HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05/06/2019May 6, 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, May 6, 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: Ray Feuss, Ward 5 Council Member
146175 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May, 6, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146176 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 22, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Proclamation declaring week of May 11-18, 2019 as National Police Week and May 15, 2019 as
Peace Officer's Memorial Day.
Proclamation declaring May 11, 2019 as Letter Carriers' Food Drive Day.
Proclamation declaring Month of May as Older Americans Month.
Proclamation declaring May 11, 2019 as National Migratory Bird Day.
Proclamation declaring May 6-11, 2019 as National Economic Development Week.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, addressed several items: questioned the use of $45,000 of forfeiture
funds and commented on several consent agenda items that appeared to be purchases of property in
TIF. He commented that the city should not purchase new property but should sell property it
currently owns for development. He questioned when a public meeting will occur for Ridgeway
Avenue traffic changes. He questioned when the All -In Grocery project will start.
Mr. Morrissey commented that on May 9th the Historic Preservation Awards will be held at 6:00
p.m. at the Grout Museum. He stated that there continues to be concerns from the public about the
recycle locations and that city staff need to hold the contractor accountable for dumping the
containers regularly and holding violating citizens accountable. He stated that tomorrow another
Honor Flight is occurring and thanked donors for making the Honor Flight possible.
Mrs. Klein commented that she attended two plays last week. One was at the Center for the Arts and
a second was at Columbus High School. The Columbus Robotics Team made it to nationals as well.
146177 - Juon/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
146178 - 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 May 6, 2019, in
the amount of $3,704,522.89, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office, together
with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee.
May 6, 2019
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-279.
2. Resolution approving Variance to Noise Ordinance request from the VFW for a 90th
Anniversary Celebration to be held at 1406 Commercial Street on June 15, 2019 from 7:00
p.m. to 11:00 p.m., including live music and use of a PA system.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-280.
3. Resolution approving Variance to Noise Ordinance request of the Screaming Eagle American
Bar & Grill, 228 East 4th Street, to close the 600 block of Lafayette Street every Thursday
between May 13, 2019 and October 31, 2019 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., with use of city
barricades, including a band and the use of a PA system.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-281.
4. Resolution approving request of Memorial Day Board to hold a Memorial Day Parade on
May 28, 2019 from 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. with an honor guard salute and a parade route
utilizing Commercial, 5th, Park Avenue and Mulberry Streets, including use of barricades.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-282.
5. Resolution approving request of Roberto Garcia for a waiver for a concrete driveway located
at 508 Holm Street, 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. 2019-283.
6. Resolution approving the use of East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing funds, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, for the acquisition of real property
generally located in the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-284.
7. Resolution approving the use of East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing District funds, in an amount not to exceed $3,000, for platting and surveying
services in the MidPort area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-285.
8. Resolution approving the use of East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing District funds, in an amount not to exceed $3,700, for land surveying services in
the MidPort area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-286.
9. Resolution approving the use of East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing District funds, in an amount not to exceed $12,500, for floodplain analysis services
in the MidPort area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-287.
10. Resolution approving the use of East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing funds, in an amount not to exceed $50,000, for economic development marketing.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-288.
11. Resolution approving the use of East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing funds, in an amount not to exceed $3,000, for property acquisition generally
located in the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Tax Increment Financing District.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-289.
May 6, 2019 Page 3
12. Resolution approving the use of East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing funds, in an amount not to exceed $22,130, for a rail yard public safety
improvement study in the Logan area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-290.
13. Resolution approving use of East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing funds, in an amount not to exceed $110,000, for historic tax credit financing
consulting services for the KWWL project.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-291.
14. Resolution approving the use of Rath Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing District
funds, in an amount not to exceed $35,000, for property acquisition located generally in the
Rath Urban Renewal District.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-292.
15. Resolution approving the use of Northeast Industrial Site Urban Renewal Area Tax
Increment Financing District funds, in an amount not to exceed $290,000, for property
acquisition generally located in the Northeast Industrial Site area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-293.
16. Resolution approving the use of Northeast Industrial Site Urban Renewal Area Tax
Increment Financing District funds, in an amount not to exceed $18,700, for land surveying
and wetlands delineation services in the Northeast Industrial Site area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-294.
