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The meeting was called to order at 6: 15 p.m.
Present: Mayor Porter; Council persons: Nohava, Harvey, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Woodley.
Absent: None
Staff Present: Craig Coffey, City Administrator; Tom Kane, Public Works Director; Chris Myres, Telecommunications Director; Jim Pickner, City Attorney.
Item 1a. Council/Staff Planning Session - 6: 15 p.m. - 7: 00 p.m. (Not Televised)
Visioning Session. Mr. Coffey asked if they would like to have a long range planning session and if so when and who would like to run it. Council indicated that a separate long range planning session is not necessary and asked that it be as needed or incorporated in the regular meetings.
Moving up the Community Center Project. Mr. Coffey presented three options to move the Community Center Project and asked for direction on this item. Decisions also need to be made on the lunchroom building, phases and design elements.
New Public Works Buildings. Mr. Coffey presented cost estimates and potential ideas to move forward on a the new Public Works Buildings budgeted for. He also presented an alternative option to utilize the fire station and build a new one. Improvements to the existing public works buildings were also briefly discussed.
The Planning Session ended at 6: 55 p.m. A five-minute recess was then taken.
Item 1b. Approval of February 4 and February 19, 2002 Minutes. (Televised) Moved by Cauwels/Lubkeman to approve the Minutes of February 4 and February 19, 2002. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 1c. Approval of Claims for Payment. Moved by Nohava/Woodley to approve the Schedule of Claims for payment. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 1d. Open Business From the Community (limited to a maximum of 5 minutes per item). There was no open business from the community.
Item 2a. Staff Reports/Discussion.
Item 2b. Mayor Report. Mayor Porter congratulated Roger Johnson on receiving the Lamb Award for his 30 years of volunteer service to the Boy Scouts of America. He also thanked Craig Coffey and Chris Myres for attending the League of Cities Legislative Day at the State Capitol.
Item 3. Request by VFW/American Legion for the Use of Park Property for the Location of a Veteran's Memorial. Mr. Dallas Huebner and Mr. Roger Johnson of the American Legion were present to request the use of Park property for location of a Veteran's Memorial. After discussion, the Council decided they would like to see a plan of the proposed area in the City Park. No action was taken.
Item 4. Resolution 2002-05, a Resolution Authorizing the Mayor and City Administrator to Sign a 3-Year Lease of City Property for the Purpose of Agricultural Crop Planting. This resolution will give the Mayor and City Administrator the authority to prepare and sign a new farm lease at a price of $100 per acre. The property is to be leased to Mr. Al Van Noort. Moved by Harvey/Nohava to approve Resolution No. 2002-05. Aye: Nohava, Harvey, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Woodley. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 5. Resolution 2002-06, A Resolution Proposing to Dispose of Real Property and Scheduling a Public Hearing on the Proposal. This Resolution advertises the sale of a 5.74 acre parcel in the City's Industrial Park and a 5-year option on a 6.45 acre parcel for a proposed industrial business. Moved by Cauwels/Woodley to approve Resolution No. 2002-06 and to advertise this property. Aye: Nohava, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Woodley. Nay: Harvey. Motion carried.
Item 6. Request for Approval of a New Class C Beer License (includes wine coolers) with Sunday Sales. Moved by Woodley/Lubkeman to approve the New Class 'C' Beer License with Sunday Sales for La Tapatia at 810 Central Avenue. Their previous license expired. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 7. Second Reading of Ordinance 598, Amending Gas Rates. This Ordinance will raise the minimum from 4.15 to $5, the next 4 tiers by .125 per ccf, and the next 3 tier by .075 per ccf and raising the fuel adjustment threshold. Moved by Woodley/Cauwels to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 598, Amending Gas Rates. Aye: Nohava, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Woodley. Nay: Harvey. Motion carried.
Item 8. Second Reading of Ordinance 597, Amending Electric Rates. This Ordinance will raise electric rates by 3%. Moved by Woodley/Cauwels to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 597, Amending Electric Rates. Aye: Nohava, Harvey, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Woodley. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 9. Closed Session of Telecommunication Issues Under Iowa Code Section 21.5, (l) (c) (Pending Litigation) and Iowa Code Section 388.9 (1) (Proprietary). At 7: 25 p.m., moved by Nohava/Cauwels to enter into closed session under Iowa Code Chapter 21.5, (1) {c} and Iowa Code Section 388.9 (1). Aye: Nohava, Harvey, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Woodley. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously. At 8: 40 p.m., moved by Woodley/Lubkeman to adjourn Closed Session and resume Regular Session. Aye: Nohava, Harvey, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Woodley. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Woodley/Cauwels to have the City Attorney proceed with a collection action against AT&T concerning nonpayment of long distance carrier access billing. Aye: Nohava, Harvey, Cauwels, Lubkeman, Woodley. Nay: None. Motion carried unanimously.
Item 10. Approval of Line Crossing Agreement with Mediacom. Mr. Coffey explained that this is an extension of the previous line crossing agreement with AT&T. He also stated that the City Attorney has reviewed the extension and eliminated a section of the extension proposed by Mediacom. He added that he wanted to keep the City's options open to collect future rents for right-of-way usage over City property. Moved by Harvey/Lubkeman to approve the extension of the Line Crossing Agreement with the changes recommended by the City Attorney. Motion carried unanimously.
Moved by Lubkeman/Woodley to adjourn. Motion carried unanimously. The Council Meeting adjourned at 8: 40p.m.
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Ricard Porter, Mayor
ATTEST:
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Craig Coffey, City Administrator
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