1. MAY 9 COMMITTEE: Randy Gathers is unable to attend the meeting and thus far there are no urgent agenda items.
2. INVESTMENT COMMITTEE: The committee authorized Finance Director Jean Furler to solicit quotes for the city’s investment and banking services. Quotes are due by June 3 and a recommendation will be presented to council and trustees in June. The contracts will be effective July 1, 2011.
3. 2011 SUSTAINABILITY MONTH: Indianola’s April Sustainability Month was a great success once again this year! Throughout the month there were many opportunities for citizens to get involved and learn about sustainable living practices.
Highlights include:
• 269 electronic items and 352 appliances were properly recycled by Midwest Recovery Inc. during the city’s free E-cycling/appliance drop off
• Eleven citizens participated in the bike/walk to work challenge.
• Approximately 200 citizens attended the 3rd annual Sustainability Fair held at the IMU line shop on North B Street. Eighteen vendors had displays to share their “Green” products and services.
• The month concluded with the Parks and Recreation Spring Fling at the Indianola Fairgrounds Saturday, April 30th. Committee members promoted sustainability and fun activities for our younger consumers.
The Indianola Sustainability Committee would like to thank the entire community for helping make Indianola a more sustainable city for future generations. Thanks also go to Chris Longer and Mindi Robinson for making the entire month a success!
4. SANITARY SEWER PROJECT: The Clerk’s Office has received several questions about the sanitary sewer projects in town. A summary follows:
The General Contractor for the Phase 2 Inflow and Infiltration Project is Visu-Sewer (Blue jet trucks and camera trucks) with 3 crews doing sewer main lining, short liners and manhole grouting.
Visu-Sewer has 2 main sub contractors. One is Vanderpool Construction doing excavation of mains and manhole repairs. The second is United Pipe Renewal working on the sewer service (pipe from a home to the main) connection "T-Liner and Vac-Tee (white pipes along the curb) repairs.
United Pipe has a subcontractor (Precision Excavation) installing the Vac Tee's on 125 sewer services where T-liners will be used. The T-Liner repairs sewer service connections “inside” the main and avoids open excavation.
This "Trenchless Technology" utilizes the Vac-Tee (also called a clean-out) that is installed on the sewer service (white pipes sticking above ground). Precision Excavation is initially installing a longer (than needed) pipe on the ground so they can find them quickly. The T-Liner will be installed as the liners are ordered for length. When the T-Liner has been installed the contractor will lower the cleanouts, cap them (below ground) and mark them. The property owners with these Vac-Tees will be able to use this access in the future for much more efficient service maintenance.
Visu-Sewer leaves door knockers on properties that receive the Vac-Tees prior to installation informing owners of the times/date of installation.
5. PROPERTY TAX LEGISLATION: HSB 240 was submitted to the Iowa House of Representatives on April 27 and has the potential to reduce tax revenues by about $660,000 annually resulting from a reduction of commercial property values. The legislation contains language to reimburse cities about ½ this amount but previous experience shows that when the state falls into financial difficulty, they lessen or remove payments to cities, counties and schools.
The Senate version, SF 522, provides commercial property tax relief but has no effect on cities, counties or schools.
In your packet is a table showing the affect on Indianola.
6. SKID LOADER: Street Supt Ed Yando is soliciting bids to replace the 13 year-old Bobcat skid loader. They will be received on May 31, 2011 and a recommendation provided on the June 6 council agenda. $70,000 is budgeted in FY 11/12.
7. SOUTH LIFT STATION: Per the IDNR, soil tests were taken several weeks ago to determine lead or antimony content. The results showed levels were well below the amount requiring remediation.
Also, Supt Dan Miers reports the plant will not meet its 30 day average ammonia limit for April. The NPDES permit limit is 2.8 mg/l for a 30 day average and the plant is at 3.7 mg/l. On April 20th, the staff brought all tanks online to deal with higher flows (brought in with warmer, wetter weather) and there has been a resulting decline in the effluent ammonia. The solids return rate was also increased to improve the sludge age. Dan discussed operational options with Forrest Aldrich and Tim O'Conner of V&K and they provided some of these suggestions to improve ammonia removal.
As a further precaution, the staff is checking the process to see if ammonia is increasing in the treatment process. They found that March and April are the most challenging months to meet the ammonia limits due to temperature change, seasonal changes and higher flows.
The ammonia was reported to IDNR’s Dave Perry and he noted the plant may receive a notice of violation. Dave stated that if a notice is sent, the city must respond in writing as to what actions have been taken to abate the problem and prevent future occurrences.
8. I&I: In your packet is an administrative consent order with IDNR and the City of Indianola extending the completion of the Phase III project to July 31, 2011. The dates for the completion of the south plant lift station in the original order was not going to be meet because of the amount of it took IDNR to complete the environmental review of the site. The specified completion date with the contactor, Neuvirth, is June 17, 2011. Neuvirth is on schedule with the project and right now they do not see a problem with meeting the completion date.
9. STP TE ADJUSTMENTS: We received an e-mail today regarding federal allocation for Surface Transportation Program and Transportation Enhancement (received by CIRTPA) could possibly decrease from $4.9 to $3.7 million. If this happens, the city’s funding allocation would decrease from $239,000 to $179,000 annually.
Friday, April 29, 2011
Friday, April 22, 2011
News Items - April 25, 2011
1. PRIORITIES: In the packet is the list of priorities as ranked by the council and mayor. In the last news items the high rankings were provided, the medium rankings are as follows:
• Trail system expansion
• Park north of Iowa Avenue
• Purchase land for soccer fields
• Hwy 65/69 improvements S. of Hwy 92
• Street Department expansion
• Sewer plant improvement
2. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting is May 2.
3. FEMA: HR/Risk Manager RoxAnne Hunerdosse and Finance Director Jean Furler met with FEMA reps on the 20th and reports over $96,000 will be reimbursed to the Sewer Dept within two weeks for expenses resulting from last summer’s storms. There is another $30,000 outstanding and will be reimbursed when all work is complete. Good news and hats off to Rox and Jean for all their efforts.
4. W HWY 92: Chuck Burgin and I have a meeting on May 12 with IDOT reps to discuss the W Hwy 92 Improvement Project (R Street to R-57) scheduled for FY’s 12/13 and 13/14. When plans are underway, I’ll ask IDOT to attend a council study meeting to provide an update and address comments/questions.
5. STORM SEWERS: Based on comments from a resident on W Boston, our Sewer Dept televised the mains and found issues related to a collapsed intake (Boston at J) and a utility bore thru the main. The intake was repaired this week and the utility intrusion will be repaired within a few weeks.
6. POLICE WEEK: National Police Week is May 15-21 and according to Brian Seymour our flags will be flown at half-mast on the 15th because it is National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
7. CHAMBER GARDEN TOUR: The Chamber will use the south parking lot and the park at city hall for their Garden Tour registration area on Saturday June 11.
8. SOUTH LIFT STATION PROJECT: In the packet is a copy of the Neuvirth letter to IDNR regarding the notice of violation for erosion control. It appears the issue has been resolved but we are waiting to hear from IDNR.
9. J/K RE-ALIGNMENT: Per council discussion, Community Development Director Chuck Burgin is getting appraisal quotes for possible land acquisition regarding this project. They will be provided to council when received.
10. SHARED SERVICE: Supt Dan Miers and Forrest Aldrich are working on a shared service removal with property owners (see map) around 400 N Buxton. A resolution/project will be brought to council in a few weeks.
11. POLICE CLERICAL: Pat Allsup, PD Office Manager and RoxAnne Hunerdosse will begin the selection process next week. To date, 45 applications have been received for the 3-11 p.m. clerical assistant position.
• Trail system expansion
• Park north of Iowa Avenue
• Purchase land for soccer fields
• Hwy 65/69 improvements S. of Hwy 92
• Street Department expansion
• Sewer plant improvement
2. NEXT MEETING: The next meeting is May 2.
3. FEMA: HR/Risk Manager RoxAnne Hunerdosse and Finance Director Jean Furler met with FEMA reps on the 20th and reports over $96,000 will be reimbursed to the Sewer Dept within two weeks for expenses resulting from last summer’s storms. There is another $30,000 outstanding and will be reimbursed when all work is complete. Good news and hats off to Rox and Jean for all their efforts.
4. W HWY 92: Chuck Burgin and I have a meeting on May 12 with IDOT reps to discuss the W Hwy 92 Improvement Project (R Street to R-57) scheduled for FY’s 12/13 and 13/14. When plans are underway, I’ll ask IDOT to attend a council study meeting to provide an update and address comments/questions.
5. STORM SEWERS: Based on comments from a resident on W Boston, our Sewer Dept televised the mains and found issues related to a collapsed intake (Boston at J) and a utility bore thru the main. The intake was repaired this week and the utility intrusion will be repaired within a few weeks.
6. POLICE WEEK: National Police Week is May 15-21 and according to Brian Seymour our flags will be flown at half-mast on the 15th because it is National Peace Officers Memorial Day.
7. CHAMBER GARDEN TOUR: The Chamber will use the south parking lot and the park at city hall for their Garden Tour registration area on Saturday June 11.
8. SOUTH LIFT STATION PROJECT: In the packet is a copy of the Neuvirth letter to IDNR regarding the notice of violation for erosion control. It appears the issue has been resolved but we are waiting to hear from IDNR.
9. J/K RE-ALIGNMENT: Per council discussion, Community Development Director Chuck Burgin is getting appraisal quotes for possible land acquisition regarding this project. They will be provided to council when received.
10. SHARED SERVICE: Supt Dan Miers and Forrest Aldrich are working on a shared service removal with property owners (see map) around 400 N Buxton. A resolution/project will be brought to council in a few weeks.
11. POLICE CLERICAL: Pat Allsup, PD Office Manager and RoxAnne Hunerdosse will begin the selection process next week. To date, 45 applications have been received for the 3-11 p.m. clerical assistant position.
Friday, April 15, 2011
News Items - April 18, 2011
1. COMMUNITY SURVEY: The top mayor/council priorities are shown below and will be placed in the community survey for citizen input.
• Ash Trees
• Extend downtown building incentive program
• Filling buildings on the square
• Public safety facilities (fire dept needs expansion/PD & staffing)
• Municipal building (fire dept & PD)
2. STEPHENS COURT: Project restoration has been slow and thus far not up to expectations. V&K’s Forrest Aldrich sent a letter (packet) indicating the completion date is April 30 and that any unfinished work would be subtracted from the contract and conducted by the city.
3. WEB PAGE: The City of Indianola website upgrades will be functional on Monday, April 18th. Information Technology Manager Kurt Ripperger has been working with Joyce Godwin, Kathy Kester, Pat Allsup and Thad White to develop a new design, and, the web address will change to www.indianolaiowa.gov . Note that www.cityofindianola.com, www.indianola.lib.ia.us, and www.indianolaparks.com will remain working for the foreseeable future and automatically redirect users to www.indianolaiowa.gov.
The group will continue to develop the site in the next few weeks and will plan for an end of May public announcement once all potential issues are addressed.
Thanks to Kurt, Joyce, Kathy, Pat and Thad for their assistance!
4. INTERN: Chelsea Fulton, recent MPA graduate from Drake University will begin her (unpaid) internship with the City of Indianola on Wednesday, April 20th. Chelsea will work at least one day a week on various special projects including redistricting map for new census numbers, franchise research, grant research, various analytical spreadsheets, surveys, etc.
If time allows I’d also like to have her participate in the upcoming Employee Orientation. I think it would be an excellent introduction to the organization.
5. DRAINAGE: Several homes along the 400 block of South P experienced basement flooding in 2008 and 2010 (two heavy rainfall years). The homeowners indicate the problem is related to the four-plex and duplex built in 2002 and 2004 because the water previously drained west from the Masonic Temple to P Street.
Chuck Burgin and I met with Warren County Fair Board reps and Supervisor Doug Shull on the 13th to discuss an alternate direction of drainage. The Fair Board will discuss the matter and advise of their decision.
6. WALMART SIGNAL: After receiving comments about the signal at Wal Mart going red north and southbound where there is no traffic on the east/west legs, we had Iowa Traffic Control check the computers. The problem lies with the motion detector cameras that shake in the wind or detect shadows.
RoxAnne Hunerdosse is getting quotes to replace the cams with in-pound detector loops which will solve the problem. A recommendation will be brought to council in May.
FYI – The same cams were replaced on 65/69 at Hillcrest a few years ago.
• Ash Trees
• Extend downtown building incentive program
• Filling buildings on the square
• Public safety facilities (fire dept needs expansion/PD & staffing)
• Municipal building (fire dept & PD)
2. STEPHENS COURT: Project restoration has been slow and thus far not up to expectations. V&K’s Forrest Aldrich sent a letter (packet) indicating the completion date is April 30 and that any unfinished work would be subtracted from the contract and conducted by the city.
3. WEB PAGE: The City of Indianola website upgrades will be functional on Monday, April 18th. Information Technology Manager Kurt Ripperger has been working with Joyce Godwin, Kathy Kester, Pat Allsup and Thad White to develop a new design, and, the web address will change to www.indianolaiowa.gov . Note that www.cityofindianola.com, www.indianola.lib.ia.us, and www.indianolaparks.com will remain working for the foreseeable future and automatically redirect users to www.indianolaiowa.gov.
The group will continue to develop the site in the next few weeks and will plan for an end of May public announcement once all potential issues are addressed.
Thanks to Kurt, Joyce, Kathy, Pat and Thad for their assistance!
4. INTERN: Chelsea Fulton, recent MPA graduate from Drake University will begin her (unpaid) internship with the City of Indianola on Wednesday, April 20th. Chelsea will work at least one day a week on various special projects including redistricting map for new census numbers, franchise research, grant research, various analytical spreadsheets, surveys, etc.
If time allows I’d also like to have her participate in the upcoming Employee Orientation. I think it would be an excellent introduction to the organization.
5. DRAINAGE: Several homes along the 400 block of South P experienced basement flooding in 2008 and 2010 (two heavy rainfall years). The homeowners indicate the problem is related to the four-plex and duplex built in 2002 and 2004 because the water previously drained west from the Masonic Temple to P Street.
Chuck Burgin and I met with Warren County Fair Board reps and Supervisor Doug Shull on the 13th to discuss an alternate direction of drainage. The Fair Board will discuss the matter and advise of their decision.
6. WALMART SIGNAL: After receiving comments about the signal at Wal Mart going red north and southbound where there is no traffic on the east/west legs, we had Iowa Traffic Control check the computers. The problem lies with the motion detector cameras that shake in the wind or detect shadows.
RoxAnne Hunerdosse is getting quotes to replace the cams with in-pound detector loops which will solve the problem. A recommendation will be brought to council in May.
FYI – The same cams were replaced on 65/69 at Hillcrest a few years ago.
Friday, April 8, 2011
News Items - April 11, 2011
1. IDOT: Community Development Director Chuck Burgin and I met with IDOT District 5 reps Brian Morrissey and Troy Jerman on the 6th. Brian provided the following information:
• W Hwy 92 is behind on design but still on track for a 2012 right of way acquisition and 2013 construction. A trail will be included in the design.
• The N Hwy 65.69 Traffic Study is still being reviewed by IDOT and should be complete in several weeks. IDOT had concerns about traffic signals at Summercrest’s west entrance and the north entrance (Theisen’s). They prefer a more holistic approach to N. 65/69’s future design. Brian also indicated that cost of improvements should be shared by all entities.
• S Hwy 65/69 improvement from Hwy 92 to 17th is still being considered. It is proposed as a 2-phase project (92-12th and 12th-17th) for 2015/16. The city’s “proposed” cost share is about $300,000 to $500,000. IDOT has yet to put this project in their 5-year plan.
• There is a detour route through Indianola (Hwy’s 92 and 65/69) when accidents or major construction occurs on specific sections of I-35.
2. SUMMERCREST HILLS: Discussions continue with Summercrest Hills developers regarding the development agreement approved last November. Proposed changes are to increase the added taxable value the developers guarantee from $15 million to 17 million, and, to remove “annual appropriation” language for the tax rebate (spread over 5 years). Needless to say the $17 million will strengthen the TIF tax base!
Also, in the packet is a proposal from Daniel Manning of the Lillis O’Malley et. al. Law Firm for services related to the Wellness Center lease agreements. The proposal is a bit more inclusive than perhaps necessary but scope of services can be arranged as needed. The proposal will be placed on the April 18 or May 2 agenda.
3. D&D: The Dangerous and Dilapidated Committee unanimously approved a recommendation to purchase 400/401 E Euclid for $87,000. The recommendation will be on the April 18 agenda.
4. BUDGET AMENDMENT: Finance Director Jean Furler is drafting an amendment to this year’s budget for the following items: Capital Projects: I&I, Electric Underground Conversion and Storm Water Utilities.
Council will be asked to set a hearing date on April 18 for May 16.
5. SEWER PLANT STUDY: In the packet is a Sewer Plant Study proposal from Veenstra and Kimm. This study is a preliminary review (does not include plans/specs) of the plant improvement needs for the renovation in 2012/13. It will be placed on the April 18 agenda.
FYI—The plant first became operational in 1979 and about $6 million is budgeted for repairs/renovations.
6. BUILDING CODE ISO: On March 17th Chuck Burgin met with an ISO (Insurance Services Offices) representative for an update to their building code rating effectiveness. The report was received this week showing the department has been rated (again) a 4 for residential and a 4 for commercial effectiveness. The rating scale is 1-10, with 1 the most effective. The report indicates that Indianola's building code administration is more effective than both the state and national levels for communities Indianola’s size. The report also indicates our department staffing levels are lower than state and the national averages. Congratulations to Chuck Burgin, Rich Parker and Mindi Robinson for a job well done!!
• W Hwy 92 is behind on design but still on track for a 2012 right of way acquisition and 2013 construction. A trail will be included in the design.
• The N Hwy 65.69 Traffic Study is still being reviewed by IDOT and should be complete in several weeks. IDOT had concerns about traffic signals at Summercrest’s west entrance and the north entrance (Theisen’s). They prefer a more holistic approach to N. 65/69’s future design. Brian also indicated that cost of improvements should be shared by all entities.
• S Hwy 65/69 improvement from Hwy 92 to 17th is still being considered. It is proposed as a 2-phase project (92-12th and 12th-17th) for 2015/16. The city’s “proposed” cost share is about $300,000 to $500,000. IDOT has yet to put this project in their 5-year plan.
• There is a detour route through Indianola (Hwy’s 92 and 65/69) when accidents or major construction occurs on specific sections of I-35.
2. SUMMERCREST HILLS: Discussions continue with Summercrest Hills developers regarding the development agreement approved last November. Proposed changes are to increase the added taxable value the developers guarantee from $15 million to 17 million, and, to remove “annual appropriation” language for the tax rebate (spread over 5 years). Needless to say the $17 million will strengthen the TIF tax base!
Also, in the packet is a proposal from Daniel Manning of the Lillis O’Malley et. al. Law Firm for services related to the Wellness Center lease agreements. The proposal is a bit more inclusive than perhaps necessary but scope of services can be arranged as needed. The proposal will be placed on the April 18 or May 2 agenda.
3. D&D: The Dangerous and Dilapidated Committee unanimously approved a recommendation to purchase 400/401 E Euclid for $87,000. The recommendation will be on the April 18 agenda.
4. BUDGET AMENDMENT: Finance Director Jean Furler is drafting an amendment to this year’s budget for the following items: Capital Projects: I&I, Electric Underground Conversion and Storm Water Utilities.
Council will be asked to set a hearing date on April 18 for May 16.
5. SEWER PLANT STUDY: In the packet is a Sewer Plant Study proposal from Veenstra and Kimm. This study is a preliminary review (does not include plans/specs) of the plant improvement needs for the renovation in 2012/13. It will be placed on the April 18 agenda.
FYI—The plant first became operational in 1979 and about $6 million is budgeted for repairs/renovations.
6. BUILDING CODE ISO: On March 17th Chuck Burgin met with an ISO (Insurance Services Offices) representative for an update to their building code rating effectiveness. The report was received this week showing the department has been rated (again) a 4 for residential and a 4 for commercial effectiveness. The rating scale is 1-10, with 1 the most effective. The report indicates that Indianola's building code administration is more effective than both the state and national levels for communities Indianola’s size. The report also indicates our department staffing levels are lower than state and the national averages. Congratulations to Chuck Burgin, Rich Parker and Mindi Robinson for a job well done!!
Friday, April 1, 2011
News Items - April 4, 2011
1. EMERSON SCHOOL: After receiving parent comments about student safety during parking/pick-up, Emerson School Principal Mark Timmerman is working with the PD to eliminate double parking. The enforcement will begin on April 4 with the goal of improving safety and improving traffic efficiency. Emerson parents have been notified of the change.
2. SUSTAINABILITY MONTH: Below are the event dates for Sustainability Month in April.
April 2 Brush Facility, Hazardous Waste Collection Site open
April 4-April 29 Indianola Chamber Bike/Walk to Work Challenge
April 6 Simpson College Campus Day
April 13 Iowa DNR Mobile Education Exhibit at Hy Vee
April 16 Free drop-off of e-cycling products and appliances at
the Brush Facility
April 18-22 Annual curbside cleanup program
April 19 Peoples Bank Free Shred Day at Peoples Bank parking lot
April 22 Indianola Sustainability Fair – IMU line shop-110 S. “B”
April 30 P&R Spring Fun Fest – Warren Co. Fairgrounds
3. SOUTH SEWER PLANT PROJECT: In the packet is a Notice of Violation from IDNR to Neuvirth Construction for improper erosion control. The contractor's subcontractor, Soil-Tek, addressed the issues on Wednesday the 30th.
Neuvirth, (general contractor) is solely responsible for obtaining the storm water permit and creating, implementing and monitoring the erosion control plan. They are also solely responsible for any fines that occur if the plan is not implemented or monitored.
The erosion occurred away and out of site from the current construction activities. I have asked our staff and V&K to more closely monitor the erosion control measures on all construction projects in the City and to report any repair items to the contractor.
4. HAZARDOUS MITIGATION: In the packet is a summary of the city’s Hazardous Mitigation Plan addressing Indianola’s capabilities and projects that can be implemented to improve capabilities. Fire Chief Brian Seymour will present the plan at the April 11 committee meeting.
5. SPECIAL ELECTION: The cost of the election was $5,400.
6. BUILDING PERMIT FEES: Since 1991 the city has had a policy of reducing building permit fees for county and school projects. The amounts have been based on tax base, tax rates etc. Community Development Director Chuck Burgin is revising the policy to be based more on their cost of providing service (overhead, for example) that taxes. However, the percentages will be basically the same. The revised policy will be on the April 18 agenda.
7. LAZERFEST: Lazerfest is Sunday May 15 at the Balloon Field which coincides with a 30-team softball tournament at Pickard. Both the PD and P&R are aware of the events but Police Chief Bonnett indicated the Lazerfest crowd is more scattered since it begins in the late morning and continues through the evening.
The event is scheduled to end by 10:30 pm per Supervisor Doug Shull (balloon field is not in the city limits).
8. HEALTH PLAN: The pool reserve remains at $1.1 million and very “healthy”.
9. TREES PLEASE: On March 23 MidAmerican Energy’s Darla Vanderpool gave Mayor Bresnan a $1,000 check from their Trees Please program. The Tree Committee and P&R will use the funds to replace trees at Pickard Park along Highway 92, new trees at the amphitheater and some along the Highway 65/69. Our thanks to MAE!
10. GAS LEAK: There was a gas leak in the 700 block of Hwy 92 West today. Hwy 92 was blocked blocked off around this area and crews/departments were on site.
2. SUSTAINABILITY MONTH: Below are the event dates for Sustainability Month in April.
April 2 Brush Facility, Hazardous Waste Collection Site open
April 4-April 29 Indianola Chamber Bike/Walk to Work Challenge
April 6 Simpson College Campus Day
April 13 Iowa DNR Mobile Education Exhibit at Hy Vee
April 16 Free drop-off of e-cycling products and appliances at
the Brush Facility
April 18-22 Annual curbside cleanup program
April 19 Peoples Bank Free Shred Day at Peoples Bank parking lot
April 22 Indianola Sustainability Fair – IMU line shop-110 S. “B”
April 30 P&R Spring Fun Fest – Warren Co. Fairgrounds
3. SOUTH SEWER PLANT PROJECT: In the packet is a Notice of Violation from IDNR to Neuvirth Construction for improper erosion control. The contractor's subcontractor, Soil-Tek, addressed the issues on Wednesday the 30th.
Neuvirth, (general contractor) is solely responsible for obtaining the storm water permit and creating, implementing and monitoring the erosion control plan. They are also solely responsible for any fines that occur if the plan is not implemented or monitored.
The erosion occurred away and out of site from the current construction activities. I have asked our staff and V&K to more closely monitor the erosion control measures on all construction projects in the City and to report any repair items to the contractor.
4. HAZARDOUS MITIGATION: In the packet is a summary of the city’s Hazardous Mitigation Plan addressing Indianola’s capabilities and projects that can be implemented to improve capabilities. Fire Chief Brian Seymour will present the plan at the April 11 committee meeting.
5. SPECIAL ELECTION: The cost of the election was $5,400.
6. BUILDING PERMIT FEES: Since 1991 the city has had a policy of reducing building permit fees for county and school projects. The amounts have been based on tax base, tax rates etc. Community Development Director Chuck Burgin is revising the policy to be based more on their cost of providing service (overhead, for example) that taxes. However, the percentages will be basically the same. The revised policy will be on the April 18 agenda.
7. LAZERFEST: Lazerfest is Sunday May 15 at the Balloon Field which coincides with a 30-team softball tournament at Pickard. Both the PD and P&R are aware of the events but Police Chief Bonnett indicated the Lazerfest crowd is more scattered since it begins in the late morning and continues through the evening.
The event is scheduled to end by 10:30 pm per Supervisor Doug Shull (balloon field is not in the city limits).
8. HEALTH PLAN: The pool reserve remains at $1.1 million and very “healthy”.
9. TREES PLEASE: On March 23 MidAmerican Energy’s Darla Vanderpool gave Mayor Bresnan a $1,000 check from their Trees Please program. The Tree Committee and P&R will use the funds to replace trees at Pickard Park along Highway 92, new trees at the amphitheater and some along the Highway 65/69. Our thanks to MAE!
10. GAS LEAK: There was a gas leak in the 700 block of Hwy 92 West today. Hwy 92 was blocked blocked off around this area and crews/departments were on site.
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