***  DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING REPORT  ***

 

 

The City Council took the following action on items listed in the attached meeting agenda summary. Copies of ordinances, resolutions and other Council action may be obtained from the City Clerk's Office (515) 283-4209. The six-digit number beginning with '06-' preceding each item on the agenda is a roll call number assigned by the City Clerk. Please refer to this number when requesting information or copies.

 

 

 

 

SUMMARY OF DES MOINES CITY COUNCIL MEETING

 

 

 

May 22, 2006 4:30 PM

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

PROCLAMATIONS - 4:00 PM

 

 

 

National Public Works Week

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS- 4:00 PM

 

 

 

Excellence in Historic Preservation Awards

 

 

 

 

 

INVOCATION:         Council Member Chris Coleman

 

                                   

 

 

06-967

1.     ROLL CALL:  Present:  Cownie, Brooks, Coleman, Hensley, Kiernan, Mahaffey and Vlassis.

 

 

06-968

2.     APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED:  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

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*Note:

These are routine items and will be enacted by one roll call vote without separate discussion unless someone, Council or public, requests an item be removed to be considered separately.

 

06-969

3.     APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA – items 3 through 40:  Moved by Vlassis to adopt the balance of the consent agenda.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LICENSES AND PERMITS

 

 

06-970

4.     Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the following:  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

NEW APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(A)     CAFE BARATTA'S                                          600 E LOCUST ST                   C Liquor

 

(B)      COOKRY                                                             2314 UNIVERSITY AVE      B Beer

 

(C)      EASTSIDE GRILL                                            3301 E EUCLID AVE             C Beer/Wine

 

 

 

RENEWAL APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(D)     BIG KMART #4160                                         2535 HUBBELL AVE             C Beer

 

(E)      CARLS PLACE                                                  1620  WOODLAND AVE    C Liquor

 

(F)      CIVIC CENTER OF GREATER DSM   221 WALNUT STREET         C Liquor

 

(G)     CONTINENTAL                                               428 E LOCUST ST                   C Liquor

 

(H)     ESTRADAS RESTAURANT                       3029 MERLE HAY ROAD   C Beer/Wine

 

(I)       GARDEN                                                               112 SE 4TH ST                           C Liquor

 

(J)       HICKMAN PUB                                               2335 HICKMAN RD              C Liquor

 

(K)     HOT BOX SPORTS BAR                             5914 SE 14TH ST                     C Liquor

 

(L)      HOYT SHERMAN PLACE                         1501  WOODLAND AVE    C Liquor

 

(M)    KING YING LOW RESTAURANT        223 4TH STREET                      C Beer/Wine

 

(N)     MERCY HOSPITAL MED CNTR           1111 6TH AVE                           C Liquor

 

(O)     MING DYNASTY BUFFET                        4804 SW 9TH ST                      B Beer

 

(P)      OKOBOJI GRILL OF SOUTH DSM     200 ARMY POST RD             C Liquor

 

(Q)     QUALITY INN & SUITES EVENTS     929  3RD ST                                B Liquor

 

(R)      QUIKTRIP #554                                                901 SW 63RD                             C Beer

 

(S)      ROCKS                                                                  204  3RD ST                                C Liquor

 

(T)      ROYAL FLUSH RESTAURANT             4440 HUBBELL AVE             C Liquor

 

(U)     SAVERY HOTEL AND SPA                      401  LOCUST ST                      B Wine

 

(V)      SAVERY HOTEL AND SPA                      401  LOCUST ST                      B Liquor

 

(W)     SPAGHETTI WORKS                                    308  COURT AVE                    C Liquor

 

(X)     STRANDED BY THE TRACKS               1922  HUBBELL AVE            C Liquor

 

(Y)      SUITES OF 800 LOCUST                           800 LOCUST ST                       B Liquor

 

(Z)      UNIVERSITY LIBRARY CAFE               3506  UNIVERSITY AVE    C Liquor

 

(AA)  WAVELAND CAFE                                        4708 UNIVERSITY AVE      B Beer

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

TRANSFER TO NEW LOCATION

 

 

 

(BB)   DEPOT                                                                   3000 E GRAND AVE              B Beer

 

Temporary transfer of license to the Midway Area for the Golden Circle Games on June 21, 2006.

 

OUTDOOR SERVICE APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(CC)   BLAZING SADDLE                                        416 E 5TH ST                              C Liquor

 

In conjunction with Historic East Village Blooms & Blues on June 2, 2006.  Pending approval of the Building Department.

 

 

 

(DD)  BLAZING SADDLE                                        416 E 5TH ST                              C Liquor

 

In conjunction with Historic East Village Bike Night on June 10, 2006.  Pending approval of the Building Department.

 

 

 

(EE)    ROOKIES                                                             6151 THORNTON AVE       C Liquor

 

Adding permanent outdoor service area.  Pending approval of the Zoning Department.

 

 

 

(FF)    TROPHYS SPORTS BAR & GRILL       2701 DOUGLAS AVE            C Liquor

 

Temporary outdoor service area in conjunction with Bike Night on June 1, 2006.

 

 

 

(GG)  TROPHYS SPORTS BAR & GRILL       2701 DOUGLAS AVE            C Liquor

 

                             Temporary outdoor service area in conjunction with Bike Night on June 8, 2006.

 

 

 

(HH)  TROPHYS SPORTS BAR & GRILL       2701 DOUGLAS AVE            C Liquor

 

Adding permanent outdoor service area for volleyball court area.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

 

SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATIONS

 

 

 

(II)      CENTRO RESTAURANT                            1200 GRAND AVE                  C Liquor

 

In cojunction with the Des Moines Arts Festival on June 21-25, 2006.

 

 

 

(JJ)     CONTINENTAL                                               428 E LOCUST ST                   C Liquor

 

Temporary outdoor service area for Blooms & Blues on June 2, 2006.  Pending approval of Building and Fire Departments.

 

 

 

(KK)  GREEK ORTHODOX CHURCH             1110 35TH ST                             C Beer/Wine

 

Five-day license in conjunction with the Greek Food Fair on June 3, 2006.

 

 

 

(LL)    JUICES FIRST BIRTHDAY                        2909 WOODLAND AVE     C Liquor

 

Five-day license in conjunction with Juice’s First Birthday Celebration on June 2, 2006.  Pending approval of Building, Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments.

 

 

06-971

5.     Consideration of Class C Liquor License for Smokey’s Bar-B-Que, 2301 SW 9th Street.    Recommendation from Zoning to deny.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-972

6.     City Clerk to issue Cigarette Licenses.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

PUBLIC IMPROVEMENTS

 

 

 

7.     Ordering Construction of the following:  

 

 

06-973

(A)   Crivaro Park Redevelopment – Phase 2 – Receiving of bids, (6-6-06), and Setting date of hearing, (6-19-06).  (Construction Estimate - $112,200).  (Council Communication No.  06-303)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-974

 

(B)   Warren County Roadway Improvements – Phase 2 – Receiving of bids, (6-6-06), and Setting date of hearing, (6-19-06).   (Construction Estimate - $88,000).  (Council Communication No.  06-304)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-975

(C)   2006 Sidewalk Replacement Program – Designated Neighborhoods – Receiving of bids, (6-6-06), and Setting date of hearing, (6-19-06).  (Construction Estimate - $174,750).  (Council Communication No.  06-302)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-976

8.     Approving application for traffic control device to the Iowa Department of Transportation for installation of a traffic signal on Merle Hay Road between Douglas Avenue and Madison Avenue.  (Council Communication No.  06-301)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-977

9.     Authorizing execution of Iowa Department of Transportation Preconstruction Agreement for Keo Way (Birds Run) Phase 2 Storm Sewer Outlet.  (Council Communication No.  06-294)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-978

10.   Authorizing execution of Iowa Department of Transportation Project Agreement to upgrade four existing pedestrian crossing locations: (1) University Avenue, east of 29th Street, (2) University Avenue at 27th Street, (3) University Avenue at 4th Street, and  (4) Grand Avenue at E. 13th Street.  (Council Communication No.  06-296)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

11.   Number not used. 

 

 

 

12.   Accepting completed construction and approving final payment for the following:  

 

 

06-979

(A)   Peterson Contractors Inc. – Easter Lake Retention Basins – Basin 9.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-980

 

(B)   Sheets Excavating, Ltd. – Zooplex Storm Sewer Improvements.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-981

(C)   ABC – Electrical Contractors, LLC – Principal Park Stadium Lighting.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-982

(D)   Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corp. – 2004-05 Paving Program.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS

 

 

 

13.   Approving various items regarding special assessments for street paving associated with the 2004-2005 Paving Program:

 

 

 

(A)   College Avenue paving from 56th Street to Merle Hay Road:

 

 

06-983

(1)   Accepting work and ordering preparation of plat and schedule of assessments.   Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

06-984

(2)   Adopting and levying final schedule of assessments, and providing for payment.   Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

(B)   Terrace Drive paving from 28th Street to Lincoln Place Drive:

 

 

06-985

(1)   Accepting work and ordering preparation of plat and schedule of assessments.   Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

06-986

(2)   Adopting and levying final schedule of assessments, and providing for payment.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

(C)   E. 28th Street paving from south of Dean Avenue to the pavement in place at E. Grand Avenue except for the pavement in place at Dean Avenue, Logan Avenue, E. Walnut Street and at Capitol Avenue: 

 

 

06-987

(1)   Accepting work and ordering preparation of plat and schedule of assessments.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

06-988

(2)   Adopting and levying final schedule of assessments, and providing for payment.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

(D)   Alley paving between Pennsylvania Avenue and E. 8th Street from Buchanan Street to Fremont Street:

 

 

06-989

(1)   Accepting work and ordering preparation of plat and schedule of assessments.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

06-990

(2)   Adopting and levying final schedule of assessments, and providing for payment.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

(E)    Urbandale Avenue curb and gutter from Merle Hay Road to the west city limits, except where curb and gutter exits: 

 

 

06-991

(1)   Accepting work and ordering preparation of plat and schedule of assessments.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

06-992

(2)   Adopting and levying final schedule of assessments, and providing for payment.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

(F)    E. Market Street curb and gutter from S.E. 24th Court to 370 feet west:

 

 

06-993

(1)   Accepting work and ordering preparation of plat and schedule of assessments.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

06-994

(2)   Adopting and levying final schedule of assessments, and providing for payment.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-995

14.   Levying assessments for costs of Nuisance Abatement-NAC Emergency Orders (Community Development) for Schedule No. 2006-02.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-996

15.   Delinquent Sewer Rental and/or Solid Waste/Stormwater Utility Fees for May 2006.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-997

16.   Delinquent Sewer Rental and/or Solid Waste/Stormwater Utility Credits for May 2006.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

LAND/PROPERTY TRANSACTIONS

 

 

06-998

17.   Establishing fair market value and authorizing acquisition of property at 2930 E. University Avenue for the E. 30th Street and State Avenue Intersection Realignment Project, $46,700.  Council Communication No.  06-299)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BOARDS/COMMISSIONS/NEIGHBORHOODS

 

 

 

 

 

18.   Recommendations of Council Member Tom Vlassis for the following: 

 

 

WITHDRAWN

 

06-999

 

(A)   Appointment of Curtis White to Seat 4 on the Housing Appeals Board to fill an unexpired term commencing March 16, 2004 to expire March 16, 2007. 

 

 

06-1000

(B)   Reappointment of Susan Koenig-Vande Haar to Seat 7 on the Park and Recreation Board for a four-year term commencing June 30, 2006 to expire June 30, 2010.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1001

(C)   Reappointment of Patrick O’Brien to Seat 12 on the Access Advisory Board for a four-year term commencing June 15, 2006 to expire June 15, 2010.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1002

19.   Recommendation of Mayor Frank Cownie to reappoint himself and Council Member Tom Vlassis to the Civic Center Board of Directors for a one-year term commencing June 1, 2006 to expire May 31, 2007.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 5-2.  Nays:  Hensley and Kiernan.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS FROM PLANNING AND ZONING

 

 

06-1003

20.   Regarding request from Rene Jones for vacation and conveyance of dead-end segment of Sheridan Street right-of-way extending 140’ east from 38th Street, subject to conditions.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file, and to refer to the City Manager for further processing in accordance with standard City property disposition procedures.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1004

21.   Regarding preliminary subdivision plat for Forget Properties, 4411 SE 14th Street.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

SETTING DATE OF HEARINGS

 

 

06-1005

22.   On request from Broadway Distributing Company regarding voluntary annexation of land south of NE 46th Avenue (Broadway Avenue) and west of NE 14th Street, (7-10-06).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1006

23.   On request from Hubbell Properties I, L.C. (Series A), and Hubbell Properties II, L.C. (Series C) and GTO Investments, L.L.C. regarding voluntary annexation of land in Broadway Business Park along NE 50th Street, south of NE 46th Avenue (Broadway Avenue), (7-10-06).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

LEGAL DEPARTMENT - CLAIM SETTLEMENTS & BILLINGS

 

