City Council

COUNCIL MEETING JUNE 11, 2024 5:30 P.M. PRESENT: Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek ABSENT: Jackson Mayor Berry presided. No citizens spoke during Open Forum. On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Zmolek, the Council approved the following consent items: May 28, 2024 Council Minutes, Hy-Vee Market Cafe, Class C Retail Alcohol License, Hy-Vee Fast & Fresh Express, Class E Retail Alcohol License, Cigarette / Tobacco / Nicotine / Vapor Permits for July 1, 2024 through June 30, 2025, Appoint Alexis Stevens and Clancy Clawson to the Library Boad of Trustees for terms to expire June 30, 2030, an payment of monthly bills from City funds. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None This was the time and place for the Public Hearing for the sale of property at 600 West Lincoln Way. Mayor Berry called for oral or written comments. William Allen said he has interest in the property. Matt Daniels from Origin Homes was available on zoom. On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council closed the Public Hearing. AYE: Zmolek, Wetrich, Sloan, Ahrenholtz NAY: None Sloan made a motion to table the sale of property at 600 W Lincoln Way with another party interested, no second made. RESOLUTION NO. 58-24 On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 58-24, a resolution approving Agreement for Sale of Property located at 600 West Lincoln Way. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: Sloan This was the time and place for the Public Hearing for the sale of property at 504 North Vine Street. Mayor Berry called for oral or written comments and there were none. On motion by Wetrich, second by Zmolek, the Council closed the Public Hearing. AYE: Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek, Ahrenholtz NAY: None RESOLUTION NO. 59-24 On motion by Wetrich, second by Zmolek, the Council approved Resolution No. 59-24, a resolution approving Agreement for Sale of Property at 504 North Vine Street. AYE: Wetrich, Ahrenholtz, Zmolek NAY: Sloan This was the time and place for the Public Hearing for the sale of property at 506 North Vine Street. Mayor Berry called for oral or written comments and there were none. On motion by Zmolek, second by Ahrenholtz, the Council closed the Public Hearing. AYE: Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek, Ahrenholtz NAY: None  RESOLUTION NO. 60-24 On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Wetrich, the Council approved Resolution No. 60-24, a resolution approving Agreement for Sale of Property at 506 North Vine Street. AYE: Zmolek, Ahrenholtz, Wetrich NAY: Sloan RESOLUTION NO. 61-24 On motion by Wetrich, and second by Zmolek, the Council approved Resolution No. 61-24, a resolution awarding Contract and Approving Contract and Bond for the Jefferson Russell Park Pickleball Court Project to Caliber Concrete, LLC from Adair, IA with a Bid of $217,301.20. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None On motion by Ahrenholtz, second by Sloan, the Council approved pay estimate #16 to Shank Constructors, Inc of $652,161.94 for Wastewater Treatment Plant Project. AYE: Sloan, Ahrenholtz, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None On motion by Wetrich, second by Zmolek, the Council approved $52,527.00 Forgivable Loan Application from Robert Smith (Home Town Variety) at 104 & 106 N Wilson Street for roof replacement. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Zmolek, Sloan, Wetrich NAY: None On motion by Zmolek, second by Ahrenholtz, the Council approved to hire Kyle DeMoss as the Water Superintendent with a salary of $73,900 as of June 12, 2024. AYE: Zmolek, Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich NAY: None On motion by Wetrich, second by Sloan, the Council approved to purchase 427 (95 gallon) green Recycling Carts from Elliott Equipment Co. in the amount of $28,457.00. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None This was the time for the hearing regarding a dog deemed an illegal animal owned by Robert Gilmore and Nicole Townsley at 611 W Adams Street. Both sides spoke, including the dog owners and the victim at 702 W Adams Street, with others who spoke on behalf of both sides. A motion by Sloan, second by Wetrich, to change the dog deemed an illegal animal to a vicious animal. (no change made due to not passing with 2 to 2 vote) AYE: Sloan, Wetrich NAY: Ahrenholtz, Zmolek On motion by Sloan, second by Wetrich to table the decision on the dog deemed illegal to the next regular meeting when all Council are present. AYE: Ahrenholtz, Sloan, Wetrich, Zmolek NAY: None