Regular Council Meeting – Official
November 6 2017 – 6:00 P.M.
Community Media Center
Mayor Dena Himes called the meeting to order. Council present: Dave Goedken, Brian Wolken, Johnny Russ, Chris Lux and Tom Yeoman. Also present were City Administrator Doug Herman, City Clerk Sally Hinrichsen, Public Works Director Brant LaGrange, Police Chief Britt Smith and City Engineers Patrick Schwickerath and Casey Zwolinski. Council Member Rob Paulson was absent.
Yeoman moved to approve the agenda, Lux seconded, roll call unanimous.
Goedken moved to approve the consent agenda, Russ seconded, roll call unanimous.
Jerry Pasker, 22346 Songbird Dr., addressed Council in regard to his goal of installing fiber to homes in Monticello for internet access purposes. He had conduit installed as part of an Alliant Energy project in the Vanourneys Addition. Pasker acknowledged a need to work with the City on any potential future installations.
Mayor Himes opened the public hearing on proposed sale of property located at 224 N Chestnut Street to Norm Zimmerman. No public comments were received, and City Staff reported that they had not received any oral or written comments. Herman reviewed the proposed sales agreement with Norm Zimmerman. Mayor Himes closed the public hearing. Goedken moved to approve Resolution #17-123 to approve sale of property located at 224 N Chestnut Street to Norm Zimmerman, and approval of Property Sales Agreement associated therewith, Russ seconded, roll call unanimous.
Herman reviewed quotes associated with the proposed purchase of a water department vehicle. Yeoman moved to approve Resolution #17-124 to approve purchase of Water Department vehicle, allowing Public Works Director some discretion on vehicle purchase and details on the box, Goedken seconded, roll call unanimous.
Yeoman moved to approve Resolution #17-125 to approve contracting with Simmering-Cory and Iowa Codification to update Monticello Code of Ordinances as proposed for the sum of $5,000, seconded by Russ, roll call unanimous.
Goedken moved to approve Resolution #17-126 scheduling a Public Hearing on proposed Easement between the City of Monticello and Gary and Angela Larson, and their successors, on City of Monticello property, located at the Monticello Regional Airport, Wolken seconded, roll call unanimous. Hearing will be held on November 20th at 6 PM.
Goedken moved to approve Resolution #17-127 Approving Pay Request #3 in the amount of $189,170.47 submitted by Taylor Construction, Inc. Re: 2017 E. 1st Street Bridge Replacement Project, Wolken seconded, roll call unanimous.
Goedken moved to approve Resolution #17-128 Approving Pay Request #3 in the amount of $31,589.21 and Change Order #2 in the amount of $6,101.00 submitted by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete Re: 2017 Main Street HMA Project, Lux seconded, roll call unanimous.
Goedken to approve moved Resolution #17-129 Approving Pay Request #1 in the amount of $69,707.05 and Change Order #1 in the amount of $2,878.80 submitted by Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete related to E. Oak Water Main Replacement Project, Russ seconded, roll call unanimous.
Yeoman moved to approve Resolution #17-130 To approve Pay Request #2, related to the Monticello Airport Ten-T Hangar project, to Schaus-Vorhies in the amount of $23,157.20, Russ seconded, roll call unanimous.
Herman stated that the board of the Boulder’s Hotel has requested an amendment to the Development Agreement to allow rebates based upon hotel/motel taxes to be paid bi-annually as opposed to annually. Russ moved to approve Resolution #17-131 scheduling a Public Hearing on proposed Amendment to Development Agreement between the City of Monticello and Boulders Inn Monticello, L.L.C., Goedken seconded, roll call unanimous. Hearing will be held on November 20th at 6 PM.
Smith proposed to purchase a new 2017 Ford Utility Police Interceptor based upon the recent damage done to two police department vehicles. Goedken moved to approve Resolution #17-132 to approve purchase of 2017 Ford Utility Police Interceptor, seconded by Russ, roll call unanimous.
Russ moved to approve Resolution #17-133 Approving Thomas and Amy Wright Tax Abatement Application related to Residential Improvements constructed at 737 Breckenridge Drive, Monticello, Iowa, seconded by Yeoman, roll call unanimous.
Herman explained US Cellular’s desire to change the location of two “small cell site” antennas located at the fairground which would require an amendment to their agreement with the City. The proposed amendment will allow some flexibility in the future when small changes to the equipment or equipment location are desired. Goedken moved to approve Resolution #17-134 to schedule Public Hearing to consider the approval of the Small Cell Site Lease Agreement, as amended, between US Cellular (USCOC) and the City of Monticello, Yeoman seconded, roll call unanimous.
Herman reported that two parcels were created to facilitate a land swap between Mike First and St John’s Lutheran Church, both parcels being located within the two-mile jurisdiction of the City. Goedken moved to approve Resolution #17-135 Approving Plat of Survey to Parcel 2017-84 and 2017-85, seconded by Russ, roll call unanimous.
Yeoman introduced and moved Ordinance #708 amending Monticello Code of Ordinances 65.02 “Stop Required” and “Yield Required” first reading and in title only, Wolken seconded, Roll call unanimous.
Herman proposed the approval of an Ordinance to allow the tax increment collected within the 2017 addition (2nd Amendment) to be deposited into the City TIF Fund. Goedken introduced and moved Ordinance #709 providing for the division of taxes levied on taxable property in the 2017 Addition (Amendment #2) to the Monticello Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa, first reading and in title only, Lux seconded, roll call unanimous.
Herman reported that C J Johnson resigned as Ambulance Director with his last day of work falling on October 30th and that Dawn Brus has been hired as the Part Time Ambulance Director at this time. Staff will work with Brus on potential changes to the overall management and design of the Department to make it run as efficient as possible.
Herman reported that Mike Felton reported that he has cut down all the common milkweed in his yard as suggested.
Herman reported that all fire hydrants have been flushed, with only one found to be not in working order. Staff is ordering parts and repairing as necessary. Herman explained that the next step will be to meet with the Fire Department to work on a fire hydrant map, identifying main sizes, water output, pressure, etc.
LaGrange is working on proposed 2017-18 street repair project bid sheets. The City Engineer is working on street reconstruction estimates related to portions of Sycamore and Chestnut Streets.
Herman invited the Mayor and Council to inspect Library parking lot lighting after the meeting.
Schwickerath and Zwolinski gave an update on the various projects in the City. Schwickerath reviewed the proposed Hwy 38 Sewer Installation project. Sewer main would be installed on private property and not in the right-of-way at an estimated cost of $50,000.
Wayne Peach, Monk Court, indicated that he had recent contact with the Ambulance Service and found it to be very satisfactory.
Wolken moved to adjourn the Council meeting at 7:27 P.M., roll call vote unanimous.
Dena Himes, Mayor
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk