CITY OF BETTENDORF CITY COUNCIL MEETING. January 15, 2008 Minutes

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1 CITY OF BETTENDORF CITY COUNCIL MEETING January 15, 2008 Minutes The City Council of Bettendorf, Iowa met in regular session on Tuesday January 15, 2008 at approximately 7:00 p.m., in the Council Chambers at Bettendorf City Hall, 1609 State Street, Bettendorf, Iowa. Council Members Present: Absent: Presiding: Stecker, Stewart, Malinee, Brown, LaMar, Kauten Douglas Mayor Freemire Mayor Freemire called the meeting to order. Following the Pledge of Allegiance, Reverend Richard Pokora of Redeemer Lutheran Church offered the invocation. Proclamation Mayor Freemire proclaimed the month of January as Mentoring Month in the City of Bettendorf. The proclamation was requested and received by Jay Justin, Executive Director, of Big Brothers/Big Sisters. Public Requests of Council Mayor Freemire opened the Public Requests of Council Session. Addressing the Council: Julie Sundholm, daughter of Harlan and Patricia Sundholm, owners of Tanglewood Pavilion, regarding a perceived lack of action on the part of the City with regard to the Tanglefoot Lane extension. City Attorney Jager responded to the statements. Public Hearing Mayor Freemire verified that the Notice of Public Hearing had been published and if any written correspondence had been received on the matter of rezoning of property located on the south side of Forest Grove Drive, 1800 feet west of Criswell Street, from A-1 to R-2. Assistant Hohenadel responded that the City had received a letter from Stan and Gayle Roberts who are opposed to the approval of the rezone.

2 A motion was made by Stecker, seconded by LaMar, to receive the letter into the public record. Roll call vote indicated: Stecker (aye), Stewart (aye), Malinee (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye), Kauten (aye), Douglas (absent). The motion carried. Community Development Director Connors gave a presentation on the project, after which Mayor Freemire opened the Public Hearing. Addressing the Council: Craig Windmiller, Developer, provided a slide presentation explaining the R-2 zoning. He asked the Council to support the rezone. There being no one else wishing to address the Council, the Public Hearing was closed. Ordinance Council Member LaMar presented the first reading of an ordinance rezoning property located on the south side of Forest Grove Drive, 1800 feet west of Criswell Street, from A-1 to R-2, submitted by Windmiller Design and Development, and made a motion to approve the ordinance at first reading. Council Member Stecker seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Stecker (aye), Stewart (nay), Malinee (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye), Kauten (aye), Douglas (absent). The motion carried 5-1. Public Hearing Mayor Freemire verified that the Notice of Public Hearing had been published and that no written correspondence had been received on the matter of rezoning of property at 1444 Grant Street from C-2 to C-3, submitted by Russell Electric/Jeffrey T. Lanum. Community Development Director Connors provided an overview of the project after which Mayor Freemire opened the Public Hearing. Addressing the Council: Jeff Lanum, owner of Russell Electric. Wished to clarify the nature of the structure and enhancements for the Council. Asked Council to support the rezone. There being no one else wishing to address the Council, the Public Hearing was closed. Ordinance Council Member Malinee presented the first reading of an ordinance rezoning 1444 Grant Street from C-2 to C-3 and made a motion to approve the ordinance at first reading. Council Member LaMar seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Stecker (aye), Stewart (aye), Malinee (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye), Kauten (aye), Douglas (absent). The motion carried.

3 Ordinance Council Member Stecker presented the third and final reading of an ordinance approving the re-codification of the City Code as it exists in the Office of the City Clerk, including those sections referring to maps or provisions of State or Uniform Codes by reference and providing an effective date thereof, and made a motion to approve the ordinance at third and final reading. Council Member Malinee seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Stecker (aye), Stewart (aye), Malinee (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye), Kauten (aye), Douglas (absent). The motion carried. Resolution Council Member Brown presented a resolution rescinding resolution awarding the contract for Middle Road Median Construction. Council Member LaMar seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Stecker (aye), Stewart (aye), Malinee (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye), Kauten (aye), Douglas (absent). The motion carried. Consent Agenda Council Member Stecker made a motion to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Council Member Brown seconded the motion. Roll call vote indicated: Stecker (aye), Stewart (aye), Malinee (aye), Brown (aye), LaMar (aye), Kauten (aye), Douglas (absent). The motion carried. Executive Session Mayor Freemire asked City Attorney Jager if there was any reason for the Council to enter Executive Session. Mr. Jager responded that there was not. Adjournment There being no further business to come before the Council, Council Member Stecker made a motion to adjourn. The motion was seconded by Council Member LaMar and carried unanimously. The meeting was adjourned. Attest: Mayor Michael J. Freemire City Clerk Decker P. Ploehn

4 CONSENT AGENDA January 15, 2008 ALL ITEMS APPEARING BELOW ARE CONSIDERED ROUTINE BY THE CITY COUNCIL AND SHALL BE ENACTED BY ONE MOTION. IF DISCUSSION IS DESIRED, THAT ITEM SHALL BE REMOVED AND DISCUSSED SEPARATELY A. Resolution approving garbage collection contract for City Buildings with Millenium Waste. (Approve and Adopt) B. Resolution accepting 2007/08 Sidewalk Repair, ADA Curb Ramp Repair and New Sidewalk Construction. (Approve and Adopt) C. Resolution approving a site development plan for Lot 3, Hoffman s First Addition at Devils Glen, submitted by Build to Suit, Inc. (Case ) (Approve and Adopt) D. Resolution approving the final plat of VenWoods Estates Second Addition, submitted by Bankland, L.L.C. (Case ) (Approve and Adopt) E. Resolution approving the final plat of Legends at Palmer Hills 2 nd Addition, submitted by Legends at Palmer Hills Homeowners Association. (Case ) (Approve and Adopt) F. Resolution settling the appeal of VenHorst arising from a condemnation of his property in conjunction with the Middle Road Reconstruction Project. (Approve and Adopt) G. RESERVED. H. Minutes of January 2, 2008 City Council Meeting. (Approve and Adopt) I. Bills. (Approve as Submitted and Direct City Clerk to Issue Checks in Respective Amounts.)

5 J. Resolution authorizing the purchase of 2008 Ford Taurus for the Bettendorf Police Department. (Approve and Adopt) K. Resolution authorizing the City Administrator to enter into a contractual agreement with Bettendorf Financial and Great American Plan Administrators 457 Deferred Compensation Plan. (Approve and Adopt)