HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-July 1, 2019July 1, 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, July 1, 2019. Jerome Amos in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs,
Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt Absent: Juon.
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To nominate Jerome Amos to serve as Chair. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Bruce Jacobs, Ward 2 Council Member
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that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 1, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 24, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, requested an update on the All -In Grocers project last week and
wants to know when the project will start. He further commented on the TIF transfers approved last
week and questioned why the bills cannot be paid directly from the TIF fund.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that there is a three year
timeline for starting the All -In Grocers project and explained that they are looking to close on the
project in August.
DaQuan Campbell, 1674 Woodmayr Drive, commented that he is the Market Manager for the
Waterloo Urban Farmer's Market and provided an update on market activities occurring this
summer.
Mr. Jacobs requested that the public follow the rules for shooting off fireworks and to please pick up
litter created by fireworks. He further requested an update on building permits to date.
Noel Anderson commented that the City of Waterloo had $142.26 million in new pennit valuation,
which is the second highest year since the year the casino was constructed. He also shared that the
city had 314 new residential permits.
Mrs. Klein recognized Lost Island Water Park for being named the second best water park in the
United States.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he hopes fireworks complaints are receiving responses. He
requested a council work session on annual recurring charges that are brought to Finance Committee
for payment have a five year lookback so that council can have a comparative analysis of the
expense. He shared that the Mayor's fireworks event begins at 6:00 p.m. on Saturday, July 6th at the
Amphitheatre and that the Municipal Band will perform on July 4th. Riverloop Rhythms will take
place on Friday, July 5th at the Amphitheater.
Mr. Amos clarified that the non -emergency number should be used for reporting fireworks
violations.
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that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
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that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1.
2.
a.
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated July 1, 2019, in
the amount of $1,320,536.97, 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. 2019-496.
2. Resolution approving Variance to Noise Ordinance request from Main Street Waterloo in
conjunction with the Mayor's Independence Day Extravaganza on July 6, 2019, from 3:30
p.m. to Midnight to be held at the Riverloop Amphitheater, including live music, fireworks
and the closure of the Park Avenue Bridge during the event.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-497.
3. Resolution approving request of William Fettkether for a waiver for a concrete driveway
located at 1340 Jersey Lane, and authorize the construction of a concrete driveway and
placing a driveway or sidewalk on city right-of-way on an unimproved street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-498.
4. Resolution setting date of public hearing as July 15, 2019, to authorize the sale and
conveyance of property located north of 3488 Wagner Road, to Professional Lawn Care,
LLC, in the amount of $1.00, with Development Agreement and Minimum Assessment
Agreement for the development of three (3) industrial buildings, and instruct City Clerk to
publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-499.
b. Motion to approve the following:
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Sergeants Devine and Hewitt,
and Officers Fredericksen,
Nichols and Watson
FAA Remote Pilot
Certification Testing
Waterloo, IA
June 4,
2019
$750
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
The American Legion, 728
Commercial Street
*Ownership Update*
C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
New
6/15/2020
x
Applebee's Neighborhood
Grill & Bar, 2780 Crossroads
Blvd.
C Liquor
Renewal
6/23/2020
x
Dollar General Store #7136,
66 E. Tower Park Drive
*Ownership Update*
B Wine / C Beer
New
2/29/2020
x
Flirts Gentlemen's Club, 319
C Liquor
Renewal
6/10/2020
x
Jefferson Street
Kwik Star #715, 1636 W. 4th
Street
C Beer
Renewal
7/29/2020
x
Kwik Star #732, 324 Fletcher
Avenue
C Beer
Renewal
7/21/2020
x
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UNA Bar & Restaurant, 910
W. 5th Street
C Liquor
Renewal
6/30/2020
x
WCA Building and
Amphitheatre, 225
Commercial Street
Special C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
6/21/2020
x
Yesway Store #10023, 117
E. San Marnan Drive
B Wine / C Beer / E
Liquor
Renewal
7/13/2020
x
Z's Restaurant, 3937 W.
Airline Highway
C Liquor
Renewal
7/19/2020
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration
Date
New or
Re -Appointment
Rebecca Varnold
Housing Authority Board
June 26, 2021
Re -Appointment
Lovie Caldwell
Civil Service Commission
April 1, 2023
Re -Appointment
4. Motion to approve application for Fireworks Display at Bamboo Ridge Camp Ground, on Friday, July
5, 2019, beginning at 9:45 p.m.
5. Motion to approve application for Mayor's Fireworks Display at Park Avenue Bridge on July 6, 2019
beginning at 9:45 p.m.
6. Motion approving Cigarette/Tobacco Permit renewal applications as listed in Exhibit A.
7. Bonds.
Mrs. Klein requested that item 1.B.2.d. be removed for consideration.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Flirts Gentlemen's Club, 319 Jefferson Street
C Liquor
Renewal
6/10/2020
x
Mrs. Klein commented that she will not be approving the license for reasons she has expressed in the
past.
Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Riverloop Public Market Fire Suppression
Project, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 21, 2019, be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments.
Forrest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned if the fire suppression system is new or a repair
and if new, why was the building previously in operation without one.
Noel Anderson explained that it is a new system and he does not know the reason the building did
not have one installed previously.
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John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, questioned if the cost of the sprinkler was included in the price of
the rent.
Mr. Amos asked Noel Anderson to contact Mr. Sherbon about the terms of the rental agreement.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, concurred with previous comments and asked who was responsible
for failing to ensure a sprinkler system was initially installed.
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that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
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that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-500.
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that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey questioned the fire suppression requirements for the building.
Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, explained that the original use of the building did not require a fire
suppression system. Due to the changes to the building and its repurposing has required an update to
the system.
Mrs. Klein questioned if a dry suppression system would have been required since a restaurant was
previously located in that building.
Pat Treloar explained that there was a dry suppression system located in the hoods that did meet
code at that time, but no sprinkler system.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-501.
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Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: $65,000.00
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Blackhawk Sprinklers, Inc.
Cedar Falls, IA
5%
$68,765.00
Continental Fire Sprinkler Company
Davenport, IA
5%
$85,000.00
Elite Fire Sprinkler Systems
Hiawatha, IA
5%
$45,900.00
Mr. Schmitt questioned if Elite Fire Sprinkler Systems was notified that their bid did not meet
specifications.
Noel Anderson confirmed.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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that "Resolution awarding bid to Black Hawk Sprinkler of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the amount of
$68,765, and approving the contract, bond and certificate of insurance, in conjunction with
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the Riverloop Public market Fire Suppression Project, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-502.
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Terminal Building Carpet, LED Lighting and
Improvements, Project No. 9I190ALO200, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 17, 2019,
be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
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that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, foirn of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-503.
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that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-504.
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Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Airport Director for
further review.
Terminal Improvements — Lighting
Estimate: $13,105.00
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Ted Electric
Cedar Falls, IA
5%
$11,654.00
SEE Electric, LLC
Decorah, IA
5%
$10,482.00
Shaw Electric, Inc.
Waterloo, IA
5%
$ 9,230.00
KW Electric, Inc.
Cedar Falls, IA
5%
$ 9,307.00
No bids were received for the Terminal Improvements — Carpet.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
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that "Resolution approving award of bid to Lodge Construction, Inc., of Clarksville, Iowa, in the
amount of $552,248.60, and approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance in
conjunction with the FY 2019 Jefferson and Commercial Streetscape Improvements, Contract No.
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976, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Jacobs requested an overview of the project.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, explained that this award only includes a portion of the project from
Mullan Avenue going west, on Jefferson and Commercial Streets.
Mr. Jacobs requested an overview of what will be constructed.
Jamie Knutson explained that the project includes trees, enhanced lighting, colored concrete, etc.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-505.
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that "Resolution approving temporary "No Parking This Side" signs on the east and west sides of the
100 and 200 blocks of North Hackett Road and both sides of the 100 and 200 block of DeSoto
Avenue, for approximately one (1) week, beginning the week of July 1, 2019, due to tanker trucks
navigating from the Hackett Lift Station, in conjunction with the Cattle Congress Sanitary Sewer
Force Main Repair Project", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if the cost for the tanker trucks was included in the
original price or is this in addition.
Jamie Knutson explained that the tanker trucks are included as part of the by-pass cost for making
the permanent connection and repairs for the force main project.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-506.
ORDINANCES
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that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (18a) Casper Avenue to
Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner - Casper Avenue from Upland Drive - east side of Casper
Avenue in a southerly direction", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the third
time and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5500.
ADJOURNMENT
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that the Council adjourn at 6:08 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Kelley Felc e
City Clerk