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

A.  Minutes of Regular Council Meeting – April 22, 2002

B.  Minutes of Special Council Meeting – April 29, 2002

C.  Financial Report for April 2002

D.  Training for Public Works Employees – Water Workshop – Schurk and Mesecher

E.  Summer Fire School for 10 Firemen

F.  Certified Pool Operator Course for two Employees – Schneden and Pilger

G.  Training for Police Department – Sergeant Ryan

H.  Training for City Clerk –Municipal Clerk’s Academy

I.  Class "C" Liquor License and Sunday Sales for All Star Maid-Rite Diner

J.  Liquor License Renewal for Diamond Dave’s Taco Co.

K.  Beer Permit Renewal for Hwy 34 Truckstop

L.  Resignation of Volunteer Fireman – Jody Logan

M.  Payment to Des Moines County Emergency Management Agency - $3,635.15

N.  Payment to Burlington Municipal Waterworks – April Water - $12,050.28

O.  Payment to Smith Engineering – Survey for City Hall - $2,003.85

P.  Payment to City of Burlington – County Wide Communications - $2,519.52

Q.  Payment to Ideal Ready Mix – Concrete for Longmeadow Park - $4,654.50

R.  Payment to Burlington Ready Mix Company – Longmeadow Parking Lot - $4,975.50 and City Hall Parking - $2,527.88

S.  Payment to Meller Excavation – Demolition of 116, 118 and 122 Broadway Street Property - $15,500.00

T.  Payment to Quad City Water Treatment – Wastewater Analysis - $1,044.00

U.  Payment to Des Moines County GIS - $3,128.94

V.  Payment to Kathy Muir – Sidewalk Reimbursement - $245.00

W.  Fireworks Display Permit for J & M Displays for July 27 – Southeastern Community College

X.  Payment of Claims as Presented

CITIZEN’S INQUIRIES: - None

UTILITIES - Administrator Mandsager stated that he has not yet received the copy of the agreement with Burlington Northern Santa Fe Railroad regarding the Brushtown Road Water Improvements.

PUBLIC SAFETY - Fire Chief Astfalk said that the City received a grant from GRMC for $575.00 to purchase a Junior Size Child CPR Mannequin.

FINANCE - Administrator Mandsager stated that he has been talking with Bruce Slagel, Burlington City Manager, regarding the referendum for the local option sales tax. Mr. Scott Powers, Burlington City Attorney, will be sending a letter to the Iowa Department of Revenue and Finance stating that Burlington is holding the referendum this fall and that the City of West Burlington and Des Moines County are not although contiguous. Mandsager stated that City Attorney Loeschen and Des Moines County Attorney Jackson’s opinion is that the City and County do not have to have a referendum to renew the local option sales tax even though Burlington has a different sunset clause.

STREETS – There is nothing to report.

SANITATION – There is nothing to report.

Consider Contracting for Water-Wastewater Study – Administrator Mandsager said that the City had received two proposals for the Water/Wastewater Study. French-Reneker bid was $15,900 and Snyder & Associates was $13,293. Representing French Reneker were John Meyer and Dave Fredericks and Darrin Ligtenberger from Snyder Associates. John Meyers stated that they have many years of experience in many different aspects of engineering. They are also very familiar with the city infrastructure. Mandsager stated his recommendation to go with Snyder & Associates was based solely on price as both companies have quality engineers. Johnson moved, second by Lees, to accept Snyder & Associates proposal for $13,293. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Contracting for Vending Service at Swimming Pool – The City received two bids for providing vending machines at the pool for Summer 2002. The bids were $600 per month for Burlington Tom’s Sales and $465 per month from Automatic Vending. Johnson moved, second by Hockett, to accept the Burlington Tom’s Sales bid of $600 per month. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to Shive-Hattery for North Gear Avenue Corridor Plan – Johnson moved, second by Pilger, to approve payment of $8,500 to Shive-Hattery for the Corridor Study on Gear Avenue and Mt. Pleasant Street. Administrator Mandsager stated that Dave Ellis and Bill Carey will be at City Hall on May 16^th to meet with City Staff. Roll Call. Ayes: Crowner, Hockett, Johnson, Pilger and Lees. Nays: None. Motion Carried.

