HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-4/27/2015April 27, 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 27, 2015. Mayor Ernest
G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Morrissey, Welper, and Hart.
Absent: Lind.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Patrick Morrissey, Ward 3 Council Member.
144406 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by deleting item #13, for the Regular Session on
Monday, April 27, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
144407 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 20,
2015, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring May 2015 as Teen Pregnancy Prevention
Month.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring April 26 - May 3, 2015 as Soil and
Water Stewardship Week.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring May 2015 as Bike Month.
CONSENT AGENDA
144408 - 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
27, 2015, in the amount of $3,128,526.84, 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. 2015-275.
2. Request of ABATE of Iowa to hold its Motor Cycle Awareness Ride on
Saturday, May 16th, 2015. The ride begins at the Black Hawk County Court
House and travels throughout Black Hawk County, ending at Silver Eagle
Harley Davidson on Highway 63.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-276.
3. Request of the 4th Street Cruise Committee to hold the 4th Street Cruise
on May 23, 2015 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in downtown Waterloo,
including the request for police traffic control and use of barricades for
the event.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-277.
4. Resolution setting date of hearing as May 11, 2015 to approve request of
Eliot Carmi to rezone 0.48 acres from "A-1" Agricultural District to "R-1"
One and Two Family Residence District for the continued use of the
property as a single family home, generally located at 174 W Airline
Highway; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-278.
5. Resolution setting date of hearing as Monday, Mayll, 2015 to adopt a
resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the Public Finance Authority
on behalf of Trinity Affordable Housing Corporation, an Illinois non-
profit corporation, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-279.
6. Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, form of
contract, etc, and setting the date of bid opening as May 14, 2015, and
the date of public hearing of May 18, 2015 for the FY -2015 IDOT Commercial
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Service Vertical Infrastructure project for the Replacement of, and
Installation of, doors in the baggage makeup area, and the baggage claim
area, of the Airline Passenger Terminal Building, and instruct the City
Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-280.
7. Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, form of
contract, etc, and setting the date of bid opening as May 14, 2015, and
the date of public hearing of May 18, 2015 for the FY -2015 IDOT Commercial
Service Vertical Infrastructure project for the removal and replacement of
windows, and to Clean and Tuck Point Masonry for the General Aviation
Terminal Building at Waterloo Regional Airport, and instruct the City
Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-281.
8. Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, form of
contract, etc., and setting the date of bid opening as May 14, 2015, and
the date of public hearing of May 18, 2015 for the FY -2015 IDOT Commercial
Service Vertical Infrastructure project for the EPA RICE NESHAP Airport
Emergency Generator Upgrade project, and instruct the City Clerk to
publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-282.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a.
b.
c.
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Five (5) Waterloo
Police Officers
CTK Advanced
Interview and
Interrogation
School
Waterloo,
Iowa
5/27/15
$1,000.00
Dan Trelka,
Director of Safety
Services
Executive Session:
Re -Engineering
Police Use of Force
Washington,
D.C.
5/6/15 -
5/7/15
$878.00
Richard Olson,
Maintenance
Foreman
5 hours of Backflow
Tester Renewal -
Education (CEU's)
Waterloo,
Iowa
5/13/15
$135.00
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Cork's Grocery, 1956
Lafayette Street
C Beer
Renewal
04/30/16
X
Fiesta Jalisco, 350
Fletcher Avenue
C Liquor
Renewal
04/05/16
X
Sunnyside Country
Club, 1600 Olympic
Drive
A Liquor
w/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
04/13/16
X
The Isle Casino Hotel,
777 Isle of Capri
Blvd.
B Liquor, B Wine
w/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
04/30/16
X
Riverloop Expo Plaza,
400 Jefferson St.
Special C Liquor
(Beer/Wine) with
Outdoor Service
Renewal
10/30/15
X
3. Recommendation of appointment of Kelley Felchle to the position of Deputy
City Clerk in the City Clerk Department, effective May 11, 2015.
4. Bonds
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Items 1.b.l.a&b.- Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Schmitt.
Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
144409 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Robert C. Hauptly Construction
Company, of Waterloo, Iowa for Option A $295.00 per occurrence, Option B $345.00
per occurrence, Option C $33.00 per man hour, Option D $50.00 per acre,
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Option E $33.00 per man hour for the 2015 Lift Stations and Complaint Mowings
with Complaint Snow Removal", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-283.
144410 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving contract for Grant Award between the Waterloo Housing
Trust Fund II (WHTF) and City of Waterloo Community Development Department,
Waterloo Iowa", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-284.
144411 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution awarding bid in the amount of $72,000 to Twin City Tree
Service, LLC, of Waterloo, IA for 2015 Stump Removal Project", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-285.
144412 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving renewal of stop loss health insurance for a premium
of $927,675.00 with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield, including administrative
and claim services at a cost of $35.90 per employee per month", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-286.
144413 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving renewal of contract with Delta Dental of Iowa to
administer the employee dental health benefit plan, including administrative and
claims services, at a cost of $4.02 per employee per month for FY16", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Schmitt questioned how the rates compare to last year.
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, explained that the stop loss is a 3% increase from
last year.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-287.
144414 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving amended Cafeteria Plan dated January 1, 2015 for the
City of Waterloo", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-288.
144415 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving the request by Jeff Walters to purchase a 30' x 32'
metal pole building located at 4012 Leversee Road for $500 with a Development
Agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-289.
144416 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a lease agreement with Becker -Chapman Post No. 138 of
the American Legion to lease 619 Franklin Street to expire on May 24, 2015", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-290.
144417 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Notice of Intent for NPDES coverage under general
permit to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for FY2015 Getty Lake Trail,
Contract No. 870; and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-291.
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144418 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement with San Marnan Management,
Ltd., f/k/a VGM Management, Ltd. for the construction of a 73,048 sq. ft. office
expansion at the VGM office complex on San Marnan Drive, adding $6.5 million of
taxable value to the site, and offering a grant to purchase property for
$750,000, vacating a portion of San Marnan excess right-of-way in near future,
and working for extension of Fitzway and Galactic Drive connection, as well as
10 years at 75% tax rebates", be adopted and authorize Mayor to execute said
document. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Abstain: Cole.
Mr. Jones clarified that this development agreement is standard for this type of
project.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that this
is a common agreement.
Mr. Schmitt questioned why the Courier is calling this a $20 million dollar
project. He also questioned if an agreement is negotiated for a similar type
project that this development agreement will be updated to give the better
incentive.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Agreement, the actual
construction cost is approximately $18 million but the increased taxable value
is approximately $6.5 million. It was explained that the upgrade policy is new.
Jim Walsh, representative of VGM Group, 1111 San Marnan Dr., explained that the
provision is not meant to be retrospective. It is meant to control new projects.
He explained the expansion of the VGM campus.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, expressed concern with the agreement and
the TIF District.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed concern with the agreement.
John Sherban, 1715 Robin Road, expressed concern with the cost of doing business
in Waterloo.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-292.
144419 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving application for R.I.S.E. funding for Immediate
Opportunity (VGM project - Galactic/Fitzway connection), and approve the
Memorandum of Understanding with INRCOG for the writing, preparation, and
submittal of said grant", be adopted and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute any necessary documents. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Abstain: Cole.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-293.
144420 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $69,500.00 in conjunction with the
F.Y. 2015 Biennial Bridge Inspections", be adopted and authorize Mayor to
execute said document. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-294.
ORDINANCES
144421 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance adding Section 7, Regulation of Roadside Memorials, to
Chapter 1, Streets, Sidewalks and Public Ways of Title 7, Public Ways and
Property, of the 2007 Code of Ordinances", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Nays:
Two (Welper, Hart). Motion carried.
