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Vol. 12 No. 34

January 9, 2019

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Clarinet Christmas Duets Program at the LibraryLaurens Public Library patrons were treated to Clarinet Christmas Duets on Bb Clarinet and Bass Clarinet recently. Music Education and Clarinet Performance majors at the University of South Dakota, Kacie Cox and Steven Bray, volunteered their time and talents as they spread Christmas Cheer.

LMPC is Going All DigitalEarlier this year as a part of our long-term commitment to provide the best service and value to our customers, the Laurens Municipal Power & Communications (LMPC) Board of Trustees entered into an agreement with Long Lines to provide LMPC with digital television signals over a fiber connection. What benefits will our customers now receive? 1. All channels will be offered in a high-resolution digital format. 2. A majority of the channels will be available in High Definition (HD). 3. There will be more channels offered in all available packages. 4. All set-top boxes will be new, more robust, and reliable. LMPC is currently targeting March of 2019 to launch this new Cable TV service. With this transition to an improved customer experience, eight channels will be temporarily unavailable until the

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Local News & Advertising

launch of the digital service. Due to a change in satellites, The Weather Channel, Paramount Network, MTV, CMT, VH1, Comedy Central TV Land, and Nickelodeon will not be available until March 2019. We also regret to inform our valued customers Laurens Weather will no longer be offered after Dec. 31, 2018. Every customer of LMPC is important to our success. To express our appreciation to our customers during this transition to an improved television experience, the LMPC Board of Trustees has approved the following discounts for LMPC Cable TV customers based on 2018 programming costs: • Basic Cable TV Customers will receive a monthly credit on their bill of $1.50 in January and February of 2019. • Expanded Basic Cable TV Customers will receive a monthly credit on their bill of $8.00 in January and February of 2019. We are excited to now be in a position to offer our valued LMPC customers higher quality picture, more channel options, and greater reliability as part of their cable packages beginning in 2019. If you have any questions regarding the transition, please visit us or contact our office at 712-841-4610. Our office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

LaurensStarting the Week of January 14, 2019,

UnityPoint Clinic - Laurens will be closed on

Thursday afternoons.

Marathon Fire DepartmentSoup Luncheon

Sunday, January 20 • 11 a.m.-1 p.m.Marathon Fire Station

Free Will Donation

Oyster Stew • Ham & Bean • Chili • Veggie Beef • Chicken Noodle • Potato •

Grilled Cheese Sandwich • Cinnamon Rolls

* Gun Raffle & Safe Raffle *

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Annouoncements & Advertising

Thank You!Thanks to everyone who donated to the annual Hat, Mitten and Sock Tree at the Festival of Trees. We delivered 40 pairs of gloves/mittens, 55 pairs of socks and 20 hats, totaling 115 items to the Laurens-Marathon School.

The Festival of Trees Committee

Laurens Women's Club to MeetThe Laurens Women’s Club will meet on Friday, January 11 at 1:30 p.m. at the Laurens Public Library. The program will be “What Was the Best or Most Memorable Christmas Gift or Card You Ever Received?” Everyone is asked to take a special gift or card from earlier times for show ‘n tell. Jeanette Korrect and Rita Cordell will be in charge of serving refreshments.

Thank You!We would like to thank Laurens Municipal Power and Communications for the Christmas lights and outdoor tree (that we can add to our home and yard next year) and the chamber bucks that we won in the annual lighting contest. It is so fun to drive around town and see so many places all lit up!

Thanks again...Happy New Year!Monty & Julie Potter

Happy 50th D Crot!!

Love, The Other Crotty Boys

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At the Library

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At the Library with Glenda MulderJanuary 9, 2018

Happy New Year! Library staff has pulled some of our favorite books from 2018. This selection really highlights what a wide range of taste we have in our reading material! They are displayed on the table by the circulation desk. Come see if you agree with our choices. Or you might find your next read there! Deb received word from the State Library recently that we will be receiving funding for another round of the ALLI arts classes! She’s tabulating the results of a patron survey and will be setting up a class schedule. Watch for more details coming soon. New fiction for 2019 includes Turning Point by Danielle Steel, New Iberia Blues by James Lee Burke, Fulfillment by Barbara Delinsky, Untouchable by Jane Ann Krentz, One Day in December by Josie Silver, The Boy by Tami Hoag, Verses for the Dead by Douglas Preston and Delicate Touch by Stuart Woods. Because the new year is the time for resolutions, our January book club choice will help with the need to clean out and organize. We have two books this month, The Gentle Art of Swedish Death Cleaning: how to free yourself and your family from a lifetime of clutter by Margareta Magnusson and The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying up: the Japanese art of decluttering and organizing by Marie Kondo. Personally, I think they both need to clean up and declutter their book titles, but you all know how I feel about that! Choose one or read them both. Then come discuss them with us on Monday, January 28 at 7 p.m.

