BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

AUGUST 07, 2000

 

Meeting No. 00-16

 

A regular meeting of the City Council of the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, was held in the Community Room at the Bondurant City Center on the 07th day of August, 2000, at 7:00 p.m.

 

Present:                Mayor Pro-tem Terry F. Thomas

                              Council Member Bruce N. Cordes

Council Member James M. Valentine

Council Member David O. Williams     

City Administrator Darrel Steven Carlyle

Deputy City Clerk Karen S. Meek

Administrative / Utility Clerk Laura J. Adams

 

Absent:                 Mayor Allen G. Ihde

                              Council Member Michele R. Bailey

 

Notice of the meeting was posted at the Bondurant City Center, Break Pointe Store, Casey’s General Store, and Farmers Savings Bank on August 04, 2000.  All proceedings here after shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.

 

Mayor Pro-tem Thomas called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m.  Roll call was taken and a quorum was declared. 

 

Motion made by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to approve the agenda as presented.  Roll call: Williams-Yes; Valentine-Yes; Thomas-Yes, Cordes-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Williams, to approve the Consent Items consisting of the City Council Minutes of July 17, 2000; Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of June 22, 2000, the DSM Area Metropolitan Planning Organization Minutes of June 22, 2000,  the Claims Report, and Tax Abatement Application for Paul and Paula Carter, 103 – 7th Court, Southeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, as presented. Roll call: Cordes-Yes; Williams-Yes;  Valentine-Yes; Thomas-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

The Polk County Sheriff’s Department representative distributed the Bondurant Monthly Activity Summary for June 2000.  City Administrator Carlyle highlighted correspondence from Deputy Anderson regarding the incident on July 6, 2000, and reported that traffic control is being monitored on Lincoln Street, Southeast. City Administrator Carlyle also thanked Polk County Sheriff’s Department for coverage during Ragbrai 2000.  Council Member Valentine reported a possible stolen Des Moines Register Paper Machine on Northeast 70th Avenue.

 

 

Bondurant City Council Minutes

August 07, 2000

Page Two

 

 

 

Motion made by Council Member Valentine, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to approve Resolution 00-58, a Resolution establishing a Public Hearing Date of August 21, 2000 for consideration of approval of the Preliminary Plat for Deer Ridge Crossing Plat No. 2.  Roll Call:  Valentine-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Williams-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to approve Resolution 00-59, a Resolution approving the Renewal Retail Liquor License, Wine or Beer Permit for Highway Convenience, LLC d/b/a Ampride Break Pointe, 1111 Lincoln Street, Southeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa.  Roll Call:  Williams-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Cordes-Yes.  Motion carried.  

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Williams, to close the regular City Council meeting and to open the Public Hearing to consider the environmental impacts of the proposed Water Main Improvements Project-Connection of DMWW Water Main.  Roll Call: Cordes-Yes, Williams-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Valentine-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Mr. Edwin R. Slattery, P.E. representing Stanley Consultants, Inc., gave an overview of the SRF loan application procedures.  The application requires a description of the project including conversion of the well system to the Des Moines Water Works connection, pipeline work, hydrant replacement, evaluated tank demolition, chlorination of water and miscellaneous engineer and legal fees.  Construction cannot begin until the DNR requirements are satisfied.  The DNR requires an environmental assessment, which will explain the need for the project, the description of the project and the environmental impact of said project.  The environmental assessment will be prepared by Stanley Consultants, Inc. and reviewed by the DNR.  Mr. Slattery also explained the various clearances needed before construction can begin.  Mayor Pro-tem asked for any communication from the public.  No verbal communication was offered.  City Administrator Carlyle reported that no written or verbal comments had been received in his office. 

 

Motion made by Council Member Valentine, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to close the Public Hearing and open the regular City Council meeting.  Roll Call:  Valentine-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Williams-Yes, Thomas-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Water Superintendent Patrick Collison explained the benefits and cost adjustment of the proposed Des Moines Waterworks Connection Project Change Order No. 1 to the Council.  Motion made by Council Member Williams,  seconded by Council Member Valentine to approve Resolution 00-61, a Resolution approving Change Order No. 1, relating to the Water Main Improvements Project-Connection to Des Moines Waterworks Water Main.  Roll Call:  Williams-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Cordes-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to approve Resolution 00-62, a Resolution approving a Proclamation declaring “Responsible Gaming Education Week.”  Roll Call:  Cordes-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Williams-Yes, Thomas-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to close regular City Council meeting and to open the Public Hearing in consideration of a request to approve the Final Plat for Meadow Brook North Commercial Plat No. 1.  Roll Call:  Cordes-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Williams-Yes, Thomas-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Bondurant City Council Minutes

August 07, 2000

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Motion made by Council Member Williams, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to close the Public Hearing and open the regular City Council meeting.  Roll Call:  Williams-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Valentine-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Valentine, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to recess the public hearing for consideration of a request to approve the Final Plat for Meadow Brook North Commercial Plat No. 1 to the August 21, 2000 meeting.  Roll Call:  Valentine-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Williams-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

 

The following item(s) were discussed as part of Mayor Pro-tem Thomas’ comments:

 

·        No comments.

 

The following item(s) were discussed as part of City Administrator Carlyle’s comments:

 

v     Reported that City Wide Cleanup Day is being scheduled for Mid-October.  Rules and Regulations are being drafted and the Bondurant Men’s Club will be asked to assist in this cleanup effort.

v     Informed the Council of preliminary figures for Ragbrai, 2000.

v     Shared with the Council an e-mail message from Mayor Ihde from Germany.

v     Reported that MidAmerican Energy will be addressing the road condition in front of 92 and 94 Grant Street, North. 

 

The following item(s) were discussed as part of Council Members’ comments:

 

§         Council Member Cordes – Inquired about letter from Polk County Drainage District #30 regarding payments due in one or two installments and also asked for an updated on the Wolfe Creek Project.

§         Council Member Thomas – No Comment.

§         Council Member Valentine – Asked City Staff to check road condition on Northeast 62nd Avenue and Railroad Street, Southeast.

§         Council Member Williams – No Comment.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to adjourn said meeting at 7:45 p.m.  Roll call: Ayes: 4.  Nays: 0.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                                            Terry F. Thomas

                                                                                                            Mayor Pro-tem

 

 

 

Bondurant City Council Minutes

August 07, 2000

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ATTEST:

 

 

 

 

____________________________________

Laura J. Adams

Administrative / Utility Clerk

 

 

 

SEAL

 

 

 

I, the understated Administrative / Utility Clerk of the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa hereby certify that the foregoing is a true and accurate copy of proceedings had and done by the Mayor and City Council on August 07, 2000; that all of the subjects included in the forgoing proceedings were contained in the agenda for the meeting, kept continually current and readily available for public inspection at the Office of the City Clerk; that such subjects were contained in said agenda for at least twenty-four hours prior to said meeting, and the said minutes from which the foregoing proceedings have been extracted were written from and available for public inspection within ten business days and prior to the next convened meeting of said body.

 

 

 

                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                __________________________________

                                                                                                            Laura J. Adams

                                                                                                            Administrative / Utility Clerk