HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes- 12/12/2016December 12, 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, December 12, 2016. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Tom Lind, Council Member At Large.
146850 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended, by deleting item four, Resolution awarding asbestos abatement
contract to Advanced Environmental Testing and Abatement Inc., for asbestos abatement of 820
Newell Street, 915 Newell Street, 3126 Franklin Street Building 1107 Commercial Street, 71
Franklin Street, 929 Linden Avenue, 426 Cherry Street, 310 Oak Street, 847 Dawson, 414
Thompson Street in the amount of $14,800.00, and rescinding Resolution No. 2016-946 originally
approved December 5, 2016, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 12, 2016, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146851 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 5, 2016, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Rodney Blackwell, Developer for TechWorks Project, provided an update to the TechWorks Project
and commented that the Marriott building will be open in July, 2017.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if the project has had any surprises.
Rodney Blackwell said that some have come up but that progress has been made to the project.
Mr. Schmitt asked if the project is on schedule.
Rodney Blackwell affirmed that they are on schedule.
Mr. Lind questioned if all contracts are still intact.
Rodney Blackwell affirmed that they are intact.
Mayor Hart thanked Mr. Blackwell for investing in Waterloo.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, commented that he enjoyed seeing youth participating in the meeting and
asked how the city's debts compare to revenues.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained the city's revenue.
Mayor Hart questioned if reserves have increased over the years.
Michelle Weidner explained that general reserves have increased over 15 years.
Jim Chapman questioned if debts have increased.
Michelle Weidner explained increases to debts and how they will be repaid.
Kathy Carter, 1855 Hawthorne, expressed dissatisfaction with Animal Control in their response to a
dog that passed away.
146852 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
December 12, 2016
CONSENT AGENDA
146853 - Welper/Schmitt
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
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1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated December 12,
2016, in the amount of $2,764,229.53 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. 2016-956.
2. Resolution approving the request to certify assessment to property located at 226 Boston
Avenue in the amount of $2,800.00 for work performed by the Waterloo Water Works,
together with recommendation of approval by the Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-957.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a.
b.
c.
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
BC Moore, Lt.
Petersen, Lt. Luck,
Cpt. Mahood, Cpt.
Harter and Chief
Treloar
Blue Card -Incident
Commander
Certification
Program
Online
Subscription
access for 1
year
$2,310.00
JB Bolger, Golf
Manager
Iowa Turfgrass
Conference and
Tradeshow
Altoona, IA
Jan. 17-19,
2017
$120.00
Tom Klein, Brad
VanderWerff, Bob
Jorgensen, Golf
Superintendents
Iowa Turfgrass
Conference and
Tradeshow
Altoona, IA
Jan. 17-19,
2017
$555.00
Steven
Hoambrecker
WMS Director
(reimbursement)
12/27/2017
X
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Kwik Star #380, 506 W. 9th
Street
C Beer
Renewal
11/18/2017
X
Curt's, 32 Lafayette Street
C Liquor w/
Outdoor Service
Renewal
12/31/2017
X
Casey's General Store
#2867, 2424 Ranchero
Road*Ownership Update*
B Native Wine, C
Beer
Renewal
12/27/2017
X
Casey's General Store #
2867, 2424 Ranchero Road
B Native Wine, C
Beer
Renewal
12/27/2017
X
ALDI, Inc. #33, 1918
Schukei Rd.
B Wine, C Beer
Renewal
11/03/2017
X
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re -
Appointment
Rich Kurtenbach
Telecommunications
Board
12/12/2022
New
December 12, 2016 Page 3
4. Recommendation of appointment of Casy Cory to the position of Laboratory Technician at
Waste Management Services Department, effective January 9, 2017
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146854- Schmitt/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the asbestos abatement services at 1020
Wellington Street, 1120 Washington Street, 27 John Street, 408-410 Logan Avenue, 1201 Mulberry
Street, 326 Crescent Street, 717 Fairview Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December
2, 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.
146855 - Schmitt/Powers
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146856 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, foam of contract, etc. in conjunction
with the asbestos abatement services at 1020 Wellington Street, 1120 Washington Street, 27 John
Street, 408-410 Logan Avenue, 1201 Mulberry Street, 326 Crescent Street, 717 Fairview Street", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-958.
146857 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the asbestos abatement services at 1020
Wellington Street, 1120 Washington Street, 27 John Street, 408-410 Logan Avenue, 1201 Mulberry
Street, 326 Crescent Street, 717 Fairview Street", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-959.
146858 - Schmitt/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Community Planning &
Development Director for review.
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
New Horizons Enterprises,
LLC
Kansas City, MO
5%
$13,270.00
Abatement Specialties
Cedar Rapids, IA
sv
$16,245.00
Advanced Environmental
Waterloo, IA
5%
$13,222.00
Active Thermal Concepts
Hiawatha, IA
5%
$24,725.00
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146859- Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution awarding asbestos abatement contract to Advanced Environmental for asbestos
abatement of 1020 Wellington Street, 1120 Washington Street, 27 John Street, 408-410 Logan
Avenue, 1201 Mulberry Street, 326 Crescent Street, 717 Fairview Street in the amount of
$13,222.00", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-960.
RESOLUTIONS
146860 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving the Construction Plans, per Article IV of the Development Agreement
with FDP WTC LLC, for the Tech Works redevelopment project, and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute all necessary documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-961.
146861 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving award of hotel/motel tax council discretionary funds for the Hartman
Reserve Nature Center Renovation Project in the amount of $20,000.00", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the project.
Vern Fish, Black Hawk County Conservation, provided an overview of the project.
Mayor Hart asked Mr. Fish to explain how important Hartman Reserve is to the City of Waterloo.
Vern Fish described all of the benefits Hartman Reserve provides to the City of Waterloo.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if there is a corresponding grant match to the amount proposed.
Vern Fish explained the amount.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if other communities have participated in contributing funds.
Vern Fish explained that money has come from the community, county, and Cedar Falls but now
need contributions from Waterloo.
Mr Schmitt questioned who on council recommends the use of Hotel/Motel Discretionary Funds.
Mr. Morrissey explained that he and other council members are on the committee and the criteria
used for awarding funds.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-962.
146862 - Amos/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving the 2017 Budget of the Waterloo Water Works, and authorizing the City
Clerk to file said documents with the Black Hawk County Auditor.", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-963.
146863 - Amos/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing submission of application to Black Hawk County Gaming Association
for grant funding to purchase a Full Spectrum Imaging System", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Mr Schmitt requested an overview of the item.
Dan Trelka, Chief of Police, explained the equipment.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-964.
146864 - Amos/Schmitt
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that "Resolution approving Change Order No. 2 for a net decrease of $11,717.94 for the F.Y. 2016
Midport Boulevard Extension - Phase III, Contract No. 894, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute said document.", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146865 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work
performed by Cedar Valley Corporation, of Waterloo, Iowa, at a total cost of $549,303.56 in
conjunction with F.Y. 2016 Midport Boulevard Extension - Phase III, Contract No. 894", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-965.
ORDINANCES
146866 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending the 2007 City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by repealing Title 7
Public Ways and Property, Chapter 8 Leisure, Cultural and Arts Services, Section 1 Use of Public
Facilities, Subsection F Non -motorized Watercraft In Katoski Greenbelt, in its entirety and enacting
in lieu thereof a new Title 7 Public Ways and Property, Chapter 8 Leisure, Cultural and Arts
Services, Section 1 Use of Public Facilities, Subsection F Non -motorized Watercraft in conjunction
with the Watercraft Ordinance Amendment (7-8-1: Use of Public Facilities) ", be received, placed on
file, considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5377.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
146867 - Lind/Morrissey
that Change Order No. 1 in the amount of $19,550.00 to the Professional Services Agreement that
was approved on September 6, 2016 with Via Rail Logistics, LLC, and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign and fully execute all necessary documents, be received, placed on file and approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146868 - Lind/Morrissey
that Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $17,750.00 to the Professional Services Agreement that
was approved on September 6, 2016 with Via Rail Logistics, LLC, and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to sign and fully execute all necessary documents, be received, placed on file and approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director provided an overview of the two
change orders.
Mr. Lind questioned if the scope of the project changed.
Noel Anderson further explained the change to the project.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if the location of the property can be made public.
Noel Anderson explained that the property is city -owned land west of the city drop off site.
Mr. Schmitt thanked residents for attending his taxpayer forum.
Mayor Hart explained that tomorrow a public budget input form will be uploaded to the city website.
146869 - Welper/Schmitt
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:08 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
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City Attorney Dave Zellhoefer stated that discussion of property acquisition is an approved topic of
Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j)(2016).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
146870 - Welper/Jacobs
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:53 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
146871 - Welper/Jacobs
that the Council adjourn at 6:54 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
elley Fel
City Clerk