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Keokuk council approves contracts, extensions and city projects in consent business
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Summary
Council approved routine and consent items including a Main Street pocket park, Johnson Street paving contract, a one-year extension for 604 Grand Avenue, engineering services for the public safety building roof, and administrative housekeeping such as pool-filling sewer credits and a council goal-setting session.
At its April 6 meeting the Keokuk City Council approved a slate of consent and business items across several departments.
Main Street pocket park: Council authorized city crews to plant five trees at a donated pocket park at 11th and Main; Main Street Incorporated will fund the stage and other construction. A council representative said the group had funding in place and could begin work immediately.
Johnson Street mill and fill: The council awarded the Johnson Street 3-inch mill-and-fill contract to low bidder W.L. Miller Company for $42,562.50 after staff recommended awarding to the low bidder based on two quotes received.
604 Grand Avenue extension: Council approved a one-year extension of the construction deadline for the property at 604 Grand Avenue, extending the deadline to Nov. 8, 2027, and including a reversion clause that would return the property to city ownership if construction is not completed.
Public safety building roof: The council approved entering an engineering agreement with Klingner and Associates PC for design services for the public safety building roof replacement at a lump-sum fee of $44,500 (breakdown: evaluation $10,000; construction documents $15,000; bidding $4,500; construction administration $15,000). Council members discussed the building’s deteriorated condition and longer-term replacement cost considerations.
Other items: Council approved an annual sewer-charge adjustment policy allowing a one-time sewer credit for residents who fill backyard pools (billing reduced to the 12-month average consumption for the month), and authorized a one-time council goal-setting session facilitated by Iowa State University Extension and Outreach at a quoted fee of $1,800.
Staff reports noted Officer Nolan Riddle graduated from the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy and the city accepted delivery of a new pumper paid by insurance; staff also said they expect to rebid animal-shelter repairs and continue to address ongoing roofing and HVAC issues at city facilities.
