HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04/03/2017April 3, 2017
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty Council Chambers,
Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, April 3, 2017. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs,
Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper.
Prayer or Moment of Silence: Rev. Daniel A. Voigt, Associate Pastor, Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Midwest High School Hockey League Champions, Waterloo Warriors.
146235 - Welper/Powers
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 3, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146236 - Welper/Powers
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 27, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring April 2017 as Sexual Assault Awareness Month.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring April 2 - 8, 2017, as Crime Victims' Rights Week.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring April 2017 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring April 2017 as Limb Loss Awareness Month.
Mayor Hart recognized the Waterloo Warriors, 2017 Midwest High School Hockey Champions.
Presentation by Lyndsey Anderson, Waste Trac Recycling Educator with Black Hawk County Solid
Waste Management Commission, on the Electronics & Household Hazardous Materials Drop-off
Event to be held on Saturday, April 8, 2017.
Mayor Hart recognized Mark Rice for his service to the City of Waterloo as Public Works Director
and congratulated him on his retirement.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, commented that last week he brought up that the Governor of Iowa
mentioned that Waterloo is the fastest growing city in Iowa and he does not believe this is reflected
on the taxes. He also mentioned that he and the Mayor had a conversation about how votes happen
on city council and that his neighbors believe that certain council members do a better job of
watching the budget, and those people will be voting in the election.
Aaron Roberts, 411 Almond, presented information to the city council about his children being
victims of crime and harassment and are not receiving help from Waterloo Police Department. He
further explained that he received a letter from the police chief recommending he be committed to a
mental health facility.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4t' Street, questioned when the next University Avenue Project meeting will
take place and encouraged the city to give ample notice of the meeting. He further commented that
he agreed with a letter to the editor that appeared in the Waterloo Courier regarding a recycling
refund request considered at the city council meeting on March 27, 2016.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, commented on the recycling refund request considered at the city
council meeting on March 27, 2016 and asked that council consider outsourcing recycling services.
Mayor and Council Monthly Reports
Mr. Morrissey commented that he and Mr. Amos will be holding their next Ward 3 and Ward 4
conjoined meeting in June at the Waterloo Public Library and that approximately 45 people attended
the last meeting. This past Thursday a meeting was held and the topic of discussion was the water
table issues.
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Mr. Jacobs thanked the Mayor for giving a miniature state of the city address at Landmark
Commons and Friendship Village.
Mr. Amos shared that two businesses are having grand openings in Waterloo and noted that Harold's
Chicken will be opening tomorrow.
Mr. Morrissey invited everyone to attend the Honor Flight Fundraiser at Electric Park Ballroom on
Saturday, April 8, 2017, where he will be performing as Sony Bono, along with Marcia Buttgen as
Cher.
146237 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
146238 - Welper/Schmitt
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated April 3, 2017, in
the amount of $2,474,802.46, 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. 2017-233.
2. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract etc., and setting date
of bid opening as April 20, 2017 and date of public hearing as April 24, 2017 for the
purchase of one (1) automated side -load garbage truck and instruct City Clerk to publish said
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-234.
3. Resolution setting date of public hearing as April 17, 2017, to review funding
recommendations of the Community Development Board, for FY 2018 One-year Action Plan
for Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) and Home Investment Partnership
Program (HOME) Funds, for the Waterloo/Cedar Falls (HOME) Consortium.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-235.
4. Resolution the assessment to property for work performed by the Waterloo Water Works,
together with recommendation of approval by the Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees:
Address and amount to certify: 1112 Amherst Avenue - $741.75; 1221 West 6th Street -
$1,179.37 and 212 Lafayette Street - $5,159.99.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-236.
5. Resolution approving the request from SingleSpeed Brewing Company in cooperation with
Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau and Trekman Racing to hold the SingleSpeed Beer
Mile on June 10th, 2017, with road closures on portions of Commercial, Cedar, 2nd and 3rd
Streets as well as a closure of the SingleSpeed Brewing Co. parking lot, located at 325
Commercial Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-237.
6. Resolution approving request of RiverLoop Amphitheatre, Inc. for a variance to the Noise
Ordinance from May 1, 2017 through November 15, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to Midnight in
conjunction with musical concerts, wedding receptions and private parties to be held at
Riverloop Amphitheatre & Expo Plaza on the west side of Cedar River including a band/DJ
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and the use of a PA system, together with recommendation of approval of Director of Safety
Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-238.
7. Resolution approving Order Accepting Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement and check
for $300.00 from New Star, 315 Fletcher Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa 50701, for sale of tobacco
to minor violation -first offense.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-239.
8. Resolution approving abatement of assessment for 3652 Burton Avenue in the amount of
$164.97, and authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said
cancellation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-240.
9. Resolution approving request of Brent Richmond for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be
located at 713 Ricker Street and authorizing the construction of a concrete driveway and
placing a driveway or sidewalk on City right of way on an unimproved street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-241.
10. Resolution approving abatement of assessment for parcel number 8913-23-477-006 in the
amount of $400.00, and authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said
cancellation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-242.
b. Motion to approve the following:
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Class
New or
Expiration
Amount
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
not to
Amalgamated Local 838
C Liquor
New
2/28/2018
Exceed
Jon Martin,
Foundation in
Denver, CO
April 24-
$1,825.00
Rehabilitation Specialist
HUD
28, 2017
UPDATE*
Environmental
Casey's General Store
Review
Renewal
4/18/2018
X
Matt Chesmore,
Foundation in
Denver, CO
Rehabilitation/Relocatio
HUD
April 24-
$1,825.00
n Specialist
Environmental
28, 2017
Casey's General Store
Review
Renewal
4/18/2018
X
Inv. Pohl
2017 National
Norwood, MA
April 23-
$2,633.00
HyVee Gas #2, 2221 Logan
Cyber Crime
Renewal
27, 2017
X
Conference
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Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Class
New or
Expiration
Includes
Business
Renewal
Date
Sunda
Amalgamated Local 838
C Liquor
New
2/28/2018
X
UAW, 2615 Washington
Street *OWNERSHIP
UPDATE*
Casey's General Store
C Beer
Renewal
4/18/2018
X
#2879, 3260 University
Avenue *OWNERSHIP
UPDATE*
Casey's General Store
B Native Wine / C
Renewal
4/18/2018
X
#2880, 1604 LaPorte Road
Beer
HyVee Gas #2, 2221 Logan
E Liquor / B Wine /
Renewal
3/23/2018
X
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Avenue
C Beer
J's R&B Lounge, 501
C Liquor
Renewal
4/6/2018
X
Independence Avenue
SACS Neighborhood Pub,
C Liquor
Renewal
1/31//2018
X
2000 Hawthorne Avenue
w/Outdoor Service
Sunnyside Country Club,
A Liquor
Renewal
4/13/2017
X
1600 Olympic Drive
*OWNERSHIP UPDATE*
Waterloo Softball
B Beer w/Outdoor
Renewal
4/16/2018
X
Association, 1139 Josephine
Service
Street
4. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind questioned item 1A9, if a waiver like this could benefit the home owner on Hawthorne
with the driveway issue.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer explained that the individual on Hawthorne already has a waiver form
on file and that situation does not relate to this waiver.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146239 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Amendment to City of Waterloo Zoning
Ordinance No. 5079 regarding billboard and off -premise advertising, residential fence coverings,
regulations for indoor and outdoor recreational uses, floodway regulations (drainage and detention
facilities), wireless communication facilities, and other miscellaneous updates, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on March 24, 2017, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, requested an explanation of the ordinance changes.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, provided an overview of the changes in the ordinance.
146240 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral comments and recommendation of approval of Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
146241 - Schmitt/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance,
by amending Section 10-3-1 Definition—Billboard and Fence, Residential, Section 10-8-1(A)(4) and
(10), "R-1" District Principal Permitted Uses, Section 10-14-1(A)(3), "C-1" District Principal
Permitted Uses, Section 10-15-1(A), "C-2" District Principal Permitted Uses, Section 10-22-2 (A)
Floodway Overlay District Principal Permitted Uses, Section 10-22-2(B) Floodway Overlay District
Conditional Uses, Section 10-26-1(B) Definitions, Section 10-26-1(C) Regulation of All Signs,
Section 10-27-1(H) (6) and (7), Special Permit Required, Section 10-27-1(0) Towers and Wireless
Communication Facilities", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146242 - Schmitt/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: One. Nays: Six (Jacobs, Morrissey, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and
Welper). Motion failed.
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Mr. Schmitt questioned the timeliness of the changes.
Aric Schroeder explained that the changes are not on a critical timeline.
146243 - Lind/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on sale and conveyance of city owned property
located at 718 Kern Street, in the amount of $80,000, to Leeca Jones, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on March 24, 2017, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and
there were none.
146244 - Lind/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146245 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of 718 Kern Street to Leeca Jones in the amount of
$80,000, and down payment assistance of $10,000 using HOME funds, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute all necessary documents, be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the item.
Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, explained that the city acquired the property from
Wells Fargo Bank and that they believed it was an appropriate property for rehabilitation and sale to
a family.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the process to determine the property was suited for this procedure.
Rudy Jones explained that a realtor was hired to market the property and to ensure that interested
buyers met the criteria.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-243.
146246 - Welper/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on 2017 Spring Stump Removal Project, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on March 20, 2017, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and
there were none.
146247 - Welper/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146248 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-244.
146249 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-245.
April 3, 2017
146250 - Welper/Morrissey
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Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Director of Leisure
Services for review.
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Schaefer Tree & Lawn
$5,749.50
Service
$114,990
Waterloo, IA
Check #5503820185
$6,200
Twin City Tree Service
$124,000
Waterloo, IA
Check #101565302
JBL Rental & Tree Service
$4,500
$90,000
Parkersburg, IA
Check #10329712
Wilson Custom Tree
5% Bid Bond
$86,714.25
Cresco, IA
B&B Lawn Care, Inc.
$6,196
$123,908.40
Waterloo, IA
Check #101565303
Hudson Hardware
Plumbing & Heating, Inc.
5% Bid Bond
$97,148
Hudson, IA
Voice vote -Ayes: seven. Motion carried.
146251 - Amos/Lind
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FY 18 Police vehicle equipment needs, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on March 20, 2017, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and
there were none.
146252 - Amos/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146253 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution confirming approval of bid documents, specifications, form of contract, estimate of
costs, etc.", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-246.
146254 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-247.
146255 - Amos/Morrissey
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: 513.500
Bidder
Bid Amount
Electronic Engineering
$13,496.71
Waterloo, IA
April 3, 2017
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146256 - Amos/Morrissey
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that "Resolution approving award of contract to Electronic Engineering of Waterloo, Iowa in the
amount of $13,496.71 for the FY17-18 Police vehicle equipment needs, and authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said documents. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-248.
146257 - Lind/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Replacement of fuel pump dispensers at the
City fuel distribution site, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March 24, 2017, be received and
placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and
there were none.
146258 - Lind/Amos
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146259 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-249.
146260 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-250.
146261 - Lind/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Public Works Director for
review.
Estimate: $60.000
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Dick's Petroleum Company
$1,643.71
$40,576.53
Tripoli, IA
Check #055568
Acterra Group
o
5 /o
$47,800.00
Marion, IA
Central Petroleum
Equipment
5%
$45,015.00
Blue Grass, IA
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
146262 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution approving Convention and Visitors Bureau board recommendation for funding in
the Event/Capital Hotel -Motel Tax Grant funds for FY2018", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried. (Powers abstention on line item for VGM Heartland, because he is employed
there).
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-251.
146263 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution awarding bid in the amount of $126,847 to Altec Industries of Creedmoor, North
Carolina, for the purchase of one (1) aerial boom truck to support Traffic Department operations",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-252.
146264 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution awarding bids, in conjunction with the 2017 Right of Way Mowing Project,
to B&B Lawn Care, Inc. of Waterloo Iowa, in the amount of $44.95/acre-Option A and $56.65/acre-
Option E; Professional Lawn Care of LLC of Waterloo Iowa, in the amount of $55.50/acre-Option
B; and Wilson's Custom Tree of Cresco, Iowa, in the amount of $27.75/acre-Option C and
$574.00/acre-Option D, and approving the contracts, certificates of insurance, etc., and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreements", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-253.
146265 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving a contract with Terracon for geotechnical engineering services within the
Midport area, in an amount not to exceed $6,550, and authorize Community Planning Director to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-254.
146266 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving an agreement for Animal Control Services between the University of
Northern Iowa Department of Public Safety and the City of Waterloo, be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind questioned if the contract will charge the same amounts as are charged to Cedar Falls.
Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic, confirmed the amounts are the same.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if additional employees are needed for the contract.
Sandie Greco explained that additional employees will not be needed to execute the contract.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-255.
146267 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with JDE Engineering of Waterloo,
Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $113,160 for construction -related services for the FY 2017 Site
Grading for Northeast Industrial Park, Contract No. 926, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-256.
146268 - Morrissey/Powers
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Minturn, Inc., of Brooklyn, Iowa in the amount of
$1,491,713.00 and approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance for the FY 2017 4th
Street Bridge Canopy Repairs (Base Bid + Alternate 1), Contract No. 910, and authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Schmitt
and Lind). Motion carried.
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David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned what is included in Alternate 1 and if it includes
replacement of the windows.
Mr. Schmitt commented that he received an email from a downtown property owner which
mentioned that a councilmember had said that all downtown business people were opposed to the
canopy repairs. He further explained that he had personally received more opposition than support.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-257.
ORDINANCES
146269 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance,
by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a Site Plan
Amendment on certain property, located east of 3308 Bay Berry Drive", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, requested that the second reading
be approved tonight and that item sixteen, Request by Roger Kalsem for the preliminary plat of
Kalsem's Second Addition, be tabled for one week to coincide with the third reading.
Mr. Lind questioned the request from the Community Planning and Development Director.
Noel explained that there are few details in the preliminary plat that need another week to complete.
146270 - Morrissey/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Zero. Nays: Seven (Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt,
Welper, Jacobs). Motion failed.
146271 - Amos/Welper
that "an Ordinance Amending the 2007 City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances, by adding to Title 6,
Motor Vehicles and Traffic a new Chapter 7, Parking in Residential Areas", be received, placed on
file, considered and passed for the first time.
146272 - Powers/Schmitt
to table for two weeks to allow for a work session for further discussion. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, recommended having one week between the work session and the
hearing.
Mayor Hart commented that the item will be back on the April 24°i agenda.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
146273 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving a request by Roger Kalsem for the preliminary plat of Kalsem's Second
Addition, a 90 lot residential subdivision, located to the south of E. Shaulis Road, east of Highway
218, and east of 3308 Bay Berry Drive.", be adopted.
146274 - Lind/Amos
to table the item for one week. Voice vote -Ayes. Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
146275 - Welper/Morrissey
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that the Council adjourn at 6:59 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Kelley F chle
City Clerk