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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11/14/2005• • November 14, 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, November 14, 2005. Mayor Pro Tem Ron Welper in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Gunderson, Welper. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: 122559 - Clark/Gunderson Tom Jennings, Police Chief. that the Agenda, as amended to correct Item 20, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 14, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122560 - Clark/Gunderson that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 7, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. Mayor Pro Tem Welper read a Proclamation declaring November 13-19, 2005 as American Education Week. Mayor Pro Tem Welper read a Proclamation declaring November 18, 2005 as Under The Harvest Moon Day 2005. Mayor Pro Tem Welper read a Proclamation declaring November 13-19, 2005 as National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week. CONSENT AGENDA 122561 - Clark/Gunderson 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. 1-106, dated November 14, 2005, in the amount of $4,106,815.55, 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 Pro Tem assigned No. 2005- 1010. 2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Christine Abbas for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1728 Dearborn Avenue, together with recommendation of approval Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005- 1011. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Randy Heiberger, Traffic Signal Foreman; Doug Eldridge, Signal Technician II; and Muhammad Elahi, Traffic Engineer; to attend Brown Traffic's Annual User's Group Meeting and Annual Training Seminar in Davenport, Iowa on December 5-8, 2005, with costs not to exceed $320.00 per person, including use of city vehicle. 2. Robert Duncan, Police Officer, to attend Advanced Practical Homicide School in Altamonte Springs, Florida on January 22-28, 2006, with costs not to exceed $2,149.99. 3. Frank Krogh, Police Sergeant, to attend Bomb and Bomb Threat Management in Schools Seminar in Dubuque, Iowa on November 15-16, 2005, with costs not to exceed $405.00, including use of city vehicle. 4. Dave Zellhoefer, Assistant City Attorney, to attend IMAA Annual Seminar in West Des Moines, Iowa on November 17-18, 2005, with costs not to exceed $279.00. 5. Wendy Drinovsky, Data Systems/Records Manager, to attend Open Records Law Seminar in Des Moines, Iowa on November 17, 2005, with costs not to exceed $331.00, including use of city vehicle. November 14, 2005 Consent Agenda continued Page 2 6. Craig Clark, Permit Writing Specialist, to attend How Other People Sees Us; The Public Counter Seminar in Des Moines, Iowa on December 13, 2005, with costs not to exceed $142.00, including use of city vehicle. 7. Rhonda Weber, Police Officer, to attend Advanced Chemical Latent Print Development School in Ames, Iowa on December 13-16, 2005, with costs not to exceed $898.00, including use of city vehicle. 8. Wendy Niemeyer, guest speaker for Cultural & Arts Commission, to travel from Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 5-6, 2005, with costs not to exceed $130.00. 9. Kent Quin, Instrument Control Foreman; and John Hyman, Instrument Control Technician; to attend 2005 National Electric Code Seminar in Waterloo, Iowa on November 17, 2005, with costs not to exceed $310.00, including use of city vehicle. c. Beer License Permit Application Class C Prime Mart, 1008 LaPorte Road (New Owner) (Expires 11/23/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Wine License Permit Application Class B Prime Mart, 1008 LaPorte Road (New Owner) (Expires 11/23/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C MexiKelly, 209 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/22/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Barney's, 501 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/14/06) Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Cafe, 1331 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 12/30/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) f. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Application Prime Mart, 1008 LaPorte Road g. Bonds. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. HEARINGS & BIDS 122562 - Gunderson/Clark that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Storage Building for Fire Rescue and Pollution Control, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 31, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122563 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and oral objections and there were none. Gunderson/Clark that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122564 - Gunderson/Clark that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Storage Building for Fire Rescue and Pollution Control", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-1012. 122565 - Gunderson/Clark that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-1013. 122566 - Gunderson/Clark to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Building Official/Maintenance Administrator for review: • • November 14, 2005 • Hearings & Bids continued . Page 3 New Lump Sum New Lump Sum Bldg. "1994" Bldg. "1995" Bidder Bid Bond Bid Amount Bid Amount Don Gardner Construction 5% $159,200.00 $156,000.00 Waterloo, Iowa Magee Construction Cedar Falls, Iowa Prairie Construction Waterloo, Iowa 5% $197,175.00 $204,545.00 5% $149,000.00 $152,500.00 Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122567 - Gunderson/Clark that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of 4-6 Ton Portable Tandem Static Roller, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 31, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122568 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and oral objections and there were none. Gunderson/Clark that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122569 - Gunderson/Clark that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bidding document, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of 4-6 Ton Portable Tandem Static Roller", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-1014. 122570 - Gunderson/Clark that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above said purchase", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-1015. 