Posting Date:   March 02, 2001

 

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

 

BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL

 

MARCH 05, 2001

 

Meeting 01-05

 

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 7:00 p.m. on Monday, March 05, 2001, at the Bondurant City Center, 200 Second Street, Northeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa.  Said meeting is open and the public is encouraged to attend.

 

AGENDA

 

1)                  Call to Order

2)                  Roll Call

3)                  Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda

4)                  Guests Present

5)                  Consent Items:

a)                  Approval of the Council Minutes – February 19, 2001

b)                  Receive and File – Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes – January 25, 2001

c)                  Receive and File – Library Broad of Trustees Minutes – November 02, 2000 and January 11, 2001

d)                  Approval of Claims Report

6)                  Polk County Sheriff’s Report

7)                  Stanley Consultants, Inc. Representative Edwin R. Slattery, P.E. – Overview of the 2001 – 1st, 2nd, 3rd, 4th, Railroad Streets, Southeast Reconstruction Project

8)                  PUBLIC HEARING – Consideration on Amending the Bondurant Urban Renewal Area and Approving Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #3

RESOLUTION NO. 01-22 – A Resolution declaring the necessity and establish an Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #3 for the 2001 Addition to the Bondurant Urban Renewal Area.  

ORDINANCE NO. 01-202 – An Ordinance providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in The 2001 Addition to the Bondurant n   Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa.

9)                  Public Financial Management Representative Jon Burmeister, C.P.A. – Overview of the Sale and Issuance of $565,000 General Obligation Urban  Renewal Bonds

RESOLUTION NO. 01-23 – A Resolution providing for the sale and issuance of $565,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2001, and providing for the levy to taxes to pay the same

10)              RESOLUTION NO. 01-24 – A Resolution approving the Assignment of the Cable Television Franchise from Heritage Cablevision, Inc. to Mediacom Communications Corporation and its designed affiliate

11)              RESOLUTION NO. 01-25 – A Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Bondurant and the Bondurant-Farrar School District, pertaining to the location of a certain Property Boundary Line

12)              RESOLUTION NO.01-26 – A Resolution approving the Equipment Loan Agreement between the Cities of Bondurant and Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa

13)              Reports / Comments and appropriate action thereon:

a)                  Mayor Ihde

b)                  City Administrator Carlyle

c)                  Council Member(s)

14)              Adjournment

 

BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

March 05, 2001

 

Meeting No. 01-05

 

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 05th day of March, 2001, at 7:00 p.m.

 

Present:                Mayor Allen G. Ihde

                              Council Member Michele R. Bailey

                              Council Member Bruce N. Cordes

                              Council Member Terry F. Thomas

                                     Council Member James M. Valentine  

                              City Administrator Darrel Steven Carlyle

                              Deputy City Clerk Karen S. Meek

                              Administrative / Utility Clerk Laura J. Adams

 

Absent:                 Council Member David O. Williams

                                     

Notice of the meeting was posted at the Bondurant City Center, Ampride Store, Casey’s General Store, and Farmers Savings Bank on March 02, 2001.  All proceedings here after shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.

 

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

 

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

 

Motion made by Council Member Thomas, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to approve the consent items consisting of the City Council Minutes of February 19, 2001, Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of January 25, 2001, Library Board of Trustees Minutes of November 02, 2000 and January 11, 2001 and the Claims Report.  Roll Call: Thomas-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Valentine-Yes. Motion carried.

 

Polk County Sheriff’s Department Lt. Jorgenson introduced Deputy Tim Schuster.  Deputy Schuster, a member of the department for eight years, will be the assigned deputy to the City of Bondurant.

 

Stanley Consultants, Inc. Representative Edwin R. Slattery, P.E. gave the council an overview of the 2nd, 3rd, 4th, and Railroad Streets, Southeast improvements project.  The base plan includes total re-construction of 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets, Southeast and Water Main Replacement on Main Street, Southeast between 2nd Street, Southeast and 3rd Streets, Southeast.  Additional components of the project include re-surfacing of Railroad Street, Southeast and 1st Street, Southeast, each for a block.  Said components will be bid as alternates.  Both Mr. Slattery and City Administrator Carlyle entertained questions from Mayor Ihde and Members of the City Council.  Discussion was held on street improvement assessments. 

 

Motion made by Council Member Valentine, seconded by Council Member Thomas, to close the regular City Council meeting and open a Public Hearing in consideration of amending the Bondurant Urban Renewal Area and Approving Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #3.  Roll Call: Valentine-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Cordes-Yes. Motion carried.  City Administrator Carlyle reported no written or verbal

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comments have been received.  On February 22, 2001, by Resolution, the Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Bondurant Urban Renewal Area and Approving Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #3.  City Administrator Carlyle advised that a consultation meeting was held on February 15, 2001.  Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Bailey to close the Public Hearing and re-open the regular City Council meeting.  Roll Call: Cordes-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Thomas-Yes. Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to approve Resolution No. 01-22, a Resolution declaring the necessity and establish an Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.4 of the Code of Iowa and Approve Urban Renewal Plan Amendment #3 for the 2001 Addition to the Bondurant Urban Renewal Area.  Roll Call: Cordes-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Bailey-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Thomas, to suspend the first and second readings of Ordinance No. 01-202 and to approve Ordinance No. 01-202, an Ordinance providing for the Division of Taxes Levied on Taxable Property in the 2001 Addition to the Bondurant Urban Renewal Area, pursuant to Section 403.19 of the Code of Iowa as the third and final reading.  Roll Call: Bailey-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Cordes-Yes. Motion carried.

 

Public Financial Management Representative Jon Burmeister, C.P.A, presented to the Council an overview of the Sale and Issuance of $565,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds. He reported that six bids were received and he recommended UMB Bank, Kansas City, MO due to the low interest rate and an overall interest savings of $24,500.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Thomas, to approve Resolution No. 01-23, a Resolution providing for the sale and issuance of $565,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds, Series 2001, and providing for the levy to taxes to pay the same.  Roll Call: Cordes-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Valentine-Yes. Motion carried.

 

No action taken on Resolution No. 01-24.

 

Motion made by Council Member Valentine, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to approve Resolution No. 01-25, a Resolution approving an Agreement between the City of Bondurant and the Bondurant-Farrar School District, pertaining to the location of a certain Property Boundary Line.  Roll Call:  Valentine-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Thomas-Yes, Cordes-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Thomas, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to approve Resolution No. 01-26, a Resolution approving the Equipment Loan Agreement between the Cities of Bondurant and Urbandale, Polk County, Iowa.  Roll Call:  Thomas-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Valentine-Yes. Motion carried.

 

The following item(s) were discussed as part of Mayor Ihde’s comments:

 

Ø      Highlighted Iowa Department of Transportation Notice of Public Information Meeting.

Ø      Highlighted invitation to Breakfast Meeting with Representative Geri Huser and Senator Jeff Lamberti regarding current Legislative Session and the proposed Polk County Merger.

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

 

v     Highlighted communication from the Iowa Department of Transportation regarding the intersection of U.S. Highway 65 and Iowa Highway 945 (Grant Street, South).

v     Referenced correspondence from City Attorney Steven P. Brick regarding the Courtney case.

v     Discussed the Water and Sewer Rate Comparisons.

v     Presented the February, 2001 Fire Department Run Report.

v     Highlighted photo of recent ribbon cuttings.

 

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

 

§         Council Member Cordes – No comment.

§         Council Member Thomas – No comment.

§         Council Member Bailey – Asked Stanley Consultants for clarification of fire protection

      during construction of the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th Streets, Southeast improvements project.

§         Council Member Valentine – No comment.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to adjourn said meeting at 8:17 p.m.  Roll call: Ayes: 4.  Nays: 0.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

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                                                                                                            Allen G. Ihde

                                                                                                            Mayor

 

ATTEST:

 

 

 

 

 

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Laura J. Adams

Administrative / Utility Clerk

 

 

SEAL

 

 

 

 

 

 

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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 March 05, 2001; 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