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HomeMy WebLinkAbout~Master - Regular Meeting of the Ames Housing Governing Board 08/24/2004MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES HOUSING GOVERNING BOARD AND REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL AMES, IOWA AUGUST 24, 2004 REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES HOUSING GOVERNING BOARD The regular meeting of the Ames Housing Governing Board was called to order by Chairperson Tedesco at 7:00 p.m. on August 24, 2004, with the following members present: Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, and Wirth. Andrew Tugan, ex officio member, was also present. Board Members Dalrymple and Cross were absent. STAFF REPORT ON STATUS OF SECTION 8 HOUSING PROGRAM: Housing Coordinator Vanessa Baker Latimer advised that on May 18, 2004, the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) notified the City that they would be implementing changes to the funding of the Housing Choice Voucher Program (Rental Assistance) resulting from the Federal Fiscal Year 2004 Consolidated Appropriations Act. She stated that HUD payments for FY 2003/04 were approximately $9,500 less than expected in rent subsidy and approximately $2,800 less in administrative fees; this caused the City to use approximately $4,100 from the Administrative Fund balance. According to Ms. Baker Latimer, HUD has now authorized funding for only the first six months of the fiscal year, and the amount authorized will only support the administration of 189 vouchers, even though the City’s current contract allocation is 202 units. Also, the City now expects to receive approximately $38,000 less in federal funds for Program administration. The impact of these budget reductions has left the Housing Division unable to fill the Housing Technician position that became vacant in April 2004. This staff reduction will negatively impact the service level provided to current and future customers. The administration of the Program under the new funding restraints is becoming very burdensome and financially unfeasible for small Housing Authorities. The reduced funding has also turned the administration of portability (mobility of renters) into a financial hardship. Ms. Baker Latimer advised that during FY 2003/04, “actual” expenses for rent and administrative costs for 202 vouchers totaled $1,008,000. Ms. Baker Latimer outlined four options for dealing with the projected shortfall until the end of the fiscal year. The first option is to retain all 202 vouchers and subsidize the entire Program (both rental payments and administrative costs with City funds.) The second option is to reduce the number of units to 189 and just subsidize the “administrative cost” associated with this Program from the Program fund balance and the Affordable Housing Fund, as needed. The third option is to transfer the City’s Section 8 Program to another Housing Authority. Option 4 is to allocate a permanent source of funding for the Section 8 Program administrative cost. Moved by Vegge, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-384 allocating funds to cover any shortfall in the administrative cost and administer 189 vouchers based on the reduced HUD budget through the end of the fiscal year; and, directing staff to explore the transfer of the City’s Section 8 Program to another Housing Authority. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AMENDMENTS TO THE CITY’S SECTION 8 RENTAL HOUSING ASSISTANCE PROGRAM ADMINISTRATIVE PLAN: Vanessa Baker Latimer advised that the impact of the Section 8 Rental Housing Assistance funding reduction prompted staff to review its overall program administration to determine what adjustments will need to be made to continue to administer the Program in the most efficient and effective manner. Suggestions to help Housing Authorities adjust to the new funding requirements had been offered by Secretary of HUD Alphonso Jackson. Suggested amendments to the Section 8 Administrative Plan were explained by Ms. Baker Latimer. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-351 approving the following amendments to the Section 8 Administrative Plan. 1. Close the Section 8 Waiting List. 2. Implement the Minimum Rental Policy for the Voucher Program to set a minimum rent payment of $50. 3. Implement the City of Ames’ current payment standards for participants utilizing portability. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared carried unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ADJOURNMENT: 7:45 p.m. REGULAR MEETING OF THE AMES CITY COUNCIL The Ames City Council met in regular session at 7:45 p.m. on the 24th day of August, 2004, in the City Council Chambers in City Hall, 515 Clark Avenue, pursuant to law with Mayor Tedesco presiding and the following Council members present: Goodhue, Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, and Wirth. Andrew Tugan, ex officio member, was also present. Council Member Cross was absent. PROCLAMATION FOR NATIONAL ALCOHOL AND DRUG ADDITION RECOVERY MONTH: Mayor Tedesco proclaimed the month of September 2004 as National Alcohol and Drug Addition Recovery Month. Sherry Bradley, Executive Director of the Center for Addictions Recovery, and Perry Jones, Chair of the Center for Addictions Recovery Advisory Board, accepted the Proclamation. CONSENT AGENDA: Mayor Tedesco introduced Monte Parrish, a coordinator of the All-American Weekend events. Mr. Parrish named several of the activities that will be held on September 3 and 4, 2004. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to approve the following items on the Consent Agenda: 1. Motion approving payment of claims 2. Motion approving minutes of the regular meeting of August 10, 2004, and special meeting of August 18, 2004 3. Motion approving renewal of the following liquor licenses and beer permits: a. Class C Liquor - El Azteca, 1520 S. Dayton Avenue b. Class C Liquor - CY Stephens Auditorium, Iowa State Center c. Class C Liquor - Deano's 119 Main, 119 Main Street d. Class C Beer and Class B Wine - Drugtown, 500 Main Street e. Class BW Liquor - Fisher Theater, Iowa State Center f. Class B Beer - Flame & Skewer, 2801 Grand Avenue g. Class C Liquor and Outdoor Service Area - Hilton Coliseum, Iowa State Center h. Class C Liquor - Scheman Building, Iowa State Center 4. Motion approving appointment of Daryle Vegge to the 2006 Special Olympics National Summer Games Organizing Committee Board of Directors 5. Motion approving request from Iowa State University to shoot fireworks from Central Campus on at 11:59 p.m. on September 25, 2004, in celebration of Engineer's Week 6. Motion approving request from ISU Foundation to shoot fireworks from south of the scoreboard at Jack Trice Stadium at approximately 9:00 p.m. on September 3, 2004, in celebration of the dedication of the Bergstrom Building 7. Motion directing City Attorney to draft an ordinance establishing parking regulations on Marshall Avenue 8. Motion directing City Attorney to draft an ordinance revising snow routes along Dickinson Avenue, Steinbeck Street, Chilton Avenue, Harrison Road, Georgia Avenue, and Toronto Street 9. Motion directing City Attorney to draft an ordinance revising speed limits on Stange Road 10. Motion authorizing the Mayor to send a letter of support for designation of the Lincoln Highway as an Iowa Scenic Byway 11. RESOLUTION NO. 04-352 approving revised Policies and Procedures for ASSET 12. RESOLUTION NO. 04-353 approving amendment to City of Ames Records Retention Schedule 13. RESOLUTION NO. 04-354 supporting Barilla America’s application for funding from the Iowa Department of Economic Development New Capital Investment Program 14. RESOLUTION NO. 04-355 approving a Transportation Enhancement Agreement with the IDOT for the East Lincoln Way Pedestrian Bridge 15. RESOLUTION NO. 04-356 approving Engineering Services Agreement for 2005/06 Concrete Pavement Reconstruction (Lynn Avenue – Knapp Street to Lincoln Way) 16. RESOLUTION NO. 04-357 setting September 14, 2004, as date of public hearing for issuance of General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004, in an amount not to exceed $5,958,427 17. All-American Weekend: a. Motion approving blanket temporary obstruction permit in Central Business District on September 3 and 4 b. Motion approving blanket street vending license from 3:00 p.m to Midnight on September 3 and from 8:00 a.m. to Midnight on September 4 c. Motion approving 5-day beer permit and outdoor service area for American Legion beer garden in CBD parking lot between Kellogg and Clark Avenues d. RESOLUTION NO. 04-358 approving closure of Main Street between Douglas and Clark Avenues between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. on September 4 for display of classic cars and closure of Clark from 5th and 6th Streets from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. on September 4 e. RESOLUTION NO. 04-359 approving suspension of parking enforcement in the Central Business District from 6:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on September 4 f. RESOLUTION NO. 04-360 approving closure of a portion of the CBD parking lot between Clark and Kellogg Avenues from 3:00 p.m. on September 3 to 6:00 p.m. on September 4 g. RESOLUTION NO. 04-361 authorizing expenditure from Electric Fund to provide electricity in the CBD h. RESOLUTION NO. 04-362 approving closure of Hazel Avenue from North 3rd Street to 6th Street for Captain Midnight's 5K road race 18. RESOLUTION NO. 04-363 awarding contract for Digester Cleaning at Water Pollution Control Plant to Biosolids Management Group (BMG) of Boone, Iowa, in the amount of $145,600 19. RESOLUTION NO. 04-364 approving contract and bond for Rehabilitation of Runway 01/19 at Ames Municipal Airport 20. RESOLUTION NO. 04-365 accepting completion of 2003/04 Storm Sewer Intake Rehabilitation Program 21. RESOLUTION NO. 04-366 accepting completion of 2003/04 Clear Water Diversion Program 22. RESOLUTION NO. 04-367 accepting completion of Miscellaneous Electrical Materials for Dayton Avenue Transformer Substation, Steel Structures 23. RESOLUTION NO. 04-368 accepting completion of Miscellaneous Electrical Materials for Dayton Avenue Transformer Substation, 69-kV Insulators 24. RESOLUTION NO. 04-369 accepting completion of Miscellaneous Electrical Materials for Dayton Avenue Transformer Substation, Control Cable 25. RESOLUTION NO. 04-370 accepting completion of Miscellaneous Electrical Materials for Dayton Avenue Transformer Substation, Concrete Manholes 26. RESOLUTION NO. 04-371 accepting completion of Electric Power Transformer for Dayton Avenue Transformer Substation 27. RESOLUTION NO. 04-372 accepting completion of 69-kV SF6 Circuit Breakers for Dayton Avenue Substation Transformer Project 28. RESOLUTION NO. 04-373 accepting completion of 15-kV Outdoor Metalclad Switchgear and 69-kV Control Panel for Dayton Avenue Substation Transformer Project 29. RESOLUTION NO. 04-374 accepting completion of public improvements and reducing financial security for Brookview Place West Subdivision, 3rd Addition 30. Bloomington Heights West, Plat 3: a. RESOLUTION NO. 04-375 approving partial completion of public improvements b. RESOLUTION NO. 04-376 approving Major Final Plat Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolutions declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PUBLIC FORUM: Jonathan Shelness, 405 Tama Street, Slater, advised that he was speaking as an advocate for Iowa State University students. He appealed to the City of Ames to consider taking action on behalf of students. In addition to the concerns listed in his letter dated August 23, 2004, Mr. Shelness suggested that the City send their fire and/or police vehicles to certain areas, shut down the streets, and turn on the fire hoses to create a scene to draw students, hoping to engage them in conversations and connecting with them. He urged the City not to rely on Iowa State University to engage the students. Doug McCay, 5500-240th Street, Ames, stated that he was present tonight to request that the City Council place the waiver of subdivision requirements for the proposed Birdhaven Subdivision (located in Boone County) on their September 14, 2004, Agenda. He reminded the Council that they had previously referred this issue back to City staff and/or the landowner for additional information. If approved, Mr. McCay would like to start construction of the road and utilities for the Subdivision this fall. In addition, he plans to transplant many trees, and the fall is the best time for that movement. He advised that he is meeting with City staff this week and hopes to reach some compromise on various issues. Mr. McCay would like an opportunity to address any concerns that the City Council may have about the proposed Subdivision at their September 14, 2004, meeting. ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR ELECTRIC TIE-LINE: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-377 approving the Engineering Services Agreement with Dewild Grant Reckert (DGR) for Mid-American Energy Company Interconnection and Upgrade of Alliant Utilities Interconnection Project at a cost not to exceed $1,375,500. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. 2004/05 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT (CDBG) AGREEMENT WITH THE DEPARTMENT OF HOUSING AND URBAN DEVELOPMENT (HUD): Vanessa Baker Latimer explained that the City had received notification from HUD that the review of the City’s Consolidated Plan and 2004/05 Annual Action Plan had been completed, and HUD was now requesting that the City sign and return the CDBG Agreement and Funding Approval. Council Member Goodman recommended that the City incorporate a Money Management Class to be taken by applicants for the Deposit Assistance Program. Ms. Baker Latimer advised that staff could include that in the Program. Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-378 authorizing the Mayor to sign the 2004/05 Grant Agreement and Funding Approval with HUD for Community Development Block Grant Funds for the City of Ames. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. PROGRAM CONCEPTS IN CONNECTION WITH THE 2004/05 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROJECTS FOR THE CITY’S COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-379 approving major program concepts for the first four approved Action Plan projects, as presented by staff. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AUTHORIZING MAYOR TO SIGN PROGRAM DOCUMENTS IN CONNECTION WITH ADMINISTRATION OF THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-380 granting the Mayor blanket authority to sign all Program documents in connection with the administration of the CDBG Program. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. AUTHORIZING HOUSING COORDINATOR TO MAKE MODIFICATIONS TO GUIDELINES FOR THE 2004/05 ANNUAL ACTION PLAN PROGRAMS IN CONNECTION WITH THE COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT BLOCK GRANT PROGRAM: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodhue, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-381 approving blanket authorization for the Housing Coordinator, after consultation with the City Attorney, as needed, to make changes, clarifications, and/or additions, as needed, to the Program guidelines outlined in the Annual Action Plan under the City’s CDBG Program. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON ORDINANCE TO ASSIGN ANNEXED LAND TO WARDS: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak, and the hearing was closed. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on first reading an ordinance assigning annexed land to Ward 1, Precinct 1; Ward 3, Precinct 1; Ward 3, Precinct 4; Ward 3, Precinct 5; and Ward 4, Precinct 1. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to pass on second and third readings and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3793 assigning annexed land to Ward 1, Precinct 1; Ward 3, Precinct 1; Ward 3, Precinct 4; Ward 3, Precinct 5; and Ward 4, Precinct 1. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON COMBUSTION TURBINE GENERATOR PROJECT - CONTRACT NO. 4: The hearing was opened by the Mayor. He closed same after no one wished to speak. Mayor Tedesco announced that no bids were received for this Project; thus, no action was required by the City Council. HEARING ON COMBUSTION TURBINE GENERATOR PROJECT - CONTRACT NO. 6: The Mayor opened the public hearing. There being no one wishing to speak, the hearing was closed. Mayor Tedesco announced that no bids were received for this Project; thus, no action was required by the City Council. HEARING ON COMBUSTION TURBINE GENERATOR PROJECT - CONTRACT NO. 7, NON-SEGREGATED PHASE BUS DUCT: Mayor Tedesco opened the public hearing. No one wished to speak, and he closed the hearing. Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-382 approving the final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Unibus of Elyria, Ohio, in the amount of $21,250. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. HEARING ON FIFTH STREET/GRAND AVENUE PARKING LOT PROJECT: The public hearing was opened by Mayor Tedesco. He closed same after no one wished to speak. Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodman, to adopt RESOLUTION NO. 04-383 approving the final plans and specifications and awarding a contract to Manatt’s, Inc., of Ames, Iowa, in the amount of $69,445.73. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Resolution declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE VACATING A PORTION OF RIGHT-OF-WAY PERPENDICULAR TO GRAND AVENUE BETWEEN FIFTH AND SIXTH STREETS: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on second reading an ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way perpendicular to Grand Avenue between Fifth and Sixth Streets. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ZONING ORDINANCE TEXT AMENDMENT TO ADD REGULATIONS FOR MINI- STORAGE WAREHOUSE FACILITIES IN THE HIGHWAY-ORIENTED COMMERCIAL ZONE: Mayor Tedesco advised that a letter had been received from Kevin McRoberts, 300 Walnut Street, Des Moines, requesting suspension of the rules and adoption of this ordinance at this meeting. It was also noted that a letter had been received from Kevin McRoberts, McRoberts & Associates, 300 Walnut Street, Des Moines, outlining concerns about the proposed text amendment being too strict and cost-prohibitive to actually allow for a facility to be built. Mr. McRoberts recommended that the text be rewritten as a “suggested guide” for development standards, rather than requiring specific design items for every project. The Mayor referenced an e-mail message that City Attorney John Klaus had sent to the City Council advising that if there were any changes desired to this ordinance, the process must start over. Council Member Vegge asked if the pending regulations are too restrictive. Planner Joe Pietruszynski explained that the answer to that question is a judgment call by the City Council. He asked Council if they wanted to lower the City’s development standards to allow mini-storage warehouse facilities in a commercial zone, rather than in the industrial zone. Council Member Mahayni said that he felt this was a very serious issue as the City Council needs to ensure that any building constructed in the City’s commercial zone is aesthetically pleasing; those buildings are a reflection on the City. He pointed out that the developer still has the option of building the facilities in the Industrial Zone, which is less restrictive. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on second reading an ordinance making a zoning text amendment to add regulations for mini-storage warehouse facilities in the Highway-Oriented Commercial Zone. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Wirth, to suspend the rules necessary for the adoption of an ordinance. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3794 making a zoning text amendment to add regulations for mini-storage warehouse facilities in the Highway-Oriented Commercial Zone. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING FENCING HEIGHT REGULATIONS WITHIN SIDE-YARD SETBACKS: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Vegge, to pass on second reading an ordinance making a zoning text amendment regarding fencing height regulations within side-yard setbacks. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING THE MAXIMUM HEIGHT OF PICKET FENCES IN THE “F-VR” (VILLAGE RESIDENTIAL DISTRICT): Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodhue, to pass on second reading an ordinance making a zoning text amendment regarding the maximum height of picket fences in the “F-VR” (Village Residential District). Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. ZONING TEXT AMENDMENT REGARDING A DEMOLITION AND DEVELOPMENT DEFERRAL OVERLAY DISTRICT IN THE UNIVERSITY-IMPACTED AREA: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on second reading an ordinance making a zoning text amendment regarding a Demolition and Development Deferral Overlay District in the University- Impacted Area. Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting aye: Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth. Voting Nay: Goodhue. Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE AMENDING THE OFFICIAL ZONING MAP: Moved by Mahayni, seconded by Goodman, to pass on second reading an ordinance amending the Official Zoning Map regarding a Demolition and Development Deferral Overlay District in the University-Impacted Area. Vote on Motion: 4-1. Voting aye: Goodman, Mahayni, Vegge, Wirth. Voting Nay: Goodhue. Motion declared carried. ORDINANCE REVISING PARKING REGULATIONS ON INDIANA AVENUE AND KANSAS DRIVE: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Mahayni, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3790 revising parking regulations on Indiana Avenue and Kansas Drive. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REVISING PARKING REGULATIONS ON WALLER STREET: Moved by Wirth, seconded by Vegge, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3791 revising parking regulations on Waller Street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. ORDINANCE REVISING PARKING REGULATIONS ON HUNT STREET: Moved by Goodhue, seconded by Wirth, to pass on third reading and adopt ORDINANCE NO. 3792 revising parking regulations on Hunt Street. Roll Call Vote: 5-0. Ordinance declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor, and hereby made a portion of these minutes. COMMENTS: Moved by Vegge, seconded by Goodhue, to direct staff to place the request for waiver of subdivision regulations for Birdhaven Subdivision on the agenda for September 14, 2004. Mayor Tedesco pointed out that there had been some interest in discussing low-impact development as it pertains to this type of subdivision; the discussion on that issue will not be ready for the September 14, 2004, Agenda. Council Member Mahayni explained that he had been left with the impression that the Fringe Area Plan would be adopted and low-impact subdivisions would be researched within the next 90 days; he felt that it was premature to place this issue on the September 14, 2004, Agenda. Vote on Motion: 3-2. Voting aye: Goodhue, Goodman, Vegge. Voting nay: Mahayni, Wirth. Motion declared carried. Council Member Goodman said that he had requested that agendas go out sooner than the Friday before the City Council meeting. Discussion ensued on posting the Council Action Forms on the City’s website. Moved by Goodman, seconded by Wirth, to direct staff to post the DRAFT City Council Agenda on the City’s website on Tuesday, one week preceding the meeting. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Moved by Goodman to direct staff to include a map in the Council Action Form for anything that involves definitions of land/property. Motion died for lack of a second. Moved by Wirth, seconded by Goodman, to refer to Assistant City Manager Bob Kindred, in his position as Co-Chair of the VEISHEA committee dealing with community relations, the letter from Jonathan Shelness, 405 Tama Street, Slater, requesting that the City take a leadership role in extending services to University students. Vote on Motion: 5-0. Motion declared carried unanimously. Mayor Tedesco drew the Council’s attention to a letter they had received from Tony Borich regarding a study of the possibilities of reestablishing the dinkey or a similar mode of transportation. No financial commitment on behalf of the City was made by the Council at this time. ADJOURNMENT: 9:00 p.m. ___________________________________ ____________________________________ Diane R. Voss, City Clerk Ted Tedesco, Mayor