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Minutes: January 2024
City of Luxemburg
Minutes- January 8, 2024
Mayor Roger J. Oberbroeckling opened the meeting at 6:00 pm in the Luxemburg City Hall. Present were: Dave Rueber, Matt Ramler, and Travis Bries, Andy Bockenstedt. Mike Ungs at 6:04pm.
Ramler made the motion to approve the agenda for January 8, 2024 seconded by Bockenstedt.
Bockenstedt made the motion to approve the minutes from December, 2023, Seconded by Ramler. Rueber made the motion to approve the financial reports, receipts, second by Ramler.
RESOLUTION #2024-02 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING FIDELITY BANK, LUXEMBURG BRANCH AS THE OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY was approved on a motion from Rueber, second by Bries. Ayes-Ramler, Rueber, Ungs, Bries, Bockenstedt
RESOLUTION #2024-01 A RESOLUTION APPOINITNG DOUGLAS HERMAN, WITH LYNCH DALLAS P.C. as the city attorney at a rate of $175.00 per hour was approved on a motion from Ramler, Second by Bries. Ayes- Ungs, Ramler, Rueber, Bries, Bockenstedt.
The Mayor went over the budget numbers for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year, discussion followed on the projects, budget numbers, extra meetings we will need to hold.
The Mayor presented the change order#1-final for the Industrial Park Development Contract B Paving Commercial Ave. Project, Motion from Rueber to approve the change order and payment #4 in the amount of $455.24 to Progressive Structures, second by Ramler. Ayes- Ramler, Ungs, Rueber, Bockenstedt, Abstain –Bries as he is related to owners of Progressive Structures. Motion from Ramler to accept completion of this project, second by Ungs. Ayes- Ungs, Ramler, Rueber, Bockenstedt. Abstain- Bries.
Bries made the motion to approve the pre-construction agreement with the DOT for the ADA Sidewalk project in the amount of $73,153.53, second by Ramler. Ayes-Bries, Ramler, Rueber, Ungs, Bockenstedt.
The mayor stated that the basement door to City hall needs to be replaced and he has been looking at getting quotes for this.
The mayor also went over the future plans the city is looking at, these include: New windows and paint of city hall building, trail and pickle ball court at park, lights and security cameras at park, retaining wall at city hall, Additional shelter at park, street lighting on Commercial Ave. new fire department building by water plant.
The flow meter at the lagoon has been calibrated and should reflect accurate numbers now.
The Mayor Roger Oberbroeckling appointed Dave Rueber as Mayor Pro Tem.
Matt Ramler is looking into using a grant for park improvements.
City of Luxemburg Payroll 2023:
Andy Bockenstedt-------$275.00
Travis Bries----------------$325.00
Keith Mensen------------$5640.00
Albert Meyers-----------$10,062.01
Ramona Meyers---------$426.00
Angie Oberbroeckling--$22203.01
Roger Oberbroeckling--$2,125.00
Matt Ramler--------------$275.00
Terry Recker-------------$7470.00
Dave Rueber-------------$325.00
Mike Ungs----------------$325.00
TOTAL WAGES-----------$49,451.02
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned on a motion from Rueber second by Bockenstedt at 7:03 pm. Submitted by: Angela Oberbroeckling, City Clerk.
Minutes: February 2024
City of Luxemburg
Minutes- February 5, 2024
Mayor Roger J. Oberbroeckling opened the meeting at 6:00 pm in the Luxemburg City Hall. Present were: Dave Rueber, Matt Ramler, and Travis Bries, Andy Bockenstedt, Mike Ungs.
Bockenstedt made the motion to approve the agenda for February 5, 2024 seconded by Bries.
Rueber made the motion to approve the minutes from January 2023, Seconded by Ramler. Ungs made the motion to approve the financial reports, receipts, second by Ramler.
RESOLUTION #2024-03 A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING PROJECT PRIORITIES FOR RCTP PROGRAM APPLICATION was approved on a motion from Rueber, second by Ramler. Ayes-Ramler, Rueber, Ungs, Bries, Bockenstedt
RESOLUTION #2024-04 A RESOLUTION A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A DUBUQUE COUNTY RCTP PROGRAM GRANT APPLICATION was approved on a motion from Bries, Second by Bockenstedt. Ayes- Ungs, Ramler, Rueber, Bries, Bockenstedt.
The Mayor went over the budget numbers for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year, discussion followed on the projects, budget numbers. Motion from Ramler to set public hearing for March 26, 2024 at 6pm. for the CGFL Max Levy, second by Bries.
The mayor and council discussed the covenants in the subdivision and whether to amend; the covenants will expire in 2026. The council discussed grants and what the Keep Luxemburg Beautiful Committee is working on and what grants they have applied for. Andy Bockenstedt brought up the debris that is plugging the drain behind his house and the standing water is an issue that should be addressed. The mayor will look into this issue.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned on a motion from Rueber second by Ramler at 7:00 pm. Submitted by: Angela Oberbroeckling, City Clerk.
Minutes: March 2024
City of Luxemburg
Minutes- March 4, 2024
Mayor Roger J. Oberbroeckling opened the meeting at 6:02 pm in the Luxemburg City Hall. Present were: Matt Ramler, and Andy Bockenstedt, Mike Ungs. Absent-Travis Bries, Dave Rueber.
Ramler made the motion to amend and approve the agenda by adding proposal to review for lot #6 in Luxemburg subdivision for March 4, 2024 seconded by Bries.
Bockenstedt made the motion to approve the minutes from February, 2024 Seconded by Ungs. Ungs made the motion to approve the financial reports, receipts, second by Ramler.
Jason White VP of business services of Greater Dubuque Development was present to introduce himself and the services that he has to offer the City of Luxemburg. Jason went over programs and answered questions from the council.
RESOLUTION #2024-05 -A RESOLUTION APPROVING “CHANGE OF ADDRESS” FOR PROPERTY CURRENTLY KNOWN AS 201 EAST SECOND AVE, CHANGING ADDRESS TO 207 EAST SECOND AVE was approved on a motion from Ungs, second by Bockenstedt. Ayes-Ramler, Ungs, Bockenstedt. Absent- Bries, Rueber.
Building permit for a storage shed for Steve Bockenstedt was reviewed and approved on a motion from Ramler, second by Ungs. Ayes- Ungs, Ramler, Bockenstedt. Absent- Bries, Rueber.
The mayor informed the council that the TPA 8 grant for the trail is being finalized and will be submitted this week. The council reviewed the grant with the mayor. The trail cost will be around $76,000.00 for trail and solar lighting and will start this summer if we are awarded the grant. The clerk stated that the RCTP grant has been submitted for the sidewalk project along 1st Street East. The mayor informed council that the bids have been let for the ADA sidewalk project and is pending approval from the DOT and the bid came in under estimate.
The council and mayor reviewed the ordinance changes on the setbacks that were prepared by the city attorney. The city will have the first reading on this ordinance at the next meeting.
The mayor had received an offer to purchase lot #6 in the subdivision; council discussed the offer and will make a counter offer to interested party.
The Mayor went over the budget numbers for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year, discussion followed on the projects, budget numbers. Motion from Ramler to set public hearing for adoption of budget for April 8, 2024 at 6pm., second by Bockenstedt.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned on a motion from Ungs second by Ramler at 7:27 pm. Submitted by: Angela Oberbroeckling, City Clerk.
City of Luxemburg-Public Hearing
Minutes- March 26, 2024
Mayor Roger J. Oberbroeckling opened the Public Hearing at 6:00 pm in the Luxemburg City Hall. Present were: Matt Ramler, and Andy Bockenstedt, Mike Ungs, Travis Bries, Dave Rueber.
Ramler made the motion to approve the agenda for March 26, 2024 seconded by Bockenstedt.
Mayor Oberbroeckling stated the public hearing on the proposed tax levy was open, the clerk had reported that no comments were received written or verbal on the levy. No public present.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned on a motion from Rueber second by Ungs at 6:15 pm. Submitted by: Angela Oberbroeckling, City Clerk.
City of Luxemburg Regular Council Meeting
Minutes- March 26, 2024
Mayor Roger J. Oberbroeckling opened the meeting at 6:17 pm in the Luxemburg City Hall. Present were: Matt Ramler, and Andy Bockenstedt, Mike Ungs, Travis Bries, Dave Rueber.
Rueber made the motion to approve the agenda for March 26, 2024 seconded by Bries.
Bockenstedt made the motion to set April 15, 2024 ay 6pm for the Public Hearing on the adoption of the new budget for FY25, second by Ungs. Ayes-all.
Ramler made the motion to approve the payment for storm sewer repair to Schieltz Const. in the amount of $922.00, second by Ungs. Ayes-all.
Mowing for the city property and the areas to go out for bids were discussed and agreed upon. The bids will be open at the April 15th meeting and awarded that night. Bids will be accepted at city hall until noon on the 12th of April, 2024. Interested parties can contact city hall for information.
Building Permit for Mike Meyers for a new addition on to his building was approved on a motion from Ramler, second by Bries. Ayes-all.
Mayor Oberbroeckling went over the trail and informed the council that it looks like this project will be getting a grant, but with that it will also have to have engineered plans that need to be approved by the DOT.
The council also discussed the lots and land that the city has for sale and the areas that would be suitable for storage sheds.
There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned on a motion from Rueber second by Ungs at 6:59 pm. Submitted by: Angela Oberbroeckling, City Clerk.
Minutes: April 2024