HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10/23/2017October 23, 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, October 23, 2017. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, and Welper. Absent: Mr. Schmitt.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Kelley Felchle, City Clerk.
146153 - Welper/Amos
that the Agenda, as amended, by adding Item 8. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5079, as
amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in
Section 10-4-4, approving a rezone of certain property, located west of 2010 W. Ridgeway Avenue;
and Item 9, An Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Section 544 - All -Way Stop
Intersections by adding Subsection (36) Shaulis Road and Ansborough Avenue, for the Regular
Session on Monday, October 23, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
146154 - Welper/Amos
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 16, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring October 26, 2017 as Gentleman Day.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring October 22-28, 2017 as National Lead Poisoning
Prevention Week.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring October 28, 2017 as Steadfast and Immovable.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, expressed concern about bicycle safety in Waterloo.
Mayor Hart agreed it would be good to add additional safety information beyond what is currently
available.
146155 - Welper/Morrissey
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
146156 - Welper/Powers
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 October 23, 2017,
in the amount of $4,295,107.85 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. 2017-870.
2. Resolution approving request of Friends of the Family for a variance to the Noise Ordinance
No. 3094, on October 27, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Domestic
Violence Awareness Walk, to be held at Lincoln Park, including the use of a PA system,
together with recommendation of approval of Captain of Police Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-871.
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3. Resolution approving cancellation of assessment for 1658 Hyperion Drive in the amount of
$264.02; and 2929 Spruce Lane in the amount of $235.32, and authorize City Clerk to notify
Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-872.
4. Resolution setting date of public hearing as November 27, 2017 to approve Amendment No.
3 to the Northeast Industrial Area Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to remove
properties from the TIF area, and setting date of consultation with taxing entities on
November 8, 2017, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-873.
5. Resolution setting date of public hearing as November 27, 2017 to approve Amendment No.
4 to the Northeast Industrial Area Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to expand the
boundaries and update projects and include additional projects and update related financial
information, and include other general updates to the Plan, and setting date of consultation
with taxing entities on November 8, 2017, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-874.
6. Resolution setting date of public hearing as November 27, 2017 to approve Amendment No.
3 to the San Marnan Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to remove properties from the
TIF area, and setting date of consultation with taxing entities on November 8, 2017, and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-875.
7. Resolution setting date of public hearing as November 27, 2017 to approve Amendment No.
4 to the San Marnan Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to expand the boundaries and
to update projects and include additional projects and update related financial information,
and include other general updates to the Plan, and setting date of consultation with taxing
entities on November 8, 2017, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-876.
8. Resolution setting a date of public hearing as November 6, 2017 to approve a Purchase and
Sale Contract for city owned property located at the northwestern corner of Martin Luther
King Jr Drive and Idaho Street, in the amount of $25,000.00, to The Overland Group, LLC,
and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-877.
9. Resolution setting date of public hearing as November 6, 2017 to approve an amendment to
the City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance No. 5079 to update multiple sections regarding
regulations for Recycling, Junk or Salvage Yards and other miscellaneous updates, and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-878.
10. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as November 6, 2017 for the request by Rebel
Saffold Jr. and Rhonda S. Saffold to purchase city owned property generally located at 408
and 414 Fowler Street, with development agreement, and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-879.
11. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting the date
of bid opening as November 9, 2017, and the date of public hearing as November 13, 2017,
in conjunction with the Hangar No. 4 Rehabilitation Project, at the Waterloo Regional
Airport, via IDOT Project No. 9 -I -180 -ALO -200, and IDOT Contract No. 19559, and
instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-880.
12. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 5645 Keith Lane, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-881.
13. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 5647 Keith Lane, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-882.
14. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
twin home valued at $130,000 for property located at 5632 Keith Lane, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-883.
15. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
twin home valued at $130,000 for property located at 5630 Keith Lane, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-884.
16. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 5623 Keith Lane, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-885.
17. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
twin home valued at $150,000 for property located at 5621 Keith Lane, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-886.
18. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
twin home valued at $130,000 for property located at 2904 Cohen Lane, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-887.
19. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
twin home valued at $130,000 for property located at 2903 Cohen Lane, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-888.
20. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
twin home valued at $130,000 for property located at 2901 Cohen Lane, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-889.
21. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
twin home valued at $130,000 for property located at 2902 Cohen Lane, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-890.
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22. Resolution approving request to certify assessment to property for work performed by the
Waterloo Water Works, together with recommendation of approval by the Waterloo Water
Works Board of Trustees: Address and amount to certify: 929 Grant Avenue - $1,384.89
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-891.
b. Motion to approve the following:
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Bob Lentzkow,
Combination
Inspector
Residential Building
Inspector Exam
Coralville,
IA
October 25,
2017
$199
Bob Ball, Chief
Building Inspector
Wisconsin Commercial
Building Code Refresher
Madison,
WI
February
25-28, 2018
$1,295
Steven Hoambrecker,
Director Waste
Management Services
1 lth Annual Four -States
Governmental Affairs
Meeting EPA Region 7
Office
Lenexa, KS
November
5-6, 2017
$327.75
Sgt. Greenlee and
P.O. Moore
Radar Lidar Instructor
Course.
Johnston, IA
October 23-
26, 2017
$800
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
The Brown Bottle, 209 W.
5th Street
C Liquor
Renewal
10/21/2018
x
Logan Convenience Store,
735 Logan Avenue
B Wine / C Beer / E
Liquor
Renewal
11/11/2018
x
New World Lounge II, 504
Riehl Street
C Liquor
Renewal
9/14/2018
x
Walmart Supercenter
#1496, 1334 Flammang
Drive
B Wine / C Beer / E
Liquor
Renewal
9//30/2018
x
3. Motion to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit Application for Sarwar Corporation dba
Neighborhood Mart, 2102 LaFayette Street.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146157 - Lind/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on motor grader rentals to support snow
operations, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 16, 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.
146158 - Lind/Morrissey to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146159- Lind/Morrissey
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. 2017-892.
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146160 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-893.
146161 - Lind/Morrissey
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: $100,800
Bidder
Bid Amount
Murphy Tractor
Waterloo, IA
$107,200
Ziegler CAT
Postville, IA
$130,000
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146162 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution awarding motor grader rental bid to Murphy Tractor of Waterloo, Iowa, for the
rental of four (4) motor graders to support snow operations, in the amount of $107,200, and
approving the contract", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-894.
RESOLUTIONS
146163 - Amos/Welper
that "Resolution approving Cloverdale Park Lease Agreement with the Black Hawk County Board
of Supervisors, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-895.
146164 - Amos/Welper
that "Resolution approving extension of a moratorium for a period ending December 4, 2017 on the
issuance of a Special Permit or License, for the establishment of any new recycling, junk, or salvage
yards", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-896.
146165 - Amos/Welper
that "Resolution approving the Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates of Madison,
Wisconsin, in an amount not to exceed $58,000, for engineering and construction related services for
the Anaerobic Lagoon Upgrades and Biogas End Use Study, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if methane gas is still being used at the Waste
Management facility and why the study has to be completed.
Steve Hoambrecker, Waste Management Director, explained that the methane gas is being generated
is used to heat the waste in a series of boilers. This project will work on harnessing methane gas at
the anaerobic lagoon, which treats waste from Tyson. The value of biogas has dropped over time
and the study will look for alternatives for generating profit from the methane gas. He further
October 23, 2017 Page 6
commented other cities are conducting similar studies and that it will also be used to study the lid
that needs to be replaced on the lagoon.
Mayor Hart questioned if other cities have an anaerobic lagoon and the potential for profit.
Steve Hoambrecker explained the function of the anaerobic lagoon.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-897.
146166 - Morrissey/Powers
that "Resolution approving the Professional Services Agreement with RJN Group of Des Moines,
Iowa in an amount not to exceed $39,500.00, for engineering services for a collection system data
analysis, and authorize the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
Steve Hoambrecker provided an overview of the contract and commented that the contract is
required by the consent decree.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-898.
146167 - Morrissey/Powers
that "Resolution approving the Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services,
Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $16,000 for the FY 2018 Sink Creek Channel
Cleanout and Shaping, Contract No. 924, and authorize the Mayor to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-899.
ORDINANCES
146168 - Welper/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance,
by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a rezone of certain
property, located west of 2010 W. Ridgeway Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and
passed for the second time. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146169 - Welper/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Lind). Motion failed.
146170 - Morrissey/Powers
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Section 544 - All -Way Stop
Intersections by adding Subsection (36) Shaulis Road and Ansborough Avenue", be received, placed
on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Welper).
Motion carried.
Mr. Welper commented that he asked for a traffic count study of seven days and that the study
concluded that traffic on Shaulis Road is heavier than on Ansborough. He further commented that
he would like the ordinance rewritten to have stop signs on Ansborough with flashing approaching
lights on all four corners.
Mr. Amos requested that the numbers of the study be read.
Mr. Welper read the results for council.
Mr. Jacobs questioned if information was given about bicycle or pedestrian traffic.
Mr. Welper stated the study only included vehicles.
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Mr. Morrissey commented that it sounds like a significant amount of traffic flows through the
intersection and that the ordinance should proceed and additional precautions should be addressed as
well.
Mr. Welper commented that he would like to see flow maintained along with safety with an
oncoming flashing sign at all four corners.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he would be in favor of passing this reading and having the Traffic
Engineer present the changes at the next meeting.
Mr. Lind asked if staff had recommended any other changes.
Mayor Hart stated this is the first he has heard about it.
Sandie Greco, Interim Public Works Director, commented that the Traffic Engineer would prefer a
four way stop and that the intersection should be studied every two years.
Mayor Hart requested Mohammad Elahi provide clarification.
Mohammad Elahi, Traffic Engineer, commented that the optimal solution would be a four way stop.
Mayor Hart questioned the amount of people who stop at stop signs.
Mohammad Elahi explained how flashing approaching lights are utilized.
Mayor Hart questioned what would happen when stop signs were removed from a location that used
to have stop signs.
Mohammad Elahi commented that it would take adjustment but traffic would adjust.
David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the amount of accidents involving cars and pedestrians
at the intersection. He further requested a bicycle training and licensing program should be started
in the community.
Sandie Greco explained that the intersection has had 5 crashes in 3 1/2 years.
Mohammad Elahi commented that the number of crashes for 2017 is not yet available, but we know
there wat at least one.
Mr. Lind questioned what letter grade would be assigned if the signs were reversed.
Mohammad Elahi explained that the level of service would be switched with the location of the stop.
Mr. Amos questioned if putting a four way stop at the intersection would change the traffic flow.
Mohammad Elahi explained that four way stops improve the traffic flow. He further explained that
level of service notes the number of stops.
Mayor Hart questioned if the area is expected to grow with increased traffic.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the area is expected
to grow with residential development.
Mayor Hart commented that the he is hearing from the Traffic Engineer that a four way stop is
safest.
Mohammad Elahi confirmed.
Mr. Powers asked if it is an option to have a stop sign with flashing lights all the way around the
sign.
Sandie Greco commented that it could be considered, and explained the current plan is to place
beacons at the top of the signs.
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Mr. Welper commented that the delay time is less than one second by switching the signs.
Mr. Morrissey requested that Mr. Welper agree to suspend the rules.
146171 - Morrissey/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146172 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Section 544 - All -Way Stop
Intersections by adding Subsection (36) Shaulis Road and Ansborough Avenue", be considered and
passed for third time and adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Welper). Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5423.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
146173 - Lind/Amos
Motion to direct City Clerk to read bids for the recycling processing facility to support the City of
Waterloo's curbside recycling program and refer bids to Interim Public Works Director for review.
Estimate: $32,000
Bidder
Bid Amount
Republic Services
$117.00 per ton for processing and
transportation, minus a rebate every month
of as least $40.00 per ton depending on
market, with a total cost per ton of $77.00
depending on market value of recyclables.
Cedar Valley Recycling
$55.00 per ton, with contamination of
$90.00 per ton. $0.00 rebates. 98% of
loads are contaminated. $65.00 per ton for
not scheduled hours Monday thru Friday.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
146174 - Welper/Lind
that the Council adjourn at 6:22 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Kelley Fel 1
City Clerk