***  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

 

 

 

June 8, 2009 4:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

I.          CLOSED SESSION – 3:00 PM

 

 

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(A)   Roll Call.  Present: Cownie, Coleman, Hensley, Mahaffey, Meyer and Vlassis.  Absent: Kiernan.  Council Member Kiernan arrived during the Closed Session, Item I-C.

 

 

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(B)   Recess and reconvene in closed session pursuant to Section 21.5(c) of the Code of Iowa to discuss matters of pending litigation.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1.

 

 

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(C)   Closed Session.

 

 

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(D)   Terminate closed session and reconvene in open session.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

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SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS – 4:15 PM

 

 

 

Greater Des Moines Sister Cities Commission – Provincia di Catanzaro

 

 

 

Grays Lake Neighborhood Association

 

 

 

INVOCATION:         Council Member Thomas Vlassis

 

 

09-948

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

 

 

09-949

I       Request from Youth Advisory Board to speak regarding their event, DMPalooza, on June 12, 2009.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file comments.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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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 54:  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)     CHOCOLATERIE STAM                             2814  INGERSOLL              C Beer/Wine

 

C Native Wine

 

(B)      FOREST MARKET                                          2105  FOREST AVE            E Liquor

 

(C)      LE JARDIN                                                          841 42ND ST                          C Beer/Wine

 

(D)     SAKI 21 LOUNGE                                          2314 UNIVERSITY             C Liquor

 

(E)      WALGREENS #3252                                      606  WALNUT ST                C Beer

 

(F)      WALGREENS #359                                        2545 E EUCLID AVE         C Beer

 

(G)     WALGREENS #4714                                      4555  FLEUR DR                  C Beer

 

(H)     WALGREENS #5362                                      1330 E UNIVERSITY         C Beer

 

(I)       WALGREENS #5721                                      3140 SE 14TH ST                 C Beer

 

(J)       WALGREENS #5777                                      2930 E UNIVERSITY       C Beer

 

(K)     WALGREENS #5852                                      3030 UNIVERSITY             C Beer

 

(L)      WALGREENS #7452                                      4415 DOUGLAS AVE        C Beer

 

(M)    WALGREENS #7453                                      104 E EUCLID AVE            C Beer

 

(N)     WALGREENS #7833                                      3501 INGERSOLL               C Beer

 

(O)     WALGREENS #7968                                      6200 SE 14TH ST                 C Beer

 

 

 

RENEWAL APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(P)      ASIA CITY RESTAURANT                        3409 SE 14TH ST             B Beer

 

(Q)     CJS II                                                                       316 E 30TH STREET           C Liquor

 

(R)      DEN                                                                         4369 MERLE HAY RD      C Liquor

 

(S)      DRUGTOWN WINE AND SPIRITS      4100  UNIVERSITY            E Liquor

 

(T)      GIT N GO STORE #11                                  3940 E 29TH ST                    C Beer

 

(U)     HY VEE FOOD STORE #4                         4605 FLEUR DR                    E Liquor

 

(V)      HY VEE FOOD STORE #5                         1107 E ARMY POST          E Liquor

 

(W)     PLAZA PUB                                                        6202  DOUGLAS AVE      C Liquor

 

(X)     POLK COUNTY CONVENTION          501  GRAND AVE               C Liquor

 

(Y)      QUIKTRIP #554                                                901 SW 63RD                         C Beer

 

(Z)      SBROCCO                                                           208  COURT AVE                C Liquor

 

(AA)  SOUTHSIDE TOBACCO                             2424 SW 9TH ST                  E Liquor

 

(BB)   TAQUERIA JALISCO                                    1704 E GRAND AVE          B Beer

 

(CC)   VETERANS MEMORIAL                            833 5TH AVENUE               C Liquor

 

 

 

OUTDOOR SERVICE APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(DD)  BUDDYS CORRAL                                         418 E 5TH ST                                              C Liquor

 

Temporary in conjunction with Capital City Pride Festival on June 12 – 16, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(EE)    LOCUST TAP                                                     434 E LOCUST ST                                   C Liquor

 

Temporary in conjuction with Capital City Pride Festival on June 13 – 14, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(FF)    UNDERGROUND                                            500 E LOCUST ST                                   C Liquor

 

Temporary in conjuction with Capital City Pride Festival on June 13 – 14, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(GG)  BEAVERDALE LIVE!                  2638 BEAVER AVE          Five (5) Day License

 

Class B Beer (Beer/Wine) License for event on June 13, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(HH)  DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL 1302 LOCUST AVE           Five (5) Day License

 

Special Class C Liquor License (Beer/Wine) for an event on June 25 – 28, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(II)      DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL  1310 GRAND AVE                Five (5) Day License

 

Special Class C Liquor License (Beer/Wine) for an event on June 25 – 28, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(JJ)     DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL  1418 LOCUST AVE              Five (5) Day License

 

Special Class C Liquor License (Beer/Wine) for an event on June 25 – 28, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(KK)  DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL  1203 LOCUST                          Five (5) Day License

 

Special Class C Liquor License (Beer/Wine) for an event on June 25 – 28, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(LL)    DES MOINES ARTS FESTIVAL  1501 LOCUST AVE              Five (5) Day License

 

Special Class C Liquor License (Beer/Wine) for an event on June 25 – 28, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(MM)                                                                                    GARDEN                                                     431 E LOCUST AVE            Five (5) Day License

 

Class B Beer (Beer/Wine) License for Capital City Pride Festival on June 13 - 14, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(NN)  JOHNNYS HALL OF FAME           302  COURT AVE                  Five (5) Day License

 

Class C Liquor License for an event on June 20, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(OO)  PARKS AREA FOUNDATION     710  CORNING AVE           Five (5) Day License

 

Class B Beer (Beer/Wine) License for Rendezvous on Riverview event on June 26, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(PP)    PARKS AREA FOUNDATION     710  CORNING AVE           Five (5) Day License

 

Class B Beer (Beer/Wine) License for Rendezvous on Riverview event on June 12, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(QQ)  PARKS AREA FOUNDATION     710  CORNING AVE           Five (5) Day License

 

Class B Beer (Beer/Wine) License for Rendezvous on Riverview event on June 19, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(RR)   PARKS AREA FOUNDATION     710  CORNING AVE           Five (5) Day License

 

Class B Beer (Beer/Wine) License for Rendezvous on Riverview event on July 3, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(SS)    SURF SHACK                                            319  COURT AVE                Five (5) Day License

 

Class B Beer (Beer/Wine) License for a Street Use event on June 13, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(TT)   WATLAO BUDDHAVATH              1804 E PARK AVE               Five (5) Day License

 

Class B Beer (Beer/Wine) License for a festival on June 26 - 28, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

(UU)  WINSTONS PUB & GRILLE           800  WALNUT ST                 Five (5) Day License

 

Special Class C Liquor License (Beer/Wine) in conjuction with Dig Downtown event on June 18, 2009.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

09-953

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

 

 

09-954

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

 

 

09-955

(A)   Bates & Evergreen Parks Playground Improvements:  Receiving of bids, (6-30-09), and Setting date of hearing, (7-13-09).  (Construction Estimate - $269,100).  (Council Communication No.  09-362) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-956

(B)   E. University Avenue/E. 30th Street Traffic Signal Interconnect Improvements:  Receiving of bids, (6-16-09), and Setting date of hearing, (7-13-09).  (Construction Estimate - $469,000).  (Council Communication No.  09-383) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

09-957

(C)   SE 14th Street Widening at E. Indianola Avenue:  Receiving of bids, (6-30-09), and Setting date of hearing, (7-13-09).  (Construction Estimate - $291,825).  (Council Communication No.  09-361) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-958

