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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10/3/2016October 3, 2016 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 3, 2016. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper. Prayer or Moment of Silence. Prayer led by Pastor Quovadis Marshall of Hope City Church Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Hart. 146621 - Welper/Schmitt that the Agenda, as amended, by adding item 1.A.11, Request by Izet Kajtezovic for a Variance to the Noise Ordinance on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the 8th Annual Chestnut Festival to be held at Byrnes Park, along with live music and the use of a P.A. System, and adding a new item 6, Resolution authorizing 100 percent rebate of building, plumbing, electrical, and heating permit fees for primary/owner-occupied residential property damaged in the 2016 flood for only that portion of damage caused by the flood, and amending the Surveillance Camera for Certain Businesses ordinance by correcting the number of readings of the ordinance from two to three and to make it item 7 on the agenda, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 3, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146622 - Welper/Schmitt that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 26, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring October 7, 2016, as Trigeminal Neuralgia Awareness Day. Mayor Hart recognized Dustin Lindaman as the October 2016 Team Member of the Month. CONSENT AGENDA 146623 - Welper/Schmitt 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 3, 2016, in the amount of $2,463,928.55 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. 2016-775. 2. Resolution approving the request of Mike and Laura Jump for tax exemptions on the construction of home improvements valued at $11,080.00 for the property located at 531 Evergreen Ave. and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-776. 3. Resolution approving the request of CRF Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a new attached garage valued at $9,583.00 for the property located at 714 Hartman Ave. and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-777. 4. Resolution approving the request of Jessica Wiebbecke for tax exemptions on the construction of home improvements valued at $11,998 for the property located at 1625 Wakonda Drive and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-778. October 3, 2016 Page 2 5. Resolution approving the request of John Friel III for tax exemptions on the construction of home improvements valued at $43,000 for the property located at 1662 Oakwood Drive and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-779. 6. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals LLC for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $160,000 for the property located at 2140 Burton Ave. and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-780. 7. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals LLC for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $160,000 for the property located at 2146 Burton Ave. and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-781. 8. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals LLC for tax exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at $160,000 for the property located at 2158 Burton Ave. and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-782. 9. Resolution approving the request of Richard Woods for tax exemptions on the construction of a new commercial building valued at $806.250.00 for the property located at 1921 Hawthorne Ave. and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-783. 10. Resolution approving the cancellation of special assessments for properties listed on Exhibit A, and authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellations. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-784. 11. Resolution approving request by Izet Kajtezovic for a Variance to the Noise Ordinance on Saturday, October 8, 2016 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the 8th Annual Chestnut Festival to be held at Byrnes Park, along with live music and the use of a P.A. System. 1. a. 2. a. b. c. d. e. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-785. Travel Requests Name & Title of Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) Amount not to Exceed Lt. Ferguson Rough in and final inspections for Fire Sprinkler Systems. West Allis, WI Oct. 31 - Nov. 1, 2016 $295.00 Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications Name & Address of Business Class New or Renewal Expiration Date Includes Sunday Wal-Mart Supercenter #1496, 1334 Flammang Drive B Wine / C Beer / E Liquor Renewal Application 9/30/2017 X The Saloon, 303 W. 4th Street C Liquor Renewal Application 11/14/2017 New World Lounge II, 504 Riehl Street C Liquor Renewal Application 9/14/2017 X Fairfield Inn & Suites, 2134 LaPorte Road B Native Wine / C Beer Renewal Application 9/30/2017 X Brown Derby Ballroom, 618 Sycamore Street C Liquor Renewal Application 9/30/2017 X October 3, 2016 Page 3 3. Bonds Mr. Schmitt questioned the liquor license for 1.b.2.c. Dan Trelka, Chief of Police, stated that this establishment is improving and did not meet the threshold for denial. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Hart recognized Rick Jacks as the newest member of the Historical Preservation Commission. Mayor Hart welcomed Jim Rodemeyer as the city's interim Human Resources Director. PUBLIC HEARINGS 146624 - Schmitt/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by North Crossing, LLC to vacate, sell and convey a portion of Logan Avenue frontage road right-of-way adjacent to 2038 Logan Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 23, 2016, 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 objections and there were none. 146625 - Schmitt/Welper that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146626 - Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance approving the vacation of a portion of Logan Avenue frontage road right-of-way located adjacent to 2038 Logan Avenue and creating a permanent utility easement on a portion of said right-of-way", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the ordinance. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the vacation would offer more land for the development of the Logan Plaza area and would release the city from responsibility for a frontage road in that area. 146627 - Schmitt/Welper that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146628 - Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance approving the vacation of a portion of Logan Avenue frontage road right-of-way located adjacent to 2038 Logan Avenue and creating a permanent utility easement on a portion of said right-of-way", 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 No. 5370. 146629 - Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of a portion of Logan Avenue frontage road right-of-way located adjacent to 2038 Logan Avenue to North Crossing, LLC, in the amount of $1.00", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-786. October 3, 2016 Page 4 RESOLUTIONS 146630 - Morrissey/Amos that "Resolution awarding bid for the rental of four (4) motor graders to support snow operations to Murphy Tractor of Waterloo, IA in the amount of $100,800", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-787. 146631 - Morrissey/Amos that "Resolution approving request of the MIS Department to seek proposals for a replacement backup system to its current tape backup process", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Randy Herod, 111 Highland Blvd., questioned if the public can have input in the bidding process. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained the bid process. Mayor Hart clarified the information is available on the city website and is published in the newspaper. Randy Herod asked how individuals and companies find out the requirements and who to contact concerning the projects they are interested in bidding. Chris Youngblut, IT Director, explained that the RFP will be placed on the city website and will state who to contact. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-788. 146632 - Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution approving a one month extension to the Memorandum of Agreement with Waterloo Community School District to extend technical and professional services in the operation of the Waterloo Educational Access Channel", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-789. 146633 - Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution authorizing 100 percent rebate of building, plumbing, electrical, and heating permit fees for primary/owner-occupied residential property damaged in the 2016 flood for only that portion of damage caused by the flood", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-790. ORDINANCES 146634 - Welper/Amos that "an Ordinance repealing Title 5, Chapter 4 Convenience Store Security in its entirety and enacting in lieu thereof a new Title 5, Chapter 4 Surveillance Camera for Certain Businesses", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Zero. Nays: Seven. Motion failed. Dan Trelka, Chief of Police, recommended denial. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 146635 - Welper/Morrissey October 3, 2016 Page 5 Nick Moeller, 1733 Corning Ave., explained that a contractor came to his home to install a footing drain and destroyed his home. He requested that the city look at contractor work prior to reimbursing contractor. Mayor Hart directed Noel Anderson to take Mr. Moeller's contact information and look into the matter. Randy Herod, 111 Highland Blvd., requested a copy of the Department of Justice Report. Jonathan Soffa, 318 W. 3rd Street, invited the public to attend a meeting scheduled on Friday, October 7t to discuss the future of the Public Market. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, explained that he heard -that the Martin Road TIF will expire soon and requested that council return 40% of the money in the TIF to the General Fund. Judy Ciesielski, 210 Williston Ave., requested and update on Sunnyside South and the Rath Packing Company. Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, explained that Sunnyside South is still with the Supreme Court and should receive oral comments in the fall. Noel Anderson explained that the city has disposed its land in Rath Packing Co. to S.J. Construction to Crystal Distribution. He added that there is one remaining project at this site that is currently under renovation. that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 146636 - Welper/Morrissey that the Council adjourn at 6:02 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. / /H1 kelley Fele e Deputy Cif Clerk