HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02/06/2017February 6, 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, February 6, 2017. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper.
Prayer or Moment of Silence: Rev. Cathy Young, 3849 Trent Lane, Waterloo
Pledge of Allegiance: Kent Shankle, Director of Cultural & Arts Commission
145985 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended, by switching the order of resolutions #9 and #13 because item #13 is
the request and #9 is the award, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 6, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145986 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 23, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart recognized Joyce Craft as the February 2017 Team Member of the Month.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, expressed his concerns about racial comments made between elected
officials and how it's been discussed in the media.
Ivan Valtchev, 527 E. Park Avenue, expressed dissatisfaction regarding references made about the
Obama administration in emails between Mayor and Council.
Pastor Helen Seenster, commented on the need to pray for people in authority and commented on the
need to do right.
Jessica Young, 318 W. 3rd Street Apt. 1, commented that she took a class on Diversity in America at
Hawkeye and suggested those that represent the city could benefit from it.
LaTonya Graves, 607 E. Donald Street, commented on the need for everyone to work together and
that elected officials need to come together as the community is trying to come together.
Martin Culpepper, 1731 Cottage Grove Avenue, commented on the lack of diversity among council
members and department heads. He further commented that the lack of diversity and military
experience impacts how city business is conducted.
Joyce Wilder, 226 Bates Street, commented on the need for city council members to work together
and that what goes on in Washington D.C. should not happen in Waterloo.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, questioned recycling being taken to the landfill and residents having
to pay for recycling when the items were not recycled.
Mayor Hart commented that as Mayor, he accepts accountability for this, and apologizes for the
inconvenience.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, thanked council and department heads for the work they do for the
betterment of Waterloo.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Boulevard, commented that the city and school systems state that
diversity is strength, and he believes that it is not proving to be true and that the problems of today
were not taking place when he was younger.
Monthly Mayor and Council Member Report:
Mayor Hart explained that Mayor and Council reports are a new feature of the meetings this year.
Mr. Schmitt thanked Mayor Hart and Michelle Weidner for the budget work session on the 5th
February 6, 2017 Page 2
Monday in January. He further commented that he was not sure of the direction that has been given
to department heads, but asked that department heads look at other communities to see how they are
doing things.
Mr. Powers reported that he has attend Community Development, Planning and Zoning, Cultural
& Arts board meetings along with the Police Department's business camera meeting. He
commented on Captain Fangman's obvious understanding and leadership skills when giving the
presentation on the use of cameras in businesses. He has also met and spoken with the Fire Chief
and several city staff and department leaders on particular issues.
Mr. Morrissey reported that he appreciates his involvement with the monthly Ward 3 meetings and
that from the meetings, good ideas pop up from citizens in his Ward. He mentioned that quiet zones
and hobby farms are two areas of concern for Ward 3 residents.
Mayor Hart reported on his recent meetings to develop jobs and programs in our community.
Dennis Clark introduced Matt Mahler, the new General Manager of the Waterloo Water Works.
145987 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
145988 - 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 February 6, 2017,
in the amount of $3,223,740.08 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. 2017-57.
2. Resolution approving the request of Wendell Speller, for Speller's True Value, for tax
exemptions on the renovation of a commercial building valued at $45,000, for the property
located at 1015-1027 E 4th Street, and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-58.
3. Resolution approving the request of Ross and Jamelia Sanders for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $258,871, for the property located at 305
Milwaukee Avenue, and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-59.
4. Resolution approving the request of Charles Back for tax exemptions on the construction of
home improvements valued at $74,411, for the property located at 616 Wyoming Street, and
located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-60.
5. Resolution approving the request of David Schake for tax exemptions on the construction of
home improvements valued at $40,000, for the property located at 2623 Idaho Street, and
located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-61.
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6. Resolution approving the request of Robert Duncan for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new single family home valued at $375,000, for property located at 1526 Falcon Ridge, and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-62.
7. Resolution approving the request of Jared Allen for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single family home valued at $130,000, for property located at 5821 Summerland Drive,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-63.
8. Resolution approving the request of Matthew and Katie Mahler for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $302,904 for property located at 1131
Partridge Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-64.
9. Resolution approving 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 as follows: 1803 East Ridgeway Avenue - $5,109.00
and 517 Conger Street - $4,400.00.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-65.
10. Resolution canceling assessment for 831 Knoll Avenue in the amount of $158.80, and
authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-66.
11. Resolution setting date of public hearing as February 20, 2017, for the sale and conveyance
of city -owned property, located at 1003 Lafayette Street, through the Neighborhood
Stabilization Program, to Karina Valdez, with a purchase price of $130,000.00, and instruct
City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-67.
12. Resolution approving preliminary specifications, bid documents, etc., and setting date of bid
opening as February 23, 2017 and date of public hearing as February 27, 2017 for the FY
2017 Riverfront Stadium Flood Repair Project, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of
specifications, bid document, etc.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-68.
13. Resolution approving preliminary specifications, bid documents, etc. and setting date of bid
opening as March 2, 2017 and date of public hearing as March 6, 2017 for the FY 2017 CIP
Pipelining, Phase IIIA Project, City Contract No. 919, and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice of said hearing.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-69.
14. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract etc. and setting date
of bid opening as March 2, 2017 and date of public hearing as March 6, 2017 for the FY
2018, 2017 Complaint Mowing with Complaint Snow Removal contract and instruct City
Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-70.
15. Resolution approving change of location from the Harold E. Getty Council Chambers to
Waterloo Center for the Arts, located at 225 Commercial Street, for a City Council Work
Session on February 11, 2017 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-71.
February 6, 2017
b. Motion to approve the following:
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Todd Gaede, Justin
Gaede, Forrest Graves,
and Dana Clement,
Sewer Maintenance
Iowa Water
Environment
Association
Collection
Systems
Conference
Marshalltown,
Iowa
March 1-
3, 2017
$520.00
Steve Isenhower and
John Hyman, ICT
Introduction to
ControlLogix
Waterloo, IA
February
23, 2017
$840.00
Craig Billerbeck, Lab
Tech
Activated Sludge
Overview
Kirkwood
Community
College, Cedar
Rapids, IA
March 7,
2017
$125.00
Eric Thorson, City
Engineer
2017 American
Public Works
Assoc. Spring
Conference
West Des
Moines, IA
March
29-31,
2017
$475.00
Matt Chesmore,
Community
Development
(AMENDED)
Lead
Inspector/Risk
Assessor
Recertification
Training
Des Moines, IA
February
2-3, 2017
$825.00
Adrienne Miller,
Economic Development
Specialist
Heartland
Economic
Development
Course
Blue Springs,
MO
April 23-
27, 2017
$1,565.00
Pat Treloar, Fire Chief
(AMENDED)
Event Media
Relations
Des Moines, IA
January
24 & 25
2017
$222.93
Sgt. Hoelscher, Sgt.
Rasmusssen, Officer
Gann, Officer Erie,
Police
Finding the Leader
in You
Hawkeye
Community
College,
Waterloo, IA
February
16-17,
2017
$1,196.00
Officer Bovy, Police
MCTC Midwest
Counter Drug
Training Center
HWY Drug
Investigations for
Patrol
Johnston, IA
March
27-29,
2017
$145.00
Officer Erie and
Investigator Gergen,
Police
International Law
Enforcement
Educators Trainers
Association
St. Louis, MO
March
20-24,
2017
$2,245.00
Investigator Koontz,
Police
Social Media and
Open Source
Investigation
course
Cedar Rapids,
IA
March 6-
8, 2017
$300.00
Wayne Castle, Associate
Engineer
80th Annual
Society of Land
Surveyor's of Iowa
Conference
Ames, IA
March 2-
3, 2017
$375.00
Noel Anderson,
Community Planning &
Development Director
2017 Coalition
Washington,
D.C.
June 12-
14, 2017
$1,830.00
Greg Ahlhelm, Interim
International
Waterloo, IA
March 31,
$135.00
February 6, 2017
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Building Official/Plans
Examiner
Association of
Plumbing &
Mechanical
Officials - HVAC
Continuing
Education
Expiration Date
2017
Doug Castenson
Brian Baker, Chief
HVAC Inspector
International
Association of
Plumbing &
Mechanical
Officials -
Plumbing
Continuing
Education
Waterloo, IA
April 1,
2017
$135.00
Chris Ferguson, Fire
Marshal
K-9
Recertification
Grand Rapids,
MI
June 5-9,
2017
$785.00
Julie Dawson, Executive
Director, Wanda Hill-
Dorris and Janet
Wessels, Housing
Coordinator
Iowa National
Association of
Housing and
Rehabilitation
Officials 2017
Annual
Conference/Traini
ng
West Des
Moines
April 19-
21, 2017
$2,260.00
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Beck's Taproom Grill, 3295
University Ave.
C Liquor/Outdoor
Service/Brew Pub
Renewal
12/31/2017
X
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re -
Appointment
Doug Castenson
Cultural and Arts
Commission
12/31/2019
New
Edward Ottesen
Historic Preservation
Commission
2/3/2020
Re -Appointment
4. Motion to receive and place on file the 2015 Audit of the Waterloo Water Works.
5. Motion to approve Tobacco License for HAB Petroleum DBA BP Fuel, located at 127
Jefferson Street.
6. Motion to approve Exception to Burning Yard Waste Application submitted by Rebecca
Abbas, 2048 Grand Blvd, to burn native prairie grass between March 1 and April 30, 2017.
Mr. Schmitt requested clarification of the location of item 2b6.
Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, explained that the site has been approved in the past and this will be the sixth
year in a row the request has been received.
Mr. Lind questioned item 2b1, and requested that council receive an executive summary from staff
regarding employee travel.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the agenda topic for item 11 on consent resolutions.
Mayor Hart commented that budgets would be the topic for item 11.
David Dryer commented that he would like to know the breakdown of the travel request.
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Mayor Hart commented that the travel information is on the interne and also on the Finance agenda.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, added that the details are available on the city website and that
everything the council sees is available to the public.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart introduced Doug Castenson, newly appointed to the Cultural and Arts Commission. He
also recognized Ed Ottesen, not present, as a re -appointed member of the Historic Preservation
Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
145989 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the 2017 Turf Maintenance Equipment, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on January 23, 2017, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that on item 20 the city is selling a Gator and that the
city should consider purchasing a used item.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained the cost of the new Gator and the trade value for
the Gator being sold in item 20 and the reason why it is being traded and the use in its new location.
David Dryer further questioned if a Gator that is a few years old would be a way to save money.
Paul Huting commented that the city routinely replaces equipment when they have a lot of hours on
them. With John Deere equipment, the city uses the state bid pricing, and it would be difficult for a
dealer to match that pricing on any good used equipment.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and
there were none.
145990 - Schmitt/Welper
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
145991 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, form of contract, etc.", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-72.
145992 - 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. 2017-73.
145993 - Schmitt/Welper
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
2017 Turf Maintenance Equipment
NEW UNITS:
Jacobsen HR 700
Turfwerks
NB $70,803.00
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Wide Area Rough Mower
John Deere 2653 B
Utility Mower
$31,121.00
NB
John Deere TX Gator
Utility Vehicle
$9,918.00
NB
John Deere 2500B
Greens Mower
$40,893.00
NB
OPTIONAL TRADES:
Jacobsen R311 Mower
NB
7,000.00
John Deere 2653 A Mower
$2,500.00
NB
John Deere 2500 A Greens Mower
$3,000.00
NB
John Deere Turf Gator
$2,500.00
NB
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145994 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution awarding bids in the amount of $76,432.00 to Van Wall Equipment of Urbandale,
Iowa, for the purchase of one (1) John Deere 2653B Utility Mower, one (1) John Deere TX Turf
Gator, One (1) John Deere 2500B Greens Mower; and the amount of $63,803.00 to TurfWerks of
Johnston, Iowa, for the purchase of one (1) Jacobsen HR700 wide area rough mower, be adopted.
Roll -call vote — Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-74.
145995 - Lind/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of two (2) Chevrolet Impala
sedans for the Police Investigations Division, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 23,
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.
145996- Lind/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145997 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, form of contract etc.", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-75.
145998 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-76.
145999 - Lind/Schmitt
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Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Community Motors
5%
1 car - $25,238.92
Cedar Falls, IA
N/A
2 cars - $50,477.84
Rydell Chevrolet
1 car - $22,113.00
Waterloo, IA
N/A2
cars - $44,226.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146000 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution awarding contract to Rydell Chevrolet of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $44,226,
for the purchase of two (2) Chevrolet Impala sedans, be adopted. Roll -call vote — Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-77.
1146001 - Morrissey/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the FY 2017 Permeable Alley, Contract No.
905, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 23, 2017, be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart requested an overview of the project.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, provided an overview of the permeable alley paver project and noted
that the surface of the alley will have permeable pavement so the storm water will soak into the
ground.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and
there were none.
146002 - Morrissey/Powers
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146003 - Morrissey/Schmitt
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. 2017-78.
146004 - 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. 2017-79.
146005 - Morrissey/Welper
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to City Engineer for review.
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Vieth Construction Corp.
Cedar Falls, IA
5%
Base Bid: $147,509.90
Alt 1: $157,609.90
Mike Dolan Concrete &
Masonry Inc.
Waterloo, IA
5%
Base Bid: $135,697.37
Alt 1: $141,709.87
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Peterson Contractors, Inc.
Base Bid: $170,745.30
Reinbeck, IA
5%
Alt 1: 181,907.80
Boulder Contracting
Base Bid $155,783.95
Grundy Center, IA
5 �0
Alt 1: $165,213.95
Hudson Hardware
Base Bid: $160,512.54
Hudson, IA
5 �0
Alt 1: $171,937.54
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart stepped out at 6:33 p.m.
146006 - Schmitt/Powers
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by CRF Rentals to rezone
approximately 2.57 acres from "R-1" One and Two Family Residence District to "R-1, C -Z"
Conditional One and Two Family Residence District for the purpose of allowing R-2 uses, a
daycare, and or professional offices, located at 234 S. Hackett Road, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on January 27, 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.
Mayor Hart returned at 6:33 p.m.
Esther Valtchev, 527 E. Park Avenue, requested if child care services have been requested at the
location.
Chris Fischels, 4736 Yellowstone Drive, commented that the site would be excellent new office
space and no inquiries for child care have been made.
146007 - Schmitt/Powers
that the hearing be closed and oral comments and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146008 - Schmitt/Welper
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 Rezone of certain
property, located at 234 S. Hackett Road", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the
first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146009 - Schmitt/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart questioned if there is any urgency or time constraints to this project.
Chris Fischels commented that as soon as it is rezoned then construction can commence.
Mr. Lind questioned the conditional use for the building and if the residents agreed with the use.
Mayor Hart confirmed.
146010 - Schmitt/Welper
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 Rezone of certain
property, located at 234 S. Hackett Road", be considered and passed for the second and third times
and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5384.
146011 - Lind/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by Jon Hauptly for a site plan
amendment to the "C -P" Planned Commercial District to allow for the construction of an 12,000
square foot commercial building, with a 66 -stall parking lot, located northeast of 1844 West
Ridgeway Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 27, 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.
