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.
