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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-August 13, 2018 August 13, 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, August 13, 2018. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs, Morrissey, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon. Mr. Shimp resigned effective August 10, 2018. Mr. Morrissey participated via telephone. Prayer or Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Daniel Trelka, Chief of Police 146374 - Juon/Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 13, 2018, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146375 - Juon/Schmitt that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 6, 20818, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Recognition of Steve Walker for 40 years of service. Swearing in of three (3) Waterloo Fire Rescue Fire Recruits. Nathan Kremer, Adam Boyce, and Onazi Agbese. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, commented that military personnel received a 2.6%pay increase this year and it was the largest in several years. He explained that several accusations for investigations between council members that were handled by the city attorney and the chief of police and another investigation were sent to the county attorney. He stated that discrepancies exist in how investigations are handled and that conflicts of interest are handled and interpreted differently. Bruce Kaesser, CRC Apartments,thanked the Mayor for referring him to the ADA Compliance Commission for another term. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned item 1B 1 A on the consent agenda and why it takes four fire fighters to travel to Wisconsin to take a vehicle for maintenance. Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, explained the travel request. Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned if the general fund is solvent. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that the general fund has healthy reserves and strives to have it operate at break even for several years while still finding new sources of revenue. John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, questioned payments to Nutri-Ject for hauling sludge and putting it in fields. Steve Hoambrecker, Waste Management Director, explained that they receive a monthly bill from Nutri-Ject to transport waste from a storage facility and to spread it on the field. Mayor Hart recognized Michelle Weidner and the Finance Department for receiving an award for excellence in financial accounting. Mr. Schmitt commented that he wanted to bring back for discussion,the Hawkeye Community College housing program because it passed 5-2 and wanted to have an ability to discuss the donations that had been received and that maybe if it had been discussed in the public the public opinion may have changed and the vote improved. Mayor Hart read a statement regarding Mr. Shimp vacating the Ward 5 seat and how the city will be moving forward. August 13, 2018 Page 2 146376 - Juon/Schmitt that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 146377 - 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 Report, dated August 13, 2018, in the amount of$3,083,788.03 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. 2018-593. 2. Resolution approving request from Koinonia Ministries Full Baptist Church for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on August 19, 2018 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in conjunction with the annual picnic to be held at 2222 Falls Ave, including a PA system. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-594. 3. Resolution approving request from James Dooley for a waiver for a concrete driveway located at 148 Lowder Road, and authorize the construction of a concrete driveway and placing a driveway or sidewalk on city right-of-way on an unimproved street. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-595. 4. Resolution approving request from Mike Becker for a waiver for a concrete driveway located at 162 Lowder Road, and authorize the construction of a concrete driveway and placing a driveway or sidewalk on city right-of-way on an unimproved street. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-596. 5. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract etc., and setting date of bid opening as August 23, 2018, and date of public hearing as August 27, 2018, for the 2018 Fall Stump Removal Project, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice. 6. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-597. b. Motion to approve the following: 1• Travel Requests Name & Title of Amount Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) not to Exceed a. Chief Treloar, Transport Truck 311 to Weyauwega, August 15, $900.00 Captain Mahood and Manufacturer WI 2018 (2) Fire Fighters b. Brian Rath Iowa Water Marshalltown, September $170.00 Environment IA 5-6, 2018 Association 2018 Operators/Pretreatment Conference c. Sgt. Hoelscher AR15 Armorer Class Cedar Rapids, August 7-9, $530.00 IA 2018 August 13, 2018 Page 3 d. Angie Fordyce - IDIS Training- Milwaukee, September $3,743.00 Community Integrated Disbursement WI 11-13, 2018 Development Information Systems Coordinator, Anita Merfield - Administrative Secretary, Maggie Howard-Heretakis - Project Specialist 2. Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications Name &Address of Business Class New or Expiration Includes Renewal Date Sunday a. Brenda's Park Road Inn, 306 C Liquor Renewal 8/8/2019 x Park Road w/Outdoor Service b. Cedar Valley Pridefest, 200 Special C Liquor New 8/27/2018 x and 300 blocks of W 4th w/Outdoor Service Street c. Kwik Star#723, 707 C Beer Renewal 7/21/2019 x Broadway Street d. Kwik Star#732, 324 Fletcher C Beer Renewal 7/21/2019 x Avenue e. Legs, 212 E. 4th Street, Suite B Wine / C Beer Renewal 6/25/2019 108 3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments: Expiration New or Appointee Board/Commission Date Re-Appointment Bruce Kaesser ADA Compliance 8/24/2021 Re-appointment Commission Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 146378 - Schmitt/Amos that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Development Agreement with Dahlstrom Real Estate, LLC, to authorize the sale and conveyance of a portion of City owned property, generally located east of 2535 Midport Boulevard, in the amount of$1.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on August 3, 2018, be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. 146379 - Schmitt/Amos that the hearing be closed. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146380 - Schmitt/Amos that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of a portion of City owned property generally located east of 2535 Midport Boulevard, to Dahlstrom Real Estate, LLC, in the amount of$1.00, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Five. Abstain: One (Jacobs due to possible conflict of interest). Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-598. 146381 - Schmitt/Amos August 13, 2018 Page 4 that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Dahlstrom Real Estate, LLC, for the construction of a new 200,000 square foot warehouse, with an estimated new taxable value of $8,022,830,with 10 years at 50% tax rebates, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Five. Abstain: One (Jacobs due to possible conflict of interest). Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-599. RESOLUTIONS 146382 - Amos/Schmitt that "Resolution approving the City of Waterloo Identity Theft Prevention Policy", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-600. 146383 - Amos/Schmitt that "Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa Department of Administrative Services State Accounting Enterprise for participation in the Income Offset Program, and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-601. 146384 - Amos/Schmitt that"Resolution approving Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation grant application, in the amount of$20,000, for the Lincoln Park Improvements Project", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-602. 146385 - Schmitt/Amos that "Resolution approving a request by Great Plains Survey, Inc. on behalf of Brian Kennett and Michael Dahl, for the final plat of 3.01 acres for the Kenn Dahl First Addition, to allow for the development of a five (5) lot residential subdivision, located at 4245 West 4th Street", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-603. 146386 - Schmitt/Amos that "Resolution approving Amendment to the Development Agreement with Village Creek Rentals of Waterloo, Iowa, approved November 20, 2017, for a nine month extension for construction to be complete, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the item and noted that the developer will undertaking construction of homes in several locations in town and property transactions have held up the construction schedule. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-604. 146387 - Schmitt/Amos that "Resolution approving application for an Iowa Department Of Transportation Traffic Safety Grant for traffic signalization of Greyhound Drive and West Ridgeway intersection, and authorize the Mayor to execute said document, and rescinding Resolution No. 2018-571", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. August 13, 2018 Page 5 Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-605. 146388 - Amos/Juon that "Resolution approving Acceptance of Improvements of the Audubon Heights Sixth Addition, and receive and file two-year maintenance bond from Midwest Development Co., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-606. 146389 - Amos/Juon that "Resolution approving the sale of kitchen equipment from the Public Market building, in the amount of $2,815.00, to Wilson Restaurant Supply, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute any necessary documents", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned what will be going into the building and if the city would have to buy new equipment. Mayor Hart explained that Verve Kombucha will be going into the Public Market and that the city will not need to purchase new equipment. Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned how the value of the equipment was determined. Noel Anderson explained that bids were received from local businesses and they chose the higher bid. Bruce Kaesser, CRC Apartments, questioned if Verve Kombucha or the City controls the sale of the equipment and monies collected. Mayor Hart explained that the city is responsible for the sale and collection of monies. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-607. 146390 - Amos/Juon that "Resolution approving Convention and Visitors Bureau recommendation for funding a hotel/motel Mini-Grant application, in the amount of$2,174, in conjunction with the Mid America Chin Christian Church Convention", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2018-608. ORDINANCES 146391 - Schmitt/Amos 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, to approve a request by Dahlstrom Real Estate for a site plan amendment to the "M-2, P" Planned Industrial District to allow for the construction of a 200,000 square foot warehouse/office located west of 3050 Wagner Road", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call vote- Ayes: Five. Abstain: One (Jacobs due to possible conflict of interest). Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5463. 146392 - Schmitt/Amos that "an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected each year on all property located within the newly expanded Northeast Industrial Area Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Area, in the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Community School District and other taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, August 13, 2018 Page 6 incurred by said City in connection with said urban renewal project", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146393 - Schmitt/Amos that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: Three. Nays: Three (Jacobs, Klein, Schmitt). Motion failed. ADJOURNMENT 146394 - Schmitt/Amos that the Council adjourn at 6:14 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Kelley Fell le City Clerk!