City of Luxemburg

Minutes

January 4, 2021

Mayor Roger J. Oberbroeckling opened the meeting at 6:00 pm in the Luxemburg City Hall. Present were: Helen Deutmeyer, Dave Rueber, Rick Steffen, Matt Ramler, and Mike Ungs.

Deutmeyer made the motion to approve the agenda for January 4, 2021 seconded by Ramler.

Rueber made the motion to approve the minutes from December 2020, Seconded by Steffen.

Rueber made the motion to approve the financial reports, receipts and made a motion to remove $9810.40 on the Kluesner Const. bill until after the Mayor talks to the company second by Ungs.

Liquor License for the Holy Trinity Parish and Sweetheart Dinner was approved on a motion from Steffen, second by Rueber. Ayes-Ramler, Reuber, Steffen, Deutmeyer, Ungs.

RESOLUTION #2021-01 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING EDWARD HENRY AS CITY ATTORNEY AT A RATE OF $165.00 PER HOUR was approved on a motion from Steffen, second by Rueber. Ayes-Ramler, Rueber, Ungs, Deutmeyer, Steffen

RESOLUTION #2021-02 A RESOLUTION SETTING FIDELITY BANK AS THE CITY OFFICIAL DEPOSITORY was approved on a motion from Ungs, Second by Deutmeyer. Ayes- Ungs, Deutmeyer, Ramler, Reuber. Abstain- Steffen as he is married to the Luxemburg branch president of Fidelity Bank.

RESOLUTION #2021-03 A RESOLUTION APPOINTING ANGELA OBEBROECKLING AS CITY CLERK was approved on a motion from Ramler, second by Deutmeyer. Ayes-Deutmeyer, Ungs, Ramler, Steffen, Rueber.

RESOLUTION #2021-04 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT OF HOLY TRINITY ADDITION IN THE CITY OF LUXEMBURG. Was approved on a motion from Deutmeyer, second by Ungs. Ayes- Ramler, Ungs, Steffen, Rueber, Deutmeyer.

RESOLUTION#2021-05 A RESOLUTION SETTING TIME AND PLACE FOR A PUBLIC HEARING FOR THE PURPOSE IF CONSIDERING THE MAXIMUM TAX DOLLARS FROM CERTAIN LEVIES FOR THE CITY’S PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2021-2022 BUDGET was set for February 1,2021 at 6pm. was approved on a motion from Rueber, second by Steffen. Ayes-All.

The Mayor Roger Oberbroeckling appointed Rick Steffen as Mayor Pro Tem.

The Mayor went over the budget numbers for the current fiscal year and the next fiscal year, discussion followed on the projects, Rueber made the motion to set a public hearing for the budget amendment for Feb 1, 2021 at 6:15pm, second by Steffen. Ayes-all.

The Mayor informed the council that we are waiting on the final plat to approve for the commercial ground.

The Mayor and council discussed the snow removal and the need for additional help when we have large snow fall. The Mayor contacted Lansing Const. for this past snowfall to lend assistance with removal. The Mayor will call Lansing Const. when they are needed in the future.

City of Luxemburg Payroll 2020:

Helen Deutmeyer-------$300.00      

Keith Mensen------------$6,300.00

Albert Meyers-----------$11,713.64

Ramona Meyers---------$283.38  

Angie Oberbroeckling--$18,134.50

Roger Oberbroeckling--$2,125.00

Matt Ramler--------------$275.00

Terry Recker-------------$6,465.00

Dave Rueber-------------$300.00

Rick Steffen--------------$270.00

Mike Ungs----------------$275.00                    

TOTAL WAGES-----------$46,446.52

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned on a motion from Steffen second by Ungs at 6:45 pm. Submitted by: Angela Oberbroeckling, City Clerk.

City of Luxemburg

 Minutes-Public Hearing Max Levy

February 1, 2021

Mayor Roger J. Oberbroeckling opened the public hearing at 6:00 pm in the Luxemburg City Hall. Present were: Helen Deutmeyer, Dave Rueber, Rick Steffen, Matt Ramler, and Mike Ung at 6:05pm.

Steffen made the motion to approve the agenda for February 1, 2021 seconded by Ramler.

No comments were received written or verbal on the max levy for property tax, no one present from the public.

Rueber made the motion to close the public hearing and open the regular meeting, second by Ramler.

Deutmeyer made the motion to approve the minutes from January, 2021, Seconded by Steffen.

Ramler made the motion to approve the financial reports bills, receipts second by Rueber.

Liquor License for the 4- Way Tap was approved on a motion from Ramler, second by Ungs. Ayes-Ramler, Reuber, Steffen, Deutmeyer, Ungs.

RESOLUTION #2021-07 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE FINAL PLATTING OF PROGRESSIVE STRUCTURES LOT 1 & LOT 2 IN LUXEMBURG SUBDIVISION NO.7 was approved on a motion from Deutmeyer, second by Ramler. Ayes-Ramler, Rueber, Ungs, Deutmeyer, Steffen

RESOLUTION #2021-06 A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE MAXIMUM PROPERTY TAX DOLLARS REQUESTED FOR FY21/22 was approved on a motion from Rueber, Second by Ungs. Ayes- Ungs, Deutmeyer, Ramler, Reuber, Steffen

The council and Mayor went over the new budget numbers for the FY21/22. The discussion included the fund balances and the road work that needs to be completed.  Motion from Rueber to set March 1, 2021 for Public Hearing on the budget, second by Steffen. Ayes-all.

Mayor Oberbroeckling went over the franchise fee information from Alliant Energy with the council. The Mayor stated that the local option 1% tax that is on the utility bill from Alliant now would be turned into the franchise fee and the City of Luxemburg would get this amount directly sent to them. This would not increase the Alliant bill for residents at all. The Mayor will look into this option and get more information for the council to review.

The website has been revamped by Allison Oberbroeckling and was reviewed by the council. The site has a lot of great information on the City of Luxemburg for residents to access. Residents may view at luxemburgiowa.com.

The council reviewed the information from the Mayor on the Hwy 136/52 project that will be started this year. Bids will go out in April; the City will have the millings to use from this project and will be placing them in the park and trail area. The Mayor will continue to update the council as we get information from the DOT.

There being no further business to discuss the meeting was adjourned on a motion from Steffen second by Ramler at 6:50 pm. Submitted by: Angela Oberbroeckling, City Clerk.