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Get rid of these Democrats. If they would do what they are supposed to do and work with Trump and for the American people, oh, what a wonderful country we would have. Trump is doing it all alone, shows how strong he is. Doesn’t need the POS Democrats after all.
Yeah cuz the republicans do so much.
You’re such ignorant dumbass who should have been aborted.
Great post LIBUFFOON. Show off your intellect.
So everyone is a liberal that disagrees with you lol yeah you just ooze with intelligence.
but its Ok to call someone a dumbass because you disagree with them?
Go back to killing babies and stop calling people names.
The Trump administration on Friday moved forward with a proposed rule to make it harder for illegal immigrants to access federally subsidized housing — the latest crackdown by the administration on immigrants who use public assistance. The rule, proposed by the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) and posted in the Federal Register, would require that those seeking public housing would be subject to verification of their immigration status. Only families in which every member is either a citizen or a legal resident would qualify for federally subsidized housing. Currently families where at least one person is either a citizen or green card holder can get federal assistance, even if other family members are not. “Because of past loopholes in HUD guidance, illegal aliens were able to live in free public housing desperately needed by so many of our own citizens. As illegal aliens attempt to swarm our borders, we’re sending the message that you can’t live off of American welfare on the taxpayers’ dime,” the official said.
This is so unethical. I could care less about President Trump’s tax returns but I do care about the tax returns of all these Congresspeople who just keep getting richer will serving. If he has to produce tax records so do they, period.
Barr has enough cause to open an investigation to the Democrats attempted and continuing coup to our president. A grand jury investigation should be opened and target all the Dems and their DNC. Goal should be jail time and to decimate the Democrat party so they never gain power again.
For once, I agree with House Speaker Nancy Pelosi—our country is in a constitutional crisis. However, I strongly disagree with her on the cause. I put the blame at her feet and those in the Democratic Party who follow her, along with many in the media. For the last two years all we have heard about was Russian collusion. After the Mueller report was released, Speaker Pelosi and her followers just cannot accept the fact that no collusion was found. She is the leading cause of this crisis. It might be good for Speaker Pelosi to listen to her fellow Democrat, Congresswoman Tulsi Gabbard from Hawaii’s 2nd congressional district, who said after the Mueller report was released—It’s time to move on! Nancy is a constitutional crises…and many others like her
Corruption in IRS was never looked into, it died on the vine with Lois Lerner taking the 5th. Then we’ve been occupied with Russian collusion that never happened. Now back to IRS to find out what really happened there! Reopen the case!
I agree 100%.
Comey in handcuffs is more likely than the President being impeached!
Crooked Hillary & Comey Lies & Deceit. Treason against Americans & America’s President
It’s the Democrats that have spread hate, violence and division since they lost in 2016 not the Republicans. The media is complicit which is why it is out of control.
Here is a tip. If your hate Pres. Trump more than you Love The USA. You are out of control of need therapy. There have been Many Presidents I did not care for; But I always loved My Country The USA and respected the office and the Laws of the Land. Democratic state Sen. Maria Chappelle-Nadal needs to be removed from office and enter therapy.
My love for the USA has nothing to do with my feelings about Bonespurs.
That figures. You are a Liberal Dumb Ass!
Someone needs to smash a 2×4 over your head.
You republicans are the dumbest paranoid idiots there has ever been and also the most racist.
Stupid bib wearing tards.
Have you ever had an original thought? We see you can parrot the Democrat party line. Roch, roch, LIBUFFOON want a cracker? Roch, roch.
I really wish you would try. You big mouth liberals are big on threats and sissy’s in life. Come and try me and see what happens to you chickenshit.
What has President Trump done to bash our constitution you have him confused with Obama before him. Now Obama is a man that don’t care about our constitution, allowing Muslims into our country that want to kill us because they don’t like us.
Most leftists/progressives will take the oath, but then by sunset of the same day they are actively engaged of undermining and circumventing the constitution. You have to understand that many/most possess little in the way of morals, ethics, honesty or trustworthiness.
President Trump has done more for people of color in America than any other Presidents in the last 20 years!!!! Fools
Imagine that, divided by racial lines. Ummm, and who started this bullshit???? Thanks Obama
They aren’t Americans in my opinion they are feeders with no country. Probably couldn’t tell you who any of the leaders of this nation are besides trump..
What has he done?
Saved the country from Obama and the Democrats. It’s a real big deal.
So, how has he done that? He calls people of color rapists, drug dealers, morons, anti-patriotic and many more. He doesnt care about people of color unless they are working in a resort of his
He tells it like it is and you just can’t stand to hear the truth. You are a total Dumb Ass Liberal Teacher.
No, he doesn’t “tell it like it is”. He lies. Constantly, just like you.
Wow, to this day, the national debt is 22 trillion. Unbelievable. Was only 9or 10 when Obama took office and he brought it up to almost 20 bailing out big businesses you love to hate. Did you get a higher education or something? Asking for a friend..
Yes he did! Obama threatened Europe, if they didn’t take those (trojan horse) “refugees” that they wouldn’t get their United Nations welfare checks. The only smart country was Poland ! They told him where he could stick his check!!
We the people want Hillary Clinton in jail for breaking the law.
Will she EVER go away???? Please go away Hillary…
Obama had a plan and he implemented it while in office for 8 years. Never in the history of our Nation has one man caused so much destruction in our Country
Why are we still hearing this instead of hearing he’s in front of a firing squad?????
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Sticks and stones. Every time you post your redundant rants, he laughs all the way to the bank.
Sticks and stones. Every time you post your redundant rants, he laughs all the way to the bank.
I had a good idea, instead of spending $36 million on a ice rink that only the hockey players will use lets fix the roads in town instead!!! Remember the ice rink in east park during the winter?? it used to be that they would hold kids back from going out on the ice cause there was to many people on it already. Now there isn’t even a rink froze so what does that tell you?? no one skates anymore!!!!
Yeah your racist ass would love that wouldn’t you?
Freaking white trash go watch some NASCAR and drink your cheap beers you retarded no good for nothing pos!
They aren’t Americans in my opinion they are feeders with no country. Probably couldn’t tell you who any of the leaders of this nation are besides trump.
That is your problem. We are all Americans regardless of our political views. It is what this country is based upon – freedom. You hate Democrats because they are not your kind of Americans – people who think like you, act like you and look like you. You need to move to a country where the government forces all people to adhere to a dogma that is line with your thinking. Good luck.
Imagine that, divided by racial lines. Ummm, and who started this bullshit???? Thanks Obama
Racial division started because people couldn’t stand a black man in office.
Obama was not a perfect president because he had his faults but at least he didn’t like a dumbass in office or on the brink of impeachment nor did he tell lies after lies like Trump does and nor did he sit on Twitter all the time.
Obama. The color of his skin had absolutely nothing to do with him being a slimeball and the worst president this country has ever had.
Typical worthless Trump supporters ignore facts and tell lies just like that worthless POS excuse for a president.
Thankful that we have a President that cares about our country and not someone like Obama who ran a once safe country into the ground.
The last two years President Trump has really made the Democrats show just how evil and self centered they really are!
I hope the American voters are paying attention to what the Democrats stand for in this country! Because it is not for American people or this country! Trump 2020!
President Trump has done more for people of color in America than any other Presidents in the last 20 years!!!! Fools
Let’s hear all the stiff Trump has done for people of color.
Disappointed that a professional sports team can’t just go to the White House, which is an honor no matter who the President is, and just accept the praise deserving of a World Series Champion. Politics should have nothing to do with it, they are representing the city and the fans. Very selfish and cost them respect.
If Trump wasn’t such a racist scumbag perhaps more would be there.
There’s no honor in the white house long as Trump is there.
Wow, to this day, the national debt is 22 trillion. Unbelievable. Was only 9or 10 when Obama took office and he brought it up to almost 20 bailing out big businesses you love to hate. Did you get a higher education or something? Asking for a friend.
Yes he did! Obama threatened Europe, if they didn’t take those (trojan horse) “refugees” that they wouldn’t get their United Nations welfare checks. The only smart country was Poland ! They told him where he could stick his check!
Will she EVER go away???? Please go away Hillary.
We the people want Hillary Clinton in jail for breaking the law.
Trump had 2 years with house and Senate controlled by republicans to investigate and put her in jail.
I don’t even like her but she’s been investigated enough and wasted millions and not a damn thing to charge her with.
You aren’t “the people.” You’re one methhead with no job and a lot of time on his hands.
TRUMP WAS RIGHT AGAIN! He stated in his campaign that there is NOT a gun issue….there is a MENTAL HEALTH issue!
And yet he has done nothing for mental health issues.
Just by talking about shows he has done more than Obumer and the Democrats ever did.
Yeah talk does a lot of good don’t it Trump sheep.
What did Obama do about it in eight years? Or anything else other than bring in Muslims and try to destroy the country.
Thoughts and prayers are the Republicans answer to all the problems in our society.
Student were not surprised that these people were the two shooters. They saw and they heard them speak of this very situation. But their Liberal Schools DID NOTHING!! They were TOO AFRAID to infringe on their questionable identities to ask, or at least investigate, whether they were in need of counseling!!
