HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-March 19, 2018March 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, March 19, 2018. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Shimp, Klein, Amos, and Juon. Council member Schmitt joined the meeting by telephone.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Kent Shankle, Director of Cultural & Arts Commission
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that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 19, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 12, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart recognized the Orange Neighborhood Association.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Mike Henning, 138 Sidehill Drive, commented he is not in support of the rezone in relation to the
Orange neighborhood as a complete plan is not in place. He asked that the council reject the plan
until further discussion can be held to develop a comprehensive plan compatible with the Orange
Elementary School and neighborhood.
Mayor Hart thanked Mr. Henning for the recent meeting and indicated the group was able to discuss
many issues.
Mrs. Juon stated she would also be meeting with Mr. Henning and Mr. Rodemeyer on March 20,
2018 to hear more of their concerns.
Aaron Boshart, 400 E. Court Street, Des Moines, Iowa, addressed the council seeking a letter of
support in regards to his company's application to the Iowa Department of Public Health for a
medical cannabidiol dispensary in Waterloo.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned the ownership of the Convention Center and Sunnyside South.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, stated a court date was set for March 29, 2018 regarding the
disposition of Sunnyside South and that the maintenance of the property was a cooperative effort at
this point.
Bruce Kaesser, 106 E. Third Street, addressed the council regarding gun violence.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, questioned the compensation received from Nutriject for sludge
processed by the City and the unit price charged for waste disposal.
Mayor Hart stated these questions have been addressed on numerous occasions and this will be the
last time an answer will be provided.
Steve Hoambrecker, Waste Management Services Director, commented on the services and the
amounts charged to process waste brought in from outside the city limits.
Duane Eilers, 1205 1/2 Bishop Street, thanked the Mayor for meeting with him and asked the council
to address the charges being assessed to him for replacement of a water shut-off valve.
Matt Mahler, General Manager, Water Works, provided Mr. Eilers with his information and
indicated his department was meeting on Thursday to discuss the topic and that he would be happy
to meet with Mr. Eilers following that meeting.
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David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented on the proposed budget amendments where additional
revenue is expected or anticipated and asked that the council budget only with money actually
available.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, questioned recent events held at the Convention Center and the
revenues lost through liquor sales and licensing and also what will happen with the Fire Station on
Ansborough when the road construction begins.
Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, explained that he is working with the traffic and signs department to
minimize issues with traffic flow.
Mr. Jacobs recognized Abraham Funchess, Civil Rights Commission and Charles Pearson for their
efforts and organization of the Iowa Civil Rights Trail, an upcoming bus tour and marches being
held. He further recognized C&S Car Company, Palace Clothiers and the University Avenue Dairy
Queen for their efforts as well and in helping to pay for the bus tour.
Mr. Morrissey invited everyone to attend Funky Junk -a -Loo on Saturday and Sunday at the
Convention Center, thanked Mr. Boshart for bringing information to the council regarding medical
cannabidiol dispensaries and asked the council to support his efforts, commented that detour signage
on Highway 63 is confusing especially near Allen Hospital and mentioned that in remembrance of
the Parkland shooting incident there will be a march on Saturday at 4 pm from the Gateway into
downtown Cedar Falls.
Mr. Shimp asked if Abraham Funchess could provide information on the upcoming events.
Abraham Funchess, Human Rights Commission Director, reviewed the schedule of events.
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that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
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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 Report, dated March 19, 2018,
in the amount of $2,224,167.59, 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. 2018-166.
2. Resolution setting a date of public hearing as April 2, 2018 to approve the request by Heinold
Hog Markets, LLC for a Site Plan Amendment to the "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District for
the construction of a 12,375 square foot livestock processing facility located adjacent to 720
N Elk Run Road, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-167
3. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications and bid documents and setting date of
bid openings as April 5, 2018 and date of public hearing as April 9, 2018 for the 2018 Right
of Way Mowing Contract, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-168
4. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and setting date
of bid opening as April 5, 2018 and date of public hearing as April 9, 2018, for the FY 2018
Street Reconstruction Program, Contract 944, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Includes
March 19, 2018
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-169
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5. Resolution setting the date of hearing for April 2, 2018 for the request by Wayne Claassen
Engineering and Surveying Inc. on the behalf of Friends of Faith Retirement Homes, Inc. to
rezone 14.5 acres from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence. District and "R-3" Multiple
Residence District to "R -4,R -P" Planned Residence District located at 600 Park Lane to
allow for the redevelopment of the existing retirement home community with construction of
approximately 211,968 square feet of total structures, and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-170
6. Resolution Electing Classifications and Procedures for proposed Bond Projects as listed in
the requested Waterloo Project Allocations 2018 Bond Issue Summary for the FY2019
projects.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-171
7. Resolution setting date of public hearing as April 9, 2018 on the proposed issuance of the
following bonds for project classifications and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice.
(Details on projects covered by each hearing are on file for review.)
(a) GCP-2 - Not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate
Purpose)
(b) GCP-3 - Not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate
Purpose)
(c) GCP-4 - Not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate
Purpose)
(d) GCP-5 - Not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds (General Corporate
Purpose)
(e) ECP -UR # 6 - Not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds
(Essential Corporate Purpose)
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018 -172(a -e)
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
2.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Bobbie Moline-
Kramer, Artist
Gallery Talk & Waterloo
Schools Presentation
Woodland
Hills, CA to
Waterloo,
IA
March 7-10,
2018
$250.00
P.O's. Bovy, Ehlers,
Herkelman and Lt.
Fangman
K-9 Drug Detection
Enhancement Course
MCTC Mid -West
Counter Drug Training
Center
Johnston, IA
April 9-12,
2018
$1,000.00
P.O.'s Bovy, Ehlers
and Herkelman
2018 Detector Dog
Trials
Anamosa,
IA
April 15-17,
2018
$1,370.00
Angie Fordcye, Matt
Chesmore and Jon
Martin
2018 National Lead and
Healthy Housing
Conference HUD
Program Managers
School
Omaha, NE
April 30 -
May 3,
2018
$3,025.00
Maggie Howard-
Heretakis
40 Hour Lead Inspector /
Risk Assessor Training
Des Moines,
IA
April 9-13,
2018
$2,000.00
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business
Class
New or
Expiration
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a.
b.
c.
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3. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
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that "Resolution approving award of contract to B & B Lawn Care Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, for
Option A $1,249.49 per occurrence, Option B $1,249.49 per occurrence, Option C $24.49 per man
hour, Option D $39.89 per acre, Option E $24.49 per man hour, and approving the bonds and
certificate of insurance, in conjunction with the 2018 Complaint Mowing with Complaint Snow
Removal Contract, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Shimp requested an overview of the proposal pricing.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, reviewed the bidding process and explanation of options A-E.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-173
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that "Resolution approving the request of Advanced Heat Treat Corporation for Industrial Property
tax exemptions on the expansion of property located at 2825 Midport Boulevard and authorize the
Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Shimp requested an overview of the tax exemptions.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained this is a tax exemption
offered on industrial property improvements through an expansion of the project.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-174
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that "Resolution approving the Business Financial Assistance Application for tax credits through the
Iowa Economic Development Authority, including local match commitment through land
acquisition, for the expansion of Advanced Heat Treat, located at 2825 Midport Drive, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the local match and where it comes from.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, explained the local match is met
through the abatement program through Black Hawk County.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-175
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Renewal
Date
Sunday
Hy -Vee #1 Clubroom, 2834
Ansborough Avenue
B Wine / C Beer / E
Liquor
Renewal
3/23/2019
x
Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse,
1931 Sears Street
C Liquor
Renewal
2/13/2019
x
Wishbone, 201 W. 18th
Street
C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
/ Catering
Renewal
1/31/2019
x
3. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
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that "Resolution approving award of contract to B & B Lawn Care Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, for
Option A $1,249.49 per occurrence, Option B $1,249.49 per occurrence, Option C $24.49 per man
hour, Option D $39.89 per acre, Option E $24.49 per man hour, and approving the bonds and
certificate of insurance, in conjunction with the 2018 Complaint Mowing with Complaint Snow
Removal Contract, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Shimp requested an overview of the proposal pricing.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, reviewed the bidding process and explanation of options A-E.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-173
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that "Resolution approving the request of Advanced Heat Treat Corporation for Industrial Property
tax exemptions on the expansion of property located at 2825 Midport Boulevard and authorize the
Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Shimp requested an overview of the tax exemptions.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained this is a tax exemption
offered on industrial property improvements through an expansion of the project.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-174
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that "Resolution approving the Business Financial Assistance Application for tax credits through the
Iowa Economic Development Authority, including local match commitment through land
acquisition, for the expansion of Advanced Heat Treat, located at 2825 Midport Drive, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the local match and where it comes from.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, explained the local match is met
through the abatement program through Black Hawk County.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-175
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that "Resolution approving submission of grant application to the U.S. Department of Justice Office
of Justice Programs for the Paul Coverdell, Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Dan Trelka, Police Chief, stated the grant is for improvements to the crime lab with no matching
funds required.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-176
ORDINANCES
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that "an Ordinance amending 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 site plan amendment
on a certain property located south of 2911 Southland Drive", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the third time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5444.
ADJOURNMENT
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that the Council adjourn at 6:23 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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LeArin M. Eve CMC, IaCMC
Deputy City Clerk