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B4 WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 10, 2005 Page Editor Kirk Hardcastle GLOBE GAZETTE Sports AREA BRIEFS Mm9 James tehup Rookie defensive end reports to camp after missing 1st 10 days Reese wins Rice Lake mens club tournament LAKE MILLS David Reese fired a 27-hole total of 109 to win the Rice Lake Golf and Country pjsf jm mm i I h-Ci'i 1 is t'h Mohawks golf pre-tryout meeting is today MASON CITY A pre-tryout meeting for the Mason City Mohawks boys golf team is scheduled for 9 a.m. today at the Highland Park Golf Course. Players will be expected to turn in their participation cards and register for tryouts at the meeting. Tryouts will be held on Thursday and Friday with tee-times starting at 8 a.m. MCHS girls cross country car wash is Saturday MASON CITY The Mason City High School girls cross country team will have a car wash fundraiser from 10 a.m-3 p.m.

at the Country Kitchen parking lot on Saturday. Cost will be a free will donation for car wash andor vacuum. North Iowa l-Club honored at outing IOWA CITY The North Iowa I-Club was honored as l-Club of the year along with Polk County on Saturday at the Golden Harvest Golf Outing. It's the first time the North Iowa l-Club has won such an honor. Ventura 3-on-3 tourney set for Sept.

3 VENTURA The Ventura Booster Club will hold a 3-on-3 basketball tournament as part of Septemberfest on Sept. 3. The tournament is open for boys and girls entering grades 4-7. The entry fee is $30. For more information, call Jennifer Byers at (641) 829-3393.

Davies Masonry finishes fifth in state tournament WATERLOO Davies Masonry of Mason City finished in fifth place at the men's Class state softball tournament held Aug. 5-7. A total of 51 teams competed and the team finished 4-2, qualifying for the Class Western Nationals that will be held in Midland, Texas on Sept. 1-5. Team members are Scott Davies, Darren Dvorak, Alex Ramon, Mike Duda, Mike Fellin, Ryan Van Lengen, Todd Rush, John Robinson, Kurt Zirbel, Kory Lores, Cole Pederson, Josh Johnson, Brent Eveland and Jeff Bull.

AP photo Erasmus James (90) sacks Illinois' Jon Beutjer in a Big Ten game last season. James, who played at Wisconsin, was a first-round pick of the Vikings. "There have been some pretty hot days out there, and he's missed some of them," Cottrell said, "and they're going to let him know that." He paused. "We're waiting for him to get here, too," Cottrell said. The best approach seems to be a bring-it-on attitude.

"I'm always ready for anything," James said. "It really doesn't bother me." James, taken with the 18th overall pick, has been staying in shape with twice-a-day workouts at a training facility in Arizona for elite athletes, and he soaked up Cottrell's scheme as much as he could during minicamp and developmental camp practices this spring. "I haven't put on pads in about a year, so that will be the biggest thing," James said. "After a few days of that, it all kind of equals out." But coach Mike Tice has already made it clear that James will no longer be slotted in as the starter in nickel pass-rush situations, so he has plenty to do during the rest of August. "You've got to work to get to that point anyway, so I felt like I'm at the same place I was when I first got here," James said.

Foster that Resolution No. 05-234, making award of contract to WHKS Co. for a feasibility study for a grade separation with railroad tracks across 19th Street Southwest be adopted. Discussion followed regarding a feasibility and following the City's own policy regarding the RFP process AYES: Jaszewski, Foster, Marsters, Weaver, Nelson. NAY: Henry (Motion carried.) Approval to adopt a resolution allowing the citizens of Mason City to decide whether Mason City should establish a municipal utility for video, voice, telephone, data and all other forms of telecommunication and cable: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Foster that Resolution No.

05-235, calling Special City Election, in the City of Mason City, Iowa in conjunction with the establishment of a municipally-owned utility, be adopted. Explanations followed regarding the ballot issue. AYES: All (Motion carried.) Approval to revise the Animal Control Ordinance: Motion, Marsters; 2nd, Foster that the ordinance amending the 2000 City Code by repealing Title 8, Chapter 4, "Animal Article A Sections 1 through 13 in their entirety and adopting new Sections 1 through 12 in lieu thereof, be adopted. Discussion followed regarding allowing dogs to swim in public water ways, moving parking at Lester Milligan, and increased staffing. Motion, Marsters; 2nd, Foster that the requirement of two previous receipts and filings be suspended.

