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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06/11/2007• • June 11, 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, June 11, 2007. Councilperson Ron Welper in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Greenwood, Getty, Cole. Absent: Schmitt. Moment of Silence. Pledge 125504 of Allegiance: Councilperson Bob Greenwood. - Kincaid/Gunderson that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 11, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. 125505 - Kincaid/Gunderson that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: carried. CONSENT AGENDA 125506 - Getty/Greenwood Session on Monday, June 4, 2007, Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion 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. 1-67, dated June 11, 2007, in the amount of $2,811,261.27, 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. 2007-455. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Michael Rasmussen, Police Officer, to attend Cyber Investigation 101 Stop Course in Johnston, Iowa on June 20-21, 2007, with costs not to exceed $196.00, including use of city vehicle. c. Liquor License Permit Application Class A El Mecca Shrine Club, 325 East Park Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/20/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Liquor License Permit Application Class E New Star Liquor, 1309 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) e. Wine License Permit Class B New Star Liquor, 13 Sunday Sales) New Star Mart, 141 Sales) Downtown New Star, Sunday Sales) The Isle Casino & Hotel at Waterloo, 777 Isle of Capri Boulevard (New)(Expires 5/1/08)(Includes Sunday Sales) f. Application 09 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/08) (Includes 5 Logan Avenue (New) (Expires 6/1/08) (Includes Sunday 428 Franklin Street (New) (Expires 6/15/08) (Includes Beer License Permit Application Class C New Star Liquor, 1309 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) New Star Mart, 1415 Logan Avenue (New) (Expires 6/1/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) Downtown New Star, 428 Franklin Street (New) (Expires 6/15/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) June 11, 2007 Consent Agenda continued g• Page 2 Beer/Wine License Permit Application Special Class C Friends of the Art Center, 225 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/21/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) h. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Steamboat Gardens, 1740 Falls Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/13/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) i. Outdoor Service Area Application Friends of the Art Center, 225 Commercial Street The Isle Casino & Hotel at Waterloo, 777 Isle of Capri Boulevard J. Fireworks Display Application Friday'loo, Lincoln Park on July 6, 2007 k. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Application Seventy-six (76) applications 1. Bonds. m. Liquor License Permit Application Class B The Isle Casino & Hotel at Waterloo, 777 Isle of Capri Boulevard (New)(Expires 5/1/08)(Includes Sunday Sales) Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. 125507 - Getty/Gunderson that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Waterloo Bucks for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on June 15 & 16; July 13, July 14, July 20, July 21, July 27; and August 10 & August 11, 2007 from 9:30 - 11:30 p.m. in conjunction with Waterloo Bucks Summer Music Series featuring live bands as post -game entertainment near the Party Deck, with recommendation of Police Chief not to exceed 80dBA and music to end at 11:00 p.m. be denied. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Tom Jennings, Chief of Police, commented in the past, especially after 11:00 p.m., the neighbors tend to start calling in and complaining about the noise. Councilperson Greenwood commented that the Police Chief is suggesting 11:00 p.m. Councilperson Getty stated the reason for his motion that this request be denied is that the phone calls and such that he has received started about a year ago when the fireworks go after 10:00 - 10:30 p.m., he started getting phone calls at night. Councilperson Getty commented that 10:30 - 11:00 p.m., with a band playing and that noise goes out, up over that dike, he doesn't think they need to be out there at that time of night. Councilperson Kincaid asked what time are the ballgames normally over. Paul Hutting, Leisure Services Director, responded it varies quite a bit, but Dan Corbin, General Manager of the Waterloo Bucks, is here to answer questions. Dan Corbin, General Manager of the Waterloo typically last between two to three hours. At looking at possibly 9:00 p.m. up to 10:00 p.m., extra innings. Mr. Corbin stated that 9:30 p.m. obviously its sports so its nothing concrete. Bucks, responded that games a 7:05 p.m. start, you are maybe 10:30 p.m. if it goes is a typical ending time, but Jack O'Day, 840 Conger, stated he has lived on Conger Street for over 25 years and there are many like him. They get up early, go to work, and they have raised their families in this neighborhood. There are also a lot of young families that are also trying to raise their families in this neighborhood. Mr. O'Day stated he sees a good neighbor as someone who respects the other's property and privacy. The Waterloo Bucks organization seems to be taking advantage of this situation. On Thursday, May 31, 2007, the Bucks' opening day, their game lasted until 10:00 p.m., the fireworks lasted until 10:30 p.m., and their live band lasted until 11:30 p.m. His son had school the next day and he had to work. His guess is that many other families in the neighborhood had to deal with this problem. This