Posting Date: April 28, 2006
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that a Regular Meeting of the City Council will be held at 6:00 p.m. on Monday, May 01, 2006, 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.
1) Call to Order
2) Roll Call
3) Perfecting and Approval of the Agenda
4) Guests Present
5) Consent Items:
b) Approval of the City Council Minutes – April 13, 2006, April 17, 2006 and April 20, 2006
c) Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes – April 06,2006
d) Approval of the Claims Report
e) Tax Abatement Applications – Rae Jean Longnecker, 501 – 10th Court, Southeast and Todd Schwickerath, 407 Mallard Pointe Drive, Northwest, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa
6) Mr. Craig Cochran, Superintendent – Update on the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District
7) RESOLUTION NO. 06-56 – A Resolution supporting the appointment of Skip Conkling to the Regional Transit Authority Board
8) RESOLUTION NO. 06-57 – A Resolution approving the 28E Agreement between the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and the Iowa Department of Transportation, relating to the Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities
9) RESOLUTION NO. O6-58 – A Resolution approving the Proclamation declaring Iowa School Board Recognition Week
10) RESOLUTION NO. 06-59 - A Resolution Supporting the Adoption of the 2030 Polk County Comprehensive Plan
11) Mr. Tom Whittman, Vice President, Civil Engineering Consultants – Presentation of a Re-zoning request and Development Plan for the Petocka Lake Planned Unit Development
RESOLUTION NO. 06-60 – A Resolution approving the Re-zoning and Development Plan Applications for the Petocka Lake Planned Unit Development, located in Section 29, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa
12) Mr. Eric Gjersvik, P.E., MSA Gjersvik Division – Presentation of the Preliminary Plat for Wisteria Heights, located along 15th Street, Southeast and Northeast 80th Street, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa
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RESOLUTION NO. 06-61 – A Resolution approving the Preliminary Plat for Wisteria Heights, located along 15th Street, Southeast and Northeast 80th Street, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, subject to the results of a stormwater drainage study
13) RESOLUTION NO. 06-62 – A Resolution approving the Temporary Easement Agreement between the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and David J. and Lori A. Ross relating to the Urban Services Area Sewer Project
14) RESOLUTION NO. 06-63 – A Resolution approving the Permanent Easement Agreement between the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and David J. and Lori A. Ross relating to the Urban Services Area Sewer Project
15) ORDINANCE NO. 06-200 – An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, by amending provisions pertaining to Chapter 181 Sign Code
16) RESOLUTION NO. 06-64 – A Resolution approving Change to the Engineering Agreement between the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and Stanley Consultants for the Urban Service Area Sewer Construction project
17) RESOLUTION NO. 06-65 – A Resolution approving an Engineering Agreement between the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and Stanley Consultants to conduct a stormwater drainage study in the area, which includes the Wisteria Heights plat
18) RESOLUTION NO. 06-66 – A Resolution allowing the placement of “garage sale” signs on private property during the City Wide Garage Sale on May 13, 2006
19) Discussion and appropriate action to be taken on the following item(s):
a) Establishing a deposit fee for the use of public facilities
20) CLOSED SESSION – Pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(j) to discuss purchase of real estate
21) Reports / Comments and appropriate action thereon:
a) Mayor McCoid
b) City Administrator Arentsen
c) Council Members
22) Adjournment
BONDURANT CITY COUNCIL
REGULAR MEETING
Meeting No. 06-12
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 01st day of May, 2006, at 6:00 p.m.
Present: Mayor Marla McCoid
Council Member Mike Adams, Sr.
Council Member Michele R. Bailey
Council Member Bruce N. Cordes
Council Member Jeffrey A. Kromrie
Council Member Keith Ryan
City Administrator Mark J. Arentsen
Deputy City Clerk Michelle Wells
City Planner Dylan Mullenix
Absent: None
Notice of the meeting was posted at the Bondurant City Center, Mobile Food Market, Casey’s General Store, and Legacy Bank on April 28, 2006. All proceedings hereafter shown were taken while the convened meeting was open to the public.
Mayor McCoid called the meeting to order at 6:02 p.m. Roll call was taken and a quorum was declared.
