Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve the Consent Agenda as follows. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider a Resolution Authorizing the Issuance, Execution, Delivery and Sale of Variable Rate Demand Industrial Development Revenue Bonds (Borghi USA Inc. Oilhydraulic Conduits Project), Series 2001A, in an Aggregate Principal Amount not Exceeding $2,500,000 and Variable Rate Demand Industrial Development Revenue Bonds, Series 2001B, in an Amount not Exceeding $1,500,000 – Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to approve a Resolution authorizing the issuance of Industrial Development Revenue Bonds for the Borghi Company. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Lees, Crowner, Pilger and Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Funding of West Burlington School Project – The Council had met earlier in a Work Session with West Burlington School Superintendent Jim Sleister to discuss a contribution to the West Burlington School District. The School is in a TIF District and TIF Funds have been used in the past for school improvements. The school district will need to raise taxes this year. It appears the TIF district is costing the school at least $6,000 in property taxes.

After discussion Lees moved, second by Pilger, to postpone the consideration of funding for West Burlington School Project until the next Council Meeting. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Hiring Part-Time Summer Employees for Public Works – Administrator Mandsager said Public Works needs two more part-time summer employees. Public Works Director reviewed applications for the position and recommended hiring Robert Summers and Thomas Lees. Summers must obtain his CDL prior to hire date. Both men would be first year employees and would be paid $7.00 per hour.

Pilger moved, second by Crowner, to approve hiring Robert Summers and Thomas Lees for part-time summer workers. Voice vote. All ayes except Lees, who abstained. Thomas Lees is Council Member Lees son. Motion carried.

Consider Contract for Concessions at Swimming Pool – Mayor Trousil said Automatic Vending and Burlington Tom’s Sales have provided vending machines at the swimming pool in the past. Both businesses submitted quotes for providing the service this season. Burlington Tom’s will pay the City $412 per month and Automatic Vending will pay the City $450 per month.

Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve Automatic Vending for concessions at the Swimming Pool this season. Voice vote. All ayes except Pilger who voted nay. Motion carried.

Consider Pool Season and Rates – The Council discussed setting pool season and rates. Johnson moved to leave rates the same as last year. The motion died for lack of second.

Lees moved to increase rates for ages 5 –18 from $1.50 to $1.75, and adults from $2.00 to $2.25. Ages 0 – 4 would remain free. A Family Pass would increase from $60 to $65 for a family of four. Non-Resident would increase from $70 to $75. for a family of four. Individual pass would increase from $30 to $35 for Youth and $40 to $45 for Adult. Non-Resident would increase from $35 to $40 and $45 to $50 for Adult. Hockett seconded the motion. Johnson said the pool is not a money making function and is not intended to be. He said rates should remain the same as last year. Pilger said the City should charge rates in line with other municipal pools. Johnson said he does not need the comparisons.

Voice vote. All ayes except Johnson who voted nay. Motion carried.

Lees moved, second by Hockett, to set the pool season for June 9 opening and August 19 closing. The pool will re-open August 25–26 and September 1–3. This would depend on the availability of guards. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Water Rates for Fiscal Year 2002 – Second Reading – Hockett moved, second by Johnson, to approve an ordinance on second reading reducing minimum monthly charge for water from 3,000 to 1,000 gallons and eliminating the requirement that water rates shall be increased by five percent each July 1.

Administrator Mandsager reminded the Council this change would mean a loss of approximately $23,000 per year in the Water Revenue Fund. Crowner said the City should consider the cost to provide water to customers on a monthly basis. He does not believe the reduction will cover these costs. Hockett argued that customers should pay for what they use. He does not believe residents should pay for 3,000 gallons of water when they use only 1,000. Johnson agreed with Hockett stating users should pay for what they use. Crowner suggested if the reduction takes place the City should charge a flat user fee. Pilger said if we are going to reduce the minimum fee from 3,000 to 1,000 we might as well give it away.

Mayor Trousil said by eliminating the annual 5% increase the Council would be less likely to look at the Water Fund on an annual basis and that increases might be neglected for a time then have to be made up in one year.

Roll call. Nays: Crowner, Lees and Pilger. Ayes: Hockett and Johnson. Motion denied.

Mayor Trousil said a Resolution not to increase water rates by 5 percent should be added to the next Council Agenda.

Consider Change Order for Division 2 – Gear Avenue Widening and Signalization - Repainting of Pavement Markings – Lees moved, second by Crowner, to approve the change order for repainting the pavement markings on Agency, east of Gear and to repaint the pavement markings for the project. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Administrator Mandsager said KWS would be in town soon to do the final inspection for the project. He also said the drainage problem for the hospital needs to be completed.

Lees moved, second by Crowner, to approve the First Consideration of Ordinances amending the Electric Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and the Uniform Building Code. Roll call: Ayes: Hockett, Crowner and Lees. Nays: Pilger and Johnson. Motion passed.

FINANCE – Hockett said in order to encourage existing residents to improve their property; he wanted the Council to consider eliminating the building permit requirement for siding. He said the City does not require a permit for roof replacement when load-bearing walls are not affected. Hockett asked for this item to be added to the next Agenda.

Administrator Mandsager said there is a meeting next week with representatives from the Iowa Department of Transportation concerning the Beaverdale Interchange.

STREETS – There was nothing to report.

UTILITIES – Administrator Mandsager said he will be meeting with Alliant later this week to discuss streetlights on Agency Road. He said he would like to use existing poles if possible.

Mandsager said he has also set appointments with Architects to discuss designs for the new City Hall facility. He will have more on this later.

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: There were none.

ADJOURN – There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 9:00 P.M. upon motion by Lees and second by Pilger. Voice Vote. All ayes. Motioned Carried.

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Approved Terrie L. Simonson, City Clerk