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Resolution 22-6

The City of Monticello, Iowa

IN THE NAME AND BY THE AUTHORITY OF THE CITY OF MONTICELLO, IOWA

RESOLUTION #2022-6

Approving Sidewalk Replacement and Cost Sharing with Great Jones County Fair

WHEREAS,  The Jones County Fair Board, through the Jones County Fair Board Member, Ben Capron, and General Manager Lucas Gobeli has approached the City and requested permission to make improvements to  sidewalks and drainage issues, and

WHEREAS,  The general proposal is to make the following improvements:

  1. Main Entrance: Replace cracked sections and remove the vertical separations.  This removal and replacement would be a city expense, as it is part of the existing sidewalk system within the City Park.  It will be reinstalled at 6” thickness with rebar in lieu of the traditional 4” thick panels that are subject to damage from heavy vehicle traffic during the Fair. 
  • Main Entrance Drainage:  An additional drain will be added to the area near the broken panels and will be connected to an existing drain that directs the water over the far hillside. This part of the project would be a Jones County Fair Board expense.
  • French Drain project:  In addition to the drain, as stated above, there is an existing swale that was designed to channel water away from the area and direct it over the far hillside. The channel would be excavated, with perforated tile installed and packed with washed rock and recontoured to more satisfactorily drain water from the area.  This part of the project would be a Jones County Fair Board expense.
  • Panel Replacement on Sidewalk path to Grandstands:  On the sidewalk section leading down to the Grandstands, there are two panels that are non-compliant with our sidewalk standards. Given the destination of the sidewalk, This part of the project would be a Jones County Fair Board expense.
  • Gutter/Drain removal: Along the sidewalk, from the Main Entrance to the Grandstands, the gutter and drain would be removed.  In addition to being a trip hazard, the drain has also been capped after a new wall section was poured several years ago around the racetrack. The gutter would be removed and back filled with dirt for an even transition. This part of the project would be a Jones County Fair Board expense.

WHEREAS, The Fair Board will obtain bids for improvements above and oversee all portions of the Project.

WHEREAS,  The City will reimburse the Jones County Fair Board for our proposed portion upon completion and inspection of the project

WHEREAS, The Fair Board desires to move as quickly as possible on this project to ensure completion for as much of the summer season as is possible and in advance of the Fair, and

WHEREAS,  The Council finds that the proposed improvements are in the best interest of the City and the Fair Board and will add value to the Park grounds.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby approve the proposed improvements to the Park’s sidewalks and drainage as proposed by the Jones County Fair Board.

IN THE TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed.  Done this 3rd day of January, 2022.

Dave Goedken, Mayor 

Attest:

Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk