City Council

COUNCIL MINUTES June 7, 2021 The City Council of the City of Knoxville, Iowa convened in regular session Monday, June 7, 2021 at 6:15p.m. at the Knoxville Municipal Building. Mayor Brian Hatch presided and the following Council Members were present: Megan Suhr, John Gotta, Dylan Morse, and Justin Plum. Staffs present were Interim City Manager Heather Ussery, City Clerk Tricia Kincaid, Police Chief Aaron Fuller, Fire Chief Cal Wyman and Planning and Zoning Administrator Bill Mettee, Library Director Roslin Thompson, Community Service Officer Meredith Clark and Parks and Recreation Director Brandon Nemmers. Motion by Morse; seconded by Plum to approve the consent agenda as follows, all ayes. 1. Approve City Council Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2021 2. Approve City Council Work Session Meeting Minutes of May 17, 2021 3. Accept Library Board Meeting Minutes of May 19, 2021 4. Accept Housing Board Meeting Minutes of April 19, 2021 5. Accept Housing Board Meeting Minutes of April 15, 2021 6. Accept Airport Commission Meeting Minutes of April 10, 2021 7. Accept Parks and Recreation Commission Meeting Minutes of February 10, 2021 8. Approve Appointment of Maureen Hutchins to the Housing Board 9. Approve Nigel Wardlaw and Nyan Baker as Reserve Police Officers 10. Approve April 2021 SRO Report Mayor Hatch announced now was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposed amendment to the 2021 West Pleasant Urban Renewal Area. Interim City Manager Ussery stated this amendment added language to include the agreement between Marion County and the City of Knoxville for the future redevelopment of the area. The filing of affidavit was on June 1, 2021, there were no written or oral objections. Motion by Plum, seconded by Gotta to close the hearing.; all ayes. Motion by Morse, seconded by Suhr to approve Resolution approving the urban renewal plan amendment for the 2012 West Pleasant Urban Renewal Area; all ayes. Motion by Morse, seconded by Suhr to approve resolution setting a date of meeting at which it is proposed to approve a 28E agreement with Marion County, including annual appropriation tax increment payments; all ayes. Mayor Hatch announced now was the time and place for a public hearing on the proposal to enter into a sewer revenue loan and disbursement agreement. Interim City Manager Ussery stated this loan is for the upcoming Water Reclamation Facility project for UV disinfection. The financing is for a three-year, zero percent interest loan of $450,000. The filing of affidavit was on June 1, 2021, there were no written or oral objections. Motion by Gotta, seconded by Plum to close the hearing.; all ayes. Motion by Suh, seconded by Morse to approve resolution taking additional action with respect to a sewer revenue loan and disbursement agreement and authorizing, approving and securing the payment of a $450,000 sewer revenue loan and disbursement agreement anticipation project note (IFA interim loan and disbursement agreement); all ayes. Mayor Hatch announced now was the time and place for a public hearing on the sale of 401 Third Street Place. Zoning Administrator Mettee stated this is a city owned property that the city is prepared to dispose of. The adjoining property owner has offered $11,000 for the property. The filing of affidavit was on June 1, 2021, there were no written or oral objections. Motion by Morse, seconded by Gotta to close the hearing.; all ayes. Motion by Morse; seconded by Plum to approve resolution directing the sale of an interest in real property following the public hearing in the amount of $11,000, all ayes. Beth Tatarko with Austin Peters Group gave a presentation to City Council on the classification and compensation study. Tatarko shared the market analysis research that was found after surveying 22 comparable Iowa cities. After determining pay ranges for Knoxville, to get all Knoxville City employees to the minimum market range average the cost would be $107,497. Tatarko laid out three options for Council to consider for implementation. After consideration, City Council directed Interim City Manager Ussery to move forward with Option 1, full implementation as of July 1, 2021. Motion by Morse, seconded by