Bottom Line

The city commission will consider adoption of an ordinance banning the use of fireworks.

Background

Until now, fireworks have been allowed three days a year from July 2 to July 4. The ordinance under consideration would eliminate that but still allow “novelties” such as “party poppers,” “snappers” and “toy smoke devices.”

Other business

Consent agenda

• Approve all claims.
• Approve appointments as recommended by the mayor.

Bid and purchase items:

• Approve the low bid from Razorback Construction in the amount of $699,572 for the lime residuals forcemain and fiber optic line. Authorize the city manager to sign a supplemental services agreement with Black and Veatch for a maximum not to exceed fee of $543,500 for construction phase services related to the lime residuals processing facilities and the lime residuals forcemain.
• Award bid to low bidder for the paving on the city compost site on East 11th Street. The city will receive bids on Nov. 12 and would like to award this contract at the Nov. 12 city commission meeting in order to expedite this project.
• Award bid for one skid steer loader for the Parks and Recreation Department to the low bidder, KC Bobcat, for $36,860.
• Adopt on first reading an ordinance designating Folks Road within the city limits as a main trafficway. This designation will allow for city debt financing of proposed improvements to this road.

Adopt the following ordinances on second and final reading:

• Amending the city’s Mechanical Code concerning the elevation of ignition source.
• Rezoning 1.266 acres from suburban home residential to planned residential district, located north of Clinton Parkway and west of Lake Alvamar.
• Rezoning 0.15 acres from single family residential to residence-office district, located at 1246 Haskell Ave.
• Amending the parking requirements for group living facilities.
• Allowing alcoholic beverages at the Carnegie Library Building for city Employee Relations Council Holiday Party on Dec. 7.

Adopt findings of fact, approve rezoning and annexation requests, and authorize drafting of ordinances for placement on future agenda:

• A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 5.58 acres, from multi-family residential district and duplex residential district to single-family residential district for Lots 1-6 and 19, Block 3, as well as Lots 24-31, Block 2 of the Pinnacle West Addition. The property is generally located on West Eighth Street.
• A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 2.7 acres, from agricultural district to duplex residential district. The property is generally described as being located 170 feet north of Riverridge Road fronting Iowa Street.
• A request to rezone a tract of land approximately 1.0 acre, from single-family residential district to duplex residential district. The property is generally described as being located at 2010 Riverridge Road.
• Authorize the mayor to sign a release of mortgage for Douglas and MarSue Mackey, 1010 E. Home Circle.
• City manager’s report

Regular agenda

• Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 7594, prohibiting the possession and discharge of fireworks within the city. Authorized by the city commission 4-1 on Oct. 22. Consider adoption of Ordinance No. 7601, concerning Notice to Appear issuance authority.
• Consider proposed plans for roundabout at 19th Street and Barker Avenue.
• Consider proposed Request for Proposals for possible public uses for the Carnegie Library building at the northwest corner of Ninth and Vermont streets. Consider authorizing staff to negotiate an architectural services agreement with GLPM architects for Phase 1 stabilization design.
• Conduct public hearing concerning the vacation of right-of-way on 13th Street west of Randall Road to the east property line of Parkside Addition.
• Receive letter from Home Depot requesting amendment to plan requirements for substantial completion of public improvements prior to occupanc