Minutes-05/14/2008

Engineer Hart reported on progress of Rolling Hills Phase II, subdivision. Engineer recommends Croell Concrete' s performance bond to be released. Motion Petersen seconded Gericke to release performance bond on Rolling Hills Phase II. Attorney, Greenleaf reported on discussions with Timber Ridge Estates on to release any liens to allow final sale of lots in Timber Ridge Estates. Councilpersons discussed punch list items not completed by developer Motion Gericke seconded Petersen to request developer to pay all monies owed to the City and to complete the punch list items. Discussion held on water main extension from water plant to the commercial development in Villages. Engineer Hart and Attorney Greenleaf reported discussions and attempts to secure financial funding to proceed with project. Motion Gericke seconded Petersen to authorize Engineer and Attorney to proceed with further planning, negotiating, authorizing changes to the development plans, and securing a Irrevocable Letter of Credit from a financial institution on behalf of developer to insure future payments for future development of Villages. Engineer and Attorney will present at June 11, 2008 Regular City Council meeting for City Council action. Motion Gericke seconded Bartels to table discussion of nuisance properties. Motion Gericke seconded Ball to table discussion of street parking in Industrial Park until next City Council meeting. Motion Ball seconded Gericke to table discussion of Ag Uses in city until next City Council meeting. Motion Ball seconded Petersen to close open session for a closed session to discuss pending litigation in the matter of Allen v. City. Gericke excused from discussions and left meeting room. Motion Ball seconded Petersen to return to open session. Gericke returns to meeting room. Motion Ball seconded Petersen to approve proposal to settle for the remediation settlement and authorize Mayor to proceed with discussions with Aliens', and continue with easement agreements with neighbors to the Allen property. Authorize Attorney to draft agreements as necessary. Bartels and Gericke abstain from vote. Petersen and Ball ayes. Motion approved. Committee reports: Park, Recreation, Festivals, and Tourism- Mayor reminded Councilpersons of additional decisions needed for Trail funds. Public Works inquired on future of East Sign Foliage. Reported that some citizens do not care for the winter dead foliage. Mayor suggested that further study be conducted before any major changes. Clerk reported that approximately 80 teenagers will be available on June 18, 2008 for community service in City. Mayor Phillips reminded Councilpersons that their assistance would be appreciated for the City Wide Clean Up Day Saturday, 17th. May Motion Ball seconded Petersen for adjournment at 10: 29pm. Expenditures: 160. 00 Advanced Traffic Control 377. 00 Advanced Water Technology 179. 23 Aero Mod 303. 00 Alfie Packers Inc 5, 590. 72 Alliant Energy 1, 565. 00 Banyan Data Systems 3, 016. 20 Cargill Inc 373. 56 Casey' s General Store 242. 76 Collection Services Center 553. 39 Consumers Coop 6, 028. 10 De Lage Landen 371. 59 Delta Dental 422. 97 Electric Motors of Iowa City 3, 069. 58 Federal Payroll Taxes 20. 40 Feslers 3, 984. 00 Freeman Construction- 979. 22 Future Line Truck Equipment 115. 15 Futures Systems 237. 63 Hach Co. 21, 440. 57 Hart- Frederick Consultants 456. 00 Hygenic Lab U of I 23. 46 I Wireless 404. 03 Ia Assoc of Municiple Utilities 150. 00 Iowa Department of Natural Resources 480. 69 Iowa City Press Citizen