ELY
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
January
12, 2004
Meeting
called to order at 7:30 p.m. by Mayor Dale Stanek.
Present: Mark Banowetz,
Kevin Meskimen, Kristine Tharp, John Smith, Don Sturgeon. Guests:
Jim Miller, L. Marie Miller, Linn County Deputy Sheriff,
Pat Stanek, Duane Kunkel, Connie Kunkel, Gary Whittom and J. R. Brumley.
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Sturgeon to approve agenda as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Tharp to approve minutes of December 8, 2003 and
December 15, 2003 as submitted. Motion
carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Smith to approve payment of bills as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz to accept the December Treasurer’s report
and place it on file. Motion
carried.
|
FUND |
REVENUES |
EXPENSES |
|
GENERAL |
24,412.40 |
13,097.43 |
|
ROAD
USE |
8,897.71 |
5,720.62 |
|
TIF |
5,057.48 |
|
|
DEBT
SERVICE |
1,378.14 |
|
|
OTHER
PROJECTS |
|
1,260.00 |
|
WATER
UTILITY |
9,802.30 |
10,455.00 |
|
SEWER
UTILITY |
11,774.48 |
12,083.14 |
|
SANITATION
UTILITY |
6,110.08 |
9,686.45 |
|
PAYROLL
CLEARING |
5,170.18 |
4,785.41 |
Correspondence
was noted. P & Z Minutes of
12-18-03 and miscellaneous correspondence were included..
Linn
County Deputy Sheriff presented Sheriff’s Log for December
Discussion
was held about water problems on Highland Road.
Residents located on dead-end water lines experience discolored water at
times. We have estimate to complete
the water line through the bedrock or to install hydrants at the end of the two
lines. Gary Whittom will check with
the contractors to see if the estimates are still valid.
Jim
Miller asked to have someone other than him attend the Emergency Management
meetings.
Council
Committee Appointments
Mayor
Stanek made the following committee appointments:
Don Sturgeon – Mayor Protem, Kris Tharp – Finance, John Smith –
Public Works, Kevin Meskimen – Public Safety and Parks, Mark Banowetz –
Streets.
Recreational
Trail-Pat Stanek
Discussed
building recreational trail that will link up with the section of trails that
will be built southwest of Cedar Rapids in 2004 and 2005.
The preferred route for the section of the trail north of Ely is along
the abandoned railroad right of way. Pat indicated that there might be some
resistance from some of the property owners along the railroad right of way.
Linn County Trails Association will help with the coordination of the
project. Pat asked the Council if
they thought that the abandoned railroad right of way was the best route to
take. The consensus of the Council
was that this is the preferred route.
Cable
Television Enhancements-South Slope
J.
R. Brumley of South Slope outlined plans that South Slope has for upgrading the
City’s cable system to a digital system and adding additional channels, music
programs, pay per view and video on demand.
Additional wiring may be needed on some residences.
South Slope is requesting assignment of the television franchise granted
by the City under Ordinance No. 95 from South Slope Communications Company to
South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company.
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve assignment of television franchise
to South Slope Cooperative Telephone Company subject to a favorable review by
City Attorney. Motion carried.
Law
Enforcement Contract
Council
reviewed FY04/05 contract submitted by the Linn County Sheriff’s Office for
law enforcement services. It was
noted that there is no increase for FY 04/05.
Jim Miller suggested that a letter be written thanking the Sheriff’s
Department for their efforts. Kris
Tharp said she will write a thank you letter.
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-0112-01: Resolved by
Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve FY04/05 Law Enforcement Contract with
Linn County for 21 hours a week at a cost of $20.00 an hour.
AYE:
Sturgeon,Banowetz, Meskimen, Tharp, Smith
NAY:
none
Resolution
adopted.
State
Street Bridge
Discussion
held about replacement of State Street Bridge.
Will need to agree on a design and request bids soon if the work is to be
done this year. Linn County
Engineer should be submitting recommendations by the end of January.
City Clerk will contact County Engineer
about recommendations. Will
place item on next months agenda.
Corporate
Authorization for Signature Cards
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-0112-02: Resolved by Tharp,
seconded by Smith to authorize Dale Stanek, Don Sturgeon, Dennis Kurtz and Cindy
Rush to sign documents on behalf of the City for business conducted with Solon
State Bank.
AYE:
Sturgeon,Banowetz, Meskimen, Tharp, Smith
NAY:
none
Resolution
adopted.
FY05
Budget Work Meeting
Next
budget work meeting will be on Monday, January 26, 2004 at 6:30 pm.
Appointments
One
appointment has been made to the Planning and Zoning Commission with one vacancy
remaining. Council needs
recommended names from Parks and Recreation before those appointments will be
made.
Duane
Kunkel expressed concern about cracks forming on Dows Street from water draining
from North Drive, Knoll Court and Plain View Road.
City Administrator and Maintenance Worker will look into.
Discussion
was held about licensed vehicles parked in driveways for long periods of time.
City Administrator will look into.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned 8:55 pm.
S/Dale Stanek, Mayor
ATTEST: S/S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk
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ELY
CITY COUNCIL
Meeting
called to order at
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Sturgeon , to approve agenda as posted.
Motion carried
Delegates
& Alternates For Emergency Management & E911 Board
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to appoint Mark Banowetz as the City’s
delegate to the E911 Board with Kristine Tharp as the alternate and to appoint
Kevin Meskimen as the delegate to Emergency with Don Sturgeon as the alternate.
Motion carried.
Wastewater
Treatment Matters
Ed
Brinton presented alternatives for upgrading treatment of the City’s
wastewater. Four different options
were listed. Ed explained the
strengths and limitations of each option. The
Council discussed the various capitol costs and operational costs for each
option.
FY2005
Budget Workshop
Council
was presented with proposed FY04/05 budget.
Council members expressed their priorities for the upcoming fiscal year.
Discussion was held about ways to generate additional revenue to help
with the upgrade of the wastewater treatment upgrade.
Council members went over the various funds in the budget and made
suggestions for changes.
Discussion
was held about water quality. City’s
water tank will be cleaned as soon as weather permits.
Once that is done and the water system is flushed, it was suggested that
City residents be advised of the water quality.
Kristine
Tharp asked that a preliminary Council Meeting agenda be sent via email the
Tuesday before the Council Meeting.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned
S/Dale
Stanek, Mayor
ATTEST: S/ S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk
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ELY
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
Meeting
called to order at
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Meskimen to approve agenda as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Meskimen to approve minutes of
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Smith to approve payment of bills as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Meskimen, seconded by Banowetz to accept the January Treasurer’s report and
place it on file. Motion carried.
|
FUND |
REVENUES |
EXPENSES |
|
GENERAL |
6,555.32 |
25,613.89 |
|
ROAD
USE |
7,129.49 |
4,490.91 |
|
TIF |
2,907.31 |
|
|
DEBT
SERVICE |
686.31 |
|
|
OTHER
PROJECTS |
|
992.50 |
|
WATER
UTILITY |
8,060.29 |
15,175.23 |
|
SEWER
UTILITY |
10,110.90 |
16,644.08 |
|
SANITATION
UTILITY |
4,190.92 |
357.51 |
|
PAYROLL
CLEARING |
3,549.37 |
4,540.97 |
Correspondence
was noted. P & Z Minutes of
Discussion held
about waiving one month’s charge for water at
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Smith, to deny request to waive one month’s water
charges at
Resolution Changing Monthly Council Meeting to
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-0209-03: Resolved by
Meskimen, seconded by Smith to change the time of the regular monthly City
Council Meeting to
AYE:
Banowetz, Meskimen, Smith
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Tharp, Sturgeon
Resolution
adopted.
Public Hearing On The Vacation Of Right Of Way On
Public hearing
opened at
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-0209-04: Resolved by
Meskimen, seconded by Smith to vacate right of way on
AYE:
Banowetz, Meskimen, Smith
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Tharp, Sturgeon
Resolution
adopted.
Resolution Approving 28E Agreement With Ely Fire Department
RESOLUTION NO.
04-0209-05: Resolved by Meskimen,
seconded by Sturgeon, to approve 28E agreement with the Ely Fire Department for
fire protection.
AYE:
Banowetz, Meskimen, Smith, Sturgeon
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Tharp
Resolution
adopted.
Resolution
Approving Cable TV Assignment To South Slope Cooperative Telephone Co.
RESOLUTION NO.
04-0209-06: Resolved by Sturgeon,
seconded by Smith, to approve cable TV assignment to South Slope Cooperative
Telephone Co.
AYE:
Banowetz, Meskimen, Smith, Sturgeon
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Tharp
Resolution
adopted.
Resolution
To File A Tax Lien On Property At
RESOLUTION NO.
04-0209-07: Resolved by Meskimen,
seconded by Sturgeon, to file a tax lien on property at 1415 Walker St. in Ely
for nonpayment of utility bills.
AYE:
Banowetz, Meskimen, Smith, Sturgeon
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Tharp
Resolution
adopted.
Resolution
To Approve Final Plat For Southbrook 8th Addition.
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-0209-08: Resolved by
Banowetz, seconded by Meskimen to approve the final plat for Southbrook 8th
Addition.
AYE:
Banowetz, Meskimen, Smith, Sturgeon
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Tharp
Resolution
adopted.
Resolution To Approve Preliminary Plat For Meadow Brook Addition
Discussion was
held regarding the Meadow Brook development.
Developer, Paul Stewart, said that Rogers Creek Road would be hard
surfaced from the bridge over Rogers Creek to Jappa Road.
Also discussed curb and gutter along Jappa Road.
Don Sturgeon had concerns about storm sewers along Jappa.
Motion by
Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to refer matter back to the Planning and Zoning
Commission for review of waterlines, curb and gutter, storm sewers, and
sidewalks. Motion carried.
Modification Of Nuisance Ordinance With Respect To Weeds And Ground Cover
Discussion
was held on changes to weed and ground cover portions of nuisance.
Keith Schulte expressed reservations on the changes that dealt with areas
that were under development. Stated
that changes could force areas under development to be mowed weekly.
Schulte said that crops could be grown on these areas.
Council consensus was that developmental areas could be mowed and trimmed
three or four times a year. Council
asked that City Clerk/Administrator revise weed and ground cover modification.
Motion by
Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz to place modification of nuisance ordinance with
respect to weeds and ground cover on next months agenda.
Motion carried.
Rates For Sewer Connection
Discussion
held about increasing the rates for connection to City.
Keith Schulte said that the increase is arbitrary and puts too much of
the costs associated with wastewater improvements on people moving into new
residences. Schulte stated that it
would be more reasonable to charge a special assessment to all residents to help
pay for wastewater improvements. Mark
Banowetz pointed out that the present residents bore the costs of the present
wastewater system. Mayor Stanek
said that the increase in connection fees would go to the operational costs of
wastewater improvements and that the fee increase would help hold down increases
in utility bills. Don Sturgeon
pointed out that action needs to be taken soon, because we’re at a point were
improvements to the wastewater system have to be made.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to put connection fee increase on next months
agenda. Motion carried.
Building Permit Fees
Discussion
held about increasing charges for building permits.
Keith Schulte said that any increase here would be more equitable since
the fee increase would be distributed over the entire community.
Duane Kunkel said that the building permit cost could be a percentage of
the cost of the project.
Motion
by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to put building permit fee increase on next
months agenda. Motion carried.
Water Problems On Highland Road
Contractors
are reworking their bids. It is too
frozen to do any work at this time.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to put issue on next months agenda.
Motion carried.
Finalize FY04/05 Budget And Set Date For Public Hearing
No
changes were suggested for FY04/05 budget.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Smith, to set public hearing on FY04/05 budget at the
next regular City Council meeting on March 8, 2004.
Motion carried.
State Street Bridge
Discussion held
on the options that the County Engineer had provided.
Mayor and City Clerk/Administrator will be meeting with Shive Hattery on
February 11, 2004 regarding their proposal for replacement of the State Street
bridge.
Motion by
Meskimen, seconded by Smith, to put replacement of the State Street bridge on
next months agenda. Motion carried.