 

06-1007

24.   Agreement for release and satisfaction of all claims related to increased cost of a nuisance sanitary sewer repair at 1230 6th Avenue to Accurate Mechanical.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

CITY MANAGER COMMUNICATIONS

 

 

06-1008

25.   Recommending approval to provide funding of a Conceptual Design Plan for Streetscape and Beautification Improvements in the Drake Area, $10,000.  (Council Communication No.  06-300)  Moved by Vlassis to approve the allocation of funds and to direct the City Manager to proceed with a Request for Proposals (RFP) as proposed in the accompanying Council Communication, with the selection of a design firm to be brought back for City Council consideration and approval.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1009

26.   Submitting out-of-state travel requests for Todd Dykstra, William McCarthy, Carol Moser, Emily Chafa, James O’Daye II, William Stowe and Nancy Bobo.  (Council Communication No.  06-298)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

APPROVING

 

 

06-1010

27.   Resolution to support Polk County Health Department Application to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) 2006 Lead-Based Paint Hazard Control Program Grant.  (Council Communication No.  06-295)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1011

28.   Approving Continuum of Care Program application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) which will provide services to homeless persons in Des Moines and Polk County, $2,571,481.  (Council Communication No.  06-282)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

WITHDRAWN

 

06-1012

29.   Certificate of Consistency with the City’s 2005-2009 Consolidated Plan for EXCEL Community Outreach Center, Inc.  (Council Communication No.  06-288)

 

 

 

 

06-1013

30.   Amendment No. 1 to Housing Services Department Office Space Lease Agreement with HPM Investments, Inc. including tenant improvements.  (Council Communication No.  06-308)  Moved by Vlassis to approve.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1014

31.   Amendment No. 1 to the Acquisition Fund Agreement for Supplement B1 to the Master Lease Agreement with Banc of America Leasing & Capital, LLC.   (Council Communication No.  06-284)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1015

32.   Assignment and Assumption of Sidewalk Café Lease Agreement with HFL, LLC dba Johnny’s Hall of Fame, 302 Court Avenue.  (Council Communication No.  06-292)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1016

33.   Grant Application to Fireman’s Fund Insurance Company Heritage Grant Program for funding of hardware/software to upgrade video conferencing system and multimedia equipment used in training and education programs, $16,450.  (Council Communication No.  06-280)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1017

34.   Receipt of 2005 Annual Occupational Health and Safety Report.  (Council Communication No.  06-285)  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1018

35.   Grant Application through the U.S. Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, 2006 Justice and Mental Health Collaboration Program to request funding for expansion of the Mobile Crisis Response Team to 24 hour service, seven days a week, $245,012.40.  (Council Communication No.  06-312)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1019

36.   Intergovernmental 28E Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation (IDOT) for maintenance and repair of primary roads for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1020

37.   Amendment to Kiwanis Riverview Nature Island 28E Agreement extending the term to June 1, 2009.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

38.   Bids from the following:

 

 

06-1021

(A)   Kintla Corporation, for an annual contract with two (2) additional one-year renewal options, for board-up services for vacant and abandoned houses to be used by the Community Development Department, $40,000.  (Eight bids mailed, three received).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1022

(B)   West Publishing for magazines, books, periodicals, and similar articles of an educational or instructional nature to be used by the Legal Department, estimated cost of $39,000.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1023

(C)   Freightliner of Des Moines for one replacement truck-mounted aerial device bucket truck to be used by the Forestry Division of the Public Works Department, $123,190.  (Seven bids mailed, six received).  (Council Communication No.  06-289)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1024

(D)   The City of Onamia, MN for the sale of 100’ aerial ladder truck that was used by the Des Moines Fire Department, $41,492.  (Sixty-seven bids received).  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1025

39.   Civil Service Entrance Lists for Administrative Assistant, Tree Trimmer, Wastewater Maintenance System Specialist and Deputy Senior Park Planner.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1026

40.   Authorizing Finance Director to draw checks on the registers for the weeks of May 22 and May 30, 2006 and to draw checks for the bills of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for the weeks of May 22 and May 30, 2006: and to draw checks for biweekly payroll due May 26, 2006.  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

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ORDINANCES - FIRST CONSIDERATION

 

 

06-1027

41.   Amending Chapter 118 of the Municipal Code regarding regulation of Hauled Waste and Industrial and Commercial Wastewater.  (Council Communication No.  06-313)  Moved by Hensley that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

COMMUNICATIONS/REPORTS

 

 

06-1028

42.   Request from Nic Mutch and Chuck Palmer of ISED Ventures, 1111 9th Street, Suite 380, to speak regarding Free Income Tax and Earned Income Tax Credit (EITC) campaign.  Moved by Coleman to receive and file comments.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1029

42-I   Request from Rod Traviss, Traviss Audio Visual, 4931 Douglas to speak regarding police False Alarms.  SPONSOR:  Vlassis.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file comments; refer to the Police Department for further review of the appeal and refer to the Police and Legal Departments to review the existing ordinance.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1030

43.   Request from Norman W. Davis IV, 4810 SE Powers Dr., Runnells, to speak regarding a memorial at Fire Station 3.  Moved by Vlassis to receive and file comments; and refer to the City Manager for review and recommendations.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

**Council considered Hearing Items 47 thru 55 next**

 

 

 

 

06-1031

44.   Request from Mike Hintz, 8830 Sunny Hill Drive, Clive, to speak regarding the vacation and sale of East/West right-of-way adjoining 2621 38th Street and permission to grade and asphalt at their own risk for a proposed driveway.  Moved by Kiernan to receive and file comments; and authorize the City Properties Administrator to grant the applicant a temporary license to begin grading the adjoining right-of-way at their risk and expanse.  Applicant will provide a letter from adjoining property owners, stating they aren’t interested in acquiring the property.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1032

45.   From Rick Prettyman, 1508 23rd Street, regarding various topics.  Moved by Coleman to receive and file comments.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1033

46.   From James Quinn, 847 Oak Park Avenue, regarding CIETC.  Moved by Hensley to receive and file comments; refer to the Legal Department for review and recommendation regarding “whistle-blower” laws as they apply to City employees, and refer to the City Manager for process to inform City employees of the law.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

 

HEARINGS (OPEN AT 5:06 P.M.) (ITEMS 47 THRU 55)

 

 

06-1034

47.   On vacation and lease of a portion of Birdland Park along the Des Moines River, to the Des Moines Power Boat Club.  (Council Communication No.  06-314)  Moved by Mahaffey to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Absent:  Vlassis.

 

 

06-1035

(A)   First consideration of the ordinance.  Moved by Mahaffey that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Absent:  Vlassis.

 

 

 

 

06-1036

48.   On partial release of easement on property owned by Union Pacific Railroad Company at SW 1st Street and Granger Avenue, $1.  Moved by Brooks to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Absent:  Vlassis.

 

 

 

 

 

49.   On the following Items:

 

 

06-1037

(A)   City Council initiated proposal to rezone property in vicinity of 1900 SE 6th Street, owned by the South Des Moines Little League, from the “R1-60” (One-Family Low Density Residential) and the “C-1” (Neighborhood Retail Commercial) to a Limited “R-3” (Multiple Family Residential). Plan and Zoning recommends DENIAL.    Moved by Brooks to close the public hearing.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Nays:  Hensley.

 

 

06-1038

(B)   Approving an amendment to the Des Moines 2020 Community Character Land Use Plan to change future land use designation for the subject property from Low Density Residential to Low/Medium-Density Residential.  Moved by Brooks to adopt and approve the proposed amendment.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Nays:  Hensley.

 

 

06-1039

(C)   First consideration of ordinance above. Moved by Brooks to find that the proposed rezoning is in conformance with the Des Moines 2020 Community Character Land Use Plan, and that this ordinance be considered and given first vote for passage.  Motion Carried 6-1.  Nays:  Hensley.

 

 

06-1040

50.   On Fifth Amendment to Land Lease Agreement for Parcel Distribution Facility with United Parcel Service at the Des Moines International Airport.  (Council Communication No.  06-293)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1041

51.   On request from Rueter Corp. regarding voluntary annexation of approximately 36 acres of land in Warren County, located west of County Highway R63 and south of Iowa Highway 5.  (Council Communication No.  06-281)  Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1042

52.   On 2006 Tennis Court Resurfacing Program:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, Engineer’s estimate, and designating lowest responsible bidder as Blacktop Repair Service, Inc., (Patricia J. Hicks, President), $75,921.50.  (Council Communication No.  06-306)  Moved by Kiernan to adopt.   Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1043

(A)   Approving contract and bond. Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1044

53.   On Arlington East Storm Sewer Improvements: Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, Engineer’s estimate, and designating lowest responsible bidder as the Underground Company, Ltd., (Duane Burkhardt, President), $533,020.  Council Communication No.  06-305) Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1045

