HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10/09/2017October 9, 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 9, 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: Chris Youngblut, MIS Director.
146065- Welper/Powers
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 9, 2017, be accepted and
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146066 - Welper/Powers
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 2, 2017, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring October 8-14 2017 as Fire Prevention Week.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring October 2017 as International Mentors in Violence
Prevention Month.
Mayor Hart performed the swearing in of new Police Officers Charles Nichols & Jeremy Berryman
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Charles Pearson, 1750 Flower Street, commented on the African American Civil Rights Grant and
explained purpose of the grant application.
Jerry Shatzer, 1829 W. 7`h Street, questioned implementing ticketing for various traffic violations,
parking lot designs, employee residency requirements and whether the refurbishments at the KWWL
building came from taxpayer dollars.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the local incentives
for repairs to the KWWL building came from the Logan Bond and TIF district revenues and that
KWWL spent over $10 million of their own funds for the project.
Gerald Smith, 122 Presley Circle, questioned the policy and procedures for repairing potholes.
Sandi Greco, Interim Public Works Director, explained cold patch material is used in the winter to
temporarily repair potholes until they can be repaired during the warmer months with a more
permanent product and method.
Mayor Hart suggested Mr. Smith provide the Street Department with his address so they could
address his concerns regarding potholes.
Jeff Freshwater, 18669 Grundy Road, Hudson, commented on the proceedings of the October 2,
2017 City Council meeting with regards to the Ansborough & Shaulis traffic study presented by
Mohammad Elahi, Traffic Operations.
David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned his requests for a bicycle licensing program, training
for bicyclists and if a bicyclist has ever been issued a citation by the police? Mr. Dreyer questioned
the actual population of Waterloo, citing several sources with different numbers including the City
website.
Dan Trelka, Chief of Police, stated he would provide the information regarding bicycle citations and
that some tickets have been issued.
Mayor Hart explained the population number of 71,000 was obtained from the Greater Cedar Valley
Alliance and Chamber based on algorithms and projections for the next census obtained from the
University of Northern Iowa.
October 9, 2017 Page 2
Sam Neil, 514 Kingbard Boulevard, questioned time line for completing construction, quality and
general design on Fletcher Avenue and Kingbard Boulevard.
Dennis Gents, Assistant City Engineer, updated the Council on the construction for Kingbard,
Fletcher, Sunset and 4th Streets.
Mr. Morrissey recognized a young person who had found and returned his cell phone.
146067 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
146068 - Welper/Amos
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 9, 2017,
in the amount of $2,260,110.72, 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- 822.
2. Resolution approving the request of Toyia T. Ambrose for tax exemptions on the
construction of basement improvements, furnace, and siding at $45,000 for a property
located at 905 Bishop Avenue and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
(CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 823.
3. Resolution approving the request of Huyen T. Mai for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $180,475 for property located at 4115 Mockingbird
Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 824.
4. Resolution approving the request of Scott Mangin for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single family home valued at $299,672 for property located at 1237 Partridge Lane, and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 825.
5. Resolution approving the request of Zachary Bertram for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $204,581 for property located at 1424 Hummingbird
Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 826.
6. Resolution approving the request of Dawn Colbert and Peter Buenting for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new single family home valued at $240,000 for property located at 422
Norris Court, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 827.
7. Resolution approving the request of Jason Welsh for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single family home valued at $210,000 for property located at 196 Belle Street, and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 828.
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8. Request from Yesenia Carrillo for a waiver for a concrete driveway located at 119 Marsh
Street and authorizing the construction of a concrete driveway and placing a driveway or
sidewalk on city right-of-way on an unimproved street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 829.
9. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting a date
of bid opening as November 2, 2017 and date of public hearing as November 6, 2017 for the
FY 2018 Levee Tree Clearing Cedar River, Contract No. 938, and instruct City Clerk to
publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 830.
10. Resolution approving the proposed specifications, bid document, contract, etc. for the rental
of four (4) motor graders to support snow removal operations and setting a date of bid
opening as October 19, 2017 and date of public hearing as October 23, 2017, and instruct
City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 831.
11. Request of Racio Abarca for variance to Noise Ordinance on October 14, 2017 from 3:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in conjunction with Father's Birthday Celebration, to be held at 1415
Hawthorne Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of Captain of Police
Services
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017- 832.
b. Motion to approve the following:
a.
b.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Mayor Quentin Hart
Cedar Valley Coalition
Washington,
D.C.
April 22-25,
2018
$2,360
Captain Mohlis
2017 Homeland Security
Conference
Ankeny, IA
October 16 -
17, 2017
$410
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Casey's Pub, 410-4018
University Avenue
C Liquor w/
Outdoor Service
Renewal
9/30/2018
X
Damon's Sports Bar and
Grill, 2122 Kimball Avenue
C Liquor
Renewal
10/4/2018
X
Jameson's Public House,
310 E. 4th Street
C Liquor w/
Outdoor
Service/Catering
Renewal
11/2/2018
X
Knights of Pythias-
Furgerson Lodge #5, 244
Ash Street
C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
9/16/2018
X
Waterloo Black Hawks
Hockey, LLC, 125
Commercial Street, Suite A
C Liquor/Adding
Outdoor Service
New
Application
12/15/2017
Independence Ave Liquor &
Food, 1761 Independence
Avenue
B Wine / C Beer / E
Liquor/Same
Owner's New
Corporation
New
Application
9/30/2018
X
3. Recommendation of appointment of Scot Reuter, from the Civil Service list, to the position of Plant
Maintenance Mechanic, at the Waste Management Services Department, effective October 16, 2017.
October 9, 2017 Page 4
4. Motion to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit Application for Logan Convenience
Store, 735 Logan Avenue.
5. Motion to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit Application for Dynamic Smoke Shop,
2166 Lafayette Street.
6. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt noted for the 10th year in a row he would be voting to spend the tax payer's money to
send the Mayor to Washington D.C. with the Cedar Valley Alliance.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146069 - Schmitt/Powers
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by Cardinal Construction, Inc.
for a Site Plan Amendment to the "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District, to allow for the construction
of an 22,990 square foot warehouse/office building, a 25 -stall parking lot, and a 4,000 square foot
maintenance building located north of 1318 Martin Road, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
September 29, 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.
146070 - Schmitt/Powers
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.
146071 - Schmitt/Powers
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 Site Plan
Amendment on certain property located north of 1318 Martin Road", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146072 - Schmitt/Powers
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained passing the ordinance
would move the project forward allowing the contractor to start moving dirt on the site.
146073 - Schmitt/Powers
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 Site Plan
Amendment on certain property located north of 1318 Martin Road", be considered and passed for
the second and third times and adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned Ordinance No. 5421.
146074 - Welper/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the 2017 Tree Removal Project, as published
in the Waterloo Courier on September 25, 2017, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
146075 - Welper/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146076 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, foil of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-833.
146077 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-834.
146078 - Welper/Morrissey
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: $35,000
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Wilson Tree Service,
Cresco, Iowa
5%
$28,998.50
Twin City Tree Service,
LLC, Waterloo, Iowa
5%
$39,400.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146079 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution awarding bid to Wilson Tree Service of Cresco, Iowa, in the amount of $28,998.50,
and approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance for the 2017 Tree Removal Project",
be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-835.
146080 - Lind/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on asbestos abatement services for properties
located at 1100 Grant Avenue and 216-220 Commercial Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier
on September 25, 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.
146081 - Lind/Amos
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146082 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-836.
146083 - Lind/Amos
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that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-837.
146084 - Lind/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Bidder
Bid
Security
Engineers
Estimate
$15,000
Engineers
Estimate
$28,000
1100 Grant Avenue
216-220 Commercial
St
AAA Budget
Environmental, Inc.,
Monticello, IA
Invalid
$5,599
$30,557.02
ECCO Midwest, Inc.
Hastings, MN
5%
$6,500
$51,000
Active Thermal Concepts,
Hiawatha, IA
5°
�0
$11,866
$29,890
REW Services
Corporation, Des Moines,
IA
5%
$14,873
$28,270
Advanced Environmental,
Waterloo, IA
°
5 �0
$8,000
$32,700
New Horizons, LLC,
Lincoln, NE
5%
$13,950
$52,890
Abatement Specialists,
Cedar Rapids, IA
5%
$11,335
$34,550
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146085 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution awarding asbestos abatement bid to ECCO Midwest, Inc. of Hastings, Minnesota
for asbestos abatement of 1100 Grant Avenue in the amount of $6,500 and REW Services
Corporation of Des Moines, Iowa for asbestos abatement services at 216-220 Commercial Street in
the amount of $28,270 and approving the contract, bond, and certificate of insurance and authorizing
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. 2017-838.
146086 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Demolition services for 222 Walnut Street
and 216-220 Commercial Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 25, 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 Dryer, 3146 W. 4th Street, questioned if 222 Walnut Street is the house of Hope and if those
residents have found altemative housing.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained the House of Hope is
continuing to look at options for moving residents, removal can take place while residents are in the
building and the demolition of the building will not take place until the residents have found new
living quarters.