(D)   Southeast Connector Paving – SW 2nd Street to SE 6th Street:  Receiving of bids, (6-16-09), and Setting date of hearing, (7-13-09).  (Construction Estimate - $7,191,200).   (Council Communication No.  09-384) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-959

8.     Approving 3 Traffic Safety Fund Applications to the Iowa Department of Transportation.  (Council Communication No.  09-376) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-960

9.     Approving Addendum to Iowa Department of Transportation Predesign Agreement for the Reconstruction of I-235.  (Council Communication No.  09-381) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

09-961

10.   Approving Professional Services Agreement with Calhoun-Burns & Associates, Inc. for City-Wide Bridge Evaluation – 2009, not to exceed $75,500.  (Council Communication No.  09-360) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

09-962

11.   Approving Change Order No. 6 with Pinnacle Construction Group, LLC for additional work on the John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park, not to exceed $66,680.  (Council Communication No.  09-379) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-963

(A)   Communication from Pinnacle Construction Group, LLC requesting permission to sublet certain items on John & Mary Pappajohn Sculpture Park.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

09-964

12.   Accepting completed construction and approving final payment for Woodland Cemetery ornamental fence, American Fence Co. of Iowa, Inc.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

 

 

09-965

13.   Levying assessments for costs of Nuisance Abatement-NAC Emergency Orders (Community Development) Schedule No. 2009-11.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-966

14.   Levying assessments for fees, fines, penalties, costs and interest imposed in the enforcement of the Neighborhood Inspection Rental Code, Schedule No. 2009-01.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

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15.   Approving Delinquent Sewer Rental and/or Solid Waste/Stormwater Utility Credits for May 2009.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-968

16.   Approving Delinquent Sewer Rental and/or Solid Waste/Stormwater Utility Fees for May 2009.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

LAND/PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

 

 

09-969

17.   Approving and accepting PUD Restoration Bond for the issuance of a grading permit to P.A.T. Brokerage Commercial Development at 4529 and 4539 Douglas Avenue.  (Council Communication No.  09-353) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-970

18.   Accepting proposal from Terrus Real Estate Group for commercial real estate listing services for the lease or sale of 801 University Avenue and authorizing the Office of Economic Development to negotiate and the City Manager to execute a contract.  (Council Communication No.  09-357) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-971

19.   Approving Settlement Agreement and accepting real estate documents for property lying south of and adjoining 826 SE 21st Street from Seidenfeld Incorporated.  (Council Communication No.  09-358) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-972

20.   Acceptance of Community Disaster Grant Award from the Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division and authorizing voluntary acquisition of flood prone properties.  (Council Communication No.  09-369) Moved by Mahaffey to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-973

21.   Authorization to proceed with acquisition of necessary right-of-way and easements for the SE 5th Street sidewalk from E. Miller Avenue to E. Watrous Avenue.  (Council Communication No.  09-355) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-974

22.   Authorizing issuance of a Replacement Quit Claim Deed to Polk County for vacated north/south alley between Martin Luther King Jr. Pkwy. and 21st Street, extending south from Forest Avenue.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/NEIGHBORHOODS

 

 

09-975

23.   Approving recommendation from Neighborhood Revitalization Board (NRB) regarding removal of the Gray’s Woods and Kirkwood Glen Neighborhood Associations from the list of recognized neighborhood associations.  (Council Communication No.  09-363) Moved by Vlassis to adopt as amended; retaining Kirkwood Glen Neighborhood Association.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-976

24.   Recommendation from Council Member Brian Meyer to appoint Donald Puck to the Building and Fire Code Board of Appeals, Seat 14, for a three-year term commencing April 1, 2008 to expire April 1, 2011.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-977

24I   Recommendation from Council Member Tom Vlassis to reappoint Edgar Hansell to the Des Moines International Airport Board, Seat 4, for a four-year term commencing June 30, 2009 to expire June 30, 2013.   Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM PLANNING AND ZONING

 

 

