HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes- 9/11/2017September 11, 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 11, 2017. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper. Absent: Mr. Jacobs.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Abraham Funchess, Human Rights Director.
145959 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 11, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
145960 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 5, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring September 2017 as Hunger Action Month.
Recognition of Lieutenant Al Carrier for 30 Years of Service.
Waterloo Fire Rescue Civilian Commendation for Matt Vlasak.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jeff Freshwater, 18669 Grundy Road, Hudson, expressed thanks to Mayor, Council, and city staff
for their support during this difficult time for their family. He asked that the stop sign at the
intersection of Ansborough and Shaulis Road be moved to Ansborough Avenue to help protect
runners and bicyclists.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned why plumbing and electrical work is being farmed out in the
agreement with the city and Hawkeye Community College.
Mayor Hart commented that he does not recall if the college has a plumbing and electrical program.
Dale Carroll, 130 Trible Road, commented that he lives in the Cedar Terrace Addition and the city
had set aside money to clean up Sink Creek and requested an update on the progress of the project.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, commented that the Army Corps of Engineers has strict requirements
for mitigation and that they are continuing work on the project.
David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, requested clarification on the cameras discussed at the Finance
Committee, along with gravel work along bike trails. He further questioned the status of the
development agreement with John Rooff at the former Lafayette School site.
Mayor Hart commented that the cameras are to support public safety efforts.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that Mr. Rooff provided
an update at the work session on his plans to move ahead with several programs and various
timelines. He further explained that city staff will be reviewing and redoing some of the
development agreements as well as reacquiring some of the land, due to the dissolution of the
partnership between Mr. Rooff and Mr. Ellis.
Mayor Hart explained that he attended the Blessed Maria 911 Commemoration, along with the fire
and police department personnel, then he handed out commemoration cards to the council members.
145961 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
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145962 - Welper/Schmitt
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1.
2.
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated September 11,
2017, in the amount of $1,697,696.48 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. 2017-745.
2. Resolution approving request of John Deere to hold the 100th Anniversary Celebration
Community Event on June 15 and June 16, 2018 on the Expo Grounds, Convention Center
and surrounding streets, along with intersection and street closures.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-746.
3. Request setting the date of public hearing as September 25, 2017, to approve preliminary
plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. for asbestos abatement services at 1100 Grant
Avenue, 216-222 Commercial Street and 919-925 Commercial Street, and instruct City Clerk
to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-747.
b. Motion to approve the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
a.
b.
c.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Jennifer Sparks, Permit
Writer
Residential Plan
Review (Continuing
Education)
Oaklawn,
Illinois
October 2-
6, 2017
$2,210.00
Abraham
Funchess/Rebecca
Johnson/Shelly
Burch/Yoshida
Thomas/Nate
Stevens/Commissioners
Building a Resilient
Community: A Cedar
Valley Mental Health
Summit
Hawkeye
Community
College
September
27, 2017
$420.00
Pat Treloar, Chief of
Fire Services
Fire Chiefs Fire
Conference
Ankeny,
Iowa
October 4-
5, 2017
$180.00
Sam Barrett, Sanitation
Supervisor
Conference on
networking
opportunities,
education sessions
including curbside
efficiency and
composting efforts.
Coralville,
Iowa
October 2-
4, 2017
$315.00
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Firewater Cafe', 712
Jefferson Street
C Liquor/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
8/31/2018
SingleSpeed Brewing Co.,
325 Commercial Street
C Liquor w/Outdoor
Service/One Day
Expanded Area
New
9/16/2017
Bamboo Ridge
Campground, Inc., 4550
BWine/CBeer/Sunday
Sales
Renewal
9/14/2018
x
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d.
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Hess Road
Bid Amount
Midwest Lift Works, LLC
Jordan, MN
$36,828.
Holiday Inn Express, 2127
LaPorte Road
Special Class C
Liquor/Living
Quarters
Renewal
9/30/2018
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re -
Appointment
Precious Clark
Community Development
Board
9/11/2020
New
4. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
145963 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of Wireless Mobile Column Equipment Lifts Project, as published
in the Waterloo Courier on September 1, 2017, 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 comments and
there were none.
Sandie Greco, Interim Public Works Director, provided an overview of the purchase.
145964 - Schmitt/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
145965 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-748.
145 966 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-749.
145967 - Schmitt/Welper
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: $43,000
Six. Motion carried.
Bidder
Bid Amount
Midwest Lift Works, LLC
Jordan, MN
$36,828.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
145968 - Schmitt/Welper
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that "Resolution awarding bid to Midwest Lift Works, LLC of Jordan, Minnesota, in the amount of
$36,828, and approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance for the Wireless Mobile
Column Equipment Lifts Project", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-750.
145969 - Amos/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on City of Waterloo Public Works Facility
Janitorial Services, as published in the Waterloo Courier on August 28, 2017, 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 comments and
there were none.
145970 - Amos/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
145971 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey questioned how much the workers will be paid per hour.
Sandie Greco explained the pay structure is not available at this time but she will obtain the
information and get it to council.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-751.
145972 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-752.
145973 - Amos/Morrissey
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: $40,000/year
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Midwest Janitorial Service
Hiawatha, IA
Check
5%
$3,603.00 per mo.
ABM Janitorial
Waterloo, IA
5%
$2,999.95 per mo.
Marsden Bldg.
Maintenance, LLC
Waterloo, IA
5%
$2,245.82 per mo.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
145974 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Marsden Building Maintenance, LLC of Waterloo, Iowa
in the amount of $2,245.82, per month ($26,949.84 per year) and approving the contract and
certificate of insurance for the City of Waterloo Public Works Facility Janitorial Services", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-753.
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145975 - Lind/Powers
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on sale and conveyance of a portion of West San
Marnan Drive right-of-way, located adjacent to Sunnyside Country Club, in the amount of $1.00 to
Sunnyside South Addition, LLC, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 1, 2017, 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 comments.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity, stated that he does not believe the city should sell the property for $1.00
and commented on the previous litigation and Supreme Court decision, appraisal, and bid process for
the property.
David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the difference between Sunnyside South, LLC and
Sunnyside South Addition, LLC and if the property was deeded back to the city.
Noel Anderson provided an explanation for Mr. Dreyer's concerns and deferred to Dave Riley for an
explanation of who the principals are for each LLC.
Dave Riley, 327 East 4th Ste 300, Attorney for Sunnyside South Addition, LLC, commented on the
suggestion that the city gave away the property for $1 and further provided information to the
contrary.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, commented that the tax payers have not received anything on this
deal except for $1.00 and street maintenance.
145976 - Lind/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
145977 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of a portion of West San Marnan Drive right-
of-way, located adjacent to Sunnyside Country Club, in the amount of $1.00 to Sunnyside South
Addition, LLC", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-754.
145978 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving a Project Development Agreement with Sunnyside South Addition,
LLC", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-755.
RESOLUTIONS
145979 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving an Encroachment Agreement with FDP WTC, LLC to allow for two
canopies to overhang across a portion of a 66 foot utility easement as part of the Courtyard by
Marriott at Tech Works Project at 250 Westfield Avenue and rescinding Resolution No. 2016-843",
be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-756.
145980 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving a request by Midwest Development for the final plat of Audubon Heights
Sixth Addition, a 43 -lot residential subdivision located near the northeast corner of W. Shaulis Road
and Hoff Road.", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Noel Anderson commented that the addition should read sixth addition, not fifth.
145981 - Morrissey/Amos
Amending item 6, changing fifth to sixth.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-757.
145982 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving a professional services agreement between the City of Waterloo and
Main Street Waterloo for the Fiscal year 2018 in the amount of $40,000, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute necessary documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Five. Abstain:
One (Morrissey due to his wife working at Main Street Waterloo). Motion carried.
Mr. Lind questioned if the scope of services is the same as previous years.
Noel Anderson explained that the funding and scope of services are similar.
Mr. Lind questioned if all provisions of the contract were followed.
Noel Anderson commented that a Work Session was held to review the contract.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-758.
145983 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving acceptance of 2018 GTSB Highway Safety Grant of $50,500 for
impaired driving enforcement", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-759.
145984 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving submission of grant application for an Iowa Clean Air Attainment grant
in the amount of $491,250, to install a traffic adaptive system on Ansborough Avenue from
Ridgeway Avenue to Downing Avenue, including a fiber optic interconnect", be adopted. Roll -call
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-760.
ADJOURNMENT
145985 - Welper/Morrissey
that the Council adjourn at 6:22 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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