Gotta to approve moving forward with a request for proposals of a parks and recreation master plan; all ayes. Parks and Recreation Director Nemmers stated we have a Youngs Park Master Plan, Recreation Center Master Plan and Trails Master Plan. Over the years the plans for implementation of these have changed with the acquisition of the VA campus. It would be beneficial to seek an updated plan that encompasses the plans we already have as well as consideration of the land that’s now in local control. Council discussed funding for the plan. Nemmers recommended utilizing the Auld Park Trust Fund that has approximately $24,000 fund balance. Council Member Suhr requested staff to research if the funds could be utilized in that way. Motion by Morse, seconded by Gotta to approve use fire department memorial funds to purchase uniforms for the members; all ayes. A discussion was held regarding the creation of a Community and Economic Development Director. Interim City Manager Ussery provided an update on the meetings and feedback that’s been held since the initial discussion with Council on the topic back in February including community meeting with local leaders and the feedback from the public presentation with the Iowa Economic Development Authority Downtown Assessment Team. Council Member Suhr discussed her concerns with funding of the position and the current situation with the City Manager recruitment. Interim City Manager Ussery discussed the funding options that would pay for the wages of the new position along with the change in job functions for the current administration positions. Council decided to put the item on hold until the City Manager recruitment was further along as well as all members of the council were present to discuss. No action was taken. Motion by Morse, seconded by Plum to approve resolution supporting the East Village Housing Project, the Phase 1 Workforce Housing Tax Credit application, and the eligibility to apply for the property tax abatement which would be the municipality’s financial contribution; all ayes. Motion by Morse, seconded by Gotta to approve payment of claims; all ayes. 92005 ABC PEST CONTROL MONTHLY SPRAY $39.85 92006 ALIBRIS BOOKS $152.44 92007 BAKER & TAYLOR BOOKS $2,861.06 92008 CENTER POINT LARGE PRINT FICTION SERIES BOOKS $129.42 92009 DEMCO INC HEADSET $33.94 92010 MICHAEL FREDERICK BOOKS $30.00 92011 HERRMANN COMPUTER SERVICES NETGEAR PORT SWITCH $263.01 92012 MICROMARKETING LLC POKEMON CROCHET $15.99 92013 QUILL CORPORATION BUILDING SUPPLIES $372.35 92014 SHRED-IT, STERICYCLE INC SHREDDING BINS $61.52 92015 TRANSPARENT LANGUAGE INC 12 MONTH SUBSCRIPTION $300.00 92016 US CELLULAR HOTSPOTS $253.44 92017 XEROX CORPORATION COPIER CONTRACT $138.24 92018 AFLAC AFLAC-DIS/POST $291.05 92019 COLLECTION SERVICES CENTER CHILD SUPPORT $1,848.78 92020 ICMA RETIREMENT TRUST ICMA $125.00 92021 MUNICIPAL FIRE & POLICE MFPRSI $21,857.82 92022 KNOXVILLE FIRE & RESCUE ASSC FIRE DUES $49.92 92023 CITY OF KNOXVILLE SLF FND BEN-F $9,320.52 92024 DELTA DENTAL OF IOWA DELTA DENTAL $583.51 92025 PLIC-SBD GRAND ISLAND LIFE INSURANCE $583.80 92026 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS HEALTH FAM BEN $37,038.28 92027 ABS SANITATION MONTHLY TRASH SERVICE $62.00 92028 ALLIANT ENERGY GAS SERVICE $249.12 92029 JENSEN BUILDERS LTD PAYMENT #1 CONSTRUCTION $52,180.39 REIMBURSMENT FOR DISH 92030 KNOXVILLE AVIATION NETWORK $99.79 92031 MC CLURE ENGINEERING CO ENGINEERING HANGERS $3,121.50 92032 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY ELECTRIC BILL $136.07 92037 ALLIANT ENERGY 614 E WASHINGTON $4,887.15 AMERICAN MARKETING AND 92038 PUBLISH TEXT REMINDER $1,250.00 92039 AMERICAN RED CROSS LIFEGAURD COURSE $200.00 92040 ATOMIC TERMITE & PEST CONTROL MONTHLY BUG SPRAY $130.00 92041 AUDITOR OF STATE AUDIT SERVICES FOR 2020 $32,429.50 92042 THE AUSTIN PETERS GROUP, INC WAGE & SALARY STUDY #3 $7,098.75 92043 TRENTON BACUS RADIO EARPIECES $33.07 92044 LARRY BAILEY WORK BOOTS $85.49 92045 BASSETT EXCAVATING, INC BREAK AND REMOVE CONCRETE $997.50 92046 BLUE CROSS BLUE SHIELD RESCUE OVERPAYMENT W. DEMOSS $126.66 92047 BOUND TREE MEDICAL LLC EMS SUPPLIES $1,005.50 92048 BROWN'S SANITATION 12 YD ROLL OFF $1,244.27 92049 BRUENING ROCK PRODUCTS INC 79.3 