GRINNELL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019 AT 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Roll Call
2. Perfecting And Approval Of Agenda
2.A. Perfecting And Approval Of Agenda
Documents:
07.01.19 - AGENDA - COUNCIL.PDF
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Consent Agenda
Documents:
3 - CONSENT AGENDA.PDF
4. Meeting Minutes/Communications
4.A. Meeting Minutes And Communications
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4 - MEETING MINUTES AND COMMUNICATIONS.PDF
5. Committee Business
5.A. Report From The Finance Committee
5.A.1. Report From The Finance Committee
Documents:
5A - FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS- .PDF
5.B. Report From Public Safety Committee
5.B.1. Report From The Public Safety Committee
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5B - PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.PDF
5.C. Report From Planning Committee
5.C.1. Report From The Planning Committee
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5C - PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.PDF
5.D. Report From Public Works And Grounds Committee
5.D.1. Report From The Public Works And Grounds Committee
Documents:
5D - PUBLIC WORKS AND GROUNDS AGENDA AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS-.PDF
6. Ordinances
6.A. Ordinances
Documents:
6 - ORDINANCES.PDF
7. Inquiries
8. Adjournment GRINNELL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019 AT 7:00 PM IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS 1. Roll Call
2. Perfecting And Approval Of Agenda
2.A. Perfecting And Approval Of Agenda
Documents:
07.01.19 - AGENDA - COUNCIL.PDF
3. Consent Agenda
3.A. Consent Agenda
Documents:
3 - CONSENT AGENDA.PDF
4. Meeting Minutes/Communications
4.A. Meeting Minutes And Communications
Documents:
4 - MEETING MINUTES AND COMMUNICATIONS.PDF
5. Committee Business
5.A. Report From The Finance Committee
5.A.1. Report From The Finance Committee
Documents:
5A - FINANCE COMMITTEE AGENDA AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS- .PDF
5.B. Report From Public Safety Committee
5.B.1. Report From The Public Safety Committee
Documents:
5B - PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE AGENDA AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.PDF
5.C. Report From Planning Committee
5.C.1. Report From The Planning Committee
Documents:
5C - PLANNING COMMITTEE AGENDA AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS.PDF
5.D. Report From Public Works And Grounds Committee
5.D.1. Report From The Public Works And Grounds Committee
Documents:
5D - PUBLIC WORKS AND GROUNDS AGENDA AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS-.PDF
6. Ordinances
6.A. Ordinances
Documents:
6 - ORDINANCES.PDF
7. Inquiries
8. Adjournment GRINNELL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS
TENTATIVE AGENDA 1) Call to Order:
2) Perfecting and Approval of Agenda:
3) Consent Agenda: 1. Previous minutes as drafted from the Monday, June 3, 2019 Regular Session. 2. Approve City Claims and Payroll Claims from June 4, 2019 through and including July 1, 2019. 3. Approve Liquor Licenses: 1. Fraternal Order of Eagles, Grinnell Aerie #2545. 2. Peppertree at the Depot renewal, 1014 3rd Avenue. 3. Prairie Canary, 924 Main Street. 4. Approve Mayor and Council Appointments: 1. Parks and Recreation (3 yr term) 1) Russ Crawford – fill vacancy (Bill Molison term 6/30/2020). 5. Approve Aureon (INS) request for Grinnell Public Right-of-Way Permit for Ogan Avenue. 6. Notification of Director of Wastewater Operations Daniel Ramos hire and start date July 1, 2019. 7. Review Campbell Fund requests.
*All items listed under the consent agenda will be enacted by one motion. There will be no separate discussion of these items unless a request is made prior to the time Council votes on the motion.
4) Meeting Minutes and Communications: a) Public Safety Committee minutes: June 17, 2019. b) Planning Committee minutes: June 17, 2019. c) Public Works & Grounds Committee minutes: June 17, 2019. d) Parks and Recreation Minutes: June 10, 2019. e) Grinnell Skatepark Campaign: May 2019. f) Veterans Memorial Building Campaign: May 2019. g) Grinnell Central Park Campaign: May 2019.
5) Committee Business:
A. Report from the Finance Committee 1. Consider resolution setting salary and benefits for non-bargaining unit and supervisory personnel for the city of Grinnell for FY 20 (See Resolution No. 2019-61).
B. Report from the Public Safety Committee
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C. Report from the Planning Committee 1. Presentation of Grinnell Cultural Connection Plan Update by Laura Kessel of RDG Planning and Design. 2. Update on 502 High Street.
D. Report from the Public Works and Grounds Committee 1. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 8 in the amount of $240,213.67 to Manatts Inc of Brooklyn, Iowa for the East Street Reconstruction Project (See Resolution No. 2019-62). 2. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 17 in the amount of $365,981.13 to WRH, Inc of Amana, Iowa for the Grinnell Wastewater Facility Improvements Project (See Resolution No. 2019-63). 3. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 1 in the amount of $44,441.00 to Jasper Construction of Newton, Iowa for the CBD 2019 Maintenance Project (See Resolution No. 2019-64) 4. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 2 in the amount of $66,367.00 to Jasper Construction of Newton, Iowa for the CBD 2019 Maintenance Project (See Resolution No. 2019-65) 5. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 8 in the amount of $14,010.60 to Bushong Construction of Montezuma, Iowa for the Hangar and Paving Improvements Project (See Resolution No. 2019-66). 6. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 1 in the amount of $26,039.71 to Manatts Inc of Brooklyn, Iowa for the Runway Rehabilitation Project (See Resolution No. 2019-67). 7. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 1 in the amount of $107,225.50 to Spohn Ranch Inc. of Los Angeles, CA for the Skatepark Project (See Resolution No. 2019-68) 8. Discuss the revised location of the light poles on the west side of Park Street for Grinnell College. 9. Update on Ash Trees. 10. Discussion on new recycling program. 11. Notification of waste reduction presentation at the Drake Community Library.
6) Ordinances: (Third Reading) a) Consider third and final reading of an ordinance by amending provisions pertaining to Public Library (specifically changing name from Stewart to Drake Community Library – Ordinance No. 1472).
7) Inquiries:
8) Adjourn
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GRINNELL CITY COUNCIL REGULAR SESSION MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 AT 7:00 PM IN THE 2ND FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
MINUTES The Mayor called the meeting to order at 7:00 p.m. with the following council members present: White, Bly, Burnell, Hansen and Hueftle-Worley. Absent: Wray.
White made the motion, second by Hueftle-Worley to approve the agenda. AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
Hueftle-Worley made the motion, second by White to approve consent agenda as follows:
1. Previous minutes as drafted from the Monday, June 3, 2019 Regular Session. 2. Previous minutes as draft from Wednesday, June 12, 2019 Special Session. 3. Approve Liquor Licenses renewal: 1. B.P.O. Elks Lodge #1266, 720 3rd Avenue 4. Approve Mayor and Council Appointments: 1. Parks and Recreation (3 yr term) 1) Spriggs, Ray, 1133 Broad St. 2) Lindley, Lisa, 308 Brandon St. 2. Planning and Zoning Commission (5 yr term) 1) McGriff, Kellie, #4 College Park Road 2) Adelberg, Harriet, 625 Broad St 3. Hotel and Motel Tax Committee (4 yr term) 1) White, Jim, 10th Avenue Place. 2) Wright, Lesley, 607 10th Avenue. 4. Historic Preservation (3 yr term) 1) Whittaker, John, 1517 Elm Avenue. 2) Schuchman, Mary, 1315 Broad Street. 5. Approve Grinnell Public Right-of-way permit for Aureon (INS) from 4th to Oak Street to connect fiber lines for necessary improvements. 6. Review Campbell Fund requests.
AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
The council acknowledged receipt of the previous meeting minutes and communications as follows: a) Finance Committee minutes: June 3, 2019. b) Public Safety Committee minutes: June 3, 2019. c) Planning Committee minutes: June 3, 2019. d) Public Works & Grounds Committee minutes: June 3, 2019. e) Board of Adjustment minutes: June 3, 2019
f) Treasurer’s Monthly Report for May 2019. g) Monthly Police Report for May 2019. h) Low Rent Housing Annual Report for FY19. i) Building and Planning Memo and Monthly Report for May 2019.
No action carried.
The Mayor announced it was the time and place for the public hearing on the proposed rezoning of 1029 Center from R-3 to R-2. He asked for any comments written or verbal for or against said rezoning. There were none.
White made the motion, second by Hueftle-Worley to close public hearing on proposed rezoning of 1029 Center from R-3 to R-2. AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
The Mayor announced it was the time and place for the public hearing on the proposed rezoning of 1029 Center from R-3 to C-1. He asked for any comments written or verbal for or against said rezoning. There were none.
Hueftle-Worley made the motion, second by White to close public hearing on proposed rezoning of 608 1st Avenue from R-3 to C-1. AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
White made the motion, second by Hueftle-Worley to approve Grinnell Optimist and Police Department request for “2019 National Night Out” event on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the closure of Park Street from 4th Avenue to 3rd Avenue. AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
White made the motion, second by Burnell to approve request from 10th Avenue/10th Avenue Place for their 55th Annual 4th of July Parade to be held on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
Bly made the motion, second by Burnell to approve Resolution No. 2019-56 - Resolution approving zoning reclassification of real property located in the incorporated city of Grinnell (1029 Center Street). AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
Bly made the motion, second by Hansen to approve Resolution No. 2019-57 - Resolution approving zoning reclassification of real property located in the incorporated city of Grinnell (608 1st Avenue). AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
Bly made the motion, second by Burnell to approve Resolution No. 2019-58 - Resolution approving a two-year lease agreement between the city of Grinnell and Poweshiek Iowa Development (POW I80). AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
Hueftle-Worley made the motion, second by Bly to approval of Iowa Department of Transportation Supplemental Agreement for maintenance of primary roads in Municipalities. AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
Hueftle-Worley made the motion, second by Bly to approve Resolution No. 2019-59 - Resolution ordering construction of the fuel system improvements project at the Grinnell Regional Airport in Grinnell, Iowa, setting the public hearing on proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost and directing publication of notice to bidders. AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
Hueftle-Worley made the motion, second by Bly to approve Grinnell College’s request for realignment of the sidewalks and lighting within the right-of-way provided they understand that if the city needs to perform any work in the same the college shall be responsible for repairing the area and returning to original condition; and cost of power for the lighting is at the college’s expense. AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
Hueftle-Worley made the motion, second by Burnell to approve the second reading of Ordinance No. 1472 - An ordinance by amending provisions pertaining to Public Library (specifically changing name from Stewart to Drake Community Library). AYES: 5-0. Motion carried.
There were no inquiries.
The Mayor declared the meeting adjourned at 7:15 p.m.
______DAN F. AGNEW, MAYOR
ATTEST:
______P. KAY CMELIK, CITY CLERK/FINANCE DIRECTOR
License Application ( LC0003502 ) Applicant Name of Applicant: Grinnell Aerie No 2545 Fraternal Order Of Eagles Name of Business (DBA): Fraternal Order Of Eagles, Grinnell Aerie #2545 Address of Premises: 616 4th Ave
City Grinnell County: Poweshiek Zip: 5011200 : 00 Business (515) 236-4787 Phone: Mailing 616 4th Avenue Address: City Grinnell State IA Zip: 501120000 : :
Contact Person Name Jim Stevenson : Phone: (641) 236-4787 Email [email protected] Address:
Classification Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial) : Term:12 months
Effective Date: 07/16/2018
Expiration Date: 07/15/2019 Privileges: Catering Privilege Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial) Outdoor Service Sunday Sales
Status of Business
BusinessType: Privately Held Corporation
Corporate ID Number: XXXXXXXXX Federal Employer ID XXXXXXXXX #: Ownership Wilbur Anderson First Name: Wilbur Last Name: Anderson City: Grinnell State: Iowa Zip: 50112 Position: Trustee % of Ownership: 0.00% U.S. Citizen: Yes Eric Harms First Name: Eric Last Name: Harms City: Grinnell State: Iowa Zip: 50112 Position: Trustee % of Ownership: 0.00% U.S. Citizen: Yes
Insurance Company Information Insurance Company Information
Insurance Company: Nova Casualty Company
Policy Effective Date: 07/16/2018 Policy Expiration 07/15/2019 Date: Bond Effective Dram Cancel Date: Continuously: Outdoor Service Effective Outdoor Service Expiration Date: Date: Temp Transfer Effective Temp Transfer Expiration Date: Date: License Application ( LC0038537 ) Applicant Name of Applicant: Peppers Crossing INC.
Name of Business (DBA): The Peppertree at The Depot Crossing Address of Premises: 1014 3rd Ave
City Grinnell County: Poweshiek Zip: 50112 : Business (641) 236-6886 Phone: Mailing 1014 3rd Ave Address: City Grinnell State IA Zip: 50112 : :
Contact Person Name Steve Tibbitts : Phone: (641) 295-3495 Email [email protected] Address:
Classification Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial) : Term:12 months
Effective Date: 07/14/2018
Expiration Date: 07/13/2019 Privileges: Catering Privilege Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial) Outdoor Service Sunday Sales
Status of Business
BusinessType: Privately Held Corporation
Corporate ID Number: XXXXXXXXX Federal Employer ID XXXXXXXXX #: Ownership Steve Tibbitts First Name: Steve Last Name: Tibbitts City: Oskaloosa State: Iowa Zip: 52577 Position: Owner % of Ownership: 100.00% U.S. Citizen: Yes
Insurance Company Information
Insurance Company: Illinois Union Insurance Company
Policy Effective Date: 07/14/2018 Policy Expiration 07/14/2019 Date: Bond Effective Dram Cancel Date: Continuously: Outdoor Service Effective Outdoor Service Expiration Date: Date: Temp Transfer Effective Temp Transfer Expiration Date: Date: License Application ( LC0041040 ) Applicant Name of Applicant: Prairie Canary of Grinnell Inc
Name of Business (DBA): Prairie Canary Address of Premises: 924 Main Street
City Grinnell County: Poweshiek Zip: 50112 : Business (641) 236-0205 Phone: Mailing 924 Main Street Address: City Grinnell State IA Zip: 50112 : :
Contact Person Name Paul Durr : Phone: (641) 990-9614 Email [email protected] Address:
Classification Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial) : Term:12 months
Effective Date: 07/18/2019
Expiration Date: 07/17/2020 Privileges: Catering Privilege Class C Liquor License (LC) (Commercial) Outdoor Service Sunday Sales
Status of Business
BusinessType: Limited Liability Company
Corporate ID Number: XXXXXXXXX Federal Employer ID XXXXXXXXX #: Ownership Paul Durr First Name: Paul Last Name: Durr City: grinnell State: Iowa Zip: 50112 Position: President % of Ownership: 100.00% U.S. Citizen: Yes
Insurance Company Information
Insurance Company: Farm Bureau Financial Services
Policy Effective Date: 07/18/2019 Policy Expiration 07/18/2020 Date: Bond Effective Dram Cancel Date: Continuously: Outdoor Service Effective Outdoor Service Expiration Date: Date: Temp Transfer Effective Temp Transfer Expiration Date: Date:
GRINNELL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 AT 4:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON 2ND FLOOR OF THE CITY HALL
MINUTES PRESENT: White (Chair), Hueftle-Worley, Burnell. Also present were Mayor Agnew, Chief Reilly, and Kay Cmelik.
PERFECTING AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as presented.
COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
1. Hueftle-Worley made the motion, second by Burnell to recommend approval of Grinnell Optimist and Police Department request for “2019 National Night Out” event on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 from 6:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m. with the closure of Park Street from 4th Avenue to 3rd Avenue. AYES: 3-0. Motion carried. 2. Burnell made the motion, second by Hueftle-Worley to approve request from 10th Avenue/10th Avenue Place for their 55th Annual 4th of July Parade to be held on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at 9:30 a.m. AYES: 3-0. Motion carried.
INQUIRIES: None.
The meeting was adjourned at 4:55 p.m.
JIM WHITE, CHAIR
ATTEST:
P. KAY CMELIK, CITY CLERK/FINANCE DIRECTOR
GRINNELL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE CITY HALL
MINUTES PRESENT: Bly (Chair), Burnell, Hansen. Also present were Mayor Agnew and Kay Cmelik.
PERFECTING AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approved as presented.
COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
1. Burnell made the motion, second by Hansen to recommend approval of Resolution No. 2019- 56 - Resolution approving zoning reclassification of real property located in the incorporated city of Grinnell (1029 Center Street). AYES: 3-0. Motion carried. 2. Hansen made the motion, second by Burnell to recommend approval of Resolution No. 2019-57 - Resolution approving zoning reclassification of real property located in the incorporated city of Grinnell (608 1st Avenue). AYES: 3-0. Motion carried. 3. Burnell made the motion, second by Hansen to recommend approval of Resolution No. 2019-58 - Resolution approving a two-year lease agreement between the city of Grinnell and Poweshiek Iowa Development (POW I80). AYES: 3-0. Motion carried.
INQUIRIES: None.
The meeting was adjourned at 5:45 pm.
RACHEL BLY, CHAIR
ATTEST:
P. KAY CMELIK, CITY CLERK/FINANCE DIRECTOR
Grinnell PUBLIC WORKS AND GROUNDS Meeting MONDAY, JUNE 17, 2019 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE 2ND FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
MINUTES PRESENT: Hueftle-Worley (Chair), Bly. Absent: Wray. Also present were Mayor Agnew, Mike Burt, Matthew Schroeder of McGough.
PERFECTING AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA: Approved as presented.
COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
1. Bly made the motion, second by Hueftle-Worley to recommend approval of Iowa Department of Transportation Supplemental Agreement for maintenance of primary roads in Municipalities. AYES: 2-0. Motion carried. 2. Bly made the motion, second by Hueftle-Worley to recommend approval of Resolution No. 2019-59 - Resolution ordering construction of the fuel system improvements project at the Grinnell Regional Airport in Grinnell, Iowa, setting the public hearing on proposed plans, specifications, form of contract and estimated cost and directing publication of notice to bidders. AYES: 2-0. Motion carried. 3. Bly made the motion, second by Hueftle-Worley to recommend approval of Grinnell College’s request for realignment of the sidewalks and other associated items within the right-of-way on the east side of Park Street provided they understand that if the city needs to perform any work in the same the college shall be responsible for repairing the area and returning to original condition; and cost of power for the lighting is at the college’s expense. AYES: 2-0. Motion carried.
INQUIRIES: None.
The meeting was adjourned at 6:25 p.m.
BYRON HUEFTLE-WORLEY, CHAIR
ATTEST:
P. KAY CMELIK, CITY CLERK/FINANCE DIRECTOR
Grinnell PARKS AND RECREATIONS BOARD meeting MONDAY, JUNE 10TH, 2019 AT 7:00 P.M. WEST MERRILL PARK SHELTER
Tentative agenda______ROLL CALL: Ray Spriggs, Ralph Eyberg, Kama Small, Allison Haack, Duane Neff and Jordan Allsup. Absent: Taylor Finch-Brandt, Shawn Walters, Bill Molison
APPROVE AGENDA: At 7:02pm Spriggs made the motion to approve agenda, second by Haack to approve the agenda. AYES: All. Motion carried.
APPROVE MEETING MINUTES: Spriggs made the motion, second by Eyberg to approve the May 14th, 2019 meeting minutes. AYES: All. Motion carried.
OLD BUSINESS: 1. Master Parks Plan – priority of projects, fundraising opportunities, grant writing, goals for 2018-2019 fiscal year Parks and Cemetery Vegetation – Eyberg- Sodding is underway at the Cemetery currently, and the board has received comments on how well the mowers are keeping up this year. No action necessary. Bailey Park / Skate Park – Walters / Small - Construction was push back a little due to the rain in late May. Six hundred yards of dirt has been delivered on site and more yet to come. Construction has started and is expected to be finished a couple months. Concerns have been brought forth on the shelter at Bailey Park. The board will be seeking estimates on renovation and new construction. Once the estimates are received the Parks and Recreation Department will look into funding. No action necessary. Merrill Park Stone Sign – Molison – Paul Van Hamme has received the time capsule information and the project will be finished as soon as the capsule is placed. No action necessary. 2. Recreation & Aquatics- Allsup reported on what is currently happening within the department. The Aquatic Center was opened on June 1st and has had steady attendance the first week. New summer recreation programs have been a big success early on and anticipate the trend to continue. No action necessary.
NEW BUSINESS: 1. Adopt a Park program- Allsup presented to the board for a need of an Adopt a Park program to help clean up our City parks. Allsup will research other communities’ similar programs and start to reach out to business and groups about the possibility for volunteer projects. No action necessary.
NOTES: INQUIRES: ADJOURN: Spriggs made the motion at 7:46pm to adjourn the meeting, second by Haack. AYES: All. Motion carried.
______Parks and Recreation Director Jordan Allsup
Fund Balance as of May 31st, 2019 Grinnell Skatepark Campaign - 0053
Current Period YTD Gifts 0.00 10,055.00 Administrative Revenue 0.00 500.00 Grant Revenue 0.00 50,000.00 Investment Income (Loss) (23.31) 22.55 ------
Total Revenues (23.31) 60,577.55
Administrative Cost Share 0.00 502.75 Printing & Reproduction 0.00 0.24 ------Total Expenses 0.00 502.99
------Net Income (Loss) (23.31) 60,074.56 ======
Beginning Fund Balance 102,223.76 Net Income (Loss) 60,074.56 Ending Fund Balance 162,298.32 Grinnell Skatepark Campaign - 0053 Type Name Date Amount ------Gift Rachel Bly and Bob Hamilton 10/04/2018 60.00 Gift Margie Laehn 10/17/2018 25.00 Gift Dick and Carolyn Ritter 10/22/2018 50.00 Gift Latimer Family Foundation 10/22/2018 200.00 Gift Dr. Clark and Annie Jensen 10/31/2018 50.00 Gift The Robertson Family Charitable Trust 10/31/2018 2,000.00 Gift Transfer from GPCF Spirit of Giving Event 10/31/2018 40.00 Gift F. Austin and Kim Jones 11/05/2018 500.00 Gift Latimer Family Foundation 11/08/2018 500.00 Gift Oliver V. Miller 12/03/2018 10.00 Gift The Merlin and Verna Manatt Family Foundation 12/10/2018 5,000.00 Gift Dr. James and Linda Paulson 12/31/2018 1,000.00 Gift Rachel Bly and Bob Hamilton 01/16/2019 60.00 Gift Rachel Bly and Bob Hamilton 04/03/2019 60.00 Gift Howard and Suzy Raffety 04/15/2019 500.00 ------** Total Gifts 10,055.00 Fund Balance as of May 31st, 2019 Grinnell Veterans Memorial Commission Building Campaign - 0136
Current Period YTD Gifts 0.00 18,405.00 Pledge Income 42,000.00 73,300.00 Investment Income (Loss) 0.00 4.18 ------
Total Revenues 42,000.00 91,709.18
Program Expenses 0.00 13,067.44 Administrative Cost Share 2,100.00 4,585.25 Bank Charges/Online Donation Fees 0.00 3.90 On-Site Meeting Expenses 104.31 232.49 Printing & Reproduction 48.66 59.22 ------Total Expenses 2,252.97 17,948.30
------Net Income (Loss) 39,747.03 73,760.88 ======
Beginning Fund Balance 12,450.42 Net Income (Loss) 73,760.88 Ending Fund Balance 86,211.30
Net Pledges Receivable 49,450.00 Grinnell Veterans Memorial Commission Building Campaign - 0136 Type Name Date Amount ------Gift The Deb Lease Trust 08/14/2018 10,000.00 Gift Benjamin and Arlene Guenther 10/08/2018 25.00 Gift JoAnn Cogley Hunter 10/09/2018 50.00 Gift Dr. Robert and Janet Koller 10/16/2018 50.00 Gift Colleen M. Wiley 10/16/2018 150.00 Gift Carl and Candace Ahrens 10/22/2018 20.00 Gift Darla Pearce 10/24/2018 10.00 Gift Deborah Carey 10/31/2018 50.00 Gift Transfer from GPCF Spirit of Giving Event 10/31/2018 30.00 Gift Oliver V. Miller 12/03/2018 10.00 Gift Bev Brown 12/10/2018 100.00 Gift B.J. and Mary Denton 12/11/2018 100.00 Gift Rachel Bly and Bob Hamilton 04/03/2019 60.00 Gift Dale and Mary Lamb 04/29/2019 150.00 Gift Anonymous Gift 04/30/2019 6,500.00 Gift Dan & Nancy Agnew 04/30/2019 100.00 Gift Teresa Coon and Roger Van Donselaar 04/30/2019 1,000.00 ------** Total Gifts 18,405.00
Pledge Gwen Rieck 04/29/2019 3,000.00 Pledge Lacina Family 04/29/2019 10,000.00 Pledge Russell Behrens and Nicole Brua-Behrens 04/30/2019 3,000.00 Pledge Roger and Val Vetter 04/30/2019 15,000.00 Pledge Justin and Connie Tolan 04/30/2019 300.00 Pledge Anonymous Pledge 05/06/2019 10,000.00 Pledge Tom Hotchkin Family 05/15/2019 10,000.00 Pledge George and Sue Drake 05/15/2019 15,000.00 Pledge Howard McDonough 05/21/2019 6,000.00 Pledge Bill Lannom 05/22/2019 1,000.00 ------** Total Pledges 73,300.00 Fund Balance as of May 31st, 2019 Central Park Campaign - 0121
Current Period YTD Gifts 0.00 278.00 Investment Income (Loss) 3.06 20.02 ------
Total Revenues 3.06 298.02
Administrative Cost Share 0.00 16.40 Bank Charges/Online Donation Fees 1.40 15.40 Printing & Reproduction 0.00 5.85 ------Total Expenses 1.40 37.65
------Net Income (Loss) 1.66 260.37 ======
Beginning Fund Balance 102,108.08 Net Income (Loss) 260.37 Ending Fund Balance 102,368.45
Net Pledges Receivable 25,005.27 Central Park Campaign - 0121 Type Name Date Amount ------Gift Patricia Groth 08/02/2018 100.00 Gift Donnette Ellis 10/04/2018 15.00 Gift Russell Behrens and Nicole Brua-Behrens 12/31/2018 136.00 Gift Russell Behrens and Nicole Brua-Behrens 12/31/2018 12.00 Gift Donnette Ellis 01/16/2019 15.00 ------** Total Gifts 278.00 Grinnell FINANCE COMMITTEE Meeting MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019 AT 7:00 A.M. IN THE LARGE CONFERENCE ROOM ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE CITY HALL
TENTATIVE AGENDA ROLL CALL: Wray (Chair), White and Hansen.
PERFECTING AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
1. Consider resolution setting salary and benefits for non-bargaining unit and supervisory personnel for the city of Grinnell for FY 20 (See Resolution No. 2019-61).
INQUIRIES:
ADJOURNMENT:
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-62
“RESOLUTION SETTING SALARIES FOR NON-BARGAINING UNIT AND SUPERVISORY PERSONNEL FOR THE CITY OF GRINNELL FOR FY 2019-2020.”
BE IT RESOLVED by the City Council of the City of Grinnell that this salary range (to include merit and/or special consideration pay) be adopted. This salary range does not include longevity pay. (See Attachment A for actual salaries and hourly rates set for FY 2020),
Title Salary City Manager $12,094/month City Clerk/Finance Director $6,301/month to $8,222/month Water Resources Director $6,301/month to $8,222/month Fire Chief $6,301/month to $8,222/month Police Chief $6,301/month to $8,222/month Public Services Director $5,950/month to $7,734/month Building & Planning Director $5,950/month to $7,734/month Recreation Director $5,950/month to $7,734/month Library Director $5,950/month to $7,734/month Wastewater Director $5,950/month to $7,734/month Police Captain/Assistant Chief $5,044/month to $6,747month Police Sergeant $4,440/month to $6.166/month Supervisor Water Department $4,440/month to $6.166/month Assistant Wastewater Supervisor $23.33/hour to $29.16/hour Deputy City Clerk/Deputy Treasurer $22.42/hour to $29.15/hour Water/Wastewater Operator I – III, Apprentice $21.83/hour to $27.65/hour Assistant Public Services Supervisor $21.63/hour to $27.03/hour Fire Driver/Firefighter $21.26/hour to $29.50/hour Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable Clerk $20.10/hour to $26.14/hour Admin Assistant (Administration) $20.10/hour to $26.14/hour Admin Asst/Property Room Manager $20.10/hour to $26.14/hour Assistant Recreation Director/GET 12 $20.10/hour to $26.14/hour Assistant Foreman $19.28/hour to $24.66/hour Groundskeeper $19.28/hour to $24.66/hour Street Maintenance $19.28/hour to $24.66/hour Laborer $19.28/hour to $24.66/hour Building and Planning Assistant $17.78/hour to $23.12/hour Clerk/Data Entry – Police $17.78/hour to $23.12/hour Admin Assistant (Public Services/Recreation) $17.78/hour to $23.12/hour Acting Public Services Director $376.65/month
PASSED AND APPROVED this 1st day of July 2019.
______, Dan F. Agnew, Mayor Attest:
______P. Kay Cmelik, City Clerk
GRINNELL PUBLIC SAFETY COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019 AT 4:45 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON 2ND FLOOR OF THE CITY HALL
TENTATIVE AGENDA ROLL CALL: White (Chair), Hueftle-Worley, Burnell
PERFECTING AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
NO MEETING
INQUIRIES:
ADJOURNMENT
GRINNELL PLANNING COMMITTEE MEETING MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019 AT 5:30 P.M. IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS ON THE 2ND FLOOR OF THE CITY HALL
TENTATIVE AGENDA ROLL CALL: Bly (Chair), Burnell, Hansen.
PERFECTING AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA
COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
1. Presentation of Grinnell Cultural Connection Plan Update by Laura Kessel of RDG Planning and Design. 2. Update on 502 High Street.
INQUIRIES:
ADJOURNMENT:
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acknowledgements v
executive summary 1
principles 11
implementation 15 facade and building enhancements 16
central park 22
corridors 29
zone of confluence 49
additional improvements 51
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2014 steering committee: Russ Behrens, City of Grinnell Kay Cmelik, City of Grinnell Lucy Thoms, City of Grinnell Sondi Burnell, City Council Member, 4th Ward Laura Manatt, Poweshiek Iowa Development Angela Harrington, Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce Monica Chavez-Silva, Grinnell College Julie Gosselink, Claude W. and Dolly Ahrens Foundation Craig Cooper, Downtown Business Owner and Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce Board Chair Dan Tindall, Resident Don Schild, Resident Thomas Neil, Grinnell College Student Government Association Ope Awe, Grinnell College Student Government Association
2019 steering committee: Russ Behrens, City of Grinnell Kay Cmelik, City of Grinnell Mayor Dan Agnew, City of Grinnell Rachael Kinnick, Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce Laura Manatt, Poweshiek Iowa Development
prepared by: RDG Planning & Design 301 Grand Avenue | Des Moines, IA 50309 | rdgusa.com
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background In 2014, the City of Grinnell undertook an intense community engagement process to identify a series of community improvement projects. The City engaged RDG Planning & Design (RDG) in this process to better understand the context for those efforts and Grinnell’s future needs and possibilities. This process included three days of intense listening sessions across the community with more than 300 contacts that helped the team understand key concerns. This effort resulted in an understanding of the community’s present concerns, potentials for the future, and Grinnell’s spirited collegiate and community history. The latter underpins Grinnell’s progressive bent, pride of place, and commitment to future investment.
In 2019, the City reengaged RDG to summarize what has been accomplished and what additional potential improvements can build on the success of the last five years. The City and Grinnell Area Chamber of Commerce again reached out to 130 citizens through a series of 21 focus groups to understand their vision for the future of the community. Focus group attendees were thankful for the opportunity to weigh in on the future of Grinnell through these conversations and other community surveys.
This executive summary highlights the feedback from 2014 that is still relevant today and notes new feedback from the community based on 2019 community engagement efforts. Generally, the priorities and planning principles noted in 2014 were confirmed in the feedback received in 2019. New feedback largely centered on praise for the efforts that have been accomplished in the last five years and a desire to see the community build on these successes.
Quotes from participants in the discussion appear in italics throughout this report.
executive summary 1 highlights of key findings artistic endeavors that reach out to youthful energy. And always, the original Jewel of the Prairie shines: the Louis Grinnell projects the dynamic of a community on the move. Sullivan building serves as a setting for a sparkling tour of Many of the residents take great pride that alumni and gems throughout town. retired professors return here. The community invests in places and “place-making.” Grinnell College invests in “Arts Council puts up music in the park almost thought and serves as an intellectual provocateur. Youthful every Thursday.” energy annually arrives on campus and the community “Arts and recreation are very well developed.” connects to the multi-dimensional, international, diverse brain power – Grinnell is a distinctive community and “Grinnell could be Des Moines’ Galena, a regional draw. The downtown core reflects a spirit of vitality funky little town where people get away for the (at least during the day). The overall Grinnell economy weekend.” benefits from a Des Moines Region commuter location, a diverse commercial/industrial base in Grinnell’s own right, “Grin City – the artistic residency – people come and a surrounding and supporting agricultural sector from all over the country to live here for a month. (probably these bolster the economy in reverse order). I think the Arts Council is trying to push that to make Grinnell seem like a hub.” Grinnell’s dynamic features of place include Grinnell College and Iowa Valley Community College, Central Park 2019 Update and parks, the transportation museum, the “stunning” In 2019 focus group conversations, citizens continue to public library, the restored movie theater, Grinnell College’s point to preservation of historic buildings as a key feature athletic facilities, retirement living facilities, the hospital, that has contributed to the vitality of downtown. Community restaurants, and an entrepreneurial downtown. members believe the downtown feels much more vibrant and appreciate that there is not “uniformity” in style. The “Grinnell is changing constantly.” general expansion of the arts in the community has also “All the movie theaters are these big movie plexes been well received, and community members believe we and ours is the opposite of that experience.” should expand on these successes.
“I think it’s a community of opportunity.” Parks and trails show potential for destinations and “I think it’s also a place where people can realize community connection. a dream.” Grinnell enjoys lovely greenspaces, with the Central Park “It just feels like a magic vortex.” often referred to as the “heart” of the City. Some well- developed park sites promote public health and enhance 2019 Update Grinnell’s beauty. Some public-private partners appear In 2019 focus group conversations, community members to have launched efforts to apply natural solutions to commended the collaborative efforts between agencies to infrastructure issues (“smart growth” principles), but get things done. Grinnell lacks greenspace connections as a foundation for integrating nature into the daily lives of Grinnellians. Two (relatively) isolated water bodies reveal potential to enhance their importance to the community, particularly Culture, arts, and history matter here. if connected to a larger effort to enhance and/or develop Grinnellians show pride in their history. An abolitionist parks and trails. founder, J.B. Grinnell, requisitioned a liberal arts college as the foundation to convert a railroad-crossroads flatland to While Grinnell enjoys relatively close proximity to Rock a bustling community. His social experiment worked where Creek State Park and a trail links the community to the many similar efforts of the era failed to stand the test of 602-acre lake, the quality of the water distresses some time. And yet, residents acknowledge that story appears residents, and they don’t make the trip. under-told and under-celebrated, despite the fact J.B.’s progressivism continues to serve Grinnell College and “It’s really special to have two lakes in town, but community as a driving force and point of difference. they’re really inert.”
The arts and architecture of Grinnell put much of the polish “We’re looking at larger trail systems – going out on Grinnell’s quality of life. We hear of flowers framing to Krumm Preserve.” streets, theatrical productions of memorable quality and innovations in arts partnerships. Of particular interest are “Look at Madison [WI] – their biking system is
2 executive summary fabulous and look how cold it is up there.” “There is potential to speak to how unique and diverse Grinnell is in honoring the veterans . . .” “One of our issues is that you don’t always want people to go to the lakes – some of them aren’t in the nicest areas of town, so part of the plan would be to improve [that environment].” Out-sized poverty and hunger issues require action. 2019 Update Many residents appear to recognize hunger and poverty In general, community members expressed that the City’s challenges in Grinnell, often concentrated in the Southwest park system is great and that the recently completed sector of town. The NGO community documented this improvements to Central Park were highly valuable to the issue. It appears significant for its scope and scale. community. Relevant public-private partnerships in education/training, job-creation, etc. need to make headway here. Meanwhile, Central Park improvements... some aspects of place-making (e.g., community gardening, sidewalks and walkability audits, and/or affordable public “Made downtown feel alive!” transportation and housing) could likely make a difference.
“Creates an epicenter for the community.” “How do we help everyone in this community have a better quality of life?” In focus group sessions, parks and trails were largely discussed in regard to corridor improvements with “How do we think about the lower socio-economic residents believing community lakes, including both Lake families – we have more than 40% of our school Nyanza & Arbor Lake, could be better highlighted. children on free and reduced lunch. How do we get them engaged, make them involved, make sure The City also plans to lead the construction of the recreation we’re not forgetting about them?” trail from Industrial Avenue south to Stagecoach Road, then from I80 south to Grinnell Mutual Reinsurance in the 2021 “For being a progressive community, there is a or 2022 construction season. Focus group participants population here that is greatly underserved.” are happy that the trail will be completed but believe associated enhancements could take what otherwise 2019 Update would be an uninteresting trail and make it more inviting; Though work needs to continue in the areas of poverty and suggested elements include interpretive signage, a ‘Jewel hunger, the community has implemented several programs of the Prairie’ theme, a trailhead, public art, restrooms, and improvements since 2014 to address poverty and a welcome center, benches, and low-maintenance hunger issues: landscaping. Contextually, participants would like to see the trail connected to a trail route to Newton and connected • Tiger Packs is a program that was launched in 2013 into the Grinnell College campus. and has truly been successful in combating hunger issues over the past several years. The program feeds 170 elementary and middle school students Veterans Memorial Building generates passion, demands every week at four schools in the area and supports thoughtful attention - 2019 Update the High School’s student food pantry, ensuring Early planning is underway to envision the repurposing of that students have access to food over weekends the Veterans Memorial Building as a veteran’s memorial and school holidays. and multi-purpose community building. Additional • Local Foods Connection is a local non-profit orga- information about the early plans is available in the nization that also ensures equal access to high- Implementation chapter. The following quotes from the quality produce by partnering with agencies that 2014 Plan demonstrate the strong connections people serve underprivileged individuals/families and have to this building at the northwest corner of Central connects them with local farmers to give them Park. access to local produce, often educating families “There’s an emotional connection to the building, about ways to utilize the food as well. and it’s not just veterans . . . I have heard so many • -Additional community gardens have been formed different stories.” in recent years. The community now plants and “The jewel is that corner and it represents so many tends to eight gardens to ensure community access different things. Building something around that to local produce. will pull us together or break us apart.”
executive summary 3 School system challenges resonate in the community. communities and small town living. At the time of the RDG team interviews, changes in the Physical barriers range from lighting and walkways, to school system structure and associated facilities were at the insular nature of building-orientation on campus. issue for many residents. Not surprisingly, a community The community’s commercial district offers more evening so invested in its intellectual capacity would take a critical options for entertainment and interaction – yet night look at its educational structures and opportunities. time or wee-hour vibrancy – often meaningful to student “We have a great college. Our kids at the high biological clocks, seem lacking. Students speak of school are given opportunities to take classes attending community events when they arrive on campus there, but it’s hard because the calendar doesn’t (before the weather turns), and not necessarily earning match up.” the ambassadorial welcome that could bring them back. This international student population can hail from warmer “I think the schools struggle with trying to climates – providing an additional, seasonal barrier to accommodate a lot of different kids from a lot of reaching the town square. different backgrounds. We have high needs kids and at the same time, we have many parents There’s a chicken-and-egg nature to enhancing the at Grinnell College for whom delivering higher student-resident connections, particularly in the downtown education is their life’s work. I don’t think it’s an commercial district. If the students spend more dollars easy challenge.” downtown, the commercial district can enrich its offerings and hours. If the commercial business owners tailor their “Any way you measure our school system, we offerings more to student tastes and extend more of their should be doing better.” business hours beyond 5pm they will likely attract more Grinnell College Students. Perhaps a “Grinnell Dollars” 2019 Update incentive for students to spend downtown would generate Since 2014, the community has experienced three a launch-point for breaking this cycle. unsuccessful, and different, school bond campaigns. The community is now at a crossroads, recognizing that “We need a “Zone of Confluence.” The idea is we education must remain a focal point for the community. pay attention to the downtown community and the In 2019 focus group conversations community members campus community – and the no man’s land in expressed continued concern about school system between could serve as a stronger connector.” challenges, but expressed hope that the collaborative “It should be an area that’s a strength.” spirit that has created success elsewhere in the community might be applied to the challenges facing the school “In our peer institutions, that campus or college system. felt like it was everywhere throughout the town – including the retail section. . . . how we interact with streets, spaces, and the built environment do The community-collegiate links are strong not reflect that influence.” Community leaders and key staff at Grinnell College both speak of the improving relations, the consistent generosity “Everything [at the campus] is inward looking. of college invitations to the community for free (and When go around the perimeter of the campus, often significant) special events, and the desire for more you only see the back doors. . . . Grinnell College interconnections. Student “adoptions” by the community has tried to provide as many services on campus work well. Students also exercise high levels of leadership as they can, so students don’t have to come at Grinnell – an excellent differentiator for the college’s downtown.” educational credentials, but a challenge for building relationships when a significant set of decision-makers “We need to make it in some way look inviting from (i.e., the students themselves) often move on every few the campus to this direction [toward downtown] . years. . . a relationship between Central Park and Park Street – that’s a connection that could be seized.” Meanwhile, the college historically built the campus with an “oasis” approach – ensuring the students had no need “Trying to find a common ground where you can to go to town. Students speak of thriving on campus with appeal to both of those groups of people [farm minimal community interaction. And yet, some students community and international students] without desperately want to experience the town. They come from cutting anyone out is very important.” larger, often more urban and/or coastal environments and “One of the big tenets of Grinnell College is consider this their opportunity to understand Midwest acceptance and belonging . . . the area where it’s
4 executive summary somewhat lacking is the community accepting “In the future, we’d have 12,000 people.” college students and the college accepting the community.” “15,000 range.”
“I feel like there could be ways for the school “We have a lot of homes that need a lot of work.” [college] and community to connect that’s not “We need to add population to make each making it more homogenous, but working together individual business more viable than yesterday. . . on community projects that help everyone.” how do we get to 12K without the cookie cutter row “Maybe students see Grinnell College as more homes, and that’s the question.” progressive and the town as quaint. And it can be charming and you can appreciate that charm with 2019 Update things in the town more in keeping with the values In 2019 focus group conversations, participants of the students – more sustainability-related continued to generally discuss their future growth as a projects, or foods that people want to eat . . .” “tweener” community. They noted it was imperative that the community identify some opportunities for growth. “Prairie Canary has helped. It’s been like a big Participants noted housing prices, rents, and taxes as star for downtown – locally grown, health foods limiting factors to residential growth. Others expressed a and looking like a modern, chic place . . .” desire for the community to recruit more ‘white collar’ jobs and companies. “Community meal is a nice place – it’s a free meal for anyone in the community . . .”
“More authentic Iowa experiences.” Residents show growth interest; and they ask “Nature is one of those things you can talk to the for housing, improved I-80 presence, entrance college about.” features, iconic downtown attractions, significant “Grinnell College needs to have a one credit class on what it means to live in Grinnell.” event(s), accessibility/transit and identity.
2019 Update In 2019 focus group conversations, community members noted that Grinnell College continues to be a stronger, Housing. better partner in community development efforts. The City Residents, first and foremost, bring up housing when and Grinnell College are working together to enhance the discussing challenges. New residents feel forced to live north end of downtown to create a stronger connection elsewhere. They want the life here – the downtown’s and transition between the College and downtown within burgeoning “modern traditions” (consider Prairie Canary’s the ‘Zone of Confluence.’ The Zone of Confluence project interior a great example), the walkable, welcoming nature is further described in the 2019 Implementation Update of the town, the energy and diversity of the students chapter. Additional efforts are being explored which would shaping a ‘best of both world’s’ existence: exceptional encourage students to spend more time and dollars in artistry, heightened energy and thought leadership against downtown establishments. a backdrop of seeming simplicity, an easy life. Many ask: why would they want to live elsewhere? Some do mention the value of the proximity to Des Moines – for trips to Whole Growth interest. Foods and larger-scale events. Still, it appears Grinnell’s While rarely specific, residents and leaders speak of housing shortage provides one of the greatest obstacles their interest in seeing Grinnell grow – and acknowledge to growth. that with housing (see below), some growth would occur “We’ve not made it easy for people to come and relatively quickly. It is clear any growth will need to live here. Finding the right place to live is a major be sustainable and smart. This means that if growth is obstacle.” desired, the City will need to plan for it and minimize the urban sprawl and environmental impacts often associated “Our dirty laundry is our rental property.” with urban growth. A great deal of the downtown building stock has experienced redevelopment which has led new “I think it’s hard to convince people that the new business to seek a historic storefront instead of greenfield attitude of a lot of young people is not the idea of business parks. trying to achieve home-ownership, but it’s to live
executive summary 5 well – even starting out, and rental housing is the taking away business from Downtown, but believe that only way to do that.” additional retail and restaurants could entice people to draw in people from the interstate. Some of these “Lofts downtown have waiting lists ten feet deep.” businesses could complement Brownell’s with outdoor- focused options. Once visitors have arrived in this area, 2019 Update signage or kiosks could be placed to encourage people to The City, College & Chamber partnered in 2017 to update explore more of Grinnell including the downtown area. the City’s housing study. Rental housing, largely in part because of the Spaulding Lofts addition (77 units), has Some focus group participants would also like to see increased substantially in the past 5 years; however, beautification improvements to some private properties there still seems to be demand for rental options in the including facade/building and landscape enhancements. community. “We need a better vision from the interstate – In 2019 focus group conversations, community members showing how cool the town is.” expressed that downtown residential units continue to be positively increasing vitality, but people would love “We need a better connected interstate and to see even more residential units. There is concern that downtown area.” downtown parking for residents could limit additional “How do you have wise use of the land and how residential growth. Better wayfinding for the public parking do you exemplify that – that we are preserving and areas is recommended as well as further study of parking conserving our land and that we have a lifestyle availability in downtown. that shows that. I’d like to have a windmill out In addition, participants noted the need for more there [at I-80] and water reclamation out there . . . affordable ‘for-sale’ housing (not necessarily subsidized) and a wise use plan so the community can be more and additional rental units in Grinnell, in general. Since efficient as energy prices spike . . . and we can stay 2014, 40 single-family detached homes were built and four more attractive for all demographic walks.” ‘two family’ homes were built. “We’re pushing society in a progressive manner, and how do we show that at the interchange?” I-80 presence and corridor entrance - 2019 Update Since 2014, additional development has occurred near “A mosaic of ideas . . .” the I-80 interchange. However, limited public realm improvements have been made to accompany the private “Hwy 146/Interstate was never meant to be the improvements at the I-80 interchange or in the Highway front door to the community, so we have an uphill 146 corridor leading to the heart of Grinnell. Both the battle in ensuring it looks as though it is.” community conversations in 2014 and focus group conversations in 2019 emphasized the critical nature “We want everyone to think, ‘Somebody lives here of improving the public realm entrance experience that who loves here,’ as they drive down the highway.” entices and welcomes people into Grinnell. “Whatever is done should be cohesive with Brownell’s new facility has brought a profound impact downtown improvements.” to the Grinnell Exit on I-80. Thought must be given to a “Whatever we do needs to be cohesively; right substantial attractor that effectively welcomes the visiting now it looks like we don’t care.” public to stop, stay, and eventually make their way to Grinnell. Washington Avenue should be the “starting point as the entrance to downtown” The use of more signage, landscaping, boulevard improvements, and lighting along the corridors leading to Build anticipation through signage and downtown was mentioned in 2019 focus groups as one way landscaping: ‘Something Awesome is coming!” to improve the transitional experience. Participants noted that the highway corridor south of Wal-Mart generally feels too dark. Other participants noted the need to improve the Iconic downtown attractions —2019 Update road condition on some of the roads leading to downtown. The strong community investments in Downtown over the Some focus group participants noted that the area around last five years has been recognized as an overwhelming the I-80 interchange needs a “Wow Factor” — a large public success. Focus group participants would like the community art piece visible from the Interstate. to continue to build upon the many demonstrated successes From a land use perspective, participants want to avoid that include facade enhancements, redevelopment
6 executive summary projects, the reduction of vacant storefronts, and the Other future potential improvements in downtown noted Central Park improvements. Participants see high potential by participants include: in future improvements that build on experiential activities and beautification that draw in Grinnell residents and • Downtown parking improvements including parking visitors; participants also see value in future functional signage, incentivized employee parking outside improvements such as continued facade enhancements of the downtown core, and further study of how to and parking improvements. increase use of under-utilized parking spaces.
Community events have worked well to increase public • Restoration of the cornerstone building on Main St. awareness of businesses and perpetuate the ideal of and 4th Ave. as an entry into downtown downtown as a social hub. In focus group conversations, • Signage improvements community members also noted that streetscape and infrastructure improvements set the stage for the • Awning improvements downtown success, but will need continuing maintenance. The last phase of the streetscape enhancements was • Continued facade enhancements completed in 2016: • Added trees in downtown • The Central Business District (CBD) Phase 5 was part of a large bond issue that included the Central Park • Improved alley experiences Project, Hwy 146N, and several small street projects • Specialty, year-round lighting in the amount of $7.5M. Phase 5 completes the city’s streetscape project that started in 2005 for a total • Effort to make downtown business hours more of $18 M of investment in our downtown improve- consistent and extended to support 18-hour vitality ments. The last phase of construction included Broad Street from 5th Avenue to 6th Avenue and 5th Community members expressed a desire to continue the Avenue from Broad Street to State Street. clustering of retail and restaurants downtown to promote economic vitality. Citizens noted an improvement in “Streetscapes and infrastructure downtown...have business succession planning, but believe a stronger effort laid the groundwork (literally) for the successes needs to be undertaken to encourage entrepreneurship. we’ve been having.” Overall, community members expressed satisfaction with the mix of uses developing in the downtown and hope In 2014, many community members recognized the need for that future businesses continue a thoughtful mix of uses a boutique hotel , a brewery, and improvements to Central that includes a diversity of businesses (e.g., don’t just add Park. These attractions have all been realized today: another restaurant, but find something that is missing • The new Hotel Grinnell is a great asset for downtown from the community like a sushi restaurant). and has improved 18-hour vitality in the downtown “Downtown should always be social at heart. A business district. mix of retail, entertainment venues and residential • Peace Tree Brewing Co. opened in a renovated spaces creates a hub of activity and a space where building on Main Street in 2017. community members of all ages can interact and enjoy. The goal should be that people spend time • Enhancements to Central Park were completed in window shopping/browsing around stores and 2017. do not visit simply one space.” – Grinnell College Student • Vacant storefronts continue to be reduced. New businesses add to the appearance and vibrancy of Participants noted the following items as either a gap in the downtown. current downtown or opportunities for additional growth. Many, though not all, of the suggested uses emphasize Focus group participants believe that future visionary an increased focus on the experiential side of shopping, or bold projects that would strengthen downtown could dining, and entertainment: include the area east of Central Park, increasing the amount of outdoor public art, and projects that build upon the high • Men’s Clothing/Professional Wear ratio of senior citizens. • Women’s Clothing (particularly for older demo- “We cannot create something that’s not organic.” graphic or professional wear)
• Pharmacy
executive summary 7 • Co-op Grocery including local foods sections and “Service business is at a maximum level in ethnic foods sections downtown and future businesses should be located on tertiary areas, if/when possible.” • Niche Restaurants/Improved Restaurant Experiences
• Ice cream shop, Thai food, smoothies, tea shop Events. (with later hours), fine dining, increased coffee Many speak to the potential vitality events expansion could shop hours, drive thru coffee, home brewery bring to Grinnell ranging from large-scale, promotable showcase, sushi, barbecue, food trucks, events and a series of small weekend gatherings. Many Sunday brunch, restaurants with Monday hours, see an event-related strategy for Grinnell’s continuing outdoor/roof-top patio dining vibrancy.
• Boutiques and specialty shops with online presence “You have to get events. I’m sort of that weird for sustainable sales demographic. I’m not a college kid and I don’t have a family. There is nothing to keep me here on • Potential partnership with high school students the weekends.” to help businesses establish an online presence “You can only go to so many fundraisers.” • Art galleries “Grinnell Games is in its infancy and it has to do • Pop-up shops something really big.”
• Party supplies “We’re pondering what is that event that brings this all together. What is that event that is the • Gift shop / combination gift shop signature event that everyone talks about that is unique. Grinnell Games leave out a part of us. • Experiential-based opportunities (e.g., painting These events are critical to creating vitality.” experiences, axe throwing venues, etc.)
• Co-working spaces 2019 Update In focus group conversations, community members • Increased hours for weekend home improvement expressed the need to continue to enhance and elevate supplies the events and programming offered that will celebrate the unique assets of Grinnell. Ideas for new events and • Activity spaces for all ages including continued programming are varied and include events such as bowling alley improvements, mini-golf, climbing architectural walking tours of downtown. Events with walls, etc. a similar role and focus as Jingle Bell Holiday should be considered at other times throughout the year. This event • Indoor waterpark provides opportunities for kids and adults of all ages to • Antique shops become immersed in the community and draws a large number of attendees to the downtown area, featuring a • Cooking supply store that offers cooking classes wide representation of the community.
• Quilting shop
• Marketplace / Kiosk Concept (Multiple vendors Accessibility/transit. under one roof) Residents tend to bring up sidewalk conditions and public transit when speaking of seniors and/or the lower-income • Equipment rental center districts. They note the town has no busses and no real way to help those with no motorized transit – and they • Children’s tutoring center recognize their optional sidewalk system doesn’t make Focus group participants largely recognized that retail is life easy enough for those who must use those walks to most successful when retail is clustered with other retail. get from point A to B. Grinnellians spoke to the fact that Participants noted that, when possible, there is a desire a limited taxi-like (fee required) service is available in the for service businesses to relocate on tertiary areas of form of People Rides, but that for seniors it is prohibitive downtown. due to either cost or inconvenience. It should be noted that the City offers a program - The Campbell Fund - that can offset fares each month. One only needs to apply through
8 executive summary the City. Identity. Grinnell’s identity must somehow capture the progressive “We have no public transportation. I see people history and spirit, the contextual place, the brilliance of the riding their kids’ bike, doing it because they have people, the diversity of thought and the easy-living vibe to.” – and potentially de-emphasize size. Residents appear “You can’t even walk your kid to school here.” overly quick to add the phrase “for a town this size” when otherwise enthusiastic about Grinnell’s quality of life. This “We’re pushing for the sidewalks.” provides an undertone of apology where emphasizing the easy-living coupled with wide-ranging amenities. could 2019 Update prove a better fit. Perhaps most important is capturing A focus group conversation noted that the accessibility those elements of life in Grinnell that truly set it apart from of Downtown, specifically for those with disabilities, other communities. It’s not simply Grinnell College or the has improve “ten-fold.” Participants also noted overall concentration of quality. Instead, it’s Grinnell’s capacity for improvements to walkability and bikeability in recent years global thought leadership, rooted in abolitionist history, in Downtown and throughout the community. To support against a backdrop of “a community the nation believes no a culture of health and access, participants would like to longer exists.” That is, an idyllic, progressive community see continued improvement to mobility, walkability, and nestled in an agrarian environment that distinguishes bikeability. Grinnell, not just from other small towns, but from other towns of many sizes. “Continue the bike path directly into campus to encourage more people to go in/out.” “We certainly have a much wider array of activities than most communities of this size.”
“That’s just how Grinnell does it – somewhat by Wayfinding and signage. the book, but just a little bit off kilter. And that’s Linked to identity below, Grinnell wants signs of distinction what makes Grinnell a unique place.” and practicality – to give visitors an enriched experience by easily learning about the community and how to get where “College students are shocked to see the stars.” they want to go. “Rare and authentic.” “I was in downtown Napa. They have fantastic signs throughout the downtown. Every half “A warm and inviting community, with a beautiful block there was a pole with directional signs, downtown. I’m able to sit in my driveway at night so anywhere you were, you’d go “Oh, there’s and look up at the stars.” a boutique!” When I saw it, I thought: that is “Modern traditions.” Grinnell.” 2019 Update 2019 Update Community members continue to express appreciation The improved signage and wayfinding along Highway 146 that Grinnell is a vibrant place: leading to Downtown is an improvement; however there is still room for opportunity here. Some citizens would like “Grinnell feels like you’re part of a town and not a to see the billboard signs lit, re-designed and freshened bedroom community.” as well as additional smaller wayfinding signs and kiosks directing people to community destinations or celebrating the history of Grinnell. Some focus group participants would also like to see the use of technology expanded exponentially in this area, with one example including ‘pinging’ devices within a certain radius of Grinnell informing them of various options within the community including restaurants, shopping, etc.
executive summary 9 Facade Restoration Zone
Streetscape and Corridor Zone downtown public realm Central Park improvements diagram Veterans Memorial Zone This diagram illustrates the zones of public realm improvements recommended by this plan in the near-term for the downtown area. Priority has been placed on these areas above others due to the desire expressed by citizens and steering committee members during the visioning process. Primary public realm improvements desired by the community include Façade Enhancements and restoration (where applicable) of historic downtown architecture, the development and installation of streetscape and community entry monuments/elements, the reimagining of Central Park as a community and regional destination and the development of a new Veterans Memorial within Central Park that recognizes that sacrifices of those who have served their country. principles
As a result of the 2014 public visioning process the design team distilled a series of principles that are believed to be fundamental to Grinnell. These principles were vetted with the effort’s steering committee and presented to an overflowing crowd at a Public Open house in December 2013. They were well received by each group and it was generally agreed that these principles speak to Grinnell’s ethos. While the wording can be debated each of these community attributes seeks to describe a truth about Grinnell. Singularly, these are values that many communities hold or aspire to, but as a group they are uniquely Grinnell. Though not specifically reviewed in 2019 focus group conversations, the ideas expressed in 2019 affirmed that these principles are still guiding principles for the community today.
principles 11 The following collection of principles is intended to be used as a touchstone for decision making in the future. principle: Authentic This principle speaks to the reality of the Place that is Grinnell. The community has an atmosphere that values “A fundamental truth or honesty and straightforwardness. In short, the people are real. The significance of the physical fabric (architecture) proposition that serves and cultural atmosphere is deep. The desire to be better is as the foundation for great. It will be important for the community to consider all future challenges and their solutions through this a system of belief or lens. Questions that Grinnell must ask when considering opportunities are: “Will the action we are about to behavior or for a chain undertake contribute to the quality of this place? Is it of reasoning.“ honest? Does it speak to our history while assuring a future?”
Precious Strive This principle speaks to how the people of Grinnell feel This principle is derived from and speaks to Grinnell’s about their home. It is precious to them. They value it proven desire to be more, or better, than it is and the greatly. They love it. Knowing that this feeling exists is concerns of citizens that the lives of the community’s important. Reflecting on the importance of this principle less fortunate will need to improve if Grinnell is to reach is important. As Grinnell engages the future it will be its potential. Grinnell is a community that has a very high important to check in on this subjective principle. For number of non-governmental organizations committed Grinnell to thrive in the future its people must continue to bettering the community. As Grinnell moves into the to love it. future it should ask the question: “Will this opportunity improve the lives of all Grinnellians? How can this opportunity improve the lives of all Grinnellians? Brilliant This principle is derived from and speaks to the high level of intelligence of the greater Grinnell community, and is Natural informed by the words of multiple citizens that said that The concept of “Nature” and ecology and environment Grinnell “shines”. and the stewardship of and engagement with “Nature” is of great importance to this community. Grinnellians are proud of their natural assets and desire to improve Rare their ties to those assets within and adjacent to the community through both conservation and preservation, “Grinnell is a place that Americans have stopped believing but also enhanced recreation. Questions that Grinnell exists.” This is a statement that articulates the uniqueness might ask when considering future environmental and rarity of this great community. It is true of the built investments are: “How does this action impact our environment and the culture of the place and it is the environment? Can this opportunity have dual purposes combination of the two that make Grinnell the place that it of stewardship and recreation?” is. Because it is rare, it should be conserved and preserved where it makes sense for the community to do so.
12 principles Diverse Progressive This principle speaks to the consistent declaration of This principle speaks to the tradition of progressive Grinnellians that they are a diverse community. Diversity thought and action demonstrated by the people in this context refers to diversity of thought and desire of Grinnell, the College and community’s founder to listen without judgment. The ability of Grinnellians to J.B. Grinnell. Progressive thought and actions have share their thoughts, views, and desires in an open and contributed greatly to the community over time. Whether understanding atmosphere is truly unique. This seems through architecture, education or quality of life it is to be a part of the ethos for Grinnell established by J.B. clear that Grinnell is always pushing for improvement Grinnell and continuing on to today. for the benefit of the greater community. This desire impacts many of the Principles contained within this document because if it were absent, or becomes absent, then many if not all Principles will become void. When Connected considering future opportunities Grinnell should ask This principle speaks to the desire of Grinnellians to itself: “Will this action improve our community? Does be connected to their families, to their neighbors, this action move us all forward?” to their community, and to their environment as stated earlier in this document. This desire pertains to physical connections such as transportation and recreation infrastructure needed for all forms of active Fun transportation (i.e. human powered transportation). It The people of Grinnell find enjoyment in interacting pertains to the cultural and social connections between with each other through recreation, cultural events and Grinnellians including the continued blending of Grinnell conversation. There are dozens of opportunities for College and the Grinnell community. Questions that the Grinnellians to have fun throughout the year and in their community may ask when evaluating future opportunities everyday lives. Fun is an important ingredient within the include: “Will this action help Grinnellians to better overall recipe that makes Grinnell what it is. Grinnell enjoy its natural environs? Will Grinnellians be better should consider fun in future decision making and work to served from a mobility standpoint? Will recreation be continue to make the community at least as enjoyable for further improved? Will this action or event continue to citizens and visitors as it has been in the future. Community strengthen the bonds between Grinnell College and the events, festivals (e.g. Ag Days) and other gatherings of overall community.” community members should continue to be encouraged and promoted. The potential for new events that draw new residents and new visitors throughout the year should be Reflective considered as they will serve to enhance an already vibrant This principle speaks to the reflective, considerate, community. and thoughtful nature of the citizens of Grinnell. Some Grinnellians stated that they believe the self reflective nature of the community is due to the influence and example of its founder J.B. Grinnell. Anectdotally, Grinnell was partially founded on a desire to create a Utopian and enlightened community. Self reflection (community as self) is required to pursue enlightenment. This is a quality that is very important to the identity of Grinnell and the community will be well-served to continue this practice.
a balance:
These ideas are a framework or scaffolding.
principles 13 public realm improvements parti statement Grinnell: SHINING The name of Grinnell was originally proposed to be Sullivan “Jewel-Box” bank in the heart of downtown, “Stella.” The Latin meaning of Stella is Star. A star is but that the Bank is only one facet of Grinnell. Others energy, a light, a beacon to guide us. Stella was proposed stated that “of the Prairie” was a stretch because there because its meaning represented the vision its founder, is no prairie now with the exception of the Library site. J.B. Grinnell, held for it. While Stella was not chosen, Grinnell’s founder would recognize his intention in the The concept of the “Jewel” did emerge as a recurring community of Grinnell today. J.B. Grinnell’s vision is still common metaphor used by Grinnellians to describe a shining, with light a symbol of education, knowledge and shining, multi-faceted and reflective community. In the truth. bank building Louis Sullivan used glass and light in a symbolic visual connection between nature and the The current Grinnell motto “Jewel of the Prairie” did not built environment. The spectrum of light contains all resonate as anticipated with the 30 plus groups and over colors and is representative of the breadth and diversity 300 individuals that the design and planning team met of the community. These qualities of light and the faces with during the discovery and Visioning process. Our and reflectivity of glass are elemental to a concept that team anticipated that Grinnellians would have a strong symbolizes the community and connects both residents and singular explanation of the meaning behind the and visitors with the special place that is Grinnell. These motto. Our assumption was incorrect. Responses were descriptors, in concert with the Principles developed in highly varied. Grinnellians did not have strong feelings the Visioning process, inform the development of all one way or the other about the current motto. placemaking elements found within this document.