AYES: Foster, Marsters, Nelson. NAYS: Jaszewski, Weaver, Henry (Motion failed.) Motion, Henry; 2nd, Marsters, that the ordinance be received and placed on file for second consideration. AYES: Henry, Foster, Marsters, Nelson. NAYS: Jaszewski, Weaver (Motion carried.) Approval to amend the Fire Code setting the cul-de-sac radius at 91' back to back of curb with no center island: Motion, Weaver; 2nd, Jaszewski that the ordinance amending the 2000 City Code, Title 10, "Building Chapter 2, "Building Article 1. Fire Code, by adding a new paragraph to Section 2: Amendments to Fire Code, relating to cul-de-sacs, be adopted.

Discussion followed regarding being consistent with the International Fire Codes, what other cities were doing, and staff's comments regarding the reason for preferring a 90' cul-de-sac with no center island. Motion, Henry; 2nd, Jaszewski that the requirement of two previous receipts and filings be suspended. AYES: Henry, Jaszewski, Weaver, Marsters, Nelson. NAY: Foster (Motion carried.) Comment was made regarding how a cul-de-sac was recently handled. Motion called on adoption of the ordinance.

AYES: Jaszewski, Marsters, Weaver, Henry, Nelson. NAY: Foster (Motion carried.) Preliminary plat for Sunset Ridge 6th Subdivision: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Marsters that Resolution No. 05-236, approving preliminary plat for "Sunset Ridge Sixth be adopted. AYES: Jaszewski, Marsters, Weaver, Henry, Nelson. NAY: Foster (Motion carried.) Approval of an ordinance to allow Residential Parking Permit Districts; Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Marsters that the ordinance amending the 2000 City Code, Title 9 "Motor Vehicles and Chapter 10, "Stopping, Standing and Parking" by adding a new Article entitled, "Residential Parking Permit be adopted.

Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Marsters that the requirement of two previous receipts and filings be suspended. AYES: All (Motion carried) Discussion followed regarding enforcement AYES: All (Motion carried.) Adjourn: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Nelson that the meeting adjourn at 8:33 PM AYES: All (Motion carried.) Jean Marinos Jean Marinos, Mayor ATTEST: Pat McGarvey Pat McGarvey, Interim City Clerk MANKATO, Minn. (AP) Rookie defensive end Erasmus James signed his contract and got ready to join the Minnesota Vikings for a full-contact practice on Tuesday night. The first-round draft pick from Wisconsin spoke confidently about his conditioning as well as his ability to make up for the 10 days of training camp he missed. But James can't expect an overly warm welcome this week, considering his place in the pecking order.

Defensive coordinator Ted Cottrell laughed at the thought of the reception James would likely receive. "Oh, they're going to kill him," he said. "They're waiting for this guy. He'll probably be singing before every meal." James' agents finalized particulars of the deal essentially a five-year package worth $9.8 million including about $7.5 million in guaranteed money plus some back-loaded incentives that could raise the total value to $12.3 million on Tuesday morning. "I think both sides are at peace," he said.

"No bitterness at all." The contract didn't get Rolle, Cards agree to six-year deal PRESCOTT, Ariz. (AP) Antrel Rolle, the kind of aggressive, physical defender coveted by Arizona Cardinals coach Dennis Green, agreed to a six-year contract with the team Tuesday. The University of Miami cornerback, the Cardinals' first-round draft selection, missed nine days of training camp, including 14 practices and a mock game. But he arrived in the Phoenix area Tuesday morning, had a physical and was area. But Stickel also cautioned that most people have only so much money to spend on entertainment.

"I think it has the potential either way, to help or hurt," he said. "We're all competing for the same entertainment dollars." Ralph Capitani, director of racing at Knoxville, said he's not worried about competition from the Newton track. He wonders if the new track will even make it. "If they do, their first year will be relatively successful because people will go out of curiosity," Capitani said. "But the caliber of racing they're going to have is not the kind to sell $50 tickets to and get a big crowd from Iowa." He also wonders how many serious dirt track fans want to watch racing on asphalt.

"You don't find many crossovers in Iowa," Capitani said. NASCAR driver Rusty Wallace, who helped design Iowa Speedway, disagrees. He thinks there are plenty of fans interested in watching both. "With having not one race track but two race tracks this close, that gives much more things to do for the fans," Wallace said at groundbreaking ceremonies for the Newton track earlier this summer. "The fans can make a week of it now.