Why isn’t the media screaming about these murderers being Obama supporters and Christian haters.
Because you just made that up
No, I didn’t. Get you head out of your ass, get off the left wing sites and find out the truth about what goes on in the country. You Dumb Ass!
Yeah because Alex Jones is so accurate.
Someone should smash a beer bottle over your head and maybe then you’ll smarten up some.
Made up stories like this and 99 percent conservative morons will chose to believe it instead of fact checking sources.
I blame these school shootings entirely on progressive liberals teaching in the schools! They teach communism and hatred! They have lied about the history of our country and promoted hatred toward America. Blood is on their hands. Wow! Liberals with guns are dangerous
If you would have gone past 6th grade, you would know what you’re saying is bullshit.
Zombies are REAL.
Created by the Liberal Media, Teachers and Democrats!
Oh , and video games.
LOL
How in the world does someone so young hate anyone? Much less Christians and a seated president. And they don’t even know their sex! How in the world?!?!? Liberal parents and teachers. Brainwashing from fake news, and social media, liberal teachings in the schools!
We are living in a world of confusion , Obama’s common purpose, is our children are experiencing depression, personality change, anxiety, fear, and paranoia . The teachings of my childhood of God, country and family are being challenged everyday by fk up teachers, Manhattan news elites and left leaning Democrats politicians .
Mason City Room 5-7-19
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 April 16, 2019. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor and on roll being called there were present, Bill Schickel , Mayor in the Chair, and the following Council Members: Adams, Thoma, Jaszewski, Masson, Symonds, Lee (arrived 7:01 p.m.). Absent: None.
Adopt Agenda: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Thoma that the agenda be adopted. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
The Mayor proclaimed May, 2019 as “Historic Preservation” and “Bike Month” and May 15, 2019 as “The Ride of Silence Day”.
Tim Putnam, Director of the NIACC John Pappajohn Entrepreneurial Center provided a report.
Prior to adopting the Consent Agenda Items #8, #10 and #17 were removed to be acted upon separately.
Consent Agenda: Regular Minutes of April 2, 2019; Claims dated April 18, 25 and May 2, 2019 in the amount of $13,739,841.21; Hy-Vee Drug Store – Class B Wine, C Beer, E Liquor; Prime Catering – Catering Privilege, Class C Liquor; Z’Mariks Noodle Café – Special Class C (Beer/Wine), Outdoor Service; Hampton Inn – Class B Liquor, Living Quarters; Wild Bill’s Billiards (New Owners) – Class C Liquor, Outdoor Service; Sportsman’s Lounge (Refund); Appoint Dee Dienst to the MacNider Museum Board; Resolution No. 19-99, changing the date of the regular scheduled meeting of the Mason City City Council from July 16, 2019 to July 23, 2019; Resolution No. 19-100, award of contract for professional services to WHKS & Co. of Mason City, Iowa for the Winnebago River Low Head Dam No. 1 Hazard Mitigation; Resolution No. 19-101, award of contract for professional services to WHKS & Co. of Mason City, Iowa for the Winnebago River Low Head Dam No. 2 Hazard Mitigation; Resolution No. 19-102, setting a date for a public hearing on fiscal year ending June 30, 2019 Budget Amendments; Resolution No. 19-103, authorizing temporary closing of public ways for North Iowa Band Festival; Resolution No. 19-104, approving contract and bond for the “2019 Pavement Marking Program Project No. 19-1005”; Resolution No. 19-105, approving contract and bonds “Mason City Multi-Purpose Arena – Bid Package #3 (Interior Fit-Up, Mechanical, Electrical, Elevator, and Exterior Improvements)”. Motion, Masson; 2nd, Jaszewski that all items in the Consent Agenda be approved and Resolutions adopted. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
8. Solicit RFP’s for Solar Development Via Kinect Energy: Motion, Adams; 2nd, Thoma that the recommendation be approved. Discussion followed regarding the scope of the project, buildings involved, etc. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
10. Authorization to Purchase Streetscape Pavers: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Adams that Resolution No. 19-106, approving the purchase of replacement streetscape pavers from Pfeffler Precast, LLC and Pfeffer Outdoor Living of Algona, Iowa, be adopted. Discussion followed regarding how long the pavers last, warranties, etc. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
17. Change Order #1 – Multi-Purpose Arena Bid Package #2: Motion, Adams; 2nd, Thoma that Resolution No. 19-107, approving a change order with Dean Snyder Construction of Clear Lake Iowa, for construction of the (Category #03 – General Contractor #2) “Mason City Multi-Purpose Arena – Bid Package #2 (Structural Steel, Concrete Foundation, Ice Plant, and Elevator)”, be adopted. Discussion followed regarding whether the project was on schedule and what the change order was for. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
