***  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 23, 2009 4:30 PM

 

 

 

INVOCATION:         Council Member Tom Vlassis

 

 

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1.     ROLL CALL:  Present:  Cownie, Coleman, Hensley, Kiernan, Mahaffey, Meyer and Vlassis.  Mayor Cownie and Council Member Kiernan participated in this meeting via telephone.

 

 

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2.     APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED:  Moved by Hensley 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 49:  Moved by Hensley 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 Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.  

 

 

 

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(A)     FAT TUESDAY                                                 6112 SW 9TH ST                  C Liquor

 

(B)      SCOOTERS PLACE                                       2301 SW 9TH ST                  C Liquor

 

 

 

RENEWAL APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(C)      B & B                                                                       2712  BEAVER AVE           C Liquor

 

(D)     CENTRAL CITY LIQUOR                          1460  2ND AVE                     E Liquor

 

(E)      GIT N GO STORE #10                                  816 E EUCLID AVE            C Beer

 

(F)      HAWKEYE PANTRY                                    501 LOCUST ST                   E Liquor

 

(G)     HOTEL FORT DES MOINES                    1000  WALNUT ST             B Liquor

 

(H)     INGERSOLL LIQUOR                          3500 INGERSOLL               E Liquor

 

(I)       J BENJAMINS                                                   5800  FRANKLIN AVE    C Liquor

 

(J)       JAVA JOES COFFEEHOUSE                   214  4TH ST                             C Beer/Wine

 

(K)     LINNS SUPER MARKET                            3805  6TH AVE                      C Beer

 

(L)      MARGARET'S                                                    3020 FOREST AVENUE  C Liquor

 

(M)    QUIKTRIP #501                                                2221 E EUCLID AVE         C Beer

 

(N)     RACCOON RIVER BREWING            200  10TH ST                          C Liquor

 

(O)     SCORNOVACCAS PIZZA                         3900 E 14TH ST                    B Beer

 

(P)      THAI FLAVORS                                               1254 E 14TH ST                    C Beer/Wine

 

 

 

TRANSFER TO NEW LOCATION

 

(Q)     CORIGLIANOS                                                215  4TH ST                             B Beer

 

                     Permanent transfer from 2619 SW 9th Street.

 

 

 

OUTDOOR SERVICE APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(R)      TIM FLANAGANS                                         2120  INGERSOLL              C Liquor

 

                      Temporary in conjunction with St. Patrick’s Day Celebration on March 16-19, 2009.  Pending approval of the Zoning Department.

 

 

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5.     Approving Special Class C Liquor License Beer/Wine for Des Moines Social Club, 1408    Locust Street.  (Pending approval of Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.)  Sponsor:  Council Member Kiernan.  Moved by Hensley to adopt, subject to approval of Zoning Board of Adjustment and Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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6.     City Clerk to issue Cigarette Licenses.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 6-1.  Nays:  Cownie.

 

 

 

 

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7.     City Clerk to issue Coin Operated Machine Licenses.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0. 

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

 

 

 

8.     Ordering construction of the following:

 

 

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(A)   Cownie Soccer Fields Improvements – Phase 2:  Receiving of bids, (3-10-09), and Setting date of hearing, (3-23-09).  (Construction Estimate - $477,500).  (Council Communication No.  09-121)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   Waveland Trail - 40th Street to 42nd Street:  Receiving of bids, (3-10-09), and Setting date of hearing, (3-23-09).  (Construction Estimate - $188,000).  (Council Communication No.  09-120)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(C)   2009 Sewer Lining Program:  Receiving of bids, (3-10-09), and Setting date of hearing, (3-23-09).  (Construction Estimate - $5,218,800).  (Council Communication No.  09-122)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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9.     Approving completion and acceptance of private construction contract for sanitary and storm sewer improvements, Airport Industrial Park Plat 2, between The Underground Company, Ltd. and Cornerstone Family Church.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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10.   Accepting completed construction and approving final payment and approving Supplemental Contract in amount of $10,379 for Police Station Emergency Generator, Stroh Corporation.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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11.   Accepting completed construction and approving final payment for Elder Corporation – Evelyn K. Davis Park Improvements.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

 

 

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12.   Levying assessments for cost of Nuisance Abatement-NAC Emergency Orders for Public Works – Schedule No. 2009-04.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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13.   Approving Delinquent Sewer Rental and/or Solid Waste/Stormwater Utility Fees for January 2009.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.  

 

 

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14.   Approving Delinquent Sewer Rental and/or Solid Waste/Stormwater Utility Credits for January 2009.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LAND/PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

 

 

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15.   Establishing Fair Market Value of 5833 Pleasant Drive for the Waveland Trail Project – Phase 1.  (Council Communication No.  09-110)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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16.   Release of Subdivision Improvement Bond No. IAC 25265 from Merchants Bonding Company in amount of $18,005 as security for completion of required improvements for Easter Lake Pointe Plat 1.  (Council Communication No.  09-090)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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17.   Release of Subdivision Improvement Bond No. IAC 35624 from Merchants Bonding Company in amount of $8,282 as security for completion of required sidewalks and recreation trail improvements for Carman Estates Plat 3.  (Council Communication No.  09-089)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

18.   Release of Irrevocable Letters of Credit for Brook Run Village for completion of the required sidewalks for the following:

 

 

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(A)   Plat 1 – Letter of Credit #6020 from Regions Bank - $36,162.  (Council Communication No.  09-083)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   Plat 2 – Letter of Credit #2321054 from Regions Bank - $57,240.  (Council Communication No.  09-084)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(C)   Plat 3 – Letter of Credit #2321055 from Regions Bank - $13,229.  (Council Communication No.  09-085)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(D)   Plat 5 – Letter of Credit #2002-09-02 from Liberty Bank, FSB - $21,572.  (Council Communication No.  09-086)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(E)    Plat 7 – Letter of Credit #2002-09-04 from Liberty Bank, FSB - $32,920.  (Council Communication No.  09-087)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(F)    Plat 8 – Letter of Credit #2002-09-05 from Liberty Bank, FSB - $36,964.  (Council Communication No.  09-088)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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19.   Approving 392 Tax Abatement applications for additional value added by improvements made in 2008.  (Council Communication No.  09-124)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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20.   Approving Tax Abatement applications for additional value added by improvements completed in 2003 and 2005 for 2521 Kingman Boulevard and 1701 Gillette Street.  (Council Communication No.  09-125)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

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21.   Approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement with Trelen J. Wilson and Linda L. Bender regarding 1235 Davis Avenue and to acquire necessary property interests.  (Council Communication No.  09-107)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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22.   Approving and authorizing the execution of an agreement with Steven C. Wallace and Alyce A. Wallace regarding 1706 Pennsylvania Avenue and to acquire necessary property interests.  (Council Communication No.  09-108)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/NEIGHBORHOODS

 

 

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23.   Recommendation from Council Member Christine Hensley to reappoint Robert Gainer to the Housing Appeals Board, Seat 6, for a three-year term commencing March 16, 2008 to expire March 16, 2011.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

24.   Recommendation from Council Member Michael Kiernan to appoint the following:

 

 

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(A)   Penelope Dimery-Bragg to the Access Advisory Board, Seat 2, for a four-year term commencing June 15, 2008 to expire June 15, 2012.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   Jon D. Cahill to the Park and Recreation Board, Seat 3, for a four-year term commencing June 30, 2008 to expire June 30, 2012.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

SETTING DATE OF HEARINGS

 

 

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25.   On request from Dr. Greg Peterson to rezone 16 Indianola Rd. from “R1-60” (One Family Low Density Residential) and “R-3” (Multiple-Family Residential) to Ltd. “C-1” (Neighborhood Retail Commercial) to allow construction of a mixed-use structure with medical and retail uses on the first floor and residential uses on the second floor, (3-9-09).  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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26.   On approval of 2008 HUD Consolidated Annual Performance and Evaluation Report (CAPER), (3-23-09).  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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27.   On Proposed Tree Preservation and Mitigation Ordinance, (3-9-09).  (Council Communication No.  09-109)  Moved by Hensley to adopt; refer to the City Manager to report on how this ordinance would impact the Airport.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEGAL DEPARTMENT - CLAIM SETTLEMENTS & BILLINGS

 

 

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28.   Approving payment of $7,491.10 to Joel Brown for property damage and bodily injury.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

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29.   Submitting training requests for Larry Gilmore, Kathy Kahoun, John Newman and Raymond Wilson.  (Council Communication No.  09-123)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVING

 

 

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30.   Fiscal Year 2006 Continuum of Care (COC) Closeout Certification documents.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0. 

 

 

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31.   Accepting Developer-initiated Redevelopment Proposal from Doll Distributing, LLC to redevelop Disposition Parcel No. 28A (South of Thompson Avenue to E. Jefferson Avenue on DeWolf Street) in the Guthrie Avenue Business Park Urban Renewal Area.  (Council Communication No.  09-081)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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32.   Resolution expressing support for the renovation and award of new market tax credits to the Hotel Fort Des Moines, 1000 Walnut Street.  (Council Communication No.  09-126)  Moved by Hensley to adopt; and refer to the City Manager to send an enhanced letter of support.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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33.   Application for a 2010 Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau Section 410 Grant to purchase in-car video cameras and portable breath testers (PBT’s), $24,750.  (Council Communication No.  09-104)  Moved by Hensley to approve.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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34.   Application for a 2010 Governor’s Traffic Safety Bureau Section 402 Grant for officer overtime, children’s bicycle helmets and travel and training, $166,300.32.  (Council Communication No.  09-100)  Moved by Hensley to approve.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

35.   Items regarding Airport Runway 13R-31L Land Acquisition, Phase 7:

 

 

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(A)   Acceptance of real estate documents for 5261 McKinley Avenue from George N. Van Patten.  Council Communication No.  09-111)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   Execution of Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant Agreement Project No. 3-19-0027-50.  (Council Communication No.  09-113)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

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36.   Iowa State Fair request for temporary head-in parking along the north side of Dean Avenue from E. 31st Street to E. 34th Street; temporary fencing to the sidewalk along the north side of Dean Avenue from E. 31st Street to E. 30th Street; and “No Parking” signs in area east of E. 34th Street (Gate 7) and Grand Avenue both north to University Avenue and south to Walnut Street during the fair (August 10-23, 2009).    Moved by Hensley to receive, file, grant the request, and authorize the City Traffic Engineer to post the necessary signage.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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37.   Reappointment of Council Member Tom Vlassis to the Community Economic Development Steering Committee of the National League of Cities - approving travel and additional meetings, (sites and dates to be approved at a later date).  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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38.   Authorizing issuance of $1,155,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Taxable Series 2009A.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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39.   Authorizing redemption of outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001A, 2001D, and 2004A and directing notice of redemption be given.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(A)   Authorizing issuance of $31,255,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009C.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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40.   Authorizing redemption of outstanding Public Parking System Revenue Bonds, Taxable Series 2000B, and directing notice of redemption be given.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(A)   Authorizing form of Loan Agreement and issuance, and securing payment of $2,845,000 Public Parking System Revenue Refunding Capital Loan Notes, Series 2009D.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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41.   Authorizing redemption of outstanding General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001B, and directing notice of redemption be given. Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(A)   Authorizing issuance of $2,870,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2009B (Urban Renewal).  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0. 

 

 

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42.   Communication from Downtown Community Alliance on behalf of Meredith Corporation to approve banner design to be displayed on Locust Street in downtown Des Moines in Spring 2009.  Moved by Hensley to receive, file and approve banner design.   Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

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43.   Report of Hearing Officer on appeal of Evaluation and Selection Committee recommendation and approving proposal from Glaser Lawn Care, Inc. for provision of mowing and trimming maintenance services for Municipal Housing Agency vacant lots and authorizing City Manager to negotiate and execute contract.  (Council Communication No.  09-130)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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44.   Bids from various suppliers for City-wide fleet vehicles.  (Council Communication No.  09-127)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

45.   Bids from the following:

 

 

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(A)   Allen Vanguard Technologies, Inc. for procurement of Telescopic Manipulator Poles for   Iowa’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Task Force Teams for use by the Police Department, $52,944.  (Council Communication No.  09-117)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   General Dynamics Ordnance and Tactical Systems for procurement of Military Remote Firing Systems for Iowa’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Task Force Teams for use by the Police Department, $31,500.  (Council Communication No.  09-115)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(C)   Golden Engineering, Inc. for procurement of X-ray Systems for Iowa’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Task Force Teams for use by the Police Department, $40,656.  (Council Communication No.  09-116)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(D)   RACOM for procurement of 700-800 MHz Portable Radios and Accessories for Iowa’s WMD Tactical Officers (SWAT) Task Force Teams for use by the Police Department, $320,281.  (Council Communication No.  09-114)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(E)    ColorFX for printing of annual performance reports for use by the City Manager’s Office, $83,006.  (Eight bids mailed, four received.)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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46.   Civil Service Entrance List for Fire Chief and Promotional List for Fire Medic.  Moved by Hensley to receive and file.  Motion carried 7-0. 

 

 

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47.   Authorizing Finance Director to draw checks on registers for the weeks of February 23 and March 2, 2009; to draw checks for the bills of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for the weeks of February 23 and March 2, 2009, and to draw checks for bi-weekly payroll due February 27, 2009.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

ORDINANCES - FINAL CONSIDERATION

 

 

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48.   Continuing the Downtown Des Moines Self-Supported Municipal Improvement District, (SSMID).  Moved by Hensley that this ordinance do now pass, #14,834.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

ORDINANCES - SECOND CONSIDERATION

 

 

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49.   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 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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50.   Amending Chapter 2 of the Municipal Code, designating the use of Runoff elections in lieu of Primary elections for Des Moines.  Council Communication No.  09-106)  Moved by Coleman that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(A)  Final consideration of ordinance above.  Moved by Coleman 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, #14,835.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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50I   Amending Section 2-62, relating to the salary of the mayor and council members.  Moved by Hensley that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion carried 6-1.  Pass: Cownie.

 

           

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(A)  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, #14,836.  Motion carried 6-1.  Pass: Cownie.

 

 

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51.   Amending Chapter 90 of the Municipal Code deleting the resident appointment position on the Municipal Housing Agency Governing Board.  Council Communication No.  09-091)  Moved by Coleman that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(A)   Final consideration of ordinance above.  Moved by Coleman that the rule requiring that  ordinances 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, #14,837.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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52.   Amending Chapter 74 of the Municipal Code establishing rental fees for the Martin Luther King Jr. Park Shelter.  (Council Communication No.  09-098)  Moved by Mahaffey that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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53.   Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code regarding traffic regulation changes as follows:  (Council Communication No.  09-102)  Moved by Hensley that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

(A)   Conversion of two-way traffic 13th Street from Locust Street to Walnut Street.

 

 

 

(B)   Delete Scott Avenue as a Truck Route.

 

 

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(C)   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, #14,838.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS

 

 

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54.   Request and petition from Ina Griffin, to rename Center Street from 12th to MLK after her grandfather, Louis A. Garland Sr., a black police officer who served from 1923 to 1940.  Moved by Hensley to refer to the City Manager and Legal Department for review and recommendation, and to keep the family updated on progress.  Motion carried 7-0.

WITHDRAWN

 

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55.   From William and Classie Kinney, 1517 Harrison Avenue, regarding the new Transient Merchant License regulations. 

 

 

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56.   From Nancy Suby-Bohn, 312 Corning Avenue, to speak regarding allowing installation of Air Admittance Valves.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file comments; refer to the City Manager for review and recommendation.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

HEARINGS (OPEN AT 5:00 P.M.) (ITEMS 57 THRU 63)

 

 

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57.   On amendment to the Annual Budget for the current fiscal year ending June 30, 2009.  Moved by Coleman 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.  Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(B)   Motion by the City Council to recognize as part of the Budget, the Council’s action on the reduction of their salaries as outlined in item 50-I.  Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion carried 6-1.  Pass: Cownie.

 

 

 

58.   Items regarding request from Central Iowa Shelter and Services for vacation and conveyance of property in the vicinity of 13th Street from Keosauqua Way to School Street:  (Council Communication No.  09-112)

 

 

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(A)   Second consideration of the vacation ordinance.  Moved by Coleman that this ordinance be considered and given second vote for passage.  Refer to the City Manager to respond to the following concerns in advance of the next meeting:  1. Impact on area businesses.  2.  Impact on neighborhood residents.  3.  Safety of the area residents and homeless shelter residents.  4.  Products sold at area convenience stores.  5.  Concern for safety of children in the Oakridge neighborhood.  6.  Provision for access to services at the Shelter.  7.  Traffic count and safety of pedestrians along Keo Way from University to Center.  Motion carried 5-2.  Nays: Cownie and Vlassis.

WITHDRAWN

 

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(B)   Final consideration of the vacation ordinance, (waiver requested by Central Iowa Shelter and Services), requires 6 votes.

 

 

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(C)   Hearing on conveyance of the property, to Central Iowa Shelter and Services, $1,000, (continued from 2-9-09).  Moved by Coleman to continue to the 3-9-09 Council meeting at 5:00 P.M.  Motion carried 5-2.  Nays: Cownie and Vlassis.

