1.
STREET
PROJECT:
·
South Howard Street is closed and half of paving
is complete. The remaining portion is currently being trimmed and will be paved
next week.
·
Water main and storm sewer replacement East
Boston west of the highway is continuing.
·
“D” Street is completely open
2.
POLICE CHIEF
RESUMES: As of Aug 3rd 15 resumes have been received.
3.
HWY 65/69
STUDY: See attached letter sent to area property owners explaining elements
of study and process.
4.
I&I
MEETING: Per the realtors request the meeting is now Tuesday, August 7 at
11 a.m. Mayor Bresnan and John Parker will attend.
5.
NATURAL GAS
FRANCHISE FEES: See the attached request from Mid-American Energy asking
for a delay to implement the gas franchise fees to October 1, 2012 instead of
September 1 due to staffing issues. Fortunately, the financial impact is
approximately $2,000 as August is a low usage month. If this had been
mid-winter the effect would have been much greater.
6.
TAX
ABATEMENT: Tax abatement for residential, commercial and industrial
properties is set to expire December 31, 2012. Staff will bring information to
a future committee to discuss whether or not the program should be continued.
7.
REAL ESTATE:
A real estate agent contacted Chuck this
week and indicated the two parking lots directly west of city hall are for
sale. Price was not mentioned and both properties were just placed on the
market. Staff will keep you informed as we receive additional information.
8.
YMCA:
The footings for the YMCA are 90% complete and the competitive pool is in the
process of being poured.
9. NORTH
8TH & IOWA: A pre-construction
meeting for the North 8th Street and Iowa project will be held
Tuesday, August 7 at 9 am. The project awarded to low bidder Vanderpool
Construction is scheduled to be complete October of this year.
