City Council

COUNCIL MINUTES July 6, 2020 The City Council of the City of Knoxville, Iowa convened in regular session Monday, July 6, 2020 at 6:15p.m. via teleconference. Mayor Brian Hatch presided and the following Council Members were present: Megan Suhr, John Gotta, Dylan Morse, Justin Plum and Jyl DeJong. Staffs present were City Manager Aaron Adams, City Clerk Tricia Kincaid, Police Chief Aaron Fuller, Fire Chief Cal Wyman and Planning & Zoning Administrator Bill Mettee. Motion by Morse; seconded by DeJong to approve the consent agenda as follows, all ayes. 1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of June 15, 2020 2. Approve City Council Special Meeting Minutes of June 9, 2020 3. Accept Housing Board Meeting Minutes of May 18, 2020 4. Accept Library Board Meeting Minutes of June 17, 2020 5. Accept Water Board Special Meeting Minutes of June 19, 2020 6. Approve Class C Liquor License for Cobblestone Hotel & Suites 7. Approve Class C Liquor License for Hy-Vee Fast and Fresh Express 8. Approve Class C Liquor License for VFW 9. Approve May 2020 Financials 10. Approve Standard Title VI/Non-Discrimination Assurances 11. Set a Public Hearing for July 20, 2020 at 6:15 p.m. to vacate a portion of Attica Road Right of Way Mayor Hatch announced now was the time and place for a public hearing in regard to provisions pertaining to camping. The hearing was opened at 6:24 p.m., filing of affidavits was on June 27, 2020. City Manager Aaron Adams gave a brief overview of the intent to address camp sites in small business commercial zoned and residentially zoned properties. This is not to stop camping during Nationals. This is to stop permanent camping spots in places that are not appropriately zoned for that. This would be focusing on established camping grounds in the area or to other areas but only those weeks of Nationals. There were no written comments or objections. Max Smith commented and stated his request is for hookups on the property he purchased but would not be for year-round camping. Resident Chuck McDonald spoke about past issues he has had with campers in his driveway and how this will affect campers parking in his driveway for racing in the future. Council discussed and decided to hold off on making any decisions on this topic and coordinate a joint work session with the planning & zoning board. Motion by Morse, seconded by DeJong to close the public hearing at 7:24 p.m. all ayes. No action taken to approve first consideration, possible waive second and third consideration to adopt an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Knoxville, Iowa, by amending provisions pertaining to camping. City Manager Aaron Adams explained this next ordinance would set a foundation to move forward with the rental inspection program in adding a chapter. Staff recommends Jason Van Ausdall to perform the inspections. Jan Pearson spoke and does not feel there needs to be any government interference. Council Member DeJong spoke stating a number of people reached out to her with questions in regard to how esthetically pleasing concerns would be safety issues. Jason Van Ausdall stated those issues asked to be fixed would be due to years of neglect that have become a safety concern. William Mendenhall questioned who will determine what is on the checklist? Many landlords have already dealt with low rent housing and their inspection. He feels landlords keep properties current and livable and looking presentable, there is no need for the program. Randy Cartwright, agrees with other landlords that have spoken and feels this would be a financial burden to landlords and cause them to increase monthly rent. Council Member Suhr commented that there are several cities that do this and explained her research in moving forward with the program and that there does need to be an appeals process. Pat Collins spoke and feels this program would be setting a higher standard for rental properties than homeowners. Motion by Suhr, seconded by Plum to Approve first consideration, waive second and third consideration to adopt an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Knoxville, Iowa, by adding a new chapter regarding Rental Housing Inspection Program; all ayes. Mayor Hatch announced now was the time and place for a public hearing in regard to building materials & design guidelines. The hearing was opened at 8:36 p.m., filing of affidavit was on June 27, 2020. Planning & Zoning Administrator Bill Mette explained this is proposing using a standard remodel guideline for commercial zoned properties. There were no written or oral comments or objections. Motion by Morse, seconded by Gotta to close the hearing at 8:43 p.m. all ayes. Motion by Gotta, seconded by DeJong to approve first consideration, waive second and third consideration to adopt an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Knoxville, Iowa, by adding a new chapter establishing building materials and design guidelines; all ayes. Mayor Hatch announced now was the time and place for a public hearing in regard to residential zone intents. The hearing was opened at 8:45 p.m. filing of affidavit was on June 27, 2020. City Manager Aaron Adams explained this is clarifying and updating language and its intent of the code. There were no written or oral objections. Lucas Young spoke stating it’s always good to update the code and make it more useful for those that use it. Motion by Morse, seconded by DeJong to close the hearing at 8:48 p.m.; all ayes. Motion by Suhr, seconded by Morse to approve first consideration, waive second and third consideration to adopt an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Knoxville, Iowa, related to residential zone intents; all ayes. Motion by DeJong, seconded by Gotta to Approve Resolution approving plat of survey for parcel A of Lot 8 in Westridge addition, Plat 1 to the City of Knoxville, Marion County, Iowa; all ayes. Motion by Suhr; seconded by Morse to approve payment of claims except for payment for the EOC; all ayes. Motion by Morse; seconded by Suhr to approve payment to SCI Communications for the keycard pads at City Hall in excess of the approved $20,000.00. Payment approved in the amount of $20,464.21; all ayes. 90371 ACCO UNLIMITED CORPORATION POOL- SODIUM BICARBONATE $88.00 90372 ALLIANT ENERGY REC CENTER $1,372.81 AMERICAN MARKETING AND 90373 PUBLISH TEXT MARKETING $1,250.00 90374 AMERIGROUP RESCUE OVERPAYMENT - GASS $531.79 90375 ASCAP MUSIC LIC 7/1/20-6/30/21 $366.00 ATOMIC TERMITE & PEST 90376 CONTROL MONTHLY SPRAY FOR CITY HALL $80.00 90377 KEEPITSAFE, INC.-LIVEVAULT 90 DAY RETENTION $230.92 90378 BASSETT EXCAVATING, INC CULVERT/WASHOUT REPAIR $11,660.00 90379 BEEBE'S CAMERA AND CLEAN LLC CAMERA INSPECTION $200.00 90380 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC EMS SUPPLIES $223.10 90381 BROWN'S SANITATION CLEAN UP FOR 1402 E MARION $750.00 90382 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. COPIER CONTRACT $771.08 90383 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC CLEANING SUPPLIES $1,837.60 90384 CENTRAL IOWA FASTENERS STAINLESS STEEL HARDWARE $57.12 90385 CIRTPA ANNUAL DUES $951.00 90386 MISTY COGGINS PASS REFUND $51.67 90387 CR SERVICES SAFETY GLASSES $90.71 90388 CUSHMAN CONSTRUCTION JERSEY BARRIERS TO YOUNG PARK $33,800.00 90389 CUSTOM PROPERTY SOLUTIONS RHYTHYM GROUP OF 3/AULD PARK $4,742.00 90390 DANKO EMERGENCY EQUIP 938 OXYGEN REGULATOR $1,490.80 90391 THE DES MOINES REGISTER CITY