X Adjournment – motion Wright seconded by Jim Bartels. All following actions approved by
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Jim Bartels
City Council
City Council — regular meeting, November 12, 2008
Wednesday, November 12, 2008
0 agenda items
26 motions recorded
1 documents
Motions carried
20
of 22 substantive motions (procedural ones aside)
Split votes
4
at least one "no", or the motion failed
Coverage notes. blanket: all following motions approved unless noted About coverage
Votes
Each motion as the minutes record it: the agenda heading and the motion line. Names come from the roll call; "all ayes (implied)" marks a motion where the minutes say only "All ayes" or "carried unanimously", which credits the members recorded as present. Read the minutes
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Gericke to formally open Public Hearing for Hwy 6 Widening Project
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mike Gericke
X Adjournment – motion Gericke seconded by Wright to close Public Hearing
Carried · moved by Mike Gericke, seconded by John Wright
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Bartels to approve Resolution 2008- 28 Approve Plans, Specification, and Form of Contracts for Hwy 6 Widening Project
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Jim Bartels
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Gericke to approve project with Alternate Bid containing concrete tunnel under Hwy 6 for future development as Safe Walking Route under Hwy 6. Discussion ensued amongst Council members regarding motion
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mike Gericke
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008- 29 and award low bid of$ 1, 482, 207. 85 submitted by Strep Construction of Iowa City, Iowa contingent upon review of bid and approval by City Engineer Hart and Iowa Department of Transportation
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mark Petersen
X Adjournment – Motion Gericke, seconded by Petersen to approve Resolution 2008- 26 Approving Award of Alternate Bid contract for 2008 Watermain Extension Phase Two Project extending waterline south to the Villages development to Summers Enterprises, Inc. for$ 274, 414. 00. Council members discussed the continuing status of the delinquent utility account for Clear Creek Mobile Home Park. Council members directed Attorney Greenleaf to contact owner Jim Riggan, payment must be received by January 1, 2009 or impending lawsuit will be filed against owner. Mayor Phillips updated Council members on progress of Future Comprehensive Land Use Plan. Chad Sands of Eastern Central Iowa Council of Governments met with Planning and Zoning Commission at November 5, 2008 meeting. Engineer Frederick updated Council members on progress on Ireland Ave Project and seeking additional Federal Highway Funds
Carried · moved by Mike Gericke, seconded by Mark Petersen
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve request for Trail Extension Funding Resolution 2008- 32 Authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to Execute Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Transportation Enhancement Program Project Number: 09- 2TPE- 112 for the Purpose of Financing the Transportation Improvement Project In Iowa With Federal Funds
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mark Petersen
X Adjournment – Motion Ball seconded by Petersen for approval to read Ordinance 2008- 294 Establishing Building Inspection Board of Appeals for third reading by title only and for passage of ordinance. Five Council members having voted, and four having voted Aye, Mayor Phillips declared Ordinance 2008- 294 approved and adopted on November 12, 2008
Carried 4–1 · moved by Chris Ball, seconded by Mark Petersen · Voted no: Mike Gericke
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Ball for approval to read Ordinance 2008- 295 Repealing Ordinances 1979- 80 and 1984- 125 and 1985- 136 Establishing Regulations For The Control Of All Animals Within The City and Prescribing A Procedure For Disposition of Dangerous and Vicious Animals for second reading by title only and for approval. Five Council members having voted and four having voted Ayes, Mayor Phillips declared second reading of Ordinance 2008- 295 approved and to' place third reading on December 10, 2008 regular meeting
Carried 4–1 · moved by John Wright, seconded by Chris Ball · Voted no: Mark Petersen
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Gericke for approval and to read the revised Ordinance 2008- 296 Establishing Additional Parking Regulations by title only for first reading. Five Council members having voted and five having voted Nays. Mayor hillips declared vote failed
Failed · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mike Gericke
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Gericke for approval to read Ordinance 2008- 297 Amending Ordinance 2007- 287 By Establishing a Limit To The Number of Permanent Inhabitants Of A Dwelling Located in Any Residential Zone and In C- 1 B Zones by title only and approve second reading. Five Council members having voted and two having voted Ayes, and three having voted Nay, Mayor Phillips declared passage of Ordinance 2008- 297 having failed
Failed 2–3 · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mike Gericke · Voted no: Chris Ball, Jim Bartels, Mike Gericke
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Gericke to rent property on one year lease and set rent at$ 1000 per month and set damage deposit at$ 1000
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mike Gericke
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to table discussion on future of farming on city owned property to Work Session
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mark Petersen
X Adjournment – Motion Gericke seconded by Bartels to approve the passage of Resolution 2008- 30 required by Alliant Energy for the installation of additional street lighting at intersection of Rolling Hills Dr. and N Iris Avenue, and Resolution 2008- 31 as required by Alliant Energy for installation of security light at city maintenance facility
Carried · moved by Mike Gericke, seconded by Jim Bartels
X Adjournment – Motion Gericke seconded by Wright to change signs to" No' Parking" on both sides of street and to allow residents to use Potter Park parking lot for guest parking
Carried · moved by Mike Gericke, seconded by John Wright
X Adjournment – Motion Petersen seconded by Wright to table discussion on Woodfield Ridge future park area to Work Session
Carried · moved by Mark Petersen, seconded by John Wright
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Gericke to approve appointment of Kathleen Fitzgerald to Board of Adjustments for five year term
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mike Gericke
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Petersen to approve appointments of Cathy Davis, Nicholas Pfeiffer, and Rev Beverly Marshall Goodell to Tiffin Community Fund Board
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mark Petersen
X Adjournment – Motion Wright and seconded by Gericke to approve appointment of Luke Hruby as representative on Johnson County Emergency Management Commission
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mike Gericke
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Gericke to instruct Engineer to proceed toward receiving this land for Parks
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mike Gericke
X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Gericke to approve the purchase of machine at cost of$ 4, 000
Carried · moved by John Wright, seconded by Mike Gericke
Procedural motions (4): agenda, minutes, payables approval, adjournment
- X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Petersen for approval of 10/ 8 and 10/ 13/ 2008 City Council meeting minutes — carried (all ayes (implied))
- X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded Gericke for approval of receipts and expenditures — carried (all ayes (implied))
- X Adjournment – Motion Wright seconded by Bartels to place the following Agenda items and the Planning & Zoning Commission recommendations in reference to these Agenda items on December 12, 2008 Work Session; Dare Care Facilities, Landscaping Completion, Utility Permits, and Erosion Control — carried (all ayes (implied))
- Motion Wright seconded by Gericke for adjournment at 9: 02pm — carried (all ayes (implied))
Attendance
Chris Ball presentJim Bartels presentMike Gericke presentMark Petersen presentJohn Wright presentRoyce Phillips (mayor) present
Ordinances and resolutions
Ord. 2007-287, Ord. 2008-294, Ord. 2008-295, Ord. 2008-296, Ord. 2008-297, Res. 2008-026, Res. 2008-028, Res. 2008-029, Res. 2008-030, Res. 2008-031, Res. 2008-032
Agenda
The archive has no itemized agenda for this meeting.
Documents
| Document | Type | Original |
|---|---|---|
| Minutes-11/12/2008 | minutes |
Sources
- Laserfiche minutes archive: Minutes-11/12/2008 — original listing ↗
- Minutes read by parser minutes/transition 2.4.0 from 1 copy.
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