HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07/16/2012July 16, 2012
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, July 16, 2012. Mayor Ernest G. Clark
in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Ron Welper, Ward 5 Council Member.
139499 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 16, 2012,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
139500 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 9, 2012,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark performed a Swearing -In of the following Firefighters: Benjamin
Paul Smith and James Douglas Mayer.
CONSENT AGENDA
139501 - Hart/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 Accounts Payable Invoice Report, dated July 16, 2012,
in the amount of $3,938,504.66, 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. 2012-712.
2. Cancellation of assessment for the following address: 1017 Leavitt Street;
and authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said
cancellations -Submitted by Suzy Schares, City Clerk.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-713.
3. Request of Main Street Waterloo to hold BBQ'Loo & Blues Too event at
Lincoln Park on Friday, July 20, 2012 from 7:00 a.m. and Saturday, July
22, 2012 to 1:00 a.m. for the Sanctioned BBQ competition, with the
following street closures: 400 block of E. Park Avenue northbound only;
400 block of E. 4th Street; 500 block of Mulberry Street, together with
approval of Director of Safety Services -Submitted by Joe Leibold, Captain
of Police Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-714.
4. Request of Main Street Waterloo for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on
the following dates and times: Friday, July 20, 2012 from 5:30 p.m. to
9:30 p.m.; Saturday, July 21, 2012 from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.; Sunday,
from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in conjunction with BBQ'Loo & Blues Too event
to be held at Lincoln Park including a band and the use of a PA system,
together with recommendation of approval of Director of Safety Services. -
Submitted by Joe Leibold, Captain of Police Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-715.
July 16, 2012
b. Motion to approve the following:
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1. Recommendation of appointment of Rick Curran to the position of Solid
Waste Foreman, effective July 31, 2012 -Submitted by Larry Smith, Waste
Management Services Superintendent
2. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration
Date
New or Re
Appointment
Jim Ellis
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2012
Re -Appointment
Vern Nelson III
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2012
New Appointment
Brian Aronson
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2013
Re -Appointment
Don Temeyer
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2013
Re -Appointment
Kathy McGowan
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2013
Re -Appointment
Mary Ellen Warren
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2013
Re -Appointment
Mason Fromm
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2013
Re -Appointment
Steve Sinnott
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2013
Re -Appointment
Corey Lorenzen
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2014
Re -Appointment
Ed Ottesen
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2014
Re -Appointment
Jane Messingham
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2014
Re -Appointment
Mike Butler
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2014
Re -Appointment
Shaylin Marti
Main
Street Board
December
31,
2014
Re -Appointment
Class B Beer License Permit Application
3. American Golf Course, 1575 W. Big Rock Road (Renewal) (Expires 6/30/2013)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Class C Liquor License Permit Application
4. Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2780 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal)
(Expires 6/23/2013) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Class B Native Wine License Permit Application
5. Casey's General Store #2427, 3035 Logan Avenue (Additional Privilege) (Expires
7/10/2013) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Outdoor Service Area Application
6. American Golf Course, 1575 W. Big Rock Road
7. Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #290, 407 E. Park Avenue (7/20/2012 to
7/21/2012)
8. Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks #290, 407 E. Park Avenue (7/27/2012 to
7/28/2012)
Solicitation Registration Application
9. Mike Mrzlak of AMVETS Post #19, 655 Cedar Street
Class B Beer License Permit Application
10. Smoker's Choice, 210 W. 18th Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/7/2013)
Second Hand Goods Dealer License Application
11. Michael & Associates Auctions, Appraisals & Firearms, 210 W. 18th Street
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
July 16, 2012 Page 3
PUBLIC HEARINGS
139502 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Byrnes Park Drainage Improvements - Phase I &
II, Contract No. 822", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-716.
139503 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Byrnes Park
Drainage Improvements - Phase I & II, Contract No. 822", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-717.
139504 - Schmitt/Greenwood
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Leisure Services Director for review in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Byrnes Park
Drainage Improvements - Phase I & II, Contract No. 822:
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid Amount
Baker Concrete & Excavating
2203 E. Bremer Avenue
Waverly, IA 50677
5%
$478,766.20
Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc
905 Center Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
5%
$425,563.49
K Cunningham Construction Co., Inc.
1025 Center Street
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
5%
$405,145.60
Peterson Contractors Inc.
Box A
Reinbeck, IA 50669
5%
$410,703.94
Stickfort Construction
PO Box 447
Hudson, IA 50643
5%
$472,176.20
Vieth Construction Corp
6419 Nordic Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
5%
$497,208.63
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139505 - Welper/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Rehabilitate Taxiway
"E" at Waterloo Regional Airport, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July
10, 2012, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
139506 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Welper/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139507 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with Rehabilitate Taxiway "E" at Waterloo Regional Airport",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-718.
139508 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with Rehabilitate Taxiway
"E" at Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-719.
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139509 - Welper/Schmitt
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Airport Director for review in conjunction with Rehabilitate Taxiway "E" at
Waterloo Regional Airport:
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid Amount
Aspro, Inc
PO Box 2620
Waterloo, IA 50704
5%
$1,083,425.25
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139510 - Hart/Welper
To continue the hearing on F.Y. 2012 Lou Henry Hoover Memorial Sculpture Garden,
Contract No. 803, until August 13, 2012. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
139511 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2013 Seal Coat
Program, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 12, 2012, be received and
placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139512 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Greenwood/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139513 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Seal Coat Program", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-720.
139514 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Seal Coat
Program", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-721.
139515 - Greenwood/Schmitt
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Public Works Director for review in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Seal Coat
Program:
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Bituminous
Materials &
Supply
Des Moines, IA
Flint Hills
Resources
Dubuque, IA
HFMS-2S
5,000 GAL
$2.08
$2.34
CRS 2P
50,000 GAL
$2.43
$2.44
HFE-300
5,000 GAL
$0.98
No Bid
CSS -1
15,000 GAL
$2.08
$2.34
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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139516 - Hart/Welper
To continue the hearing for "an Ordinance amending City of Waterloo Zoning
Ordinance No. 5079 to update the regulations pertaining to alcohol sales related
businesses in conjunction with Amendment to the City of Waterloo Zoning
Ordinance No. 5079 to update the regulations pertaining to alcohol sales related
businesses", until July 23, 2012.
Mr. Schmitt asked that the moratorium be extended for additional 90 days. This
will be placed on next week's agenda.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
139517 - Cole/Getty
that Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of $7,929.95 for work performed by
Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa on the 2012 Highland Park Basketball & Tennis
Court Project -Submitted by Rick Curran, Leisure Services Facilities Manager, be
received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
139518 - Cole/Getty
that "Resolution approving the contract with New World Systems, Inc. to license
additional software, including Community Development modules at an amount not to
exceed $235,000.00 -Submitted by Clark, Schares, Weidner", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Schmitt).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-722
139519 - Cole/Getty
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa at
a total cost of $1,104,770.69 in conjunction with F.Y. 2011 Cattle Congress
Storm Water Pump Station, Contract No. 801; and receive and file two-year
maintenance bond -Submitted by Eric Thorson, P.E., City Engineer", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-723.
139520 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving demolition contract with Benton's Sand and Gravel
Inc. for demolition services with no RACM of 320 W. 2nd Street in the amount
$16,300.00; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document -
Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-724.
139521 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving demolition contract with Lavern Lehman Trucking and
Excavation, Inc. for demolition services of 330 Madison Street (former Francis
Grout School) in the amount $69,300.00; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning &
Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-725.
ORDINANCES
139522 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Subsection (122)
Vermont Street of Section 553, No Parking Here To Corner in conjunction with
Ordinance Change - No Parking Here To Corner northwesterly direction from W. 5th
Street on the south side of the 500 block of Vermont Street", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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139523 - Hart/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.
139524 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Subsection (122)
Vermont Street of Section 553, No Parking Here To Corner in conjunction with
Ordinance Change - No Parking Here To Corner northwesterly direction from W. 5th
Street on the south side of the 500 block of Vermont Street", be considered and
passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5125.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
139525 - Hart/Greenwood
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Lincoln Elementary School Safe Routes To
School Project, Contract No. 805, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
139526 - Hart/Welper
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2012
Lincoln Elementary School Safe Routes To School Project, Contract No. 805, be
received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139527 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Lincoln Elementary School Safe
Routes To School Project, Contract No. 805", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-726.
139528 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as July 23, 2012; and instruct City
Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in
conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Lincoln Elementary School Safe Routes To School
Project, Contract No. 805", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-727.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Ryan Madison, 650 Dawson Street, spoke in support of the alcohol ordinance
amendment.
Mr. Hart noted that he has always listened to the citizens.
Forest Dillavou reported that he liked the way item two came in with several
bidders and expressed concern with item #3.
Mr. Hart asked the citizens to thank the kids for helping with the From the
Heart projects.
Mr. Welper announced that the Bosnian Bakery on Williston and 9th is open.
139529 - Cole/Hart
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
139530 - Cole/Hart
that the Council adjourn at 6:14 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suzy Schares
City Clerk