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

A.  Minutes Regular Council Meeting March 25, 2002

B.  Treasurer’s Financial Report for March

C.  Training for Police Chief – Symposium for Smaller Departments in Des Moines

D.  Outdoor Service (Alcoholic Beverages) Area for The Barn, 701 West Agency

E.  Payment to Municipal Supply for $1,064.00

F.  Payment of Claims as Presented

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: - None.

STREETS – Public Works Director Fry said the Streets Department is pouring the parking lot behind the City offices on Wheeler Street. Hockett said he thought this was something Council should have decided at the table. He said the cost for the parking lot exceeded individual spending authority. Administrator Mandsager said the parking lot was discussed by Council at previous meetings prior to the move to Wheeler Street.

SANITATION – There was nothing to report.

UTILITIES – Public Works Director Fry said when the excavator was cleaning up the old City Hall site he encountered two old water services. One he said did not go anywhere the other between Hagerla’s and the Old Derby building pulled out of the main and had to be repaired.

PUBLIC SAFETY – Police Chief Walters said Police Officer Leasch participated in the "Day of the Child" at Westland Mall over the weekend. She conducted fingerprinting for over 500 children.

Administrator Mandsager said he was notified by Great River Medical Center they were sponsoring a grant for medical related situations. The Fire Department plans to apply for equipment as well as the Police Department.

FINANCE – There was nothing to report.

Consider a Resolution Setting a Public Hearing and Letting on the Proposed Drawings, Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimated Cost for Proposed Street Improvements – Wheeler Paving, Swan to Winter, and Wheeler and Winter Resurfacing – Mayor Trousil opened the Public Hearing on the Proposed Street Project. He explained the project consists of Reconstruction of Wheeler Street from Swan to Winter; Resurfacing Wheeler Street from Winter to West Burlington Avenue and Resurfacing Winter Street from Mt. Pleasant Street to Huston. The Engineers estimate for the project is $167,325. There were no comments from those present.

Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to approve a Resolution setting a Public Hearing and Letting on Proposed Drawings, Specifications, Form of Contract and Estimated Costs for the Proposed Street Improvements – Wheeler Paving from Swan to Winter and Resurfacing Wheeler from Winter to West Burlington Avenue and Winter Street from Mt. Pleasant to Huston. Roll call. Ayes: Hockett, Pilger, Lees, Johnson and Crowner. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Hiring Part-Time Summer Workers – Administrator Mandsager recommended hiring two summer workers. Both of these individuals are returning from last year and were paid $7.00 per hour. Mandsager said Public Works Director Fry would like to hire these two workers because they have CDL’s and were excellent employees. Mandsager and Fry recommended paying them $9.00 per hour. Crowner said he agreed with the rehire but has a problem with the percentage of increase in wages. He said it doesn’t make sense to hire them back at 28% increase after being laid off for five months.

Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve hiring Bob Summers and Lana Polson as seasonal workers at $9.00 per hour. Voice vote. All aye except Crowner who voted nay. Motion carried.

Consider Purchase of Fire Hose – Fire Department – Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve the purchase of four sections of five inch hose for the Fire Department at a cost of $2,400. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Purchase of Personal Alert Devises – Fire Department – Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve the purchase of fifteen Personal Alert Safety Devises for the Fire Department at a cost of $189.99 each or $2,849.85. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Purchase of Bunker Clothes – Fire Department – Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to approve the purchase of six sets of bunker clothes for the Fire Department at a cost of $5,100. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to Southeast Iowa Regional Airport – Lees moved, second by Crowner, to approve payment to Southeast Iowa Regional Airport in the amount of $18,263.04 for the annual contribution. This is the City’s sixth year of membership with the Authority. Voice vote. All ayes except Hockett who voted nay. Hockett said he has voted in favor of the contribution to the airport in the past but will not do so this time. He said he does not consider this airport our regional airport. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to Metzger Johnson for Design of New City Hall – Lees moved, second by Pilger, to approve payment in the amount of $7,511.51 to Metzger Johnson for Design of the New City Hall. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried. The contract is in the amount of $9,800 plus reimbursable expenses.

Consider Payment for Wheeler Storm Sewer and Paving Project – Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to approve payment to Shipley Contracting for work completed on the Wheeler Street Project in the amount of $12,146.23. Voice vote. All ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Providing for Partial Exemption from Property Taxation – Lees moved, second by Crowner, to approve the final reading of 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. Hockett said the only problem he has is with the inequity of not providing it also for residential property. Roll call. Ayes: Pilger, Crowner and Lees. Nays: Hockett. Motion carried.

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

Consider Ordinance Amending the Sign Regulation Code Concerning Definitions –Hockett moved, second by Crowner, to approve the final reading of an Ordinance amending the Sign Regulations concerning a sign structure. Roll call. Ayes: Lees, Crowner and Hockett. Nays: Pilger. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Amending the Building Code Concerning Parapet Requirements – Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to approve the final reading 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.

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: There were none.

ADJOURN: There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 6:23 p.m. upon motion by Lees and second by Hockett. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.

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Approved Terrie L. Simonson, City Clerk

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