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ELY CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

April 11, 2005

 

Meeting called to order at 7:03 pm by Mayor Dale Stanek.  Present: Don Sturgeon, Mark Banowetz, John Smith, Kris Tharp and Kevin Meskimen (arrived 7:05 pm ).  Guests:  Jim Miller, Marie Miller, Linda Langston, Keith Schulte, Burdette Voss, Brian Tharp, Cody Newhard, Lloyd Duffe, Duane Kunkel, Connie Kunkel and Paul Stewart.

 

Motion by Banowetz, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve agenda as submitted.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve minutes of March 14, 2005 as submitted.   Motion carried.

 

Kris Tharp questioned the bill submitted by architect, David Dicken.  Mayor said that a motion was made in the December meeting to authorize the architect to obtain bids for the renovation of the Community Center.  Tharp said that she was not aware and wondered if the Council was aware that the motion made in December authorized the expenditure of these funds.  Mark Banowetz said that he understood that the architect’s fee would be approximately $20,000.  The Mayor said that bids could not be obtained without the design work being completed.

 

Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve payment of bills as submitted.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to accept the March Treasurer’s report and place it on file.  Motion carried.

 

 

FUND

REVENUES

EXPENSES

GENERAL

8,105.17

31,082.26

ROAD USE

9,404.98

10,437.10

TIF

3,961.43

 

DEBT SERVICE

1,112.15

 

OTHER PROJECTS

 

855.00

LIBRARY PROJECT

300.00

625.32

WATER UTILITY

11,186.91

3,498.56

SEWER UTILITY

12,473.43

9,888.62

SANITATION UTILITY

4,394.50

5,393.33

PAYROLL CLEARING

6,090.48

4,160.42

 

Correspondence was noted. Minutes of the 3-16-05 P & Z Commission, correspondence from City Attorney along with miscellaneous correspondence was included.                                                                                                                                                       

 

Jim Miller said that senior citizens who attend the congregate meals in the Community Center have some concerns with the design for the renovations to the kitchen and dining room.  Miller also indicated that his driveway, which leads to the City’s lagoon, will need some attention this year.

 

Motion Recognizing Inconsistency Between Definitions And Permitted Uses In Zoning Code-Nursing Home vs. Care Facility

 

Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Smith, recognizing the inconsistency between definitions and permitted uses for nursing homes and care facilities in the City Code.  The inconsistency will be addressed when the Zoning Code is updated.  Motion carried.

 

Amendment To Dwelling Construction Code Ordinance-Third Reading   

Mark Banowetz said that his concerns regarding the construction code were addressed by Steve Van Note of the Linn County Building Department.

 

Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to adopt Ordinance No. 178.  Motion carried.

 

ORDINANCE NO. 178:  AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND TITLE VI PHYSICAL ENVIRONMENT TO THE REGULATIONS SET FORTH IN INTERNATIONAL RESIDENTIAL CODE FOR ONE AND TWO FAMILY DWELLINGS, 2003 EDITION.  

 

AYE:  Sturgeon, Banowetz, Meskimen, Tharp, Smith

NAY:  none

ABSENT:  none

Ordinance No. 178 adopted.

 

Proposed 28E Agreement Between Ely & Cedar Rapids For Setting Annexation Boundaries & Providing Water To Ely

Council discussed proposed 28E agreement with Cedar Rapids .  Kevin Meskimen asked if the agreement meant that there would be no involuntary annexations.  The Mayor replied that the only area that involuntary annexations would not be allowed would be the area between Spanish Road and Ely’s western annexation boundary as set forth in the agreement.

 

Proposal To Vacate Alley West Of Poplar St . To Adjacent Property Owners

Council discussed request for City to vacate alley.  Don Sturgeon said that this issue had been taken up several years ago.  It was put on hold because one of the properties went into foreclosure.  Jim Miller said that the adjacent property owners already maintain the property.  The Mayor said that the City should receive some consideration for vacating the property and proposed that the adjacent property owners be required to install sidewalks along Poplar St. in exchange for the vacation of the land.

 

Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to place the proposed vacation of the alley on next month’s agenda.  Motion carried.

 

Motion To Set Public Hearing Date To Present Information Concerning The City’s Intent To Borrow Funds To Improve City’s Sewer System

 

Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to set public hearing date during the Council’s next regular meeting of May 9, 2005 to present information concerning the City’s intent to borrow funds to improve the City’s sewer system.  Motion carried.

 

Renewal Of Liquor Permit & Sunday Sales-American Legion

                                                                            

Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Smith, to approve liquor permit and Sunday sales at

the American Legion.  Motion carried.

 

Motion by Banowetz, seconded by Sturgeon, to adjourn.  Motion carried.  Meeting adjourned 7:30 pm .

 

                                                                             __________________________________

                                                                        Dale Stanek, Mayor

 

ATTEST: ___________________________ 

                S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk

 

 

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