HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-6/05/2017June 5, 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, June 5, 2017. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs,
Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Schmitt, Council Member at Large, Cub Scout Pack #3528 from Blessed
Sacrament Catholic School, and children from Sacred Heart Catholic School.
145496 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended, by adding item LA. 13., Resolution approving preliminary plans,
specifications, and form of contracts etc., setting date of bid opening as of June 22, 2017 and date of
public hearing as June 26, 2017, in conjunction with the Waterloo Regional Airport, Reconstruct
Taxiway C (Bid Package No. 1), FAA Airport Improvement Program 3-19-0094-0045, and instruct
the City Clerk to publish said notice; adding item LA. 14., Resolution approving preliminary plans,
specifications and form of contract, etc., setting date of bid opening as June 22, 2017 and the date of
public hearing as June 26, 2017, in conjunction with the Waterloo Regional Airport (Bid Package
No. 2) Runway 12/30 Pavement Joint Repair, Pavement Marking to Runways 12/30 and 18/36 and
Adjacent Taxiways, FAA Airport Improvement Program 3-19-0094-0045, and instruct the City Clerk
to publish said notice; and correcting item #10 to read "$3,600, 000 General Obligation Bonds",
for the Regular Session on Monday, June 5, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Keith Kaspari, Airport Director, explained the need to amend the agenda by adding LA. 13 and
LA. 14 after the deadline.
145497 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 22, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart recognized Brian Rath for 30 Years of Service.
Mayor Hart recognized Cindy Young as the June 2017 Team Member of the Month.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Carol Gustafson, 209 Forest Avenue, was disappointed that the city did not notify the community
that branch pick up from the storm in May would not take place. She further questioned if a helpline
could be made available for elderly people who may need help or assistance.
Mayor Hart questioned if a line currently exists to help citizens.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, commented that a hate group started at a college in Virginia and that hate,
and hate groups, is not something that should exist in our vocabulary or in our communities.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 40' Street, commented that he saw software upgrades on the Finance Agenda
and questioned the need for the upgrades. He further questioned if the positions on the Human
Resources Committee could be left vacant.
Chris Youngblut, IT Director, explained that Microsoft Sequel software update was required and is
utilized for several software programs.
Mayor Hart explained that the Technology Committee helps to assess needs for different types of
software for the various city departments.
Steve Hoambrecker, Waste Management Director, explained the need for the two Waste
Management positions.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, commented hiring new employees does not get the city
working toward Strategic Plan Goal 3.
June 5, 2017
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Robert Page, 1618 Logan Avenue, expressed concern for the new gun laws that the state adopted and
questioned if other states have had difficulties with these laws.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL MONTHLY REPORTS
Mr. Morrissey commented that on June 13, Ward 3 and 4 will have a combined ward meeting.
Mr. Lind commented that several citizens have contacted him about emergency sirens not working
and asked that this be fixed.
Mayor Hart announced that My Waterloo Days is this week.
Mr. Jacobs thanked the Police Department for their work on a problem in his Ward.
Mayor Hart commented that a tragedy happened across the street from his parents home and
commended first responders for their actions.
145498 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
145499 - 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 June 5, 2017, in
the amount of $3,093,898.77 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. 2017-403.
2. Resolution approving request of Main Street Waterloo to hold the 16th Annual BBQ'loo and
Blues Too! festival in Lincoln Park on Friday, July 14, 2017 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and
Saturday, July 15, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., along with the closure of E. 4th Street,
Mulberry Street and Park Ave., adjacent to Lincoln Park for the event.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-404.
3. Resolution approving request of Main Street Waterloo, to hold My Waterloo Days festival
from June 8-10, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to Midnight, including a noise variance and street
closures per the attached map.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-405.
4. Resolution approving request of LaTanya Graves for variance to Noise Ordinance on June
17, 2017 from 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Annual Juneteenth
Celebration event to be held at Sullivan Park, including music and a PA system, together
with recommendation of approval of Captain of Police Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-406.
5. Resolution approving request of Friends of Heal the Family for a variance to Noise
Ordinance on August 19, 2017 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., in conjunction with the Take
Back Our Community event to be held at Sullivan Park, including the use of a PA system,
together with the recommendation of the Captain of Police Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-407.
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6. Resolution approving request of Chad Shipman for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on
August 3 - 6, 2017 in conjunction with Iowa Irish Fest events that will be held in and around
Lincoln Park, east side of downtown, including live bands and PA system, together with the
recommendation of the Captain of Police Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-408.
7. Resolution approving request of Tony Fischels for a waiver for a concrete driveway located
at 520 W. Parker 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. 2017-409.
8. Resolution re -setting the date of bid opening as June 8, 2017, and date of public hearing as
June 12, 2017 in conjunction with the Waterloo Regional Airport Hangar No. 5
Rehabilitation, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-410.
