The Center Point City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 12, 2016 at 6:00 pm in the Council Chambers at City Hall 200 Franklin Street.

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1 The Center Point City Council met in regular session on Tuesday, April 12, 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, John Stuelke and Jason Andrews. Council member Adam Reece was absent. The meeting was called to order at 6:00 pm with the Pledge of Allegiance. M/S Stuelke/Mann To approve the consent agenda. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0 03/25/ IPERS CONTRIBUTIONS 2, /25/ DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA PREMIUMS /25/ WELLMARK INC PREMIUMS 8, /31/ NESPER SIGN ADVERTISING INC ENTRANCE SIGN 7, /08/ IPERS CONTRIBUTIONS 2, /12/ COMNET INC IT SERVICES /12/ ALL SECURE ALARM MONITORING /12/ INTERSTATE POWER AND LIGHT UTILITY 8, /12/ AQUATIC RECREATION COMPANY LLC SPLASH PAD 1, /12/ ASHLEY SPARKS-BAKER WAKEMA REFUND /12/ MELISSA J ATKINSON REIMBURSEMENT /12/ BSN SPORTS LLC LITTLE LEAGUE /12/ CAMPBELL SUPPLY CEDAR RAPIDS PW SUPPLIES /12/ SAMANTHA CANNON ZUMBA /12/ CENTER POINT FARM AND AUTO INC PW SUPPLIES /12/ BRG FOODS LLC PARK PROGRAMS /12/ CENTER POINT TRAVEL PLAZA FIRE DEPT /12/ CENTER POINT VETERINARY CLINIC ANIMAL CONTROL /12/ FARMERS MUTUAL TELEPHONE COOPE PHONES /12/ FURLER UTILITY SERVICE LLC PW SUPPLIES 1, /12/ GAZETTE COMMUNICATIONS PUBLICATIONS /12/ MARSHALL GERICKE REIMBURSEMENT /12/ HAWKEYE ENVIROMENTAL ASBESTOS /12/ CHELSEA HUISMAN REIMBURSEMENT /12/ INFRASTRUCTURE TECHNOLOGY SOLU IT SERVICES /12/ IOWA DNR CERTIFICATION FEE /12/ JOE MINGO ENTRANCE SIGN 2, /12/ KOCH BROTHERS, INC. COPIES /12/ ALLEN VERNON & HOSKINS PLC LEGAL FEES 1, /12/ LARSON CONSTRUCTION COMPANY IN PPE#13 71, /12/ LINN COUNTY RECORDER FARM GROUND CONTRACT /12/ LINN COUNTY RECORDER HARGER AGREEMENT /12/ LINN COUNTY RURAL ELECTRIC UTILITY 2, /12/ WEST BRANCH COMMUNICATIONS PUBLICATIONS /12/ MATT SKINNER WAKEMA REFUND /12/ MELONIE BUELOW WAKEMA REFUND /12/ METLIFE GROUP BENEFITS PREMIUMS /12/ METROPOLITAN COMPOUNDS INC PW SUPPLIES /12/ KARR LLC OFFICE SUPPLIES /12/ ALLISON PITTS CLEANING /12/ PROBUILD-WALKER PW SUPPLIES /12/ RUDD SANITATION INC DUMPSTER /12/2016 Page 1

2 04/12/ SAM'S CLUB/SYNCHRONY BANK FIRE DEPT /12/ MOLLY STUELKE REIMBURSEMENT /12/ T&W GRINDING COMPOST 2, /12/ TITAN MACHINERY PW SUPPLIES /12/ TRISHA WEEMS WAKEMA REFUND /12/ SARAH TRITLE REIMBURSEMENT /12/ WSA PROMOTIONS LLC UNIFORMS/LITTLE LEAGUE 6, /12/ HAWKEYE FIRE & SAFETY CO FIRE DEPT /12/ KEYSTONE LABORATORIES INC PW SUPPLIES /12/ STATE OF IOWA FEES The public hearing for the 20 year lease for the farm ground adjacent to the Center Point Memorial Cemetery opened at 6:02 pm. Mayor Freeman-Brown asked for citizens comments. Citizen Randy Smith, 1023 Valley Street voiced his concerns regarding the validity of these proceedings. Mayor Freeman-Brown asked City Clerk Atkinson if any verbal or written comments were received, there were none. The public hearing closed at 6:04 pm. Attorney Kruse addressed Mr. Smith s concerns and answered council questions regarding said concerns. Council also provided their comments on Smith s concerns. M/S Stuelke/Andrews To approve Resolution A resolution approving the lease of real property 2 acres of farm ground adjacent to the Center Point Memorial Cemetery to Josh Hendryx for $ per year for 20 years beginning 04/13/2016. Aye: Andrews, Stuelke, Mann Abstention: Hendryx Petitions and Communications City Administrator Huisman explained that the council did not need to approve the Pork Days Run, Kim Hotchkiss contacted her and explained that they will be using the nature trail and no street closures are necessary. M/S Stuelke/Hendryx To approve the second reading of proposed ordinance 470 An Ordinance Regarding Sewer Rates Aye: Hendryx, Mann, Andrews, Stuelke M/S Andrews/Hendryx To approve Resolution A resolution to designate Poppy Days to be May 27 th 30 th, 2016 Aye: Mann, Andrews, Stuelke, Hendryx Engineers Report, Ryan Wicks Engineer Wicks provided updates for proposed projects sidewalk, Main St S and the library parking lot. Wicks also provided updates on waste water system and answered council questions. 04/12/2016 Page 2

3 Attorney Report, Anne Kruse Attorney Kruse reported that there has been a settlement of the contempt of court proceedings, payment is to be made to the City. Kruse also reported that the trial date for the 657A proceedings has been set for 09/08/16. City Administrator Report, Chelsea Huisman City Administrator Huisman reported on several items: the City is experiencing difficulty hiring seasonal staff as well as the part time PW staff; the Library Board of Directors is attending the Vision Iowa meeting to ask for an extension of the CAT grant; the DOT bridge reconstruction paperwork has been filed. Administrator Huisman also requested a work session to be scheduled in May. Old Business City Administrator Huisman provided an explanation of the proposed Community Center rental contract. Council discussed the terms and asked for additional information. Law Enforcement Deputy Lamere provided the law enforcement report, there were hours of service for the month of February 2016 and 60 calls for service for 03/22/2016 thru 04/12/2016. Old Business continued M/S Stuelke/Andrews To approve Resolution A resolution to approve the asbestos removal from Abatement Specialties LLC not to exceed $8, Aye: Andrews, Hendryx, Stuelke, Mann M/S Hendryx/Stuelke To approve Resolution A resolution to approve the purchase of a Storage Shed for Fross Park from Mendards not to exceed $5, Aye: Hendryx, Stuelke, Mann, Andrews M/S Stuelke/Mann To approve Resolution A resolution to approve the purchase of a new mower from the Sled Shed not to exceed $8, Aye: Stuelke, Mann, Andrews, Hendryx Mosquito Control of Iowa owner Matt provided the council with an update on their product and services to be provided as well as answered council questions. 04/12/2016 Page 3

4 Council members discussed the pros and cons of mosquito control. M/S Stuelke/Hendryx To approve Resolution A resolution to approve the Mosquito Control of Iowa 2016 contract not to exceed $9, Aye: Stuelke, Mann, Hendryx Nay: Andrews New Business M/S Andrews/Hendryx To approve Resolution A resolution to approve the 2016 Chip and Seal RFP Aye: Mann, Andrews, Hendryx, Stuelke M/S Stuelke/Andrews To approve Resolution A resolution to approve Public Works Director 6 month review and pay increase of $1, retroactive to 03/14/2016. Aye: Hendryx, Stuelke, Andrews, Mann M/S Andrews/Stuelke To direct Attorney Kruse to start the proceedings regarding Dangerous and abandoned building matter for 933 First Street. Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0 Citizen Comment Dick Whitehead, 336 Harrison Drive, wanted to update the council regarding his candidacy for the state house. Mike Stanton, Corner Store owner, thanked the council/commission the wayfinding signage but asked for them to consider moving the school sign by the grocery store that he feels directs traffic away from businesses on Lewis Access Road. New Business continued M/S Hendryx/Andrews To approve Resolution A Resolution to approve purchase of property located in Center Point, Iowa Aye: Andrews, Mann, Hendryx, Stuelke Council Comment None 04/12/2016 Page 4

5 Mayor s Report, Paula Freeman-Brown None M/S Stuelke/Mann To adjourn at 7:21 pm Aye: 4 Nay: 0 Absent: 1 Abstention: 0 04/12/2016 Page 5