HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05/11/2015May 11, 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, May 11, 2015. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper. Absent:
Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Ron Welper, Ward 5 Council Member.
144445 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 11, 2015, at
5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
144446 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 4, 2015,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring May 18-22, 2015 as Senior Corps Week.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring May 10-16, 2015 as National Police
Week and May 13, 2015 as Peace Officer's Memorial Day.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring May 12, 2015 as Waterloo Kiwanis Day.
Mayor Clark performed a swearing in of nine new Police Reserve Officers Robert
Damme, Michele Devlin, Julie Dubois, Steven Morley, James Natvig, Nikolai Payne,
Sarah Pierson, Justin Quint, Kyle Waugh.
CONSENT AGENDA
144447 - 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 May
11, 2015, in the amount of $1,428,334.02, 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. 2015-307.
2. Rcs luti n prcliminarily appr ving plans, spccificati no, f rm f
contract, ctc. and sctting a datc of hcaring as May 18, 2015 for the F.Y.
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Clcrk t publish n ticc.
3. Resolution setting date of hearing as May 26, 2015 for an amendment to the
FYE2015 Budget; and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-308.
4. Resolution approving request to set the date of public hearing as May 26,
2015 to vacate, sell and convey a portion of Greenhill Road right-of-way
adjacent to 3561 University Avenue to Thirteen Associates, LLC in the
amount of $28,000.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-309.
5. Resolution approving request to hold a Suicide Awareness motorcycle ride
on June 6th, 2015 beginning at Electric Park Ballroom at 11:00 a.m. and
traveling out of Waterloo on Highway 218, northbound towards Cedar Falls,
returning to Electric Park at approximately 4:00 p.m. on 218 Northbound
from LaPorte City.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-310.
6. Resolution approving Request by Financial Resource Advisors for a Variance
to the Noise Ordinance on Saturday, June 6, 2015 from 4:OOpm - 8:OOpm for
a Car Show to be held in the parking lot located at 816 W. Tower Park
Drive.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-311.
May 11, 2015
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7. Resolution setting the date of hearing for May 26, 2015 for the request by
Greg Smith to purchase city owned property acquired through Iowa Code 657A
at 323 Crescent Place for the minimum bid of $5,000, with Development
Agreement; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-312.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a.
b.
2.
a.
b.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Class/Meeting
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Amount not
Personnel
New
Destination
Date(s)
to Exceed
Elizabeth
Pick Up Artwork
Denver,
5/18/15 -
$395.00
Andrews,
Colorado
5/22/15
Registrar
Chawne Paige,
Returning Artwork
Montague
5/20/15 -
$1,740.00
Curator
and Picking Up
Artwork
Township, NJ
and Newark,
NJ
5/23/15
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Kwik Stop, 4335 Texas
Street
E Liquor, C
Beer, B Wine
New
05/20/2016
X
Olive Garden #1489,
1315 E. San Marnan
Drive
C Liquor
Renewal
05/28/2016
X
3. nm-cndati n f app intmcnt f R bcrt Lcntzk w, fr m thc Civil Service
Dcpartmcnt, effective May 12, 2015.
Inopcct r II, at thc Waste Management
4. Motion to approve Application for Vehicle for Hire Business License for
Dolly's Taxi, 821 Lincoln St. Cedar Falls, IA.
5. Motion to approve Application for Vehicle for Hire Business License for
Curt's Cab & Service, LLC, 117 W. Paul Street, Bassett, IA.
6. Motion to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit Application for
CNC Enterprises Corp. Kwik Stop, 4335 Texas Street.
7. Bonds
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind, with regard to item 1.b.l.a., questioned why we do not ship the
artwork being returned.
Kent Shankle, Director of Cultural and Arts, explained that the City is
returning an entire exhibition and picking up another within this single trip.
The cost of shipping these two exhibitions would be considerably higher.
Mr. Schmitt requested that items 1.a.2. and 1.b.3. be moved from the consent
agenda to the regular agenda as items to be individually considered.
144448 - Schmitt/Welper
1.a.2. that resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and setting a date of hearing as May 18, 2015 for the F.Y. 2016
Cunningham Safe Routes to School, Contract No. 851; and instruct City Clerk to
publish notice. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt explained that there is a sidewalk on the west side of Beach Street
and whether this would require sidewalks be installed on both sides of the
street.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that the original grant required use of
the funds to install complete sidewalks in this area. The city has obtained
permission from the DOT to use the funds to fill gaps in some areas where a
complete sidewalk was not necessary. The grant is for this area only.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-313.
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144449 - Schmitt/Lind
1.b.3 that recommendation of appointment of Robert Lentzkow, from the Civil
Service list, to the position of Combination Inspector II, at the Waste
Management Department, effective May 12, 2015. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned where the funding will come from and what the fees will
be. He asked if restaurant owners are being included in the conversation on
setting the fees.
Mayor Clark confirmed that this is the F.O.G. inspector and the committee, which
does not currently include any restaurant owners, is working on a fee schedule
to present to council.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, stated that the position will be
funded with sewer user fees.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
144450 - Cole/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Rezone 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, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on May 1, 2015, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
144451 - Cole/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
144452 - Cole/Morrissey
to receive, file and consider and pass for the first time 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. Roll Call Vote: Ayes Six. Motion Carried
144453 - Cole/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
144454 - Cole/Morrissey
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 considered and passed for the
second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5281.
