HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.01.2005COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 1, 2005
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Kincaid, Cole, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper, Greenwood.
Moved by Gunderson, seconded by Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
Lynn Neil from Walter Cunningham School of Excellence spoke about the Christmas Adopt -A -
Family and Casual Dress Week.
Greenwood now present at 8:02 a.m.
Mayor Pro Tem Ron Welper reviewed the Standing Committee agendas.
Mayor Pro Tem Ron Welper reviewed items on the Monday, December 5, 2005 council agenda.
The following items were discussed.
1. Fire Chief DeBerg reviewed the rescue equipment that is being purchased for the new
pumper. Chief DeBerg is recommending accepting the low bid from three companies at
a cost of $53,536.45 for equipment at this time, but there will be additional purchases
because the estimated cost for all the equipment is $70,000.00.
2. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained the change orders for the Asphalt Overlay
Program and Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program. The change orders are due to
quantitive adjustments.
3. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained San Marnan Drive Turn Lane Project. This is the
second phase of the project. Staff is working with the consultant on Phase 3 which will
includes Hammond Avenue and Highway 21 improvements.
4. Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, reported on the agreement with the
Iowa Department of Transportation for STP funds to cover 80 percent of the East Orange
Road and Iowa Highway 21 Traffic Safety Improvement Project.
5, Noel Anderson, City Planner, explained the agreement with NCN Limited Company to
redevelop the Winterbottom Supply building located at 25 Westfield Avenue. The
developer proposes to construct condos on the property with an anticipated completion
date of December 31, 2007. As each condo is purchased, the owner will be eligible for
the rebatements based on the square footage of the unit.
6. Paul Hunting, Leisure Services Director, reported on the agreement with the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources for a REAP grant in the amount of $200,000.00 to be
used for the Riverview Recreation Area. The local match of $105,469.00 will be met
through $26,000.00 GO Bonds, $10,000.00 grant from MidAmerican Energy and the
remainder with in -kind labor and materials.
7. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, reported on the resolution to designate June
30, 2005 fund balance for specific uses. The resolution approves fund balances for
internal uses specifying certain amounts for reserved and unreserved. The unrestricted
fund balance can be used for anything, but most of it should be reserved for payroll while
waiting for the September tax payments. A good cash fund balance also helps with the
city's bond rating.
8. Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
agreement with Atlas Warehouse Development is to allow the city to acquire by donation
the former Chamberlain site located at 550 Esther Street.
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With no further business before the council, it was moved by Gunderson, seconded by Kincaid
that the meeting be adjourned at 8:40 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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