A. CONSENT AGENDA:
1. Agenda.
2. Minutes of the March 9, 2009 regular meeting.
3. Treasurer’s Report for the period ended March 31, 2009.
4. Bills Payable – April 2009.
5. Renewal of Class C Liquor Permit – St Quentin Post of the American Legion
6. Resolution No. 09-0413-24, Authorizing Delinquent Charges for Service to be Assessed to Property Taxes.
B. CORRESPONDENCE
1. Plan and Zoning Commission – Minutes of Previous Meeting.
2. Parks & Recreation Commission – Minutes of Previous Meeting.
3. Sheriff’s Office Monthly Activity Report.
4. Public Works Director’s Report.
5. Other
C: CITIZENS REQUESTS
D. BUSINESS
1. Development of Ely City Park
a. Public Hearing re: Plans, Specifications and Form of Contract for 2009 Ely City Park Grading and Drainage Project. – 7:00 p.m.
b. Resolution No. 09-0413-11, Approving Plans, Specifications and Form of Contract for the 2009 Ely City Park Grading and Drainage Project.
c. Review of Bids Received
d. Resolution No. 09-0413-12, Fixing Date for a Meeting on the Proposition of the Issuance of $82,418 Sales Tax Revenue Bonds, Series 2009 of Ely, Iowa, and Providing for Publication of Notice Thereof.
e. Resolution No. 09-0413-13, Making Award of Bid and Approving Contract and Bond.
f. Resolution No. 09-0413-14, Professional Services Agreement, MMS Consultants
2. Splendid Villa Addition
a. Approval of Plans and Specifications for Construction of Municipal Improvements – Splendid Villa Phase 1.
3. Authorize Temporary Parking Restriction – One Side of Street Only on May 2, 2009.
4. Request for Temporary Class B Beer Permit & Outdoor Service, Ely Fire Department.
5. Dows Street Repair/Renovation
a. Resolution No. 09-0413-15, Approving Professional Services Agreement with MMS Consultants for Engineering Services.
6. “Green Infrastructure” - ARRA Federal Stimulus Projects
a. Hillcrest-Highland Project Storm Water Management Improvements.
b. Fuhrmeister Street Drainage Improvements.
7. Prepayment & Re-Financing of 2000 and 2001 General Obligation Bonds.
a. Review and Consideration of Bids for $255,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes.
b. Resolution No. 09-0413-16, Authorizing the Redemption of Outstanding General Obligation Bonds of the City of Ely, Iowa, Dated August 1, 2000, and Directing Notice of Redemption to Be Given.
c. Resolution no. 09-0413-17, Ratifying, confirming and approving publication of Notice of Public Hearing,
d. Public Hearing on the Authorization of a Loan Agreement and the Issuance of Notes to Evidence the Obligation of the City Thereunder. – 7:00 p.m.
e. Resolution No. 09-0413-18, Instituting Proceedings to Take Additional Action.
f. Resolution No. 09-0413-19, Directing the Acceptance of a Proposal to Purchase General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Series 2009.
g. Resolution No. 09-0413-20, Accepting Financial Advisory Services Agreement, Piper Jafffray & Co.
8. Public Works Projects
a. Resolution No. 09-0413-21, Accepting Quote for Fencing at WWTF.
b. Resolution No. 09-0413-22, Accepting Quote to Repair Alley Between Main &Walker Streets.
9. Resolution No. 09-0413-23, Adopting Utility Billing Identity Theft Prevention Program.
10. Rogers Creek Trunk Project
a. Release of Retainage and Final Payment, Maxwell Construction.
11. Water System Improvements Project
a. Discuss Sites and Potential Purchase of Real Estate for the Site of a New Water Tower. *Possible Closed Session, as Permitted by §21.5(j) Code of Iowa*.
*Please Note - The City Council May Vote to Conduct a Closed Session Specifically to Discuss the Potential Purchase of Land as Permitted by §21.5(j) Code of Iowa *
E. DISCUSSION ITEMS
F. ADJOURN