City Council

COUNCIL MEETING JULY 25, 2023 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek ABSENT: Ahrenholtz Mayor Gordon presided. During the open forum Rick Morain watched Ragbrai riders coming into town on South Lincoln Way and commented how appreciative the riders were of the new surfaced road. On motion by Zmolek, second by Jackson, the Council approved the following consent items: July 11, 2023 council minutes, class C Retail Alcohol License for Casa De Oro, Class C Retail Alcohol License for Spare Time Lane & Lounge, pay estimate #8 for $3,132 of CDBG funds for 123 N Chestnut Street, and street closures for “Cruisin’ to the Square” on August 10th. AYE: Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 38-23 On motion by Jackson, second by Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 38-23, a resolution proposing grant of easement to Hardin Hilltop Wind, LLC, and setting Public Hearing for August 8, 2023, at 5:30 p.m. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson NAY: None On motion by Sloan, second by Zmolek, the Council approved the second reading of an ordinance approving Planned Unit Development (PUD) at Jefferson Water Tower Plat. AYE: Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek, Jackson NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 39-23 On motion by Wetrich, second by Jackson, the Council approved Resolution No. 39-23, a resolution approving MJDS Properties, LLC plat of survey. AYE: Jackson, Wetrich, Sloan, Zmolek NAY: None On motion by Jackson, second by Zmolek, the Council approved the first reading of an ordinance amending codes of ordinances of the City of Jefferson, Iowa, 2017, amending provisions pertaining to collection fees for solid waste and recycling. AYE: Wetrich, Jackson, Sloan, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 40-23 On motion by Sloan, second by Jackson, the Council approved Resolution No. 40-23, a resolution setting fees for the City of Jefferson Animal Shelter. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Jackson, Sloan NAY: None On motion by Wetrich, second by Sloan, the Council approved to accept the sculpture from the Keith Vander Wilt family to be placed at the Animal Shelter in his memory. AYE: Wetrich, Zmolek, Jackson, Sloan NAY: None On motion by Wetrich, second by Zmolek, the Council approved to participate in the Trees Forever Carbon Credit Program. AYE: Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 41-23 On motion by Jackson, second by Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 41-23, a resolution approving Certificate of Completion and Final Acceptance and Release of Retainage for the Russell Street Watermain Improvement Project. AYE: Sloan, Zmolek, Jackson, Wetrich NAY: None On motion by Sloan, second by Jackson, the Council approved final acceptance for the Russell Street Watermain Improvement - 2022 Project. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson NAY: None On motion by Zmolek, second by Jackson, the Council approved Pay Estimate No. 7 & Final amount of $20,942.65 to Morris Enterprises, Inc. of Clutier, IA for the Russell Street Watermain Improvement – 2022 Project. AYE: Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek, Jackson NAY: None On motion by Zmolek, second by Wetrich, the Council approved the proposal for Engineering Services with Bolton & Menk for the E. Lincoln Way Street Project not to exceed $141, 400.00. AYE: Sloan, Jackson, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 42-23 On motion by Sloan, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 42-23, a resolution transferring funds and closing fund accounts. AYE: Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None On motion by Jackson, second by Sloan, the Council approved to table the proposals for Strategic Planning and Goal Setting due to not full Council present to vote till next meeting. AYE: Jackson, Wetrich, Sloan, Zmolek NAY: None On motion by Wetrich, second by Jackson, the Council approved a Letter of Intent for a housing project with Greene County Development Group and Kading Properties to build 100-140 rental units. AYE: Wetrich, Jackson, Zmolek, Sloan NAY: None There being no further business the Council agreed to adjourn at 7:09 p.m. ___________________________________ Matt Gordon, Mayor __________________________ Roxanne Gorsuch, City Clerk