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Minutes of a City Council Meeting

Wednesday, May 25, 2022, 7:00 PM

City Hall, 1750 Maharishi Center Avenue

Present: Mayor Rogers Badgett, Councilmembers Chris Johnson, Steve Boss, Kara Anastasio, Leslee Goldstein, Marty Hulsebos (All by Zoom as it was impractical to attend in person due to the on-going concern by the council for the COVID-19 Pandemic)

Absent: None.

Present in Addition: Dr. Kent Boyum, Loraine Przybylski

 

Mayor Badgett called the meeting to order.

  1. Silence—Three minutes of silence was taken.
  2. Public Comments—No public comments.
  3. Minutes—Anastasio moved, Hulsebos seconded, to approve minutes from a meeting held on May 11, 2022; Ayes: Johnson, Boss, Anastasio, Goldstein, Hulsebos; Nays: none.
  4. Receipts and Claims—Anastasio moved, Hulsebos seconded, to approve the report. Ayes: Johnson, Boss, Anastasio, Goldstein, Hulsebos; Nays: none.
  5. Treasurer’s Report—Approval of the amended February Treasurer’s Report was postponed. Hulsebos moved, Anastasio seconded, to approve the March Treasurer’s report. Ayes: Johnson, Boss, Anastasio, Goldstein, Hulsebos; Nays: none.
  6. Destination Iowa Grant Application Report—Dr. Boyum reported on a meeting with the Iowa Economic Development Authority. IEDA mentioned they will only provide grants for projects of $2.5 million minimum.
  7. Utilities Report—Dr. Boyum reported that Ideal Energy visited potential locations for solar panels.
  8. Roads and Bridges Report— Dr. Boyum gave an update on the 175th Street bridge reconstruction project which is still within the project timeline.
  9. Consider LL Pelling Contract for Road Repair—Anastasio moved, Goldstein seconded, to approve LL Pelling Proposal for $28,324.20 to apply seal coat. Ayes: Johnson, Boss, Anastasio, Goldstein, Hulsebos; Nays: none.
  10. Consider Approving $10,942.00 (plus freight) for Mandala One Lift Station Pump— Anastasio moved, Hulsebos seconded, to approve up to $13,000 for Mandala One lift station pump. Ayes: Johnson, Boss, Anastasio, Goldstein, Hulsebos; Nays: none.
  11. Consider Approving Prairie Village Subdivision Approval Agreement—Johnson moved, Boss seconded, to approve the Prairie Village Subdivision Approval Agreement prepared by the City Attorney. Ayes: Johnson, Boss, Anastasio, Goldstein; Nays: Hulsebos. Mr. Boss agreed to review point no. 6 of the agreement with the City Attorney.
  12. Consider Additional Security Measures—Ms. Goldstein reported on recent thefts at Maharishi International University. Council discussed additional security for the City, including use of security cameras in public areas and increased police surveillance.
  13. Discuss Council Procedures Manual Amendments—Postponed.
  14. Discuss Sewer Rates—Postponed.
  15. Committee Reports—Outreach Committee: Ms. Goldstein reported on a process to send acknowledgement letters to City volunteers.
  16. Other Business—No other business.

Mayor Badgett adjourned the meeting.

Rogers Badgett, Mayor

Loraine Przybylski, City Clerk