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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10/12/2009October 12, 2009 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, October 12, 2009. Mayor Timothy J. Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Hart, Steve Schmitt, Welper, Reggie Schmitt. Absent: Greenwood. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Doug Carter, Fire Chief. 129988 - Reggie Schmitt/Steve Schmitt that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 12, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 129989 - Reggie Schmitt/Steve Schmitt that the Minutes, as proposed, 2009, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted Motion carried. for the Regular Session on Monday, October 5, and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Mayor Hurley performed a signing -in of the following Police Officer: Christopher C. Roberts. CONSENT AGENDA 129990 - Reggie Schmitt/Steve 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 Schedule AP642, pp. 1-74, dated October 12, 2009, in the amount of $3,063,340.30, 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. 2009-1020. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Wendy-Drinovosky, Data Systems Manager; and Angela Brickman, Clerk I, to attend TRACS software update training in Johnston, Iowa on October 22-23, 2009, with costs not to exceed $245.00, including use of city vehicle. 2. Brad Walter, Police Officer, to attend TRACS software update training in Johnston, Iowa on October 22-23, 2009, with costs not to exceed $170.00, including use of city vehicle. 3. Tim Moyer, Chief Electrical Inspector; and Dan Combination Inspector, to attend 2009 Fall IAEI Iowa Riverside, Iowa on October 16, 2009, with costs not including use of city vehicle. Youngblood, Chief Chapter Meeting in to exceed $242.00, 4. Steve Jordan, Fire Marshall, to attend Fire Prevention Education Conference in Ankeny, Iowa on October 20-23, 2009, with costs not to exceed $623.96, including use of city vehicle. c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C LJ's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3550 Kimball Avenue 11/5/10) (Includes Sunday Sales) Butt Ugly's Saloon, 728 Commercial Street (New Owner) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Outdoor Service Area Application Vic's Lounge, 1106 LaPorte Road LJ's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3550 Kimball Avenue Butt Ugly's Saloon, 728 Commercial Street e. Pool/Billiard License Application Cafe Bar Fontana, 801 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires (Expires 11/1/10) October 12, 2009 Page 2 Consent Agenda continued f. Pawnbroker's License Application Walden Pawn, 223 West 4th Street 129991 g. Bonds Ayes: Six, with Councilperson Steve Schmitt abstaining on payment in the amount of $1,481.38 for work performed by Schmitt Telecom Partners, Inc. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. HEARINGS & BIDS - Steve Schmitt/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Legal Services for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Property Acquisition Project, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 25, 2009, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 129992 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Steve Schmitt/Welper that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 129993 - Steve Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution confirming approval of Request for Proposal, contract, etc. in conjunction with Legal Services for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Property Acquisition Project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1021. 129994 - Steve Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1022. 129995 - Steve Schmitt/Welper to receive, file and instruct Deputy City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Community Planning & Development Director for review: Preliminary title opinion Final title opinion Title Guaranty certificate Deed, dec. of value, hazard stat. Release of lien, judgment, etc. Support judgment w/court approv Affidavit of surviving spouse Closing activities Staff Staff Staff Staff person person person person 1 billable 2 billable 3 billable 4 billable hourly rate hourly rate hourly rate hourly rate Clark, Butler, Walsh & Hamann $130.00 $30.00 $50.00 $60+$40 per additional deed+$5 dec val+$5 hazard stat $60.00 $90.00 $75.00 $300.00 $115.00 $115.00 $115.00 $60.00 Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Beecher, Field, Walker, Morris, Hoffman & Johnson PC $120.00 $30.00 $0.00 $50.00 $50.00 $150.00 $50.00 $300.00 $160.00 $125.00 Motion carried. Gallagher Langlas & Anfinson & Gallagher Luce PLC $150.00 $120.00 $40.00 $30.00 $100.00 $0.00 $80.00 $60.00 $80.00 $125.00 $60.00 $230.00 $150.00 $150.00 $150.00 $25.00 $35.00 $35.00 $250.00 $175.00 • • October 12, 2009 Page 3 HEARINGS 129996 - Getty/Hart that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Tim Troyer on behalf of Cory Troyer and Nermin Okanovic on the sale and conveyance for $1.00 property generally located at 1415 West llth Street and 1409 West 11tH Street for purpose of constructing a new detached garage and a new addition, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 28, 2009, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 129997 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Getty/Hart that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 129998 - Getty/Hart that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1023. 129999 - Welper/Steve Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of 2010 Ambulance Chassis, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 6, 2009, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130000 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Welper/Steve Schmitt that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130001 - Welper/Steve Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing purchase of 2010 Ambulance Chassis at a cost $72,799.00 from Harrison Truck Centers of Elk Run Heights, Iowa", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1024. 130002 - Reggie Schmitt/Hart that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of Ambulance Modular (patient compartment), as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 6, 2009, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130003 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Reggie Schmitt/Hart that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130004 - Reggie Schmitt/Hart that "Resolution authorizing purchase of Ambulance Modular (patient compartment) at a cost $118,520.00 from Emergency Vehicle Sales of Alexander, Iowa", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted ad upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1025. October 12, 2009 Hearings continued 130005 - Hart/Reggie Schmitt Page 4 that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Deer Creek Development LLC for a site plan amendment to the "B -P" Business Park District for Greenbelt Centre Plat No. 3 Lots 1-3 Designation of Use located at the southeasterly corner of Greyhound Drive and Athens Drive, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 2, 2009, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130006 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Hart/Reggie Schmitt that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130007 - Hart/Steve Schmitt that "Resolution approving said site plan amendment", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1026. 130008 - Getty/Hart that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Tournier Manufacturing, Inc. for to vacate, sell and convey a portion of city -owned land at the northeast corner of Wagner Road and Broadway Street to allow for construction of a new 15,000 sq. ft. building, for $1.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 25, 2009, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130009 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Getty/Hart that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130010 - Getty/Hart that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of city -owned land at the northeast corner of Wagner Road and Broadway Street to allow for construction of a new 15,000 sq. ft. building", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130011 - Getty/Hart that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130012 - Getty/Hart that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of city -owned land at the northeast corner of Wagner Road and Broadway Street to allow for construction of a new 15,000 sq. ft. building", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4964. 130013 - Getty/Hart that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Welper stated that the sale doesn't quite meet the city's property guideline of sales, but that the Building and Grounds Committee is agreeing to accept the curb cut as part of that development agreement. He stated that he was fine with that as long as this is done for everyone. He would like to make note that for now on curb cuts will be part of Building and Ground Committee sale of land policy. • • • • October 12, 2009 Page 5 Hearings continued Mayor Hurley stated that Councilperson Welper has been sort of a steward of our property/land sales. Councilperson Cole stated that it should also be added to the policy. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1027. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 130014 - Hart/Welper that communication from Superintendent of Central Garage transmitting recommendation of award of bid in the amount of $29,830.00 to Black Hawk Electric of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with One Emergency Generator and Automatic Transfer Switch to be Installed at Central Garage, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said bid", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1028. 130015 - Hart/Welper that communication from Superintendent of Central Garage transmitting recommendation of award of bid in the amount of $48,000.00 to Murphy Tractor of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with Rental of Three Motor Graders With Snow Operations, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said bid", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1029. 130016 - Hart/Welper that communication from Superintendent of Central Garage transmitting recommendation of award of bid in the amount of $42,190.00 to Witham Auto Center of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with Purchase of One 2010 Ford F-450 Truck With Dump Box, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said bid", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1030. 130017 - Hart/Welper that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting recommendation of award of bid in the amount of $95,701.00 to Access Control Technologies, Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa in conjunction with Parking Access and Revenue Management System (PARMS), be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said bid", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1031. DOCUMENTS 130018 - Steve Schmitt/Hart that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a change in completion date to September 30, 2010 in lieu of July 30, 2010 for work performed by Cardinal Construction, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with New Fire Station #8, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130019 - Steve Schmitt/Hart that communication from Airport Director transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of $2,512.00 for work performed by Giese Roofing of Dubuque, Iowa in conjunction with Livingston Aviation Roof Replacement, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. October 12, 2009 Page 6 Documents continued 130020 - Steve Schmitt/Hart that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Right of Entry Agreement with the United States of America to allow the Corps of Engineers AE Firm to come onto City owned property to survey the City of Waterloo's levee system, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1032. 130021 - Steve Schmitt/Hart that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Crossing License Agreement with Iowa Northern Railroad to install a concrete crossing to allow people to cross the tracks as part of the Riverfront Renaissance recreational trail, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and Deputy City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1033. 130022 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that communication from Airport Director transmitting Engineering Agreement with AECOM Engineering of Waterloo, Iowa, at a cost of $18,000.00, to provide engineering services for FY2009 & FY2010 IDOT projects, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1034. 130023 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that communication from Airport Director transmitting application with Iowa Department of Transportation for grant in the amount of $25,000.00, with 20 percent local match, to be used for marketing of air service, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1035. 130024 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting agreement with Hellman, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $62,440.00, with 20 percent local match, for Traffic Safety Awareness Campaign, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Mayor Hurley explained that we are more conscious about bidding because of questions that have arose. He asked Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, if this was sent out for bid. Mrs. Greco responded that a list was given to them from the Iowa Department of Transportation that included three in- state and two out-of-state firms. Mrs. Greco stated that RFPs were sent out that were approved and modified by the DOT. Mrs. Greco formed a selection committee, which consisted of city personnel and INRCOG. Mayor Hurley explained that the only one that replied was Hellman, Inc. The proposal was then reviewed by the committee and sent to the DOT for their approval. The DOT pre -audited Hellman, Inc. and then was finally given the contract. Mayor Hurley stated that this is an extension of that action. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1036. • • • • October 12, 2009 Page 7 Documents continued 130025 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting Final Plat of Tower Park No. 6, together with staff report, aerial photo, final plat, Deed of Dedication, Certificate of Survey and Report of the City Engineer, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said final plat", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1037. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 130026 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Repealing Subsection (11) Commercial Street of Section 541, increasing speed limits in certain areas (setting speed limit as 30 mph on West Commercial Street from 00 to the 400 blocks inclusive)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130027 - Reggie Schmitt/Hart that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130028 - Reggie Schmitt/Hart that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Repealing Subsection (11) Commercial Street of Section 541, increasing speed limits in certain areas (setting speed limit as 30 mph on West Commercial Street from 00 to the 400 blocks inclusive)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4965. 130029 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Repealing Subsection (73) Commercial Street of Section 551, Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets (No Parking This Side for both sides of the 00 to 400 blocks of West Commercial Street)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130030 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130031 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Repealing Subsection (73) Commercial Street of Section 551, Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets (No Parking This Side for both sides of the 00 to 400 blocks of West Commercial Street)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4966 130032 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Westfield Avenue of Section 543, thru Street from W. Mullan to Westfield; Commercial; and Westfield Avenue from placed on file, considered and passed Greenwood. Motion carried. 130033 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper Traffic Code by Repealing Subsection (182) streets (Thru Streets for West Commercial West Jefferson Street from W. Mullan to W. Jefferson to W. Conger)", be received, for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. October 12, 2009 Page 8 Ordinances to be Adopted continued 130034 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Repealing Subsection (182) Westfield Avenue of Section 543, thru streets (Thru Streets for West Commercial Street from W. Mullan to Westfield; West Jefferson Street from W. Mullan to Commercial; and Westfield Avenue from W. Jefferson to W. Conger)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4967 130035 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Repealing Subsection (423) Parking prohibited at all times on certain for both sides of Westfield Avenue from W. Westfield Avenue of Section 551, streets (No Parking This Side Jefferson to Conger Streets)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130036 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130037 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Westfield Avenue of Section 551, Parking prohibited at all times streets (No Parking This Side for both sides of Westfield Avenue from W. Jefferson to Conger Streets)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Repealing Subsection (423) on certain Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4968 130038 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Repealing Subsection (193) Jefferson Street of Section 551, Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets (No Parking This Side for both sides of the 00 block of West Jefferson Street)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130039 Reggie Schmitt/Welper that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130040 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Repealing Subsection (193) Jefferson Street of Section 551, Parking prohibited at all times on certain streets (No Parking This Side for both sides of the 00 block of West Jefferson Street)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4969 130041 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2001 Iowa, by repealing Subsection A, Composition and Membership (to allow in Black Hawk County)", be received, the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: 130042 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Appointments; Term, of Section 2-8-2, adding of commissioners from other cities placed on file, considered and passed for Greenwood. Motion carried. that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. • • • • October 12, 2009 Page 9 Ordinances to be Adopted continued 130043 - Reggie Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsection A, Appointments; Term, of Section 2-8-2, Composition and Membership (to allow adding of commissioners from other cities in Black Hawk County)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4970 NEW BUSINESS 130044 - Cole/Reggie Schmitt that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting request to install street lighting in the 300 block of Four Seasons Drive, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving installation of said street lights", be adopted and Deputy City Clerk instructed to notify MidAmerican of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1038 130045 - Cole/Reggie Schmitt to instruct City Planner to prepare Request for Proposal, contract, etc. in conjunction with Abstracting Services for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Property Acquisition Project, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130046 - Cole/Reggie Schmitt that Request for Proposal document, contract, etc. in conjunction with Abstracting Services for Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Property Acquisition Project, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130047 - Cole/Reggie Schmitt that "Resolution preliminarily approving Request for Proposal document, contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1039 130048 - Cole/Reggie Schmitt that "Resolution setting date of hearing on Request for Proposal document, contract, etc. and taking of proposals as October 26, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described project", be adopted and Deputy City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1040 130049 - Cole/Greenwood to instruct Police Chief to prepare specifications, bid document, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of Two Servers, Storage Access Network and Licensing Software for Police Department, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130050 - Cole/Greenwood that specifications, bid document, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of Two Servers, Storage Access Network and Licensing Software for Police Department, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. 130051 - Cole/Greenwood that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, etc. in conjunction with above described purchase", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1041 October 12, 2009 Page 10 New Business continued 130052 - Cole/Greenwood that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, bid document, etc. and taking of bids as October 26, 2009 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described project", be adopted and Deputy City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2009-1042 ORAL PRESENTATIONS 130053 - Carmen Miller, 627 Sycamore Street, stated that she is concerned about the proposed no parking from 2:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in the downtown district. She stated that some concerns have been brought up to the apartment complex. One concern is the problem with the street plowing. Ms. Miller stated that she lives downtown and loves living downtown. She understands that the city is trying to draw more people into downtown and feels that this would deter from people moving downtown if people are unable to park in front of their building during the winter. She stated that she doesn't understand the harm of parking along the street after 5:00 p.m. because most businesses are closed. The only thing open along Sycamore is the Cigar Store and another store. Ms. Miller stated that she started a petition and those owners also signed the petition. She stated that she is in favor of plowing. She stated that another concern is the disabled people in the building who have a hard time walking. She stated during the winter with the conditions of the streets it will be easier for them to get around when they are able to park up front. Mrs. Miller requested that they be notified when the city will be plowing. She suggested that it be announced on the television. She is willing to communicate with the city regarding when the plowing is going to be. She stated that last year she noticed that other cities advertised on the television. She stated that if Sycamore Street is going to be plowed she would like to hear it on the news. She feels that those that did not receive proper notification of the plowing of Sycamore should first get a warning and then ticketed. She stated that she feels that there are a lot more residents on the eastside then on the Westside of downtown, and she does not feel like the residents should not be treated the same as the Westside because they do not have an after bar place. She stated that along the 600 block of Sycamore there are several residents that live above in the apartments. She stated that her biggest concern is the safety. Julie Baskerville, 627 Sycamore Street, asked where she is supposed to park. She stated that she paid to park in the parking ramp and her vehicle has been vandalized. She stated there are safety issues for parking downtown. She asked if she is unable to park in front of the building, where would she park. She stated that there is going to be plowing everywhere so where is everyone suppose to park. She stated that it was daylight when her vehicle got broken into in the ramp. She stated that it wasn't just hers, it was also five other cars in the Waterloo Industry parking ramp. She stated that there are a lot of people that live in that area that have cars. She asked where are they suppose to park. Ms. Miller stated that she feels it is a safety issue for those having to park far away, being a single female, and people getting home at different times of the night. She stated that another thing to consider is that there are bars downtown. She stated that people do the responsible thing by leaving their cars at the bar and calling for a taxi home. She stated if it is not a plowing night, then they should have that option. If it is a plowing night, it has been discussed, people are willing to help them move their vehicles to the parking garage so that they can get home safely. Mayor Hurley stated that there was a work session held four weeks ago with Main Street. The whys behind it are basically what has been mentioned: the bars, the increased amount of trouble, disturbance, etc. The snow plowing is another issue. He stated that the downtown on -street metered parking was never really designed for residential. He understands that we are inviting more people to be residents. He stated that the status right now is it is in limbo. The city learned some things listening to Main Street and they brought the same issues up. This is going nowhere fast. It will be a very deliberate process as we work through it. Ms. Baskerville stated that when there are events downtown like Irish Fest, for example, there is nowhere for the residents to park, and during the 4th of July event people are not allowed to park in the parking ramps. She stated that then the residents don't have a place to park when they get home and have to park 7 or 8 blocks away. • • • • October 12, 2009 Page 11 Oral Presentations continued Ms. Miller stated that her main issue is the safety and winter time. Mayor Hurley stated that he doubted that anything was going to change in the near future. Mayor Hurley stated on the issue of snow plowing, we do have routes and we do announce it. When there is a snow emergency, he stated for the residents to get their car off the street. He stated that if there is going to be three inches of snow or more, then to figure there is going to be a snow emergency. He stated that the downtown area is plowed at night to avoid the businesses. Councilperson Getty asked about Park Avenue and Jefferson. Mayor Hurley stated that there is no brick to lay and it is being manufactured today and hopefully shipped by the end of the week. When the weather permits it will be laid. Councilperson Getty suggested that is it is not done to fill in with blacktop until spring. Mayor Hurley stated that Park Avenue is technically open and what the concern is the turn lanes onto Jefferson. If we start to get heavy vehicles on the brick without the support where there is a void of bricks right now, we will start pushing bricks around and have the whole job to do over. He stated that he doubts the contractor would let us do that without signing off. Councilperson Getty asked to see the contract for the completion date and if there are any penalties if its not done. Councilperson Hart acknowledged the 100 years of NAACP existence. He stated that there is a banquet this Saturday, October 17, 2009 at the Isle of Capri. Mayor Hurley also acknowledged the 88th year that the Black Hawk Chapter NAACP has been in existence and it's the 100th year of the National. Greenwood/Cole that the above oral comments be received and placed on file and Council adjourn at 6:26 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Greenwood. Motion carried. ritifiaL Carol Failor Deputy City Clerk