When asked about its meaning most stated that “Jewel of the Prairie” was derived from the existence of the Louis implementation
implementation 15 facade and building enhancements
2019 update All the rehabilitated buildings will continue to contribute to the newly vibrant downtown for generations to come. Facade Enhancements Façade rehabilitation continues to be an integral part Spaulding Building of the revitalization process for downtown Grinnell with In a happy coincidence, just when the City of Grinnell widespread support from the community. While most needed a new City Hall location, one of its most impressive of the downtown commercial buildings have been well historic buildings became available. The main Spaulding maintained, the community needed additional investment Manufacturing Company building, listed on the National to fulfill its true potential. Enthusiastic owners signed on Register of Historic Places, had been restored and to repair and restore facades of 15 properties, all two-story renovated in 2012 to house the Iowa Transportation and all historic, with the help of a Community Development Museum. Soon after, though, the museum was forced Block Grant. Slum and blight conditions were removed, to close due to a change in Federal Tax credit funding. missing historic elements were recreated, masonry Fortunately, the timing was right for the City to relocate was repaired and restored, windows were replaced or their offices and repurpose the historic space to serve the rehabilitated, and more. needs of the citizens of Grinnell. Not only did the City not lose the active engagement of this historic building in the Occupancy rates were maintained, and the façade life of the community, it gained a new point of pride which restoration project created enthusiasm for filling those citizens interact with on a daily basis. buildings that were underutilized or empty. The extensive storefront reconstruction and masonry restoration work The interior renovation integrates state of the art offices, rescued one building from Preservation Iowa’s© 2016 workstations and technology into the former museum Most Endangered Properties list. Another building was spaces, and provides a new City Council Chamber. The transformed into “the Stew” (Stew Arts Studio) sponsored original high ceilings are accentuated by the newly by the Grinnell Area Arts Council, which houses the “MLab,” renovated tin ceiling; partial-height office walls allow an a collaborative makerspace and fabrication lab in Grinnell. uninterrupted view of this feature.
Above: 835 Broad Street after facade enhancement.
16 implementation Above: 815 and 817 4th Avenue before facade enhancement.
Above: 815 and 817 4th Avenue after facade enhancement.
implementation 17 Hotel Grinnell • Recreating or repair existing historic storefronts On the northeast side of downtown, a building that has based on historic photographs and on-site served over the years as the City Hall, a church and a Junior investigations. High School was converted into an upscale hotel in 2017. The hotel includes a bar, patio, and conference/event • Repairing and repointing existing stone and brick venue space. Echoes of the former school such as the masonry. This will prolong the life of the façade by scoreboard and hardwood floors along with a diversity of mitigating water penetration and enhancing struc- activity for guests make this hotel both a destination and tural stability. a cultural touchstone for the community and visitors alike. • Providing awnings as a solar control, replicating the One of Hotel Grinnell’s greatest contributions may be the historic look while impacting energy consumption activity and vitality that it creates after 5:00 p.m. and on for heating, cooling and lighting. weekends with social events, in particular weddings. Visitors staying at Hotel Grinnell are able to walk to Grinnell • Promoting the continued use of well-built, well- College, access dining options, experience a variety of designed, and well-maintained historic buildings. cultural activities, and enjoy the thoughtful design of “The greenest building is the one that is already this re-purposed building. In focus group conversations, built.” community members pointed to this new hotel as a great asset to downtown and an improvement to the 18-hour The following pages show examples of plans for facade vitality of Grinnell. enhancements to some of the remaining buildings.
Beyer Building Facade enhancements have been made to the Beyer Building at 815 4th Avenue in downtown Grinnell. The city continues to work with development partners to make certain this building reaches its full potential and contributes as a residential opportunity, provides additional commercial diversity, and expands on the architectural experience it currently provides. future enhancements
The proposed future enhancements include plans to improve the facades of an additional eleven buildings.
The focus of the proposed rehabilitation work will continue to be to strategically and efficiently strengthen the impact of the improvements by:
• Restoring boarded-up openings by removing infill and recreating historic wood windows. This will visibly impact the street façade while providing the opportunity to make spaces inside the building usable and rentable again.
18 implementation CDBG Application 2019 Grinnell, Iowa
Premier Printing :: 803 4th Ave
ABOVE LEFT: PROPOSED RENDERING Work Proposed ABOVE RIGHT: HISTORIC PHOTO BELOW: EXISTING CONDITION
Windows (2nd No work. Floor)
Doors No work.
Exterior Walls Building Owner is currently in the process of having the building painted.
Porch/Stairs/Deck/ No work. Ramp Foundation No work. Historic transom prism glass to be rehabilitated. Tile at lower storefront to be repaired or replaced to match Storefront / signage existing. Building Owner is currently in the process of replacing the awning.
Base Bid Probable Construction Costs: $34,000 Alternates Probable Construction Costs: $0 Contingency Allotment for Base Bid only: $6,000
DRAFT April 10, 2019 RDG# 3002.905.00
implementation 19 CDBG Application 2019 Grinnell, Iowa
Healing Hands Chiropractic :: 809 4th Ave
ABOVE LEFT: PROPOSED RENDERING ABOVE RIGHT: HISTORIC PHOTO Work Proposed BELOW: EXISTING CONDITION
Windows (2nd Provide three (3) new wood windows. Wood window construction details shall match historic profiles and Floor) configuration. Paint colors will be chosen from a palette sensitive and compatible to the historic district.
Rehabilitate existing door. Repair or replace existing door hardware with commercial grade hardware. Doors Alternate work to include providing one new additional door. Door to be commercial grade quality with commercial grade door hardware to increase durability and longevity of building materials' lifespan.
Exterior Walls No work.
Porch/Stairs/Deck/ No work. Ramp Foundation No work.
Storefront / signage No work.
Base Bid Probable Construction Costs: $25,000 Alternates Probable Construction Costs: $0 Contingency Allotment for Base Bid only: $4,500
DRAFT April 10, 2019 RDG# 3002.905.00
20 implementation CDBG Application 2019 Grinnell, Iowa
Iowa Rural Develop. :: 807 4th Ave
ABOVE LEFT: PROPOSED RENDERING Work Proposed ABOVE RIGHT: HISTORIC PHOTO BELOW: EXISTING CONDITION
Repair and rehabilitate three (3) existing historic wood windows at primary façade. Paint colors will be chosen from a palette sensitive and compatible to the historic district. Repairs shall conform to Windows (2nd Preservation Brief 9 - The Repair of Historic Wooden Windows. Provide operable storm windows to Floor) provide protection for historic window and increased energy efficiency. Repair or replace damaged stone sills with new stone. (Current sills are covered with metal.) Doors Make minor repairs to existing door; paint.
Repoint approximately 50 square feet of masonry. Analyze existing historic mortar to determine Exterior Walls appropriate strength, color, texture and tooling for the replacement mortar. Repairs shall conform to Preservation Brief 2 - Repointing Mortar Joints in Historic Masonry Buildings. Paint cornice.
Porch/Stairs/Deck/ No work. Ramp Foundation No work.
Storefront / signage Make minor repairs to wood at storefront; paint.
Base Bid Probable Construction Costs: $36,500 Alternates Probable Construction Costs: $0 Contingency Allotment for Base Bid only: $6,500
DRAFT April 10, 2019 RDG# 3002.905.00
implementation 21 central park
2019 update • Community members have expressed what the new park means to the vibrancy of Grinnell: The majority of Central Park improvements proposed in 2014 were implemented. Following construction of “Made downtown feel alive.” the Park improvements in 2016 and 2017, the renovated Park amenities have provided a meaningful community “Creates an epicenter for the community.’” platform for gatherings, concerts, events and festivals not The park design and improvements recall the rich cultural previously available to citizens. history of Grinnell while setting the stage for informal and From the prairie style architectural character of the vertical formal park use. Key features of the park are highlighted in structures (consistent with architectural styles throughout the following images and include: the community) to the authentic materials (including clay, • Outdoor covered performance stage stone, timbers, brick and custom fabricated terra cotta) to the compelling lighting systems that bring the Park to • Open-air shelter with wood burning fireplace life during night time hours, Central Park creates places and spaces for diverse, multigenerational activities and • Family restrooms functions. The success of the improvements has been met with widespread praise. • Central plaza with interactive zero depth spray water feature Measures of success have been both quantitative and qualitative: • Relocated historic gazebo
• The space has been better utilized, even in the • Play features colder months with the addition of events such as • Seasonal ice skating rink Holidays in the Park and Santa in the Shelter. • Trails and pathways • Programmed events increased by 700% in the first year of the renovated park. • Permeable pavement to aid in cleansing stormwater
• In 2018, Central Park hosted a total of 68 events • Lighting in which rental fees were paid. This compares to 9 facility rental events in 2015, the year prior to • Historic monuments the improvements being constructed. • Donor recognition features
• Landscape plantings
The above picture shows Central Park BEFORE improvements were implemented.
22 implementation Performance Stage
Veterans Memorial Building
Water Feature Open-air Shelter
Playground
Relocated Gazebo
The above rendering represents the Central Park improvements that were constructed in 2016 and 2017.
implementation 23 Above: The new performance stage and lawn have created a setting for multiple generations of people to come together and celebrate the talents of the community. Details on the stage columns reflect the rich architectural history of Grinnell.
Above: The open-air shelter creates a perfect place for informal or formal gatherings. Shelter reservations are up by 700% compared to reservations prior to the park improvements. Details of the shelter correspond with the details on the performance stage to celebrate Grinnell’s history. A wood-burning fireplace extends the seasonal use of the shelter and becomes a focal point for gatherings.
24 implementation Above: A central plaza with an interactive zero depth spray water feature energizes the plaza through play, sound, and light. The water feature can be turned off as needed for event space.
implementation 25 Above: The edges of the park are designed for flexible Above: Interpretive signage provides visitors with the circulation and programming such as the Farmers Market. history of Grinnell. This porous edge invites people to flow between downtown and Central Park.
Above: A new playground is intentionally integrated into Above: Donor pavers represent and celebrate the the park design. It incorporates play features that challenge community investment in the park renovation. Permeable and entertain a variety of ages. pavement aids in cleansing stormwater that falls on the park.
Above: By lowering the gazebo and replacing the previous Above: A network of paths and benches placed amongst stairs with walks, the relocated historic gazebo is now preserved, mature trees invites community members to accessible and welcoming to all users. Its new location stroll, connect, and relax. creates a counterpoint to the new stage and shelter.
26 implementation future Improvements the space, and the diversity of the groups that are choosing to host events in this community The proposed future improvements to Central Park seek space. A concerted effort is being driven by to enhance the success of the park renovation. Proposed the Grinnell Chamber of Commerce & Grinnell future improvements to the Grinnell Veterans Memorial Parks & Recreation to ensure the space is Building on the northwest corner of Central Park seek to widely utilized, and they are working to identify honor veterans and make the building a viable space for organizations who may be able to host an event the community. and/or move current events to this space. The goal is to continue to recognize and encourage Central Park Next Steps the parks’ usage broadly. As a revitalized center of the community, citizens now see even more opportunity to come together in this place as a Grinnell Veterans Memorial Building Next Steps community. Some citizens would like to see the following Early planning is underway for the reuse of the Veterans steps taken regarding the Central Park: Memorial Building located on the northwest corner of Central Park. The current vision includes the retention of • Consider features that ensure security for the the building for utilization as an artist residency, gallery, increased number of users (e.g., security cameras) event space, veteran memorial, outdoor terrace, and • Continue to plan and collaborate on programming, veterans’ meetings space. ensuring that Central Park is well-utilized. Key This building has historical significance to the fabric of partners in collaboration include the Chamber, the community. The community passed a public measure Hotel/Motel Tax Committee, and the Grinnell Parks while World War II was still being waged. Completion of & Recreation Department. the building would not occur until 1951. The building • Community members have expressed the need has seen many uses over the six decades that followed to continue to build upon the great variety of including both community and office functions. In 2010 events that celebrate the uniqueness of Grinnell, the building was decommissioned to allow for hazardous and as such, programming in Central Park will materials abatement which has since been completed. continue to be measured through the usage of Several planning studies have been undertaken since which included restoration of the building, adaptive
The Veterans Memorial Building, located at the northwest corner of the Park, was constructed in 1959. For over five decades the Building had been utilized as a voting location, Iowa Department of Transportation Drivers License Station, Veterans Administration and American Legion offices, meetings, and ceremonies, community activities, wedding receptions, emergency shelter, and food pantry. The restrooms within the Building were open for use by the public during “Music in the Park” events and the vestibule entryway was accessible during summer days for Park users as a cooling station when hot. An activities area in the basement was used for youth activities.
implementation 27 reuse (including additions and other enhancements) and demolition. In 2015, the Veterans Memorial Building Commission campaigned for and was successful in passing a property tax levy for the ongoing maintenance and upkeep of the building. This levy is set to generate approximately $112,000 per year.
In 2017, the Veterans Memorial Building Commission began conversations with the newly formed Prairie Star Artist Residency to introduce a new use to the building. Though not restricted to Veterans, the Prairie Star Residency will provide studio space and dwelling spaces for extended arts programs throughout the year. The building will continue to support other uses as well. At present a capital improvement budget of approximately $2.0 million is anticipated.
Many of the proposed improvements will focus on strengthening the public use of the building, as well as reinforcing the connections to the park. Planning is currently underway with a goal of fundraising half of the cost of improvements by July 4, 2019. The public phase of fundraising will follow. The City is committed to the current effort and understands that development of this vitally important piece of property will be completed thoughtfully regardless of the final plan.
28 implementation corridors
2019 update Since 2014, the City and community have invested significant time and resources to Downtown Grinnell. Recognizing that the Central Business District sits three miles north of I-80, the 2014 Cultural Connections Plan also called for significant improvements that lead residents and visitors from the interstate to the heart of the community.
Many of the plans from 2014 are yet to be implemented, but the City of Grinnell has moved forward with some plans including wayfinding and gateway signage as well as sidewalk improvements along Highway 146:
• The City installed gateway signage on Highway 146 north of Lang Creek Avenue. The gateway signs Above: Example of one of the 46 wayfinding signs were inspired by Louis Sullivan’s Jewel Box building implemented along Highway 146. in downtown Grinnell.
• The City installed 46 wayfinding signs (example shown at right) on Highway 146 directing residents future improvements and visitors to key destinations around town. Future Improvements for the corridors bringing residents and visitors to and from the Central Business District In 2019 focus group conversations, citizens also noted should build upon the ideas presented in the 2014 Cultural that the better sidewalk access leading to downtown has Connections Plan. The following pages represent the 2014 helped bring more people to downtown. plans still to be implemented as well as updated plans that take into account current conditions and community feedback.
2019 focus group participants emphasized the need to focus on the area starting at the interstate and drawing people into downtown along Highway 146. However, stakeholders also want to ensure that the entries on the north, west, and east ends of town also welcome and orient visitors to Grinnell. Many participants referenced arterial roads in other communities that have focused on beautification with landscaping, improved lighting, and signage. It was suggested that prairie planting, public art, banners, and color could also be a part of the landscape strategy.
“We want everyone to think, ‘Somebody lives here Above: A pair of gateway monument signs flank Highway who loves here,’ as they drive down the highway.” 146 north of Interstate 80. The imagery of the signs celebrates the architectural history and town logo.
implementation 29 community visioning phrases buildings they build. “… city of lights…” • J.B. Grinnell – Social Justice / Underground Railroad – “a light on at the safe house” “… jewel of the prairie…” • Stain glass windows and symbolic motifs – “… turn on the lights…” secular and sacred
“….symbolic and practical…” • Facets of the jewel “… Grinnell – that is our name badge…”
“…turn on the front porch light…” Authentic use of materials • Glass – laminated safety glass with combination of Iconic sculptural elements at the interstate include colored films of varying translucency tuned to the billboards and light beacons. New destination features desired color effect – both daytime and night time serve as cultural landmarks for Grinnell. The light sculptures color presence. are in effect, “Grinnell’s light on the front porch…” announcing in a symbolic and a practical way: we are • Brick here - we are home. Moving north along the 146 corridor, the features evoke prairie fire. A prairie fire in our Iowa • Metal heritage is a symbol of energy and continual regeneration to bring ever greater brilliance and richness; the citizens of Grinnell have continued to invest a similar energy and spirit Repetition / Intensity / Scale of regeneration into their community. • Visual speed bumps
Articulating place • Scaled in response to experience – vehicular or • Connecting the past and the present with an eye on pedestrian as appropriate. the horizon The welcome beacons are part of a kit of parts serving • Of the spirit of the place and its people as an introduction to Grinnell. Placed as markers of key decision points for the traveler, symbolic and practical • Reinvesting meaning in the motif of the celebrated Merchant’s bank.
• Emphasizing qualities of light and color changing effects throughout the day
• Indirect / soft / glow (lanterns) overall translation of • Washing light upon surfaces – controlled light patterns on walking surfaces community principles
• Selective representation of colors of the prairie, fire, and the sky • Authentic • Natural • Precious • Connected Daytime / Nightime presence: • Animated and colored by the sun in the day • Rare • Diverse • Echoing the regeneration and energy of a prairie fire • Brilliant • Progressive • Careful integration of illumination in the night • Strive • Fun (respectful of dark sky initiatives)
• Historical / symbolic imagery drawn from signifi- • Reflective cant community cultural heritage – people and the
30 implementation connections are made between I-80 / 146 / highway corridor development, 4th street to main street CBD, and Central Park through the introduction of these elements. It is intended that color and quality of lighting as well as the materials of glass, brick and metal that will be incorporated into elements of the design of Central park - the communities “front lawn” and a central gathering space for a wide range of community hosted events.
Downtown Grinnell has a wealth of destination experiences, but too often visitors are unaware. The challenge is to raise awareness of these experiences by integrating features within the key vehicular entry corridors. Interstate 80, Highway 146, and Highway 6 serve as the north-south and east-west opportunity areas, with the I-80 to Downtown zone being primary. Raising the awareness of I-80 travelers will require features of significant scale to result in a big impact.
Highway 146 Corridor Aerial
Grinnell community entry experience diagram
implementation 31 I-80GRINNELL, Area IA: CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION WHAT WE DID WHAT WE HEARD WHAT IT MEANS HOW IT TRANSLATES
Downtown Grinnell Grinne Interchan
Grinnell Entr
Interstate 80 • Billboard • Interchange • Gateway Sig
GRINNELL, IA: CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION WHAT WE DID WHAT WE HEARD WHAT IT MEANS HOW IT TRANSLATES Enhanced Community Signs & Median Strips RDG Planning & Design
Billboard Interchange Feature Gateway Signs Interchange Feature Billboard Billboard Interchange Feature Interchange Feature Billboard
Interstate 80 Area: Provide features with a "big impact" within the Interstate 80 corridor area.
32 implementation Billboard and Interchange Features: Care must be taken to make an appropriate first impression. The billboard should simply be the communities “name badge” implemented in a very clean and concise way.
GRINNELL, IA: CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION WHAT WE DID WHAT WE HEARD WHAT IT MEANS HOW IT TRANSLATES RDG Planning & Design
Westbound
Interchange Features & Gateway Signs
The interchange features introduce the light beacons and connection to facets of this community.
implementation 33 corridor vocabulary conceptual framework: The "kit of parts" shown below is intended to represent overall size and scale of various proposed features.
Interstate 80 Area Features Downtown Area Features
Downtown Area Features
Interstate 80 Area Features
Interstate 80 Area & Downtown Area Corridor Features
34 implementation Shown above are a collection of images depicting the “look and feel” of the proposed corridor features. They are iconic sculptural elements from a distance and the proposed light beacons, billboards, and signs are new destination features serving as cultural landmarks for Grinnell.
implementation 35 Above: The existing and proposed trail network reinforces the importance of key nodes along Highway 146. The proposed recreation trail creates an opportunity for other corridor improvements. The schedule for the proposed trail improvements can provide momentum to the larger corridor improvements. The City is also developing a 17 acre Prairie Park between Blakely Circle and Zimmerman Drive. This Prairie Park will have approximately 500’ of frontage on Iowa Highway 146 and creates an opportunity for significant visual and experiential improvements for visitors and residents.
Above: Proposed improvements along the Highway 146 Corridor and along 6th Avenue focus on a rhythm of minor and major enhancements to nodes with less significant enhancements between nodes.
36 implementation The primary panes of the stained glass windows from the Merchants’ National Bank building echo the colors of a prairie fire. The colors are vibrant and provide contrast to the detailed patterns they surround. These windows provide part of the inspiration for the entry corridors’ landscape concept.
A prairie fire in our Iowa heritage is a symbol of energy and continual regeneration to bring greater diversity of plant life and richness of soil; the citizens of Grinnell have continued to invest a similar energy and spirit of regeneration into their community. A prairie fire typically creates a ribbon effect on the landscape as it burns as shown in the image (Above Right). In its wake, the prairie fire leaves a dark, exposed soil surface. Combined with the Merchants’ National Bank Windows and the City’s ‘Jewel of the Prairie’ slogan, the prairie fire inspires the entry corridors’ landscape concept.
implementation 37 Above: This conceptual sketch conveys the intent of enhancements to occur at major and minor nodes along the entry corridors. A combination of prairie-inspired plant material with colored glass or clear lit glass creates an exciting feature for both drivers and pedestrians.
The above image represents a major enhancement node including a planting bed, lighting, glass planes, and a foreground of dark stone.
38 implementation The above birds-eye day-time and night-time renderings represent a major enhancement node including a planting bed, lighting, glass planes, and a foreground of dark stone.
implementation 39 Above: At the existing entry signs north of I-80, the plan recommends additions of landscape and glass planes that correspond to the proposed enhancements along the corridor and ground the signs to their context. In the background, the existing trail can be seen. The plan recommends renaming the trail as the ‘Prairie Fire Trail’ as a part of the landscape enhancements. Similar treatments are proposed at the entries to the communities from the north on Highway 146 as well as from the east and west on 6th Avenue.
The Highway 146 proposed landscape corridor is recommended to include banners on the light poles to add color, generate excitement, and celebrate Grinnell’s rich cultural heritage. It is recommended that the banner include Grinnell’s slogan, “Jewel of the Prairie” and a consistent background color, but may include a variety of iconography at the center of the banner.
40 implementation The above day-time and night-time images represent proposed median landscaping and lighting that continues the prairie fire theme.
implementation 41 downtownGRINNELL, area: IA: CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION The Highway 146 and Highway 6 corridors lack an emphasis on connecting to the downtown core. The challenge is to raise the awarenessWHAT along WE key DIDsegments WHATof these two WE corridors. HEARD Focused improvementsWHAT IT MEANSat both the Hwy HOW6 and Hwy IT 146TRANSLATES downtown awareness zones and associated downtown linkage zones are shown on the following pages.
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Existing conditions along Highway 146 Existing conditions along Highway 6
42 implementation GRINNELL, IA: CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION highwayWHAT 146 WE area DID WHAT WE HEARD WHAT IT MEANS HOW IT TRANSLATES
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commercial zone Hwy 6 Lighting Lighting 8th Ave (hwy 6 intersection & south) • Oppor • Existing intersection pole be a fe mounted fixtures only Vegetation downt Commercial Zone (Hwy 6 Intersection & South)Very little existing vegetation of any type Hwy 6 Vegetation Opportunity to strategically locate trees, shrubs, and • Very little existing perennials vegetation of any type • Opportunity to strategically locate trees, shrubs and perennialsStorm Water Storm Water Nearly 100% existing impervious area st • Nearly 100% existing Hwy 6 1 Ave 4th Ave Impervious area Opportunity to integrate urban storm water BMPs st • Opportunity to integrate 1 Ave urban storm water BMPs Lighting Lighting Visual Environment
• Opportunity for lightingOpportunity to for lighting to be Residentiala feature and heighten Zone Commercial Zone be a feature and heighten Image & Experience downtown awarenessdowntown areas (North of Hwy 6) Residential Zone Commercial(Hwy 6 Intersection Zone & South) 11th Ave Hwy 6
Community Entry 11th Ave Downtown Awareness (from the north) • 4th Ave to Hwy 6 1st Ave • Consider Features th residential zone• Consider Features at… 10 Ave visualVisual environment Environment • Consider Unique Lighting • 16th Ave Residential• 11th AveZone Comme (north of hwy (North6) of Hwy• 6)Hwy 6 imageImage && Experienceexperience (Hwy 6 Inters 11th Ave 4th Ave Hwy 6 Community Entry (from the north) Hwy 6 CommunityHwy 6 Entry 11th Ave Downto Consider features at: 16th th (from the north) Hwy 6 • 4 Av Ave., 11th Ave., Hwy 6 8th Ave 11th Ave • Consid th • Consider Features at… 10 Ave • Consid • 16th Ave 4th Ave • 11th Ave • Hwy 6 isual Environment Commercial Zone 4th Ave 16th Ave ge & Experience (Hwy 6 Intersection & South) Hwy 6 st Hwy 6 1 Ave Railroad Hwy 6 1st Ave 11th Ave Downtown Awareness Looking North • 4th AveLookingLooking to Hwy South 6 Hwy 6 • Consider Features 8th Ave 11th Ave commercial zone• Consider Unique Lighting (hwy 6 intersection & south) 4th Ave Downtown Awareness Hwy 6 4th Ave. to Hwy 6 Hwy 6 th Consider features 16 Ave Consider unique lighting Hwy 6 1st Ave 1st Ave 4th Ave Lo Looking South
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st 1 Ave Looking North Railroad 1st Ave 44 implementation Looking North highway 146 area
Downtown Awareness Zone - Highway 146 and 4th Avenue: As a part of the CBD phase four improvements, this intersection will be reconstructed. Proposed features are shown both along Hwy 146 and turning the corner of 4th Avenue.
Proposed larger scale vertical light beacons are proposed at each of the 4 corners with smaller scale features grouped to the north, south, and west as lead-in elements .
implementation 45 Pedestrian scale features are proposed along the sidewalk leading toward the downtown core.
Each corner of Highway 146 & 4th Street will receive a light beacon feature.
46 implementation highway 6 area
GRINNELL, IA: CITY COUNCIL PRESENTATION
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Conceptual corridor features (shown above) would be strategically located along downtown awareness and linkage zones.
implementation 47 Park Street is being envisioned as a key pedestrian linkage between the College and Central Park/Downtown and may evolve into a unique experience.
Features can be utilized as focal points at key locations where urban meets park.
48 implementation zone of confluence background The “Zone of Confluence” is a term coined in a 2013 Visitor Experience Study, jointly commissioned by Grinnell College and the City of Grinnell. The study’s goal was to better understand how to make Grinnell College and Grinnell overall more attractive to visitors from an architectural, urban planning, and landscape design perspective. The study made several important recommendations related to being more thoughtful about how the college’s spaces and the community’s spaces connect – one of which was to strengthen the physical connection between the downtown area and the campus.
The study observed that this “Zone of Confluence,” or gateway zone, can be much more vibrant than it currently is, with a range of 18-hour uses to draw people from campus into the downtown, and vice-versa. The study observed that as visitors approach Grinnell from Interstate 80, Grinnell’s well-preserved, historic downtown is not readily apparent. Without a clear “draw” connecting campus and the downtown, the central business district is easily overlooked by college visitors, so that the downtown is not fully utilized as a visitor attraction and is shortchanged of important visitor traffic.
This project is unique for several reasons. This is the first time in the history of the community that Grinnell College, the city of Grinnell, and other community development partners will undertake such a significant redevelopment project with the potential to transform the economic, social, and cultural aspects of our historic downtown. The most unique aspect is the role that Grinnell College Above: The Zone of Confluence is located at the north has elected to play in this project. Not only is the College end of Broad Street and presents a singular and unique actively ‘land banking’ properties in this project area opportunity to link the Town with the Gown. This area is but they have also committed substantial funding and envisioned to focus on activities to service the student resources to this effort. The project is also unique since population or College’s needs while respecting the town’s it is built on the premise of redevelopment of vacant or patterns of streets and uses. Possible programs of spaces blighted properties and repurposing existing historic may include student focused administrative offices as well structures. It is also unique that the project is taking place as faculty and staff housing. in Grinnell’s historic downtown at the confluence with the Grinnell Colllege campus. completed projects Since 2013, the City and College have taken this The following actions and improvements have been recommendation seriously and have been working completed in the Zone of Confluence: together to implement many of the recommendations and plan for future improvements. • Master Plan of the Zone of Confluence
• Grinnell College continues to acquire properties in the Zone of Confluence.
implementation 49 • Work has begun to perform renovation work on pedestrians into the downtown on a daily basis. one of these historic properties. Grinnell College is currently working to identify a tenant for this • Grinnell Promenade - $7 million renovated space. • Grinnell College Student Living Administrative • Grinnell College conducted an RFP process to Space select a qualified developer to undertake the • Grinnell Promenade II first significant new construction to occur in the Zone of Confluence. This will be a mixed use • Strategic use of underutilized parking spaces residential and commercial building with an estimated cost of $5 to $6 million. Construction • Site Preparation on this project is expected to begin in 2019. • Building and Land Acquisition • The College’s primary activity in the Zone has been Building and Land Acquisition. The total • Building Construction project budget is $10 million. Approximately • Building Remodeling $2,000,000 has been spent to date on Building and Land Acquisition along with Professional Fees and investments by the College to address deferred maintenance in the acquired properties. The total project costs remaining are $8 million.
• Relocation of the Grinnell College Campus Store (‘Pioneer Bookshop’) to Main Street in Downtown
• Transitional zone landscaping in Grinnell College Phase 1 Campus Plan
• Hotel Grinnell - $7 million conversion of historic junior high
• Central Park - $3.5 million improvement
• CDBG Phase 5 (Final Phase) – completed bringing the $18 million reconstruction of all public infra- The above image represents the character of development structure in Downtown to a close. envisioned for the Zone of Confluence. future improvements The following mix of land uses, improvements, and actions are recommended for further implementation of the Zone of Confluence:
• Addition of a thoughtful mix of land uses in this area that complement, rather than duplicate, the offerings that exist in Downtown.
• Restaurant. An ethnically-themed restaurant.
• This will serve as another anchor to the development by providing a destination dining experience to attract visitors from the College, The above photograph shows the demolition/cleared site city of Grinnell, and neighboring communities. of the former McNally’s grocery store which relocated across the street. The demolition makes way for a new • Offices. College administrative offices would draw multi-use building at this site. Development of this project is in process and construction is anticipated for 2019.
50 implementation additional improvements
2019 update Beyond the larger improvements that are recommended for the downtown area, the entry corridors, and their context, additional improvements are recommended that build upon the success of the downtown and ensure continued economic and cultural vibrancy. future improvements
The following improvements and actions are recommended for implementation: The above images are an example of parking wayfinding • Wayfinding signage that highlights public parking signs that could be implemented to direct people to parking lots lots in the Downtown area.
• Conversion of unused or underutilized alley space to pedestrian spaces that include elements such as unique lighting, seating, and murals.
• A redevelopment study of areas between Downtown and Highway 146 to envision potential redevelop- ment strategies that could create a stronger link into downtown.
• Focus group participants noted the area near Highway 146 and 4th Avenue in need of particular improvement as a gateway into the community.
• Continued implementation of broadband internet
• Focus group participants noted this as an important priority. The above image illustrates an example of using underutilized alleys or spaces between downtown buildings to add to the overall downtown experience.
implementation 51 Grinnell PUBLIC WORKS AND GROUNDS Meeting MONDAY, JULY 1, 2019 AT 6:15 P.M. IN THE 2ND FLOOR COUNCIL CHAMBERS OF THE CITY HALL
TENTATIVE AGENDA ROLL CALL: Hueftle-Worley (Chair), Wray, Bly.
