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DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING REPORT
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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. |
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SUMMARY
OF DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING |
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September 14, 2009 4:30 PM |
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PROCLAMATIONS – 4:00 PM |
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African American Baseball Day |
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INVOCATION: Rev. Tim Diebel |
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First Christian Church |
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2500 University Avenue |
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1. ROLL CALL: Present:
Cownie, Coleman, Hensley,
Kiernan, Mahaffey, Meyer, and Vlassis. |
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2. APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED:
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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3. APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA – items 3 through 46:
Moved by Vlassis to adopt the balance of the consent agenda. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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4. Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the
following: Moved by Coleman to defer item “C” to the
September 28 Council meeting; refer to the City Manager and City Clerk for
additional information. Motion Carried
6-1. Nays: Meyer. |
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NEW APPLICATIONS |
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(A) BISTRO 18 2500 ML KING PKWY C Liquor |
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(B) HEROES 216 COURT AVE C Liquor |
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(C) UNIVERSITY GROCERIES 2121
UNIVERSITY E Liquor * |
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RENEWAL APPLICATIONS |
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(E) BISTRO MONTAGE 2724 INGERSOLL C Liquor |
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(F) CASEYS GENERAL STORE
#44 4560 E 14TH ST C Beer |
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(G) CITGO 1800 SE 14TH ST C Beer |
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(H) DES MOINES IZAAK WALTON 4343 GEORGE FLAGG C Liquor |
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(I) DES MOINES MARRIOTT 700 GRAND AVE E Liquor |
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(J) DES MOINES MARRIOTT 700 GRAND AVE B Liquor |
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(K) GODFATHERS PIZZA 4119 UNIVERSITY B Beer |
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(L) HULL TAVERN TAP 834 E HULL AVE C Liquor |
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(M) LA BAMBA MEXICAN 6101 GRAND
AVE C Liquor |
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(N) MERLE HAY LANES 3800 MERLE
HAY C Liquor |
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(O) NOODLE ZOO 601 E LOCUST ST C Beer/Wine |
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(P) PROOF 1301 LOCUST ST C Beer/Wine |
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(Q) SHOP N SAVE 2127 M L KING
PKWY E Liquor |
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(R) WELLMANS PUB 2920
INGERSOLL C Liquor |
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OUTDOOR SERVICE APPLICATIONS |
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(S) BLAZING SADDLE 416 E 5TH ST C Liquor |
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Temporary in conjunction
with East Village Bike Night on September 25, 2009. |
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(T) BUDDYS CORRAL 418 E 5TH ST C Liquor |
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Temporary
in conjunction with East Village Bike Night on September 25, 2009. Pending approval of Electrical and Fire
Departments. |
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(U) CHRISTOPHERS DINING 2816 BEAVER
AVE C Liquor |
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Temporary in
conjunction with Beaverdale Fall Festival on September 18, 2009. Pending approval of Zoning Department. |
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(V) GOODSONS 2815 BEAVER AVE C Liquor |
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Temporary in conjunction with Beaverdale Fall Festival on
September 18, 2009. Pending approval
of Zoning Department. |
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(W) LOCUST TAP 434 E LOCUST ST C Liquor |
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Temporary
in conjunction with East Village Bike Night on September 25, 2009. Pending approval of Fire Department. |
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(X) MAIN GATE 2956 E GRAND AVE C Liquor |
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Temporary
for an event on September 27, 2009.
Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments. |
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(Y) SUDSUCKERS 1511 E ARMY POST C Liquor |
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Temporary
for an event September 26 – 28, 2009.
Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments. |
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(Z) UNDERGROUND 500 E LOCUST ST C Liquor |
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Temporary
in conjunction with East Village Bike Night on September 25, 2009. Pending approval of Electrical Department. |
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SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATIONS |
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(AA) CENTERPLATE 1 LINE DR
Five (5) Day License |
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B Beer Permit effective October 1, 2009 for an event at Principal Park. Pending approval of Fire Department. |
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(BB) DRAKE AREA BUSINESS 2318 UNIVERSITY
Five (5) Day License |
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Class B Beer
Permit for Dog Town Fest on September 26, 2009. Pending approval of Fire and Zoning
Departments. |
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(CC) FRATERNAL ORDER 6567
BLOOMFIELD Five (5) Day License |
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Class
B Beer Permit for ABATE Toy Run on October 11, 2009. Pending approval of Fire Department. |
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(DD) PROOF 1330 GRAND AVE
Five (5) Day License |
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Class C Liquor License for the Des Moines Art Center Gala on September 26, 2009. |
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(EE) ST ANTHONYS CATHOLIC 15 INDIANOLA C Beer/Wine |
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Special
Class C Liquor License effective September 23, 2009. Pending approval of Building, Electrical,
Fire and Zoning Departments. |
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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. Ordering
construction of the following: |
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(A) Highland Hills Sanitary Sewer Televising: Receiving of bids, (9-29-09), and Setting
date of hearing, (10-12-09).
(Construction Estimate - $442,200).
(Council Communication No. 09-657) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) 7th
& Grand Parking Garage Rehabilitation: Receiving of bids, (9-29-09), and Setting
date of hearing, (10-12-09).
(Construction Estimate - $503,315).
(Council Communication No. 09-658) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(C) 2009 Expanded Street Resurfacing Program – Contract 4: Receiving of bids, (9-29-09), and Setting
date of hearing, (10-12-09).
(Construction Estimate - $536,550).
(Council Communication No. 09-659) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(D) 1706 Pennsylvania Avenue Soil Stabilization: Receiving of bids, (9-29-09), and Setting
date of hearing, (10-12-09).
(Construction Estimate - $127,345).
(Council Communication No. 09-656) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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7. Approving Supplemental Agreement No. 6 to I-235 Birds Run Outlet
Storm Sewer Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. to
perform additional construction phase services for the Ingersoll Run Outlet
Storm Sewer Phase 2, not to exceed $233,385.86. (Council Communication No. 09-652) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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8. Approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to Court Avenue/Water
Street Sewer Separation Professional Services Agreement with Veenstra and
Kimm, Inc. for additional design and construction phase services for the
Court Avenue/Water Street Sewer Separation Project, not to exceed
$72,853. (Council Communication No. 09-653) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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9. Approving Change Order No. 1 with Elder Corporation for
additional work on the Cownie Soccer Fields Improvements - Phase 3, not to
exceed $71,720. (Council Communication No. 09-645) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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10. Communication from contractors requesting permission to sublet
certain items. Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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11. Accepting completed construction and
approving final payment for the following: |
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(A) Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corporation-SW
7th Street and Indianola Road Intersection Improvements.
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corporation –
SW 9th Street to Fleur Drive. Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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12. Levying assessments for fees, fines, penalties, costs and
interest imposed in the enforcement of the Neighborhood Inspection Rental
Code (Schedule No. 2009-02), continued from 8-24-09 Council meeting.
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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13. Approving Deletion of NAC-Emergency Assessment at various
locations. Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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14. Approving delinquent sewer rental and/or solid waste/storm water
utility fees for August 2009. Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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15. Approving delinquent sewer rental and/or solid waste/storm water
utility credits for August 2009. Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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16. Release of PUD Restoration Bond from
Merchants Bonding Company in amount of $350,754 as security for completion of
required grading and site restoration for Airport Commerce Park South Plat
2. (Council Communication
No. 09-624) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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17. Recommendation from Council Member
Brian Meyer to appoint Charles Talarico to the Citizen Odor Board, Seat 14,
for a three-year term commencing April 1, 2009 to expire April 1, 2012.
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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WITHDRAWN |
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19. Recommendation from Council Member
Tom Vlassis to appoint Ernestine Judkins to the Public Housing Board, Seat 4,
for a three-year term commencing June 30, 2009 to expire June 30, 2012.
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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20. Communication from Monica Green
advising of her resignation from Sister Cities Commission, Seat 20, effective
immediately. Moved by Vlassis to receive, file and
accept resignation with appreciation for his service. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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21. On Memorandum of Agreement with
the Federal Aviation Administration for Airfield Navigational Aid Facilities
at the Des Moines International Airport, (9-28-09). Moved by Vlassis to
adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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22. On items regarding Rumely Lofts: |
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(A) Vacation and conveyance of the
north/south alley adjoining 101 SW 5th Street to Rumely Lofts
Limited Partnership for $13,959, (9-28-09). Moved by Vlassis to
adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) Vacation and conveyance of an
encroachment easement to allow for encroachment of the existing building at
104 SW 4th Street to Rumely Lofts Limited Partnership for $1,746,
(9-28-09). Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(C) City Plan and Zoning Commission
recommendation. Moved by Vlassis to receive, file and refer
to the Engineering Department, Real Estate Division. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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23. On vacation and conveyance of an
irregular segment of E. 14th Street right-of-way located west of
the travelled portion of the street and running approximately 376 feet south
of E. Court Avenue, and portions of street and alley rights-of-way in the
vicinity of the State Judicial Building, to the State of Iowa for $1,
(9-28-09). Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(A) City Plan and Zoning Commission
recommendation. Moved by Vlassis to receive, file and refer
to the Engineering Department, Real Estate Division. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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23-I On a request from Casey’s
Marketing Company to rezone property located in the southern portion of 6120
Douglas Avenue from “R1-60” (One-Family Low Density Residential) to “C-2”
(General Retail and Highway Oriented Commercial), (9-28-09).
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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23-II On a request from Northern Warren
Fire and Emergency Response to rezone 6304 SW 7th Street from Ltd.
“C-2” (General Retail and Highway Oriented Commercial) to an amended Ltd.
“C-2” (General Retail and Highway Oriented Commercial), (9-28-09).
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
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23-III On proposed text amendment to Chapter 134 to establish a new Division 32 – Vehicle Display Lot Overlay District and rezoning of properties fronting the E. 14th Street and SE 14th Street Corridor within the corporate limits of the City to add the “VDL” (Vehicle Display Lot Overlay District) designation, (9-28-09). Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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24. Approving payment of
$9,664.02 to Peddicord, Wharton, Spencer, Hook, Barron & Wegman, L.L.P.
for representation of Police Officer Mersed Dautovic. Moved by Vlassis to
adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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25. Approving payment of
$17,653.32 to Hansen, McClintock and Riley for representation of Police
Officer John Mailander. Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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26. Approving payment of workers’ compensation
claims for the following: |
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(A) Tonya Gordon, $18,908.60.
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) Sharon Handeland,
$17,004.35. Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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27. 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. |
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28. Approving travel and training
requests for T.M. Franklin Cownie, Brian Dennis, Jeff Morton, Douglas
Philiph, Robin Sprafka, Paul Stout, Michael Towey and Thomas Vlassis. (Council Communication
No. 09-636) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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29. Cooperative
Agreement and Amendment for FY2009 with United States Department of Housing
and Urban Development (HUD) Fair Housing Assistance Program. (Council Communication No. 09-623) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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30. Second
Amendment to the Jumpstart Housing Assistance Program Grant Agreement. (Council Communication No. 09-635) Moved by Vlassis to approve. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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31. Economic
Development Grant to Hubbell Homes for redevelopment of 2016 and 2024 Forest
Avenue with nine (9) low-income housing units. (Council Communication No. 09-628) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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32. Agreements
for retention of jobs and reuse of property at 2200 Rittenhouse Street by
Eurofins Scientific, Inc. (Council Communication No. 09-633) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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33. Issuance
of Certificate of Completion for Nelson Development 15, LLC mixed use
building located at 300 E. Grand Avenue – Metro Center Urban Renewal Project.
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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34. Neighborhood
Commercial Revitalization Program $15,000 Façade Grant, a $5,000
Predevelopment Grant and a $100,000 Economic Development Bridge Loan to
assist the renovations to 3600 6th Avenue. (Council Communication No. 09-643) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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35. Amended
and restated Metropolitan Incident Command Radio Network (MICRN) 28E
Agreement. (Council Communication No. 09-629) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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36. Amendment
No. 2 to FFY2006 Iowa Weapons of Mass Destruction (WMD) Tactical Officers
Task Force Grant and Iowa’s Explosive Ordnance Disposal (EOD) Task Force
Program Grant providing a new end date of October 31, 2009. (Council Communication No. 09-644) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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37. Acceptance
of 2009 Justice Grant Award to be utilized for various law enforcement
purposes. (Council Communication No. 09-647) Moved by Vlassis to approve. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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38. Solid
Waste Alternatives Program Project Agreement with Iowa Department of Natural
Resources awarding $59,250 to Des Moines International Airport to begin a
recycling program. (Council Communication No. 09-634) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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39. Extension
of one-year option period to June 30, 2010 for Agreement for Enhanced Parking
System Customer Services and Related Programs with Downtown Community
Alliance (DCA). (Council Communication No. 09-664) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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40. Amendment
No. 1 to Other Transaction Agreement (OTA) with Transportation Security
Administration (TSA) to extend completion date of Baggage Handling System
Project to June 30, 2010 and agreement performance date to September 30,
2010. (Council Communication No. 09-630) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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41. Renewal
amendment of contract with U.S. Bank, NA and ELAVON (f/k/a NOVA Information
Systems, Inc.) for credit and debit card processing services. (Council Communication No. 09-646) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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42. Banners for the following: |
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(A) Des Moines Marathon requesting approval for
banners across the streets on Locust for the starting line between 3rd
and 4th and finish line on 3rd between Locust and
Walnut on Sunday, October 18, 2009. Moved by Vlassis to receive, file and
approve banner. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) Downtown Events Group requesting approval to
temporarily place banners across the streets on E. Locust from E. 3rd
to E. 6th Street for the World Food Festival on October 7-11,
2009.
Moved by Vlassis to receive, file and approve banner. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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43. Communication
from Downtown Community Alliance on behalf of Mercy Medical Center to approve
banner design for 30 banners to be displayed in Downtown Des Moines every
October over the next few years. Moved by Vlassis to receive, file and
approve banner design. Motion Carried
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44. Selection
of five General Contractors eligible to bid projects under the Lead Hazard
Control Grant administered by the Community Development Department –
Neighborhood Conservation Services Division in partnership with the Polk
County Health Department. (Council Communication No. 09-641) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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45. Bids for the following: |
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(A) Accela, Inc. (Maury Blackman, CEO) for annual
software maintenance and support for Tidemark to be used by the Information
Technology Department, $34,685.92. (Council Communication No. 09-621) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) Corson’s Cemetery Restoration & Repair (Bobbie Jo
Corson, Owner) and Indianola Memorial Works (Martin Hall, Vice President) for
monument repair services to be used by the Park & Recreation Department,
$51,000. (Four bids mailed, two
received). (Council Communication No. 09-638) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(C) Eddy-Walker Equipment Company (Don Eddy,
President) for 45 replacement trash dumpsters to be used by the Parks &
Recreation Department, $43,155. (Three
bids mailed, three received). (Council Communication No. 09-639) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(D) FrontRange Solutions (Michael McCloskey, CEO) for
annual software maintenance and support for HEAT to be used by the
Information Technology Department, $40,737.70. (Council Communication No. 09-622) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 6-1. Nays: Hensley. |
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(E) Dukes Root Control Inc. (Michael Hogan, President)
for chemical root control services for various sanitary sewer lines to be
used by the Public Works Department, $114,463. (Twelve bids mailed, two
received). Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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46. Authorizing
Finance Director to draw checks on registers for the weeks of September 14
and September 21, 2009; to draw checks for bills of the Des Moines Municipal
Housing Agency for the weeks of September 14 and 21, 2009; and to draw checks
for bi-weekly payroll due September 25, 2009. Moved by Vlassis to
adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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47. Amending Chapter 26 Article III
of the Municipal Code to reference the 2008 edition of the National Electric
Code and General Article I, continued from 8-24-09 Council meeting.
Moved by Vlassis that this ordinance do now pass,
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(A) Communication
from Allen Suby, 422 SW Westview Dr., Ankeny. Moved by Vlassis to receive
and file comments. Motion Carried 7-0.
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48. Amending Chapter 114 of the
Municipal Code regarding proposal for a three-lane restriping project
including bicycle lanes and additional parking on Ingersoll Avenue. (Council Communication
No. 09-662) Moved by Hensley that this ordinance do now pass,
#14,884. Motion Carried 5-1. Nays: Coleman. Mayor Cownie declares a conflict of
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49. Actions to establish a comprehensive system
for the consideration of tree removal and the planting of replacement trees
in the review and approval of applications for grading permits, site plans,
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(A) Second
consideration of ordinance enacting a new Article X to Chapter 42 to be known
as the Tree Removal and Mitigation Ordinance, and amending Section 122-58 to
adopt a list of approved tree species for planting in the rights-of-way and
as required replacement trees. Moved by Meyer that this ordinance be
considered and given second vote for passage, subject to adding the word
“economically” before the word “feasible” where used in Sections 42-554 and
42-555. Motion Carried 5-2. Nays: Cownie and Vlassis. |
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(C) Second
consideration of ordinance amending the regulations applicable to grading
permits, site plans, subdivision plats and plats of survey to reference the
requirements in the Tree Removal and Mitigation Ordinance.
Moved by Meyer that this ordinance be considered and given second vote
for passage. Motion Carried 5-2. Nays: Cownie and Vlassis. |
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(E) Resolution approving a
list of tree species recommended for planting in the public rights-of-way and
as required replacement trees. Moved by Meyer to adopt. Motion Carried 5-2. Nays: Cownie and Vlassis. |
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(F) Receive and file the
Community Development Director’s policy regarding the protection of trees and
canopied areas to be preserved during development activities.
Moved by Meyer to receive and file.
Motion Carried 5-2. Nays:
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(G) Resolution adopting Tree
Preservation Principles for City Property, Public Improvement Projects and
Utilities. (Council
Communication No. 09-663) Moved by Meyer to adopt. Motion Carried 5-2. Nays: Cownie and Vlassis. |
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50. Amending Chapter 114 of the
Municipal Code regarding automated traffic enforcement. (Council Communication
No. 09-627) Moved by Hensley 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,
#14,885. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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51. Amending Chapter 114 of the
Municipal Code regarding traffic regulation changes as follows: (Council Communication
No. 09-650) Moved by Vlassis that this ordinance be considered and given first
vote for passage. Motion Carried 7-0.
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(A) Change from Thursdays to Fridays for a
parking restriction for solid waste collection – west side of SE 4th
Street from E. Philip to E. McKinley Avenue. |
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(B) Code revisions for streets that have been
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(C) Removal of handicapped parking space on the
east side of E. 13th Street, south of Grandview Avenue. |
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(D) Parking restriction on the east side of 61st
Street, north of Grand Avenue for deliveries. |
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(E) Additional handicapped parking meter on the
west side of 13th Street between Locust and Walnut Streets. |
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(F) 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,
#14,886. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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52. From David Costello, 1105 Orchard
Lane, to speak regarding homelessness in the community. Moved by Coleman to receive
and file comments. Motion Carried 7-0.
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54. From Gerald LaBlanc, 8912 NE 46th
Avenue, Altoona to speak regarding the Woodland Arch. Moved by Hensley to receive
and file comments. Motion Carried 7-0.
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56. From Kris McVicker, 5289
Glen Oaks Way, West Des Moines, to speak regarding removal of a fine for
property at 1422 55th Street. Moved by Hensley to waive the $200
fine. Motion Carried 5-2. Nays:
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57. From Johnny Mascaro, Des
Moines, to speak regarding various issues, i.e., creating jobs, and
violations for littering. Moved by Vlassis to receive and file
comments. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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58. Petition from property
owners protesting proposed sidewalk on Druid Hill Drive from Casady Drive to
Bell Avenue. Moved by Hensley to receive, file and refer
to City Engineer for review and recommendation. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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59. Petition from property
owners requesting paving for E. 35th Street from Easton Boulevard
to Arthur Avenue, and Arthur Avenue from E. 34th to E. 35th
Street. Moved by Vlassis to receive, file and refer
to City Engineer for review and recommendation. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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60. Receipt of Des Moines Water
Works 2008 Financial Report. Moved by Hensley to receive and file; refer
to the City Manager for an explanation on adjustments made to the trial
balance and for information regarding Auditor’s comments and
recommendations. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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61. Number
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62. On
conveyance of property located between 1545 and 1601 30th Street
to C. Renee Ellingson for $75 and to Nia Vassilonikolidakis, $75. (Council Communication No. 09-655) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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63. On
conveyance of vacated segment of east/west alley between E. 14th
and E. 15th Streets, north of E. Court Avenue and south of Dean
Avenue to Leon C. Newquist, $50. (Council Communication No. 09-654) Moved by Meyer to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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65. On voluntary annexation
application from William F. and Roxanna Franklin of 843 NW Aurora
Avenue. (Council
Communication No. 09-640) Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(A) Communication in objection
from Marc Broer. Moved by Hensley to receive and file. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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66. On Proposed Third Amendment
to Urban Renewal Plan for the Guthrie Avenue Business Park Urban Renewal Area
extending to September 30, 2019. Moved by Mahaffey to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(A) Communication from Plan
and Zoning Commission. (Council
Communication No. 09-626) Moved by Mahaffey to receive and
file. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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67. On amendment of established
Final Connection Fee Ordinances by reducing the level for the collection of
interest from 9% to 5% retroactive to July 1, 2009 for the following trunk
sanitary sewer system benefited districts: Easter Lake Area, Four Mile East,
Northwest Airport Area, Southwest Airport Area, Southeast Airport Area and
Northeast Four Mile Area. (Council
Communication No. 09-648) 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 the Public Works Department) 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,
#14,887. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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68. On Final Connection Fee
Ordinance for the Clover Hill Trunk Sanitary Sewer System Benefited
District. (Council
Communication No. 09-649) 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 the Public Works Department) 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,
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69. On Principal Riverwalk -
Walnut Street to Grand Avenue, West Side:
Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract
documents, engineer’s estimate and designating lowest responsible bidder as
Elder Corporation, (Jared R. Elder II, President), $2,849,000. (Council
Communication No. 09-660) Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(A) Approving contract and
bond, and permission to sublet. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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70. On 1235 Davis Avenue Soil
Stabilization: Resolution approving
plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate and
designating lowest responsible bidder as Hardscape Solutions of Iowa, Inc.,
(Curtis Richey, President), $137,519.35.
(Council
Communication No. 09-661) Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(A) Approval of contract and
bond, and permission to sublet. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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71. Reduction
of three Horticulture Technicians in the Park & Recreation Department –
Golf Courses. (Council Communication No. 09-637) Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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72. Authorizing
submittal of STP and STP-TE Fund FY2014 Applications to the Des Moines
Metropolitan Planning Organization. (Council Communication No. 09-651) Moved by Mahaffey to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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MOTION TO CONVENE. Moved by Vlassis that the City Council
adjourn and convene as a Board of Health.
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AUTHORIZING: |
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1. The Legal Department to proceed with
court action seeking authority to abate the public nuisance at the following
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(A) 1300 Boyd Street, main structure,
Titleholders: Gary J. Oeth and Suzanne
Oeth.
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
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(B) 1155 Enos Avenue, main structure and garage
structure, Titleholders: Abraham D.
Sommerville and Arlando L. Sommerville; Mortgage Holder: First American Bank f/k/a Brenton National
Bank.
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
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(C) 2221 35th Street, fire-damaged main
structure and garage structure, Titleholder: Robert E. Griffin; Mortgage
Holders: Mortgage Electronic Registration System, Inc. and Countrywide Home
Loans, Inc. Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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2. The release of the fire escrow account held
for the structure located at 3212 Garfield Avenue. Date of loss: 12-28-08. Moved by Mahaffey to
adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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MOTION TO ADJOURN.
Moved by Vlassis to adjourn at 8:03 PM. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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