HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-2/19/2018 February 19, 2018
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, February 19, 2018. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Shimp, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Quentin Hart
146555 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 19, 2018, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146556 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 12, 2018, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart recognized the Optimist Youth Basketball Coaches and players of the year.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Mary Potter, 207 Leland, commented that it is time for the council to work to make Waterloo a
better place. She explained that people typically run for office on reducing taxes and it is not an
approach that will bring people to Waterloo and asked the council to think about what will make
Waterloo attractive to newcomers.
Darrel Hartema, 158 Letch Road, commented that he would like to see council find solutions for
Waterloo and stop trying to be like Cedar Falls and Dubuque.
Mike Boquist, 416 Shirley, explained that he took an oath to serve his country and is frustrated that
now that he is home he sees politics dividing the city and country and asked council to reconsider
their decision to not hire John Oehlrich.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, commented on the hiring process per City Ordinance 1-8-113.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, commented that when VGM underwent an expansion they
told the council that it would consider moving operations to Cedar Falls because their property taxes
are cheaper than Waterloo. He further expressed frustration with high taxes in Waterloo and tax
incentives.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, commented that the biggest problem he sees with the hiring
process is a procedural problem.
Mr. Morrissey read a statement regarding the council not hiring John Oehlrich and asked that the
Mayor rule the vote taken by council out of order.
Mrs. Juon questioned if the City Attorney can advise on the action that Mr. Morrissey has requested.
Mayor Hart commented he will have that conversation with the City Attorney.
146557 - Juon/Schmitt
that the above oral continents be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
146558 - Juon/Schmitt
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
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a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated February 19, 2018
in the amount of$2,945,402.85 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. 2018-89.
2. Resolution setting a date of public hearing as March 5, 2018 to approve the request by CRF
Rentals for a site plan amendment to the "C-P" Planned Commercial District for construction
of a 36' X 144' 5,184 square foot Commercial building located south of 2911 Southland
Drive and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-90.
3. Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 5, 2018, for a request by Michael Crane to
vacate a platted 20' utility easement located along the southerly property line, for
construction of a 12' X 16' 192 square foot shed, located at 235 Niagara Drive, and instruct
City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-91.
4. Resolution setting date of hearing as March 5, 2018 for the approval of a Development
Agreement with Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity, which includes the sale of seven
parcels of land in the Walnut Neighborhood, acquisition of a parcel in the Church Row
Neighborhood, $28,000 to acquire additional properties in the Walnut Neighborhood, and
the construction of homes in the area, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-92.
5. Resolution setting date of public hearing as February 26, 2018, for adoption of the FY 2019-
2023 Capital Improvements Program for the City of Waterloo, and authorize City Clerk to
publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-93.
6. Resolution approving Order accepting Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement and check
for $1,500.00 from Casey's, 1604 LaPorte Road, Waterloo, Iowa for sale of tobacco to
minor violation-2nd offense.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-94.
7. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as March 8, 2018 to approve the FYE2019
budget and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice with a tax rate of 18.18863%.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-95.
8. Resolution setting date of public hearing as February 26, 2018 on the proposed issuance of
not to exceed $11.5 million General Obligation Bonds, for essential corporate purposes, and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice thereof.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-96.
9. Resolution approving preliminary specifications, bid document, form of contract, and
estimate of cost, etc., and setting date of bid opening as March 8, 2018 and date of public
hearing as March 12, 2018, for 5th and 6th Streets Systemic Traffic Safety Improvements,
and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-97.
10. Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and setting
date of bid opening as March 8, 2018 and date of public hearing as March 12, 2018 for the
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purchase of one (1) automated side-load garbage truck and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-98.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1' Travel Requests
Name &Title of Amount
Personnel Class,/Meeting Destination Date(s) not to
Exceed
a. Wayne Castle, Society of Land Ames, Iowa March 8-9, $400.00
Associate Engineer Surveyors of Iowa- 2018
2018 Conference.
b. Noel Anderson, 2018 Cedar Valley Washington, April 23-25, $2,065.00
Community Planning Coalition DC 2018
&Development
Director
C. Constitutional Use of Waterloo, IA March 19, $1,161.00
Lt. Fangman, Sgt. Force 2018
Bose, Sgt. Camarata,
Inv. Frein, Officers:
Koontz, Watson,
Ehlers, Gann,Nissen
2• Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name &Address of Business Class New or Expiration Includes
Renewal Date Sunday
a. Buzz's Bar, 1016 Maynard C Liquor/Outdoor Renewal 3/14/2019 Includes
Avenue Service Application Sunday
b. Dollar General, 3815 B Wine/C Beer Renewal 2/28/2019 Includes
University Avenue Application Sunday
c. Dollar General, 3815 B Wine/C Beer Renewal 3/1/2019 Includes
University Avenue Application Sunday
d. El Senor Tequila Nightclub, C Liquor/Outdoor Renewal 2/18/2019 Includes
118-120 E. 1 lth Street Service Application Sunday
e. HyVee Food &Drugstore B Native Wine/C Renewal 2/8/2019 Includes
#3, 1422 Flammang Drive Beer/E Liquor Application Sunday
f. Hy-Vee Market Cafe#3, C Liquor/Catering Renewal 3/15/2019 Includes
1422 Flammang Drive Application Sunday
g. Sky, 501 Sycamore St. C Liquor Renewal 12/14/2018 Includes
Application Sunday
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee Board/Commission Expiration New or
Date Re-Appointment
General Contractors New Appointment
Brandon Schoborg Board of Licensing, 02/19/2021
Examiners &Appeals
Quinton Richardson Human Rights 02/12/2019 New Appointment
Commission
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Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146559 - Schmitt/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FY 2018 University Avenue - Phase I , from
Greenhill Road to Evergreen Avenue, Contract 933, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
February 1, 2018, 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 oral comments.
Larry Wheelie, AECOM, provided an overview of the proposed University Avenue improvements.
146560 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
146561 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, estimate of cost,
etc.", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Morrissey). Motion carried.
Mr. Shimp requested an overview of the council survey results.
Larry Wheelie, AECOM, provided an overview of the council survey results for improvement
enhancement requests.
Mayor Hart stepped out at 6:10 p.m.
Mayor Hart returned at 6:12 p.m.
Mr. Shimp questioned how the project phases were determined.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that property easements needed to be required first and
explained the different phases to the projects.
Mr. Jacobs questioned the type of material that will be used.
Larry Wheelie explained they will use concrete for the project.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the cost of the project.
Larry Wheelie explained the price comparison process.
Eric Thorson explained that the city is also cooperating with Waterloo Water Works for main
improvements which is about a million dollar project for the entity.
Mr. Morrissey questioned what would happen if this item was defeated tonight.
Larry Wheelie explained the project would have to start over.
Mr. Morrissey expressed frustration that roundabouts were not included in the project.
Larry Wheelie explained that the engineers looked at benefits vs. cost for signalized intersections
versus roundabouts and that it would cut off access to neighborhood locations and increase costs.
Mr. Morrissey requested that at Greenhill Road they eliminate the bridge and insert a roundabout to
open up the area for development. He further commented that the public he spoke to has questioned
why more time was not given for public input and that the public that has reached out to him has
expressed that they want to see a roundabout.
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Mayor Hart commented that two public meetings were held and a website was created for the
proj ect.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-99.
146562 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Six. Nays: One
(Morrissey). Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-100.
146563 - Schmitt/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to the City Engineer for
review.
Estimate: $11,288,00.25
Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount
Vieth Construction Corp., Cedar 5% $9,469,045.08
Falls, IA
K Cunningham Construction Co., 5% $8,978,740.40
Inc., Cedar Falls, I<A
Peterson Contractors, Inc., 5% $8,709,078.89
Reinbeck, IA
Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Morrissey). Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
146564 - Shimp/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving and Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation, Chicago
Central Railroad Company, and Pacific Railroad Company, for the Conger Street Railroad Crossing
Surface Repair Project, with the City's share of the cost totaling $41,500.00, and authorize Mayor to
execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-101.
146565 - Shimp/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation, Chicago
Central Railroad Company, and Pacific Railroad Company, for the West Donald Street Railroad
Crossing Surface Repair project, with the City's share of the cost totaling $24,000.00, and authorize
Mayor to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-102.
146566 - Shimp/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving an agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation, Chicago
Central Railroad Company, and Pacific Railroad Company, for West Parker Street Railroad Crossing
Surface Repair Project, with the city share of the cost totaling $57,000.00, and authorize the Mayor
to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey requested that the city ensure that detours for the project not block off access to parts
of the community.
Eric Thorson confirmed the city would be looking at this issue.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-103.
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146567 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
for an amount not to exceed $53,800 in conjunction with the FY 2018 Bridge and Culvert Repairs,
Contract No. 950 and authorize the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote-
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-104.
14-6568 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $4,000, in conjunction with Runway 6/24, and authorize the
Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Jacobs).
Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the item.
Keith Kaspari, Airport Director, explained the scope of the contract.
Mr. Jacobs questioned what size jet would be able to land on the runway.
Keith Kaspari explained that only general aviation light aircraft would utilize the runway.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-105.
146569 - Morrissey/Amos
that"Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the Professional Services
Agreement with HR Green Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of$5,300 in
conjunction with the former Chamberlain site redevelopment planning, and authorize the
Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart questioned if the city will have more public meetings.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the city will
continue to hold public meetings as they develop design plans with HR Green Company.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-106.
146570 - Amos/Shimp
that "Resolution approving a request by CGA Engineers on behalf of BCS Properties, LLC for the
preliminary plat of Village West 2nd Addition, a three lot commercial subdivision, located at the
northeast corner of Highway 63 and West Ridgeway Avenue", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-107.
146571 - Amos/Shimp
that "Resolution approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement with Central Property
Holdings, LLC, to alter the structure of the parking lot acquisition for the Grocery Store project
located at East 2nd Street and Franklin Street, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute all
necessary documents", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Shimp expressed support for the item.
Mrs. Klein expressed support for the item.
Mr. Schmitt explained that he received an email from Laura Hoy with the Walnut Neighborhood
Association sharing her and the Association's support of the item.
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Rodney Anderson, 216 Heather, and Central Property Holdings, LLC, commented on the importance
of community and taking the time to get to know the citizens of Waterloo.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-108.
ORDINANCES
146572 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending g Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning
Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, approving a rezone
of certain property, located at 719 West 6th Street", be considered and passed for the third time and
adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5439.
146573 - Amos/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code, Section 540 - Obedience to Official Traffic-
Control Devices, by deleting subsection (88) First Street (E) and Mulberry Street- Pre-timed and
(90) First Street (E) and Sycamore Street - Pre-Timed, as signals have been removed", be considered
and passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5440.
146574 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code, Section 543 - Thru Streets by deleting
Subsection (57) First Street (E) and adding in lieu thereof a new Subsection (57) First Street (E), as
follows: (57) First Street (E) - Cedar River to Franklin Street except for signals at Lafayette Street
and Franklin Street; and except Stop signs at Mulberry Street and Sycamore Street", be considered
and passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5441.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
146575 - Shimp/Amos
that Change Order No. 1, for a net increase of $8,454.00, for ongoing exterior improvements to
Hangar No. 4 at the Waterloo Regional Airport, and authorize the Mayor to execute said document,
be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
146576 - Morrissey/Shimp
that the Council adjourn at 6:46 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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