HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01/03/2012January 3, 2012
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, immediately following the Organization Meeting at 5:36 p.m., on
Tuesday, January 3, 2012. Mayor Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty,
Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Ron Welper, Ward 5 Council Member.
137194 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, January 3,
2012, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
137195 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 19,
2012, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark recognized the January Team Member of the Month - Robert Morelock.
CONSENT AGENDA
137196 - 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. 1-62, dated January 3, 2012, in
the amount of $2,432,175.37, 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. 2012-2.
2. Request of Ryan Zimmerman for tax exemptions on new construction totaling
$180,000.00 for property located at 5826 Summerland Drive and located in
the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA)-Submitted by Christopher
W. Western, Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-3.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Tom Klein, Golf
Maintenance III
Iowa Turfgrass
Conference and
Tradeshow
Des Moines,
Iowa
January
17-19,
2012
$140.00
Cammie Scully,
Cultural & Arts
Commission
Director; Kent
Shankle, Curator
Travel to
research and
purchase for
collection
Oaxaca,
Chiappas,
Mexico
January
14-31,
2012
$7,922.00
Greg Ahlhelm,
Plans Examiner
B3 Building
Plans Examiner
2009
Des Moines,
Iowa
February
16, 2012
$180.00
Mark Suchy, Golf
Maintenance III
Iowa Turfgrass
Conference and
Tradeshow
Des Moines,
Iowa
January
17-19,
2012
$185.00
Investigator
Pohl
ICAC Forensics
of Internet
Related Evidence
Ankeny,
Iowa
January
10-12,
2012
$405.00
January 3, 2012 Page 2
Class B Beer License Permit Application
6. Godfathers Pizza, 3811 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Special Class C Beer/Wine License Permit Application
7. Hibachi Sushi Buffet, 1535 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 11/07/12)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt abstained from the
bills payment to Schmitt Telecom.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
137197 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on 2012 Riverfront Sports
Park Shelter Project, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 22, 2012,
be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137198 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Schmitt/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137199 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with 2012 Riverfront Sports Park Shelter Project", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-4.
137200 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with 2012 Riverfront
Sports Park Shelter Project", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-5.
137201 - Schmitt/Welper
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Leisure Services Director for review:
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid Amount
All Inclusive Rec
$3,087.00
$61,738.33
B & B Builders & Supply
5%
$49,600.00
B & P Construction, Inc.
$58,272.12
$58,272.12
Michael Huff Construction
5%
$52,900.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137202 - Getty/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Demolition and Site
Clearance of the following properties: 915 Lafayette Street, 917 Lafayette
Street, 919 Lafayette Street, 927 Lafayette Street and 1021 Lafayette Street,
Contract No. 174-D-NSP3-01-09-12, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
December 22, 2012, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
137203 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Getty/Hart
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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137204 - Getty/Hart
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with Demolition and Site Clearance of the following
properties: 915 Lafayette Street, 917 Lafayette Street, 919 Lafayette Street,
927 Lafayette Street and 1021 Lafayette Street, Contract No. 174-D-NSP3-01-09-
12", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-6.
137205 - Getty/Hart
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with Demolition and Site
Clearance of the following properties: 915 Lafayette Street, 917 Lafayette
Street, 919 Lafayette Street, 927 Lafayette Street and 1021 Lafayette Street,
Contract No. 174-D-NSP3-01-09-12", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-7.
137206 - Getty/Hart
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Community Development Director for review:
Bidder
Bid
.Security
Bid Amount
Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc
905 Center Street
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613-1407
$2,182.50
$43,650.00
Frickson Backhoe & Trucking
911 Central Avenue
Evansdale, Iowa 50707
$1,435.00
$28,700.00
Frickson Bros. Excavating
737 Colleen Avenue
Evansdale, Iowa 50707.
$1,950.00
$39,000.00
McClain & Company
520 Charles Street
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
5%
$43,500.00
Peterson Contractors Inc.
Box A
Reinbeck, Iowa 50669-0155
5%
$94,800.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137207 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Asbestos Abatement
Services Request for Proposals for the following properties: 212 Jefferson
Street, 302 Jefferson, 306-308 Jefferson Street and 312 Jefferson Street, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on December 27, 2012, be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137208 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Greenwood/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137209 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution confirming approval of Request for Proposals, plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement
Services Request for Proposals for the following properties: 212 Jefferson
Street, 302 Jefferson, 306-308 Jefferson Street and 312 Jefferson Street", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-8.
