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 6th 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 1st 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 1st 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
1st Avenue SW Lift for the 1st 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 1st 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
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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/20th
South Frederick/ Street intersection drainage study. Two locations were determined
20th Street SE to be points of concern:
A. East of Highway 150 at 20th Street SE.
B. East of South Frederick Avenue at 20th 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 23rd 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
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LARRY MURPHY, MAYOR
ATTEST:
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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.
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STEVEN H. KENDALL, CITY ADMINISTRATOR