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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes- 9/05/2017September 5, 2017 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, September 5, 2017. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper. Prayer or Moment of Silence: Pastor Morris Anderson, New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Pledge of Allegiance: Kent Shankle, Director of Cultural & Arts Commission. 145928 - Welper/Schmitt that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 5, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145929 - Welper/Schmitt that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 28, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Hart performed the swearing in of Waterloo Fire Rescue Recruit Andrew Hostelka. Mayor Hart recognized Rudy Jones for 30 Years of Service. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned if the city has sold Sunnyside South and if the city will have to purchase the back the Rath building. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that a public hearing will be held next week on the sale of Sunnyside South. He further explained that the city is taking steps outlined in the development agreement to take back the Rath building. David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned consent agenda item 18, asked for an update on the former flea market site, and an update on parking on the east side of 5th Street. Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, provided an update on parking changes on 5th Street. Noel Anderson explained consent agenda item 18 and provided an update to the former flea market site. Mr. Jones, 400 Charles Street, expressed concern on trash being dumped at the end of 4th Street near the former school site and how citizens can get speed bumps installed. Sandie Greco explained that residents file a petition and a speed study is conducted. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, announced that plans for the Waterloo Boathouse will be reviewed tomorrow at 11:00 a.m. the Waterloo Boathouse and Leisure services will be explaining why the inflatable dam is being deflated early. Mayor and Council Monthly Reports Mr. Morrissey explained that Mike Gannon with the Iowa Geological Survey met with residents in Greenbreyer Addition regarding water quality. On August 24, 2017 a meeting was held with city staff, residents, and Canadian National undertook a quiet zone study and a recommendation will be forthcoming. He explained that residents of Wards 3 and 4 have been upset that the Hwy. 63 and Esther Street intersections are routinely blocked by the railroad and that he would like to see a train overpass to help alleviate the road to the hospital being blocked. He explained that residents that live near Gates Park expressed concern for proposed redevelopment of the site and recommended that residents have input in the future. 145930 - Welper/Schmitt that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. September 5, 2017 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA 145931 - 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 September 5, 2017, in the amount of $2,949,121.38 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. 2017-712. 2. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 105 Harvey Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 713. 3. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 107 Harvey Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 714. 4. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 115 Harvey Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 175. 5. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 117 Harvey Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 716. 6. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 125 Harvey Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 717. 7. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 127 Harvey Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 718. 8. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 135 Harvey Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 719. 9. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 137 Harvey Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 720. September 5, 2017 Page 3 10. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 145 Harvey Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 721. 11. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 147 Harvey Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 722. 12. Resolution approving the request of Diana K. Froning for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $260,000 for property located at 1988 Winston Place, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 723. 13. Resolution approving the request of Ryan and Jamie Van Erem for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $324,497 for property located at 1164 Partridge Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 724. 14. Resolution approving the request of Steven Newell for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $347,941 for property located at 1224 Partridge Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 725. 15. Resolution approving the request of Bennie E. Spain for tax exemptions on the construction of a new garage valued at $15,000 for a property located at 220 Reed Street and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 726. 16. Resolution approving the request of Debra Slater for tax exemptions on the construction of home improvements valued at $32,063 for a property located at 4002 Homer Street and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 727. 17. Resolution approving the request of Justin Lockard for tax exemptions on the construction of a new garage valued at $13,300 for a property located at 1529 Hawthorne Avenue and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 728. 18. Resolution re -setting date of public hearing as September 18, 2017 to approve an amendment to the Amended and Restated Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to include additional projects and update related financial information, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 729. 19. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract etc. and setting date of bid opening as September 21, 2017, and date of public hearing as September 25, 2017, for the 2017 Fall Stump Removal Project, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 730. 20. Resolution approving preliminary specifications, bid documents, etc., and setting date of bid opening as September 21, 2017 and date of public hearing as September 25, 2017, for FY September 5, 2017 Page 4 a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. J• 2. 2018 Waterloo Boathouse Enhancements Contract No. 940, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 731. 21. Request from West High School to hold its Homecoming Parade on September 14, 2017, starting at 2:15 p.m. beginning and ending at West High, along with intersection and street closures. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 732. 