1. INVESTMENT REPORT: The Investment Committee met on October 27 and reviewed Bankers Trust’s September 30 investment report (packet).
2. RACECAR ORDINANCE: Attorney Hugh Cain reports the judge has been sick and wants to delay the trial date. A phone meeting has been set between the judge and attorneys to discuss future dates.
3. CONCRETE PLANT: Chuck Burgin, Todd and Jack Bohlender, Denis Frishmeyer, Joe Butler and I met on October 28 to discuss plant costs and land options. Estimated new plant cost is $2.6 million according to Joe Butler and land options are still very limited. Based on the discussion I am not very optimistic the plant will be relocated.
A neighborhood meeting is being scheduled next week to discuss progress and plant operations thus far.
FYI—In the packet is the concrete plan IDNR inspection report dated October 21, 2009.
4. 50’S/60’S PARTY: In honor of their 20th anniversary, the Area Senior Center is hosting a 1950’s/60’s Party at the Activity Center on November 13 from 7:00 to 10:00 pm.
5. BRAVO: Mayor Kelley and I met with Bravo (The Region’s Art Council) reps on October 28 to discuss a potential city membership in Bravo. In the packet is a brochure explaining Bravo and the work they do in the Metro Area.
A presentation will be provided at the December 14 committee meeting.
6. STATEMENT BILLING: In your packet is a notice that will be posted on the web, channel 7, weekly flyer and the Record Herald regarding the full-page utility billing statement.
7. GOALS/PRIORITIES: In your packet is the project/program rankings for the upcoming budget year. This will be an agenda item for the Council Study meeting on November 9.
8. FLOWER BEDS: In the packet are goals/expectations for city flower beds as drafted with public input and approved by the P&R Commission.
9. CLAIMS: As elected officials review claims and develop questions (over the weekend), please contact Diana Bowlin, Laurie Hebl or myself on Monday so we can have your answers at the meeting.
10. I-JOBS GRANT APPLICATION: Laurie Hebl, with the help of Dan Miers, submitted a grant application for Phase II ($4,890,000) and III ($1,025,000) of the I&I Program. $20 million is available for Water Quality projects in cities with a population above 10,000.
Friday, October 30, 2009
Friday, October 23, 2009
News Items - October 26, 2009
1. STATE BUDGET CUTS: The Iowa League of Cities estimates the city of Indianola will lose about $6,800 from unfunded Homestead Tax Credits. Not good but could have been worse. We’ll continue to monitor.
2. LEGISLATORS: A reminder Staci Appel and Kent Sorensen are scheduled for the December 7 council agenda to discuss the 2010 session with elected officials.
3. SUSTAINABLE TAX ABATEMENT: In the packets are the Sustainable Committee’s recommendation to change residential tax abatement from 4 years to a 3 and 5-year schedule. Newly constructed homes/additions will receive 3 years abatement if no sustainable construction is used, and, 5 years if the criteria (see form) are met. The recommendation will be brought to the November 9 committee agenda for elected official review.
The abatement schedule is changed by council resolution (one vote).
4. STATEMENT BILLING: Per Todd Kielkopf, the Utility Board’s preference and with the new software capability, the city will move to “statement” utility billing vs a post card. While more expensive, the statement will provide additional information to customers than can be provided now. The bi-monthly newsletter may be added to the statement envelope to help save costs.
The change will be advertised/marketed over the next several weeks so customers are well informed.
5. CONCRETE PLANT: A meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday to discuss plant costs and land options. Land is still a concern and I am not overly hopeful a workable solution is available. We’ll continue to review all options and also will hold a meeting with neighboring residents the week of November 2. Elected officials will be advised as to the time and date.
6. STORM SIRENS: Chief Brian Seymour reports the last of the (replacement) storm sirens will be recommended to council on November 2. Two bids were received and the low bid of $12,550 ($15,000 was budgeted) will be recommended for the industrial park location.
7. FIRE DEPARTMENT: In your packet is information regarding a fund raiser for the Fire Department’s Educational Programs on October 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Indianola Middle School.
8. BALLOON MUSEUM DITCH: Chuck Burgin will recommend Snyder and Associates $29,900 quote to engineer the Balloon Museum Ditch culvert extension on November 2. Other quotes were French-Reneker Engineers and Veenstra & Kimm for $21,650 (doesn’t include resident review) and $44,250 respectfully.
FYI – There are additional culvert/drainage ditch repairs required immediately west of the Balloon Museum ditch culvert that Chuck Burgin will recommend at the same meeting. There will be cost savings by doing both repairs using the same engineer and contractor.
9. ROB HAWKINS: Police Sergeant Rob Hawkins was notified this weekend that he is going to be deployed to Iran next fall. This is the 4th mid-east deployment for Rob since his first in 1990 (Desert Storm). We wish him the best.
10. WIND TURBINES: The Metro Advisory Council’s (MAC) Technical Committee (Chuck Burgin is a member) has a draft “model” Small Wind Energy ordinance (packet). The purpose is to provide a uniform method of regulating wind turbines in the Metro Area.
MAC will review the model in the next 60 days and have a recommendation for member elected officials in early 2010.
11. SQUARE RENOVATIONS: No request yet from the building owner on the square. I have consequently asked some department heads to meet next week to discuss incentives (based on other cities) that can be offered to all building owners. A recommendation can be brought to council in December.
2. LEGISLATORS: A reminder Staci Appel and Kent Sorensen are scheduled for the December 7 council agenda to discuss the 2010 session with elected officials.
3. SUSTAINABLE TAX ABATEMENT: In the packets are the Sustainable Committee’s recommendation to change residential tax abatement from 4 years to a 3 and 5-year schedule. Newly constructed homes/additions will receive 3 years abatement if no sustainable construction is used, and, 5 years if the criteria (see form) are met. The recommendation will be brought to the November 9 committee agenda for elected official review.
The abatement schedule is changed by council resolution (one vote).
4. STATEMENT BILLING: Per Todd Kielkopf, the Utility Board’s preference and with the new software capability, the city will move to “statement” utility billing vs a post card. While more expensive, the statement will provide additional information to customers than can be provided now. The bi-monthly newsletter may be added to the statement envelope to help save costs.
The change will be advertised/marketed over the next several weeks so customers are well informed.
5. CONCRETE PLANT: A meeting is scheduled for next Wednesday to discuss plant costs and land options. Land is still a concern and I am not overly hopeful a workable solution is available. We’ll continue to review all options and also will hold a meeting with neighboring residents the week of November 2. Elected officials will be advised as to the time and date.
6. STORM SIRENS: Chief Brian Seymour reports the last of the (replacement) storm sirens will be recommended to council on November 2. Two bids were received and the low bid of $12,550 ($15,000 was budgeted) will be recommended for the industrial park location.
7. FIRE DEPARTMENT: In your packet is information regarding a fund raiser for the Fire Department’s Educational Programs on October 24, 2009 at 7:00 p.m. in the Indianola Middle School.
8. BALLOON MUSEUM DITCH: Chuck Burgin will recommend Snyder and Associates $29,900 quote to engineer the Balloon Museum Ditch culvert extension on November 2. Other quotes were French-Reneker Engineers and Veenstra & Kimm for $21,650 (doesn’t include resident review) and $44,250 respectfully.
FYI – There are additional culvert/drainage ditch repairs required immediately west of the Balloon Museum ditch culvert that Chuck Burgin will recommend at the same meeting. There will be cost savings by doing both repairs using the same engineer and contractor.
9. ROB HAWKINS: Police Sergeant Rob Hawkins was notified this weekend that he is going to be deployed to Iran next fall. This is the 4th mid-east deployment for Rob since his first in 1990 (Desert Storm). We wish him the best.
10. WIND TURBINES: The Metro Advisory Council’s (MAC) Technical Committee (Chuck Burgin is a member) has a draft “model” Small Wind Energy ordinance (packet). The purpose is to provide a uniform method of regulating wind turbines in the Metro Area.
MAC will review the model in the next 60 days and have a recommendation for member elected officials in early 2010.
11. SQUARE RENOVATIONS: No request yet from the building owner on the square. I have consequently asked some department heads to meet next week to discuss incentives (based on other cities) that can be offered to all building owners. A recommendation can be brought to council in December.
Friday, October 16, 2009
News Items - October 19, 2009
1. CANDIDATE FORUM: The Chamber is sponsoring a mayoral candidate forum on October 29 beginning with a reception at 6:00 pm in the Methodist Church. The forum will begin at 6:30 pm and Information Technology Coordinator Kurt Ripperger will tape and replay the event on cable channel 7 over the weekend.
2. SQUARE BUILDING: Supervisor Doug Shull reports the county’s building on the west side of the square is basically sound and will be repaired/renovated in the next few months.
FYI—No request yet from the building owner who has suggested a major improvement to his building on the square.
3. SOUTH Y: Based on an $800,000 project and 15% voluntary assessment for W 10th Street properties, the cost/ft would be about $3,000/property and about $110/ft for “Y” Street properties. The 10th Street voluntary assessments can be adjusted according to property owner preference.
4. LIBRARY HVAC: The Library Board reviewed the 3 HVAC options ranging from $93,000 to $406,000 with the engineer on October 13. While the geo-thermal and conventional replacement were preferred options (geo-thermal was consensus), the Board delayed a decision until their November 10 meeting.
The three options are shown below:
Option 1: Replacing the current system "as is" - with conventional equipment. This option would be more energy efficient than the current one. Estimated cost is $337,500 (including contingency and engineering fees).
Option 2: Replacing the current system with a geothermal system. Estimated cost is $406,250 (including contingency and engineering fees).
Option 3: This option gives the Library Board the opportunity to replace individual pieces of the current system - or "cherry pick" from a list of alternatives. It would not replace the control system and would mean putting new equipment with old. The cost range for this option is $93,440-$210,300.
The Library Board did not think that Option 3 was a viable alternative and are focusing their attention on the conventional replacement or the geothermal option.
5. W BOSTON SEWER: An informational meeting with property owners on the 400 block of W Boston will be held October 22 to discuss replacing the private (multiple) service with an 8” main. Per the project on North Howard, the project will be contracted by the city and the cost split between the benefiting properties. Utility billing will be the method for property owners to reimburse the city.
A recommendation will be brought to council in November.
6. W. EUCLID: In your packet is a copy of the RH&T’s recent editorial regarding W. Euclid assessments comments/clarifications:
• Comparing a civil suit to a criminal suit cannot be justified
• There are occasions where convicted criminals are out of jail on bail
• Jim Steffen and Phil Gray were in my office October 8th asking about what amount to pay. I provided the following advice:
a. Contact your lawyer to get advice.
b. Check with the County Treasurer to see what ramifications there are if they paid less
c. If they paid more than a judges (final) decision, it will be returned with interest
2. SQUARE BUILDING: Supervisor Doug Shull reports the county’s building on the west side of the square is basically sound and will be repaired/renovated in the next few months.
FYI—No request yet from the building owner who has suggested a major improvement to his building on the square.
3. SOUTH Y: Based on an $800,000 project and 15% voluntary assessment for W 10th Street properties, the cost/ft would be about $3,000/property and about $110/ft for “Y” Street properties. The 10th Street voluntary assessments can be adjusted according to property owner preference.
4. LIBRARY HVAC: The Library Board reviewed the 3 HVAC options ranging from $93,000 to $406,000 with the engineer on October 13. While the geo-thermal and conventional replacement were preferred options (geo-thermal was consensus), the Board delayed a decision until their November 10 meeting.
The three options are shown below:
Option 1: Replacing the current system "as is" - with conventional equipment. This option would be more energy efficient than the current one. Estimated cost is $337,500 (including contingency and engineering fees).
Option 2: Replacing the current system with a geothermal system. Estimated cost is $406,250 (including contingency and engineering fees).
Option 3: This option gives the Library Board the opportunity to replace individual pieces of the current system - or "cherry pick" from a list of alternatives. It would not replace the control system and would mean putting new equipment with old. The cost range for this option is $93,440-$210,300.
The Library Board did not think that Option 3 was a viable alternative and are focusing their attention on the conventional replacement or the geothermal option.
5. W BOSTON SEWER: An informational meeting with property owners on the 400 block of W Boston will be held October 22 to discuss replacing the private (multiple) service with an 8” main. Per the project on North Howard, the project will be contracted by the city and the cost split between the benefiting properties. Utility billing will be the method for property owners to reimburse the city.
A recommendation will be brought to council in November.
6. W. EUCLID: In your packet is a copy of the RH&T’s recent editorial regarding W. Euclid assessments comments/clarifications:
• Comparing a civil suit to a criminal suit cannot be justified
• There are occasions where convicted criminals are out of jail on bail
• Jim Steffen and Phil Gray were in my office October 8th asking about what amount to pay. I provided the following advice:
a. Contact your lawyer to get advice.
b. Check with the County Treasurer to see what ramifications there are if they paid less
c. If they paid more than a judges (final) decision, it will be returned with interest
Friday, October 9, 2009
News Items - October 12, 2009
1. LEGISLATORS: Diana Bowlin re-scheduled Staci Appel and Kent Sorensen on December 7.
2. POLICE RETIREMENT: HR Director RoxAnne Hunerdosse attended a Chapter 411 Police Retirement meeting on October 8 and received the following city contribution table based on return on investment (roi):
City Contribution Rates (Calendar Year)
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Return on Investments
3.50% 25.32% 31.22% 37.94% 42.79% 43.52%
7.50% 24.91% 29.92% 35.32% 38.55% 37.43%
10% 24.64% 29.03% 33.51% 35.55% 33.02%
Note that if the retirement plan’s roi is 3.5%, the city’s contribution will rise to 43.52% of each police officer’s salary in 2015. If the roi is 10% (best case), the city’s contribution will be 33% in 2015. 2010/2011’s contribution will be 19.9% so the difference is substantial.
This information will be provided to Staci Appel and Kent Sorensen on December 7.
3. OLD SEWER PLANT: The city received an offer from the Country Club to purchase the “old sewer plant” on N. Country Club Road. After reviewing the lease options, it was felt an outright purchase was more logical. There are ongoing discussions with the Country Club so the offer will be brought to council in a couple weeks.
4. “Y” STREET UPDATE: The grading has been completed and they are now seeding.
5. AMBULANCE WRITE OFFS: Office Manager Pat Allsup prepared the table (packet) showing write-offs since 2007.
6. MUNICIPAL BUILDING UPDATE: There are several change orders on hold until prices are determined that include carpet in the PD, ventilation changes, etc. So far the total is in the $8,000 range and will be placed on the October 19 agenda for council consideration.
7. FLU SHOTS: 19 employees/spouses received flu shots on September 30. This number compares to 13 in ’08, 10 in ’07 and 49 in ‘06.
8. EMPLOYEE BREAKFAST: The employee appreciation breakfast is October 23 from 7:00 am to 8:30 am at the Activity Center. Please plan to attend.
9. BALLOON MUSEUM DITCH: Based on three quotes received by Chuck Burgin a recommendation to hire Snyder and Associates to design the culvert extension will be placed on the October 19 agenda. The quotes were as follows:
French-Renecker $60,450
Snyder and Associates $29,900
Veenstra and Kimm $44,250
11. CIVIL SERVICE: Chief Steve Bonnett reports the Civil Service process to designate a list from which to hire will begin within the next week. Police Officer applications will be received through December 1 and the physical test and interviews will be after January 1.
12. ASK THE EXPERT: The Indianola Home Builders Fall Fair will be October 10th at the Activity Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over 20 IHBA members including Chris Longer and Mindi Robinson will be on hand to answer building questions.
13. POWERED METAL PRODUCTS: Laurie Hebl and I met with Powered Metal Products (PMP) representatives, Myles Kappelman and Tiffany Coleman on October 8th to discuss the 10 employee job requirement. PMP has not reached their goal so we are discussing options for the $10,000 forgivable loan provided by the city in 2006. A one-year extension was provided by council in July, 2008.
14. COMP PLAN: Kathleen Conner, Snyder and Associates, will present the proposed 2010 Comprehensive Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their October 13 meeting.
2. POLICE RETIREMENT: HR Director RoxAnne Hunerdosse attended a Chapter 411 Police Retirement meeting on October 8 and received the following city contribution table based on return on investment (roi):
City Contribution Rates (Calendar Year)
2011 2012 2013 2014 2015
Return on Investments
3.50% 25.32% 31.22% 37.94% 42.79% 43.52%
7.50% 24.91% 29.92% 35.32% 38.55% 37.43%
10% 24.64% 29.03% 33.51% 35.55% 33.02%
Note that if the retirement plan’s roi is 3.5%, the city’s contribution will rise to 43.52% of each police officer’s salary in 2015. If the roi is 10% (best case), the city’s contribution will be 33% in 2015. 2010/2011’s contribution will be 19.9% so the difference is substantial.
This information will be provided to Staci Appel and Kent Sorensen on December 7.
3. OLD SEWER PLANT: The city received an offer from the Country Club to purchase the “old sewer plant” on N. Country Club Road. After reviewing the lease options, it was felt an outright purchase was more logical. There are ongoing discussions with the Country Club so the offer will be brought to council in a couple weeks.
4. “Y” STREET UPDATE: The grading has been completed and they are now seeding.
5. AMBULANCE WRITE OFFS: Office Manager Pat Allsup prepared the table (packet) showing write-offs since 2007.
6. MUNICIPAL BUILDING UPDATE: There are several change orders on hold until prices are determined that include carpet in the PD, ventilation changes, etc. So far the total is in the $8,000 range and will be placed on the October 19 agenda for council consideration.
7. FLU SHOTS: 19 employees/spouses received flu shots on September 30. This number compares to 13 in ’08, 10 in ’07 and 49 in ‘06.
8. EMPLOYEE BREAKFAST: The employee appreciation breakfast is October 23 from 7:00 am to 8:30 am at the Activity Center. Please plan to attend.
9. BALLOON MUSEUM DITCH: Based on three quotes received by Chuck Burgin a recommendation to hire Snyder and Associates to design the culvert extension will be placed on the October 19 agenda. The quotes were as follows:
French-Renecker $60,450
Snyder and Associates $29,900
Veenstra and Kimm $44,250
11. CIVIL SERVICE: Chief Steve Bonnett reports the Civil Service process to designate a list from which to hire will begin within the next week. Police Officer applications will be received through December 1 and the physical test and interviews will be after January 1.
12. ASK THE EXPERT: The Indianola Home Builders Fall Fair will be October 10th at the Activity Center from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. Over 20 IHBA members including Chris Longer and Mindi Robinson will be on hand to answer building questions.
13. POWERED METAL PRODUCTS: Laurie Hebl and I met with Powered Metal Products (PMP) representatives, Myles Kappelman and Tiffany Coleman on October 8th to discuss the 10 employee job requirement. PMP has not reached their goal so we are discussing options for the $10,000 forgivable loan provided by the city in 2006. A one-year extension was provided by council in July, 2008.
14. COMP PLAN: Kathleen Conner, Snyder and Associates, will present the proposed 2010 Comprehensive Plan to the Planning and Zoning Commission at their October 13 meeting.
Friday, October 2, 2009
News Items - October 5, 2009
1. EQUALIZATION: County equalization orders were issued by the State and Warren County has no “across the board” changes to agricultural, commercial, industrial or residential properties.
2. CORRIDOR STUDY: The city received a proposal from Snyder and Associates for the Hwy 65/69 Corridor Study from Hillcrest to the city limits (A) and to Summerset Road (B). Staff is reviewing the proposal and scope of services with the IDOT and Summercrest developer and will present a recommendation to council in November.
FYI—At the January 5, 2009 meeting, council approved a letter to the IDOT requesting a Hwy 65/69 Corridor Study from Hillcrest to the city limits to help determine whether the highway should be divided versus combined and the number of accesses.
3. SQUARE BUILDINGS: The meeting on September 29 will be continued in 3-4 weeks. The lawsuit is proceeding but may take up to a year. Mayor Kelley and I expressed concern about the vacated building, it’s appearance, safety and affect on business.
Chuck Burgin is getting quotes from an engineer to review the building for safety and determine an economical wall to serve as an exterior. The city may issue a nuisance to abate subject to building condition.
4. LEGISLATORS: Kent Sorenson reports he is not available November 16 to meet with the mayor/council as earlier scheduled. Diana Bowlin is working to reschedule both Staci Appel and Kent for another meeting.
5. W 17TH RADAR: Per the petition received on September 18 from residents on/around W 17th, the PD used radar this past week and ticketed 30 vehicles. It may be interesting to note that 16 of those ticketed signed the petition.
Street Supt Ed Yando installed bigger signs (on 17th) posting the 30 mph speed limit to help lower speeds.
6. ROAD USE TAX REVENUE: Per the I-Jobs Program from the State, Indianola will receive about $137,000 over a two-year period ($62,000 in July ’09 and $75,000 in July ’10) for projects and/or operation/maintenance. Since Indianola’s RUT fund has been decreasing in recent years, I am inclined to leave the I-Jobs revenue in the fund balance and delay the need for a tax increase in the next year or two. If elected officials prefer to use it for a project please advise and it can be placed on a future agenda.
Current RUT fund balance is $207,900 and budgeted expenses exceed revenues by about $150,000. RUT funds pay for 100% of the street operation and maintenance expenses including concrete/asphalt repairs, storm sewer repairs, street cleaning, etc.
