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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.06.2006COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 6, 2006 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Schmitt. Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Kincaid that Seven. Motion carried. Welper, Gunderson, Greenwood, Getty, Cole, the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Tim Shea, Superintendent of Waste Management Services, reviewed the proposed Polymer Chemical Feed System for the Easton Avenue Wastewater Treatment Facility. The current system was originally installed in the 60s, and since that time it has been a mixed bag of non - original replacements parts. The proposed system would be a "like system" that is in the Thickening Building. By using a like system, engineering, training and contractor costs would be eliminated. The Chemical Feed System is budgeted in this year's replacement line item. Staff has solicited quotes and finds that Wallace Tarnan are compatible. The estimated cost for the system is $82,000.00, plus shipping costs. By using a system they already have, an engineering design allows Waste Management Services to install the system in-house. Staff would buy parts that are proprietary to the system and purchase vales, etc., on the open market. City staff would install the equipment and do the electrical work. Eliminating engineering and contractor costs would greatly reduce the cost of the project. Waste Management Services staff feels with a system that is computer controlled feeding the proper amount of polymer, they should see a cost saving in the chemical budget. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, explained Waste Management Services can comply with the city's bidding policy by sending out specifications to vendors that state exactly what they want such as the type of unit. Only bids that comply will be accepted. Moved by Getty, seconded by Schmitt that this item be placed on the March 13, 2006 council agenda to set the date of hearing as March 27, 2006 to accept bids for equipment necessary to complete the Chemical Feed System at the Easton Avenue Wastewater Treatment Facility. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Welper that the meeting be adjourned at 5:20 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk Council Work Session March 2, 2006 Page 2 • 4§ Councilperson Greenwood noted that the Iowa Finance Authority approved two applications from developers in the city. The Assisted Living project on Franklin Street and John Foley's proposal to repair the Heritage Apartments were approved. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Gunderson that the meeting be adjourned at 8:22 a.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk • • COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 2, 2006 8:00 a.m. Council Chambers Members present: Mayor Hurley, Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Getty, Cole, Schmitt, 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 scheduled for Monday, March 6, 2006. Councilperson Greenwood now present at 8:03 a.m. Mayor Hurley reviewed items on the council agenda for Monday, March 6, 2006, and the following items were discussed: 1. Councilperson Greenwood asked why the streets are blocked in the Crossroads Estates Replat No. 2 development. Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director, explained that this subdivision was created in the 80s when the housing market fell. The city blocked the streets to stop people from dumping trash. 2. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, reported on the acceptance of the F.Y. 2002 San Marnan Drive Turn Lane Construction — Phase 2, Contract No. 647. Mr. Thorson reported that an additional $125,000.00 has been added to the project because additional loops, video detections and pavement were added. 3. Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director, reviewed the lease agreement with Heartland Vineyard Church to lease a portion of 303 Jefferson, with lease expiration date of June 30, 2006. Mr. Temeyer noted July 1, 2006 is the anticipated start date for the Dan Gable Wrestling Museum. The city currently leases parts of the building to Snyder & Associates, an insurance company and Heartland Vineyard Church. 4. Mayor Hurley reviewed the request of Harold Youngblut on behalf of Deer Creek Development to burn trees and stumps dug up in the Gateway Business Park Development. Mayor Hurley noted that the ordinance does not allow the Fire Chief to approve permits for these types of requests. The ordinance only allows for exemptions for burning prairie grass. As a result, the city's free drop-off site has been used to drop off large loads of trees and stumps. Mayor Hurley asked the City Attorney to develop an ordinance to allow burning for developers. Councilperson Getty stated he will oppose this request on Monday because he feels contractors should take brush and stumps to the landfill. Councilperson Getty noted the landfill gives the city $1 million every year, and if the city allows people to burn the landfill will receive less revenue which could eventually affect the $1 million the city receives. Councilperson Greenwood stated the city needs to look at the free drop-off site because it was never intended to be used by contactors, only city residents. Mayor Hurley explained he had a meeting with staff and discussed the use of the free drop-off site and how to prevent people outside of the city and contractors from dumping large loads. Councilperson Welper stated that with the strong winds this morning, the city has canceled garbage pickup today, which just helps build the case that the city needs a transfer station. Councilperson Welper noted that the area where I-380 ends and Highway 20 begins is cluttered with debris, and we need to find a way to improve trash disposal by the Crossroads Mall merchants.