Minutes-03/12/2014 (2)

Engineer Frederick reported that for the school addition it appears we have gravity sewer to the lift station southwest to the creek. That gravity will also help if there is future growth. With regard to the Ireland Avenue project, the check plan was sent in early for comments. They are still working on them, but they will be in by the end of the week. We have until March 18th. NEPA wants to see if we have any historic houses, as well as Indiana and long eared bat. We may need to take down trees during the bat' s migration season if they are an issue. Bids for Ireland will be in June! Public Works Director Mehmen Pump # 4 is down ( see the work session minutes for reported: details). There will be charges in the future for the pump. Bids are forthcoming for the concession stand. Mayor Berner wondered if there was Spring work that needed to be completed, such as pond work. Brett will look at the ponds to determine if they need clean- up. City Clerk/ Administrator Jackson reported she will be gone next Thursday/ Friday in order to use some of her use/ lose vacation. Next week she will be gone Wednesday through Friday for a conference in Iowa City. The council packets may be ready electronically by Monday. At the end of the month, the City will meet with School to go over details of the water and sewer issue. Next week on 3/ 18 from 3- 6 is the open house. The Easter Egg Hurit is scheduled for 13th Saturday, April 12th at 2 PM with a rairidate for Sunday the at the same time. There will be 500 eggs; a press release will be sent out this week. Mayor Berner reported he received a notice that ICS 400 classes are being offered on weekdays and weekends; elected officials are required to take them. Michon will contact them' to advise when the classes are scheduled. The goal setting official report is done and will be scanned and placed on our web page. Mayor Berner wants it included in the newsletter. Motion by Ryan to go to closed session at 8: 12 PM, seconded by Kahler. Roll Call: Ayes: Kahler, Ryan, Petersen, Bartels, Upton. Nays: None. Moved to Closed Session. Session re- opened at 8: 30 PM.by Ryan for the Mayor, City Clerk& City Attorney to Motion make an offer to purchase property at 470 Roberts Ferry Rd, seconded by Petersen. The. purpose of this acquisition is to keep the City from being landlocked and for future use. Price not to exceed $ 110, 000. Upton motioned to amend the offer to add language to include use of TIF funds by amend urban renewal plan accordingly. Second by Kahler. Discussion: Raiber will throw something together. Owner is Elizabeth Klimes. Roll Call: Ayes. Bartels abstained. Motion made by Ryan, and seconded byPetersen to adjourn at 8: 35 PM. Carried Unanimously. ie Mich• Fief4C, City Clerk/ Administrator Steven L. Berner, Mayor March 12, 2014