HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.06.2007COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 6, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Getty, Schmitt, Greenwood.
Members absent: Cole.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Greenwood, Cole. Motion carried.
Greenwood now present at 8:01 a.m.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the Standing Committee agendas for meetings scheduled for
Monday, December 10, 2007.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Monday, December 10, 2007, and the
following items were discussed.
Mark Rice, Superintendent of Central Garage, reported that he is recommending award of
contract in the amount of $41,690.00 to Witham Auto Center for the purchase of a truck with
box and hydraulic lift. Witham is not the low bidder, but the low bidder did not meet the
specifications.
Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, reported that the change order for an
increase of $8,900.00 for the intersection of Airport Blvd and Westbound Broadway is to allow
for larger blank out sides and to put in new warning signs.
Brad Hagen, Airport Director, reported that the change order for an increase of $43,930.00 for
work performed by Aspro for Runway 12/30 at the airport is paid with 95 percent federal funds
and 5 percent PFC funds. The change order replaces a rotating beacon on the runway.
Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, reviewed the agreement with Synder
Associates for engineering design services for the intersection of Hammond Avenue and
Ridgeway Avenue. The city has received a grant from ICAAP which will pay 80 percent of the
construction cost. This will be designed with traffic signals and extra lanes. Councilperson
Schmitt noted that this area of Ridgeway is scheduled to be reconstructed in next year's plan so
if we are going to do the signals we need to get the design completed.
Perry Goodman, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, reported he had a phone call from the
President of the Hurst Neighborhood Association who said the neighborhood is against this
project. They are concerned if lights are installed, traffic will back up to Red Lobster and make
it hard for the neighbors to get out of their driveways. Ms. Greco reported that a large meeting
will be held with the neighbors as part of the design.
Don Temeyer, Planning & Development Director, reviewed the development agreement with
MAKO Waterloo Corporation for restoration and redevelopment of the Rath Administration
Building. MAKO will be investing $1.5 million to fix the roof, heating and cooling, windows,
exterior and landscape. MAKO has to February 29, 2008 to show he is performing due diligence
to get this work done. The city has to remove the asbestos by May 1, 2008 and we have about
$315,000.00 for that purpose. MAKO will get 10 ten years tax rebates. He will have to market
the building and sell it. He could qualify for Section 108 funds if he adds new jobs. With the
rehabilitation of the building, it will then qualify for the National Historical Buildings
Registration.
With no further business before the committee, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by
Schmitt that the meeting be adjourned at 8:25 a.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk