City Council Meeting Regular Session

City of Oskaloosa
City Council Meeting Regular Session
Council Chambers
City Hall, 220 S. Market Street
Oskaloosa IA, 52577
Agenda
April 6, 2015

Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 P.M.
1.
Invocation: Pastor Andrea Brownlee, First Christian Church

2.
Pledge of Allegiance.

I pledge allegiance to the Flag of the United States of America, and to the Republic for which it stands, one Nation under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.
3.
Roll Call

_____ Mayor David Krutzfeldt, Council Members:

_____ Caligiuri, _____ Jimenez, _____ Moore, _____ Van Zetten, _____ Ver Steeg,

_____ Walling, _____ Yates.

4.
Community Comments.

This item is reserved to receive comments from the community for concerns whether or not they are included in the current agenda. The community is encouraged to come and speak before the Mayor and City Council and asked to keep statements brief. Any questions are to be asked of the City Staff, Council Members, or the Mayor prior to speaking to the full Council so concerns may be properly researched and answered away from the meeting. Comments are to be directed to the Mayor and City Council only.
5.
Consider Adoption of Consent Agenda as Presented or Amended.

All items appearing on the Consent Agenda are considered routine by the City Council and shall be enacted by one motion.  If discussion is desired, that item shall be removed, discussed separately and approved by a separate motion of the City Council.

A.
Approval of Council Minutes and Actions, subject to corrections, as recommended by the City Clerk.

1. March 16, 2015 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes
2. March 23, 2015 Special City Council Meeting Minutes
3. April 6, 2015 Agenda
B.
Receive and file minutes of Boards and Commissions

Any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action.

1.   February 24, 2015 Board of Adjustment Minutes
2. February 23, 2015 Library Board of Trustees Minutes 3. March 2, 2015 Airport Commission Minutes 4. March 19, 2015 Planning and Zoning Commission Special Meeting Minutes 5. March 31, 2015 Board of Adjustment Special Meeting Minutes

C.
Consider approval of a renewal application for a Class A Liquor License with Sunday Sales from Aerie No. 276 Fraternal Order of Eagles dba Fraternal Order of Eagles, 215 High Avenue East.

Who is submitting this item.
City Clerk/Finance Department
D.
Consider approval of a renewal application for a Class C Beer Permit with Sunday Sales from RRR Properties, LLC dba Oskaloosa Cenex, 1911 17th Avenue East.

Who is submitting this item.
City Clerk/Finance Department
E.
Consider approval of an application for a 5 day Class A Liquor License (Private Club) from Pheasants Forever dba Mahaska County Pheasants Forever effective April 9, 2015 at the Penn Central Mall.

Who is submitting this item.
City Clerk/Finance Department
F.
Consider approval of a renewal application for a Class B Beer Permit (includes wine coolers) from Big Ed’s BBQ, Inc. dba Big Ed’s BBQ, 104 1st Avenue East.

Who is submitting this item.
City Clerk/Finance Department
G.
Consider payment of claims for March 2015.

Who is submitting this item.
City Clerk/Finance Department
H.
Consider a resolution approving street closures for 2015 Oskaloosa Area Chamber & Development Group and Oskaloosa Main Street events.

Who is submitting this item.
City Manager Department
I.
Consider a resolution scheduling a public hearing for May 4, 2015 to consider levying a special assessment against private property for cleaning up a property at 201 High Avenue East, Oskaloosa, Iowa, in accordance with Oskaloosa City Code Chapter 8.08.080 and direct notice to the owners of the property to be assessed.

Who is submitting this item.
City Clerk/Finance Department
J.
Consider a resolution authorizing the Oskaloosa Fire Department to submit an application to the Mahaska County Community Foundation.

Who is submitting this item.
Fire Department
K.
Consider a resolution scheduling a public hearing on submittal of an application for a United States Department of Agriculture Rural Development Community Facilities Grant for the purchase of a pumper/tanker combination fire apparatus.

Who is submitting this item.
Fire Department
L.
Consider a resolution approving the disposal of surplus city-owned equipment.

Who is submitting this item.
City Manager's Office
M.
Consider the adoption of a temporary road closure resolution for 2015 street improvements and emergency closures.

Who is submitting this item.
Public Works Director
N.
————————- END OF CONSENT AGENDA ————————-

6.
Announcement of Vacancies

This item is reserved to provide the most current information about existing or upcoming vacancies for Boards, Committees, or Commissions filled by appointment of the Mayor, or the City Council.  Appointment to fill vacancies requires a separate action or confirmation by the City Council.

  • Airport Commission – One vacancy to fill upon appointment for an unexpired term that ends December 31, 2015.  This is a five member board that typically meets the first Monday of the month.  (4 males currently serve with 1 vacancy)
  • Building Code Board of Appeals – One vacancy to fill upon appointment to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor.  This is a five member board that meets as needed. (3 males and 1 female currently serve with 1 vacancy)
  • Historic Preservation Commission – One vacancy to fill upon appointment for an unexpired term that ends December 31, 2015.  This is a seven member board that meets as needed. (2 males and 4 females currently serve with 1 vacancy)
  • Library Board – Three vacancies for six year terms that begin July 1, 2015 and end June 30, 2021.  This is a nine member board that typically meets the fourth Monday of the month.  (4 males and 5 females currently serve)
  • Planning and Zoning Commission – Two vacancies for five year terms that begin May 1, 2015 and end April 30, 2020 and one vacancy for an unexpired term that ends April 30, 2017.  This is a seven member board that typically meets as needed on the second Monday of the month.  (4 males and 2 females currently serve with 1 vacancy)
A.
Consider request from the Mahaska Community Recreation Foundation to report on quarterly activities of MCRF.

Who is submitting this item.
City Manager Department
B.
Consider an ordinance to vacate and sell of 134.25’ X 16.5’ of the north-south alley adjacent to 815 4th Avenue West – 1st reading. (PUBLIC HEARING)

Who is submitting this item.
Public Works Director
C.
Consider approval of the request from ‘Cellar Peanut Pub’ at 206 Rock Island Avenue for outdoor entertainment, extend outdoor service area, alcohol consumption outside building premises, and a temporary variance from noise ordinance.

Who is submitting this item.
Public Works Director
D.
Consider a motion to approve and direct the Mayor to execute a professional services contract with Garden and Associates, Ltd. for the Sidewalk Improvements Project (Iowa DOT Project No. TAP-U-5780(613)—8I-62) in an amount not to exceed $68,356.59.

Who is submitting this item.
Public Works Director
E.
Consider a motion to approve and direct the Mayor to execute a revised professional services agreement with Garden and Associates, LTD. for designing sanitary and storm water sewer improvements near South L Street and South M Street and near Penn Blvd in an amount not to exceed $86,000.

Who is submitting this item.
Public Works Director
F.
Consider a resolution approving the award of contract for the E Avenue East & North 12th Street Reconstruction Project to Blommers Construction Inc. in an amount not to exceed $381,212.50, and to authorize the City Manager to utilize an additional 10% ($38,000) for project contingency.

Who is submitting this item.
Public Works Director
8.
Report on Items from City Staff.

a)     City Manager.

b)     City Clerk.

c)     City Attorney.

This item is reserved to receive reports from the City Manager, City Clerk, and/or the City Attorney.

9.
City Council Information and Reports from Council Members Serving on Boards and Commissions

This item is reserved to receive reports from the Mayor and City Council. This is an opportunity for the members of the City Council to provide updates on actvities, events, or items of note to the public. This is also the opportunity for the City Council to request future agenda items, or request items to be sent to Committee for review and discussion.
10.
Adjournment

THE REQUIREMENT THAT AN ORDINANCE BE READ THREE (3) TIMES BEFORE PASSAGE MAY BE WAIVED BY COUNCIL UPON AN AFFIRMATIVE VOTE OF SIX (6) OF THE SEVEN (7) COUNCIL MEMBERS.  THE PUBLIC IS ADVISED TO TAKE NOTE OF THIS PROCESS AND BE PREPARED TO SPEAK EITHER FOR OR AGAINST ANY ORDINANCE AT THE TIME OF FIRST READING.

If you require special accommodations, please contact the City Manager’s Office at least 24 hours prior to the meeting at (641) 673-9431.

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