COUNCIL JUNE 3RD MIN $164.55 90392 DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS 12 5GAL WHITE STREET PAINT $1,348.30 90393 DEBORAH DUNN SHELTERHOUSE REFUND $55.00 90394 PAMELA EILER PASS REFUND $47.50 90395 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS SAFE-T FUND $3,354.95 90396 EXCEL MECHANICAL CO INC DECTRON WORK $3,405.40 90397 GRAINGER PARTS DOOR CLOSERS $162.50 90398 CRAIG GREENE BOOT REIMBURSEMENT $150.00 90399 HACH COMPANY CHEMICALS FOR TESTING WWTP $444.99 90400 CINDY HAUSCHILDT PASS REFUND $40.83 90401 DARIN HOOVER CDL REIMBURSEMENT $64.00 90402 HUBES GARAGE REAR BREAK PADS AND MATERIAL $259.64 90403 HY-VEE INC BROOKS GARDEN SOIL $39.94 90404 IA DEPT OF PUBLIC SAFETY LINE CHARGE $978.00 90405 IACP - MEMBERSHIP IACP NET SERVICES $535.00 90406 IOWA EMERGENCY MEDICAL YEARLY MEMBERSHIP $250.00 90407 IOWA MUNICIPALITIES WORKERS' INSTALLMENT-1 WORK COMP PREMIU $7,398.00 90408 IOWA PUMP WORKS POOL PUMP $9,766.83 $113,353.3 90409 MARION COUNTY BANK BOND 0 90410 JNB VILLAS AT FOX POINTE, LP FOX POINTE TIF $34,626.92 90411 KEYSTONE LABORATORIES INC MONTHLY TESTING FOR MAY $1,341.00 90412 KNOXVILLE WATER WORKS SEWER RENT $4,166.67 LOW RENT HOUSING OF 90413 KNOXVILLE REFUND ON PERMIT B-18-061 $102.00 MARION COUNTY HUMANE 90414 SOCIETY ANNUAL SERVICE CHARGES $25,000.00 90415 MERCYONE HOSPICE OVERPAYMENT - POWERS $1,194.87 90417 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY STREET LIGHTING $12,506.64 MIDWEST OFFICE TECHNOLOGY 90418 INC COPIER CHARGES $527.50 90419 MINUTEMAN INC. PURCHASE ORDER BOOKS $788.72 90420 NAPA HOSE CLAMP $49.90 90421 NATIONAL PAPER & SAN SUPPLY PAPER TOWELS $91.30 90422 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC DEF FOR AMBULANCE $35.97 MOUSE/COMPUTER 90423 OFFICE DEPOT BACKPACK/MAGNET $127.61 90424 OSKALOOSA HERALD INC 5/4/20 MEETING MIN $200.88 $181,040.3 90425 PARK LANE DEVELOPMENT, LLC PARK LANE TIF 7 90426 PER MAR SECURITY SERVICES MONITORING SERVICE $409.20 90427 PETTY CASH CITY CLERK TOBACCO COMPLIANCE REIMBUR $14.97 90428 PITNEY BOWES POSTAGE METER RENTAL $202.92 90429 PLUMB TECH MECHANICAL INC. REPLACE AC $10,372.10 90430 PROVANTAGE LLC 3 SURFACE PRO $5,928.38 90431 RACOM CORPORATION INC RADIO FOR 313 $4,992.08 90432 RAMAEKER SCREEN PRINTING SHIRTS $90.00 90433 ROBERTS & ASSOCIATES, LLC AD FROM JUNE $250.00 90434 ROMAR BRAKE PADS CAR #32 $37.53 90435 SCI COMMUNICATIONS INC KEYCARD DOOR ACCESS $20,772.96 90436 HOLLY SHELFORD SUPPLIES $55.00 90437 K & L THOMPSON, LLC TIRE REPAIR $10.00 90438 SMITH FERTILIZER & GRAIN INC WEED KILLER $63.35 90439 SNYDER & ASSOCIATES INC COMPETINE TRAIL $1,234.75 90440 STUYVESANT,BENTON & JUDISCH RETAINER $2,000.00 90441 SUNNY SLOPE GREENHOUSE FERTILIZER $91.80 90442 THE FIRE STORE FIRE HOSE NOZZLE $665.54 90443 US CELLULAR GPS PHONE $54.47 90444 US POSTAL SERVICE 2 ROLLS OF STAMPS $110.00 90445 VAN WALL EQUIPMENT OIL/FILTERS $78.78 90446 WEX BANK RESCUE $4,868.18 90447 HAZEL WIRTHLE RESCUE OVERPAYMENT $931.06 Mayor’s Report: Mayor Hatch wanted to Thank everyone involved with the fireworks over the last weekend. Another great show and hope everyone enjoyed them and had a great weekend. City Manager’s Report: Aaron Adams states staff is continuing to keep a close eye on Covid-19 and are seeing a rise in positive cases in Marion County. Please continue to social distance, wash hands and adhere to the guidelines. Fire Chief Cal Wyman: ISO will be in town July 15th to do their review and audit. Covid-19 is still here and prevalent in the community please follow the guidelines. Motion by Gotta, seconded by DeJong to adjourn the meeting at 9:00 p.m.; all ayes. ______________________________ Brian Hatch, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Tricia Kincaid, City Clerk