Motion by
Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned 9:085 pm.
S/Dale
Stanek, Mayor
ATTEST: S/ S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk
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ELY
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
Meeting
called to order at
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to approve agenda as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve minutes of
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to approve payment of bills as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to accept the February Treasurer’s report
and place it on file. Motion
carried.
|
FUND |
REVENUES |
EXPENSES |
|
GENERAL |
1,237.19 |
11,473.53 |
|
ROAD
USE |
8,581.44 |
4,867.93 |
|
TIF |
194.23 |
|
|
DEBT
SERVICE |
91.26 |
|
|
OTHER
PROJECTS |
258.00 |
1,582.19 |
|
WATER
UTILITY |
9,203.81 |
19,905.52 |
|
SEWER
UTILITY |
11,560.84 |
5,074.96 |
|
SANITATION
UTILITY |
5,484.52 |
8,081.56 |
|
PAYROLL
CLEARING |
4,136.45 |
3,218.04 |
Correspondence
was noted. P & Z Minutes of
Linn County Deputy Sheriff presented Sheriff’s Log for February.
John Vaassen asked about drainage problems with respect
to the trench in the
State Street Bridge-Jeff Streitz
Kevin
Tron of Shive-Hattery said that the City should receive funding from either the
State or the Federal government to help pay for a majority of the costs of
replacing the bridge. Said that the
DOT assigns a point value to bridge replacement and the length of the detour we
need would give us sufficient points to obtain funding up to 80% of replacement
cost. Deadline for application for funds is October 2004 with construction to
start in 2005.
Preliminary Plat Issues For Meadow Brook Addition
Revised
preliminary plat dated
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-0308-09: Resolved by
Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve preliminary plat of Meadow Brook
Addition, subject to concerns about water lines, storm sewers, curb and gutter
and sidewalks being resolved.
AYE:
Banowetz, Meskimen, Sturgeon
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Tharp, Smith
Resolution
adopted.
Sewer Connection And Building Permit Fees
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to have a work
session on increases in fees on
Public Hearing-FY05 Budget
PUBLIC
HEARING – FY 2005 budget public hearing opened at
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0308-10:
Resolved by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve adoption of City
of
AYE:
Banowetz, Meskimen, Sturgeon
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Tharp, Smith
Resolution adopted.
Modification
Of Nuisance Ordinance With Respect To Weeds And Ground Cover
Discussion was held on mowing of weeds and ground cover. Several residents spoke for the need to mow undeveloped residential areas a minimum of once a month during the months between April and October. Mark Banowetz also stressed that the ordinance needed to give any offender at least a weeks notice in writing.
Water Problems On
Gary Whittom described the nature of the uncompleted loop
of the water line on
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Sturgeon, to accept the bid of $3505.00 by Glenn Buresh
Construction to complete the water line on
Renewal Of Liquor Permit & Sunday Sales-American Legion
Motion
by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to
approve liquor permit and Sunday sales at the American Legion.
Motion carried.
After Business Hours Events
Discussion
was held about whom
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned
S/Dale
Stanek, Mayor
ATTEST: S/ S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk
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Meeting called to order at
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to approve agenda as posted.
Motion carried
Workshop
On Connection And Building Permit Fees
Ed
Brinton outlined the timeline and history of the efforts to upgrade the City’s
wastewater operations. Discussion
centered on the best choices to hold down residents monthly utility bills.
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-0315-11: Resolved by
Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to set residential construction permits at
$50.00 for improvement values of less than $10,000.00 and at .5 percent of the
improvement value for improvement amounts greater than $10,000.00.
AYE:
Banowetz, Meskimen, Sturgeon
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Tharp, Smith
Resolution
adopted.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to set a public hearing on the increase of
single family residential sewer connections to $750.00 and the increase of
single family residential water connections to $250.00 at the next regular City
Council meeting on April 12, 2004. Motion
carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to place connection increases on the April
agenda. Motion carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned
S/
Dale Stanek,
Mayor
ATTEST: S/S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk
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ELY
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
Meeting
called to order at
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to approve agenda as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Smith, seconded by Tharp, to approve minutes of March 8 &
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Smith, 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 |
18,192.23 |
20,156.26 |
|
ROAD
USE |
9,810.82 |
3,443.35 |
|
TIF |
3,256.75 |
|
|
DEBT
SERVICE |
850.42 |
|
|
OTHER
PROJECTS |
|
|
|
WATER
UTILITY |
8,307.89 |
4,156.23 |
|
SEWER
UTILITY |
10,148.22 |
8,966.57 |
|
SANITATION
UTILITY |
4,677.13 |
3,958.13 |
|
PAYROLL
CLEARING |
3,319.66 |
3,723.76 |
Correspondence
was noted. P & Z Minutes of
Linn County Deputy Sheriff presented Sheriff’s Log for March.
Jim Miller stated that the driveway to the City’s lagoon possibly needed some chip & seal repairs.
Bluestem Presentation-Marie DeVries
Marie
DeVries gave a presentation for Bluestem Solid Waste Agency.
She said that the Bluestem Board is planning on expanding their Site 2
operation at Highway 13 & County Home Road.
She also detailed the programs Bluestem offers
Renewal Of Liquor Permit & Sunday Sales-Cleppe’s 66
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve liquor permit and Sunday sales at Cleppe’s 66. Motion carried.
Motion To
Motion
by Tharp, seconded by Smith, to allow
Resolution To Approve Comprehensive Plan
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0412-12:
Resolved by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to authorize the adoption of
the Comprehensive Plan for the City of
AYE:
Sturgeon,Banowetz, Meskimen, Tharp, Smith
NAY:
none
Resolution
adopted.
Garbage Tags Sold By Local Retailers
Tom Tjelmeland said that retailers incur costs associated with handling. Said that lottery pays retailers 7% to handle lottery tickets.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0412-13:
Resolved by Smith, seconded by Meskimen to allow retailers who purchase
garbage tags for resale to purchase them from the City of
AYE: Sturgeon,Banowetz, Meskimen, Tharp, Smith
NAY: none
Resolution adopted.
Painting Of The Inside Of The Water Tower
Discussion held about painting the inside of the water tower. Process involves draining the tank, sandblasting the interior and recoating the interior of the tower.
Motion by Tharp, seconded by Smith, to accept bid of $12,800.00 by K & W Coating to restore the inside of the City’s water tank. Motion carried.
Repairs To Asphalt On
Discussion was held on repairs to
Connection Fees-Ed Brinton
Ed
Brinton presented several scenarios showing financing capital improvements for
the City’s water and wastewater treatment systems.
The proposals involve a variety of connection fee increases and an
average increase of 15% per year in water and sewer bills in the next several
years.
Motion
by Tharp, seconded by Meskimen, to set
Keith
Schulte said that the wastewater treatment problems were present before growth
started in the City. Tom Tjelmeland
said that improvements were made to the wastewater system as the town grew.
Schulte said that proposed connection rate increases placed too much of
the burden of wastewater and water improvements on new home buyers.
Don Sturgeon said that water and sewer rates have been raised through the
years in an attempt to keep up with the costs associated with maintaining and
improving water and wastewater systems.
Motion
by Meskimen, seconded by Tharp to place connection fee increases on next
month’s agenda. Motion carried.
Modification
Of Nuisance Ordinance With Respect To Weeds And Ground Cover
Discussion was held on mowing of weeds and ground cover. Keith Schulte said that requiring developers to mow undeveloped areas once a month during the growing season went too far and that it was important that the ordinance be applied equally to all. Consensus of the City Council was that undeveloped areas should be mowed a minimum of three times during the growing season.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0412-14: Resolved by Smith, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve modification of the nuisance ordinance with respect to weeds and ground cover.
AYE:
Sturgeon,Banowetz, Meskimen, Tharp, Smith
NAY:
none
Resolution
adopted
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned
__________________________________
Dale
Stanek, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
S. D. Kurtz,
City Clerk
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ELY
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
Meeting
called to order at
Motion
by Meskimen, seconded by Banowetz, to approve agenda as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to approve minutes of
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Tharp, to approve payment of bills as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to accept the April Treasurer’s report and place it on file. Motion carried.
|
FUND |
REVENUES |
EXPENSES |
|
GENERAL |
91,060.42 |
29,237.40 |
|
ROAD
USE |
7,142.39 |
5,394.02 |
|
TIF |
66,199.19 |
|
|
DEBT
SERVICE |
18,871.62 |
|
|
OTHER
PROJECTS |
|
9,611.56 |
|
WATER
UTILITY |
8,086.09 |
10,736.25 |
|
SEWER
UTILITY |
9,862.55 |
5,511.30 |
|
SANITATION
UTILITY |
4,447.06 |
4,510.08 |
|
PAYROLL
CLEARING |
5,268.25 |
4,064.08 |
Correspondence
was noted. P & Z Minutes of
Allan & Bonnie Levien’s letter regarding noise coming from Odies Bar & Grill was discussed. Council said that they had not heard any other complaints about Odies. Kris Tharp said she had called Bonnie Levien & had given Bonnie her phone number & email to contact her regarding this issue. City Attorney was contacted and stated that the noise statue was very vague and would be difficult to enforce.
Linn County Deputy Sheriff presented Sheriff’s Log for April.
Linn County Supervisor, Lu Barron, talked about the
Public Leadership Summit held on
Jim Miller asked that the Fire Department be notified when the water tower is drained.
Discussion was held regarding the purchase of the trees
for the
trees and that if the City agreed to pay for them now, that it would set a bad precedent. There was no motion from the Council and the discussion ended.
Extension Of
Completion Period For Improvements For
Mayor asked for a motion to extend the time to complete the improvements to this development. Kris Tharp asked what would happen if the extension was not granted and the Mayor explained that the extension was needed to approve building permits for new construction in the development.
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Banowetz, to extend the
period to complete improvements for
Library Budget
Amendment Hearing
Public
Hearing opened at
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to close Public Hearing.
Hearing closed at
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0510-15: Resolved by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to approve adoption of Amended Ely Library budget for FY2003-2004.
AYE:
Sturgeon,Banowetz, Meskimen, Tharp, Smith
NAY:
none
Resolution adopted.
Public
Hearing opened at
Motion
by Meskimen, seconded by Tharp to increase charge for water by 15% with charge
for sewer remaining at 125% of charge for water.
Mark Banowetz voted nay. Motion
carried.
Mark
Banowetz said that the proceeds from the increase go into a special fund.
Keith Schulte asked about billing for second water meters used for
watering lawns. No oral or written objections were received.
Motion
by Tharp, seconded by Smith, to put rate increase on next month’s agenda.
Mark Banowetz voted nay. Motion
carried.
Motion
by Tharp, seconded by Smith, to have first reading of rate increase on next
month’s agenda. Mark Banowetz
voted nay. Motion carried.
Motion
by Tharp, seconded by Smith, to close Public Hearing.
Motion carried. Public
Hearing closed at
Ned Wright talked about the reciprocal agreement for emergency response. Addressed the concerns the City Attorney had about the agreement. Said one of the main benefits of the agreement is that we would be reimbursed certain emergency expenses from FEMA. City Administrator will check on applicable insurance issues.
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Banowetz to place agreement on next month’s agenda. Motion carried.
Clarification
Of Resolution 03-0414-14-David Koss
Don Sturgeon said that the Council had passed this
resolution last year to make certain that potential buyers of the property the
resolution dealt with were made fully aware that the City was not going to pay
for improvements back to this property. David
Koss said that two potential buyers had backed out of deals because they were
told they would have to put in curb and gutter to the property.
Koss wants to have a private drive go to the property.
Sturgeon said that if the area east of
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned
__________________________________
Dale
Stanek, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
S. D. Kurtz,
City Clerk
TOP
ELY
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
Meeting
called to order at
Motion
by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve agenda as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve minutes of
Motion
by Smith, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve payment of bills as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Tharp, to accept the May
Treasurer’s report and place it on file.
