REGULAR SESSION

NOVEMBER 10, 2004 7:00 P.M.

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

OTHERS PRESENT: David Stein, Jr., Richard Knudson, Dave Murphy, David Kerr, Jeff Rose, Chris Yungbluth, Jeremy Kleve, Steve Schwaller, Paul Petitti, Karolyn Kagan Marti, Greg Drees, Mark Petersen, Tim Kinnetz, Eric Hinshaw, Kyle Mohni, Dave Nelson, Sally Nelson, Dick Nelson, Toby Shine.

Motion approving the consent agenda consisting of minutes, claims, Clerkıs and Treasurerıs report. Koppert/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

Motion approving the liquor license renewal for Dry Dock Lounge. Christensen/Jensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

FOREST PARK ROAD STREET IMPROVEMENTS: Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 7:15 P.M. Sally Nelson property owner on Rohr Street asked what the assessment would be and reviewed the plans with Jeff Rose from Jacobson-Westergard, Inc. Nelson also asked when is the completion date. Rose explained the scheduled date of completion is June 1, 2005. No other comments for or against the street improvement project were received. Mayor Mitchell closed the pubic hearing at 7:22 P.M. RESOLUTION NO. 69-04 WITH RESPECT TO ADOPTING RESOLUTION OF NECESSITY. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Jensen, Koppert, Christensen, Watters. NAYS: None. RESOLUTION NO. 70-04 RESOLUTION DIRECTING PREPARATION OF DETAILED PLANS AND SPECIFICATIONS, FORM OF CONTRACT AND NOTICE TO BIDDERS. Introduced by Christensen. Seconded by Watters. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Christensen, Watters, Munsen, Jensen, Koppert. NAYS: None. RESOLUTION NO. 71-04 ORDERING BIDS, APPROVING PLANS, SPECIFICATIONS AND FORM OF CONTRACT AND RELATED MATTERS. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Jensen, Christensen, Koppert, Munsen. NAYS: None. Bids were received earlier today the engineerıs estimate for Rohr Street and Forest Park Road Street Improvements was $62,285.00.The lowest bid was Rohlin Construction at $58,649.00 and one other bid from L.C. Kruse & Sons, Inc. at $65,484.00. It was the consensus of the Council to hold a special Council meeting in the next few weeks to award the bid for the Rohr Street and Forest Park Road improvements.

FIRE DEPARTMENT: Motion appointing Chris Yungbluth as the new fire chief. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Jensen and everyone on the Council thanked the fire department for the exemplary work they do, most recently they have went above and beyond regarding the recent drownings on West Lake.

DAVENPORT: Mayor Mitchell opened the public hearing at 7:33 P.M. regarding the deck replacement for Fred Davenport that extends over city property. The Council reviewed the letter from Harold White in regards to the deck. No other comments written or verbal were received. Mayor Mitchell closed the hearing at 7:48 P.M. Jensen has a conflict of interest and will not vote. Motion to deny the request to rebuild the deck, which extends on city property. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes, two (Munsen-Koppert). Nays; two (Watters-Christensen). Jensen abstained. Motion to table the deck replacement issue until the December 8, 2004 meeting, giving the Council further time the review the issue. Munsen/Koppert. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Jensen abstained.

PELICAN RIDGE PHASE III: RESOLUTION NO. 72-04 APPROVING THE FINAL PLAT FOR PELICAN RIDGE PHASE III. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Christensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Christensen, Koppert, Munsen, Watters. NAYS: None.

DICKINSON COUNTY TRAILS: Dave Murphy addressed the Council regarding forming a separate trails association board. Murphy agreed with the Council the need to revise the 28-E agreement. Murphy will contact the Council again after the revision is complete.

LINDEN DRIVE: RESOLUTION NO. 73-04 APPROVING THE CONSTRUCTION CONTRACT AND BOND AND AUTHORIZING THE MAYOR TO SIGN THE CONTRACT. Introduced by Munsen. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Munsen, Jensen, Koppert, Christensen, Watters. NAYS: None.

SAWMILL BRIDGE: RESOLUTION NO. 74-04 APPROVING THE LETTER OF CITY ACCEPTANCE TO IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (FED) FUNDING FOR THE SAWMILL BRIDGE PROJECT. Introduced by Watters. Seconded by Jensen. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Watters, Jensen, Koppert, Munsen, Christensen. NAYS: None.

IGL MARITIME MUSEUM: Jensen recommended to the Council to endorse Garnette Anderson on the IGL Maritime Museum Board. Ron Walker would remain as the alternate. Motion to approve Garnette Anderson to fill the position on the IGL Maritime Museum Board vacated by Jim Jensen and the alternate being Ron Walker. Munsen/Watters. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Motion directing the city staff to draft a letter of commitment to IGL Maritime Museum Board for an economic development loan not to exceed $250,000 at 71/2 percent interest for five years. The Maritime Museum would be responsible for any legal fees. Christensen/Munsen. Ayes; four. Nays; none. Jensen abstained.

DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (BALL PARK): RESOLUTION NO. 75-04 APPROVING PAY ESTIMATE NO. 5 IN THE AMOUNT OF $1,620.00 TO VALLEY CONTRACTING. ORIGINAL AMOUNT OF PAY ESTIMATE WAS $4,578.82 WITH THE RETAINAGE AMOUNT OF $2,958.82 FOR THE DRAINAGE IMPROVEMENTS (BALL PARK) PER THE RECOMMENDATION BY JACOBSON-WESTERGARD, INC. Introduced by Jensen. Seconded by Koppert. The roll was called and the vote was: AYES: Jensen, Koppert, Munsen, Watters, Christensen. NAYS: None.

STREETLIGHTS: The Council discussed installing new streetlights on 202nd Street and 240th Avenue. Six or seven lights maybe needed. Cost to install two streetlights on the end of Dam Road would be $5,577.96. It was the consensus to wait until the electrical underground work is complete.

POLICE DEPARTMENT: Motion approving Policy & Procedure Manual Reserve Unit. Watters/Christensen. Ayes; five. Nays; none.

HARD SURFACE PARKING LOTS: The Council reviewed the list of businesses that to date have not hard surfaced their parking lots. Calvary Methodist is planning on paving the extra lot across Highway 71 in 2006 and would like to know if the City would be interested in cost sharing the parking lot. The Council felt at this time the City is not interested in cost sharing the parking lot.

BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT: The Council discussed the vacancy on the Board of Adjustment and the need to fill it as soon as possible. Council will try to contact any residents who might be interested in the position.

Motion to adjourn. Christensen/Munsen. Ayes; five. Nays; none. Mayor Mitchell declared the meeting adjourned at 9:47 P.M.