December 7, 2006
The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, December 7, 2006, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall with Mayor Nieland presiding and the following council members present: Cram, Wagner, Rehn, Lammers, Pazour, and Adamson. Absent: None.
The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Cub Scout Pack 58.
Cub Scout Pack 58 presented a Christmas ornament to the Mayor for the Christmas tree.
Rowdy Cuffe, 1917 Highway 13, Manchester, Iowa, asked about demolition of the structures on the abandoned railroad. He indicated that he would like to bid on the demolition.
Charles Kress, 2745 Heather View Circle, Cedar Rapids Linn County Solid Waste Agency member, presented the quarterly report. He also discussed alternate technologies for dealing with landfill waste.
Moved by Cram, seconded by Pazour to approve the consent calendar as follows:
Motion to approve Project Calendar related to Planning and Development Department payments, as follows:
a. Resolution No. 19132 approving Partial Payment No. 23 to East Central Iowa Council of Governments for administration of the Housing Rehabilitation Grant Program in the amount of $2,160.00.
b. Resolution No. 19133 approving payment from the Winslow Road Tax Increment Financing Fund to Aging Services for reimbursement of work associated with Chore Services Program in the amount of $1,555.31.
c. Resolution No. 19134 approving Partial Payment No. 1 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the 2006 City EPA Assessment Grant (Hazard Substances) in the amount of $920.00.
d. Resolution No. 19135 approving Partial Payment No. 1 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the 2006 City EPA Assessment Grant (Petroleum Substances) in the amount of $920.00.
e. Resolution No. 19136 approving Partial Payment No. 10 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to 2005 Brownfields Cleanup Grant in the amount of $594.00.Resolution No. 19137 of the City of Marion, Iowa, in support of United States Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) Brownfields Clean-up Grant Application.
Resolution No. 19138 in support of application to Regional Planning Commission Surface Transportation Program Enhancement Fund related to trail improvements east of Highway 13 extending west to 35th Street.
Resolution No. 19139 approving application of FS Investments, Inc. for property tax abatement for improvements to the property located at 1080 East Post Road located within the Grand Avenue Urban Revitalization district (Doreen Zumwalt request).
Resolution No. 19140 setting public hearing for December 21, 2006 regarding request to rezone property located north of Lance Drive between 48th Street and 50th Street from R-2 Medium Density, Single Family Residential to R-3, Two-Family Residential (Lance and Karen Dunn request).
Resolution No. 19141 setting public hearing for December 21, 2006 regarding request to amend Ordinance No. 99-32 to increase amount of allowable commercial use at the southeast corner of 35th Street and Munier Road (Gary Holub request).
Motion to receive and file request to amend Comprehensive Land Use Plan east of Alburnett Road north of Randolph Road from Agricultural to Urban Residential (Summerfield Investments, L.L.C.).
Resolution No. 19142 approving payment to Prairie Hill Development Co. for reimbursement of over sizing of storm sewer pipe in the Prairie Hill 12th Addition in the amount of $11,025.70.
Resolution No. 19143 accepting public improvements of Prairie Hill 12th Addition to the City of Marion.
Resolution No. 19144 approving contract and bond for the 2006 Sanitary Sewer Slip Lining Project with VisuSewer Clean and Seal.
Motion directing staff to notify residents regarding establishing no parking on Roseberry Court at 29th Avenue and on 29th Avenue at Roseberry Court.
Motion to receive and file revised Mechanics Job Description.
Motion to receive and file report regarding televising sewer lines.
Motion to approve the minutes of the November 14 and 16, 2006 City Council meetings.
Motion to approve bills as presented in the amount of $838,478.49.
Resolution No. 19145 approving a renewal application for a Class C Liquor License with additional privilege for Sunday Sales, Catering and an Outdoor Permit for Nasos’ Pizza, Inc. dba Nasos’ Pizza Marion.
Resolution No. 19146 approving a renewal application for a Class C Liquor License with additional privilege for Sunday Sales, Catering and an Outdoor Permit for Carlos O’Kellys of Marion, Inc. dba Carlos O’Kellys Mexican Café.
Resolution No. 19147 approving a renewal application for a Class E Liquor License with additional privilege for Sunday Sales, Carry Out Beer and Carry Out Wine for Wal-Mart Stores, Inc. dba Wal-Mart Supercenter #3630.
Motion authorizing Police Department to solicit bids for four marked police vehicles.
Motion authorizing Parks and Recreation Director to solicit quotes for the 2007 Lowe Park Restroom Sanitary Sewer Service Project.
Resolution No. 19148 approving payment from the Capital Project Fund to Armar Ventures, L.C. for survey work associated with land to be purchased from Armar Ventures, L.C. in the amount of $1,100.
Motion to receive and file request for FY 07-08 Hotel-Motel Tax Funding from Hawkeye Downs.
