The Jefferson City Council met Tuesday night in regular session.

During open forum, Ken and Sue Base requested the city to correct a mistake of not having the right location for the water and sewer lines to their new home from the vacant lot they purchase from the city at 407 West Lincoln Way. The total cost from the contractor was over $4,700, which Ken claimed was out of their budget and because he felt it was a mistake, he made a plea to the council to reconsider. Mayor Matt Gordon said their request will be taken back to committee for further review. 

Next, the Council held a public hearing for a Community Development Block Grant from Iowa Economic Development Authority for an upper story housing conversion project with The Centennial at 100 East State Street. Following the hearing, the Council approved a resolution to apply for the grant, as well as contracting Region XII Council of Governments as the grant administrator, should the grant be awarded, along with signing a form verifying the location of the project and signing a federal assurances form.

The Council held another public hearing on the plans and specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for the wastewater treatment plant improvement project. Following the hearing, the Council approved the plans, along with an estimated cost of $16.3 million. Additionally, they set November 15th at 5:30pm for a public hearing for the plans and specifications, form of contract and cost estimate for a sewer lining project. They also approved the second reading and waived the third reading for final adoption of a no parking ordinance for the north side of Adams Street, west of Grimmell Road. 

During reports, Police Chief Mark Clouse urged everyone to get educated about the jail bond referendum before they vote on the measure by November 8th. Building Official Chad Stevens said the new animal shelter should be completed by November 18th. Council member Matt Wetrich, who serves on the parks and rec board, announced a public meeting on November 17th to facilitate a possible community committee to take over the indoor pool project. Finally, Council member Dave Sloan said there will be a public meeting on November 1st at 8am in the City Hall Council Chambers for whether or not to add all-terrain vehicles to be driven on city streets to the ordinance.