Consider Payment to French-Reneker-Associates for Various Engineering Contracts – Hockett moved, second by Pilger, to approve payment of $16,323.80 to French-Reneker Associates for three projects.

1. $7,778.45 for the Glasgow Street between Schwartz and Broadway Street

2. $2,583.65 for the Winter Street from Huston St. to Mt. Pleasant St. and one block on Wheeler from Winter Street to West Burlington Ave.

3. $5,961.70 for the Wheeler Street between Swan and Winter Street.

Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Pay Request from Shipley Contracting for Wheeler Storm Sewer and Paving Project – Pilger moved, second by Crowner, to approve payment of $75,004.97 to Shipley Contracting. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Updating Air Pack System at Fire Station and Squad 4 – Crowner moved, second by Lees, to approve updating the Cascade system on Squad 4 and Cascade system in the back room of Fire Station. Chief Astfalk said the update would allow the air packs to go to 4500psi. Presently they are only 3600psi. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Wheel Stops for City Hall and Longmeadow Park – Public Works Director Fry received two quotes for wheel stops for City Hall and Longmeadow Park. The quotes were $1,242.60 for plastic wheel stops from Barco and $1,296.00 for concrete wheel stops from Ideal. Crowner moved, second by Pilger, to purchase the plastic wheel stops from Barco for $1,242.60 Fry said that the plastic wheel stops were guaranteed for 10 years and were easier to handle. . Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Setting Public Hearing for Raider Rezoning Request – Pilger moved, second by Johnson, to set a Public Hearing for June 10^th , 2002 to rezone a portion of Raider property that is currently zoned R-3 (Multi-Family Residential) to I-3 (Heavy Industrial). Roll Call. Ayes: Hockett, Johnson, Pilger, Lees, and Crowner. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Salary Resolution for Swimming Pool Manager and Fire Chief: - Mandsager said that the Swimming Pool Manager, Keith Dorenkamper, will keep a log for business travel and will be reimbursed for business use of his vehicle other than to and from home. Crowner wanted to know if a new Fire Chief was hired will the salary remain the same. Mandsager stated that if the present Fire Chief leaves another resolution would be done to set the salary. Hockett moved, second by Lees, to approve the Swimming Pool Manager’s salary at 5,911.00/summer effective immediately and the Fire Chief’s salary at $1.00/annually effective July 1, 2002. Roll Call. Ayes: Johnson, Pilger, Lees, Crowner and Hockett. Nays: None. Motion carried.

Consider Purchase of Additional Water Meters for Meter Replacement Program – Crowner moved, second by Johnson, to purchase an additional $15,000 worth of meters in order to keep installations going through the end of June. Administrator Mandsager said he will be setting up a meeting with the Beaverdale Trustees so they can decide about the purchase of the meters in the Beaverdale area. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Hiring Part-Time Seasonal Employee – Lees moved, second by Crowner, to hire Matt Law at $7.00 per hour as a seasonal employee. He would begin work on May 14^th. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Payment to Cameron Insurance Services for Annual Insurance Premium – Crowner moved, second by Pilger, to approved payment of $96,325.00 to Cameron Insurance for annual insurance premium. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried. Council directed staff to continue searching for alternative quotes.

Consider Change Order for Wheeler Storm Sewer and Paving Project – According to Mandsager the manhole noted in the change order was needed to meet the new grade on Wheeler Street. Hockett moved, second by Crowner, to approve the change order for $1,000 for the Wheeler Storm Sewer. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Contracting for Weed Spraying for Luers Park and Wastewater Treatment Plant – Public Works Director Fry received two quotes for weed spraying at Luers Park and the Sewage Treatment Plant. The quotes were from Land and Water Vegetation Control for $1,485.94 and Control Services Inc. for $1,680.00. Lees moved, second by Crowner, to hire Land and Water Vegetation Control for $1,485.94 for the weed spraying. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Extending Sidewalks on West Burlington Avenue – Public Works Director Fry estimated that it would cost approximately $2,300 to extend the existing sidewalk along West Burlington Ave. to the first drive at General Electric. Lees moved, second Pilger, to proceed with the project. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion Carried.

