HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11/27/2017November 27, 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, November 27, 2017. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Patrick Morrissey, Ward 3 Council Member.
146263 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 27, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146264 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 20, 2017, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind requested the agenda be amended by adding a resolution.
Mayor Hart explained the agenda has already been approved and therefore cannot be amended.
Mr. Lind requested to add a resolution on next week's agenda to appoint a special council to
investigate and review the development agreement with the convention center.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation Declaring November 28, 2017 as Giving Tuesday.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, commented that he appreciates that Mr. Lind is looking out for the tax
payers and looking into the convention center development agreement.
David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if Planning and Zoning works for the council,
questioned the $7,200 request for grant services on the Finance Committee agenda, questioned items
part of University enhancements and if work is being done in collaboration of Cedar Falls.
Mayor Hart explained that Planning and Zoning works for the citizens of Waterloo; if grant funding
is available, it is a wise investment to spend a little to get a lot; and explained the need for accessible
and covered bus stops as part of the University enhancements are needed for the safety and comfort
of citizens with the Iowa weather.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, commented that the city staff and the consultants have been working
with Cedar Falls on the University Avenue project.
Forest Dillavou, 1425 Huntington Road, commented on an article in the Courier regarding the lots
that the city sold last week and explained his frustration in the deals the city gives developers.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the City of
Waterloo has an Economic Development Policy and Sale of Property policy. He explained that the
city, since it is a taxing entity, will make a lot more by lowering the initial value of the lots in order
to get them developed, whether they are businesses or homes, therefore generating a variety taxes.
Lawrence Wheeler, 433 Bratonober, commented that recycling bins should have been serviced
prior to the Thanksgiving holiday and commented on an incident he had with an individual engaging
in illegal dumping near the Elks Lodge.
Todd Obadahl, 124 Amity Drive, commented that item A.2 be considered separately. He further
commented that there are many citizens willing to pay more than $1 for properties.
Mr. Jacobs requested a council meeting in the early part of December to review the city's goals.
Mr. Lind thanked the Mayor for alerting the council to the legal issues surrounding Leslie
Hospitality. He stated that a special council should be assembled to review the sale of the
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convention center and assess the ability of the developer to complete the deal and that he would like
a resolution on the agenda to have the council vote on assembling a special council.
Mayor Hart commented on the benchmarks the developer must meet through the development
agreement. He further commented that he disagrees that this council can no longer be objective and
added that the records requests made by Edwin Leslie was gathered and sent to the Ethics Board and
County Attorney, and that Mr. Lind's records request for all records were provided to Mr. Lind back
in October.
Mr. Lind commented that he has received the information and is concerned that the developer cannot
perform.
Mayor Hart commented that if the developer cannot perform then the development agreement will
protect the city. He further commented he will have the records request uploaded to the city website.
Mr. Lind commented that it is the latest development he has become aware of in Omaha that he is
concerned about and if the Mayor does not want to agree to a special council, he would like to have
a vote. He further commented that Mr. Morrissey and Mr. Powers would have to abstain from
voting due to serious conflicts of interest.
Mr. Morrissey and Mr. Powers questioned what the conflict of interest would be.
Mayor Hart questioned what their conflict of interest would be.
Mr. Lind commented that they received campaign donations.
Mayor Hart questioned the timing of the donations and how they would be conceived as a conflict of
interest.
Mr. Lind commented it appears to be paid to play.
Mayor Hart explained that the development agreement was signed two months prior to the situation
Mr. Lind is referring to. He further commented that if there is proof that the Mayor and members of
the city council have received of any type of benefit, cash or otherwise, he would expect proof,
especially before coming on television with such an accusation.
Mr. Lind explained the proof is on [his] Facebook page and that [he] was rewarding the votes and
believes it is a conflict of interest.
Mayor Hart commented that Mr. Lind's comments are close to liable.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, commented on the information the city received and
explained that the situation in Omaha had to do with a disagreement between partners which ended
with the dissolution of the partnership. There is nothing in the information that suggests the hotel
has failed, and before the developer is accused of failing, the information should be confirmed.
Mr. Morrissey responded that Mr. Lind's accusation is totally false, and that he did not seek out
anything from the Leslie Group and ran solely on his record. He further commented that he would
have preferred that Mr. Lind come directly to him with any questions otherwise.
146265 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
146266 - Welper/Schmitt
that the consent agenda 1.A. through 1.B., with the exception of A.2, which will be voted on
separately, be received, placed on file and approved:
November 27, 2017
1.
2.
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
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1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated November 27,
2017, in the amount of $4,570,863.94 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. 2017-960.
b. Motion to approve the following:
a.
b.
a.
b.
c.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Chris Shimp, Sharon
Juon, and Margaret
Klein - Council
Members
Municipal Leadership
Academy
Waverly and
Cedar Falls
12/7/2017
& 4/19/18
$570
Michelle Weidner,
Chief Financial
Officer
22nd Annual
Governmental GAAP
Update
Webinar - In
Office
12/7/2017
$180
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Club Ambassador, 313 W.
5th Street
C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
12/15/2018
x
Galleria De Paco, 622
Commercial Street
B Wine / C Liquor
Renewal
12/19/2017
LJ's Neighborhood Grill &
Bar
C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
11/5/2018
x
3. Bonds.
Mayor Hart commented that Margaret Klein asked to note that she will be paying for her own
academy and registration.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146267 - Schmitt/Morrissey
Item A2. Resolution setting a date of public hearing as December 11, 2017 to approve the sale and
conveyance of city owned property located adjacent to 1947 Rainbow Drive, in the amount of $1.00,
to LG Companies, LLC, including a Development Agreement, and instruct City Clerk to publish
said notice. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the
property, sale and the development agreement.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-961.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146268 - Schmitt/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Northeast Industrial Area Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. 3 Removal Area, to remove properties from the TIF area, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on November 13, 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.
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David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if new land is being purchased and when the Northeast
Industrial Area be renewed, if they could be left out now and added back later.
Noel Anderson explained that the area being removed and added is the same area and that the action
is not acquiring any properties, it is the legal set up of the TIF district.
Mayor Hart questioned the urgency.
Noel Anderson explained that it does not have a 20 year sunset. He further commented that when it
is added back in, the base value will increase as it was originally added as agricultural land and now
it is being added back in as more valuable property.
146269 - Schmitt/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.
146270 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution affirming previous determination of an area of the City to be an economic
development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in
the interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating said area as appropriate for an urban
renewal project, and approving the plan amendment", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-962.
146271 - Schmitt/Amos
that "an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located with the newly described Northeast Industrial Area Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Plan Area, in the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for
the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Community
School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and
interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued,
incurred by said City in connection with said urban renewal Project", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146272 - Schmitt/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Two. Nays: Five (Jacobs, Powers, Lind, Amos, and Schmitt).
Motion failed.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the timeliness.
Noel Anderson provided a review of the timeline.
146273 - Welper/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Northeast Industrial Area Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. 4 Expansion Area, to expand the boundaries of the TIF area
and include other updates, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 13, 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.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, commented on the current city debt and suggested slowing down
some of the development because too many properties are sitting vacant.
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Mayor Hart commented that he would like the Chief Financial Officer to explain where Waterloo
ranks in indebtedness to other communities.
Michelle Weidner explained that as of a couple years ago the city's debt burden is between 5th and
10th of the top 10 cities in Iowa.
Mayor Hart questioned the city's bond rating.
Michelle Weidner explained the city's bond rating.
Mayor Hart questioned the bond rating when she started.
Michelle Weidner explained that Moody's continues to believe the city is a good credit risk and has
rated the city A2.
146274 - Welper/Morrissey
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.
146275 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution affirming previous determination of an area of the City to be an economic
development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in
the interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating said area as appropriate for an urban
renewal project, and approving the plan amendment", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-963.
