HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.22.2007COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 22, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Greenwood, Schmitt.
Members absent: Getty, Cole.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Getty, Cole. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the Standing Committee agendas for meetings that have been
scheduled for Monday, February 26, 2007.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Monday, February 26, 2007, and the
following items were discussed.
The award of contract to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the amount of $5,530,048.31 for the dam
rehabilitation and riverwall reconstruction project was reviewed. Mayor Hurley explained that
two alternatives were added to the base bid; one alternate was on the north side increasing the
water level so that kayaking would be allowed and the other alternate was the facing of the
riverwall. Mayor Hurley recommended the council accept the project with both alternatives
stating that money is available for the projects, but it could threaten other Vision Iowa projects
down the line.
Doug Schindel of Earth Tech reviewed the project. Alternate 2 re -faces the riverwall from 4th
Street to the dam. Upstream from the dam to Mullan Avenue will be new. Mr. Schindel
reported that Alternate 2 is for rustication on the north side of the wall for an additional
$68,000.00. The south side wall was included as part of the base bid. Alternate 1 is for an
additional $57,000.00 for a gate on the north side, and it will increase the depth in two 40'
segments for kayaking. This will also allow for flexibility during flooding as it is felt that a
couple extra feet will help during flooding periods. The bladder will raise the water level three
or four feet.
Councilperson Greenwood asked if there will be dredging to remove silt behind the dam. Mr.
Schindel explained that raising the water level three or four feet should help by the San Souci
area, but there are no plans for dredging at this time.
Mayor Hurley noted that a previous council authorized using bonds for the Vision Iowa project
using landfill funds. If the Vision Iowa projects do not proceed, then the city would owe money
to the Grout and Cedar Falls for the Vision Iowa funds.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated the dam is one of the core projects for Vision Iowa. We will
continue to trying for funding.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, reported that so far the city has been cash flowing for
the design agreements, and there could be some interest that could be used later.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by
Greenwood that the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 a.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Getty, Cole.
Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk