HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06/06/2011June 6, 2011
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, June 6, 2011. Mayor Ernest G. Clark
in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Suzy Schares, City Clerk.
136605 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended adding 2a and amending #12, for the Regular Session
on Monday, June 6, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -
Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136606 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 23, 2011,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole,
Hart. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark recognized Lieutenant Cirksena as the June Team Member of the Month.
CONSENT AGENDA
136607 - Welper/Greenwood
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Schedule AP642, pp. 1-68, dated June 6, 2011, in the
amount of $3,611,984.72, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-473.
2. Request of Seeds of Hope Crisis Services agency to hold Seeds of Hope
Motorcycle ride to be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 from 9:00 a.m. to
12:00 p.m., with the route to start at University of Northern Iowa campus,
travel through Black Hawk County, Grundy County and Hardin County and end
at Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill, 228 East 4th Street -Submitted by
Daniel J. Trelka, Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-474.
3. Request to certify the following assessments to properties for work
performed by the Water Works, together with recommendation of approval of
Board of Water Works Trustees -Submitted by Dennis Clark, General Manager
of Waterloo Water Works:
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-475.
4. Request of Abraham Funchess of Jubilee UMC Resource Center for a variance
to the Noise Ordinance on June 17, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in
conjunction with Juneteenth event that will be held at Jubilee UMC
Resource Center located at 1621 E. 4th Street, including PA system and live
DJ, together with recommendation of approval of Director of Safety
Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-476.
5. Request of Kelly Warren of Black Hawk County American Cancer Society for a
variance to the Noise Ordinance from 4:00 p.m. June 17, 2011 to 8:00 a.m.
June 18, 2011 in conjunction with Relay For Life of Black Hawk County
event that will be held at Hawkeye Community College Campus, including PA
Address
Amount to
certify
3117
Tulip Lane
$341.99
127
Conger Street
$3,450.00
120
Conger Street
$3,450.00
1918
Sycamore Street
$2,700.00
200
Merriman Street
$5,791.35
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-475.
4. Request of Abraham Funchess of Jubilee UMC Resource Center for a variance
to the Noise Ordinance on June 17, 2011 from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in
conjunction with Juneteenth event that will be held at Jubilee UMC
Resource Center located at 1621 E. 4th Street, including PA system and live
DJ, together with recommendation of approval of Director of Safety
Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-476.
5. Request of Kelly Warren of Black Hawk County American Cancer Society for a
variance to the Noise Ordinance from 4:00 p.m. June 17, 2011 to 8:00 a.m.
June 18, 2011 in conjunction with Relay For Life of Black Hawk County
event that will be held at Hawkeye Community College Campus, including PA
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system and live bands, together with recommendation of approval of
Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-477.
6. Request of Pastor Seenster of Koinonia Ministries FGB Church for a
variance to the Noise Ordinance on June 17-18, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m. in conjunction with Youth Summit 2011 - Maximizing the Moment
event that will be held at Sullivan Park, including PA system and live DJ,
together with recommendation of approval of Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-478.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
2.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Lieutenant
Michael McNamee;
Lieutenant Monty
Frana
FBI-LEEDA
Leadership
School
Winsor
Heights, Iowa
June 13-
17, 2011
$2,250.00
Bill Gronen and
Denny Duggan,
part-time temps
Return Allen
Stringfellow/R
eframing Haiti
exhibit
Chicago,
Illinois;
Providence,
Rhode Island;
Pittsburgh,
Pennsylvania
June 5-
10, 2011
$2,720.00
3. Recommendation of appointment of Katherine Washut
Telecommunications Utility Board with term expiration
Submitted by Mayor Buck Clark
Class B Beer License Permit Application
4. Kwik Star #724, 1105 Cedar Bend Drive
(Includes Sunday Sales)
5. Walgreens #7455, 111 W. Ridgeway Avenue
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Class C Beer License Permit Application
6. Five Star Snacks & More, 315 Fletcher
(Includes Sunday Sales)
7. Broadway Liquor, 821 Broadway Street (Renewal)
Sunday Sales)
8. Liquor & Tobacco Outlet, 515 Broadway
(Includes Sunday Sales)
to the Municipal
of June 7, 2017 -
(Renewal) (Expires 7/21/12)
(Renewal) (Expires 6/16/12)
Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/2/12)
(Expires 6/10/12) (Includes
Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/12)
Class C Liquor License Permit Application
9. Risque Gentlemen's Club, 301 W. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/27/12)
10.Flirts Gentlemen's Club, 319 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/27/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
11.Barney's, 501 w. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/13/12)
12.Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2780 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal)
(Expires 6/23/12) (Includes Sunday Sales)
13.Half Pint Saloon, 1831 Independence Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/18/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Class E Liquor License Permit Application
14.Five Star Snacks & More, 315 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/2/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
15.Broadway Liquor, 821 Broadway Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/10/12) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
16.Liquor & Tobacco Outlet, 515 Broadway Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Class B Wine License Permit Application
17.Walgreens #7455, 111 W. Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/16/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
18.Five Star Snacks & More, 315 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/2/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
19.Broadway Liquor, 821 Broadway Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/10/12) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
20.Liquor & Tobacco Outlet, 515 Broadway Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
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Class B Native Wine License Permit Application
21.Kwik Star #724, 1105 Cedar Bend Drive (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Outdoor Service Area Application
22.Half Pint Saloon, 1831 Independence Avenue
Fireworks Display Application
23.Relay For Life of Black Hawk County at Hawkeye Community College on.
June 17, 2011
24.Bonds
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt
abstained on the bill payment to Schmitt Telecom in the amount of $107.50.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
136608 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the Purchase of One (1)
Current Model Year Trailer Mounted Crack -Sealer Unit with Heated Wand, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on May 27, 2011, be received and placed on
file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136609 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Schmitt/Greenwood
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Motion carried.
136610 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, etc. in
conjunction with the Purchase of One (1) Current Model Year Trailer Mounted
Crack -Sealer Unit with Heated Wand", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-479.
136611 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the Purchase of One
(1) Current Model Year Trailer Mounted Crack -Sealer Unit with Heated Wand", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-480.
136612 - Schmitt/Greenwood
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Public Works Director for review:
Bidder
Bid Amount
Logan Contractors Supply, Inc.
4101 106th Street
$36,593.50
Des Moines, Iowa 50322
Star Equipment, LTD
$46,620.00
2625 W. Airline Highway
$39,696.00
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
$32,004.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136613 - Getty/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on 2011 Waterloo Forestry
Building Upgrades, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 23, 2011, be
received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Motion carried.
136614 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Getty/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Motion carried.
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136615 - Getty/Schmitt
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with 2011 Waterloo Forestry Building Upgrades", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-481.
136616 - Getty/Schmitt
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with 2011 Waterloo
Forestry Building Upgrades", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent:
Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-482.
136617 - Getty/Schmitt
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Leisure Services Director for review:
Bidder
Bid
Bond
Bid Amount
Don Gardner Construction
315 La Porte Road
Waterloo, Iowa 50702
5%
$95,410.00
Matt Construction, Inc.
203 Y Avenue
Sumner, Iowa 50674
5%
$99,500.00
Prairie Construction Co., Inc.
P.O. Box 626
Waterloo, Iowa 50704
5%
$96,365.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136618 - Welper/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request of Vern Jackson
to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "R -R" Rural Residence District
approximately 3.14 acres generally located at 2307 Katoski Drive for the purpose
of building one new single-family home, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
May 24, 2011, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent:
Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136619 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Welper/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed and forward . Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole,
Hart. Motion carried.
136620 - Welper/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning
Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 420 to Section 2A -7N, Conditional Zoning
Certain Property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the
first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136621 - Getty/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Acquisition or
condemnation of agricultural properties required for the West Shaulis
Road/Ansborough Avenue Reconstruction Project, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on June 1, 2011, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136622 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Getty/Greenwood
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Motion carried.
136623 - Getty/Greenwood
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that "Resolution to establish the amount of just compensation for certain
properties to be acquired as port of the West Shaulis Road/Ansborough Avenue
Reconstruction Project and authorize the use of condemnation procedures", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-483.
RESOLUTIONS
136624 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Contract Amendment No. 6 with Iowa Department of
Economic Development to decrease the award amount by $851,980.00 in conjunction
with New Construction Contract 08-DRH-211; and authorize Mayor to execute said
document -Submitted by Nancy Gulick, Community Development Coordinator", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-484.
136625 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Contract Amendment No. 8 with Iowa Department of
Economic Development to decrease the award amount by $893,145.00 in conjunction
with New Construction Contract 08-DRH-011; and authorize Mayor to execute said
document -Submitted by Nancy Gulick, Community Development Coordinator", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-485.
136626 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Contract with Iowa Department of Economic Development
for the acceptance of a grant in the amount of $904,000.00 in conjunction with
Neighborhood Stabilization Program (NSP3) funding, with no city match; and
authorize Mayor to execute said document -Submitted by Nancy Gulick, Community
Development Coordinator", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent:
Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-486.
