A regular meeting of the City Council of Vinton, Iowa, was held on the 24th day of October, 2019, at 7:00 p.m., in the City Hall Council Chambers, Vinton, Iowa. Mayor Maynard presided and the roll being called the following Council Members were present and absent: Present: Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Absent: Edwards.
The Pledge of Allegiance was recited.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to approve the agenda. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hesson, second by Hessenius to approve the consent agenda. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried. Items on the consent agenda are to receive and file the Council meeting minutes of October 9, 2019, approve invoices in the amount of $52,300.68, receive and file the Library Board meeting minutes of October 9, 2019 and the Airport Commission meeting minutes of October 16, 2019 and to receive and file the September building permit report.
AmeriCorps NCCC will be having a graduation ceremony on November 21st.
The Mayor announced that now was the time and place set to hold a public hearing on a proposed developer’s agreement for Anderson Creek Estates. Hesson inquired if TIF funding from this development could be used to promote new housing. Administrator Ward said it is possible, but that it’s not a typical use of the TIF funds. The Mayor closed the hearing.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to pass a RESOLUTION APPROVING DEVELOPMENT AGREEMENT WITH VERNON S FLECHNER TRUST, AUTHORIZING ANNUAL APPROPRIATION TAX INCREMENT PAYMENTS AND PLEDGING CERTAIN TAX INCREMENT REVENUES TO THE PAYMENT OF THE AGREEMENT. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 10-19-05 passed an approved.
Motion by Stark, second by Hessenius to adopt AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF VINTON, IOWA, BY ADDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PUBLIC POSSESSION OF AIRGUNS. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and that said ordinance had been given its second consideration.
Motion by Stark, second by Elwick to approve an amendment to the preliminary plat proposal from Fehr-Graham for the Iowa Braille School subdivision. The estimated cost of $5,250 has been reached. Additional costs will be on a time and material basis, with the additional costs not to exceed $3,000. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Tom Lindauer, Parks & Rec board chairman, asked council to consider an additional $100,000 funding for the splash pad. Fund raising started three years ago. Bids were received three different times, all greater than the engineer’s estimate. A culture, recreation, health and social services committee meeting will be held on Nov. 6th at 6:00 pm to discuss options for this funding.
Hessenius stated that the hospital has low water pressure, apparently since the lines were flushed this spring. Water superintendent Walker said that they have checked for water leaks two different times and that no leaks were detected. Hessenius will talk with someone in hospital maintenance.
Stark stated that the business grant application and requirements were shortened up. The grants will be using funds collected from the hotel/motel tax. Grants could be for acquisition assistance, awning and signage, commercial exterior or interior repair or remodel, education, façade improvements or HVAC installations. The maximum funding is 50% of the project cost, up to $1,000.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to pass a RESOLUTION TO APPROVE TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM GENERAL FUND TO LIBRARY FUND. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried and declared RESOLUTION 10-19-06 passed and approved. A transfer of $59,605 will be made.
Motion by Elwick, second by Stark to receive and file the bridge inspection report from Calhoun-Burns and Associates, Inc. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Hesson, second by Stark to approve a request from the Parks & Recreation department to have Shive-Hattery engineers to a topography and surveying for a bike trail on the west side of 25th Avenue up 2nd Avenue by the Anderson Creek Estates at a cost of $6,000. Question: Ayes – Elwick, Hessenius, Hesson, Parr, Stark. Nays – None. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Hesson to approve a sidewalk reimbursement to Deanne Halstead, 606 E 3rd St in the amount of $648. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Motion by Stark, second by Parr to approve a sidewalk reimbursement to Shane and Ellie Cox, 1214 2nd Ave in the amount of $750. Question: Ayes – All. The Mayor declared the motion carried.
Administrator Ward reported the managers’ conference was good. The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on October 30th to discuss an alley vacation and residential setback requirements. The old bank vault has been removed from the Fischer property on 4th Street and the old Hardee’s building was demolished.
Documents will be recorded for the new housing development as soon as the signed restrictive covenants are received from the developer.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned. Time: 8:35 p.m.