Consider Parking Lot at Swimming Pool – Public Works Directory Fry received a quote form ILLOWA Asphalt and Pavement Maintenance to apply cold tar to the parking lot. Director Fry stated that the cold tar would be a cosmetic repair and that the smell should not last longer than one week. Lees moved, second by Crowner, to approve the quote from ILLOWA for $2,750.00 to apply cold tar to the swimming pool parking lot. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Water Rate Increase – The City of Burlington which supplies water to the City of West Burlington notified the City that it will increase water rates approximately 10% effective July 1. This will result in an additional cost of approximately $1,413.70 per month. Council Member Hockett said that the City had enough in reserves to absorb the additional cost without raising rates. Administrator Mandsager said that depending upon the water study the City could possibly have lots of projects that need to be done with water revenues. Crowner said that the City cannot continue to take increases in costs and lower taxes. Johnson wanted to wait until budget preparation time to consider the rate increase. Hockett moved, second by Johnson, to not increase the water rates July 1. Roll Call. Ayes: Hockett and Johnson. Nays: Pilger, Lees and Crowner. Motion failed.

Lees moved, second by Pilger, to waive the automatic 5% increase on July 1 and to raise rates .10 per 1000 gallons effective July 1. Roll Call. Ayes: Lees, Crowner, and Pilger. Nays: Johnson and Hockett. Motion carried.

Consider Hiring Public Works Employee – Administrator Mandsager and Public Works Directory Fry recommended the public works position left vacant by Carl Jackson’s retirement in December be advertised. Hockett wanted to hold off hiring until preparing the budget for FY03/04. He also questioned whether reducing the number of Public Works employees by attrition would be a good idea. Johnson moved, second by Crowner, to advertise the vacant public works position. Voice Vote. All Ayes except Hockett who voted Nay. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance Amending Chapter 73 of Municipal Code Concerning Speed Regulations – Second Reading – Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve Second Consideration of Ordinance Amending Chapter 73 of the Municipal Code concerning speed regulations on Highway 406 from Agency Road where it intersects with Highway 406 to a point one hundred yards west; and Agency Road and Highway 406 from the point (one hundred yards west from where Highway 406 intersects with the Agency Road extension from the east gate of the Iowa Army Ammunition Plant west to the intersection with Highway 34. Roll Call. Ayes: Crowner, Hockett, Johnson, Pilger and Lees. Motion carried.

Consider Final Payment to Carl A. Nelson for Wastewater Treatment Improvements – Lees moved, second by Hockett, to approve pavement to Carl A. Nelson Co. in the amount of $1,392 and the release of retainage in the amount of $2,500 for a total of $3,892 for wastewater treatment plant improvements. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.

Consider Ordinance No. 518 Amending Chapter 159 of the Municipal Code Concerning Sign Regulations Mayor Trousil vetoed this ordinance after the final reading on April 22. Mayor Trousil stated his reasons for the veto were that with the wording of the ordinance, buildings would become unregulated signs. Hockett moved, second by Crowner, to approve Ordinance 518 Amending Chapter 159 of the Municipal Code concerning sign regulations. Hockett said that he felt that you cannot count a building as a sign. Crowner questioned whether building with lights on it falls under sign code or lighting code. Council directed staff to review city ordinances for a potential solution. Roll Call. Ayes: Hockett, Johnson and Crowner. Nays: Pilger, and Lees. Motion failed. Super-majority needed to override Mayor’s veto.

Lee moved, second by Pilger to ask the Board of Adjustment to grant a 90-day extension for the exterior lighting of the Christian Lighthouse and Book Store due to non-compliance with the code. Voice Vote: All Ayes. Motion carried.

City Hall Parking Lot Project - Lees moved, second by Johnson to approve the City Hall parking lot at a cost of $6,940.36. Voice Vote. All Ayes. Motion carried.

The closed session ended at 8:50 p.m.

Option B - Motion made by Johnson, second by Hockett to go with Option b. Voice Vote: All Ayes except Lees. Motion carried.

Greggory J. Mandsager, Deputy City Clerk

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