City Council

COUNCIL MINUTES December 21, 2020 The City Council of the City of Knoxville, Iowa convened in regular session Monday, December 21, 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, Assistant City Manager Heather Ussery, City Clerk Tricia Kincaid, Police Chief Aaron Fuller, Fire Chief Cal Wyman and Planning & Zoning Administrator Bill Mettee. Motion by DeJong; seconded by Gotta to approve the consent agenda as follows, all ayes. 1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2020 2. Approve City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes of December 7, 2020 3. Approve City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes of December 14, 2020 4. Accept Water Board Meeting Minutes of December 8, 2020 5. Accept Library Board Meeting Minutes of December 16, 2020 6. Accept Airport Commission Meeting Minutes of November 21, 2020 7. Approve 2021 City Council Meetings 8. Approve Class C Liquor License for Pine Knolls Country Club 9. Approve Appointment of Representatives to Central Iowa Regional Transportation Alliance 10. Set a Public Hearing for January 4, 2021 at 6:15 p.m. to consider an amendment to the Planning and Zoning Fee Schedule as it relates to Accessory Structures Mayor Hatch announced now was the time and place for a public hearing in regard to a rezoning request at 413 E Main Street to change from C-2 General Commercial to C-4 Central Business District. The hearing was opened at 6:18 p.m., filing of affidavits was on December 16, 2020. This would allow for the construction of People’s Bank and the setback requirements to allow for parking. Monte Applegate from Snyder & Associates was present and answered council questions. There were no written or oral comments or objections. Motion by DeJong, seconded by Suhr to close the public hearing at 6:29 p.m. all ayes. Motion by Suhr, seconded by DeJong to approve first consideration, waive second and third consideration to Adopt and Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Knoxville, Iowa, 2009; all ayes. Motion by Suhr, seconded by Gotta to Approve a site plan from Downing Construction at 413 E Main Street, Knoxville, for the new construction of a Banking and Financial Institution; all ayes. Mayor Hatch announced now was the time and place for a public hearing for a rezoning request at 410 E Robinson Street from C-2 General Commercial to R-3 Multi-Family Residential. The hearing was opened at 6:31 p.m., filing of affidavit was on December 16, 2020. This is currently a two-unit apartment that the owner would like to turn in to a three-unit apartment with parking behind the building. There were no written or oral comments or objections. Motion by Gotta, seconded by DeJong to close the hearing at 6:37 p.m. all ayes. Motion by DeJong, seconded by Suhr to approve first consideration, waive second and third consideration to Adopt an Ordinance Amending the Zoning Code of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Knoxville, Iowa, 2009 including the agreement to stripe parking spaces in the rear of the building; all ayes.  Hannah Vander Veer from the Knoxville Chamber gave a presentation on their 2020 Year in Review. Motion by Morse, seconded by DeJong to Approve Heather Ussery as Interim City Manager and special assignment pay; all ayes. Council then discussed doing a full search for the City Manager position. Motion by DeJong, seconded by Gotta to approve payment of claims; all ayes. 91156 AFLAC AFLAC-DIS/POST $341.87 91157 COLLECTION SERVICES CENTER CHILD SUPPORT $1,848.78 91158 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST ICMA $1,123.74 91159 KNOXVILLE FIRE & RESCUE ASSC FIRE DUES $57.60 91233 ABC PEST CONTROL NOV & DEC SPRAY $79.70 91234 BAKER & TAYLOR 92 BOOKS $1,705.42 91235 CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT 6 LARGE PRINT $129.42 91236 ELM USA, INC PADS FOR DISK CLEANER $42.45 91237 FORBES OFFICE SOLUTIONS FILE DRAWERS $504.97 91238 MICROMARKETING LLC BEYOND THE TEE 1 BOOK $19.96 91239 QUILL CORPORATION HARD CASE/OFFICE SUPPLIES/ADAP $364.17 91240 HOLLY SHELFORD REIMBURSEMENTS $33.44 91241 SHRED-IT, STERICYCLE INC SHREDDER SERVICE $56.25 91242 US CELLULAR 6 HOTSPOTS $205.56 91243 XEROX CORPORATION LEASE ON COPIER $111.20 91244 ABS SANITATION SANITATION NOV $62.00 91245 ALLIANT ENERGY GAS SERVICE NOV $312.70 91246 BROWN'S PAINTING PAINTING TERMINAL $899.80 91247 KNOXVILLE AVIATION DISH $146.92 91248 KNOXVILLE FARM & HOME INC PARTS FOR WEEDEATER $18.17 91249 MC CLURE ENGINEERING CO RUNWAY PROJECT NOV PAY APP $20,946.74 91250 STORM WATER COORDINATOR 3 YR STORM WATER PERMIT $350.00 91260 ALEXIS FIRE EQUIPMENT 314 LADDER REPAIR $5,785.02 91261 ALLIED OIL & SUPPLY INC CASE OF WINDSHIELD FLUID $16.00 91262 ATOMIC TERMITE & PEST CONTROL MONTHLY SPRAY $80.00 91263 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC EMS SUPPLIES $2,279.10 91264 BROWN'S SANITATION YOUNGS PARKS $606.00 91265 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC FORCE/HANG-TITE/PAPER TOWELS $802.70 91266 CITY OF KNOXVILLE COBRA-PUYEAR $203.82 91267 DEFENSIVE EDGE TRAINING ARMORER COURSE - DERBY $450.00 91268 DINGES FIRE COMPANY BUILDING UV-C LIGHTING $2,463.00 91269 ECONO SIGNS LLC STOP SIGN $569.19 91270 ELLIOTT EQUIPMENT COMPANY DRAG ARM FOR SWEEPER $330.64 91271 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS SAFE-T FUND $3,777.94 91272 EXCEL MECHANICAL CO INC DECTRON WORK $522.00 91273 FIRE RECOVERY EMS NOV BILLING $2,830.23 91274 GALLS INC DUTY BELT $539.25  91275 HUBES GARAGE HEADLIGHT/OIL CHANGE 20 TAHOE $148.56 91276 INTERNATIONAL INSTITUTE OF MEMBERSHIP - KINCAID $175.00 91277 IOWA EMERGENCY MEDICAL YEARLY MEMBERSHIP $250.00 91278 IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT ACADEMY ADMIN FEE $125.00 91279 KADETH, INC IT SUPPORT $555.83 91280 KYLE KELLER BOOT REIMBURSEMENT $171.15 91281 KEYSTONE LABORATORIES INC MONTHLY TESTING NOV $1,266.60 91282 KNOXVILLE AVIATION MONTHLY CONTRACTUAL SERVICES $3,467.91 91283 KNOXVILLE FARM & HOME INC HOLE SAW/DRILL BITS $904.75 91284 ROTARY CLUB OF KNOXVILLE FULLER -DUES AND MEALS $165.00 91285 MANATTS INC CONTRETE FOR CULVERT REPAIR $7,707.60 91286 MARTIN MARIETTA PEA GRAVEL $130.41 91287 MENARDS CONNECTORS/HANDLE $52.91 91288 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY STREET LIGHTING $5,116.72 91289 MIDWEST OFFICE TECHNOLOGY INC COPIER FOR PD $489.20 91290 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC OIL FOR 312 $62.98 91291 OFFICE DEPOT POST-ITS $8.71 91292 PLUMB SUPPLY COMPANY REFRIGERANT $2,277.24 91293 RACOM CORPORATION INC RADIO REAPIR $710.00 91294 RED LION RENEWABLES LLC WWTP $3,547.40 91295 ROMAR NERF BARS $284.34 91296 K & L THOMPSON, LLC TIRES 300/OIL CHANGE 309/300 $641.38 91297 SNYDER & ASSOCIATES INC PREPARING FACILITY PLAN $5,920.00 91298 SPAHN & ROSE LUMBER BATHROOM REPAIR $20.52 91299 SUEZ WTS USA INC NITRITE REAGENT/INDICATOR $138.88 91300 SYMBOL ARTS BADGE $125.00 91301 THE FIRE STORE FIRE BOOTS AND GLOVES $476.01 91302 TRAF-O-TERIA SYSTEM 3000 PARKING TICKETS $503.23 91303 VERIZON HOTSPOT $80.06 91304 VILLAGE CLEANERS ALTERATIONS - KELLER $5.00 91306 VISA AARON'S COMPUTER $4,298.81 COVID SUPPLIES/BATHROOM 91307 WALMART COMMUNITY REPAIR $855.49 91308 WEX BANK RESCUE $4,493.73 91309 WINDSTREAM ALARM LINE $161.91 Mayor’s Report: Mayor Hatch wished everyone a Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Tonight, is City Manager Aaron Adams’ last meeting Thank You and best of luck with your new endeavor. Police Chief Report: Therese Augustin, administrative assistant is retiring. Enne Worrall current Community Service Officer will be taking her place. Meredith Clark has accepted the position of Community Service Officer. Matt Boston has accepted the police officer position. Chris Rowland and Skyler Verros have been promoted to Sergeants effective January 30th. Fire Chief Report: An offer has been extended to Owen Haberman, waiting to hear back from him. Have been testing out new technology that used for computerized dispatching and alerting off duty members. City Manager’s Report: Thanks to all I have worked with over the last 6 years. Truly honored to have been able to serve this community in this capacity. Motion by DeJong, seconded by Morse to adjourn the meeting at 7:57 p.m.; all ayes. ______________________________ Brian Hatch, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Tricia Kincaid, City Clerk