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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05 /20/2019May 20, 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 20, 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: Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent 146279 - Juon/Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 20, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146280 - Juon/Schmitt that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 13, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Proclamation declaring May 19-25, 2019 as National Public Works Week. Proclamation declaring May 25, 2019 as 105.7 KOKZ Fourth Street Cruise Day. Proclamation declaring May 19-25, 2019 as Emergency Medical Services Week. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Charlie Burrell, 1416 Ridgemont, explained that he is representing the Sulentic Park Neighborhood Association and the over 300 people who signed a petition to stop the city from selling 1.5 acres of the park. He explained that the proposed sale site would deter the walk in access to the park. Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, explained that a citizen noticed sewage leaking into the river and contacted a local media outlet not the city. A sign went up on May 2"a to deter people from using that area. The citizen contacted the DNR and stated that the city had not contacted DNR. He explained that the city stated that they found the leak and notified the public and DNR immediately. He further commented that the city needs to be accountable for its actions. Mayor Hart commented that as soon as he found out about the issue he immediately worked to put together a press release, did an interview with KWWL to make sure the public was informed, reached out to AECOM for DNR notification and communicated with the city council members within an hour. He stated that he would look into the time frames that Mr. Obadal mentioned with regard to others' knowledge of the reported leak. Forrest Dillavou, 1715 Huntington Road, commented on the removal of two trees via court order and questioned if this would go on assessments. He further questioned what citizens should do about dead trees on their property. Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, explained Code Enforcement could deem a tree a nuisance and get a court order to remove the tree. The cost is assessed against the taxes. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if anyone has read or heard of the Iowa Bicycle Coalition Rules. He commented that there was not a license, fees, insurance, or safety training requirements in the ordinance. Lawrence Wheeler, 433 Bratnober, explained that he would like to submit documentation to have Roundup usage banned in the city. Mr. Morrissey reminded the public that this Friday, May 24 is the Bike to Friday'loo event. Mr. Schmitt commented on the question he asked last week regarding how city employee insurance premiums compared to the private sector and explained that since that meeting, several citizens contacted him sharing what they pay for premiums and that the range of cost for family coverage is $300 to $1600 a month. May 20, 2019 Page 2 Mayor Hart expressed his displeasure with the method Mr. Schmitt used to obtain and share the information with fifty three members of the Cedar Valley Ambassadors, as well as his decision to share that information tonight one week after the city's health care renewal rates were approved. Mr. Jacobs commented that he is in his fourth year on council and asked the public to use the podium as a means to move the city forward not to drag the city down. 146281 - Juon/Schmitt that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 146282 - Juon/Schmitt that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved: a. Resolutions to approve the following: 1. 1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated May 20, 2019, in the amount of $14,558,203.82 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. 2019-365. 2. Resolution setting date of public hearing as June 3, 2019 to approve the request by Dollar General of West Plains, Missouri, for a Site Plan Amendment to the "C -P" Planned Commercial District to allow for the construction of a 9,100 square foot Dollar General retail store located northeast of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Idaho Street Intersection, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-366. 3. Resolution setting date of public hearing as June 3, 2019 to approve the request by the Dollar General to vacate 1.47 acres of City Right -of -Way located northeast of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Idaho Street Intersection, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-367. 4. Resolution setting date of public hearing as June 3, 2019 to approve a request by the City of Waterloo to rezone 20.88 acres of land from "A-1" Agricultural District to "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District located northwest of 4455 Remington Road, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-368. 5. Resolution setting date of public hearing as June 3, 2019, to approve the request by MMS Consultants, on behalf of the City of Waterloo, for a Site Plan Amendment to the "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District for the construction of 416,678 square feet of warehouse, office, and maintenance buildings located east of 1994 Newell Street, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-369. b. Motion to approve the following: a. Travel Requests Name & Title of Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) Amount not to Exceed Kent Shankle, Transport of exhibition/program Rhinelander, May 18-20, $300 May 20, 2019 2. a. b. c. d. e. f. g. h. i. Page 3 Director supplies. WI 2019 Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications Name & Address of Business Class New or Renewal Expiration Date Includes Sunday Behar Bar, 312 W. 4th Street C Liquor w/Outdoor Service New 4/30/2020 Casey's General Store #2427, 3035 Logan Avenue *Adding Liquor* B Wine / C Beer / E Liquor New 6/14/2020 x Golden China Restaurant, 106 Brookeridge Drive C Liquor Renewal 5/4/2020 x Iowa Irish Fest, Lincoln Park C Liquor w/Outdoor Service New 8/5/219 x Kwik Stop 4, 515 Broadway Street B Wine / C Beer / E Liquor Renewal 5/7/2020 x Placita, 321 W. 4th Street C Beer Renewal 6/12/2020 x Prime Mart #3, 1008 LaPorte Road B Wine / C Beer / E Liquor Renewal 6/12/2020 x Scoreboard Bar & Grill, 814 LaPorte Road C Liquor w/Outdoor Service Renewal 3/31/2020 x Southtown Lounge, 2026 Bopp Street C Liquor w/Outdoor Service Renewal 6/7/2020 x 3. Bonds. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 146283 - Schmitt/Amos that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on nomination of the Walnut Neighborhood to the National Register of Historic Places, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 10, 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. Ed Otteson, Chair of Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission, encouraged the council to support the item and provided an overview of what it means to be placed on the National Register of Historic Places. 146284 - Schmitt/Amos that the hearing be closed and oral comments and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146285 - Schmitt/Amos that "Resolution supporting and authorizing submittal of the nomination of the Walnut Neighborhood to the National Register of Historic Places", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-370. 146286 - Morrissey/Feuss that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on mowing contract for city owned lots generally acquired through Iowa Code 657A, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 10, 2019, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. May 20, 2019 Page 4 This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and there were none. 146287 - Morrissey/Feuss that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146288 - 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. 2019-371. 146289 - 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. 2019-372. 146290 - Morrissey/Feuss Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids. Estimate: Option A: $30 per lot under one acre Option B: $35 per hr. lot over one acre Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount B&B Lawn Care, Inc.0 Waterloo, IA 5 /0 Option A: $19.50 Option B: $57.00 Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146291 - Morrissey/Feuss that "Resolution approving award of bid to B&B Lawn Care, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $19.50 per lot, Option A: lots under one (1) acre, and $57.00 per acre, Option B: lots over one (1) acre, approving the contract, bond, and certificate of insurance, in conjunction with the mowing of city owned lots generally acquired through Iowa Code 657A, and authorizing 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. 2019-373. 146292 - Amos/Feuss that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FYE 2019 Budget Amendment, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 10, 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. 146293 - Amos/Feuss that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 146294 - Amos/Feuss that "Resolution approving FYE 2019 Budget Amendment", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-374. May 20, 2019 Page 5 RESOLUTIONS 146295 - Morrissey/Amos 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: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-375. 146296 - Morrissey/Amos that "Resolution approving the sale and conveyance of city owned property located at the northeast corner of Idaho Street and Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive to The Overland Group, LLC, in the amount of $12,000, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents, and rescinding Resolution No. 2018-677", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-376. 146297 - Morrissey/Amos that "Resolution approving a Project Funding Agreement with the Waterloo Development Corporation, to fund the costs of conceptual and preliminary design of the Cedar River Marina District in Downtown Waterloo, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Lawrence Wheeler, 433 Bratnober, explained that he is opposed to the marina project as there is too much stuff clustered on either side of Highway 63. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the purpose of the marina and how many boats will use the marina. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the project and confirmed that the marina project is a component of the Project Funding Agreement with the Waterloo Development Corporation in accordance with the approved IRD. Mr. Feuss commented that he is excited to see this project start and that it will be a benefit to downtown. Mrs. Klein commented that she is excited about the project and is excited to see positive progress. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-377. 146298 - Morrissey/Amos that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $127,500, in conjunction with the development of conceptual and preliminary designs of the Cedar River Marina District in Downtown Waterloo, 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. 2019-378. 146299 - Klein/Amos that "Resolution approving a one year Farm Lease Agreement with Trevor Rottinghaus, to farm approximately seventy-five (75) acres of land for the 2019 growing season, generally located between Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive and Independence Avenue east of Northeast Drive in the amount of $230 per acre, for a total yearly payment of $17,250, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. May 20, 2019 Page 6 Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-379. 146300 - Klein/Amos that "Resolution approving the contract for grant award between Waterloo Housing Trust Fund 6 and City of Waterloo Community Development Department, in the amount $25,000, for repairs to existing single family owner occupied homes, and authorize the Mayor to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned how the funds would be divided among grantees. Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, provided an overview of the item. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-380. 146301 - Feuss/Morrissey that "Resolution accepting Quit Claim Deed from Muriel J. Wenthe for property generally located in the 200 block of Anthony Street, in the amount of $1.00, 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. 2019-381. 146302 - Feuss/Morrissey that "Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to the 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, and rescinding Resolution No. 2019-337", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-382. ORDINANCES 146303 - 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 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 considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5493. ADJOURNMENT 146304 - Morrissey/Feuss that the Council adjourn at 6:31 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Kelley Fele City Clerk