HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-5 /13/2019May 13, 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 13, 2019. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon. Absent: Jacobs.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Rudy Jones, Community Development Director
146250 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146251 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Special Session on Monday, May 6, 2019, at 4:40 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146252 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 6, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Proclamation declaring summer 2019 as Waterloo Bucks Summer.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Charlie Burrell, 1416 Ridgemont Road, commented that he and his wife have lived in the Sulentic
Park neighborhood for over thirty years and were astonished to learn that the city is looking at
selling 1.5 acres of park property. He explained the efforts that the community went through to deed
the former school site to the city and protect it from becoming earmarked for development. He
asked that the council not sell the property.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that as part of the
property management duties for the City of Waterloo, all city land is evaluated for current or future
public use. This site was identified for potential discussion for development and what impact that
might have on the continued use of the park adjacent to it and neighboring properties.
Mayor Hart questioned the process for citizens to provide input.
Noel Anderson explained that there is a Leisure Services Commission meeting tomorrow morning to
gain public input. The commission will vote to recommend which properties to sell or not sell.
Then the council would need to decide which properties they would want to sell and approve moving
forward with an RFP process.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that the public meeting is tomorrow in council
chambers at 7:30 a.m.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned who is responsible for city owned property earmarked for
development after the property has sat undeveloped for a long period of time.
Noel Anderson explained who is responsible for mowing developed property.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented on Finance Committee item number 17.
Dan McGowan, 2672 Logan Avenue, commented on the Capital Improvements Plan and stated that
he wants improvements to Virden Creek to be made a higher priority as they've been waiting twenty
years for improvements and little progress has been made.
Paul Huting explained that the Leisure Services Department works to maintain the property as best
they can.
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Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, explained that the cost to repair the problem is between $3 million to
$4 million dollars and they are working overtime to fix this drainage way.
Mrs. Juon asked who owns the land.
Jamie Knutson explained that the Virden Creek project is in two parts. One is to raise the levee and
the other is to improve the drainage way. Funding at this point is secured to raise the levee.
Mr. McGowan explained his understanding of who owns various portions of the land.
Mr. Morrissey reminded the public of the upcoming bike to work and bike to Friday'loo events.
146253 - Juon/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
146254 - 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 13, 2019, in
the amount of $4,012,762.16, 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. 2019-340.
2. Resolution approving the request of 105.7 KOKZ to hold its 38th Annual 4th Street Cruise
on Saturday, May 25, 2019 from noon until 4:00 p.m. in the downtown area with the 700
block of Mulberry Street being blocked off from 8:00 a.m. until noon and 4th Street to be
cleared of traffic by 11:20 a.m.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-341.
3. Resolution approving the request of SingleSpeed Brewing Company, in cooperation with
Main Street Waterloo, Experience Waterloo and Shazam Racing, to hold the SingleSpeed
Beer Mile race on June 8, 2019, beginning at 4:00 p.m., with road closures on portions of
Commercial, Cedar, 2nd and 3rd Streets, as well as closure of the SingleSpeed Brewing
Company parking lot located at 325 Commercial Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-342.
4. Resolution setting date of public hearing as June 17, 2019 to review an application for a State
Revolving Fund (SRF) loan and to make available to the public the contents of an
environmental information document and the City's Project Plan, and authorize City Clerk to
publish notice of said hearing.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-343.
5. Resolution setting a date of public hearing as June 3, 2019 for the approval of a Development
Agreement and Minimum Assessment Agreement and authorizing the sale and conveyance
of property to SFN Real Estate, LLC, for $1.00, for the development of two data centers
located southeast of 1414 Commercial Street, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-344.
6. Resolution approving specifications, foiiu of contract, etc. and setting the date of bid
opening as May 23, 2019, and date of public hearing as May 28, 2019, in conjunction with
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2.
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the Riverloop Public Market Fire Suppression Project, and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-345.
b. Motion to approve the following:
a.
a.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Chris Youngblut, Director of
Technology and Ben Wagner,
Draftsperson
2019 ESRI GIS
User Conference
San Diego,
CA
July 8-11,
2019
$3,310
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Casey's General Store #2867,
2424 Ranchero Road
*Adding Liquor*
B Wine / C Beer / E
Liquor
New
6/14/2020
x
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration
Date
New or
Re -Appointment
Susan Price
Historical Preservation
May 13, 2022
New
Thomas E. Wall
Waterloo Water Works
Board of Trustees
May 13, 2025
New
Mark Tink
Plumbing Board
May 13, 2022
Re -Appointment
James Buchholz
Human Rights
May 13, 2022
New
Matt Gibbons
Human Rights
May 13, 2022
New
Nichole Mlodzik
Human Rights
May 13, 2022
New
4. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: Zero. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146255 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution ratifying, confirming and approving filing and publication of notice of public
hearing for General Obligation Bonds - GCP 3 - The issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General
Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-346.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
146256 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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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. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the vote is to approve all of the projects shown in the attachments.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that the approval is for the broad categories
and that each department will be required to bring before council, the individual projects at which
point the council can discuss whether to approve or not.
Mr. Morrissey noted that there is an unused balance of general obligation bonds from 2013-2018 of
about $21 million and questioned what is the projected unused balance for the current fiscal year, to
be added to those numbers.
Mayor Hart questioned staff if there was any way to know in advance what might lead to unused
funds and there was no comment.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he spoke to Mr. McGowan and his wife and has continually brought
up Virden Creek and believes that these projects need to be completed as soon as possible. He also
discussed a project that impacts Huff Contracting on Grandview/Clark across the railroad tracks.
Jamie Knutson explained that the projects for Virden Creek.
Mayor Hart questioned the impact on homeowners for the project that raises the levee.
Jamie Knutson explained that the reason for prioritizing the levee raising portion over the other
Virden Creek project is because if it is not completed by 2022, then FEMA will redraw the flood
maps, placing homes on the near east side into the flood plane, which will require residents to
purchase flood insurance.
Jason Huff, 118 Clark Street, requested an update on extending Clark Street and also why water is
continually flowing from other properties onto his property.
Jamie Knutson commented his recollection of the findings from a survey years ago to try to install a
new storm sewer and though monies had been set aside a one point for the project, it did not
continue to be funded after that and that those funds had been appropriated to other areas.
Mayor Hart acknowledged the importance of Mr. Huffs concerns and stated he will ask his office to
call and arrange a meeting to discuss the issues.
Mr. Morrissey commented that the projects he is bringing up tonight are health and safety issues. He
questioned if he can submit an amendment or when he would be able to submit an amendment to
make these projects higher priorities.
Mayor Hart explained that the concerns regarding Mr. Huff should have been brought to his
attention previously and not introduced in this manner. He further explained that he is committed to
contacting Mr. Huff in the next couple of weeks and sitting down with City Engineer to hear more
about this particular situation, but to ask that dollars currently budgeted for what staff members
deem as high priorities be shifted to Mr. Morrissey's ward may not be agreeable to other council
members.
Mrs. Klein commented that she does not feel this is a fair and appropriate way to advocate for
projects and that this was the time to vote on a bond issue, not revisit conversations that should have
taken place a couple of months ago.
Mr. Morrissey commented that his job is to advocate for citizens of Waterloo and that he does not
understand why these projects, after twenty years, have not been accomplished, and again asked that
an amendment be allowed to resolve for future inclusion of Clark Street and Virden Creek projects
in 2021.
Mrs. Juon commented that several meetings took place on assembling the CIP and that was the time
to advocate for projects.
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Mr. Schmitt commented that the city has in the past spent more time reviewing the CIP and that he
does not believe current councils can commit future councils for financial commitments.
Mrs. Klein commented that advocating for a council members ward is admirable, but this is not the
day and time.
146258 - Klein/Amos to call the question.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-347.
RESOLUTIONS
146259 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Digitech Computer, Inc. of
Chappaqua, New York, in conjunction with ambulance billing services, and authorizing the Mayor
to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-348.
146260 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving an agreement with Radio Communications of Waterloo, Iowa, in the
amount of $68,455.89, in conjunction with the purchase and installation of a security camera system
at the East Park Avenue Parking Ramp, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-349.
146261 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving a lease agreement with C & S Car Company for a 2019 Subaru Outback,
VIN #4S4BSAHC0K3348336, to be used by the School Resource Officers for a six (6) month period
at no cost to the City, and authorize Mayor to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-350.
146262 - Juon/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving renewal of contract with Delta Dental of Iowa, in the amount of $4.61
per contract for administration of the Employee Dental Care Benefit Plan from July 1, 2019 through
June 30, 2020, and authorizing the Human Resources Director to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if this is an appropriate time to discuss the coverages and deductibles, etc.
Lance Dunn, Human Resources Director, explained that this is a renewal of previous years so the
only difference is a slight increase in the cost.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if insurance is a negotiable item in union contracts.
Lance Dunn explained that since public safety employees are the only ones who can negotiate
insurance as part of their contract, the desire is to keep in line with that for all non-public safety
employees.
Mr. Schmitt questioned at what point in time does the city start comparing to the private sector that
is paying for this rather than other public sector entities.
Lance Dunn explained that this has nothing to do with the health insurance portion as far as the
legislature is concerned. This is just dealing with our renewal with the City.
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Mayor Hart asked Mr. Schmitt if his question has more to do with the philosophy and approach we
take to bargaining for health care, and if there are a couple of particular areas he has in mind or is
there an average health care cost that he would like to see the City move towards.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the current deductible and co -pay amounts for city employees.
Lance Dunn explained that single individuals pay $40 while families pay $80 per month.
Mr. Schmitt commented that most people in the private sector have experienced increases over the
last two or three years.
Lance Dunn commented that he cannot speak to the cost increases for the private sector, but there
are contingencies built into our different contracts that will address that when prices reach certain
levels, but if the increase in price doesn't reach that level than our price and deductibles remain.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-351.
146263 - Juon/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving renewal of contract with National Insurance Services for administration
of the Employee Life and Long Term Disability Benefit Plan from July 1, 2019 through June 30,
2020, and authorizing the Human Resources Director to execute said document", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-352.
146264 - Juon/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving renewal of contract with Wellmark Blue Cross Blue Shield of Iowa for
administration of the Employee Health Care and Prescription Plan from July 1, 2019 through June
30, 2020, including administrative fees and stop loss insurance in the amount of $1,465,776, and
authorizing the Human Resources Director to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-353.
146265 - Amos/Feuss
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work, for
work performed by Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa, in the amount of $226,066, for the
FY 2017 Flood Control Gatewell Repairs, Contract No. 918, and receive and file two (2) year
maintenance bond", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-354.
146266 - Amos/Feuss
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Landmark Turf Services, LLC of Dunkerton, Iowa, at a total cost of $42,677.75,
in conjunction with the FY 2019 Levee Rip Rap Spraying, Contract No. 961, and approval of Final
Quantity Adjustment for a net decrease of $2,239.25, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-355.
146267 - Amos/ Feuss
that "Resolution approving a Traffic Safety Grant with the Iowa Department of Transportation, in
the amount of $5,000, to hold a Zero Fatality (vision zero) Workshop, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-356.
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146268 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a Traffic
Safety Improvement Grant to improve intersection of Greyhound Drive and Ridgeway Avenue, in
the amount of $310,000, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, questioned what conditions are attached by the state for use of the
funds, and questioned if item #12 is tied in to item #11.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, explained the two items are not connected in any way and
provided an overview and restrictions of the grant for Ridgeway and Greyhound.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-357.
146269 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates of Madison,
Wisconsin, in the amount of $80,000, to provide design services for the Preliminary Design Bio -Gas
Project, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned why the city is not using its own methane gas to heat
the waste treatment facility and questioned why the city continues to need to spend money on a
study.
Steve Hoambrecker, Waste Management Services Director, provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-358.
146270 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with AECOM, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, in
the amount of $97,500, in conjunction with Satellite Raw Wastewater Wet Well Rehabilitation, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-359.
146271 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a variance to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance in
Section 11-1-13 Variances, relating to the approval of the Preliminary Plat of Paradise Estates
Addition", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-360.
146272 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement and Minimum Assessment Agreement with
Twin Trees, LLC, for the redevelopment of a commercial building located at 402-404 E. 4th Street,
with a tax rebate amount of 100% for a term of six years, with a minimum assessment of $1,196,420,
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-361.
146273 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving the Partial Termination of a Development Agreement with AMA Real
Estate, LLC, approved by Council November 23, 2015, and filed December 8, 2015 as Doc. No.
2016-10441, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Noel Anderson provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-362.
146274 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving the 2019 Farm Lease Agreement with J&J Hoffman Farm, LLC, to farm
approximately 16.52 acres of land, generally located southeast of the John Deere Tractor Works and
northeast of 4455 Remington Road (Twin City Hide), in the amount of $201.27 per acre for a total of
$3,325 per year, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-363.
146275 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving four-year Collective Bargaining Agreement with AFSCME Local
1195 Planners and Engineers; AFSCME Local 1195 Police Lieutenants & Code Enforcement
Officers; Teamsters Local 238; Municipal Employees Local Union No.177; Communication
Workers of America; Waterloo Police Protective Association and International Association of Fire
Fighters Local No. 66, and authorize the Mayor and Human Resources Director to execute said
documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Lance Dunn provided an overview of the item.
Mr. Schmitt questioned how these changes compare to years past.
Lance Dunn explained that the changes primarily focus around Chapter 20 with the legislation.
Wages are comparable to raises for public safety and non-public safety rate increases throughout the
state.
Mrs. Juon questioned why some of the contracts have wage, language, and insurance reopeners are
inconsistent throughout the contracts.
Lance Dunn provided an explanation for the differences in contracts.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he will vote in favor of the contracts but commented that it is a sad
day to see state lawmakers creating different negotiable conditions of employment for public
employees.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that he is on a fixed income and received a 1.5%
increase but his insurance went up which ate away at his raise. The public pays the wages and
insurance and that the pay increases need to be reined in.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-364.
ORDINANCES
146276 - Morrissey/Feuss
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 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", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146277 - Morrissey/Feuss
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Schmitt) Motion failed.
ADJOURNMENT
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146278 - Morrissey/Juon
that the Council adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Kelley Fele
City Clerk