27th Street SW Paving & Utilities – Lift Station Project: The public hearing was held as per published notice and the Mayor called for comments and objections. The Mayor asked if there had been any written objections with Administrator Burnett stating there had not. There being no comments the public hearing was declared closed. Motion, Adams; 2nd, Thoma that Resolution No. 19-108, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the “27th Street SW Lift Station Project – Force Main (Contract 2)”, and 19-109, award of contract to Popp Excavating, Inc. of Mason City, Iowa for the “27th Street SW Lift Station Project – Force Main (Contract 2)” be adopted and the bid tabulation, with recommended bid from Popp Excavating, Inc. of Osage, Iowa in the amount of $241,315.00, be accepted. Discussion followed regarding the reasons for rejection of the bid for Contract #1. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
6th Street SW Water Main Repair – UPRR Crossing Project No. 19-1002”: The public hearing was held as per published notice and the Mayor called for comments and objections. There being no comments the public hearing was declared closed. Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Masson that the Resolution No. 19-110 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the “6th Street SW Water Main Repair – UPRR Crossing Project No. 19-1002”and 19-111, award of contract to Popp Excavating, Inc. of Mason City, Iowa for the “6th Street SW Water Main Repair – UPRR Crossing Project No. 19-1002”, be adopted and the bid tabulation with recommended bid from Bob McKiness Excavating & Grading, Inc. of Mason City, Iowa in the amount of $107,085.00, be accepted. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
2019 Street Panel & Curb Replacement Program Project No. 19-1001: The public hearing was held as per published notice and the Mayor called for comments and objections. There being no comments the public hearing was declared closed. Motion, Masson; 2nd, Jaszewski that the Resolution No. 19-112 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the “2019 Street Panel and Curb Replacement Program Project No. 19-1001”, and 19-113, award of contract to Mid Continent Contracting, Inc. of Mason City, Iowa for the “2019 Street Panel and Curb Replacement Program Project No. 19-1001”be adopted and the bid tabulation with recommended bid from Mid-Continent Contracting, Inc. of Mason City, Iowa in the amount of $290,203.00, be accepted. AYEAS: All (Motion carried.)
Mar Oak Storm Water Improvements Project No. 17-1009: The public hearing was held as per published notice and the Mayor called for comments and objections. There being no comments the public hearing was declared closed. Motion, Masson; 2nd, Jaszewski that the Resolution No. 19-114 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the “Mar Oak Storm Water Improvements Project No. 17-1009” and 19-115, award of contract to Mid Continent Contracting, Inc. of Mason City, Iowa for the “Mar Oak Storm Water Improvements Project No. 17-1009”, be adopted and the bid tabulation, with recommended bid from Mid-Continent Contracting, Inc. of Mason City, Iowa in the amount of $89,840.00, be accepted. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
South Monroe Avenue Water Main Extension Project No. 19-1003: The public hearing was held as per published notice and the Mayor called for comments and objections. There being no comments the public hearing was declared closed. Motion, Adams; 2nd, Thoma that the Resolution No. 19-116, adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the “South Monroe Avenue Water Main Extension Project No. 19-1003”, 19-117, award of contract to Mid Continent Contracting, Inc. of Mason City, Iowa for the “South Monroe Avenue Water Main Extension Project No. 19-1003”, and 19-118, approving contract and bond for the construction of the “South Monroe Avenue Water Main Extension Project No. 19-1003”, be adopted and the bid tabulation, with recommended bid from Bob McKiness Excavating & Grading, Inc. of Mason City, Iowa in the amount of $97,936.50, be accepted. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
Opposition to Alliant Rate Increase:Motion, Symonds; 2nd, Jaszewski that Resolution No. 19-119, opposing an Alliant Energy Rate increase, be adopted. Discussion followed regarding the reason for the increase, the City’s increase, when it would take effect, etc. AYES: Symonds, Jaszewski, Adams, Thoma. ABSTAIN: Masson. NAY: Lee (Motion carried.)
Adjourn: The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 8:00 p.m.
/s/Bill Schickel
Bill Schickel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/Aaron Burnett
Aaron Burnett, City Clerk
Publish 5-15-19
Emailed 5-9-19
What do you know, replace the streetscape pavers?? Another example of piss poor engineering by the city. And, more change orders on the waste of money in the mall. Keep on adding to the cost. We will remember this at election time.
AT&T absolutely SUCKS. You’re a company of thieves and I really wish you’d gone under for good in the 80’s when you got your twig and berries snipped in the ’82 antitrust lawsuit. I guess you proved that cheaters actually can prosper.
Just like old Bonespurs.
Can’t be, Trump is not a lying, cheating Liberal.
He’s Bonespurs!
Yeah and he’s prolly gots Obamas social security card number to. Yes
Because, Pelosi is still in Congress. And, Nadler is weaponizing Congressional “oversight” to further his decades-long personal vendetta against anything Trump — still bitter about those rail yards. Nadler should resign. Pelosi should retire.
I think the democrats have been in a crisis since 2016. They are the dictators of the country and been trying to overthrow a duly elected President.
Yes…the Dems are out of control and need a wake up call from the American voters….drain the unconstitutional swamp…
Speaking of swamp trumps team has had indictments and prison sentence.
Speak of the swamp because it has nothing to do with Trump. Many Democrats should be in jail and will be when Barr finishes his investigation.
Typical brainwashed conservative choosing to ignore facts while sprouting BS.
Just once I would like to see a Republican admit faults in their own party instead of blaming the other each and every time.
It would have been a breach of Constitutional law for Barr to release an un-redacted version to Congress because there is Grand Jury information and witness names which are forbidden. Also, Congress was given opportunity to view a version with only 7 redactions and not 1 Democrat took advantage of that opportunity! This is simply more grandstanding!
Bull, fake news
Not true! Jerry Nadler has had multiple opportunities to view the report and has REFUSED to do so. Try Google if you don’t believe it.
The CONSTITUTIONAL CRISIS IS THAT DEMOCRATS ARE TRYING TO DISMANTLE OUR CONSTITUTION!
The RepubliCONS are the ones trying to do that. Democrats and everybody else are trying to save it
Several people have lied and taken advantage of the Government to get ahead in this Country and Elizabeth Warren is a prime example! One the other hand, most people that succeed in life owe it ALL to hard work and tenacity. Many times failing before succeeding!
Democrats want “Big Government” …Government Controls your life. Republicans want “Small Government” end the regulations that hinder business growth. It’sYour life control it by your own dreams. This is what made America “Great”. God Bless America God Bless President Trump.
Let’s take a deep breath, hold it and exhale and repeat. We should seek out bipartisanship to benefit all Americans. We need to figure out how to have a “living” wage and health care so benefits can be reduced. Working is great, but full time on minimum wage (even with two workers in the home) cannot support a family. If we come together, problems can be solved. This would include leaving the “Hastert” rule behind, learning to listen to others (including those of the other “party), treating each other with civilty (which should eliminate name calling and derogatory nicknames) and learning to compromise which most often leads to the best solution all around.
Bullies do grow up, and team up, they later form a Democrat political party where only they can continue bullying, cheating, lying, stealing, instigating, and manipulating.
We have an obligation to take care of Americans. That’s it that’s all. You can’t take care of anyone until you get your own taken care of. I bet people who are homeless and don’t know where their next meal is coming from wouldn’t agree with you? There is a limit to what Americans can afford. Why does the Biden and the left insist on snubbing their noses at Americans?
As long as there is a “D” after the name, the Left would vote for Hitler! Oh wait, that’s right, the Nazi party was the Nationalist SOCIALIST DEMOCRAT party!! Sound familiar???
Please go back to highschool and learn history.
That is history Dumb Ass. And, all the lies told by teachers today can’t change it.
More hot air from the old windbag on Jefferson
The current Nazi party supports racist Trump dumbass.
You really are that stupid aren’t you?
Thank you Joe Biden. I am glad you have come out in support of giving the illegal immigrants health insurance. It is a wonderful gesture from you to humbly state your intentions of using American workers tax dollars on funding illegals health care, that some of us taxpayers that can’t afford or can barely afford ourselves. Please keep it up, so you can ensure you lose in 2020.
Rep. Axne, will be held in contempt by the voters of Iowa, who sent you to DC to work for us, and not to play stupid political games.
Axne only “wanted” the job. She doesn’t want to “do” the job. She wants info from Nancy on how one becomes a millionaire on a Congressman’s salary. Iowa elected another Democrat stooge.
SURPRISE!! Fact: Axne doesn’t represent the 3rd Dist. She represents Polk County Dems. Simple as that.
Axne, why don’t you work on Flood Relief Aid, And Fully Fund Social Security. Let that Drunk Pelosi make a Fool Out Herself And Other Liberals!
How about going after people from the previous administration or are they above the law? What happened was watergate again in my opinion! Where did all that uranium go in Russia and why was it given? There,these things should keep the democrats busy!