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

A.  Minutes Regular Council Meeting February 25, 2002

B.  Financial Report for February 2002

C.  Taxicab License for Charlie Manes – C-Yellow Cab

D.  Computer Software Training for Leslie Sattler

E.  Training for Police Department - Investigative Software– Sgt. Newberry

F.  Purchase of Ammunition for Police Department - $1,472 plus shipping

G.  Sale of Miscellaneous Fire Department Items at Auction Barn

H.  Payment of Claims as Presented

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: - None.

FINANCE – Administrator Mandsager said the City was awarded a $1,000 grant from Alliant for use in Community Park for playground equipment.

STREETS - Little League Use of Community Park – Administrator Mandsager said the baseball league that uses the ball diamond in Community Park would like the City to grant them the primary user of the ball fields during their practice and games. He said they desire use of the diamonds during April, May, June and July. The Council discussed the best way to do this. After discussion it was the consensus of the Council Members to put up signs on each of the diamonds.

SANITATION – Public Works Director Fry said the wastewater treatment plant is meeting the specifications on effluent with regular pumping.

UTILITIES –Matt Warner, GIS Coordinator – Update on Program – Matt Warner is the GIS Coordinator for the County which includes Burlington and West Burlington. He explained the program is in the early stages of development. Currently he is accumulating data not in digital format. He answered questions concerning privacy issues for the Council.

Proposed - Sewer and Water Distribution Engineering Services Agreement – Administrator Mandsager said he will be working on putting some documentation together concerning the water and sewer projects the Council wants done in the near future. He said if the City wants to apply for funds from the SRF there will be deadlines to be met.

PUBLIC SAFETY – Fire Chief Astfalk explained his department had received a certificate and plaque in recognition of their contribution to the Fire Fighters in New York.

Consider Brushtown Area Sewer Installation – Darin Ligtenberg with Snyder and Associates told the Council the City did not receive the Community Development Block Grant funding for installation of sewer in the Brushtown area. He said the next step is to determine if the City wants to wait until next year to apply again or to go ahead and find other funding sources to complete the project. Administrator Mandsager said the City will need to decide whether to move forward and complete the project as originally designed or to complete a portion. He said we can choose not to install sewer or put the project on hold. Mandsager said it is his opinion we should strongly consider completing sewer along Brushtown Road and Brushtown Lane at the same time water is being installed or commit to reapply for CDBG funds in the fall. He said perhaps we should continue to pursue additional funding from Burlington Northern Santa Fe. Mandsager also said Special Assessments is an option. Mandsager will continue to work on options for funding the project.

Consider Resolution Concerning Building Permit Fees – Crowner moved, second by Lees, to approve a Resolution adopting the 2001 Building Valuation Data in determining Building Permit Fees. Roll call. Ayes. Johnson, Crowner, Lees and Pilger. Nays: Hockett. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Providing for Partial Exemption from Property Taxation – Lees moved, second by Crowner, to approve an ordinance providing for Partial Exemption from Property Taxation for Rodney Wittkamp for his proposed 22,500 sq. ft. addition onto the north side of the existing building at 2610 W. Mt. Pleasant Street. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Pilger, Crowner and Lees. Nays: Johnson. Motion carried.

Consider Resolution Setting Salaries for Fiscal Year 2003 – Pilger moved, second by Lees, to approve the salary resolution for non-union personnel. The Resolution reflects a 6% increase, the same that was agreed upon for both the Public Works Department and Police Officers. Public Works three year agreement provides a 6%, 3% and 3%. The Police Department agreement provides 6%, 4% and 2%. Administrator Mandsager said he expects non-union personnel wages to mirror those of Public Works and Police. Roll call. Ayes: Johnson, Crowner, Lees and Pilger. Nays: Hockett. Motion carried. Hockett said he believes 6% is too high. He said the property tax payers are not receiving that kind of increases in pay.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code Concerning Satellite Dishes – Crowner moved, second by Hockett, to approve the first consideration of an Ordinance amending the Zoning Code concerning Satellite Dishes that are less than one meter (39.37") in diameter. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Johnson, Pilger, Lees and Crowner. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Gear Box for High Service Pump – Public Works Director Fry said the gear box between the gasoline engine and the high service pump in the water plant needs to be replaced. He said the only time the system would be used is if we had a power outage for an extended period of time. Fry said he has two options; one is to purchase a gearbox and coupler from Balzer Brothers for $1,350. The other is to purchase a reduced voltage starter and use the old generator from the south lift station. The cost for that would be $3,700.

Hockett moved, second by Crowner, to authorize Fry to replace the gear box for the high service pump for the lowest possible price. Voice vote. All aye. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Sign Regulation Code Concerning Definitions – Hockett moved, second by Crowner, to approve the first consideration of an Ordinance amending the Sign Regulations concerning a sign structure. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Crowner, Hockett, Pilger and Johnson. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Building Code Concerning Parapet Requirements – Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve the first consideration of an Ordinance amending the Building Code concerning parapet requirements in Multi-Family Residential units. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Johnson, Lees, Crower and Pilger. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing on the Proposed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimated Costs and the Taking of Bids for the Glasgow Storm Sewer and Paving Improvements – Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to approve a Resolution setting a Public Hearing on the proposed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract, Estimated Costs and the Taking of Bids for the Glasgow Storm Sewer and Paving Improvements. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Pilger, Hockett, Johnson and Crowner. Nays: None. Motion carried.

CLOSED SESSION: Consider Amendment to City Administrator Contract – Lees moved, second by Pilger, to go into Closed Session in accordance with Chapter 21.5(i), to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session. Administrator Mandsager asked for a closed session. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Crowner, Johnson, Pilger and Lees. Nays: None. Motion carried.

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: There were none.

ADJOURN: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 7:35 p.m. upon motion by Lees and second by Pilger. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.

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Approved Terrie L. Simonson, City Clerk

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