Minutes-10/13/2010

Public Works Mehmen reported on progress of crack sealing in various areas of city and on curb and gutter repairs by Harding Concrete. City Clerk Demuth asked Council members to place on agenda for Work Session on October 27, 2010 the following inquiries made by: Bella Sala for a permanent business sign along Hwy 6, a request by a new business in Industrial Park Ireland Plaza to allow daytime street parking on Noelridge Dr., discussion of amendments to Code of Ordinances as requested by Iowa Codifications. Demuth updated Council members on the status of Audit conducted by State Auditors Office. Mayor Phillips explained to Council members of numerous policies, procedures and practices that have been recommended by the Auditor' s Office for City Council to develop and implement. Suggested that Council members continue to develop City Manual and these items be addressed at Work Session in near future. Council members were reminded of the Halloween Decorating Contest on Saturday, October 30, 2010, Trick or Treat Night on Sunday, October 31, 2010 and the Fireman and First Responders Fund Raiser and Dance on Saturday, November 13, 2010 at the Bella Sala. It was also noted that land owner Joseph Johnston stated that he would not allow hunting or target practicing on his land. Mayor pro tem Petersen inquired on information received from the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding applying for grants from the Federal Grade Crossing Safety Improvement Funds. Discussion held on the Benefit Cost Ratio Calculations issued by IDOT. Mayor Phillips explained that Grants are usually awarded on applications with Predicted Accident ( PA) of. 75 or above. Tiffin' s crossings have a . 046 and a 015 PA. Council persons asked further discussion moved to a Work Session. Motion made by Bartels and seconded by Ball for adjournment at 9: 25pm. Submitted by: Ruth Demuth, City Clerk Attest: Royce Phillips, Mayor Revenues 21, 901. 82 General Funds 83, 390. 78 Special Revenues 6, 316. 22 Debt Services 39, 884. 98 Water 25, 204. 56 Sewer 4, 300. 66 Recycle 180, 999. 02 Expenditures 927. 99 Ace Electric, Inc. 420. 00 Action Services 78. 00 Advanced Drainage 144. 96 Aero- Mod Inc 7, 332. 65 Alliant Energy 967. 00 Automatic Systems 4, 082. 69 Barco Products Inc 418. 40 Big Country Seed 1, 346. 00 Carus Phosphates 145. 76 Cedar Rapids Photo Copy 242. 76 Collection Services Center 3, 738. 00 Consumers Cooperative 37. 80 Copyworks 25. 33 Copyworks 458. 66 Delta Dental 23. 67 Fastenal Co. 4, 444. 47 Federal Deposit 543. 75 Freeman Construction 160. 40 Future Systems Inc 485. 02 Gazette Communications