Motion carried.
|
FUND |
REVENUES |
EXPENSES |
|
GENERAL |
29,064.49 |
23,931.46 |
|
ROAD
USE |
7,156.63 |
19,338.46 |
|
TIF |
157,780.57 |
288,750.00 |
|
DEBT
SERVICE |
148,651.81 |
163,012.50 |
|
OTHER
PROJECTS |
|
20,079.45 |
|
WATER
UTILITY |
9,005.00 |
3,466.36 |
|
SEWER
UTILITY |
10,832.41 |
4,278.09 |
|
SANITATION
UTILITY |
4,597.52 |
4,404.94 |
|
PAYROLL
CLEARING |
3,579.87 |
5,370.99 |
Correspondence
was noted. Park & Rec. of
Discussion was held regarding the letter received from
the Meadow Park Owners Association about provisions in the ground cover and weed
ordinance. Carleeta Eichler said that the Council had originally agreed to
require undeveloped lots be mowed at least once a month during the growing
season but that developers had changed the Council’s mind.
Marie Haase said that the ground cover on the undeveloped lots north of
Jim Miller complimented those who are helping beautify the landscaping on the grounds of the Community Center.
Linn County Deputy Sheriff presented Sheriff’s Log for May.
Resolution
Approving Reciprocal Agreement For Emergency Response
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0614-16: Resolved by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve reciprocal 28E agreement for emergency response.
AYE:
Sturgeon,Banowetz, Meskimen, Tharp, Smith
NAY:
none
Resolution adopted.
Motion To
Allow Farmers Market On Community Center Grounds
Motion by Banowetz, seconded by Smith, to allow a farmers market to operate on the Community Center grounds. Motion carried.
Motion To
Approve Property Line Change At
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve moving the lot line between Florence Duffe and Lloyd Duffe forty feet to the west. Motion carried.
Renewal Of
Cigarette Permits At Cleppe’s 66 And Hoosier Creek
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Tharp, to renew cigarette permits at Cleppe’s 66 and at Hoosier Creek Store. Motion carried.
Renewal Of
Hoosier Creek’s Liquor License
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Tharp, to approve liquor permit and Sunday sales at the Hoosier Creek Store. Motion carried.
Appointments
To Plan & Zoning Commission And Parks & Rec. Commission
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to appoint Pat Dolphin to the Plan and Zoning Commission. Motion carried.
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to appoint Lisa Hinton to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion carried.
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to appoint Brian Meyer to the Parks and Recreation Commission. Motion carried.
Motion To
Notify Residents Who Have Broken Water Shut-Off Valves
Motion by Tharp, seconded by Sturgeon, to notify those
residents known to have broken water shut-off valves that the valves need to be
repaired. Residents will be
notified by mail and will have until
Local Option
Sales Tax
Mayor gave an update on his recent meeting regarding a
potential local option sales tax. Said
that the proposal was for the school district the municipality was in would
receive two thirds of a local option sales tax with the municipality receiving
one third. Mayor will have another
update after the
Water Rate
Increase-Second
Motion by
Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to open hearing on water rate increase.
Motion carried. Hearing opened at
Lloyd Duffe asked if an increase was still being considered for water and sewer connection fees. Also said that residents that have a second meter to water their lawn do not have a sewer charge for that water.
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon to close
hearing. Motion carried.
Hearing closed at
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Tharp, to place third reading of the water rate increase on the July agenda. Motion carried.
Revision Of
Resolution NO. 03-0414-14 Permitting Grading & Rocking Of
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0614-17: Resolved by Smith, seconded by Tharp, to amend Resolution NO. 03-0414-14 by removing adjectives high and highly from the original resolution.
AYE:
Sturgeon,Banowetz, Meskimen, Tharp, Smith
NAY:
none
Resolution adopted.
Salaries And
Wages For FY2004-2005
Discussion was held about raises for city employees. Library employees wages are set by the Library Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0614-18: Resolved by Smith, seconded by Meskimen to raise City employees’ wages by 5% starting FY 2004-05.
AYE:
Sturgeon,Banowetz, Meskimen, Tharp, Smith
NAY:
none
Resolution adopted.
Addition Of
Another Full Time Public Works Employee
Discussion was held about the need to add a second full time public works employee. As the City continues to grow, there is a need to have two full time public works employees. Mark Banowetz asked about the continued need for our contract water and sewer operator. There will continue to be the need for the contract operator until Patty Ballard completes her licenses for sewer and water.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0614-19: Resolved by Smith, seconded by Tharp, to offer Patty Ballard a full time public works position.
AYE:
Sturgeon,Banowetz, Meskimen, Tharp, Smith
NAY:
none
Resolution adopted.
Amendment To
Weed & Ground Cover Ordinance
Discussion held about possible changes to the weed and ground cover ordinance. Lloyd Duffe wanted to know how much was spent on attorney fees. Carleeta Eichler said that the owner of the undeveloped property near her residence has the ability to keep the property mowed. No action was taken by the Council.
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned
__________________________________
Dale
Stanek, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk
TOP
ELY
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
Meeting
called to order at
Motion
by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve agenda as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Smith, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve minutes of
Motion
by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve payment of bills as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Smith, to accept the June Treasurer’s report and
place it on file. Motion carried.
|
FUND |
REVENUES |
EXPENSES |
|
GENERAL |
12,918.33 |
77,091.56 |
|
ROAD
USE |
8,553.84 |
28,442.99 |
|
TIF |
52,233.14 |
|
|
DEBT
SERVICE |
743.94 |
30,000.00 |
|
OTHER
PROJECTS |
30,000.00 |
1,609.39 |
|
WATER
UTILITY |
11,769.15 |
78,065.39 |
|
SEWER
UTILITY |
11,169.03 |
17,690.86 |
|
SANITATION
UTILITY |
5,253.39 |
9,660.58 |
|
PAYROLL
CLEARING |
3,668.96 |
7,449.91 |
Correspondence
was noted. Mayor noted copy of the
Legislative Special Report that detailed new 2004 laws that were of interest to
cities.
Lloyd Duffe made note of an article in the Gazette that made note of Hiawatha’s new grass-length ordinance.
Linn County Deputy Sheriff presented Sheriff’s Log for May.
Karen Tjelmeland gave the background on the estate of Gladys Holets. Ms. Holets had bequeathed money to several organizations and Putnam Township Benevolent Corp. will oversee some of those funds that would benefit the library and senior citizens of Ely. Karen asked that the Mayor appoint a representative for the City. The Mayor will solicit suggestions for the City’s representative.
Motion To
Refer Kunkel Annexation To Plan & Zoning For Zoning Classification
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Smith, to refer annexation proposal from Duane & Connie Kunkel to Plan & Zoning Commission for zoning classification. Motion carried.
Resolution
Accepting Improvements In
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-0712-20: Resolved by
Meskimen, seconded by Smith, to accept improvements to
AYE:
Sturgeon, Meskimen, Smith
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Banowetz, Tharp
Resolution
adopted.
Council
reviewed of list streets for repair: areas
around two manhole covers on Rock Island, areas around two manhole covers on
Southbrook, Rowley at the intersection with State, Fuhrmeister at the
intersection with State, west end of Dows, several areas along Vista Rd., Traer
at the intersection with State, Jappa Rd. north of Rogers Creek Rd., area around
manhole on Ranmar Ct., various areas on lagoon road.
3rd
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to reopen
public hearing on water rate increase. Motion
carried. Public hearing opened at
No oral or written objections were presented.
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to close public
hearing. Motion carried.
Public hearing closed at
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to adopt Ordinance No. 175 increasing water rates effective with the September, 2004 billing.
AYE:
Sturgeon, Meskimen, Smith
NAY:
none
ABSENT: Banowetz, Tharp
Ordinance No. 175 adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 175: AN ORDINANCE TO INCREASE WATER RATES EFFECTIVE WITH THE SEPTEMBER, 2004 UTILITY BILLING.
Proposed Local
Option Sales Tax Allocation
Mayor Stanek went over proposed allocations and various
scenarios for local option sales tax. At
this point, it is not known what College Community Schools would do with their
share of the tax.
Resolution To
Place Lien On Property Taxes Of
RESOLUTION NO. 04-0712-21:
Resolved by Sturgeon, seconded by Smith, to file a tax lien on property
at
AYE:
Sturgeon, Meskimen, Smith
NAY:
none
ABSENT: Banowetz, Tharp
Resolution adopted.
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to add water and sewer connection fee increase to next months agenda. Motion carried.
Jim Miller stated that he no longer has a key to the lagoon gate lock.
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned
__________________________________
Dale
Stanek, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk
TOP
ELY
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
Meeting
called to order at
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve agenda as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve minutes of
Motion
by Tharp, seconded by Banowetz, to approve payment of bills as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to accept the July Treasurer’s report and
place it on file. Motion carried.
|
FUND |
REVENUES |
EXPENSES |
|
GENERAL |
22,149.40 |
14,445.01 |
|
ROAD
USE |
7,613.92 |
1,986.09 |
|
TIF |
1,187.85 |
|
|
DEBT
SERVICE |
527.86 |
|
|
OTHER
PROJECTS |
|
|
|
WATER
UTILITY |
9,261.84 |
6,222.13 |
|
SEWER
UTILITY |
10,771.73 |
2,386.17 |
|
SANITATION
UTILITY |
4,453.40 |
530.51 |
|
PAYROLL
CLEARING |
4,215.63 |
620.72 |
Correspondence
was noted. P & Z Minutes of
Linn County Deputy Sheriff presented Sheriff’s Log for July. Gary Whittom asked the Sheriff’s Department to monitor the City’s street construction sites as several street barricades have been stolen recently.
Dennis Fizer, Republican candidate for Linn County Sheriff, outlined his qualifications for the position.
Historic
Preservation Commission-Clary Illian
Clary Illian talked about the work done in the Community Center by the Historic Preservation Commission. The Commission has recently been awarded a grant to place the Community Center on the National Register of Historic Places and would like to decorate the building with items from the town. Clary requested that the Historic Preservation Commission be a part of the possible renovation of the Community Center and also requested that the Commission be added to the sign in front of the Community Center.
Dick Whitehead, Superintendent of College Community
Schools, gave a presentation on the proposed one cent local option sales tax
that would be shared by the school districts and towns in
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to voice the City Council’s support for placing the local option sales tax proposal on the election ballot. Motion carried.
Wastewater
And Water Propssals-Ed Brinton
Ed Brinton briefed the Council on the meetings that were
held with
Sewer And
Water Connection Fees
The Council discussed possible increases to the connection fees. Mayor Stanek pointed out the costs associated with residents connecting to our water system. Those costs are shared by residents that purchase new homes as well as those who purchase existing homes. The Mayor said that the City is not providing a service for the sewer connection fee.
Motion by Tharp, seconded by Meskimen, to add water and sewer connection fee increase to next months agenda. Motion carried.
Resolution NO.
04-0809-22- Approving Kunkel Annexation Request
Council
asked Duane Kunkel why he didn’t want the whole section of land annexed.
Said that there was a parcel owned by another person and that he did not
want to create an island.
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-0809-22: Resolved by
Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve Kunkel annexation request.
AYE:
Sturgeon, Meskimen, Tharp, Banowetz
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Smith
Resolution
adopted.
Resolution NO. 04-0809-23- Approving Change Order To Library Project
Jelinek Olmstead is requesting payment of a change order for the library project completed in 2002. Council wants City Administrator to search project file to determine if there is any approval for the change order.
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to table approval of change order. Motion carried.
Resolution
NO. 04-0809-24- Authorizes City Of
The property owner’s building permit expires on
RESOLUTION
NO. 04-0809-23: Resolved by
Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to authorize the City of
AYE:
Sturgeon, Meskimen, Tharp, Banowetz
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
Smith
Resolution
adopted.
The
Council agreed to give Plan & Zoning the option of either
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to reappoint Connie Hayes to the Board of Adjustment. Motion carried.
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned
__________________________________
Dale
Stanek, Mayor
S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk
TOP
ELY
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
Meeting
called to order at
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve agenda as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Tharp, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve minutes of
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve payment of bills as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Tharp, seconded by Sturgeon, to accept the September Treasurer’s report and
place it on file. Motion carried.
|
FUND |
REVENUES |
EXPENSES |
|
GENERAL |
37,857.76 |
28,088.73 |
|
ROAD
USE |
7,868.57 |
26,261.18 |
|
TIF |
7,343.73 |
|
|
DEBT
SERVICE |
2,348.47 |
|
|
OTHER
PROJECTS |
|
|
|
LIBRARY
PROJECT |
|
6,083.50 |
|
WATER
UTILITY |
11,929.14 |
5,962.52 |
|
SEWER
UTILITY |
14,902.71 |
10,303.67 |
|
SANITATION
UTILITY |
5,271.43 |
4,938.67 |
|
PAYROLL
CLEARING |
6,331.61 |
3,934.31 |
Correspondence
was noted. Library Board Minutes of
Linn County Deputy Sheriff presented Sheriff’s Log for September.
Water
Detention Policy-Jeff Streitz
Jeff Streitz of Shive Hattery presented the Council with
information needed to develop a policy for storm water management.
Said that as the town continues to grow, its watershed also continues to
grow. Said that the storm water
detention requires specific action from developers. In response to a question
from the Council, Jeff indicated that the owner or developer usually maintains
detention ponds. Jeff will continue
to work towards developing an acceptable format for a water detention policy to
add to the City Code.
Second
Doug Frederick of Hart Frederick Engineering presented
some additional details for the types of housing that is being planned for the
development. Included in the plans
are single family dwellings, assisted living, a nursing home and day care.
Also among the proposals are two family dwellings and multi-family
retirement living ranging from three-plexes to six plexes.
The Mayor asked Duane Kunkel for a breakdown of the number of each type of building.
Kunkel said that they were looking at a 60 bed nursing home and 50 to 60 single family units.
Kris Tharp asked about the timeframe in completing the development. Kunkel replied that completion depends upon the health of the economy. Tharp expressed concern about the length of time to complete the development as well as possible problems arising from any sale of the land if it was zoned R-2.
Tharp suggested bringing in the land under R-1 and zoning a small section R-2 so that duplexes could be constructed.
Mayor said that the City attorney felt that restrictions or covenants on zoning were difficult to enforce and that R-1 zoning with conditional uses might be the better way to go.
Connie Kunkel said that they were using the nursing home in West Branch as a possible model for the development’s proposed nursing home.
Mark Banowetz said that zoning R-1 with special usage could be a way to make the zoning acceptable to all concerned. Said that it was important to attract more businesses in order to broaden the City’s tax base.
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to table zoning change until the next Council meeting and to seek the City attorney’s advise on the best way to proceed with the proposed zoning change. Motion carried.
Resolution NO.
04-1011- Approving 28E Agreement With
RESOLUTION NO. 04-1011-26: Resolved by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz , to approve
28E agreement with
AYE:
Sturgeon, Tharp, Banowetz, Smith, Meskimen
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
none
Resolution adopted.
Resolution NO.
04-1011- Approving 28E Agreement With
RESOLUTION NO. 04-1011-27: Resolved by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz , to approve
28E agreement with
AYE:
Sturgeon, Tharp, Banowetz, Smith, Meskimen
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
none
Resolution adopted.
Clarification
Of Subdivision Ordinance That Requires Sidewalks
Motion by Tharp, seconded by Sturgeon, to deny exemption
of the subdivision ordinance that requires sidewalks for the property at
Renewal Of
Odies Liquor License
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to approve liquor permit and Sunday sales at Odies. Motion carried.
Liquor License
For Casey’s
Josh Lieberman of Casey’s General Stores answered some questions from the Council regarding their purchase of Hoosier Creek Stores. Said that Casey’s will maintain the current two entrances/exits that Hoosier Creek now has for safety reasons. Said that Casey’s will operate from the current location through the winter. Lieberman said that the construction on the new store will start in the early spring. Said that they are projecting that the store will be closed for less than sixty days this next spring while under construction.
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve liquor permit and Sunday sales at Casey’s. Motion carried.
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to approve cigarette permit at Casey’s. Motion carried.
Kris Tharp
talked about the Municipal Leadership Conference she attended in
Closed
Motion by Tharp, seconded by Meskimen, to go into closed session as allowed by State of Iowa Code, Chapter 21.5 subparagraph J, to discuss purchase of a particular piece of Real Estate where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price of the land and to also go into closed session as allowed by State of Iowa Code, Chapter 21.5 subparagraph C, to discuss matters that are presently in litigation. Motion carried.
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to come out of closed session. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 04-1011-28:
Resolved by Meskimen, seconded by Tharp, to make an offer to the owner of
land desired for
AYE:
Sturgeon, Tharp, Banowetz, Smith, Meskimen
NAY:
none
ABSENT:
none
Resolution adopted.
Motion by Tharpz, seconded by Sturgeon, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned
Dale
Stanek, Mayor
ATTEST: S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk
TOP
ELY
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
Meeting
called to order at
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Meskimen, to approve agenda as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve minutes of
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Smith, to approve payment of bills as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Meskimen, seconded by Banowetz, to accept the October Treasurer’s report
and place it on file. Motion
carried.
|
FUND |
REVENUES |
EXPENSES |
|
GENERAL |
105,756.89 |
28,353.64 |
|
ROAD
USE |
8,238.41 |
9,018.11 |
|
TIF |
70,178.03 |
|
|
DEBT
SERVICE |
22,363.36 |
|
|
OTHER
PROJECTS |
835.00 |
182.60 |
|
LIBRARY
PROJECT |
|
|
|
WATER
UTILITY |
10,210.14 |
8,950.68 |
|
SEWER
UTILITY |
12,044.57 |
13,518.13 |
|
SANITATION
UTILITY |
4,698.93 |
4,232.07 |
|
PAYROLL
CLEARING |
4,297.97 |
6,998.43 |
Correspondence
was noted. Plan & Zoning
Minutes of
Building
Inspector Presentation-Steve Van Note
Steve Van Note, Linn County Building Official, gave a
presentation on the services and philosophy of the Linn County Building
Division. Said that their main
objective was to promote safer buildings throughout
Mayor Stanek said that Linn and Johnson counties are in the process of adjusting their building codes in order to conform with each other. Van Note said that we can continue to use the City’s code in response to a question from the Mayor. Don Sturgeon asked if the County is currently inspecting for any other cities in the county and they are not. Mark Banowetz asked if a 28E agreement should be drawn up between the City and the County. Van Note responded that this would be one way to proceed and added that the fees charged are based on what is inspected.
Motion by Smith, seconded by Sturgeon, to continue to study information provided by the Linn County Building Division and to place the matter on next month’s agenda. Motion carried.
Amendment To Municipal Infraction Ordinance
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to place
Ordinance No. 176 on first reading by title only.
Motion carried.
Motion by Sturgeon, seconded by Meskimen, to waive second and third readings of Ordinance No. 176 and to adopt Ordinance No. 176.
AYE:
Sturgeon, Meskimen, Smith, Banowetz
NAY:
none
ABSENT: Tharp
Ordinance No. 176 adopted.
ORDINANCE NO. 176: AN ORDINANCE TO AMEND THE PENALTIES IN THE MUNICIPAL INFRACTION ORDINANCE.
Resolution NO. 04-1108-29- Approval Of Southbrook 9th
Addition-Plan of Improvements
RESOLUTION NO. 04-11-08-29: Resolved by Banowetz, seconded by Meskimen, to approve all improvements as submitted in the Plan of Improvements for Southbrook 9th Addition.
AYE:
Sturgeon, Meskimen, Smith, Banowetz
NAY:
none
ABSENT: Tharp
Resolution adopted.
Appointment To Ely Library Board
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Sturgeon, to appoint
Rachelle Mineck to Ely Library Board for term that expires
Third
Duane Kunkel said that he is withdrawing his request for annexation and R-2 zoning but would like to present some information and plans for a development. He would like to place a nursing home along with an assisted living facility in the development. He would also like to build duplexes or zero lot line homes to help seniors with the transition to the assisted living and nursing home facilities. The nursing home and assisted living facilities would probably be turned over to a management group.
Melissa Christians voiced her concerns about who would retain control of the multi-person buildings.
Tim Zahner asked why only a portion of the section that was bought is being annexed.
Kunkel said that the remainder would stay as a part of
Rhonda Zahner asked what the plans were for increased traffic.
Kunkel said that
Todd Heneke asked if there were any plans to tighten up the R-2 zoning classification.
Mayor Stanek said that the Plan & Zoning Committee was in the process of developing new zoning classifications.
Chad Johnson asked if there would be firm plans in place when the development was presented again.
Kunkel replied that nothing would be firm until the zoning is approved.
Mayor Stanek added that plat maps are not required at this stage of the process.
Melissa Christians wanted to know if stop signs would be added and speed bumps installed to deal with the traffic increases.
Todd Lemke was concerned with the increase in truck
traffic the nursing home and assisted living facilities would generate.
Said that he had moved from
Todd Heneke asked if covenants would be used in the development. Kunkel replied that they would.
Mark Cross asked about the square footage for the duplexes. Kunkel did not have that figure.
Tim Zahner asked if duplexes were to be sold or rented out. Kunkel replied that they would be sold and added that plans are for all to be one story only.
Concerns were also expressed that upgrades to
Lloyd Duffe said that he likes to see the excellent public turnout for these issues and hopes that the interest in Council proceeding will extend to other issues. Said that the old zoning regulations were fine before the City started growing but they need updated to keep up with the City’s growth. Duffe is concerned how we will pay for the increased demand on City services.
Keith Schulte requested that he be allowed to barricade the streets in Southbrook 8th Addition. The Council agreed to this noting that the City would not have to plow snow in that area while the barricades were up.
Linn County Deputy Sheriff presented Sheriff’s Log for October.
Motion by Meskimen, seconded by Smith, to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned
Dale
Stanek, Mayor
ATTEST:
___________________________
S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk
ELY CITY COUNCIL
DECEMBER 8, 2004
Meeting
called to order at 7:00 pm by
Mayor Dale Stanek. Present:
Mark Banowetz, Don Sturgeon and Kristine Tharp.
Absent: John Smith
(excused), Kevin Meskimen (excused). Guests:
Ed Brinton.
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve agenda as posted.
Motion carried
FY2006
Budget Workshop
Council
members met to set down some priorities for the new budget.
Council members were provided
with a spreadsheet showing FY04 expenditures and projected total FY05
expenditures along with budgeting information from the Iowa League of Cities.
Council will meet again on Wednesday December 29, 2004 to discuss budget
matters.
Wastewater
Treatment Matters
Ed
Brinton presented alternatives for upgrading treatment of the City’s
wastewater. Four different options
were listed. Ed explained the
strengths and limitations of each option. The
Council discussed the various capital costs and operational costs for each
option.
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Sturgeon , to adjourn.
Motion carried. Meeting
adjourned 8:45 pm
.
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Dale Stanek, Mayor
ATTEST:
______________________________
S. D. Kurtz, City Clerk
TOP
ELY
CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR
MEETING
Meeting
called to order at
Motion
by Banowetz, seconded by Sturgeon, to approve agenda as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Smith, seconded by Sturgeon , to approve minutes of
Motion
by Sturgeon, seconded by Banowetz, to approve payment of bills as submitted.
Motion carried.
Motion
by Smith, seconded by Tharp, to accept the November Treasurer’s report and
place it on file. Motion carried.
|
FUND |
REVENUES |
EXPENSES |
|
GENERAL |
46,377.22 |
21,942.89 |
|
ROAD
USE |
6,967.43 |
13,641.53 |
|
TIF |
14,787.98 |
|
|
DEBT
SERVICE |
6,027.77 |
30,567.50 |
|
OTHER
PROJECTS |
481.00 |
|
|
LIBRARY
PROJECT |
|
|
|
WATER
UTILITY |
10,586.02 |
5,337.79 |
|
SEWER
UTILITY |
12,471.82 |
4,686.69 |
|
SANITATION
UTILITY |