Minutes-8/8/2001

MITIGATION PLANNING PROJECT GRANT IN COOPERATION WITH IEMD. Ayes: Gericke, Ryan, Dils and Bartels. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. No action by city in regard to Tobacco Civil Penalty Enforcement. Johnson County Sheriff Deputy Jay Lalla was present to explain how the cigarette underage program is working. Motion Dils, second Gericke to approve RESOLUTION NO. 2001-29 PROVIDING 28-E AGREEMENT WITH the Clear Creek Amana Community School District providing for shared public library with the Springmier Community Library.. Ayes: Gericke, Dils, Bartels, and Ryan. Absent: Walls. Motion carried. Jim Bartels reported to the Council problems he has suffered as a result of storm water run-off coming across his property. It appears that development north of his property may have increased the flow. Jim explained the mess and thinks his problem is worse than that on Stephans Street. City Engineer Hart said he has photos of the area and Bartels has complained for numerous years about drainage water. Engineer Hart proposes 195 feet of plastic storm water pipe to alleviate the situation. Council authorized the engineer to devise a recommended remedy and to expend up to $3,000 to construct any remedy recommended. The Engineer was directed to obtain at least two bids on the project. Street damage caused by utility work at the church was discussed, Gericke said the area will be compacted further and resealed with road material in the near future. Deterioration of railroad crossing and a serious tube condition near the sewer plant will be reported once again to IDOT. Tree Inventory and report was received from State forester Mark Vitosh. Bartels noted significant damage reported in the study of 38% damage caused by mower damage. Bartels recommends additional mulch in proximity of city trees, reducing mower damages. Rodney Walls send report to council on park work. Rodney is getting estimates on both baseball and softball backstop fencing, maintainer costs and also checking into truck purchase. City received a copy of letter written by Joe Johnston to Ed Cole regarding utility work being completed in the area of Johnston Subdivision. There was no request from Joe Johnston and no action by city in this regard. Councilmember Dils reported on Johnson County Board of Supervisors meeting attended by Dils and Potter. The meeting was set for two representatives from area communities to consider review policies for area growth. Tiffin and North Liberty sent two officials,