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May 9, 2005
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, May 9, 2005. Mayor Timothy J. Hurley
in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director.
121616 - Welper/Kincaid
that the Agenda, as amended to delete Item #14, for the Regular Session on
Monday, May 9, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
121617 - Welper/Kincaid
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 2, 2005,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation declaring May 2005 as National Historic
Preservation Month.
Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation declaring May 14, 2005 as Letter Carrier Food
Drive Day.
Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation declaring May 8-14, 2005 as Homes For The Aging
Week.
CONSENT AGENDA
121618 — Welper/Kincaid
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-80, dated May 9, 2005, in the
amount of $863,471.91, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-391.
2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of James Cockhren
for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1708 Newell Street,
together with recommendation of approval.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-392.
3. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Waterloo Memorial
Board to hold annual Memorial Day Parade on May 30, 2005 with parade
starting at 10:30 a.m. from the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot traveling
west on Commercial Street to Park Avenue, north to Mulberry Street, east
to 5th Street, then south to Memorial Hall.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-393.
4. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Waterloo Jaycees
to hold Waterloo Jaycees Fireworks Festival on July 2 2005 from 6:00 p.m.
to 12:00 midnight with activities at Veterans Memorial Park, 4th Street
Bridge, Soldiers and Sailors Park, lot along 4th Street in front of the
Courier and the Sixth Street Bridge.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-394.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Communication from Assistant Superintendent of Waste Management Services
transmitting recommendation of appointment of Brian Bowman to the position
of Laboratory Services Foreman, effective May 10, 2005.
2. Request from Van G. Miller & Associates to use grassy area northeast of
Wells Fargo Bank between 5th and 6th Street on June 3, 2005 from 6:00 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m. to watch My Waterloo Days Parade and Fireworks as part of
the annual Heartland Conference held in Waterloo on May 31 -June 3, 2005.
May 9, 2005
Consent Agenda continued
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3. Alan Carrier, Police Lieutenant; Corbin Payne, Police Sergeant; and Dustin
Lindaman, Police Officer; to attend Urban Potential Seminar in Waterloo,
Iowa on April 28, 2005, with costs not to exceed $198.00, including use of
city vehicle.
4. Brian Krischke, Fair Housing Coordinator, to attend National Fair Housing
Training Academy in Washington, DC on May 16-20, 2005, with costs not to
exceed $1,925.00.
5. Kent Shankle, Curator, to travel to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Nyack, New
York on May 25-30, 2005 to return art exhibition and pick up art
exhibition, with costs not to exceed $1,429.00, including use of city
vehicle.
6. Melissa Ludwig, Police Investigator, to attend Iowa Attorney Generals 2005
Victim Justice Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on May 23-24, 2005, with
costs not to exceed $173.95, including use of city vehicle.
c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Smitty's Bar, 709 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/26/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
d. Cigarette License Permit Application
Jet Fuel, 1615 Bishop Avenue
e. Theater License Application
Crossroads 12 Theatre, 2450 Crossroads Boulevard
Cinema 16, 315 East 4th Street
Adult Emporium, 1507 LaPorte Road
f. Bonds.
Ayes: Seven, with Councilperson Cole abstaining on Item 1b2 because she is an
employee of VGM & Associates. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
121619 - Gunderson/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of National
Cattle Congress for a site plan amendment to the "M -2,P" Planned Industrial
District for the former Greyhound site generally located near the crossing of
Highway 63 and 20 as part of the casino, future retail center as well as a
hotel, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 28, 2005, be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121620 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Welper/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
121621 - Gunderson/Cole
that "Resolution approving said site plan amendment", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-395.
121622 - Schmitt/Cole
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Blake
Development for a site plan amendment to the "R -3,R -P" Planned Residence
District for property generally located near the northwest corner of West 4th
Street and Ansborough Avenue for development of 18 two-family condo units, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on April 25, 2005, be received and placed on
file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121623 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Ron Lepsch, 467 Devonshire Drive, reported Eric Thorson, City Engineer, and Don
Blake have been working with the neighbors answering their questions. Mr. Blake
has agreed to the easement, moving the building back an additional five feet and
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Hearings continued
removing all the brush and scrub trees on the west sl
development and removing a fence. Mr. Lepsch stated
excellent to work with, and all the neighbors look forward to
Schmitt/Cole
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e of the proposed
r. Blake has been
the project.
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral comments be rec-ived
file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121624 - Schmitt/Cole
that "Resolution approving said site plan amendment", be adop
the
and
Planning,
placed on
ed. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-396.
121625 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that proof of publication of noticeof public hearing on r
for a site plan amendment to the "R -3,R -P" Planned Res
property generally located at the corner of Southland Dri
for the purpose of constructing a new 6,000 sq.ft. professi
for government use, as published in the Waterloo Courier o
received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121626 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayo
and oral objections and there were none.
Welper/Gunderson
quest of Mike Meyer
dence District for
e and Sergeant Road
.nal office building
April 25, 2005, be
called for written
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approv.1 of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
121627 Gunderson/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving said site plan amendment", be ado
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2
121628 - Cole/Schmitt
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on t
Entertainment Corporation for a site plan amendment to the
Commercial District for property generally located at 2450
for redevelopment and expansion of the existing Crossroads
as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 25, 2005, be
on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121629 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayo
and oral objections and there were none.
Welper/Cole
ted. Ayes: Seven.
05-397.
e request of Cinema
S-1" Shopping Center
Crossroads Boulevard
Cinema 12 Theaters,
received and placed
called for written
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approv.1 of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
121630 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving said site plan
amendment", be ado ted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-398.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
121631 - Greenwood/Kincaid
that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Ope
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $216,3
Falls, Iowa in conjunction with US 218/W 11th Street Traffi
Contract No. 671, be received, placed on file and "Reso
award of contract", be adopted.
ations transmitting
1.25 to KWS of Cedar
Safety Improvement,
ution approving said
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
May 9, 2005
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Unfinished Business continued
Mayor Hurley reported the project is 100 percent reimbursable through an Iowa
Department of Transportation Traffic Safety grant. Louis Starks, Contracts and
Grants Coordinator, has reviewed the bid and concluded that a good faith effort
was made.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-399.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
121632 - Clark/Greenwood
that communication from City Planner transmitting Development Agreement with VGM
Company for construction of new 51,700 sq. ft. expansion to professional office
building at 1107 West San Marnan Drive generally located at the southwest corner
of San Marnan Drive and Ansborough Avenue intersection, with additional minimum
taxable value of $4,500,000.00 with the city granting $378,362.00 for project
expenses including land acquisition and tax rebatements for 5 years at 50
percent on the added value, and construction of entrance and roadway off
Ansborough Avenue, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of
hearing as May 23, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above
described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of
same. Ayes: Six. Abstain: Cole because she is an employee of VGM Company.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-400.
REPORTS
121633 - Welper/Kincaid
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Pilot Final Report, be received and placed
on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
121634 - Schmitt/Gunderson
that communication from City Planner transmitting Memorandum of Understanding
with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments at a cost of $3,000.00 to
perform grant writing for Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) application to
provide access point off of Ansborough Avenue in conjunction with VGM Company
office expansion, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
Memorandum of Understanding", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Six. Abstain: Cole because she is an employee of VGM
Company.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-401.
121635 - Schmitt/Gunderson
that communication from City Planner transmitting application with Iowa
Department of Transportation for Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) funds in
the amount of $482,655.00, with required city match of $482,655.00, to be used
for access point off Ansborough Avenue in conjunction with VGM Company office
expansion, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
application", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Six. Abstain: Cole because she is an employee of VGM Company.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-402.
121636 - Schmitt/Gunderson
that communication from City Planner transmitting Preliminary Plat of Crossroads
Plat No. 8, together with City Engineer Report, Deed of Dedication and Plat of
Survey, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Preliminary
Plat", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-403.
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Documents continued
121637 - Schmitt/Gunderson
that communication from City Planner transmitting Final Pla
No. 8, together with City Engineer Report, Certificate of
Dedication, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
Plat", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
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of Crossroads Plat
Survey, and Deed of
pproving said Final
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2105-404.
121638 - Schmitt/Gunderson
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting
Estates L.C. for tax exemption on improvements totaling $24
located at 1400 Grant Avenue in the Consolidated Urban
together with recommendation of approval, be received,
"Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City
notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Seven.
equest of Elmcrest
,850.00 for property
revitalization Plan,
•laced on file and
Clerk instructed to
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2.05-405.
121639 - Gunderson/Welper
that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount
KWS of Cedar Falls, Iowa in conjunction with US 218/W 11th S
Improvement, Contract No. 671, be received, placed on f
approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City
execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 20
121640 - Kincaid/Welper
that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Admini
agreement with Johnson Controls at a cost of $15,000.00 to
analysis of capital equipment in five city buildings with re
to the City of Waterloo as a complete document with
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said ag
and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments w
Councilperson Gunderson stated he read the proposal of wh
will be doing, looking over each building and deciding what
Councilperson Gunderson stated he has a memo dated May 2
Decker, Superintendent of Streets, referencing Randy Sh
Maintenance Supervisor at that time, on areas that could
buildings dealing with exhaust fans, overhead doors,
of $216,341.25 from
reet Traffic Safety
le and "Resolution
Clerk authorized to
05-406.
trator transmitting
perform a life -cycle
ults to be returned
recommendations, be
eement", be adopted
re heard.
t Johnson Controls
nergy can be saved.
5, 2001 from Steve
pard, who was the
'e improved in city
maintenance areas,
thermostats. Councilperson Gunderson asked if all these items talked about in
2001 been looked at to see if we could save energy by doin• those things. Lou
Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, responded that he has
not seen the May 25, 2001 document, so he could not say they all have been
completed. Mr. Cutwright stated there has been some work wi h Central Garage to
make that energy efficient and other city buildings.
Councilperson Gunderson stated the memo was to Randy Shepar
regarding energy management recommendations, which appear t
we will be doing with this study with Johnson Controls. Cou
stated we have suggestions from our own employees to fix th'
and he doesn't know if anything has been done to address
would we spend money to pay someone to give us the same pla
have given us. Mr. Cutwright responded the memo was written
the building maintenance for the city. Mr. Cutwrig
accomplished significant progress in making many buildings e
as putting in new insulated doors at the Traffic Garage an
many other improvements, but as to the exact improvements
not aware that it was submitted. Mr. Cutwright indicated
Johnson Controls is not merely dealing with whether somethin
something has a lesser or greater R value to it, but this
with the actual things that heat or cool the buildings, suc
life cycles, how soon should we replace the equipment and
piece of equipment be maintained in order to receive
expectancy.
• from Steve Decker
be the same thing
cilperson Gunderson
ngs or save energy,
these items so why
that our employees
before he took over
t stated we have
ergy efficient such
Fire Stations and
n that memo he was
the agreement with
e is leaking air or
•ocument is dealing
as what are their
ow best should the
its maximum life
0
Councilperson Greenwood stated he thought a lot about this a
same conclusion as the first time the council voted on the
has a problem using Johnson Controls for one reason only.
to move forward with the recommendations, the $15,000.00 w
the resulting agreement with Johnson Controls, and he thinks t
id came back to the
study, and that he
Cf the city chooses
uld be rolled into
his is wrong.
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Documents continued
Councilperson Greenwood stated he feels the city needs to have an independent
advisor to do the audit who does not have a propriety interest in selling their
product.
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Mayor Hurley stated he had correspondence today not directly from MidAmerican
Energy but relative to their energy audits, and they were going to charge
$15,000.00 and split it half with the city and then if we adopted their program
it would roll back in. Mayor Hurley stated he feels the way this is set up we
would pay the $15,000.00 if we don't do the Johnson Controls program or if we
elect to just sit on it or go somewhere else. Mayor Hurley asked Councilperson
Greenwood if he knew of anyone completely independent who could come in and do a
comprehensive energy and maintenance audit. Councilperson Greenwood responded
he does not, but he has had phone communications with several people who seem to
have a vast array of knowledge about this type of thing, and they are telling
him not to get pinned with one company but get an independent auditor to do the
audit. Mayor Hurley asked if these people were skilled trades contractor, and
Councilperson Greenwood responded they were not.
Councilperson Clark asked if the potential savings of $100,000.00 to $130,000.00
is after any costs incurred by Johnson Controls or is that net or gross savings.
Todd Davis from Johnson Controls responded that is a net savings.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Four. Nays: Greenwood, Clark, Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-407.
121641 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Community Development Director transmitting agreement
with Iowa Development of Economic Development (IDED) for HOME Investment
Partnership Program funds in the amount of $100,000.00 for homeownership
assistance to 10 households, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-408.
121642 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from City Planner transmitting addendum to development
agreement with Poynette Development LLC to change date of closing to read May
2005 rather than May 12, 2005 to construct 16,625 square foot Fed Ex Ground
Development at MidPort Industrial Park on part of Lot 12, Plat No. 2, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said addendum", be adopted
and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-409.
121643 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from City Planner transmitting application with Iowa
Department of Transportation for Federal Recreational Trails grant for
development of the Cedar River Water Trail through Black Hawk County, with
city's match of 20 percent not to exceed $165,000.00, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor and City
Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-410.
121644 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
agreement with Maxim Technologies at a cost of $2,500.00 to perform Phase II
Soil and Groundwater Testing on Lot 11 and Lot 12 in MidPort America Plat No. 2,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be
adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-411.
121645 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of approval of
revised job description for the position of Human Rights Director as recommended
and approved by the Waterloo Human Rights Commission, and approval of general
selection process, schedule and expenses be tabled for two weeks.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
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Councilperson Cole stated she feels the Human Rights Directo
important positions and the Human Rights Commission is an i
Councilperson Cole stated she believes the council needs mo
new job description and have the City Attorney study the j
relates to the current situation and our ordinance.
Councilperson Gunderson stated he knows this will affect th
if we will be able to catch up with the tentative start
Rights Director. Mayor Hurley stated its possible, but
depends on how many resumes we receive, how many pass the i
how many we invite for an interview.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion,
result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
121646 - Greenwood/Cole
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position is a very
portant commission.
e time to study the
i• description as it
timeline and asked
date for the Human
not probable as it
itial screening and
with the following
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as May 23, 2005 =t 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on amendment to FY2005 Budget", be adopted and City
Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2.05-412.
121647 - Greenwood/Cole
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request to dedicate new 20'
utility and drainage easement located along the north line •f property generally
located in the 2600 block of Ansborough Avenue, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said dedication", be adopted. Ayes: even.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2
121648 - Greenwood/Cole
05-413.
that "Resolution electing classifications and procedures for proposed bond
projects listed in the Requested G.O. Bonds 2006 Summary", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2'05-414.
121649 - Cole/Kincaid
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 23, 2005 at
Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed
Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to pay
construction and improvement of real and personal prop
protection of property from floods or high water, inc
improvements; construction, reconstruction and repairing of
intersection improvements; acquisition, construction and
sewer and sanitary sewer improvements; acquisition of
equipment for Airport, Police, Fire Rescue and Street Depar
rehabilitation and demolition of abandoned, dilapidated or
rehabilitation and improvement of city parks, and acquis
replacement of facilities, equipment and improvements in
bikeway development and tennis court improvements; acquisi
installation of traffic control devices, fixtures and equip
warning sirens and parking meters", be adopted and City
publish notice of same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, reported stat
types of improvements cities can make using bonds. The fi
deal with essential corporate purposes, and once we hav
issue those bonds. We will be considering two other resol
general corporate purposes, and if the citizens object to t
certain time period that they could request the city have
a public vote before we could issue those bonds. Ms. Weld
there are five separate resolutions instead of all the
Weidner reported the city intends to issue $7 million in
and a resolution for $2.9 million in refunding bonds, whic
will save approximately $100,000.00 in future interest exp
balance of those bonds as we are in a more favorable envi
they were issued.
:30 p.m. in the City
3,500,000.00 General
osts of acquisition,
rty useful for the
uding flood control
street, sidewalk and
nstallation of storm
ehicles and capital
ments; acquisition,
dangerous buildings;
tion and repair and
ity parks, including
ion, improvement and
ent, including early
Clerk instructed to
were heard.
e laws control what
est three resolutions
passed them we can
tions that are for a
lose uses they have a
referendum and have
er stated that is why
bonds in one. Ms.
new bonds this year,
we are anticipating
nse by refunding the
onment now then when
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Resolutions to be Adopted continued
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-415.
121650 - Schmitt/Cole
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that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 23, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $2,900,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to pay costs of refunding
and refinancing outstanding City indebtedness consisting of General Obligation
Bonds, Series 1997, dated June 1, 1997", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to
publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-416.
121651 - Cole/Gunderson
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 23, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $900,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to pay costs of aiding in
the planning, and undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal project
activities, and the Urban Renewal Plans for the San Marnan Urban Renewal Area
and the Logan Tax Increment Redevelopment Area", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-417.
121652 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 23, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $700,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs of reconstruction,
remodeling, improvement and repairing of city buildings and facilities,
including Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Young Arena, Youth Pavilion,
Center For The Arts, roofs of various city buildings and facilities, the Police
Department, Fire Station, Street Department and Public Library", be adopted and
City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-418.
121653 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 23, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $695,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs of reconstruction,
remodeling, repair and improvement of Downtown parking garages and the Central
Garage facilities; acquisition of hardware and software and related computer
replacement program expenditures; acquisition of capital equipment and vehicles
for various city departments and operations; reconstruction and improvement of
city golf courses; reconstruction, renovation and improvement of Riverfront
Stadium, swimming pools and sports facilities", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-419.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
121654 - Councilperson Welper stated he is a little troubled by the Johnson Control vote
and doesn't understand why anyone would vote against it as we need to have
someone to do the audit. Councilperson Welper stated if Johnson Control can
save the city the taxpayers $130,000.00 a year, he doesn't understand why three
council members voted against it.
Councilperson Gunderson stated it is troubling to him that the council voted on
this item once and Mayor Hurley gave the council a memo that he would rephrase
certain things and bring it back. Councilperson Gunderson stated he feels this
will open a Pandora's box on other items voted down, if one of the council wants
to bring something back by just changing a few words and calling it something
new. Councilperson Gunderson stated he feels we have started something here
that he hopes we can control, but he thinks it could get out of hand.
Mayor Hurley stated he has an opinion from the Assistant City Attorney today who
referenced the city's ordinance, Roberts Rules of Order and state law that we
really didn't have to change a word nor change anything substantial in the
agreement, but only if we brought it back the night the vote tied. Mayor Hurley
stated the document elaborates on the study more, the execution date changed,
and the whole paragraph on the life cycle analysis was added to further expound
upon and clarify exactly what would be done. •
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Oral Presentations continued
Mayor Hurley stated when he has $130,000.00 or even a fracti
he feels bound to go after it. Mayor Hurley stated Johnson
track record of being able to do a comprehensive study,
people have expertise in segmented areas, but he wanted a con
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on that he can save,
Controls has a firm
and he knows other
�prehensive study.
Councilperson Cole asked how many firefighters or police officers could be paid
with $130,000.00. Mayor Hurley responded about three and be efits.
Councilperson Gunderson stated $150,000.00 will not pa
officers, and when you figure their time and benefits, you
one and one-half police officers out of $150,000.00. Co
stated he hates bringing up police and fire every time w
money as there are other departments in need of p
Councilperson Gunderson stated he does not think it is a g•
passed and we are moving on.
Mayor Hurley asked staff to speak about some modifications a
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, stated that we wer
system for ice production at Young Arena that ran treated
Works through it and out with no re -circulation. We now
cooling tower and in the process we have saved about 36 mil
a year.
Dennis Clark, General Manager of Waterloo Water Works, rep
Young Arena used 43 million gallons of water for cooling,
they will cut that down to 2 to 3 million gallons of w
tremendous amount of treatment and energy to pump the wa•
golf course used approximately 20 million gallons of water,
of about two golf courses worth of water just by making th
huge deal for the Water Works and they are appreciative of
their equipment for that savings. The golf courses used a
but that was an exceptionally dry and hot year compared to 2
Tim Wilcox, 52 Lafayette, spoke about his volunteer mowing
stated he feels the citizens desperately need this type of
voluntarily, no one gets paid except for donations for gas
Wilcox stated they are mowing for people who can't do it th
stated there have been complaints about how long the grass
it, or the city is forcing them to do it and they don't
Wilcox stated they will provide this service seven days pe
stated people can call at 319-433-0777 or his cell phone at
Wilcox to voluntarily mow lawns for those people who cannot.
Janet Wilcox, 52 Lafayette, stated she pray every night fo
police departments, fire departments and sheriffs departmen
that they will get the guidance and wisdom to deal with
that arise. Ms. Wilcox stated the council does a good job a
Welper/Kincaid
that the above oral comments be received and placed on
Motion carried.
121655 - Welper/Schmitt
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:35
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Dave Zellhoefer stated that discus
the Gray lawsuit is an approved topic of Executive Session
Section 21.5(1) (c) (2003) .
121656 - Cole/Welper
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:50 p.m.
carried.
121657 - Cole/Schmitt
that the settlement agreement with the Estate of Cheryl Ann
"Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted. Ayes: S
for three police
ould be lucky to get
ncilperson Gunderson
are tying to save
ople and supplies.
od agreement, but it
Young Arena.
operating a cooling
ater from the Water
re -circulate with a
ion gallons of water
.rted that last year
and they anticipate
ter. That takes a
er. Last year each
so that is a savings
t change. It was a
Young Arena changing
little more in 2003
04.
service. Mr. Wilcox
work, and it is all
for the mowers. Mr.
mselves. Mr. Wilcox
is and they can't do
ave the tools. Mr.
week. Mayor Hurley
319-415-8481 for Mr.
all city officials,
s all over the world
ay -to -day situations
d to keep it up.
ile. Ayes: Seven.
m Ayes: Seven.
ion of settlement of
ursuant to Iowa Code
es: Seven. Motion
Gray be approved and
ven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-420.
May 9, 2005
ADJOURNMENT
121658 - Welper/Cole
that the Council adjourn at 6:52 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
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