Minutes-08/13/2008

Engineer and Attorney next steps involved in furthering project. Mayor Phillips explained that Public Hearings are held to allow residents to express ideas and opinions. Motion Wright seconded by Gerickelto open Public Hearing on 2008 Water Main Extension Project Phase 2. No discussions. Motion Wright seconded by Gericke to close Public Hearing on 2008 Water Main Extension Project Phase 2. Engineer Hart recommended Council place on September agenda to set date for October Bid Letting of Phase 2 Water Main Extension Project. Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to follow Engineers recommendation. Motion Wright seconded by Bartels to set September 10, 2008 City Council for Public Hearing on Amending Zoning Ordinance to Allow Changes to Current Zoning Map Recommended for Future Land Use Plan. Motion Wright seconded by Bartels to read by title only an amendment to the Peddler and Solicitors Ordinance 1979— 85 by Increasing the Bond Amount and Amending Penalty Provisions. Motion Gericke seconded by Wright to approve first reading of Ordinance 2008- 293. Rollcall of Council members approved by all ayes. Second Reading to be placed on September' 10, 2008 agenda. Attorney Greenleaf distributed and explained information on Building Inspection Enforcement and Building Plan Review Board. Recommendation made for Council to place on September 10, 2008 agenda. Discussion held by council members on updates and review of animal ordinance. Motion by Wright seconded by Ball to further review and place on September 10, 2008 agenda. Motion Gericke seconded by Ball to approve Resolution 2008- 19 Regarding adoption of Eastern Central Iowa Council of Governments Regional Comprehensive Integrated Solid Waste Management Plan 2008- 2014 with the Iowa City Landfill under Chapter 455. 306( 1) of the Code of Iowa. No action needed on part of City Council in the approval of Villages Covenants and Design Standards as previously discussed and reviewed in joint Planning and Zoning and City Council meeting on August 6, 2008. Motion Petersen seconded by Ball for approval of Song Bird Block Party and temporary closing of Robins Ct on Saturday, August 16, 2008, with city street closures. Ayes: Ball, Bartels, Gericke, and Petersen. Nayes: Wright. NO action taken for setting Public Hearing date on Securing Financing for 2008 Water Main Extension Phase 2. Motion Gericke seconded by Wright to recommend Attorney to further review request by Frontier Homes' request of Building Permit# 2005- 580 refund on Lot# 8 Industrial Park. Discussion held on appointment of Ed Johnson as Building Official. Motion Gericke seconded by Wright to recommend appointing Ball and Petersen to further review duties of building official and take no action until further review. Motion Wright seconded by Petersen recommend Attorney to research ordinances to address issues regarding the parking problems and obstruction of passage on Redbird Run. Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve 1st payment estimate on work completed by Bockenstedt Excavating Inc in the amount of$ 63, 655. 30. Motion Gericke seconded by Petersen to approve Change Order# 1 request by Bockenstedt Excavating Inc. for water hydrant adjustment. Discussion held on final approval of Skid Loader Lease Agreement. Motion Wright seconded by Bartels for Public Works to proceed with Skid Loader with recommendation to keep bi- annual payments at approximately $ 4, 000. Motion Wright seconded by Gericke for Public Works to purchase and build Salt and Sand facility at estimated cost of$ 4, 000. Motion Wright seconded by Gericke to approve installation of heating system at 201 Railroad St facility. Discussion held on approving replacement value by insurance company on 201 Railroad St facility at approximately $ 415, 000. Further review with insurance company recommended. Motion Petersen seconded by Bartels to approve payment to Poured Walls of Iowa for the amount of 5, 516. 55 for concrete paving in front of City Hall on 2nd St. to accommodate State Auditor' s request for Handicapped Accessible Parking for voting locations. Partial payment for project will be received from State Auditor. Engineer Hart recommended set letting for Hwy 6 Widening Project for 2009 at October meeting for November 2008 bid letting. Wright left meeting at 8: 50pm.