Meeting Summary
The City Council approved a range of measures including rezoning for a chiropractor's office, increasing arterial roadway right-of-way, and several park and recreation facility enhancements. Financial approvals covered significant expenditures for city operations, park improvements, and public works equipment. Public comments included a request for more tennis courts at Buck Thomas Park and a citizen's strong complaints about trash dumping and city services.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket
00:40Approved minutes, accepted plat corrections, accepted public drainage/water/sewer improvements, granted an easement, appointed a member to the Urban Renewal Authority, and ratified claims and expenditures totaling $4,799,642.95.
Rezoning Application RZ-1035
02:20Approved rezoning a property north of Sutton Circle and west of Broadway Avenue from R3 General Residential to C3 General Commercial for a chiropractor's office.
Ordinance 103623 - Arterial Roadway Right-of-Way
05:50Approved an ordinance increasing the required right-of-way width on arterial roadways from 100 feet to 130 feet, with an existing variance process available.
Paraly Park Basketball Court Lighting
07:20Authorized the budget for the purchase and installation of two 30-foot Musco Sports lighting poles with controls and monitoring cabinet for the Paraly Park basketball court from K&B Electric for $62,500.
Station Aquatic Center Slide Restoration
08:50Approved a contract with Amusement Restoration Companies for the budgeted restoration of the red/tan and blue slides at The Station Aquatic Center for $57,400.
Veterans Memorial Park Trail Enhancements
10:00Authorized staff to solicit bids for trail enhancements at Veterans Memorial Park, including replacing a 4-foot trail with an 8-foot trail, adding flower beds, trees, seating, and gaming tables.
The Station Recreation Center Fitness Equipment
11:20Awarded bid for The Station Recreation Center fitness equipment to Advanced Exercise for $33,750.44 for the lease and installation of Life Fitness and Hammer Strength products.
Ordinance 103523 - Youth Tobacco Access
12:50Approved an ordinance reinstating municipal enforcement of possession of tobacco, nicotine, or vapor products by persons under 21 years of age, aligning with a new state law.
Ordinance 103423 - Handicapped Parking Fine
14:00Approved an ordinance amending the maximum fine for parking in a handicapped parking space from $500 to $200 to be consistent with state law.
Public Works Authority Consent Docket
15:40Approved minutes and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24 in the amount of $1,787,864.4.
2024 Freightliner M2-112 CNG Chassis Purchase
16:50Authorized the budgeted purchase of a 2024 Freightliner M2-112 CNG chassis from Premier Truck Group for $158,400 to replace an older diesel truck.
2024 Lightning Loader Terminator Truck Body Purchase
18:00Authorized the budgeted purchase of a 2024 Lightning Loader Terminator truck body from J&R Equipment for $133,200.
2024 Freightliner 108 SD Plus Chassis Purchase
18:50Authorized the budgeted purchase of a 2024 Freightliner 108 SD Plus model chassis from Premier Truck Group for $109,999 to support a new dump truck.
2024 Western Style Dump Truck Body Purchase
20:10Authorized the budgeted purchase of a 2024 Western style dump truck body, plow, and spreader attachments from Industrial Truck Equipment for $117,513.
Risk Management Consent Docket
21:30Accepted minutes, approved a worker's compensation settlement of $2,420, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24 in the amount of $85,500.
Financial Matters
Claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24 (City Council)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year.
Paraly Park basketball court lighting
Budgeted purchase and installation of two Musco Sports LED light poles with lighting system.
Station Aquatic Center slide restoration
Contract for cleaning, repairing, refinishing, and painting most slides at the aquatic center.
The Station Recreation Center fitness equipment
Awarded bid for budgeted lease and installation of exercise equipment (Life Fitness and Hammer Strength products).
Claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24 (Public Works Authority)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year for the Public Works Authority.
2024 Freightliner M2-112 CNG chassis
Budgeted purchase of a new CNG chassis to support a Terminator truck body, replacing an older diesel truck.
2024 Lightning Loader Terminator truck body
Budgeted purchase of a new Terminator truck body.
2024 Freightliner 108 SD Plus model chassis
Budgeted purchase of a new chassis to support a dump truck body, increasing the Public Works fleet.
2024 Western style dump truck body, plow, and spreader attachments
Budgeted purchase of a new dump truck body with attachments for snow and ice control.
Worker's compensation settlement
Approved payment for a worker's compensation settlement for CBR number 2050941.
Claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24 (Risk Management)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the current fiscal year for Risk Management.
Public Comments
Two citizens addressed the council during the public forum. One, a junior high tennis coach, advocated for additional tennis courts at Buck Thomas Park, citing a USA grant opportunity and the need for more facilities for local teams and tournaments. The second citizen expressed significant frustration regarding unaddressed trash dumping and general city maintenance issues in their neighborhood, stating an intent to oppose future city projects.
Coming Up
Deadlines
- USA grant for tennis courts has an 18-month window (applied Feb 2023)
Watch For
- Further discussion and assessment of costs for additional tennis courts at Buck Thomas Park
- Increased police patrols at 2613 9th Street to address trash dumping
Agenda Summary
| Item | Description | Outcome |
|---|---|---|
| Item 2: Consent Docket | Approval of minutes, acceptance of plat correction, acceptance of public improvements, grant of easement, appointment to authority, and ratification of claims and expenditures. | Approved |
| Item 3: Rezoning Application RZ-1035 | Consider rezoning application for property north of Sutton Circle and west of Broadway Avenue from R3 General Residential to C3 General Commercial. | Approved |
| Item 4: Ordinance 103623 - Amending Right-of-Way Width | Consider approval of ordinance amending city code to increase required right-of-way width on arterial roadways from 100 ft to 130 ft. | Approved |
| Item 5: Paraly Park Basketball Court Lighting | Consider authorizing the budget of purchase and installation of two 30-foot Musco Sports lighting poles with controls and monitoring cabinet for Paraly Park basketball court. | Approved |
| Item 6: Station Aquatic Center Slide Restoration | Consider approval of a contract with Amusement Restoration Companies for the budgeted restoration of slides at The Station Aquatic Center. | Approved |
| Item 7: Veterans Memorial Park Trail Enhancements | Consider authorizing staff to solicit bids for trail enhancements for Veterans Memorial Park. | Approved |
| Item 8: The Station Recreation Center Fitness Equipment | Consider awarding bid for The Station Recreation Center fitness equipment to Advanced Exercise. | Approved |
| Item 9: Ordinance 103523 - Youth Tobacco Access | Consider approval of ordinance amending municipal code by reinstating municipal enforcement of possession of tobacco, nicotine or vapor products by persons under 21 years of age. | Approved |
| Item 10: Ordinance 103423 - Handicapped Parking Fine | Consider approval of ordinance amending municipal code by amending the maximum fine for parking in a handicapped parking space from $500 to $200. | Approved |
| Item 11: Public Works Authority Consent Docket | Receive and approve minutes and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24. | Approved |
| Item 12: 2024 Freightliner M2-112 CNG Chassis Purchase | Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2024 Freightliner M2-112 CNG chassis to support the Terminator truck body. | Approved |
| Item 13: 2024 Lightning Loader Terminator Truck Body Purchase | Consider authorizing the budget purchase of a 2024 Lightning Loader Terminator truck body. | Approved |
| Item 14: 2024 Freightliner 108 SD Plus Chassis Purchase | Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2024 Freightliner 108 SD Plus model chassis to support a dumped truck body. | Approved |
| Item 15: 2024 Western Style Dump Truck Body Purchase | Consider authorizing the budgeted purchase of a 2024 Western style dump truck body and plow and spreader attachments with installation. | Approved |
| Item 16: Risk Management Consent Docket | Accept minutes, approve payment of a worker's compensation settlement, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2023-24. | Approved |