COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

                                                                                                              Special Meeting

                                                                                                          August 29, 2011                                                           

                                    The Oelwein City Council met in special session Monday, August 29, 2011 at 5:30 P.M.  Mayor Murphy presided.

Roll Call                      PRESENT:  Ericson, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    ABSENT:    Bearinger, Lein

                                    ALSO PRESENT:  Kendall, VanVeldhuizen

Suspend Rules             A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Ericson to suspend the rules and adopt an ordinance on the first and final reading.   

                                    Ayes:  Ericson, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Ord. #1118                  City Attorney Ron VanVeldhuizen explained the proposed ordinance

Chapter 12 –                 amending City Code regarding demolition permits.  A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Ericson to adopt Ordinance No. 1118 Amending Chapter 12 on the first and final reading.

                                    Ayes:  Ericson, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Adjourn                       A motion was made by Brandt, seconded by Ryan to adjourn at 5:40 P.M.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

                                                                                     __________________________________

                                                                                      LARRY MURPHY, MAYOR

                                    ATTEST:

                                    ___________________________________________

                                    STEVEN H. KENDALL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR

                                    I, Steven H. Kendall, City Administrator in and for the City of Oelwein, Iowa do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true accounting of the Council Proceedings held August 29, 2011 and copy of said proceedings was furnished the Register August 31, 2011.

                                    ___________________________________________

                                    STEVEN H. KENDALL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR

                                    Following the special meeting the Council met in a work session with            representatives of the Oelwein Community Schools on the Sports Complex                    and Harlan School Playground.

                                                                                                COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

                                                                                                          August 22, 2011                                                           

                                    The Oelwein City Council met in regular session Monday, August 22, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.  Mayor Murphy presided.

Roll Call                      PRESENT:  Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel, Lein

                                    ABSENT:    None

                                    ALSO PRESENT:  Kendall, Rigdon, VanVeldhuizen

Adopt Agenda             A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Bearinger adopt the Agenda as amended.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Citizen                         Tanner Steggall, 521 3rdAvenue SE requested Council place a Speed

Tanner Steggall            Limit sign and a Children at Play sign on his street to slow down the cars.

                                    A motion was made by Lein, seconded by Stickel to approve Steggall’s request to place a Speed Limit sign and a Children at Play sign at 521 3^rd Avenue SE.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Citizen                         Monte and Noel Graff, 102 1^st Avenue NW would like the City to split

Monte & Noel Graff    the cost of installing their new lateral under the street.

                                    A motion was made by Stickel, seconded by Bearinger to refer Graff’s request to the Planning, Finance, Enterprise and Economic Development Committee to review and report recommendation back to Council.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Citizen                         Chuck Geilenfeld, 18216 50^th Street expressed his concern regarding  

Chuck Geilenfeld        Mercy Hospital.  He said the City needs someone with clout to get hospital service back.  He is asking Council to step in and help fight to keep all hospital services.  He offered to help in any way.

Citizen                         Marilyn Rubner, Arlington spoke in support of keeping the hospital open

Marilyn Rubner           and bringing back lost services.

Citizen                         Al Baldwin, 101 8^th Avenue SW stated the initiative that the Coalition has

Al Baldwin                  started is only to improve health care services in Oelwein and wants the City Council to endorse that initiative and help wherever they can.

Citizen                         Dr. Clay Hallberg, 2143 Q Avenue stated many of the hospitals that are in

Dr. Hallberg                 smaller communities than Oelwein are doing very well.  He said they all are independent facilities.  Council needs to do what is right for the community.

Citizen                         Chuck Taylor, 2057 Neon Road stated Oelwein needs a full hospital in order

Chuck Taylor               to improve economic conditions of the City. 

Citizen                         Frank Odekirk, 19 9^th Street NE compared Randalia’s loss of business to what

Frank Odekirk             he thought might happen to Oelwein.  The loss of hospital services is a step down.

                                    Murphy stated Oelwein’s Mercy Hospital was financially losing money until St. Francis bought it.  They subsidized it to provide healthcare to the underserved.  Mercy lost money until 2000 and showed a profit until 2007.

