July 5, 2022 City Council Minutes

The Waukon City Council met in regular session on July 5, 2022 at 7:00 P.M. in the council room of City Hall, 101 Allamakee Street and via Zoom technology. Mayor Pat Stone presided. Council members present: Kevin Johnson, John Lydon, Arvid Hatlan (via zoom), Andy Sires and Steve Wiedner. Council members absent: None. Others present: City Manager Gary Boden; Police Chief Paul Wagner; Street Superintendent Keith Burrett; Water & Sewer Superintendent Jim Cooper; Assistant City Attorney Luke Meinholz; Standard- Joe Moses; Fehr Graham – Lyle Tekippe & Paige Pierce; and citizens.

The Mayor called the meeting to order. It was requested to remove agenda item b. under considerations regarding Police Department training contract.

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

To approve the consent agenda.

  • Agenda
  • Minutes of June 20, 2022 regular session
  • Approval of variance request: 12 7th Ave. NE
  • Approval of Urban Revitalization Applications: 110 2nd St. NW, 102 6th Ave. SW, 104 6th Ave. SW, 106 6th Ave. SW
  • Approval of public hearings on July 18, 2022 at 7 PM on zoning ordinances for: City of Waukon owned property on the 500 and 600 block of 9th St. NW and WEDC owned property on the West side of the 1000 block of 5th St. SW; Lot 10 & 11 of Waukon Industrial Park 2nd Addition and Lot 4 of Waukon Industrial Park 1st Addition
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $16,604.89 from the Wellness Center Operating Fund to the General Fund for the Wellness Center employee share – reimbursement for June, 2022 payroll salaries. The Clerk assigned number 22-100 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $25.36 from the TIF Fund to the Debt Service Fund for additional interest costs on the fire station payment.  The Clerk assigned number 22-101 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $40,000 back to the TIF Fund from the Debt Service Fund. The Clerk assigned number 22-102 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to transfer 25% of the total $5,558.06 from the General Fund to the Hotel/Motel Fund in the amount of $1,389.52. The Clerk assigned number 22-103 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $67,247 from the General Fund to the Library Fund for operations. The Clerk assigned number 22-104 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $41,453.72 from the Road Use Tax Fund to the Debt Service Fund to cover principal/interest payment on the Johnston Vacuum Sweeper Lease. The Clerk assigned number 22-105 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $68,000.04 from the TIF Fund to the Debt Service Fund to pay the 2 monthly principal grant payments of $3,000 and $2,666.67 to the Allamakee/Clayton Electric Cooperative for the Waukon Fire Station Loans.  The Clerk assigned number 22-106 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $56,771.65 from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Sewer Revenue Bond Sinking Fund for the principal/interest payment on the Sewer Revenue Bond, Series 2019 ($47,912.29) and Series 2021-$1M ($5,144.16) and Series 2021-$750K ($3,715.20). The Clerk assigned number 22-107 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $15,799.64 from the General Fund to the Capital Equipment Fund – General/Police for the Taser & Axon Body Cameras Project. The Clerk assigned number 22-108 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Authorizing internal advance to Capital Project Fund not to exceed $32,000. The Clerk assigned number 22-109 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Authorizing internal advance to Capital Project Fund not to exceed $8,000.  The Clerk assigned number 22-110 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Authorizing internal advance to Capital Project Fund not to exceed $28,751.50. The Clerk assigned number 22-111 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $37,244 from the General Fund to the CDBG Housing Rehab Fund for contract costs for Owner-Occupied Housing Rehabilitation Program, with the understanding that, when reimbursements are received through the Community Development Block Grant the amount will be paid back to the General Fund. The Clerk assigned number 22-112 to the resolution.
  • Resolution- Agreeing to the transfer of $36,489.31 from the Sewer Fund to the Water Resource Restoration Fund for pay estimate number one, Contract A, for the Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project, with the understanding that when reimbursements are received through the Clean Water State Revolving Fund the amount will be paid back to the Sewer Fund.  The Clerk assigned number 22-113 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Authorizing internal advance to Tax Increment Sub Fund not to exceed $181.50.  The Clerk assigned number 22-114 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $7,735 from the General Fund to the Library Fund for costs of LED Replacement.  The Clerk assigned number 22-115 to the resolution.
  • Resolution – Agreeing to the transfer of $17,500 from the Employee Benefits Fund to the T&A Insurance Partial Self Fund for insurance costs. The Clerk assigned number 22-116 to the resolution.
  • Approval of change order #1 of $4,500 and final pay request of $12,100 to the Restyling Specialists for CDBG HSG Briemon Project
  • Approval of pay request #1 of $14,544 to the Restyling Specialists for CDBG HSG Vonderohe Project
  • Approval of change order #2 of $1,000 and final pay request of $10,600 to the Restyling Specialists for CDBG HSG Bloxham Project
  • Approval of pay request #1 – Storm Water Quality Improvements, Contract A, for $36,489.31 to Aaron Crane Construction LLC
  • Approval of pay application #30 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Improvements Project for $115,725.73 to Wapasha Construction Co.
  • Approval of claims

