HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11/14/2016November 14, 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, November 14, 2016. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper. Mr. Powers joined via telephone at 5:54 p.m.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Plede of Allegiance: Bruce Jacobs, Ward 2 Council Member.
146747 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by adding a resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of the vacated
alley within the former Bowl -In block, generally located in the block bounded by Mullan Avenue,
Jefferson Street, West 1st Street, and Highway 218, to Hawkeye Community College, in the amount
of $1.00, Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of the vacated alley within the former Bowl -In
block, generally located in the block bounded by Mullan Avenue, Jefferson Street, West 1st Street,
and Highway 218, to Hawkeye Community College, in the amount of $1.00, and approving a
development agreement with Hawkeye Community College, for the Regular Session on Monday,
November 14, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
146748 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 7, 2016, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart recognized Optimist Flag Football Player and Coach of the Year.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, commented that the City of Waterloo has many empty houses and those
people need incentives as well.
Marsha Buttgen, 1510 Lyon Avenue, commented on Advanced Systems leaving the City of
Waterloo and explained the need for more businesses coming to the City of Waterloo.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, commented on authorized funds spent on SportsPlex last
week on the Finance Committee agenda and questioned where the funds spent at the facility come
from.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, the funds came from the SportsPlex budget.
Sam Neil, 514 Kingbard Boulevard, commented on the need for the city to take pride in its image.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented on the fire at the Graystone Building, which is owned
by the city, and expressed a need for the building to be put on the National Register of Historic
Places.
Tracey Southall, 621 Vermont Street, commented on the peddler who has set up at the liquor store
on the six corners area.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, a hearing will be held next week on the revocation of their peddler
permit.
Mayor Hart commented that the city recently had its second largest building valuation growth and is
working on finding and making improvements.
146749 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
Mr. Powers joined the meeting via telephone at 5:54 p.m.
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CONSENT AGENDA
146750 - 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 November 14,
2016, in the amount of $4,416,647.39 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. 2016-890.
2. Resolution approving the request of Panther Builders for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $260,000 for property located at 5915 Summerland
Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA), and rescinding
resolution No. 2016-829.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-891.
3. Resolution approving the request of James Moeller for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new single family home valued at $229,064 for property located at 1107 Sandpiper Court,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-892.
4. Resolution approving the request of Heidi and Joshua Verhagen for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $170,000 for property located at 5629
Summerland Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-893.
5. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals LLC for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $180,000 for property located at 5633 Summerland
Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-894.
6. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals LLC for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $150,000 for property located at 5739 Summerland
Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-895.
7. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals LLC for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $150,000 for property located at 5741 Summerland
Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-896.
8. Resolution approving the request of Bruce Vaughn Sr. for tax exemptions on the construction
of home improvements valued at $31,000 for the property located at 615 Cottage Street and
located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-897.
9. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals LLC for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $110,000 for the property located at 2164 Burton Ave.
and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-898.
10. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as November 28, 2016 for a request by Midwest
Development Company for a site plan amendment in the "R-3 ,R -P" Planned Multiple
November 14, 2016 Page 3
Residence District for Lots C-1, C-2, and C-3 of the Southland Park Third Addition to allow
for the construction of 8 single family homes, and instruct City Clerk to publish pertinent
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-899.
11. Resolution setting the date of public hearing at November 28, 2016 to approve a request by
INVISION Architecture on the behalf of North Crossing, LLC for a site plan amendment to
the "C -P" Planned Commercial District to allow for the construction of a 35,000 SF medical
office, located at the northeast corner of Highway 63 (Logan Avenue) and East Donald
Street, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-900.
12. Resolution accepting an easement for a public highway from B&R Oil Corporation and Gary
C. Ritter and Holley Ritter, located at the southeast comer of West Mullan Avenue and
Commercial Street, otherwise known as 100 Commercial Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-901.
13. Resolution approving the request from Main Street Waterloo to host their annual Winter
Wonder'Loo celebration on Saturday, November 26, 2016 from 4:00 P.M. to 7:00 P.M. in
Downtown Waterloo at Newton's Park and at the Black's Building, and request that
Sycamore Street from Park Ave to E. 4th Street be closed to traffic to accommodate the
event.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-902.
