***  DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING REPORT  ***

 

 

The City Council took the following action on items listed in the attached meeting agenda summary. Copies of ordinances, resolutions and other Council action may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office (515) 283-4209. The six-digit number beginning with '09-' preceding each item on the agenda is a roll call number assigned by the City Clerk. Please refer to this number when requesting information or copies.

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

 

 

February 9, 2009 4:30 PM

 

 

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATION – 4:15 PM

 

 

 

     Recognition of the Brook Run Neighborhood Association

 

 

 

INVOCATION:         Pastor Craig Robertson

 

                                    Grant Park Christian Church

 

E. 25th Street and Capitol

 

 

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1.     ROLL CALL:  Present:  Cownie, Coleman, Hensley, Kiernan, Mahaffey, Meyer and Vlassis.

 

 

 

I.     Items regarding City’s budget reductions:

 

 

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(A)   Proposals for provision of custodial services.  (Council Communication No.  09-071) Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   Maintenance Agreement with Greater Des Moines Baseball Company (Iowa Cubs) to maintain various athletic fields.  (Council Communication No.  09-053) Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(C)   Proposal from Animal Rescue League of Iowa to provide animal control services.  (Council Communication No.  09-080) Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(D)   Proposals for provision of mowing and trimming services.  (Council Communication No.  09-074) Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(E)    Diminution of employees.  (Council Communication No.  09-077)   Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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2.     APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED:  Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

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*Note:

These are routine items and will be enacted by one roll call vote without separate discussion unless someone, Council or public, requests an item be removed to be considered separately.

 

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3.     APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA – items 3 through 39:  Moved by Vlassis to adopt the balance of the consent agenda.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

LICENSES AND PERMITS

 

 

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4.     Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following:  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(A)     GATEWAY MARKET MLK                      2002 WOODLAND             C Beer/Wine

 

(B)      MICHELLES LOUNGE                                 3925 E 14TH ST                    C Liquor

 

 

 

RENEWAL APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(C)      BAN THAI RESTAURANT                         215 E WALNUT ST             C Beer/Wine

 

(D)     BELLA NOCHE                                                4808 SW 9TH ST                  C Liquor

 

(E)      CENTERPLATE                                                1 LINE DR                                C Liquor

 

(F)      COONEYS TAVERN                                     3708  BEAVER AVE           C Liquor

 

(G)     EL AGUILA REAL                                           3600  BEAVER AVE           C Liquor

 

(H)     FAREWAY STORE #900                             100 E EUCLID AVE            C Beer

 

(I)       FAREWAY STORE #975                             3000 SE 22ND ST                C Beer

 

(J)       GIT N GO STORE #28                                  3274 E UNIVERSITY         C Beer

 

(K)     HY VEE FOOD STORE #1                         3330  MLK JR PKWY       C Beer

 

(L)      SHANGRI LA BUFFET                                 4349 MERLE HAY RD      B Beer

 

(M)    SNAKE PIT LOUNGE                                   3100 McKINLEY AVE      A Liquor

 

(N)     SOUTHPORT SPORTS BAR                     1101 ARMY POST RD      C Liquor

 

 

 

TRANSFER TO NEW LOCATION

 

 

 

(O)     CORIGLIANOS                                                215  4TH ST                             B Beer

 

                      Permanent transfer from 2619 SW 9th Street.

 

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATION

 

 

 

(P)      ST ANTHONY CATHOLIC                       15 INDIANOLA          Five (5) Day License

 

                      Class C Beer/Wine License for event on February 20, 2009.  Pending approval of                                                      the Fire Department.

 

 

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4I       Approving Special Class C Beer/Wine renewal application for Mars Café, 2318 University Avenue.   Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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5.     City Clerk to issue Cigarette Licenses.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1. Nays: Cownie.

 

 

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6.     City Clerk to issue Coin Operated Machine Licenses.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

 

 

 

7.     Ordering construction of the following:

 

 

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(A)   2008 Storm Sewer Repair Contract 2:  Receiving of bids, (2-24-09), and Setting date of hearing, (3-9-09).  (Construction Estimate - $233,750).  (Council Communication No.  09-066) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   Blank Park Zoo 2009 Walkway & Storm Sewer Replacement:  Receiving of bids, (2-24-09), and Setting date of hearing, (3-9-09).  (Construction Estimate - $100,000).  (Council Communication No.  09-068) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(C)   Southeast Connector Paving – SE 4th Street to SE 9th Street:  Receiving of bids, (2-24-09), and Setting date of hearing, (3-9-09).  (Construction Estimate - $3,750,000).  (Council Communication No.  09-069) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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8.     Approving Professional Services Agreement with Howard R. Green Inc., for design and construction phase services for the Jackson Basin Pump Station and Emergency Standby Power Generation for nine existing stormwater pump stations, not to exceed $938,900.  (Council Communication No.  09-060) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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9.     Approving completion and recommending acceptance of the Private Construction Contract for Bridge Improvements Des Moines Union Railway Bridge, between Lindner Painting, Inc. and Principal Life Insurance Company.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

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10.   Approving and authorizing execution of Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant Agreement, Airport East Cargo Apron Reconstruction.  (Council Communication No.  09-079) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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11.   Authorizing Public Works Director and Mayor to execute a Letter of Agreement and Request for Provisionally Accredited Levee (PAL) Designation and Agreement to Provide Adequate Compliance with the Code of Federal Regulations, Title 44, Section 65.10 with the Federal Emergency Management Agency.  (Council Communication No.  09-056) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

12.   Approving residential paving on a portion of Bell Avenue from Druid Hill Drive to the Dead End:

 

 

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(A)   Communication from City Manager recommending proposed street paving using special assessments.   (Council Communication No.  09-065) Moved by Vlassis to approve, receive and file and accept the recommendation of the City Manager.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   Preliminary resolution for construction.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(C)   Fixing values of lots.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(D)   Adopting preliminary plat and schedule, estimate of costs and proposed plans and specifications.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(E)    Proposed Resolution of Necessity, Notice to Property Owners of Hearing and Setting Date of Hearing, (3-09-09).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

13.   Accepting completed construction and approving payment for the following:

 

 

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(A)   The Waldinger Corporation – Central Business District Traffic Signal Upgrade.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   Herberger Construction Co., Inc. – Dean’s Lake Storm Water Pump Station.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(C)   Iowa Signal Inc. – SW 9th Street at Bell and Park Avenues Traffic Signal Modifications.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

 

 

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14.   Levying assessments for cost of Nuisance Abatement-NAC Emergency Orders for Community Development – Schedule No. 2009-03.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

LAND/PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

 

 

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15.   Establishing Fair Market Value of 3803 Indianola Avenue for the E. Indianola Avenue Widening Project – Phase 1.  (Council Communication No.  09-058) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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16.   Approving 183 Tax Abatement applications for the additional value added by improvements made during 2008.  (Council Communication No.  09-052) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/NEIGHBORHOODS

 

 

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17.   Approving designation and recognition of The Brook Run Neighborhood Association in accordance with the Neighborhood Recognition Policy.  (Council Communication No.  09-072) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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18.   Communication from Patricia Nesbitt, submitting her resignation from the Public Housing Board, Seat 4 and from the Municipal Housing Governing Board, effective immediately.  Moved by Vlassis to receive, file and accept resignation with appreciation for her service.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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18I   Recommendation from Council Member Brian Meyer to appoint Carole Jones to the Public Housing Board, Seat 7, for a three-year term commencing June 30, 2007 to expire June 30, 2010.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

SETTING DATE OF HEARINGS

 

 

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19.   On vacation and conveyance of various portions right-of-way for the redevelopment of three blocks adjoining the north side of Grand Avenue between 11th and 14th Streets for Wellmark’s new home office facility, (2-23-09).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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20.   On the City’s plan to spend CDBG Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds, (2-23-09).  (Council Communication No.  09-059) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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21.   On lease agreement with Textron Financial Corporation for rental of golf carts for the 2009 golf season, (2-23-09).  (Council Communication No.  09-054) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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22.   On voluntary annexation application from H. Dwayne Crozier for property at 4880 NE 23rd Avenue, (4-6-09).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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23.   On assessment of $1,500 penalty and 30-day suspension of Liquor License for USA Petroleum LLC, 727 SE 14th Street, for violation of Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Laws, (2-23-09).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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24.   On assessment of $500 penalties to N.L.S. LLC and to Joe San Moris, Inc. for violation of Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Laws, (2-23-09).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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25.   On amendment to the Annual Budget for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2009, (2-23-09).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(A)   On proposed Annual Budget for fiscal year ending June 30, 2010 and Capital Improvements Program for fiscal years 2009-10 to 2014-15, (2-23-09).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

LEGAL DEPARTMENT - CLAIM SETTLEMENTS & BILLINGS

 

 

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26.   Approving payment of $832.50 to Ahlers & Cooney, L.C. for services regarding proposed Eastside Parking Garage.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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27.   Approving payment of $25,280.18 to Golden Valley Supply of Iowa, L.L.C. for property damage as a result of a damaged sewer.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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28.   Approving payments of settlements made by City Attorney, not exceeding $5,000.  Moved by Vlassis to receive, file and affirm settlements made by City Attorney.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

