HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10/24/2011October 24, 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, October 24, 2011. Mayor Ernest G,
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Larry Smith, Superintendent of Waste Management Services.
137528 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 24,
2011, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
137529 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 17,
2011, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark recognized Mike McNamee for 30 years of service in the Police
Department.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring November 6-12, 2011 as Radiologic
Technology Week.
CONSENT AGENDA
137530 - Hart/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. 1-57, dated October 24, 2011, in
the amount of $4,514,786.50, 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. 2011-1013.
b. Motion to approve the following:
2.
3.
4.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Officer Gergen &
Officer Erie
Physical
Conflict
Resolution
Sioux City,
Iowa
December
4-9, 2011
$376.00
10 Law
Enforcement
Officers
LEIN
Conference
Johnston,
Iowa
October
2-5, 2011
$3,782.88
Nancy Gulick,
Community
Development
Coordinator;
Danielle Rohret,
Project
Specialist
New Grantee
Training for
Lead Grant
Annapolis,
Maryland
November
13-17,
2011
$3,800.00
Officer Pohl
ICAC Shift
Mental Health
Wellness
Training
Lincoln,
Nebraska
November
3-4, 2011
$308.00
5. Recommendation of appointment of Steven Sturtz to the position of Permit
Writer, effective October 31, 2011 -Submitted by Craig Clark, Building
Official/Maintenance Administrator
6. Recommendation of appointment of Tina Schellhorn to the position of
Electrical Foreman, effective October 25, 2011 -Submitted by Sandie Greco,
Traffic Operations Superintendent
October 24, 2011
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7. Motion to receive and file Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following
appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re -
Appointment
Louise E. Porter
Airport
June 30,2015
New Appointment
ppointment
Annette Henninger
Human Rights
Commission
January 1, 2013
New Appointment
Class B Beer License Permit Application
8. LaMichuacana Restaurant, 1221 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/1/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Class C Beer License Permit Application
9. New Star Liquor, 1625 W. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/10/12) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Class C Liquor License Permit Application
10.Espresso Cafe Oasis, 307 W. 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/15/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
11.WESCO, 317 W. 3rd Street (Temporary Transfer) (10/28-30/2011) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
12.LJ's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3550 Kimball Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
11/5/12) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Class E Liquor License Permit Application
13.New Star Liquor, 1625 W. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/10/12) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Class B Wine License Permit Application
14.New Star Liquor, 1625 W. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/10/12) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Outdoor Service Area Application
15.LJ's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 3550 Kimball Avenue
16.Karma Bar, 309 W. 4th Street
Vehicle For Hire Business License Application
17.The Loop Taxi & Transportation LLC, 121 Webster Street
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark recognized the newly appointed board and commission members. He also
congratulated the newly hired and promoted employees.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
137531 - Getty/Hart
that the hearing and bid opening be postponed until November 7, 2011; and
instruct City Clerk to publish said notice in conjunction with Demolition and
Site Clearance Services (No Regulated Asbestos -Containing Materials) for the
Former Grand Hotel, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137532 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request of Westfield
Lofts Condominium Association on the vacation, sale and conveyance of a portion
of former Westfield Avenue right-of-way adjacent to 25 West Commercial Street
for $1.00 to Westfield Lofts Condo Association, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on October 14, 2011, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
137533 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objection and there were none.
Schmitt/Welper
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.
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137534 - Schmitt/Welper
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of former Westfield Avenue right-of-way
adjacent to 25 West Commercial Street in conjunction with Request of Westfield
Lofts Condominium Association on the vacation, sale and conveyance of a portion
of former Westfield Avenue right-of-way adjacent to 25 West Commercial Street
for $1.00 to Westfield Lofts Condo Association", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
137535 - Schmitt/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137536 - Schmitt/Welper
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of former Westfield Avenue right-of-way
adjacent to 25 West Commercial Street", be considered and passed for the second
and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5082.
137537 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance, and authorize City
Attorney to prepare and deliver deed accordingly", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1014.
RESOLUTIONS
137538 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Compressed Air & Equipment of La
Porte City, Iowa in the amount of $33,246.00 for the Purchase of One (1) Sullair
425 Air Compressor -Submitted by JB Bolder, Golf & Downtown Area Maintenance
Manager", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1015.
137539 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving the installation of a speed hump at 1917 Maynard
Avenue -Submitted by Sandie Greco, Traffic Operations Superintendent", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Getty questioned why this speed hump is being installed. Sandie Greco,
Superintendent of Traffic Operations, explained that a speed study has been
conducted and the speed was lowered to 15 miles per hour. The average speed is
still 35 mph and the neighbors have petitioned to install a speed hump.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1016.
137540 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving Third Amendment to contract with Clark, Butler, Walsh
& Hamann dated November 1, 2009 for legal services pertaining to the City of
Waterloo's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to extend the term of the contract
for an additional period of six (6) months, from November 1, 2011 to April 30,
2012; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document -Submitted by
Aric Schroeder, City Planner", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1017.
137541 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving Third Amendment to contract with Title Services
Corporation dated November 1, 2009 for abstracting services pertaining to the
City of Waterloo's Hazard Mitigation Grant Program to extend the term of the
contract for an additional period of six (6) months, from November 1, 2011 to
April 30, 2012; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document -
Submitted by Aric Schroeder, City Planner", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1018.
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137542 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving Bonds and Certificates of Insurance with Advanced
Environmental Testing and Abatement, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with
Asbestos Abatement Services Group 2 in connection with Public Assistance (PA)
demolition activities of the Hazard Mitigation Grant Program (HMGP) Property
Acquisition Project; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents -Submitted by Aric Schroeder, City Planner", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1019.
137543 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving First Amendment to Development Agreement with Robert
F. Huff and Kaye M. Huff for tax rebates for improvements at 3328 Wagner 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: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1020.
137544 - Getty/Hart
that "Resolution approving Professional Agreement with AECOM in an amount not to
exceed $39,500.00 for construction related work related to the East and West
Fifth Street Parking Ramp repairs;_ and authorize Mayor to execute said
documents -Submitted by Craig Clark, Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Welper said a study had been conducted regarding the
few years ago. Craig Clark, Building Official, reported
ramp was studied but the other half of the ramp has
Schindel, AECOM Project Manager, reported the stairwells
has been done but the extensive study was only done on
Ramp.
parking ramps
that the Park
not been
and some
the East
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1021.
137545 - Getty/Hart
only a
Avenue
done. Doug
resurfacing
Park Avenue
that "Resolution approving award of Two -Year Contract with Matt Parrott/Storey
Kenworthy Company for General Office Supplies, Printer Cartridge/Toner Supplies
& Paper Supplies; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents -
Submitted by Suzy Schares, City Clerk", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1022.
137546 - Getty/Hart
that "Resolution approving cancellation of Monday, November 28, 2011 and Monday,
December 26, 2011 City Council meetings due to the Holidays; and authorize City
Clerk to publish notice of cancellations -Submitted by Suzy Schares, City Clerk",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1023.
137547 - Getty/Hart
that "Resolution approving Assignment and Assumption of the current Development
Agreement from Lee Enterprises, Incorporated to FDP OC, L.L.C., for property
generally located at 501-503 Commercial Street; and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said document -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning &
Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1024.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
137548 - Schmitt/Welper
that Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of $390.00 for work performed by
Prairie Construction Co. Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with 2011 Public
Market Window Replacement and New Vestibules -Submitted by Rick Curran, Leisure
Services Facilities Manager, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
October 24, 2011
137549 - Schmitt/Welper
Page 5
that Change Order No. 4 for a net increase of $174,980.00 for work performed by
Vieth Construction Corporation of Cedar Falls, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y.
2010 Cedar River Water Trail, Contract No. 734 -Submitted by Jamie Knutson, P.E.,
Associate Engineer, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark explained ,that as they were doing the 7th Street portage they found
that the river wall was deteriorating. There was no way to know until they got
into the project. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated due to the causeway being
installed the wall is being repaired to avoid additional expense in the future.
137550 - Hart/Welper
to instruct Community Planning & Development Director to prepare Request for
Proposals, plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. 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, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137551 - Hart/Welper
that Request for Proposals, plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. 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, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
137552 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution preliminarily approving Request for Proposals, plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. 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", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1025.
137553 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as November 7, 2011 and
instructing City Clerk to publish said notice 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", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2011-1026.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Clark announced that today is Mr. Getty's birthday and last week was his
51St wedding anniversary.
ADJOURNMENT
137554 - Hart/Cole
that the Council adjourn at 5:54 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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City Clerk