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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 '09-' 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
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July 27, 2009 4:30 P.M. |
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Fire Department presenting Certificates of Appreciation Awards to Chad Colbank, Jason Olgesbee, Joe Lowe and Cramer and Associates, Inc. |
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RDG presenting Design Awards for Grays Lake
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INVOCATION: Reverend Craig |
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1. ROLL CALL: Present: Cownie, Coleman, Hensley, Kiernan,
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2. APPROVING AGENDA, AS PRESENTED AND/OR, AS AMENDED:
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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3. APPROVING CONSENT AGENDA – items 3
through 48: Moved by Hensley to adopt the balance of
the consent agenda. Motion Carried
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4. Approving Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for the
following: Moved by Hensley to approve all items
except Item (D) – 101 Lounge; refer that item to the City Manager for
additional information. City Manager
to provide additional information to the Council when Court Avenue
establishments apply for a liquor license, and to also review the hours
off-duty police officers work in the Court Avenue area. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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NEW APPLICATIONS |
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(C) TALLYS 2712 BEAVER
AVE C Liquor |
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RENEWAL APPLICATIONS |
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(D) 101 LOUNGE 102 3RD ST C Liquor |
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(E) BUDDYS CORRAL 418 E 5TH ST C Liquor |
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(F) DAHLS FUEL 4341 MERLE HAY C Beer |
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(H) EL PATIO MEXICAN 611 37TH ST C Liquor |
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(I) GIT N GO STORE # |
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(J) GIT N GO STORE |
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(K) GIT N GO STORE # |
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(M) LATIN KING RESTAURANT 2200 HUBBELL
AVE C Liquor |
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(N) LIVE 215 E 2ND ST C Liquor |
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(O) LOS COMPADRES 1440 MAURY ST C Liquor |
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(P) PDS PUB 3803 SW 9TH ST C Liquor |
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(Q) QV'S CAVATELLI 209 EUCLID
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(R) STAR BAR |
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(S) STOCKMANS INN 3000 E GRAND AVE B Beer |
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TRANSFER TO NEW LOCATION |
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(U) GRANDSTAND & PITS 3000 E GRAND AVE B Beer Temporary transfer to Cattle Barn from August 13 –
23, 2009 for the Iowa State Fair. |
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(V) IOWA STATE FAIR 3000 E GRAND AVE Wine Native Temporary
transfer to merchandise trailer from August 13 – 23, 2009 for the Iowa State
Fair. |
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OUTDOOR SERVICE APPLICATIONS |
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(W) BLAZING SADDLE 416 E 5TH ST C
Liquor Temporary in conjunction with 515 Alive on August 8,
2009. Pending approval of Electrical,
Fire and Zoning Departments. |
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(X) LOCUST TAP 434 E LOCUST ST C Liquor
Temporary in conjunction with 515 Alive
on August 8, 2009. Pending approval of
Electrical, Fire and Zoning Departments. |
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(Y) UNDERGROUND 500 E LOCUST ST C Liquor
Temporary in conjunction with 515 Alive
on August 8, 2009. |
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SPECIAL EVENTS APPLICATIONS |
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(Z) BIRD'S NEST 3000 E GRAND AVE B Beer Fourteen day license for the Iowa State Fair from
August 13 – 23, 2009. |
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(AA) BUD STAGE 3000 E GRAND AVE C Beer/Wine Fourteen day license for the Iowa State Fair from
August 13 – 23, 2009. |
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(BB) BUD TENT 3000 E GRAND AVE B Beer Fourteen day license for the Iowa State Fair from
August 13 – 23, 2009. |
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(CC) FEDERAL DISTRIBUTORS INC. 3000 E GRAND AVE B Beer Fourteen day license for the Iowa State Fair in |
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(DD) GRANDSTAND 3000 E GRAND AVE B Beer Fourteen day license for the Iowa State Fair from
August 13 – 23, 2009. |
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(EE) UNDERGROUND 435 E GRAND AVE Five (5) Day
License Class B Beer License for 515 Alive on August 8,
2009. Pending approval of Building, Electrical,
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5. City Clerk to issue Coin Operated Machine Licenses. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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6. Ordering construction of the following: |
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(A) Armory |
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(B) Riverpoint West Street Improvements: Receiving of bids, (8-11-09), and Setting
date of hearing, (8-24-09). (Construction
Estimate - $2,777,254.35). (Council Communication No. 09-531)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(C) 2009 Expanded Street Resurfacing Program – Contract 3: Receiving of bids, (8-11-09), and Setting
date of hearing, (8-24-09). (Construction
Estimate - $128,720). (Council Communication No. 09-533)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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7. Approving Letter of Agreement with the US Environmental
Protection Agency Region 7 and Iowa State Historic Preservation Office to complete
certain requirements in the Congressional Appropriation Act Grant for Sewer
Improvements regarding compliance with the National Historic Preservation
Act. (Council Communication No. 09-524)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 5-2. Nays: Coleman and Kiernan. |
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(A) Approving professional services agreement with Tallgrass
Historians, LC to provide historical context development and formulate
criteria for evaluation of the sewer system, not to exceed $27,500. (Council Communication No. 09-525)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 5-2. Nays: Coleman and Kiernan. |
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(B) Approving and authorizing letters to Senators Harkin and Grassley
and Congressman Boswell regarding National Historic Preservation Act Review
of Sewers. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(C) Approving retention of John Hall & Associates for assistance
with Environmental Clearance as it relates to the National Historic Preservation
Act.
Moved by Vlassis to adopt.
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8. Approving Private Construction Contracts for the following: |
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(A) Concrete Technologies, Inc. and Neumann Brothers, Inc. for
paving improvements in 5th Avenue, south of Laurel Street,
$66,700. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) Elder Corporation and Neumann Brothers, Inc. for storm sewer
improvements in |
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9. Approving completion and acceptance of private construction contract
for storm sewer improvements, east side of |
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10. Accepting completed construction and approving final payment for the following: |
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(A) 2008 City-Wide PCC Pavement Restoration
Program, T. K. Concrete, Inc. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) 2008 Storm Sewer Repair Contract 1, The
Underground Company, Ltd. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(C) Fire Station No. 4 Renovation, Russell
Construction Co., Inc. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(D) Skywalks 11D-12D & 11C-12B at Allied,
Neumann Brothers, Inc. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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11. Approving deletion of NAC-Emergency Assessment at |
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12. Approving Subdivision Improvement Bond
reduction for Sawyer’s Landing Plat 2 from $51,679 to $12,290 for
satisfactory completion of remaining sidewalks. (Council Communication
No. 09-503) Moved by Hensley to
adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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13. Approving acceptance of updated
Irrevocable Letter of Credit surety for subdivision improvements for Brook
Run Village Plats 13, 14 and 15. (Council Communication
No. 09-502) Moved by Hensley to
adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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14. Attendance Reports for the
various Boards and Commissions for January 1 through June 30, 2009.
Moved by Hensley to receive and file, and express our appreciation to
all, especially those with perfect attendance. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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15. Regarding request from
HRC Hotels, LLC for vacation of the remaining intervening public alleys
located in the block bound by Vine, Water, Market and SW 2nd
Streets, subject to conditions. Moved by Hensley to receive and file and
refer to the City Manager to gather and report the historical information
about this property, and to also report on the impact this would have on
other hotels downtown. Motion Carried
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(A) Receipt of letter from Dale and Barbara Henning regarding
proposed development in Court Avenue area. Moved by Hensley to receive
and file. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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16. Regarding review and
approval of an amendment to preliminary subdivision plat for |
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17. On vacation and conveyance of
segment of east/west alley, west of |
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18. On renewal of Parking Lease Agreement
with Nelson Development, LLC at E. Grand Avenue and E. 4th Street,
(8-10-09). (Council Communication No. 09-512)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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19. On Final Connection Fee Ordinance
for the Clover Hill Trunk Sanitary Sewer System Benefited District,
(9-14-09). (Council Communication No. 09-523)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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20. On amendment of established Final
Connection Fee Ordinances by reducing the level for the collection of
interest from 9% to 5% retroactive to July 1, 2009 for the following trunk
sanitary sewer system benefited districts: Easter Lake Area, Four Mile East,
Northwest Airport Area, Southwest Airport Area, Southeast Airport Area and
Northeast Four Mile Area, (9-14-09). (Council Communication No. 09-522)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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21. On Zoning text amendment to
revise standards of refuse collection containers, (8-10-09).
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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22. Approving payment of
$1,602.66 to Dale and Rhonda Methfessel for an auto accident.
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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23. Approving payment to the following for workers’ compensation claims: |
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(A) James Calkins - $10,930.03.
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) Mike Conner - $46,368.23.
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(C) Russell Kunze -
$40,805.89. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(D) James Lumley - $24,322.69.
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(E) John Sposeto - $6,961.90.
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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24. Submitting travel and training
requests for Robert Crouse, Frank Cownie, Dani Lisk and Kandi Reindl. (Council Communication
No. 09-538) Moved by Hensley to
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25. Grant
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) for
funding of the HUD Homelessness Prevention and Rapid Re-Housing Program. (Council Communication No. 09-509)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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26. Supportive
Housing Program (SHP) Renewal Grant Agreement with the United States
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD). (Council Communication No. 09-539)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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27. Amending
2008 Program Allocations and adopting 2009 Program Allocations for the Home
Investments Partnerships Program (HOME).
(Council Communication No. 09-499)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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28. First
Amendment to 28E Agreement between |
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29. Iowa
Community Services Block Grant (CSBG) FY 2009 CSBG American Recovery and
Reinvestment Act (ARRA) Contract. (Council Communication No. 09-500)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
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30. Mayor’s
Letter to the Iowa Department of Economic Development to increase the maximum
grant amount for previously submitted grant applications. (Council Communication No. 09-526)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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31. Preliminary
approval of $15,000 NCR Façade Grant, $5,000 Pre-development Grant and
$100,000 Economic Development Bridge Loan to Highland Park Area Foundation
for renovations to 3600 6th Avenue. (Council Communication No. 09-513)
Moved by Hensley to approve.
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32. Extension
of the Brownfields Program and the amendment of the program regulations to
clarify and bolster liability protections for local governments that acquire
Brownfield Sites. (Council Communication No. 09-501)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
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33. Agreements along Four Mile Creek for the following: |
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(A) $9,000 Grant from Polk Soil and Water Conservation
District for stream buffer restoration. Moved by Hensley to approve. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) $10,000 Watershed Connections Grant from Growing
Green Communities for stream buffer restoration. (Council Communication No. 09-506)
Moved by Hensley to approve.
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34. Authorizing
consent to conservation easement agreement for preservation of the old
central library building between World Food Prize Foundation and Historical
Division of the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs. (Council Communication No. 09-510)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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35. Proposal
from Keefer/Overton Architects to complete a Historic Preservation Plan for |
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36. Agreement
with Center for Transportation Research and Education for Pavement Condition
Data Collection. (Council Communication No. 09-511)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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37. Lease
agreement with Neighborhood Development Corporation for |
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38. Sidewalk
Café Lease serving alcohol for Court Avenue Brewing with Saddlery
Restaurants, Inc. at 309 Court Avenue.
(Council Communication No. 09-515)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
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39. Sidewalk
Café Lease serving alcohol for Sbrocco Restaurant with Full Court Press, Inc.
at 208 Court Avenue. (Council Communication No. 09-516)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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40. Appointment
of Terrance N. Vorbrich to |
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41. Request
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42. Communication
from Greg Edwards, President & CEO of the Convention and Visitors Bureau,
requesting permission to retain a temporary banner on the north side of
Veterans Auditorium through August 2, 2009 promoting the 2009 AAU Junior
Olympic Games. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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43. Receive
and file Quarterly Treasurer’s Report as of June 30, 2009.
Moved by Hensley to receive and file.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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44. Bids for the following: |
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(A) Communication Innovators (Stan Galwe, President) for data
and telephone technician labor services per State of |
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(B) Graybar Electric Company (Robert Reynolds Jr., President)
for communications equipment and supplies per State of Iowa Contract for use
by the Information Technology Department, $39,000. Moved by Hensley to
adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(C) Iowa Plains Signing (Randall Miller, President)
for two Full Matrix Changeable Message Boards and Roadsafe Traffic Systems (Michael
Catalonello, CEO) for two Mini Changeable Message Boards for use by the
Traffic and Transportation Division, at a total cost of $68,840. (Nine bids mailed, four received). (Council Communication No. 09-520) Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(D) 3M (George W. Buckley, President & CEO) for
traffic sign face materials for FY2010 for use by the Traffic and
Transportation Division, estimated cost $40,000. (Council Communication No. 09-521)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
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45. Authorizing
Finance Director to draw checks on registers for weeks of
July 27 and August 3, 2009; to draw checks for bills
of the Des Moines Municipal Housing Agency for weeks of July 27 and August 3,
2009; and to draw checks for biweekly payroll due July 31, 2009.
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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46. Amending Chapter 94 of the Municipal Code regarding
emergency repair of public improvements. Moved by Hensley that this ordinance do now
pass, #14,867. Motion Carried
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47. Amending Chapter 114 of the Municipal Code submitting
traffic regulation changes as follows: Moved by Hensley that this ordinance be
considered and given second vote for passage.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(A) Urbandale
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(C) Request
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48. Amending Chapter 42 of the Municipal Code
regarding noise control, sound equipment, sound amplifying equipment and
construction equipment, establishing a Type J permit to allow non-profit or
philanthropic organizations to operate beyond the normally permitted hours.
Moved by Vlassis that this ordinance be considered and given second
vote for passage. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(A) Final consideration of ordinance above. Moved by Vlassis that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #14,868. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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49. Amending
Chapters 10, 14 and 30 of the Municipal Code regarding Dancing and related
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(A) Second consideration on repeal of the entire public dance
permit ordinance (no permit would be required, and no time restrictions).
Moved by Kiernan that this ordinance be considered and given second
vote for passage. Motion Carried
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(1) Final consideration of ordinance above, (waiver requested by City Manager), requires 6 votes. Moved by Kiernan that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #14,869. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(1) Amusement house ordinance to include Entertainment Venues.
Moved by Kiernan that this ordinance be considered and given first
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(a) Final consideration of ordinance above, (waiver requested by City Manager), requires 6 votes. Moved by Kiernan that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #14,870. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(2) Liquor Licensed Establishments – adding a Music Permit for
music to be played after 2AM. Moved by Kiernan that this ordinance be
considered and given first vote for passage.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(a) Final consideration of ordinance above, (waiver requested by City Manager), requires 6 votes. Moved by Kiernan that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #14,871. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(3) Amusement Devices (coin-operated machines, etc.) eliminate
hour restrictions when games can be played if a Music Permit is obtained.
Moved by Kiernan that this ordinance be considered and given first
vote for passage. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(a) Final consideration of ordinance above, (waiver requested by City Manager), requires 6 votes. Moved by Kiernan that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #14,872. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(C) Amend Schedule of Fees. Moved by Kiernan to
adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(D) Request from Connie Laverrenz, |
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50. Amending Chapter 26 Article
III of the Municipal Code to reference the 2008 edition of the National
Electric Code and General Article I. (Council
Communication No. 09-504)
Moved by Vlassis that this ordinance be considered and given first
vote for passage. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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51. Amending Chapter 114 of the
Municipal Code regarding traffic regulation changes to stripe and sign bike
lanes along |
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52. Amending paragraph (b) of
Section 1-15 relating to general penalty for misdemeanors.
Moved by Kiernan that this ordinance be considered and given first
vote for passage. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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53. Repealing Article VIII
Chapter 70 regarding residency restrictions for sex offenders, which has been
preempted and nullified by State law. Moved by Coleman that this ordinance be
considered and given first vote for passage.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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54. From Gerald LaBlanc, |
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55. From Joe Gavin, Allen Crouse, Ben Berka
and Megan Wisecup, Des Moines Izaak Walton League, to speak regarding a
request for a variance at Waterworks Park for a shooting exhibition at the
Outdoor Expo for Kids and Families Free Event, September 19–20, 2009.
Moved by Hensley to receive and file comments, and refer to City
Manager for review and recommendation.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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56. On
conveyance of a vacated segment of east/west alley between SE 8th
and SE 9th Streets, north of E. Railroad Avenue and south of Vale
Street to Larry Parsons, $100. (Council Communication No. 09-527)
Moved by Meyer to adopt. Motion
Carried 7-0. |
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57. On
vacation and conveyance of a subsurface easement area needed for Wellmark’s
new home office facility. Moved by Hensley to adopt. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(A) First consideration of ordinance above.