COMING EVENTS• Tot Time Every Monday at 10 a.m.

• Take it Tuesday 6:30 p.m. the 1st Tuesday of the month • Book Club 7 p.m. 4th Monday of the month • Card Class 6:30 p.m. 4th Tuesday monthly

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Announcements & Advertising

Join us for made to order breakfast on Sundays in

January!  

Serving from 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.

Laurens Golf & Country Club

Board of Health to MeetThe Pocahontas County Board of Health will meet at 12:30 p.m. on Wednesday, January 16 in the Assembly Room at the Pocahontas County Courthouse. Anyone wishing to obtain time on the agenda may contact Diane Ferguson, RN, at (712) 335-4142.

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Church

This Week at Laurens United Methodist ChurchPastor Ed Frank

Wed., Jan. 9th:Book Club @ 9 a.m.Pastor Ed out of the officeNO Confirmation Class

Thurs., Jan. 10th:Pastor Ed out of the officeBrain Trauma Support Group mtg @ 6 p.m. in Wesley Room

Fri., Jan. 11th:Men’s Bible Study @ 7 a.m.Pastor Ed out of the office

Sun., Jan. 13thAdult Sunday School @ 9:00 a.m.Sunday School (kids) @ 9:10 a.m.Fellowship Coffee @ 9:30 a.m.Worship @ 10:30 a.m.Dan Keen filling the pulpitYouth Group Walking Taco Meal Fundraiser from 11:#0 a.m.-1 p.m.NO Caring CardsYouth Group (Jr. high) meet from 6-8 p.m. at Bethany Lutheran ChurchChoir practice @ 7 p.m.

This Week at Bethany LutheranWednesday: January 9, 20197:00 PM ~ Council Mtg.

Sunday: January 13, 2019Baptism of Our Lord 9:30 AM ~ Adult SS 9:30 AM ~ Youth SS & Coffee Fellowship10:30 AM ~ Worship 11:30AM-1:00PM ~ Youth Taco-in-a-Bag Fundraiser at UMC6:00 PM ~ Youth Group (JH) at BLC

Monday: January 14, 20197:00 PM ~ Hand Bell Rehearsal

Tuesday: January 15, 20197:30 AM ~ Prayer Group

Worship, Love, Accept~Together in Christ’s Name

This Week at First ChristianPastor Rev. Rita Cordell712-845-6164

Friday, Jan. 11 7:00 p.m. - AA

Sunday, Jan. 13 9:30 a.m. - Sunday School 9:30 a.m. - Elder’s Meeting 10:30 a.m. - Worship4:00 p.m. - Service at Laurens Care Center 6:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - JR. High Youth Group at Bethany Lutheran Church

Resurrection of Our Lord Catholic ChurchPocahontas, IA -- Pastor: Very Rev. Craig Collison, VF

MASS TIMES:Daily Mass as scheduled in the weekly bulletinSaturday at 5:00 PMSunday at 10:30 AM

