REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
JULY 14, 2022
A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa was held on the 14th day of July, 2022 at 7:00pm in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Mayor Maynard presided and the roll being called the following members were present and absent: Present: Elwick, Hessenius, Gates, Pflughaupt, Stark. Absent: Bearbower.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Gates, second by Stark to approve the agenda. Question: Ayes – all. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Elwick, second by Gates to approve the consent agenda. Question: Ayes – all. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Items on the consent agenda are to receive & file Council meeting minutes of June 23, 2022, receive & file airport meeting minutes of June 15, 2022, approval of Class C liquor license for Berry’s Lanes, approval of Class C liquor license for Golf Right, approval of Class C liquor license for Ron-da-Voo and approval of city invoices.
Citizens Input
Misty Meister, 710 6th Avenue, spoke to council with concerns regarding the former IBSSS steam plant.
Dakoda Sellers, 2108 W 4th Street, spoke to council regarding the new laws that went into effect July 1 regarding UTV operations.
New Business
Joan Neunaber, 309 W 2nd Street, was present to appeal her nuisance violation. Neunaber was unable to secure a dumpster from one provider. Council encouraged her to contact other providers to have a dumpster delivered. Elwick, Hessenius, Gates and Pflughaupt agreed to a 14-day extension; Stark voting no. The property may be abated by the City if not compliant by July 29, 2022.
Dakoda Sellers, 903 B Avenue, was present to appeal his nuisance violation for tall grass. The nuisance was abated prior to the council meeting. Sellers questioned the process and consistency for the lawn notices that have been issued.
Otto Bush, 801 W 3rd Street, was present to appeal his nuisance violation. Bush has concerns about the junk vehicle ordinance and would like council to review. Elwick, Hessenius, Gates, Pflughaupt and Stark agreed to a 14-day extension. The property may be abated by the City if not complaint by July 29, 2022.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to approve the first consideration of Ordinance 1075 – an ordinance amending the code of ordinances of the City of Vinton, Iowa by amending provisions pertaining to solid waste collection fees. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Gates, Pflughaupt, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Pflughaupt, second by Hessenius to approve a resolution amending resolution 06-22-06 setting salaries and compensation for supervision, management and part-time employees for the fiscal year 2022-2023. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Gates, Pflughaupt, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The wage for the brush dump gate attendant was incorrect on the previously passed resolution.
Motion by Gates, second by Elwick to approve a resolution to allow permission for the sale of certain real property by the Vinton Braille School LLC (Lot 8). Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Gates, Pflughaupt, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. This is a corrected resolution listing the correct LLC.
Motion by Gates, second by Elwick to approve a resolution to allow permission for the sale of certain real property by the Vinton Braille School LLC (Lot 9-20). Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Gates, Pflughaupt, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. This is a corrected resolution listing the correct LLC.
Motion by Gates, second by Elwick to approve a resolution to allow permission for the sale of certain real property by the Vinton Braille School LLC (Lot 33). Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Gates, Pflughaupt, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried. This is a corrected resolution listing the correct LLC.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to approve a proposal from Callahan Municipal Consultants LLC for water review. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The results of this study will be presented to council mid-August.
Kevin Schlarbaum representing JJ Promotions was present to review the 2022 “Brights Lights on 4th” event. The fire chief had concerns about placement of the trailers completely blocking the streets in the event of an emergency. The police chief had concerns about the possible high number of attendees and the age of the attendees. Schlarbaum will revise his application for the 2023 event and resubmit for approval.
Motion by Gates, second by Stark to approve the special events application for Boomtown to be held August 27, 2022. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Gates, second by Hessenius to approve the supervised display of fireworks for Boomtown. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Gates, second by Pflughaupt to approval a financial contribution of $6,000.00 to the Boomtown event. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Gates, second by Pflughaupt to approve the special events application for the Vinton Cruise to be held September 24, 2022. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Gates, second by Elwick to approve a Class C liquor license for Hops & Hotrods, LLC. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Hops & Hotrods will be a vendor during the Vinton Cruise.
Motion by Gates, second by Elwick to approve the special events application for Pink Heals Fundraiser Ride to held July 23, 2022. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Pflughaupt to approve a sidewalk reimbursement for 1003 3rd Avenue. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Pflughaupt, second by Gates to approve the purchase of a generator/welder for the wastewater treatment plant crane truck from Matheson for a cost of $21,871.18. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Gates, second by Pflughaupt to approve purchasing 2 manholes from County Materials Corporation for $5,613.55. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The manholes will be put on E 5th Street and 9th Avenue.
Motion by Pflughaupt, second by Stark to approve the security camera quotes from Electronic Engineering for VPRD. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. The total for the 7 quotes for the 7 parks is $37,537.00.
A petition for rezoning has been requested for 903 B Avenue. The request would rezone the property from R-1 (single family) to R-3 (multi-family). Motion by Gates, second by Pflughaupt to send the request to the Planning & Zoning Commission. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
A work session is scheduled for July 28, 2022 at 6:00pm with Vinton Braille LLC.
Reports
City Clerk Schwan reported the City is being offered an outdoor weather siren former used by the Duane Arnold facility. The only cost would be possibility mobilization of the pole/siren and reprogramming of the radio. Schwan will gather quotes for the next council meeting.
Water/Sewer Superintendent Walker reported crews are replacing hydrants. Supply chain issues are affecting needed meters and parts.
Police Chief Paxton reported with the construction beginning in the 2nd phase of Anderson Creek, the Council will need to consider seal coating an extension of 2nd Avenue, speed limits and parking. Paxton is looking at a new vehicle for the Code Enforcement position.
Parks & Recreation Director Boggess reported the insurance claim for Riverside park is about wrapped up. It’s unlikely a new playground structure will be installed yet this fall. Work on the shelter in Kiwanis Park continues with the goal of being done by August 1. Staffing has been an issue all summer in the parks. Ryan Anderson, the Assistant Director has taken a job in Center Point. The department is hoping to do interviews by the end of July.
With no other business before the Council, motion by Gates, second by Pflughaupt to adjourn. Approved unanimously.