                                    Now we are competing in a corporate healthcare model where efficiency and bottom line seems to be the driving force.  Oelwein has a positive relationship with the Covenant Wheaton system.  Regarding the dispute between some providers in town and Covenant, the City’s position has always been that this was a private dispute.  The Council has tried to maintain open communication on both sides.  Mercy staff is incredibly good and their jobs need to be

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                                    protected.  Murphy read a letter addressed to Jack Dusenbery, President and CEO of Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare of Iowa regarding the future closing of the surgery unit and the future of Oelwein healthcare.  He is requesting a meeting before the surgery unit is closed.  The City is ready to assist in appropriate ways to maintain or expand healthcare for our residents and to protect the employment of staff.

                                    A motion was made by Bearinger, seconded by Stickel to authorize sending the Mayor’s letter to Wheaton Franciscan Healthcare.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

                                    Copy of letter is available at www.cityofoelwein.org, City Hall and at the Library.

Consent Agenda          A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Brandt to approve the following Consent Agenda items excluding item 6C, Yankee Scoreboard license renewal.

                                    A.  Minutes of the August 8, 2011 regular meeting.

                                    B.  Claims Resolution in the amount of $720,178.57.

                                    C.  Class ‘C’ Liquor License and Sunday Sales renewal for First Garden.

                                    D.  Request from Family Treatment Court to change dates from Tuesdays to

                                          the First and Third Mondays.

                                    All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Warthan-Rundle Park  Janet Wissler reported to Council the front half of the Warthan-Rundle Park is complete.  Flowers, mulch, some paving and a picnic table are in place.  A pergola will also be installed this year.

Williams Center           Doug McFarlane reported the Brigadoon performance was cancelled.  A Mr. Jim McDonough will fill that spot.  McFarlane requested the funding for Brigadoon be allowed for the McDonough event.

                                    A motion was made by Lein, seconded by Ericson to approve McFarlane’s funding transfer request from Brigadoon to Jim McDonough.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Public Hearing             Murphy opened the Public Hearing on Redistricting Wards for 2012-2021. 

Redistrict Wards          No comments were received from the public.

                                    A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Brandt to close the hearing.

                                    Ayes:  Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel, Lein

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

                                    A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Stickel to retain the current ward boundaries as they are and not redistrict.

                                    Ryan stated Kendall put a lot of work into preparing proposals for Councils review and one of them should be approved.

                                    Brandt agreed with Ryan even though the changes are small.

                                    Ayes:  Ericson, Bearinger, Stickel, Lein

                                    Nays:  Brandt, Ryan

                                                                                                Motion Carried

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Two Pressure Zones     Lance Aldrich, Fox Engineering updated the Council on the Two

Booster Station            Pressure Zones – Booster Station project.  The building is up and

Project                         the doors are on.  The well will be repowered with the new control system and within a couple weeks the pressure will gradually increase on the North and East sides of town. 

                                    Aldrich requested to be on the next agenda regarding a change order adding a retaining wall next to the tower and setting a new completion date.

Water Main Project      John Gade informed Council on the Two Pressure Zones – Water Main Project close out.  The contract final completion date is June 10, 2011.  The contractor exceeded the substantial completion date of November 13, 2010 by 66 calendar days.  Liquidated damages could be assessed in the amount of $500.00 per day totaling $33,000.00.  Kendall recommended assessing the entire amount.

                                    A motion was made by Brandt, seconded by Ericson to refer the issue to the Planning, Finance, Enterprise and Economic Development for recommendation. 

                                    5 voted aye, 1 voted nay (Lein).

                                                                                                Motion Carried

                                    No action was taken on Pay Request No. 6 in the amount of $88,081.72 and Pay Request No. 7 in the amount of $31,685.44 until Planning, Finance, Enterprise and Economic Development returns with a recommendation.

Change Order #5         A motion was made by Lein, seconded by Bearinger to approve request from Summers’ Enterprise for Change Order No. 5 in the amount of $11,280.99 on the Water Main project.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

1^st Avenue Lift            Lance Aldrich, Fox Engineering reassured Lein there are very specific

Station Project              time windows the contractor must meet when closing streets.  These time windows have their own liquidated damages.  Two public meetings were held with residents regarding the street closures on the 1^st Avenue Lift Station project.

                                    A motion was made by Lein, seconded by Ericson authorizing the Mayor to sign contract with Summers’ Enterprise for 1^st Avenue Lift Station project.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

                                    The SRF for this project requires Davis Bacon wages.  These have been changed since the project was bid.  DNR denied request to not put in a trash basket in the lift station.  There will be a change order prepared regarding both these items.

                                    On the positive side I-JOBS funding for this project increased to $605,000 from $590,000.

Resolution #4665        A motion was made by Brandt, seconded by Bearinger to adopt

SRF I-Jobs Project       Resolution No. 4665 Requesting Assistance from  the Iowa Department of Natural Resources State Revolving Loan Fund.

                                    Ayes:  Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel, Lein

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Library Meeting           Ryan reported on the August Library Board meeting.

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Library Pay Stubs        City Administrator Kendall clarified Macken was not singled out as being treated special as stated in the Library minutes.  All Department Heads are treated special and all departments are treated equal.  At times pay stubs are picked up in Kendall’s office which provides an excellent time for communication with the departments.  It is not a punishment to see the City Administrator.

Library Carry Over      Lein stated the Planning, Finance, Enterprise and Economic Development

Salary Increase            Committee had not met, but had been polled.  They agreed to recommend not to rescind the Council’s prior decision to approve the Library’s request to carry over funds in the amount of $2,140.50.  This will be used to grant most Library staff a $0.50/hour raise (3.3% to 5.9%). 

                                    A motion was made by Lein, seconded by Ericson to not rescind the Council’s decision and allow the Library to carry over funds in the amount of $2,140.50.

                                    Kendall and Ryan requested clarification of Lein’s motion. 

                                    Lein stated his recommendation was to approve the carry over funds.

                                    Kendall stated the City Council has control over all funds until a Public Hearing is held and the budget is legally amended.  After that is done the Library Board would have control over the use of funds allocated to them.  No Hearing and amendment has occurred.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

City Wide Salary          Kendall requested the Council consider granting the Public Works,

                                    Police, Fire and the non-union employees other than himself a $0.50 hour raise to stay on par with what the Council just approved.

                                    A motion was made by Lein, seconded by Bearinger to refer the City Administrator’s request  to Planning, Finance, Enterprise and Economic Development Committee and bring a recommendation back to Council. 

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Fireworks Donation     Kim Haar explained the $2,500 donation from the City is used for the ground display which was shown.  A $1,500 credit was given to the Oelwein Celebration Committee for the fireworks that were not used and returned.  His committee has made no decision on next years location.

Council Work Session A work session will be held August 29, 2011 at 5:30 P.M. to discuss the following topics:

                                    A.  The School’s proposal to move the High School school softball field to  

                                          the Veterans Sports Complex

                                    B.  Harlan School Playground

                                    Park and Recreation Commission members are invited to attend.  Jean Kane will send an e-mail to Commission members.

Tennis Court                Murphy requested the school Superintendent’s recommendation to create a

Improvement               study committee be accepted regarding tennis court improvements.  Bruce Bearinger, Durango Steggall, Jessie Burkhart, Steve Westerburg, school members, Larry Wolff, Steve Kendall and an interested tennis player from the community will make up this group.  They would study all the options such as location, cost and grants available and report back to the Council.

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS, AUGUST 22, 2011, PAGE 5

Highway 150               Ryan reported on the presentation to Iowa Department of Transportation

Iowa DOT                    Commissioners on August 9, 2011.  It continues to be proposed as it has been for 15 years that Highway 150 be upgraded.  An engineering study on it was cancelled in 2001.

Alleys                          Murphy referred to Public Safety and Street Committee alleys

Hwy 150 & 3               along Highway 3 and 150 on Charles and Frederick for recommendation to Council.  Heavy rain carries gravel into the street.  Seal coating further in to the alley may be necessary.

Curbside Recycling      Murphy requested a work session be held on September 12, 2011 at 5:30 or 6:00 P.M. with waste haulers regarding curbside recycling.

222 S. Frederick          A motion was made by Brandt, seconded by Ryan to authorize the City Administrator to proceed with soliciting bids on 222 South Frederick.   Bids would be awarded subject to property acquisition.

Fayette Co. Local         The City has budgeted $15,000 for the renewal of the Fayette County

Housing Trust Fund     Local Housing Trust Fund program.  This will be listed on next Council agenda to authorize the Mayor’s signature on the 2012 pledge letter.

Yankee Scoreboard     Police Chief Logan recommended Council deny the request

Liquor License             for a Class ‘C’ Liquor License and Sunday Sales renewal for Yankee Scoreboard.

                                    VanVeldhuizen explained the State law is very clear on the basis for denying a liquor license.  The items and issues raised by the Chief of Police are points to be made but until there is actually a conviction for a felony or a demonstration that there is a failure on any other of the basis, there is not cause to deny the license under current conditions.  This license expires August 31, 2011.

                                    Murphy recommended the Council deny the license knowing the State provides an option to appeal.  If the State wishes to reinstate over the city’s denial, its their call.

                                    A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Lein to deny the renewal of a Class ‘C’ Liquor License and Sunday Sales renewal for Yankee Scoreboard.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Housing Complaint      Attorney VanVeldhuizen reported actions against two properties in the 400 block of 6^th Avenue SE have been initiated.

Mosquito                     Council reaffirmed City wide mosquito spraying is to be August 24-27.

NEIRL                         Northeast Iowa Regional League meeting on “Smart Growth” is August 30^th in Independence.

Americorps                  Americorps volunteers received a Proclamation from the Mayor on their final day, August 19.  They liked Oelwein and the community appreciated the work they did.  Kendall will send a letter to Jody Burns, Americorps Deputy Regional Director for Programming informing her of the positive experience.

Landfill Meeting          Brandt reported on the August Solid Waste meeting.  A new skid loader was purchased from Baumler Implement.

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS, AUGUST 22, 2011, PAGE 6

Executive Session        A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Lein to go into Executive Session per Iowa Code 21.5j.

                                    Ayes:  Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel, Lein

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Return to Regular         A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Brandt to return

Session                        to regular session.

                                    Ayes:  Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel, Lein

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Adjourn                       A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Bearinger to adjourn at 9:35 P.M.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

                                                                                     __________________________________

                                                                                      LARRY MURPHY, MAYOR

                                    ATTEST:

                                    ___________________________________________

                                    STEVEN H. KENDALL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR

                                    I, Steven H. Kendall, City Administrator in and for the City of Oelwein, Iowa do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true accounting of the Council Proceedings held August 22, 2011 and copy of said proceedings was furnished the Register August 26, 2011.

                                    ___________________________________________

                                    STEVEN H. KENDALL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR

                                                            Prior to the regular meeting Safety Committee incidents were reviewed.

                                                                                                COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

                                                                                                          July 11, 2011                                                    

                                    The Oelwein City Council met in regular session Monday, July 11, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. 

Roll Call                      PRESENT:  Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    ABSENT:    Lein

                                    ALSO PRESENT:  Kendall, Rigdon, VanVeldhuizen

Adopt Agenda             A motion was made by Bearinger, seconded by Ericsonto adopt the Agenda as it.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Mayor Murphy            Mayor Murphy joined the meeting by speaker phone at 7:05 P.M.

Entered

Annies Recycling         Scott Sieleman from Annies Recycling inquired when the task force for curbside recycling would be created.  Murphy stated now that the Legislature has adjourned he’ll get on it in the next few weeks.

                                    Brandt is checking on available grants for recycling.

                                    Sieleman wanted a show of hands from the Council in favor of curbside recycling.  Attorney VanVeldhuizen advised against taking a vote since it was not an agenda item.

10 Yr Service Award   Mayor Pro Tem Brandt presented a plaque to Dispatcher Jean Larson for

Jean Larson                 10 years of service.

Minutes Approved       A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Stickel to approve the minutes of the June 27, 2011 regular meeting.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Fox Engineering           A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Stickel to authorize the

42 Well Rehab             Mayor to sign an Engineering agreement (Task Order No. 9) with Fox Engineering for 42 Well Rehab in the amount of $59,650.00.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Police Department       Dean Benter and Kathy Larson spoke regarding the Police

Committee Meeting      Facility Improvement and Fire Equipment Needs Committee recommendations.  The Committee consists of members of Oelwein City Council, representatives from Police and Fire Departments and members of the community.  The Committee agreed with the space needs study performed by FEH Associates in December.  The Police Department facility is undersized.  The City Council was encouraged to move aggressively towards providing a modern law enforcement facility.

                                    The Committee believed there is also a need to also replace the aerial truck in the Fire Department.  It is utilized to fight fires from above and access tall structures.  Newer equipment has features not available on the present model.

                                    The Committee recommended that the Oelwein City Council take the appropriate steps to initiate a sales tax extension to provide the necessary funding for the Police facility and aerial tire truck, property tax relief and economic development.  The Committee believed a properly informed public would support this measure.  It is recommended to commence the process so that a vote can be taken at the November 2011 election. 