Confessions: Saturday 4:15 pm at Resurrection

Office: 16 SW 2nd Street, Pocahontas

Office Phone: 712-335-3242

Residence Phone: 712-335-8065

E-mail: colly@ncn.net

Pastoral Care: Sister Renae Hohensee, 563-552-8666

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Extension News

A Walk Through the Decades With 4-H By: Sarah Munson

Life skills! That is what you get by being a 4 H member. There are so many aspects to the 4 H program in today’s world. As a young person, those aspects were much simpler than they are today. My very first participation in the county fair was in 1969 at the age of 11. It was an eventful year of learning. There was refinishing furniture, walking through the timber to gather things from nature for my very first demonstration, a photography workshop, and learning to decoupage. My neighbor and 4 H friend, Melody Gardewine, and I did a demonstration that year. The title was “Junk? Use 4 H Spunk!”. We had a great time working together, although the demonstration scared the wits out of us. In the summer of 1970, we had a very special meeting at the Presbyterian Church. Our club spent the entire day doing cooking demonstrations. We had a wonderful meal together after all the demonstrations were completed. There were homemade breads, casseroles, vegetable dishes, and desserts. I still look back on how much fun we girls had that day. Food must have been the focus that year. Back in those days, our projects rotated through three basic skills: food, woodworking, and sewing. My mom had talked of being a leader back in the day, which to me was before I was born. After a visit to the Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach office, we found that she was a leader of the Lassies 4 H Club in Des Moines Township beginning in 1954 through 1956. As I continued my walk in 4 H, there was the discovery of running for county council in high school, being a counselor at the State 4 H Camp in Madrid, traveling to Ames for the State Conference, and of course the chance of a lifetime: the Citizenship Short course trip to Washington D.C. . We had our picture taken with Congressman Wiley Mayne on the steps of the capitol. The opportunity to step outside of my little world in my corner of the county was a big deal. Having the chance to go, see, discover, and enjoy all that 4 H had to offer amazed me. It still does. Because of 4 H, I learned to speak in front of a large group of people, travel far beyond our dairy farm, and realize there was a great big world out there to learn and grow in. I became a leader of the Garfield Gleaners & Hustlers 4 H Club in 1996 and continued through the fall of 2005. Our children enrolled in 4 H as soon as they were old enough. The basic opportunities were still there, but, with fewer limitations. Stephanie and Gabriel were able to create, cook, sew, show livestock and oh so much more. They both participated in doing a wide variety of projects for the county fair. Each of them had projects that went to the State Fair which is always a proud moment in a 4 H member’s life. Learning to care for their livestock on a daily basis was a great lesson in responsibility. As they grew, their 4 H experiences took them places as well. Steph went to Chicago for an award trip while Gabe traveled to Denver. They experienced

County Council, State Conference, and the Washington D.C. Citizenship Focus trip. Each and every day we use the skills that 4 H gave us. We can all say that 4 H gave us friendships that have lasted a lifetime. Going to the fair as a youngster gave us the chance to meet kids from all over the county. We stood beside each other as we displayed our projects in the 4 H building or livestock in the show arena. Those folks that we were able to meet and have fun with each summer at the county fair became one of the best gifts 4 H gave us. In 2005, I made the decision to no longer be a leader. But, I couldn’t imagine life without 4 H completely. That is when I became a fair judge. The ability to still visit with the young people about their projects and see what their world is like brings me so much joy. I am beyond grateful that I chose to take the judge’s training. Before you know it, the calendar will say 2019 which means that I have participated in 4 H and all it has to offer for 50 years. In closing, I want to share a paragraph from my 4 H record book that I wrote in 1974. “For me as a 4 H member, citizenship in our democracy means thinking and feeling about myself, my country, and my relation to others in ways that lead me to act with concern for the welfare of others and myself.” We don’t often look back at the teenage self. I am glad I did. Why? Because I still feel the same way. Act with concern for others.

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Extension News

Private Pesticide Continuing Instruction CourseIowa State University Extension and Outreach Pocahontas County office will be offering an opportunity to attend the Private Pesticide Applicator Continuing Instruction Course, led by Extension Field Agronomist, Paul Kassel. The session is scheduled for Thursday, February 7, 2019 at the Rialto Theatre in Pocahontas. The course will run for approximately two and a half hours Please return your pre-registration form to the Pocahontas County Extension and Outreach office.To obtain additional information about the CIC session, contact the Pocahontas County Extension at 712-335-3103. The course will fulfill 2018 recertification requirements for private pesticide applicators. Topics to be covered include recognition of sensitive areas, including groundwater and other non-target sites and organisms (pollinators) as potentially impacted by pesticide applications, pesticide labels, pests, pest management, and pesticides.