(A)   Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet. Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1046

54.   On Blank Park Zoo Service Building Remodeling: Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, Engineer’s estimate, and designating lowest responsible bidder as Brocon Services LLC, (Chris Brault, Managing Partner), $258,680.  (Council Communication No.  06-310) Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1047

(A)   Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet. Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1048

55.   On Riley Park Improvements – Phase 2:  Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract documents, Engineer’s estimate, and designating lowest responsible bidder as Johnson Concrete & Petroleum Const. Inc., (Robert L. Johnson, President), $189,616.  (Council Communication No.  06-307) Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1049

(A)   Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet. Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

**END HEARINGS AT 5:26 P.M.**

 

 

 

**Council considered Items 44 thru balance of agenda next**

 

 

 

APPROVING

 

 

06-1050

56.   Intergovernmental 28E Agreement with Polk County regarding redevelopment of the Shops at Eastgate.  Council Communication No.  06-283) Moved by Mahaffey to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-1. Pass:  Vlassis.

 

 

06-1051

57.   Intergovernmental 28E Agreement with Greater Des Moines Community Foundation to collect and disperse charitable contributions in the amount of $1,130,000 over a period of three-years toward design and construction of various improvements at the James W. Cownie Baseball and Soccer Parks.  (Council Communication No.  06-291) Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

 

06-1052

58.   Professional Services Agreement with RDG IA, Inc. for a programming and feasibility study for a Fire Department Training and Maintenance Campus, not to exceed $69,550.  (Council Communication No.  06-297)  Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1053

59.Intergovernmental 28E Agreement with Polk County for execution of N.E. 56th Street Reconstruction Project from 8th Street, S.W. in Altoona to Highway 163 in Pleasant Hill, $600,000.  (Council Communication No.  06-311)  Moved by Mahaffey to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1054

60.   Schedule of Street Cut Restoration Fees for street restoration work performed by the Public Works Department effective July 1, 2006.  (Council Communication No.  06-290) Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1055

61.   Renewal of Administrative Services Only (ASO) Agreement with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa for administration of dental claims for active and retired City of Des Moines employees.  (Council Communication No.  06-287) Moved by Kiernan to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-0.  Council Member Brooks declares a conflict of interest and abstains from voting. 

 

 

06-1056

62.   Agreement with Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa for a fully insured HMO health plan for employees represented by the City’s Police and Fire Union for the period July 1, 2006 through June 30, 2007.  (Council Communication No.  06-286) Moved by Hensley to adopt.  Motion Carried 6-0.  Council Member Brooks declares a conflict of interest and abstains from voting. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

EXTRA ITEMS

 

 

 

These extra items are filed after 5:00 P.M. on the Wednesday preceding a Council meeting and have been included upon the Amended Agenda by the City Clerk, with sponsorship of the Mayor or a City Council Member who shall deem the item of sufficient urgency to warrant immediate Council action - said statement of urgency from the City Manager and/or appropriate Department Director shall be placed on file with the City Clerk.

 

 

WITHDRAWN

 

06-1057

1.     Receive and file resolution to encourage Congress to reauthorize the Voting Rights Act provisions. Sponsor: Kiernan

 

 

06-1058

2.   Approving execution of Cooperative Agreement with United States Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for funding to investigate housing discrimination complaints and to attend fair housing training.  SPONSOR:  Mayor Cownie. Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0. 

 

 

 

BOARD OF HEALTH

 

 

06-1059

MOTION TO CONVENE.  Moved by Vlassis that the City Council adjourn and convene as a Board of Health.  Motion Carried 7-0.   

 

 

 

AUTHORIZING

 

 

 

1.     The Legal Department to proceed with court action for authority to abate the public nuisance at the following locations:

 

 

06-1060

(A)   2501 High Street, Titleholder: Julie Linderkamp; Contract Buyers: Craig A. Norton and Mary Norton.  Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1061

(B)   3011 Wright Street, Titleholder: Green Tree Servicing, LLC. Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1062

(C)   1615 York Street, Titleholder: National City Mortgage Company. Moved by Coleman to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1063

(D)   1512 23rd Street, Titleholder: Forest Renewal, Inc. (continued from the April 10th meeting). Moved by Vlassis to adopt.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

06-1064

MOTION TO ADJOURN.    Moved by Vlassis to adjourn at 6:25 P.M.  Motion Carried 7-0.

 

 

 

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