                                    Brandt stated the Council has been working on this for over two years.  Council will have a work session regarding this topic.

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Park & Rec Meeting     Ericson referenced  the June Park and Recreation Commission meeting.  The Commission recommended leaving the Harlan School playground as is.  The Commission had no recommendations for trail routes.

                                    Ericson requested the City Attorney attend the next Park & Recreation mtg.

Sports Complex           Bob Hellman, from Build Our Ball Park, a nonprofit organization in Waterloo, Iowa was at a Park and Recreation meeting last week.  He complimented the Sports Complex.  The Park and Recreation Commission wants to have youth sports located in the Sports Complex.

Wings Park Creek        Kendall presented three AECOM Engineering proposals for the Wings Park Creek restoration.  They ranged in cost from $120,000 – $182,000.  Ericson requested a drawing from the engineer showing the proposed improvements.  The engineer will be invited to a future Council meeting.

222 South  Frederick   Prior to closing on the Halls Elevator property a Phase I Environmental Assessment will be performed.  Once the City acquires this property the site will be cleared for possible redevelopment.

100 Occo Drive           Lansing Construction still needs to complete their contract requirements on the Occo property.  $5,000 is being withheld until they finish.  It is time to put them on notice. 

Airport Grant               It was Council consensus to authorize the Mayor to sign the Federal Grant

Terminal Building        Agreement for funding of the Airport terminal as discussed and approved at a prior council meeting.

Committee Appts.        Council members were asked to communicate their wishes to the Mayor regarding Committee appointments.

Fayette Co.                  A work session with Fayette County Supervisors, County Engineer J. D.

Supervisors                  King and Street Superintendent Stewart regarding Eastline Road was proposed for August 8^th at 5:00 P.M.

CAT Grant                   Alaina Santizo, Vision Iowa/CAT Program Manager will be in Oelwein for the CAT Grant closeout final walk through on Tuesday, July 19^th. 

Safety Picnic                City employee safety picnic and meeting is scheduled for Wednesday, July 20^th at in the Grand Theatre and lunch with follow at “Log Cabin” Park.

Redistricting                 Kendall is working on options for the Council to redistrict the four City

City Wards                   wards.  The population per ward should be more equal.  The new ward boundaries will become effective after January 15, 2012.

Adjourn                       A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Bearinger to adjourn at 8:00 P.M.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

                                                                                __________________________________

                                                                                DUANE BRANDT, MAYOR PRO TEM

                                    ATTEST:

                                    ___________________________________________

                                    STEVEN H. KENDALL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR

                                    I, Steven H. Kendall, City Administrator in and for the City of Oelwein, Iowa do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true accounting of the Council Proceedings held July 11, 2011 and copy of said proceedings was furnished the Register July 13, 2011.

                                    ___________________________________________

                                    STEVEN H. KENDALL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR

                                                                                                COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS

                                                                                                          June 27, 2011                                                   

                                    The Oelwein City Council met in regular session Monday, June 27, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.  Mayor Murphy presided.

Roll Call                      PRESENT:  Lein, Ericson, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    ABSENT:    None

                                    VACANCY: One (1)

                                    ALSO PRESENT:  Kendall, Rigdon, VanVeldhuizen, Bearinger

Adopt Agenda             A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Brandt to adopt the Agenda as amended.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Council At                   Mayor Murphy swore in new Council-at-Large Bruce Bearinger. He

Large                           participated in the rest of the Council meeting.

Vic Kane                     Mayor Murphy presented Vic Kane with a Certificate of Accomplishment for completing the Certified Public Manager Program at Drake University.

Consent Agenda          A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Stickel to approve the following Consent Agenda items:

                                    A.  Minutes of the June 13, 2011 regular meeting.

                                    B.  Claims Resolution in the amount of $1,805,646.32.

                                    C.  2011 Cigarette Permit Renewals.

                                    D.  Class ‘B’ Beer and Sunday Sales Permit renewal for Country Cottage

                                          Café.

                                    E.  Class ‘C’ Liquor, Outdoor and Sunday Sales renewal for Von Tuck’s

                                          Bier Haus .

                                    F.  Class ‘C’ Liquor and Sunday Sales renewal for the Dancing Lion.

                                    G.  Request from the Williams Wellness Center for the 6^th Annual 5K

                                          Fun Run/Walk route Saturday, August 20, 2011.

