Minutes-08/14/2013

Ordinance 2013- 334 Amending the Zoning Map from R- 1A to R- 1E and from P- 1 to R- 1E for 2nd Hickory Knoll- reading: Motion Ryan to approve, second Kahler. Ayes= Kahler, Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Nays= Phillips. Reading passed. 2nd Ordinance 2013- 335 Amending the Zoning Ordinance for Hickory Knoll PAD- reading: Motion Ryan to approve, second Kahler: Ayes= Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Nays= Phillips. Reading passed. Resolution 2013- 135 Authorizing the acquisition of easements necessary to provide water service to Hickory Knoll Subdivision:. Engineer recommends to go to Jasper: Suggestion from the Fire Department and Mayor to have the developer pay for the planned 6", but the city install a 12" and the City would pay the difference. General discussion from the engineer about costs. Administrator Jackson to check on budget funding. Ryan would prefer to go to Jasper. Motion Upton to adjourn until next meeting to research funding sources, second Ryan. Ayes= all. Motion passed. Resolution 2013- 144 Approving Dave Schmitt Construction change order of$ 11, 160. 21: Public Work Mehmen added that the stubbed out line to the water tower was extra. Motion Upton to approve, second Kahler. Ayes= Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Ryan, Kahler. Motion passed. Attorney Michael reported: Update on Ireland Avenue. Engineer will check on widening over railroad tracks. Possible quit claim deed and releases for judgment and mortgage for Railroad property. Procedural rules to be handled by Administrator Jackson. Mayor indicated one property owner for the Ireland Avenue project sold home and will need to have agreement with new owners. Engineer Carhoff reported: Only have three ( 3) properties to finish Right- of- Way for a November letting date on Ireland. Mayor had discussion with church about parking lot. Capital Improvement Paving Project is almost completed. Village Point Phase 2 has Fire Department issue. I- 80 sinking patch on eastbound lanes will be fixed on Sunday. Upton indicated that Ricklefs should reimburse the City for Hart Fredericks time and follow up. Public Works Director Mehmen reported: Water tower almost done welding, then painting. Councilperson Upton reported: discussed visibility of intersection at Jasper and Highway 6. Ryan indicated rumble strips might be effective there. Public Works Director Mehmen agreed and will get a quote for the cost on both sides of Jasper. City Administrator/ Clerk Jackson reported: Comprehensive Plan Committee meets monthly, will have city- wide survey soon and public meetings. Behind in work at City Hall, be patient. Need to work on Street Finance Report, Financial Report and Treasure Hunt info. Reminder: back to school time be on the lookout for kids crossing the street. Posting open P& Z: position in newsletter, need a male to apply. People can pick- up packet for open council/ mayor positions in City Hall. Mayor Berner reported: Estimate for turn lanes at Willow Ridge is$ 265, 000. Met with the County the City' s fringe area agreement is expired. Also discussed addresses in city limits. Developers with Prairie Trail West working on DOT access to their property and aligning with