7. TWITTER: The City of Indianola is now “tweeting” at http://twitter.com/cityofindianola Technology and Public Information Coordinator Kurt Ripperger secured the page so city staff and elected officials can provide information (to Kurt) that will then be posted and “tweeted” to members. Tweeted information can include street closures, snow ordinance, missing persons, meeting times, etc. Tweets are limited to 140 characters or less so we must be brief!
Kurt will advertise the site in the weekly flyer, Channel 7 and website this week.
The Twitter page will be one more method of communicating with the public on city issues.
8. SHARED SERVICE POLICY: Chuck Burgin, Forrest Aldrich, Dan Miers and I met again this week to finalize a shared sewer service (more than one single family dwelling on a private sewer line) policy that will be brought to council committee in November.
The policy will allow use of shared services until repairs are required. Once repairs are needed, disconnection from the shared service will be mandatory (per the policy).
9. DECK: The deck on the west side of the square will be removed Sunday the 4th.
10. EMPLOYEE BREAKFAST: An employee breakfast co-sponsored by the City Council and Board of Trustees will be October 23rd from 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. at the Indianola Activity Center.
2. CORRIDOR STUDY: The city received a proposal from Snyder and Associates for the Hwy 65/69 Corridor Study from Hillcrest to the city limits (A) and to Summerset Road (B). Staff is reviewing the proposal and scope of services with the IDOT and Summercrest developer and will present a recommendation to council in November.
FYI—At the January 5, 2009 meeting, council approved a letter to the IDOT requesting a Hwy 65/69 Corridor Study from Hillcrest to the city limits to help determine whether the highway should be divided versus combined and the number of accesses.
3. SQUARE BUILDINGS: The meeting on September 29 will be continued in 3-4 weeks. The lawsuit is proceeding but may take up to a year. Mayor Kelley and I expressed concern about the vacated building, it’s appearance, safety and affect on business.
Chuck Burgin is getting quotes from an engineer to review the building for safety and determine an economical wall to serve as an exterior. The city may issue a nuisance to abate subject to building condition.
4. LEGISLATORS: Kent Sorenson reports he is not available November 16 to meet with the mayor/council as earlier scheduled. Diana Bowlin is working to reschedule both Staci Appel and Kent for another meeting.
5. W 17TH RADAR: Per the petition received on September 18 from residents on/around W 17th, the PD used radar this past week and ticketed 30 vehicles. It may be interesting to note that 16 of those ticketed signed the petition.
Street Supt Ed Yando installed bigger signs (on 17th) posting the 30 mph speed limit to help lower speeds.
6. ROAD USE TAX REVENUE: Per the I-Jobs Program from the State, Indianola will receive about $137,000 over a two-year period ($62,000 in July ’09 and $75,000 in July ’10) for projects and/or operation/maintenance. Since Indianola’s RUT fund has been decreasing in recent years, I am inclined to leave the I-Jobs revenue in the fund balance and delay the need for a tax increase in the next year or two. If elected officials prefer to use it for a project please advise and it can be placed on a future agenda.
Current RUT fund balance is $207,900 and budgeted expenses exceed revenues by about $150,000. RUT funds pay for 100% of the street operation and maintenance expenses including concrete/asphalt repairs, storm sewer repairs, street cleaning, etc.
7. TWITTER: The City of Indianola is now “tweeting” at http://twitter.com/cityofindianola Technology and Public Information Coordinator Kurt Ripperger secured the page so city staff and elected officials can provide information (to Kurt) that will then be posted and “tweeted” to members. Tweeted information can include street closures, snow ordinance, missing persons, meeting times, etc. Tweets are limited to 140 characters or less so we must be brief!
Kurt will advertise the site in the weekly flyer, Channel 7 and website this week.
The Twitter page will be one more method of communicating with the public on city issues.
8. SHARED SERVICE POLICY: Chuck Burgin, Forrest Aldrich, Dan Miers and I met again this week to finalize a shared sewer service (more than one single family dwelling on a private sewer line) policy that will be brought to council committee in November.
The policy will allow use of shared services until repairs are required. Once repairs are needed, disconnection from the shared service will be mandatory (per the policy).
9. DECK: The deck on the west side of the square will be removed Sunday the 4th.
10. EMPLOYEE BREAKFAST: An employee breakfast co-sponsored by the City Council and Board of Trustees will be October 23rd from 7:00 – 8:30 a.m. at the Indianola Activity Center.
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