HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-5/01/2017May 1, 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, May 1, 2017. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs,
Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, and Welper. Mr. Schmitt entered the meeting at 5:33.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Pat Morrissey, Ward 3 Council Member
146370 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda for the Regular Session on Monday, May 1, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146371 - that the minutes, of the April 24, 2017 City Council meeting be accepted and approved. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor read a Proclamation declaring May 4, 2017 2017 as A Day of Reason.
Mayor read a Proclamation declaring May 2017 as Bicycle Month.
Mayor read a Proclamation declaring May 6, 2017 as Latino Heritage Day.
Mayor read a Proclamation declaring April 30 -May 7, 2017 as Soil and Water Conservation Week.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4t' Street questioned the location of three lots purchased from KWWL, as he
only recalled one purchase and the cost of those lots.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained the original
development agreement with KWWL allowed the City to purchase additional parcels. The City is
reselling the parcels to First Presbyterian Church to help them with their investment into
redeveloping their property along with KWWL. He stated the American Legion also owned lots
which were acquired by the City when they relocated in downtown Waterloo.
MAYOR AND COUNCIL REPORTS
Mr. Powers commended the Engineering and Building Departments regarding work on disconnect
issues between Hughes Drive and Valley Drive and their suggestions to the residents in that area, the
Traffic Department's efforts and positive progress near Greenhill Road and the Police Department
for providing extra attention regarding vandalism in the neighborhoods along 0 Street and Kimball
Avenue.
Mr. Morrissey updated the council regarding his Ward meeting, stating the topics, for him, were
very informative and helpful, the meetings are well attended, and the next meeting will be May 25,
2017. Mr. Morrissey commented to on Council discussion last week regarding $20,000 allocated for
sidewalk infill, stating the infill was for sidewalks in the area of Hoover and Kitrell Schools.
Mr. Lind commented he and Mr. Schmitt attended Veterans events at the Grout Museum and
American Legion. Mr. Lind questioned if the City and possibly KWWL could assist in fundraising
to replace the roof of the American Legion building.
Mr. Jacobs discussed input he has received from citizens interested in being involved in the Citizen's
Advisory Committee. Mr. Jacobs advised the council the next meeting will be held May 3, 2017, at
722 Water Street, 5:00 p.m. if anyone was interested in attending.
Mayor Hart announced that on May 12, 2017, the City will be hosting a Walk Waterloo event
downtown. The one -mile walk starts at Lincoln Park, continuing through the downtown area to
show the downtown revitalization progress as part of the first Fridayloo. More information can be
obtained on the Bluezones Facebook page or the Mayor's Office.
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Mr. Schmitt followed up on Citizen's Advisory Committee, commenting for those that cannot make
the meeting on Wednesday night, contact information can be obtained on the City website or by
contacting council members, Jacobs, Lind or Schmitt.
146372- Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
146373 - Welper/Schmitt
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated May 1, 2017, in
the amount of $2,497,461.48, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office, together
with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-319.
Request of the Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill, 228 East 4th Street, to close the 600
block of Lafayette Street every Thursday between May 4, 2017 and October 26, 2017 from
5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with use of city barricades, and for a variance to the Noise
Ordinance including a band and the use of a PA system.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-320.
3. Resolution approving the request of Loretta K. Brimmer for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new garage valued at $4,563 for the property located at 1133
Columbia Street and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CUBA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-321.
4. Resolution approving the request of Edis Hudzikic for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new single family home valued at $197,993 for property located at 1412 Hummingbird
Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-322.
5. Resolution approving the request of Eric Charley for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single family home valued at $197,173 for property located at 1307 Hummingbird
Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-323.
6. Resolution re -setting date of bid opening as May 11, 2017 and date of public hearing as May
15, 2017 for the Purchase of two (2) compact pickup trucks for the Engineering Department
and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-324.
7. Resolution re -setting date of bid opening as May 11, 2017 and date of public hearing as May
15, 2017 for the Purchase of one (1) Salt Brine Blender for the Street Department and
instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-325.
b. Motion to approve the following:
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Class
New or
Expiration
Amount
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
not to
Basal Wood Fired Pizza,
C Liquor
New
4/30/2018
Exceed
Mayor Hart &
Meet with Moody's Investor
Chicago, IL
May 4-5,
$910.00
Michelle Weidner,
Services
Renewal
2017
X
CFO
Michelle Weidner,
Iowa Governmental Audits-
Webcast or
May 15,
$435.00
CFO
Local Government Update
Des
2017
Avenue
Moines, IA
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Class
New or
Expiration
Includes
Business
Renewal
Date
Sunday
Basal Wood Fired Pizza,
C Liquor
New
4/30/2018
223-225 W. 4th Street
w/Outdoor Service
Cork's Grocery, 1956
C Beer
Renewal
4/30/2018
X
Lafayette Street
Dollar General Store
B Wine / C Beer
Renewal
2/28/2018
X
#10073, 3815 University
Avenue
Half Pint Saloon, 1831
C Liquor
Renewal
4/18/2018
X
Independence Avenue
w/Outdoor Service
Iry Warren Memorial Golf
Special Class C
Renewal
3/31/2018
X
Course, 1000 Fletcher
Liquor w/Outdoor
Avenue
Service
Panchero's Mexican Grill,
B Beer w/Outdoor
Renewal
3/31/2018
X
2845 Crossroads Blvd.
Service
Sam's Club 96514, 210 E.
B Wine / C Beer / E
Renewal
2/28/2018
X
Tower Park Drive
Liquor
3. Motion to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/NicotineNapor Permit Application for Kings & Queens,
304 W. 4th Street.
4. Recommendation of appointment of Lance Dunn to the position of Human Resources Director,
effective May 15, 2017.
5. Bonds.
Mr. Lind commented that if the departments had refrained from traveling, total expenditures to date
$74,000, the levy rate could have been lowered by $.035. Mr. Lind further commented on the need
for a hiring freeze until a re -organization plan is in place or the Council has discussed a plan so the
City is not stuck with unneeded department heads. Mr. Lind stated he is not satisfied with the hiring
process as the council is not involved and does not receive information on the candidates. He asked
that council be provided with resumes and salary information.
Mayor Hart suggested he and Mr. Lind meet to discuss the process.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two. Schmitt and Jacobs on item IB4(Appointment of Human
Resources Director). Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Mr. Lind stated the public hearing for the purchase of one (1) Salt Brine Blender is postponed due to
timing constraints.
146374 - Schmitt/Lind
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing Sale and conveyance of city -owned property-,
located at 525 E. 4th Street (also known as 525 Franklin Street) in the amount of $58,500.00 to First
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Presbyterian Church, and up to $2,000 in closing costs, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
April 21, 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.
146375- Schmitt/Powers
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146376 - Schmitt/Lind
that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of a certain tract of land known as 525 East 4th
Street (also known as 525 Franklin Street), in the amount of $58,500.00 and up to $2,000 in closing
costs, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute necessary documents", be adopted. Roll
call votes -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried
Mr. Schmitt questioned why this proposal would be accepted when previously the Queen of Peace
Church parking lot proposal was not supported by the council.
Noel Anderson explained Queen of Peace Church had other parking available, the parking lot was
not being used by the Church, and therefore deemed a good redevelopment site. Mr. Anderson
stated it is the recommendation of the Building & Grounds Committee to sell the property as
proposed.
Mr. Morrissey stated the previous decision was a revenue based decision as the space was being
developed as opposed to a parking lot which does not generate revenue.
Mr. Jacobs stated the project supports the City's efforts in the Walnut Street Neighborhood and he
fully supports the measure.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-326.
RESOLUTIONS
146377 - Morrissey/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Notice of Intent for NPDES coverage under general permit to the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources for the University Avenue and Midway Drive Reconstruction and
authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Sever.. Motion
carried.
Sandie Greco, Interim Public Works Director, explained the grant application process to obtain
funds for traffic adaptive system and the system will automatically adapt according to traffic flow.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-327.
146378 - Morrissey/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing the Traffic Operations Department to hire Bolton & Menk of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa to develop two (2) grant applications for Iowa Clean Air Attainment Program for
the installation of fiber optics and a traffic adaptive system on Ansborough Avenue from San
Maman Drive to Downing Avenue and on Broadway Street from Park Road to Airport Boulevard
for a total cost of $7,200", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-328.
ADJOURNMENT
146379 - Welper/Morrissey
That the Council adjourn at 6:10 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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LeAnn . Even, C C, ICMC
Deputy City Clerk
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