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July 16, 2007
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, July 16, 2007. Mayor Timothy J.
Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Greenwood, Getty, Cole,
Schmitt.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Nancy Eckert, City Clerk.
125581 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 16, 2007,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
125582 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved.
CONSENT AGENDA
125583 - Schmitt/Kincaid
Regular Session on Monday, July 9, 2007,
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
approved:
a.
Resolutions to approve the following:
1 Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-57, dated July 16, 2007, in the
amount of $1,490,231.48, 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. 2007-588.
2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Dorothy Roby for
a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1202 Lucas Street,
together with recommendation of approval of City Engineer.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-589.
b. Motion -to approve the following:
1. Communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting recommendation of
appointment of W. Douglas Carter to the position of Fire Chief, effective
July 17, 2007.
2. Communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of the following to the Met Transit Authority Board: Steve
Abbott, Jack Good and Pat Becker, with term expiration date of July 1,
2010; and reappointment of Sonia Johannsen, with term expiration date of
July 1, 2008.
3. Tim Pillack, Police Captain, to attend Governor's Homeland Security
Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on July 16-18, 2007, with costs not to
exceed $436.22, including use of city vehicle.
4. Trent Atkins, Morrice, Michigan Fire Chief, to attend Fire Chief
in Waterloo, Iowa on June 13, 2007, with costs not to exceed $503
5. Gary Trulson, Joplin, Missouri Fire Chief, to attend Fire Chief
in Waterloo, Iowa on June 13, 2007, with costs not to exceed $592
interview
.96.
interview
.28.
6. Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, to attend ICC
Annual Conference and Education Program in Reno, Nevada on September 29 -
October 4, 2007, with costs not to exceed $2,127.00.
7. Robin Means, Fair Housing Coordinator, to attend mandatory fair housing
training in Washington, DC on August 19-25, 2007, with costs not to exceed
$2,496.61.
8. Bob Stringer, Human Resources Director, to attend PERB Conference in West
Des Moines, Iowa on September 20-21, 2007, with costs not to exceed
$325.00, including use of city vehicle.
July 16, 2007
Consent Agenda continued
c.
Beer/Liquor License Permit
Class C
Neighborhood Corner Spot, 735 Lo
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Club 726, 726-728 Logan Avenue (New)
Iowa Irish Fest, Lincoln Park (5
Sales)
Application
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gan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/8/08)
(Expires 7/9/08) (Includes Sunday Sales)
days -8/2/07 - 8/7/07) (Includes Sunday
d. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Hometown Foods, 2834 Ansborough Avenue
Sunday Sales)
(Renewal) (Expires 8/26/08) (Includes
e. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Hometown Foods, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 8/26/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Prime Mart, 3535 Marigold Drive (Renewal) (Expires 8/8/08) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Stop -N -Save, 2100 Lafayette Street (New) (Expires 7/1/08) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
f.
g•
Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Hometown Foods, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 8/26/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Prime Mart, 3535 Marigold Drive (Renewal) (Expires 8/8/08) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Stop -N -Save, 2100 Lafayette Street (New) (Expires 7/1/08) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Cigarette/Tobacco
Stop & Save, 1415
Stop & Save, 2100
Permit Application
Logan Avenue
Lafayette Street
h. Outdoor Service Area Application
Iowa Irish Fest, Lincoln Park
i. Bonds.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley performed Swearing -In of Doug Carter as Fire Chief for Waterloo
Fire Rescue.
HEARINGS & BIDS
125584 Gunderson/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2007 U.S.
63/Westfield Avenue Connection, Contract No. 730, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on June 28, 2007 and notice to bidders as published in the Waterloo
Courier on June 20, 2007, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
125585 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Gunderson/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
125586 - Gunderson/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 U.S. 63/Westfield Avenue Connection, Contract
No. 730", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-590.
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Hearings & Bids continued
125587 - Gunderson/Welper
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that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above project", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-591.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
125588 Welper/Schmitt
that communication from Contracts and Grants Coordinator to cancel July 23, 2007
date of hearing in conjunction with General Obligation Bond Demolition Project,
Contract No. 149-D/AR-GO-07-23-07, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
setting new date of hearing as August 6, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall
Council Chambers on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to publish notice of same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Mayor Hurley noted that a new date of hearing is due to the complexity of the
project and preparation of the bid specifications.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-592.
DOCUMENTS
125589 Getty/Gunderson
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Joni & Rocky
Steen for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $11,156.49 for 625 Sherman
Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black
Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-593.
125590 - Getty/Gunderson
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Supplemental Agreement
No. 1 for Professional Services with Earth Tech, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa for a
maximum amount payable of $161,000.00 in conjunction with U.S. Highway 63 -
Westfield Ave. Connection, Contract No. 730, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said engineering agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City
Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-594.
125591 - Getty/Gunderson
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Acceptance of 2006
Trent Lane Sanitary Sewer Extension, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said documents", be adopted and two-year maintenance bond from
Peterson Contractors, Inc. be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-595.
125592 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting
Completion of Project and acceptance of work performed by Paul Christensen
Construction of Cedar Falls, Iowa for a total cost of $96,872.00 in conjunction
with Bath House Renovation For Byrnes and Gates Pools, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-596.
July 16, 2007
Documents continued
125593 Kincaid/Schmitt
Page 4
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting Certificate of
Substantial Completion for work performed by Modern Builders Inc. of Janesville,
Iowa at a total cost of $122,800.00 in conjunction with 2006 Riverfront Stadium
Grandstand Roof Replacement, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-597.
125594 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting Completion of
Project and acceptance of work performed by Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa for a
total amount of $199,227.00 in conjunction with 2006 Byrnes Tennis Complex
Renovation Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-598.
NEW BUSINESS
125595 - Greenwood/Schmitt
to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with 2007 Byrnes Tennis Complex Renovation
Project, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
125596 Greenwood/Schmitt
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2007
Byrnes Tennis Complex Renovation Project, be received and placed on file. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
125597 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-599.
125598 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as August 6, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers
and taking bids on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-600.
125599 - Greenwood/Schmitt
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 Riverloop Exposition Plaza, Phase 1, Contract
No. 721, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
125600 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2007
Riverloop Exposition Plaza, Phase 1, Contract No. 721, be received and placed on
file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
125601 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-601.
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New Business continued
125602 Greenwood/Schmitt
Page 5
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as August 13, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers
and taking bids on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-602.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
125603 Councilperson Gunderson commented that there was a "Call The Courier" question
asking if anyone on the city council receives free passes to play golf.
Councilperson Gunderson noted that this question has been asked and answered
numerous times. If citizens have concerns, they should address them to the
Attorney General's office. They should get the date and time it occurred and
send it in. A phone number for the Attorney General's office is 515-281-3648.
Councilperson Gunderson commented hopefully this will end the calls to the
Courier.
Cole/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
125604 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 5:48 p.m. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that discussion of acquisition of property is an
approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5
(1)(j)(2007).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
125605 Schmitt/Gunderson
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:18 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
125606 - Schmitt/Gunderson
that the Council adjourn at 6:18 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk