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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11/21/2005• • November 21, 2005 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, November 21, 2005. Mayor Timothy J. Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: 122603 Welper/Kincaid Dennis Clark, General Manager of Waterloo Water Works. that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 21, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122604 - Welper/Kincaid that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 14, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 122605 - Welper/Kincaid that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved: a. Resolutions to approve the following: 1. Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-78, dated November 21, 2005, in the amount of $1,555,504.71, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1034. 2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Main Street Waterloo to hold Downtown Lights the Night illuminated parade on December 3, 2005 at 6:30 p.m., with route to begin on 4th Street at the parking area under Highway 218 to Sycamore Street, to 5th Street back to parking area under Highway 218, including a fireworks display over the Cedar River between 4th and 5th Streets. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1035. 3. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request from Qwest to place concrete in the area between the curb and the sidewalk in the 400 block of Sycamore Street, together with recommendation of approval. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1036. Motion to approve the following: b. Communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting recommendation of appointment of Kevin McKenzie to the position of Maintenance Electrician, effective November 28, 2005. c. Larry Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Waste Management Services, to travel to Minerva, Ohio to pick up leaf loader on November 20-21, 2005, with costs not to exceed $435.00, including use of city vehicle. d. Beer License Permit Application Class C Casey's General Store, 3035 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/31/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) e. Secondhand Goods Dealer License Application Hollywood Entertainment Corp/Game Crazy, 1511 E. San Marnan Drive f. Bonds. g Fireworks Display Application Main Street Waterloo on December 3, 2005 for Downtown Lights The Night Event Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. November 21, 2005 HEARINGS & BIDS 122606 - Greenwood/Schmitt Page 2 to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids on the Purchase of New Fire Engine and refer to Fire Chief for review: Bidder Bid Bond Bid Amount Clarey's Safety Equipment 5% $410,107.00 Sandry Fire Supply 5% $414,935.00 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122607 - Greenwood/Schmitt to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids on the Purchase of Equipment for New Pumper and Replacement of Rescue Equipment and refer to Fire Chief for review: Bidder Bid Amount Heiman Fire Equipment no total Clarey's Safety Equipment $59,437.85 Ed M. Feld Equipment Company no total Sandry Fire Supply no total Alex Air Apparatus no total Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. HEARINGS 122608 - Kincaid/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Richard Helgeson of Arlington Rose to rezone from "R-3" Multiple Residence District and "M-1" Light Industrial District to "R-4,RP" Planned Residence District property generally located along Oak Avenue between Mulberry and Franklin Streets for purpose of constructing a 64 -unit affordable assisted living facility for elderly and low-income seniors, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 11, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122609 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Welper/Kincaid that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122610 - Kincaid/Cole that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 374 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain Property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122611 Kincaid/Schmitt that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122612 Kincaid/Cole that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 374 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain Property", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4787. November 21, 2005 UNFINISHED BUSINESS 122613 - Gunderson/Welper Page 3 that communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $38,962.00 to Fergerson Manufacturing & Equipment Co. of Dallas, Texas in conjunction with Purchase of 4-6 Ton Portable Tandem Static Roller, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1037. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 122614 - Schmitt/Welper that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting Development Agreement with Cedar Valley Restoration and Development (David Deeds) for the development of the Eastside Riverfront Housing to transfer for $1.00 property generally bounded by Sycamore Street, East 8th Street, the flood dike along the Cedar River and the Union Pacific Railroad, with requirement to build a minimum of 40 units with an absorption rate of at least 6 units per year and tax rebates for 10 years, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 12, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described development agreement", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, reported that "absorption rate" means that the developer would be required to build at least six units per year. The tax rebates are for ten years with a schedule included in the development agreement. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1038. REPORTS 122615 - Cole/Schmitt that communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting 2005 Annual Financial Report to be filed with the State Auditor, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said financial report", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1039. 