PERFECTING AND APPROVAL OF AGENDA:
COMMITTEE BUSINESS:
1. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 8 in the amount of $240,213.67 to Manatts Inc of Brooklyn, Iowa for the East Street Reconstruction Project (See Resolution No. 2019-62). 2. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 17 in the amount of $365,981.13 to WRH, Inc of Amana, Iowa for the Grinnell Wastewater Facility Improvements Project (See Resolution No. 2019-63). 3. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 1 in the amount of $44,441.00 to Jasper Construction of Newton, Iowa for the CBD 2019 Maintenance Project (See Resolution No. 2019-64) 4. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 2 in the amount of $66,367.00 to Jasper Construction of Newton, Iowa for the CBD 2019 Maintenance Project (See Resolution No. 2019-65) 5. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 8 in the amount of $14,010.60 to Bushong Construction of Montezuma, Iowa for the Hangar and Paving Improvements Project (See Resolution No. 2019-66). 6. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 1 in the amount of $26,039.71 to Manatts Inc of Brooklyn, Iowa for the Runway Rehabilitation Project (See Resolution No. 2019-67). 7. Consider resolution authorizing payment of contractor’s pay request No. 1 in the amount of $107,225.50 to Spohn Ranch Inc. of Los Angeles, CA for the Skatepark Project (See Resolution No. 2019-68) 8. Discuss the revised location of the light poles on the west side of Park Street for Grinnell College. 9. Notification of waste reduction presentation at the Drake Community Library. 10. Discussion on new recycling program. 11. Update on Ash Trees.
INQUIRIES:
ADJOURNMENT
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-62
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR’S PAY REQUEST NO. 8 IN THE AMOUNT OF $240,213.67 FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE EAST STREET RECONSTRUCTION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Grinnell did enter into a contract with Manatts, Inc of Brooklyn, Iowa on February 9, 2018 for the East Street Reconstruction Project; and
WHEREAS, Pay Estimate No. 8 has been initiated by the City of Grinnell and Manatts, Inc of Brooklyn, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the Project Engineer has verified completion of the project in accordance with the terms of the contract and recommends approval of Pay Estimate No. 8; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRINNELL, IOWA,
Section 1. That said improvements are hereby accepted as having been substantially completed in accordance with the said plans, specifications and contract. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make payment to Manatts Inc of Brooklyn, Iowa in the amount of $240,213.67 for the East Street Reconstruction Project.
Passed and adopted this 1st day of July, 2019.
______Dan F. Agnew, Mayor
Attest:
______P. Kay Cmelik, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-63
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR’S PAY REQUEST NO. 17 IN THE AMOUNT OF $365,981.13 TO WRH, INC OF AMANA, IOWA FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE WASTEWATER TREATMENT FACILITY IMPROVEMENTS
WHEREAS, the City of Grinnell did enter into a contract with WRH, Inc of Amana, Iowa on December 4, 2017 and
WHEREAS, Pay Request No. 17 has been initiated by the City of Grinnell and WRH, Inc. of Amana, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the Project Engineer has verified completion of the project in accordance with the terms of the contract and recommends approval of Pay Request No. 17; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRINNELL, IOWA,
Section 1. That said improvements are hereby accepted as having been substantially completed in accordance with the said plans, specifications and contract. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make payment in the amount of $365,981.13 to WRH, Inc. of Amana, Iowa.
Passed and adopted this 1st day of July 2019.
______Dan F. Agnew, Mayor
Attest:
______P. Kay Cmelik, City Clerk/Finance Director VEENSTRA & KIMM, INC. 3000 Westown Parkway West Des Moines, Iowa 50266-1320 515-255-8000 515-225-7848(FAX) 800-241-8000(WATS)
PAY ESTIMATE NO. 17 Date: June 25, 2019 Project Title Wastewater Treatment Facility Improvements Contractor WRH, Inc. Grinnell, Iowa P.O. Box 256 Amana, Iowa 52203 Orig. Contract Amount & Date $13,574,000.00 December 4, 2017 Pay Period 5/28/19-6/25/19 BID ITEMS Estimated Quantity Description Unit Quantity Unit Price Extended Price Completed Value Completed 1.1 Bond & Insurance LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 131,000.00 100% $131,000.00 1.2 Mobilization LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 200,000.00 77% $154,000.00 1.3 General Conditions LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 665,000.00 77% $515,000.00 2.1 Demolition of Existing Plant LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 100,000.00 2% $2,000.00 2.2 Earthwork LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 1,216,000.00 70% $850,000.00 2.3 Asphalt Paving LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 190,000.00 $0.00 2.4 PCC Paving & Walks LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 108,000.00 $0.00 2.5 Underground Pipe & MH's LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 1,200,000.00 98% $1,174,091.81 2.6 Fence LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 38,000.00 42% $16,000.00 2.7 Erosion Control LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 16,000.00 100% $16,000.00 2.8 Seeding & Landscaing LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 40,000.00 $0.00 3.1 Reinforcing Steel LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 892,500.00 99% $886,000.00 3.2 Concrete -#10 Headworks Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 210,000.00 100% $210,000.00 3.3 Concrete -#20 Process Tanks LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 1,407,000.00 100% $1,407,000.00 3.4 Concrete -#25 Final Clarifier Splitter Box LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 40,000.00 100% $40,000.00 3.5 Concrete -#30 Final Clarifier No. 3 LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 231,000.00 100% $231,000.00 3.6 Concrete -#40 UV Disinfection Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 64,000.00 100% $64,000.00 3.7 Concrete -#50 Effluent Flume LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 13,000.00 100% $13,000.00 3.8 Concrete -#55 Sludge Pump Station LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 71,000.00 $0.00 3.9 Concrete -#60 Aerobic Digester LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 261,000.00 100% $261,000.00 3.10 Concrete -#65 Digester Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 52,000.00 100% $52,000.00 3.11 Concrete -#70 Sludge Storage LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 3,400.00 $0.00 3.12 Concrete -#90 Administration Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 59,000.00 100% $59,000.00 3.13 Precast Concrete LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 70,000.00 100% $70,000.00 4.1 Masonry LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 411,600.00 67% $275,000.00 5.1 Misc. Metals, Handrail & Hatches LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 215,500.00 98% $211,898.00 6.1 Framing, Carpentry LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 15,000.00 33% $5,000.00 7.1 Roofing & Sheet Metal LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 177,000.00 67% $118,000.00 7.2 Insulation & Damp Proofing LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 8,000.00 100% $8,000.00 7.3 Joint Sealants LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 13,000.00 62% $8,000.00 8.1 Doors & Hardware (HM & FRP) LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 43,000.00 58% $25,000.00 8.2 Doors (Coiling & OH) LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 9,000.00 $0.00 8.3 Windows ( Storefront & Clad) LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 19,000.00 $0.00 9.1 Painting LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 180,000.00 29% $53,000.00 9.2 Flooring LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 57,000.00 $0.00 9.3 Drywall LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 13,000.00 $0.00 9.4 Ceilings LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 15,000.00 $0.00 10.1 Specialties (Lockers, RR Access., Signs) LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 25,000.00 $0.00 11.1 Stamford Baffles LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 50,000.00 82% $41,000.00 11.2 FRP Flumes & Grating LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 11,500.00 100% $11,500.00 11.3 Flow Control Gates LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 110,000.00 100% $110,000.00 11.4 Grit Removal Equipment LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 260,000.00 100% $260,000.00 11.5 Grip Pumps LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 25,000.00 100% $25,000.00 11.6 Mechanical Bar Screen LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 93,000.00 100% $93,000.00 11.7 Submersible Pumps LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 72,000.00 $0.00 11.8 Sludge Mixing Equipment LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 132,000.00 $0.00 11.9 New Clarifier, Weirs & Baffles LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 130,000.00 98% $127,000.00 11.10 #22 Clarifier Repairs LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 45,000.00 $0.00 11.11 Air Blowers LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 135,000.00 100% $135,000.00 11.12 Rotary Lobe Sludge Pumps LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 72,000.00 100% $72,000.00 11.13 Digester Equipment LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 755,000.00 100% $755,000.00 11.14 Nutrient Removal System LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 585,000.00 99.7% $583,000.00 11.15 NPW Booster Station LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 91,500.00 $0.00 11.16 U.V. Equipment LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 162,000.00 91% $146,890.00 12.1 Lab Casework LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 56,000.00 $0.00 14.1 Hoists LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 7,000.00 $0.00 15.1 Process Pipe LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 352,000.00 85% $300,000.00 15.2 Valves LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 150,000.00 93% $140,000.00 15.3 Mech.- Plumbing/HVAC - General ConditioLS xxxxx xxxxx $ 60,000.00 48% $29,000.00 15.4 Plumbing - #10 Headworks Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 17,000.00 59% $10,000.00 15.5 Plumbing - #40 UV Disinfection Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 1,500.00 $0.00 15.6 Plumbing - #55 Sludge Pump Station LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 6,000.00 $0.00 15.7 Plumbing - #65 Digester Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 5,000.00 50% $2,500.00 15.8 Plumbing - #90 Admin Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 65,000.00 28% $18,000.00 15.9 HVAC - Test & Balance LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 10,000.00 $0.00 15.10 HVAC - Controls LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 42,000.00 $0.00 15.11 HVAC - Equipment LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 116,000.00 25% $29,000.00 15.12 HVAC - #10 Headworks Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 123,000.00 28% $35,000.00 15.13 HVAC - #40 UV Disinfection Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 13,500.00 $0.00 15.14 HVAC - #65 Digester Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 17,000.00 $0.00 15.15 HVAC - #90 Admin Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 49,000.00 $0.00 16.1 Electrical - Generator LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 163,000.00 10% $16,300.00 16.2 Electrical - Lighting LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 58,000.00 $0.00 16.3 Electrical - #10 Headworks Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 54,000.00 91% $49,000.00 16.4 Electrical - #20 Process Tanks LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 45,000.00 73% $33,000.00 16.5 Electrical - #30 Final Clarifier LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 42,000.00 83% $35,000.00 16.6 Electrical - #90 Admin Bldg. LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 55,000.00 38% $21,000.00 16.7 Electrical - Site & Temp Power LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 305,000.00 97% $295,000.00 16.8 Controls - General Conditions LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 16,000.00 100% $16,000.00 16.9 Control Panels LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 125,000.00 96% $120,000.00 16.10 SCADA Computer & Software LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 40,000.00 $0.00 16.11 Instrumentation LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 83,000.00 97% $80,100.00 16.12 Electrical Gear LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 275,000.00 97% $266,000.00 16.13 Star-up & Training LS xxxxx xxxxx $ 15,000.00 $0.00 Total $ 13,574,000.00 $10,709,279.81 Materials Stored Summary Number of Unit Units Price Extended Cost 8.2 Doors (Coiling & OH) $7,897.00 14.1 Hoists $4,835.00 16.2 Electrical - Lighting $49,152.98
Total $61,884.98 SUMMARY
Contract Price Value Completed
Original Contract Price $13,574,000.00 $10,709,279.81 Approved Change Order (list each) No. 1 $23,392.18 $10,088.67
No.2 $26,210.56 $23,147.37
No. 3
No. 4
No. 5
No. 6
Revised Contract Price $13,623,602.74 $10,742,515.85
Materials Stored $61,884.98
Value of Completed Work and Materials Stored $10,804,400.83
Less Retained Percentage (5%) $540,220.04
Net Amount Due This Estimate $10,264,180.79 Less Estimate(s) Previously Approved No. 1 $157,700.00
No. 2 $172,900.00
No. 3 $924,479.68
No. 4 $1,006,090.87
No. 5 $840,943.80
No. 6 $989,069.00
No. 7 $526,780.70
No. 8 $533,685.32
No. 9 $456,337.25
No. 10 $1,374,978.99
No. 11 $922,524.08
No. 12 $374,465.02
No. 13 $88,293.00
No. 14 $105,450.00
No. 15 $833,547.79
No. 16 $590,954.16
Total Previously Approved $9,898,199.65
Percent Complete 79% Amount Due This Estimate $365,981.13
The amount $365,981.13 is recommended for approval for payment in accordance with the terms of the Contract.
Prepared By: Recommended By: Approved By: WRH, Inc. Veenstra & Kimm, Inc. City of Grinnell
Signature Signature Signature
Title Title Title Project Manager Project Engineer Date Date Date
V&K Job No. 288117 RESOLUTION NO. 2019-64
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR’S PAY REQUEST NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $44,441.00 to JASPER CONSTRUCTION OF NEWTON, IOWA FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE 2019 CBD MAINTENANCE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Grinnell did enter into a contract with Jasper Construction of Newton, Iowa on March 18, 2018 for the 2019 CBD Maintenance Project; and
WHEREAS, Pay Estimate No. 1 has been initiated by the City of Grinnell and Jasper Construction, Newton, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the Project Engineer has verified completion of the project in accordance with the terms of the contract and recommends approval of Pay Estimate No. 1; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRINNELL, IOWA,
Section 1. That said improvements are hereby accepted as having been substantially completed in accordance with the said plans, specifications and contract. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make payment to Jasper Construction of Newton, Iowa in the amount of $44,441.00 for the 2019 Maintenance Project.
Passed and adopted this 1st day of July 2019.
______Dan F. Agnew, Mayor
Attest:
______P. Kay Cmelik, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-65
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR’S PAY REQUEST NO. 2 IN THE AMOUNT OF $66,367.00 TO JASPER CONSTRUCTION OF NEWTON, IOWA FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE 2019 CBD MAINTENANCE PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Grinnell did enter into a contract with Jasper Construction of Newton, Iowa on March 18, 2018 for the 2019 CBD Maintenance Project; and
WHEREAS, Pay Estimate No. 2 has been initiated by the City of Grinnell and Jasper Construction, Newton, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the Project Engineer has verified completion of the project in accordance with the terms of the contract and recommends approval of Pay Estimate No. 2; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRINNELL, IOWA,
Section 1. That said improvements are hereby accepted as having been substantially completed in accordance with the said plans, specifications and contract. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make payment to Jasper Construction, Newton, Iowa in the amount of $66,367.00 for the 2019 Maintenance Project.
Passed and adopted this 1st day of July 2019.
______Dan F. Agnew, Mayor
Attest:
______P. Kay Cmelik, City Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-66
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR’S PAY REQUEST NO. 8 IN THE AMOUNT OF $14,010.60 TO BUSHONG CONSTRUCTION CO, INC. OF MONTEZUMA, IOWA FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE AIRPORT HANGAR AND PAVING IMPROVEMENTS PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Grinnell did enter into a contract with Bushong Construction Co, Inc. of Montezuma, Iowa on April 16, 2018 for Airport Hangar and Paving Improvements, and
WHEREAS, Pay Estimate No. 8 has been initiated by the City of Grinnell and Bushong Construction Co, Inc. of Montezuma, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, the Project Engineer has verified completion of the project in accordance with the terms of the contract and recommends approval of Pay Estimate No. 8; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRINNELL, IOWA,
Section 1. That said improvements are hereby accepted as having been substantially completed in accordance with the said plans, specifications and contract. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make payment to Bushong Construction Co, Inc. of Montezuma, Iowa in the amount of $14,010.60 for the Airport Hangar and Paving Improvements Project.
Passed and adopted this 1st day of July 2019.
