HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.19.2007COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 19, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Welper, Gunderson, Cole, Schmitt, Kincaid, Greenwood.
Members absent: Getty.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Welper that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Four. Absent: Kincaid, Greenwood, Getty. Motion carried.
Kincaid now present at 8:01 a.m.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the Standing Committee agendas for meetings scheduled for
Monday, July 23, 2007.
Greenwood now present at 8:03 a.m.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda of Monday, July 23, 2007, and the
following items were discussed.
Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director, reviewed the Commercial
Street/West 3rd Street Parking Lot project. Mr. Temeyer explained that the parking lot will
replace parking lost during construction of the Vision Iowa project.
Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director, commented that he will be
adding an item to the agenda for approval of the grant award documents with the EDA for a
grant in the amount of $1,600,000.00 for the Tech Works Technology Center project.
Councilperson Kincaid asked why the city would want to purchase 919 Lafayette Street. Mr.
Temeyer responded that 911-919 Lafayette are row houses in poor condition. The property is
vacant, empty and boarded up and is across from David Deeds' development. Mr. Temeyer
explained that the property is not in the tax sale stage, and even if it were, the new law would just
put the city in first in line and then we would have to go through the legal process. Purchasing
the property for $3,500.00 is a better way for the city to acquire the property at this time.
Councilperson Welper questioned how the development of the condos along the river are going.
Mr. Temeyer responded that the city has a contract with David Deeds, who has developed one
home and is working with partners and investors. Councilperson Greenwood commented that
the development agreement with David Deeds requires him to complete the project within two
years.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Kincaid that
the meeting be adjourned at 8:16 a.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk