Posting Date:   September 02, 2005

 

 

NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING

 

BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL

 

 

SEPTEMBER 06, 2005

 

 

Meeting 05-18

 

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Tuesday, September 06, 2005, in the Bondurant City Center at 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:

b)                 Approval of the Council Minutes – August 15, 2005

c)                  Des Moines Area MPO Minutes – July 21, 2005

d)                 Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes – August 25, 2005

e)                 Polk County Emergency Management Commission Minutes – August 17, 2005

f)                    Eastern Polk Regional Development Minutes – August 11, 2005

g)                 Approval of the Claims Report

h)                  Tax Abatement Application – Kyle Trusty, 607 Mallard Pointe Drive, Northwest;  Todd Hick, 503 Lincoln Street, Northeast;  Diane L. Avery, 201 Mallard Pointe Drive, Northwest;  Kimberly E. Stevens, 603 Mallard Pointe Drive, Northwest;  Corey Barnett, 607 – 6th Court, Northwest;  Joseph D. Bell, 513 Mallard Pointe Drive, Northwest;  Allen and Amy Finchum, 207 – 14th Street, Southeast,  Bryan and Charity Wyant, 109 – 5th Street, Northeast;  Riley Butler, 204 Walnut Drive, Northwest;  and Sean and Karrie Williams, 404 – 15th Street, Southeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa

6)             Polk County Sheriff’s Department Report

7)             HEARING COMPLAINT – Singh’s Self Service, 1111 Lincoln Street, Southeast, Bondurant,

                        Polk County, Iowa

8)             Mr. Thomas R. Musgrove, Permit Coordinator – Presentation of a Site Plan for 84 Lumber

                        RESOLUTION NO. 05-94 – A Resolution granting conditional approval of the Site Plan

                                    for 84 Lumber, located in Section 29, within the corporate limits of the City of

                                    Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa

9)             Mr. Marvin Skinner, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair – Presentation of

                        Recommendations concerning Chapter 180 – Section 180.05.3.G

                        RESOLUTION NO. 05-95 – A Resolution receiving and filing said recommendations

10)         Mr. Mark A. Crawford, P.E. – Presentation of the 15th Street, Southeast Speed Study

                        ORDINANCE NO. 05-217 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the

                                    City of Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, pertaining to special speed restrictions on 15th

                                    Street, Southeast

 

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11)         Mr. A. J. Mumm, Polk County Emergency Management Coordinator – Presentation of National

                        Incident Management Systems (NIMS)

                        RESOLUTION NO. 05-91 – A Resolution adopting the National Incident Management

                                    Systems for the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa

12)         Mr. George White, Owner of White Investment, LLC – Request for said Tax Abatement

                        Application be applied retroactive due to special circumstances

                        RESOLUTION NO. 05-93 – A Resolution recommending to the Polk County Assessor

                                    and the Polk County Auditor that the Tax Abatement Appication for 6175 Henry

                                    Street, Southwest, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, be applied retroactive due to

                                    Special Circumstances

13)         RESOLUTION NO. 05-90 – A Resolution approving the Examination and Copying of Public

                                    Records Administrative Policy

14)         RESOLUTION NO. 05-92 – A Resolution approving the City of Bondurant Employee

                                    Handbook

15)         RESOLUTION NO. 05-96 – A Resolution approving the Emergency Service Vehicle

                                    Bid/Proposal from Karl’s Chevrolet of Ankeny, Iowa, with modifications

16)         RESOLUTION NO. 05-97 – A Resolution declaring “Beggars” Nights, 2005

 

17)         ORDINANCE NO. 05-214 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of

                        Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, by amending provisions pertaining to Cigarette Permits

18)         ORDINANCE NO. 05-215 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of

                        Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, by amending provisions pertaining to Abandoned Vehicles

19)         ORDINANCE NO. 05-216 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of

                        Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, by adding provisions pertaining to the Cemetery

20)         Reports / Comments and appropriate action thereon:

a)                 Mayor Ihde

b)                 City Attorney Brick

c)                  City Administrator Carlyle

d)                 Council Members

21)         Adjournment

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL

REGULAR MEETING

September 06, 2005

 

 

 

Meeting No. 05-18

 

 

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 06th day of September, 2005, at 6:00 p.m.

 

 

Present:                Mayor Allen G. Ihde

                              Council Member Michele R. Bailey

                              Council Member Bruce N. Cordes

                              Council Member Jeffrey A. Kromrie

                              Council Member Gregory S. Schiermeister    

                              Council Member James M. Valentine

                              City Attorney Matthew S. Brick

                              City Administrator Darrel Steven Carlyle

                              Administrative / Utility Clerk Michelle Wells

                              Accounting Clerk Luane Baker

 

Absent:                 None

 

Notice of the meeting was posted at the Bondurant City Center, Ampride Store, Casey’s General Store, and Legacy Bank on September 02, 2005.  All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.

 

Mayor  Ihde called  the meeting to  order at 6:00 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, Schiermeister-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Valentine-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Schiermeister, to approve the consent items consisting of the City Council Minutes of August 15, 2005, Des Moines Area MPO Minutes of July 21, 2005, Bondurant Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of August 25, 2005, Polk County Emergency Management Commission Minutes of August 17, 2005, Eastern Polk Regional Development Minutes of August 11, 2005, the Claims Report, and Tax Abatement Applications for Kyle Trusty, 607 Mallard Pointe Drive, Northwest; Todd Hick, 503 Lincoln Street, Northeast; Diane L. Avery, 201 Mallard Pointe Drive, Northwest; Kimberly E. Stevens, 603 Mallard Pointe Drive, Northwest; Corey Barnett, 607 – 6th Court, Northwest; Joseph D. Bell, 513 Mallard Pointe Drive, Northwest; Allen and Amy Finchum, 207 – 14th Street, Southeast; Bryan and Charity Wyant, 109 – 5th Street, Northeast; Riley Butler, 204 Walnut Drive, Northwest; and Sean and Karrie Williams, 404 – 15th Street, Southeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa.  Roll Call:  Bailey-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Valentine-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Accounting Clerk Baker left at 6:03 p.m.

 

Polk County Sheriff’s Office Representative Lt. Jorgenson was present and had nothing to report.

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Mayor Ihde opened the Hearing Complaint, of which Iowa Code Section 453A.2(1) provides that a person shall not “sell, give, or otherwise supply any tobacco, tobacco products or cigarettes to any person under eighteen years of age.”  Iowa Code Section 453A.22(2)(a) and City Code Section 121.07 provide that if a permit holder or employee of a permit holder has committed a first violation of Iowa Code Section 453A.2(1), the permit holder shall be assessed a civil penalty of three hundred dollars ($300>00) fine.  Failure to pay the penalty as ordered will result in an automatic fourteen (14) day cigarette permit suspension.  On or about March 04, 2005, the permittee or an employee of the permittee sold cigarettes or tobacco products to a person under eighteen years of age.  A copy of the Citation is attached.  On or about June 01, 2005, the permittee was issued a sanction for violating Iowa Code Subsection 453A.2.  Therefore, in accordance with Iowa law, the City of Bondurant requests the Bondurant City Council find a violation of the above referenced subsections of Iowa Code Chapter 453A.2 and City Code Chapter 121.07 and assess a civil penalty in the amount of three hundred ($300.00) fine against Amarjit Singh, 5263 North Mohawk Avenue, Milwaukee, Wisconsin, d/b/a Singh’s Self Service IV, 1111 Lincoln Street, Southeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa.  Singh’s Self Service IV failed to appear for said hearing.

 

Motion made by Council Member Kromrie, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to assess a civil penalty of three hundred dollars ($300.00) against Singh’s Self Service IV, 1111 Lincoln Street, Southeast, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa.  Roll Call:  Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Valentine-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Mr. Jeff Storey, Project Manager, 84 Lumber Company, 1019 Route 519 – Building #5, Eighty Four, Pennsylvania, presented the Site Plan for 84 Lumber.  City Administrator Carlyle advised Council that the Site Plan  has been administratively reviewed and conditionally approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Said conditions include a)  water service, which will be provided by an on-site well; b)  sewer system, which will consist of two (2) 1,000 gallon septic tanks, which will act only as holding tanks; c)  approval from the Iowa DOT for a Type “A” entrance.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to approve Resolution No. 05-94, a Resolution granting conditional approval of the Site Plan for 84 Lumber, located in Section 29, within the corporate limits of the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa.  Roll Call:  Cordes-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Kromrie-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Mr. Marvin Skinner, Planning and Zoning Commission Chair, presented the Recommendations of the Planning and Zoning Study Committee concerning Chapter 180 – Section 180.05.3G.  The Study Committee recommended that the verbiage in Chapter 180, Section 180.05.3.G remain as is, which states that lots in a subdivision over ten (10) lots shall not access directly onto an existing street or road, but shall face onto and be accessed by a new street designed for that purpose.  The Planning and Zoning Commission support and resolve the approval of proposed Ordinance No. 05-213, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, by adding provisions pertaining to screening requirements.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Schiermeister, to approve Resolution No. 05-95, a Resolution receiving and filing said recommendations.  Roll Call:  Cordes-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes,  Bailey-Yes,  Kromrie-No,  Valentine-Yes.   Motion carried.   Council Member Cordes

 

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asked that proposed Ordinance 05-213 be placed on the September 19, 2005, Council Meeting Agenda as a discussion item.

 

Mr. Mark A. Crawford, P.E., McClure Engineering Company, 400 Delaware Avenue, Ankeny, Iowa, presented a Speed Study for 15th Street, Southeast and answered questions from the Mayor and Council.  He recommended establishing a regulatory speed limit of 35 mph from Grant Street, South to Northeast 80th Street.  In addition, he suggested installing “School Bus Stop Ahead” signs along 15th Street, Southeast; installation of “Stop” signs for east / west traffic at the intersection of 15th Street, Southeast and Northeast 80th Street; and continued speed monitoring along 15th Street, Southeast, issuing citations for speed limit violations.

 

Mr. Ray Sauer, 604 – 15th Street, Southeast; Mr. Hap Newell, 110 – 15th Street, Southeast and Ms. Nicole Ryan, 112 – 15th Street, Southeast voiced concerns regarding monitoring truck speed versus car speed; asked Council to consider the petition asking that the speed limit on 15th Street, Southeast be lowered to 25 mph and protecting the children at play.

 

Council Member Kromrie said he would like to amend proposed Ordinance 05-217, by establishing a speed limit of 25 mph on 15th Street, Southeast and discuss with Polk County the possibility of stop signs for east / west traffic at the intersection of 15th Street, Southeast and Northeast 80th Street, Southeast.

 

Motion made by Council Member Kromrie, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to waive the first and second reading of Ordinance No. 05-217, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, pertaining to Special Speed Restrictions on 15th Street, Southeast, as amended, and approve as the third and final reading.  Roll Call:  Kromrie-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Schiermeister-No, Cordes-No, Valentine-No.  Motion denied.

 

Council Member Bailey said she would like to amend proposed Ordinance 05-217, by establishing a speed limit of 30 mph on 15th Street, Southeast and discuss with Polk County the possibility of stop signs for east / west traffic at the intersection of 15th Street, Southeast and Northeast 80th Street, Southeast.

 

Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to waive the first and second reading of Ordinance No. 05-217, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, pertaining to Special Speed Restrictions on 15th Street, Southeast, as amended, and approve as the third and final reading.  Roll Call:  Bailey-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Kromrie-No, Valentine-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Mr. A. J. Mumm, Polk County Emergency Management Coordinator, 111 Court Avenue, Des Moines, Iowa, presented the National Incident Management Systems (NIMS) and answered questions from the Mayor and Council.  He said that there are certain training and exercise programs that satisfy the requirements in the Homeland Security Presidential Directive. 

 

Motion made by Council Member Kromrie, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to approve Resolution No. 05-91,  a  Resolution  adopting  the National  Incident Management  Systems (NIMS)  for the  City of

 

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Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa.  Roll Call:  Kromrie-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Valentine-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Mr. George White, Owner of White Investment, LLC, 11451 – 160th Avenue, Indianola, Iowa, requested his Tax Abatement Application for G & V Enterprises, Inc., 6175 Henry Street, Southwest, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, be Applied Retroactive due to Special Circumstances. 

 

Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to approve Resolution No. 05-93, a Resolution Recommending to the Polk County Assessor and the Polk County Auditor that the Tax Abatement Application for 6175 Henry Street, Southwest, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, be Applied Retroactive due to Special Circumstances.  Roll Call:  Bailey-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to approve Resolution No. 05-90, a Resolution approving the Examination and Copying of Public Records Administrative Policy.  Roll Call:  Bailey-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Valentine-Yes.  Motion carried. 

 

Motion made by Council Member Valentine, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to approve Resolution No. 05-92, a Resolution approving the City of Bondurant Employee Handbook.  Roll Call:  Valentine-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes.  Motion carried. 

 

Motion made Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to approve Resolution No. 05-96, a Resolution approving the Emergency Service Vehicle Bid / Proposal from Karl’s Chevrolet of Ankeny, Iowa, with modifications, and authorize the Fire Chief, City Administrator and / or Mayor to negotiate the final terms of the vehicle, authorize the City Administrator or Mayor to execute the purchase agreement and authorize the City Administrator to issue payment for such.  Roll Call:  Bailey-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Valentine-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

City Administrator Carlyle commended Chief Poffenberger and Bondurant Emergency Services for their efforts put forth regarding the proposed purchase of an “attack truck”.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to approve Resolution No. 05-97, a Resolution declaring Sunday, October 30, 2005, between the hours of six p.m. and eight p.m., as “Beggars Night.”  Roll Call:  Cordes-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Kromrie-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to waive the first and second reading of Ordinance No. 05-214, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, by amending provisions pertaining to Cigarette Permits, and approve as the third and final reading.  Roll Call:  Cordes-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes.  Motion carried. 

 

Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to waive the first and second reading of Ordinance No. 05-215, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bondurant,  Iowa, 2002,  by   amending  provisions  pertaining to Abandoned Vehicles, and   approve as

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the third and final reading.  Roll Call:  Bailey-Yes, Valentine-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

Motion made by Council Member Valentine, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to waive the first and second reading of Ordinance No. 05-216, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of

 

Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, by amending provisions pertaining to the Cemetery and approve as the third and final reading.  Roll Call:  Valentine-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Schiermeister-Yes, Kromrie-Yes.  Motion carried.

 

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

 

§         No Comment.

 

The following item(s) were discussed as part of Attorney Brick’s comments:

 

v     No Comment.

 

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

 

ü      Referenced Bondurant Community Library Statistics report for August, 2005; the Activities Calendar for September, 2005 and a press release for the Altoona Herald.

ü      Referenced e-mail communication concerning Dex Phone Book recycling.

ü      Update regarding chipping service.

 

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

 

q       Council Member Bailey – Asked if anything could be done to prevent recent water main breaks.

q       Council Member Schiermeister – No Comment.

q       Council Member Kromrie – Commented on Township fees for ambulance and fire protection and asked for  update  concerning  the proposed Fire Station / Library / Public Safety Municipal  Building.

q       Council Member Cordes – Announced positive comments from residents regarding the chipping service and the trail around Lake Petocka and asked if Bondurant Emergency Services were planning activities at the City Park on “Beggar’s Night.”

q       Council Member Valentine – No Comment.

 

Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Valentine, to adjourn said meeting at 7:49 p.m.  Ayes:  5.  Nays:  0.  Motion carried.

 

 

 

 

 

                                                                                    _________________________________                                                                                    Allen G. Ihde

                                                                                                            Mayor

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ATTEST:

 

 

 

 

___________________________________

Michelle Wells

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 September 06, 2005, that all of the subjects included in the foregoing 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.

 

 

                                                                                                            __________________________________

                                                                                                                                                Michelle Wells

                                                                                                            Administrative / Utility Clerk