The Center Point City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, March 8, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall 200 Franklin Street.
Mayor Paula Freeman-Brown presided.
Council members present were Josh Hendryx, Paul Mann, Adam Reece, John Stuelke and Jason Andrews.
The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mayor Freeman-Brown called Matt Brunner forward to receive an appreciation plaque from the City recognizing his years of service as a council member.
M/S Stuelke/Andrews To approve the consent agenda. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Abstention: 0
Public Hearing
The public hearing for the FY2017 budget opened at 6:02 p.m. Mayor Freeman-Brown asked for citizens comments; citizens Karen Kaut, 1016 First St. and Pat Burrell, 1303 Grande Ave, asked council questions regarding capital project funding. The mayor and city council members addressed their concerns. Karen Kaut presented a written statement of her comments which will be on file at City Hall for review. The public hearing closed at 6:13 p.m..
M/S Andrews/Stuelke To approve Resolution 2016-29 A resolution to approve the FY2017 Budget.
Roll Call
Aye: Reece, Mann, Hendryx, Stuelke, Andrews
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
Petitions and Communications
Center Point Lions Club Member Brian Atkinson presented Lions Club Pork Days request.
M/S Stuelke/Mann To approve Resolution 2016-30 APPROVING THE LION’S CLUB PORK DAY EVENTS FOR 2016
Roll Call
Aye: Mann, Hendryx, Stuelke, Andrews, Reece
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
Engineers Report, Ryan Wicks
Engineer Wicks presented the engineering updates regarding current projects.
Attorney Report, Anne Kruse
Attorney Kruse reported that the date for the 657A Trial Setting Conference is 03/24/2016 and that the Contempt of Court hearing has been set for 04/12/2016.
City Administrator Report, Chelsea Huisman
City Administrator Huisman reported that the City has received a DOT grant received to replace the Franklin Street Bridge which will provide 80% of the funding for the project. The award needs to be accepted by 03/31/16 and the project has to be let for bid within 3 years. Huisman explained that the Harger Utility Easement Agreement is almost ready for review. She also reported that she has been invited to do a presentation on Native Prairie Planting at Kirkwood Community College on 03/15/2016, Dennis Schlicht is presenting with her.
Law Enforcement Report
Officer Joe Lamiere reported there were 120.80 hours for service for the month of February and 31 calls for service during 03/23/2016 – 03/06/2016.
Park & Recreation Coordinator Molly Stuelke presented council with an update of activities and events since she started in 2013.
Old Business
Cedar River Garden Center Representative Heather Smith presented their proposal for the Center Point Cemetery and the Center Point Memorial Cemetery Landscaping RFP.
M/S Stuelke/Andrews To approve Resolution 2016-31 A RESOLUTION TO APPROVE THE PROPOSAL FOR CEMETERY LANDSCAPING to Cedar River Garden Center not to exceed $ 30,000.00
Roll Call
Aye: Hendryx, Stuelke, Andrews, Reece, Mann
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
M/S Stuelke/Andrews To approve Resolution 2016-32 A RESOLUTION TO ACCEPT BID FOR FARM GROUND RENT 7 acres adjacent to the South Lagoon to Marshall Gericke for up to three years at $ 910.00 per year 03/09/2016
Roll Call
Aye: Andrews, Reece, Mann, Stuelke
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstention: Hendryx
M/S Andrews/Mann To approve Resolution 2016-33 A RESOLUTION TO SET A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER A 20 YEAR CONTRACT FOR THE 2 ACRES OF FARM GROUND ADJACENT TO THE CENTER POINT MEMORIAL CEMETERY TO JOSH HENDRYX FOR $400.00 PER YEAR on April 12th, 2016 at 6:00 pm.
Roll Call
Aye: Stuelke, Andrews, Reece Mann
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstention: Hendryx
M/S Stuelke/Andrews To approve Resolution 2016-34 A RESOLUTION TO SET PUBLIC HEARING ON SEWER RATE INCREASES AS SET BY THE CITY CODE OF ORDINANCES 2014 03/22/2016
Roll Call
Aye: Andrews, Stuelke, Hendryx, Mann, Reece
Nay: None
Absent: None
Abstention: None
Public Works Director Kene Shoop discussed the need for tile lines to be installed for sump pump discharge. Council directed Shoop to proceed with plans for the project and stated that the citizens pay for their private connections to be brought to the tile.
New Business
Parks & Recreation Coordinator Stuelke presented the details of the proposed Fross Park storage shed, the council directed Stuelke and PWD Shoop to get bid costs for electrical/water and to present to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
Administrator Huisman discussed with the Council seeking out mosquito control proposals. Council directed Administrator Huisman to put it out to bid and discuss with neighboring communities if they are spraying for mosquitos and what service they are using.
Citizen Comment
Brian Atkinson, 818 Nodaway Dr, stated that the installation of tile lines for sump pump lines are a very good thing.
Charlotte Sundermeyer, 1018 First St, asked about the proposed sewer rate increases. City Administrator provided the proposed rate increases.
Karen Kaut, 1016 First St, asked what the sewer rate will be at the end of 5 years, Administrator Huisman provided the proposed rate.
Garnett Mader, 1215 Summit St, would like to know when the sewer line by her property was last checked, Public Works Director Shoop will look into it and let her know.
Council Comment
None
Mayor’s Report, Paula Freeman-Brown
None
M/S Stuelke/Mann To adjourn at 7:14 p.m. Aye: 5 Nay: 0 Absent: 0 Abstention: 0
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