Roll Call for the regular monthly meeting was answered at 7:30 pm by Mayor Bob Closser; Council Members, Sharon Sines, Jeff Sines, Karen Rudd, Brad McKee; Clerk, Mary Stocker.  Also present were Street Commissioner Chris Day and a number of concerned citizens.

The minutes of the previous meeting were read and approved with a motion by Brad McKee, seconded by Sharon Sines and motion carried.

The Financial Report given by the Clerk showed balances in all accounts and bills for payment in September.  The Clerk had went to the Davis County Savings bank on August 31, 2005 to borrow the $20,000.  It is payable two times a year for 5 years.  Rate was 7.250% and the Bank is holding our other Certificates of Deposit as collateral.  A motion to accept the report was made by Karen Rudd, seconded by Sharon Sines and motion carried.

The Clerk read the park board minutes and a motion to accept them was made by Sharon Sines, seconded by Brad McKee and motion carried.

A building permit presented by Randy Van Skike at the August meeting was tabled until the Sept. meeting.  It was for placement of mobile home on the vacant lot he owns on Main Street.  Checking by the City showed that if the City was zoned, it would probably be prohibitative to place it there, but since we weren't zoned, our Ordinance is invalid.  A motion to approve the permit was made by Jeff Sines, seconded by Karen Rudd and motion carried.

Discussion followed with regard to the Stephenson building - Bob and Mary Kay were not present.  We culd not use our attorney and therefore, had consulted John Martin.  He stated that all the paperwork we had done so far did not follow the guidelines of our Ordinance and we would have to start over.  He would write a letter asking them to comply with the Ordinance, and outlining what guidelines they need to follow and give them 30 days to comply.  Someone who is qualified needs to inspect the building and  consult with Attorney Martin.  Suggestion was Don Herteen.  John Martin's services will be $150 per hour.  A motion was made by Jeff Sines, seconded by Brad McKee to hire John Martin to proceed.  Motion carried with 3 aye votes and 1 nay vote.

Kelly Neal was present and she has not yet gotten her problems straightened out with Rathbun and the water/sewer service is not yet working.  She has been in contact with Rathbun and Don Herteen.  Also, the vehicles are still in her yard.  She has not kept her part of the "deal", so proceedings will continue.

Letters had been received by many citizens regarding unlicensed or junk vehicles on their property.  Harlow Wilcox was present to state his dissatisfaction about the way it was done and that his vehicles were all tagged.  One other citizen was there to object, one wrote their intentions in letter form and others spoke that they thought it was very fairly handled.  Still others felt there were quite a few in town that didn't have any pride in their property or themselves to let their place look so bad when it would take very little effort to keep it picked up and items put away so that it didn't look junky.

The Stop sign at corner of S. Madison and the blacktop is down and needs to be put up immediately.  The other street name signs need to be gotten put back up as well as the new stop signs and other street signs that we have new.  The street work has been completed.  Chris & Jeff are to get together and start getting signs up.

Brad McKee reported that not all the bills were in yet from the Fund Raiser but expected them soon.  The amount to the City would be in excess of $4,000.  No decision was discussed on how it was to be divided.

Nomination papers are available from the City Clerk for the City Election for Mayor, Council & Park Board.  They are to be returned to her by September 20th.

Quik Time's Beer Permit was presented for renewal. A motion to approve the renewal was made by Brad McKee, seconded by Sharon Sines and motion carried.

The Clerk presented the Annual Street Report to the State of Iowa.  It was reviewed and a motion to approve by Resolution was made by Brad McKee, seconded by Jeff Sines and motion carried.  Roll Call vote as follows:

Jeff Sines - Aye   Brad McKee - Aye   Sharon Sines - Aye   Karen Rudd - Aye

Resolution No. 87 was therefore unanimously approved.

A motion to adjourn was made by Brad McKee, seconded by Jeff Sines and motion carried.   The meeting was adjourned at 8:25 pm