9. Resolution setting date of public hearing as June 12, 2017 for the sale and conveyance of
657A property, located at 1606 Williston Avenue, setting date of bid opening as June 8, 2017
and directing City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-411.
10. Resolution re -setting date of bid opening as June 8, 2017 and date of public hearing as June
12, 2017, for the General Aviation Terminal Building HVAC Replacements via the IDOT
Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure Project, and instruct the City Clerk to publish
said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-412.
11. Resolution canceling the regular city council meeting of July 3, 2017.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-413.
12. Resolution approving request for authorization to publish 2016 salaries for city employees
and officials, as required by law.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-414.
13. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, and form of contracts etc., setting
date of bid opening as of June 22, 2017 and date of public hearing as June 26, 2017, in
conjunction with the Waterloo Regional Airport, Reconstruct Taxiway C (Bid Package No.
1), FAA Airport Improvement Program 3-19-0094-0045, and instruct the City Clerk to
publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-415.
14. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications and form of contract, etc., setting date
of bid opening as June 22, 2017 and the date of public hearing as June 26, 2017, in
conjunction with the Waterloo Regional Airport (Bid Package No. 2) Runway 12/30
Pavement Joint Repair, Pavement Marking to Runways 12/30 and 18/36 and Adjacent
Taxiways, FAA Airport Improvement Program 3-19-0094-0045, and instruct the City Clerk
to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-416.
b. Motion to approve the following:
June 5, 2017
1.
a.
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2.
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Class
New or
Expiration
Amount
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
not to
BP Fuel, 127 Jefferson
B Native Wine / C
New
2/14/2018
Exceed
LeAnn Even, Deputy
Municipal
Ames, IA
July 26-
$386.00
Clerk
Professionals
New
28, 2017
X
Road
Academ 2017
Abraham Funchess, Jr.,
2017 (EEOC)
Cleveland, OH
July 17-
$4,722.00
Executive Director;
Equal
Renewal
21, 2017
X
Rebecca Johnson,
Employment
Human Rights
Opportunity
Renewal
5/4/2018
X
Specialist; Shelly Burch,
Commission /
Admin. Secretary
(FEPA) Federal
Renewal
5/23/2018
Road
Employment
The Isle Casino Hotel
Partnership
New
4/30/2018
X
Waterloo, 777 Isle of Capri
Agency
Blvd. *OWNERSHIP
Conference
1
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Class
New or
Expiration
Includes
Business
Renewal
Date
Sunday
BP Fuel, 127 Jefferson
B Native Wine / C
New
2/14/2018
X
Street
Beer
Dad's Pub, 1106 La Porte
C Liquor / Brew
New
6/30/2018
X
Road
Pub w/Outdoor
Service
Edo's Sports Bar, 110 E.
C Liquor
Renewal
5/7/2018
X
11th Street
Golden China, 106
C Liquor
Renewal
5/4/2018
X
Brookerid e Drive
Hickory House, 315 Park
C Liquor
Renewal
5/23/2018
Road
The Isle Casino Hotel
B Liquor / B Wine
New
4/30/2018
X
Waterloo, 777 Isle of Capri
w/Outdoor Service
Blvd. *OWNERSHIP
UPDATE*
Metro 66 #1, 3201 W. 4th
C Beer
Renewal
6/30/2018
X
Street
Risque' Gentlemen's Club,
C Liquor
Renewal
5/27/2018
301 W. 4th Street
Single Speed Brewing, 325
C Liquor
New
6/10/2017
Commercial Street *One
w/Outdoor Service
Day Expanded Outdoor
Service*
Spicoli's, 3555 University
C Liquor
Renewal
12/11/2017
X
Avenue
w/Outdoor Service
3. Motion to approve Application for Fireworks Display during My Waterloo Days festival, at Park
Avenue Bridge, on Saturday, June 10, 2017, at 9:30 p.m. (Approx. 30 minutes).
4. Motion to approve Application for Fireworks Display at Bamboo Ridge Camp Ground, on
Sunday, July 2, 2017, at 9:45 p.m. (Approx. 15 minutes).
5. Motion to approve request from Engineering to receive and place on file official notification from
the Iowa Department of Transportation to let a PCC Patching project of U.S. Hwy. 218 on July
18, 2017.
6. Motion to approve Notice of Intent to upgrade the flow equalization piping at the Waterloo
Pollution Control Facility, and authorize City Clerk to publish said notice.
7. Bonds.
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Mr. Lind questioned if three people need to attend the travel to Cleveland for item 1.B.1.B.
Abraham Funchess, Human Rights Director, explained the need for the employees to travel to the
conference.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained the budgeting for the travel.
Mayor Hart commented that a repository is being built for travel reports to help educate the public
on what happens during travel.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
145500 - Schmitt/Powers
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by Waterloo Home Corporation 700,
Inc. to vacate a utility easement over a former platted alley, located at 1955 Locke Avenue, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on May 22, 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 comments and
there were none.
