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

STREETS -

Discussion of Division Street Project – This topic was not discussed.

Discussion of Shottenkirk Project – Administrator Mandsager said he would be meeting with Tony Baxter later this week to discuss TIF Agreements for the Shottenkirk Projects. He will bring them back to the Council for approval.

Mandsager also said he is meeting with French-Reneker to discuss possibly adding one block to the two blocks targeted for reconstruction later this summer on Wheeler Street. He said he may also recommend installing sidewalks at the time of construction.

SANITATION – There was nothing to report.

UTILITIES – Public Works Director Fry said he is having the water main in the Pleasant Meadow Subdivision lowered. He said when Derby’s started construction of their new facility there it became necessary to lower the water main about five feet. He said they also need to install a hydrant between Derby’s and the Bookstore.

PUBLIC SAFETY –

Discussion of Derby Project – Administrator Mandsager said the Derby’s have asked the City to assist them with installing a sprinkler system in their new store. They said they did not realize they would have to install a sprinkler system when they began construction. The Fire Code and Building Code require this type and size of facility to be sprinkled.

After discussion it was the consensus of the Council Members to not assist with the installation of the sprinkler system for the Derby Furniture facility.

Lees reported that the Burlington/West Burlington Optimist Club as the Police Officer of the year had chosen Frank Newberry. The Council congratulated Officer Newberry on his accomplishments.

FINANCE – There was nothing to report.

Consider Resolution Setting a Public Hearing and Letting on Proposed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimated Costs and the Taking of Bids for the Pennington and Leffler Street Project – Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve a Resolution setting a Public Hearing and Letting on the proposed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimated Costs and the taking of bids for the Pennington and Leffler Street Project. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Hockett, Crowner, Pilger and Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Promotion Police Officer to Sergeant – Police Chief Walters requested approval for the promotion of Officer Shaun Ryan to the rank of Sergeant. He said Shaun would be assigned to a 7:00 P.M. to 3:30 A.M. shift with responsibility for patrol and staff decisions along with the Reserve Officer program and assisting in the maintenance of the evidence system.

Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve the promotion of Officer Shawn Ryan to the rank of Sergeant. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Purchase of Pepper Ball Equipment and Technology for Police Department – Police Chief Walters said he had been investigating several options to provide the department with a non-lethal compliance tool. He looked at cartridges discharged from shotguns that include beanbags, rubber, or wooden projectiles. He looked at tasers that provide an electrical discharge into a subject, and while attending the International Chief’s of Police convention in San Diego he witnessed a pepper ball demonstration. He said the pepper ball system is a humane procedure for dealing with unruly, out of control individuals. The .68 caliber pepper ball contains oleoresin capsicum, the hot stuff in peppers. The discharge tool is specifically designed for pepper balls and staff cannot insert or discharge a deadly force projectile from the tool by mistake. He said pepper ball allows staff to maintain a safe distance (30 feet or less) and reduces the risk of staff injuries from having to physically handle individuals that are out of control. The effects of the pepper ball lasts for only a few minutes, plenty of time to place the individual into restraints and bring the incident to a non-lethal conclusion.

He said the department’s use of this tool would be minimal due to the nature of our citizenry to usually comply with verbal requests but the occasional incident does occur that requires staff to physically restrain out of control individuals causing minor scuffs and bruises to staff and offenders. He requested permission to order the Pepper ball equipment and technology for the Police Department at a cost of $1,933 plus shipping and handling. He said this would be a purchase of two units, one for patrol and one for sergeant. He said this is not a budgeted item.

Crowner moved, second by Hockett, to approve the purchase of Pepper ball Equipment and technology for the Police Department at a cost of $1,933. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Increasing Garbage Collection Fees – Mayor Trousil said during Budget preparation it was the consensus of the Council to increase garbage rates by $1.00 per month. Currently the City contracts with LaVeine’s Sanitation for Garbage Collection. The contract is based on a house count of 967 pickups and costs $6.65 per month. The City charges customers $3.00 per month for this service. The Council agreed to increase the fee from $3 to $4 per month.

Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve the first consideration of an Ordinance increasing the garbage collection fees from $3.00 to $4.00 per month. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Crowner, Pilger and Johnson. Nays: Hockett. Motion carried. Hockett said he had attempted to have water rates decreased and he could not approve of increasing the garbage rates. Administrator Mandsager said he would review the status of the Water Revenue Fund after the first quarter of the new fiscal year to determine if the rate structure should be changed and a possible user fee be instituted.

Consider Resolution Waiving the Second and Third Reading of an Ordinance – Lees moved, second by Johnson, to approve a Resolution Waiving the second and third reading of the Ordinance increasing Garbage Collection Fees from $3.00 per month to $4.00 per month. Roll Call. Ayes: Crowner, Pilger, Johnson and Lees. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Hiring Architect for New City Hall – Administrator Mandsager said after reviewing the three architects and discussing our options with staff, the Mayor and the Council, he recommended the City hire Metzger Johnson Architects, Inc. of Burlington to assist the City in the Programming and Schematic phases of designing our new City Hall. He said he believes all prospects would do well for the City, but a few items pushed Metzger Johnson to the top.

Hockett asked if the Council should be hesitant to engage an architect for the Programming and Schematic phases of designing the new City Hall and possibly hire another architect for construction. Johnson said he had the same concern. They said they would like an estimate from Metzger Johnson for the next phase of the project before they continue.

Johnson moved, second by Hockett, to table the consideration of hiring an architect for the new City Hall until the next Council Meeting. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider GIS 28E Agreement – Administrator Mandsager said both the County and City of Burlington passed the 28E Agreement for GIS Mapping with the 5-year term rather than the requested 1-year term. He said vendor selection would be held Friday, June 15 at noon. He said neither entity was interested in altering the term limit of the agreement and both entities will move forward with a two-entity agreement if the City of West Burlington chooses to remain a user or pursue its own system.

County Supervisor David Miller attended the council meeting and reminded the city that this project has been a joint effort between the three entities for a number of years. He said the other entities want West Burlington to very much be a part of this. Hockett said he was concerned that the City would have only one representative on the seven-member board. He questioned whether or not the City could just as easily do the system on its own. Mandsager said it would cost the City approximately $120,000 just for Phase I. He recommended approving the 28E Agreement with the other two entities. The Council Members expressed concern about the length of the agreement. They preferred a one-year agreement instead of five.

After considerable discussion Pilger moved, second by Crowner, to approve the 28E Agreement for GIS Mapping with Des Moines County and the City of Burlington. Voice vote. All ayes except Hockett who voted nay. Motion carried.

Consider Second Consideration of Ordinances Amending the Electric Code, Uniform Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and the Uniform Building Code – Lees moved, second by Crowner, to approve the third consideration of Ordinances Amending the Electric Code; Uniform Mechanical Code, International Plumbing Code and the Uniform Building Code. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Crowner and Hockett. Nays: Johnson and Pilger. Motion carried.

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: There were none.

ADJOURN – There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned at 8:37 P.M. upon motion by Lees and second by Johnson. Voice Vote. All ayes. Motioned Carried.

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Approved Terrie L. Simonson, City Clerk