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City of Polk City Council Minutes Regular Meeting November 12, 2007 The City of Polk City met in regular session on November 12, 2007 at City Hall in Polk City, Iowa. Present were Tim Rhoades, Rosemary Taylor, Robert Mordini, Dan Lane and Ron Anderson. Also present were Administrator Gary Mahannah, Attorney Amy Beattie and Engineering Representative Kathleen Connor. Mayor Heuertz called the meeting to order at 6:30 p.m. Motion was made by Anderson to perfect the agenda by moving Item #15, A & B regarding Lakeside Plat 3, to Item #5, second by Taylor. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. No audience input. Motion was made by Mordini to approve the Consent Agenda as listed, second by Rhoades. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. A. Approve Council Minutes of October 22, 2007 B. Approve Claims dated November 12, 2007 C. Approve Financial Reports for October, 2007 D. Approve Department Heads Reports: October Building Permits, Library E. Approve Committee’s recommendation to appoint Shane Torres to fill the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission F. Appoint John Calhoun to the NE Beltway Citizens Advisory Committee G. Appoint Darryl Johnson & John Calhoun to the NW 26th Street Interchange Citizens Advisory Committee H. Approve request from Chamber for use of Square and Community Room on December 2 2007 and waiving rental fee for the Chamber’s Square Lighting and Open House I. Approve request from Dr. Brunsvold for use of square on May 17, 2008 for Kids Day America Chuck and Julie Woodworth, 109 W. Wood Street, were present to discuss the construction at 110 W. Van Dorn Street. They presented the council with a summary of concerns they have with the construction and pictures showing how it affects their property. The council asked the Administrator to continue to work with the Woodworth’s on their concerns and to keep the council updated with a written report. Motion was made by Mordini to approve Resolution No. 2007-81 accepting the completion of Public Improvements for Lakeside Plat 3, second by Taylor. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. Motion was made by Taylor to approve Resolution No. 2007-82 approving the Final Plat for Lakeside Plat 3, second by Lane. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. Motion was made by Rhoades to approve the Tree Board’s recommendations for tree care at Miller Park and the City Square, second by Lane. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. Motion was made by Mordini to approve the 3rd readings of Item #7, A-F, regarding amendments to ordinances to comply with the 2007 legislative changes, second by Anderson. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. A. Approve 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 2007-1500 amendment pertaining to Exercise of Power B. Approve 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 2007-1600 amendment pertaining to Reserve Peace Officer Training and Certification C. Approve 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 2007-1700 amendment pertaining to Disorderly Conduct D. Approve 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 2007-1900 amendment pertaining to All-Terrain Vehicles E. Approve 3rd t reading of Ordinance No. 2007-2000 amendment pertaining to Amusement Devices F. Approve 3rd reading of Ordinance No. 2007-2100 amendment pertaining to Cigarettes & Tobacco Products Motion was made by Anderson to approve the 2nd reading of Ordinance No. 2007-2200 Agricultural Zoning District Regulations (A-1), second by Lane. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. Motion was made by Mordini to approve the 1st reading of Ordinance No. 2007-2300 amending Section 105.05 Open Burning Restricted, second by Taylor. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. The amendment addresses the burning of landscape waste and/or prairie grass to include other areas with unusual circumstances and to address the filing of permits for open fires. Consideration to waive the 2nd and 3rd readings of Ordinance No. 2007-2300 was deferred until the next meeting to give the public a chance to speak on the amendments. Resolution No. 2007-80 amending the open burning policy was deferred until the next meeting. The Council received a request for a nuisance hearing from Richard and Deborah Dubberke, 214 Juliana Court, to address agricultural animals within the city limits. The hearing was set for November 20, 2007 at 5:00 p.m. to be held in the City Hall Council Chambers. Motion was made by Anderson to cancel the council meeting on December 24, 2007, second by Lane. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. City Hall office hours for December 24th will be 8:00 a.m. to noon. No Police, Fire, Library or Attorney reports. Director of Public Works Schulte updated the council on the Maintenance Facility Site Improvements and Southside Drive Extension Project and the additional work items needed. Motion was made by Rhoades to approve participation in a laborshed survey at a cost of $3,000., second by Lane. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. The countywide survey will provide information about cities to help attract businesses. Motion was made by Mordini to approve a donation of $200. to North Polk High School Post Prom Committee, second by Anderson. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. It was the consensus of the council to end the open burning of yard waste as of November 12, 2007. The Administrator reported the Polk City Chamber’s Square Lighting and Open House is December 2, 2007 from 4:00-6:00 p.m. He stated City Hall will be holding an open house and asked if any of the council would be willing to volunteer during the event. Motion was made by Anderson to adjourn the meeting at 7:37 p.m., second by Lane. Motion was approved unanimously by roll call. __________________________________ Gary M. Heuertz, Mayor Attest: ________________________________ Sharon Nickles, City Clerk Published in the Ankeny Register on November 23, 2007 |