22. Request by Fraternal Order of Eagles for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on Saturday, September 30, 2017 from 12:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. for the "Danny Shea - Fund Raiser" event to be held in the parking lot located at 202 E. 1st Street, including food vendors, music and the use of a P.A. system. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 733. 23. Cancellation of assessments for properties listed on Exhibit A, and authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 734. b. Motion to annrove the following: Travel Requests Name & Title of Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) Amount not to Exceed Rudy Jones/Matt Chesmore/Angie Fordyce (AMENDED) 2017 Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes New Grantee Orientation. Washington, D.C. September 18-22, 2017 $5,500 Pascale Monnin - Artist and Guest Speaker Featured visiting Artist / Haitian Art Society Conference Waterloo, IA September 16-25, 2017 $1,965 Jordan Weber - Performance Artist Vertigo Performance Art Series Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, IA October 19-21, 2017 $125 Andrew Leo Stansbury - Performance Artist Vertigo Performance Art Series Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, IA October 26-28, 2017 $125 Chelsea Coon - Performance Artist Vertigo Performance Art Series Waterloo Center for the Arts, Waterloo, IA November 2-4, 2017 $125 Craig Denner, Facilities Specialist Building Operator Certification Ames, IA Various Dates through January 2018 $1,695 Inv. Gergen, Sgt. Devine, Inv. Sadd and Inv. Hageman Federal Court New Albany, IN August 7-9, 2017 $488.27 Keith Kaspari, Director of Aviation Volaire Aviation - Air Service Forum Pasco, WA October 16-19, 2017 $2,300 Jesse Gaherty, Maintenance Foreman Water Environmental Federation's Technical Exhibition and Conference - Technical exhibition only. Chicago, IL October 3-4, 2017 $105 Wendy Bowman Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference Quad Cities September 27-29, 2017 $305 a. Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications Name & Address of Business Class New or Renewal Expiration Date Includes Sunday Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey, LLC, 125 Commercial Street, Suite A (Premise update to include whole Arena) C Liquor New 12/15/2017 x September 5, 2017 c. d. e. Page 5 HyVee Gas #3, 1512 Flammang Drive C Beer Renewal 8/26/2018 x Ali's Liquor, 1117 E. 4th Street B Wine / C Beer / E Liquor Renewal 9/3/2018 x Ali's Liquor, 1117 E. 4th Street (Ownership Update) B Wine / C Beer / E Liquor New 9/3/2018 x Ramada Hotel, 205 W. 4th Street B Liquor w/Outdoor Service & Catering New 7/31/2018 x 3. Motion to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit Application for Sood Inc. (DBA X -O Food & Liquor) 428 Franklin Street, Waterloo. 4. Motion to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit Application for Smokers Choice, 210 W. 18th Street, Waterloo. 5. Motion to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit Application for A&S Grocery Inc., 306 Byron Avenue, Waterloo. 6. Bonds. Mr. Lind requested a list of additional projects and related financial information for item 1A18. He further commented that expenditures for travel need to be curtailed to lower taxes. Mayor Hart commented that the funds were budgeted. Mr. Schmitt commented that he would like staff to resume completing travel reports and share them with council. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Lind item 1 B l a j ). Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 145932 - Schmitt/Powers that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on purchase of one (1) Ford F250 Crew Cab truck for Waterloo Fire Rescue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on August 21, 2017, 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 comments. David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if current vehicle stock was reviewed prior to holding the public hearing and the purchase of a vehicle pack for a truck that has yet to be purchased. Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, explained that a pre -authorization was on the Finance Committee to purchase a pack and that it has not yet been purchased. 145933 - Schmitt/Amos that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145934 - Schmitt/Amos that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-735. 145935 - Schmitt/Amos that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-736. September 5, 2017 Page 6 145936 - Schmitt/Amos Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids. Estimate: $40,000 Bidder Bid Amount Charles Gabus Ford (State Bid) $45,890.50 Mr. Schmitt questioned why only one bid was received. Pat Treloar explained that the bid was advertised but the state bid price is very competitive and local dealers were not interested. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145937 - Schmitt/Powers that "Resolution approving award of contract to Charles Gabus Ford, of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $45,890.50 for the purchase of one (1) Ford F250 Crew Cab truck, for Waterloo Fire Rescue, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote - Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-737. 145938 - Lind/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Amendment to Ordinance No. 5089, regarding extending the established City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA) through December 31, 2022, as published in the Waterloo Courier on August 25, 2017, 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 comments. David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that the CLURA should be allowed to expire as it is a burden on taxpayers. He further questioned the cost of extending sewer to the homes. Noel Anderson explained the developer is responsible for adding water and sewer and that the city is responsible for maintenance and plowing new roads. Amy Weinands, 3507 Augusta Circle and Amy Weinands Real Estate, explained that 44% of buyers in the market today are millennials and they want to live in new construction on smaller lots. She explained that Waterloo is harder to sell but that the tax abatement is the biggest asset to keep buyers in the Waterloo market. She explained that existing homes that are priced correctly and well maintained sell well. 145939 - Lind/Amos that the hearing be closed and oral comments and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145940 - Lind/Schmitt that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5089, as amended, by extending the established City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA) through December 31, 2022", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Hart requested an overview of a handout provided by the Planning and Zoning Department. Noel Anderson explained the graph regarding total housing units by fiscal year. He further explained the recommendation of the GROW Committee. September 5, 2017 Page 7 Mayor Hart questioned if homes will start coming onto the tax rolls now that the first three years of the program has passed. Noel Anderson explained that homes built four years ago are now hitting the tax rolls. Mr. Morrissey questioned how many individuals living in the city core have built homes in new developments on the edge of town. Noel Anderson commented that this is not being tracked but realtors may track that information. Kevin Fitro, Skogman Realtors, explained that in Audubon Heights, half of the builders were debating between Cedar Falls and Waterloo and chose Waterloo due to the tax abatement. Mr. Morrissey commented he is in favor of CLURA but the city needs a more aggressive plan for existing homes that are vacant. Mr. Jacobs commented that he agrees with Mr. Morrissey and that the CLURA helps Waterloo overall. Mr. Schmitt commented that when the committee was formed six years ago the committee was concerned about getting new housing stock built in the city. He reminded council to think about the program during budget time and that he would not like to see the sunset be removed from the CLURA. He further commented that Wards 3 and 4 have numerous vacant houses and that he thinks jobs will help fix this problem. 