ARNOLDS PARK, IA
October 11, 2006 - 6:00 P.M.
Regular Session
ARNOLDS PARK, IA
COUNCIL PRESENT: Jensen, Koppert, Watters, Munsen. Mayor Mitchell presided.
COUNCIL ABSENT: Christensen.
OTHERS PRESENT: Steve Schwaller, Al Krueger, Mark Hardy.
Motion approving consent agenda consisting of minutes, claims, treasurer's and clerk's reports. Koppert/Jensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.
Motion approving liquor license renewal and the outdoor permit for The Ritz . Jensen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none.
Motion approving the cigarette permit for Whiskey Dick's Heaton Enterprises. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; three. Nays; one (Koppert).
WATER TREATMENT PLANT STUDY: Mark Hardy, Howard R. Green Company reviewed the three options for the proposed water treatment plant study. Mark stated he plans to meet with members from each of the cities involved in the plant study in November.
AQUILA NETWORKS' FRANCHISE AGREEMENT: Motion setting November 8, 2006 at 6:15 P.M. for a public hearing regarding the possible ordinance for the Aquila franchise agreement.
ELECTED OFFICIAL ROUNDTABLE: Tabled discussion, no one in attendance.
ARNOLDS PARK LIBRARY: Motion approving the reappointments of Dee Brooks and Barb Woodley as Arnold Park Library Board of Trustees. Munsen/Jensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.
URBAN RENEWAL AREA III (Bridges Bay): RESOLUTION NO. 51-06 RESOLUTION DETERMINING THE NECESSITY AND SETTING DATES OF A CONSULTATION FOR OCTOBER 23, 2006 AT 2:00 P.M. AND A PUBLIC HEARING FOR NOVEMBER 8, 2006 AT 6:30 P.M. ON A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA III (BRIDGES BAY) PLAN FOR A PROPOSED URBAN RENEWAL AREA IN THE CITY OF ARNOLDS PARK. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Jensen, Koppert, Watters. NAYS: None.
STREETLIGHT: Motion approving the addition of a second streetlight at the entrance off 240th Avenue of Pelican Ridge. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none.
DAM ROAD & HELMS DRIVE UTILITY IMPROVEMENTS: Motion approving Pay Estimate No. 1 for the Dam Road & Helms Drive utility improvements in the amount of $59,424.72 for work performed by A.B.C. Services.
IOWA STATE UNIVERSITY: Motion approving the contract agreement with Iowa State University in the amount not to exceed $2500 for the PlaCE Program. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none.
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM: RESOLUTION NO. 52-06 APPROVING THE NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM COMPLIANCY LETTER AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR'S SIGNATURE. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Munsen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Munsen, Koppert, Jensen. NAYS: None.
IOWA MUTUAL AID COMPACT (IMAC): RESOLUTION NO. 53-06 APPROVING THE IOWA MUTUAL AID COMPACT (IMAC) TO ASSIST POLITICAL SUBDIVISION IN A DISASTER. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Jensen, Koppert, Watters. NAYS: None.
BARGEN INCORPORATED: Motion approving the asphalt pavement maintenance proposal in the amount of $9,507. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none.
PROPERTY PURCHASE UPDATES: Motion to proceed with the purchase of 60 Hinshaw Street in the amount of $95,000. Watters/Jensen. Ayes; four. Nays; none.
It is the consensus of the Council to proceed with the possible purchase of Light of the Lakes Church property east of Arnolds Park and pay half of the engineering costs with the Church.
MISCELLANOUS NON-ACTION ITEMS: Discussion only. Proceed with the installation of an additional street light at the end of the Dam Road near the boat ramp. Krueger to meet with Milford to discuss sharing a police officer. The City did not receive the REAP Grant. Team Wave applied for a grant for rain gardens.
Motion to adjourn. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 7:43 P.M.