Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, November 5, 2020 at 7:00 pm

Mutchler Community Center Gymnasium
Social Distancing Required

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Public Hearing 
   1. Public Hearing of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa to Amend Chapter 99.01 Rates for Sanitary Sewer Service
      1. Consider and Discuss the 1st Reading of “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa, By Amending Provisions Pertaining to Rates for Sanitary Sewer Service, Section 99.01, Rates”
      2. Consider Waiving the 2nd and 3rd Readings of “An Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa, By Amending Provisions Pertaining to Rates for Sanitary Sewer Service, Section 99.01, Rates”
5. Updates
   1. Police Chief
   2. Fire Chief
   3. Recreation Director
   4. Main Street
   5. DC Development Corporation
6. Public Comments
7. Old Business
   1. Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 165 in Regard to Zoning Regulations – Swimming Pools 
   2. Approve Funding Request for Davis County Development Corporation in the Amount of $3,750 for October thru December 2020
8. New Business
   1. Discuss HRGreen Overages and Approve Payment of Same
   2. Approve Payment of HRGreen Invoices Totaling $11,824.88
      1. Invoice #138209 in the Amount of $8,920.00 for Work on the Wastewater Improvements
      2. Invoice #138607 in the Amount of $106.00 for Engineering Services
      3. Invoice #138608 in the Amount of $103.00 for CDBG Project Division 2 Sanitary Sewer
      4. Invoice #138609 in the Amount of $2,695.88 for the North Street Paving Project
   3. Approve Resolution Setting PH for Bond Sale
   4. Approve Resolution Setting Public Hearing to Grant a Driveway Easement to MC3 Holdings, LLC
   5. Approve Resolution Approving Urban Renewal Report for Fiscal Year Ending June 30, 2020
   6. Discuss and Approve Hiring Sullivan and Ward to Review Solar Contract
   7. Discuss and Approve Hiring Engineer to Inspect Solar Field
   8. Approve Plans to Move Tree Dump
   9. Approve Request from Main Street for Two $100 Gift Certificates for Utilities to be Given as Prizes for Storefront Christmas Decorating Contest and Residential Christmas Decorating Contest
   10. Approve Hiring Police Officer
9. Claims
   1. Approve Claims as Presented
10. Public Comments
11. Reports
    1. City Administrator
       1. TIF Certification
       2. Updated Urban Renewal Plan
       3. Staffing
       4. Financing Update for Streets Project FY2022
       5. Budget
    2. Director of Public Works
       1. Approve Proposal From P&E for Engineering Services
       2. Discuss and Approve Auctioneering Services to Dispose of City Property
    3. Community Development Director
       1. Strategic Planning
       2. Bridges Out of Poverty
       3. Empty Buildings and Potential Uses
    4. Council Updates
    5. Mayor Comments
12. Closed Session
    1. Topic: Sale of Real Estate
       1. Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(j): to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property
    2. Topic: Sale of Real Estate
       1. Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(j): to discuss the purchase or sale of particular real estate only where premature disclosure could be reasonably expected to increase the price the governmental body would have to pay for that property or reduce the price the governmental body would receive for that property
13. Adjournment

Special Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Friday, October 30, 2020 at 6:00 pm

Electronic Meeting Due to COVID-19 Pandemic. 
To Join the Meeting Dial 664-6338. When Prompted, Press 18477. 
Community Members Joining the Meeting Should Mute Their Phone.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Approve Agenda
3. Public Comments
4. New Business
   1. Discuss and Approve Finding of Necessity to Institute Emergency Proceedings Concerning 112-113 South Madison per Iowa Code §384.103(2)(1)
   2. Discuss and Approve Plans to Stabilize or Demolish 112-113 South Madison Street
   3. Approve Quote From Duncan Construction LLC for Stabilization of 112-113 South Madison in the Amount of $77,829
   4. Approve Quote From DeCarlo for Demolition of 112-113 South Madison Street
5. Adjournment

Special Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Friday, October 23, 2020 at 6:00 pm

Electronic Meeting Due to COVID-19 Pandemic.
To Join the Meeting Dial 664-6338. When Prompted, Press 18477.
Community Members Joining the Meeting Should Mute Their Phone.

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Approve Agenda
3. Public Comments
4. New Business
   1. Approve Quote from Mid-Iowa Environmental for Asbestos Removal and Disposal for the Madison Street Buildings in the Amount of $19,250.00
   2. Discuss and Approve Plan for Stabilization, Rehabilitation or Demolition for the Madison Street Buildings
5. Adjournment

Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, October 15, 2020 at 7:00 pm
Meeting Will Be Held in the Mutchler Community Center Gymnasium
Social Distancing Required

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Public Hearing 
   1. A Public Hearing to Amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Adding to Chapter 75, All-Terrain Vehicles and Snowmobiles
      1. Approve First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 75 Regarding Authorizing and Regulating All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Off-Road Utility Vehicles (ORV) and Golf Carts
      2. Waive the Second and Third Readings of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 75 Regarding Authorizing and Regulating All Terrain Vehicles (ATV), Off-Road Utility Vehicles (ORV) and Golf Carts
   2. A Public Hearing to Amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 165 in Regard to Zoning Regulations – Swimming Pools
      1. Approve First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 165 in Regard to Zoning Regulations – Swimming Pools 
      2. Waive the Second and Third Readings of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 165 in Regard to Zoning Regulations – Swimming Pools
   3. Public Hearing – Early Bird Drive
5. Updates
   1. Police Chief
   2. Fire Chief
   3. Recreation Director
   4. Main Street
   5. DC Development Corporation
6. Public Comments
7. Consent Agenda
   1. Approve City Council Minutes, 9/3/2020
   2. Approve City Council Minutes, 9/17/2020
   3. Approve City Council Minutes, 9/23/2020
   4. Approve City Council Minutes, 10/1/2020
8. Old Business
   1. Approve Third And Final Reading Of An Ordinance Amending Section 62.11 Of The General Traffic Regulations Of The City Of Bloomfield By Amending Penalties For Use Of Engine/Compression Brakes And Providing For Posting Of Signs Related To Penalties
   2. Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending Chapter 7.07 by Specifying Who is Authorized to Sign Checks for the City of Bloomfield
   3. Discuss Plans for Buildings on Madison Street
9. New Business
   1. Open Sealed Bids and Award Contract for Replacement of Utility Poles
   2. Approve Pay Application No. 5 from Woodruff Construction in the Amount of $1,000,139.84 for Work Completed on the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project
   3. Approve Change Order No. 1 from Woodruff Construction for the Wastewater Treatment Plant Upgrade Project Decreasing the Total Contract Amount by ($352.52)
   4. Approve Payment of Invoices to HRGreen in the Amount of $76,379.45
      1. Invoice #137697 for $44,600 – Wastewater Treatment Plant Project
      2. Invoice #138270 for $8,410 – North Street Paving Project
      3. Invoice #138271 for $23,157.45 – Asphalt Project
      4. Invoice #138269 for $212 – Professional Services
   5. Approve Clean-Up of 607 West Walnut and Transfer of Property by Quit Claim Deed
   6. Approve Clean-Up of 708 West Franklin and Transfer of Property by Quit Claim Deed
   7. Approve Renewal of Special Class C Liquor License for Cobblestone Inn and Suites
   8. Approve Funding Request for Davis County Development Corporation in the Amount of $3,750 for October thru December 2020
10. Claims
    1. Approve Claims as Presented
11. Public Comments
12. Reports
    1. City Administrator
    2. Director of Public Works
    3. Council Updates
    4. Mayor Comments
13. Closed Session
    1. Topic:  Hiring Employee
       1. Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(i): to evaluate the professional competency of an individual whose appointment, hiring, performance, or discharge is being considered when necessary to prevent needless and irreparable injury to that individual’s reputation and that individual requests a closed session
       2. Approve Motion to Hire New Employee
14. Adjournment

Bloomfield City Council Meeting
Thursday, October 1, 2020 at 7:00 pm

Electronic Meeting Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
To view the meeting on-line:  meet.google.com/etk-mbod-twi
or to listen by phone dial:  1-929-269-1844  PIN: 701 274#

AGENDA

1. Call to Order and Welcome Guests
2. Pledge of Allegiance
3. Approve Agenda
4. Public Comments
5. Public Hearing 
   1. A Public Hearing to Amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 165 in Regard to Zoning Regulations – Swimming Pools
      1. Approve First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 165 in Regard to Zoning Regulations – Swimming Pools 
      2. Waive the Second and Third Readings of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 165 in Regard to Zoning Regulations – Swimming Pools
   2. A Public Hearing to Amend the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 7.07, by Specifying Who is Authorized to Sign Checks
      1. Approve First Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 7.07, by Specifying Who is Authorized to Sign Checks
      2. Waive the Second and Third Readings of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 7.07, by Specifying Who is Authorized to Sign Checks
6. Updates
   1. Police Chief
   2. Fire Chief
   3. Recreation Director
   4. Main Street
   5. DC Development Corporation
7. Old Business
   1. Approve Second Reading of an Ordinance Amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Bloomfield, Iowa by Amending Chapter 62.11 by Amending Subsection 3 to Include Revised Penalties
   2. Discuss and Approve Dashboard for City of Bloomfield’s Website
8. New Business
   1. Set a Public Hearing on the Acquisition and Disposition of Real Estate on Early Bird Drive
   2. Discuss and Approve Advertising for Bid Requests for Temporary Wall Stabilization Based on Tometich Engineering’s Specifications and Scope of Work for the Madison Street Buildings 
   3. Approve Entering Into Agreement with French-Reneker-Associates to Administer the 2020 Street Seal Coat Project
   4. Consider Information on Repair/Replacement of Catch Basins
   5. Consider Information on Pole Replacement
   6. Discuss and Approve Contract with DPW
   7. Discuss Rental Inspection Procedures
   8. Approve Selling Steel Rods Purchased from Bloomfield Bridge & Culvert and Other City Property at Public Auction
   9. Discuss Establishing Focus Groups for 5-Year Strategic Planning
   10. Discuss Proposed IOOF Driveway
   11. Approve Quarterly Funding for Main Street in the Amount of $10,550.00
   12. Discuss Future City Council Meetings and Re-opening to the Public
9. Claims
   1. Approve Claims as Presented
10. Public Comments
11. Reports
    1. Interim City Administrator
    2. Director of Public Works
    3. Council Updates
    4. Mayor Comments
12. Closed Session
    1. Topic:  Update on Litigation
       1. Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c): to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation
       2. Make Decision on Closed Session Item
    2. Topic:  Potential Litigation
       1. Closed Session Pursuant to Iowa Code §21.5(1)(c): to discuss strategy with counsel in matters that are presently in litigation or where litigation is imminent where its disclosure would be likely to prejudice or disadvantage the position of the governmental body in that litigation
       2. Make Decision on Closed Session Item
13. Adjournment