1) Approval of minutes taken from meetings held 9/13 and 9/22, 2005.

2) Introduction of an ordinance for LA Highway 28 West water line extension. Bids to be opened 10/11.

3) Introduction of an ordinance for PCB & PCB contaminated equipment removal and disposal for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 10/11.

4) Introduction of an ordinance for one digger derrick truck for the Electric Distribution department. Bids to be opened 10/11.

5) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with KJA Communications Group to begin monthly monitoring and development of video segments for the City’s Government Access Channel.

6) Introduction of an ordinance amending the 2005/2006 operating budget for professional fees for KJA Communications Group.

7) Introduction of an ordinance annexing 4.76 acres on LA Highway 1 North, part of Lot 4, L.C. Brister partition for Mobile Home Estates.

8) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of an approximately 0.334 acre parcel of property from British American Properties MacArthur Inn for North Circle drainage improvements.

9) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 10’ utility servitude across Tract 1 and Tract 3 of a portion of the Clio Plantation located in Sections 53 and 54.

10) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a 200’ by 200’ temporary construction servitude on Ballina Farms property for the Bayou Robert at Landmark drainage improvements, Phase 4 project.

11) Introduction of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a Cooperative Endeavor Agreement with the LA Department of Culture, Recreation and Tourism to be used for the operational expenses of the Alexandria Zoological Park.

12) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for Villa Rachelle Subdivision.

13) RESOLUTION authorizing the City Water department to accept, maintain and operate proposed water improvements for Stone Ridge Subdivision.

14) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for operating supplies for the Wastewater department.

15) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for water meters, brass & miscellaneous items for the Central Warehouse.

16) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for electric meters for the Electric Distribution department.

17) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for materials storage cover for the Wastewater Treatment Plant.

18) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for wash station canopy.

19) RESOLUTION authorizing advertisement for bids for Southern Heights street and drainage improvements.

G. ORDINANCES FOR FINAL ADOPTION
SUBJECT TO PUBLIC HEARING

20) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for utility improvements to serve the Union Tank Car development, Phase II. Bids to be opened 10/4.
21) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for Huntwick Boulevard drainage improvements.

22) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to accept the low bid submitted for closed circuit color television pipe inspection system.

23) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into an agreement with the Rapides Parish Sheriff’s Department for off-duty K-9 officers.

24) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive $66,644 from Louisiana Commission on Law Enforcement for a Justice Assistance Grant.

25) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive $67,755 from law enforcement terrorism prevention program to purchase equipment to assist in the department Think Stream project.

26) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Alexandria Police department to receive $50,000 from the Louisiana Highway Safety Commission.

27) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a contract with the Louisiana Department of Agriculture and Forestry for the 2005 Urban and community Forestry Grant.

28) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acquisition of a parcel of land owned by E.J. Barrett Estate containing approximately 1.531 acres and located in Lot 2 of the Experiment Plantation situated in the City for the North Third Street pump station.

29) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of two tracts of land containing approximately 13.9 acres of property from Alexandria Investment Company, running east and west of Broadway Avenue along Chatlin Lake Canal for the Broadway bridge replacement.

30) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the purchase of a parcel containing approximately 0.026 acres of property from J.T. Hillman, et ux adjacent to West Pointe on the Bayou subdivision situated in Section 10, for Coty Drive right of way.

31) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for Huntwick Boulevard drainage improvements.

PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING COMMITTEE

32) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning 14.18 acres being a part of property owned by the Grand Lodge of the State of Louisiana, located in part of Section 4, situated at the northeast corner of the intersection of Masonic Drive and Horseshoe Drive, more commonly known as 5800 Masonic Drive from “AG” Agricultural/Residential district to “C-1” Limited Commercial district. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11)

33) To consider final adoption of an ordinance rezoning a 10.13 +/- acre tract being a portion of Lots 14-1, 15-A, 16, 17, 18 and part of Lot A Northport Commercial & Industrial Park located in Lots 33, 34 & 35, Experiment Plantation, Section 15, 16 & 17, more commonly known as the property adjacent to 2804 North Bolton Avenue from “I-1” Light Industrial district to “SF-3” Single Family high density district, for the purpose of allowing for single family homes. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11)

34) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 28-4.7 E (drainage) regarding surface water features. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 9/27:DELAY & 10/11)

35) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending Section 28-4.4.I.6 regarding centerline of street within 100 year flood plain. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11)

36) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a plat for St. Andrew’s Links, Phase I. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11)

37) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of an agreement establishing flowage servitude from Alvin R. Broussard for drainage through lake at Bocage Subdivision, Phase III. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11)

38) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the acceptance of a donation of a drainage servitude, acquisition of a temporary construction servitude and two drainage and utility servitude located on lots in Tannie Olcutt Subdivision and MacArthur addition in the City for Olcutt Street drainage improvements. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11)

39) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing acceptance of a revised plat for Yorktown Subdivision and rescinding Ordinance No. 125-2005. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11)

40) To consider final adoption of an ordinance amending the budget for extension of Coty Drive from Bayou Robert to Twin Bridges Road. (PUBLIC WORKS/ZONING 10/11)

LEGAL COMMITTEE

41) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing the Mayor to enter into a written cooperative endeavor agreement with the United Way of Central Louisiana to co-sponsor “Doin’ it for the Big Easy”, a benefit concert to aid in the relief efforts associated with Hurricane Katrina, to be held Saturday, October 15, 2005. (LEGAL 10/11)

42) To consider final adoption of an ordinance authorizing a smoking policy for the City of Alexandria. (LEGAL 10/11)

H. COMMITTEES

43) To hear from Finance Committee: Mr. Lawson.
44) To hear from Public Works Committee: Mr. Ranson.
45) To hear from Legal Committee: Mr. Hobbs.
46) To hear from Utility Committee: Mr. Fowler.
47) To hear from Community Development: Mr. Marshall.
48) To hear from Personnel/Insurance: Mr. Johnson.
49) To hear from Public Safety/Transportation: Mr. Marshall.
50) To hear from A & E Review Committee: Mr. Fowler.
51) To hear from Economic Development/Tourism: Mr. Lawson.

52) ANY OTHER BUSINESS WHICH BY UNANIMOUS CONSENT MAY PROPERLY COME BEFORE THE COUNCIL.

53) ADJOURNMENT.