Minutes-10/09/2013

an annexation happens it will change addresses. Bartels proposed agreeing with Water Tower Avenue. Mayor Berner indicated to put the request in the newsletter to name Jasper Avenue. Action on insurance pass- through: Administrator Jackson explained the insurance increase that takes effect on January 1st. Motion Ryan to have the city absorb the " pass through" costs, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Phillips. Nays= Upton, Bartels. Motion passed. Mayor Berner and Upton support in a percentage cost share of the benefits rate. Phillips commented that since these costs are being absorbed by the city; the raises might not be much of an increase. Notification of IA DOT patching on 1- 80 on 02/ 18/ 14: IA DOT gave notice of patching work. Attorney Michael gave an update on Ireland: a few easements and a few businesses are remaining. The railroad crossing needs a permanent easement and a release with the purchase agreement. The railroad wants to close the crossing for the construction of Ireland. Engineer Frederick gave an update that Ricklefs did testing for voids under pavement and then clean- up. CIP project areas will be cleaned up and seeded. Mayor Berner indicated we need a cost estimate, topo maps, priorities of the old town area with cost estimates on the sewer lines for infiltration, and priority listing. Councilmen Phillips:` made a name suggestion for Jasper Avenue of Tower Terrace. City Administrator/ Clerk Jackson commented will be in Des Moines on 10/ 10/ 13 & 10/ 16/ 13- 10/ 18/ 13. Mayor Berner wants a discussion about the addition of a street light at Jasper and Highway 6. Motion Upton to adjourn at 10: 02, seconded Ryan. All ayes. Motion carried. 9 so"r7City Administrator/ Clerk Steven L. Berner, Mayor Mich October 9, 2013