Minutes-08/24/2011

s - Mayor Phillips reported that Public Works would like to budget in next fiscal year funding for Manhole Rehabilitation. Rehabilitation will eliminate excessive storm water flowing into sanitary sewer system. Mayor also reported that Waste Work Department was requesting from their current fiscal year udget the purchase of six monitoring probes to eliminate the need for an operator to do the monitor readings manually. Mayor Phillips reported he had not been contacted by any of the neighbors between Nightingale and Goldfinch Dr, adjacent to the drainage concerns presented earlier in the year, regarding assistance for resolution. Council members agreed to table any future discussion on concern. Council members discussed Fringe Area Planning in the two mile radius around the city. Concerns were discussed and suggested that city council begin planning steps in dealing with possible advancements by Coralville into Tiffin' s planned area. Members will begin research and suggested further discussion at September Work Session. Russell Meade, CPA, at 3522 Half Moon Avenue SE, in two mile radius, made a request for Council comments for a Conditional Use Permit for a commercial business office at his home. Council members agreed they will formally provide to Johnson County Planning and Zoning favorable comments at regular meeting on Wednesday, September 14, 2011 in accordance to the Johnson County Unified Development Ordinance. Mayor reported that work still in planning stage with financial consultants toward planning for future Water Storage Project. Northland Securities plan to attend September 2011 Work Session to present .. suggested financial planning. Mayor reported that Attorney will close on Tim Spivey properties on Friday, August 26, 2011. Attorney continues to work with residents on property acquisitions for Ireland Ave Extension.` Council members discussed Code of Ordinances, Chapter 123 and reviewed suggestions made by IDOT to not allow houses to be moved on Hwy 6. Council members agreed to demolish 251 and 301 W Marengo Rd property in award of contract for disposal of trees and houses to be possibly awarded at regular City Council Wednesday, September 14, 2011 meeting. Council members discussed suggestions made by Public Works for landscaping around east entrance sign. Members suggested not doing any additional landscaping and continue to mow berm. No discussion held on revenues and expenditures.. Brief discussion held on stop signs on E. Second St and Brown St. intersection. Council agreed to leave signage as currently in place. Mayor Phillips reviewed with Council procedures necessary to request a Public Measure on next election for change in term of Mayor from two years to four years. Brief discussion held on soliciting additional legal representation for the City. Council members will research and provide suggestions at September Work Session. No discussion held on an inquiry made of Council members appointed as Library Board representatives for the City regarding updating the 28E Agreement with the Clear Creek Amana School District. Mayor Phillips reported on progress of City Manual. Council member Chris Ball reported on his progress He the City Website and Facebook. of updating encouraged Council members to review and forward suggestions. Motion by Weipert and seconded b Petersen for adjournment at 8: 55pm. All Ayes. Absent: Gericke. Attest to: Royce Phillips, Mayor: dr wv . A - ;111)_• r 1, - I Submitted by: Ruth Demuth, City Clerk. r