HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.03.2007COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 3, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Greenwood, Cole, Schmitt.
Members absent: Getty.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the Standing Committee agendas for meetings scheduled for
Monday, May 7, 2007.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Monday, May 7, 2007 and the following
items were discussed.
The recommendation of the Superintendent of Traffic Operations to reject all bids received at the
April 23, 2007 council meeting for the U.S. 63 and Parker Street Traffic Safety Improvements,
Contract No. 722. The bids were higher than the grant. The Traffic Operations Department will
put together new specifications, with staff doing some of the work in-house to lower the costs.
The request of the City Engineer to remove a segment of East 4th Street from Mulberry Street to
the northerly side of the East 4th Street Bridge from the Sidewalk Repair Program — Zone 7.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained East 4th Street will be reconstructed in the future, and
removing this area from the repair program will save the property owners from making repairs
only to have them possibly removed when the reconstruction takes place.
Councilperson Welper asked why the city did not receive any funds from the Lead Based Paint
grant for FY07. Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, explained that most of the
funds were allocated to larger cities. The grant process has been changed so the city will have a
better chance with this year's application. The grant was scored on local contribution, number of
units based on the population, and partnership with the county.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Schmitt that the
meeting be adjourned at 8:11 a.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk