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February 8, 2010
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, February 8, 2010. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Quentin Hart, Ward 4 Council Member.
130539 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 8,
2010, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
130540 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 1,
2010, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark recognized Bryan Halverson for 30 years of service.
CONSENT AGENDA
130541 - 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 Schedule AP642, pp. 1-70, dated February 8, 2010, in
the amount of $754,858.52, 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. 2010-60.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Mike Rasmussen and
Brice Lipert—Two (2)
Police Investigators
Practical
Homicide
Investigations
Bloomington,
Minnesota
June 6-
9, 2010
$1,740.00
Kerry Devine, Kristin
Hoelscher and Tom
Schuster—Police
Sergeant and Two (2)
Police Investigators
Criminal
Investigation
School
Johnston,
Iowa
March
29 -April
2, 2010
$945.25
Brian Hoelscher—Police
Investigator
Interview and
Interrogation
course
Waterloo,
Iowa
April
12-13,
2010
$150.00
Monty Frana and Kye
Richter—Police
Sergeant and
Investigator
Glock Armorers
Re-
certification
Waterloo,
Iowa
March
18, 2010
$300.00
Mary Peterson—
Administrative
Secretary
18th Annual
SHRM State
Legal and
Legislative
Conference
West Des
Moines, Iowa
February
22-23,
2010
$105.00
Kent Shankle—Curator
Return Voice
To Vision
exhibition
Minneapolis,
Minnesota
February
19, 2010
$335.00
Jamie Knutson—
Associate Engineer
Greater Iowa
Asphalt
Conference
Des Moines,
Iowa
March 3-
5, 2010
$367.48
Kris Hoelscher—Police
Investigator
Defensive
Tactics Re-
certification
Johnston,
Iowa
April
21, 2010
$125.00
February 8, 2010 Page 2
9. Communication from Planner II Shane Graham transmitting request of David
Lederman for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $550,000.00 for
property located at 3821 University Avenue and located in the Consolidated
Urban Revitalization Area
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
City Liquor & Tobacco, 508 Broadway Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/11)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
The Pit Stop, 1459 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/3/11) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
d. Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse,
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Grand Cafe Bar, 1402 Black
Sales)
J & D Billiards, 910 W.
Sales)
Club Fever, 313 W. 5th Street
5th
126 E. Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (2/13/11)
Hawk Street (Renewal) (2/9/11) (Includes Sunday
Street (New) (Expires 2/10/11) (Includes Sunday
(New) (Expires 2/15/11) (Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
City Liquor & Tobacco, 508 Broadway Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/11)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
f. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
City Liquor & Tobacco, 508 Broadway Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/11)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
130542 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2010 Arch Gate
Replacement at Dry Run Creek, Contract No. 778, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on January 29, 2010, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
130543 - This being the time and place of public hearing,
and oral objections and there were none.
Schmitt/Welper
that the hearing be closed and oral and
on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
130544 - Schmitt/Welper
the Mayor called for written
written comments be received and placed
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2010 Arch Gate Replacement at Dry Run Creek,
Contract No. 778", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-61.
130545 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above project", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-62.
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Public Hearings continued
130546 - Schmitt/Welper
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open bids and refer to City Engineer
for review:
Bidder
Cramer and Associates, Inc.
Grimes, IA
Ecinc
Cedar Rapids, IA
KEHE Construction Co.
Waverly, IA
Magee Construction Co.
Cedar Falls, IA
Peterson Contractors, Inc.
Reinbeck, IA
Prairie Construction Co., Inc.
Waterloo, IA
WRH, Inc. aka Wendler Construction, Inc.
South Amana, IA
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
BID OPENING
130547 - Getty/Hart
Bid Bond Bid Amount
5% $188,000.00
5% $184,995.00
5% $187,650.00
5% $234,963.00
5% $230,500.00
5% $193,700.00
5% $196,000.00
that "Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in
conjunction with Fire Rescue Uniforms for Waterloo Fire Rescue", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-63.
130548 - Getty/Hart
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open bids and refer to Fire Chief
for review:
Bidder Bid Bond Bid Amount
ON FILE IN THE CITY CLERK'S OFFICE
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
130549 - Greenwood/Hart
that communication from Waterloo Center for the Arts Director transmitting
submission of a grant application to Cedar Valley's Promise to fund preschool -
related programs at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-64.
130550 - Greenwood/Hart
that communication from Assistant City Attorney transmitting
Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement in the amount of $300.00 with Chasers Pub,
3005 University Avenue, for sale of tobacco, tobacco products or cigarettes to
persons under 18 years of age, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-65.
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Resolutions continued
130551 - Greenwood/Hart
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Acceptance of
Improvements of the Sanitary Sewer, Storm Sewer & Paving serving Tower Park
Drive Extension (Tower Park No. 5 & Tower Park No. 6), be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and two-year
Maintenance Bond from Hurst & Sons Contractors, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, and K.
Cunningham Construction Co., Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa, be received and placed
on file. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-66.
130552 - Greenwood/Hart
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Notice of
Discontinuation from NPDES Coverage Under General Permit 2 to the Department of
Natural Resources in conjunction with F.Y. 2009 Permanent Closure of Black Hawk
Creek Railroad Crossings, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
said notice", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-67.
130553 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request to approve
documents and set date of hearing and bid opening for the F.Y. 2010 Asphalt
Overlay Program, Contract No. 771, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
seting date of hearing and bid opening as February 22, 2010, at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the above described project", be adopted and City
Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-68.
130554 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 2 for a
net decrease of $17,107.12 for work performed by Peterson Contractors, Inc. of
Reinbeck, Iowa in conjunction with the F.Y. 2010 Sanitary Sewer Relocation, be
received, placed on file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
130555 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Final Acceptance and
Completion of Project performed by Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa
at a total cost of $27,162.05 for the F.Y. 2010 Sanitary Sewer Relocation, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-69.
130556 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting request for
matching funds in the amount of $4,234.00 for the Prairie Pathways Project, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-70.
130557 - Welper/Schmitt
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting Memorandum of
Understanding between the State of Iowa and the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance
for the purpose of assistance through the Iowa Great Places Program, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Memorandum of
Understanding", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six.
Abstain 1. (Hart)
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Resolutions continued
Mr. Hart asked to abstain on the vote since he is on the Iowa Great Places
Citizen Advisory. Paul Hutting, Leisure Services Director, reported that the
City has been recognized as a great place and has jointly applied with Cedar
Falls and the Cedar Falls Historical Society. All of this is related to the
river and that is the common thread between the entities. The City is asking for
funding but is also asking to be recognized. The City will be recognized next
week.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-71.
130558 - Welper/Schmitt
that communication from City Planner transmitting contracts and promissory notes
for Disaster Recovery Business Rental Assistance Program in the amount of
$27,600.00, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
documents", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-72.
130559 - Welper/Schmitt
that communication from City Planner transmitting Encroachment Agreement to
allow for a handicap accessibility ramp to encroach approximately 4 feet into
Railroad Avenue right-of-way, north of 1137 Steely Street, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-73.
130560 - Welper/Schmitt
that communication from City Planner transmitting Purchase Offer for 158 Sans
Souci Drive as part of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Property
Acquisition Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
document", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-74.
130561 - Hart/Schmitt
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Signs and Designs
for a Minor Site Plan Amendment for United Medical Park Sign at 1717 W. Ridgeway
Avenue, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-75.
130562 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Resolution accepting and approving acquisition of property generally
located at 1333 Leavitt Street, as granted by court order pursuant to Section
657A of the Iowa Code", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-76.
130563 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Resolution accepting and approving acquisition of property generally
located at 625 Glenwood Avenue", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-77.
130564 - Hart/Schmitt
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
request for Letter of Support for the redevelopment of the Russell Lamson
building by Sherman Associates, at an estimated cost of $10.7 million, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-78.
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Resolutions continued
130565 - Cole/Hart
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
Development Agreement for D & L Development Co. for a new 5,800 sq. ft. retail
building at the northwest corner of Heath Street and Logan Avenue (just north of
Logan Hy -Vee), be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-79.
130566 - Cole/Hart
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
Development Agreement for Hope Martin Anderson for a new 15,200 sq. ft.
professional office building at the northeast corner of Kimball Avenue and
Highway 20, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
amendment", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-80.
130567 - Cole/Hart
that communication from City Planner transmitting request to submit a Grant
Application to the National Park Service for a Preserve America Grant for the
documentation of Sans Souci Island History, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Mayor Clark announced that the Council Communication stated not to exceed
$35,000 but the application amount will be for $36,959.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-81.
130568 - Cole/Hart
that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting
request to certify the following assessments to properties for work performed by
the Water Works, together with recommendation of approval of Board of Water
Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County
Treasurer of same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-82.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
130569 - Getty/Hart
that communication from City Clerk transmitting Abstract of Votes for the
December 1, 2009 Runoff Election, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
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Address
Amount to
certify
300
Allen Street
$984.80
605
Downing Avenue
$1,141.67
504
Riehl Street.
$600.89
123
East Parker Street
$564.23
859
West Parker Street
$600.89
1003
Beech Street
$1,753.60
1410
Mulberry Avenue
$283.26
1226
West Mullan Avenue
$8,963.62
214
Newell Street
$2,702.75
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2010-82.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
130569 - Getty/Hart
that communication from City Clerk transmitting Abstract of Votes for the
December 1, 2009 Runoff Election, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
130570 - Getty/Hart
that the Council adjourn at 5:54 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suzy Scq'ar
City Clerk