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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02/27/2006• • February 27, 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, February 27, 2006. Mayor Timothy J. Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Greenwood, Getty, Cole, Schmitt. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Jim 'Quint, MIS Manager. 123033 - Schmitt/Getty that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 27, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123034 Schmitt/Kincaid that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 20, 2006, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 123035 - Schmitt/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. 1-53, dated February 27, 2006, in the amount of $1,230,309.60, 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. 2006-141. 2. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of John Deere Waterloo Works Donald Street site for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 12.5, 9.5 and 4.0 acres of prairie grass on their property located on the north side of Donald Street during the time period of April 3-21, 2006, together with recommendation of approval of Fire Chief, Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of Waste Management Services. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-142. b. Motion -to approve the following: 1. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of VFW Post 12038 to hold annual Poppy Sale on April 28-29, 2006 from 7:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Hy -Vee Stores located on University and Logan Avenues, Fareway, K -Mart on University Avenue and Wal-Mart. 2. Corbin Payne, Police Sergeant, and Rob Camarata, Police Investigator, to attend Chemical Munitions School in Johnston, Iowa on April 25-27, 2006, with costs not to exceed $738.00, including use of city vehicle. 3. Wendy Niemeyer, Adult Program Coordinator, and Kent Shankle, Curator, to travel to Kansas City, Missouri to see art exhibits on March 3-5, 2006, with costs not to exceed $656.58, including use of city vehicle. 4. Rob Camarata, Tom Sullivan and Joe Saunders, Police Officers, to attend Criminal Intelligence Course in Johnston, Iowa on May 1-12, 2006, with costs not to exceed $3,122.00, including use of city vehicle. 5. Craig Clark, Permit Writer, to attend Permit Technician Exam in Des Moines, Iowa on February 25, 2006, with costs not to exceed $170.00, including use of city vehicle. 6. Cammie Scully, Director of Cultural & Arts Commission, to attend Cedar Valley Coalition meetings in Washington, DC on March 26-29, 2006, with costs not to exceed $1,365.00. c. Beer License Permit Application Class B Iry Warren Memorial Golf Course, 1000 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/07) (Includes Sunday Sales Iowa+s Garage Sale Mall, 1101 Black Hawk Road (New) (Expires 3/2/07) (Includes Sunday Sales) February 27, 2006 Consent Agenda continued Page 2 d. Beer License Permit Application Class C New Star Mart, 1415 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/14/07) (Includes Sunday Sales) e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C New World Lounge, 120 Sumner Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/2/07) (Includes Sunday Sales) CU and The Cellar, 320 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/18/07) (Includes Sunday Sales) f. Outdoor Service Area Application Iry Warren Memorial Golf Course, 1000 Fletcher Avenue g. Bonds. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. HEARINGS & BIDS 123036 Greenwood/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of One Four - Wheel Drive Truck Chassis With Dump Box and Snow Plow Installed, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 14, 2006, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123037 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Greenwood/Schmitt that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123038 - Greenwood/Cole that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with the purchase of One Four -Wheel Drive Truck Chassis With Dump Box and Snow Plow Installed", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-143. 123039 - Greenwood/Cole that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above purchase", adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-144. 123040 - Greenwood/Cole to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Leisure Services Director for review: Bidder Bid Amount Bill Collwell Ford, Hudson, IA $41,866.00 Dick Witham Ford, Waterloo, IA $43,998.00 Junge Ford, Center Point, IA $43,750.00 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123041 - Greenwood/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of Two Four - Wheel Drive Truck Chassis With Service Box Installed, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 14, 2006, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. • • February 27, 2006 Page 3 Hearings & Bids continued 123042 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Greenwood/Schmitt that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123043 Greenwood/Cole that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with the purchase of Two Four -Wheel Drive Truck Chassis With Service Box Installed", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-145. 123044 - Greenwood/Cole that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above purchase", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-146. 123045 - Greenwood/Cole to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Leisure Services Director for review: Bidder Bid Amount Bill Collwell Ford, Hudson, IA $101,084.00 Dick Witham Ford, Waterloo, IA $77,698.00 Junge Ford, Center Point, IA $77,902.00 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123046 - Greenwood/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on One John Deere 1565 Commercial Front Mower With Snow Blower, JoDale-Perry Cab, and 60 Inch Front Blade Installed, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 14, 2006, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123047 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Greenwood/Schmitt that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123048 - Greenwood/Cole that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with the purchase of One John Deere 1565 Commercial Front Mower With Snow Blower, JoDale-Perry Cab, and 60 Inch Front Blade Installed", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-147. 123049 - Greenwood/Cole that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above purchase", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-148. February 27, 2006 Hearings & Bids continued Page 4 123050 - Greenwood/Cole to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Leisure Services Director for review: Bidder Bid Amount Waterloo Implement, Waterloo, IA $32,250.32 Great American Outdoor, Davenport, IA $34,475.00 Waverly Implement, Waverly, IA $33,640.00 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. HEARINGS 123051 - Gunderson/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Development Agreement with Crystal Distribution Services, Inc for expansion of an additional 60,000 square foot industrial warehousing building at 1656 Sycamore Street, just northerly of the new 18th Street Bridge, with an additional minimum taxable value of $3,000,000.00, tax rebatements for ten years at 50 percent of the added value and the city purchasing land at a cost of $375,000.00 and conveying title to the land to Crystal Distribution Services, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 14, 2006, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123052 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Tom Poe, President of Crystal Distribution Services, stated they look forward to expanding their business, it makes sense to use this property and it is a win/win situation for everyone. Mr. Poe explained Crystal should have a good plan together by the end of 2006, and they hope to have it up and running in 2008. Crystal will hire a minimum of 15 to 20 workers. Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, reported if the agreement is approved the city will be committed to demolishing the site. If Crystal Distribution does not proceed with the expansion, they will have to reimburse the city for acquisition and demolition costs. Mr. Temeyer noted the new tax base created by the expansion project should pay back the city's investment within ten years. Councilperson Welper thanked Mr. Poe for investing in Waterloo. Mr. Poe stated Crystal Distribution Services stores any perishable food products, such as fresh products which are frozen for food processors. Gunderson/Schmitt that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file.. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123053 - Gunderson/Welper that "Resolution approving said development agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-149. 123054 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-150. 123055 - Cole/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on 50 Year Agreement with The Dan Gable International Wrestling Institute and Museum, Inc. to lease property located at 303 Jefferson for $1.00 per year, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 17, 2006, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. • • • • February 27, 2006 Page 5 Hearings continued 123056 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, stated the Community Attraction and Tourism (CAT) grant asks the city to commit $10,000.00 as a match for this project spread out over three years. The Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors have committed $25,000.00 spread over three years. Mr. Temeyer reported the Board for the Wrestling Institute and Museum has agreed to pay for the snow removal and fire insurance on the property. Mr. Temeyer stated an item will be on next week's council agenda asking the council to support the $10,000.00 match, and he would suggest the match come from hotel/motel funds. Jay Roberts reported he talked to Mr. Chapman, and what is being proposed by Mr. Temeyer is agreeable to the Board of International Wrestling Institute and Museum. Cole/Schmitt that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123057 - Cole/Schmitt that "Resolution approving said lease agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-151. REPORTS 123058 - Kincaid/Schmitt that communication from City Clerk transmitting request for authorization to publish 2005 salaries for city employees and officials, as required by law, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 123059 - Welper/Gunderson that communication from City Clerk transmitting two-year agreement with Nextel to provide cell phone services for 53 cell phone for various city departments at a cost of $24.74 per phone per month, plus minor charges for government fees and taxes, 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. 2006-152. 123060 - Getty/Kincaid that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting Completion of Project and Final Acceptance of Work performed by Municipal Pipe & Tool Inc. of Hudson, Iowa at a cost of $1,043,322.44 in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Satellite Interceptor Corrosion Control Project, Contract No. 652, 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. 2006-153. 123061 - Getty/Cole that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Construction Permit Application with Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 Prescotts Creek Sanitary Sewer Extension, Contract No. 703, 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. 2006-154. February 27, 2006 Page 6 Documents continued 123062 - Schmitt/Cole that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting 28E Agreement with Black Hawk County for maintenance administration to include any salary increase effective July 1, 2006 and contract to terminate on June 30, 2007, 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. 2006-155. 123063 - Schmitt/Cole that communication from City Planner transmitting application with Iowa Department of Economic Development for High Quality Job Creation Program for investment tax credits for Alter Trading Corporation to upgrade its facility at 1500 West Airline Highway, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-156. 123064 - Schmitt/Cole that communication from City Planner transmitting Notice of Expiration of Right of Redemption to allow Cedar Valley Restoration E. Development clear title to the former Kimary Phillips lot generally located just off East 8th Street and Sycamore Street, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said notice", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-157. 123065 - Schmitt/Cole that communication from City Planner transmitting application with Iowa Department of Economic Development for Enterprise Certification to include the Tech Work area, the former Chamberlain Manufacturing site, the former Irving School site, the former Roosevelt School site and the Jones property along Idaho and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, 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. 2006-158. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 123066 - Welper/Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing Police Chief to proceed with collection of information and potential purchase of 100 X-26 Tasers and related equipment with an approximate cost of $100,000.00", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Charlene Mishler, 319 Center Street, stated she read the article in the Courier about the youth who was disturbed and had a baseball bat. The Waterloo Police Department called the Cedar Falls Police Department on the radio to ask for their Taser. Ms. Mishler stated as a parent she is extremely thankful the Police Officer was able to communicate and talked the young man into putting it down, and the young man was taken to the hospital. Ms. Mishler asked that the process include citizens and organizations to share information and gather information. Ms. Mishler stated she would be willing to help and she thinks others would be willing to help gather information. 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. 2006-159. • • • • February 27, 2006 NEW BUSINESS 123067 - Kincaid/Cole Page 7 that communication from Senior Planner transmitting amendment to City Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it relates to eliminating the 2 - acre minimum tract size for "C -P" Planned Commercial District requests that are within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA) or Enterprise Zone area, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as March 13, 2006, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2006-160. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 123068 - Charles Pearson distributed copies of the African American Business Directory to Mayor Hurley and Council Members. Mr. Pearson stated he needs tools in order to be an event planner. He has looked at museums, parks, Ferguson Field and Gates Park and found historic information that would be good for tourism. Mr. Pearson stated he could promote these locations if the city and Black community would let him. Mr. Pearson noted a casino is being built, and the city is in the process of working on the Downtown Riverfront Renaissance project, and they are struggling to build a museum. Mr. Pearson stated he feels we have never figured out how to work together and the Black community is being left out, Mr. Pearson stated he put all his heart into the directory to represent Black businesses. Mr. Pearson stated he feels we need to market things the city is doing, and the city needs to listen to the Black community as Black businesses do things differently. Mr. Pearson noted he will be at Club 319 on Friday. He is looking for help from the city and needs the city to get on the bandwagon. Mr. Pearson stated he could help the city with crime, events and entertainment as he had six major events last year. Mayor Hurley explained a number of organizations are trying to do the same things as Mr. Pearson and submit information through the Mayor's office and asked Mr. Pearson to go through his office. Mr. Pearson stated he is working on another directory, and he invited the mayor of Iowa City to speak at Friday's event. Mr. Pearson stated he worked hard for the city all summer and asked for feedback. Mr. Pearson stated Black businesses are not just in the 4th Ward, but they are everywhere, Welper/Schmitt that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 123069 - Schmitt/Kincaid that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that discussion of acquisition of property located along East 7th and Sycamore Street as part of the Eastside Housing Project is an approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1) (j) (2005) . EXECUTIVE SESSION 123070 - Getty/Cole that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:29 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 123071 - Schmitt/Cole that the Council adjourn at 6:29 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy E] ert, CMC City Clerk