HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.24.2008COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 24, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Getty, Hart, Greenwood, Steve Schmitt, Welper, Reggie
Schmitt.
Members absent: Cole.
Moved by Reggie Schmitt, seconded by Steve Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be
approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the Standing Committee agendas for meetings scheduled for
Monday, April 28, 2008.
Greenwood now present at 8:01 a.m.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Monday, April 28, 2008 and the
following items were discussed.
Mayor Hurley explained that the regular session will start at 4:00 p.m., we will allow oral
comments, and then adjourn to the 5:30 hearings on the annexation and rezoning request of Elk
Run Energy Associates, LLC. The council chambers will be cleared when the 4:00 p.m. meeting
is over so that final arrangements can be done. Anyone at the 4:00 p.m. meeting wanted to speak
under oral comments on the annexation and rezoning request will not be allowed and will be
asked to return for the 5:30 p.m. hearings.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that the change order in the amount of $23,683.00 for the
Cedar Bend Park to Mullan Avenue Trail is necessary because there was a shortage of topsoil for
the sides of the trail and the park area. In answer to a question from Councilperson Steve
Schmitt, Mr. Thorson reported that the trail is being funded with River Renaissance funds, bond
money, and solid waste funds.
Mayor Hurley reviewed the agreement with Mobile Money, Inc. for the ATM machine at the
airport. The airport receives $1 of the $2.95 transaction fee. In calendar year 2007, the airport
received an average of $60 per month, which partially offsets the lease payment of $150.00 per
month. The customers at the airport use the ATM machine for cash for taxicab rides, to pay for
parking lot charges and for cash.
Councilperson Hart noted that he will be in Marshalltown for the day on Monday, but that
meeting should be over by 3:00 p.m., and he will make every effort to be on time for the 4:00
p.m. meeting. Councilperson Steve Schmitt noted he is taking someone to an out-of-town
airport, but he hopes to be back in time for the 4:00 p.m. council meeting.
Councilperson Welper asked what does the Grout Museum plan on using for parking space for
the new veterans museum. Mayor Hurley responded that he expects a petition to be submitted
asking that that portion of Park Avenue be permanently closed. Council and staff will have to
review and study that request for its impact on the neighborhood. Councilperson Getty noted he
received an e-mail that there is movement to permanently close that part of Park Avenue, and he
reminded council that the Grout Museum promised they would not come back to permanently
close the road.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Reggie Schmitt, seconded by
Welper that the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 a.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk