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Council Minutes - April 17, 2008

Submitted by City Administration on Mon, 04/21/2008 - 12:25pm. City Council

April 17, 2008

 

 

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, April 17, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall with Mayor Rehn presiding and the following council members present:  Sprague, Adamson, Lammers, Spinks, Pazour, and Glew.  Absent:  None.

 

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Moved by Adamson, seconded by Lammers to approve Consent Calendar, as follows:

 

Motion to approve Project Calendar related to Planning and Development Department payments, as follows:

              a.    Resolution No. 19837 approving Partial Payment No. 4 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the 2007 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant in the amount of $2,046.00.

              b.    Resolution No. 19838 approving Partial Payment No. 19 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the 2006 Brownfield Assessment Grant (Petroleum Substances) in the amount of $1,421.00.

              c.     Resolution No. 19839 approving Partial Payment No. 19 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the 2006 Brownfield Assessment Grant (Hazardous Substances) in the amount of $4,524.00.

              d.    Resolution No. 19840 approving Partial Payment No. 24 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the 2005 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant in the amount of $693.00.

              e.    Resolution No. 19841 approving Partial Payment No. 1 to Shive-Hattery, Inc. for services related to the Marion 29th Avenue North Sub Area Plan in the amount of $17,804.50.

Motion to receive and file, as follows:

               a.    Edgebrooke Seventh Addition Final Plat located on Pebble Creek Drive, northeasterly of Stone Creek Court (A replat of Lots 155-160 of Edgebrooke Sixth Addition)  (Midwest Development Co.).

               b.    Nottingham Hills Sixth Addition Final Plat located north of Hampshire Drive, east of Newcastle Road (BBAK Investments, Ltd).

Motion to receive and file and refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission request to rezone property located at 200 7th Avenue (formerly Berger Furrier) from C-1, Neighborhood Commercial to C-3, General Commercial (Betty J. McGowan, Owner/Novak and Brannon Memorials, Applicant).

Resolution No.19842 approving Partial Payment No. 19 to Shive-Hattery, Inc. for engineering services regarding the 29th Avenue Extension Project in the amount of $47,050.17.

Resolution No. 19843 approving contract and bond with Eggleston Concrete Contractors, Inc. regarding the 2008 Curb Replacement Project.

Resolution No. 19844 approving contract and bond with L.L. Pelling Co., Inc. regarding the 2008 HMA Project.

Motion authorizing Public Service Department to solicit bids for a new garbage truck, tandem dump truck and a mower tractor.

Resolution No. 19845 setting a public hearing for May 1, 2008, regarding amendments to the Marion Electrical Code by adopting the 2006 International Code Council Electrical Code and the 2008 National Electrical Code.

Motion to approve the minutes of the April 1 and 3, 2008 City Council meetings.

Motion to approve bills as presented in the amount of $357,096.13.

Resolution No. 19846 approving renewal application for a Class C Liquor Permit with additional privilege for Sunday Sales for Reynaldo’s Restaurants, Inc. dba Reynaldo’s Mexican American Restaurant.

Motion to receive and file 2008 Parks Department Project Schedule.

Motion to receive and file Parks Department 2007 Annual Report.

Resolution No. 19847 approving Pay for Performance for City Manager.

Motion to receive and file Pay for Performance for Department Heads.

Motion to receive and file Departmental Monthly Reports for March 2008.

Resolution No. 19848 approving agreements for FY 08-09 Hotel-Motel funding with Marion Arts Festival, Entrepreneurial Development Center, Red Chamber Music, MEDCO, Marion Chamber of Commerce – Tourism, Marion Historical Museum, Inc. – Granger House, Marion Historical Museum, Inc. – Heritage Center, Cedar Rapids Area Convention & Visitors Bureau, Marion Boys Baseball and Marion Cultural and Entertainment District.

Resolution No. 19849 approving renewal of long-term disability and group life insurance for FY 08-09.

Motion to approve Hold Harmless Agreement related to waiver of noise ordinance for Hawkeye Area Chevy Club on June 1, 2008.

Resolution No. 19850 approving renewal of agreement for composition, printing and distribution of Marion Messenger with Marion Times for FY 08-09 in the amount of $12,480 for an eight-page edition.

Motion to receive and file correspondence related to geothermal system (Don C. Gallagher, 1305 Brendel Hill Drive).

All in favor of motion to approve the consent calendar, motion carried.

 

Mayor Rehn opened the public hearing regarding the vacation and sale of a portion of the east/west alley in the block bounded by 2nd and 3rd Avenues and 13th and 14th Streets adjacent to 241 13th Street (Frank Reynolds request).  No comments, written or verbal, were received.  Mayor Rehn declared the public hearing closed.

Resolution No. 19851 approving the vacation of a portion of the east/west alley in the block bounded by 2nd and 3rd Avenues and 13th and 14th Streets adjacent to 241 13th Street (Frank Reynolds request) was read by Lammers.  Moved by Lammers, seconded by Glew to approve Res. No. 19851.  All in favor, motion carried.

Resolution No. 19852 approving the sale of a portion of the east/west alley in the block bounded by 2nd and 3rd Avenues and 13th and 14th Streets adjacent to 241 13th Street (Frank Reynolds request) was read by Spinks.  Moved by Spinks, seconded by Sprague to approve Res. No. 19852.  All in favor, motion carried.

Resolution No. 19853 approving the Final Plat and Memorandum of Agreement for Edgebrooke Estates Second Addition located east of Indian Creek Road, south of Oak Savannah Court (Country Creek, LLC) was read by Pazour.  Moved by Pazour, seconded by Lammers to approve Res. No. 19853.  All in favor, motion carried.

Resolution No. 19854 approving the Final Plat and Memorandum of Agreement for Prairie Bend Fourth Addition located on an extension of Lennon Lane, north of White Oak Drive (Morris Wood Enterprises, LLC) was read by Glew.  Moved by Glew, seconded by Pazour to approve Res. No. 19854.  All in favor, motion carried.

Moved by Sprague, seconded by Adamson to direct staff to set a date for public meeting related to Historic Preservation Commission proposal for a Historic Structure Preservation Ordinance.  All in favor, motion carried.

Moved by Adamson, seconded by Pazour to direct staff to proceed with one-year extension of the annexation agreement with the City of Cedar Rapids, located west of Alburnett Road, east of C Avenue.  All in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Rehn opened the public hearing regarding the 2008 Sanitary Sewer Repair Project.  No comments, written or verbal, were received.  Mayor Rehn declared the public hearing closed.

Resolution No.19855 accepting bids and awarding contract to Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, LLC regarding the 2008 Sanitary Sewer Repair Project in the amount of $30,845.00 was read by Lammers.  Moved by Lammers, seconded by Pazour to approve Res. No. 19855.  All in favor, motion carried.

Resolution No. 19856 authorizing installation of “No Parking” signs on the west side of 16th Street from 7th Avenue to 50’ north was read by Spinks.  Moved by Spinks, seconded by Glew to approve Res. No. 19856.  All in favor, motion carried.

Ordinance No. 08-06 amending Chapter 152 of the Code of Ordinances related to trees was read by Pazour for initial consideration.  Moved by Pazour, seconded by Sprague to approve the first reading of Ord. No. 08-06.  All in favor, motion carried.

Resolution No. 19857 approving Arboricultural Specifications and Standards of Practice was read by Glew.  Moved by Glew, seconded by Pazour to approve Res. No. 19857.  All in favor, motion carried.

Moved by Sprague, seconded by Pazour to accept proposal related to city’s website and directing City Manager to execute contract.  City Manager Lon Pluckhahn stated that two proposals were received.  He is recommending that the City Council accept the proposal from T8Business.  City Attorney Don Hoskins suggested that the motion be amended to direct the Mayor to execute the contract.  Moved by Pazour, seconded by Lammers to amend the motion to direct the Mayor to execute the contract.  All in favor, motion carried.  All in favor of motion as amended, motion carried.

Moved by Adamson, seconded by Sprague to receive and file correspondence regarding Culver’s Lawn and Landscaping, Inc. (Pheasant Ridge Homeowners Association).  All in favor, motion carried.

Mayor Rehn recommended the appointment of Cody Crawford, 860 South 7th Street to the Historic Preservation Commission with term to expire January 1, 2011.  Moved by Lammers, seconded by Pazour to concur with the Mayor’s recommendation.  All in favor, motion carried.

Council Discussion Time:
            Council Member Lammers noted that the Marion Merchants and Tourism organizations would like receptacles for cigarette butts placed near bars since smoking will not be allowed in bars and restaurants beginning July 1st.  She noted that they would also like trash receptacles when events are being held at the park.

            Council Member Adamson noted that his nephew graduated from Luther College.  He is working in the Peace Corps in South Africa.  He also ran a marathon.

            Council Member Spinks expressed concern regarding the street conditions.  City Engineer Dan Whitlow stated that they will prepare a report for the next Council meeting.

            Council Member Lammers noted that World Lunch will celebrate diversity through food, music, dance, and art.  Karen Hoyt with the support of Diversity Focus has worked hard to be ready to go by June 14th.  The events are scheduled for the second Saturday in June, July, August, and September.

 

Mayor Rehn adjourned the meeting at 7:39 p.m.

 

 

 

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Paul E. Rehn, Mayor

 

 

Attest:

 

 

 

 

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Beth J. Little, Assistant City Clerk

 

 

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