HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-4/13/2015April 13, 2015
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, April 13, 2015. Mayor Ernest
G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper, and
Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: David Jones, Ward 1 Council Member.
144348 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended adding item 1.a.4 and 1.a.5, for the Regular Session
on Monday, April 13, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
144349 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 6, 2015,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring April 19-25, 2015, as Crime Victims'
Rights Week.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring April 18-25, 2015, as Money Smart Week
Cedar Valley.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring April 14, 2015, as Equal Pay Day.
CONSENT AGENDA
144350 - Hart/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 April
13, 2015, in the amount of $1,220,053.46, 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. 2015-246.
2. Resolution approving the request of Donn Quackenbush for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new home valued at $168,925 for property located at
1508 Hummingbird Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban
Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-247.
3. Resolution approving the request of Travis Galloway for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new single family home valued at $133,000 for the
property located at 945 W Parker Street and located within the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-248.
4. Resolution resetting the date of public hearing as April 20, 2015 to enter
into a Development Agreement with 3 Little Lambs, LLC to authorize the
sale and conveyance of City -owned property located northwest of 1907 Black
Hawk Street for $1.00.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-249.
5. Resolution resetting the date of public hearing as April 20, 2015 to
approve the request by the City of Waterloo to vacate a portion of the
existing 20' wide alley, located adjacent to Lots 1, 2, 9 and 10 within
Block 16 of Hayes Addition.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-250.
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
Mark Boesen, Manager of
Rehabilitation Services
and Jon Martin,
Rehabilitation/Relocation
Specialist
8 -hour Lead
Abatement
Refresher
Training
Waterloo,
Iowa
06/02/2015
$350.00
Jason Hernandez, Medical
Officer
Iowa Critical
Care Paramedic
Course
Waterloo,
Iowa
4/13/15 -
4/20/15
$645.00
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Carlos O'Kelly's, 2060 Sovia
Drive
C Liquor,
Outdoor Service
Renewal
12/30/2015
X
Sky, 501 Sycamore Street
C Liquor
Renewal
12/14/2015
X
Young Arena, 125 Commercial
Street
Special Class C
Liquor
(Beer/Wine)
Renewal
09/06/2015
X
6. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration
Date
New or Re -
Appointment
John Mrzlak
Memorial Hall
Commission
04/13/2015
Re -Appointment
7. Motion to approve Exception to Burning Yard Waste Application for Hawkeye
Community College to burn two small prairies that total 6.6 acres of prairie
grass.
8. Bonds
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
144351 -Schmitt/Hart
Motion to cancel order assessing civil penalty for $300 to Save More Foods for
sale of tobacco to minor violation - first offense, due to a settlement. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
144352 -Hart/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Ordinance approving a
request by GMJ2 Industries to vacate a portion of East Shaulis Road right-of-way
approximately 300' to the east of Texas Street, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on April 7, 2015, 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.
144353 -Hart/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
144354 -Hart/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance approving a request by GMJ2 Industries to vacate a portion of
East Shaulis Road right-of-way approximately 300' to the east of Texas Street",
be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
144355 -Hart/Schmitt
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
144356 -Hart/Schmitt
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that "an Ordinance approving a request by GMJ2 Industries to vacate a portion of
East Shaulis Road right-of-way approximately 300' to the east of Texas 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. 5276.
RESOLUTIONS
144357 -Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution authorizing the Assignment of Rebates document for 815 Tower
Park Drive (8813-09-102-107); due to the sale of the property", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-251.
144358 -Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving the request by GMJ2 Industries for the 11 -lot Final
Plat of Kiefer Estates 1st Addition, located along the north side of East Shaulis
Road, just east of Texas Street, for the purpose of creating a new residential
subdivision", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-252.
144359 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with JDE Engineering, of
Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $5,510.00, in conjunction with additional
construction review services for the F.Y. 2011 Downtown Wayfinding Signage,
Contract No. 783; and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that there was more consultant time needed
to comply with DOT regulations and closeout issues.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-253.
144360 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement between Endeavors Ltd, LLC and
the City of Waterloo for the construction of a 30,000 sq. ft. industrial
building, adding $900,000 of taxable value, and City acquisition of property
generally located at 321 West 6th and 817 Bluff Street in Downtown Waterloo for
$470,000, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Lind).
Mr. Lind questioned if the property is being threatened by condemnation.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that it is
standard language in the contract and local funds are being used so the City does
not have to allow relocation expenses. Endeavors will be eligible for the CLURA
tax abatement.
John Sherban, 1725 Robin Rd., expressed concern with agreement.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed concern with the City purchasing the
property.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-254.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Clark announced that a video will be played showing the acceptance speech
honoring Ed Gallagher Junior.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Blvd., expressed concern with Council not discussing
the actions being taken tonight. He expressed concern with the police department
being dispatched due to a loose dog. He asked for support of search and seizure
for the Police Department.
Jerry Schatzer asked to have the economical and social status studied of the
individuals committing crimes and expressed concern with the Johnstone Supply
relocation.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned the cost of the appraisal and staff members
working on the Sunnyside South project.
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David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, asked for a projection of future economic
development projects.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
Capital Improvements Program gives a five-year outlook for economic development.
John Sherban, 1725 Robin Road, asked who is paying for the economic development.
144361 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
144362 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:28 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suzy Sc ares, CMC
City Cl-rk/Human Resource Director