122571 - Gunderson/Clark to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Superintendent of Streets for review: Bidder Bid Amount Ferguson Mfg. & Equipment Co., Inc. of Dallas, TX Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. HEARINGS $38,962.00 122572 - This being the time and place of public hearing on request of Nooren Realtors for a site plan amendment to the "C -2,C -Z" Conditional Zoning District for property generally located at the southeasterly corner of Ansborough Avenue and Downing Avenue to allow for expansion onto the front of the car wash facility, the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and oral comments. (The hearing was tabled on November 7, 2004. See CR 122519) Greenwood/Gunderson that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122573 - Greenwood/Cole that "Resolution approving said site plan amendment", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent:. Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-1016. November 14, 2005 Hearings continued 122574 - Clark/Gunderson Page 4 that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Real Estate Purchase agreement with The Rose of Waterloo L.P. to sell and convey for $1.00 property generally located near the southwest corner of Oak/Franklin Streets intersection, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 8, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122575 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and oral objections. Nancy Eckert, City Clerk, reported that an e-mail was received from Daniel Pawlak who is objecting to the agreement mostly because of the use of the local option tax funds for the project. Ms. Eckert reported a letter was received from Ted Winninger who is concerned about the setbacks for that area. Mr. Winninger notes that the proposed multi story facility has only an 11 foot setback from the lot line, and that the average MidAmerican Energy fence setback is 60 foot from the curb, and the Heating and Cooling Supply Co is further. Noel Anderson, City Planner, stated in terms of the 11 foot set back concern there is another home located along this block that is setback approximately 10 feet. Mr. Anderson stated the Zoning Ordinance requires that new developments can actually match an existing setback along that same block, so this development is allowed to match the setback of the existing home. Mr. Anderson stated Thompson Heating Supply Company is the next closest one, actually across Utica Street, so that does not apply to the Zoning Ordinance requirements. Mr. Anderson stated in terms of Mr. Pawlak's concerns about using the local option money, the city vacated this street portion some time last year. Originally, the Mulberry Street crossover was put in because Mulberry and Franklin were going to be one way couplets going throughout the northern part of downtown. In evaluating the Mulberry Street crossover, it was determined that it is not needed so it was targeted in the local option program to remove the road instead of street reconstruction. Mr. Anderson noted local option tax funds were going to be used regardless of the pending project. Mr. Anderson stated he feels the city is fortunate to have a project that will come along and use the site. Councilperson Gunderson asked if the city is getting a comparable piece of land for the property we are selling to The ROSE of Waterloo. Mr. Anderson responded that is correct. Last Year, The ROSE of Waterloo was working on a project off of Indiana and Lafayette Streets whichis about a 1.6 acre site. The qualified census tracks have changed for the Iowa Finance Authority Tax Credits so they will be trading the city the site they previously acquired to acquire this site because they believe they have a better chance of the project going forward at this site. Councilperson Greenwood asked if the decision to use the local option sales tax was reviewed by the local option sales tax committee. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, responded it has not but staff can call them if the council would like them to do that. Mr. Thorson stated he does not think they will have a problem with it because it is going to actually end up being cheaper for the city to remove it then repair it, so staff feels it is a valid use of the money. Councilperson Clark asked the City Attorney to respond as to whether he feels it is a legal use of the local option sales tax. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, stated this is a city street and it is our responsibility to do something with it. Its in need of repair, and at least one of the commonly used methods of repair would require the city to tear the street out totally. Mr. Walsh stated once its been recognized that there is no reason to put a street back, he thinks staff should be commended for finding a way to save money for the local option sales tax rather than spend money. Mr. Walsh stated this would not appear to be either violative of the letter or the intent of the local option street funding. This is basically a city responsibility, and the taxpayers have to take care of getting rid of the street. It was identified and recognized as coming out long before The ROSE came in here, we were going to proceed and just have a vacant lot, but as it turns out it worked out well and we got somebody to use it. Mr. Walsh stated the city can proceed with it as planned. Councilperson Greenwood asked if infrastructure located there, sewer, water, utilities, will have to be moved at the city's cost or will that be moved at the developer's cost. Mr. Anderson responded there is a sewer main located within the portion to be removed and that would be moved by the developer. Councilperson Clark stated Mr. Winninger refers to previous committees recommending that the corridor to downtown from the airport have an open look and asked Mr. Anderson if were aware of any previous committees that have recommended that corridor have an open look. • • November 14, 2005 Hearings continued • • Page 5 Mr. Anderson responded he is not sure, but maybe Mr. Winninger is talking about the Highway 218 corridor that goes along 300 feet either side of Highway 218 which would also goes from Downtown out to the Airport. Mr. Anderson stated he feels the city is in compliance with all the zoning setbacks and all the zoning ordinances are in place. Clark/Gunderson that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122576 - Clark/Gunderson that "Resolution approving said purchase agreement", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-1017. 122577 - Clark/Gunderson that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-1018. 122578 - Gunderson/Clark that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on city's request to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District approximately 14 acres of land generally located adjacent to 2375 Independence Avenue for the purpose of future expansion of the Northeast Industrial Park, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 31, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122579 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for written and oral objections and there were none. Gunderson/Clark that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122580 - Gunderson/Clark that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 374 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain Property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 122581 - Clark/Gunderson that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of $1,452.00 for work to be performed by Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with 2005 Byrnes Tennis Complex Renovation Project, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor Pro Tem authorized to execute same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, approach area to better access the area was such that this small addition was following comments were heard. reported some concrete was added in the in front of the tennis courts. The time something that could have been done in - Mr. to do house, but the contractors were there and it was an economical price. Huting reported six courts are completed, and next year they are hoping another six courts but six are complete and ready for spring. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid. Schmitt. Motion carried. November 14, 2005 Documents continued 122582 - Clark/Gunderson Page 6 that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. in conjunction with Extending Left Turn Bays on University Avenue Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-1019. 122583 - Clark/Gunderson that communication from Community Development Director transmitting agreement with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for EDI grant in the amount of $278,348.00 to be used to acquire the business and property located at 220 Jefferson Street and demolish the building, along with demolishing property located at 311-313 West 1st Street, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-1020. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 122584 - Cole/Clark that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Martin Road Tax Increment District, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2006-1021. 122585 - Cole/Clark that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with San Marnan Tax Increment District, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2006-1022. 122586 - Cole/Clark that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Airport Tax Increment District, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2006-1023. 122587 - Cole/Clark that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Northeast Industrial Tax Increment District, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2006-1024. 122588 - Cole/Clark that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Downtown Tax Increment District, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2006-1025. • • November 14, 2005 Resolutions to be Adopted continued 122589 - Cole/Clark Page 7 that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Rath Tax Increment District, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2006-1026. 122590 - Cole/Clark that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Logan Avenue Tax Increment District, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2006-1027. 122591 - Cole/Clark that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Cattle Congress Tax Increment District, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2006-1028. 122592 - Greenwood/Cole that "Resolution supporting The ROSE of Waterloo's application for Tax Credits from the Iowa Finance Authority to build a 64 -unit affordable assisted senior living facility within the block of the Mulberry Street crossover", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2006-1029. 122593 - Greenwood/Cole that "Resolution supporting the Sterling Group's application for Tax Credits from the Iowa Finance Authority to build a 80 -unit senior development consisting of duplex units and a shared clubhouse facility located behind the Super Target with access points at Bethel Street and Camelot Court", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2006-1030. 122594 - Greenwood/Cole that "Resolution supporting Central States Development's (John Foley) application for Tax Credits from the Iowa Finance Authority to rehabilitate the Heritage Homes (total of 100 units) at 1306 W. Donald Street, 510 Oak Avenue & 154 Argyle Street, 65 Conger Street, 314 Logan Avenue & 205 Argyle Street, 412- 422 Dane Street and 1408-1416 Washington Street", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2006-1031. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 122595 - Gunderson/Greenwood that "an Ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by: Repealing Subsection (106) Eighth Street (W) of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof New Subsection (106) Eighth Street (W) of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and by adding Subsection (8a) Eighth Street (W) of Section 579, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday (allow parking on the east side of W. 8th Street between Jefferson Street and Washington Street on Sundays)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. November 14, 2005 Ordinances to be Adopted continued 122596 - Gunderson/Greenwood that "an Ordinance amending the Street (W) of Section 559, 10 the west side of the 3700 block corner of Southbrooke Drive in file, considered and passed for Schmitt. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 122597 - Greenwood/Gunderson Page 8 2003 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (4) Ninth Minute Parking (allow 10 -minute parking zone on of West 9th Street approximately 20 feet from the a northerly direction)", be received, placed on the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 Rath Brownfields Area Demolition, Contract No. 708, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122598 - Greenwood/Gunderson that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 Rath Brownfields Area Demolition, Contract No. 708, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. 122599 - Greenwood/Gunderson that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-1032. 122600 - Greenwood/Gunderson that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. as December 5, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking bids on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-1033. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 122601 - Ryan Madison, 3303 Parkridge Road, stated he was here to speak on a statement that John Rooff made in his speech after the election that the City of Waterloo has been neglecting the east side of Waterloo. Mr. Madison stated he agrees with Mr. Rooff 200 percent that Mayor Hurley and this council have been neglecting the east side and its citizens. Mr. Madison stated he doesn't understand why the city is giving people who are willing to develop on the southwest side where business is booming tax breaks when we need to be giving it to people who are willing to build businesses on a place where there isn't any, a poor economic development where there is no business because the poor people are the people that do most of their business, do most of their shopping. Mr. Madison stated he feels building businesses on the east side would be more beneficiary to the Waterloo community. Mr. Madison stated he lives on the west side, and he feels building businesses on the east side would bring more because the people want a better means of life. Mr. Madison stated they want the same thing the council wants, they want to be able to provide for their family. Most of them cannot get to this area to work and to do the things like we can because they are low income, they don't have a car, they don't have the means of transportation. Mr. Madison stated since citizens have been required to meet the International Housing Code, he has brought about 40 pictures to the city, and he hasn't seen anything done to the abandon buildings. Mr. Madison asked if these abandon buildings are under the International Housing Code, and he would like to know why there hasn't been anything done about the abandon buildings. Mr. Madison stated it has been about six or seven months since the city implemented the International Housing Code and asked why nothing has been done to the people who own these abandon buildings. Mayor Pro Tem Welper noted Ward 5 goes into effect in July 2006, Mayor Pro Tem Welper informed Mr. Madison to call Code Enforcement to report the addresses of the properties. November 14, 2005 • • Oral Presentations continued Page 9 Mr. Madison stated he is not talking about where he lives because these guys don't want to build abandon buildings over there because they're upper class, they don't desire to put buildings over there. Mr. Madison stated he is talking about the people who don't come to City Council, people who want better living on this side of town, that don't understand that they have a voice and the council is neglecting to help them out. Mr. Madison stated these people feel like the council has turned their back on them, so why should they come and complain when the city doesn't do anything. Mr. Madison stated the only problem he sees on his side of town is the city hasn't answered questions about the traffic lights for the casino. Mr. Madison asked if the city is going to put street lights up as an entryway is being built for the casino, and he already notices there is going to be traffic congestion. Mr. Madison stated it will probably take him 5 to 10 minutes to get home when it used to take him 2 minutes to get home from school and work. Mr. Madison asked when is the city going to implement the International Housing Code and get the abandoned buildings knocked down. Mayor Pro Tem Welper stated it is going to take time to address all the properties in Waterloo, and it is not something that is going to happen overnight. Mr. Madison stated has been a year and a half since he brought those pictures and nothing has been done and asked how much time does the city need to knock down a building. Mayor Pro Tem Welper responded sometimes it is a long process to locate the owners of these properties, and these buildings didn't get this way overnight and we can't clean them up that fast. Kyle Bach, representing Sterling Development, gave a brief description of their project and reviewed the site plan. Mr. Bach stated Sterling Development is its own developer, they are their own contractor and take advantage of everything they own. Mr. Bach stated they appreciate the resolution as this is a competitive process. Mr. Bach stated Sterling Development is proposing eight cedar duplex units for individuals 55 and older. Mr. Bach stated Sterling Development appreciates the resolution and looks forward to being a part of the Waterloo community. Councilperson Gunderson asked Police Chief Tom Jennings to report on the comments made last week by Rodney Pearce of Metro Taxi. Chief Jennings stated the accident was initially reported to the Police Department as property damage, and Mr. Pearce later changed it to personal injury. Chief Jennings stated the case is open and all information has been exchanged. Chief Jennings noted that any payment is a civil matter for the civil court. Chief Jennings stated because of Mr. Pearce's complaint, the Police Department inspected the cab companies. Of the four licensed cabs, three our of the four cab were not in compliance with the ordinance. Chief Jennings stated the cab companies were advised that the Police Department would be working with them and will continue to monitor the cabs. Gunderson/Clark that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 122602 - Gunderson/Clark that the Council adjourn at 6:21 p.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Kincaid, Schmitt. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert, CMC City Clerk