Minutes-03/10/2010

Engineer reported on progress in developing SRF Water Main loan and I- Jobs Grant for March 2010 deadlines. Discussion held by members on planning process for Recreational Building with Municipal Offices. Attorney Greenleaf checking legal issues on using City land and Council members continuing to research funding options and possible grants. Council members continue to review Five Year Capital Improvements Plan. Reports: Mayor Phillips reported on fundraising efforts, of Tiffin Community Fund for the construction of Picnic Shelter in City Park. Tiffin Fest Committee members reported on fundraising efforts and securing entertainment and events for 2010 event on July 9th and 10th Public Works reported that sixteen teams have scheduled ball field reservations and would start filed maintenance as weather permits. Discussion held on methods to control grass and weeds below bleachers. Mehmen asked by Council members to obtain an estimate for: drainage costs on Field Three. City Council members appointed to represent City on Springmier Library did not report any new developments. Library Board representatives were appreciative that Budget for Library for 2010- 2011 was increased to 22, 000. Attorney Greenleaf reported that litigation in matter of LDR Lawsuit was continuing. Engineer Hart stated that additional research will be conducted on, possible methods to increase water pressure in developments north of Hwy 6. Public Works Mehmen reported that streets in need of sanitary sewer in old part of city were re- televised and work for repairs would develop as weather permits and scheduling of work by contractor. Discussion on street cleaner to be placed on Work Session for March 24, 2010. City Clerk reported on progress of Census workers in City. Council members were reminded of Easter Egg Hunt set for Saturday April 3, 2010 at Soccer Fields at 10: 00am. LifePointe Church is co- sponsoring event with City. Mayor pro- tem Petersen questioned if any work was being done on obtaining grants for the construction of sidewalks to and from the tunnel under Hwy 6. Mayor Phillips issued reports on status of Strategic Planning Surveys. Several surveys have been returned and encouraged residents to continue to submit with suggestions for the future planning of city. Motion de by Barte d seconded by Weipert for adjournment at 9: 06pm. 1X? ç Submitted by: Ruth Demuth, City Clerk Attes : Ro a Phillips, Mayor Receipts C3) 2' .. $ 04 C1--) 64, 914. 95 General Funds 167. 52_ Debt Services 1. 40 Library Funds 9. 79 Employee Benefits 8, 355. 50 Road Use Tax Fund 2, 655. 73 TIF Funds 56, 137. 91 Utility Enterprise Funds 10, 525. 35 Local Option Tax Fund 142, 768. 15 Totals Expenditures 260. 00 Action Sewer& Septic Service 6, 384. 41 Alliant Energy 129. 44 Beisser Lumber 898. 32 Bob Eggers Plumbing 410. 40 Carus Phosphates, Inc. 100. 00 CCA Post Prom 143. 10 Cedar Rapids Photo Copy Center