent agenda, the council approved minutes from July 31, Aug. 5 and Aug. 6, 2024; Templeton Center Board minutes from May 21, 2024; an internal review of the city’s financial records and assets; the balance sheet; budget vs. actual reports; claims; and the July 2024 treasurer’s report.
The financial summary presented to the council showed $48,506.33 in revenue and $104,190.67 in expenditures for the period, with total cash and investments of $768,735.19. The claims list includes routine payroll and vendor payments; significant line items noted by the council included a $56,821.82 payment to Black Top Service Co. for asphalt/seal chip work and a $10,523.13 retainer to On Track Construction for North Ridge work.
In the maintenance report, staff said tile work in the West Ridge Addition was complete and West Central Rural Water completed an update for remote reading at the water tower. With no further business before the council, Mark Bauer moved to adjourn; Joe Irlbeck seconded and the meeting adjourned at 8:26 p.m.
Votes at a glance: Resolution 1413-24 (convey deed to Glen and Jan Andersen) — mover Cory Drees, seconder Tasha Goecke; outcome: approved, unanimous. Authorization for Region XII to submit CDBG sewer rehab application — mover Dave Ramsey, seconder Joe Irlbeck; outcome: approved, unanimous.
