Minutes-09/12/2012

Tiffin Locker rehab quote: Mayor Berner stated approximate cost for new construction should be around $ 120 per square foot. A 2, 000 square foot building should cost around $ 240, 000. This cost does not include tear down. Funding could be from the bond proceeds, it is listed as an allowance. Jackson will have to check to see if TIF monies can: be used to pay for City Hall. The Public Works staff can demolish the building within a few days. Ryan moved to have Jackson and Mehmen to research cost to- demolish the locker,. seconded by Upton. Also, there will need to be asbestos testing and removal included, in the quote. Agenda item tabled until nextmeeting. New Business IPAIT Presentation: Amy Mitchell, IPAIT representative, informed Council this is an investment pool to provide short- term & long term maturities for government in Iowa. This is considered as a supplement to the bank. There are two investment options: diversified fund and FTA program ( longer term investments; i. e. CDs, savings, etc.). The-cost for involvement is paid by the yield has been received and there is no minimum balance on accounts. Capabilities include°online banking and checking ;,, services. Motion by Ryan to have resolution be on next council meeting to approve joining IPAIT, X seconded by Bartels. All ayes. Motion passed unanimously: Resolution 2012- 40 Approving Alcohol Permit to Slims Saloon: Motion me ad - by Ryan,. seconded by Upton to approve' the alcohol permit. Ayes= Ryan, Bartels, Upton. Motion passed unanimously" Z. s City Facebook page: Jackson stated that no one is available to upkeep the web° page. ' Motion Made by Ryan to discontinue usage of the City Facebook page, seconded byUpton. Ayes= Upton and Ryan. Nay= Bartels. Motion passed, . r s a ' Recommendation to sell Lot 48 A sewer line needs-to be added to the parcel. The. City received a ' quote for around $ 8, 000. Motionby Ryan to authorize Public Works to get bids.for the sewer-line and., hire the cheapest bid, seconded by Upton. All ayes. Motion passed unanimously. e Resolution 2012- 43 Approving Contract Documents to Receive Bids and Set Public earing for Water Tower: Council person Upton questioned why the bidding process was before the public hearing. ' - AttorneyTMichael stated that it might beto make the dollar amounts public. Motion by Ryan to approve Resolution 2012- 43. Further discussion on the intent of the order of the process Of bidding and the public hearing. Motion did not receive a second. Motion dies. Jackson to contact. HR Green to getbfurther clarification to proceed. Building Inspector status report: Interview team will be" Council person Bartels, MayoryBerner, Administrator Jackson and Home Builder Gierke. Motion by„ Ryan to create a committee to interview candidates for inspector, seconded by Upton. All ayes. Motion passed unanimously. Deer View Subdivision discussion— Phase Ito Phase II: Mr.,Portwood stated there was formerly a , ,. verbal agreement in 2007 that he would receive- 4 $ 261, 000' reimbursement for installing of an; ' , oversized sewer line. This agreement was not indicated in the.subdividorsagreement. He stated", there has been property built with° a value of over$ 10 million in` the, City and they are getting ready to begin Phase II of the project. Mayor Berner would like the cost difference between an 8" line versus an 18" line. Council person Upton wants an itemization of fees that were incurred. Council person Bartels°`stated morally we owe him something. Cou:ncil• want this legally the city owes him nothing: but information provided at the next meeting. Mayor Berne asked if some assistance with Phase I I can E be given, instead. of a check. Mr. Portwood wants a cash transaction.