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Can Help Iowans with 2018 Tax ReturnsBecause of federal tax law changes in 2018, Iowans’ tax returns are going to look different this year, according to Barb Wollan, a human sciences specialist with Iowa State University Extension and Outreach. “Form 1040 has changed dramatically. In addition, the amount of tax being withheld from most paychecks was adjusted last winter. For some Iowans the result will be lower refunds,” said Wollan, who specializes in family finance. In any year, many consumers feel ill equipped to prepare and file their tax returns on their own. When tax law changes, it is even more important to get well-informed guidance, Wollan said. In many Iowa communities, Iowans with low and moderate income can turn to Volunteer Income Tax Assistance programs for free, expert tax preparation. VITA volunteers are trained, tested and certified by the IRS, and VITA sites follow strong procedures to ensure quality. An advantage of VITA sites is that the tax preparers take special care to explain the tax return to the client, according to Wollan. “Rather than simply saying, ‘this is the amount of your refund; sign here,’ the volunteer goes over each section of the return with you, pointing out key information and answering your questions. That careful explanation helps ensure the return is accurate, and helps you prepare for next year’s tax season,” Wollan said. VITA volunteers are equipped to prepare returns with a range of tax issues, including the most common types of income and tax credits. However, volunteers are not allowed to address certain tax issues, including farm and rental income, and some types of small business returns. VITA sites are intended for low and moderate income taxpayers, with some flexibility in income guidelines depending on the situation. ISU Extension and Outreach is a partner in at least a dozen Iowa VITA sites, whether providing space, managing grant funds, coordinating schedules, or in some cases providing training and technical support to volunteers, Wollan said. To find a VITA site anywhere in the nation, go to www.irs.gov and search for VITA. This site also will lead you to free tax preparation sites operated by AARP, which are similar to VITA sites. Some tax sites operate on an appointment basis, while other sites offer walk-in service; the listing found on the website will provide the information you need, Wollan explained. “Even in a year with significant changes to tax law, Iowans who have low or moderate income do not need to spend hundreds of dollars for quality tax preparation. Consider using one of the free options,” Wollan said. “If you are not able to take advantage of free tax preparation, shop wisely when selecting tax preparation software or a professional tax preparer, and avoid paying fees for refund loans and other non-essential products or services. Your tax refund is a return of your money – keep it for your own use!” Wollan said.

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Extension News

Confinement Site Manure Applicator Workshops Scheduled for 2019Confinement site manure applicators and anyone interested in learning about manure issues should plan to attend a two-hour workshop offered by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach in January and February 2019. These workshops are offered in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources. There is no fee to attend the workshops, but applicators will need to pay certification fees to complete certification requirements. Pocahontas County will host a Confinement Site Manure Applicator Workshop Friday, February 8 at 9:30-11:30 am. “Iowa law requires confinement site manure applicators to attend two hours of continuing education each year of their three-year certification period or take and pass an exam once every three years,” said Dan Andersen, associate professor and extension agricultural engineering specialist at Iowa State. A total of 67 counties will participate in the confinement site manure applicator workshops. In addition, a series of six dry/solid manure applicator certification meetings will be held in February. A complete list of workshop dates and locations can be found online at www.agronext.iastate.edu/immag/ or by contacting an ISU Extension and Outreach county office. The workshops serve as initial certification for those applicators who are not currently certified, recertification for those renewing licenses and continuing education for those applicators in their second or third year of their license. Due to uniform certification deadlines, applicators are encouraged to attend workshops prior to March 1 to avoid being assessed a late fee of $12.50 for those who are re-certifying. Those unable to attend one of the workshops need to schedule time with the ISU Extension county office to watch the training video. Due to scheduling conflicts, many extension offices will no longer accept walk-in appointments to watch these videos, but do offer scheduled dates and times to provide this training. Anyone requesting an individual reshow of the training video will be charged a $10 fee to view the training. If attending the workshops or watching the two-hour training video is not convenient, confinement site manure applicators may contact their local DNR field office to schedule an appointment to take the certification exam to meet certification requirements. Applicators also have an online certification option. Training is available online at the DNR MAC eLearning site at https://elearning-dnr.iowa.gov. The applicator will need to sign-in and get an A&A account. Contact an ISU Extension and Outreach county office for more information about the Manure Applicator Certification Program or visit http://www.agronext.iastate.edu/immag/mac.html

Learn to Make Healthy Meals at HomeMany people find it challenging to prepare healthy meals. Several factors, including perceived lack of time and decreased kitchen skills, contribute to this challenge. ISU Extension and Outreach- Pocahontas County is hosting a program series that will help participants learn ways to overcome these challenges. The series, Healthy and Homemade, will consist of three programs: • Slow Cooker Meals at 6 p.m. on January 9 • Cook Now, Enjoy Later at 6 p.m. on February 6 • Veg Out at 6 p.m. on March 13 All programs will last approximately 1 hour. Cost is $30 for the series, or $10 per session. Contact Dianne Dirks at: (712) 335-3103 to sign up!

