City Council

COUNCIL MEETING FEBRUARY 27, 2024 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek ABSENT: None Craig Berry presided. Mark McCuen spoke and showed short video during Open forum. On motion by Wetrich, second by Jackson, the Council approved the following consent items: February 13, 2024 Council Minutes, and Hire Cody Renwanz for part-time seasonal clubhouse help at $13/hr. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None This was the time and place for the Public Hearing on the Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Costs for the Jefferson Lincoln Way Resurfacing Project. Mayor Berry called for oral or written comments. Coltrane Carlson asked about what effect on activities it would impact during the project. James Leiding explained that they are aware of the activities and would work around them and there would either be flaggers or pilot cars during the project. Chad Sloan asked about roads being busted up again with New Jail coming in. James Leiding said there is possibility to make connection use with putting both building on same service, but plans have been provided. On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Zmolek, the Council closed the Public Hearing. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 19-24 On motion by Jackson, second by Zmolek, the Council approved Resolution No. 19-24, a resolution approving Detailed Plans and Specifications, Form of Contract, and Estimate of Cost for the Jefferson East Lincoln Way Resurfacing Project. AYE: Jackson, Ahrenholtz, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: Sloan CJ Lintner from KCG was available to answer questions on the KCG development project. After a very lengthy discussion from several residents and citizens that voiced concerns and spoke against and for the project and zoning change. On motion by Jackson, and second by Wetrich, the Council approved the second reading of an ordinance changing zoning classification for Property North of Railroad Tracks between North Maple Street and North Elm Street. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Wetrich, Zmolek, Jackson NAY: Sloan RESOLUTION NO. 20-24 On motion by Wetrich, second by Ahrenholtz, the Council approved Resolution No. 20-24, a resolution setting time and date for public hearing regarding Plans and Specifications and Proposed Form of Contract for the CDBG Centennial Block Upper Story Housing Grant Project (IEDA Project #23-HSGU-003). Public Hearing has been set for March 12, 2024 at 5:30 p.m. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: None  RESOLUTION NO. 21-24 On motion by Ahrenholtz, and second Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 21-24, a resolution approving Bad Debt Write Off for 2015-2019 Utilities in the amount of $2,379. AYE: Sloan, Jackson, Ahrenholtz, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 22-24 On motion by Wetrich, and second Sloan, the Council approved Resolution No. 22-24, a resolution confirming the Employment of Joe Foote as City Golf Course Clubhouse Manager in the amount of $40,000/yr. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Jackson, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None On motion by Jackson, second by Wetrich, the Council approved pay estimate #5 to Jensen Builders, Ltd, in the amount of $14,782 for Airport Hangar Project. AYE: Jackson, Wetrich, Zmolek, Sloan, Ahrenholtz NAY: None On motion by Ahrenholtz, and second Wetrich, the Council approved the Professional Services Agreement from Bolten & Menk in the amount of $16,700 for Capital Improvements Plan (CIP) Development. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Jackson, Ahrenholtz NAY: Sloan There being no further business the Council agreed to adjourn at 7:56 p.m. ___________________________________ Craig Berry, Mayor __________________________ Roxanne Gorsuch, City Clerk