RIVERSIDE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, May 20, 2024
The Riverside City Council meeting started at 6:00 PM in the Riverside City Council Chambers. Mayor Allen Schneider called the meeting to order, with Ryan Rogerson, Lois Schneider, Tom Sexton, and Kevin Mills present. Kevin Kiene was absent.
Motion made by Rogerson, second by Schneider to approve agenda. Passed 4-0.
Motion made by Sexton, second by Mills to approve consent agenda of minutes and expenditures. Passed 4-0.
Kate Giannini, Washington County Soil & Water Conservation District, presented with the Enterprisers 4-H Club on the possible naming of an unnamed creek that runs through Riverside. Name suggestions included “Lincoln Gate Creek”, “Bobcat Creek”, and “Enterprisers Creek”.
Sheriff Jared Schneider reviewed the previous year’s law enforcement efforts and gave an update on the year ahead before consideration of the FY25 Contract Law Enforcement contract.
Sexton moved, seconded by Rogerson to pass Resolution 2024-45 to approve Law Enforcement Contract for FY25 with Washington County Sheriff’s Department in the amount of $258,572.00. Passed 4-0.
Steve Schmidt, Apex Construction & Development, reviewed a proposal for Phase 2 of the Northern Heights residential development with City Council.
Councilmember Kevin Kiene joined the meeting.
City Administrator Smith reviewed the City Engineer’s report with City Council. Items included Hall Park Boat Ramp, Cherry Lane Street Project, Hall Park Master Plan, Captain Kirk ADA Ramp, Community Center, Residential Lot Site Plan Applications, and Third Street Reconstruction.
Rogerson moved, second by Mills to table the consideration of Change Order #3 to Bowker Mechanical Contractors, LLC for the installation of rock along the boat ramp to get a diagram on where the rock will be added. Passed 5-0.
City Administrator Smith gave a report updating City Council on CDBG policies, hotel market study proposals, WWTP improvements, striping work, and April finances.
Rogerson moved, seconded by Schneider to pass Resolution 2024-46 to adopt required policies for CDBG funding. Passed 5-0.
Schneider moved, Rogerson seconded to pass Resolution 2024-47 to hire Patek Hospitality Consultants to conduct a Hotel Market Study not to exceed $10,660.00. Passed 4-1. Sexton opposed.
Schneider moved, Mills seconded to have Big Iron Welding fabricate an aluminum ladder and cage with stainless steel anchors to be installed at the Wastewater Treatment Plant in the amount of $3,552.00. Passed 5-0.
Rogerson moved, second by Schneider to pass Resolution 2024-48, approving LL Pelling’s proposal to complete striping work in the amount of $14,968.00. Passed 4-1. Kiene opposed.
Kiene moved, second by Schneider to adjourn at 8:36 pm. Passed 5-0.
Full content of city council meetings can be viewed on the city website www.riversideiowa.gov.
Next Meeting- Monday, June 3, 2024 at 6:00 PM
ATTEST:
Cole Smith, City Administrator
Allen Schneider, Mayor
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EXPENDITURES 5-20-2024
UNPAID BILLS:
AIRGAS, EMS OXYGEN $380.91
AXIOM, ENGINEER $7,585.00
CITY OF KALONA, BUILD. INSPECT $1,724.90
CUSTOM TREE SERVICE, TREE REMOVALS $2,200.00
ECICOG, DTR GRANT ADMIN $2,325.00
FERGUSON, NEPTUNE 360 $9,612.00
IOWA LEAGUE OF CITIES, MAYORS ASSOC DUES $30.00
IOWA PAPER, PARKS $202.32
IOWA SOLUTIONS, COMPUTER- IT $985.50
J&S PLUMBING, FD- REPAIRS $45.00
JIMS SMSALL ENGINE, PARKS $61.40
KALONA AUTO, FD $23.16
LL PELLING, STREETS $18,779.80
MARTIN GARDNER, DTR GRANT $16,450.00
MARTINS FLAG CO., PARK FLAGS $658.51
MENARDS, SHOP $117.78
REC, SERVICE $8,085.58
RIVER PRODUCTS, LOJAK WATER $156.54
SCHNOEBELEN INC, UPS $134.80
STANDARD PEST CONTROL, SERVICE $75.00
THE NEWS, PUBLICATIONS $486.35
VISA, SUPPLY $548.41
TOTAL BILLS $70,667.96
PAID BILLS:
IPERS, CONTRIBUTIONS - 2024 APR $2,979.51
1ST NAT’L BANK, HEALTH SAVINGS $1,125.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE, IOWA W/HOLD - 2024 APR $648.00
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE, IOWA SALES TAX - 2024 APR $749.59
IOWA DEPT OF REVENUE, IOWA WET TAX - 2024 APR $1,346.62
IRS, 941 TAX DEPOSIT - 2024 APR $4,411.58
PAYROLL, PAYROLL - 2024 MAR $14,284.93
TOTAL PAID BILLS $25,545.23
TOTAL EXPENDITURES $96,213.19
MTD TREASURERS REPORT 4/30/24
REVENUES EXPENSES BALANCE
GENERAL FUND
$432,427.12 $563,315.11 $531,705.16
FIRE DEPT FUND
$33,545.49 $37,194.65 $221,596.82
ROAD USE TAX FUND
$12,125.91 $ - $96,123.33
LOCAL OPTION SALES TAX
$13,016.49 $84,000.00 $21,369.89
CASINO REVENUE RUND
$114,480.77 $27,754.79 $741,941.91
CAPITAL PROJECTS FUND
$606,000.00 $181,182.61 $798,089.96
COMMUNITY CENTER FUNDS
$5,691.15 $ - $1,358,081.05
WATER FUND
$25,725.09 $27,530.55 $116,401.86
SEWER FUND
$25,302.53 $30,800.38 $487,812.54
STORM WATER FUND
$1,677.93 $22,000.00 $384.82
TOTAL
$1,269,992.48 $973,778.09 $4,373,507.34
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