145501 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145502 - Schmitt/Amos
that "an Ordinance approving a request by Waterloo Home Corporation 700, Inc. to vacate a 1,280
square foot easement, under the former Knights of Columbus Building, located at 1955 Locke
Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the vacate.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the alley was
vacated back in 1958, and at the time the city chose to retain the easement. Since then, a building
has been built over the easement, and since there are no utilities in the easement, the city sees no
purpose to keep it. He further explained that by vacating the easement, the title should be clean for
future development of the site.
145503 - Schmitt/Ammos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145504 - Schmitt/Amos
that "an Ordinance approving a request by Waterloo Home Corporation 700, Inc. to vacate a 1,280
square foot easement, under the former Knights of Columbus Building, located at 1955 Locke
Avenue", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5401.
145505 - Lind/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the sale and conveyance of city owned
property located east of 751 West Donald Street, in the amount of $264.10, with easement retained,
June 5, 2017
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to Walt Tournier, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents, as published
in the Waterloo Courier on May 26, 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 comments and
there were none.
145506 - Lind/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145507 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving sale and conveyance of city owned property located east of 751 West
Donald Street, in the amount of $264.10, with easement retained, to Walt Tournier, and authorizing
the 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. 2017-417.
145508 - Morrissey/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FY 2017 Sidewalk Repair Program and Trail
Repairs - Zone 7, Contract No. 914, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 22, 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 comments.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4t' Street, questioned how much of the project is trail repair vs. sidewalk
repair and how much of the trail repair is city expense.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that the city owns some of the trails and the cost will be
approximately $11,000.
145509 - Morrissey/Welper
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145510 - Morrissey/Welper
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. 2017-418.
145511 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-419.
145512 - Morrissey/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to City Engineer for review.
Estimate: $272,577
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
B & B Builders & Supply
5%
$272,298.52
Waterloo, IA
June 5, 2017
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145513 - Welper/Morrissey
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the 2017 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing Project,
as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 26, 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 comments and
there were none.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned how the city uses and stores the asphalt that is crushed.
Sandie Greco, Interim Public Works Director, explained the various ways the asphalt is used, and
that it will be stored in the yard that was formerly known as Waterloo Lumber.
145514 - Welper/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145515 - 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. 2017-420.
145516 - 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. 2017-421.
145517 - Welper/Morrissey
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: $59,000
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
CJ Moyna & Sons
5%
$152,500
$18,000
Peterson Contractors Inc.
5%
$77,000
Reinbeck, IA
$2,200
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145518 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution awarding bid to Peterson Contractor, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa in the amount of
$79,200 for the 2017 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing Project 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. 2017-422.
145519 - Schmitt/Powers
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of two (2) compact trucks for
Engineering Department, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 26, 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 comments.
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David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned how much equipment the city owns and if equipment
could be shared between departments.
Mayor Hart questioned if Mr. Dryer is only referring to vehicles.
Mr. Dryer clarified that he is referring to vehicles and heavy equipment.
145520 - Schmitt/Powers
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145521 - Schmitt/Welper
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. 2017-423.
145522 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-424.
145523 - Schmitt/Welper
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Interim Public Works
Director for review.
Estimate: $50,000
Bidder
Model Year
Bid Amount
Jerry Roling Motors, Inc.
2018
$23,200 Extended
Waverly, IA
$26,980 Crew Cab
Rydell Chevrolet
2017
$25,038 Extended
Waterloo, IA
$29,312 Crew Cab
Pat M Grath Chevyland
2017
(A) $22,896
(B) $22,135
Cedar Rapids, IA
$26,351 Crew Cab
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart announced that the public hearing for both General Terminal Building HVAC
Replacements, and Waterloo Regional Airport Hangar No. 5 Rehabilitation were cancelled due to
lack of bids.
RESOLUTIONS
145524 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution to appoint Bankers Trust Company of Des Moines, Iowa, to serve as Paying Agent,
Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent; approve the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent
Agreement in conjunction with the $9,245,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A, and
authorizing the execution of said agreement by the Mayor and City Clerk", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-425.
145525 - Lind/Schmitt
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that "Resolution appointing Bankers Trust Company of Des Moines, Iowa, to serve as Paying Agent,
Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent and approve the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer
Agent agreement in conjunction with the $3,600,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017B, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-426.
145526 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution appointing Bankers Trust Company of Des Moines, Iowa, to serve as Paying Agent,
Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent and approve the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer
Agent agreement in conjunction with the $8,100,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017C, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-427. Motion carried.
145527 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and levying a tax to pay the Bonds,
approving the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate for the $9,245,000
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2017A", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart questioned if the word taxable needs to be added to the resolution.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that the bond is tax exempt.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that the public needs more information about the bond
issues.
Mayor Hart explained that these items have been discussed previous meetings.
Michelle Weidner explained that work sessions started in February to discuss the CIP requests and
numerous public hearings were held at each step of the bonding process. Tonight these are the final
actions required to sell the bonds.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-428.
145528 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and levying a tax to pay the Bonds, and
approving the Continuing Disclosure Certificate for the $3,600,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Taxable Series 2017B", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-429.
145529 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and levying a tax to pay the Bonds, and
approving the Continuing Disclosure Certificate for the $8,100,000 General Obligation Bonds,
Taxable Series 2017C", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-430.
145530 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving the Disadvantaged Business Enterprise (DBE) program for the Waterloo
Regional Airport for FY -2017 thru FY -2019, and authorizing the Airport Director to sign, process
and post all documents on behalf of the Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-431.
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145531 - Morrissey/Amos
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that "Resolution approving construction plans for storm sewer and sanitary sewer, serving the Irving
Square Addition, and Sewage Treatment Agreement, DNR form 28A (Sept 2010), and the final
acceptance of construction plans, 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. 2017-432.
145532 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving award of contract to B & B Builders and Supply, of Waterloo, Iowa in
the amount of $272,298.52 and approving the bonds and Certificate of Insurance for the FY 2017
Sidewalk Repair Program and Trail Repairs - Zone 7, Contract No. 914; 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. 2017-433.
145533 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
of Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $4,000.00, for additional construction -related services
in conjunction with the FY 2017 Bridge Repairs - 6th Street, 18th Street, and Ansborough Avenue,
Contract No. 916, and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-434.
145534 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
of Waterloo, Iowa, for an amount not to exceed $3,500.00, in conjunction with the FY 2017 Biennial
Bridge Review Program, and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-435.
145535 - Welper/Amos
that "Resolution approving contract with Vandewalle & Associates for continued work on
downtown Waterloo planning efforts, redevelopment design, riverfront development, and funding
opportunities, in the amount of $72,000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
necessary documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the activity in the last year from Vandewalle.
Noel Anderson explained that in the past the planning was primarily focused on city improvements
in the downtown area, now the focus has shifted to private projects, such as SingleSpeed Brewery, to
help continue to plan and develop downtown. They have provided leads to the city and have helped
to draw up land use plans to develop Downtown Waterloo.
Mayor Hart questioned the continuity.
Noel Anderson commented that the downtown master plan outlines the design and flow patterns of
pedestrians and traffic.
Mr. Lind commented that he would prefer to have a list of accomplishments in the future to see what
they have done compared to what they are contracted to do along with looking at future projects.
Noel Anderson commented that the group meets once a month and he will get a list together with
this information.
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Mr. Morrissey commented that he is supposed to receive an agenda of the Vandewalle meetings and
that he would like to see the agendas extended to Mr. Lind. He further commented that he does not
want Vandewalle to take all of the credit for SingleSpeed Brewery as it was a grassroots effort from
the community to save the building.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4t' Street, commented that Cedar Falls is assessing their parking needs and
questioned if the development is going to have a negative impact on parking.
Mayor Hart commented that parking is being considered at Center for the Arts and other surrounding
areas and that the city has parking ramps but sometimes the public is not accustomed to utilizing the
spaces. He further commented that parking is considered in development plans.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-436.
145536 - Welper/Amos
that "Resolution approving Amendment to Development Agreement with Deer Creek and City of
Waterloo, approved September 26, 2016, for the repayment of infrastructure funds in Greenbelt
Center to change Section 4 from 180 days to 360 days, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
sign and fully execute all necessary documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-437.
ORDINANCES
145537 - Welper/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance amending the 2007 City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances, by repealing Title 5,
Police Regulations, Chapter 4 Convenience Store Security and enacting in lieu thereof a new Title 5,
Police Regulations, Chapter 4 Convenience Store Security", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the third time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Zero. Motion failed.
Mr. Welper commented that he has supported the first two readings but that too much confusion
exists about the ordinance and would like to see the item voted down.
Mr. Powers commented that the Police Department put a lot of effort into the ordinance is aware of a
lot of miscommunication about the ordinance but that he will be voting no tonight.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he would be voting against the ordinance.
Mr. Lind commented that he had received numerous complaints about the proposed ordinance and
that he would be voting no.
Mr. Schmitt commented that he agrees with Mr. Powers and expressed his appreciation of Lt.
Fangman's efforts, but at this point, he is glad to hear that council appears to have had a change of
heart on the issue.
Mayor Hart commented that a lot of work went into the ordinance but more work needs to happen on
it in the future to come up with a better plan for the ordinance.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5402. (This item failed).
ADJOURNMENT
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that the Council adjourn at 6:41 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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