HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-6/19/2017June 19, 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 19, 2017. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs,
Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper.
Prayer or Moment of Silence: Preston Duncan, Tribal and Spiritual Leader, Meskwaki Nation. Guest was
unavailable at the time but arrived during oral presentations.
Pledge of Allegiance: Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney
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that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 19, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145572- Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 12, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, called around for rental pricing information on the saw listed on the
Finance Committee Agenda and questioned how many hours the saw is used.
Sandie Greco, Interim Public Works Director, explained that she would check records for hours of
use for the saw but that it is consistently used.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned why the Waste Management gate was closed last week.
Steve Hoambrecker, Waste Management Director, explained that the gate was locked for security
purposes and that people can use the intercom at the gate to be let into the plant.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned when renting the building on 5th street would be
on the council agenda.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that the amount of the contract was approved on
the on the Finance Committee agenda.
Forest Dillavou commented that he does not support the city use of the site and suggested
alternatives. He further questioned why the area at the end of Falls Avenue is locked.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the council would allow Mr. Preston Duncan, Tribal and Spiritual
Leader, Meskwaki Nation, to present the invocation.
Preston Duncan, Tribal and Spiritual Leader, Meskwaki Nation, introduced himself and explained he
would give the invocation in the Meskwaki language.
John Sherbon, 1750 Robin Road, thanked staff for a tour of the Public Works building and explained
that he saw that the city has several vehicles and that some are very old and in need of maintenance
and that the staff is shorthanded.
Mr. Schmitt commented that council received a copy of the 657A Property Sale Policy and
questioned how the public can obtain a copy of the policy.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the form can be
made available at the counter.
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that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
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that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated June 19, 2017, in
the amount of $4,184,134.23, 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. 2017-458.
2. Resolution approving request from Trekman Racing to hold the 9th annual Prediction Run on
July 19, 2017 at 6:45 p.m. beginning at Singlespeed Brewing and traveling the bike trail to
River Road, then returning to Singlespeed via Cedar Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-459.
3. Resolution setting date of public hearing as July 10, 2017 to approve a lease agreement with
Cedar Valley 4 Rent, LLC for property located south of 509 Riverside Drive for $1.00 for a
term ending December 31, 2027.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-460.
4. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and setting date
of bid opening as July, 13th, 2017 and date of public hearing as July 17th, 2017 for the FY
2018 Manhole Inspection -Service Areas 10, 11, 12 and 13 and instruct City Clerk to publish
said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-461.
5. Resolution approving cancellation of assessment for 711 Kingsley Avenue in the amount of
$143.84, and authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said
cancellation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-462.
6. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $1,475,000 in Northeast Industrial Site Urban
Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing District funds for site grading.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-463.
7. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $100,000 in San Mannan Urban Renewal Area
Tax Increment Financing funds for the San Maman Road Lane Reconfiguration project.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-464.
8. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $700,000 in East Waterloo Unified Urban
Renewal Tax Increment Financing funds for the Wagner Road Sanitary Sewer Extension
project in the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal TIF district in the area formerly known
as MidPort.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-465.
9. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $1,500,000 in East Waterloo Unified Urban
Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing District funds for the construction of public
infrastructure in the MidPort Leversee area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-466.
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10. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $160,000 in Downtown Urban Renewal Area
Tax Increment Financing District funds for a grant to Bread to Beer, LLC for the Single
Speed Brewery project.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-467.
11. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $60,000 in East Waterloo Unified Urban
Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing funds for the KWWL property acquisition project.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-468.
12. Resolution approving the use of $50,000 in East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area Tax
Increment Financing funds for economic development marketing.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-469.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a.
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Class
New or
Amount
Personnel
Class/Meeting Destination
Date(s)
not to
Date
Sunda
Catherine Doyle's Pub, 504
Exceed
Matt Chesmore / Jon
Code Inspection Iowa City, IA
July 20,
$430
Martin / Mark Boesen
for Healthier
2017
Dad's Pub, 1106 LaPorte
Homes
New
6/30/2018
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Class
New or
Expiration
Includes
Business
Renewal
Date
Sunda
Catherine Doyle's Pub, 504
C Liquor
Renewal
3/7/2018
X
Sycamore Street
Dad's Pub, 1106 LaPorte
C Liquor / Brew
New
6/30/2018
X
Road
Pub w/Outdoor
Service
El Mercadito, 520 LaPorte
C Beer
Renewal
5/21/2018
X
Road
Metro Mart #4, 2332 Falls
C Beer / E Liquor
Renewal
6/30/2018
X
Avenue
Michoacana Meat Market,
C Beer
Renewal
4/26/2018
X
1215 Franklin Street
Olive Garden #1489,1315
C Liquor
Renewal
5/28/2018
X
E. San Marnan Drive
Prime Mart #3, 1008
B Wine / C Beer / E
Renewal
6/12/2018
X
LaPorte Road
Liquor
Ramada Inn, 205 W. 4th
B Liquor
Renewal
4/30/2018
X
Street
Walgreens #10855, 1850
B Wine / C Beer / E
Renewal
6/16/2018
X
Logan Avenue
Liquor
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee Board/Commission Expiration Date New or Re -
Appointment
Charles D. Needham Airport Board 06/30/2021 New
4. Bonds.
Mr. Lind questioned requested an overview of items 1A6-12.
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Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the use
of TIF funds for items listed in 1 A6-12.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
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that "Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify against certain parcels unpaid weed mowing,
snow removal and property clean-ups", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey commented that the total amount is $84,406 amongst 383 properties, of those
properties, 121 properties have owners who do not live in the state of Iowa, another 81 properties
whose owners do not live in the city of Waterloo, and finally 8 of those with no mailing address. He
further commented that research should be done to see how other cities collect on these fees.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-470.
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that "Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify against certain parcels for unpaid commercial
inspection fees and rental property Inspection fees", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-471.
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that "Resolution approving permanent closure to vehicular traffic of the 3800 block of West Shaulis
Road with placement of signage and permanent barriers", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey questioned the permanent closure.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that a neighbor near this property was available to
speak on why this closure would be beneficial.
John Miller, 4213 West Shaulis Road, explained that Black Hawk County is responsible for
maintaining the greenbelt to Hudson and what is happening is people are active at the park at night
after hours and after speaking to Black Hawk County the road could be blocked to prevent vehicles
from getting down to the park at night and dumping trash. He further explained that the distance is
approximately 300 yards and that the neighbors are anxious about the late night activities in the area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-472.
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that "Resolution authorizing submission of application to Black Hawk County Gaming Association
in the amount of $65,000, for lighting replacement at Riverfront Sports Park Diamond #2, bleacher
replacement and sidewalk connections from parking areas at Danes and Tibbitts Baseball
Complexes", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4t' Street, questioned the city's contribution to the grant.
Paul Huting explained that the city would cover the funds with bond money if awarded.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-473.
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that "Resolution approving completion of project, recommendation of acceptance of work and
release of retainage in the amount of $83,514.96 for work performed by WRH, Inc., of Amana, Iowa
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at a total cost of $1,670,299.12 for the FY 2014 Belt Filter Press Addition, City Contract No. 869",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-474.
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that "Resolution approving Agreement with Regions Bank to pave public right of way located at 412
Mulberry Street for beautification purposes", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-475.
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that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
for an amount not to exceed $27,500 in conjunction with the FY 2017 Flood Control Gatewell
Repairs, Contract No. 918, 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. 2017-476.
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that "Resolution approving contract with Cedar Bend Humane Society for the boarding of domestic
animals and injured/sick wildlife taken into the Humane Society by Animal Control officers and
Waterloo residents, commencing July 1, 2017 thru June 30, 2020 and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the cost of the animal control budget.
Sandie Greco, Interim Public Works Director, explained the numbers will be available next week.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the contract.
Sandie Greco explained the terms of the contract and related costs.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if incidents with Pit Bulls have decreased.
Sandie Greco explained that last year's bite reports are available if desired.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the city is charged the same as an individual.
Sandie Greco provided an overview of how charges are incurred.
Mr. Morrissey questioned the cost of removing a possum from a resident's garage.
Sandie Greco explained that the animal goes to wildlife rehab at no charge.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-477.
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that "Resolution approving Federal Aid agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation Project
No. STP -U-8155(756)--70-07, to accept federal aid funds for conducting a media, multi -media
Children Traffic Safety Awareness Campaign, for the area covered by the Metropolitan Planning
Organization, in the amount of $30,000, including the City's share of $7,500, for a total project cost
of $37,500, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart requested an overview of the item.
Sandie Greco provided overview of the funding for the project.
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Mr. Lind commented that he did not receive a copy of the federal aid consultant selection process
guidelines.
Sandie Greco explained that she sent a copy on Friday and further explained the selection process.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-478.
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that "Resolution approving contract with 4C's Consulting, LLC of Waterloo, Iowa for consulting
services to conduct a media, multi -media Children's Traffic Safety Awareness Campaign in the
amount of $37,000 and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-479.
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that "Resolution approving the second of two payments for FY 2017 to Greater Cedar Valley
Alliance for work towards economic development, in the amount of $14,250 base amount with
$10,000 in incentive funds, for a total payment of $24,250", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4t' Street, requested an overview of the economic development they have
brought to the city.
Mr. Lind commented that he would like to see the number of jobs and capital investments brought in
by Greater Cedar Valley Alliance and further commented that he thinks the wage of jobs brought in
should be increased.
Noel Anderson explained that the agreement calls for automatic payment of $14,250, and $5,000 per
quarter for work soliciting leads. He further provided an overview of the letter submitted by Greater
Cedar Valley Alliance on their activity in the last quarter.
Mr. Lind commented that the city is paying them per the contract for bringing leads to the city.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he is concerned about attaching a number to vague terms and that he
would like to know the name of the leads.
Mayor Hart commented that the market is competitive and that more conversation needs to happen
to ensure integrity in the process.
Mr. Jacobs commented that the letter does state that they have an estimated number of jobs
identified and whether or not the number is accurate.
Noel Anderson explained that the number includes some that have come to the city and that are
looking to the city.
Mr. Jacobs questioned what percentage of that would the city realize.
Noel Anderson explained that would be difficult to estimate.
Mayor Hart requested that the documents provided at the last quarterly update be provided to
council.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-480.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
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Motion approving Contract Modification No. 1 for a net increase of $139,594.38 for the FY 2017
Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 921, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart requested an overview.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, provided an overview of the contract modification.
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Motion approving Change Order #2 resulting in an increase of $4,500.00 to Via Rail Engineering for
additional survey work located near the northeast corner of Northeast Drive and Independence
Avenue. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the change order.
ADJOURNMENT
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that the Council adjourn at 6:28 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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