City of Shellsburg Minutes
8-17-2021

A regular meeting of the Shellsburg City Council was called to order by Mayor Speckner at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers.

Roll call was answered by Blattler, Vogt, Reeves, and Thorkildson. Chapman was absent.

Thorkildson motioned to approve the amended agenda. Reeves second. All ayes.

Reeves motioned to waive the penalties on the Bright estate with an agreement that the account would be paid tonight along with the additional $30.00 turn on fee. Blattler second. All ayes.

Deputy Rider gave the police report.

Superintendent McNeal asked about putting stop bars in on Canton & Main, he also brought a list of cemetery projects so we can complete the Perpetual Care setup.

Char Zahorik requested that books be put in the book boxes and that disposed items be removed from a yard on Grand.

The deed increase discussion was moved to November.

The council discussed an email regarding property clean up and pictures of vehicles around town noting that several of the properties with cars in the pictures have been sent letters also. Some of the property clean up properties have been turned over to the attorney. The Council is trying to work with property owner's so this doesn't need to happen.

Big Day revenues and expenses were reviewed.

The 1st half of the ARP funds should be coming in within a couple of weeks.

Zero funds have been received from FEMA to date. The project has been moved on to the State for review.

Driveway repairs were discussed. Vogt motioned that the homeowners must get a permit and follow State and local code. Reeve's second. All ayes. Thorkildson abstained.

Markings on Main Street, by library and the legion were discussed and will be painted this week.

Thorkildson motioned to approve closing Main Street from Benton to Pearl 8-21-21 from 2:00 pm-4:00 pm with previous protocol of contacting Legion and surrounding residents. Reeve's second. All ayes.

Reeve's motioned to adjourn, second by Vogt. All ayes.

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