137210 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement
Services Request for Proposals for the following properties: 212 Jefferson
Street, 302 Jefferson, 306-308 Jefferson Street and 312 Jefferson Street", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-9.
137211 - Greenwood/Schmitt
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to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Community Planning & Development Director for review:
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid Amount
Abatement Specialist
5%
$32,523.00
Active Thermal Concepts
5%
$55,833.40
Advanced Environmental
Testing and Abatement, Inc.
5%
$38,880.00
New Horizons LLC
5%
$51,644.00
Site Services
5%
$47,860.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137212 - Cole/Getty
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Asbestos Abatement
Services Request for Proposals for 330 Madison Street, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on December 27, 2012, be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137213 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Cole/Getty
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137214 - Cole/Getty
that "Resolution confirming approval of Request for Proposals, plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement
Services Request for Proposals for 330 Madison Street", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-10.
137215 - Cole/Getty
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement
Services Request for Proposals for 330 Madison Street", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-11.
137216 - Cole/Getty
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Community Planning & Development Director for review:
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid Amount
Abatement Specialist
5%
$44,896.00
Active Thermal Concepts
5%
$53,723.00
Advanced Environmental
Testing and Abatement, Inc.
5%
$37,440.00
New Horizons LLC
5%
$74,213.00
Site Services
5%
$59,370.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
137217- Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving final acceptance and release of final payment for
work performed by Miller Fence Company of Waterloo, Iowa at a total cost of
$28,421.00 in conjunction with 2011 Cedar River Youth Sports Complex Fencing
Project -Submitted by Rick Curran, Leisure Services Facilities Manager", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-12.
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137218 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution accepting and approving the acquisition of property generally
located at 626-628 W. 9th Street, as granted by court order pursuant to Section
657A of the Iowa Code; 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.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-13.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
137219 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of Edgemont Avenue located between
Cataract Avenue and Park Lane in conjunction with request of Arlin Zevenbergen
for the vacation, sale and conveyance of a portion of Edgemont Avenue located
between Cataract Avenue and Park Lane, with a portion to be conveyed to Arlin
Zevenbergen for $16,263.83; and a portion to be conveyed to MKW Apartments LLC
for $1.00 and enter into a development agreement, subject to the retention of a
utility easement over certain portions and subject to certain conditions", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
137220 - Hart/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.
137221 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of Edgemont Avenue located between
Cataract Avenue and Park Lane", 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. 5090.
137222 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance; and authorize City
Attorney to prepare and deliver deed accordingly in conjunction with request of
Arlin Zevenbergen for the vacation, sale and conveyance of a portion of Edgemont
Avenue located between Cataract Avenue and Park Lane, with a portion to be
conveyed to Arlin Zevenbergen for $16,263.83; and a portion to be conveyed to
MKW Apartments LLC for $1.00 and enter into a development agreement, subject to
the retention of a utility easement over certain portions and subject to certain
conditions", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-14.
137223 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving said development agreement with MKW Apartments LLC;
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document in conjunction with
request of Arlin Zevenbergen for the vacation, sale and conveyance of a portion
of Edgemont Avenue located between Cataract Avenue and Park Lane, with a portion
to be conveyed to Arlin Zevenbergen for $16,263.83; and a portion to be conveyed
to MKW Apartments LLC for $1.00 and enter into a development agreement, subject
to the retention of a utility easement over certain portions and subject to
certain conditions", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-15.
137224 - Schmitt/Welper
that adoption of ordinance and resolutions be postponed indefinitely in
conjunction with request of Sunnyside South Addition, LLC for the vacation, sale
and conveyance of a portion of San Marnan Drive generally located between
Galactic Drive and West 4th Street, west of Ansborough for $1.00 plus costs and
enter into a Development Agreement, for the purpose of relocating the roadway
for the creation of new residential lots, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
137225 - Cole/Welper
that Abstract of Votes for the November 8, 2011 Municipal Election -Submitted by
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Duane Ehlers, Waterloo Iowa, expressed concern with receiving a notice of
violation of a zoning ordinance for the property located at 2260 Independence
Avenue. The property has been rezoned from C-1 to C-2. The mobile home is being
used as a storage facility. Mayor Clark will look into the issue and get back to
Mr. Ehlers. Mr. Ehlers requested a copy of the minutes from August.
137226 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
137227 - Hart/Schmitt
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:09 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that discussion of Contract Negotiations is an
approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section
20.17(3)(2011).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
137228 - Hart/Schmitt
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:44 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
137229 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:44
p.m.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
City Clerk