122616 Cole/Schmitt that communication from City Clerk transmitting proposed changes to City of Waterloo Deferred Compensation Plan, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Deferred Compensation Plan", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. City Clerk Nancy Eckert reported that the Deferred Compensation Program allows employees to elect to contribute pre-tax dollars to a deferred compensation plan. The city contributes no dollars to the plan. The program allows employees to set aside funds to be used for retirement. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1040. 122617 Cole/Schmitt that communication from City Clerk transmitting Abstract of Votes for November 8, 2005 Municipal Election, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. November 21, 2005 DOCUMENTS 122618 - Cole/Schmitt Page 4 that communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting contract in the amount of $38,962.00 with Fergerson Manufacturing & Equipment Co. of Dallas, Texas in conjunction with Purchase of 4-6 Ton Portable Tandem Static Roller, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said contract", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1041. 122619 - Cole/Schmitt that communication from Community Development Director transmitting application for FY06 Economic Development Initiative Special Purpose grant funds in the amount of $248,000.00 to be used for the Cedar Valley Tech Works property acquisition, with no required local match, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Mayor Hurley reported that the applications for the Economic Development Initiative Special Purpose grant funds were previously awarded to the city and now we are applying for specific uses. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1042. 122620 Cole/Schmitt that communication from Community Development Director transmitting application for FY06 Economic Development Initiative Special Purpose grant funds in the amount of $198,400.00 to be used for the Cedar Valley Tech Works property acquisition, with no required local match, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1043. 122621 Cole/Schmitt that communication from Community Development Director transmitting application for FY06 Economic Development Initiative Special Purpose grant funds in the amount of $198,400.00 to be used for acquisition and demolition in the Rath and/or Chamberlain Brownfields Area, with no required local match, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1044. 122622 Cole/Schmitt that communication from Community Development Director transmitting application for 2006 Housing Funds in the amount of $200,000.00 through the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED) to be used to provide financing for down payment assistance on new construction homes in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CUBA), with no required local match, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1045. 122623 - Schmitt/Gunderson that communication from Police Chief transmitting agreement with Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy for Project Safe Neighborhoods grant in the amount of $12,100.00, with no required local match, to be used for the purchase of video cameras, wireless bridges, wireless access points and computer software, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1046. • • November 21, 2005 • • Documents continued 122624 - Schmitt/Gunderson Page 5 that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Sanitary Sewer Construction Plans for Isle of Capri and adjacent Bertch Property (private sewer), as submitted by Stanley Consultants of Muscatine, Iowa, and Sewage Treatment with Iowa Department of Natural Resources, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1047. 122625 - Schmitt/Gunderson that communication from Fire Chief transmitting Memorandum of Understanding with University of Northern Iowa at a cost of $9,850.00 to enter into partnership in the planning, designing and completion of an evaluation of the Fire Pals Education Program within Black Hawk County, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said memorandum of understanding", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1048. 122626 - Schmitt/Gunderson that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting Substantial Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa at a total project cost of $151,030.00 in conjunction with 2005 Byrnes Tennis Complex Renovation Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1049. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 122627 - Gunderson/Welper that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as December 12, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the proposal to reallocate not to exceed $200,000.00 unspent proceeds of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003A and General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A to pay costs of constructing restroom facilities and a ticket booth at Riverfront Stadium", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Clark asked if the unspent General Obligation Bonds could be put in the General Fund and create a fund balance. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, responded those funds cannot be deposited to the General Fund and cannot be used for anything other capital projects or they could be transferred to the Debt Service fund directly. Ms. Weidner stated she is not recommending the city do that because these bonds were issued at very low interest rates, and when we go to the market next spring, we likely will not be able to get rates this low and will also incur additional underwriter fees as we issue new bonds. Ms. Weidner stated this is interest earned on bond funds that have not been spent, and we have need to complete a project that is coming in over bid so we felt this was the best use of the taxpayers money to use it efficiently to finish a project. Councilperson Gunderson asked if the Riverfront project will be completed by the start of next year's baseball season. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, stated Dolan's Masonry is working on the project this fall to get it closed, and the plan is to have it ready for next season. Mr. Huting stated Leisure Services staff is acting as the General Contractor, and they are trying to keep it going along, but there was a delay. Mr. Huting stated Leisure Services staff has done all the rough -in plumbing and will do the actual construction once the masonry work is completed. Mr. Huting reported the initial estimate of cost for the project did not take into account the increase in steel cost and other products. Mr. Huting stated he will put a resolution on the December 5, 2005 council agenda which will have a detailed budget for the project, with a not to exceed cost. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1050. November 21, 2005 Resolutions to be Adopted continued 122628 - Gunderson/Welper Page 6 that "Resolution naming a public street generally located off of Ansborough Avenue, south of San Marnan Drive to serve new VGM Homelink National Referral Center as Fitzway Avenue", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1051. 122629 Gunderson/Welper that "Resolution dedicating a 10' easement generally located just north of the north line of Lot 1 and Tract "B" in Ekho Ridge Addition generally located by Cassi Ridge, just west of West 4th Street for storm sewer purposes", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1052. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 122630 - Welper/Gunderson that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 375 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain Property (rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District approximately 14 acres of land generally located adjacent to 2375 Independence Avenue for the purpose of future expansion of the Northeast Industrial Park)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122631 - Welper/Kincaid that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122632 Welper/Kincaid that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, Ordinance by adding Subsection No. 375 to Section Property (rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "M -2,P" District approximately 14 acres of land generally located Independence Avenue for the purpose of future expansion Industrial Park)", be considered and passed for the third Ayes: Seven. as amended, City Zoning 2A-5, Rezoning Certain Planned Industrial adjacent to 2375 of the Northeast time and adopted. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4788. 122633 Gunderson/Welper that "an ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by: Repealing Subsection (106) Eighth Street (W) of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof New Subsection (106) Eighth Street (W) of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and by adding Subsection (8a) Eighth Street (W) of Section 579, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday (allow parking on the east side of W. 8th Street between Jefferson Street and Washington Street on Sundays)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122634 - Gunderson/Greenwood that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122635 - Gunderson/Welper that "an ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by: Repealing Subsection (106) Eighth Street (W) of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof New Subsection (106) Eighth Street (W) of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and by adding Subsection (8a) Eighth Street (W) of Section 579, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday (allow parking on the east side of W. 8th Street between Jefferson Street and Washington Street on Sundays)", be considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4789. • • November 21, 2005 Ordinances to be Adopted continued 122636 - Gunderson/Welper that "an ordinance amending the Street (W) of Section 559, 10 the west side of the 3700 block corner of Southbrooke Drive in file, considered and passed for 122637 - Gunderson/Greenwood Page 7 2003 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (4) Ninth Minute Parking (allow 10 -minute parking zone on of West 9th Street approximately 20 feet from the a northerly direction)", be received, placed on the second time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122638 - Gunderson/Welper that "an ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (4) Ninth Street (W) of Section 559, 10 Minute Parking (allow 10 -minute parking zone on the west side of the 3700 block of West 9th Street approximately 20 feet from the corner of Southbrooke Drive in a northerly direction)", be considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4790. 122639 - Clark/Schmitt that "an ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (400) Vegas Court of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (115a) Vegas Court of Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner (no parking from here to corner on the south side of Vegas Court approximately 65 feet off of Euclid Avenue)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122640 Clark/Welper that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122641 Clark/Welper that "an ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (400) Vegas Court of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (115a) Vegas Court of Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner (no parking from here to corner on the south side of Vegas Court approximately 65 feet off of Euclid Avenue)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4791. 122642 - Clark/Schmitt that "an ordinance imposing a tax within the City of Waterloo, Iowa, of one percent (1%) upon local sales and service to be effective January 1, 2006 and ending on December 31, 2010 and providing that revenue shall be derived and allocated in accordance with Chapter 423B of the 2005 Code of Iowa (adopting language approved by public referendum of March 1, 2005)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. City Clerk Nancy Eckert reported the local option tax was approved by the voters on March 1, 2005. The same language approved by the voters needs to be adopted by ordinance. The voters approved the local option tax for another five years. The current ordinance will expire on December 31, with the new ordinance taking effect on January 1, 2006. Councilperson Greenwood asked if there is still an oversight committee. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, responded the Local Option Tax Committee meets quarterly, and there is a meeting tomorrow at 1:30 p.m. Mayor Hurley reported that there are vacant seats on the committee, and anyone who is interested in serving on the committee should contact his office for an application. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. November 21, 2005 Ordinances to be Adopted continued 122643 - Clark/Welper Page 8 that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122644 - Clark/Welper that "an ordinance imposing a tax within the City of Waterloo, Iowa, of one percent (1%) upon local sales and service to be effective January 1, 2006 and ending on December 31, 2010 and providing that revenue shall be derived and allocated in accordance with Chapter 423B of the 2005 Code of Iowa (adopting language approved by public referendum of March 1, 2005)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4792. 122645 Clark/Schmitt that "an ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (157) South Street of Section 543, Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (157) South Street of Section 543, Thru Streets; and by adding Subsection (13a) South Street to Section 546, Yield Intersections (installation of Yield signs on South Street at the T -intersection with Hammond Avenue and removal of the westbound stop sign on South Street)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122646 - Clark/Welper that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122647 Clark/Welper that "an ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (157) South Street of Section 543, Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (157) South Street of Section 543, Thru Streets; and by adding Subsection (13a) South Street to Section 546, Yield Intersections (installation of Yield signs on South Street at the T -intersection with Hammond Avenue and removal of the westbound stop sign on South Street)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4793. NEW BUSINESS 122648 Greenwood/Gunderson to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to prepare specifications, bidding documents, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Chair Replacement at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122649 Greenwood/Gunderson that specifications, bidding d/ ocuments, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Chair Replacement at Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122650 - Greenwood/Gunderson that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bidding documents, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1053. 122651 Greenwood/Gunderson that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, bidding documents, form of contract, etc. as December 12, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking bids on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1054. • • November 21, 2005 • • New Business continued 122652 Greenwood/Gunderson Page 9 to instruct Superintendent of Traffic Operations to prepare specifications, bidding documents, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of 50 Galvanized Street Light Poles, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122653 - Greenwood/Gunderson that specifications, bidding documents, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of 50 Galvanized Street Light Poles, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 122654 - Greenwood/Gunderson that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bidding documents, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1055. 122655 - Greenwood/Gunderson that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, bidding documents, form of contract, etc. as December 19, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking bids on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1056. 122656 Schmitt/Welper that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request to amend Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains to adopting new digital zoning map, together with recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 12, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in City Hall Council Chambers on above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-1057. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 122657 - Reverend Edward Loggins III, 233 Oliver Street, and Chantelle Sanders, Vice President of Roosevelt Neighborhood Association, presented a plaque to Councilperson John Kincaid on behalf of the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association. The plaque recognized Councilperson Kincaid for his exceptional support and service to the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association. Councilperson Greenwood stated he has had inquiries concerning setting up the Utility Board. Mayor Hurley stated he plans to have the board created and members in place by the end of the year. Mayor Hurley stated he is gathering names and has two or three names he is very confident nominating to the council. Mayor Hurley stated that the board will be comprised of five members. Mayor Hurley stated the board must be created by ordinance and the City Clerk is working on the ordinance. Mayor Hurley noted he hopes to have the nominations and ordinance completed by December 19, 2005, the last council meeting of the year. Councilperson Kincaid wished all city employees and fellow council members a Happy Thanksgiving Welper/Gunderson that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 122658 - Welper/Gunderson that the Council adjourn at 6:20 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Na cy Eckert, CMC City Clerk