CITY OF ALTOONA COUNCIL MEETING

MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 2015, 6:30 P.M.

AT THE ALTOONA CITY HALL
1. CALL TO ORDER
Roll Call at 6:30 pm
Mayor Conkling – present Boka – present Harmeyer – present
Mertz- present O’Connor – present Sloan- present
City Officials Present: Jeff Mark, Randy Pierce, Jody Matherly, John Shaw, Vern Willey, Jon Hanson, Scott Atzen, Jody Evans, City Attorney Bob Laden
Audience Present: Dave Feghey, Bernie VanTil, Erik Nikkel
2. Perfecting and approval of the agenda
Mayor Skip Conkling requested to approve the agenda as presented.
Roll Call Vote:
_Y_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _1_ Mertz _Y_ O’Connor _2_ Sloan (5-0)
3. Approval of November 7 and 14, 2015, Council Minutes
Roll Call Vote:
_Y_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _2_ O’Connor _1_ Sloan (5-0
4. Citizens request to address council

No one came forward to speak.

5. Public to consider vacating and selling old county road ROWs to Scott L. Temple Property Management Trust U/A 11/8/2001, Scott Temple Trustee

Mayor Conkling explained this is a public hearing to vacate two old county road right-of-ways that are on the east and west sides of 1st Avenue South, on the south side of 36th Street SE/SW. The area was annexed into Altoona in 2006 and the surrounding property is owned by Our Own Land. The City does not have a need or use for the ROW as they are 100 feet wide and consist of a combined 5.1 acres. The recipient will be paying for the City’s legal costs to prepare the Quit Claim Deeds.

Hearing opened: 6:31pm

Comments: No one came forward to speak.

Hearing closed: 6:32pm

6. Ordinance No. 12-21-2015 #01 (418) TO VACATE AND SELL AN OLD COUNTY ROAD ROW (AREA A) TO SCOTT L. TEMPLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TRUST U/A 11/8/2001, SCOTT TEMPLE TRUSTEE (1st Reading)

Roll Call Vote (1st Reading):

_2_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _Y_ Sloan (5-0)

Roll Call Vote (To waive 2nd & 3rd Reading):

_2_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _Y_ Sloan (5-0)

Roll Call Vote (To Publish):

_Y_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _2_ Sloan (5-0)

7. Ordinance No. 12-21-2015 #02 (419) TO VACATE AND SELL AN OLD COUNTY ROAD ROW (AREA B) TO SCOTT L. TEMPLE PROPERTY MANAGEMENT TRUST U/A 11/8/2001, SCOTT TEMPLE TRUSTEE (1st Reading)

Roll Call Vote (1st Reading):

_Y_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _2_ Sloan (5-0)

Roll Call Vote (To waive 2nd & 3rd Reading):

_Y_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _2_ Sloan (5-0)

Roll Call Vote (To Publish):

_Y_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _2_ Sloan (5-0)

8. Resolution 12-21-2015 #01 TO CONSIDER APPROVAL OF A VACATION PLAT OF SURVEY FOR AREAS A AND B OF OLD COUNTY ROAD ROW

Mayor Conkling explained this is the vacation plat of survey for the vacation of the above describe ROW property.

Roll Call Vote:

_Y_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _1_ Mertz _2_ O’Connor _Y_ Sloan (5-0)

9. Ordinance No. 11-16-2015 #01 (416) TO REZONE PROPERTY AT 810 4TH STREET SW FROM M-1 (LIMITED INDUSTRIAL) TO R-2 (ONE AND TWO-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL)(3rd Reading)

Mayor Conkling explained this is the third reading of this proposed rezoning.

Roll Call Vote (3rd Reading):

_2_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _Y_ Sloan (5-0)

Roll Call Vote (To Publish):

_2_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _Y_ Sloan (5-0)

10. Resolution 12-21-2015 #02 TO CONSIDER A SITE PLAN FOR PRAIRIE MEADOWS SELF-STORAGE

Erik Nikkel of Snyder and Associates, 2727 SW Snyder Blvd., Ankeny, explained Prairie Meadows Self Storage is seeking site plan approval to construct a self-storage complex. The property is located at 435 Adventureland Drive NE, in the NE Industrial Park. The buildings will total 53,945 square feet and sit on 3.39 acres. The existing lot is 6.66 acres. The applicant has an option on the remaining 3.27 acres and will need a plat of survey to split the lot. Council Member Dean O’Connor motioned approval subject to deficiencies being met.

Roll Call Vote:

_2_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _Y_ Sloan (5-0)

11. Resolution 12-21-2015 #03 TO CONSIDER A PLAT OF SURVEY FOR PARCEL A OF LOT 6, FRANZEN PLAT 1

Mayor Conkling explained this is the plat of survey to split the above referenced property. It splits the lot basically in half to utilize the western portion of the lot. They have an option on the eastern half for possible future expansion.

Roll Call Vote:

_2_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _Y_ Sloan (5-0)

12. Consider Consent Agenda

a) Allow Bills

b) Capital Projects

B1) Final Pay App – Adventureland Dr. NE Extension – 2014 – Elder Corporation - $23,411.68

c) Resolution 12-21-2015 #04 APPROVING TAX ABATEMENT REQUESTS

d) Consider approval of professional services agreement with Snyder and Associates for Haines Park Tennis Courts and Sam Wise Parking Lot Project

e) Set Public Hearing for Monday January 4, 2016 to discuss a request from Premier Property LLC and Landmark Development Services to rezone 36.49 acres from A-1 (Agricultural) to R-5 PUD)

f) Set Public Hearing for Monday January 4, 2016 to discuss a request from Premier Property LLC and Landmark Development Services for a development plan for 73 single-family homes on 36.49 acres. The request includes reduced yard setbacks and lot widths.

Roll Call Vote:

_2_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _Y_ Sloan (5-0)

13. Beer & Liquor Permits

a) Adventureland Park Palace Theater - Class C Liquor License (LC)(Commercial)

Roll Call Vote:

_Y_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _2_ Sloan (5-0)

b) Adventureland Inn - Class B Liquor License (LB)(Hotel/Motel), Class E Liquor License (LE), Class B Wine Permit (Carryout Wine includes Native Wines), Class C Beer Permit (Carryout Beer)

Roll Call Vote:

_Y_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _2_ Sloan (5-0)

c) Olde Town Tap LLC - Class C Liquor License (LC), Sunday and Outdoor Sales

Roll Call Vote:

_Y_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _Y_ Mertz _1_ O’Connor _2_ Sloan (5-0)

14. General Business Items/Reports and Updates

*Council Member O’Connor gave an update on Metro Waste Authority.

*Mayor Skip Conkling shared an update on Water Reclamation Authority.

**Mayor Conkling presented Council Member Mike Harmeyer a plaque thanking him for his service over the last 4 years serving on council. Council members and staffed shared their appreciation with Council Member Harmeyer.

15. Adjourn at 6:46 pm

Roll Call Vote:

_2_ Boka _Y_ Harmeyer _1_ Mertz _Y_ O’Connor _Y_ Sloan (5-0)

Attest to: ______Jody Phelps, Secretary J.M. Skip Conkling, Mayor