HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11/21/2011November 21, 2011
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, November 21, 2011. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Jones, Schmitt, Welper. Absent: Cole, Greenwood,
Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: David Jones, Ward 1 Council Member.
137626 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended identifying the two separate grants for item #3 and
identifying the grant amount and match for item #5, for the Regular Session on
Monday, November 21, 2011, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -
Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart. Motion carried.
137627 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 14,
2011, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Four. Absent:
Cole, Greenwood, Hart. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
137628 - Welper/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 Schedule AP642, pp. 1-94, dated November 21, 2011, in
the amount of $3,142,795.20, 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. 2011-1079.
2. Cancellation of assessment for Parcel No. 8913-30-382-003; and authorize
City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation -
Submitted by Suzy Schares, City Clerk.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1080.
3. Request of Darlene Sbiral for a concrete driveway to be located at 132
Hanna Boulevard, together with recommendation of approval of City
Engineer -Submitted by Eric Thorson, P.E., City Engineer.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1081.
b. Motion to approve the following:
Class B Beer License Permit Application
1. Great Taste Buffet, 106 Brookeridge Drive (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Class C Beer License Permit Application
2. Hy -Vee Gas #2, 2221 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 1/2/13) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
3. Riverloop Public Market Cooperative, 327 W. 3rd Street (New) (Expires
11/7/12)
Class C Liquor License Permit Application
4. Jameson's Public House, 310 E. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/2/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
5. Mexikelly, 209 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/22/12) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
6. WESCO, 317 W. 3rd Street (Temporary Transfer to 501 Sycamore Street)
(12/2/11 to 12/3/11)
Special Class C Beer/Wine License Permit Application
7. Holiday Inn Express, 2127 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/12)
Class B Native Wine License Permit Application
8. Riverloop Public Market Cooperative, 327 W. 3rd Street (New) (Expires
11/7/12)
November 21, 2011
Outdoor Service Area Application
9. Jameson's Public House, 310 E. 4th Street
Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
137629 - Schmitt/Welper
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that hearing on Request for Proposals for Consultant Services for the
Implementation of the 2010 US 63 City Wide Petroleum and Hazardous Material
Assessment Grant be moved to December 19, 2011; and instruct City Clerk to
publish notice of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and bid opening,
be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart. Motion
carried.
RESOLUTIONS
137630 - Getty/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Grant Agreements with Iowa Homeland Security and
Emergency Management Division for LEIN grants from the FFY2011 Homeland Security
Grant Program in the amounts of $201,790.38 and $68,477.14; and authorize Mayor
and Director of Safety Services to execute said document -Submitted by Daniel J.
Trelka, Director of Safety Services", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four.
Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1082.
137631 - Getty/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to OSDI-SpaceSaver of
Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $191,465.84 for the Purchase of Collection
Storage Furnishings -Submitted by Kent Shankle, Waterloo Center For The Arts
Curator", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood,
Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1083.
137632 - Getty/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for
a Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE) Grant in the amount of $224,449.00 with
a 50 percent city matching contribution for the construction of a 903' segment
of Geraldine Road near the Waterloo Regional Airport; and authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said document -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community
Planning & Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four.
Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Mr. Jones asked if this is time to construct the road or do we wait until there
is a firm offer. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director,
reported that the City would attract businesses if the infrastructure were
completed.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1084.
137633 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving the Bonds and Certificate of Insurance with McClain
and Company, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $63,250.50 in conjunction
with Demolition and Site Clearance Services (No Regulated Asbestos -Containing
Materials) Group 2 for the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Property
Acquisition Project -Submitted by Aric Schroeder, City Planner", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1085.
137634 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of approving and awarding of contract
in the amount of $480.00 to Advanced Environmental of Waterloo, Iowa in
conjunction with Asbestos Survey of 910 West Shaulis Road; and authorize Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said document -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community
Planning & Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four.
Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1086.
November 21, 2011
137635 - Schmitt/Welper
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that "Resolution approving the City of Waterloo Annual Financial Report for the
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2011; and authorize the publication of the report and
submission of the report to the State of Iowa -Submitted by Michelle Weidner,
Chief Financial Officer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole,
Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1087.
137636 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Notice of Intent for NPDES Coverage Under General
Permit to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for storm water discharges
associated with F.Y. 2012 U.S. Highway 63 Improvements - Conger/Newell Street to
Donald Street, Contract No. 790; and authorize Mayor to execute said document -
Submitted by Jeff Bales, Associate Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1088.
137637 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with AECOM in an amount
not to exceed $9,500.00 for additional professional services for F.Y. 2011
Mark's Park Play Area and Performance Structure, Contract No. 773; and authorize
Mayor to execute said document -Submitted by Jamie Knutson, P.E., Associate
Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood,
Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1089.
137638 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid in the amount of
$216,564.00 to Cedar Rapids Truck Center of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in conjunction
with the Purchase of One (1) 2012 Automated Side -Load Garbage Truck -Submitted by
Mark Rice, Public Works Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four.
Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1090.
137639 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures
that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction
with Northeast Industrial Tax Increment District -Submitted by Noel Anderson,
Community Planning & Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1091.
137640 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures
that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction
with Rath Tax Increment District -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning
& Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole,
Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1092.
137641 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures
that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction
with San Marnan Tax Increment District -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community
Planning & Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four.
Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1093.
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137642 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures
that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction
with Logan Avenue Tax Increment District -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community
Planning & Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four.
Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1094.
137643 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures
that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction
with MidPort/Airport Tax Increment District -Submitted by Noel Anderson,
Community Planning & Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1095.
137644 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures
that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction
with Cattle Congress Tax Increment District -Submitted. by Noel Anderson,
Community Planning & Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1096.
137645 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures
that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction
with Downtown Waterloo Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Tax Increment District -
Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1097.
137646 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures
that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction
with Martin Road Tax Increment District -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community
Planning & Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four.
Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1098.
137647 - Getty/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Real Estate Sale Contract with MasterBrand Cabinets,
Inc. for the acquisition of 1001 Linden Avenue in the amount of $65,000.00 with
up to $10,000.00 in city environmental and closing costs; and authorize Mayor
and City Clerk to execute any necessary documents -Submitted by Noel Anderson,
Community Planning & Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1099.
ORDINANCES
137648 - Schmitt/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Enacting a New Section
571B, No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. during school in conjunction with
Ordinance Change -No Parking Along the North Side of Lime Street from 7:00 a.m.
to 3:00 p.m. during School", be received, placed on file, considered and passed
for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Motion carried.
137649 - Getty/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance Establishing Grades in the City of Waterloo in conjunction
with the F.Y. 2012 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 1, Contract No.
811", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart. Motion carried.
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OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
137650 - Welper/Schmitt
that Change Order No. 2 for a net increase of $2,427.00 and Change Order No. 3
for a net decrease of $2,220.00 for work performed by Failor Hurley Construction
Corporation of Hudson, Iowa in conjunction with Public Market Interior
Development -Submitted by Rick Curran, Leisure Services Facilities Manager, be
received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole,
Greenwood, Hart. Motion carried.
137651 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as December 5, 2011 to approve the
Downtown Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Tax Increment Fund
(TIF) District Expansion; and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice -
Submitted by Aric Schroeder, City Planner", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1100.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Charles Burrell, 1416 Ridgemont Road, expressed concern with the future of
Sulentic Park. He asked Council to encourage the school district to donate the 3
acres attached to the park to maintain the access to the park. Mayor Clark noted
that the City would accept the land and that it would need to be offered from
the School since the City is already maintaining the land as part of the park.
Ellen Vanderloo, 3608 Inverness Road, thanked Council for the willingness to
accept the land if offered.
Kelly Frank, 3665 Inverness Road, also thanked the Council for the willingness
to accept the land if offered as it is used by the community..
Mr. Getty suggested that the Mayor write a letter to the Superintendant of the
Waterloo Schools and to the School Board expressing the City's willingness to
accept the land.
137652 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Four. Absent: Cole, Greenwood, Hart.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
137653 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 5:51 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Four. Absent: Cole,
Greenwood, Hart. Motion carried.
Suzy Sc'a.es
City Clerk