146012 - Lind/Amos
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146013 - Lind/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 rezone of certain
property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
146014 - Lind/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Jacobs and Schmitt). Motion failed.
Mayor Hart questioned the urgency for the item.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, stated he was not aware of any
urgency to suspend the rules.
146015 - Welper/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the demolition services for demolition of 820
Newell Street, 915 Newell Street, 71 Franklin Street, 929 Linden Avenue, 426 Cherry Street, 310
Oak Street, 847 Dawson Street, and 414 Thompson Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
January 27, 2017, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ivan Valtchev, 527 East Park Avenue, expressed concern for demolishing the home located at 71
Franklin Street, and requested more information on the process for scheduling this home for
demolition.
Chris Western, City Planner, explained the process for how homes end up on the demolition list.
Mayor Hart explained that a process exists for individuals to purchase homes on the list.
Mr. Morrissey commented that Mr. Western allowed him to enter the home and noted that it looks
beautiful on the outside but the inside is in bad shape.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Boulevard, questioned why the city does not put up a large sign
stating that the homes are for sale as is.
Chris Western explained that he had the same idea a few years ago and lasted four to five months
before they were stolen.
Mayor Hart questioned if the properties are listed somewhere.
Chris Western explained the homes are listed on the city website.
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Mr. Schmitt asked if all city -owned property was listed on the website.
Chris Western commented that the vacant lots are listed, and those homes that can reasonably be
rehabbed.
Jessica Young, 318 W. 3rd Street, Apt. 1, questioned if the Habitat for Humanity ReStore works with
the city on the homes up for sale to remove items from the home.
Mayor Hart commented that the city is partnering with various entities in the area.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, confirmed and explained the
partnership between Habitat for Humanity ReStore and the city.
Mr. Morrissey commented that there are a number of structures that are considered targeted
structures, but not yet 657A, and that the Historic Preservation Commission will be receiving this
information in the future.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and
there were none.
146016 - Welper/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146017 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey reported that the attached detailed report does not include certain properties that are
listed in the resolution.
Chris Western explained that the detailed report has been corrected.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-80.
146018 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-81.
146019 - Welper/Schmitt
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Bidder
Bid Amount
Benton's Sand & Gravel
Cedar Falls, IA
$118,450
Frickson Bros. Excavating
Evansdale, IA
$75,900
Peterson Contractors, Inc.
Reinbeck, IA
$189,140
Whole Excavation
Hudson, IA
$92,726
Lehman Trucking & Excavating,
Inc.
Waterloo, IA
$108,675
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146020 - Welper/Morrissey
February 6, 2017 Page 12
that "Resolution awarding demolition services contract to Frickson Bros. Excavating for demolition
services of 820 Newell Street, 915 Newell Street, 71 Franklin Street, 929 Linden Avenue, 426
Cherry Street, 310 Oak Street, 847 Dawson Street, and 414 Thompson Street, in the amount
$75,900.00, be adopted. Roll -call vote — Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-82.
RESOLUTIONS
146021 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving submission of a grant application to the Waterloo Convention & Visitors
Bureau (CVB) to support marketing and promotion of the Waterloo Center for the Arts, Phelps
Youth Pavilion, and RiverLoop Facilities", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-83.
146022 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving submission of grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice Office
of Justice Programs for the Paul Coverdell, Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-84.
146023 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving Easement Acquisition Contract with Mervyn E. Hilpipre and La Rue
Hilpipre for the acquisition of 7.15 acres of land, generally located at the southeast corner of Wagner
and Airline Highway for sewer line improvements, in the amount of $130,000, plus up to $1,000 in
closing costs, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign all necessary documents", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Schmitt and Lind). Motion carried.
David Dwyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed concern about item #11.
Noel Anderson explained the easement acquisition contract.
Mr. Lind requested an overview of how the city arrived at the terms of the agreement.
Noel Anderson provided a summary of the research that was done to support the pricing.
