Minutes-07/14/2010

Motion made by Bartels and seconded by Petersen to set Public Hearing for Tuesday, August 10, 2010 at Springmier Library at 6: 30pm, on Ireland Ave Extension Project for final comments before submitting design plans to IDOT to proceed with Project. Concept drawing on display at Solon State Bank lobby. Council members reviewed concept drawing of future City Park Improvements and discussed methods of development. Motion made by Bartels and seconded by Petersen to set Public Hearing on City Park Improvements for August 10, 2010 at Springmier Library at 6: 30pm. Mayor Phillips reported on action taken by Iowa DNR on the release of the Bigelow Lot Four for future park development. Concept drawing at Solon State Bank lobby. Engineer reported that Rolling Hills Phase Four needs any additional inspection before filing for Final Plat. t. Council members suggested reviewing Roberts Ferry Rd design plans at July 28, 2010 Work Session. Reported to Council members that I- Jobs grant request for water main under 180, was denied for funding. Suggested to review future planning at Work Session. Council members suggested that discussion on Municipal Building be tabled for a few months until report received from IDNR on release for future development. Five Year Capital Improvement Plan tabled. Engineer reported on preliminary plan for Jasper Ave improvements. Reports: Council members discussed progress of Picnic Shelter being built in City Park by Tiffin Community Fund volunteers. Council members suggested ordering picnic tables and a possible grill for Shelter. Final expenses for Tiffinfest not available to complete report for receipts and expenditures. Council members appointed to represent City on Library Board had no new information to report to City Council members. Engineer Hart reported that his office will have statistics available for Council members on future Water Tower. Motion made by Ball and seconded by Petersen to approve Public Works estimate for 2010 street repairs and proceed with obtaining proposals for July 28, 2010 Work Session. Motion made by Gericke and seconded by Weipert to read Resolution 2010- 33 Authorizing the Purchase of City Utility Truck with Loan Financed Through Solon State Bank by title only. Motion made by Gericke and seconded by Bartels to approve Resolution 2010- 33 for the amount of 42, 130. Five Council members present and voted Aye for approval, Mayor Phillips declared Resolution 2010- 33 passed and adopted. City Clerk suggested that the review of the Investment Policy, Zoning Fees, Railroad Noise Ordinance and Geo Caching within City limits by Council members be placed on the Agenda for the July 28, 2010 Work Session. Reported that a resident had inquired on placing a fishing dock on the Ponds Ct retention pond. Council members discussed issue and advised not placing docks on pond at this time. Council persons Ball and Weipert reported on the progress of the website and the City Manual. Suggested that further liscussion be held at July 28, 2010 Work Session. Mayor Phillips asked that September 2010 City Council meetings be rescheduled to the third and fifth Wednesdays of the month. Motion made by Weipert and seconded by Ball for adjournment at 9: 20pm. Submitted: Ruth Demuth, City Clerk Attest: Royce Phillips, Mayor Receipts Water Account 33, 896. 49 Sewer Account • 21, 302. 72 TIF Account 46, 959. 30 Library Account 151. 73 Debt Services 3, 810. 30 Road Use Tax 5, 791. 75 Local Option Tax 7, 671. 45 General Funds 16. 031. 61 Receipts 135, 615. 35 Expenditures 477. 50E Action Services Inc 150. 00 AeroSaw Inc 5, 797. 92 Alliant Energy 171. 51 Barco Municipal Products 100. 00 Barnes & Nobles 205. 00 Big Country Seed 994. 60 Carus Phosphates