HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12/18/2006December 18, 2006
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, December 18, 2006. Mayor Timothy J.
Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Greenwood, Getty, Cole,
Schmitt.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Carolyn Cole.
124679 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 18,
2006, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
124680 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 11,
2006, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
124681 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
approved:
a. Resolution to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, pp. 1-101, dated
December 18, 2006, in the amount of $1,728,857.52, 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. 2006-1094.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Communication from Superintendent of Central Garage transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Mark Miller to the position of Garage
Mechanic, subject to passing pre-employment physical.
2. Jason Kayser, Fire Inspector, to attend Fire/Arson Investigation School in
Emmetsburg, Maryland on January 22 -February 2, 2007, with costs not to
exceed $223.20.
3. Doug Erpelding, Plan Review Specialist, to attend 2006 International
Existing Building Class in Des Moines, Iowa on February 14, 2007, with
costs not to exceed $125.00, including use of city vehicle.
Robert Ball, Chief Building Inspector; and Brian Baker, Chief HVAC
Inspector, to attend Changes to the International Building Code Class in
Des Moines, Iowa on February 13, 2007, with costs not to exceed $250.00,
including use of city vehicle.
5. Craig Clark, Permit Writing Specialist, to attend Changes to the 2006
International Building Code and 2006 International Residential Code
Classes in Des Moines, Iowa on February 13 and 15, 2007, with costs not to
exceed $250.00, including use of city vehicle.
6. Tom Klein, Golf Maintenance III; James Bolger, Golf Maintenance III; and
Mark Suchy, Golf Manager; to attend 73rd Annual Iowa Turfgrass Conference
& Tradeshow in Des Moines, Iowa on January 29-31, 2007, with costs not to
exceed $380.00.
7. Nancy Gulick, Community Development Coordinator, to attend National
Community Development Association Winter Legislative and Policy Making
meeting and attend Iowa Entitlement Representatives meeting in Washington,
DC on January 21-26, 2007, with costs not to exceed $2,080.00.
c. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
VFW Post 1623, 1406 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/14/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
December 18, 2006
Consent Agenda continued
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Galleria De Paco & Coffee Shop, Inc., 622 Commercial Street (New) (Expires
12/22/07) (Includes Sunday Sales)
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Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS & BIDS
124682 - Gunderson/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of 2006 Golf
Turf Equipment, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 8, 2006, be
received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
124683 This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Gunderson/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
124684 - Gunderson/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, etc. in
conjunction with Purchase of 2006 Golf Turf Equipment", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1095.
124685 - Gunderson/Welper
that "Resolution. authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above said
purchase", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1096.
124686 - Gunderson/Welper
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Leisure Services Director for review. A copy of the bid tabulation is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
124687 - Getty/Greenwood
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award
of contract in the amount of $325,763.93 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. of
Reinbeck, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 Midport Boulevard Extension,
Contract No. 717, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of
said contract", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, reported he expects Peterson Contractors to start
the project as soon as possible in the spring. The pudding plant indicated that
they will be ready to use the road as soon as the city can complete it this
summer, but they definitely need it by August 1, 2007. Mr. Thorson stated the
city wanted to have a contract in place to start the project as soon as weather
permits in order to be ahead of the pudding plant's deadline.
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. 2006-1097.
December 18, 2006
Unfinished Business continued
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124688 - Getty/Greenwood
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation of
award of contract in the amount of $262,903.00 to Michael Huff Construction,
Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with 2006 Storage Building - 1101
Campbell, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said
contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1098.
124689 - Getty/Greenwood
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation of
award of contract in the amount of $122,800.00 to Modern Builders, Inc. of
Janesville, Iowa in conjunction with 2006 Riverfront Stadium Grandstand Roof
Replacement, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said
contract", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
In answer to a question from Councilperson Greenwood, Paul Hutting, Leisure
Services Director, reported the color of the stadium's roof is green.
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. 2006-1099.
Mayor Hurley introduced John Marso, one of the principal owners of the Waterloo
Bucks Baseball Club. The city is in the third year of a five year contract with
Mr. Marso.
John Marso, owner of the Waterloo Bucks Baseball Club, thanked Mayor Hurley, the
council and city on behalf of himself and his brother who own the team, the
general manager and assistant general manager. Mr. Marso stated it has been
three years of a great partnership with the Bucks and UNI baseball. Mr. Marso
stated they are committed to the long term and appreciate working with everyone
in the city. Mr. Marso noted they will not be selling advertising on the roof.
REPORTS
124690 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that communication from City Clerk transmitting City of Waterloo Cafeteria
Benefits Plan, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said plan",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1100.
DOCUMENTS
124691 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a
net decrease of $2,694.70 for work performed by B & B Builders & Supply of
Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 6
and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 710, be received, placed on file and approved
and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
124692 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that communication from Contracts and Grants Coordinator transmitting Change
Order to delete the garage at 1020 West 3rd Street and add a house and garage at
210 Park Road at a cost of $7,600.00 for work to be performed by Lehman Trucking
& Excavating of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with General Obligation Bond
Demolition Project, Contract No. 145 -D -GO -11-27-06, be received, placed on file
and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
December 18, 2006
Documents continued
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124693 - Getty/Welper
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and
Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by B & B Builders & Supply of
Waterloo, Iowa at a total cost of $64,895.72 in conjunction with F.Y. 2006
Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 6 and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 710, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted
and two-year Maintenance Bond be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1101.
124694 - Getty/Welper
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Professional Services
Agreement with Claassen Engineering at a cost of $22,000.00 for final design of
the improvements to the East 6th Street storm pump station, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City
Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1102.
124695 - Getty/Welper
that communication from Police Chief transmitting application for Byrne-
JAG/Methamphetamine Hot Spots Program grant in the amount of $6,638.00, with
local match of $1,659.00, to be used for overtime for the Tri -County Drug
Enforcement Task Force, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1103.
124696 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Supplemental Engineering
Agreement No. 1 with Wayne Claassen Engineering and Surveying, Inc. at a cost of
$132,000.00 for engineering design for the F.Y. 2008 Commercial Street
Extension, River Road Relocation, and Storm Water Pump Station, Contract No.
720, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said engineering
agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1104.
124697 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from City Planner transmitting Preliminary Plat of Greenbelt
Centre Plat No. 1, together with certificate of survey, aerial photograph of the
area, deed of dedication and legal description, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said preliminary plat", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1105.
124698 — Cole/Schmitt
that communication from City Planner transmitting Final Plat of Greenbelt Centre
Plat No. 1, together with certificate of survey, aerial photograph of the area,.
deed of dedication and legal description, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said final plat", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1106.
124699 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request for a variance to
the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance in Section 2.3(1) Final Plat
Submittal, Section 5.1 Preliminary Plat requirements and Section 5.2 Final Plat
requirements for Preliminary and Final Plat of Bacevac Minor Plat No. 1, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said variance", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1107.
December 18, 2006
Documents continued
124700 - Schmitt/Kincaid
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that communication from City Planner transmitting Preliminary Plat of Bacevac
Minor Plat No. 1, together with staff report, aerial photograph of the area deed
of dedication, report of the City Engineer and legal description, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said preliminary plat", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1108.
124701 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that communication from City Planner transmitting Final Plat of Bacevac Minor
Plat No. 1, together with staff report, aerial photograph of the area deed of
dedication, report of the City Engineer and legal description, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said final plat", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1109.
124702 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from Airport Director transmitting Engineering Agreement with
Earth Tech for design services in the amount of $56,000.00 for the General
Aviation Rehabilitation project to rehabilitate the apron and taxi lanes, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said engineering agreement",
be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Brad Hagen, Airport Director, reported the airport does not have the grant in
hand for this agreement. Mr. Hagen stated the ,airport sends the engineering
agreements to the FAA first, and then they issue the grant. Mr. Hagen noted it
is somewhat of a leap of faith, but it is the same process every year, and in
his view there is minimal risk.
Mayor Hurley stated if we don't get the grant for some reason we don't do the
project.
Brad Hagen responded they might start on it, but the airport would put a halt to
it as soon as they could. Mr. Hagen reported the FAAdid send the airport an e-
mail asking them to go ahead with the project, that the work was eligible for a
grant and to send them the agreement.
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. 2006-1110.
124703 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from Airport Director transmitting proposed modification to
remove Rehabilitation of Runway 12/30 from agreement with Earth Tech dated March
1, 2004 for a decrease of $31,000.00 as these services are included in the
agreement with Earth Tech dated February 6, 2006, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said engineering agreement", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1111.
124704 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from City Planner transmitting Real Estate Purchase Agreement
with Allen and Sylvia Grote to purchase property generally located at 218 West
3rd Street for $21,750.00 and miscellaneous costs of $5,000.00, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor
and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1112.
December 18, 2006
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
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124705 - Welper/Gunderson
that communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting
request to forgive all liens against property generally described as 205
Independence Avenue, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County
Treasurer of same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Mayor Hurley reported the total lien amount is $248.00 for a couple
assessments. This property was seriously dilapidated and unsafe, and
received a quick claim deed for the property. Forgiving the liens will
property for further development.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1113.
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124706 - Welper/Gunderson
that communication from City Planner transmitting request to dedicate funds in
the amount of $15,000.00 to match Waterloo Industrial Development Association
funds for development of a city economic development web site, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1114.
124707 - Welper/Gunderson
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as January 2, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the reallocation of not to exceed $100,000.00
unspent proceeds of Series 2005A Bonds to provide funds for costs of
constructing Leisure Services Vehicle/Storage Maintenance Building", be adopted
and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1115.
124708 - Welper/Gunderson
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as January 2, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the reallocation of not to exceed $30,000.00
unspent proceeds of Series 2003A Bonds to provide funds for costs of
constructing Leisure Services Vehicle/Storage Maintenance Building", be adopted
and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1116.
124709 - Welper/Gunderson
that "Resolution designating June 30, 2006 fund balance for specified uses", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1117.
NEW BUSINESS
124710 - Gunderson/Welper
to instruct Superintendent of Central Garage to prepare specifications, bid
document, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of Eight Patrol Cars, be received,
placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
124711 - Gunderson/Welper
that specifications, bid document, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of Eight
Patrol Cars, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
124712 Gunderson/Welper
that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, etc. in
conjunction with above described purchase", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1118.
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New Business continued
124713 - Gunderson/Welper
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that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, bid document, etc.
as January 8, 2007 at 5:30 p.m, in the City Hall Council Chambers", be adopted
and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1119.
124714 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting
request to install street light at the entrance onto East San Marnan Access
Road, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be
adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify MidAmerican Energy of same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-1120.
ADJOURNMENT
124715 - Schmitt/Welper
that the Council adjourn at 5:56 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Nancy Etidkert, CMC
City Clerk