HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12/17/2018 December 17, 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, December 17, 2018. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Morrissey, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon. Mr. Jacobs arrived at 6:23 p.m.
Swearing in of Ray Feuss, newly elected 5th Ward Council member.
A second roll call was performed to include the newly sworn council member: Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos,
Schmitt, and Juon. Absent: Jacobs
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Schmitt, At-Large Council Member
145702 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 17, 2018, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
145703 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 10, 2018, at 5:30
p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Recognition and Swearing in of new Police Officer Cassandra Jakoubek.
Recognition of Donna Balk for 43+years of employment.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Rev. Mary Robinson, All Nations Community Church, 321 Normandy St., explained that articles
came out in 2015 and 2018 that label Waterloo as one of the worst cities in the nation for African
Americans to live. She stated that she is very concerned about these reports and that she believes the
council has been silent about the report and that the silence is a message that content of the article
does not matter to the Mayor or the Council.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, commented that last week his name was thrown out as someone
who abuses oral presentations and explained that citizens have a right to petition their government.
He further asked for an investigation to be ended into the Ward 2 council member.
Mayor Hart, explained that the city is not leading an investigation into the matter and suggested Mr.
Obadal talk with the County Attorney.
Josh Wilson, 170 SE Kellerman Lane and 2831 Saratoga Drive, explained that he has been watching
the City of Waterloo and learned a lot about how to be a citizen activist. He stated through
observation,that the Mayor has taught him the value of working as a team. He further stated that he
sees a problem with members of the public who believe they are the unelected members of the city
council and looking for publicity.
145704 - Juon/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
145705 - Juon/Schmitt
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
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1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated December 17,
2018, in the amount of$1,398,933.86, 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. 2018-887.
2. Resolution approving the request of Lydia Mustafic for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new single family home valued at $304,701 for property located at 1247 Partridge Lane,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-888.
3. Resolution approving the request of Marianna Gibbons for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new duplex valued at $280,000 for property located at 3815 Trent Lane,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-889.
4. Resolution approving the request of Troy Phillips for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single family home valued at $173,992 for property located at 403 Meadowbrook Lane,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-890.
5. Resolution approving the request of David Schake for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new detached garage valued at$15,000 for property located at 2623 Idaho Street, and
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area(CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-891.
6. Resolution approving the request of Jennifer E. Smith for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family dwelling valued at$220,000 for property located at 221 Gilbert Street
and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area(CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-892.
7. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as January 7, 2019 for a request by the City of
Waterloo to vacate approximately 7,500 square feet of Bluff Street right-of-way located
between W. 13'h Street and W. i4ffi Street, and authorize the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-893.
8. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as January 7, 2019 for a request by the City of
Waterloo to vacate 65,490 square feet of Airline Highway west of 3070 W. Airline Highway
subject to the retention of a utility easement over, under and upon the entire area to be
vacated, and authorize the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-894.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1 Travel Requests
Name & Title of Amount
Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) not to
Exceed
a. Rudy Jones, 2019 Winter Legislative, Washington, January 21- $2,397
Community Policy and Professional D.C. 26, 2019
Development Director Development Meeting at
the National Community
Development
Association Conference
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b. Dave Zellhoefer, City National Business Cedar December $229
Attorney Institute-Legal Ethics: Rapids, IA 18, 2018
Conflicts of Interest in
Case Studies
c. Mayor Quentin Hart U.S. Conference of Washington, January 22- $1,900
Mayors Winter D.C. 25, 2019
Conference
d. Officers Sommer& Iowa Law Enforcement Johnston, IA January 3 - $16,250
Jakoubek Academy I.L.E.A. April 19,
Course 2019
2• Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name &Address of Business Class New or Expiration Includes
Renewal Date Sunday
a. Locker Room Lounge, 1918 C Liquor Renewal 12/31/2019 x
Hawthorne Avenue w/Outdoor Service
b. New Adventures, 341 C Liquor Renewal 12/19/2019 x
Fletcher Avenue w/Outdoor Service
c. Waterloo Black Hawks C Liquor Renewal 12/15/2019 x
Hockey, LLC, 125 w/Outdoor Service
Commercial Street
d. West Side T '"er, 9919 IV. BWfip—Il C P_cei ILz N&w 1 1 err f1r�vL20N X
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e. Courtyard by Marriott, 250 B Liquor Renewal 11/19/2019 x
Westfield Avenue w/Outdoor Service
& Caterin
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee Board/Commission Expiration New or
Date Re-Appointment
Maddie Morehouse Historic Preservation December 10, New
2021
Roll call vote-Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Schmitt on item 1131C). Motion carried.
145706 - Morrissey/Amos
d. West Side Liquor, 919 W. B Wine/C Beer/E New 11/30/2019 x
5th Street Liquor
Mr. Morrissey requested confirmation that the paperwork was in order.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, confirmed.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
145707 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving Golf Course Pro Shop Agreement with ML Golf, Inc., and authorizing
Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement,", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that Andy Devine had served the city's golfing
community well for 20 years and has decided not to seek a contract from the council. He also
provided an overview of ML Golf, Inc. and its principals, whom are seeking approval of their
contract.
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JB Bolger, Golf and Downtown Maintenance Manager, provided an overview of the new 5-year
contract.
Mrs. Klein questioned if this contract will improve the financial standing of the golf course.
JB Bolger explained changes that have been implemented to put the golf courses towards breaking
even.
Mr. Morrissey and Mr. Schmitt commended the golf pros and staff for their work on an innovative
contract.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-895.
145708 - Schmitt/Amos
that"Resolution accepting a Quit Claim Deed for the Sunnyside South Addition site from Sunnyside
South Addition, LLC for $1.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director,provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-896.
145709 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving temporary easement agreements with E and A Properties, LLC at 4037
University Avenue in the amount of$648, Archland Property I, LLC (McDonald's Corporation) at
3695 University Avenue in the amount of$1,615.48, Thirteen Associates, LLC at 3551 University
Avenue in the amount of $100, and Thirteen Associates, LLC at 3561 University Avenue in the
amount of$400.61, in conjunction with the University Avenue reconstruction Phase II project, and
authorize the Mayor to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
Mr. Morrissey questioned how many more properties are needed to be acquired.
Noel Anderson explained one more property is needed.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-897.
145710 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving a one year farm lease agreement for the year 2019 with Anderson and
Anderson Farms, to farm approximately 36.1 acres of land generally located north and east of the
new North Crossing development (Former Logan Plaza) and on the east side of E. 4th Street for
$110 per acre for a total rental amount of $3,971, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-898.
145711 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving a variance to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance in Section
11-3-2 Preliminary Plats and Section 11-3-3 Final Plats, relating to the approval of the Minor Plat of
Survey of Parcel G located west of 3070 W. Airline Highway", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-899.
145712 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving request by the City of Waterloo for the Preliminary and Final Plat of a
Minor Plat of Survey of Parcel G, located west of 3070 W. Airline Highway", be adopted. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-900.
145713 - Klein/Amos
that"Resolution approving agreement with Strand Associates, Inc. of Madison, WI, in the amount of
$8,000, for the assessment of structural damages to Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester #3", be
adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-901.
145714 - Klein/Amos
that Change Order No. 1, for a net increase of$9,825 in conjunction with the Waterloo Waste Water
Treatment Plant Digester Cleaning #3 Project, Contract No. 953, and authorize the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said document, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
145715 - Klein/Amos
that "Resolution approving completion of project and recommendation of acceptance of work
performed by Nutri ject Inc., of Hudson, Iowa, in the amount of $72,875 for the Digester #3
Cleaning Project. Contract No. 953", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-902.
145716 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with the Waterloo Community School
District to purchase and provide salt and salt/sand mixture for snow and ice control purposes, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-903.
145717 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
of Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $315,000, in conjunction with Preliminary and Final
Design of Enhancements for University Avenue, and authorize the Mayor to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the funding to pay for another set of designs, and if the
final design will require a vote prior to approval.
Jamie Knutson, Interim City Engineer, provided an overview of the project, and confirmed there will
be a number of meetings in the future for review and discussion.
Doug Schindle, AECOM, provided additional information to clarify the need for new design
documents.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-904.
145718 - Amos/Morrissey
that"Resolution approving award of bid to Veracity Excavating, LLC, of La Porte City, Iowa, in the
amount of$195,485 and approving the Contract, Bonds, and Certificate of Insurance, in conjunction
with the FY 2019 Levee Tree Clearing Cedar River, Contract No. 968, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-905.
Mr. Jacobs arrived at 6:23 p.m.
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145719 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc. of
Cedar Falls, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $4,950, in conjunction with the FY 2019 Dysart Rd.,
Franklin St. and W. 2nd St. Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 970, and authorize the Mayor to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey questioned why the attachments did not reference either Franklin or 2nd Street.
Jamie Knutson, Interim City Engineer, explained that all three roads would be bid as one contract at
the start of the New Year, but this item is just for geotechnical work required on Dysart Road.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-906.
145720 - Morrissey/Klein
that the resolution approving a Hotel/Motel Mini Grant application to the Waterloo Convention and
Visitors Bureau in an amount of $3,000, to fund the facility rental for the ETA Dance and Cheer
Competition, and authorize the Mayor to execute said documents", be postponed until January 7,
2019. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
145721 - Morrissey/Jacobs
that the Council adjourn at 6:25 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Kehey Felch
City Clerk