TON 1&1/8' ROAD STONE $1,193.54 92050 CANON FINANCIAL SERVICES INC. COPIER LEASE $568.46 92051 CAPITAL CITY EQUIPMENT CO BUCKET TOOTH $81.62 92052 CENTRAL IOWA DISTRIBUTING INC TOILET PAPER AND PAPER TOWELS $483.90 92053 CONTINENTAL RESEARCH CORP WASP SPRAY $259.11 92054 CUSHMAN EXCAVATION NEW CULVERT & FIELD ENTRANCE $2,536.00 92055 DE RUITER LAWN EQUIPMENT TORO PUSH MOWER $699.00 92056 THE DES MOINES REGISTER APRIL COUNCIL MEETING MINUTES $422.63 92057 DIAMOND VOGEL PAINTS 5 GAL WHITE TRAFFIC PAINT $1,139.40 92058 ECONO SIGNS LLC 3' BASE POST $545.80 92059 EMPLOYEE BENEFIT SYSTEMS SAFE T FUND $4,997.23 92060 EXCEL MECHANICAL CO INC PARTS/LBRB/EQUIPMENT $1,385.00 92061 FELD FIRE HELMET-NEW BATTALLION CHIEF $428.71 92062 FIRE RECOVERY EMS MAY BILING $5,318.90 92063 AT&T MOBILITY VOICE/DATA PLAN $424.97 92064 FORTERRA PIPE & PRECAST INTAKE PIPE/VALVE $950.00 92065 AARON FULLER IA POLICE CHIEFS CONFERENCE $366.93 92066 GALLS INC POLICE UNIFORM KELLER $42.95 92067 HEARTSILL FENCING, LLC 1/2 COST FOR FENCE $3,698.36 92068 HOTSY CLEANING SYSTEMS INC HOSE $113.63 92069 HUBES GARAGE OIL CHNGE'RTATE TIRES/PARTS $55.00 92070 ID8 ARCHITECTS PLC ARCHITECTURAL SERVICES $1,439.00 92071 IDEAL READY MIX CO 1 YD C4 CONCRETE $136.50 92072 IOWA DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION REPLACEMENT TITLE FEE $25.00 IOWA LAW ENFORCEMENT 92073 ACADEMY FIREARMS TRAIN. CHRIS ROWLAND $150.00 92074 IOWA MUNICIPALITIES WORKERS' 22.70% $17,335.00 92075 IOWA PARK & RECREATION ASSOC PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIP $170.00 92076 J & M DISPLAYS INC FIREWORKS DISPLAY $10,000.00 92077 KADETH, INC IT SUPPORT $13.20 92078 KNOXVILLE WATER WORKS JUNE 2021 SEWER RENT $4,480.66 92079 LISCO FIBER TO PARKS SHOP $1,438.15 HAMMER/DRILL/BITS/CHISEL/PUNC 92080 LOGAN CONTRACTORS SUPPLY INC H $845.55 92081 LOW RENT HOUSING OF KNOXVILLE OFFSET PROGRAM $2,882.00 92082 MARION COUNTY CLERK OF COURT COURT REPORTING FEE 401 3RD ST $40.00 92083 MEDICAID OF IOWA GEMT PAYMENT $3,049.55 92085 MIDAMERICAN ENERGY COMPANY 0 STREET LIGHTING 56% $10,315.35 92086 MIDWEST OFFICE TECHNOLOGY INC CONTRACT CHARGE $442.09 92087 MUNICIPAL SUPPLY INC FLANGED END PIPES $328.74 MURPHY TRACTOR & EQUIPMENT 92088 CO GASKET/GRADER $13.48 92089 NAPA 6 QUART 30 WT OIL $27.54 92090 O'REILLY AUTOMOTIVE INC WIPER BLADES/WASHER FLUID $199.09 92091 OFFICE DEPOT KLEENEX/PAPER/SUPPLIES $175.37 PELLA GLASS & HOME 92092 IMPROVEMENT 10 KEYS $35.00 92093 POWERPLAN WORK ORDER 1609707 $1,025.32  92094 PRAXAIR DISTRIBUTION INC EMS OXYGEN $1,160.47 92095 RACEWAY TIRE & EXHAUST TIRES/GEN REPAIR PD VEHICLE 32 $638.36 92096 RACOM CORPORATION INC 700/800 IN CAR RADIOS $17,280.28 92097 ROMAR IMPACT GUN $223.21 92098 SNYDER & ASSOCIATES INC 2021 ST IMPROVEMENTS $10,494.57 92099 STUYVESANT,BENTON & JUDISCH Jun-21 $2,000.00 92100 THE FIRE STORE REPLACEMENT UNIFORM SHIRT $76.57 92101 THOMPSON TRANSMISSION & AUTO BRAKES/SERVICE $1,489.24 92102 TK CONCRETE INC CURN & GUTTER N 5TH ST $10,550.00 92103 TRUCK EQUIPMENT INC BOOM TRUCK REPAIR $3,620.00 92104 TRUE VALUE HARDWARE INC. REFRIGERATOR $798.98 92105 US CELLULAR VOICE/DATA PLAN $356.15 92106 VAN MAANEN ELECTRIC INC. CAMERA NETWORK WORK $210.00 92107 VAN WALL EQUIPMENT 3- 5 GAL HY-GARD OIL $819.32 92108 VEENSTRA & KIMM INC SITE PLAN REVIEW AIPRT HNGR $360.00 92109 VERIZON PD CELL SERVICE 4/14-5/13 $529.51 92110 VULCAN INDUSTRIES INC REPAIR OF SCREEN PRESS/SHAFT $8,000.00 92111 WALNUT HILL DESIGN SHIRT PATCH OFFICER KELLER $15.00 92112 JOE WEPPLER PD WORK BOOTS $176.45 92113 WEX BANK POLICE $7,652.31 92114 ARLENE WORRALL FLWRS/REFRSHMNTS POLICE WEEK $134.21 Mayor’s Report: None Interim City Manager Heather Ussery: reminder of Household Hazardous Waste Drop off on Wednesday from 4-6pm and Catch up with Knoxville Thursday from 9-10am. Motion by Suhr, seconded by Morse to adjourn to closed session according to Section 21.5 (i) of the Iowa Code (personnel); all ayes. Motion by Morse, seconded by Gotta to reconvene in option session; all ayes. No action was taken from closed session. Motion by Gotta, seconded by Morse to adjourn the meeting at 8:57 p.m.; all ayes. ______________________________ Brian Hatch, Mayor ATTEST: __________________________________ Heather Ussery, Interim City Manager