5th - Ruthven, Iowa

Ruthven City Council Meeting
January 5, 2011
The Ruthven City Council, of the City of Ruthven, Iowa, met on the 5th Day of
January, 2011, at 6:30 PM, in regular session, in the Council Chambers at City Hall, pursuant
to law and to the rules of said council.
The meeting was called to order by Mayor, Trenton Keefer in the Chair, and the roll being
called, the following members were present:
PRESENT: Anderson, Henningsen, VerHelst
ABSENT: Johnson, Schoning,
VerHelst motioned and Henningsen seconded to approve the consent agenda items
including Minutes, Claims Report and Clerk’s Report as presented. Motion carried with all members
present voting aye.
John Faulstich was present to discuss the letter sent to him regarding a building permit and
snow removal. The building permit has since been resolved. Thoughts were shared to prevent problems
with snow removal in the future.
VerHelst introduced Resolution no. 01-2011, “A resolution of the city council of the City of
Ruthven, Iowa, to approve how the City of Ruthven Conducts Bank Business. Seconded by
Henningsen. Resolution adopted with roll call vote.
Aye: VerHelst, Henningsen, Anderson. Nay: None Absent: Johnson, Schoning.
Henningsen introduced Resolution no. 02-2011, “A resolution of the city council of the City of
Ruthven, Iowa, to Authorize the City Clerk to Pay Routine Bills. Seconded by Anderson.
Resolution adopted with roll call vote.
Aye: VerHelst, Henningsen, Anderson. Nay: None Absent: Johnson, Schoning.
Anderson introduced Resolution no. 03-2011, “A resolution of the city council of the City of
Ruthven, Iowa, to set the time and place for the regular Ruthven City Council Meetings. Seconded by
VerHelst. Resolution adopted with roll call vote.
Aye: VerHelst, Henningsen, Anderson. Nay: None Absent: Johnson, Schoning.
Henningsen made a motion to issue a check to the Ruthven Care Center for the final payment
of their generator gaming grants from the last grant cycle in the amount of $12,264 for the check that
has been received from Palo Alto Co. Gaming Development.
Anderson seconded the motion. Motion carried with all members present voting aye.
The City Council was updated that the recycling trailer has been delivered. Also extensions
have been granted by the Palo Alto Co. Gaming Development for the landscaping and solar light
grants. It was reported that the three grants for the next grant cycle have been submitted.
Henningsen made a motion to put Ordinance 01-2011 on first filing. An Ordinance Amending
the Ruthven City Code Concerning Prohibited Parking During Snow Emergencies. VerHelst seconded
the motion. Whereupon, the Mayor put the question on the motion, and the roll being called, the vote
thereon was as follows:
Ayes: VerHelst Henningsen, Anderson
Nay: None
Absent: Johnson, Schoning
The Council was informed that the Mayor and City Clerk had met with Greg Olson in regards
to obtaining a new health insurance provider. Paperwork has been submitted to obtain a proposal from
United Health Care Insurance.
The Council discussed information shared by Iowa Codification regarding updating the City
code book. It was suggested that the City Attorney and City Clerk meet and go through the suggestions
in detail and bring back recommendations to the Council.
Henningsen motioned to approve Mary Engelhart to be placed with the City of Ruthven up to
20 hours a week through the Experience Works Program. Anderson seconded the motion. Motion
carried with all members present voting aye.

A tentative budget schedule was discussed. The City Clerk recommended a finance committee
be formed to review city finances before completion of the budget. This was tabled until the next
meeting.
A motion to adjourn was made at 7:15 by Anderson and seconded by Henningsen. Motion
carried with all members present voting aye.
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Trenton Keefer, Mayor
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Kay Suhr, City Clerk