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CALLED TO ORDER: 705 P.M. at City Hall, by Mayor Bob Jaquis

Moved by Henn, seconded by Benda to appoint Joy Leister as acting clerk for tonight’s meeting. Motion declared carried unanimously.

ROLL CALL: Present Chris Benda, Lynn Henn, Jon Popp (arriving at 710 p.m.)& Peg Uthe.

Absent Craig Allen

CONSENT CALENDAR: Moved by Uthe, seconded by Henn to approve the minutes for August 5, 2002, Revised Revenue and Expense report for July 2002, Funds list for June 2002, Funds list for July 2002, Agenda, Claims List, Interim Claims List and Receipt List for August 19, 2002. Motion declared carried unanimously.

OPEN FORUM: No Citizen requested to speak during Open Forum.

DISCUSSION OF BOOKMOBILE RELOCATION: Gina Millsap and Lynne Carey representing the Ames Public Library were present to discuss relocating the Bookmobile. Mayor Jaquis, Council and City Employee, Gary Steel discussed many different locations and the feasibility with electricity hook up, snow removal and accessible restroom facilities. Discussion was brought up about different hours that the Bookmobile would be available in Gilbert. In conclusion the Library was asked to come back in January with facts and to get feedback from the city.

DISCUSSION OF RAILROAD CROSSING REPAIRS: City Employee, Gary Steel stated he was very disappointed with the end results on the repairs made to the Railroad Crossing on Mathew Drive. He stated he contacted the Railroad and the Department of Transportation to get the problem fixed. Mayor Jaquis stated that a letter should be sent to the Union Pacific Railroad from the City or the City Attorney to establish the City’s dissatisfaction with the results of the repair.

DISCUSSION OF VISION 2000 WETLAND DAM MODIFICATION: The City has received a letter from the Iowa Department of Natural Resources stating the City needs to lower the dam, eliminate the dam or acquire the property that is being affected by overbank flow. David Dougherty representing WHKS was present to explain a hydraulic study and stated the goal is to keep the wetlands intact while accommodating floodwater. Moved by Uthe, seconded by Popp to approve Work Order No. 2 with WHKS, consultant service for the Gilbert Wetland Dam. Motion declared carried unanimously.

ORDINANCE 282 CREATING A 4-WAY STOP AT THE INTERSECTION OF ROTHMOOR AND JENSEN: Moved by Henn, seconded by Uthe to open the Public Hearing for ORDINANCE 282. Motion declared carried unanimously.

No citizen requested to speak during the Public Hearing

Moved by Henn, seconded by Popp to close the Public Hearing for ORDINANCE 282. Motion declared carried unanimously.

Moved by Uthe, seconded by Benda to waive the second reading and adopt ORDINANCE 282, Creating a 4-way stop at the intersection of Rothmoor and Jensen. Motion declared carried unanimously.

CERTIFICATE OF DEPOSIT RENEWAL PROCEDURE: Mayor Jaquis explained to Council the current procedure of renewal of a certificate of deposit.

RESOLUTION APPROVING THE IOWA DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION OFFICIAL FINANCIAL REPORT FOR CITY STREETS AND PARKING, 2001-2002. Moved by Uthe, seconded by Henn to approve RESOLUTION 402, approving the Iowa Department of Transportation Official Financial Report for City Streets and Parking, 2001-2002.

Roll Call Vote 4-0. RESOLUTION 402 declared adopted unanimously, signed by the Mayor and hereby made a portion of these minutes.

ADJOURN: Moved by Benda, seconded by Uthe to adjourn at 812 p.m. Motion declared carried unanimously.