is not just a one-time problem, this is just a common problem every time they shoot the fireworks or have a live band. • • • • June 11, 2007 Page 3 Consent Agenda continued Mr. O'Day stated when he is watching TV during their live band, he has to turn up the volume to listen to a program. Mr. O'Day explained that he has been at Gates Park playing golf at 7:00 p.m. when they have shot their sonic boom to start a game, and he knew where it came from, and Gates Golf Course is two miles away. Mr. O'Day commented the council should imagine having that go off while relaxing in their living rooms, and he doesn't think any of them would tolerate that all summer long. Mr. O'Day stated if the council wouldn't, he doesn't' think they should expect the people in this neighborhood to. Mr. O'Day stated several years ago, they had to pick up pieces of fireworks that landed in their yard and street. Mr. O'Day stated if the Bucks want to entertain the fans, they should entertain them between innings during the course of the game. Mr. O'Day commented lets compromise, lets only have fireworks on the 4th of July and let the live music play from 6:00 - 7:00 p.m. before the game at a respectful noise level. Mr. O'Day stated they are only asking the Waterloo Bucks to be a good neighbor. Getty/Gunderson that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Councilperson Welper asked Mr. Corbin why would they not do this before the game rather than after the game. Councilperson Welper stated he can appreciate the Bucks providing a venue for these young people to play, but asked wouldn't this be a better draw if it was before the game rather than after the game. Mr. Corbin responded they do both. They have scheduled before and after game concerts, from 5:30 - 6:30 p.m. and then also for an hour afterwards. Mr. Corbin noted they ran 13 concerts last year, and neither he nor his office received any complaints, but he doesn't know if they were directed to the police department or not. In answer to a question, Mr. Corbin stated they did this last year. Mr. Corbin explained that typically the noise level for the post game concerts is no louder than the music they play after a game through a PA system. After every home game, win or lose, the PA announcer will say thanks for coming, wrap up the game and tell about the promotional schedule of upcoming games, and then they play music over the PA system for an hour or two, and people leave the park and then they clean the ballpark. Mr. Corbin noted that the noise level from the concert is less loud than what they play over the PA system. It shouldn't matter if there are people actually playing music there live or if its piped in music. Councilperson Welper asked Police Chief Tom Jennings how many complaints are we going to have before we even shut this down. If we start getting calls, how long are we going to let this go on. Chief Jennings responded that is the council's call, and it can be one complaint and the police would go out. Mr. Corbin asked where do you measure the 80dBA at. Chief Jennings responded 25 feet from the source of the sound. A vote was taken on the motion to receive and file oral comments with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. 125508 - Councilperson Greenwood stated he will vote for Mr. Getty's motion, as the At - Large Councilman. Councilperson Greenwood stated if Mr. Getty is getting complaints in his Ward, he will try to keep the folks over there happy, so he will support Mr. Getty. A vote was taken on the original motion to deny the Waterloo Buck's request with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. HEARINGS 125509 Greenwood/Gunderson that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program - Zone 7, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 24, 2007 and May 31, 2007, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. June 11, 2007 Page 4 Hearings continued 125510 - This being the time and place of public hearing, Councilperson Welper called for written and oral objections. Nancy Eckert, City Clerk, reported two letters were received today regarding the sidewalk program. We received a letter from Donald Diestler, 412 Adrian Street, regarding 415 Courtland. Mr. Diestler is asking that the City Engineers look at his sidewalk again and remove it from the program. He is talking about the three pieces that are loose. There also is a letter from Wayne Billman regarding Franklin Street. Mr. Billman does not say what property address in Waterloo, but his concern is that the sidewalks have gotten that way because of all the trucks that go up and down that area. Ms. Eckert noted that all council members present received copies of the letters. Wayne Potter, 5737 Foulk Road, stated he owns some rental property at 422 Elm Street, and just looking at the sidewalk, the sidewalk looks pretty good, in good condition to him. There is a crack in it, and he wondered if somebody from the city could come and meet him at that address to explain to him why he needs a new sidewalk there. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, responded that he has staff at this meeting, and after we are done with this action, he will have them meet with Mr. Potter and set something up. Cole/Kincaid that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. 125511 - Cole/Kincaid that "Resolution authorizing proposed repairs to sidewalks", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-456. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 125512 - Getty/Cole that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $43,825.00 to KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa in conjunction with U.S. 63 and Parker Street Intersection Traffic Safety Improvements, Contract No. 722, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-457. 125513 - Getty/Cole that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $23,515.00 to KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa in conjunction with Broadway Street Traffic Detector Loops, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-458. REPORTS 125514 - Gunderson/Kincaid that communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting Calendar Year 2006 Audit, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. • • • • June 11, 2007 Page 5 PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 125515 - Gunderson/Kincaid that communication from City Planner transmitting Development Agreement with Leondorf LLC to vacate, sell and convey for $1.00 a portion of the southerly right-of-way along San Marnan Drive, from Ansborough Avenue east to the quarter mile point for the purpose of construction of a new commercial building, and raising the taxable value a minimum of $300,000.00, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as June 25, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described agreement", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-459. 125516 - Gunderson/Kincaid that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Leondorff LLC for a site plan amendment to the "R -4,R -P" Planned Residence District, "C -P" Planned Commercial District and "B -P" Business Park District for property within the Country Club Business Center generally located at the southeasterly corner of Ansborough Avenue and San Marnan Drive for development of restaurants, offices, a hotel, convenience store and a bank, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as June 25, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Cole stated she has a point of clarification on the letter in the council's packet dated June 6, 2007 that pertains to this item. This pertains to the Planning & Zoning meeting. The letter says there were some representatives from VGM, including Councilperson Cole, who expressed concern with maintaining a high level of design. Councilperson Cole explained that she would like to clarify that she was not representing VGM, she was representing Ward 2 where this property lies. Following comments a vote was taken'on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-460. DOCUMENTS 125517 Cole/Kincaid that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments to prepare a REAP grant application with Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the development of Mark's Place near the Waterloo Center For The Arts, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said memorandum of understanding", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-461. 125518 - Cole/Kincaid that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting application with Iowa Department of Natural Resources for REAP grant in the amount not to exceed $200,000.00, with no required local match, to be used for the development of the Mark's Park Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-462. June 11, 2007 Documents continued 125519 - Cole/Kincaid Page 6 that communication from City Planner transmitting agreement with Iowa Department of Economic Development and Advanced Heat Treat for a CEBA $50,000.00 forgivable loan and $50,000.00 zero interest loan as part of the $2 million expansion at Advanced Heat Treat, 2839 Burton Avenue, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-463. 125520 - Cole/Kincaid communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage with Randy G. Lichty for 8110 and 8118 Ansborough Avenue for payment of Promissory Note and Mortgage in conjunction with the Kimball South Rural Water Main Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Release of Real Estate Mortgage", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-464. 125521 - Cole/Kincaid that communication from City Clerk transmitting agreement with Gallagher Benefit Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,200.00 to provide consulting and actuarial services for completion of Chapter 509 A report to be filed with the State of Iowa as part of the self-funded health insurance and in the amount of $9,500.00 to provide GASB 45 consulting and actuarial services, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-465. 125522 - Cole/Kincaid that communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of award of contract to Wells Fargo to process direct deposit for city employees effective July 1, 2007, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-466. 125523 - Cole/Kincaid that communication from City Planner transmitting lease agreement with Doug and Elaine Bruns for $300.00 per year to bale hay on approximately 28 aces of city - owned property generally located at the southwest corner of Kimball Avenue and Highway 20, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said lease agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-467. 125524 - Cole/Kincaid that communication from City Planner transmitting lease agreement with Rousselow Brother's Farm for $3,410.00 to farm approximately 31 acres of land generally located to the north of West Ridgeway Avenue, west of Martin Road, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said lease agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-468. 