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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 16, 2006
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Greenwood, Getty, Schmitt.
Members absent: Cole.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items that are on the Standing Committee agendas scheduled for
Monday, February 20, 2006.
Mayor Hurley reviewed items that are the council agenda scheduled for Monday, February 20,
2006 and the following items were discussed.
1. Mayor Hurley reported he may add the appointment of the Superintendent of Central
Garage and an exception to burning request.
2. The request of Michael Beckman to rezone property located at 504 Riehl Street for
the purpose of an auto sales display lot. Councilperson Schmitt reported that the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the
request with the requirement that the fence be extended and no additional access will
be allowed.
3. The 28E Agreement with Black Hawk County for Building Maintenance
Administration for a two-year period. Councilperson Greenwood asked that this item
be pulled from the agenda and a work session be scheduled. Councilperson
Greenwood would like to understand what Lou Cutwright does here at the city and
for Black Hawk County. Councilperson Getty is interested in what Black Hawk
County pays for the services and is also interested in the contracts the city has with
the county for Planning and Zoning and inspection services. Mr. Cutwright reported
that in past years, the agreement has generated $12,000 to $13,000 for the general
fund.
4. Change Order No. 1 for an increase of $7,515.76 for work performed by Michael
Painting in conjunction with the Five Sullivan Brothers Painting and Wall Finish
Project. Lou Cutwright, Building Official, reported Rooms 10-13 at the Convention
Center were built with acoustic panels installed over concrete block. When the panels
were removed, the contractor was unable to put them back on and the panels were
completely removed from two walls, and the walls had to be sheet rocked. Several of
the walls were out of line and were not anchored.
Councilperson Kincaid asked if the city receives any revenue on the touchplay machines, and
Mayor Hurley responded he would check into that.
Councilperson Greenwood asked about the requirement to display numbers on buildings. Eric
Thorson, City Engineer, replied house numbering is enforced on a complaint basis. When a
complaint is received, the property owner is notified that the city's ordinance requires that house
numbers be displayed. If the property owner does not install the numbers, the city will put them
on and assess the property owner.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Greenwood, seconded by Schmitt
that the meeting be adjourned at 8:30 a.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk