1. NEXT MEETING: The next council meeting is September 6 at 6:00 pm.
2. JOINT MEETING: Council will meet with the trustees on September 12 at 6:00 pm to discuss upcoming labor negotiations for FY beginning July 1, 2012. One question is who to use as the city’s negotiator. Jim Hanks of the Ahlers Firm has been our negotiator since 2003.
FYI—The current labor contract is in your packet and I suggest you review it for potential changes.
3. SOUTH Y PAVING: The contractor started paving on Thursday, August 25 and completed 1,475’. Weather permitting, they are hoping to pave the remainder of the street within two days.
4. STORM SEWER PROJECTS: The Underground Company is working on final grading at the West and East Candle Ridge Ponds, and starting tree removal and initial grading work at Iowa for the construction of the headwall.
5. SIMPSON HOMECOMING: Simpson’s Homecoming is October 8 and they have applied for a noise permit for a band playing in the Hillman Hall parking lot (C St at Clinton) from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Chief Steve Bonnett approved the permit as no complaints were received last year.
6. SOAP BOX DERBY: There is a group in the community researching the possibility of hosting a Soap Box Derby race in Indianola (possibly) next July. They are looking at potential streets and will talk to residents about blocking their street for one day. We are also checking. A request will be brought to council in the next several weeks once details have been worked out.
7. WAL MART SIGNAL: Finance Director Jean Furler reports the IDOT approved Urban Systems Traffic Engineering Program funds for the traffic signal detector loops at Highway 65/69 and Apple Drive (Wal-Mart). Council approved the $13,000 expense on May 16 and USTEP will pay about $7,300 of the cost. The project will be complete by the end of September.
8. RECYCLING: City Clerk Diana Bowlin received quotes on August 3 from three haulers to provide recycling service for calendar years 12, 13 and 14. McCoy is the apparent low quote and if the current bins are maintained, the monthly cost will remain at $2.75 for residential customers. However, if we switch to the 96-gallon toters, the monthly cost would rise to $3.85 for residential customers. The additional cost is due to purchasing the new toters.
9. PALIN EVENT: Sara Palin is hosting a political event on September 3 at the Balloon Field from 11:00 am to 1:00 pm and our Police/Fire Depts are preparing for a potential of up to 15,000 visitors. They are working with organizers, County Sheriff’s Dept and State Troopers.
10. HOMECOMING PARADE: The annual Homecoming Parade will be held on September 8 from 5:30 – 7:00 p.m.
11. BIMONTHLY UPDATE: Staff is currently looking at combining the bimonthly update and biannual activity guide into a quarterly magazine style publication. Combining the two publications would result in more pages of content being distributed to the public on annual basis for the same amount of expenditures. In addition, Park and Recreation would be able to promote their activities twice as often as they do now. The issues would be set up as seasonal issues (winter, spring, summer, and fall) and would be based on a similar format that West Des Moines is currently using for their city publication. Staff is planning on bringing a recommendation to a September meeting.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Friday, August 19, 2011
News Items - 08-22-11
NEWS ITEMS
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Tim
DATE: August 18, 2011
1. NEXT MEETING: The next council meeting is Tuesday September 6 at 6:00 pm due to Labor Day on the 5th.
2. SPECIAL MEETING: There will be a special council meeting in the council chambers Monday August 22 at 4:00 pm for final consideration of the ordinance re-districting wards and establishing precincts as required by Iowa Code 42.4.
3. WELLNESS CENTER: Seven project manager proposals were reviewed by the subcommittee (Chuck Burgin, Vicky Foresman, John Sirianni, Mike Teigland and myself) on the 17th. While all were very capable, they were narrowed to Ball Team, Hansen Company and Story Construction. Interviews will take place on August 30 and a recommendation presented to council on September 6.
4. COMP PLAN UPDATE: Indianola’s “draft” Comprehensive Plan Update can be viewed on the web site at: indianolaiowa.gov under the “I Want To” tab and “View the Comp Plan”.
5. CITY/COUNTY PAVING: Community Development Director Chuck Burgin and I met with County Supervisor Dean Yordi and IDA Executive Director Jerry Kelley on the 17th to begin dialogue on potential joint projects. Dean reported that the county will review their capital plan in the next several weeks.
I will contact Dean the first of October to continue discussions. Depending on progress and potential projects, a recommendation will be brought to council in our 5-year Capital Plan.
6. SOUTH Y: The sub grading is estimated at 95% complete as of August 19. Weather permitting, finish trim and paving main line should be completed Friday August 26.
Liquidated damages are $600/day and there are 60 working days (excludes weekends and rain days). 41.5 working days have been used thus far.
MidAmerican Energy serves South Y and will install the 8 street lights for $38,454 and charge $11.27/light/month forever. However, the city can pay $26.25/light/ month indefinitely with no initial payment for the infrastructure. When calculating interest on $38,454, the payback would take 34 years if paying the $26.25/light/month. A recommendation will be on the September 6 agenda.
7. JOINT COUNCIL/TRUSTEES: Another reminder of the joint council/trustee meeting on September 12 to discuss upcoming labor negotiations (see packet for union contract) and items of mutual interest.
8. WAY-FINDING SIGNS: Glen Cowan submitted the signage plan to the IDOT and they indicated some problems with one of the colors, a few places listed on some of the signs, straight forward arrows, and lettering font. The committee will meet with Shive Hattery to discuss how to address the IDOT comments/issues. The signs will be ordered once DOT gives their approval.
9. BRUSH: The Street Dept picked up brush from around 125 homes due to the August 6-7 & 11th storms. Our thanks to the crew!!
10. LIABILITY CLAIMS: Three claims have been submitted along with a fourth inquiry regarding the August 8th incident when a tree branch fell on an electric line at Iowa and “E” Street. When the branch fell it acted as a conductor between the 13.2 Kv and 4 Kv circuits and raised the voltage on the 4 kv system. The resulting power surge damaged electrical appliances in neighborhood homes.
This is a primary reason the Board of Trustees continue to invest in the underground conversion project and the on-going tree trimming program.
The Iowa Community Insurance Pool is not finding Electric Department negligence or liability.
11. STORMWATER REPAIRS: To date, all pipe on E. Euclid, E. Girard, S. Buxton and W. Boston has been completed. The contractor intends to start the W. Iowa area next week. Streets, driveways and sidewalks are completed on Euclid and Girard, and a portion on Boston. Grading of drainage areas and detention ponds still need to be completed. The project appears to be on schedule with minimal changes.
12. UTILITY BILLING: Billing Clerk Lindsey Offenburger reports 204 customers receive their bill online and 1329 are registered to pay online. The numbers are growing but we are working to get more online bills to reduce paper and postage.
13. MEMORIAL POOL: Recreation Superintendent Doug Bylund has compared the expensed and revenues from January – August of this year and 2010.
Revenues Expenses
2011: $157,756.82 2011: $141,829.46
2010: $159,125.32 2010: $150,498.26
The revenues are only through August 17, and there is still 9 days the pool will be open which gives potential for increased revenue.
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Tim
DATE: August 18, 2011
1. NEXT MEETING: The next council meeting is Tuesday September 6 at 6:00 pm due to Labor Day on the 5th.
2. SPECIAL MEETING: There will be a special council meeting in the council chambers Monday August 22 at 4:00 pm for final consideration of the ordinance re-districting wards and establishing precincts as required by Iowa Code 42.4.
3. WELLNESS CENTER: Seven project manager proposals were reviewed by the subcommittee (Chuck Burgin, Vicky Foresman, John Sirianni, Mike Teigland and myself) on the 17th. While all were very capable, they were narrowed to Ball Team, Hansen Company and Story Construction. Interviews will take place on August 30 and a recommendation presented to council on September 6.