125525 - Kincaid/Greenwood that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting 28E Agreement with Black Hawk County to provide administrative and professional assistance for building maintenance, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. • • • June 11, 2007 Page 7 Documents continued Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Getty stated the agreement with Black Hawk County for building maintenance administration it bothers him that the cover letter said that Section 2 of the document is written so that July 1 of each succeeding year, the 28E Agreement automatically renews with the appropriate cost increase. Councilperson Getty stated he has a problem that the contract renews and it renews every year and every year and never comes back to this council to look at it. Councilperson Getty explained that he met earlier today with Mr. Cutwright, and they talked because he felt that with the work Mr. Cutwright does and the many facilities that he has, he felt that he was getting short changed in his Third Ward. Having people out there looking at what is going on or what is happening and getting things cleaned up that need to be cleaned up. Councilperson Getty stated they have come to an understanding. He has some documents that he has to get through yet, so he was happy to sit down with Mr. Cutwright about that. Councilperson Getty stated his my main concern is to continue to renew a contract year after year, he is just not happy with that amendment that is in this contract with the county. Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, explained there is a section in the contract that gives either party, the county or the city, the option to discontinue the contract anytime they want for this item. So the out is there for the city or for the county to discontinue the contract if they no longer want to cooperate together as an entity. Councilperson Gunderson commented that in looking at this about the automatic cost increase, he thinks the compensation still has to come back to council every year. Mr. Cutwright noted that concerning the compensation, he thinks Item Number 7 lists three years at the graduated 4 percent per year of renewal, but then at the end of that third year it would have to come back for approval of that compensation again. Following comments a result. Ayes: Five. Resolution adopted and 125526 Kincaid/Greenwood vote was taken on the above motion with the following Nays: Getty. Absent: Schmitt. upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-469. that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting request to authorize Claassen Engineering & Surveying, Inc. to enter into agreements with WESTON Solutions, Inc. and Terracon Consultants, Inc. for additional consulting services at a not to exceed cost of $45,000.00 in conjunction with the W. Commercial Street Extension, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-470. 125527 - Cole/Greenwood that communication from Airport Director transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Access Control Technologies of Des Moines, Iowa in the total amount of $74,947.00 in conjunction with Parking Lot Access Control System Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and two-year Maintenance Bond be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-471. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 125528 Cole/Gunderson that communication from Human Resources Director transmitting 3.5 percent salary increase for non -bargaining employees effective July 1, 2007, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said salary increase", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-472. June 11, 2007 Resolutions to be Adopted continued 125529 - Cole/Gunderson that "Resolution setting date City Hall Council Chambers on Mullan Avenue, Contract No. publish notice of same. Ayes: Page 8 of hearing as June 25, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the F.Y. 2007 Recreational Trail - Cedar Bend Park to 714", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 125530 Cole/Gunderson 2007-473. that "Resolution approving request from Mayor Hurley to allocate $480.00 of FYE 07 discretionary hotel/motel funds for purposes of placing an ad in a special Courier tabloid celebrating the grand opening of the Isle Casino & Hotel at Waterloo", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-474. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 125531 Gunderson/Kincaid that "an Ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (5) 5th Street (W) of Section 563, One Hour Parking; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (5) 5th Street (W) of Section 563, One Hour Parking (restricted one hour parking on the east side of the 800 block of W. 5th Street)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. 125532 Gunderson/Greenwood that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. 125533 - Gunderson/Greenwood that "an Ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (5) 5th Street (W) of Section 563, One Hour Parking; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (5) 5th Street (W) of Section 563, One Hour Parking (restricted one hour parking on the east side of the 800 block of W. 5th Street)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4873. NEW BUSINESS 125534 - Greenwood/Getty that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting request to certify the amount of $1,880.00 for work performed by the Water Works at 230 Cutler Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-475. 125535 Greenwood/Getty that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting request to certify the amount of $1,885.00 for work performed by the Water Works at 1121 Commercial Street, together with recommendation of approval of Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-476. • • • June 11, 2007 Page 9 New Business continued 125536 Getty/Greenwood to instruct Airport Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with General Aviation Apron and Taxilanes Rehabilitation at the Waterloo Regional Airport, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. 125537 - Getty/Greenwood that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with General Aviation Apron and Taxilanes Rehabilitation at the Waterloo Regional Airport, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. 125338 - Getty/Greenwood that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-477. 125339 - Getty/Greenwood that "Resolution setting date of hearing as July 9, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking of bids in conjunction with General Aviation Apron and Taxilanes Rehabilitation at the Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-478. 125340 - Getty/Greenwood to instruct Airport Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Rehabilitation of Taxiway "A" at the Waterloo Regional Airport, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. 125341 - Getty/Greenwood that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Rehabilitation of Taxiway "A" at the Waterloo Regional Airport, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. 125342 - Getty/Greenwood that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-479. 125343 - Getty/Greenwood that "Resolution setting date of hearing as July 9, 2007 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking of bids in conjunction with Rehabilitation of Taxiway "A" at the Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-480. June 11, 2007 ORAL PRESENTATIONS Page 10 125344 - Greg McClain, 4104 Tiffany Lane, Cedar Falls, Iowa, stated he wanted to talk about the locker room policy at the Family YMCA of Black Hawk County. The problem is that the YMCA allows children of the opposite sex (up to age six) to be in locker rooms with adults of the opposite sex. Mr. McClain listed the serious concerns with this policy. 1. The locker room policy is not consistent with Christian principals. 2. The locker room policy creates a very unsafe environment for children. Actual occurrences are infrequent and random. 3. The locker room policy invades the privacy, decency and modesty of adults. 4. Some adults leave their children unattended in locker rooms. Actual incidents have been witnessed by Y members and reported to Y officials. Some of them have been very dangerous. 5. Some naked adults take their naked children into the shower room with other naked adults of the opposite sex. Actual incidents have been witnessed by Y members and reported to Y officials. Some men in the Men's Fitness Locker Room take their daughters into the Jacuzzi with other naked men in the Jacuzzi. Actual incidents have been witnessed, actual occurrences are infrequent and random. Mr. McClain stated his solutions as follows: 1. Revise the current locker room policy such that children of the opposite sex are not allowed in locker rooms with or without a parent or guardian. 2. Revise the policy such that naked adults are never put in a situation where they have to let a child of the opposite sex stare at them. 3. Encourage parents and guardians with opposite sex children (up to age six) to use the Special Needs Locker Room to dress and undress their children. 4. Implement the YMCA of USA Child Abuse Prevention Program. Mr. McClain listed his request to the Waterloo City Council as follows: 1. Record his comments in the minutes of this meeting. 2. Approve and adopt a resolution that encourages the family YMCA of Black Hawk County to revise their locker room policy such that: a. Children of the opposite sex are not allowed in locker rooms with or without parents or guardians. b. Adults are never put into a situation where a child of the opposite sex (dressed or undressed) can observe them naked. Mr. McClain submitted his letter to be filed with the City Clerk. Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, stated he was a little surprised at the council's action tonight with the Waterloo Bucks' concern. Mr. Dillavou stated he lives at Huntington Road, which is in the middle of a triangle between where they hold the My Waterloo Days entertainment, Sunnyside Country Club and Central Intermediate. It sounds like a war zone lots of times in the summer and its late at night. Mr. Dillavou stated if the council is going to do this to the Waterloo Bucks, then maybe they better do it to these other organizations around town. Many, many times Central Intermediate is sending off those sky busters or whatever they are called. It rolls his wife right out of bed, but they don't call as they figure that's part of living next to the ball stadium. They don't call when Sunnyside does it, it is a part of their fun and organizations. And they don't call during My Waterloo Days as they figure that's a part of being in Waterloo. Mr. Dillavou stated he thinks that perhaps the council better rethink what they did to the Waterloo Bucks. It has been a hard time getting them here and it's a hard time to keep them here. Councilperson Cole commented she would just like to share some happy news from a happy citizen. This is a letter addressed to the council members and the name is Amy Walser and it is highly complimentary of the children's library staff at the Waterloo Public Library. Amy says that she is continually impressed with their hard work and the time they spend on and off the clock. Making a trip to the children's section as fun and inviting to kids of all ages. They decorate for every holiday, do a wonderful job making story time a weekly treat for her kids. They've been preparing for the summer reading program and the library looks amazing. Amy suggests that maybe the council find a way to recognize these women for helping to make a trip to the library such a positive experience. Getty/Greenwood that the above oral and written comments be received and placed on file Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 125345 - Greenwood/Cole that the Council adjourn at 6:12 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Schmitt. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert, CMC City Clerk