COUNCIL MEETING

MARCH 27, 2007

5:00 P.M.

PRESENT: Figenshaw, Teeples, Bunkers, Teusch
ABSENT: Hertel

Mayor Madson presided.

John Beltz addressed his concerns regarding the Downtown Streetscape Project.

On motion by Bunkers second by Teeples, the Council approved the following consent agenda: March 13th Council Minutes, renewal of a Class C Liquor License for Wet Goods, and approval of Draw #18 for $8,182.00 for CDBG-Genesis Development.

AYE: Teeples, Bunkers, Figenshaw
NAY: None

This was the time and place for a public hearing regarding proposed plans and specifications, form of contract and estimated costs for the Lincoln Ridge Estates Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Project. The Mayor called for any oral or written comments and there were none. On motion by Figenshaw second by Teeples, the Council closed the public hearing.

AYE: Figenshaw, Bunkers, Teeples
NAY: None

On motion by Bunkers second by Teeples, the Council approved awarding the contract for the Lincoln Ridge Sanitary Sewer Lift Station Project to Van Haven and Associates, Inc. in the amount of $139,900 and also approved the plans, specifications and form of contract for same.

AYE: Bunkers, Figenshaw, Teeples
NAY: None

Councilwoman Teusch arrived at the meeting.

Rick Morain, President of Greene County Development Corporation gave a quarterly update on GCDC and Midwest Partnership and requested quarterly funds. On motion by Teeples second by Bunkers, the Council approved the quarterly funds to Greene County Development Corporation.

AYE: Teusch, Teeples, Bunkers, Figenshaw
NAY: None

On motion by Teeples second by Bunkers, the Council approved first reading of an ordinance to change the time of the council meetings to 5:00 p.m.

AYE: Bunkers, Teeples, Figenshaw
NAY: Teusch

Stephanie Smith, director of the Greene County Early Learning Center, presented an update on the learning center. She also discussed the possibility of obtaining the Jefferson-Scranton School District South Grade Building.

On motion by Teeples second by Bunkers, the Council approved entering into a loan agreement with the Department of Natural Resources for the purchase of a recycling truck.

AYE: Figenshaw, Teusch, Teeples, Bunkers
NAY: None
RESOLUTION NO. 9-07
On motion by Teusch second by Teeples, the Council approved Resolution No. 9-07, a resolution supporting the Jefferson Downtown Renaissance Project, committing financial resources to the project, and authorizing the Mayor and appropriate officials to prepare, sign and submit a Community Attractions and Tourism Funding Proposal to the Iowa Department of Economic Development.

AYE: Teeples, Bunkers, Teusch
NAY: Figenshaw

Mayor Madson reported he had received the Grade Separation Feasibility Study Final Report.

Administrator Hailey reported the Tier I Report for Warin Oil Company will be completed by the deadline.

Councilwoman Teusch reported the Swimming Pool Manual was approved by the Park and Recreation Commission.

The Council also discussed repairs and updating at the swimming pool and needed repairs to Daubendiek Park and Russell Park walk paths.

There being no further business the Council agreed to adjourn.

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Todd Madson, Mayor

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Diane M. Kennedy, City Clerk