ELY CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Mayor Dale Stanek called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. Council members present: Mark Banowetz, John Smith and Tom Winkowski; Kevin Meskimen – absent, excused. Also present Deputy Clerk Teri Billick. Guests included: Jim Miller, Marie Miller, Don Musil, James Cozzie, Tome Rohner, and Aaron Quindy.
Smith, second by Banowetz, moved to approve the Consent Agenda consisting of:
· Agenda
· Minutes of the November 13, 2006 City Council meeting
· Treasurers Report for the period ended November 30, 2006
· Bills Payable for December, 2006
Motion carried – 4 to 0.
Treasurer’s
Report (summary) for the period ended November 30, 2006
|
|
Receipts |
Disbursements |
Ending Balance |
|
General |
$ 63,288.95 |
$ 21,459.27 |
$ 281,184.71 |
|
Road
Use |
6,735.56 |
10,272.52 |
-6,861.98 |
|
TIF
Fund |
13,335.15 |
|
373,195.83 |
|
Debt
Service |
5,946.58 |
20,527.50 |
13,826.39 |
|
Other
Projects |
1,829.00 |
|
128,160.89 |
|
Library
Project |
|
|
3,169.70 |
|
Water
Utility |
14,792.73 |
6,182.02 |
129,264.90 |
|
Water/Sewer
Reserve |
|
|
50,000.00 |
|
Sewer
Utility |
16,93445 |
30,019.97 |
154,076.90 |
|
Sanitary
Utility |
5,360.99 |
5,510.62 |
58,664.67 |
|
PR
Clearing |
5,230.04 |
4,830.52 |
1,155.69 |
|
Totals |
$133,453.45 |
$98,802.42 |
$1,186,837.70 |
Communications:
Deputy H. Omar of the Linn County Sheriff’s Office presented the Monthly Activity Report. The City Council received Plan and Zoning Commission minutes.
Citizen Requests. None
Appointment of Council Member to Fill Vacancy on City Council. Mayor Stanek reported Bob Ballantyne, 1585 Dows Street, and Tresa Whittom, 1585 Hillcrest Street, submitted letters of interest in being named to fill the vacancy on the City Council. Banowetz, second by Winkowski, moved to appoint Bob Ballantyne to fill the vacancy on the City Council. Motion carried – 3 to 0.
Plans and Specifications - Wastewater Treatment Plant Project – Cary Solberg. Cary Solberg, of MMS Consultants, reported on the status of engineering for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Project, and discussed related matters with the Mayor and City Council. Mr. Solberg reported the formal facility plan has been approved; that comments on the “60% Plans and Specifications” have been received from DNR; that final plans, specifications and bid documents are on schedule to be distributed to potential bidders December 18; final plans and specifications are also on schedule to be submitted to DNR by December 18; and that DNR is likely to issue the written construction permit within roughly thirty days or receiving final plans and specifications. Tom Winkowski asked how much capacity the facility is designed for. Dale Stanek stated the WWTF is designed to provide capacity for the next 20 years, with capacity for up to 3,000 people. Cary Solberg stated future capacity expansions would not have a lot of the hard fixed costs of this project.
Resolution No. 06-1211-30, Ordering Construction of Certain Public Improvements, and Fixing a Date for Hearing Thereon and Taking of Bids Therefore. Clerk-Administrator Anderson reported this resolution would schedule a public hearing for 7:00 p.m. January 8, 2007 regarding plans and specifications for the Wastewater Treatment Facility Project, pursuant to Open Bidding laws. Smith, second by Banowetz, moved to approve Resolution No. 06-1211-30, Ordering Construction of Certain Public Improvements, and Fixing a Date for Hearing Thereon and Taking of Bids Therefore.
Aye: Banowetz, Smith, Winkowski
Nay: None
Motion carried – 3 to 0.
Resolution No. 06-1211-31, Fixing a Date for a Meeting on the Authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,400,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes of Ely, Iowa, and Providing for Publication of Notice Thereof. Clerk-Administrator Anderson reported this resolution would schedule a public hearing, as required by state law, for 7:00 p.m. January 8, 2007 regarding authorizing the City of Ely to issue as much as $3,400,000 in debt to be paid through sewer revenues. Winkowski, second by Smith moved to approve Resolution No. 06-1211-31, Fixing a Date for a Meeting on the Authorization of a Loan and Disbursement Agreement and the Issuance of Not to Exceed $3,400,000 Sewer Revenue Capital Loan Notes of Ely, Iowa, and Providing for Publication of Notice Thereof.
