November 6, 2023 City Council Agenda

Monday, November 6, 2023 – 6:00 P.M.

Meetings may also be offered via zoom; Zoom Meeting ID: 5635683491.

 

  1. Call to order by the Mayor and Pledge of Allegiance
  2. Approval of the consent agenda
    1. Approval of Agenda
    2. Minutes – Approval of October 23, 2023
    3. Resolutions –
      1. Agreeing to HWY 76 & 9 Closure on September 20, 2024 – Homecoming parade
      2. Agreeing to HWY 76 & 9 Closure on December 9, 2023 – Waukon Holiday Parade
      3. Setting date for public hearing amending the current budget for the City of Waukon for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2024 – November 20, 2023 @ 6PM.
      4. Rescind resolution No. 23-155: rescind the transfer from the Street Improvement Fund to the Capital Equipment Fund for the purchase of a fire truck.
      5. Agreeing to the transfer from the 9 & 11 Allamakee Street Fund for internal advance repayments to the Street Improvements Fund
      6. Rescind resolution 23-157: rescind the transfer from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the WWTP Construction Fund for engineering costs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Project.
      7. Agreeing to the transfer from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Sewer Plant Improvement Fund for engineering costs for the Wastewater Treatment Plant project.
      8. Agreeing to the transfer from the Sewer Revenue Fund to the Sewer Revenue Bond Sinking Fund for the principal/interest payment on the Sewer Revenue Improvement and Refunding Bond, Series 2022 and Series 2023 and Series 2021.
      9. Agreeing to the transfer from the Emergency Fund to the General Fund
      10. Agreeing to the transfer from the TIF Fund to the Debt Service Fund to pay the (2) monthly principal grant payments to the Allamakee/Clayton Electric Cooperative for the Waukon Fire Station Loans.
      11. Agreeing to the transfer from the TIF Fund to the Debt Service Fund for the annual premium of the Letter of Credit per loan premium agreement between the City of Waukon and Allamakee/Clayton Electric Cooperative, Inc. for the Fire Station.
    4. Liquor Licenses: Approval of Class C Retail for Lids Bar & Grill, 1650 9th SW
    5. Approval of Urban Revitalization Program Exemption – 1005 2nd SW
    6. Claims – Approval of claims
  1. Public Comments – Citizens may speak to the Council with comments or concerns. (3 min max per citizen, no action taken)
  2. Reports:
    1. Departments: Cate, Jeremy, Jim, Keith, Paul
    2. Fehr Graham
    3. City: Clerk, Finance Director, Attorney, Manager
    4. City Council & Mayor

 

  1. Ordinance: Vacating Street Currently Occupied by Veterans Memorial Hospital Emergency Department Parking Lot, Helipad and Clinic Building

 

  1. Public Hearing: Approving and directing the conveyance of interest in Real Property – VMH Properties

 

  1. Resolution: Approving and Directing the Conveyance of Interest in Real Property – VMH Properties

 

  1. Resolution: Approving the Agreement of Transfer of Assets from the City of Waukon All of the EMS Service Assets to Veterans Memorial Hospital

 

  1. City Façade Improvement Grant Application – 7 West Main St.

 

  1. Discuss Setting Times for Council Work Sessions for City Projects

 

  1. Jim Cooper Contracting with City of New Albin as an Affidavit Operator

 

  1. Wastewater Industrial User Agreement – Request from Aveka for Increased Effluent Limits

 

  1. Direction to Change City Ordinance Regarding Late Payment Penalties and Administrative Fees

 

  1. Direction on Adding Penalties to City Ordinances for Vapor Device Violations

 

  1. Reviving of the Fields Funding Commitment – Discussion on a not to exceed amount

 

  1. Approval of 2024 Health Insurance Renewal

 

  1. Discussion on Biking/Walking path around Golf Course, 4th St. SE/7th Ave. SE

 

  1. Pladsen Addition Street Lights

 

  1. Approve 1st St. NW to 1st Ave. NW Storm Sewer Improvements Project Change Order #3

 

  1. Direction on Sidewalk and curb replacement for 1st St. NW and 1st Ave. NW Storm Sewer Project

 

  1. Discussion on concrete paving schedule for 1st St. NW and 1st Ave. NW Storm Sewer Project

 

  1. Direction to hire an architectural engineer to evaluate City Hall repair needs

 

  1. Direction regarding the composition of the LOSST referendum renewal

 

  1. Direction to formally engage Dorsey & Whitney to prepare the referendum documents

 

  1. Public Comments – (3 min max per citizen, no action taken)

 

  1. 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. (x2)

 

  1. Adjournment
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