February 17, 2009
REGULAR SESSION - FEBRUARY 17, 2009
The City Council met in regular session at 6:00 p.m. on February 17, 2009. Mayor Pro Tem Bob Kreamer called the meeting to order and on roll call the following members were present: Pete Berry, Shirley Clark, Randy Gathers, Bob Kreamer, Steve Richardson and Mark Vickroy. Absent: Mayor Jerry Kelley.
Item “E” Purchase of the following vehicles – Grass Unit for the Fire Department for $91,665.42 and van for the Park and Recreation Department in an amount of $22,768 was discussed. The 1989 van is being replaced since it does not meet IDOT recommendations. Questions regarding the grass unit included number of times it is used and if the current nozzle can be reused with modifications.
The consent agenda consisting of the following was approved on a motion by Richardson and second by Gathers. Question was called for and upon the council member votes, the Mayor Pro Tem declared the motion carried unanimously.
February 2, 2009 minutes
Personnel salaries
Ty Herrick, Waste Water Operator, from Range 19-4 $37,477/year to Range 22-38,267/year effective February 3, 2009.
Paul Willard, Brush Facility Operator, from CE 1-3 $10.515/hour to CE 1-4 $10.882/hour effective March 15, 2009
Junior Stackhouse, Brush Facility Operator, from CE 1-3 $10.515/hour to CE 1-4 $10.882/hour effective March 15, 2009
Set March 2, 2009 as a public hearing for the following:
· An amendment to the Architectural Design Standards of the Site Plan Ordinance - Would regulate architectural design of the downtown area
· An ordinance regulating the storage of racecar, stock car, race truck, figure eight car, demolition derby car, drag race car, off-road race car or sprint car within residential, agriculture and commercial zoning classification
$7,683 Revolving Loan Fund application from Craig Ryan as recommended by the Downtown Area Revitalization Advisory Committee
Purchase the following vehicles:
· Grass Unit – Fire Department - $91,665.42 (the old unit will be sold through the bidding process)
· Van – Park and Recreation Department - $22,768 (the old unit will be sold through the bidding process)
Street closure request from the Warren County Corvette Club – June 6, 2009 from 6:00 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. - closing the inside of the square and the outer north side
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Claims on the computer printout for February 17, 2009 and the January 2009 receipts
Mayor Jerry Kelley arrived at the meeting.
Council member Randy Gathers reported on the February 9, 2009 Council Study Committee Meeting.
The second consideration of the Bike Night Ordinance was discussed. City Manager Tim Zisoff spoke to the Mayor and Council regarding the additional language which will be added to the ordinance as follows:
EXCEPTION: There shall be no food vendor fee for businesses on the square and one block off that serve the same food (as their business) on the sidewalk directly in front of and adjacent to their business in Indianola on April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21 and September 18, 2009.
And
EXCEPTION: There shall be no non-food vendor fee for businesses on the square and one block off that sell the same non-food products (as their business) on the sidewalk directly in front of and adjacent to their business in Indianola on April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21 and September 18, 2009.
Kevin Halterman, Supporters of Indianola, spoke in favor of Bike Night and updated the Mayor and Council on issues that had been addressed and the upcoming Bike Night events. Pat Taylor, Downtown Merchants Association, thanked the Council for the change in the ordinance and requested the signage regarding no parking on the square be changed. It was the consensus of the Council to have Ms. Taylor submit wordage to the City Manager for a new sign. Billie Bingaman, Pete’s Pizza, spoke regarding the change in the ordinance. Bruce Brockway, 201-209 N. Buxton, also spoke regarding the ordinance. A motion was made by Berry and seconded by Kreamer to approve the second consideration of the Bike Night Ordinance with the following change.
EXCEPTION: There shall be no food vendor fee for businesses on the square and one block off that serve the same food (as their business) on the sidewalk directly in front of and adjacent to their business in Indianola on April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21 and September 18, 2009.
And
EXCEPTION: There shall be no non-food vendor fee for businesses on the square and one block off that sell the same non-food products (as their business) on the sidewalk directly in front of and adjacent to their business in Indianola on April 17, May 15, June 19, July 17, August 21 and September 18, 2009.
And to add the following:
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The Food Vendor Permit shall be granted on condition that the food vendor locate the vendor’s stand at a location to be determined by the Supporters of Indianola Committee except to the above exception.
The Non-Food Vendor Permit shall be granted on condition that the food vendor locate the vendor’s stand at a location to be determined by the Supporters of Indianola Committee except to the above exception.
Question was called for and on voice vote the vote was, AYES: Kreamer, Vickroy, Richardson, Clark and Berry. NAYS: None. ABSTAINED: Gathers. Whereupon the Mayor declared the motion carried.
A motion was made by Clark and seconded by Kreamer to approve the request from Brad Koning of Shulfer Architects, LLC for an alternate method of approval of the site plan ordinance for 1214 N. Jefferson which would allow smooth or split face block in place of the brick, EFIS or culture stone on the north, south and west side of the building. Question was called for and on voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously.
Council member Richardson introduced the following Resolution entitled, “RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING (March 2, 2009) ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,090,000 SEWER REVENUE CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF INDIANOLA, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF”, and moved that the same be adopted. Council member Vickroy seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was call and the vote was, AYES: Clark, Berry, Gathers, Kreamer, Vickroy and Richardson. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared the Resolution duly adopted as follows:
RESOLUTION FIXING DATE FOR A MEETING (March 2, 2009) ON THE AUTHORIZATION OF A LOAN AND DISBURSEMENT AGREEMENT AND THE ISSUANCE OF NOT TO EXCEED $9,090,000 SEWER REVENUE CAPITAL LOAN NOTES OF INDIANOLA, IOWA, AND PROVIDING FOR PUBLICATION OF NOTICE THEREOF
(The complete resolution may be viewed at the City Clerk’s Office)
Council member Berry introduced the following proposed Resolution entitled “RESOLUTION SETTING DATES FOR A CONSULTATION (February 26, 2009) AND A PUBLIC HEARING (March 16, 2009) ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE HILLCREST URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IN THE CITY OF INDIANOLA, STATE OF IOWA”, and moved that the same be adopted. Council member Vickroy seconded the motion to adopt. The roll was called and the vote was, AYES: Gathers, Kreamer, Vickroy, Richardson, Clark and Berry. NAYS: None. Whereupon the Mayor declared the Resolution duly adopted as follows:
RESOLUTION SETTING DATES FOR A CONSULTATION (February 26, 2009) AND A PUBLIC HEARING (March 16, 2009) ON A PROPOSED AMENDMENT NO. 4 TO THE HILLCREST URBAN RENEWAL PLAN IN THE CITY OF INDIANOLA, STATE OF IOWA
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(The complete resolution may be viewed at the City Clerk’s Office)
It was moved by Clark and seconded by Gathers to approve the following brush facility fees/hours. Question was called for and on voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously.
Season: April 2nd – November 22nd (dependent upon weather)
Fees: Current Proposed
Bundle $ 4.00 $ 5.00
Pickup Load $10.00 $12.00
Trailer $15.00 $18.00
Truck N/a N/A
Hours: Current Proposed
Thursdays noon to 7:00 p.m. noon to 6:00 p.m.
Saturdays 9:00 a.m. to 3 p.m. 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Sundays noon to 4:00 p.m. noon to 4:00 p.m.
It was moved by Berry to approve a 7% increase in ambulance fees effective as follows:
Fees
BLS Rate $450.00
ALS Rate $610.00
ALS2 Rate $705.00
Mileage $ 11.00
Treat & Release $120.00
Clark seconded the motion. Question was called for and on voice vote the Mayor declared the motion carried unanimously.
Mark Allen, Shive Hattery, presented the building improvement summary (divided by interior/exterior) showing a total expense of $842,710. It was the consensus of the council to proceed with the project as quickly as possible and authorize the building committee to include alternates in the bidding process.
Meeting adjourned on a motion by Gathers and seconded by Vickroy.
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Jerry Kelley, Mayor Diana Bowlin, City Clerk
