The City of Marion, Iowa - City Council

Council Minutes - May 1, 2008

Mon, 05 May 2008 15:54:19 -0400

May 1, 2008

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, May 1, 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.

Mayor Rehn read a proclamation for National Arson Awareness Week. He presented the proclamation to Assistant Fire Chief Rick Boots.

Council Minutes - April 17, 2008

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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:

Council Minutes - April 3, 2008

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April 3, 2008

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, April 3, 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 Spinks, seconded by Lammers to approve the Consent Calendar, as follows:

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

a.    Resolution No. 19817 approving Partial Payment No. 3 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the 2007 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant in the amount of $3,559.50.
b.    Resolution No. 19818 approving Partial Payment No. 18 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the 2006 Brownfield Assessment Grant (Petroleum Substances) in the amount of $420.00.
c.    Resolution No. 19819 approving Partial Payment No. 18 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the 2006 Brownfield Assessment Grant (Hazardous Substances) in the amount of $614.50.
d.    Resolution No. 19820 approving Partial Payment No. 23 to Howard R. Green Company for services related to the 2005 EPA Brownfield Cleanup Grant in the amount of $1,604.00.

Resolution No. 19821 resetting public hearing for April 17, 2008, regarding the vacation and sale of a portion of the east-west alley in the block bounded by 2^nd and 3^rd Avenues and 13^th and 14^th Streets, adjacent to 241 13^th Street (Frank Reynolds request).

Resolution No. 19822 approving request for Waiver of Subdivision Regulations regarding a split of property by Plat of Survey for transfer purposes only located north of Barrington Court in Stonefield Addition (Robert and Beverly Etzel, Owner/Mooney-Engle Land Company, LLC, Applicant).

Motion to receive and file request for deferral of Subdivision Regulations regarding paving improvements along Tower Terrace Road related to Prairie Bend Fourth Addition (Jon Morris, Morris Wood Enterprises, LLC).

Motion to receive and file and refer to the Planning and Zoning Commission Boyson Place Addition Preliminary Plat, located south of Boyson Road between Alburnett Road and Geode Street (J. Murphy Homes, L.L.C.).

Motion to receive and file request to encroach into right-of-way to install a brick mailbox (Karen S. Beard, 3010 Diamond Lane, Cedar Rapids).

Resolution No. 19823 approving contract and bond with Dolan Excavating, LLC. regarding the 2008 McGowan Boulevard Paving Project – Phase 1.

Resolution No. 19824 accepting proposal from Dickenson Engineering, PC for engineering services related to replacement of Central Business District Traffic Signals not to exceed $25,000.

Motion to approve the minutes of the March 18 and 20, 2008 City Council meetings.

Motion to approve bills as presented in the amount of $650,998.23.

Resolution No. 19825 approving renewal application for a Class C Beer Permit with additional privilege for Sunday Sales and Carry Out Wine for J.D. Carpenter Companies, Inc. dba Short Stop-Marion.

Resolution No. 19826 approving renewal application for a Special Class C Liquor (Beer & Wine) Permit with additional privilege for Sunday Sales for Zoey’s Pizzeria, Inc. dba Zoey’s Pizzeria.

Resolution No. 19827 approving renewal application for a Class C Beer Permit with additional privilege for Sunday Sales for Fauser Oil Company, Inc. dba Pantry Express.

Resolution No. 19828 accepting settlement and consent to penalty and imposing the penalties for Liquor violations for Dumas’s (License No. LC0032900), Hy-Vee Food Store (License No. LE0000470), Pantry Express (License No. BC0028775) and Murphy Oil USA (License No. BC0028710).

Resolution No. 19829 accepting settlement and consent to penalty and imposing the penalties for Tobacco violations for Casey’s General Store #2760 (License No. 14481), Hy-Vee Gas (license No. 14483), Market Express (License No. 14488), Pantry Express (License No. 14490), Road Ranger #146 (License No. 14491) and Walgreens #03876 (License No. 14494).

Motion to receive and file 2007 Insurance Services Office Public Protection Summary Report.

Resolution No. 19830 approving purchase of a vehicle for H.E.A.T from Vander Haag’s, Des Moines, in the amount of $12,400.00.

Resolution No. 19831 approving Hold Harmless Agreement for H.E.A.T training at the vacant residence located at 830 Blairs Ferry Road, Marion.

Motion to receive and file Proclamation for 2008 Arbor Day.

Motion to approve Project Calendar regarding FY 07-08 and 08-09 budgets as follows:

a.    Resolution No. 19832 approving Early Retirement Option Program for FY 08-09.
b.    Resolution No. 19833 approving retainer agreements with City Attorney and Assistant City Attorneys for the period July 1, 2008 through June 30, 2009.
c.    Resolution No. 19834 setting public hearing for May 15, 2008 regarding FY 07-08 budget amendment.
d.    Motion setting special City Council meeting for June 26, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. for approval of year-end bills.

Motion to approve Hold Harmless Agreement related to Marion Art Festival on May 17, 2008 in City Square Park.

Motion to receive and file letter from Linn County Board of Supervisors regarding compensations for expenses related to Randolph Road name change to Echo Hill Road.

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

Council Minutes - March 20, 2008

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March 20, 2008

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, March 20, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall with Mayor Rehn presiding and the following council members present: Sprague, Lammers, Spinks, Pazour, and Glew. Absent: Adamson.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Moved by Lammers, 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. 19800 approving Partial Payment No. 2 from the Winslow Road Tax Increment Financing Fund (TIF) to Helping Hands Ministry for assistance to homeless or near homeless Families in Marion in the amount of $4,500.00.

Council Minutes - March 18, 2008

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March 18, 2008

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in special session, Tuesday, March 18, 2008, at 5:02 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall with Mayor Rehn presiding and the following council members present: Sprague, Adamson, Lammers, and Pazour. Absent: Spinks and Glew.

Resolution No. 19799 approving new application for a Class C Liquor Permit with additional privilege for outdoor and Sunday Sales for Creeke Bed Investors, LLC dba Indian Creek Country Club was read by Lammers. Moved by Lammers, seconded by Pazour to approve Res. No. 19799. All in favor, motion carried.

Council Minutes - March 6, 2008

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March 6, 2008

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, March 6, 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.

Michael Duehr, Fraternal Order of the Eagles Club, made a presentation to Council regarding organizing a new Eagles Club chapter in Marion.

Council Minutes - February 21, 2008

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February 21, 2008

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, February 21, 2008, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall with Mayor Rehn presiding and the following council members present: Sprague, Lammers, Spinks, Pazour, and Glew. Absent: Adamson.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Member Adamson arrived at 7:02 a.m.

Moved by Sprague, seconded by Pazour to approve the Consent Calendar, as follows:

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

Council Minutes - February 9, 2008

Tue, 12 Feb 2008 14:59:02 -0500

February 9, 2008

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in special work session, Saturday, February 9, 2008, at 8:30 a.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.

Council discussed the proposed fiscal year 2008-2009 budget with no action taken.

Mayor Rehn adjourned the meeting at 3:00 p.m.

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Paul E. Rehn, Mayor

Council Minutes - February 7, 2008

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February 7, 2008

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, February 7, 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.

David Hallock, 605 Grand Avenue, asked Council to reconsider the policy establishing reimbursement for mailboxes damaged during snow plowing. City Manager Lon Pluckhahn explained that the Public Services Board establishes the reimbursement amount. Mayor Rehn asked that the request be forwarded to the Public Services Board for their review.

Council Minutes - January 19, 2008

Mon, 21 Jan 2008 11:12:09 -0500

January 19, 2008

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in special work session, Saturday, January 19, 2008, at 8:36 a.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.

Council discussed their 2008 goals with no action taken.

Mayor Rehn adjourned the meeting at 2:47 p.m.

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Paul E. Rehn, Mayor

Council Minutes - January 17, 2008

Fri, 18 Jan 2008 11:31:04 -0500

January 17, 2008

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, January 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, Pazour, and Glew. Absent: None.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Council Member Glew requested that Resolution No. 19732, approving proposal from Altorfer Power Systems related to maintenance of city hall generator, be removed from the consent calendar for separate consideration.

Council Minutes - January 10, 2008

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 15:53:27 -0500

January 10, 2008

The Honorable Fae Hoover-Grinde, District Court Judge, administered the Oath of Office to Mayor Paul Rehn.

The Honorable Fae Hoover-Grinde, District Court Judge, administered the Oath of Office to Ward Three Council Member Kay Lammers.

The Honorable Fae Hoover-Grinde, District Court Judge, administered the Oath of Office to Ward One Council Member Steve Sprague.

The Honorable Fae Hoover-Grinde, District Court Judge, administered the Oath of Office to At-Large Council Member Nick Glew.

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, January 10, 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, Pazour, and Glew. Absent: None.

Council Minutes - December 20, 2007

Fri, 21 Dec 2007 11:19:24 -0500

December 20, 2007

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, December 20, 2007, 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.

Tom Moran from TTNT Siding and Window, 1200 Blairs Ferry Road, expressed concern about access to his property. He noted that his business and the neighboring business, King's Kars, share a driveway. He stated that cars from King's Kars partially block the driveway. Mr. Moran noted that not only is it difficult for customers to get into the business, it would difficult for police or fire personnel to get into the business if there were an emergency. Mayor Nieland asked the City Manager, City Attorney, and Police Chief to review the situation.

Council Minutes - December 6, 2007

Fri, 07 Dec 2007 12:12:46 -0500

December 6, 2007

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, December 6, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall with Mayor Nieland presiding and the following council members present: Wagner, Rehn, Lammers, and Pazour. Absent: Cram and Adamson.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Moved by Rehn, seconded by Pazour to approve the Consent Calendar, as follows:

Motion to receive and file report related to city facilities ADA accessibility/codes (Brad Ciha).

Council Minutes - November 15, 2007

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November 15, 2007

The City Council of the City of Marion, Linn County, Iowa met in regular session, Thursday, November 15, 2007, at 7:00 p.m. in the council chambers of City Hall with Mayor pro tem Rehn presiding and the following council members present: Cram, Wagner, Lammers, Pazour, and Adamson. Absent: Mayor Nieland.

The meeting was opened with the Pledge of Allegiance led by Boy Scout Troop 89.

Gerald Vuichard, 3649 Brookside Drive, explained that he submitted a request at the October 18^th Council meeting regarding the Brookside Drive Sanitary Sewer Project. He has since met with the City Manager regarding his concerns. He noted that the issue was not resolved. He asked that the City help him obtain an easement across the neighbor’s property so that he can connect to the sanitary sewer. He noted that he would also like financial assistance. City Manager Lon Pluckhahn noted that if Mr. Vuichard is unable to obtain the easement the City may be able to assist. Council asked for further information regarding the agreement. City Attorney Don Hoskins noted that no action can be taken on this item tonight since it was not on the printed agenda and is not an emergency.