MASON CITY – The following are the city council meeting minutes and expenses paid by the city of Mason City for the period ending on April 4, 2023:
Mason City Room, April 4, 2023
Mason City, Iowa 7:00 P.M.
MINUTES
REGULAR MEETING
OF THE CITY COUNCIL
The City Council of the City of Mason City, Iowa, met in regular session pursuant to law and rules of said Council, in the Mason City Room of the Mason City Public Library, at 7:00 P.M., on April 4, 2023. The meeting was called to order by the Mayor and on roll being called there were present, Bill Schickel, Mayor in the Chair, and the following Council Members: Jaszewski, Masson, Adams, Symonds, Lee, Thoma. Absent: None.
Adopt Agenda: Motion, Symonds; 2nd, Adams that the agenda be adopted. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
The Mayor proclaimed April 1 – 7 as “Week of the Young Child” and April 22, 2023 as “Earth Day”.
Prior to adopting the Consent Agenda Item #11 and #15 were removed to be acted upon separately.
Consent Agenda: Regular Minutes of March 21, 2023; Claims dated March 23 and 30, 2023, in the amount of $774,475.75; Fareway – Class E Liquor License, Class B Wine, Class C Beer; Appoint/Hire Adam Young, Kyle Lockey, and Seth Kipp as Wastewater Operators; Appoint/Hire Alex Avery as Steet Maintenance Worker; Appoint/Hire Robert Paulus as Refuse Collector; Resolution No. 23-60, approving the lease of a motorcycle for the Police Department at a cost of $1.00 and authorizing the execution of a lease agreement from Harley Davidson, Inc.; Resolution No. 23-61, authorizing notice to bidders, fixing amount of bid security, and ordering clerk to publish notice and fixing a date for receiving same, and for a public hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract and estimate of costs for construction of the “2023 Street Rehabilitation Program Project No. 23-1001”; Resolution No. 23-62, authorizing approval of a Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Stanley Consultants, Inc. for additional services related to the Water Distribution System Master Plan; Resolution No. 23-63, award of contract to Rite Way Lawn Service of Nora Springs, Iowa for “Grass and/or Weed Mowing”; Resolution No. 23-64, approving and authorizing execution of a Special Downtown Façade Grant Agreement by and between the City of Mason city and Denise Schupick for the building at 13 North Federal Avenue and Jason L. and Nicole C. Geving for the building at 15 North Federal Avenue, was presented. Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Symonds that all items in the Consent Agenda be approved and Resolutions adopted. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
11. Award Contract to WHKS for the 12th Street NE Bridge Replacement: Motion, Lee; 2nd, Masson that Resolution No. 23-65, award of contract for professional services to WHKS & Co. of Mason city, Iowa for the 12th Street NE Bridge Replacement and Two (2) Bridge Repair Projects, be adopted. Clarification was provided regarding detours and construction dates. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
15. HOME Grant/Downtown West Revitalization Program: Motion, Masson; 2nd, Jaszewski that Resolution No. 23-66, approving the proposal from Cerro Gordo County Public Health to provide administrative services for the HOME Grant/Downtown West Revitalization Program and authorizing staff to negotiate a contract, be adopted. Project highlights were provided. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
Status of Funded Activities public hearing on the CDBG – CVN Grant for development of Park Place Lofts located at 15 N. Federal Avenue with Jason and Nicole Geving as a Developer: NIACOG Director Nelson provided the required comments. The Public Hearing was held as per published notice. Mayor Schickel asked if there were any written comments or objections or anyone on Zoom that would like to comment with Burnett replying there were no written comments and no “raised hands” via Zoom. There being no comments the Public Hearing was declared closed. No further action was required.
2023 Pavement Marking Program: The Public Hearing was held as per published notice. Mayor Schickel asked if there were any written comments or objections or anyone on Zoom that would like to comment with Burnett replying there were no written comments and no “raised hands” via Zoom. There being no comments the Public Hearing was declared closed. Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Masson that Resolution No. 23-67 adopting plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost for the “2023 Pavement Marking Program Project No. 23-1003” and 23-68, making award of contract to Select Signing, Inc. of Amana, Iowa for the “2023 Pavement Marking Program Project No. 23-1003”, be adopted and the bid tabulation with recommended bid from Select Signing, Inc. of Amana, Iowa in the amount of $181,322.15, be accepted. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
Sale of 313 South Louisiana Avenue: The Public Hearing was held as per published notice. Mayor Schickel asked if there were any written comments or objections or anyone on Zoom that would like to comment with Burnett replying there were no written comments and no “raised hands” via Zoom. There being no comments the Public Hearing was declared closed. Motion, Adams; 2nd, Symonds that Resolution No. 23-69, awarding bid and authorizing sale of 313 S. Louisiana Avenue, be adopted. Discussion followed regarding the bid and the current condition of the property. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
2023-2024 Budget: The Public Hearing was held as per published notice. Mayor Schickel asked if there were any written comments or objections or anyone on Zoom that would like to comment with Burnett replying there were no written comments and no “raised hands” via Zoom. There being no comments the Public Hearing was declared closed. Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Thoma that Resolution No. 23-70, approving the proposed 2023-2024 Budget for the City of Mason City, Iowa, be adopted. Discussion followed regarding how Mason City compared to other cities and property tax valuation explanation. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
City Code Changes to HPC and Title 12-13-6 Z5 Central Business District: Motion, Jaszewski; 2nd, Adams that Ordinance No. 23-4, amending the City Code by amending Title 2 “Boards and Commissions”, Chapter 12, “Historic Preservation Commission” Section 4 “Definitions” to add a new Definition and by amending Section 5 “Powers of Commission” Paragraph D “Review” and adopting a new Paragraph D in lieu thereof, be adopted. AYES: All (Motion carried.). Motion, Thoma; 2nd, Symonds that Ordinance No. 23-5, amending the City Code repealing Title 12 “Zoning Regulations” Chapter 13 “Z5 Central Business District” Section 6 “Interpretation of Standards” and adopting a new Section 6 in lieu thereof, be adopted. AYES: All (Motion carried.)
21. DoRL 213 1st Street SE (ISUNI, LLC): Motion, Adams; 2nd, Thoma that Resolution No. 23-71, authorizing approval of a forgivable loan to ISUNI, LLC for the rehabilitation of 213 1st Street SE I conjunction with the Downtown Revitalization Loan Program (former Toepfer Auto Electric building) be adopted. Discussion followed regarding where the property was and what they would be doing with the property. Lee stated he would be abstaining since he and his wife owned the property. AYES: Adams, Thoma, Jaszewski, Masson, Symonds. Abstain: Lee (Motion carried.)
Adjourn: The Mayor adjourned the meeting at 7:37 p.m.
/s/Bill Schickel
Bill Schickel, Mayor
ATTEST:
/s/Aaron Burnett
Aaron Burnett, City Clerk
Publish 4-12-23
Emailed 4-6-23