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29.   Submitting training requests for Percy Coleman and Robert Kraft.  (Council Communication No.  09-062) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVING

 

 

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30.   Preliminary Terms of Neighborhood Commercial Revitalization Loan Agreement with Indigo Dawn, LLC, for development of 800-19th Street as a Platinum LEED adaptive building reuse.  (Council Communication No.  09-064)  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file and to direct the City Manager to proceed with negotiations toward a final agreement consistent with the terms identified in the Council Communication for further consideration by the City Council.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

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31.   Documents for a City Loan to Stickel Enterprises, LLC for project at 2925 Ingersoll Avenue, $165,000.  (Council Communication No.  09-061) Moved by Vlassis to approve.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

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32.   Proposal for Insurance Agent/Broker Services with Jester Insurance Services Inc., $50,000 annually.  (Council Communication No.  09-051) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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33.   Receipt of the City of Des Moines’ 26th Annual Equal Opportunity Status Report.  (Council Communication No.  09-050) Moved by Vlassis to receive and file.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

34.   Bids from the following:

 

 

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(A)   Skold Door Company for an annual contract with two additional one-year renewal options to furnish overhead door repair services. (Four bids mailed, three received).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   Ennis Paint for traffic paint per State of Iowa Department of Transportation Contract, $28,998.20 plus freight.  (Council Communication No.  09-078) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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35.   Receipt of the Legislative Update for the 83rd Iowa General Assembly.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file the attached report.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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36.   Civil Service Entrance Lists for Airport Facilities Supervisor and Laboratory Analyst II, and Promotional Lists for Private Property Clean Up Team Leader, Mobile Data Technician, and Sewer Maintenance Worker.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file.  Motion Carried 6-0. Council Member Hensley declares a conflict of interest and abstains from voting.

 

 

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37.   Authorizing Finance Director to draw checks on registers for the weeks of February 9 and February 16, 2009; to draw checks for the bills of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for the weeks of February 9 and February 16, 2009; and to draw checks for biweekly payroll due February 13, 2009.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCES - FINAL CONSIDERATION

 

 

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38.   Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding Corner Clearance on the North side of Pleasant Drive, east of Ronwood Drive.  Moved by Vlassis that this ordinance do now pass, #14,832.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

ORDINANCES - SECOND CONSIDERATION

 

 

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39.   Continuing the Downtown Des Moines Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District, (SSMID).  Moved by Vlassis that this ordinance be considered and given second vote for passage.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

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ORDINANCES - FIRST CONSIDERATION

 

 

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40.   Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code submitting traffic regulation changes as follows:  Council Communication No.  09-057) Moved by Hensley that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

 

(A)   One-Side parking restrictions – Sawyer’s Landing Plats I and II.

 

 

 

(B)   One-Side parking restrictions – Carman Estates Plat 6.

 

 

 

(C)   Four-Way Stop – Intersection of 13th and Mulberry.

 

 

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(D)     Final consideration of ordinance above.  Moved by Hensley that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #14,833.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS

 

 

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41.   From Bob Wessel, 2719 E. Leach, to speak regarding financial matters.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file comments.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

HEARINGS (OPEN AT 5:00 P.M.) (ITEMS 42 THRU 49)

 

 

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42.   On vacation of 13th Street from Keosauqua Way to School Street, (except the north 26 feet) and the north/south alley, west of 13th Street from School Street to Keosauqua Way (except the north 26 feet).  Council Communication No.  09-067) Moved by Hensley to adopt; with a referral to the Plan and Zoning Commission to review the details of the site plan regarding the following items: screening, buffering, landscaping, trash, utilities, parking access, traffic flow, pedestrian access and building materials.  Motion Carried 5-2.  Nays: Cownie and Vlassis.

 

 

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(A)   First consideration of ordinance above.  Moved by Hensley that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion Carried 5-2. Nays: Cownie and Vlassis.

WITHDRAWN

 

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(B)   Final consideration of ordinance above, (waiver requested by Central Iowa Shelter and Services), requires six votes.

 

 

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(C)   Approving conveyance of 13th Street from Keosauqua Way to School Street, (except the north 26 feet) and the north/south alley, west of 13th Street from School Street to Keosauqua Way (except the north 26 feet) to Central Iowa Shelter and Services, $1,000.  Moved by Hensley to continue to February 23, 2009 at 5:00 PM.  Motion Carried 5-2. Nays: Cownie and Vlassis.

 

 

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43.   On amendment to the Silver Leaf PUD Conceptual Plan for property at 5100 NE 38th Avenue, (continued from January 26, 2009).  Moved by Mahaffey to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1. Nays: Vlassis.