146276 - Welper/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the newly expanded Northeast Industrial Area Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Plan Area, in the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for
the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Community
School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and
interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued,
incurred by said City in connection with said urban renewal Project", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One. (Lind.) Motion
carried.
146277 - Lind/Schmitt
that the ordinance be amended to add the words 50% of. Roll call vote -Ayes: Two. Nays: (Jacobs,
Morrissey, Powers, Amos, and Welper). Motion failed.
Noel Anderson explained that approving this action would mean there is less financial ability to
create buildable lots, which is accordance in the city's strategic plan. He further explained that it
would hamper paying current debts in the TIF revenue.
146278 - Welper/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll -call vote -Ayes: One. Nays: Six (Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt).
Motion failed.
146279 - Morrissey/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on San Marnan Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. 3 Removal Area, to remove properties from the TIF area., as
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published in the Waterloo Courier on November 13, 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 how the item is in the safety, health, and welfare of the
city.
Noel Anderson explained state urban renewal code provisions.
146280 - Morrissey/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.
146281 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution affirming previous determination of an area of the City to be an economic
development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in
the interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating said area as appropriate for an urban
renewal project, and approving the plan amendment", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-964.
146282 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the newly described San Marnan Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan
Area, in the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the
State of Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Community School District and
other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies
advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in
connection with said urban renewal Project", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for
the first time. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind questioned why the city talks about taxes when property is being removed from the area.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, explained the action.
146283 - Morrissey/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Three. Nays: (Jacobs, Lind, Amos, and Schmitt). Motion failed.
146284 - Amos/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on San Marnan Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Plan Amendment No. 4 Expansion Area, to expand the boundaries of the TIF area
and include other updates, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 13, 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.
146285 - Amos/Morrissey
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.
146286 - Amos/Morrissey
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that "Resolution affirming previous determination of an area of the City to be an economic
development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in
the interest of the public health, safety or welfare, designating said area as appropriate for an urban
renewal project, and approving the plan amendment", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-965.
146287 - Amos/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the newly expanded San Marnan Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan
Area, in the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the
State of Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Community School District and
other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies
advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in
connection with said urban renewal Project", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for
the first time. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Lind). Motion carried.
146288 - Lind/Schmitt
Motion to amend the first sentence to read, 50% of property taxes levied. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Two.
Nays: (Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Amos, Welper). Motion failed.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the impact of the motion.
Noel Anderson explained the impact this motion would have on the item.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if 10% or 15% could be considered in the future.
Noel Anderson explained that it could be looked at in the future. He further explained that at this
time the funds are needed to build out the infrastructure.
Mr. Schmitt commented that in this evening's work session, it was noted by the Greater Cedar
Valley Alliance and Chamber that the tax rate is considered to be a challenge when getting
businesses to locate to Waterloo.
Noel Anderson explained that the release of TIF money, though alluring to some, the TIF model in
utilizing those funds inside the TIF district is still the best financial model to build out the
infrastructure in order to get more tax base here outside of the TIF as well by bringing in new homes
and new commercial businesses.
Mr. Schmitt commented that at some point however, the city will run out of areas that can be
developed.
Noel Anderson confirmed, and explained the economic development TIFs do have 20 year time
limits. He further explained the timeline being reset is just on the vacant land.
Mayor Hart questioned what happens to taxes generated from the property.
Noel Anderson explained that the funds would be used to pay for roads, sewers, infrastructure, land
acquisitions, etc.
Mayor Hart clarified the use of funds are being used for infrastructure in those areas.
Noel Anderson confirmed.
Mr. Lind reiterated his intent is to lower the residential property taxes in the City of Waterloo and
does not believe resetting the timeline another 20 years allows the property owners any payback.
Noel Anderson explained that the TIF districts do pay out to the debt service levy which does help
keep the general levy down as well.
November 27, 2017
Mr. Jacobs requested clarification of Mr. Schmitt's statement on property taxes.
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Mr. Schmitt explained that during the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance update at this evening's work
session, high property taxes were noted as a particular challenge when looking to bring businesses to
Waterloo.
Michelle Weidner commented that the council could chose not to use TIF and all tax payers could
participate in paying for the cost of getting a new business here in Waterloo.
Mayor Hart questioned how the cost of infrastructure would be funded if TIF monies were not
available.
Michelle Weidner explained that bonds could qualify for debt service levy and the general fund
could also be used. She further explained how other taxing bodies benefit from the development we
put into the TIF districts.
Mr. Lind questioned how many other cities use 100% of the increment.
Noel Anderson explained that he would need to research that statement.
Mr. Morrissey clarified his statements from the work session referred to by Mr. Schmitt.
Mr. Schmitt commented on statements made at the work session regarding job growth in the city.
Mayor Hart commented on the statements made at the work session regarding the city's ability to
utilize our water and treatment center as attractions for developers.
146289 - Amos/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll -call vote -Ayes: One. Nays: (Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt).
Motion failed.
RESOLUTIONS
146290 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving the City of Waterloo Annual Financial Report for the Fiscal Year ended
June 30, 2017 and authorizing the publication of the report and submission to the State of Iowa", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-966.
146291 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor expenditures that qualify
for reimbursement in the FY2017 Crossroads Waterloo Tax Increment District and place the
certification on file", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-967.
146292 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor expenditures that qualify
for reimbursement in the FY2017 Downtown Waterloo Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Tax
Increment District and place the certification on file", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-968.
146292 - Welper/Morrissey
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that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for FY2017 expenditures
that qualify for reimbursement in the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal & Redevelopment Tax
Increment District and place the certification on file", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-969.
146293 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor expenditures that qualify
for reimbursement in the FY2017 Martin Road Tax Increment District and place the certification on
file", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-970.
146294 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor expenditures that qualify
for reimbursement in the FY2017 Rath Area Tax Increment District and place the certification on
file", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-971.
146295 - Welper/ Morrissey
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor expenditures that qualify
for reimbursement in the FY2017 San Marnan Tax Increment District and place the certification on
file", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-972.
146296 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor expenditures that qualify
for reimbursement in the FY2017 Northeast Industrial Park Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Tax
Increment District and place the certification on file", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-973.
146297 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Ricklefs Excavating Ltd. of Anamosa, IA, in the amount
of $693,700, and approving the contract, bonds and Certificate of Insurance for the Flow
Equalization Facility Overflow Connect to Satellite WPFC, Contract No. 880, 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. 2017-974.
146298 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution approving Acceptance of Improvements of Prairie Meadows Estates Phase 1A,
performed by Pirc-Tobin Construction, Inc. of Alburnette, Iowa, and E & F Paving Company, LLC
of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, and receive and file two (2) year maintenance bonds", be adopted. Roll -call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-975.
146299 - Morrissey/Welper
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that final quantity adjustment for a net increase of $4,198.40 for the FY 2018 Ash Street Drainage
Improvements, Contract No. 936, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document,
be received, placed on file and approved. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146300 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Lodge Construction, Inc. of Clarksville, Iowa, at a total cost of $43,991.10, for
the FY 2018 Ash Street Drainage Improvements, Contract No. 936, and receive and file a two (2)
year maintenance bond", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-976.
146301 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving participation in the 2018 Local Update of Census Addresses (LUCA)
Operation, and authorizing the Mayor to execute any necessary documents", be adopted. Roll -call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-977.
146302 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Invision Architecture of
Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $40,000 in conjunction with the East Wing Toilet Room
Renovations at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, and authorize the Mayor to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind questioned the cost of renovation.
Kent Shankle, Cultural & Arts Director, explained the project.
Mr. Lind commented that he is not referring to the construction, but the $40,000 for someone to
oversee the project.
Kent Shankle explained that these are architectural design costs.
Mayor Hart commented on the current challenge the public faces in using the restrooms and
questioned if this design helps alleviate those complaints.
Kent Shankle confirmed that is part of the objective of the project.
Mayor Hart commented that the explanation provided clarifies that the project is much larger than
how the resolution item actually reads.
Kent Shankle explained the various alternatives have proven to be either not possible or cost
prohibitive.
Mr. Jacobs questioned the cost of the project.
Kent Shankle explained that early estimates for the project are $370,000.
Mayor Hart questioned how the project will be funded.
Kent Shankle explained bond monies have been set aside along with other options being considered.
Mr. Powers questioned if this needs to be done all at once or if a phased approach would work.
Kent Shankle explained that the Architect recommends doing both projects at the same time to save
money.
Mr. Jacobs questioned the status of the current plumbing.
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Kent Shankle explained that it is a serious concern and that plumbing of similar age in other city
buildings have started to fail. He further explained that previously plumbing in the other wing did
need to be replaced due to its age and condition.
Mayor Hart commented that the longer the project is put off, the higher the costs will rise to fix the
issues.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-978.
146303 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving the FY 2018 Economic Development Grant Agreement with Greater
Cedar Valley Alliance in the amount of $28,500 with $56,500 in potential incentive funds, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Six. Nays: One (Lind). Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt requested that Lisa Skubal expound on the updates for the council members that were
not able to attend the work session.
Lisa Skubal provided a recap of the incentives given at the work session.
Noel Anderson provided the particulars of the incentives.
Mr. Jacobs questioned the livable wage for Waterloo
Lisa Skubal explained that 100% of the regional average is $17.29 per hour or $34,000 annually.
The projects reported on at the work session had a weighted average of $18.48 per hour or $38,438
annually.
146304 - Lind/Jacobs
to table the item for one week to get the information requested. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Two. Nays:
(Amos, Schmitt, Welper, Morrissey, Powers). Motion failed.
Lisa Skubal explained that the information that was provided is the information the Alliance agreed
to provide in the form of deliverables to the City of Waterloo. She further explained that the
programming and results are always in line with the strategic plan created and approved by council
earlier this year.
Mr. Lind questioned if the report is due December 1.
Lisa Skubal explained that it needs to be done by December 1 so that it could be completed ahead of
time.
Mr. Lind requested the four items listed in clause 8, page 4 of the contract.
Mayor Hart asked for a second on Mr. Lind's motion to table.
Mr. Jacobs questioned what information is still outstanding.
Mr. Lind explained it is on page 4, clause 8.
Mr. Lind requested Noel share the information that Lisa Skubal says was provided.
Noel Anderson commented that the information Lisa Skubal is speaking of is attached to the council
packet, but if council believes they need more information than they should vote to table.
Mayor Hart reviewed the attachments that the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance provided.
Mr. Jacobs asked if this information was shared at the work session.
Mayor Hart explained it is attached to the council packet and that at the work session and additional
verbal update was given with an opportunity for council to ask questions.
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Mr. Morrissey questioned if there is additional information available that is required per the contract.
Lisa Skubal denied there is additional information and explained that the verbal update was just
expanding on the information already provided along with an offer to answer questions.
Mayor Hart questioned what needs to be provided further.
Mr. Jacobs commented that they both need more time to review.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the timeliness.
Lisa Skubal explained that by waiting a week, it changes the entire contract because an invoice
needs to be submitted by December 1, per the contract that is before council. She further explained
that they did provide the required information ahead of the deadline in a effort to effectively manage
the expectations of the contract.
Mayor Hart commented that the information was provided to council in a timely manner and if
council failed to review the information that should not fall on the Alliance.
Mr. Schmitt commented that it would be good to have the information ahead of the meeting.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-979.
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that "Resolution approving amendment to the Lease Agreement with UNI for the maintenance of
UNICUE, (Chicago Great Western Depot) building, and authorize the Mayor to sign said
documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-980.
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that "Resolution approving electronic submission of the Tax Increment Finance (TIF) reports to the
State of Iowa for Fiscal Year 2017", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-981.
ADJOURNMENT
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that the Council adjourn at 7:15 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Kelley Fele
City Clerk