Minutes-10/09/2013

Discussion and possible action on Willow Ridge Highway 6 turn lanes: Mayor Berner gave a recap of what was discussed at the last meeting: the Developer asked for help form City for the turn lanes on Highway 6—based on traffic to that area, the development does require turn lanes on its own may warrant help from the City and it was discussed a 30% City 70% some Developers. Phillips inquired if IA DOT will participate in the funding. Engineer Frederick indicated the IA DOT has not offered any type of funding. Mayor Berner also stated he attended that same meeting and the IA DOT did not offer financial assistance. Upton stated to have the Developer apply to the IA DOT to see if there is funding. Developer Walton indicated he will apply to IA DOT for some funding, but wants to install the turn lanes sooner rather than later. 2013- 182 Setting a public hearing for adopting SUDAS standards: Hart- Frederick indicated there will have to be an Ordinance update to match amendments. Motion Ryan to table until the next meeting, second Upton. All Ayes. Motion passed. 2013- 183 Setting public hearing for adopting a Bike Parking Ordinance: Motion Ryan to set date of 10/ 23/ 13, second Bartels. Phillips wants to strike the requirement for churches. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. Motion passed. 2013- 184 Setting a public hearing for adopting a Lighting Ordinance: Motion Ryan to set date of 10/ 23/ 13, second Kahler. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed. 2013- 173 Setting a Date for Public Hearing to Amend the Subdivision Ordinance to allow for private sewage disposal systems: Motion Ryan to set date of 10/ 23/ 13, second Kahler. Motion Upton to amend add language " where city sanitary sewer service is not available", second Ryan. Voting=all ayes on amendment. Voting on approval of Resolution: Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed. 2013- 185 Approving the Appointment to the Planning& Zoning Commission: Motion Phillips to table Resolution 2013- 185 and requests to have veto override on the next agenda, second Upton. Mr. Klein spoke about the Mayor' s veto and made a statement he would like to withdraw his application. Voting for Veto override on next agenda: Ayes: Phillips, Upton, Bartels. Nays= Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed. Action on Parks Technician: Discussion about Zimmerman, the position and the posted wage rate. Motion Phillips to hire Jonas for the Parks Technician position at posted rate and waiving the probation period, second Ryan. All ayes. Motion passed. Discussion and possible action for the Fire Association to create rocked drive way on the City owned property leading to Grant Street: Attorney Michaels needs to review the rental lease for the property. Motion Upton to table to until attorney review is completed, second Ryan. Ryan indicated a lot of the Fire Department concerns will be alleviated when the new city hall is completed. The Fire Department would like to widen the turns onto the street off of the alley. Phillips indicated there are two issues: turning onto the alley and the access on Grant. Motion