136627 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving the use of Tax Increment Financing funds for
platting, the design and construction of a sewer extension and to acquire needed
easements and real property in the Martin Road Urban Renewal Tax Increment
Financing District in an amount not to exceed $100,000.00 -Submitted by Michelle
C. Weidner, Chief Financial Officer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-487.
136628 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Contract Modification No. 1 in the amount of
$16,195.50 for work performed by with Voltmer, Inc. of Decorah, Iowa in
conjunction with Ridgeway Avenue and Highway 63 (Sergeant Road) Traffic Safety
Improvement Project -Submitted by Sandie Greco, Traffic Operations
Superintendent", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-488.
136629 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Convention and Visitors Bureau Board recommendations
for funding the following hotel/motel mini -grant requests: North American Elk
Breeders Association in the amount of $3,000.00; Cedar Trails Partnership in the
amount of $1,000.00; and Iowa Irish Fest in the amount of $1,090.00 -Submitted by
Aaron Buzza, Executive Director of Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-489.
136630 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Prairie Construction Co., Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa
at a total cost of $41,806.00 in conjunction with Emergency Repairs to Street
Department Building at 1314 Black Hawk Road; and authorize Mayor to execute said
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136646 - Schmitt/Welper
that specifications, bid document, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with
Emulsions for Seal Coating Program, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136647 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Emulsions for Seal Coating Program", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-500.
136648 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as June 20, 2011 and
instructing City Clerk to publish notice of specifications, bid document, form
of contract, etc. in conjunction with Emulsions for Seal Coating Program", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-501.
136649 - Getty/Schmitt
to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to prepare
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with City Hall & Five
Sullivan Brothers Convention Center - Energy Efficient Lighting Project, be
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136650 - Getty/Greenwood
that specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with City Hall & Five
Sullivan Brothers Convention Center - Energy Efficient Lighting Project, be
received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion
carried.
136651 - Getty/Greenwood
that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, form of contract, etc.
in conjunction with City Hall & Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center -
Energy Efficient Lighting Project", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-502.
136652 - Getty/Greenwood
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as June 20, 2011 and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with City Hall & Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
Center - Energy Efficient Lighting Project", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-503.
136653 - Getty/Schmitt
to instruct Airport Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment at Waterloo Regional
Airport, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion
carried.
136654 - Getty/Greenwood
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Purchase
of Snow Removal Equipment at Waterloo Regional Airport, be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136655 - Getty/Greenwood
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment at
Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent:
Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-504.
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136656 - Getty/Greenwood
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as June 27, 2011 and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of Snow Removal Equipment at
Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent:
Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-505.
136657 - Greenwood/Schmitt
to instruct Airport Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in. conjunction with Exterior Painting of Snow Removal Equipment
Building/Hangar Painting at Waterloo Regional Airport, be approved. Voice vote -
Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136658 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Exterior
Painting of Snow Removal Equipment Building/Hangar Painting at Waterloo Regional
Airport, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent:
Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136659 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Exterior Painting of Snow Removal Equipment
Building/Hangar Painting at Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-506.
136660 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as June 27, 2011 and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Exterior Painting of Snow Removal Equipment
Building/Hangar Painting at Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-507.
136661 - Greenwood/Schmitt
to instruct Director of Safety Services to prepare plans, specifications, form
of contract, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of Uniform and Equipment for
Waterloo Police Department, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent:
Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136662 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Purchase
of Uniform and Equipment for Waterloo Police Department, be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
136663 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in .conjunction with Purchase of Uniform and Equipment for
Waterloo Police Department", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent:
Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-508.
136664 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as June 20, 2011 and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice ofplans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of Uniform and Equipment for
Waterloo Police Department", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Absent:
Cole, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-509.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Dell Johnson, 501 Carolina Ave., expressed concern regarding several apartments
near his property, asking for assistance in cleaning up the area.
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Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, spoke regarding the rezoning of Edison
School and the proposed park. There is a memorial for a child near the trees
that should not be removed. He feels that the park should remain where the
school playground currently is located.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, the City has not
acquired ownership of the property yet. The playground equipment will need to be
replaced. Staff will check with the school system regarding the memorial.
Mr. Getty requested copies of when the apartments were inspected last.
136665 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Five. Absent: Cole, Hart. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
136666 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole,
Hart. Motion carried.
Suzy Sc ares
City Clerk
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