144455 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Issuance of bonds by
the Public Finance Authority on behalf of Trinity Affordable Housing
Corporation, an Illinois non-profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed
$3,360,000.00, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
objections and there were none.
Phil Gustoles, VP Trinity Affordable Housing, stated that they are buying the
Ridge Village Apartments and look forward to becoming a part of our community.
Mr. Lind questioned if there is any financial obligation on the city's part with
these bonds.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that there would be no
financial obligation for the city.
May 11, 2015 Page 4
144456 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
•144457 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that `Resolution approving the issuance of bonds by the Public Finance
Authority on behalf of Trinity Affordable Housing Corporation, an Illinois non-
profit corporation, in an amount not to exceed $3,360,000.00", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-314.
RESOLUTIONS
144458 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with INRCOG for grant
writing services for a fee not to exceed $3,000.00 related to a REAP grant
application for up to $200,000 to be used for Castle Bluffs Park Improvements,
and authorize the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-315.
144459 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving submission of grant application to Waterloo
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), partner funding program, Hotel -Motel Tax
(Mini) Grant Application - The Accel Group - 2015 Triathlon, in the amount of
$2,200, for marketing and honorarium paid to the race director and for prize
money", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-316.
144460 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving contract with Main Street Waterloo in the amount of
$4,233.00 for event activities at Byrnes Park for the 2015 My Waterloo Days
Festival", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-317.
144461 - Morrissey/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving contract with Cedar Valley Jaycees for the 82nd
Annual Greater Cedar Valley Jaycees Waterloo Open Golf Classic, with a rental
payment to the City in the amount of $3,000.00, and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-318.
144462 - Morrissey/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Notice of Intent for a General Permit 1 Authorization
to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for the Waste Water Treatment Plant
which covers storm water discharge from an industrial facility, and authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-319.
144463 - Morrissey/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical
Services of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount not to exceed $550,000.00 for
engineering and construction related services for Sanitary Sewer Systems Flow
Modeling and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Lind clarified that AECOM will be providing the manpower to complete the
work.
Bob Bamsey, AECOM, affirmed that they will be completing the work and explained
that it is a lot of work to be completed in a short period of time.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-320.
May 11, 2015 Page 5
144464 - Morrissey/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical
Services of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount not to exceed $450,000.00 for
engineering and construction related services for Sanitary Sewer Systems Flow
Monitoring and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-321.
144465 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of work for work performed by Modern Builders, Inc., of Janesville,
Iowa, and to include the Release of Pay Estimate No: 4 (Final) in the amount of
$3,317.50 for work associated with the FY -2014 Replacement of the Bi -Fold
(Primary Aircraft) Door on Hangar No: 2 at Waterloo Regional Airport via the
IDOT Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure (CSVI) Program", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-322.
144466 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "Resolution accepting the donation of property from Wells Fargo to the City
of Waterloo Community Development for property generally described as 718 Kern
Street, and to include a financial contribution of $15,000.00", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-323.
144467 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving temporary easement agreements between Delbert and
Joann Weidman and IOC Black Hawk County, Inc in relation to the East Shaulis
Road recreational trail extension from Highway 21, eastward to Isle of Capri
Boulevard", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-324.
144468 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving the request by Black Hawk Contracting and Development
for an encroachment agreement located at 301-311 East 3rd Street; to allow for
the placement of a 3' fence within the right-of-way; and authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to execute necessary documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-325.
144469 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution Electing Classifications and Procedures for proposed Bond
Projects as listed in the requested Waterloo Project Allocations 2015 Bond Issue
Summary for the FY2016 projects", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-326.
144470 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution setting the date of hearings as May 26, 2015 on the proposed
issuance of the following bonds for project classifications just approved; and
instruct the City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted.
(a) ECP -1 - Not to exceed $10,750,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential
Corporate Purpose) Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion Carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-327.
(b) ECP -2 - Not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Bonds (Essential
Corporate Purpose) Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion Carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-328.
(c) GCP-1 - Not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate
Purpose) Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion Carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-329.
May 11, 2015 Page 6
(d) GCP-2 - Not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate
Purpose) Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion Carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-330.
(e) GCP-3 - Not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate
Purpose) Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion Carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-331.
(f) GCP-4 - Not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate
Purpose) Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion Carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-332.
(g) GCP-5 - Not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate
Purpose) Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion Carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-333.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Randy Herod, 111 Highland Blvd, commented on the responsibility of Council to
understand the EPA issues and the consent decree.
Mr. Lind thanked Mr. Herod for helping with the animal control situation.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed concern with spending $1 million
dollars on increasing the capacity of the sewer plant.
Mr. Schmitt explained that the 4th Street Cruise committee asked to have the
approval of moving the liquor license of Newton's cafe.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Blvd, expressed concern with the amount being spent
on the sewer system.
Mr. Morrissey reminded everyone that it is bike to work week.
Jim Walsh, JSA Development, clarified that the liquor license being moved is
from the Brown Derby.
144471 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
144472 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:32 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Suzy Scha es, CMC
City Cler /Human Resource Director