1.
STREET
PROJECT:
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North “E” is paved and open with a few remaining
cleanup items, retaining wall and landscaping.
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South Howard Street is closed and sub grade prep
work is being performed.
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Sewer repair work is being completed on East
Boston east of Hwy 92.
2.
POLICE CHIEF
COMMITTEE: Pete and Pam both indicated an interest to participate in the
hiring process for the new chief. Brian Seymour, Steve Bonnett and I will
represent staff. Reviewing a few other possible options as well.
3.
APPRAISAL:
A copy of the North “C” Street appraisal was sent to you Thursday via e-mail.
Please let me know if you did not receive it.
4.
YMCA PROJECT
UPDATE: Chuck Burgin met with architects and engineers and recommends a
change order in the amount of $8,993 to stain the precast concrete on the
building. The staining process replaces colored panels from the factory, this
process ensures a pure uniform finish and is easier maintenance for damaged
areas.
Alternate #7 ($93,000) for cable, phone and internet is being re-bid. All felt there could be some potential cost savings in doing this as separate project. The split for actual work is 68% YMCA and 32% city therefore the Y will coordinate with Ball Team through this process. Will keep you updated.
Alternate #7 ($93,000) for cable, phone and internet is being re-bid. All felt there could be some potential cost savings in doing this as separate project. The split for actual work is 68% YMCA and 32% city therefore the Y will coordinate with Ball Team through this process. Will keep you updated.
5.
HWY 65/69:
The July 9 meeting with IDOT officials regarding Hwy 65/69 improvements was
positive. The feasibility study estimated completion date is January 2013.
Discussion indicated they will ask for the city’s input and recommendations
throughout the process.
6.
PARKS &
REC: P&R Director Glen Cowan provided updates on several projects:
·
Pickard
Restroom Design:
Engineer/Designers are still working on layouts and costs for renovated or new restrooms
at the ISA complex. I plan to take a recommendation to the P&R Commission
Aug 15 and then bring a recommendation to the council soon after.
·
Wayfinding
Signage: The signs are being
fabricated which will take 4-6 weeks. The signs along the highways will be
delivered to the IDOT for installation and the other signs will be delivered to
the City for installation. Not sure how fast the IDOT will get them put up. My
hope is that they are all up by the end of Sept.
·
ISA
Agreement: I have not heard back formally
from them with a response to my change recommendations. It will be on the Aug
15 P&R Commission meeting agenda. Staff will be discussing and putting
together financial information to have P&R run the complex versus ISA. This
possibility will also be discussed with the P&R Commission.
·
McCord Play
Structure: The entire play
equipment is installed and open for public use. Word is out and there is a lot
of use each day. The P&R Commission will be having a dedication ceremony on
Wed. July 25. We will be sending invitations to 200+ neighbors, council, mayor,
media, etc.
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Sesquicentennial
Park Sculpture:The Park Friends,
Fine Arts & P&R Commission have ordered the sculpture so it is being
fabricated and will be installed this fall. A tentative dedication ceremony has
been set for the last weekend in Sept. The sculpture committee is in the
process of raising $3,000 to light the sculpture.
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JK Trail
Phase 2: We have received
approval to proceed from the IDOT and have met with V&K engineers to review
the trail location. As a result, we are in the process of trying to get an
extension to complete the trail as we want to move the location along Iowa to
the south side of the street. We learned that IMU will be removing all the
electric poles as a part of their underground conversion program which will
allow the trail to be on the south side. We were unaware of this when we
applied for the trail grant.
The hope is to complete the full project following the
Indianola Municipal Utility burying the overhead lines on the south side of
Iowa St. This newly found detail gives us the chance to keep the trail on the
south side of Iowa all the way from Simpson College to Kenwood Blvd. This will
make for a safer route by eliminating a street-crossing of the trail in a valley,
additional costs of retaining walls on residential land, avoid numerous
driveways to residential properties and will make for a more appealing trail by
staying closer to open vegetated ground.
The burying of these lines by IMU is slated for 2014 and may move up in time. The JKT Phase 2 project would start in 2013 constructing the majority of the trail and finishing the portion near the IMU power line burying project in 2014.
The burying of these lines by IMU is slated for 2014 and may move up in time. The JKT Phase 2 project would start in 2013 constructing the majority of the trail and finishing the portion near the IMU power line burying project in 2014.