09-978

25.   Regarding request from Charles Ruperto for vacation and conveyance of a portion of SE 15th Street right-of-way, adjoining property at 1437 Maury Street, subject to conditions.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file and refer to the Engineering Department, Real Estate Division.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

SETTING DATE OF HEARINGS

 

 

09-979

26.   On vacation and conveyance of a small segment of E. 33rd Street, south of E. Thompson Avenue and of Thompson Avenue between E. 33rd and E. 34th Streets to St. Joseph’s Church of Des Moines, $600, (6-22-09).  Moved by Mahaffey to adopt, with the understanding that public access for residents on Thompson Avenue is met.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-980

27.   On request from Ryan Galloway to rezone property in the vicinity of 1032 and 1036 18th Street from “R-3” (Multiple-Family Residential) to Ltd. “NPC” (Neighborhood Pedestrian) to allow future pedestrian oriented multiple-family residential development, subject to conditions, (6-22-09).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-981

28.   On request from Menard, Inc., to rezone property at 1201 E. Diehl Avenue from “R1-60” (One-Family Low-Density Residential) and “C-2” (General Retail and Highway Oriented Commercial) to Ltd. “C-2”, (to correct legal description submitted with Roll Call 09-765), (6-22-09).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-982

29.   On Supplement No. D-1 to the Governmental Lease-Purchase Master Agreement with De Lage Landen Public Finance LLC, $778,854 to acquire five heavy-duty trucks with plows and ice control equipment, (necessary to correct previous publication error), (6-22-09).  (Council Communication No.  09-370) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-983

30.   On Supplement No. D-2 to the Governmental Lease-Purchase Master Agreement with De Lage Landen Public Finance LLC, $1,116,017 to acquire up to seven street sweepers, (necessary to correct previous publication error) (6-22-09).  (Council Communication No.  09-373) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-984

31.   On request from Andy Holt for the Baker PUD Conceptual Plan 4th Amendment, 4500 Hubbell Avenue, to reconfigure the layout of an approved Light Industrial Business Park, with additional land reserved for future amendment, (6-22-09).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

LEGAL DEPARTMENT - CLAIM SETTLEMENTS & BILLINGS

 

 

09-985

32.   Approving payment of $27,060.95 to Ahlers & Cooney, P.C. for services regarding General Obligation Refunding Bonds.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-986

33.   Approving payment of $35,192.84 to Robbie Lydic for a workers’ compensation claim.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-987

34.   Approving payment of $12,000 to Michael Campos for a claim.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-988

35.   Authorizing Compromise of Judgment with Donna Barnes.  (Council Communication No.  09-397) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-989

36.   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

 

 

09-990

37.   Submitting travel and training requests for T.M. Franklin Cownie, Tonia L. Fairbanks, Joseph Frentress and Michael A. Hofmann.  (Council Communication No.  09-388) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVING

 

 

 

38.   Fiscal Year 2006 Continuum of Care (COC) Closeout Certification Documents for the following:

 

 

09-991

(A)   Buchanan Transitional Living Center.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-992

(B)   House of Mercy at Capitol Park.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-993

(C)   West Des Moines Transitional Housing Program.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

39.  Number not used.

 

 

09-994

40.   Notice of Finding of No Significant Impact on the Environment and a Request for Release of Funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development under the Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2008 for the Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Grant Program.  (Council Communication No.  09-371) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-995

41.   Notice of Intent to Request Release of Funds from the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for a Self-help Homeownership Opportunity Program (SHOP) Grant to the Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity.  (Council Communication No.  09-396) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-996

42.   Neighborhood Stabilization Program Contract with the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-997

(A)   Memoranda of Understanding with designated local housing agencies to implement the Neighborhood Stabilization Program.  (Council Communication No.  09-386) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-998

43.   Assignment of Tax Sale Certificates to Greater Des Moines Habitat for Humanity Inc., for the development of low- to moderate-income owner-occupied housing.  (Council Communication No.  09-387) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-999