Instead of coming to a race, they can come to an event, a happening." Newton Mayor Chaz Allen sees such an arrangement as ideal for everyone. "You talk about having a big race in Newton one weekend and then a big race in Knoxville the next weekend, you're talking almost two weeks of having a lot people in this little area." Club men's club tournament on Sunday. CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT David fleese 72-37 109; Ryan Treptow 72-38 1 10; Ron Post 72-41 113; Steve Richeson 75-39 114. FIRST FLIGHT Ryoji Tsuruta 80; Joe Knapper 80; Don Helgeson 80; Tony Monson 81. SECOND FLIGHT Steve Gilbertson 83; Matt Twedt 83; Derek Rosen 83; Mike Troe 83.

THIRD FLIGHT Loren Sherman 84; Brian Swenson 84; Dave Arne-son 84; Charlie Brandt 85. FOURTH FLIGHT Tim Engebretson 87; Jeremi Throne 87; Duane Pederson 88; Dan Sherman 88. FIFTH FLIGHT Scott Wescott 91; Leon Christianson 92; John Brighton 92; Don Grothe 92. SIXTH FLIGHT Jon Helgeson 94; Dan Treptow 95; Terry Baynes 96; Kevin Grothe 96. SENIOR CHAMPIONSHIP Steve Erickson 74; Greg Turvold 79; Lynn Bartness 81; Joel Schwarz 81.

FIRST FLIGHT Ross Honsey 88; Dale Danneker 88; Chip Stelter 88. Zach Newman wins City Junior Championship MASON CITY Zach Newman fired a 36-hole total of 153 to win the Mason City Junior Tournament. BOVS 1 1 -under Cody Brandau 45-41 86; Tom Schuffer 59-61 120; Derrick Urdahl 59-65 1 24. 1 2-1 3 Jacob Urdahl 49-44 93; Ethan Hubbard 45-48 93; Dalton Olson 48-47 95. 14-15 Zach Newman 74-79 153; Max Rohlfsen 83-95 178.

16-17 Jeff Burkgren 79-78 157; Jason Urdahl 77-88 165. Eckenrod's win Hampton golf tournament HAMPTON Carl and Sue Eckenrod shot a 73 to win the husbandwife tournament at the Hampton Country Club in the Saturday morning session. Saturday A.M. CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Carl and Sue Eckenrod (Mason City) 73; Joel and Deb Logan (Mason City) 82; Al and Dawn Eckenrod (Mason City) 82. FIRST FLIGHT Dick and Marti Anderson (Albert Lea) 86; Randy and Laura Kramer 87.

SECOND FLIGHT Lee and Cheryl Oelman (Ackley) 93; Don and Sharon Kruckenberg (Rockwell) 94. Saturday P.M. CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Lon and Barb Hand (Minneapolis) 81; Thad and Nancy Boyington (Hampton) 85; Dennis and Velda (Aplington) 87. FIRST FLIGHT Jim and Holly Graver (Hampton) 94; Tom and Linda Beaupain (Hubbard) 96. SECOND FLIGHT Chuck and Millie Rabey (Sheffield) 104; Bob and Marilyn Ermer (Rockwell) 104.

SUNDAY A.M. CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Pat and Maurita Sietsma (Hampton) 81 Dave and Dawn Vetter (Hampton) 83; Steve and Shelley Sheppard (Sheffield) 84. FIRST FLIGHT Ron and Dee Schermer (Hampton) 93; Larry and Anita Parks (Latimer) 93. SECOND FLIGHT Dennis and Rae-lene Borcherding (Hampton) 99; Duane and Delores Nielsen (Latimer) 99. SUNDAY P.M.

CHAMPIONSHIP FLIGHT Danny and Carlene Bergeson (Ackley) 75; Al and Lori Poulos (Hampton) 78; Richard and Pat Tate (Des Moines) 80. FIRST FLIGHT Devin and Keely Schwiesow (St. Ansgar) 91 Gary and Katie Oelmann (Ackley) 91. SECOND FLIGHT John and Barb Heilskov (Hampton) 97; John and Jean Sandvig (Hampton) 97. them, if we did that, we wouldn't be in business," he said.