                                    H.  Request from Oelwein Fire Department to collect funds for MDA

                                          “Fill the Boot” campaign Friday August 26, 2011 from 6:00 P.M. to

                                         8:00 P.M. and Saturday August 27, 2011 from 9:00 A.M. to 1:00P.M.

                                         at the intersection of 1^st Avenue and East Charles subject to

                                         Iowa Department of Transportation approval.

                                    All voted aye.  Lein abstained from A (absent).

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Kehe Construction       Lance Aldrich, Fox Engineering, explained this Kehe Construction pay

Pay Request #8            request was for delivery of new pumps and for the building walls.

Two Pressure Zones

                                    A motion was made by Brandt, seconded by Ryan to approve Pay Request No. 8 to Kehe Construction in the amount of $93,638.32 for work completed on Two Pressure Zones – Booster Station project.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Public Hearing             Mayor Murphy opened the Public Hearing on proposed Development

Quality Plus Mfg.         Agreement with Quality Plus Mfg., Inc. including annual appropriation tax increment payments in an amount not to exceed $750,000.  Sally Falb, Oelwein Area Economic Development explained the agreement is for a 10 year period up to $750,000 with 30 jobs.

                                    A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Ericson to close the hearing.

                                    Ayes:  Lein, Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

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Resolution #4656        A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Ryan to adopt Resolution

Quality Plus                 No. 4656 Approving Development Agreement with Quality Plus Mfg.,

Development               Inc., Authorizing Annual Appropriation Tax Increment Payments and

Agreement                   pledging certain tax increment revenues to the payment of the Agreement.

                                    Ayes:  Lein, Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Resolution #4657        Sally Falb, Economic Development Director explained Transco’s

Transco Enterprise       Enterprise Zone application request.  This is a new $2 million building

Zones                           project creating 10 new jobs.  She reported the building will be used to power scrub locomotives and cars.

                                    A motion was made by Lein, seconded by Ericson to adopt Resolution No. 4657 Approving Transco Railway Products, Inc. application for Enterprise Zone benefits.

                                    Ayes:  Lein, Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Public Hearing             Mayor Murphy opened the Public Hearing on the 1^st Avenue SW Lift Station project.  Lance Aldrich, Fox Engineering, stated the project consists of installation of approximately 1,400 linear feet of gravity sanitary sewer, 3,600 linear feet of force main, demolition of existing lift station and construction of a new submersible duplex lift station with generator backup.  This project also includes the installation of flow meters at four other existing lift stations, upgrade the control system pc’s at the WWTP and integration of the heat pump control system.  The engineers estimate of cost is $1,304,560.00.  The project is funded by an I-Jobs grant and an SRF loan.  There were no questions or comments from the public.

                                    A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Ericson to close the Public Hearing.

                                    Ayes:  Lein, Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Resolution #4658        Lance Aldrich, Fox Engineering presented three bids the City received

1^st Avenue SW Lift      for the 1^st Avenue SW Lift Station project:

Station Project                         

                                                Summers’ Enterprise, Inc.                    $1,204,330.70

                                                Keller Excavating                                $1,446,495.00

                                                Tschiggfrie Excavating                                    $1,700,692.40

                                    Council was concerned about the tight timeframe,  that streets will be closed and good communication.

                                    A motion was made by Lein, seconded by Brandt to adopt Resolution No. 4658 Awarding Bid on 1^st Avenue SW Lift Station project low bid to Summers’ Enterprise in the amount of $1,204,330.70.

                                    Ayes:  Lein, Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Airport Land Lease      A motion was made by Bearinger, seconded by Stickel to table the

Kyle & Melody Rich   Resolution authorizing Mayor to Execute Lease for Parcel on Airport Land to Kyle and Melody Rich until the City Attorney could contact Rich’s attorney.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

COUNCIL PROCEEDINGS, JUNE 27, 2011, PAGE 3

Seal Coat Bids             Three bids were received for sealcoating of City streets as follows:

                                                Blacktop Service Co., Humboldt                                                 $1.46 SQ YD

                                                                ($1.46 X 37,914 SQ YD = $55,354.44)

                                                                 (There was no break down between

                                                                double seal, single seal, 3/8” or 1/2″ chips.)

                                                Concrete Foundations, New Hampton                                   $57,330.24

                                                Prairie Road Builders, Hazleton                                                  $48,012.50

                                    A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Stickel to award the contract to low bidder Prairie Road Builders, Hazleton in the amount of $48,012.50.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Water Study                 Mark Durban, Aecom presented the South Frederick Avenue/20^th

South Frederick/          Street intersection drainage study.  Two locations were determined

20^th Street SE               to be points of concern:

                                    A.  East of Highway 150 at 20^th Street SE.

                                    B.  East of South Frederick Avenue at 20^th Street SE.  This location

                                          sustained damage during rainfall events in July 2010.

                                    The engineer suggested prioritizing two steps.

                                    1.  Add another 30” north-south pipe east of Highway 150.  The Department of Transportation has not approved this step as they are still completing their drainage study on Highway 150.

                                    2.  Open cut the ditch or install a larger pipe under South Frederick to the lake.

                                    No decision was made at this time.  Council will have further discussions on this topic following the DOT report.

Resolution #4659        A motion was made by Ryan, seconded by Brandt to adopt Resolution

Set Public Hearing       No. 4659 to Fix a Date for a Public Hearing on a Loan Agreement in

On Loan Agreement    the Principal Amount Not to Exceed $2,900,000 on July 25, 2011 at 7:00 P.M.

                                    Ayes:  Lein, Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

Resolution #4660        A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Bearinger to adopt

Interfund Transfers      Resolution No. 4660 on Interfund Transfers.

                                    Ayes:  Lein, Ericson, Bearinger, Brandt, Ryan, Stickel

                                    Nays:  None

                                                                                                Motion Carried

CDBG Two                  A motion was made by Ericson, seconded by Ryan to approve

Pressure Zones –          Upper Explorerland Regional Planning Commission’s request up

Booster Station            to an additional $5,000 for administering CDBG Two Pressure Zone –

Project                         Booster Station Water/Sewer Improvements project as explained in Addendum 1 to Agreement for Services.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

UERPC Meeting           Ryan presented a report from UERPC meeting covering county information.

Landfill Meeting          Brandt reported on the June Fayette County Landfill Commission meeting.  A fiscal year end audit has been requested since there will be a change in fiscal financial officers.

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Dogs Downtown          The City has received complaints regarding dog owners not cleaning up after their dogs in the downtown area.  According to City Ordinance it is unlawful for an owner to allow or permit an animal to pass upon the premises of another or the public, thereby creating damage to, soiling of, or interference with the premises.

                                    Citizens are encouraged to report any violations they witness to the Oelwein Police Department.

Family Pool Pass          Mayor Murphy was contacted regarding changing the definition of “Family” pool pass.  This was referred to Park and Recreation Commission for discussion.

NEICAC NSP              NEICAC would like to construct a basement under the NSP duplex.  They

Duplex                         would contribute $5,000 towards the $16,000+ cost estimate.  The City has committed all of the NSP budget so there are no funds available.  The duplex will be sold to LMI 50% individuals who will max out what they can pay even without a basement.  Councils consensus was to not contribute additional funds for the basement and stay with the cement slab design.

Transco Sand               Transco has received Department of Natural Resources permission to deposit

City Trails                    up to 10,942 cubic yards of shot blast media on their railroad right-of-way between Alliant Energy property and Platt’s Park.  A recreational trail will subsequently be constructed.

Americorps                  Seven Americorps people will be in Oelwein July 18 through August 19 to work primarily on community park projects.

Governor                     The Oelwein Celebration Committee was presented with a Governor’s

Volunteer Awards        Volunteer Award on June 23^rd following nomination by the City.

Wings Park                  A tree at Wings Park was cut down because it was dying and it created a safety hazard.  Council asked to be informed whenever the City did anything that might subsequently be discussed.

Occo Property              As soon as Lansing Construction finishes the Occo property it will be possible to mow.

Airport Board              Ryan reported Larry Lundry will resign from the Airport Board.

Adjourn                       A motion was made by Bearinger, seconded by Ryan to adjourn at 8:47 P.M.  All voted aye.

                                                                                                Motion Carried

                                                                                __________________________________

                                                                                LARRY MURPHY, MAYOR

                                    ATTEST:

                                    ___________________________________________

                                    STEVEN H. KENDALL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR

                                    I, Steven H. Kendall, City Administrator in and for the City of Oelwein, Iowa do hereby certify that the above and foregoing is a true accounting of the Council Proceedings held June 27, 2011 and copy of said proceedings was furnished the Register July 1, 2011.

                                    ___________________________________________

                                    STEVEN H. KENDALL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR