April 4, 2016 at 7:00 PM - City of Columbus Regular Meeting

1. STATEMENT OF COMPLIANCE WITH OPEN MEETINGS ACT AND ROLL CALL

2. PRAYER

3. NATIONAL ANTHEM AND PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE

4. CONSENT AGENDA

4.A. Minutes of March 21, 2016, City Council meeting.

4.B. Application of Rob A. Reif as manager of Hy-Vee Food Store, 3010 23 Street, in conjunction with Class "C" Liquor License.

4.C. Application of Rob A. Reif as manager of Hy-Vee Gas, 3012 23 Street, in conjunction with Class "D" Liquor License.

4.D. Reappointment of Douglas Kluth to Civil Service Commission for five-year term.

4.E. Payroll and bills on file.

5. APPROVAL OF MINUTES - Included in Consent Agenda

6. SPECIAL PRESENTATIONS - None

7. PUBLIC HEARINGS

7.A. Consider amending the hours of service for Columbus Area Transit for which financial assistance is being sought from the Federal Transit Administration.

7.A.1. Resolution No. R16-42 authorizing application for funds for operation of Columbus Area Transit System Program for Fiscal Year 2016-2017.

7.B. Consider authorization of acquisition of interests in tracts of real estate by purchase or eminent domain for easements for Water Improvement Project 2016 (various locations).

7.B.1. Resolution No. R16-43 authorizing acquisition of interests in tracts of real estate by purchase or eminent domain for easements for Water Improvement Project 2016.

7.C. Consider authorization of acquisition of interests in tracts of real estate by purchase or eminent domain for easements for Street Improvement District No. 178 (3 Avenue from 8 Street to South 5 Street).

7.C.1. Resolution No. R16-44 authorizing acquisition of interests in tracts of real estate by purchase or eminent domain for easements for Street Improvement District No. 178.

7.C.2. Resolution No. R16-45 approving agreement with Midwest Right of Way Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $99,130, with the city's share being 20% for property acquisitions for Street Improvement District No. 178.

8. PETITIONS AND COMMUNICATIONS - None

9. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICES - None

10. REPORTS OF COUNCIL COMMITTEES - None

11. REPORTS OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES - None

12. REPORTS ON LEGISLATION

13. NEW BUSINESS

13.A. Authorization to issue Request for Proposals for Comprehensive Plan Update and Long Range Transportation Plan and Model.

13.B. Comments from Mayor and City Council Members.

14. RESOLUTIONS

14.A. Resolution No. R16-46 approving a workforce training grant in the amount of $15,000 from the Progress and Jobs Growth Fund for Marriott Corporation for training space and internet connectivity charges for two training program sessions for area residents, as recommended by the Citizens Advisory Review Committee.

15. ORDINANCES ON FIRST READING - None

16. ORDINANCES ON SECOND READING - None

17. ORDINANCES ON THIRD READING - None

18. CONSIDERATION OF PAYROLL AND BILLS ON FILE - Included in Consent Agenda

19. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

19.A. Bids for vehicles as follows: 1) Water Utilities Division - 3/4 ton pickup with utility box, $33,199 from Gene Steffy Ford of Columbus; and 2) Water Production Division - 1/2 ton pickup, $26,389 from Gene Steffy Ford of Columbus.

19.B. Resolution No. R16-47 approving amendment to agreement with Hewgley & Associates, Inc. in the amount of $13,910 for professional services necessary to redesign the Columbus Area Transit vehicle storage facility and authorization to re-advertise for bids upon completion of the revised plans and specifications.

20. ADJOURNMENT