And there's no way, Melfi said, the Newton track would schedule an event at the same time as the Knoxville Nationals, which is the country's richest and most prestigious sprint car race and draws crowds of 30,000 for the Saturday night finals. "We would be stupid to try to go against that," Melfi said. Iowa Speedway will become the latest venue competing for entertainment dollars in central Iowa. The recently opened Wells Fargo Arena in Des Moines is trying to book big-name acts and major events and will have a minor-league hockey team, the Iowa Stars, playing a 40-game home schedule. Plus, there's the Iowa Cubs, the Prairie Meadows racetrack and Adventureland amusement park, the Iowa State Fair, auto racing at the Fairgrounds, regular races at Knoxville and Oskaloosa, the Knoxville Nationals and the IMCA Super Nationals at Boone each September.

Too many events? Not really, in Melfi's view. "I think Iowans are searching for additional things to do," he said. "I don't think they're overextended. When you talk about the addition of the arena, the Iowa Stars, Iowa Speedway, we're just building the state of Iowa and the area in and around Des Moines closer to what the larger markets have." Others aren't so sure. Brian Stickel, who heads the Knoxville Chamber and Economic Development Growth Alliance, said the Newton track could help the Knoxville Raceway by bringing more racing fans into the KNOXVILLE: Wallace says Knoxville, Newton tracks should be able to coexist done in time, however, for him to participate in practice under some of the muggiest Mason City Room August 2, 2005 Mason City, Iowa 7:00 P.M.

MINUTES REGULAR MEETING OF THE CITY COUNCIL The City Council of the City of Mason City, Iowa, met in regular session pursuant to law and rules of said Council, in the Mason City Room of the Mason City Public Library, at 7:00 P.M., on August 2, 2005. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor and on roll being called there were present, Jean Marinos, Mayor in the Chair, and the following Council Members: Nelson, Marsters, Foster, Henry, Jaszewski, Weaver. Absent: None. Adopt Agenda: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Marsters that the Agenda be adopted. AYES: All (Motion carried.) Prior to adopting the Consent Agenda Items 12 and 13 were removed to be acted upon separately.

Consent Agenda: Regular Minutes of July 19, and Special and Worksession Minutes of July 26, 2005; Claims July 21 and 28, 2005, in the amount of Beer-Drug Town, Casey's General Store 2437, North Iowa Outlaws; Approval of the Annual Financial Report for City Streets; Approval to negotiate a contract with Veenstra Kimm to conduct the design services for the 240th Street Water Tower Project; Approval to send out Request lor Proposals to engineering firms for design services related to the Highway 122 Frontage Road Storm Sewer Improvements Project; Approval to request a three-month extension to the Save America's Treasures Grant for the Park Inn Hotel Project to allow completion of the contracts.Resolution No. 05-219, levying assessments for general mowing, new water meter, water meter repair and water service repair, the certification of same to the County Treasurer for collection with property taxes; Resolution No. 05-220, accepting the proposal from Syroka Associates, Inc. for the installation of a protective skylight and authorization to execute the appropriate contract documents for said installation for the "Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Park Inn Hotel Resolution No. 05-221, accepting the proposal from Renaissance Restoration, Inc.

for the restoration of the French doors and authorization to execute the appropriate contract documents for said restoration for the "Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Park Inn Hotel Resolution No. 05-222, accepting the proposal from Glass Heritage for the purchase and delivery of the art glass for the French doors and authorization to execute the appropriate contract documents for the "Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Park Inn Hotel No. 05-223, rescinding Resolution No. 05-202 in its entirety and adopting a new resolution in lieu thereof accepting the proposal for the purchase of the skylight and authorization to execute the appropriate contract documents for said purchase for the "Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Park Inn Hotel No. 05-224, approving the purchase of one 12 ton pick up and one four-wheel drive half ton pick up for the Water Reclamation Division, Operations and Maintenance Department, from Schuckei Chevrolet; Resolution No.

05-225, accepting work and ordering payment for construction of the "Mason City Fire Station-Expansion and Renovation Project No. Resolution No. 05-226, authorizing preparation and submission to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for a Resource Enhancement and Protection (REAP) Grant application for the Winnebago River Trail Bridge Project and authorizing execution of contract.Resolution No. 05-227, accepting work and ordering payment for construction of tne "Restoration and Rehabilitation of the Park Inn Hotel Project 3-Window Resolution No. 05-228, making award of contract to Shelter Planners of America and most unpleasant weather conditions since camp started.

