1. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting is December 7 at 6:00 pm.
2. SQUARE BUILDINGS: The engineer reviewed the buildings on November 24 and will have a report by the next week. It will be presented to council at the December 14 committee meeting.
FYI: Warren County has submitted plans (see packet for elevation) for building renovations. Since they are not adding to the building or re-building the architectural design ordinance does not take effect.
3. I&I PROGRESS: Supt Dan Miers reports change order #4 that includes 10 additional repairs for $44,237.50 will be placed on the December 7 agenda. Total contract to date is $1,477,141.00. While the change orders are not preferred, it means we are finding more leaking mains. The more that are repaired, the more storm water removed from the system.
4. PIZZA RANCH: The Community Development Dept issued a building permit for Pizza Ranch that will locate in the Scenic Pointe Mall just north of the Super 8 Motel.
5. CONCRETE PLANT: The rezoning request received at the November 4 neighborhood meeting will be considered by P&Z at their January 12 meeting (subject to receipt of all paperwork).
6. TAX REVENUE: Revenues thru November are just over a percent less than this time last year.
7. AMPHITHEATER: The tentative schedule for the replacement project is as follows:
November 27, 2009 Final design/site plan submitted to Community Development
December 11, 2009 Site plan approval from Community Development
December 21, 2009 City Council approval to solicit bids & set public hearing
December 22, 2009 Issue drawings to bidders
January 19, 2010 Receive bids
February 1, 2010 City Council award construction contract
April 1, 2010 Start construction
May 28, 2010 Complete construction
8. SIDEWALKS: Chuck Burgin is preparing the sidewalk waiver information that will be presented at the December 14 committee meeting.
9. HVAC: Chuck has obtained two quotes for the recommended maintenance of six existing air handling units in city hall. Baker Mechanical quote is $7,748 and Air Con Mechanical quote is $8,622. The funds for maintenance of the building has been budgeted and staff is proceeding (see memo) with Baker’s proposal.
Wednesday, November 25, 2009
Friday, November 20, 2009
News Items - November 23, 2009
1. LIBRARY HVAC: Per Joyce Godwin, the board is a bit split on the on geo-thermal vs the standard replacement ($406,000 and 17-yr payback compared to $335,000). Cost and loss of trees are significant considerations. A grant has been applied for but no word yet.
The plan is to receive the board recommendation on December 14.
2. JORY HUNERDOSSE: Paramedic/Firefighter Jory Hunerdosse intends to resign next spring to return to farming. Jory has been with the city since August 1998 and will be missed. He has served the department and city quite well during his tenure.
Best wishes, Jory!!
3. AGENDA/MEMOS: Shirley Clark asked Information Technology Manager Kurt Ripperger about putting council/committee agendas/memos/accompanying information on the city web site so it can be accessed. Kurt will research the concept to determine what is necessary to put such information on our web page securely. The information will be added if economically and physically feasible.
4. TRAIL MEETING: A public information meeting to discuss the trail from the Summerset Trail to Memorial Park was held on November 17. Of the 19 property owners notified, 2 attended the meeting. All comments were positive.
5. W BOSTON SEWER: An informational meeting was held on November 12 to discuss the removal and replacement of a multiple sewer service in the 400 block of W Boston. The project is an 8” main extending from “D” Street east about 250’. Two of the three property owners favor the project and the third has yet to commit. If all three agree, the city (subject to council approval) will pay for the project and bill property owners thru utility billing (same as North Howard Project).
A recommendation will be brought in December.
6. MLA: In your packet is a brochure for the Municipal Leadership Academy (MLA). If you would like to attend please let Diana know and she will get you registered.
7. BUXTON PARK: Per Bob Kreamer’s question regarding costs, Glen Cowan reports existing soil was removed from the north formal gardens with the invasion of tulips and new soil and compost was put back for new plantings in the spring of 2010. Cost for one truck load of compost was $191. Normal maintenance of all flowerbeds includes adding compost and tilling each fall. So the ½ load of compost cost about $95.50.
8. STREET DEPARTMENT: Superintendent Ed Yando reports the parking lot expansion at Moats Park is too complex for our equipment.
The department will assist P&R however, in replacing the sewer service for the new restroom at Memorial Park and will demo the old stage.
The plan is to receive the board recommendation on December 14.
2. JORY HUNERDOSSE: Paramedic/Firefighter Jory Hunerdosse intends to resign next spring to return to farming. Jory has been with the city since August 1998 and will be missed. He has served the department and city quite well during his tenure.
Best wishes, Jory!!
3. AGENDA/MEMOS: Shirley Clark asked Information Technology Manager Kurt Ripperger about putting council/committee agendas/memos/accompanying information on the city web site so it can be accessed. Kurt will research the concept to determine what is necessary to put such information on our web page securely. The information will be added if economically and physically feasible.
4. TRAIL MEETING: A public information meeting to discuss the trail from the Summerset Trail to Memorial Park was held on November 17. Of the 19 property owners notified, 2 attended the meeting. All comments were positive.
5. W BOSTON SEWER: An informational meeting was held on November 12 to discuss the removal and replacement of a multiple sewer service in the 400 block of W Boston. The project is an 8” main extending from “D” Street east about 250’. Two of the three property owners favor the project and the third has yet to commit. If all three agree, the city (subject to council approval) will pay for the project and bill property owners thru utility billing (same as North Howard Project).
A recommendation will be brought in December.
6. MLA: In your packet is a brochure for the Municipal Leadership Academy (MLA). If you would like to attend please let Diana know and she will get you registered.
7. BUXTON PARK: Per Bob Kreamer’s question regarding costs, Glen Cowan reports existing soil was removed from the north formal gardens with the invasion of tulips and new soil and compost was put back for new plantings in the spring of 2010. Cost for one truck load of compost was $191. Normal maintenance of all flowerbeds includes adding compost and tilling each fall. So the ½ load of compost cost about $95.50.
8. STREET DEPARTMENT: Superintendent Ed Yando reports the parking lot expansion at Moats Park is too complex for our equipment.
The department will assist P&R however, in replacing the sewer service for the new restroom at Memorial Park and will demo the old stage.
Friday, November 13, 2009
News Items - November 16, 2009
1. HILLCREST SIGNAL: There is an apparent conflict with the traffic signal pole and sewer main on the northeast corner of Hillcrest and 65/69. The Summercrest developers are reviewing options to either relocate the pole (something that may happen in the future with a Hillcrest widening) or relocate the sewer main.
2. TURKEY BINGO: The Indianola Fire Dept and Modern Woodsman will host a fundraiser on November 21 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at the Activity Center. Included are a “donation” soup supper and turkeys for bingo winners.
2. TURKEY BINGO: The Indianola Fire Dept and Modern Woodsman will host a fundraiser on November 21 from 5:00 to 9:00 pm at the Activity Center. Included are a “donation” soup supper and turkeys for bingo winners.
Friday, November 6, 2009
News Items - November 9, 2009
1. CONCRETE PLANT: A neighborhood meeting (see agenda) was held on the 4th with 4 homes represented in addition to Mayor Kelley, Council members Berry and Vickroy, Todd and Jack Bohlender, Joe Butler (Downing Const), Chuck Burgin and myself.
There was some disappointment from the neighbors about the estimated $2.66 million plant cost and lack of available land. Todd Bohlender discussed the operational changes made at the plant including using the most direct routes to Hwy 65/69 (Ashland, Boston) and a 5 mph speed limit on the property. Only one neighbor said they noted the lack of trucks on E Ashland.
We agreed to meet again in February or March to update neighbors on potential progress.
The neighbors presented a rezoning request (industrial to residential) and it was explained that a rezoning would have no affect on the plant operations. Rezoning would only prohibit plant expansion (does not include repairs/maintenance) and it would prohibit replacement if more than 50% of the building were destroyed by fire, wind or other means. Based on the request (packet), the neighbors do not understand the affect of rezoning.
2. SQUARE BUILDINGS: Chuck Burgin hired Charles Saul Engineering to inspect the buildings to determine safety and the wall that can serve as an exterior wall. The cost is $2,500 and findings will be reported to elected officials as soon as available.
Charles Saul was the first engineer the city hired when the One Stop building collapsed.
3. SOUTH Y: Garden and Associates reports the preliminary design will be complete by mid-December. It will be placed on either the December or January committee agenda for elected official review.
4. LIBRARY HVAC: The Board will again review options to replace the 25-year old heating/air condition system with either a conventional system (estimated at $325,000) or geo-thermal (estimated at $416,000) that has a 17-year return-on-investment.
While the item will be in the capital budget discussed Monday, it will also be placed on the December 14 committee agenda for further discussion.
5. STREET REPLACEMENT: In the packets is a map showing “potential” streets for replacement in our 10/11 program. An engineer will be hired (by council) to review these streets to determine those most in need of replacement in the estimated $2.5 million project.
6. LEGISLATORS: A reminder Staci Appel and Kent Sorensen will attend the December 7 council meeting to discuss the upcoming legislative session as it affects local government.
7. JOINT MEETING: Another reminder of the joint meeting with the trustees on November 23 to discuss items of mutual interest and receive IDA’s request for FY 2010/11 funding.
8. LEAN: Glen Cowan reports DMACC’s LEAN reps have performed their organizational assessment and held the training session on the 3rd.
9. SIDEWALK WAIVERS: Community Development Director Chuck Burgin will have the sidewalk waiver information to discuss at the December 14 committee meeting. The purpose will be to review past waivers and discuss sidewalk installation.
10. HWY 65/69 OVERLAY: I received a complaint about the center line in the new asphalt overlay concerning the roughness on Wednesday the 4th and forwarded it to IDOT’s Brian Morrisey. They responded today that there is definitely a problem and the current situation is not acceptable.
The correction plan for the contractor will be to heat up the HMA and try to re-roll the joint to even the lanes out. We are also planning to seal up any of the joints that didn’t get closed tightly. This correction work will more than likely begin this Saturday as they begin to install the rumble strips just outside of town.
I greatly appreciate the IDOT’s quick response.
There was some disappointment from the neighbors about the estimated $2.66 million plant cost and lack of available land. Todd Bohlender discussed the operational changes made at the plant including using the most direct routes to Hwy 65/69 (Ashland, Boston) and a 5 mph speed limit on the property. Only one neighbor said they noted the lack of trucks on E Ashland.
We agreed to meet again in February or March to update neighbors on potential progress.
The neighbors presented a rezoning request (industrial to residential) and it was explained that a rezoning would have no affect on the plant operations. Rezoning would only prohibit plant expansion (does not include repairs/maintenance) and it would prohibit replacement if more than 50% of the building were destroyed by fire, wind or other means. Based on the request (packet), the neighbors do not understand the affect of rezoning.
2. SQUARE BUILDINGS: Chuck Burgin hired Charles Saul Engineering to inspect the buildings to determine safety and the wall that can serve as an exterior wall. The cost is $2,500 and findings will be reported to elected officials as soon as available.
Charles Saul was the first engineer the city hired when the One Stop building collapsed.
3. SOUTH Y: Garden and Associates reports the preliminary design will be complete by mid-December. It will be placed on either the December or January committee agenda for elected official review.
4. LIBRARY HVAC: The Board will again review options to replace the 25-year old heating/air condition system with either a conventional system (estimated at $325,000) or geo-thermal (estimated at $416,000) that has a 17-year return-on-investment.
While the item will be in the capital budget discussed Monday, it will also be placed on the December 14 committee agenda for further discussion.
5. STREET REPLACEMENT: In the packets is a map showing “potential” streets for replacement in our 10/11 program. An engineer will be hired (by council) to review these streets to determine those most in need of replacement in the estimated $2.5 million project.
6. LEGISLATORS: A reminder Staci Appel and Kent Sorensen will attend the December 7 council meeting to discuss the upcoming legislative session as it affects local government.
7. JOINT MEETING: Another reminder of the joint meeting with the trustees on November 23 to discuss items of mutual interest and receive IDA’s request for FY 2010/11 funding.
8. LEAN: Glen Cowan reports DMACC’s LEAN reps have performed their organizational assessment and held the training session on the 3rd.
9. SIDEWALK WAIVERS: Community Development Director Chuck Burgin will have the sidewalk waiver information to discuss at the December 14 committee meeting. The purpose will be to review past waivers and discuss sidewalk installation.
10. HWY 65/69 OVERLAY: I received a complaint about the center line in the new asphalt overlay concerning the roughness on Wednesday the 4th and forwarded it to IDOT’s Brian Morrisey. They responded today that there is definitely a problem and the current situation is not acceptable.
The correction plan for the contractor will be to heat up the HMA and try to re-roll the joint to even the lanes out. We are also planning to seal up any of the joints that didn’t get closed tightly. This correction work will more than likely begin this Saturday as they begin to install the rumble strips just outside of town.
I greatly appreciate the IDOT’s quick response.
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