B. Approve Claims dated August 27, 2007

C. Receive and file Department Head reports: July 2007 Water & Wastewater, July Fire, Board of Adjustment meeting of 8/13/07, Library Board minutes of 7/10/07, Planning and Zoning minutes of 8/20/07

D. Approve City Administrator’s increase in annual salary of $3,000. effective 9/1/07

E. Approve hiring Ryan Pettit as GIS Intern @ $11.50/hr as of 6/22/07

F. Approve Resolution No. 2007-61 placing lien on property at 702 Phillips for $112.45

G. Approve appointment of Doug Sires to fill Jack Powell’s vacancy on P&Z with term ending 12/31/10

H. Approve hiring of Kelsey Blessman @ 9.00/hr. for part-time library staff effective 8/28/07

Tom Cox President of the Big Creek Historical Society was present to request from the council their commitment of funds for Phase 2 Renovation of Big Creek Historical Museum. The second phase of renovation will include the restoration of the interior of the second floor to the 1915 era. The Historical Society is the process of completing the application for a Historic Site Preservation Grant from the Sate of Iowa Historical Society. If this grant is successful, it will provide dollar for dollar matching funds for up to 50% of the estimated cost of the project. The project costs for the phase 2 are estimated at $166,000. At this time the Historical Society has raised or has commitments in the amount of $41,000. To obtain the maximum amount in state grant funds the society needs a total of $83,000. The Society asked the Council to undertake a way to provide a grant to Big Creek Historical Society at a level to ensure that we are able to have full matching capability. The Historical Society is asking for a grant in the amount of $42,000.

Taylor made the motion to approve funding in the amount not to exceed $42,000, with the knowledge that the actual amount being less due to on going fund raising by the Big Creek Historical Society, second by Lane. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call.

Anderson made the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2007-900 amending the Municipal Code to allow limited open burning, second by Mordini. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call.

Lane made the motion to approve Resolution No. 2007-62 confirming approval of the Final Plat for Lakeside Plat 1 with the name change to Lakeside Plat 2 as requested by the Polk County Auditor, second by Anderson. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call.

Taylor made the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2007-1100 vacating storm sewer easement within Lakeside Plat 2, second by Mordini. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call.

Mordini made the motion to waive the 3^rd reading of Ordinance No. 2007-1100 vacating storm sewer easements within Lakeside Plat 2, and publish required by law, second by Lane. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call.

Anderson made the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2007-1200 Amending Chapter 69 No Parking Zones, second by Lane. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call.

Anderson made the motion to waive the 3^rd reading of Ordinance No. 2007-1200 Amending Chapter 69 No Parking Zones and publish required by law, second by Taylor.

Mordini made the motion to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 2007-1300 amending Chapter 65 Stop or Yield required, second Anderson. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call.

Lane made to the motion to waive the 3^rd reading of Ordinance No. 2007-1300 amending Chapter 65 Stop or Yield and publish required by law, second by Taylor. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call.

Mayor Heuertz reported to council on the upcoming Big Creek Fall Bike Ride which will be September 9, 2007 and asked if anyone would like to participate on behalf of the City. Ron Anderson will ride. Police Sgt. Bjornson will check the schedule and inform the City Clerk if he or another officer will be riding in the event.

Mayor Heuertz also discussed the problem with the delivery of the Ankeny Press Citizen newspaper being thrown in lawns and driveways across the city. He has been in contact with the newspaper office and they are working to resolve this on going problem.

No Police report.

Fire Department Liaison Mordini informed the Council that he had received a letter commending the Fire and Rescue Department.

Fire Chief Morse was present to ask the council’s permission to proceed with the selling of two old fire trucks by advertising them for 30 days and bringing the offers before the council for approval. The council informed Chief Morse to proceed with advertising the trucks for sale.

Public Works Director Mike Schulte informed the Council of a problem in the approved purchase of euipment at the last council meeting .The quote for the aerator fell through however they found another aerator for a cost of $9,500.00 from Tri-State Company which is $800.00 less than the original amount given to council. This purchase change will keep them under the budget amount.

Library Director Kim Kellogg informed the council that the Summer Reading Program has ended, and it was a success with 72 children completing their reading contact. A pizza party was held at the end of the program with 54 people attending.

Mordini made the motion to approve Resolution No. 2007-64 approving an amended and substituted Development Agreement with R.T. & T. L. L. C., second by Lane. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call.

No Engineers Report

Much discussion took place on approving membership with the North Polk School Music Boosters; the council took no action on this matter, until they can review City Policy on donations.

Anderson made the motion to support Central Iowa Storm Ready Guidelines, second by Mordini. Motion was approved vocally and unanimously.

The council discussed the proposed Agricultural Zoning District regulations. Some concerns which came out of the discussion were the size of the lots and could any property be changed to Ag land once it has been zoned residential. Council Liaison Anderson will report back to the Planning and Zoning Committee the Council’s concern.

The Mayor asked if there was any further business. Hearing none, Anderson made the motion to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m., second by Lane. Motion was approved vocally and unanimously.