HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12/10/2012December 10, 2012
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, December 10, 2012, Mayor' Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll. Call: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welp*r, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mark Rice, Public Works Director.
140249 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by changing the size of the easement for item #6,
for the Regular Session on Monday, December 10, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., l accepted
and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
140250 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 3,
2012, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark recognized the 2012 December Team Member of the Month - Michael.
Heichel.
CONSENT AGENDA
140251 - 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 Accounts Payable Invoice Report, pp. 1-29, dated
December 10, 2012, in the amount of $1,477,846.79, a copy of which is on
file in the City Clerk's office, together with recommendation ofd approval
of the Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No, 2012-1155.
2. Request of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $80,000.00 for property located at 1613 Aspen Drive
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA)-Submitted
by Chris Western, Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1156.
3. Request of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $80,000.00 for property located at 1625 Wakonda
Drive and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA')-
Submitted by Chris Western, Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1157.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
2.
Travel Requests
Name & Title ofAmount
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
not
to Exceed,
Abraham Funchess,
Human Rights
Executive
Director
White Privilege
Conference 14
Seattle,
Washington
April 9-
14, 2013
$2,050.00
Sergeant Farmer
Dual Purpose
Police Dog
Trainer's Course
Denver,
Indiana
January
6 -March
9, 2013
$16,835.00
December 10, 2012 Page 2
3. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re -
Appointment
Matt Rolinger
Cultural &
Commission
Arts
December
31,
2013
New
Appointment
Marisa VanDorn
Cultural &
Commission
Arts
December
31,
2015
New
Appointment
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt abstained from the
bills payment to Schmitt Telecom.
Mayor Clark recognized the new appointments to the Cultural & Arts Commission.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
140252 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Issuance of not to
exceed $14,000,000.00 in aggregate principal amount of Midwestern Disaster Area
Revenue Bonds (New Empire, L.L.C. Project) Series 2012 for the purpose to aid in
the development of communication services infrastructure in the Waterloo area,
as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 25, 2012, be received and
placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
140253 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections.
Mr. Schmitt asked for an overview of the project.
Dean Spina, Bond Attorney for New Empire, LLC, reported that this is use of the
Midwestern Disaster Bonds. This project is for 138 mile of cabling to be
installed and used within Waterloo and up to 8 miles outside the City. There are
three building that may also be connected. The City is only a conduit for the
bond.
Mr. Jones questioned how the bonds would be repaid and how this will affect the
competition.
Jim O'Regan reported that there is a return on investment by the savings to the
businesses for the services.
Schmitt/Hart
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
140254 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution authorizing the execution of a Memorandum of Agreement in
conjunction with Issuance of not to exceed $14,000,000.00 in aggregate principal..
amount of Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds (New Empire, L.L.C. Project)
Series 2012", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1158.
140255 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for issuance
of said bonds in conjunction with Issuance of not to exceed $14,000,000.00 in
aggregate principal amount of Midwestern Disaster Area Revenue Bonds (New
Empire, L.L.C. Project) Series 2012", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1159.
RESOLUTIONS
140256 - Welper/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving the request of Waterloo Historic Preservation
Commission to designate Washington Park as a local historic landmark. (Hearing
was held on October 1, 2012 and recommendation of denial by the Planning &
Zoning Commission and Leisure Services Commission was placed on file.
Resolution was then tabled.) in conjunction with Designation of Washington Park
December 10, 2012 Page 3
as a Local Historic Landmark, generally bounded between South Street, Washington
Street, West Park Avenue and West 3rd Street -Submitted by Aric Schroeder, City
Planner", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Three. Nays: Four (Jones,
Greenwood, Schmitt, Hart.) Motion failed.
Mr. Greenwood asked for an explanation from the Historical Preservation
Commission as to why they would like the designation.
Mary Potter, Waterloo Historical Preservation, there has been a lot of property
in Waterloo that has not been preserved properly and it is important to preserve
these pieces of history.
Mr. Schmitt reiterated that the Planning and Zoning Commission and the Leisure
Services Commission voted against the designation.
Jim Walsh, City Attorney, noted that this vote does not need a super majority.
Mr. Greenwood reported that he is supporting the Planning and Zoning Commission
and the Leisure Services Commission and does not feel there needs to be another
layer of government.
140257 - Getty/Cole
that "Resolution approving the request of Waterloo Historic Preservation
Commission to designate Lincoln Park as a local historic landmark. (Hearing was
held on October 1, 2012 and recommendation of denial by the Planning & Zoning
Commission and Leisure Services Commission was placed on file. Resolution was
then tabled.) in conjunction with Designation of Lincoln Park as a Local
Historic Landmark, generally bounded between East Park Avenue, East 4th Street,
Franklin Street and Mulberry Street -Submitted by Aric Schroeder, City Planner",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Three. Nays: Four (Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt,
Hart.) Motion failed.
140258 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving a Snow Disposition Agreement with Cedar Valley Tech
Works, Inc. allowing City to use portions of the Tech Works parking area for
downtown snow storage; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document -Submitted by Mark Rice, Public Works Director", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1160.
140259 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving request of MidAmerican Energy to dedicate a 32 foot
by 267 foot electrical easement at the northwest corner of West Shaulis Road and
Ansborough Avenue for the purpose of constructing and running a transmission
line to the proposed substation a half mile to the east; 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:
Seven.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, reported that it is the intention to put an
overhead line but the easement is for over/under/upon the property. There is not
a requirement to bury the line and this type is typically not buried. The
intention is to run power lines on Ansborough.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1161.
140260 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving Notice of Discontinuation from NPDES Coverage Undet
General Permit 2 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with
F.Y. 2010 River Renaissance Lower Plaza, Contract No. 763; and authorize Mayor
to execute said document -Submitted by Jamie Knutson, PE, Associate Engineer", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1162.
140261 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Notice of Discontinuation from NPDES Coverage Under
General Permit 2 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with
F.Y. 2011 Cattle Congress Storm Water Pump Station, Contract No. 801; and
authorize Mayor to execute said document -Submitted by Jamie Knutson, PE,
Associate Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1163.
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140262 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. in the amount of $65,000.00 for the No Name Creek Sanitary
Interceptor Sewer -Submitted by Larry N. Smith, Waste Management Superintendent",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1164.
140263 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving submission of Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau
Board hotel/motel grant application for funding to be used for the Waterloo
Center for the Arts and Phelps Youth Pavilion -Submitted by Cammie Scully,
Cultural & Arts Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval, by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1165.
140264 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving completion of project and release of $7,078.55
retainage and final acceptance of work performed by Halverson Trane of Clive,
Iowa at a total cost of $370,950.00 for the City of Waterloo Smart Controls for
City Buildings -Submitted by Craig Clark, Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1166.
140265 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Emergency Vehicle
Sales & Services of Sumner, Iowa in the amount of $139,675.00 for the Purchase
of an ambulance module (box) -Submitted by Pat Treloar, Chief of Fire Services",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-1167.
140266 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Harrison Truck
Centers of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $84,451.00 for the Purchase of a 2014
Freightliner M2-106 Ambulance Chassis -Submitted by Pat Treloar, Chief of Fire
Services", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by. Mayor assigned No. 2012-1168.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Mary Potter, Historic Preservation Commission, questioned whether there should
be a historic commission if Council is not going to support their
recommendation.
Mayor Clark noted that he believes there needs to be a commission and their time
and volunteerism is appreciated. He.and Council support the commission.
Mr. Getty noted that Saturday morning City Council will be collecting money for
the Salvation Army.
140267 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
140268 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:03 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
uzy Schaes
City Cler