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September 17, 2007
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, September 17, 2007. Mayor Timothy J.
Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Welper, Gunderson, Getty, Cole, Schmitt.
Absent: Greenwood.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Tom Jennings, Police Chief.
125910 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that the Agenda, as amended deleting Items 12 and 15, for the Regular Session on
Monday, September 17, 2007, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
125911 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 10,
2007, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation declaring September as National Preparedness
Month.
Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation declaring September 24-29, 2007 as Dollar Wise
Week.
CONSENT AGENDA
125912 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-79, dated September 17, 2007,
in the amount of $2,369,402.73, 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. 2007-794.
b. Motion -to approve the following:
1. Communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Dave Peters, Lonnie Kidder and Dave Bartlett to the
General Contractor's Board of Licensing, Examiners and Appeals, with term
expiration date of July 18, 2010.
2. Mark Boesen, Manager of Rehabilitation Services; and Chris Leach,
Rehabilitation Specialist; to attend IAHO Fall Conference Certification
and Recertification in Waterloo, Iowa on October 3-5, 2007, with costs not
to exceed $250.00 each, including use of city vehicle.
c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class .0
Rudy's Taco, 2401 Falls Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/27/08)
The Penalty Box, 118 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/18/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
d. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Wine & Spirits, 2126 Kimball Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 11/4/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
September 17, 2007
Consent Agenda continued
e. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Wine & Spirits, 2126 Kimball Avenue
Sunday Sales)
Kum & Go, 117 East San Marnan Drive
Sunday Sales)
A & S Petroleum 2 Inc., 1415 Logan
(Includes Sunday Sales)
f. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Wine & Spirits,
Sunday Sales)
Europa Market, 301
Sunday Sales)
Kwik Star, 506 West
Sales)
Kum & Go, 117 East San Marnan
Sunday Sales)
A & S Petroleum 2 Inc., 1415
(Includes Sunday Sales)
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2126 Kimball Avenue
(Renewal) (Expires 11/4/08)
(Renewal) (Expires 11/2/08)
Avenue (New Owner) (Expires
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(Includes
(Includes
9/18/08)
(Renewal) (Expires 11/4/08) (Includes
West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/18/08) (Includes
9th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/18/08) (Includes Sunday
Drive (Renewal) (Expires 11/2/08) (Includes
Logan Avenue (New Owner) (Expires 9/18/08)
Outdoor Service Area Application
The Penalty Box, 118 Commercial Street
h. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Application
A & S Petroleum 2 Inc., 1415 Logan Avenue
i. Bonds.
Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
HEARINGS & BIDS
125913 - Getty/Cole
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on 2007 Swimming Pool
Filter Replacement at Byrnes Pool, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
August 31, 2007, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Greenwood. Motion carried.
125914 This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Getty/Cole
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
125915 - Getty/Cole
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with 2007 Swimming Pool Filter Replacement at Byrnes Pool",
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-795.
125916 Getty/Cole
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project",
be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-796.
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Hearings & Bids continued
125917 - Getty/Cole
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Building Official/Maintenance Administrator for review:
Bidder
ACCO Unlimited Corporation, Johnston, IA
Pool Tech Midwest, Inc., Cedar Rapids, IA
Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
125918 - Getty/Cole
Bid Bond
5%
5%
Motion carried.
Bid Amount
$59,828.72
$67,270.00
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of Seven
2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police Interceptor Squad Cars, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on September 7, 2007, be received and placed on file. Ayes:
Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
125919 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Getty/Cole
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
125920 - Getty/Cole
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, etc. in
conjunction with the purchase of Seven 2008 Ford Crown Victoria Police
Interceptor Squad Cars", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval
125921 - Getty/Cole
that "Resolution authorizing to
purchase", be adopted. Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval
125922 - Getty/Cole
to receive, file
by Mayor assigned No. 2007-797.
proceed in conjunction with above said
Absent: Greenwood.
by Mayor assigned No. 2007-798.
and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Superintendent of Central Garage for review:
Bidder
Witham Auto Center, Waterloo, IA
Bill Colwell Ford, Hudson, IA
Price per car
$22,975.00
$22,970.00
Ed Stivers Ford, Waukee, IA (State Bid) $22,291.00
Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
125923 - Welper/Kincaid
that proof of publication
Northern Railway Company to
Avenue generally located
construction of a rail spur
Avenue, as published in the
placed on file. Ayes: Six.
Total Price (7)
$160,825.00
$160,790.00
$156,037.00
of notice of public hearing on request of Iowa
vacate, sell and convey a portion of East Ridgeway
east of Texas Street for $1.00 to allow for
to an existing railroad facility at 1330 Sheffield
Waterloo Courier on August 31, 2007, be received and
Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
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Hearings continued
125924 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Welper/Kincaid
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
125925 - Welper/Kincaid
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of East Ridgeway Avenue generally located
east of Texas Street", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for
the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
125926 - Welper/Schmitt
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
125927 - Welper/Kincaid
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of East Ridgeway Avenue generally located
east of Texas Street", be considered and passed for the second and third times
and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4881.
125928 - Welper/Kincaid
that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted
Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes:
Absent: Greenwood.
and City
Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-799.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
125929 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from Superintendent of Central
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of
Country of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in conjunction with the
Asphalt Patcher Installed on 2008 Medium Class Truck
placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said
Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.
125930 - Kincaid/Schmitt
Garage transmitting
$101,607.00 to Truck
purchase of 2008 Hot
Chassis, be received,
contract", be adopted.
2007-800.
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award
of contract in the amount of $66,172.50 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. of
Reinbeck, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 Permanent Closure of Railroad
Crossing Across Black Hawk Creek, Contract No. 728, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-801.
125931 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award
of contract in the amount of $105,456.61 to Bentley Construction, Inc. of
Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program
- Zone 7, Contract No. 724, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-802.
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September 17, 2007
Unfinished Business continued
125932 - Kincaid/Schmitt
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that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award
of contract in the amount of $29,553.78 to Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry, Inc.
of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Block Grant Repair
Assessment Program - Zone 7, Contract No. 735, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent:
Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-803.
DOCUMENTS
125933 Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $66,172.50 with Peterson Contractors,
Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 Permanent Closure of
Railroad Crossing Across Black Hawk Creek, Contract No. 728, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City
Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-804.
125934 Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $105,456.61 with Bentley
Construction, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk
Repair Assessment Program - Zone 7, Contract No. 724, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City
Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-805.
125935 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $29,553.78 with Mike Dolan Concrete &
Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Block
Grant Repair Assessment Program - Zone 7, Contract No. 735, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City
Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-806.
125936 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
amendment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend the completion
date to December 31, 2007 for completion of the environmental cleanup of the CMC
site, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said amendment", be
adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-807.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
125937 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution accepting donated land from Allen Memorial Hospital for partial
acquisition and a temporary construction easement for portions of property
generally located adjacent to Allen Hospital's visitor and employee parking lots
along the north side of Donald Street in conjunction with the Donald Street
Trail", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2007-808.
September 17, 2007
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
125938 - Mary Potter explained that at a Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission
meeting today they were told if we don't find something to do with the Rath
Administration building it would be demolished. Ms. Potter stated they are
asking all people with interest in Rath to attend a meeting on October 2, 2007
at 6:30 p.m. at Petersen Town Hall for a brainstorming session. Ms. Potter
stated they are looking for ways to preserve the building and make it
formidable.
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Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
grant expires in September 2008 and work needs to be started by the spring 2008.
Mr. Temeyer explained that a letter has been sent requesting more time to
complete the project.
Mayor Hurley commented that a brochure has been created explaining the Rath
Administration building that will be sent to possible developers.
Getty/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
125939 - Cole/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:12 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion
carried.
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City Clerk
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