HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07/23/2012July 23, 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 23, 2012. Mayor Ernest G. Clark
in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Bob Greenwood, Council Member At Large.
139531 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 23, 2012,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
139532 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, 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.
CONSENT AGENDA
139533 - 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 23, 2012,
in the amount of $8,925,434.78, 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. 2012-728.
2. Request of Tiffani/Thomas Nelson for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on
October 1, 2012 from 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with Not
Looking Back Going Forward 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.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-729.
3. Request of Nancy Welter for a concrete driveway to be located at 938
Campbell Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of City
Engineer -Submitted by Eric Thorson, P.E., City Engineer
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-730.
4. Request of Ethen Jennings for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$40,000.00 for property located at 419 W. Louise Street and located in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA)-Submitted by Chris Western,
Planner II
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-731.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
2.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
David Boesen,
Property
Evidence
Coordinator
Property Room
Management
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
September
25-27,
2012
$838.00
Paul Huting,
Leisure
Services
Director
National
Recreation
and Park
Association
Congress and
Exposition
Anaheim,
California
October
14-21,
2012
$1,895.20
July 23, 2012 Page 2
3.
Carol Failor,
Iowa
Ames, Iowa
July 24,
$144.00
Deputy City
Municipal
2012
Clerk
Professionals
Institute
4. Recommendation of appointment of Brent Bohlen to the position of Financial
Analyst, effective July 30, 2012 -Submitted by Michelle Weidner, Chief
Financial Officer
Outdoor Service Area Application
5. Narey's 19th Hole, 2073 Logan Avenue
6. Iowa Irish Fest, Lincoln Park (5 days: 8/2/2012 to 8/7/2012)
Class C Liquor License Permit Application
7. Iowa Irish Fest, Lincoln Park (New) (5 days: 8/2/2012 to 8/7/2012)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
8. Barney's, 501 W. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/13/2013)
9. Bond
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt abstained from the
bills payment to Schmitt Telecom.
Mayor Clark recognized our new employee
PUBLIC HEARINGS
139534 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2012 Geraldine
Road Extension, Contract No. 821, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July
12, 2012, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
139535 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Schmitt/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139536 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Geraldine Road Extension, Contract No. 821",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-732.
139537 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Geraldine
Road Extension, Contract No. 821", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-733.
July 23, 2012 Page 3
139538 - Schmitt/Welper
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
City Engineer for review:
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid Amount
Baker Concrete & Excavating
Waverly, Iowa
5%
$296,324.45
Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc.
Cedar Falls, Iowa
o
50
$272,178.80
Horsfield Companies
Epworth, Iowa
5%
$357,756.33
JB Holland Construction, Inc.
Decorah, Iowa
o
50
$286,312.27
K Cunningham Construction Co., Inc.
Cedar Falls, Iowa
o
50
$298,519.80
Peterson Contractors Inc.
Reinbeck, Iowa
5%
$315,035.25
Skyline Construction
Decorah, Iowa
5%
$279,955.34
Stickfort Construction
Hudson, Iowa
5%
$298,591.30
Vieth Construction Corp.
Cedar Falls, Iowa
5%
$345,052.30
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139539 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2012 Lincoln
Elementary School Safe Routes To School Project, Contract No. 805, as published
in the Waterloo Courier on July 12, 2012, be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139540 - 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.
139541 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution confirming approval 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. 2012-734.
139542 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Lincoln
Elementary School Safe Routes To School Project, Contract No. 805 (Project let
by IDOT on July 17, 2012)", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-735.
139543 - Welper/Hart
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections on the amendment to the City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance
No. 5079 to update the regulations pertaining to alcohol sales related
businesses.
Calvin Scott requested the ordinance be revised to limit the number of liquor
stores in City limits and include several other provisions.
Renee Carson, Common Grounds Neighborhood Association, spoke in support of the
Ordinance and expressed concern with the number of liquor stores in the area.
Claudia Rivera, 327 Conger Street, expressed concern with being able to open a
new business in the overlay district.
Melinda Creighton -Smith, 416 Oliver Street, spoke in support of the ordinance.
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Mr. Hart reviewed the number of service calls received on Broadway and noted
that Council is hearing what the citizens' want and a difference is being made.
He asked Council to support the Ordinance.
Mr. Getty asked that the Ordinance be passed on the first reading.
Mr. Schmitt asked that Council table this item to allow the State to review the
document.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, noted that there has not been direct contact with
the State to review this current amendment but they have monitored the Ordinance
adopted in 2009.
139544 - Welper/Hart
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139545 - Schmitt/Getty
To table the Ordinance until August 6, 2012. Ayes: Four. Nays: Three (Cole,
Greenwood, Hart,). Motion carried.
139546 - Hart/Greenwood
that "an Ordinance amending Code of Ordinances, Section 6 of Chapter 2, Liquor
Control, of Title 3, Licenses and Business Regulations, by adding a new
paragraph F to update the regulations on drive -up windows in conjunction with
Amendment to Code of Ordinances, Section 6 of Chapter 2, Liquor Control, of
Title 3, Licenses and Business Regulations, by adding a new paragraph F to
update the regulations on drive -up windows", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time.
139547 - Schmitt/Getty
To table the Ordinance until August 6, 2012.
Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Greenwood, Hart). Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
139548 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution extending moratorium for a period of 90 days for new alcohol-
related drinking and retail establishments (including new licenses and
transfers) in the proposed Broadway Avenue Overlay District, Logan Avenue
Overlay District, E. 4th Street Overlay District, and Church Row Neighborhood
Overlay District -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development
Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Hart).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-736.
139549 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Shawver Well Company, Inc. of
Fredericksburg, Iowa in the amount of $66,384.60 for the 2012 Riverfront Sports
Park Water Well Project -Submitted by Rick Curran, Leisure Services Facilities
Manager", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Jones).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-737.
139550 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution final acceptance and release of final payment
performed by B & B Builders & Supply of Waterloo, Iowa at a total
$51,956.00 in conjunction with 2012 Sullivan Park Shelter Project; and
Mayor to execute said documents -Submitted by Rick Curran, Leisure
Facilities Manager", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-738.
for work
cost of
authorize
Services
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139551 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Iowa Department of Transportation Pavement
Maintenance Grant in the amount of $10,000.00 for pavement maintenance at
Waterloo Regional Airport; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents -Submitted by Bradley Hagen, Airport Director", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-739.
139552 - Getty/Welper
that "Resolution approving Iowa Department of Transportation Commercial Service
Vertical Infrastructure Program (CSVI) grant agreement in the amount of
$103,234.00 for rehabilitation of hangars for Waterloo Regional Airport; and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents -Submitted by Bradley
Hagen, Airport Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-740.
139553 - Getty/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Bituminous
Materials & Supply L.P. of Des Moines, Iowa for the FY2013 Seal Coat Program
Emulsions in the following amounts: HFMS-2S at $2.08 per 5,000 gallons; CRS -2P
at $2.43 per 50,000 gallons; CSS -1 at $0.98 per 15,000 gallons; HFE-300 at $2.08
per 5,000 gallons -Submitted by Mark Rice, Public Works Director", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-741.
139554 - Getty/Welper
that "Resolution approving variance to the requirements of the Subdivision
Ordinance in Section 2.2(2) Preliminary Plat Approval and Section 2.3(1) Final
Plat Submittal for Greenbelt Centre Plat No. 5 -Submitted by Aric Schroeder, City
Planner", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-742.
139555 - Getty/Welper
that "Resolution approving Preliminary and Final Plat of Greenbelt Centre Plat
No. 5 along with the staff report, aerial photo, preliminary and final plats,
deed of dedication, certificate of survey, petition and waiver, contract and
report of the City Engineer -Submitted by Aric Schroeder, City Planner", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-743.
139556 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution waiving exercise of right of first refusal to purchase real
property at 902 Logan Avenue, also known as the Dunsmore House, from Kaleen J.
Hanson, and affirming continued effectiveness of restrictive covenants and right
of first refusal set forth in a deed to Kaleen J. Hanson filed September 8, 2003
as Document No. 2004 -08486 -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning &
Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Nays: Three
(Getty, Welper, Hart).
Ann Olson, 1970 Newell Street, President of the Historic Association, pleaded
with Council to purchase and save this house.
Mr. Getty asked what it would cost to move the house.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, reported that an estimate to move the home would
be approximately $80,000 to $100,000 for a short distance.
Mr. Schmitt asked if the City has pursued any State or Federal funding to help
save the house.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, reported that if there are grants they are
typically small amounts and it may be difficult to receive them in a timely
manner.
Mr. Hart asked if the Historical Association has done any investigation to see
if there are any funding mechanisms to purchase the home.
July 23, 2012 Page 6
Ann Olson reported that the commission has never sought monetary donations. She
noted that the interior of the home has been redone and is no longer historic.
Ms. Cole noted that this has been an issue for a long time.
Mr. Welper noted that to purchase the home, it would cost $35,000.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-743.
139557 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Equipment Usage Agreement with Black Hawk County Soil
and Water Conservation District for use of water sampling equipment when
watershed assessments are being performed -Submitted by W. Wayne Castle, PLS, EI
Associate Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-744.
139558 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving award of contract and approving Contract, Bonds, and
Certificate of Insurance to K Cunningham Construction Co., Inc. of Cedar Falls,
Iowa in the amount of $405,145.60 for the F.Y. 2012 Byrnes Park Drainage
Improvements, Phases I & II, Contract No. 822; and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said documents -Submitted by W. Wayne Castle, PLS, EI Associate
Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-745.
139559 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Notice of Intent for NPDES Coverage Under General
Permit to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with F.Y. 2012
Byrnes Park Drainage Improvements, Phases I & II, Contract No. 822; and
authorize Mayor to execute said document -Submitted by W. Wayne Castle, PLS, EI
Associate Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-746.
139560 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving agreement with Iowa Health System to utilize public
right-of-way for the installation, operation and maintenance of a fiber optic
network; and authorize Mayor to execute said document -Submitted by Eric Thorson,
P.E., City Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-747.
139561- Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as August 6, 2012 to approve a request
to vacate, sell and convey to Terry Roeder of 1200 Baltimore Street, Debbie Lane
of 1204 Baltimore Street, Michael and Sandra Ortman of 1208 Baltimore Street and
Leonard Rumpza of 1218 Baltimore Street the section of alley behind their homes
for $50.00 each, while the City of Waterloo would retain the alley behind 1228
Baltimore Street for future development; and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice -Submitted by Aric Schroeder, City Planner", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Four. Nays: Three (Jones, Welper, Hart).
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, reported that this is not in compliance with the
City's Sale of Property policy.
Mr. Greenwood asked if the alley would be needed with the new development.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, reported that new development does not generally
have alley assess so it would not be needed.
Mr. Welper reported that this is setting a date of hearing and we can wait until
the hearing.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-748.
139562 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving an Extension of the Animal Control Contract through
August 6, 2012 with the Cedar Bend Humane Society -Submitted by Sandie Greco,
Superintendent of Traffic Operations", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-750.
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OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
139563 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution preliminary approving construction of sidewalk improvements in
conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 2, Contract
No. 826", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-751.
139564 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution to fix value of lots in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Sidewalk
Repair Assessment Program - Zone 2, Contract No. 826", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-752.
139565 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution to adopt preliminary plat and schedule of assessments and
estimate of costs in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Sidewalk Repair Assessment
Program - Zone 2, Contract No. 826", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-753.
139566 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) to set date of hearing as August 6,
2012 in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 2,
Contract No. 826", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-754.
139567 - Schmitt/Welper
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 2,
Contract No. 826, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139568 - Schmitt/Welper
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2013
Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 2, Contract No. 826, be received and
placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139569 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program
- Zone 2, Contract No. 826", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-755.
139570 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution instructing City Clerk to publish notice of plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing
as August 6, 2012 in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Sidewalk Repair Assessment
Program - Zone 2, Contract No. 826", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-756.
139571 - Getty/Welper
that "Resolution instructing City Clerk to publish notice of plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing
as August 6, 2012 in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Lou Henry Hoover Memorial
Sculpture Garden, Contract No. 803", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-757.
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Ryan Madison, 650 Dawson St., expressed frustration with Council for not passing
the liquor ordinance.
139572 - Hart/Welper
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
139573 - Hart/Welper
that the Council adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suzy Schares
City Clerk