1. VISION IOWA: Mark Vickroy and I attended the Vision Iowa meeting in Sioux City on October 12. Mark presented additional information (see packet) about the city’s private funding but the board was insistent that additional fundraising be part of the funding.
The committee will meet and discuss options in the next couple weeks.
2. MCVAY TRAIL: In the packet is an erosion repair report from V&K’s Forrest Aldrich. I have asked Finance Director Jean Furler to place it in the Storm Water Utility budget.
FYI—One of the areas involves the High School’s storm water drain from the parking lot. I forwarded the report to Building/Grounds Director Rick Branson for his review.
3. SIMPSON PARKING: In the packet is a letter from Simpson’s Ken Birkenholtz requesting Simpson be allowed to asphalt a portion of the parking on C Street adjacent to the Kent Center (see concept drawing). Staff has reviewed and will authorize the temporary asphalt.
4. SOUTH Y UPDATE: Chuck has scheduled Tuesday, October 18th for a final walk through with the engineer and contractor to develop a punch list of items needed to be completed or repaired.
5. STORM WATER PROJECT UPDATE: All three areas, Easton Park, South Buxton and West Iowa Avenue have been completed. Final restoration of properties (sod) should begin within the next couple of weeks.
6. ACCOMPLISHMENTS: In the packet are city accomplishments over the last 10 years.
7. STORM SHELTERS: P&Z discussed the addition of storm shelters for single and multi-family dwellings at their October 11 meeting (see minutes) and voted to take no action. Community Development Director surveyed 12 cities and found none that requires shelters.
8. ELECTRIC FRANCHISE: When reviewing the recently adopted ordinance, MidAmerican reps noted a couple text issues. There may be a slight change in the wording (involves dates) that will be presented to council in a few weeks.
9. SLUDGE HAULING: The contractor is at our plant and started the sludge hauling process. Supt Dan Miers anticipates over 1 million gallons will be hauled in the next 3 weeks (weather permitting).
10. ELECTION: In your packet is a letter from Darwin Curl stating he will be withdrawing from the race. His name will remain on the ballot.