 

 

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59.   On vacation and conveyance of various portions right-of-way in the redevelopment of three blocks adjoining the north side of Grand Avenue between 11th and 14th Streets for Wellmark’s new home office facility and clarifying terms regarding LEED requirements and multi-use building components.  (Council Communication No.  09-082)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  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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(B)   Final consideration of ordinance above, (waiver requested by Wellmark) requires 6 votes.  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, #14,839.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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60.   On lease agreement with Textron Financial Corporation for rental of golf carts for the 2009 golf season.  Council Communication No.  09-097)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(A)   Authorization for execution of lease.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.   Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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61.   On the City’s plan to spend CDBG Neighborhood Stabilization Program Funds.  (Council Communication No.  09-105)  Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

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(A)   Concurrent Notice to the public of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and Request for Release of Funds from the Iowa Department of Economic Development for funds from the Federal Neighborhood Stabilization Program.  (Council Communication No.  09-128)  Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

09-343

62.   On assessment of $1,500 penalty and 30-day suspension of Beer Permit and Liquor License for USA Petroleum LLC, 727 SE 14th Street, for violation of Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Laws.  Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

09-344

63.   On assessment of $500 penalties to N.L.S. LLC and to Joe San Moris, Inc. for violation of Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Laws.  Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

*** END HEARINGS AT 7:49 P.M. ***

 

 

 

APPROVING

 

 

09-345

64.   Amendment to Schedule of Fees for Cemeteries under Chapter 34 of the Municipal Code.  (Council Communication No.  09-101)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

09-346

65.   FY 2008-09 Annual Right-Of-Way Management Fee.  (Council Communication No.  09-103)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

09-347

66.   Establishing Fair Market Value of property located at 2715 Dean Avenue for Fire Department Logistics and Training Facility Project.  (Council Communication No.  09-099) Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

09-348

(A)   Authorization to proceed with Request for Proposals (RFP) to initiate Design Services for the Fire Protection Maintenance and Training Facility and Central Fire Station Replacement.  (Council Communication No.  09-119)  Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

09-349

67.   Amendment to Municipal Parking Facilities Agreement for Management Services with Ampco System Parking.  (Council Communication No.  09-129)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

EXTRA ITEMS

 

 

09-350

1.     Request from Steve Jackson, 2647 Aurora Avenue, to speak regarding erosion behind his home near the Sawyers Landing development. SPONSOR: Vlassis. Moved by Coleman to refer to the City Manager and Legal for review and recommendation.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF HEALTH

 

 

09-351

MOTION TO CONVENE  Moved by Hensley that the City Council adjourn and convene as a Board of Health.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

APPROVING:

 

 

 

1.  The Legal Department to proceed with court action seeking authority to abate the public nuisance   at the following locations:

 

 

09-352

(A)  1715 Casady Drive, structure, Titleholder:  K & N Real Estate Solutions, LLC, Mortgage Holder:  Clarke County State Bank.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

(B)     Number not used.

 

 

09-353

(C)     1515 11th Street, main structure and garage structure, Titleholder:  Nicole Reimers; Mortgage Holder UM Capital, LLC (This property was presented on the 1/26/2009 Board of Health agenda as Roll Call No. 09-141; however the Titleholder was incorrectly listed).  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

09-354

(D)     1708 21st Street, structure, Titleholder: Tristan Frank d/b/a KF Partnership. Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

09-355

(E)     1535 24th Street, structure, Titleholders:   Joseph M. McDermott, Jr., Jill McDermott, Joseph McDermott, Sr., Barbara McDermott, Betty L. Halsted, Frieda L. Shearer, Sanford M. Shearer; Contract Buyer: Robert Cortlandt. Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

09-356

(F)     2305 E 37th Street, flood-damaged structure, Titleholders:  Carmen R. Abonce a/k/a Carmen Trujillo, and Pablo Abonce; Mortgage Holder: Deutsche Bank, National Trust Company, as Trustee, in Trust for the Registered Holders of Ameriquest Mortgage Securities Inc., Asset-Backed Pass-Through Certificates, Series 2006-R1. Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

09-357

2.  The release of the fire escrow account held for the structure located at 1827 E. 22nd Street.  Date of Loss:  5/18/2007. Moved by Mahaffey to adopt.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATION

 

 

09-358

3.  Regarding demolition cost reserve being held by State Farm Mutual Insurance Company for the fire-damaged structure located at 3212 Garfield Avenue.  Moved by Mahaffey to receive and file and to direct that the City Attorney bring legal action within one hundred eighty days of receipt of notice if owners have not demolished or renovated the structure.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

09-359

MOTION TO ADJOURN  Moved by Hensley to adjourn at 8:21 P.M.  Motion carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

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