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

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: - None.

STREETS – Public Works Director Fry said he along with the Des Moines County Engineer determined the sign on Gear Avenue (warning of hidden driveways) is actually in the County.

SANITATION – There was nothing to report.

UTILITIES – There was nothing to report.

PUBLIC SAFETY – There was nothing to report.

FINANCE – There was nothing to report.

Consider Engineering Services Agreement for Phase II of Glasgow Storm and Street Project – Administrator Mandsager explained this is the final phase of the Glasgow and Wheeler Street Project that includes grading and paving 5 blocks on Glasgow from Schwartz to Broadway and adding intakes and storm for 4 of those blocks (Leffler to Schwartz). He said the estimated construction costs are $381,040 including 10% contingency. By preparing this project for a bid letting in February or early March, we are hoping to receive better bids.

Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve the engineering services agreement with French-Reneker with an engineering budget of $55,300. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Contracting with Wellmark for Insurance Reimbursements – Administrator Mandsager said last year the City selected a health insurance plan with a higher deductible. The City reimburses employees their out of pocket expenditures on eligible services once they have met the deductible. The deductible increased from $200 and $400 to $1,000 and 2,000 and with that change the paperwork necessary for employee reimbursements has increased considerably. He said the City Accountant, Leslie Sattler, is recommending contracting with Wellmark to process the claims for the self-funded portion of the insurance.

Johnson moved, second by Hockett, to contract with Wellmark to process insurance reimbursements on a month by month basis until it is determined whether it is worth the extra cost. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried. The Council requested to be kept informed about the trial period.

Consider Payment to Shive-Hattery for Gear Avenue Project – The Council considered a request for payment from Shive-Hattery for the Gear Avenue Project. Two separate invoices were considered. One invoice in the amount of $9,323.11 was to cover ‘Contractor Overrun Services’. The Council did not believe they have enough information to pay this invoice. They asked for a more detailed account of the invoice.

After discussion Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve payment of the second invoice in the amount of $1,368.00 for changes to pavement markings on the Gear Avenue Traffic Signal Project. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to French-Reneker for Engineering Services – Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve payment to French-Reneker in the amount of $6,096.13 for two projects. One invoice is for the Wheeler and Glasgow Street Project in the amount of $4,968.92 and the second invoice is in the amount of $1,127.21 for review of the stormwater plan for the Shottenkirk development and Gear Avenue alignment. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to Carl A. Nelson for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project – Administrator Mandsager said Shive-Hattery is recommending payment of $22,500 of the $25,000 retainage to Carl A. Nelson for work completed on the Wastewater Treatment Facility. The City will retain $2,500 which will cover the installation of an airflow-measuring device that was missed in the final inspection.

Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve payment to Carl A. Nelson in the amount of $22,500 for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Accepting Resignation of Public Works Employee Carl Jackson – Lees moved, second by Hockett, to accept the resignation of Public Works employee Carl Jackson. Mayor Trousil said Carl has worked for the City since 1980 in the Public Works Department and prior to that he served as Mayor for a number of years. The Council and Mayor expressed appreciation for Carl’s dedication to the City. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Setting Public Hearing to Consider Rezoning Shottenkirk Property – Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to approve a Resolution setting a Public Hearing to consider rezoning Shottenkirk property located behind Target and Farm King. The Public Hearing will be held on Monday, December 17 beginning at 5:30 p.m. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Pilger, Lees and Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Waiving the Preliminary and Approving the Final Plat for the Osborn Subdivision – Administrator Mandsager said Planning and Zoning reviewed the Preliminary and Final Plat for the Osborn Subdivision that is located in the City’s two mile zoning district. After their review they recommend the Council waive the Preliminary and approve the Final Plat. The subdivision is necessary to allow the Des Moines County Landfill access to Flint Bottom Creek. Flint Bottom Creek runs through the Osborn property and borders the Landfill. According to the Landfill Manager the DNR is requiring the landfill to discharge their treated waste into a waterway that has more flow than the creek they are currently using.

After consideration Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve a Resolution waiving the Preliminary and approving the Final Plat for the Osborn Subdivision. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Pilger, Johnson and Hockett. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Approval of Preliminary and Final Plat for the Shottenkirk Estates Subdivision – Administrator Mandsager explained the Developer had made some changes to the Final Plat that was not approved by Planning and Zoning. The Plat will have to go back to P & Z before the Council makes the final determination. This should be done by the next Council Meeting. Mandsager asked the Council if they wanted to have input concerning the naming of the streets in the subdivision. It was the consensus of the Council Members that Huston Street should continue on the west side of Gear Avenue. The other streets should be determined by the developer. The Council asked that they not duplicate street names in Burlington.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Sign Code Concerning Signs in Residential Districts- Second Consideration – Johnson moved, second by Hockett, to approve the second consideration of an Ordinance amending the Sign Code concerning signs in a Residential District. The amendment would include allowing schools (as well as churches) to place a ground sign in a Residential District. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Hockett, Pilger and Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Traffic Code Concerning Parking and Stop Signs – Second Consideration – Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to approve amending the traffic code concerning parking and stop signs. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Hockett, Pilger, and Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried. In order to allow more parking for visitors to City Hall the Council agreed there should be only one parking place reserved for police vehicles on Wheeler Street. The Council asked that Police Chief Walters attend the next meeting in case there are questions before the final reading of the ordinance.

There was none.

CLOSED SESSION: Negotiations – Union Contracts - Lees moved, second by Pilger, to go into closed Session for the purpose of discussing Union Negotiations. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Johnson, Pilger, and Lees. Nays: None. Motion carried. The Closed Session ended at 7:11 p.m.

The Council discussed the sign ordinance and calling a light a sign. They also discussed the Airport Representative. Art Engle is the representative now and he is in the Burlington Nursing Facility. Mayor Trousil said he will visit Mr. Engle soon and find his intentions to remain as the representative.

ADJOURN: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:48 p.m. upon motion by Lees, second by Johnson. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.

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Approved Terrie L. Simonson, City Clerk

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