Mr. Lind expressed his concern on the pricing.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-85.
146024 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving an Encroachment Agreement with Deana Jolly to allow for an 8 foot x
12.5 foot patio, in city owned Hoover Street right of way located at 1155 Hawthorne Avenue", be
adopted.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if a super majority is needed to approve the item since it was denied by
Planning and Zoning.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, explained that a super majority is not needed to approve the item.
Mr. Welper requested an explanation of the item.
Deena Jolly, 1155 Hawthorne Avenue, explained why she moved forward with pouring the patio.
Mr. Welper questioned if some of the patio will be removed.
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Deena Jolly explained that she would be willing to remove the portion that is unacceptable.
Mr. Welper asked for clarification as to whether the contractor poured the patio without her
permission.
Deanna Jolly clarified the contractor only did what the city told him he could do. She did not hire
anyone to do the patio pavement, she did it herself.
Mr. Morrissey reviewed the attachments of the proposed patio which notes that she was told not to
proceed.
Deena Jolly explained that she did not understand the process she needed to go through in order to
get an easement and put in the patio anyway.
Mr. Welper commented that the council is just trying to be consistent and fair to everyone.
Deena Jolly stated that no one has complained.
Mayor Hart stated that Ms. Jolly has explained her reasoning and a vote will need to be taken.
Mr. Jacobs questioned what the permit was originally pulled for.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that the permit was pulled for the driveway and that staff
would not have given a permit for the patio to encroach into the right of way.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if the contractor has been involved in the conversation.
Eric Thorson is not aware of the level of involvement the contractor has, the permit was only for the
driveway.
Deena Jolly stated it was for the driveway, but the measurements she provided included the patio
area. The inspector is the one who told her she could not have a driveway that wide.
Mr. Lind questioned if a proposed ordinance change that would have allowed an additional lane
would have helped in this situation.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, the proposed regulations were just covering private property and not
within the right of way.
Mr. Lind questioned if building a sidewalk in the right of way would help the situation.
Aric Schroeder, commented that a private sidewalk extending across private property and through
the right of way to the street may be permissible but would defer to Engineering.
Eric Thorson commented that an approach walk of two or three feet wide, could be considered.
Mr. Lind recommended tabling the item to allow the parties to work on a solution.
Mayor Hart requested confirmation from Engineering that the current size patio does not qualify as
an approach walk.
Eric Thorson confirmed it does not.
Mr. Lind questioned if this was denied, could the party return with a sidewalk solution.
Mayor Hart explained that the direction to take, would be to have the Ms. Jolly and the Engineering
Department work together to create an acceptable sidewalk instead of the 8 foot x 12.5 foot.
Deena Jolly commented that she believes it still would not work without the encroachment
agreement.
Mr. Welper commented that he would like to work with her and stay within the ordinances and
would like to work to create a happy medium.
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Mayor Hart explained that the city is trying to work with her on an agreeable solution.
Mr. Lind asked again if tabling the item would be a good idea.
Mayor Hart stated that city staff will work to help find some type of solution.
LindlWelper to table item #12 to February 27. Roll call vote: Ayes -Seven. Motion carried.
146025 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors
recommendation to fund the FY2018 Partner Grants as follows: Dan Gable Wrestling Museum:
$16,311, Waterloo Community Playhouse/Black Hawk Children's Theater: $13,980, Waterloo
Center for the Arts: $22,299, Grout Museum District: $24,283, Cedar Valley Arboretum & Botanic
Gardens: $5,727, Main Street Waterloo: $7,400", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Abstain:
(Schmitt - as he sits on a number of boards that serve those organizations). Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if the city owns the rewarded entities, and if not, why is
the city giving money to the private entities, such as the Grout Museum.
Mayor Hart commented that the city does not own the entities.
Aaron Buzza, Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau, stated the dollars being used for this
purpose are hotel -motel tax dollars, and state law requires hotel -motel tax dollars to be used for
tourism related purposes only.
