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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01/04/2016THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE HAROLD E. GETTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, January 4, 2016 5:50 PM CITYOF WATERLOO GOALS 1. Support economic development efforts that attract, retain and create quality jobs resulting in a diverse economic base and increased population. 2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan. 3. Facilitate and promote the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future Waterloo citizens. 4. Develop a customer -centered service delivery approach. 5. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government entities. 6. Collaborate with statewide elected officials to reduce the burden on local property taxes. 7. Address the changing public workforce needs in Waterloo. 8. Enhance and protect a diverse, family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe and well maintained. 9. Enhance the quality of place opportunities for the citizens of our community. General Rules for Public Participation 1. At the chair/presider's discretion, you may address an item on the current agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair/presider, state your name, address and group affiliation (if appropriate) and speak clearly into the microphone. 2. You may speak one (1) time per item for a maximum of five (5) minutes as long as you have registered with the City Clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Council Meeting. If not registered with the City Clerk's office you may speak one (1) time per item for a maximum of three (3) minutes. 3. If there is a hearing scheduled as part of an agenda item, the chair/presider will allow everyone who wishes to address the council, using the same participation guidelines found in these "general rules". 4. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the chair/presider's (usually the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem) discretion. The "oral presentations" section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. You may speak one (1) time for a maximum of five (5) minutes as long as you have registered with the City Clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Council Meeting. If not registered with the City Clerk's office a speaker may speak to one (1) issue per meeting for a maximum of three (3) minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council at that time, but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department. 5. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks. 6. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323. 7. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council meeting to appear before the City Council (may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first priority. Page 1 of 18 Roll Call. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director Agenda, as proposed or amended. Minutes of December 21, 2015, Regular Session, as proposed. Proclamation declaring January 2016 as National Mentoring Month 1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public requests that a specific item be considered separately.) A. Resolution to approve the following: 1. Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. 2. Resolution naming Bank Iowa, Community National Bank, Farmers State Bank, First Security State Bank, Bankers Trust, Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust, NXT Bank, MidwestOne Bank & Trust, Public Employees Credit Union, Regions Bank, US Bank, Veridian Credit Union and Wells Fargo, N.A. as depositories for the City of Waterloo; and Resolution No. 2015-09 be rescinded in its entirety. Submitted By: Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer B. Motion to approve the following: 1. TRAVEL REQUESTS a. Wayne Castle, Associate Engineer Class/Meeting: Society of Land Surveyors Workshop Destination: Ames, IA Dates: January 15, 2016 Amount not to exceed: $130.00 b. Keith Kaspari, Director of Aviation Class/Meeting: Spring 2016, Meeting of the Iowa Public Airport Association (IPAA) Destination: Grand River Center, Dubuque, IA Page 2 of 18 Dates: May 11-13, 2016 Amount not to exceed: $400.00 c. Keith Kaspari, Director of Aviation Class/Meeting: Cedar Valley Coalition 2016 Destination: Washington, D.C. Dates: February 22-24, Amount not to exceed: $1,340.00 2016 2. LIQUOR LICENSES a. Locker Room Lounge, 1918 Hawthorne Avenue Class: C Liquor w/Outdoor Service Renewal Application Includes Sunday Expiration Date: 12/31/2016 b. HyVee Gas #2, 2221 Logan Avenue Class: C Beer Renewal Application Includes Sunday Expiration Date: 1/2/2017 c. Chilito's Mexican Bar & Grill, 441 E. Tower Park Drive Class: C Liquor Renewal Application Includes Sunday Expiration Date: 10/28/2016 d. Crossroads BP, 2035 E. Mitchell Avenue Class: C Beer Renewal Application Includes Sunday Expiration Date: 9/30/2016 e. National Dairy Cattle Congress, 250 Ansborough Avenue Class: C Liquor Renewal Application Includes Sunday Expiration Date: 2/29/2016 f. Curt's, 32 Lafayette Street Class: C Liquor w/Outdoor Service Renewal Application Includes Sunday Expiration Date: 12/31/2016 g. Honey Garden Family Restaurant, 826 LaPorte Road Class: Special C Liquor (Beer & Wine) Renewal Application Includes Sunday Expiration Date: 11/7/2016 ORAL PRESENTATIONS ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn. Suzy Schares, CMC Page 3 of 18 City Clerk/Human Resource Director MEETINGS 5:30 p.m. Special Organizational Meeting, Harold E. Getty Council Chambers Finance Committee, Harold E. Getty Council Chambers (Immediately following Special Organizational Meeting) PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Communication from the Planning and Zoning Office on the notice of resignation of Shane Graham, Planner II, effective December 18, 2015 with recommendation of approval of payout of $6,110.57 for unused benefits. Page 4 of 18 TRAVEL REQUEST CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE DEPT. STAFF ONLY 7 LI ITEM USED CP 29 77° /34 FY BUDGETED 3566. UD EXPENDED YTD 0 Lib THIS REQUEST LEFT AFTER THIS REQUEST DATE Original - Clerk/Finance 1-1-60,0i) NAME(S) AND POSITION(S): Keith Kaspari, Director of Aviation DATE: December 28, 2015 NAME OF CLASS / MEETING: Spring 2016, Meeting of the Iowa Public Airport Association (IPAA) DESTINATION: Grand River Center, Dubuque, Iowa DEPARTURE POINT IF NOT WATERLOO: DEPARTURE DATE: Wednesday, May 11, 2016 RETURN DATE: Friday, May 13, 2016 DATE(S) OF MEETING: May 11-13, 2016 PURPOSE OF TRAVEL: Attend the annual spring meeting of the Iowa Public Airports Association. WILL TRAVEL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL: X COST $ YES NO METHOD OF TRAVEL: X CITY VEHICLE AIRFARE DEPARTING FROM: PRIVATE VEHICLE Waterloo Regional Airport ESTIMATE OF COST: $250.00 LODGING $0.00 TAXI $50.00 MEALS $0.00 PARKING $100.00 REGISTRATION $0.00 AIRFARE N/A MILEAGE/FUEL $0.00 MISC/TOLLS TOTAL FOR ALL: $ 400.00 BUDGET LINE ITEM: 010 29 7700 1346 X GRANT REIMBURSABLE YES NO X REQUIRED CERTIFICATION YES NO TOTAL: $ 400.00 PER PERSON I BELIEV�TH S TRIP SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AN + IS ECESSARY AND BENEFICIAL TO THE CI OF ' AT RLOO .A r G lb DEP RTMEN December 28, 2015 I APPROVE THIS TRAVEL REQUEST t__ILL.Q15.1-4-`4AeILLY MAYOR 9q) DATE DATE K:\Shared Goodies\Forms\Travel Request Form January 2010 RESOLUTION NO. 2016-002 RESOLUTION NAMING DEPOSITORIES FOR THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, AND RESCINDING RESOLUTION NO. 2015-09 IN ITS ENTIRETY. BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, that we do hereby designate the following to be depositories of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, funds in the amount not to exceed the aggregate amount named for the said financial institutions as follows, to wit: Name of Depository Location Bank Iowa Bankers Trust Company Community Bank & Trust Farmers State Bank First Security State Bank Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust NXT Bank MidwestOne Bank & Trust Public Employees Credit Union Regions Bank US Bank Veridian Credit Union Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED that rescinded in its entirety. Waterloo, IA Des Moines, IA Waterloo, IA Waterloo, IA Evansdale, IA Des Moines, IA Waterloo, Waterloo, Waterloo, Waterloo, Waterloo, Waterloo, Waterloo, IA IA IA IA IA IA IA Maximum Deposit Under This Resolution $20,000,000 $50,000,000 $20,000,000 $50,000,000 $ 2,000,000 $50,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 1,000,000 $ 250,000 $50,000,000 $10,000,000 $ 250,000 $50,000,000 Resolution No. 2015-09 be hereby PASSED AND ADOPTED this 4th day of January, 2016. Quentin Hart, Mayor ATTEST: uzy S hares, CMC City C erk City of Waterloo Finance Committee Open Invoice Report For January 16 Approval Finance Committee Accounts Payable Open Invoice Report Total As of Thursday, December 31, 2015 EFT Transactions: Changes: Department of Health and Human Services Friday Total Add Wellmark Weekly Claims Reduce Grand Investements Remove TestAmerica Laboratories 1723,444.94 Subtotal - as of Monday, Januaury 04, 2016 Workers Compensation Issued by TPA Housing Authority Housing Assistance EFT's Housing Authority Housing Assistance EFT's Payroll 12-23 Community Foundation of Northeast Iowa 1,643,320.94 80,124.00 180, 583.22 (14,483.90) (301.00) 1,889,243.26 13, 375.73 1,612,263.73 100.00 Bill Payment Total - Monday, January 04, 2016 3,514,982.72 Payment to Council members or related entities: TRAVEL REQUEST CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE DEPT. STAFF ONLY LINE ITEM USED 1)1(..) 2.0 1? FY !t BUDGETED S5bO— Sl EXPENDED YTD 7 : 04?) THIS REQUEST 3 i/o , o ) LEFT AFTER THIS REQUEST 171.�U DATE /(L-1, 1 S' Original - Clerk/Finance Copy - Department NAME(S) AND POSITION(S): Keith Kaspari, Director of Aviation DATE: December 28, 2015 NAME OF CLASS / MEETING: Cedar Valley Coalition – 2016 Visit to Washington, DC DESTINATION: Washington, DC. DEPARTURE POINT IF NOT WATERLOO: DEPARTURE DATE: Monday, February 22, 2016 RETURN DATE: Wednesday, February 24, 2016 DATE(S) OF MEETING: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 PURPOSE OF TRAVEL: As the Director of Aviation at Waterloo Regional Airport, I recently received an invitation to attend a meeting of an overall larger group of the Cedar Valley Coalition. With our briefing book in -hand, we plan on meeting with Iowa's Congressional delegation and staff. Attached is my recommended list of aviation /airport priorities that will be part of the briefing book. WILL TRAVEL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL: X COST $ YES NO METHOD OF TRAVEL: X CITY VEHICLE PRIVATE VEHICLE AIRFARE DEPARTING FROM: Waterloo Regional Airport ESTIMATE OF COST: TAXI / DC $770.00 LODGING $20.00 Metro Line $50.00 MEALS $0.00 PARKING $0.00 REGISTRATION $500.00 (Est) AIRFARE $0.00 MILEAGE/FUEL $0.00 MISC/TOLLS TOTAL FOR ALL: $ 1,340.00 BUDGET LINE ITEM: 010 29 7700 1346 X GRANT REIMBURSABLE YES NO X REQUIRED CERTIFICATION YES NO TOTAL: $ 1,340.00 PER PERSON I BELIE A CITY / THIS TRIP SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE ECESSARY AND BENEFICIAL TO THE .s' DEPART AD December 28, 2015 I APPROVE THIS TRAVEL REQUEST MAYOR (Lt DATE DATE K:\Shared Goodies\Forms\Travel Request Form January 2010 C . 'hts — Flight results — American Airlines https://www.aa.com/reservation/revenueSearchProcess.do?bookingPathStateld=145046621... 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Your Round -Trip Price: $490 USD Flights 1 of 12 Departure Arrival Choice Choice Essential Choice Plus First Baggage and Optional Service Charges. 12/18/2015 12:53 PM >se i ghts — Flight results — American Airlines Flights Departure Arrival 1079 LTJ 05:40 pm 07:02 pm DCA ORD 3199 08:10 pm 09:20 pm ORD ALO Operated by Envoy Air As American Eagle Optional log in https: //www.aa.com/reservation/revenueSearchProcess.do?bookingPathState1d=145046621... Choice Choice Essential Choice Plus First Included + $58 + $160 + $156 Change Return Flights If you do not wish to login or are not an AAdvantage member, you may continue without logging in. AAdvantage #, Dividend Miles # or Username Last name Password Forgot AAdvantage Number? Forgot password? Your password is case sensitive and must be 5-16 characters. Remember me Login Help FAQs E By logging in, I accept the AAdvantage terms and conditions di and privacy policy g Join AAdvantage today » 2of12 Limited -Time Offer Earn 40,000 bonus miles up to S 100 statement credits. first checked tug free and more • 'Learn more 12/18/2015 12:53 PM WATERLOO REGIONAL AIRPORT CRUISE A NEW ALTITUDE CEDAR VALLEY COALITION (February 2016 Visit to Washington, D.C.) TRANSPORTATION PRIORITIES CITY OF WATERLOO — WATERLOO REGIONAL AIRPORT Aviation Transportation White Paper The City of Waterloo and Waterloo Regional Airport, would like to thank Iowa's Congressional Delegation for the past support of aviation transportation priorities noted below, and would appreciate your support to enhance aviation programs through the offices of the USDOT and the Federal Aviation Administration. Federal Aviation Administration — Airport Improvement Program: As one of eight Commercial Service Airport Directors in the State of Iowa, it would be greatly appreciated if Iowa's Congressional Delegation would support the passage of legislation for a long-term (minimum 5 -years), Multi -Year Bill for the Reauthorization of the Federal Aviation Administration's Airport Improvement Program (AIP). Currently, airports nationwide are operating without a Multi -Year Bill, as the previous bill expired in September. Therefore, in the absence of a Multi -Year Bill, the likelihood of airports operating on Short -Term Continuing Resolutions is now upon us and unfortunately is not the preferred way to continue the development for the nation's system of airports. As you may remember, and prior to the passage and now expiration of the most recent multi-year legislation, Airports Nationwide operated under a program of 23 Short -Term CR's. We would also request the advocacy of Iowa's Congressional delegation to support annual increases in the AIP program as final language for this program moves through the various committees of both the House and Senate. Increase in the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) Program: Waterloo Regional Airport would greatly appreciate the support and advocacy from Iowa's Congressional delegation, for an increase in the Passenger Facility Charge. The FAA -approved PFC, currently at $4.50, was last increased from $3.00 in CY-2000, which was the first and only increase in over 25 -years of the program, yet the buying power of today's PFC is less than $2.00. Waterloo Regional Airport would appreciate the support of Iowa's Congressional Delegation for a justified increase in the PFC to $8.50, and Index the PFC for construction -cost inflation, as recommended by the American Association of Airport Executives (AAAE), and Airports Council International — North America (ACI -NA). This increase is also supported by the Iowa Public Airports Association. Unfortunately, the airlines' lobbying arm, Airlines 4 America (A4A), have advocated for many years that an increase in the PFC is not justified, and would be an increase to an existing tax that is not needed nor justified to airline passengers as A4A continues to state that passengers are already overburdened by the numerous taxes assessed when purchasing an airline ticket. To contrast A4A's position, and to correct the misinformation provided by this lobbying group, would be to advise Iowa's Congressional Delegation, as follows: 1. The PFC is not a tax, it has never been nor will ever be a tax. Yet what the PFC is — is a funding program used by airports and paid by the passenger, as a usage fee used for purposes of Airport Capital Development, when traveling through the Nation's system airports. 2790 Livingston Lane, Waterloo, IA 50703 - PH: 319-291-4483 FX: 319-291-4250 - www.flyalo.com The PFC allows the airport to upgrade passenger terminals, security fencing, airfield pavements and lighting, and overall airport infrastructure for capital development projects that are deemed eligible by the FAA for PFC collection. Furthermore, the PFC program also allows airports like Waterloo located in the snow -belt regions of the U.S., to purchase large and costly snow removal equipment and airport fire trucks, to provide enhanced snow removal and emergency response operations at the airports the airlines serve. The mis-information of A4A, continues, with a recent report in "The Hill" Newspaper on December 16, 2015, reflecting communication from this lobbying group as follows: A4A opposes unnecessary airport tax hike Airlines for America opposes a plan by airports to unnecessarily hike the passenger facility tax paid by airline passengers. "We think it's unfortunate that the airports want to put coal in the stockings of all travelers in the form of unnecessary higher taxes," A4A said. "Comparing revenue from optional ancillary services to mandatory tax hikes that passengers are forced to pay every time they fly is misleading at best." So, as you can see, A4A continues its, "at best, unfortunate" opposition for a long -needed and justified increase in the Passenger Facility Charge. 2. Furthermore, the PFC applications are always reviewed by the FAA for project eligibility, and goes directly to areas that would benefit the airlines operating from the airport, so the question remains: Why would the airlines oppose a program that would be of direct benefit to their airline's operation at the airports they serve? 3. Additionally, the airlines that collect the $4.50 PFC for the airport, is the beneficiary of approximately $0.12 per passenger to administer the collection process, per each segment of the flight. Furthermore, the airlines are always invited to provide comment to each PFC application that is submitted to the FAA for collection authority. However, it has been my experience that airline officials historically do not attend the meetings to discuss the scope of projects contained in the application with airport officials. So in reviewing the airlines' domestic and international route networks, and as an industry, the airlines' collects untold millions of dollars per year — all information which unfortunately has not been communicated to Members of Congress. 4. Airlines 4 America (A4A), of course, is the same lobbying group that opposes the passage of any legislation in Washington, whereby the "ancillary fees" charged by the airline industry, and paid by passengers for the additional costs incurred for example includes the following: Premier Seating; Advanced (Early) Boarding of the Aircraft; Exit Row Seating; Ticket Change Fees; Checked Baggage Fees; and, many others — all of which, as an industry equates to billions of dollars per year — of which, is not taxed at all. In my opinion, of which is shared by my colleagues in the airport industry, the taxes on these fees should be deposited in the Aviation Trust Fund for use in the AIP Program. 5. Lastly, as an additional example, and during 2014, as an industry, the airlines received more revenue (approximately $3.6B) solely on checked baggage fees, then the FAA expended on the Airport Improvement Program ($3.35B) for infrastructure improvements at all of the nation's airports. So, in respect, A4A's comments, on behalf of their Airline clients, does not make any level of common sense. Today, Airports and Airlines should be valuing their partnership, but the airlines' continued opposition of this program, via their A4A lobbyist, is most unfortunate. With this request of support and advocacy, I have also communicated this request to IDOT's Transportation Commission, whereby if supported by the Commission, has a real opportunity to be one of the first states, if not the first overall state in the U.S., to provide Statewide support for this initiative. Increase in the AIP Allocation for Non -Hub Airports: As Members of Congress may remember, and for many years after 9/11, the FAA provided 95% Airport Improvement Program funding support for airports throughout the U.S., with many State Aeronautics offices funding a 2.50% match, and the Airport Sponsor funding 2.50% of the remaining 5.0% balance. However, the State of Iowa's Office of Aviation does not participate in providing funding support for airport capital development via the FAA's AIP Program. Unfortunately, over the last few years, the FAA returned to a 90%-10% funding allocation. 2790 Livingston Lane, Waterloo, IA 50703 - PH: 319-291-4483 FX: 319-291-4250 - www.flyalo.com As such, the doubling of local "matching" costs to the small Non -Hub airports in Iowa, and throughout the U.S., airports like Waterloo and many of the other very small non -hub commercial service airports in Iowa — (Exs: Dubuque, Burlington, Fort Dodge, Mason City and Sioux City), makes it very difficult for the Airport to match FAA funds with the current level of the Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) program provides with PFC revenue that the airports receive on an annual basis due to the EAS - level of air service that provides scheduled service to the six small communities listed above. Additionally, if small airports have significant funding needs for major projects such as runway reconstruction, whereby the need of AIP Discretionary funds would be required, certainly the smaller airports in Iowa, and throughout the U.S., would struggle to provide 10% of the matching funds without the need to go on to the bond market — thereby further increasing the costs to the City and/or Airport Sponsor. Essential Air Service Program (EAS): Of the eight (8) commercial service airports in Iowa, Waterloo is one of five (5) Iowa airports in the USDOT's Essential Air Service — (EAS) Program. Due to the 2008 consolidation and mergers of the airline industry, and the loss of multiple carriers, frequency of flights, and hub destinations that were common place in Waterloo, your support for Waterloo to be included in the EAS program has been a critical life -line for Cedar Valley residents to gain access to the national air transportation system. Recently, the USDOT requested proposals from airlines to provide service to Waterloo. Thankfully, American Airlines provided a proposal to continue service from Waterloo to Chicago's O'Hare International Airport. This now provides Cedar Valley residents continued access on a Legacy Carrier, with access to the Nation's second busiest airport, and now with the completion of the merger between American Airlines and US Air, allows access to hundreds of domestic and international destinations when including American's 14 airline partners via their One World Alliance. Therefore, Cedar Valley residents have only one-stop to nearly anywhere around the globe. The City of Waterloo, the Cedar Valley Coalition in addition to the overall Cedar Valley Region, would like to thank Iowa's Congressional Delegation for their continued support of the EAS Program, of which, there are approximately 116 communities in this program located throughout the U.S. USDOT — Small Community Air Service Development Program - SCASD: Historically, the USDOT's Small Community Air Service Development program was funded at $20M for a not to exceed number of airport communities at 40 per year. The intent of the program was to provide grant funds to small communities to encourage new entrant airlines, add frequency, expanded service to additional airline hubs, larger aircraft, upgrade from turbo -prop to regional jet aircraft, revenue guarantees, airport marketing, etc. to encourage increases in passengers using the airports where the grant funds have been received. For small airports like Waterloo that receive air service by the USDOT via the Essential Air Service program, EAS airports are only eligible to be considered for requesting marketing funds. Waterloo submitted a request for FY -2015, yet was unfortunately not approved for marketing funds to begin the reverse leakage of an estimated 72% of potential passengers from this area - using other airports to begin their air travel. However, for many years now, this program has been grossly under -funded at/or around $6-$7M, in that, late in 2015, the approved list of communities were awarded grant funds to both medium to large communities to airports and cities that, in my humble opinion, did not need, nor should have been able to justify, being awarded grant funds under this Small Community program. At Waterloo, we are significantly challenged by regional competition in Iowa and our neighboring states of Minnesota (Minneapolis), Wisconsin (LaCrosse and Madison) and Illinois (Moline — Quad Cities) due to these airports enjoying scheduled service via many carriers, mainline service, international service, and the frequency of flights. In Iowa, Waterloo is geographically challenged due to the proximity of our neighboring Iowa airports of both Des Moines and Cedar Rapids. As such, the combined market share of both the Des Moines International Airport (63.62%) and the Eastern Iowa Airport in Cedar Rapids (31.24%), for a combined total of 94.86%, leaves the remaining six Iowa airports to struggle to maintain scheduled service without the need of the EAS subsidy, with the lone exception, being Dubuque that enjoys three flights per day, yet is not in the EAS program. 2790 Livingston Lane, Waterloo, IA 50703 - PH: 319-291-4483 FX: 319-291-4250 - www.flyalo.com The City of Waterloo, Waterloo Regional Airport, and the Cedar Valley Coalition, would appreciate the support of Iowa's Congressional delegation to seek full funding support to restore the program to $20M per year in the next Reauthorization Program, and request the USDOT complete a thorough review of the SCASD program, and to right -size the program, so as the only airport recipients would be those in the "Non -Hub" category of airports. Federal Contract Air Traffic Control Tower Program (FCT Program): While Waterloo Regional Airport is not currently a participant in the FAA's Federal Contract Tower Program, years ago, as the Airport Director in Waterloo, I managed an airport in Michigan that did have a Federal Contract Tower, so I know first-hand the importance and the safety benefits of this critical program to ensure safe aircraft operations at the 252 airports in the program, that otherwise would not be able to justify the cost of the FAA continuing the tenancy with a much higher cost to maintain the Air Traffic Control Tower at its full complement of controllers and support staff. The FCT Program is a true shining star for an example of a Public -Private Partnership, whereby the safety and cost benefits of the community operating a Contract Tower have time and again, shown the cost-effectiveness of this program. The Cedar Valley Coalition requests the continue support of this critical program for the Fully Funded Towers, and the Cost - Share Towers, for the safety of aircraft operations at the 252 airports in the program. U.S. Department of Homeland Security — Transportation Security Administration: The City of Waterloo and Waterloo Regional Airport, would appreciate the support to advocate for ensuring that the Transportation Security Administration, conduct the following: 1. Full levels of staffing and employment of Screening Agents assigned to the Nation's airports; 2. Ensure a forward -thinking Risk -Based Security Program, as advocated by the American Association of Airport Executives; 3. With regard to the equipment that the TSA uses to screen both checked luggage and passengers, as a Category IV (CAT -IV) airport (the lowest Category of airports), the City of Waterloo and the Cedar Valley Coalition would like to require that officials at the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration, provide like security technology and equipment that is deployed and in use at the larger airports in the U.S., such as the current technology of Explosive Detection System (EDS) equipment to replace the current Explosive Trace Detector (ETD) in use at Waterloo Regional Airport for the screening of checked luggage. Additionally, as the Director of Aviation charged with the responsibility to provide a safe airfield and terminal environment for aircraft and passengers, I would like to recommend that the checkpoint walk-through metal detector at the CAT -IV Airports, be replaced with the Advanced Imaging Technology (AIT) equipment, commonly referred to as the "Phone Booth." Therefore, and regardless of the number of bags checked or number of passengers screened at the screening checkpoint due to the limited number of scheduled flights that a small CAT -IV airport has, all airports regardless of size, number of flights, or complexity, should have like -equipment providing the most up to date technologies to screen bags and passengers. I have communicated this request to the Federal Security Director for Iowa, and his Staff based in Des Moines, and have advocated that Waterloo be considered for the installation of the advanced imaging equipment that is described above as soon as it is available. Thank you — Keith cc: Mayor Ernest Clark Mayor Elect, Quentin Hart Michelle Weidner, CFO Members, Waterloo City Council Members, Airport Advisory Board 2790 Livingston Lane, Waterloo, IA 50703 - PH: 319-291-4483 FX: 319-291-4250 - www.flyalo.com 12/17/2015 Airlines collected $1 billion in baggage fees in Q3 I TheHill THE IIILL Airlines collected $1 billion in baggage fees in 03 By Keith Laing - 12/16/15 12:39 PM EST Thinkstock Airlines collected $1 billion in baggage fees in the third quarter of 2015, according to statistics released this week by the Department of Transportation. The department's Bureau of Transportation Statistics said the figure, officially $1,019,000, is $59 million more than was collected by airlines in the third quarter of 2014. The figure is also a $57 million more in baggage fees than passengers paid in the second quarter of 2015, the group said. Airport groups have seized on the numbers to criticize airlines for opposing efforts to limit how much airports may charge passengers to help pay for facility improvements. "While the airlines have filled their stockings with more than $1 billion in quarterly bag fee revenues, they continue to play the Grinch when it comes to airport local self-help to build better facilities for the traveling public," American Association of Airport Executives President Todd Hauptli said in a statement. "The carriers' continued position of 'Bah Humbug' when it comes to modernizing the local Passenger Facility Charge program runs contrary to the interests of the traveling public — a fact made very clear as passengers take to the skies during the busy holiday season," Hauptli continued. Airports have been pushing Congress to nearly double the maximum charge that is added to every plane ticket, from $4.50 to $8.50. SPONSORED CONTENT 5 Things You Need to Know about Air Traffic Control Reform By Byron Dorgan, U.S. Senator (Ret.) Airplanes are still flying across the U.S. guided by World War II era, ground-based radar. Read More Airlines have resisted the proposal to increase the facility fees, arguing that passengers are already charged enough fees by the federal government when they purchase plane tickets. Consumer groups have complained that airlines raked in billions of dollars in baggage fees each year while they are charging passengers more for flights. "The problem of overflowing overhead bins on planes has been created by the airlines themselves," the Arlington, Va.-based Travelers United http://thehi I I.com/policy/transportation/263461-airlines-col l ect-1-bi l lion -i n -baggage -fees -i n -3q 1/2 12/17/20115 Airlines collected $1 billion in baggage fees in Q3 I TheHill group said in a blog post earlier this year. "These are the unintended consequences of baggage fee greed and the airlines' efforts to keep the billions of dollars of extra -fee income flowing," the group continued. Airlines have defended their decision in recent years to charge baggage fees, saying it allows passengers to choose how much luggage they want to bring on flights. 'We think it's unfortunate that the airports want to put coal in the stockings of all travelers in the form of unnecessary higher taxes," the group that lobbies for most major airlines in Washington, Airlines for America, said. "Comparing revenue from optional ancillary services to mandatory tax hikes that passengers are forced to pay every time they fly is misleading at best, as it completely ignores that fact that Airports across our country are in a very strong financial position, already receiving billions of dollars from passengers and the government alike," the airline group continued. "Simply put, you have a choice about whether to check a bag. You do not have a choice about whether to land at an airport." -This story was updated with new information at 4:58 p.m. TAGS: Airlines, Airports, Airline baggage fees, Passenger Facility Charge, PFC The Hill 1625 K Street, NW Suite 900 Washington DC 20006 i 202-628-8500 tel 1202-628-8503 fax The contents of this site are ©2015 Capitol Hill Publishing Corp., a subsidiary of News Communications, Inc. http://thehill.com/policy/transportation/263461-airlines-collect-1-billion-in-baggage-fees-in-3q 2/2 TRAVEL REQUEST CITY OF WATERLOO FINANCE DEPT. STAFF ONLY (� LINE ITEM USED 2 67 i i,((c2 FY ? BUDGETED .1:26, (,),C) EXPENDED YTD '69q, q'7 THIS REQUEST / U o LEFT AFTER THIS Hyl REQUEST /�7 v . 3 -- DATE Original - Clerk/Finance `-' Co•y - Department NAME(S) AND POSITION(S): Wayne Castle Associate Engineer DATE: December 30, 2015 NAME OF CLASS / MEETING: Society of Land Surveyors Workshop DESTINATION: Ames, IA DEPARTURE POINT IF NOT WATERLOO: DEPARTURE DATE: January 15, 2016 RETURN DATE: January 15, 2016 DATE(S) OF MEETING: January 15, 2016 PURPOSE OF TRAVEL/TRAINING: Society of Land Surveyors Workshop WILL TRAVEL REQUIRE ADDITIONAL PERSONNEL: X COST $ YES NO METHOD OF TRAVEL: X CITY VEHICLE AIRFARE DEPARTING FROM: PRIVATE VEHICLE ESTIMATE OF COST: LODGING MEALS 130.00 REGISTRATION MILEAGE/FUEL TOTAL FOR ALL: $ 130.00 TAXI PARKING AIRFARE MISC/TOLLS BUDGET LINE ITEM: 266-07-7830-1346 X GRANT REIMBURSABLE YES NO X YES NO REQUIRED CERTIFICATION TOTAL: $ 130.00 PER PERSON I BELIEVE THIS TRIP SERVES A PUBLIC PURPOSE AND IS NECESSARY AND BENEFICIAL TO THE CITY OF WATERLOO eitk:_- 711i/zs 'i% DEP RTMENT HEAD December 30, 2015 I APPROVE THIS TRAVEL REQUEST MAYOR •/‘--1/1t, /L/lto DATE DATE K:\Shared Goodies\Forms\Travel Request Form January 2010 Vf Nf O C 44 0 A •o 0 w V'MOI AO S IOAananS to tovi to Do N O N v, o v, L L 'NW HMV r. -r' S N A 0 o o -c • CD A r G CO X. c CD O Z N 0 r' 0 dOHSAIOM ISIS 9101 'SL ABVONV y cr.= c D ae A CD a. rt a Mit O A CD A a Society of Land Surveyors of Iowa 100 Court Avenue, Suite 203 Des Moines, IA 50309 IIIII��III�I��IIItIInullllllln'llll'thllulullllnlullliil1Ii' T6619**P13*****213*************************MIXED AADC 500 Mr. W. Wayne Castle, PLS/EI City of Waterloo Engineering Dept. 715 Mulberry St Waterloo IA 50703-5783 PRSRT STD U.S. POSTAGE PAID DES MOINES, IA PERMIT NO. 4916 CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA To: City Council Members Re: Notice of Severance Department CITY HALL Planning 715 MULBERRY STREET 50703 Today's Date: 12/18/2015 Effective Date: 12/18/2015 Employment Date: 12/6/2003 Job Title/Classification Planner N This is to report that the employment of Shane Graham with the City of Waterloo has been severed by reason of: ❑ Retired Disability Related 0 No 0 Yes 2 Resigned ❑ Termination O Other In accordance with City Policy, it is requested to allow payment which consists of the following: Comments: Benefits Total Hours (x) Hourly Rate Total Payout Vacation -Accrued 116 $ 28.38 $ 3,292.08 Vacation -Current 72.5 $ 28.38 $ 2,057.55 Usable Sick Leave 11.25 $ 28.38 (x) 25% $ 79.82 Frozen Sick Leave 0 $ 28.38 (x) 60% $ - Personal Hours 24 $ 28.38 $ 681.12 Comp Time Pay $ - Unscheduled Leave $ - Other Pay $ - Total Payment $ 6,110.57 Human Resourr<s Date /2- 21, I 5 - Date 2-1 Routing: Original to Human Resources by Department Human Resources will forward original to City Clerk Clerk's Office will forward copy of approved form to Council Agenda Date: d / I 0 Accruals (Copy in Personnel File) Department and Human Resources 0 Status 1:1-9 Updated 6/28/11 THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, SPECIAL MEETING TO BE HELD AT THE HAROLD E. GETTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, January 4, 2016 5:30 PM CITY OF WATERLOO GOALS 1. Support economic development efforts that attract, retain and create quality jobs resulting in a diverse economic base and increased population. 2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan. 3. Facilitate and promote the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future Waterloo citizens. 4. Develop a customer -centered service delivery approach. 5. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government entities. 6. Collaborate with statewide elected officials to reduce the burden on local property taxes. 7. Address the changing public workforce needs in Waterloo. 8. Enhance and protect a diverse, family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe and well maintained. 9. Enhance the quality of place opportunities for the citizens of our community General Rules for Public Participation 1. At the chair/presider's discretion, you may address an item on the current agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair/presider, state your name, address and group affiliation (if appropriate) and speak clearly into the microphone. 2. You may speak one (l) time per item for a maximum of five (5) minutes as long as you have registered with the City Clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Council Meeting. If not registered with the City Clerk's office you may speak one (1) time per item for a maximum of three (3) minutes. 3. If there is a hearing scheduled as part of an agenda item, the chair/presider will allow everyone who wishes to address the council, using the same participation guidelines found in these "general rules". 4. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the chair/presider's (usually the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem) discretion. The "oral presentations" section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. You may speak one (1) time per item for a maximum of five (5) minutes as long as you have registered with the City Clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Council Meeting. If not registered with the City Clerk's office a speaker may speak to one (1) issue per meeting for a maximum of three (3) minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council at that time, but maybe placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department. 5. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks. 6. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323. 7. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council meeting to appear before the City Council (may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first priority. Page 1 of 8 Roll Call. Agenda, as proposed or amended. Invocation by Michael E. Coleman of Antioch Baptist Church. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 1. OATH OF OFFICE 1. Suzy Schares, City Clerk administers Oath of Office to Mayor -Elect Quentin M. Hart. 2. Mayor Hart administers the Oath of Office to newly elected 2nd Ward Council member Bruce Jacobs, newly elected 4th Ward Council member Jerome Amos Jr., and re-elected At -Large Council member Steve Schmitt. 3. Motion to receive and file Oath of Office documents of Mayor and Council Members. Submitted By: Mayor Hart 2. APPOINTMENTS FOR 2016-2017 1. Motion approving Mayor Hart's recommendation of appointment of Ron Welper as Mayor Pro Tem. 2. Motion approving Mayor Hart's appointment of Daniel J. Trelka as Director of Safety Services/Chief of Waterloo Police Department. 3. Motion approving Mayor Hart's appointment of Pat Treloar as Chief of Fire Services. 4. Motion approving council appointment of Dave Zellhoefer as City Attorney. 5. Motion approving council appointment of Suzy Schares as City Clerk. 6. Motion approving City Clerk's appointment of Kelley Felchle as Deputy City Clerk. 7. Motion approving Mayor Hart's re -appointment of all other current City Officers and Directors. Submitted By: Mayor Hart 3. Standing Committee Appointments for 2016-2017 Motion to receive and file Mayor Hart's appointment of the following Council Standing Committees for 2016-2017: BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS Chairperson — David Jones Vice Chairperson — Bruce Jacobs Jerome Amos, Jr. BUILDING & GROUNDS Chairperson — Steve Schmitt Vice Chairperson — Pat Morrissey Ron Welper FINANCE Chairperson — Ron Welper Page 2 of 8 Vice Chairperson — David Jones Bruce Jacobs HUMAN RESOURCES Chairperson — Ron Welper Vice Chairperson — Jerome Amos, Jr. All Council Members ORDINANCES Chairperson — Pat Morrissey All Council Members PUBLIC SAFETY Chairperson — Steve Schmitt Vice Chairperson — Tom Lind Jerome Amos, Jr. PUBLIC WORKS Chairperson — Tom Lind Vice Chairperson — Pat Morrissey Steve Schmitt INSURANCE COMMITTEE David Jones Bruce Jacobs ADJOURNMENT Motion to adjourn. Suzy Schares, CMC City Clerk/Human Resource Director Page 3 of 8