Aye: Banowetz, Smith, Winkowski
Nay: None
Motion carried – 3 to 0.
Resolution No. 06-1211-32, Contract for Engineering Services for the Rogers Creek Trunk Main Project – MMS Consultants, Inc. Mayor Stanek reported this resolution would approve a contract with MMS Consultants for MMS to provide complete engineering services from design through construction for the Rogers Creed Sewer and Water Trunk Main projects at a cost of $59,940.00. Council discussed the proposed agreement; items discussed include scope of services to be provided; and expected project work schedule. Banowetz, second by Smith, moved to approve Resolution No. 06-1211-32, Contract for Engineering Services for the Rogers Creek Trunk Main Project – MMS Consultants, Inc.
Aye: Banowetz, Smith, Winkowski
Nay: None
Motion carried – 3 to 0.
Review Plans for State Street Bridge Replacement Project. The City Council reviewed a set of plans forwarded by Mike Harpole of Shive-Hattery, items discussed include: this project is under the auspices of the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) including their project development and bid schedule, that bids are likely to be solicited in March and let in April of 2007, and that this is likely to be considered a “late start date” project by IDOT. Don Musil asked if the project had been forwarded to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources, and asked if the project includes a wooden walking bridge during construction.
Housing Needs Assessment – CDBG Program. Winkowski, second by Smith, moved to approve the Housing Needs Assessment as presented. Motion carried – 3 to 0.
Dows Street East Drainage Improvements Design Build – Authorize Soliciting Competitive Proposals. Banowetz, second by Smith, moved to authorize the Clerk-Administrator to solicit Competitive Proposals to design and construct a project to correct subsurface drainage and water flows to be called the Dows Street East Drainage Improvements Project. Motion carried – 3 to 0.
Renewal of Class C On-Site Liquor and Outdoor Service Area Permit with Sunday Sales Privilege, Winks Tap Inc., dba Odie’s Bar n Grill. Clerk-Administrator Anderson reported Odie’s Bar n Grill has properly filed an application to renew their Class C Liquor and Outdoor Service Area Permit with Sunday Sales Privilege, and that the Linn County Sheriff’s Office reviewed the request and reported no violation of liquor or related laws and regulations by the applicant. Smith, second by Winkowski, moved to approve renewal of the Class C On-Site Liquor and Outdoor Service Area Permit with Sunday Sales Privilege for Winks Tap Inc., dba Odie’s Bar n Grill at 1650 Dows Street. Motion carried – 3 to 0.
Ordinance No. 190, An Ordinance Revising Provisions Related to Sanitary Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Rental Rates – Second Reading. Banowetz, second by Winkowski, moved to accept the second reading of Ordinance No. 190, An Ordinance Revising Provisions Related to Sanitary Sewer and Sanitary Sewer Rental Rates, and place said ordinance for third and final consideration at the January 8, 2007 meeting.
Aye: Banowetz, Smith, Winkowski
Nay: None
Motion carried – 3 to 0.
Request for Participation in Cedar Rapids Public Safety Helicopter Program. Mayor Stanek reported the City of Cedar Rapids has requested area cities and counties to participate financially in the cost of operating the Cedar Rapids Public Safety Helicopter Program. The Council discussed this request including: services proposed to be provided and availability to Ely. Banowetz, second by Winkowski, moved to state Ely does not support a request to participate financially in the Cedar Rapids Public Safety Helicopter Program, and to direct the Clerk/Administrator to inform Cedar Rapids of the decision. Motion carried – 3 to 0.
Discuss FY 0-08 Budget. The City Council discussed likely property tax rates and pending projects for the FY 07-08 budget.
Resolution No. 06-1211-33, Approving Form of Contract for Rental of Ely Community Center and Park Shelter(s). Smith, second by Winkowski, moved to approve Resolution No. 06-1211-33, Approving Form of Contract for Rental of Ely Community Center and Park Shelter(s).
Aye: Banowetz, Smith, Winkowski
Nay: None
Motion carried – 3 to 0.
Discussion Items. None
Smith, second by Banowetz, moved to adjourn. Motion carried – 3 to 0. The meeting adjourned at 7:45 p.m.
Dale Stanek, Mayor
Attest:
Aaron Anderson, Clerk/Administrator