1.
STREET
PROJECT:
·
South Howard Street paving is complete with the
exception of parking and driveways.
·
Water main and storm sewer replacement on East
Boston west of the highway is continuing. An existing storm sewer and openings
were discovered under the pavement. Most of the system will be abandoned;
however a change order request will be forthcoming. Additional sanitary sewer
services have been discovered and replaced during the paving project. A change
order will be requested at the end of the project.
·
The new storm sewer and water main west of Hwy
65/69 should be complete by the end of next week.
·
Change Order #2 for water main improvements (IMU
cost) and storm sewer changes on “E” Street and East Boston will be submitted
at the end of the month.
2.
WAY FINDING
SIGNS: The city’s way finding signs have been installed. IDOT reports they
will begin installing next week and the goal is to have them complete by
September 7th.
3.
PICKARD
PARK: The P&R Commission will submit a request to council Sept 4 for
the north Pickard Park restrooms that serve youth and adult softball and youth
baseball programs. Options will include renovation or replacement. Glen will
provide the presentation and answer questions.
4.
CIP:
Each department received capital improvement request forms for FY13-14 this
week (see memo). You’ll note a request was made to delay any projects over $100,000
until FY15 and the related reasons. Please let me know if you have any
questions.
5.
PROSPECT:
We have been approached by WCEDC to contribute $25,000 over two years ($12,500
in FY14 and $12,500 in FY15) to a company considering locating in Indianola (see
letter). They would be required to stay in Indianola for a minimum of three
years as well as other commitments. When an official request is made it will be
brought to council.
6.
J&K REALIGNMENT:
Attached is the IDOT’s determination that no properties within the J&K
Realignment are classified as “historic”. The city will be acquiring the
property included in this project when the environmental study is complete,
hopefully within the next 30 days.
7.
I&I:
Per the discussion at Monday’s council meeting Dan Miers reports that
approximately 80 properties have been inspected in 2012. Consequently, the
department will continue to inspect per the consent decree.
8.
COUNTY: Warren
County Supervisor, Dean Yordi requested the city’s assistance televising a
sewer line in Liberty Center. The city has provided this service in the past
and will be appropriately reimbursed for expenses.
9.
CAPITAL
CROSSROADS: Attached is information regarding Capital Crossroads Local
Government Collaboration background, a pilot project concept and proposed
schedule of contributions. Mayor Bresnan discussed this group and what they are
trying to accomplish at the August 20 council meeting. As this moves forward
and you feel this to be a worthwhile endeavor support in the form of a
resolution including financial will be requested.
