HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.24.2007COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 24, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Getty, Cole, Schmitt.
Members absent: Greenwood.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the Standing Committee agendas for meetings scheduled for
Tuesday, May 29, 2007.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Tuesday, May 29, 2007 and the
following items were discussed.
Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director, explained that the application
with the U.S. Department of Commerce for Economic Development Administration was to be
used for the storm sewer but now it will be used for the TechWorks Technology Center.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, reported that the City -State Agreement with IDOT for the U.S. 63
Highway Corridor from U.S. 218 to Donald Street is for the preliminary design of the Westfield
connection and Highway 63 environmental impact. This agreement reimburses the city for
money spent on the project.
Brad Hagen, Airport Director, explained the increase in the marketing agreement with ME&V
for $7,615.91. The original contract was for $300,000.00. The grant will pay 96.49 percent and
the city's local match will be 3.51 percent.
Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, explained the PSA with
BluePrince for purchase and installation of a permit software system. Council Bluffs has
installed this system and is very pleased with the technical support. Funding could be from
bonds or increased revenues.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Cole, seconded by Gunderson that
the meeting be adjourned at 8:20 a.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk