Minutes-02/13/2013

parties. Motion made by Bartels to move forward with what is necessary for a five ( 5) years tax abatement, seconded by Kahler. Ayes = Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Kahler. Motion passed. Resolution 2013 -021 Adopting a Standing Rule Regarding the Effect of a Council Member' s Abstention when not Required by a Conflict of Interest: Motion made by Upton to approve 2013 -021, seconded by Bartels. Ayes = Kahler, Upton, Phillips, Bartels Nays = none. Resolution passed. Teacup pig discussion: Council had general discussion and would like the attorney to review the Ordinance and provide more info. Motion by Upton to adjourn action on this item until 03/ 13/ 13, seconded by Bartels. All ayes. Motion carried. Resolution 2013 -023 Setting a date for Public hearing for changing the due date for animal licenses /tags: Motion made by Bartels to approve 2013 -023, seconded by Kahler. Aye =Kahler, Bartels, Upton, Phillips. Resolution passed. Resolution 2013 -024 Authorizing Hart -Frederick to proceed with the 2013 Water Storage Pressure Upgrade —Phase 4: Motion made by Kahler to approve 2013 -024, seconded by Upton. Ayes = Phillips, Upton, Bartels, Kahler. Resolution passed. Reports Attorney Michael reported: Completed purchase of Brown and Bryant property. Waiting to hear from The Depot Attorney. IA DOT wants to wait for on the Church and Williams property due to right -of -way approvals. There will be a condemnation of title for the property by the railroad. The City will need to get an easement for water from the Railroad. Engineer Frederick reported: Has 3D presentation for Ireland Avenue. Spoke with the IA DNR regarding the concession stand: no problems with the bathroom or storage area flooding, worry about fridge and food area — maybe a 2nd floor with a dumbwaiter might work. The concession stand will need to be elevated another two ( 2) feet. Public Works Mehmen reported: Received quotes of $16, 000 to finish the outfield fences with caps at the baseball diamonds. Motion made by Kahler to approve the $16,000 to get the fences completed, seconded by Upton. All ayes. Motion passed. The new water tower foundation was poured and has to cure for 7 days. Mehmen and Detert addressed Council regarding Public Works employee Zimmerman and requested he go to full -time as soon as possible. They stated he is a good working and a good employee. Council Person Kahler made a motion to have Mr. Zimmerman for full -time as of April, 2013, seconded by Phillips. All Ayes. Motion passed. Council Person Upton would like a paper Comprehensive Plan to all council members. Administrator Jackson reported: Alliant Energy contacted City Hall and said as street lights burn out they will replace them with LED lights. Bryant property closed on 02/ 14/ 13 and if Council wanted to do a walk through of the property it would be at 10: 30 in the morning. Someone hit our grader and filed a