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HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/22/1999February 22, 1999 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council Chambers, Waterloo,.: Iowa, at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, February 22, 1999. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Murphy, Jordan, Krizek, Gronen, Collier, Anders. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 111588 - Pat Price, 73 Lafayette Street, stated that he is a landlord and asked what does the city council do for landlords. Mr. Price stated he is aware that the council is going to pass more regulations. When landlords make improvements to their property, they are hassled to get permits. Mr. Price stated he would like the city council to work with landlords. Mayor Rooff reported that all contractors registered with INRCOG will be grandfathered in by obtaining a contractor's license for $15 from INRCOG. Mayor Rooff stated that there are no new regulations. The city council talked about adopting a maintenance code, but that was tabled. Mayor Rooff stated that the city has taken on the newly created Renew waterloo Program which will help clean up the city and provide affordable housing. The proposed ordinance prohibiting cars on lawns has also been tabled. Mayor Rooff stated that the city looks forward to meeting with landlords to discuss the new program. Bruce Strom, 1980 Winston Place and Treasurer of the Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau, stated that he wished to express his concern with the Chamber of Commerce's termination of a Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) employee. Mr. Strom reported that an agreement last June between the Chamber of Commerce and CVB calls for the bureau to become a separate entity on January 1, 2000. Mr. Strom stated that as Treasurer of CVB, he keeps a finger on the financial records, and that CVB has met all its financial obligations in the first seven months of the fiscal year. Mr. Strom reported that CVB is in excellent shape. Terry Poe Buschkamp has been Executive Director of CVB for over seven years and has done a marvelous job. Mr. Strom reported that as part of the June 1998 agreement, Ms. Buschkamp was to be promoted to economic development in charge of three individuals. Mr. Strom stated that he questions termination of someone who was to be promoted and eight months later terminated. Greg Stibal, Chairperson of the Advisory Board, stated that he was shocked and appalled at the termination of Ms. Buschkamp. Mr. Stibal stated that the Presidentof the Chamber of Commerce made the decision to terminate Ms. Buschkamp,and he did not consult with the Advisory Board or the Executive Board of CVB. Mr. Stibal stated that the Advisory Board has put Ms. Buschkamp. in an awkward position because she has to report to so many individuals. Mr. Stibal stated that Ms. Buschkamp has done an outstanding job since her appointment in 1990. Mr_ Stibal stated that hotel/motel funds, meetings and delegates have increased under Ms. Buschkamp's leadership. Mr. Stibal stated that the agreement approved last year amending Resolution No. 1991-376 will make CVB a separate entity. Mary Ellen Warren, CVB Advisory Board Member, stated that the Chamber of Commerce has terminated Ms. Buschkamp, and she questioned why the Chamber has the rightto terminate Ms. Buschkamp when she answers to the CVB Advisory Board. Ms. Warren stated that she has never worked with a more talented individual. Ms. Warren asked the city council to rewrite the ordinance which will allow the CVB to stand on its own. Nick Dahl, General Manager of the Holiday Inn, stated that he wished to express his dismay at the termination of Ms. Buschkamp. Mr. Dahl stated that he has always felt that Ms. Buschkamp is a very capable and qualified individual. Mr. Dahl urged the city council to separate the Chamber of Commerce from CVB and give Ms. Buschkamp her job back and move forward. Councilperson Krizek stated that Ms. Buschkamp has been recognized by Governor Branstad as Volunteer of Year, has received a Tourism Professional of Iowa certificate, President and Board Member of Iowa Convention Bureau, teaches marketing class at UNI and always puts the City of Waterloo in the best light possible. Ms. Krizek stated that she is upset that Ms. Buschkamp was let go. February 22, 1999 Page 2 ORAL PRESENTATIONS CONTINUED Mayor Rooff stated that he helped negotiate the agreement that will allow CVB to become.a separate entity on January 1, 2000. Mayor Rooff stated that he was informed of the Chamber's action on Friday, February 19, 1999, and he met immediately with Mr. Stibal and Ms. Buschkamp. Mayor Rooff stated that Mr. Stibal and Ms. Buschkamp informed him that they did not feel there was any reason for the termination. Mayor Rooff stated that he spoke with Gary Plummer, President of the Chamber of Commerce, and he asked Mr. Plummer if he gave a reason for the termination and Mr. Plummer stated that he would give a reason today. Mayor Rooff stated that he asked City Attorney Jim Walsh to look at the ordinance to see if the city has a legal position. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, stated that the city is not involved in management of the Chamber of Commerce or CVB. Mr. Walsh reported that the city by ordinance finances CVB with a share of the hotel/motel funds, but they are a separate entity to operate as they want. Mayor Rooff stated that CVB is asking the city to change the ordinance so that CVB can stand alone. Mayor Rooff stated that the city cannot interfere with what has happened. Mr. Walsh stated that the city does not control who is hired or fired, but has control of funds. Mr. Strom stated that CVB feels they are a separate entity, and the Chamber of Commerce feels they have control of CVB. Mr. Strom reported that they have an ordinance for the council's review and approval. Jordan/Collier that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Invocation by: Reverend Earl Estill, 1S` Presbyterian Church. Pledge of. Allegiance: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director. 111589 - Jordan/Murphy that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 22, 1999, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 111590 - Collier/Murphy that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday February 15, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. and the Minutes for the Special Session on Wednesday February 17, 1999 at 4:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff recognized Police Officers Chris Samuelson, Robert Hild, Clare Reed and Property Evidence Coordinator Terry Blank for 30 years of service to the city. Fire Chief Frank Magsamen introduced Kevin Lee, Medical Coordinator for Waterloo Fire Rescue. HEARINGS -- 111591 - Anders/Collier that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request of AutoZone Auto Parts Store to dedicate thirty-one (31) feet of right-of-way generally located along the southern portion of Esther Street and twenty (20) feet generally located along the western edge of Sherman Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 16, 1999, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 111592 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Murphy that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. February 22, 1999 Page 3 HEARINGS CONTINUED 111593 - Murphy/Collier that "Resolution dedicating said right-of-way" be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-78. 111594 - This being the time and place of public hearing on the request of Esther Hess and Alabar Plaza Inc. to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "M-1" Light Industrial District property generally located northeasterly of the Hess and 'East Shaulis Roads intersection for the proposed development of warehousing and industrial facilities, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Mayor Rooff stated that this item was tabled on February 8, 1999, and at that time eight neighbors signed a petition in opposition to the rezoning request. Paul DeLong stated that he was representing adjacent landowners within 250 feet of the proposed rezoning. Mr. DeLong reported that the residents would like to see the area developed with restrictions. Mr. DeLong stated that he lives on Winston Place, which is southwest of the property, and represents concerned citizens. Mr. DeLong reported that they are concerned with traffic. Mr. DeLong stated that the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission approved this request because it conforms with the Long Range Land Use Plan. Mr. DeLong stated that the neighbors are concerned what the property will be used for once the "M-1" Light Industrial District is approved. Mr. DeLong stated that the application says the land will be used for lightindustrial, but it could be used for a truck terminal or auto salvage yard. Mr. DeLong stated that the property contains 21 lots, and if all are "M-1" there will be heavy traffic. Mr. DeLong stated that he is not against the "M-1" zoning if it is used for the stated "M-1" purpose. Mr. DeLong stated that the neighbors feel in would be in their best interest to put restrictions on the rezoning because of the golf course, Hawkeye Community College and the shopping center. Dave Van Dee, Assistant City Planner, stated that he is not aware of any concrete plans for the property. Planning and Zoning has been told the land will be used for light industrial use such as warehousing. Bill Claassen, Project Engineer, stated that there is approximately 85 acres included in the "M-1" rezoning request. Mr. Claassen reported that a truck terminal would be in line with warehousing. Mr. Claassen stated that the developers have no intention of allowing a salvage yard as it would damage the value of the remaining acres. Mr. Claassen stated that the site has been in the Long Range Land Use Plan for "M-1" since 1993. Mr. Claassen reported that the property already has adequate sewer and water lines and is ideally suited for warehousing type operations because, of its proximity to highways. Mr. Claassen stated that the property contains 24, two to four acre lots. Mr. DeLong stated that the developers would have no problem excluding a salvage yard but want to