14. Resolution approving 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. 2016-903.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a.
a.
b.
c.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Michelle Weidner,
CFO
21st Annual
Governmental
GAAP Update
Webinar — in
office
12/1/2016
$180.00
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Three Amigos Family
Restaurant, 2820 Falls
Avenue
C Liquor
Renewal
08/24/2017
X
Hurricane Grill and Wings,
2027 Crossroads Blvd.
C Liquor w/
Outdoor Service
Renewal
09/30/2017
X
Kings & Queens, 304 W.
4th Street
C Liquor
New
11/15/2017
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re -
Appointment
Jim Petersen
Memorial Hall
Commission
12/31/2018
New
Tom Powers
Complete Streets
Advisory Committee
None
New
November 14, 2016 Page 4
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart welcomed LeAnn Even as the new Deputy City Clerk.
Mayor Hart welcomed Scott Buchanan as Maintenance Electrician in the Traffic Department.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146751 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Martin Road Development Plan Amendment
No. 4 Removal Area, to remove properties from the TIF area, as published in the Waterloo Courier
on November 1, 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.
146752 - Schmitt/Welper
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and placed 011 file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146753 - Schmitt/Lind
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.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that a timeline exists for
utilizing TIF for development and the recommendation is to release the vacant land and add it back
in to continue development.
Mr. Schmitt requested an example of the area in question.
Noel Anderson explained this is the vacant land near the old greyhound park and Mauer Eye Clinic
of Ridgeway Avenue.
Mr. Jacobs questioned if the land has infrastructure in place.
Noel Anderson explained that all of the infrastructure is not currently in place but will have more
built in 12-18 months. He further explained that the 2008 flood and recession has slowed
momentum in the area but progress is coming back.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-904.
146754 - Schmitt/Lind
that "an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the newly described Martin Road Development 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.
146755 - Schmitt/Lid
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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146756 - Schmitt/Lind
that "an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the newly described Martin Road Development 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 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. 5373.
146757 - Morrissey/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Martin Road Development Plan Amendment
No. 5 Expansion Area, to expand the boundaries of the TIF area, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on November 1, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Marsha Burton, 1510 Lyon, questioned if the TIF area could go where Advanced Systems is located.
Mayor Hart commented that this item would not have anything to do with Advanced Systems and
conversation should remain focused on the item at hand.
Randy Herod, 111 Highland Boulevard, believes that an opportunity exists to identify a portion of
the funds tied up in the TIF to use the funds on installing surveillance cameras to help stop crime.
Steve Murphy, 124 Terrace Drive, asked council to release a portion of the TIF funds to help bring
relief to tax payers and that the funds should be used towards public safety.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, spoke in favor of releasing a portion of the TIF district and putting
the funds toward purchasing cameras to help public safety.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and
there were none.
146758 - Morrissey/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments and recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
146759 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution affirming previous deteination 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. 2016-905.
146760 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all
property located within the newly expanded Martin Road Development 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.
November 14, 2016 Page 6
Mr. Lind commented that he would like to propose an amendment to the ordinance language.
146761 - Lind/Schmitt
that "an ordinance providing that fifty percent of general property taxes levied and collected each
year on all property located within the newly expanded Martin Road Development 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" Roll call vote: Ayes: Three. Nays: Four (Welper, Amos, Powers, and
Morrissey). Motion Failed.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained the TIF actions on the agenda and the impact
of Mr. Lind's motion on the TIF district. She cautioned council on using funds for long-term growth
and gain for spending it today and not have the money to pay for future projects.
Mayor Hart questioned what will happen to the district in 2019.
Michelle Weidner explained that in 2019 the Martin Road District will release 4.6 million to taxing
entities and explained that a small slice will be released to use to spend on cameras but the majority
of the 50 percent will go to schools and county.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned the total amount of money currently in the TIF.
Mayor Hart explained that, after conversation about the amendment, council would take questions
on the ordinance as a whole.
Mr. Lind commented that he would like the council to try something different.
Forrest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Rd., approached the podium to speak.
Mayor Hart stated that a hearing was held earlier with opportunities to speak and he would not allow
him to speak at this particular time.
Mr. Lind clarified that the only thing that can be amended with this motion is the amount being
levied. .
Michelle Weidner confirmed.
Forrest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Rd., expressed his belief that TIFs do not necessarily expire since
they can be transformed into other things
146762 - Morrissey/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Nays: Three (Jacobs, Schmitt, and Welper). Motion failed.
146763 - Morrissey/Amos
to recess for up to five minutes. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Council recessed at 6:25
p.m.
146764 - Morrissey/Amos
to reconvene at 6:30p.m.
146765 - Lind/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request to sell and convey the foiiuer vacated
alley portion within the former Bowl -In block in the amount of $1.00 to Hawkeye Community
College, along with a Development Agreement, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November
8, 2016, 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 objections and
there were none.
146766 - Lind/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146767 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of the vacated alley within the former Bowl -In
block, generally located in the block bounded by Mullan Avenue, Jefferson Street, West 1st Street,
and Highway 218, to Hawkeye Community College, in the amount of $1.00, and approving a
development agreement with Hawkeye Community College", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-906.
RESOLUTIONS
146768 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Pro -West and Associates, Inc. of
Walker, MN, in an amount not to exceed $24,590 to provide a GIS (Geographic Information
Systems) needs assessment and implementation plan", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-907.
146769 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving installation of a 25 MPH speed hump in the 800 block of Idaho Street",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-908.
146770 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving REAP Grant Agreement #17 -R4 -EB, Waterloo Boathouse Enhancements
with the Iowa Dept. of Natural Resources for a state grant of $200,000 to be used for improvements
to the Waterloo Boathouse", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the item.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained how the grant funds will be used.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if docks will be part of the project.
Paul Huting explained that the improvements would primarily be used for renting the facility.
Mr. Morrissey questioned what would happen if a flood would hit the area again.
Paul Huting explained that the improvements would be designed to be tolerant to floods.
Mayor Hart questioned what the challenges are for the area.
Paul Huting explained that the parking lot is very muddy and that the boat launch is paved but full of
potholes. The grant would help to repave the facilities and connect to the bike trail. It would be
most conducive to people wanting to hold a wedding or party at the site.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-909.
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146771 - Jacobs/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Don's Truck Sales Inc, of Fairbank Iowa, for the
purchase of one (1) Ford F450 truck with Pup Garbage Compactor in the amount of $81,043.25", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-910.
146772 - Jacobs/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing an exception to the City of Waterloo purchasing procedures to approve
the purchase of one (1) John Deere 544K wheel loader from Murphy Tractor, Waterloo, Iowa in the
amount of $113,900", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-911.
146773 - Jacobs/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving the Preliminary and Final Plat of a Minor Plat of Survey of Parcel "V" of
Lot 63 of Summerland Park First Addition", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-912.
146774 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a variance to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance, Section 11-
3-2 Preliminary Plats and Section 11-3-3 Final Plats, relating to the approval of the Minor Plat of
Survey of Parcel "V" of Lot 63 of Summerland Park First Addition", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-913.
146775 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution terminating an existing lease with Robby Wagner approved on March 3, 2008, by
Resolution No. 2008-168 and approving the request by Kristen Johnston to lease 8 acres of city
owned land along Bishop Avenue just south of the Blowers Creek drainage way for 1 year with
option to renew for 1 year", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the item.
Noel Anderson explained the agreement.
Mr. Amos commented that he has complaints that horses have gotten out at the property and nobody
was able to contact the owner and police had to help round up the horses.
Noel Anderson commented that his office or Animal Control could be contacted.
Mayor Hart commented that their contact information should be provided to planning and posted on
the fence.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-914.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
146776 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Motion to approve Change Order #3 in the amount of $2,800.00 to Lodge Construction of
Clarksville, Iowa, in conjunction with the Sherwood Recreation Area, Phase 2 Improvements ", be
adopted. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
146777 - Welper/Schmitt
November 14, 2016 Page 9
that the Council adjourn at 6:43 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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