CITY OF PELLA, IOWA
TENTATIVE CITY COUNCIL MEETING AGENDA
September 7, 2010– 7:00 p.m. – Public Safety Complex
Liberty Street Entrance

A. CALL TO ORDER BY MAYOR AND ROLL CALL

B. MAYOR'S COMMENTS
1. Announce Policy and Planning Meeting following the regular Council meeting to discuss:
a. Tulip Time on the Molengracht Plaza Area
b. Used Car Sales in CUC District Discussion
2. Approval of tentative agenda.
3. Police Officer Certified List of Candidates
4. Announce Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 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.

*PUBLIC FORUM (for anyone wishing to address Council regarding agenda items.)

C. APPROVAL OF CONSENT AGENDA
“Consent Agenda” means that all items listed below will be automatically approved with one Roll Call vote approving the “Consent Agenda”. Any City Council member may ask to pull an item from the “Consent Agenda” for discussion and a separate vote. The purpose of a “Consent Agenda” is to expedite routine items and allow Council time to discuss more important matters.”
1. Approval of Minutes - Official Council Minutes for August 17, 2010.
2. Report of Committees
a. Policy and Planning Minutes for August 17, 2010.
b. Board of Adjustment Minutes for July 27, 2010.
c. Planning and Zoning Minutes for June 28, 2010.
3. Petitions and Communications
a. Renewal of Class C Liquor License with Sunday Sales for Applebee’s.
b. Special Event-Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge
4. Administration Reports NONE

D. *PUBLIC HEARINGS (Statutory rule may be waived and ordinance passed without further readings.) NONE.

E. PETITIONS & COMMUNICATION - NONE

F. PLANNING AND ZONING ITEMS - NONE

G. ADMINISTRATION REPORTS Police-Trick or Treat “Beggar’s Night” October 30, 2010 from 6-8 p.m.

H. RESOLUTIONS
1. Resolution No. 5027 entitled, "RESOLUTION entering into a 28e agreement with the alcoholic beverages division for the purpose of tobacco compliance in the city of pella.”
2. Resolution No. 5028 entitled, “RESOLUTION APPROVING THE STREET FINANCE REPORT FOR FISCAL YEAR ENDING JUNE 30, 2010.”
3. Resolution No. 5029 entitled, “RESOLUTION APPROVING CONTRACT TIME EXTENSION TO SUPPLEMENTAL AGREEMENT NO. 1 (LOCATION STUDY) OF THE PROFESSIONAL ENGINEERING SERVICES AGREEMENT FOR THE RED ROCK TRANSPORTATION CORRIDOR TO I-80 STUDY.”
4. Resolution No. 5030 entitled, “RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE CITY OF PELLA, PELLA, IOWA ELECTRIC BUDGET FOR FY 2010/2011.”

I. ORDINANCES (Statutory rule may be waived and ordinance passed without further readings.) NONE

J. CLAIMS Abstract of bills No. 1822.

K. OTHER BUSINESS/*PUBLIC FORUM (any additional comments from the Public)

L. CLOSED SESSION Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 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.

M. ADJOURNMENT

NOTICE: Items to be presented to the City Council must be in the hands of the City Clerk no later than 4:00 p.m. on the Monday before the week of the Council meeting. A packet containing the agenda and documentation for each item listed on the agenda is then prepared on Friday and delivered to each Councilmember. The next regular Council meeting is scheduled for September 21, 2010. The deadline for items is September 13, 2010. The CITY OF PELLA encourages all citizens of Pella to attend Council meetings. Our Council Chambers are handicapped accessible and City Staff are available to give assistance if needed. If you are hearing impaired or vision impaired and require an interpreter or reader, please contact The City Office by NOON on the Monday prior to Council meetings to arrange for assistance. (628-4173). TTY telephone service available for the hearing impaired through Relay Iowa 1-800-735-2942.

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