Mayor McCoid asked that the Polk County Sheriff’s Department report be placed on the agenda between item #6 and item #7. Motion made by Council Member Kromrie, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to approve the agenda, as amended. Roll Call: Kromrie-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Adams-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Ryan-Yes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Ryan, to approve the consent items consisting of the City Council Minutes of April 13, 2006, April 17, 2006, and April 20, 2006, Planning and Zoning Commission Minutes of April 06, 2006, the Claims Report and Tax Abatement Applications for Rae Jean Longnecker, 501 – 10th Court, Southeast and Todd Schwickerath, 407 Mallard Pointe Drive, Northwest, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa. Roll Call: Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes, Adams-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Kromrie-Yes. Motion carried.
Mr. Craig Cochran, Superintendent, Bondurant-Farrar Community School District, reported on the challenges that the Bondurant-Farrar Community School District will face in the next two fiscal years. He stated that he expects the School District to see a significant number of new students in the coming years.
Polk County Sheriff’s Department Representative Lt. Jorgenson reported on recent concerns in the City and City Park.
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Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to approve Resolution No. 06-56, a Resolution supporting the appointment of Skip Conkling to the Regional Transit Authority Board. Roll Call: Bailey-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Adams-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Ryan-Yes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Ryan, to approve Resolution No. 06-57, a Resolution approving the 28E Agreement between the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa and the Iowa Department of Transportation, relating to the Maintenance and Repair of Primary Roads in Municipalities. Roll Call: Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes, Adams-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Council Member Kromrie, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to approve Resolution No. 06-58, a Resolution approving the Proclamation declaring Iowa School Board Recognition Week. Roll Call: Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Adams-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Ryan, to approve Resolution No. 06-59, a Resolution supporting the Adoption of the 2030 Polk County Comprehensive Plan. Roll Call: Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes, Adams-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes. Motion carried.
Mr. Tom Wittman, Vice President, Civil Engineering Consultants, Inc., 2400 86th Street, Unit 12, Des Moines, Iowa, presented a Re-zoning request and Development Plan for the Petocka Lake Planned Unit Development and answered questions from the Mayor and Council.
Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Ryan, to approve Resolution No. 06-60, a Resolution approving the Re-zoning request and Development Plan Concept of approximately 76 acres (+/-), located in Section 29, north of Lake Petocka, west of U.S. Highway 65, and east of Northeast 80th Street, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, to R5 (Planned Unit Development) zoning district. Roll Call: Cordes-Yes, Ryan-Yes, Adams-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Kromrie-Yes. Motion carried.
Mr. Eric Gjersvik, P.E., MSA Professional Services, 5075 East University Avenue, Suite E, Pleasant Hill, Iowa, presented the Preliminary Plat for Wisteria Heights, located along 15th Street, Southeast and Northeast 80th Street, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and answered questions from the Mayor and Council. Mr. Gjersvik addressed stormwater management and said the intent is to take the majority of the stormwater and collect it into a stormwater system that flows into a series of detention basins at the west end of the C.O.V.E. Development.
Motion made by Council Member Kromrie, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to approve Resolution No. 06-61, a Resolution approving the Preliminary Plat for Wisteria Heights, located
along 15th Street, Southeast and Northeast 80th Street, Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, subject to the results of a stormwater drainage study. Roll Call: Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Adams-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes. Motion carried.
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Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Ryan, to approve Resolution No. 06-62, a Resolution approving the Temporary Easement Agreement between the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and David J. and Lori A. Ross, relating to the Section 29 Urban Services Area Sewer Project. Roll Call: Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes, Adams-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Kromrie-Yes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Ryan, to approve Resolution No. 06-63, a Resolution approving the Permanent Easement Agreement between the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and David J. and Lori A. Ross, relating to the Section 29 Urban Services Area Sewer Project. Roll Call: Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes, Adams-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes. Motion carried.
Mayor McCoid led a discussion regarding proposed Ordinance No. 06-200, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, by amending provisions pertaining to Chapter 181 – Sign Code. She explained that garage sale signs and Realtor signs are not allowed in the public right-of-way. City Staff will remove the signs placed in the public right-of-way. Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Ryan, to approve the third and final reading of Ordinance No. 06-200, an Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bondurant, Iowa, 2002, by amending provisions pertaining to Chapter 181 - Sign Code. Roll Call: Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes, Adams-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes. Motion carried. Mayor McCoid asked that City Planner Mullenix inform the Realtors of the new Ordinance.
Motion made by Council Member Cordes, seconded by Council Member Kromrie, to approve Resolution No. 06-64, a Resolution approving Change to the Engineering Agreement between the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and Stanley Consultants Inc., for the Urban Services Area Sewer Project, by reducing the Construction Services component of the Agreement from $47,840.00 to $27,040.00, in recognition of Polk County’s assumption of some of the contract administration and construction inspection work and is further amended by increasing the Design Services component of the Agreement by $10,933.00 for redesign of the sanitary sewer force main. Roll Call: Cordes-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Adams-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes. Motion carried.
Mayor McCoid asked that Resolution No. 06-65 be amended to include the cost of the drainage study in an amount not to exceed $3,273.00 and that the study be completed by May 26, 2006. Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Ryan, to approve Resolution No. 06-65, a Resolution approving an Engineering Agreement between the City of Bondurant, Polk County, Iowa, and Stanley Consultants Inc., to conduct a stormwater drainage study in the area, which includes the Wisteria Heights plat, as amended. Roll Call: Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes, Adams-Pass, Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes. Motion carried.
Motion made by Council Member Bailey, seconded by Council Member Ryan, to approve Resolution No. 06-66, a Resolution approving the placement of “garage sales” signs on private property from May 13, 2006, through May 15, 2006, with the condition that the signage does not obstruct the view of traffic. Roll Call: Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes, Adams-Yes, Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes. Motion carried.
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City Administrator Arentsen led a discussion concerning the possibility of establishing a cleaning deposit for the use of public facilities.
Motion made by Council Member Kromrie, seconded by Council Member Bailey, to close the regular City Council meeting for a five minute recess. Roll Call: Kromrie-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Adams-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Ryan-Yes. Motion carried. Council recessed at 7:50 p.m.
Motion made by Council Member Kromrie, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to open the Closed Session, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(j) to discuss the purchase of real estate. Roll Call: Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Adams-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes. Motion carried. The Closed Session opened at 7:55 p.m.
Motion made by Council Member Kromrie, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to close the Closed Session and open the regular City Council meeting. Roll Call: Kromrie-Yes, Cordes-Yes, Adams-Yes, Bailey-Yes, Ryan-Yes. Motion carried. The regular meeting opened at 8:38 p.m.
The following item(s) were discussed as part of Mayor McCoid’s comments:
v Update on the Washington D.C. trip pertaining to WRA issues. Mayor McCoid expressed her appreciation to Stanley Consultants, Inc., for being instrumental in arranging the trip, preparing the grant, preparing an impressive presentation and agenda and for all of their assistance in making the trip possible.
The following item(s) were discussed as part of City Administrator Arentsen’s comments:
ü Update concerning the Finance Director position.
ü Will be meeting with the State Auditor this week regarding the FY 2005 Annual Financial Report.
ü Would like to increase the cable franchise fee in the FY 2007 budget.
ü Wolf Creek update.
ü Will be attending a Northeast Corridor Beltway meeting this week.
The following item(s) were discussed as part of Council Member’s comments:
q Council Member Cordes – Will be asking for a Resolution addressing street closures for Summerfest and asked who established the trail fund to be used from RAGBRAI proceeds.
q Council Member Ryan – Thanked Council Member Bailey for planting the beautiful flowers at the City Center.
q Council Member Adams – No Comment.
q Council Member Bailey – RAGBRAI update.
q Council Member Kromrie – No Comment.
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Motion made by Council Member Kromrie, seconded by Council Member Cordes, to adjourn the meeting at 9:10 p.m. Roll Call: Ayes: 5. Nays: 0. Motion carried.
Marla McCoid
Mayor
ATTEST:
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Michelle Wells
Deputy City Clerk
SEAL
I, the understated Deputy City 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 May 01, 2006, 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
Deputy City Clerk