4. COMP PLAN UPDATE: Indianola’s “draft” Comprehensive Plan Update can be viewed on the web site at: indianolaiowa.gov under the “I Want To” tab and “View the Comp Plan”.
5. CITY/COUNTY PAVING: Community Development Director Chuck Burgin and I met with County Supervisor Dean Yordi and IDA Executive Director Jerry Kelley on the 17th to begin dialogue on potential joint projects. Dean reported that the county will review their capital plan in the next several weeks.
I will contact Dean the first of October to continue discussions. Depending on progress and potential projects, a recommendation will be brought to council in our 5-year Capital Plan.
6. SOUTH Y: The sub grading is estimated at 95% complete as of August 19. Weather permitting, finish trim and paving main line should be completed Friday August 26.
Liquidated damages are $600/day and there are 60 working days (excludes weekends and rain days). 41.5 working days have been used thus far.
MidAmerican Energy serves South Y and will install the 8 street lights for $38,454 and charge $11.27/light/month forever. However, the city can pay $26.25/light/ month indefinitely with no initial payment for the infrastructure. When calculating interest on $38,454, the payback would take 34 years if paying the $26.25/light/month. A recommendation will be on the September 6 agenda.
7. JOINT COUNCIL/TRUSTEES: Another reminder of the joint council/trustee meeting on September 12 to discuss upcoming labor negotiations (see packet for union contract) and items of mutual interest.
8. WAY-FINDING SIGNS: Glen Cowan submitted the signage plan to the IDOT and they indicated some problems with one of the colors, a few places listed on some of the signs, straight forward arrows, and lettering font. The committee will meet with Shive Hattery to discuss how to address the IDOT comments/issues. The signs will be ordered once DOT gives their approval.
9. BRUSH: The Street Dept picked up brush from around 125 homes due to the August 6-7 & 11th storms. Our thanks to the crew!!
10. LIABILITY CLAIMS: Three claims have been submitted along with a fourth inquiry regarding the August 8th incident when a tree branch fell on an electric line at Iowa and “E” Street. When the branch fell it acted as a conductor between the 13.2 Kv and 4 Kv circuits and raised the voltage on the 4 kv system. The resulting power surge damaged electrical appliances in neighborhood homes.
This is a primary reason the Board of Trustees continue to invest in the underground conversion project and the on-going tree trimming program.
The Iowa Community Insurance Pool is not finding Electric Department negligence or liability.
11. STORMWATER REPAIRS: To date, all pipe on E. Euclid, E. Girard, S. Buxton and W. Boston has been completed. The contractor intends to start the W. Iowa area next week. Streets, driveways and sidewalks are completed on Euclid and Girard, and a portion on Boston. Grading of drainage areas and detention ponds still need to be completed. The project appears to be on schedule with minimal changes.
12. UTILITY BILLING: Billing Clerk Lindsey Offenburger reports 204 customers receive their bill online and 1329 are registered to pay online. The numbers are growing but we are working to get more online bills to reduce paper and postage.
13. MEMORIAL POOL: Recreation Superintendent Doug Bylund has compared the expensed and revenues from January – August of this year and 2010.
Revenues Expenses
2011: $157,756.82 2011: $141,829.46
2010: $159,125.32 2010: $150,498.26
The revenues are only through August 17, and there is still 9 days the pool will be open which gives potential for increased revenue.
Friday, August 12, 2011
News Items August 15, 2011
1. 15th STREET: Steve Bonnett and Brian Seymour have approved temporary parking on the west side of 15th Street on August 19 for the Indianola Community School’s first football game. They are unable to use Simpson since it is still under construction.
2. SIDEWALK PROGRAM: According to Community Development Office Manager Mindi Robinson, 90 sidewalk letters were mailed on the 11th to advise homeowners that a contractor has been hired to complete the necessary repairs. The letter also provides their cost. May Construction Company is the low bid contractor and will begin work no sooner than August 29. Homeowners who complete their sidewalk repairs prior to that date will not be charged by the city.
3. TIF Committee: A committee comprised of Pam Pepper, Grant Johnson, Mike Coppess and Jean Furler is meeting August 23 to review the three city urban renewal areas. A report will be brought to the September committee meeting.
4. Fire Bays: At the last committee meeting a question was asked regarding how much additional space would be added for just adding bays. Brian indicated an additional 3,000 sq. ft. would be added to the current 5,486’ now. Also, Mike Allen of Shive-Hattery indicates there would NOT be a reduction in costs due to past improvements.
2. SIDEWALK PROGRAM: According to Community Development Office Manager Mindi Robinson, 90 sidewalk letters were mailed on the 11th to advise homeowners that a contractor has been hired to complete the necessary repairs. The letter also provides their cost. May Construction Company is the low bid contractor and will begin work no sooner than August 29. Homeowners who complete their sidewalk repairs prior to that date will not be charged by the city.
3. TIF Committee: A committee comprised of Pam Pepper, Grant Johnson, Mike Coppess and Jean Furler is meeting August 23 to review the three city urban renewal areas. A report will be brought to the September committee meeting.
4. Fire Bays: At the last committee meeting a question was asked regarding how much additional space would be added for just adding bays. Brian indicated an additional 3,000 sq. ft. would be added to the current 5,486’ now. Also, Mike Allen of Shive-Hattery indicates there would NOT be a reduction in costs due to past improvements.
Friday, July 29, 2011
August 1, 2011 News Items
NEWS ITEMS
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Tim
DATE: July 28, 2011
1. WELLNESS CENTER: Seven project manager proposals were received on July 27 and a sub-committee will review and narrow the list to present to the full committee on August 18. Interviews will take place in late August and a recommendation presented to council in September.
Also, we have been invited formally by Vision Iowa staff to make a presentation to the Board on August 10 regarding our $2.5 million grant application.
2. GIRARD STORM SEWER: The Storm Water Improvement Project begins at the detention ponds and works south (see map). However, I received a call from an adjacent property owner asking if we could extend the project north (to Iowa Avenue) by removing the brush and installing a small drainage tile. This concept was discussed several years ago but not all neighbors approved so it was dropped.
I have asked Forrest Aldrich to get a quote (change order) from Underground to provide the additional work and will bring a recommendation to council.
3. W HWY 92 SEWER: A meeting was held on July 27 to discuss property owner payment options for the new sewer extending from Y Street east 1,425 feet (see map). Two property owners attended (9 are affected).
The project has been planned as a “connect fee” (pay only when connecting to the sewer) but a special assessment option will be offered as well for those who prefer to pay (begin immediately) over 15 years.
Project acceptance will be placed on the August 15 agenda with an assessment schedule for council consideration. The connect fee ordinance will be on the agenda as well.
4. J/K RE ALIGNMENT: The $181,000 appraisal for property affected by the proposed re-alignment has to be “re-evaluated” according to IDOT policy. Community Development Director Chuck Burgin is getting quotes. When using IDOT funds there are additional steps/procedures the city must pursue.
The function and purpose of the review is to:
1. Protect the interests of the public
2. Protect the interests of the property owner
3. Provide an approved estimate of just compensation
4. Provide consistency of values
5. Maintain a high quality appraisal product
5. SOUTH Y: The Alliance Paving Company could begin paving on August 4 or 5 weather permitting. August 8 is their second option. Chuck Burgin met with the west side (see letter) residents and indicated east-side access options during paving. Access will be limited for 48-72 hours.
6. POOL: Rec Supt Doug Byland reports the heat is an advantage for pool attendance as well as not needing to heat the water for the last 3 weeks.