Mr. Lind questioned if the awards are scored based on whether or not attendees would be more
likely to stay overnight in Waterloo.
Aaron Buzza explained how overnight stays are factored into scoring for the grants.
Mayor Hart clarified that the funds will be set aside for marketing money.
Aaron Buzza further explained how difference entities are scored.
Mr. Lind thanked Aaron for his explanation and noted that he thinks the way they score is a good
idea.
Aaron Buzza explained that they have worked over the years to find a fair way to provide for the
various entities.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-86.
146026 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving the request of XL Colt Farms for the 14 -lot final plat of Audubon Hills
First Addition located North of 1554 Dakota Drive", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays:
Two (Schmitt and Lind). Motion carried.
Mr. Lind commented that the residents in the neighborhood are not in favor of the development and
noted that the developer needs to add an extension to the road to improve traffic flow through the
addition, which in turn would improve public safety.
Mr. Lind added that he opposes this item.
Mr. Jacobs commented that the plat has already been vetted by city staff and that he believes that it
is unfair to state that this development is inferior to other developments in the area.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the lot sizes and noted that several of the proposed lot sizes
are similar in size to the majority of many of the existing lots in that area.
Noel explained the infrastructure planning that includes utilities, public safety and street layout.
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Mr. Lind reiterated that 63 current residents do not like the proposed development plan.
David Ledermen, 540 Prospect Boulevard, commented that the development has been vetted by
planning and zoning commission and city staff and believes that the lots fit within the area.
Mr. Schmitt commented that the primary concern is public safety and that the price range of the
houses are lower than the current homes in the neighborhood. He questioned if it would be possible
to expand the lot sizes by reducing the proposal by one lot.
David Ledermen commented that they cannot remove a lot from the plat to make the lots bigger and
that the most expensive homes will be closest to the existing homes in the neighborhood.
Bob Manning, Black Hawk County Home Builders Association, explained that the homes are similar
to the homes built on Sheridan Road and that the homes will be similar in size to homes and lots
built on Wendy and Nancy Road, which is an active real estate in Waterloo. He further commented
on issues with extending the roads through the development. He also commented that he does not
believe council should have the ability to dictate to a developer how large lots should be when it has
been vetted by Planning and Zoning and city staff.
Mr. Jacobs commented that the city needs space to build homes in Waterloo.
Mr. Lind explained the reasoning of the residents who shared their concern of the development.
Mr. Powers questioned how soon Red Trail Drive will be built and expressed that his concern is for
traffic safety and the safety of children getting on the bus and playing in the neighborhood.
David Ledermen explained that it would take place in two construction seasons.
Mr. Powers asked if most of the homes are sold.
David Ledermen explained that they are not sold, but there is a lot of interest.
Mr. Powers commented that he believes that extending Red Tail to Blue Wing will help curb traffic.
David Ledermen noted that since there are only 14 lots, he believes that in one year they would be
ready to extend Red Tail Drive.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the preliminary plat has already been approved.
Mayor Hart confirmed.
Noel Anderson confirmed that no changes have been made between the preliminary and final plat.
Mr. Morrissey commented that the technical review committee had several concerns and asked if
they have been satisfied.
Noel Anderson confirmed that the concerns have been alleviated.
Mr. Schmitt commented that Waterloo needs a variety of housing options in Waterloo and believes
that Waterloo needs more options for higher end homes in Waterloo. He further commented that he
supports Mr. Lederman but believes the drop between home values is too drastic for the area.
Mr. Jacobs commented that the color chart provided by Planning and Zoning shows that the lot sizes
are comparable and believes the addition makes sense.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-87.
146027 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving the request by XL Colt Farms to dedicate a 30 foot and 50 foot wide
permanent sanitary sewer easement, to allow for construction and future maintenance of a sanitary
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sewer line, generally located between Audubon Park Sixth Addition and Audubon Hills First
Addition", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Schmitt and Lind). Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-88.
146028- Amos/morrissey
that "Resolution approving Construction Plans for Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer, and Paving Project,
serving the Audubon Heights 6th Addition, as submitted by Wayne Claassen Engineering &
Surveying, Inc.; and Sewage Treatment Agreement, DNR Form 28A (Sept 2010), with the
Department of Natural Resources and the final acceptance of construction plans, subject to the
review and acceptance by the DNR, 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. 2017-89.
146029 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Wayne Claassen Engineering &
Surveying Inc., in an amount not to exceed $56,000.00, for design and construction review services
for FY 2017 Waterloo Boathouse Enhancements Phase I Project and authorize the Mayor to execute
said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-90.
146030 - Morrissey/Powers
that "Resolution approving Amendment No. 1, of an existing Professional Services Agreement with
AECOM Technical Services for design services associated with the Calendar Year -2017
construction program, in the amount of $87,800, and direct the Mayor and City Clerk to fully
execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-91.
146031 - Morrissey/Powers
that "Resolution approving a one month extension to the Memorandum of Agreement with Waterloo
Community School District to extend technical and professional services in the operation of the
Waterloo Educational Access Channel", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-92.
146032 - Morrissey/Powers
that "Resolution approving sale of used John Deere Gator to the Cedar Rapids Ball Club Inc.,
(Waterloo Bucks) in the amount of $2,500.00", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-93.
146033 - Morrissey/Powers
that "Resolution awarding bid to Bill Colwell Ford of Hudson, Iowa for the purchase of six (6)
Police patrol vehicles, in the amount of $162,612.00", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-94.
ORDINANCES
146034 - Lind/Amos
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that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 City of Waterloo Traffic Code by Deleting Subsection (60)
Cedar Street to Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times, and inserting in Lieu Thereof a New
Subsection (60) Cedar Street, to Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times, As Follows: (60)
Cedar Street - Northeast side from W. 4th Street to W. 2nd Street: southwest side from W. 6th Street
to W. 5th Street; Both sides from W. 4th Street to W. 5th Street", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind commented that it would be nice to have a map for parking ordinances.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the ordinance.
Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic, provided an overview of the proposed changes in the
ordinance.
Mr. Schmitt questioned why the wording does not list Park Street.
Sandie Greco explained that was a previous section which has been deleted.
Mr. Lind questioned if the spaces are metered.
Sandie Greco commented that they are not metered at this time.
146035 - Lind/Schmitt
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the timing for the ordinance.
Sandie Greco explained that they are already parking on the street.
Mr. Schmitt asked if a contractor went out and painted on city streets.
Sandie Greco confirmed, but explained she was unaware when or who did it.
Mayor Hart stated that everyone is in favor of more parking spaces, but the city must do a better job
in making sure it is done within the guidelines.
146036- Lind/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 City of Waterloo Traffic Code by Deleting Subsection (60)
Cedar Street to Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times, and inserting in Lieu Thereof a New
Subsection (60) Cedar Street, to Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times, As Follows: (60)
Cedar Street - Northeast side from W. 4th Street to W. 2nd Street: southwest side from W. 6th Street
to W. 5th Street; Both sides from W. 4th Street to W. 5th Street", 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. 5385.
146037 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending the 2007 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
repealing Title Seven, Chapter 1, Section 4 Curb Cuts, Subsection H, and Title Seven, Chapter
Three, Section Four Permits, Subsection C in its entirety and enact in lieu thereof a new Title Seven,
Chapter 1, Section 4 Curb Cuts, Subsection H Contractor's Bond, and Title Seven, Chapter Three,
Section Four Permits, Subsection C Contractor's Bond", be received, placed on file, considered and
passed for the third time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5386.
ADJOURNMENT
146038 - Welper/Jacobs
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that the Council adjourn at 8:00 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Kelley Fe, hle
City Cler