1. SOUTH “Y” PAVING: Garden Associates Brad Uitemarkt is unable to attend the meeting Monday night. This item will be placed on the next Council Study Committee or council agenda. Also Chuck Burgin has spoke with Steve Darr and he is opposed to additional water. He is also planning to speak with Koethe today.
2. I&I: In the packet is a list of 51 non-compliant I&I properties that are being billed monthly, and, a list of 40 non-compliant properties that “will” be billed. Supt Dan Miers, Office Manager Skye Jacobs, John Hoyman and I will meet next week to discuss the lists to determine how they can be reduced and then provide a recommendation at the September committee meeting.
FYI—In the packet are two articles regarding flooding in Des Moines and Urbandale. The articles show such occurrences are not exclusive to Indianola. Cities do not build storm water systems to handle 2-3 or more inches of rain in an hour or so.
3. NEIGHBORHOOD MEETINGS: The following meetings are scheduled:
East Girard 6:00 pm August 10 City Hall Training Room
D and Boston 6:00 pm August 18 City Council Chambers
Stephen Ct 6:00 pm August 25 City Council Chambers
Given the difficulty in scheduling dates, a report will not be made until the September 7 council meeting.
4. PRESIDENTIAL DISASTER: Warren County has been included in the Presidential Disaster Declaration #1930 thereby making Indianola eligible for public assistance for government infrastructure. RoxAnne Hunerdosse and Chris Longer are working to ensure Indianola’s eligibility and will fill out the appropriate applications when available.
No report yet from Warren County Emergency Management Coordinator as to funding for private individuals and businesses.
5. W HWY 92 SEWER: At the pre-construction meeting on the 6th, the contractor (Underground Company) indicated they would bore under South Y and not disturb the roadway. There will be little inconvenience to Y and W 10th residents.
6. DEER HUNTING: Over the years the city has received requests to hunt deer with a bow in the city. Our code does not prohibit using a bow in the city, but, does not allow hunting. Given the deer population in some areas of the community, I have asked Chief Bonnett to review other metro hunting ordinances and recommend an option for Indianola. A recommendation will be brought to a future committee meeting.
7. 2011 STREET REPLACEMENT PROJECT: Community Development Director Chuck Burgin sent request for proposals for engineering services on the 2011 Street Replacement Project. About $2.5 million is budgeted to replace 20 or so blocks of streets. A recommendation will be brought to council in September.
8. HEALTH POOL: The health insurance pool is at about $960,000 thru July. Good news but we are bracing for the federal health insurance costs.
9. 19th STREET: Paving of 19th Street as well as backfilling behind the curb has been complete. Chuck is working on repair of the yard of the four residences. Priority Excavation still needs to remove and repair a small area of East First Avenue.
10. AMPHITHEATER: Concrete has been placed in the main stage area, block was delivered and will start being laid on August 6, 2010.
11. ON LINE BILLING: Billing Clerk Lindsey Offenburger reports there are 730 customers registered for online billing, 82 customers have opted for an on line bill (only) and 71 customers will receive their bill online and by mail.
