RIVERSIDE CITY COUNCIL MEETING: Monday, May 1st, 2023
The Riverside City Council meeting opened at 6:00 pm at City Hall with Mayor Allen Schneider requesting roll call. Council members present: Tom Sexton, Edgar McGuire, Lois Schneider, Kevin Kiene, and Kevin Mills.
Motion by Sexton, second by Schneider to approve agenda. Passed 5-0.
Motion made by Sexton, second by McGuire to approve consent agenda including April 17th minutes, expenditures, and Kum & Go alcohol permit renewal. Motion carried 5-0.
Richard Lear and Jeff Viner addressed the City Council during the public forum.
Ellen Shroyer with Community Visioning Committee presented the 2022 program overview to City Council.
Brian Boelk, Axiom Consulting, gave updates on the Wastewater Treatment Plant, Water Plant bid documents, Railroad Park resurfacing, 3rd Street Improvements, and ADA ramp at City Hall.
City Council discussed water leak and drainage issue at City Water Plant. McGuire moved, second by Schneider to have Axiom do a topographic survey study on the drainage area. Passed 5-0.
McGuire moved, second by Schneider to pass Resolution #2023-38, Setting the date for a Public Hearing on amending FY 22-23 City Budget for May 15th, 2023. Passed 5-0.
McGuire moved, second by Sexton to pass Resolution #2023-39, Approving transfer of $90,000 from Casino Revenues to Capital Projects, $100,000 from Casino Revenues to Community Center Project, $50,000 from Road Use to Capital Projects, and $12,500 from Storm Water to Capital Projects, per certified budget. Passed 5-0.
City Council reviewed project priority list for City Administrator.
City Council discussed procedures for listing for sale, City acquired property at 40 W 1st Street.
Kiene moved, second by Sexton to take a break, returning at 8:15 pm. Passed 5-0.
Sexton moved, second by Schneider to enter into Closed Session pursuant to Iowa Code Chapter 21.5(1)(j). Real Estate at 8:19 PM. Passed 5-0.
Council returned to open meeting at 8:29 PM.
Sexton moved, seconded by Kiene to direct City Admin to proceed as discussed. Passed 5-0.
Schneider reported on Washington County EMS meeting. Beginning June 7th, 2023, Siren testing will move to the 1st Wednesday of each month at 11:00 AM.
Motion by McGuire, second by Sexton to adjourn at 8:36 PM. Passed 5-0.
Full content of Council Meetings can be viewed on the City website; riversideiowa.gov
City Council Work Session – Monday, May 17th 2023 at 5:30 pm at 71 E 3rd Street.
City Council Meeting – Monday, May 15th, 2023 at 6:00 pm in City Hall.
ATTEST:
Becky LaRoche; City Clerk
Allen Schneider; Mayor
Published in The News, Thursday, May 11, 2023 L-82