 

 

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44.   On request from Hubbell Realty Company to rezone property at 5525 SE 14th Street from Ltd. “R-3” (Multiple-Family Residential) to “R-3”, removing limitation of senior residential housing on multiple-family dwellings and allowing up to 240 multiple-family residential units. (A Plan and Zoning Commission motion to approve the request failed by a vote of 5-5.  6 Council votes are required to approve the request due to the % of opposition by adjoining property owners).  (Council Communication No.  09-075)   Moved by Meyer to continue to 4-20-09 at 5:00 PM; create a Task Force of neighbors to work with the City Manager and Council Member Meyer to review and make recommendations regarding street repairs, water control and traffic control.  Motion Carried 7-0.

WITHDRAWN

 

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(A)   First consideration of ordinance above.

 

 

 

45.   On sale of Refunding Bonds for the following (bonds will be sold on 2-11-09 and a special Council meeting will be held at 4:30 PM):  (Council Communication No.  09-076)

 

 

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(A)   $35,000,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, (refunding of Series 2001A, 2001D and 2004A).  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(1)   Authorization for additional action.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   $1,300,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds (refunding of Taxable Series 2000E).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(1)   Authorization for additional action.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(C)   $3,300,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, (refunding of Series 2001B).  Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(1)   Authorization for additional action.  Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(D)   $3,900,000 Public Parking System Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, (refunding of Taxable Series 2000B).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(1)   Authorization for additional action.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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46.   On conveyance of 1439-1445 E. Grand Avenue to State of Iowa – Iowa Prison Industries, $75,000.  (Council Communication No.  09-055) Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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47.   On request from Hubbell Realty Company to rezone 921 Murphy Street from “C-3B” (Central Business District Mixed Residential) to “PUD” (Planned Unit Development) to allow development of single-story flex office park.  Moved by Hensley to adopt and approve the rezoning and Conceptual Plan, subject to final passage of the rezoning ordinance.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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(A)   First consideration of ordinance above.  Moved by Hensley that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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48.   On Request from Ronald Brenizer Jr. to rezone 4506 SW 9th Street from “C1-A” (Neighborhood Commercial Reuse) to Ltd. “C-2” (General Retail and Highway Oriented Commercial) to allow a construction contractors business. Plan and Zoning Commission recommends DENIAL. Requires 6 votes for approval.   Moved by Hensley to continue to March 9, 2009 at 5:00 PM.  Mr. Brenizer will work with the Community Development Department to create a plan and cost estimate to bring the property into compliance.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

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49.   On Pleasant Drive Bridge over Cummins Creek:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, Engineer’s Estimate and designating lowest responsible bidder as Herberger Construction Co., Inc., (Dean Herberger, President), $725,505.43.  (Council Communication No.  09-070) Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

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(A)   Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

 

***  END HEARINGS AT 9:10 PM ***

 

 

 

APPROVING

 

 

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50.   Submission of four (4) CDBG Disaster Recovery Infrastructure Applications to the Iowa Department of Economic Development.  (Council Communication No.  09-063) Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

 

51.   Recommendation from the City Council Employee Evaluation Sub-Committee regarding the following:

 

 

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(A)   City Manager.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file the recommendation.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

 

 

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(B)   City Attorney. Moved by Vlassis to receive and file the recommendation.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

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(C)   City Clerk. Moved by Vlassis to receive and file the recommendation.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

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(D)     Human Rights Director. Moved by Vlassis to receive and file the recommendation.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

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(E)  Discussion regarding City Council compensation. Moved by Coleman to direct the City Attorney to prepare an ordinance to decrease the Mayor’s and City Council Members’ salary by 3% as soon as possible in accordance with state law, (Council Members’ decrease will become effective on January 1, 2010, and the Mayor’s decrease will become effective on January 1, 2012). Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

 

 

EXTRA ITEMS

 

 

 

These extra items are filed after 5:00 P.M. on the Wednesday preceding a Council meeting and have been included upon the Amended Agenda by the City Clerk, with sponsorship of the Mayor or a City Council Member who shall deem the item of sufficient urgency to warrant immediate Council action - said statement of urgency from the City Manager and/or appropriate Department Director shall be placed on file with the City Clerk.

 

 

09-236

1.     Approving First Amendment to Jumpstart Housing Assistance Program Grant Agreement with the Iowa Finance Authority (IFA) for financial assistance to eligible residents for home repairs due to heavy rains and flooding during 2008.  Sponsor: Mayor Cownie.  (Council Communication No.   09-073)  Moved by Kiernan to approve.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

09-237

MOTION TO ADJOURN.  Moved by Vlassis to adjourn at 9:24 PM.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

 

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