Oskaloosa City Council Agenda – October 6, 2014
City of Oskaloosa
City Council Meeting Regular Session
Council Chambers
City Hall, 220 S. Market Street
Oskaloosa IA, 52577
Agenda
October 6, 2014
City Council Meeting Regular Session
Council Chambers
City Hall, 220 S. Market Street
Oskaloosa IA, 52577
Agenda
October 6, 2014
Call to Order and Roll Call – 6:00 P.M.
1.
Invocation: Elizabeth Colton, St. Paul Congregational United Church of Christ
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
.Documents: 20141006 Agenda Items 1-3.docx
4.
Swear in new police officer Brandon Blanchard.
- Who is submitting this item.
- Police Department
5.
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.
Documents: 20141006 Agenda Item Community Comments.docx
6.
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. September 15, 2014 Regular City Council Meeting Minutes 2. October 6, 2014 Agenda
Documents: City Council Minutes September 15, 2014.doc
B.
Receive and file minutes of Boards and Commissions
Any recommendations contained in minutes become effective only upon separate Council action.
- August 11, 2014 Water Board Minutes
- September 23, 2014 Board of Adjustment Minutes
- September 8, 2014 Airport Commission Minutes
- February 25, 2014 SCRAA Minutes
- June 30, 2014 SCRAA Minutes
C.
Consider payment of claims for September 2014.
- Who is submitting this item.
- City Clerk/Finance Department
D.
Consider approval of a renewal application for a Class E Liquor License with Carryout Beer and Wine Permit from Fareway Stores, Inc. dba Fareway Stores, Inc. #625.
- Who is submitting this item.
- City Clerk/Finance Department
Documents: City Comm-Fareway.docx
E.
Consider a resolution scheduling a public hearing for November 3, 2014 to consider levying a special assessment against private property for weed cutting by the city in accordance with section 8.20 of the city code of the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa, and directing notice to the owners of the property to be assessed.
- Who is submitting this item.
- City Clerk/Finance Department
F.
Consider a resolution approving the deed and authorizing the sale of 120’ X 16.5’ of the north-south alley and 51.5’ X 16.5’ of the east-west alley adjacent to 701 High Avenue West.
- Who is submitting this item.
- Public Works Director
G.
Consider a resolution approving the 2014 Fiscal Year Urban Renewal Report.
- Who is submitting this item.
- City Clerk/Finance Department
H.
Consider approval of Pay Request No. 1 in the amount of $31,191.83 to Norris Asphalt Paving Co. for work completed on the South 11th Street Pavement Rehabilitation Project.
- Who is submitting this item.
- Public Works Director
I.
Consider approval of the low bid received for 3rd Avenue East Reconstruction Project tree removals.
- Who is submitting this item.
- Public Works Director
J.
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7.
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.
- Building Code Board of Appeals – Two vacancies to fill upon appointment to serve at the pleasure of the Mayor. This is a five member board that meets as needed. (3 males currently serve with 2 vacancies)
- Board of Adjustment – One vacancy to fill upon appointment for an unexpired term that ends April 30, 2017. This is a five member board that typically meets as needed on the fourth Tuesday of the month. (4 males currently serve with 1 vacancy)
- Mahaska County Solid Waste Management Commission and Ad Hoc Recycling Committee – Five vacancies to fill to serve one year terms from January 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015. Two members of the commission also serve on the Ad Hoc Recycling Committee. This is a five member board that typically meets once a month. (3 males and 1 female currently serve with 1 vacancy)
8.
Regular Agenda
A.
Consider a resolution levying a special assessment against private property for the repair of a sewer located at 407 4th Avenue East, Oskaloosa, Iowa, by the city of Oskaloosa, Iowa in accordance with 13.08.50 of the City Code of the City of Oskaloosa, Iowa. (PUBLIC HEARING)
- Who is submitting this item.
- City Clerk/Finance Department
B.
Consider a motion directing the city manager to complete sidewalk improvements on Edmundson Drive.
- Who is submitting this item.
- City Manager Department
C.
Consider a motion to reconsider an ordinance amending the city’s electric franchise agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company and increasing the existing franchise fee amount by an additional 2.0% of the company’s gross revenues for all service classes.
- Who is submitting this item.
- Council Member Moore and Mayor Krutzfeldt
D.
Consider a motion to reconsider an ordinance amending the city’s natural gas franchise agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company and increasing the existing franchise fee amount by an additional 2.0% of the company’s gross revenues for all service classes.
- Who is submitting this item.
- Council Member Moore and Mayor Krutzfeldt
9.
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.
10.
City Council Information
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.
Documents: 20141006 Council Information.docx
11.
Adjournment
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on Oct 6 2014. Filed under Agendas and Minutes.
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