HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.31.2005COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 31, 2005
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present:: Mayor Hurley, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper.
Members absent: Kincaid.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Cole that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Kincaid. Motion carried.
Items that are on the council agenda for Monday, April 4, 2005, were discussed with department
heads who have items on the agenda.
Mayor Hurley reviewed the Standing Committee agendas for Monday, April 4, 2005.
Items discussed included:
1. The site plan amendment to the "S-1" Shopping Center Commercial District for
redevelopment of the Crossroads Shopping Center building and overall site. A
hearing will be held on April 25. Crossroads Mall is redoing the front of the
building, and changing the traffic on Sears and Penney's Streets. Discussion have
been held with them regarding who will pay for the signalization.
2. Vacation of the right-of-way described as the Mulberry Street crossover located
west of the Franklin Street and Oak Avenue intersection. This will make the
property a buildable site.
3. Councilperson Cole updated the council on legislation that Iowa Legislators are
looking at concerning the Open Meetings law and tightening of the rules. Iowa
League of Cities web site has information available explaining the changes.
4. Councilperson Welper reported there is a citizen wishing to address the council
concerning officers in the schools and he will be at next week's agenda meeting.
Mayor Hurley suggested a work session be scheduled for him.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Gunderson
that the meeting be adjourned at 8:28 a.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Kincaid. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk