HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-January 07, 2019 January 7, 2019
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, January 7, 2019. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Sharon Juon, At-Large Council Member
145722 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended, by striking "subject to the retention of a utility easement over, under,
and upon the entire area to be vacated" in both the item title and ordinance on Public Hearing Item 4,
for the Regular Session on Monday, January 7, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice
vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, explained the purpose of striking
the language.
145723 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 17, 2018, at 5:30
p.m.,be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Recognition of Waterloo Youth City Council
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Trisha Serfling, 642 W. Parker Street, thanked the Police Chief and department staff for the amazing
service they provide to the City of Waterloo. She explained that over the last few days, she has
experienced safety issues in her neighborhood and asked that public safety and health be the top at
the list of priorities for Waterloo. She suggested that the Police Department be allowed to hire
another officer paid for by the traffic cameras.
Dave Boesen, 3203 Marigold, commented that he is concerned about the new garbage schedule that
went out as it leaves a lag for trash pickup around Christmas and asked that the city come up with
some alternatives.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4t' Street, questioned if the Fire Department is at full staff and that Station Six
is closed multiple times per week and if it will close.
Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, explained that the department is fully staffed and will be requesting
additional funds to keep Station Six open more often.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the Telecommunications Commission is fully staffed and when they
will meet.
145724 - Juon/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
145725 - Juon/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 Finance Committee invoice Summary Reports, dated December 21,
2018, in the amount of$3,127,959.05 and January 7, 2019, in the amount of$3,352,747.04 a
copy of which are on file in the City Clerk's office, together with recommendation of
approval of the Finance Committee.
January 7, 2019 Page 2
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-01.
2. Resolution approving the request of Allan L Sonnack for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $311,980 for property located at 1428 Audubon Drive,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-02.
3. Resolution approving the request of David Kerkove for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new single family home valued at$276,365 for property located at 1264 Partridge Lane,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-03.
4. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
duplex valued at $230,000 for property located at 177 Harvey Drive, and located in the City
Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA). -
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-04.
5. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
duplex valued at$230,000 for property located at 175 Harvey Drive, and located in the City
Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-05.
6. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
duplex valued at $230,000 for property located at 155 Harvey Drive, and located in the City
Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-06.
7. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
duplex valued at $230,000 for property located at 167 Harvey Drive, and located in the City
Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-07.
8. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
duplex valued at$230,000 for property located at 165 Harvey Drive, and located in the City
Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-08.
9. Resolution approving the request of Louis and Tammy Hagarty for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at$484,020 for property located at 1482
Audubon Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-09.
10. Resolution approving the request of Asim&Mersiha Mustedanagic for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new single family home valued at$230,000 for property located at 1625
Bluewing Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-10.
11. Resolution approving the request of C&S II for tax exemptions on the construction of a new
commercial building valued at$768,154 for property located at 194 W 11th Street, and
located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area(CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-11.
January 7, 2019 Page 3
12. Resolution approving the request of DS Rentals for tax exemptions on the construction of a
duplex valued at$230,000 for property located at 157 Harvey Drive, and located in the City
Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-12.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1' Travel Requests
Name & Title of Amount
Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) not to
Exceed
a. Steve Hoambrecker, 2019 Iowa Rural Water Des Moines, February $782
Waste Management Association Annual IA 18-20, 2019
Service Director Conference
b. Michelle Weidner, 23rd Annual Webinar- in January 24, $180
Chief Financial Governmental GAAP office 2019
Officer Update
c. Mayor Quentin Hart Mayors' Top Teen Cedar Falls, April 9, $650
Awards & Mayors' IA 2019
Volunteer Awards
2• Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name &Address of Business Class New or Expiration Includes
Renewal Date Sunday
a. Casey's General Store#2427, B Wine/C Beer Renewal 12/31/2019 x
3035 Logan Avenue
b. Casey's General Store#2866, B Wine/C Beer Renewal 12/27/2019 x
51 E. Tower Park Drive
c. Casey's General Store #2867, B Wine/ C Beer Renewal 12/27/2019 x
2424 Ranchero Road
d. Cedar Valley Arboretum& B Native Wine New 12/31/2019 x
Botanic Gardens, 1927 E.
Orange Road
e. Curt's, 32 Lafayette Street C Liquor Renewal 12/31/2019 x
w/Outdoor Service
f. Galleria De Paco & Coffee B Wine/C Liquor Renewal 12/19/2019
Shop, 622 Commercial Street
g. Grout Museum, 503 South Special Class C Renewal 12/14/2019 x
Street Liquor w/Outdoor
Service
h. New Star Liquor, 1625 W. B Wine/C Beer/E Renewal 12/10/2019 x
4th Street Liquor
i. Ramada Hotel, 205 W. 4th B Liquor New 11/1/2019 x
Street
j. Single Speed Brewing C Liquor/Brew Renewal 12/31/2019 x
Company, 325 Commercial Pub/Outdoor
Street Service
k. Snowden House, 306 Special Class C Renewal 12/14/2019 x
Washinglon Street Liquor
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
.Appointee Board/Commission Expiration New or
Date Re-Appointment
Elizabeth Hand Waterloo Housing Authority 12/31/2020 New
Maddie Morehouse Historic Preservation 12/17/2021 Correct expiration
date
January 7, 2019 Page 4
Codie Leseman Complete Streets Advisory None New
Committee
Jane Messingham Main Street Waterloo 12/31/2019 Re-Appointment
Redevelopment Authority
Rick Jaacks Main Street Waterloo 12/31/2019 Correct expiration
Redevelopment Authority date
Andy VanFleet Main Street Waterloo 12/31/2020 Re-Appointment
Redevelopment Authority
Kim Huff Main Street Waterloo 12/31/2020 Re-Appointment
Redevelopment Authority
David Deeds Main Street Waterloo 12/31/2019 Re-Appointment
Redevelopment Authority
Ivan Valtchev Main Street Waterloo 12/31/2020 Re-Appointment
Redevelopment Authority
Andrew Robeson Main Street Waterloo 12/31/2019 New
Redevelopment Authority
Ed Ottesen Main Street Waterloo 12/31/2019 New
Redevelopment Authority
Adrienne Miller Main Street Waterloo 12/31/2019 New
Redevelopment Authority
Cody Leistikow Community Development Board 1/7/2022 New
4. Recommendation of appointment of Richard Kirby from the Civil Service list, to the position of
Housing Maintenance for the Housing Authority, effective January 8, 2019.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
145726 - Schmitt/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Riverfront Stadium Group Seating Boxes
Project, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 14th and 24th, 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 written and oral comments.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if the seats will be a higher price and if sponsors will
help pay for the higher amount for the box seats.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that the seating boxes will be paid 70 percent by
the Waterloo Bucks and 30 percent of the project will be paid by the city. Pricing for tickets will be
set by the Bucks and will be available for small group outings.
145727 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
145728 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned where the income from the boxes will go.
Paul Huting explained that the income will go to the Waterloo Bucks.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-13.
145729 - Schmitt/Amos
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that"Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-14.
145730 - Schmitt/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Director of Leisure Services
for review.
Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount
Don Gardner Construction 5% $105,690
Waterloo, IA Alt. $4,025
Cardinal Construction Inc. 5% $75,500
Waterloo, IA Alt. $4,800
Woodruff Construction, LLC 5% $147,740
Waterloo, IA Alt. $1,200
Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145731 - Morrissey/ammos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by the City of Waterloo to vacate a
7,500 square foot portion of Bluff Street right-of-way, located between West 13th and 14th Streets,
subject to the retention of a utility easement over a portion of the area to be vacated, as published in
the Waterloo Courier on December 28,2019,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 written and oral comments and
there were none.
145732 - Morrissey/Amos
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,Programming and Zoning
Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145733 - Morrissey/Amos
that"an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate a 7,500 square foot portion
of Bluff Street right-of-way, located between West 13th and 14th Streets, subject to the retention of a
utility easement over a portion of the area to be vacated", be received, placed on file, considered and
passed for the first time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the item.
Noel Anderson provided an overview and explained that if approved, the vacation would provide
additional lot space for future development.
145734 - Morrissey/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: One. Nays: Six (Jacobs, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon).
Motion failed.
145735 - Amos/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by the City of Waterloo to vacate a
65,490 square foot portion of Airline Highway west of 3070 W. Airline Highway, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on December 28, 2019, 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 written and oral comments.
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David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if this property could potentially be sold in the future for
one dollar and how much will the city have invested in moving necessary infrastructure.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director,provided an overview of the area to
be vacated and the anticipated costs to relocate the sewer prior to land development. He explained
that there will be two to three development agreements that will come before council for approval
which will add to the tax roll.
Mayor Hart questioned the overall impact to the city when properties are sold for one dollar.
Noel Anderson explained the benefits that the city receives for said sales and how they tie in to the
City of Waterloo Goals listed at the front of the front page of the agenda.
145736 - Amos/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed and oral comments and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
145737 - Amos/Morrissey
that"an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate a 65,490 square foot portion
of Airline Highway west of 3070 W. Airline Highway", be received, placed on file, considered and
passed for the first time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145738 - Amos/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: One. Nays: Six (Jacobs, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon).
Motion failed.
Mayor Hart questioned the timing of the item.
Noel Anderson explained there is no urgency to suspend the rules.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he does not see an objection to suspend the rules.
Mrs. Juon commented that though. there may be no objection to suspending the rules, she prefers to
vote not in favor of the suspension to allow more time for the public to respond if they choose.
RESOLUTIONS
145739 - Schmitt/Amos
that"approving a Hotel/Motel Mini Grant application to the Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau
in the 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 adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-15.
145740 - Schmitt/Amos
that"Resolution approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement with Advanced Heat Treat
Corp. for their expansion in the MidPort area by changing the tax rebate schedule to begin after the
Industrial Tax Credit is complete, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document",
be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Forrest Dillavou, 1715 Huntington Road, requested additional details of the agreement and what it
means to the taxpayers and the builder.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the development agreement.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-16.
145741 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving an Amendment to the Development Agreement & Minimum Assessment
Agreement with QOZ Arts Mall,LLC,changing the developer from QOZ Arts Mall,LLC to Arts Mall
Properties, LLC, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Abstain: One (Jacobs due to a potential business conflict). Motion carried.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the Opportunity Zones legislation which allows developers
to take advantage of tax credits at the federal level. He further stated that Waterloo has three
opportunity zones in the downtown area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-17.
145742 - Klein/Amos
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with MMS Consultants, Inc. for land
surveying services within the Northeast Industrial area, in an amount not to exceed $11,500, 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. 2019-18.
145743 - Klein/Amos
that Final Quantity Summary for a net decrease of$192,658.02 for the FY 2017 Street Reconstruction
Program, Contract No. 921, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document, be
received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey commented there is a discrepancy in the wording of the attached summary and asked
if a correction is needed.
Jamie Knutson,Interim City Engineer, explained there is an error in the summary,however the motion
is worded correctly.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, explained she would change the wording in the summary statement, and
that no formal correction is required to act on this item, as the motion is worded correctly.
145744 - Klein/Amos
that"Resolution approving completion of project and recommendation of acceptance of work for work
performed by Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of$7,739,567.82, for the FY 2017 Street
Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 921, and receive and file a two-year maintenance bond", be
adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-19.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
145745 - Juon/Morrissey
"that the City of Waterloo Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for fiscal year ending June 30,
2018, be received,placed on file and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
145746 - Morrissey/Jacobs
that the Council adjourn at 6:33 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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elley Felchle
City Clerk