44.   Acceptance of Grant Agreements from Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division for 2008 Buffer Zone Protection Program and Vulnerability Reduction Purchasing Plan.  (Council Communication No.  09-382) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Refer to City Manager, Legal and Police to review oversight of homeland security programs and communication to Council.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1000

45.   Execution of Federal Aviation Administration AIP Grant Agreement, Project Number 3-19-0027-51 Airport Runway 13R-31L Land Acquisition, Phase 8.  (Council Communication No.  09-374) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1001

46.   Extension to June 30, 2011 on Letter of Credit regarding the outstanding Subordinate Airport Commercial Paper Revenue Notes, Series C, and authorizing execution and delivery of a Second Amendment to Reimbursement Agreement with Bank of America, N.A.  (Council Communication No.  09-375) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

47.   Issuance of the following General Obligation bonds:

 

 

09-1002

(A)   $19,605,000, Series 2009E (Taxable Build America Bonds) and levying a tax to pay.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1003

(B)   $3,055,000, Series 2009F (Urban Renewal) and levying a tax to pay.   Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1004

(C)   $3,115,000, 2009G, and levying a tax to pay.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1005

48.   Authorizing the execution of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Natural Resources Conservation Services (NRCS) Project Agreement for the Emergency Watershed Protection Program and Operation and Maintenance Agreement for 1235 Davis Avenue (Trelen J. Wilson and Linda L. Bender, owners) Wall Construction.  (Council Communication No.  09-359) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1006

49.   Extension of Municipal Parking Facilities Management Services Agreement with Ampco System Parking.  (Council Communication No.  09-377) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1007

50.   Additional work by RCC Consultants Incorporated and compensation for extra work performed above and beyond contract for Radio Interoperability Consulting Services for the City and Polk County.  (Council Communication No.  09-378) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

09-1008

51.   Communication from Downtown Community Alliance on behalf of Meredith Corporation to approve banner design for 14 banners to be displayed in Downtown Des Moines on Locust Street in summer of 2009.  Moved by Vlassis to receive, file and approve banner design.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

52.   Bids from the following:

 

 

09-1009

(A)   Home Depot Stores for a blanket purchase order for miscellaneous building materials and supplies during FY10 per State of Iowa Contract for use by the Public Works Department, $60,000.  (Council Communication No.  09-393) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1010

(B)   Jerico Services and Smith Fertilizer and Grain for joint purchase along with the cities of West Des Moines, Waukee and Johnston, and Polk and Dallas Counties for deicing chemicals for use by the Public Works Department, estimated cost $56,130.  (Thirteen bids mailed, three received).  (Council Communication No.  09-394) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1011

(C)   Michaels Construction Inc. for levee clearing and grubbing services for use by the Public Works Department, $72,003.  (Ten bids mailed, three received).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1012

(D)   Insight Public Sector to upgrade 1,320 Microsoft Enterprise Agreement Standard Core Client Access Licenses (CALs) to Microsoft Enterprise (CALs) per State of Iowa Contract for use by the Information Technology Department, $108,525.10.  (Council Communication No.  09-372) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1013

(E)    Acme Tools for an annual contract with two (2) additional one-year renewal options to furnish concrete saw blades for use by the Public Works Department, $39,242.30.  (Fourteen bids mailed, seven received).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

09-1014

(F)    Exception to the Procurement Ordinance competitive bidding requirements for good cause and approving payment to Proctor Mechanical for emergency repair of sanitary sewer main in the 800 block of 33rd Street, $28,627.50.  (Council Communication No.  09-385) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

53.   Civil Service Lists for the following:

 

 

09-1015

(A)   Entrance lists for Senior Construction Inspector, License Clerk and Sidewalk Compliance Coordinator and Promotional lists for Airport Crew Chief, Street Maintenance Worker, Laborer and Housing Services Maintenance Team Leader.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1016

(B)   Entrance list for Park Planner II and Promotional Lists for Medium Equipment Operator and Park Planner III.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

09-1017

54.   Authorizing Finance Director to draw checks on registers for weeks of June 8 and June 15, 2009; to draw checks for bills of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for weeks of June 8 and June 15, 2009; and to draw checks for biweekly payroll due June 19, 2009.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

*  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  END CONSENT AGENDA  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *  *

 

 

 

ORDINANCES - FIRST CONSIDERATION

 

 

09-1018

55.   Amending Chapter 74 of the Municipal Code regarding use of glass containers in City parks.  (Council Communication No.  09-389) Moved by Hensley that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

09-1019

(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, #14,860.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

09-1020

56.   Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code submitting traffic regulation changes as follows:  Council Communication No.  09-354) Moved by Coleman that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

(A)   Prohibiting left turns from private driveway onto E. Diehl Avenue.

 

 

 

(B)   Parking Restrictions to facilitate Solid Waste collection – west side of SE 4th Street from E. Philip to E. McKinley Avenues.

 

 

 

(C)   Various Code revisions for field adjustments to parking signs and meters.

 

 

09-1021

(D)     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, #14,861.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS

 

 

09-1022

57.   From Bob Wessel, 2719 E. Leach, to speak regarding finances.  NO VOTE TAKEN.

 

 

09-1023

58.   From Jerad Cherniss, 1367 Porter Avenue, to discuss having a comedy festival in Des Moines.  Moved by Vlassis to refer to the City Manager for review and recommendation.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1024

59.   From Donna Cosner, 827 SE Jackson, to speak regarding Sevastopol area (SE 5th, Edison, Pioneer Rd., SE 6th) and Brooks family.  NO VOTE TAKEN.

 

 

09-1025

60.   From Paul and Wendy Rains, 1915 York Street, to speak regarding enforcement of vicious/dangerous dog ordinance.  Moved by Meyer to refer to the City Manager and Legal Department for review and recommendation.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1026

61.   From Terry Town and Joe Madonia, to speak regarding ordinance change for food vending units.  Moved by Meyer to review any changes to the ordinance after the first year of implementation.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Absent: Cownie.

 

 

 

 

 

HEARINGS (OPEN AT 5:00 P.M.) (ITEMS 62 THRU 69)

 

 

09-1027

62.   On conveyance of 1161 Enos Avenue to Lars Vinz, $500.  (Council Communication No.  09-356) Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

63.   Items regarding temporary moratorium on the creation of new and expansion of existing vehicle display lots:

 

 

09-1028

(A)   Resolution directing City Manager to schedule a Council work session regarding vehicle display lots and extending temporary moratorium on vehicle display lots to 8-11-09.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

WITHDRAWN

 

09-1029

(1)   Alternate resolution scheduling public hearing on regulations and rezoning to create a Vehicle Display Lot Overlay District and extending the temporary moratorium on vehicle display lots to 8-11-09, (hearing 8-10-09).  (Council Communication No.  09-391)

 

 

09-1030

(B)   Resolution closing hearing and denying application from Imperial Properties, Inc., (Bill Moyer, Agent) for relief from the temporary moratorium to allow the expansion of a vehicle display lot at 4131 E. 14th Street.  (Council Communication No.  09-392) Moved by Mahaffey to adopt and DENY the request for relief from the moratorium.  Motion Carried 7-0.

WITHDRAWN

 

09-1031

(1)   Alternate resolution closing hearing and approving application.

 

 

 

 

09-1032

64.   On proposed renaming of streets recently annexed or to be annexed in the City of Des Moines.  (Council Communication No.  09-395)  Moved by Hensley to adopt, and to approve the renaming of the streets and segments of streets as proposed by City Staff in Exhibit “B”, with the exceptions listed; and refer to the City Manager to solicit further input from adjacent property owners regarding street names.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1033

(A)   First consideration of ordinance above.  Moved by Hensley that this ordinance be first amended to reflect the exceptions to the staff proposal identified in the hearing roll call, and then be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion Carried 7-0.

WITHDRAWN

 

09-1034

(B)   Final consideration of ordinance above, (waiver requested by Community Development Director), requires 6 votes.

 

 

09-1035

64I  Discussion regarding changing the street name of Park Place to Boardwalk.  Moved by Hensley to refer to the City Manager and Legal Department for review and recommendation.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

09-1036

65.   On 2009 City-Wide PCC Pavement Restoration Program:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate and designating lowest responsible bidder as Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc., (Sonny E. Hall, President), $194,601.20.  (Council Communication No.  09-368) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1037

(A)   Approving contract and bond.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

09-1038

66.   On 2009 Sidewalk Replacement Program:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate and designating lowest responsible bidder as Absolute Concrete Construction, Inc., (Sonny E. Hall, President), $283,371.65.  (Council Communication No.  09-367) Moved by Mahaffey to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1039

(A)   Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet.  Moved by Mahaffey to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1040

67.   On 2nd Avenue Resurfacing - Grand Avenue to University Avenue:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate and designating lowest responsible bidder as Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corp., (J.M. Yonker, President), $637,488.90.  (Council Communication No.  09-365) Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1041

(A)   Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet.  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1042

68.   On Cownie Soccer Fields Improvements – Phase 3:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate and designating lowest responsible bidder as Elder Corporation, (Jared R. Elder II, President), $709,999.99.  (Council Communication No.  09-366) Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1043

(A)   Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet.  Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

09-1044

69.   On Waveland Trail Phase 1 from the Walnut Creek Trail to 56th Street:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate and designating lowest responsible bidder as Elder Corporation, (Jared R. Elder II, President), $273,999.99.  (Council Communication No.  09-364) Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1045

(A)   Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet.  Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

*** END HEARINGS AT 5:53 PM ***

 

APPROVING

 

 

09-1046

70.   Memorandum of Understanding with Polk County and Warren County for Metro S.T.A.R. Team adding agencies of Indianola, Norwalk, Windsor Heights, and Warren County.  (Council Communication No.  09-380) Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Absent: Cownie.

 

 

09-1047

71.   Denying request for a waiver of the requirement to maintain a six-foot wide pedestrian pathway upon the public sidewalk adjoining the Pelican Bar at 208 3rd Street.  Moved by Hensley to refer to the City Manager for review and report back at the June 22nd meeting including a police report.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Absent: Cownie.

 

 

09-1048

72.   Diminution of one Housing Services Housing Inspector position.  (Council Communication No.  09-390) Moved by Meyer to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Cownie.

 

 

 

EXTRA ITEM

 

 

09-1049

     1.    Setting date of hearing on renaming Archie Brooks Community Center, (6-22-09).  Sponsor: Mayor Cownie.  Moved by Mahaffey to receive and file, to initiate the proposed renaming of the Archie Brooks Community Center, and to schedule a public hearing to be held on June 22, 2009 at 5:00 PM, to consider the matter.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Absent: Cownie.

 

 

 

 

 

BOARD OF HEALTH

 

 

09-1050

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

 

 

 

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

 

 

09-1051

(A)   2049 Des Moines Street, fire-damaged main structure, Titleholder: Filberto Trinidad; Mortgage Holder:  New Century Mortgage Corp. a/k/a New Century Realty & Mortgage.  Moved by Cownie to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1052

(B)   224 Guthrie Avenue, flood-damaged main structure and garage, Titleholder:  Terrence O'Connor.  Moved by Cownie to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0. 

 

 

09-1053

(C)   1515 47th Street, main structure, Titleholder:  Darlyne D. Longnecker; Contract Buyer:  David G. Karaidos; Mortgage Holder:  Federal Home Loan Mortgage Corporation.  Moved by Cownie to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1054

2.     The Legal Department to proceed with administrative abatement of the public nuisance garage structure located at 1332 Hull Avenue under signed agreement with Titleholder, Beverly J. Adamson.  Moved by Mahaffey to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

09-1055

MOTION TO ADJOURN.  Moved by Kiernan to adjourn at 6:55 PM.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

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