1. BALLOON MUSEUM: The construction to extend the culvert has begun. The contractor uncovered a 24” RCP Storm Sewer which was not indicated on the plan. Connection of this pipe is required, a change order will be forthcoming.
2. STEPHEN COURT: Approximately 300’ north of Iowa Avenue has been closed and construction has begun. Part of the project included new sanitary sewer crossing. On Thursday a potential conflict with a water main was discovered. The engineer is sending a survey crew down Friday to determine if adequate clearance is available. A change order may be needed.
3. PETITION: As part of the 2011 Street Replacement Project, we have received a petition (packet) indicating they do not want a new street. This portion of North 1st was included in the original 42 blocks under consideration, however, the final selection of streets has yet to be determined.
4. CENSUS: We received information from the U.S. Census Bureau stating that 74 percent of households in the United States filled out and mailed back their 2010 Census questionnaire. The apportionment counts will be delivered to the President within nine month of Census Day (on or before December 31, 2010). We should receive our data no later than April 1, 2011.
5. PROSPECT: A formal incentive request will be forthcoming at the upcoming council meeting for a call center as mentioned in the October 7th news items (packet).
6. RACE CARS: According to our attorney Hugh Cain, the court ruled in the city’s favor and stated the fencing ordinance is not an unconstitutional taking.