145941 - Lind/Schmitt that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt questioned the sunset clause. Noel Anderson recommended suspending the rules as developers are looking to move forward with construction. 145942 - Lind/Schmitt that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5089, as amended, by extending the established City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA) through December 31, 2022", 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. 5418. 145943 - Morrissey/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing to vacate, sell, and convey city owned property located adjacent to 2014 Black Hawk Street, in the amount of $800, to Dwayne Eilers, as published in the Waterloo Courier on August 25, 2017, 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 comments and there were none. 145944.- Morrissey/Welper that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145945 - Morrissey/Welper September 5, 2017 Page 8 that "an Ordinance approving a request to vacate a 33' x 106' portion of a public alley right-of-way, generally located adjacent to 2014 Black Hawk Street", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Lind questioned if this is the fair market value of the property. Noel Anderson confirmed. 145946 - Morrissey/Welper that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145947 - Morrissey/Welper that "an Ordinance approving a request to vacate a 33' x 106' portion of a public alley right-of-way, generally located adjacent to 2014 Black Hawk 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. 5419. 145948 - Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of a 33' x 106' portion of a public alley right- of-way, generally located adjacent to 2014 Black Hawk Street, in the amount of $800, to Dwayne Eilers, be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-738. 145949 - Amos/Morrissey that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on No. 6 Digester Roof Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 939, as published in the Waterloo Courier on August 21, 2017, 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 comments and there were none. 145950 - Amos/Morrissey that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145951 - Amos/Morrissey that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-739. 145952 - Amos/Morrissey that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-740. 145953 - Amos/Morrissey Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids. Estimate: $65,000 Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount Southern Minnesota Urethanes, LLC Caledonia, MN 5% $42,000 September 5, 2017 Page 9 Mayor Hart questioned why one bid was received. Steve Hoambrecker, Waste Management Director, explained that they reached out to several vendors and received one bid below the estimate. Mr. Lind questioned if this roof will allow the city to capture gas that the city was previously selling. Steve Hoambrecker explained that this project would repair insulation in the roof, which will help trap more gas. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145954 - Amos/Morrissey that "Resolution approving award of contract to Southern Minnesota Urethanes, LLC of Caledonia, Minnesota, in the amount of $42,000, and approving the contract, bonds and certificate of insurance for the No. 6 Digester Roof Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 939, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-741. RESOLUTIONS 145955 - Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution transferring ownership of K9 Jason to his handler, Officer Tyler Brownell", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Hart commented that he has not heard objection to this item from council and read a press release regarding transferring ownership of the dog to his handler, Officer Tyler Brownell. Bill Kammeyer, 526 Homepark Boulevard, commented that the dog should be sold to the officer for $1.00. Mayor Hart commented that normally at the end of the dog's service the dog is transferred to the handler but this is a unique situation. Donors have stepped up to fully cover the cost of the transfer. Mr. Lind motioned to amend the resolution by changing the cost of the dog to $1.00. Mr. Lind then retracted the amendment. Mayor Hart commented that the donations would have to be returned because they specifically donated funds to be used to pay for the dog. Mr. Lind questioned if the officer would have to pay for the dog if the amount was changed. Mr. Jacobs thanked Mayor and Chief Trelka for their work on this and encouraged council to support the resolution. Mr. Powers thanked Officer Brownell for his service to the city and his country, and he thanked Mayor and Chief Trelka for working on donations. Dan Trelka, Chief of Police, explained that the dog was appraised by the company it was purchased from and officers helped to raise funds to help purchase the dog. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-742. 145956 - Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution approving temporary removal of "No Parking" signs on both sides of street between the 1500 and 1700 blocks of West Donald Street, during the reconstruction of Wakonda Drive, between Candlewick Road and Cedar Bend Street", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. September 5, 2017 Page 10 Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-743. 145957 - Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution approving Right -of -Way License Agreement with Kwik Trip, Inc. of LaCrosse, Wisconsin, allowing use of city right-of-way for a communication system, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-744. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 145958 - Lind/Amos to approve Change Order No. 1 for a total increase of $3,223.59, to Wilson Custom Tree of Cresco, Iowa, in conjunction with the 2017 Spring Stump Removal Project. Voice vote -vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained the change order. ADJOURNMENT 145959 - Morrissey/Amos that the Council adjourn at 6:39 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. elley F City Cler chle