______Dan F. Agnew, Mayor
Attest:
______P. Kay Cmelik, City Clerk
Tabulation of Construction Quantities Hangar and Paving Improvements Grinnell Regional Airport Grinnell, IA
Period Ending: June 15, 2018
Contract Completed Item Description Unit Unit Bid Quantity Amount Quantity Amount No Price
1.01 Safety Plan, Traffic Control and Mobilization LS $65,915.00 1 $65,915.00 1 $65,915.00 2.01 Class 13 Excavation, Apron CY $13.00 240 $3,120.00 240 $3,120.00 2.02 Class 13 Excavation, Taxiway CY $13.00 1,270 $16,510.00 1270 $16,510.00 2.03 Class 13 Excavation, Approach CY $13.00 80 $1,040.00 80 $1,040.00 2.04 Class 13 Excavation, Hangar CY $13.00 310 $4,030.00 310 $4,030.00 2.05 Fly Ash Treated Subgrade Preparation, 18”, Apron SY $9.00 800 $7,200.00 651.37 $5,862.33 2.06 Fly Ash Treated Subgrade Preparation, 18”, Taxiway SY $9.00 700 $6,300.00 610.55 $5,494.95 2.07 Fly Ash Treated Subgrade Preparation, 18”, Approach SY $9.00 450 $4,050.00 408.89 $3,680.01 2.08 Fly Ash Treated Subgrade Preparation, 18”, Hangar SY $9.00 950 $8,550.00 930.22 $8,371.98 2.09 Fly Ash - (Removed Per Change Order No.1) Ton $65.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 2.10 Subbase, 6” Modified, Apron SY $9.00 800 $7,200.00 651.37 $5,862.33 2.11 Subbase, 6” Modified, Taxiway SY $9.00 700 $6,300.00 610.55 $5,494.95 2.12 Subbase, 6” Modified, Approach SY $9.00 450 $4,050.00 408.89 $3,680.01 2.13 Subbase, 6” Modified, Hangar SY $9.00 950 $8,550.00 950.00 $8,550.00 2.14 Remove and Replace Unsuitable Material CY $15.00 500 $7,500.00 185.6 $2,784.00 4.01 Storm Sewer, Trenched, 24" RCP LF $73.00 922 $67,306.00 918.03 $67,016.19 4.02 Pipe Apron, 24" RCP EA $1,575.00 1 $1,575.00 1 $1,575.00 4.03 Storm Sewer, Trenched, 6" PVC LF $24.00 30 $720.00 30 $720.00 4.04 Connection Downspouts To PVC Pipe EA $210.00 1 $210.00 1 $210.00 5.01 Water Main, Trenched, 6" DIP LF $35.00 20 $700.00 20 $700.00 6.01 Manhole, SW-401, 48" Dia. EA $4,830.00 2 $9,660.00 2 $9,660.00 6.02 Intake, SW-513, 48" Open All Four Sides EA $5,250.00 2 $10,500.00 2 $10,500.00 7.01 Pavement, PCC, 6", Apron SY $45.00 780 $35,100.00 725.57 $32,650.65 7.02 Pavement, PCC, 6", Taxiway SY $45.00 620 $27,900.00 583.33 $26,249.85 7.03 Pavement, PCC, 6", Approach SY $46.00 450 $20,700.00 396.23 $18,226.58 7.04 Tie Down Anchors EA $124.00 9 $1,116.00 9 $1,116.00 8.01 Painted Pavement Markings, Waterborne LS $520.00 1 $520.00 1 $520.00 8.02 Removal of Pavement Markings LS $730.00 1 $730.00 1 $730.00 9.01 Hydraulic Seeding (Seeding, Fertilizing And Mulching) LS $11,025.00 1 $11,025.00 1 $11,025.00 9.02 Silt Fence, Installation, Removal of Sediment and Removal of Silt Fence LF $3.00 800 $2,400.00 315 $945.00 9.03 Filter Socks, Installation, Removal of Sediment and Removal of Filter Socks LF $3.00 300 $900.00 467 $1,401.00 9.04 Rolled Erosion Control Products SQ $10.00 500 $5,000.00 282.20 $2,822.00 11.01 90' X 90' Complete Hangar Building With Min. 22' X 79'-6" Clear Door LS $392,900.00 1 $392,900.00 0 $0.00 11.02 6" PCC Hangar Floor SY $62.00 925 $57,350.00 884.85 $54,860.70 11.03 Concrete Stoop EA $1,349.00 1 $1,349.00 1 $1,349.00 11.04 Floor Drains, Holding Tank And Drain Lines LS $6,405.00 1 $6,405.00 1 $6,405.00 B2.06 Additional - Fly Ash Treated Subgrade Preparation, 18”, Taxiway SY $9.00 60 $540.00 40.00 $360.00 B2.07 Additional - Fly Ash Treated Subgrade Preparation, 18”, Approach SY $9.00 60 $540.00 44.44 $399.96 B2.08 Additional - Fly Ash Treated Subgrade Preparation, 18”, Hangar SY $9.00 240 $2,160.00 214.44 $1,929.96 B2.09 Additional - Fly Ash - (Removed Per Change Order No.1) Ton $65.00 0 $0.00 0 $0.00 B2.11 Additional - Subbase, 6" Modified, Taxiway SY $9.00 60 $540.00 40.00 $360.00 B2.12 Additional - Subbase, 6" Modified, Approach SY $9.00 60 $540.00 44.44 $399.96 B2.13 Additional - Subbase, 6" Modified, Hangar SY $9.00 240 $2,160.00 137.45 $1,237.05 B7.02 Additional - Pavement, PCC, 6", Taxiway SY $48.00 60 $2,880.00 38.89 $1,866.72 B7.03 Additional - Pavement, PCC, 6, Approach SY $48.00 60 $2,880.00 44.44 $2,133.12 11.01 Deduct - 90' X 90' Complete Hangar Building With Min. 22' X 79'-6" Clear Door LS -$392,900.00 1 -$392,900.00 0 $0.00 B13.01 Add - 100' X 100' Complete Hangar Building With Min. 22' X 89'-6" Clear Door LS $447,397.00 1 $447,397.00 1.00 $447,397.00 B11.02 Additional - 6" PCC Hangar Floor SY $66.00 230 $15,180.00 211.11 $13,933.26
CO1-1 Cement (Base Bid) Ton $171.00 110 $18,810.00 102.27 $17,488.17 CO1-2 Cement (Alternate Bid B) Ton $171.00 15 $2,565.00 0.00 $0.00
Total $907,673.00 $876,582.73
Prepared by Clapsaddle-Garber Associates, Inc. PN 4467.06 Marshalltown, Iowa RESOLUTION NO. 2019-67
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR’S PAY REQUEST NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $26,039.71 TO MANATTS, INC OF BROOKLYN, IA FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE RUNWAY REHABILITATION PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Grinnell did enter into a contract with Manatts, Inc. of Brooklyn, IA on September 6, 2018 and
WHEREAS, Pay Request No. 1 has been initiated by the City of Grinnell and Manatts Inc. of Brooklyn, IA; and
WHEREAS, the Project Engineer has verified completion of the project in accordance with the terms of the contract and recommends approval of Pay Request No. 1; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRINNELL, IOWA,
Section 1. That said improvements are hereby accepted as having been substantially completed in accordance with the said plans, specifications and contract. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make payment in the amount of $26,039.71 to Manatts, Inc. of Brooklyn, IA A.
Passed and adopted this 1st day of July 2019.
______Dan F. Agnew, Mayor
Attest:
______P. Kay Cmelik, City Clerk/Finance Director
RESOLUTION NO. 2019-68
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING PAYMENT OF CONTRACTOR’S PAY REQUEST NO. 1 IN THE AMOUNT OF $107,225.50 TO SPOHN RANCH, INC OF LOS ANGELES, CA FOR WORK COMPLETED ON THE GRINNELL SKATEPARK PROJECT
WHEREAS, the City of Grinnell did enter into a contract with Spohn Ranch Inc. of Los Angeles, CA on May 6, 2019 and
WHEREAS, Pay Request No. 1 has been initiated by the City of Grinnell and Spohn Ranch Inc, of Los Angeles, CA; and
WHEREAS, the Project Engineer has verified completion of the project in accordance with the terms of the contract and recommends approval of Pay Request No. 1; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF GRINNELL, IOWA,
Section 1. That said improvements are hereby accepted as having been substantially completed in accordance with the said plans, specifications and contract. The City Clerk is hereby authorized and directed to make payment in the amount of $107,225.50 to Spohn Ranch, Inc. of Los Angeles, CA.
Passed and adopted this 1st day of July 2019.
______Dan F. Agnew, Mayor
Attest:
______P. Kay Cmelik, City Clerk/Finance Director Spohn Ranch, Inc. 6824 S. Centinela Avenue Invoice Los Angeles, CA 90230 Date Invoice No. 06/25/19 GI002
Bill To: Ship To Grinnell, IA 520 4th Avenue Grinnell, IA 50112
P.O. Number Terms Rep Ship Date Ship Via FOB Project Due on receipt 06/09/19 Grinnell Skatepark Construction
Description Quantity Amount Price Each Concrete Skatepark Construction - Mobilization 0.25 59,781.25 239,125.00 Concrete Skatepark Construction - 50% Completion 0.3 71,737.50 239,125.00 Concrete Skatepark Construction - Change Order 1: Loader -1 -650.00 650.00 Rental Concrete Skatepark Construction - Change Order 2: Rebar -1 -1,000.00 1,000.00 Out-of-state sale, exempt from sales tax 0.00 0.00%
Thank you for your business. Total $129,868.75 CONTRACTOR'S APPLICATION FOR PAYMENT
TO: City of Grinnell Project: Bailey Park APPLICATION NO.: 1 520 4th Ave. Grinnell, IA 50112 Contract Date: 5.1.19 APPLICATION DATE: 6.21.19 PERIOD FROM: 5.1.19 ATTENTION: Russ Behrens, City Manager Project No.: 18-4080-IN PERIOD TO: 6.30.19
The undersigned Contractor certifies that to the best of his knowledge, information, and belief the work covered by this Application for Payment has been complete in accordance with the Contract Application is made for Payment, as shown below, Documents. Upon receipt of a check in the sum of the current payment due and when the check in connection with the Contract. has been properly endorsed and paid by the bank, this document shall become effective to release all mechanic's or material man's lien, stop notice right claim or claim has on this project to the following extent: The present status of the account for this Contract This Release covers a Progress Payment for labor, services, equipment and/or materials furnished by the is as follows: contractors through the date of the Pay Request only and does not cover any retentions or retainer before or after the Pay Request date. Extras furnished before the Release Date for which payment has not been ORIGINAL CONTRACT SUM $239,125.00 received; extras or items furnished after Pay Request date are not included in this release. This Release Net Change by Change Order ($1,650.00) shall not change rights of the Owner or Contractor as agreed to in the original contract for construction. Contract Sum to Date $237,475.00 CONTRACTOR: Spohn Ranch, Inc. Total Completed and Stored to Date $129,868.75 ADDRESS: 6824 S. Centinela Avenue (From summation on Page 2) Los Angeles, CA 90230 Retainage % BY: Kirsten Dermer DATE: June 25, 2019 Total Earned Less Retainage $129,868.75 Less Previous Certificates for Payments Change Order Summary Additions Deductions CURRENT PAYMENT DUE $129,868.75 Total changes approved in previous months by Owner Balance to Finish, Including Retainage $107,606.25 Total approved this month $1,650.00 TOTALS $1,650.00 Net Changes by Change Order -$1,650.00
CERTIFICATION OF ENGINEER I certify that I have checked and verified the above and foregoing Application for Payment; that to the best of my knowledge and belief it is a true and correct statement of work performed by the Contractor; that all work included in this Application for Payment has been inspected by me and/or by my duly authorized representative or assistants and that it has been performed in full accordance with requirements of the referenced contract; and that partial payment claimed and requested by the Contractor is correctly computed on the basis of work performed to date.
ENGINEERING FIRM: SIGNED: DATE: FOR CITY USE ONLY CITY ENGINEER: CITY GRANTSPERSON: CITY FINANCE DIRECTOR:
GrinnellIA-PayApp-SOV.xls, Application--SR CONTRACTOR'S WORKSHEET / SCHEDULE OF VALUES
BAILEY PARK SKATEPARK GRINNELL, IA June 25, 2019 APPLICATION NUMBER: 1 PROJECT # 18-4080-IN PERIOD FROM - TO: 5.1.19 - 6.30.19
CONTRACT WORK COMPLETED INSTALLED TO DATE Item Description Unit Unit Change Unit Contract This Application Previous Applications Units Total Total Units Amount Retainage No. of Work Quantity Order Price Price Units Installed Stored Previous Previous Installed Installed Stored Remaining Percentage Remaining Amount Quantity Installed Amount Materials Units Installed Stored Amt. Complete 1 Mobilization--25% LS 1.00 $59,781.25 $59,781.25 1.00 $59,781.25 1.00 $59,781.25 100.00% 2 50% Completion of Construction--30% LS 1.00 $71,737.50 $71,737.50 1.00 $71,737.50 1.00 $71,737.50 100.00% 3 100% Completion of Construction--35% LS 1.00 $83,693.75 $83,693.75 1.00 $83,693.75 4 Within 30 days of Construction Completion--10% LS 1.00 $23,912.50 $23,912.50 1.00 $23,912.50 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 CHANGE ORDERS 17 1--Loader Rental (deduct) LS 1.00 -$650.00 -$650.00 1.00 ($650.00) 1.00 ($650.00) 100.00% 18 2--Rebar (deduct) LS 1.00 -$1,000.00 -$1,000.00 1.00 ($1,000.00) 1.00 ($1,000.00) 100.00% 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28
TOTALS: $237,475.00 $129,868.75 $129,868.75 54.69% $107,606.25
GrinnellIA-PayApp-SOV.xls, SOV-Work Sheet Rural Resident (Recycling Annual Fee) $90.00 a year or $7.50 a month proration) *Must buy an annual pass (will be prorated according to month purchased i.e. October 2019 – 9 X 7.50 = $67.50)
Imagine Grinnell hosts waste reduction events in July
By Imagine Grinnell
6/21/19
Contact: [email protected]
(641) 236-5518
Imagine Grinnell will show participants how to reduce their household waste with a series of free activities, demonstrations and events scheduled to coincide with the discontinuation of curbside recycling in Grinnell at the end of June. This will include participation in Plastic Free July, a world-wide challenge to refuse single-use plastics, as well as hosting talks by a variety of experts on reducing food waste. Community members are encouraged to visit Imagine Grinnell at Thursday farmers markets, attend July speaker events, and share their experiences with reducing waste by posting on Facebook or Instagram and tagging @imaginegrinnell.
“We all fear that with the end of curbside recycling pickup, more recyclable items are going to end up in the landfill," said Imagine Grinnell Director Rich Dana. "Our recent survey indicates that Grinnell residents overwhelmingly want to do the right thing and reduce waste, but many don't have adequate information on how to establish new, less wasteful habits. Reducing household waste is one of those win- win situations... using less can be good for the environment AND less expensive for your family."
Imagine Grinnell will have a table at the Thursday Farmers Market starting on June 27th, providing a quick stop for information and activities regarding waste reduction initiatives in Grinnell. Each week will focus on a different sustainability initiative, including:
Curbside recycling: What do I do next? (June 27)
Curbside recycling: What do I do next? (June 27)
Living Plastic Free (July 11)
Saving Paper and Reducing Junk Mail (July 18) (Bring your junk mail!)
Composting Made Easy (July 25)
You can bring used fabric to the Imagine Grinnell table throughout June and July and join in creating reusable shopping bags during Farmers Market hours on Saturday, June 29th. Reusable bags are an easy way to reduce single-use plastics every day!
Featured speakers will present throughout July, sharing their expertise with the community. Meet sustainability specialist Jennifer Trent from the Iowa Waste Reduction Center (July 16th) and Iowa City Resource Management Superintendent Jen Jordan (July 22nd) at Drake Community Library (7pm), and discover the simple secret of composting at a workshop led by Andy Dunham at Grinnell Heritage Farm on July 15th (7pm).
ORDINANCE NO. 1472
AN ORDINANCE AMENDING THE CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF GRINNELL, IOWA BY AMENDING PROVISIONS PERTAINING TO PUBLIC LIBRARY
BE IT ENACTED by the City Council of the City of Grinnell, Iowa:
SECTION 1. SECTION MODIFIED. Section 22.01 of the Code of Ordinances of the City of Grinnell, Iowa, is repealed and the following adopted in lieu thereof:
22.01 PUBLIC LIBRARY. The public library for the City is known as the Drake Community Library. It is referred to in this chapter as the Library.
SECTION 2. SEVERABILITY CLAUSE. If any section, provision or part of this ordinance shall be adjudged invalid or unconstitutional, such adjudication shall not affect the validity of the ordinance as a whole or any section, provision or part thereof not adjudged invalid or unconstitutional.
SECTION 3. WHEN EFFECTIVE. This ordinance shall be in effect from and after its final passage, approval and publication as provided by law.
Passed by the Council the ___ day of ______, ____, and approved this ___ day of ______, ____.
______Mayor ATTEST: ______City Clerk
I certify that the foregoing was published as Ordinance No. _____ on the ___ day of ______, ____.
______City Clerk