Motion to receive and file request for FY 07-08 funding from wastenotIOWA.
Motion to receive and file recommendations from 15 in 5 Solid Waste Committee.
Motion to receive and file offer to extend Communications Consultant contract through June 30, 2007.
Council Member Lammers noted that the minutes from the November 16th Council meeting stated that “Council Member Lammers encouraged citizens to volunteer for committees.” It should have read “Council Member Adamson encouraged citizens to volunteer for committees.” All in favor of motion to approve the Consent Calendar, motion carried.
Ordinance No. 06-33 establishing the Grand Avenue Urban Revitalization Area was read by Wagner for final consideration. Moved by Wagner, seconded by Pazour to approve the third reading of Ord. No. 06-33. All in favor, motion carried.
Resolution No. 19149 approving extension of Agreement with East Central Iowa Council of Governments (ECICOG) regarding Administrative Services related to the Community Development Block Housing Grant from November 1, 2006 to August 31, 2007 was read by Rehn. Moved by Rehn, seconded by Lammers to approve Res. No. 19149. All in favor, motion carried.
Resolution No. 19150 approving the Final Plat and Memorandum of Agreement of Prairie Hill Commercial Second Addition, located east of 50th Street, north of Business Highway 151 (Aldi, Inc.) was read by Lammers. Moved by Lammers, seconded by Pazour to approve Res. No. 19150. All in favor, motion carried.
Resolution No. 19151 amending funding related to 2007 Brookside Drive Sanitary Sewer Project funding was read by Pazour. Moved by Pazour, seconded by Rehn to approve Res. No. 19151. City Engineer Dan Whitlow presented the staff report. All in favor, motion carried.
Resolution No. 19152 to remove parking restrictions on the east side of 11th Street, north of 8th Avenue and the north side of 8th Avenue, east of 11th Street, was read by Adamson. Moved by Adamson, seconded by Pazour to approve Res. No. 19152. All in favor, motion carried.
Mayor Nieland opened the public hearing on a loan agreement in a principal amount of $285,577 for the geo-thermal system at City Hall. No comments, written or verbal, were received. Mayor Nieland declared the public hearing closed.
Moved by Cram, seconded by Pazour to approve the Project Calendar regarding 2005 City Hall Project, as follows:
a. Resolution No. 19153 approving a loan agreement in a principal amount of $285,577 for the geo-thermal system at City Hall.
b. Resolution No. 19154 approving Partial Payment No. 1 related to furnishings for the 2005 City Hall Project to Pioneer Workspace Solutions in the amount of $31,555.85.
c. Resolution No. 19155 approving Partial Payment No. 1 related to design services for interior signage for the 2005 City Hall Project to Pioneer Workspace Solutions in the amount of $503.75.
d. Resolution No. 19156 approving Partial Payment No. 13 related to the 2005 City Hall Project to Kleiman Construction in the amount of $123,172.78.
All in favor of motion to approve the Project Calendar, motion carried.
Resolution No. 19157 approving request for funding for the City of Cedar Rapids for their Helicopter Program was read by Wagner. Moved by Wagner, seconded by Adamson to approve Res. No. 19157. All opposed, motion failed.
Mayor Nieland recommended the following appointments:
Planning and Zoning Commission:
Frank Sherman, 2820 Lansing Court Term expires 12/31/07
Mayor Nieland recommended the following reappointments:
Historic Preservation Commission:
Dave Martin Term expires 01/01/10
Planning & Zoning Commission:
Matt Krigbaum Term expires 12/31/11
Public Services Board:
Tom Padley Term expires 12/31/08
Mark Morgan Term expires 12/31/08
Colleen Prokup Term expires 12/31/08
Zoning Board of Adjustment:
Lorna Barnes Term expires 12/31/11
Gordon Gibson Term expires 12/31/11
Moved by Rehn, seconded by Wagner to concur with the Mayor’s recommendations. All in favor, motion carried.
Council Discussion:
Council Member Lammers stated that she has received requests from senior citizens that attend the senior meals at Lowe Park to have bus service to the Lowe Park facility.
Council Member Pazour expressed concern with the traffic around the Francis Marion School. She noted that parents are double parking when they drop off and pick up their children.
Council Member Adamson thanked the Mayor for asking him to help with the lighting of the peace tree. He noted that Council Member Rehn did a good job explaining the council proceedings to the Cub Scouts. He also thanked the Council and staff that worked on the Cedar Rapids/Linn County Solid Waste Agency agreement.
Mayor Nieland thanked the Council for their help while he was in the hospital in Iowa City and during his recuperation.
Mayor Nieland adjourned the meeting at 7:44 p.m.
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John B. Nieland, Mayor
Attest:
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Beth J. Little, Assistant City Clerk