Meeting Summary
The City Council approved several key expenditures, including a $40,000 bid for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show, a $105,000 extension of Max Morgan Boulevard, and $22,265 for trees in City Park. They also approved a lot split in the Old Stonebridge Edition and ratified various claims and expenditures across multiple city authorities. The City Manager provided updates on the budget process and minor flooding issues.
Key Decisions & Votes
Consent Docket Approval
01:30Approved minutes from various meetings, released and accepted warranty deeds for Vermeer Drive, and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 totaling $1,845,233.71.
Lot Split for Old Stonebridge Edition
03:55Approved the application to split a four-acre tract in the Old Stonebridge Edition into two two-acre lots, conforming with existing R1 zoning requirements.
Pyrotechnic Production Bid Award
05:45Awarded bid number 112-009 for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show to Extreme Pyrotechnics for an amount not to exceed $40,000, an increase from the previous $25,000.
Max Morgan Boulevard Extension Expenditure
10:50Approved an expenditure of $105,000 to extend Max Morgan Boulevard approximately 600 feet North to Southwest 17th Street to improve traffic flow and support future retail development.
Trees for City Park Expenditure
14:50Approved an expenditure of $22,265 to Rosebrook Nursery for trees to be planted in City Park, Santa, and city right-of-way as part of the city's beautification efforts.
More Public Works Authority Consent Docket
16:20Approved minutes from the March 5, 2012 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 totaling $842,786.75.
More Risk Management Consent Docket
17:50Approved minutes from the March 5, 2012 meeting and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012 totaling $124,783.64.
More Economic Development Authority Consent Docket
19:30Approved minutes from the February 21, 2012 meeting and ratified the City Council's action of March 5, 2012, approving a sales tax rebate agreement with Dick's Sporting Goods Incorporated.
Financial Matters
FY 2011-2012 Claims and Expenditures (City Council)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
Pyrotechnic Production Bid
Awarded to Extreme Pyrotechnics for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show.
Max Morgan Boulevard Extension
Expenditure to extend the boulevard, partially funded by various non-budgetary sources totaling approximately $45,000.
Trees for City Park
Expenditure to Rosebrook Nursery for trees to be planted in City Park, Santa, and right-of-way.
FY 2011-2012 Claims and Expenditures (Public Works Authority)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
FY 2011-2012 Claims and Expenditures (Risk Management)
Approved and ratified claims and expenditures for the fiscal year.
Public Comments
Two council members spoke during the Citizens Forum. One commented positively on the effectiveness of the new traffic light at 19th and Tower. The other clarified that the financial statement for February appeared worse than it was due to having three payrolls in that month.
Coming Up
Watch For
- Budget study session (mid-next month)
- Planning session (late April/early May)
- Potential traffic signal at 17th Street and Telephone Road
Announcements
- The city manager reported that internal work on the budget is progressing and will be ready for public study sessions by mid-next month.
- A planning session with the council is anticipated for late April or early May.
- Minor flooding problems were reported around town, but no major issues were identified following recent heavy rains.
Agenda Summary
Item 2: Consent Docket (City Council)
Receive and approve minutes from various meetings, release and accept warranty deeds for Vermeer Drive, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012.
Item 3: Considered approval of a lot split for track one of the Old Stonebridge Edition
Application by John Croy to split a four-acre tract into two two-acre lots, located north of Southeast 4th Street and East of Bryant.
Item 4: Considered awarding bid number 112-009 pyrotechnic production
Award bid for the annual Fourth of July fireworks show in an amount not to exceed $40,000 to Extreme Pyrotechnics.
Item 5: Considered approval of an expenditure of a hundred and five thousand dollars to extend Max Morgan Boulevard
Expenditure to extend Max Morgan Boulevard approximately 600 feet North to Southwest 17th Street.
Item 6: Considered approval of an expenditure of 22 22 265 dollars to Rosebrook nursery for trees
Expenditure for trees to be planted in City Park, Santa, and right of way.
Item 7: Consent Docket (More Public Works Authority)
Receive and approve minutes of the regular More Public Works Authority meeting held March 5th, 2012, and approve and ratify claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012.
Item 8: Consent Docket (More Risk Management)
Receive and approved the minutes of the regular More Risk Management meeting held March 5th, 2012, and approved and ratified claims and expenditures for FY 2011-2012.
Item 10: Consent Docket (More Economic Development Authority)
Receive and approved the minutes of the More Economic Development Authority meeting held February 21st, 2012, and ratified City Council's action of March 5th, 2012, approving a sales tax rebate agreement with Dick's Sporting Goods Incorporated.
Item 11a: Citizens forum for items not on the agenda
Opportunity for citizens to speak on topics not listed on the agenda.
Item 11b: Items from the city manager
Updates and reports from the City Manager.
Item 11c: Items from the city Trust
Updates and reports from the City Trust.
Item 12: Adjournment
Formal conclusion of the meeting.