 

Yes: Wiedner, Johnson, Lydon, Hatlan, Sires| No:  0

The Mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Under Public Comments: none

 

Under Department Reports: Water & Sewer Superintendent Jim Cooper mentioned they put a cement wall in at the plant to hold the sludge in and the fencing has been completed.  Their tool cat will be traded in for $7,100 per the program they do every 2 years. Police Chief Paul Wagner noted that Kole Northland started last week and he was sworn in. Street Superintendent Keith Burrett stated a storm sewer fell in on Logan Street across from the State shop and that Boden will discuss with Fehr Graham about fixing.

 

City Manager Gary Boden discussed there is an opportunity for our county to hold a Planning and Zoning training.  The cost for that will be $750 and if other communities take part, hopefully we could split that cost.  Also, he noted he will be meeting with the Allamakee/Clayton REC this week regarding the Fiber optic project.

 

Paige Pierce with Fehr Graham discussed the recent project changes for the Force Main Relocation Project.

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

Approving change order #1 for $46,498 for the Force Main Relocation Project.

Yes: 5 | No:  0

The Mayor declared the motion passed.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

To approve pay estimate #1 for $85,760.30 to Aaron Crane Construction LLC for the Force Main Relocation Project.

Yes: 5 | No: 0

The Mayor declared the motion passed.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

To approve pay estimate final for $4,513.70 to Aaron Crane Construction LLC for the Force Main Relocation Project.

Yes: 5 | No: 0

The Mayor declared the motion passed.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

To approve the resolution accepting work covering Waukon Force Main Relocation Project.

Yes: Wiedner, Johnson, Lydon, Hatlan, Sires| No: 0

The Mayor declared the resolution passed. The Clerk assigned number 22-117 to the resolution.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

To approve the resolution agreeing to the transfer of $85,760.30 from the Pladsen Property Project Fund to the Water Resource Restoration Fund for Pay estimate number one, Force Main Relocation, for the Water Resource Restoration Sponsored Project.

Yes: Wiedner, Johnson, Lydon, Hatlan, Sires| No: 0

The Mayor declared the resolution passed. The Clerk assigned number 22-118 to the resolution.

 

City Clerk Snitker discussed a new contract from T&W Grinding with raised costs due to emerald ash bore and rising inflation costs.

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

To approve the agreement with T&W Grinding at $12,000 per year.

Yes: 5 | No: 0

The Mayor declared the motion carried.

 

There was discussion regarding the loading zone ordinance and businesses downtown parking on the State Highway to unload items. It was determined more information is needed.

No action taken.

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Sires

To enter into closed session per Iowa Code Chapter 21.5 (1)(j) to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property.

Yes:  Johnson, Wiedner, Sires, Hatlan, Lydon | No:  0

The Mayor declared the motion carried.  Roll call was taken: Sires, Johnson, Wiedner, Hatlan, Lydon

 

Moved by: Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

To exit closed session

Yes:  Johnson, Wiedner, Sires, Hatlan, Lydon | No:  0

The Mayor declared the motion carried.

 

Moved by:  Lydon | Seconded by: Wiedner

To enter into open session.

Yes:  Johnson, Wiedner, Sires, Hatlan, Lydon | No:  0

The Mayor declared the motion carried.  No action following closed session.

 

Moved by: Wiedner | Seconded by: Lydon

To adjourn.

Yes: 5 | No: 0

The Mayor declared the motion carried.

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