HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-9/08/2015September 8, 2015
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 PM, on Tuesday, September 8, 2015. Mayor Ernest G. Clark in the
Chair
Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Abraham Funchess, Human Rights Director.
144978-Hart/Jones
That the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 8, 2015,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
144979-Hart/Jones
That the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 24, 2015,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Consent Agenda
144980-Hart/Schmitt
That the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
approved:
Resolution to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated September 8,
2015, in the amount of $3,878,249.24, 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. 2015-679.
2. Resolution approving preliminarily plans, specifications, form of contract etc.
and setting date of bid opening as September 24, 2015 and date of public hearing
as September 28, 2015 for the 2015 Fall Stump Removal Project; and instruct City
Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-680.
3. Resolution approving preliminary specifications, bid documents, etc., and setting
date of bid opening as September 24, 2015 and date of public hearing as September
28, 2015 for the FY2016 Upper Gates Playground Project, and instruct City Clerk
to publish notice of specifications, bid document, etc.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-681.
4. Resolution re -setting public hearing as September 14, 2015, for the F.Y. 2016
Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program - Zone 5.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-682.
5. Resolution re -setting date of bid opening as September 10, 2015 and date of
public hearing as September 14, 2015 for the F.Y. 2016 Sidewalk Repair Assessment
Program - Zone 5, Contract No. 892, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of
plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-683.
6. Request from Friendship Village to hold the Race To Remember 5K/1 -Mile run, walk,
roll, bike or blade event, on October 3, 2015, starting at 9:00 a.m., on the
Friendship Village campus, sidewalks and side streets.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-684.
7. Request from East High School to hold their Homecoming Parade on Thursday,
September 17, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m., beginning and ending at East
High, along with intersection control and street closures.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-685.
8. Request from Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church to hold a Miles for Mills
Memorial 5K event in honor of Pastor Mills on September 12th, 2015 starting at
7:30 a.m., beginning and ending at Corinthian Missionary Baptist Church, along
with the use of barricades and police assistance.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-686.
9. Resolution approving the request of Chad Mormann for tax exemptions for the
renovation of a commercial building valued at $191,738.00 for the property
located at 620 Commercial Street and located within the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (CURA).
September 8, 2015
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-687.
10. Resolution approving the request of Carber Development LC for tax exemptions on
the construction of new commercial storage buildings valued at $1,638,181.68 for
the property located at 3680 University Avenue and located within the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-688.
11. Resolution approving the request of Carber Development LC for tax exemptions on
the renovation of a commercial building valued at $675,552.72 for the property
located at 35 Fletcher Avenue and located within the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-689.
12. Resolution approving the request of Nathan Neff for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new home valued at $220,000.00 for the property located at 135
Sabrina Circle and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
(CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-690.
13. Resolution approving the request of Tim Elzinga for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new home valued at $200,165.00 for property located at 1433
Hummingbird Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area
(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-691.
14. Resolution approving request from Richard Berry for a waiver for a concrete
driveway with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to the inability to
meet requirements of the driveway and sidewalk policy paragraph 1, located at
552 W. Donald Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-692.
15. Resolution approving the request of Diana McGilligan for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new home valued at $258,941.00 for property located at 4862
Yellowstone Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area
(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-693.
16. Resolution approving the request of Vickie & Gary McDonald for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new twin home valued at $190,000.00 for property located at
4165 Mourning Dove Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization
Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-694.
17. Resolution approving the request of James & Nanci Geiger for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new twin home valued at $170,000.00 for property located at
4177 Mourning Dove Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization
Area (CLURA)
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-695.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. TRAVEL REQUESTS
Pat Treloar, Chief of Fire Services and 2 EMS Personnel
Class/Meeting: WAVE-ESO-ePCR Destination: Austin, TX
Dates: October 15-16, 2015 Amount not to exceed: $3,400.00
Steve Jordan, Fire Marshal
Class/Meeting: 2015 Fire Prevention & Building Safety Education Conference.
Destination: Ankeny, IA Dates: October 20-23, 2015 Amount not to exceed:
$690.92
Nancy Gulick, Community Development Coordinator
Class/Meeting: Advanced CDBG: Managing an Effective Program and CDBG/HOME
Underwriting/Subsidy Layering.Destination: Little Rock, AR
Dates: October 26-27, 2015 Amount not to exceed: $1,470.00
Tim Moyer, Chief Electrical Inspector and Dan Youngblood, Chief Combination
Inspector Class/Meeting: 2015 IAEI Iowa Chapter Meeting
Destination: Clear Lake, IA Dates: October 15-16, 2015 Amount not to exceed:
$260.00
Director Trelka & Captain Mohlis
Class/Meeting: Law Enforcement Leadership Series (LELS)
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Destination: Cedar Rapids, IA
to exceed: $250.00
2. LICENSES
Dates: September 22-23, 2015 Amount not
Fairfield Inn & Suites, 2134 LaPorte Road
Class: B Native Wine, C Beer Renewal Application Includes Sunday
Expiration Date: 9/30/2016
Kwik Star #724, 1105 Cedar Bend Drive
Class: B Native Wine, C Beer Renewal Application Includes Sunday
Expiration Date: 7/21/2016
Fraternal Order of Eagles, Waterloo Aerie #764, 202 E. First Street
Class: A Liquor w/Outdoor Service Renewal Application Includes Sunday
Expiration Date: 6/30/2016
Tobacco outlet Plus #500, 1803 LaPorte Road
Class: C Beer Renewal Application Includes Sunday
Expiration Date: 10/14/2016
3. APPOINTMENTS
Matt Miehe
Board/Commission: Planning, Programming & Zoning Commission
Expiration Date: 8-20-18 Re -Appointment
Megan Hannam
Board/Commission: Design Review Board
Expiration Date: 8-20-18 Re -Appointment
4. Recommendation of appointment of Tanya Hanks to the position of Financial
Analyst in the Finance Department, effective September 9, 2015.
5. Recommendation of appointment of Laura Wolff to the position of CMOM Technician
at the Waste Management Services Department effective September 9,2015.
6. Recommendation of appointment of Ryan Doland from the Civil Service list to the
position of Animal Control Services Officer at the Traffic Operations
Department effective September 14, 2015, pending pre-employment physical.
7. Recommendation of appointment of Cindy Young from the Civil Service list to the
position of Clerk II in the City Clerk's Office, effective September 9, 2015.
Mr. Lind questioned if the new hires receive the same pay rate as the employee
previously in the position.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained raises are given to
positions and the dollar amount stays with the position when a new hire comes
onboard.
Mr. Lind questioned if the EPA will require the City to create additional CMOM
positions.
Mayor Clark explained the EPA does not require the city to have any positions.
The Sanitary Sewer Department Head has requested the position.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the property at 620 Commercial Street is under the
jurisdiction of the Design Review Council.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, confirmed the
property falls within its jurisdiction.
Mr. Morrissey questioned the waiver for concrete driveway.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, explained the waiver.
Roll call vote—AYES: Seven. Motion Carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
144981-Hart/Jones
That proof of publication of notice of public hearing on September 8, 2015, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on August 28, 2015, on the purchase of a 2016 Type
1 ambulance with a 172" modular, 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.
144982-Hart/Schmitt
That the hearing be closed. Voice Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
144983-Hart/Schmitt
That Resolution confirming approval of bid documents, specifications, form of
contract, estimate of cost, etc., be approved. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-696.
144984-Hart/Schmitt
That Resolution authorizing to proceed with the purchase of a 2016 Type 1 ambulance
with a 172" modular, be approved. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-697.
144985-Hart/Morrissey
That motion to receive and file and instruct the City Clerk to read bids and refer to
Chief of Fire Services for review, be approved. Voice Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion
carried.
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid
Amount
Klocke's Emergency
Vehicles
Sterling, IL
N/A
$197,897.00
144986-Schmitt/Morrissey
That proof of publication of notice of public hearing on September 8, 2015, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on August 28, 2015, on Development Agreement with
Bread to Beer, LLC to authorize the sale and conveyance of a portion of City owned
property for $1.00 commonly known as the former Wonder Bread Bakery site (301-305
and 325 Commercial Street), for the redevelopment into a microbrewery, pub, and
retail space building, with an estimated new taxable value of $3.0 million, with 15
years at 70 percent tax rebates, and $160,000 in grant funds, 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.
Brad Lieber, Invision Architecture, presented design plans for the redevelopment
project. Their firm is working with the State Historic Preservation Office to
maintain historic integrity of the building. The space will include a restaurant,
indoor and outdoor seating, open kitchen, and brewery area. The project includes
room for expansion.
David Morgan, Single Speed Brewery, thanked the City of Waterloo for working with
them on the project.
Jessica Young, 318 West 3rd street, presented council with letters supporting the
project.
John Molsey, 519 Lafayette, spoke in favor of the project.
Edward Ottesen, 1941 West 6th street, spoke in favor of the project.
Chad Shipman, 2001 Teton Drive, thanked City of Waterloo and owners of Single Speed
for bringing the project to downtown Waterloo.
Mr. Lind questioned how the project went from housing to retail.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained the Master
Plan shows how this area is a major redevelopment area. Earlier versions show plans
of riverfront housing near the Youth Pavillion or a parking lot. This project has
evolved over time and the current plan is a great mix use for the building.
Mr. Lind questioned if room for housing still exists across the street.
Noel Anderson explained a request for proposals to turn the site into a housing
development has been sent out.
Mr. Lind questioned if the Single Speed project would bring in jobs.
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Noel Anderson confirmed.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if the incentives for the project are typical.
Noel Anderson explained the incentive package is typical of a large project like
this with a historic preservation component.
Mr. Lind questioned if the development will include a parking lot.
Noel Anderson confirmed a parking lot is included.
Mr. Morrissey commended David Morgan for working diligently on the project, bringing
his business to Waterloo, and saving the Wonder Bread building. He also thanked
citizens for showing up in support of the project. He further thanked Jessica Young
for her work on the project.
Ms. Cole thanked David Morgan and Mr. Morrissey for bringing the project to Waterloo.
Mr. Schmitt thanked Noel Anderson, David Morgan, and Mr. Morrissey for their work on
the project.
144987-Schmitt/Morrissey
That the hearing be closed and oral comments be placed on file. Voice Vote -AYES:
Seven. Motion carried.
144988-Schmitt/Morrissey
That Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Bread to Beer, LLC to authorize
the sale and conveyance of a portion of City owned property for $1.00 commonly known
as the former Wonder Bread Bakery site (301-305 and 325 Commercial Street), for
redevelopment into a microbrewery, pub, and retail space building, with an estimated
new taxable value of $3.0 million, with 15 years at 70 percent tax rebates, and
$160,000 in grant funds, and authorizing Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
Agreement, be approved. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-698.
144989-Hart/Cole
That proof of publication of notice of public hearing on September 8, 20415, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on August 20, 2015, on General Obligation Bonds -
ECP -1 - The issuance of not to exceed $9,750,000 General Obligation Bonds for
essential urban renewal purposes, 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.
David Dryer, 3145 West 4th street, questioned why the City needs the bond money.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained the money is for the
redevelopment of Tech Works. Since tax credit funding was rejected at the federal
level, per the development agreement, the City must bond for the funds.
David Dryer questioned if the funds will be repaid with property taxes.
Mr. Lind questioned if the funds will all go to Speer Financial.
Michelle Weidner explained that the additional funds will be used to buy down the
interest rate.
144990-Hart/Welper
That the hearing be closed and oral comments be placed on file. Voice Vote -AYES:
Seven. Motion carried.
144991-Hart/Cole
That Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of the issuance of
said bonds, be approved. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-699.
144992-Cole/Hart
That proof of publication of notice of public hearing on September 8, 2015, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on August 20, 2015, on General Obligation Bonds -
ECP -2- The issuance of not to exceed $8,500,000 General Obligation Bonds for essential
urban renewal purposes, 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.
Mr. Lind questioned if the developer will pay the interest on the bonds.
Michelle Weidner confirmed the developer would pay the interest on the bonds.
144993-Cole/Hart
That the hearing be closed and oral comments be placed on file. Voice Vote -AYES:
Seven. Motion carried.
144994-Cole/Hart
That Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of the issuance of
said bonds, be approved. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-700.
144995-Welper/Hart
That proof of publication of notice of public hearing on September 8, 2015, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on August 24, 2015, on the Development Agreement
with Dolly James 2, LLC and Hi Yield, LLC to authorize the sale and conveyance of a
portion of City owned property for $1.00 commonly known as the former Flea Market
building site, at Commercial Street and West 6th Street, for the construction of an
approximate 30 -unit condominium development with an estimated actual value of $2.5
million, with 20 years at 42 percent tax rebates, 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.
David Dryer, 3145 West 4th St., commented on an article in the Courier. He
recommended having Dolly James 2, LLC complete one project before starting a second
project.
Forrest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, expressed dissatisfaction with the project
being located in a TIF District and questioned if any of the taxes would go into the
general fund.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained all of the
funds would go into the TIF district.
Mr. Lind questioned the incentive package.
Noel Anderson explained the incentive package.
Mr. Schmitt questioned how the incentives compare to the package given to the Single
Speed Brewery and if other developers can come back and ask for better incentives.
Noel Anderson explained the incentive package and that previous developments cannot
come back and ask for a better deal as they signed a development agreement.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the increasing number of residential developments coming to
downtown Waterloo.
Noel Anderson explained the main level will be parking with the ability to be
converted to a small retail space.
Mr. Morrissey questioned why the completion date was not used rather than a
substantial completion date.
Noel Anderson explained the substantial completion date is utilized to accommodate
delays.
Mr. Lind questioned if the City will reimburse the developer for the land they purchased.
Noel Anderson explained the City will not reimburse the developers for the land they
purchased.
144996-Welper/Hart
That the hearing be closed and oral comments be placed on file. Voice Vote -AYES:
Seven. Motion carried.
144997-Welper/Hart
That Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Dolly James 2, LLC and Hi
Yield, LLC to authorize the sale and conveyance of a portion of City owned property
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for $1.00 commonly known as the former Flea Market building site, at Commercial Street
and West 6th Street, for the construction of an approximate 30 -unit condominium
development with an estimated actual value of $2.5 million, with 20 years at 42
percent tax rebates, be approved. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-701.
RESOLUTIONS
144998-Hart/Morrissey
Resolution approving a real estate purchase agreement with Adis Kudozovic and Edis
Kuduzovic for the City of Waterloo to purchase a vacant lot at the northeast corner of
Ansborough Avenue and Upton Avenue in the amount of $35,000.00 with up to $2,000 in
closing costs. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind questioned if the City is rewarding encroachment.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, explained that the purchase agreement would solve the
problem of establishing right of way. The City will then dedicate the easterly 20
feet as it matches where alley is supposed to be located. Adjoining encroaching
property owners will then no longer be encroaching.
Mr. Morrissey provided clarification to Mr. Lind on the purchase agreement. The
owners purchased property with the belief that the easement was part of their land
and the alley that has always been there was the proper alley. They purchased it not
knowing it was anything other than their property. This agreement resolves the
situation and expressed that he does not want anyone to think these residents
acquired additional land in an underhanded manner.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-702.
144999-Hart/Morrissey
Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with INRCOG for grant writing
services related to a Federal Recreational Trails Program grant application for up to
$400,000 to be used for the Cedar River Whitewater and Habitat Improvements Project.
Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind asked for clarification on the request.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained a conceptual study was presented
at a Council Work Session.
Mr. Lind questioned who will operate the course.
Paul Huting explained Leisure Services would operate the rapids. A business plan is
not developed yet but there is a possibility for the City or a private group to
manage the course.
Mayor Clark explained that the project is still in the planning stages.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-703.
145000-Hart/Morrissey
Resolution approving acceptance of 2016 GTSB Highway Safety Grant of $55,000 for
impaired driving enforcement. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-704.
145001-Hart/Morrissey
Resolution approving donation of K9 Mitch to his handler, Sgt. Bose. Roll Call Vote -
AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-705.
145002-Schmitt/Morrissey
Resolution approving an Addendum to an Agreement from the Iowa Department of
Transportation's Office of Aviation to extend the time to complete the FY -2012
Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure (CSVI) project until December 31, 2016,
under Contract 13151 and Project Number 9-I-12-0AL0-200, and direct the Mayor to
execute said Addendum.
Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-706.
145003-Schmitt/Morrissey
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Resolution approving an Addendum to an Agreement from the Iowa Department of
Transportation's Office of Aviation to extend the time to complete the FY -2013
Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure (CSVI) project until December 31,
2016 under Contract 14132, Project Number 9-I-13-0AL0-200, and direct the Mayor to
execute said Addendum. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-707.
145004-Schmitt/Morrissey
Resolution approving an Addendum to an Agreement with Iowa Department of
Transportation's Office of Aviation to extend the time to complete the FY -2014
Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure (CSVI) project until December 31, 2016
under Contract No: 15281 and Project Number 9-I-14-0ALO-200, and direct the Mayor to
execute said Addendum. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-708.
145005-Schmitt/Hart
Resolution approving an addendum to the agreement with Iowa Department of
Transportation's Office of Aviation to extend the time to complete the FY -2015
Commercial Service Vertical Infrastructure (CSVI) project until December 31, 2016
under Contract No: 16609, Project Number 9-I-15-OALO-200, and direct the Mayor to sign
said Addendum. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-709.
145006-Morrissey/Hart
Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical Services of
Waterloo, Iowa in the amount not to exceed $195,000.00 for engineering and
construction related services. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-710.
145007-Morrissey/Hart
Resolution approving application to Black Hawk Gaming for a fully equipped animal
control vehicle not to exceed $50,000.00. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned what would happen if the City is not awarded the grant.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, explained they would use bond money or they
would have to use a minivan. Traffic is working with the Human Society to apply for
further funding if necessary.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-711.
145008-Morrissey/Hart
Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical Services of
Waterloo, Iowa in the amount not to exceed $21,000.00 for Mixing Zone Study of the
Existing Diffuser Discharge Waterloo WPFC. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-712.
145009-Hart/Welper
Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with VJ Engineering, of Cedar
Falls, Iowa, for preliminary engineering and design in conjunction with the FY 2016
Galactic Drive and Fitzway Drive Extensions, Contract No. 896. Roll Call Vote -AYES:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-713.
145010-Hart/Welper
Resolution approving an agreement with Iowa DOT for Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy
Program (RISE) funding in connection with the FY 2016 Galactic Drive and Fitzway Drive
Extensions, Contract No. 896, with a project total of $379,469 and a 50% local match
by the City in the amount of $189,734. Roll Call Vote -AYES: Six. ABSTAIN: One (Cole
abstained as the project is on VGM Property and she is employed by VGM).
Mr. Lind questioned if the right of way would be dedicated to the City.
Noel Anderson confirmed the right of way would be dedicated to the City.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-714.
ORDINANCES
145011-Hart/Morrissey
That an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by adding subsection (75a) W. 5th
street and Baltimore Street - full actuated pushbutton pedestrian - of section 540,
obedience to official traffic -control devices - signalized intersections, be
received, placed on file, considered, passed for the third time, and adopted. Roll
Call Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if an agreement was reached with Waterloo Schools regarding a
manual stop sign.
Sandie Greco explained an agreement was reached and an Ordinance will be presented
next week to delete the stop sign at the intersection of Western and 5th Street.
Mr. Lind questioned the new speed sign in the area.
Sandie Greco explained the sign will be lit during certain times to let citizens know
the speed limit is 25 mph.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5302.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
145012-Hart/Welper
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, expressed concern with the incentives given
to developers.
Chris Shimp, 2205 Randolph Street, has a list of properties in Liberty Park area and
would like to know who should receive the list.
Mayor Clark recommended giving the list to Larry Smith, Superintendent of Waste
Management Services, who is the Code Enforcement Department Head.
David Dryer expressed dissatisfaction with progress on the Dolly James 2, LLC
development agreement and expressed concerns regarding parking for the property and
at the American Legion.
Mr. Morrissey questioned the completion date on the complete street/park to park
project.
Mayor Clark explained he is unsure if a completion date is set and recommended
getting together with Engineering and Finance regarding the status of the project.
Mr. Hart asked for an update on the clean-up of the demolished Tri -City Clothing
building.
David Zellhoefer, City Attorney, explained Gene Waltemeyer owns the property and does
not have sufficient funds to tear down the building due to asbestos removal. Mr.
Waltemeyer and City are trying to negotiate a resolution with the understanding that
the fault rests on Mr. Waltemeyer.
Mr. Hart questioned if the City could clean up the debris immediately.
David Zellhoefer explained the cost is the issue. The City would need a certified
asbestos removal company to remove the debris at the cost of $20-25,000 dollars to
the City The City, however, is unsure if it would be able to recoup the cost of the
asbestos removal from Mr. Waltemeyer. A court ruling is pending.
Mr. Schmitt asked for an estimate on the ground breaking on for the Grand Hotel
redevelopment.
Noel Anderson noted that federal funds are being used to fund the project. Mr.
Dahlstrom is very close and anxious to get the project going and anticipates that
construction may start in about a month.
Mayor Clark reiterated that everyone is anxious for the project to start.
That the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Voice Vote -AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
145013-Hart/Welper
That the Council adjourn at 6:44 p.m. Voice Vote—AYES: Seven. Motion carried.
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