17. Resolution approving the use of Martin Road Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing
funds, in an amount not to exceed $43,000, to obtain sanitary sewer easements for the Brock
3rd Addition sewer construction project.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-295.
Commercial Street project.
19. Resolution approving the use of Martin Road Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing
funds, in an amount not to exceed $2,000, for additional design and consulting required for
the Brock 2nd sanitary sewer construction project.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-296.
20. Resolution setting date of public hearing as May 20, 2019 for an amendment to the FYE
2019 Budget, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-297.
21. Resolution setting a date of public hearing as May 20, 2019 to support, approve and
authorize submittal of the nomination of the Walnut Neighborhood to the National Register
of Historic Places.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-298.
22. Resolution approving the request of Shane and Karen See for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $315,500 for property located at 1280
Partridge Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-299.
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23. Resolution approving the request of Carleisa McGhee for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $170,000, for property located at 4005 Sarah Drive,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-300.
24. Resolution approving the request of Lee Dallenbach Betsinger for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $349,900 for property located at 1632
Blue Wing Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-301.
25. Resolution approving the request of Jeff and Patricia Swartzendruber for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new single family home valued at $320,000 for property located at 1248
Partridge Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-302.
26. Resolution approving the request of Robert Fischek for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new commercial building valued at $70,000 for a property located at 444 Edison Street, and
located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-303.
27. Resolution approving the request of Gene and Mona Storm for tax exemptions on the
construction of home improvements valued at $66,643.50 for a property located at 1022
Short Street, and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-304.
28. Resolution approving the request of Amy Vaune for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single family home valued at $250,000 for a property located at 1314 Midland Street,
and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-305.
29. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting the date
of bid opening as May 23, 2019 and date of public hearing as May 28, 2019, in conjunction
with demolition services at: 1107 Commercial Street, 919-925 Commercial Street, 613 W.
7th Street, and instructing City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-306.
30. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, bid documents, etc., setting a date
of bid opening as May 16, 2019 and date of public hearing as May 20, 2019, in conjunction
with the mowing contract for city owned lots generally acquired through Iowa Code 657A,
and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-307.
31. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of
bid opening as May 23, 2019 and date of public hearing as May 28, 2019, in conjunction
with FY 2019 Dysart Road and W. 2nd Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 970,
and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-308.
32. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of
bid opening as May 30, 2019 and date of public hearing as June 3, 2019, in conjunction with
the FY 2019 Jefferson and Commercial Streetscape Improvements, Contract No. 976, and
instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-309.
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1.
2.
b. Motion to approve the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Abraham Funchess,
Executive Director;
Rebecca Johnson, HR
Specialist; Shelly
Burch, Adm.
Secretary
Equal Employment
Opportunity
Commission/Federal
Employment Partnership
Agency Conference
San Diego,
CA
June 17-21,
2019
$5,685
Sgt. Gehrke
Covert Track Training
Aurora, IL
May 1-2,
2019
$373
Keith Kaspari, Airport
Director
(AMENDED)
Spring 2019, Meeting of
the Iowa Public Airports
Association
Sioux City,
IA
April 16-18,
2019
$405.76
Steve Hoambrecker,
Waste Management
Service Director
Iowa Water Environment
Association Annual
Conference
Altoona, IA
June 4-6,
2019
$680
Tina Schellhorn,
Electrical Foreman
and Kelby Haynes,
Electrician
Mobile Crane Operator
Certification and
Examination Class
Ankeny, IA
June 10-14,
2019
$2,990
Mayor Quentin Hart
and Michelle
Weidner, CFO
Meet with Moody's
Investor Services
Chicago, IL
May 9-10,
2019
$1,065
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Basal Pizza, 225 W. 4th St.
C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
4/30/2020
Hickory House, 315 Park Rd.
C Liquor
Renewal
5/23/2020
The Isle Casino Hotel
Waterloo, 777 Isle of Capri
Blvd.
B Liquor / B Wine
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
4/30/2020
x
Jim Lind Standard Service,
230 E. Ridgeway Ave.
C Beer
Renewal
4/6/2020
x
Lost Island Waterpark *6
month*
B Native Wine /
Special C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
New
10/14/2019
x
New Star Liquor, 315
Fletcher Ave.
B Wine / C Beer / E
Liquor
Renewal
1/30/2020
x
Smitty's Bar, 709 Jefferson
St.
C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
5/26/2020
x
Sunnyside Country Club,
1600 Olylmpic Dr.
A Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
4/13/2020
x
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration
Date
Chatara Mabry
Human Rights
May 6, 2022
New or
Re -Appointment
Re -Appointment
4. Bonds.
Mr. Morrissey requested that item 1.A.18 be removed for discussion.
May 6, 2019 Page 6
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146179 - Morrissey/Amos
Resolution approving the use of Downtown Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing District
funds, in an amount not to exceed $300,000, for a grant to Cedar Valley Real Estate, LLC for the 300-
304 Commercial Street project. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-310.
Mr. Morrissey requested information about Cedar Valley Real Estate, LLC, the project and the
$300,000 price tag.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, provided an overview of the
development agreement that had been approved a couple of months ago which is for the historic
renovation of the Frito Bakery building, which will be a combination of commercial and residential
spaces.
Mr. Schmitt asked if this was an additional $300,000.
Noel Anderson explained it is not.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146180 - Schmitt/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by Stefanie Hartel for a site plan
amendment to the "M-2, P" Planned Industrial District for the construction of a 9,792 square foot
dog daycare facility, located south of 3289 Airport Boulevard, as published in the Waterloo Courier
on April 22, 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.
Stefanie Hartel introduced herself and explained that this is an upscale dog daycare franchise
providing cage free care and boarding facilities as well as grooming and obedience training. She
commented that she is happy to be bringing this service to the City of Waterloo, and is also looking
forward to supporting the Waterloo Airport by proving boarding services for travelers.
146181 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral comments and recommendation of approval of Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
146182 - 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 the
Stefanie Hartel for a site plan amendment to the "M-2, P" Planned Industrial District for the
construction of a 9,792 square foot dog daycare facility, located south of 3289 Airport Boulevard", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
146183 - Schmitt/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146184 - 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 the
May 6, 2019 Page 7
Stefanie Hartel for a site plan amendment to the "M-2, P" Planned Industrial District for the
construction of a 9,792 square foot dog daycare facility, located south of 3289 Airport Boulevard", be
considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5491.
146185 - Morrissey/Feuss
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by Black Hawk Contracting &
Development to vacate 1 foot 1 inch of a 15 foot storm sewer easement located south of 1019
Vermont Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 22, 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.
146186 - Morrissey/Feuss
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.
146187 - Morrissey/Feuss
that "an Ordinance approving a request by Black Hawk Contracting & Development to vacate 1 foot
1 inch of a 15 foot storm sewer easement located south of 1019 Vermont Street", be received, placed
on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the request and commented that they would like to move
forward quickly.
146188 - Morrissey/Feuss
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146189 - Morrissey/Feuss
that "an Ordinance approving a request by Black Hawk Contracting & Development to vacate 1 foot
1 inch of a 15 foot storm sewer easement located south of 1019 Vermont Street", be considered and
passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5492.
146190 - Amos/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by Darci Lenehan for a site plan
amendment to the "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District for the construction of a 14,400 square foot
truck wash facility, located northeast of 2510 Leversee Road, as published in the Waterloo Courier
on April 22, 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.
146191 - Amos/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146192 - Amos/Morrissey
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 the Darci
May 6, 2019 Page 8
Lenehan for a site plan amendment to the "M-2, P" Planned Industrial District for the construction of
a 14,400 square foot truck wash facility, located northeast of 2510 Leversee Road", be received, placed
on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the request.
146193 - Amos/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Zero. Nays: Seven (Jacobs, Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt,
and Juon). Motion failed.
146194 - Feuss/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on sale and conveyance of property for $1.00 to
Prosper Farm Network, LLC, for the development of a truck wash located northeast of 2510
Leversee Road, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 26, 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.
146195 - Feuss/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146196 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of a portion of City owned property, generally
located northeast of 2510 Leversee Road, to Prosper Farms Network, LLC, in the amount of $1.00,
and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-311.
146197 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Prosper Farms Network, LLC, for the
construction of a truck wash and expansion within three (3) years, with an estimated new taxable value
of $750,000 for Phase I, with five (5) years at 50% tax rebates for taxable value over $1 million after
completion of Phase I and Phase II, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-312.
146198 - Schmitt/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on sale and conveyance of property in the
amount of $1.00 to Koelker Properties, LLC, for the development of three (3) industrial buildings
within five (5) years located west of 3070 West Airline Highway, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on April 26, 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.
146199 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146200 - Schmitt/Amos
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that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of a portion of City owned property generally
located west of 3070 W Airline Highway, to Koelker Properties, LLC, in the amount of $1.00, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart questioned if there is any requirement to make designs and landscaping consistent between
projects.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of design standards and landscaping to create consistency
between different developments.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-313.
146201 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Koelker Properties, LLC, for the
construction of three (3) industrial buildings within five (5) years with an estimated new taxable value
of $510,000 for Phase I, with five (5) years at 50% tax rebates for Phase II and Phase III, and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-314.
146202 - Amos/Feuss
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Hangar and Ground Site Lease Agreement
with A -Line ALO, LLC for property located at 2802-2850 Livingston Lane, in the amount of
$364.58 per month, for a term ending December 31, 2058, and rescinding Resolution No. 2019-237,
as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 26, 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.
146203 - Amos/Feuss
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146204 - Amos/Feuss
that "Resolution approving lease agreement with A -Line ALO, LLC for property located 2802-2850
Livingston Lane for the ground lease of 35,000 square feet with a lease rate of $364.58 per month, for
a term ending December 31, 2058, and rescinding Resolution No. 2019-237, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-315.
146205 - Morrissey/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on asbestos abatement services at 2127 E. 4th
Street (former St. Mary's Rectory), 1131 Bertch Avenue, 614 W. 7th Street, 623 W. 2nd Street, 322
and 326 Crescent Place, 421 Logan Avenue, 154 Harrison Street and 411 E. 8th Street, as published
in the Waterloo Courier on April 26, 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.
146206 - Morrissey/Amos
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146207 - Morrissey/Amos
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that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the city had previously taken action to do asbestos abatement at 322 and
326 Crescent Place.
Noel Anderson stated that at one time an individual was looking to do rehab on the site but did not
move forward with the rehabilitation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-316.
146208 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-317.
146209 - Morrissey/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: $82,000.00
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid Amount
McKee Construction and Abatement, LLC
5%
$70,373.00
Abatement Specialties, LLC
Cedar Rapids, IA
5%
$79,339.00
Advanced Environmental
Waterloo, IA
5%
$69,700.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146210 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution awarding asbestos abatement bid to Advanced Environmental of Waterloo, IA in the
amount of $69,700, and approving the contract, bonds and certificate of insurance, in conjunction with
asbestos abatement services at: 2127 E. 4th Street (former St. Mary's Rectory), 1131 Bertch Avenue,
614 W. 7th Street, 623 W. 2nd Street, 322 and 326 Crescent Place, 421 Logan Avenue, 154 Harrison
Street and 411 E. 8th Street, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-318.
146211 - Schmitt/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on General Obligation Bonds - GCP 2 - The
issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on April 22, 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.
146212 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146213 - Schmitt/Amos
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that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Morrissey).
Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the software for Code Enforcement is included in this issuance.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, commented that Code Enforcement is part of the sanitation
fund and the software will be covered in this fund.
Mr. Morrissey commented that it is his understanding that approving these actions during the public
hearing is voting to approve the list of projects included in the bond sale. He questioned if there is a
way to approve the issuance of the $700,000 without approving all of the projects included in the
issuance.
Mayor Hart commented that he takes full responsibility for not starting the process earlier so that
council is well informed before voting. He also explained that the items listed have been identified by
staff as high priorities.
Michelle Weidner explained that each project comes back to council to, for example, hire design
engineers or to purchase vehicles. She encouraged council to proceed with approving these public
hearings to stay on track with the bond issuance.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he understands that the projects are staff priorities but at the same time
the citizens elect council members and they have complaints that projects that they want to see done
are not getting accomplished. The council has been asking for more involvement every year and that
each year they are told that things will change. He questioned if the dollar amount can be approved
and let the council to submit amendments to the list of projects based on community feedback.
Mrs. Klein commented that she would hate to see these department requests parsed out to a political
atmosphere and that the staff knows what their department needs.
Mr. Jacobs commented that he does not support voting a dollar amount without a project tied to the
dollar amount. He further questioned the dollar amount of the bond management fee.
Michelle Weidner explained the bond management fee.
Mrs. Juon questioned if all of the G.O. Bonds are funding the projects previously approved through
CIP.
Noel Anderson explained that the CIP document has not been finalized but these numbers are set to
match up with recommendations in the CIP per use category.
Mrs. Juon questioned if the CIP process comes first.
Noel Anderson explained that typically they are done at the same time, or slightly following the bond.
Mr. Morrissey commented that citizens are concerned about projects that have a constant delay and
expressed frustration that council does not get to set priority for projects.
Mayor Hart questioned the council input process for setting the CIP.
Noel Anderson commented that meetings with council members occurred to review the CIP and a
work session was held on the CIP as well.
Mayor Hart questioned if any recommendations were made by council.
Noel Anderson stated that there were a few comments received from council and some changes were
made.
Mrs. Juon requested confirmation that these bond numbers reflect everything in the CIP, which council
has already seen, but that the department heads are going to prioritize the funding of it.
Noel Anderson confirmed.
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Mr. Morrissey commented that he is waiting to have the meeting to discuss and vote on the projects
included in the CIP.
Mrs. Juon commented that the council members sat down with staff to review the CIP.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he remembers having a meeting where they would, at a future, meeting,
vote on the CIP.
Mrs. Klein commented that she was in a meeting with Mr. Morrissey to review and make edits to the
CIP.
Mr. Morrissey commented that they only got through two pages of the CIP at the meeting he attended.
He stated that at that meeting they discussed submitting amendments and the council would vote on
amendments to the CIP.
Mr. Jacobs commented that at this time it would be good to make amendments to the list.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-319.
146214 - Amos/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on General Obligation Bonds - GCP 4 - The
issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on April 22, 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.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, questioned what the true cost of financing is for the bonds including
the fees.
Michelle Weidner provided a guestimate of the cost of financing based on the anticipated market
valuation that day.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned how many of the bonds have been paid off and stated that
he agrees with Mr. Morrissey in that the CIP process needs to be handled differently.
Mayor Hart thanked Mr. Dryer for asking the question and that it was discovered during the budget
proceedings that something was missed. He then asked Michelle Weidner to comment on the city's
overall debt.
Michelle Weidner explained the amount of bonds that have been paid off as of June 2018 and noted
that the debt service levy did decline for the FY20 that was just passed, so less tax money is being
taken to pay this debt. She also commented on the difficulties in comparing personal debt to debt
carried by the city. She further commented that the city is well below the constitutional debt limit that
the state allows and believes the city is being fiscally conscious.
146215 - Amos/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
146216 - Amos/Schmitt
that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey commented that the city has not approved the CIP projects and questioned if there
should be an understanding that there is no approved project list, period.
Michelle Weidner explained that council has approved categories but this does not mean that council
cannot consider making changes.
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Mr. Morrissey requested clarification that he could still submit resolutions as agenda items to amend
the current CIP projects.
Michelle Weidner explained that Mr. Morrissey could submit a request to do so, but depending what
the amendment is changing, it could require additional publications and council actions and could not
be done through a simple resolution.
Mr. Morrissey gave Virden Creek as an example and questioned if monies could be taken from one
project and put them on the Virden Creek project and mentioned other projects which have been
earmarked in the past, but never completed.
Michelle Weidner explained that she would need to discuss such a proposed resolution with the bond
attorney's for clarification on what would be required to effect such a change, and suggested discussing
any proposed amendments with the affected department heads prior to making a resolution.
Mr. Feuss questioned how many of these projects have prior councils approved and how many projects
are brand new.
Michelle Weidner stated that approximately 200 projects in the CIP are approved by prior councils.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-320.
146217 - Schmitt/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on General Obligation Bonds - GCP 5 - The
issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on April 22, 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.
146218 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146219 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-321.
146220 - Morrissey/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on General Obligation Bonds - ECP -UR 6 - The
issuance of not to exceed $3,100,000 General Obligation Bonds for essential corporate urban renewal
purposes, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 22, 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.
146221 - Morrissey/Amos
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146222 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of not to exceed
$3,100,000 General Obligation Bonds", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-322.
146223 - Amos/Feuss
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FY 2020 Complaint Mowing with Complaint
Snow Removal Contract, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 26, 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.
146224 - Amos/Feuss
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146225 - Amos/Feuss
that "Resolution approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-323.
146226 - Amos/Feuss
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-324.3.
146227 - Amos/Feuss
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: $50,000.00
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
B&B Lawn Care
5% Check
C: $95.75 per hr.
D: $165 per acre
E: $95.75 per hr.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146228 - Amos/Feuss
that "Resolution awarding bid to B & B Lawn Care, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, Option C: $95.75/per hr.,
Option D: $165.00/per acre (five (5) acres or larger), and Option E: $95.75/per hr., in conjunction with
the FY 2020 Complaint Mowing with Complaint Snow Removal Contract and approving the contract,
bonds, and certificate of insurance, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-325.
146229 - Morrissey/Feuss
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FY 2019 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract
No. 964, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 22, 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.
146230 - Morrissey/Feuss
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that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146231 - Morrissey/Feuss
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-326.
146232 - Morrissey/Feuss
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-327.
146233 - Morrissey/Feuss
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
ASPRO, Inc.
5% Check
$3,364,128.31
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146234 - Morrissey/Feuss
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Aspro, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of
$3,364,128.31, and approving the contract, bonds and certificate of insurance for the FY 2019 Asphalt
Overlay Program, Contract No. 964, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-328.
The public hearing for General Obligation Bonds - GCP-3 - The issuance of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes has been postponed to May 13, 2019.
RESOLUTIONS
146235 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $6,790,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series
2019A, setting sale date as May 22, 2019, and approving electronic bidding procedures and
distribution of Preliminary Official Statement for the sale", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-329.
146236 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $3,210,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2019B, setting sale date as May 22, 2019, and approving electronic bidding procedures and the
distribution of the Preliminary Official Statement for the sale", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-330.
146237 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.
of Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $98,500, in conjunction with the FY 2019 Biennial
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Bridge Review Program, 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. 2019-331.
146238 - Klein/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. of
Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $9,900, in conjunction with the FY 2019 Dubuque Road
Over Blowers Creek Bridge Repairs, Contract No. 959, 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. 2019-332.
146239 - Klein/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving grant application to the Iowa State Fire Marshal Division Local Fire
Protection and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-333.
146240 - Klein/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Murphy Tractor & Equipment of Waterloo, Iowa, in the
amount of $63,990, in conjunction with the purchase of one (1) 2019 John Deere 332G Skid -Steer
Loader for the Public Works Division", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-334.
146241 - Klein/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Wayne Claassen Engineering and
Surveying, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $18,000, for additional engineering
services in conjunction with the FY 2017 Hammond Avenue Bridge Replacement Over Sink Creek,
Contract No. 922, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-335.
146242 - Morrissey/Feuss
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement with
Shive-Hattery Inc., of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount of $4,572, in conjunction with the City of
Waterloo Traffic Control Center Remodel Project, 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. 2019-336.
146243 - Morrissey/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates of Madison,
Wisconsin, in an amount not to exceed $17,000, in conjunction with emergency removal and damage
assessment of the Digester No. 3 lid, and authorize the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, questioned why a payment is being made when the Digester No. 3 lid
was repaired back in 2017 and what are the circumstances regarding the emergency repair that needed
to take place.
Steve Hoambrecker, Waste Management Director, explained that this has nothing to do with what
took place several years ago, this is a result of excessive pressure built up in this Digester when putting
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it back in service back in December of 2018, so some follow up work was needed to get it repaired
and replaced.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-337.
146244 - Schmitt/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a Professional Service Agreement with Ovivo of Salt Lake City, Utah, in
the amount of $11,500, in conjunction with the removal of Digester No. 3 lid, 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. 2019-338.
146245 - Schmitt/Feuss
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Woodruff Construction, LLC, of Waterloo, Iowa, in the
amount of $734,330.30, and approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance in conjunction
with the FY 2019 Lincoln Park Improvements Project, Contract No. 973, and authorize the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey requested an overview of the schedule of construction.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, provided an overview of the work schedule for the project and
stated that penalties will be incurred if the project is not completed on time.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-339.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
146246 - Morrissey/Feuss
that Change Order No. 2 in the amount of $2,960 to Cardinal Construction of Waterloo, Iowa, in
conjunction with the Riverfront Stadium Group Seating Project, be received, placed on file and
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
146247 - Juon/Schmitt
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 7:17 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146248 - Morrissey/Juon
to adjourn executive session at 7:29 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
146249 - Morrissey/Juon
that the Council adjourn at 7:29 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Kelley Fel
City Cler