be allowed the truck terminal. Mr. Van Dee stated that a motion could be made to rezone with the condition that the developers would need to put in writing that a salvage yard would be prohibited along Highway 218. Councilperson Jordan stated that he met with the neighbors, and they are willing to work with the developers. Councilperson Jordan stated that the neighbors feel they already have a problem with traffic, and we would have to reassure them that the rezoning would not create a traffic problem. City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that the ordinance will need to pass with a super majority, and that the council can table the ordinance or make the motion with the conditions. Councilperson Krizek stated that we keep hearing about the Long Range Land Use Plan. Councilperson Krizek stated that prior to 1993 the city did not have two industrial parks, MidPort America and the Northeast Industrial Park. Councilperson Krizek stated that she is concerned that this rezoning will take more agricultural land putting it into industrial use when we already have those two industrial parks. Councilperson Krizek stated that the city needs to look at the Long Range Land Use Plan. Councilperson Krizek stated that the city might want to redefine the use of the land south of town. Mr. Claassen stated that this site is ill -suited for residential use because it is so close to the freeway. Mr. Claassen stated that the property is ideal for an industrial site, and that the developer is not asking for any city funds. February 22, 1999 Page 4 HEARINGS CONTINUED Mayor Rooff stated that the types of building being considered would not qualify for MidPort America or the Northeast Industrial site. Getty/Gronen that the petitions of opposition from residents within 250 feet of the proposed rezoning be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 111595 - Getty/Murphy that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 111596 - Anders/Getty that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, by adding Subsection No. 311 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain Property", 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. Councilperson Jordan stated that he feels the biggest issue is the traffic, and that the residents are concerned with the possibility of increased traffic if certain development occurs. Dave Van Dee, Assistant City Planner, stated that when the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission looks at a business, they do a traffic analysis. Councilperson Jordan questioned when additional businesses are added to a development does the city do additional traffic studies. Mr. Van Dee stated that if the business is a high traffic generator, the city would look at the traffic. Councilperson Anders stated that it sounds like Mr. DeLong and the residents want a perfect situation which the city cannot provide. Councilperson Anders stated that the council can allow what is allowed by zoning, but he does not think we can provide what the residents want. Mr. DeLong stated that the residents are not against developing for light manufacturing or storage with warehouse, but they are against truck terminals.' Councilperson Gronen stated that if the owner is in town next week, perhaps he can answer some of the questions. George Warren stated that he is concerned with the proposed rezoning. Mr. Warren stated that the city already has land for this type of business, and that it is not necessary to take out agricultural land. Mr. Warren stated that the city should utilize the infrastructure we already have. Mr. Warren urged the :council to reconsider the proposed rezoning. Mr. Van Dee stated that the Long Range Land Use Plan is an ongoing process. Mayor Rooff stated that the council might want to review the Long Range Land Use Plan. Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Nays: Krizek. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 11159'7 - Anders/Jordan that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Bruce Stiles for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 20 acres of prairie grass and 8 acres of adjoining grass land of lower prairie quality located on the north side of Big Rock Road, one-fourth mile west of Highway 63 during March 21 May 1, 1999, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief, Leisure Services Director, and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. February 22, 1999 Page 5 PETITIONSFROMPUBLIC CONTINUED Prior to a vote on the above motion the following comments were heard. Councilperson Anders questioned if Mr. Stiles is requesting an exception to burning yard waste for the same amount of prairie grass as last year. Fire Chief. Frank Magsamen stated that Mr. Stiles has included nine adjoining acres of lower quality prairie grass that he felt would benefit from burning. Chief Magsamen reported that the grass is not all burned at one time. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, stated that City Forestry works with Mr. Stiles and University of Northern Iowa staff. Councilperson Anders stated that he would like to know how much area will be expanded f.or additional prairie grass and just what is their intent. Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-79. REPORTS 111598 - Jordan/Murphy that communication from City Clerk transmitting request for authorization to publish 1998 salaries of all city employees and officials, as required by State Code, be received, placed on file and City Clerk authorized to publish said salaries. Ayes: Seven. Motion Carried. DOCUMENTS 111599 - Krizek/Gronen that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net decrease in the amount of $2,455.95 in conjunction with F.Y. 1998 Block Grant Curb and Gutter Paving Program, Contract No. 552, be received, placed on.. file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 111600 - Krizek/Gronen that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting a Development Agreement with Robert Dickson for renovation of 611-615 Sycamore Street, including" a $19,000.00 loan and tax rebates for ten years, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Development Agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-80. 111601 - Krizek/Gronen that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an Indemnity Agreement with Robert Dickson in conjunction with the salvage rights to 102 East 4th Street, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said Indemnity. Agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-81. 111602 - Krizek/Gronen that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting a Development Agreement with Gary Ritter for renovation of 110 East 4th Street, including tax rebates for ten years or until Mr. Ritter has received $21,910.00 in rebates,. .be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Development Agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-82. February 22, 1999 Page 6 DOCUMENTS CONTINUED 111603 - Krizek/Gronen that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an Indemnity Agreement with Gary Ritter in conjunction with the salvage rights to 104 East 4th Street,be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said Indemnity._ Agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-83. RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED 111604 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request to approve acquisition contract payment and accepting the deed for 102 East 4`t' Street (Robert Dickson) in the amount of $75,000.00 in conjunction with the Waterloo Industries Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-84. 111605 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Assistant City Planner approve acquisition contract payment and accepting Street (Gary Ritter) in the amount of $75,000.00, $64,808.00 and actual moving costs of $4,000.00, Waterloo Industries Project, be received, placed approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 111606 - Anders/Collier transmitting request to the deed for 104 East 41.1 with relocation costs of in conjunction with the on file and "Resolution approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-85. that "an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by: repealing Division 4, Board of Park Commissioners, of Chapter 2, Administration, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Division 4, Leisure Services Commission; and repealing Article I, In General, and Article III, Park Regulations, of Chapter 28, Parks and Recreation; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Article I, In General, and a new Article III, Rules and Regulations of Leisure Services Commission, of Chapter 28, Leisure, Cultural and Arts Services; and adding Section 27-18, Prohibiting Use of Vehicles on Flood Control Levees, to Chapter 27, Offenses; Miscellaneous", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 111607 - Collier/Jordan that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 111608 - Jordan/Collier that "ari Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by:. repealing Division 4, Board of Park Commissioners, of Chapter 2, Administration, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Division 4, Leisure Services. Commission; and repealing Article I, In General, and Article III, Park Regulations, of Chapter 28, Parks and Recreation; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Article I, In General, and a new Article III, Rules and Regulations of Leisure Services Commission, of Chapter 28, Leisure, Cultural and ArtsServices; and adding Section 27-18, Prohibiting Use of Vehicles on Flood Control Levees, to Chapter 27, Offenses; Miscellaneous", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance: adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4340. 111609 - Anders/Collier that "an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Article II, Recreation, of Chapter 28, Parks and Recreation, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Article II, Cultural and Arts Commission, of Chapter 28, Leisure, Cultural and Arts Services", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried: February 22, 1999 Page 7 ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED 111610 -- Collier/Jordan that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 111611 - Jordan/Collier that "an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Article II, Recreation, of Chapter 28, Parks and Recreations, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Article II, Cultural and Arts Commission, of Chapter 28, Leisure, Cultural and Arts Services", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4341. 111612 - Getty/Collier that "an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsection (b) Penalty of Section 23% - 8, Scattering of Refuse and Littering Prohibited, of Chapter 23%, Litter Control; and enacting in lieu thereof a New Subsection (b) Penalty of Section 234 - 8, Scattering of Refuse and Littering Prohibited, of Chapter 23M, Litter Control", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 111613 - Collier/Jordan that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 111614 - Collier/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsection (b) Penalty of Section 23% - 8, Scattering of Refuse and Littering Prohibited, of Chapter 23M, Litter Control; and enacting in lieu thereof a New Subsection (b) Penalty of Section 23M - 8, Scattering of Refuse and Littering Prohibited, of Chapter 23M, Litter Control", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4342. BILLS PAYMENT 111615 - Jordan that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1 - 62 dated February 22, 1999 in the amount of $1,391,389.87, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office", be adopted with Dr. Gronen abstaining on PV 60335, with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-86. NEW BUSINESS 111616 - Krizek/Anders that communication from Community Development Director transmitting recommendation of appointment of Valerie K. Heiberger to the position of Bookkeeper effective on a mutually agreed upon date, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. TRAVEL REOUESTS 111617 -- Krizek/Gronen that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Larry Smith, Collection Systems/Maintenance Supervisor, to attend IWPCA's 1999 Collection System Certification Conference and to test for certification on March 11-12, 1999 in Ankeny, Iowa, with costs not to exceed $139.22, including use of city vehicle. February 22, 1999 Page 8 TRAVEL REOUESTS CONTINUED 1. Darwin Kupka, Collection Systems Foreman, to attend .IWPCA's :1999 Collection System Certification Conference on March 11-12, 1999 in Ankeny, Iowa, with costs not to exceed $174.22, including use of city vehicle. 2. Michael D. Rooff, Programmer Analyst, to attend Training for Permits Plus on April 18-23, 1999 in Reno, Nevada, with costs not to exceed $1,438.30. Keith Kearns, Treatment Operations Foreman, to attend Great Plains Water Environment and Solid Waste Management Conference in Omaha, Nebraska on March 24-25, 1999, with costs not to exceed $306.41. 4. Dave Van Dee, Assistant City Planner, Rudy. Jones, Contract Compliance Officer, and Sherry Jaeger, Waterloo Housing Partnership Manager to attend training in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 27 - 31, 1999, with costs not to exceed $1,907.00. Ayes: Seven. Motion Carried. MISCELLANEOUS 111618 - Getty/Jordan that the following beer and liquor applications be received, placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department: 1. Beer License Permit Application Class C K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal)(Expires 2/28/00)(Includes Sunday Sales) S & S Meat Inc., 930 W. 5th Street (Renewal)(Expires 3/7/00)(Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Wine License Permit Application Class B K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal)(Expires 2/28/00)(Includes Sunday Sales) S & S Meat Inc., 930 W. 5`h Street (Renewal)(Expires 3/7/00)(Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class LoneStar, 4045 Hammond Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/12/.00)(Includes Sunday Sales) Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BONDS 111619 - Jordan/Krizek that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through February 22, 1999, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 111620 - Jordan/Krizek that the Council adjourn at 8:14 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION February 22, 1999 4:30 p.m. Police Library Members present: Mayor Rooff, Getty, Murphy, Jordan, Krizek, Gronen, Anders, Collier. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Krizek that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried. City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that negotiation of purchase of property is an approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j)1997. Moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the Council adjourn to Executive Session at 4:31 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Collier. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION Collier now present at 4:37 p.m. Moved by Collier, seconded by Jordan that the Executive Session be adjourned at 4:48 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Jordan, seconded by Collier that the meeting be adjourned at 4:48 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk