June 29, 2006
The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in special session, Thursday, June 29, 2006, at 4:12 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall with Mayor Nieland presiding and the following council members present: Wagner, Rehn, and Pazour. Absent: Cram, Lammers, and Adamson.
Moved by Rehn, seconded by Pazour to approve bills as presented in the amount of $645,867.43. All in favor, motion carried.
Resolution No. 18871 approving the request to amend the city contract for Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program and extend the contract from May 30, 2006 to December 31, 2006 was read by Rehn. Moved by Rehn, seconded by Pazour to approve Res. No. 18871. All in favor, motion carried.
Moved by Rehn, seconded by Pazour to approve the Project Calendar regarding Planning and Development payments, as follows:
a. Resolution No. 18872 approving Final Payment to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the Brownfields Assessment Grant in the amount of $18,584.87.
b. Resolution No. 18873 approving Partial Payment No. 5 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the 2004 Brownfields Cleanup Grant in the amount of $3,832.66.
c. Resolution No. 18874 approving Partial Payment No. 7 to Flat Earth Planning related to updating the Marion Zoning Ordinance in the amount of $1,090.00.
All in favor of motion to approve the Project Calendar, motion carried.
Moved by Rehn, seconded by Pazour to approve annual cigarette permits for Best Western Longbranch Hotel and Murphy USA. All in favor, motion carried.
Resolution No. 18875 approving Change Order No. 11 to Miron Construction related to the Lowe Park Arts and Environment Center in the amount of $1,945.00 was read by Rehn. Moved by Rehn, seconded by Pazour to approve Res. No. 18875. All in favor, motion carried.
Resolution No. 18876 approving sale of property and deed (Community Center Building, 600 10th Avenue) to Gerold W. Blazek was read by Rehn. Moved by Rehn, seconded by Pazour to approve Res. No. 18876. All in favor, motion carried.
Resolution No. 18877 approving carryover of the following budget items from FY 05-06 to FY 06-07 budget, as follows: Planning and Development Department – Consulting and Professional Fees ($11,420); Legislative – Consulting and Professional Fees ($18,044); Sewer Rental – Orrian Drive Sanitary Drainage Sewer ($30,000); Swimming Pool –Pool Uniforms ($1,003.80) was read by Rehn. Moved by Rehn, seconded by Pazour to approve Res. No. 18877. All in favor, motion carried.
Resolution No. 18878 approving labor agreement with Marion Policemen’s Protective Association for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2009 was read by Rehn. Moved by Rehn, seconded by Pazour to approve Res. No. 18878. All in favor, motion carried.
City Manager Jeff Schott discussed with the City Council the tile options for the front lobby in the new city hall. Council also discussed the color of the EFIS to be placed between the brick and roof. Council agreed to select the tile and color recommended by the architect.
Mayor Nieland adjourned the meeting at 4:33 p.m.
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John B. Nieland, Mayor
Attest:
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Beth J. Little, Assistant City Clerk