146087 - Schmitt/Welper
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that the hearing be closed and oral be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
146088 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, foam of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt requested a review of the timeline for removal of the asbestos.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained the project was on
schedule.
Mr. Jacobs questioned if the City has any liability if asbestos is being removed while residents are
still living in the House of Hope.
Noel Anderson explained the contractor is required to have liability insurance therefore any liability
during the removal and construction would fall on the contractor and that safety standards have been
reviewed with the contractor to maintain proper and safe removal of the asbestos.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-839.
146089 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-840.
146090 - Schmitt/Welper
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Bidder
Bid Security
Engineers
Estimate
$35,000
Engineers
Estimate
$25,000
222 Walnut St
216-220 Commercial
St
Frickson Bros.
Excavating, Evansdale,
5%
$38,000
$52,000
IA
Peterson Contractors Inc.,
°
5/0
Reinbeck, IA
$41,470
$52,042.50
Active Theinial Concepts,
Hiawatha, IA
5%
$158,343
$138,985
Lehman Trucking &
Excavating, Inc.,
5%
$45,320
$28,630
Waterloo, IA
Benton's Sand & Gravel,
°
5/0
Cedar Falls, IA
$38,900
$37,900
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146091 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution awarding demolition services bid to Frickson Bros. Excavating, of Evansdale,
Iowa, in the amount of $38,000 for demolition services at 222 Walnut Street and Lehman Trucking
& Excavating, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $28,630, for demolition services at 216-220
Commercial Street, and approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance, and instruct 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. 2017-841.
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RESOLUTIONS
146092 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving Fiscal Sponsorship Agreement with Waterloo Community Foundation,
Kingsley Neighborhood Association, and the City of Waterloo for Prospect Boulevard Tree Planting
Project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll -call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind noted this is a project spearheaded by his brothers, Tim and Jim Lind and Rick Smith to
raise money to purchase replacement trees for Prospect Boulevard, at no cost to the City.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-842.
146093 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of work
performed by Plumb Tech of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $19,556.00, and approving payment
of Pay Estimate No. 2 (Final Project Retainage) in the amount of $977.80, in conjunction with the
FY2017 Replacement of Roof Mounted Air Conditioning Units Project for the General Aviation
Terminal Building at the Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-843.
146094 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving application to the Iowa Department of Transportation for renewal of a
one year permit to establish and sign a snowmobile trail within the right-of-way of State highways
within the City limits of Waterloo", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-844.
146095 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving an agreement with the Waterloo Community Foundation to establish a
Waterloo Fire Rescue Memorial Fund, and authorize Fire Chief to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, explained that the fund is being established to set up a scholarship fund to
send current fire members to Paramedic and EMT schooling.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-845.
146096 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing a Letter of Support on behalf of a request received by American
Airlines, to require the enforcement of the United States' Open Skies agreements, as currently
written, thereby opposing unfair subsidization by the foreign flag carriers such as Emirates, Etihad
Airways and Qatar Airways, and authorize the Mayor to draft and execute said document", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Keith Kaspari, Airport Director explained the letter of support.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-846.
146097 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving close out of FY2009 Economic Development Initiative Special Project
B -09 -SP -IA -0191 for the Chamberlain Manufacturing Plant site", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-847.
146098 - Amos/Welper
that "Resolution approving the Completion of a Project and Recommendation of Project Acceptance
of work performed by Pella Roofing and Insulation of Vinton, Iowa, and approving payment of Pay
Estimate No. 2 (Final Project Retainage) in the amount of $3,877.25, in conjunction with the
roofing, rain gutters and lighting improvements on Hangar No. 5 at Waterloo Regional Airport", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart commented on the extensive projects at the airport.
Mr. Lind questioned if the leaks in the roof have been fixed.
Keith Kaspari, Airport Director, explained that the majority of the leaks have been repaired and that
the materials used in the repairs will extend the life of the roof and add R -value to help with
heating/cooling costs.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-848.
146099 - Amos/Welper
that "Resolution approving Second Amendment to Development Agreement with Bread to Beer,
LLC and City of Waterloo to add additional costs associated with project for payment, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all necessary documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind questioned if properties were conveyed "as -is" or if the City maintained responsibility for
certain aspects of the property through the language of the development agreement.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, the proposed amendments and the
City's responsibility for the water stub disconnections, the hazardous waste disposal and dock
modifications made by SingleSpeed.
Mr. Morrissey commented on the success of the Tour de Loo, the large crowd at SingleSpeed after
the event and what a great addition the venue is to downtown Waterloo.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2017-849.
ORDINANCES
146100 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by rescinding Section 543 - Thru Streets - and
deleting in its entirety (6) Ansborough Avenue and inserting a new subsection (6) Ansborough
Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll -call vote -
Ayes: Five. Nays: Schmitt, Welper. Motion carried.
Jim Chapman, 224 Birch, expressed his condolences to the Freshwater family and suggested
conducting a study on stop signs for Bayard and Birch.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, suggested the council review the traffic study and the information
provided in the study and possibly placing a stop sign on the bike/foot path.
Don Share, 1415 Downing Avenue, commented he feels it would be prudent to put a 4 -way stop at
the intersection of Ansborough and E. Shaulis Road, but more importantly educating and forming
rules for bicyclists and pedestrians on the bike paths.
Lind questioned if the ordinance related to a 4 -way stop.
Sandi Greco, Interim Public Works Director, explained the ordinance addresses the thru street
ordinance, not stop signs, and this would mean that Ansborough would stop.
October 9, 2017 Page 10
Mr. Welper commented that currently Ansborough doesn't stop.
Mr. Schmitt commented he had had numerous conversations with residents in the area who are
opposed to putting in a 4 -way stop at the intersection and suggested the Council reconsider the
ordinance.
Mr. Welper commented people are looking for traffic flow rather than traffic stopping and that is
why they are failing to stop.
Sandi Greco explained what a new traffic study would entail, that the traffic study was done during
peak hours for one day and that counters could be used but they do not record turn actions.
146101 - Welper/ Amos
that the item be tabled for two weeks to do additional traffic study. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Three.
Nays: Lind, Amos, Morrissey, Powers. Motion failed.
Mayor Hart questioned the accuracy of a new study, for pedestrian and bike traffic, considering the
colder weather.
Sandi Greco explained the traffic study was performed two weeks ago and agreed as the biking
season is almost over a new study would not reflect as many pedestrians and cyclists.
Mr. Powers commented because of the volume of traffic on Ansborough and Shaulis the traffic
needs to be stopped to prevent more accidents. Mr. Powers suggested stop signs also be placed on
the bike path.
Mr. Lind again questioned what this ordinance addressed.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if a study could be conducted in the next two weeks as this is only the
second reading of the ordinance. He further questioned why a study would be done knowing there
will be less traffic.
Mayor Hart reminded the Council of Mohammad Elahi's professional qualifications and experience
regarding traffic and civil engineering.
Mr. Power reminded the Council they employ experts on their staff and that their expertise needs to
be recognized and respected.
Mohammad Elahi, Traffic Engineer, explained how the numbers were derived for the study and feels
based on those numbers, there is no need for an actual traffic count. He explained that flow studies
project having 4 -way stops at that intersection would create less delays than 2 -way stops.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
146102 - Amos/Welper
that the arbitrage test results reflecting that no payment is due to the Internal Revenue Service for the
General Obligation Bonds Series 2010A issued in June 2010, the Series 2011A issued in June 2011,
the Series 2012A bonds issued in June 2012, the Series 2012B bonds issued in June 2012, and the
Sewer Revenue Bonds Series 2011A issued in July 2011, be received, placed on file and approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146103 - Amos/Welper
that the request to purchase neighborhood security pole cameras from Cellebrite, in the amount of
$25,000, and directing the use of funds designated by City Council, be received, placed on file and
approved.
Dan Trelka, Chief of Police requested the council postpone discussion to allow more time to fund
the cameras from excess revenues from project that come in under budget. Chief Trelka reviewed
October 9, 2017 Page 11
the use and history of cameras being used in Dubuque and utilizing cameras in different ways
throughout the City.
146104 -Schmitt/Welper
that the request to purchase neighborhood security pole cameras from Cellebrite, in the amount of
$25,000, and directing the use of funds designated by City Council, be received, placed on file and
approved be tabled for 60 days, pending further investigation.
Mr. Morrissey requested Mr. Schmitt's motion be amended to table the item indefinitely. Mr.
Schmitt agreed to the suggested amendment. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: Lind. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey requested the council develop policies and procedure for acceptable use of the
cameras.
146105 - Amos/Welper
that the request to waive the ten mile residency restriction for a police officer, be received, placed on
file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if the ten, mile limit is within Black Hawk County so
the employee is still contributing to taxes.
Dan Trelka explained the request for the waiver of the restriction and the officer's reasons for
making the request.
Mr. Amos questioned if this would help with recruitment.
Mr. Powers commented the state code allows for setting reasonable distances in cases such as this.
ADJOURNMENT
146106 - Welper/Morrissey
that the Council adjourn at 7:26 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
LeAii M. Evi,
Deputy City Clerk