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Extension News

Dry Manure Applicator Certification Workshops OfferedIowa State University Extension and Outreach, in cooperation with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, will offer manure applicator certification workshops for dry/solid manure operators on six different dates and locations in February. These workshops meet manure applicator certification requirements for both confinement site manure applicators and commercial manure applicators who primarily apply dry or solid manure. “The information in this workshop will benefit not only those needing certification, but anyone using dry or solid sources of manure as a nutrient resource,” said Dan Andersen, associate professor and extension agricultural engineering specialist at Iowa State University. The workshops are free to attend and open to all. Applicators will be required to submit certification forms and fees to the Iowa DNR to meet manure applicator certification requirements. Please register for one of the workshops by calling the number listed with the selected site. All workshops begin at 1 p.m. Feb. 7, Wright County, Heartland Museum, Clarion. Call 515-532-3453 to register. Feb. 11, ISU Extension and Outreach Washington County office, Washington. Call 319-653-4811 to register. Feb. 18, Adair County, Warren Cultural Center, Greenfield. Call 641-743-8412 to register. Feb. 19, ISU Extension and Outreach Sioux County office, Orange City. Call 712-737-4230 to register. Feb. 22, Hamilton County, Kamrar Lions Community Building, Kamrar. Call 515-832-9597 to register. Feb. 26, ISU Extension and Outreach Buena Vista County office, AEA Office, Storm Lake. Call 712-732-5056 to register.

Wellness and Independence Through Nutrition Program Begins in Pocahontas CountyFood insecurity reduces an older adult’s ability to perform activities of daily living. Nationally one in four older adults is estimated to be malnourished. Proper nutrition can help improve these situations. Pocahontas Public Library, in partnership with ISU Extension and Outreach, is holding three sessions of the Wellness and Independence through Nutrition (WIN) Program. This program consists of enjoyable activities that can help older adults find new ways toward better nutrition. The program dates are listed below and will be held during the library coffee hour from 2-3 pm: • February 6, 2019- MyPlate Bingo is an interactive nutrition program and game that provides tips on how to eat healthy and fun food facts. • March 13, 2019- What’s in Your Grocery Cart? discusses how the average $16 monthly food assistance benefit can help support older adults to access nutritious foods and meet MyPlate recommendations. • April 10, 2019- Gardening: Help Grow Your Wallet discusses how growing your own garden can save you on food costs. The gardening game will provide you with fun facts about container garden friendly vegetables. If you have questions about these program sessions and to register, please contact Lola DeWall at Pocahontas Public Library at (712) 335-4471. Everyone is welcome to attend!

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City Council Minutes

December 17th, 2018 The Laurens City Council met in regular session in the Municipal Building at 5:00 p.m. on

Monday, December 17th, 2018. Mayor Rod Johnson called the meeting to order at 5:00 p.m. Present were Council members, Jean Swanson, Aaron Christenson, Rich Newgard, John Jamison, Julie Potter, City Manager Hilary Reed, City Clerk Joan Hoben, City Attorney Ann Beneke, and Police Chief Tom Shaw.

Potter moved to approve the consent agenda with the minutes from the December 3rd and 5th, 2018 meetings, and the list of claims. Jamison seconded. All ayes; motion carried.

CLAIMS 12-17-18 A&M SERVICES INC MOPS, RAGS, RUGS 94.24

ACCO CHEMICALS 3,458.50

AFLAC GROUP INSURANCE 493.14

AIRGAS NORTH CENTRAL OXYGEN TANKS 64.45

AMAZON BOOKS DVDS 240.24

BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS 469.43 CARTER NATH PIANO TUNING 90.00 CONNECTIONS, INC. GROUP INSURANCE 38.76 COUNSEL COPIES 171.99

ECHO GROUP, INC STREET LAMP 1,658.10

ECONO SIGNS LLC BARRICATE TAPE 113.65

FARONICS PATRON COMPUTERS 250.80 FEDERAL SIGNGAL CORPORATION NEW SIREN 19,946.30 GLENDA MULDER TECHSOUP - NORTON 1 MS OFFICE 41.00 HEMPHILL LAW OFFICE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 22.50 I & S GROUP INC PROFESSIONAL SERVICES 740.59 IRS FED/FICA TAX 8,067.64 JAMES LITWILLER TRAINING EXPENSE 114.38 JCL SOLUTIONS PAPER TOWESL 74.30 JOHNSEN CONTRACTORS EXPLORATORY EXCAVATION 150.00 CHAMBER OF COMMERCE ONE TIME INCREASE OF PAY 3,450.00 LAURENS FOOD PRIDE SUPPLIES 137.91 LAURENS HOUSE OF PRINT GARBAGE LABELS 93.00 LMPC MONTHLY INTERNET/PHONE 107.40 LMU MONTHLY UTILITIES 501.10 LAURENS STATE BANK POSTAGE AND SHIPPING 73.73 LAURENS SUN LEGALS 133.52 LORIN MULDER DELL LAPTOP 624.31 THE MACHINE SHOP REPAIR OF LADDER 391.74 NEWGARD AUTO PARTS STREET SUPPLIES 3.44 OFFICE ELEMENTS SURGER PROTECTGOR 129.35 PAT MURRAY MILEAGE 44.69 PCC AMBULANCE BILLING MONTHLY AMBULANCE BILLING 384.96 POC FORD LINCOLN NEW POLICE CAR 29,091.00 POCAHONTAS SOLID WASTE LANDFILL FEES 5,738.08 PRINCIPAL LIFE GROUP INSURANCE 661.56 PRO COOPERATIVE MONTHLY FUEL 1,804.67 RB LUMBER WATER SUPPLIES 8.68 RICHARDSON SERVICE TRUCK REPAIRS 59.90 SAMSON DEVELOPMENT APPLIANCE PICKUP 30.00 SANTANDER LEASING STREET SWEEPER PAYMENT 3,390.81 SCOTT HERRIG LAWN CAR 2018 PARK SPRAYING 4,455.00 SECURE SHRED SHRED PAPER 24.00 SHAMROCK RECYCLING NOV RECYCLING FEE 1,683.02 SIEPKER AUTO REPAIR FILTERS FOR GARBAGE TRUCK 60.60 TRUCK EQUIPMENT STREET SWEEPER SUPPLIES 178.04 VERIZON WIRELESS MONTHLY CELL PHONE 267.22 WEX BANKS MONTHLY POLICE FUEL 402.78

TOTAL 90,230.52

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City Council Minutes

PAYROLL 001 GENERAL 20,011.31

210 ROAD USE TAX 1,233.43 600 WATER 2,340.95 610 SEWER 1,974.41 670 GARBAGE 2,630.65

TOTAL 28,190.75

PAYROLL 600 WATER 924.81

TOTAL 924.81

PAYROLL TOTAL 29,115.56

PAID TOTAL 119,346.08

BY FUND 001 GENERAL

85,092.86

110 ROAD USE TAX 4,580.11

112 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 193.74

200 DEBT SERVICE 3,390.81 600 WATER 8,685.07 610 SEWER 4,326.35 670 GARBAGE 12,336.55 745 STORM WATER 740.59

TOTAL BY FUND 119,346.08

Chad Cleveland, on behalf of the LMPC board of trustees presented LMPC’s annual report. Mr.

Cleveland also asked the council to approve the 2018 write offs. Newgard so moved. Swanson seconded. All ayes; motion carried.

John Pohlman and Tom Grau provided to the council updates from the year on behalf of Pocahontas County Economic Development Commission After much discussion, Swanson motioned to approve an increase in pay to PCEDC from $12,000 to $14,000 to be divided into two payments. Christenson seconded. All ayes; motion carried.

After much discussion, Newgard motioned to approve hiring Bret Brandt to the Laurens Police Department with a starting wage of $36,000 to be raised to $39,000 after academy. Swanson seconded. All ayes; motion carried.

Jamison moved to approve Resolution 23-18 Appointments to the Library Board as amended. Christenson seconded. Roll call vote: Ayes: Jamison, Potter, Newgard, Christenson, Swanson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Potter moved to approve Resolution 24-18 Unpaid Nuisance charges. Swanson seconded. Roll call vote: Ayes: Jamison, Potter, Newgard, Christenson, Swanson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Potter moved to adjourn at 6:12 p.m. Jamison seconded. All ayes. Motion carried.

_______________________________________ _______________________________________ Rod Johnson, Mayor Hilary Reed, City Clerk