Through July 26, pool revenues averaged $770 for daily admissions compared to $528 in May and June. More admission revenue was collected thru July 27 than was collected the entire 41 days of May and June. However, since year-round school started at Irving, admissions dropped over the past week:
July 21-26: $723 average
July 15-20: $964 average
Those numbers show exactly a drop of 25% which coincides with 1/4 of the elementary kids now in school during the day.
7. C SPAN CAMPAIGN BUS: On August 10 from 11:30 am to 1:40 pm C-SPAN will park their 45’ bus on the south side of Salem just east of Crouses to allow political input. The bus interior is equipped with state-of-the art digital media technology and visitors will be encouraged to use the devices. Mediacom is the host for C-SPAN’s visit.
Steve Bonnett, Brian Seymour and Ed Yando have all been apprised and are ok with the concept.
8. P&R PRESENTATION: The P&R presentation will be delayed until September according to Director Glen Cowan.
9. SIDEWALK REPAIRS: The Community Development Dept sent RFP’s to 4 contractors to repair sidewalks that property owners have yet to repair themselves. The process of inspecting and repairing sidewalks is undertaken about every 2-3 years to maintain safety and minimize liability.
Property owners are given 30 days notice (letters were sent on June 27 with repairs to be made by July 27) and then the city hires a contractor (low bid) to make repairs. Costs are then placed as liens on the property.
A contractor recommendation will be brought to council in September.
10. HORTICULTURIST: As of Friday morning, 16 applications have been received. Mike Bowlin, Glen Cowan, and RoxAnne Hunerdosse will screen and interview candidates in the next couple weeks. They are anticipating a late August, early September start date so a recommendation will be brought accordingly.
TO: Mayor and Council
FROM: Tim
DATE: July 28, 2011
1. WELLNESS CENTER: Seven project manager proposals were received on July 27 and a sub-committee will review and narrow the list to present to the full committee on August 18. Interviews will take place in late August and a recommendation presented to council in September.
Also, we have been invited formally by Vision Iowa staff to make a presentation to the Board on August 10 regarding our $2.5 million grant application.
2. GIRARD STORM SEWER: The Storm Water Improvement Project begins at the detention ponds and works south (see map). However, I received a call from an adjacent property owner asking if we could extend the project north (to Iowa Avenue) by removing the brush and installing a small drainage tile. This concept was discussed several years ago but not all neighbors approved so it was dropped.
I have asked Forrest Aldrich to get a quote (change order) from Underground to provide the additional work and will bring a recommendation to council.
3. W HWY 92 SEWER: A meeting was held on July 27 to discuss property owner payment options for the new sewer extending from Y Street east 1,425 feet (see map). Two property owners attended (9 are affected).
The project has been planned as a “connect fee” (pay only when connecting to the sewer) but a special assessment option will be offered as well for those who prefer to pay (begin immediately) over 15 years.
Project acceptance will be placed on the August 15 agenda with an assessment schedule for council consideration. The connect fee ordinance will be on the agenda as well.
4. J/K RE ALIGNMENT: The $181,000 appraisal for property affected by the proposed re-alignment has to be “re-evaluated” according to IDOT policy. Community Development Director Chuck Burgin is getting quotes. When using IDOT funds there are additional steps/procedures the city must pursue.
The function and purpose of the review is to:
1. Protect the interests of the public
2. Protect the interests of the property owner
3. Provide an approved estimate of just compensation
4. Provide consistency of values
5. Maintain a high quality appraisal product
5. SOUTH Y: The Alliance Paving Company could begin paving on August 4 or 5 weather permitting. August 8 is their second option. Chuck Burgin met with the west side (see letter) residents and indicated east-side access options during paving. Access will be limited for 48-72 hours.
6. POOL: Rec Supt Doug Byland reports the heat is an advantage for pool attendance as well as not needing to heat the water for the last 3 weeks.
Through July 26, pool revenues averaged $770 for daily admissions compared to $528 in May and June. More admission revenue was collected thru July 27 than was collected the entire 41 days of May and June. However, since year-round school started at Irving, admissions dropped over the past week:
July 21-26: $723 average
July 15-20: $964 average
Those numbers show exactly a drop of 25% which coincides with 1/4 of the elementary kids now in school during the day.
7. C SPAN CAMPAIGN BUS: On August 10 from 11:30 am to 1:40 pm C-SPAN will park their 45’ bus on the south side of Salem just east of Crouses to allow political input. The bus interior is equipped with state-of-the art digital media technology and visitors will be encouraged to use the devices. Mediacom is the host for C-SPAN’s visit.
Steve Bonnett, Brian Seymour and Ed Yando have all been apprised and are ok with the concept.
8. P&R PRESENTATION: The P&R presentation will be delayed until September according to Director Glen Cowan.
9. SIDEWALK REPAIRS: The Community Development Dept sent RFP’s to 4 contractors to repair sidewalks that property owners have yet to repair themselves. The process of inspecting and repairing sidewalks is undertaken about every 2-3 years to maintain safety and minimize liability.
Property owners are given 30 days notice (letters were sent on June 27 with repairs to be made by July 27) and then the city hires a contractor (low bid) to make repairs. Costs are then placed as liens on the property.
A contractor recommendation will be brought to council in September.
10. HORTICULTURIST: As of Friday morning, 16 applications have been received. Mike Bowlin, Glen Cowan, and RoxAnne Hunerdosse will screen and interview candidates in the next couple weeks. They are anticipating a late August, early September start date so a recommendation will be brought accordingly.
Friday, July 22, 2011
News Items - July 25, 2011
1. NEXT MEETING: The next council meeting is August 1 at 6:00 pm.
2. BUDGET: In the packet is a budget summary for FY 10/11 that ended June 30. All departments were under budget and the Directors are to be commended for a job well done!!
3. ELECTRICITY USE: A new July peak of 32.6MW was set on Monday (old one of 31.4MW). The extended nature of the heat wave (both number of days and hours per day) spreads out the cost (higher demand charge) over additional kWh sales for the month.
4. WELLNESS CENTER: Project manager rfp’s will be received thru Wednesday the 27th. The committee will narrow them to 3-5 and interview in early to mid-august.
A recommendation will then be provided to council in September.
5. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS: This is the third and final year of the contract with our union so negotiations will begin this fall. The council and trustees can meet September 12 (closed session) to discuss the current contract and upcoming negotiations.
6. BIKE NITE: Resident Tim Paterson asked to be on the August 1 agenda (see request) to discuss the event and related noise.
7. TAX REVENUES: June receipts show collections at just over 100% for FY ended June 30, 2011. Good news!
8. W HWY 92 SEWER: An informational meeting with property owners on Hwy 92 West will be held July 27 at 4:00 p.m. in the council chambers to discuss connect fee/voluntary assessment payment options.
9. SIDEWALK PROJECT: The Community Development Department will be re-evaluating all properties that received a sidewalk repair letter in the next week and soliciting bids from local contractors for repairs. 200 sidewalk letters were mailed and 45 have been confirmed repaired.
After inspection, the department assumes many more will have been repaired, reducing the number of repairs the contractor will have to fix.
10. WEED COMPLAINTS: The Community Development Department has received 51 tall weed complaints this year.
2. BUDGET: In the packet is a budget summary for FY 10/11 that ended June 30. All departments were under budget and the Directors are to be commended for a job well done!!
3. ELECTRICITY USE: A new July peak of 32.6MW was set on Monday (old one of 31.4MW). The extended nature of the heat wave (both number of days and hours per day) spreads out the cost (higher demand charge) over additional kWh sales for the month.
4. WELLNESS CENTER: Project manager rfp’s will be received thru Wednesday the 27th. The committee will narrow them to 3-5 and interview in early to mid-august.
A recommendation will then be provided to council in September.
5. LABOR NEGOTIATIONS: This is the third and final year of the contract with our union so negotiations will begin this fall. The council and trustees can meet September 12 (closed session) to discuss the current contract and upcoming negotiations.
6. BIKE NITE: Resident Tim Paterson asked to be on the August 1 agenda (see request) to discuss the event and related noise.
7. TAX REVENUES: June receipts show collections at just over 100% for FY ended June 30, 2011. Good news!
8. W HWY 92 SEWER: An informational meeting with property owners on Hwy 92 West will be held July 27 at 4:00 p.m. in the council chambers to discuss connect fee/voluntary assessment payment options.
9. SIDEWALK PROJECT: The Community Development Department will be re-evaluating all properties that received a sidewalk repair letter in the next week and soliciting bids from local contractors for repairs. 200 sidewalk letters were mailed and 45 have been confirmed repaired.
After inspection, the department assumes many more will have been repaired, reducing the number of repairs the contractor will have to fix.
10. WEED COMPLAINTS: The Community Development Department has received 51 tall weed complaints this year.
Friday, July 15, 2011
News Items - July 18, 2011
1. MEMORIAL POOL: Unfortunately, the weather once again has not cooperated with our pool season so far. We closed early many days due to storms and cold in late May and early June.
Overall the fiscal year revenues were down $9,476 from budgeted and the expenses were down $3,080.
Season Pass Sales for the last 3 years through July 12 are shown below:
2011 - 700 passes, $67,172 (236 individual & 464 family)
2010 - 656 passes, $64,349 (214 individual & 442 family)
2009 - 725 passes, $71,290 (239 individual & 486 family)
May/June revenues from 2009, 2010 and 2011 are shown below:
2011 - $90,498
2010 - $100,485
2009 - $104,218
2. PARTY IN THE PARK: The Indianola Park Friends will host their first annual Party in the Park Saturday, August 6 at Buxton Park. They will unveil the Lyman Whitaker Wind Sculptures in addition to music, refreshments and lots of fun. The unveiling is at 2:00 pm.
3. CAPITAL PROJECT REPORTS: Per a suggestion made by Shirley Clark and Utility Billing/Payroll Clerk Lindsey Offenburger, Information Technology Kurt Ripperger placed a link on the city’s web site (www.cityofindianola.gov) where citizens can get updates about capital projects. Kurt added a "View Project Reports" page under the "I Want to" tab on the website. It will provide easy access for citizens. Thanks Shirley, Lindsey and thanks Kurt!!
4. D&D PROPERTY: An offer was submitted for 302 W 2nd Ave. City staff is working with the potential buyer and a recommendation will be brought to council on August 1. The city spent about $38,000 for the lot and building removal.
Overall the fiscal year revenues were down $9,476 from budgeted and the expenses were down $3,080.
Season Pass Sales for the last 3 years through July 12 are shown below:
2011 - 700 passes, $67,172 (236 individual & 464 family)
2010 - 656 passes, $64,349 (214 individual & 442 family)
2009 - 725 passes, $71,290 (239 individual & 486 family)
May/June revenues from 2009, 2010 and 2011 are shown below:
2011 - $90,498
2010 - $100,485
2009 - $104,218
2. PARTY IN THE PARK: The Indianola Park Friends will host their first annual Party in the Park Saturday, August 6 at Buxton Park. They will unveil the Lyman Whitaker Wind Sculptures in addition to music, refreshments and lots of fun. The unveiling is at 2:00 pm.
3. CAPITAL PROJECT REPORTS: Per a suggestion made by Shirley Clark and Utility Billing/Payroll Clerk Lindsey Offenburger, Information Technology Kurt Ripperger placed a link on the city’s web site (www.cityofindianola.gov) where citizens can get updates about capital projects. Kurt added a "View Project Reports" page under the "I Want to" tab on the website. It will provide easy access for citizens. Thanks Shirley, Lindsey and thanks Kurt!!
4. D&D PROPERTY: An offer was submitted for 302 W 2nd Ave. City staff is working with the potential buyer and a recommendation will be brought to council on August 1. The city spent about $38,000 for the lot and building removal.
Friday, July 8, 2011
News Items - July 11, 2011
1. PRESCRIPTION DRUG DISCOUNT: At the July 5 meeting, council approved National League of Cities membership and one of the membership benefits is a prescription drug discount for residents that do not have insurance, or, for drugs that are not covered by insurance. The city’s membership is effective August 1 and the prescription drug program will take 6-8 weeks to set up.
There will be no residency requirement and therefore no need for identity verification. The NLC prescription drug cards can be picked up at city hall and taken to local pharmacies where they will provide a 20% to 25% discount.
2. WEST HWY 92 SEWER: The Sanitary Sewer Project will be offered to property owners as a “connect fee” where no payment is required until there is an actual connection to the sewer (2 years, 5 years, 10 years?). A 5% interest rate will be recommended that will compound until the connection is made and the fee is paid.
However, an assessment option will be offered that requires 10 (can be up to 15) annual payments at 4% interest. This option is provided to encourage property owners to begin payment so the city does not carry the debt load indefinitely.
Connect fees/assessments will be about $11,500/acre compared to the original engineer’s estimate of $16,000/acre.
3. SANITARY SEWER JET/VAC TRUCK: Supt Dan Miers received two quotes to replace the 1995 Jet/Vac Truck used to clean/televise sanitary sewer mains. The low quote with trade is $306,245 ($300,000 is budgeted) from Trans Iowa Equipment. Dan will present a recommendation at the July 18 meeting.
4. INDIANOLA READYMIX: Snyder and Associates recommends the Readymix property be zoned low density (single family) residential as part of the Comprehensive Plan. It is currently industrial. The area residents will resume their rezoning request after the Comp Plan is approved by council in August.
5. TROPICAL SNOW: The time period for no future sales and removing the building has passed. At this time sales have ceased. John Hoyman has been asked to review what options are available to have the building removed.
6. WELLNESS CENTER: Project manager RFP’s were sent to nine firms and will be received until July 27. The committee and SVPA will interview candidates in August and a recommendation presented to council in September.
There will be no residency requirement and therefore no need for identity verification. The NLC prescription drug cards can be picked up at city hall and taken to local pharmacies where they will provide a 20% to 25% discount.
2. WEST HWY 92 SEWER: The Sanitary Sewer Project will be offered to property owners as a “connect fee” where no payment is required until there is an actual connection to the sewer (2 years, 5 years, 10 years?). A 5% interest rate will be recommended that will compound until the connection is made and the fee is paid.
However, an assessment option will be offered that requires 10 (can be up to 15) annual payments at 4% interest. This option is provided to encourage property owners to begin payment so the city does not carry the debt load indefinitely.
Connect fees/assessments will be about $11,500/acre compared to the original engineer’s estimate of $16,000/acre.
3. SANITARY SEWER JET/VAC TRUCK: Supt Dan Miers received two quotes to replace the 1995 Jet/Vac Truck used to clean/televise sanitary sewer mains. The low quote with trade is $306,245 ($300,000 is budgeted) from Trans Iowa Equipment. Dan will present a recommendation at the July 18 meeting.
4. INDIANOLA READYMIX: Snyder and Associates recommends the Readymix property be zoned low density (single family) residential as part of the Comprehensive Plan. It is currently industrial. The area residents will resume their rezoning request after the Comp Plan is approved by council in August.
5. TROPICAL SNOW: The time period for no future sales and removing the building has passed. At this time sales have ceased. John Hoyman has been asked to review what options are available to have the building removed.
6. WELLNESS CENTER: Project manager RFP’s were sent to nine firms and will be received until July 27. The committee and SVPA will interview candidates in August and a recommendation presented to council in September.
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