PUBLIC NOTICE for needs assessment, feasibility and building program study for the construction of a proposed City Animal Shelter; Resolution No. 05-229, making award of contract to WHKS Co. for engineering services for the "2005 InflowInfiltration Study" and to authorize WHKS Co. to assist the city in obtaining a sewer inspection contractor for the purpose of televising sanitary sewers; Resolution No. 05-230, approving and authorizing a form of loan agreement and authorizing and providing for the issuance of $500,000 general obligation capital loan notes, series 2005, and levying a tax to pay the notes, was presented; Tax Exempt Certificate Continuing Disclosure Certificate; Resolution No.

05-231, making award of contract to Janssen Waterproofing Inc for Tuckpointing Repairs to the Fire Station; Motion, Marsters; 2nd, Henry that all items remaining in the Consent Agenda be approved and resolutions adopted. AYES: All (Motion carried.) Preliminary Plat, Asbury Farm Eighth Subdivision: Discussion followed regarding the tile line, lift station, and drainage. It was the consensus of Council to pursue develop an agreementcovenant within the development agreement pertaining to the routine maintenance of tile until such time as it no longer becomes necessary for drainage. Motion, Marsters; 2nd, Nelson that Resolution No. 05-232, approving preliminary plat for "Asbury Farm Eighth Subdivision" be adopted.

AYES: All (Motion carried.) Motion, Marsters; 2nd, Foster to table action on Item 13 approval of the preliminary plat for Sunset Ridge Sixth Subdivision until after the Council addresses Item Number 26 (amendments to the Fire Code pertaining to cul-de-sacs). AYES: Marsters, Foster, Jaszewski, Henry, Nelson. NAY: Weaver (Motion carried.) The public hearing was held, as per published notice regarding approval to repeal Ordinance No. 05-18, and to vacate and convey an alley lying in the 1700 block of South Wilson and Harding Avenues and the Mayor called for comments and objections.There being no comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Marsters that the ordinance repealing Ordinance No.

05-018 in its entirety and adopting a new ordinance in lieu thereof, authorizing vacation of public property located in block 7, Central Heights (1700 block of South Wilson and Harding Avenues) be received and placed on file for first consideration. AYES: All (Motion carried.) Clarification was made by the City Attorney that the resolution authorizing conveyance could not be acted upon until the ordinance authorizing vacation was adopted. The public hearing was held, as per published notice approval to vacate and convey a portion of 14th Street Northeast lying west of North Carolina Avenue and a triangular shaped parcel lying south and the Mayor called for comments and objections. There being no comments, the public hearing was declared closed. Motion, Henry; 2nd, Marsters that the ordinance authorizing vacation of public property located in the Subdivision of Lot 6 of Auditors Plat of the Northeast Quarter of Section 3, Township 96 North, Range 20 West of the 5th pm, Mason City, Iowa, be received and placed on file for first consideration.

AYES: All (Motion carried.) The Mayor stated the resolutions authorizing conveyance would not be addressed until after the ordinance authorizing the vacation was adopted. Approval to award a contract to Blazek Electric for the installation of a Fire Alarm System at City Hall: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Marsters that Resolution No. 05-233, making award of contract to Blazek Electric for installation of a fire alarm system for City Hall, be adopted. AYES: All (Motion carried.) Approval to award a contract to WHKS Co. to conduct a feasibility study for a Railroad Overpass at 19th Street Southwest: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, From Page Bl McCarl and Jac Hauden-schild.

Both will be at this year's Nationals, which start next Wednesday. "I think Knoxville and some of the smaller tracks will lose to the Newton track," Beal said. "But I think it depends on the pricing and stuff there. I do like the sprints. I like NASCAR, too." The first races at Iowa Speedway are expected to be from the ARCA series, a stock car circuit that's a stepping stone to NASCAR's Busch and Nextel Cup races.

The U.S. Auto Club also has expressed interest in racing on the Newton track, a 78-mile asphalt oval, and track officials eventually would like to land IRL, Busch or Craftsman Trucks races. But track manager Todd Melfi insists Iowa Speedway is not out to overrun Knoxville and the other dirt tracks in the area. Melfi believes there are plenty of racing fans to go around and sees the tracks working together. Iowa Speedway officials plan to meet with other track operators to get the dates of their prime races so they can find dates that won't conflict, if it's in their power.

Television sometimes dictates when races are run, Melfi noted. "Whether it's a small dirt track in the middle of a field or the Knoxville track or up the ladder to the Iowa Speedway, it's not good for the industry if any track gets hurt. We understand that," Melfi said. "If bigger tracks had the mentality that we don't care about the small tracks, let's step on them and squash.