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October 1, 2020 – Agenda

Tammy Roberts 30 Sep , 2020

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

Electronic Meeting Due to COVID-19 Pandemic
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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