SPECIAL SESSION

APRIL 27, 2005 - 6:00 P.M.

COUNCIL PRESENT: Koppert, Jensen, Munsen, Christensen, Watters. Mayor Mitchell presided.

OTHERS PRESENT: Ken Kuchel, Blaine Kuchel, Steve Schwaller, Elaine Brown, Jake Hinshaw, Dean Mitchell, Jeff Rose.

CITY CAMPGROUND PROPERTY: Blaine and Ken Kuchel, Eastview, Inc. approached the City Council concerning the possibility of purchasing or trading property for the City Park on Dewey Street in the downtown area. Kuchels explained their company has been in business for eight years and have done developments at Emerald Pines and Fairways at Emerald Pines in Arnolds Park; and are presently developing 102 lots in the City of Milford. According to the Chamber of Commerce, the population of Dickinson County is approximately 16,000, but is nearly 100,000 on Memorial Day, 120,000 on the 4th of July and is 75,000 on Labor Day. Most of the emphasis by developers is on residential. They would like to see some commercial influence. They are wondering if there is any possibility to purchase or trade for the City Park area. Their thoughts would be shops and commercial retail space. The elevation lends itself to residential above the businesses. Along these lines would be units for sale, flats, one-room apartments and higher-level suites. It is a large piece of land. There is therefore, ample room for parking and a large area for green space. If the Council should show any interest the Kuchels would go farther and do some planning and conceptual drawings. Koppert stated he had no interest in selling the property. Munsen felt the property is not being utilized to its highest potential. Christensen stated it seemed to be a logical development and a good way to go. Jensen liked the concept and the mix of residences and commercial. He felt also there may be some controversy in selling the property and maybe trading would be an easier way to go. Watters felt the property is well suited to this kind of development, but he is concerned also with the general public's opinion. Mayor Mitchell stated he is concerned about the maintenance building and adjacent property. Mayor Mitchell also stated he cannot see selling the property at this point in time. Kuchels did not request an answer tonight. Their interest is only the main park area not the water tower property. They would like the Council to give it some thought, and if there is a chance to sell or trade, they are interested.

STOPLIGHT AT 202ND STREET: The Iowa Department of Transportation needs a Traffic Generation Report completed to make sure the area warrants a traffic light. Motion to approve a study to be completed and a four way split with Milford, West Okoboji, Arnolds Park and Dickinson County. Watters/Christensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

LIQUOR LICENSE: Motion approving the liquor license for Bob's in Arnolds Park, contingent on receiving all the necessary paperwork also verify the cost of the license and the outdoor permit. Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; four. Nays; one (Koppert).

ROHR STREET (Sawmill) BRIDGE: Motion approving the letter prepared by Calhoun and Burns and Associates, Inc. for a consultant selection letter regarding the Sawmill Bridge Project. Watters/Jensen. Ayes; four. Nays; one (Koppert).

LINDEN (Hinshaw) BRIDGE: Hinshaw Supplemental Agreement for Bidding and Construction Engineering is estimated at $150,000. RESOLUTION NO. 15-05 APPROVING THE SUPPLEMENTAL NO. 6-BID AND CONSTRUCTION PHASE SERVICES LINDEN DRIVE/HINSHAW BRIDGE. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Christensen, Jensen, Watters. NAY: Koppert.

W. BROADWAY STREET water and storm sewer Phases 1, II, III (Bids received): All three phases were bid separately and ABC has the lowest bids. Total of all the phases is not enough to require bids, but we still requested bids. Motion approving ABC Services as the lowest bidder for phase I, II, and III of W. Broadway water and storm sewer projects. Jensen/Koppert. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

LAKE STREET: The Council discussed the input of the insurance companies concerning the intakes at the cul-de-sac at Lake Street. The concrete needs to be lowered at the intake and cost shared with the amusement park. Motion to proceed with the project of lowering the intakes. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

PELICAN RIDGE PHASE III: The City has agreed to pay any upgrade costs with regard to pipe size and depth so that sewer could extend to the east. According to a letter received from Paul Petite of Jacobson-Westergard, and Associates, Inc., the cost of the upgrade was $8,478. Motion approving the additional costs for Pelican Ridge Phase III. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

Motion to adjourn. Munsen/Christensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 7:30 P.M.