Moved by Hensley that this ordinance be considered and given first
vote for passage. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by Wellmark, Inc.), requires 6 votes. Moved by Hensley that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #14,873. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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58. On
Amendment to lease of a portion of Franklin Field (5200 block of |
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59. On
Amendment of Urban Renewal Development Agreement, Declaration of Covenants and
Special Warranty Deed for conveyance of Disposition Parcel 28A in Guthrie
Avenue Business Park to Doll Distributing (to amend legal description). (Council Communication No. 09-514)
Moved by Mahaffey to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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60. On
text amendment to the Zoning Ordinance to revise standards to allow
non-conforming single-family dwellings to be rebuilt on the original building
footprint without an increase in gross floor area. (Council Communication No. 09-517)
Moved by Coleman to adopt and approve, subject to final passage of the
enacting ordinance. Motion Carried
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(A) First consideration of ordinance above.
Moved by Coleman that this ordinance be considered and given first
vote for passage. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) Final consideration of ordinance above (waiver requested by David Parker), requires 6 votes. Moved by Coleman that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #14,874. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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61. On
request from Aviation Director for an ordinance repealing and adopting new Des
Moines International Airport Height and Hazard Zoning regulations codified in
Article X of Chapter 22 of the City Code.
(Council Communication No. 09-519)
Moved by Hensley to adopt and approve, subject to final passage of the
enacting ordinance. Motion Carried
7-0. |
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(A) First consideration of ordinance above.
Moved by Hensley that this ordinance be considered and given first
vote for passage. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) Final consideration of ordinance above. Moved by Hensley that the rule requiring that an ordinance must be considered and voted on for passage at two Council meetings prior to the meeting at which it is to be finally passed be suspended, that the ordinance be placed upon its final passage and that the ordinance do now pass, #14,875. Motion Carried 7-0. |
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62. On
Cownie Soccer Complex Shade Structures:
Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract
documents, engineer’s estimate and designating lowest responsible bidder as
Larson & Larson Construction, LLC, (Jeffrey C. Larson, President),
$75,326. (Council Communication No. 09-534)
Moved by Meyer to adopt. Motion
Carried 7-0. |
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(A) Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet.
Moved by Meyer to adopt. Motion
Carried 7-0. |
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63. On
2009 Expanded Street Resurfacing Program – Contract 1: Resolution approving plans, specifications,
form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate and designating lowest
responsible bidder as Grimes Asphalt & Paving Corporation, ( J. M.
Yonker, President), $926,564. (Council Communication No. 09-537)
Moved by Kiernan to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(A) Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet.
Moved by Kiernan to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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64. Approving
Memorandum of Understanding between Des Moines Stormwater Management Utility
and the |
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(A) On McKinley Avenue Drainage Improvements – SW 26th/SW
31st Streets: Resolution approving
plans, specifications, form of contract documents, engineer’s estimate and
designating lowest responsible bidder as The Underground Company, Ltd.,
(Duane Burkhardt, President), $231,350.
(Council Communication No. 09-536)
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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(B) Approving contract and bond and permission to sublet.
Moved by Hensley to adopt.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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65. Authorization
to submit a grant application to I-Jobs for flood related improvements,
repair and mitigation and other public improvements and approval of City of |
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MOTION TO CONVENE. Moved by Vlassis that this City Council
adjourn and convene as a Board of Health.
Motion Carried 7-0. |
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1. APPROVING: The Legal Department to proceed with court action seeking authority to abate the public nuisance at the following locations: |
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(A) 2330 Bennett Avenue, main structure and
garage structure, Titleholder: Adair
Holdings, LLC. Moved by Vlassis to adopt. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Coleman. |
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(B) 206 Watson Avenue, flood-damaged main
structure and garage structure, Titleholders:
Christopher Crewe, Trustee; Anna M. Crewe Trust. Moved by Vlassis to
adopt. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent:
Coleman. |
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(C) 650 18th Street, main structure,
Titleholders: Guy L. |
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MOTION TO ADJOURN. Moved
by Vlassis to adjourn at 6:42 PM. Motion Carried 6-1. Absent: Coleman. |
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