Mr. Welper expressed concern with the process this ordinance followed prior to
being brought to the City Council. He asked that the item be sent back to the
Ordinance Committee.
Mr. Morrissey explained that the item has been being vetted by the Building and
Grounds Committee since March of 2014.
Mr. Jones asked for a legal opinion.
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Mr. Zellhoefer explained that he has reviewed the Ordinance and is okay with the
wording. He would meet with the Police Department and Code Enforcement to
clarify procedures.
Dixon Stolky, 421 Belmont Ave., spoke against the ordinance.
144422 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Welper).
Motion failed.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
144423 - Cole/Schmitt
that Change Order 1 in the amount of $4,570.00 to Failor-Hurley Construction of
Waterloo, IA, in conjunction with Waterloo Center for the Arts Restroom
Renovation, be approved and authorize Mayor to execute said document. Voice
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Craig Clark, Building Official, explained that this is to relocate plumbing to
overhead instead of underground.
John Sherban, 1725 Robin Road, asked to have this contractor finish the work in
the Council Chambers prior to paying for this.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned why minutes have not been published and if
money has been allocated to the neighborhood patrol.
Mayor Clark explained that the Courier received the minutes but inadvertently
missed publishing them.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, asked that some TIF funds be released.
Mayor Clark stated that the city has planned a very informative work session
regarding economic development to be held on Tuesday, May 12th at the Waterloo
Center for the Arts and invited all interested parties to attend that work
session.
Jack Black, 227 Downing Ave., 303 East 3rd Street property is selling for
approximately $200,000 and he expressed concern with the name of the property.
144424 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
144425 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:19 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Suzy Shares, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 27, 2015
4:25 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Morrissey, Welper, and Hart. Absent: Lind.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved.
Racine (WI) Police Department COP House presentation.
Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services, introduced Deputy Chief John Polzin and Sergeant
Mike Smith with the Racine Wisconsin Police Department.
Deputy Chief John Polzin and Sergeant Mike Smith, Racine Wisconsin Police Department, gave
an overview of the Community Oriented Policing program. The COP houses have community
rooms; an office space for the Police Officer stationed to the house, and are also used by
probation officers. The goal is to work with the community and identify and address problems
specific to the neighborhood. The officer is committed to the neighborhood and is not taking
calls for service.
Mr. Welper questioned if the COP program pushes the problems to other parts of the town.
Sgt. Smith explained that this helps identify the problems before they spread.
Mr. Hart reiterated that this is about trust. He questioned what training the officers have before
becoming a COP Officer stationed to a neighborhood.
Sgt. Smith explained that the new recruits are given a presentation and this is part of the culture
of the department. The Officers in this unit are selected based on their skills and personalities.
They need to be critical thinkers, problem solvers, and have initiative to make a difference.
Deputy Chief Polzin explained that there is community buy in and the houses are not funded by
tax dollars.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the cooperation with the Courts and the Neighborhood Associations.
Deputy Chief Polzin explained the importance of partnerships with the Courts, the Federal
Government, etc. They also coordinate with the Neighborhood Associations.
Mr. Morrissey questioned the process going forward.
Director Trelka explained that there will be further discussions regarding this initiative.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Hart, seconded by Schmitt that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:13 p.m. Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Suzy Sc ares, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 20, 2015
4:20 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper. Absent: Hart.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
F.Y. 2016 Capital Improvement Plan
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained the five year capital
improvement plan. He reviewed the process taken each year to review department requests. The
goal was to limit bonds to $8 million this year. There were just over $16 million in requests that
had to be reduced and prioritized.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained the bonding process.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the amounts listed for future years and the outstanding bond funds for
prior years.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that the future year requests will likely be
reduced. The prior year bonds are primarily construction related and are not for operating
expenses. Some of the projects have been delayed due to weather and other circumstances.
Mr. Lind asked if the bonded amount remains at approximately $8 million.
Mr. Weidner explained that sewer debt will be growing to $ 6 million which will force our total
debt to grow. She stated that the amounts being borrowed with the economic development
agreement will also have an effect. She also clarified that the sewer bonds are paid for by user
fees and the bonded $8 million is repaid primarily with property taxes.
Mr. Welper and Mr. Morrissey thanked staff for their work on the CIP.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Schmitt that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:35 p.m. Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Suzy Sc ares, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 4, 2015
4:00 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Cole, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, and Welper. Absent: Jones, Hart.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five.
Motion carried.
Discussion of Parking Management Services.
Craig Clark, Building Official, gave an overview of the current duties handled by both the
Clerk's Office and the Traffic Department for parking administration.
Brian Kern, Vice -President Republic Parking, gave an overview of their company and the
services they provide.
John Rouse, General Manager Republic Parking, explained that Republic would create a local
branding program utilizing a strong marketing campaign. Parking is a tool that can be used as a
catalyst for economic development by utilizing parking incentive programs. They would use
technology and equipment to make the system more user-friendly.
Dana Klein, District Manager Republic Parking, explained the parking ambassador approach that
Republic takes for the downtown employees.
Craig Clark, Building Official, explained that two bids were received and a small committee has
reviewed the bids and would recommend Republic Parking if a contract is awarded.
Mr. Welper questioned how Republic Parking deals with free lots during events.
Mr. Kern explained that they used a phase in approach in other cities to start doing event
parking.
Mr. Lind questioned who Republic Parking reports to in Cedar Rapids and who they would
report to in Waterloo.
Mr. Rouse explained that the City of Cedar Rapids leases the parking facilities to DPMI Board.
The City of Cedar Rapids privatized the parking management to streamline the process for flood
recovery and upgrading the ramps.
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, explained that the parking contract would be administered out of the
Clerk's Office.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if Republic Parking has divided the costs by capital cost, labor costs,
and administration costs. He then asked how many ambassadors and managers would be hired.
He questioned the pay and benefit structure of the employees, the contract period, and if the
parking rates would be raised for the customer.
Mr. Klein explained that they would hire 3 ambassadors; one would be cross -trained as a
maintenance personnel with a full benefit package and a wage of $13.00. There would also be 3
management positions with salaries for all three totaling $113,280.00 annually.
Mr. Rouse explained the proposal and how it would be implemented. The length of the contract
is open but a 60 month is recommended. The customers will see a cleaner, safer, place to park
their vehicles.
Craig Clark, Building Official, explained that any rate changes would need to be approved by
City Council.
Mr. Lind questioned if the City could utilize the technology and staff from Cedar Rapids.
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Mr. Rouse explained that the both Cedar Rapids and Waterloo would benefit from cross utilizing
staff from both locations for events as well as shared technology.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if there is downtown parking space program to allow business patrons to
use the parking stalls for free. He questioned how the transition in Cedar Rapids went for current
parkers. He asked if the current City employees were retained in Cedar Rapids.
Mr. Rouse explained that the meters would be analyzed to see if it would make sense to offer a
brief free parking period. He said parking rates were based on demand. The City employees were
all offered positions with Republic.
Mr. Lind questioned if this proposal includes the parking lots under the viaduct.
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, stated that it does not include those lots but could eventually include
them as well as airport parking.
Jim Walsh, JSA Development, spoke in support of outsourcing the parking program.
Thomas Hayes, Business Manager Local 353 Union, expressed concern with Council not
reinvesting the revenue back into the ramps. He expressed concern with the lack of management
of the ramp.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Welper, seconded by Schmitt that
the meeting be adjourned at 4:55 p.m. Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Suzy Sc .res, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 11, 2015
3:55 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Cole, Jones (arrived at 4:03
Hart.
Moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the
Motion carried.
p.m.), Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper. Absent:
Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five.
Agreement with Cedar Bend Humane Society to board animals for the City of Waterloo
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, reviewed the proposed agreement with the Cedar Bend
Humane Society to board animals for the City of Waterloo.
Mr. Lind clarified that the City is still in negotiations with Cedar Falls. If a contract is reached
the City of Waterloo will do animal control enforcement and the Humane Society will board the
City of Cedar Falls animals.
Mr. Morrissey questioned why the City is asking to get out of boarding animals.
Mayor Clark explained that the City of Waterloo expenses were increasing and the Humane
Society can board at a lower cost than the City can. The City went out for an RFP for all of
animal control but received no bids.
Mr. Jones explained that the Humane Society also already has an adoption network.
Mr. Lind questioned if a revised budget will be submitted.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that a pro forma budget would not have to
be done but could be if the council requested one.
Sandie Greco explained that there is a hope that the City will break even but it is an estimate.
Mr. Schmitt questioned what will happen to the two buildings that are currently being used. He
asked that a revised budget be distributed.
Sandie Greco explained that the buildings will not be used.
Mayor Clark explained that the Humane Society is ready and we are short of volunteers so he
asked to start June 1, 2015.
EPA Requirements
Bob Bamsey, AECOM, reviewed the timeline of progression on the EPA issues. On April 15 and
16, 2015 staff met with the DOJ and EPA to reach an agreement on next steps. The DOJ is
requiring the City to identify areas with combined sewers. There were several measures
identified and a timeline was given for completion.
John Hall, Attorney at Hall & Assoc. (via phone), explained that the analysis that the EPA is
requiring is being required of all systems. This is needed prior to spending money on corrective
measures that may or may not have the intended impact.
Mr. Bamsey reviewed the two contracts being presented at tonight's Council meeting. AECOM
is proposing to monitor flow and to create a hydraulic flow modeling system of the sewer
system.
Mr. Jones asked who in the organization will be administering the programs.
Mr. Bamsey explained that AECOM has experts in the field from Milwaukee who will be
running the program.
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Mr. Lind questioned what the total cost is for improvements and what the timeline for
completion will be.
Mr. Hall explained that the timeline will be set by the master plan and then will be integrated
into the consent decree and the total cost will be determined after the initial analysis is
completed. It will be dependent upon the successfulness of the footing drain program and other
programs being initiated. The schedule could be spread out for up to 20 years but that has been
yet to be determined. Both the total cost of improvements, the EPA fine, and timeline will be
negotiated two years from now when the analysis is complete.
Mr. Lind asked to be a party to the correspondence that is being done.
Mr. Hall explained the importance of keeping the documents confidential.
Attorney Jim Walsh confirmed the explanations given today.
Mr. Schmitt explained that the community would like some assurance that the measures being
taken are necessary and will be helpful. He asked if the City is partnering with the County of the
issue.
Mr. Hall explained that the last year has shown the EPA that the City is taking the issue seriously
and is making progress.
Mr. Bamsey explained that the pumping stations are the City's and the issues are the City's
issues.
Mr. Hall explained that this is a necessary investment.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Schmitt, seconded by Cole that the
meeting be adjourned at 5:05 p.m. Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Suzy Sch res, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 16, 2015
4:30 p.m.
Harold E. Getty Council Chambers
Members present: Cole, Jones, Schmitt (arrived after roll call), Lind, Welper, and Hart. Absent:
Morrissey.
Moved by Hart, seconded by Welper that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
Workforce Housing Investment Program (WHIP) Overview
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the Enterprise
Zone program has ended and the new WHIP program is going to be used to help attract
developments. It provides a 10% investment tax credit and $.05 for every $1.00 refund on sales
tax for an eligible site (Brownfield/Greyfield infill sites) and they require a local match. The City
meets that match with one and two family homes due to the CLURA. Multi -family homes will
need a $1000 per unit match from the City to qualify. Planning would like to reclassify the
demolition funds to cover these matches as well.
With no further business before the Council, it was moved by Hart, seconded by Schmitt that the
meeting be adjourned at 4:45 p.m. Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Suzy Sc res, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director