HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01/30/2012January 30, 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, January 30, 2012. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart. Absent:
Getty.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Suzy Schares, City Clerk.
137318 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by removing the hearing from item #3, moving item
#20 to item #4, and changing the wording on item #20 to reflect approval of 2
cooperative agreements, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 30, 2012, at
5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Motion carried.
137319 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 23,
2012, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Absent:
Getty. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
137320 - 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. 1-79, datad January 30, 2012, in
the amount of $3,167,936.91, 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. 2012-69.
2. Cancellation of assessments for 3071 Hammond Avenue; and authorize City
Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation -Submitted
by Suzy Schares, City Clerk.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-70.
3. Amendment of assessment for 840 Newton Street; and authorize City Clerk to
notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said amendment -Submitted by Suzy
Schares, City Clerk.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-71.
4. Amendment of assessment for 853 Riehl Street; and authorize City Clerk to
notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said amendment -Submitted by Suzy
Schares, City Clerk.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-72.
5. Request of Leer's Cycle Center for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$500,000.00 for property located at 101 Fletcher Avenue and located in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area -Submitted by Christopher W.
Western, Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-73.
6. Request of Kerry Merrifield for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$180,000.00 for property located at 5832 Summerland Drive and located in
the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area -Submitted by Christopher W.
Western, Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-74.
7. Request of Brad Meyer for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$180,000.00 for property located at 3635 Ranchero Road and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area -Submitted by Christopher W. Western,
Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-75.
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8. Request of Evy Juniati for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$196,907.00 for property located at 952 Lisa Drive and located in the City
Limits Urban Revitalization Area -Submitted by Christopher W. Western,
Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-76.
9. Request of Vicki Sherwood for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$6,000.00 for property located at 320 Madison Street and located in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area -Submitted by Christopher W.
Western, Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-77.
10. Request of Darryl D. Dhein for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$13,038.00 for property located at 1146 Newton Street and located in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area -Submitted by Christopher W.
Western, Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-78.
11. Request of Iowa Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions on improvements
totaling $80,000.00 for property located at 610 South View Street and
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area -Submitted by
Christopher W. Western, Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-79.
12. Request of Sherry Borwig for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$10,000.00 for property located at 1120 W. Donald Street and located in
the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area -Submitted by Christopher W.
Western, Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-80.
13. Request of Allen Glass Company Inc. for tax exemptions on improvements
totaling $100,000.00 for property located at 306 W. 5th Street and located
in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area -Submitted by Christopher W.
Western, Planner II.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-81.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Travel Requests
Name & Title
of Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Sergeant
McClelland;
Officer Erie;
and
Investigator
Gergen
International
Law Enforcement
Educators and
Trainers
Association
Wheeling,
Illinois
April 16-
20, 2012
$2,267.00
Waterloo Fire
Rescue
Personnel
Fire Command
Training
Leadership
Waterloo,
Iowa
November
27, 2012
$500.00
Dennis Gentz,
Assistant City
Engineer
48th Annual
Concrete Paving
Workshop
Des Moines,
Iowa
February
1-3, 2012
$360.00
Greg Ahlhelm,
Plans Examiner
Plan Review
Institute
Myrtle
Beach,
South
Carolina
April 20-
30, 2012
$1,970.00
5. Recommendation of appointment of Erica Christiansen to the position of
Medical Services Specialist, effective February 13, 2012 -Submitted by Pat
Treloar, Chief of Fire Services
Class C Beer License Permit Application
6. Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/13)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
7. Hy -Vee Food Store #2, 2181 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/13)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
8. Hometown Foods, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/13)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
January 30, 2012
Class C Liquor License Permit Application
9. Galleria DePaco & Coffee Shop, 622 Commercial
12/19/12)
10.Packers Inn, 201 Rath Street (Renewal) (Expires
Sales)
Class E Liquor License Permit Application
11.Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 2834 Ansborough Avenue
(Includes Sunday Sales)
12.Hy-Vee Food Store #2, 2181 Logan Avenue
(Includes Sunday Sales)
13.Hometown Foods, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Class B Wine License Permit Application
14.Hy-Vee Food Store #1, 2834 'Ansborough Avenue
(Includes Sunday Sales)
15.Hy-Vee Food Store #2, 2181 Logan Avenue
(Includes Sunday Sales)
16.Hometown Foods, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Outdoor Service Area Application
17.Packers Inn, 201 Rath Street
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Street (Renewal) (Expires
2/27/13) (Includes Sunday
(Renewal) (Expires 3/23/13)
(Renewal) (Expires 3/23/13)
(Renewal) (Expires 3/9/13)
(Renewal) (Expires 3/23/13)
(Renewal) (Expires 3/23/13)
(Renewal) (Expires 3/9/13)
Fireworks Display Application
18.National Cattle Congress, 257 Ansborough Avenue on February 3, 2012 from
9:15 p.m. to 11:30 p.m. (McElroy Event - Hairball Concert)
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt abstained
on bills payment to Schmitt Telecom and item #13.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
137321 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of
Services Request for Proposals
Sycamore Street and 626 West 9th
January 24, 2012, be received
Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
notice of public hearing on Asbestos Survey
for the following properties: 820 and 910
Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six.
137322 - 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. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion
carried.
137323 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of Request for Proposals, plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Survey
Services Request for Proposals for the following properties: 820 and 910
Sycamore Street and 626 West 9th Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-82.
137324 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with Asbestos Survey
Services Request for Proposals for the following properties: 820 and 910
Sycamore Street and 626 West 9th Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-83.
January 30, 2012
137325 - Schmitt/Welper
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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
Bond
Bid
Amount
Alternate
ATC Associates Inc.
223 E. 4th Street, Suite D
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
5%
$3,350.00
$600.00
Hawkeye Environmental LLC
814 Wood Lily Road
Solon, Iowa 52333
$200.00
$2,600.00
$935.00
Terracon
6612 Chancellor Drive, Suite 102
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
5%
$6,850.00
$2,365.00
Voice vote -Ayes:. Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
137326 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving the Acceptance of Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement
in the amount of $1,500.00 with Corks Grocery of 1956 Lafayette Street, for the
sale of tobacco, tobacco products or cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age
in conjunction with Second violation of Waterloo Code of Ordinance, Sale of
tobacco, tobacco products or cigarettes to any person under eighteen years of
age -Submitted by David R. Zellhoefer, Assistant City Attorney", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-84.
RESOLUTIONS
137327 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Development Agreement with the Cedar Valley
TechWorks, Inc. and FDP WTC, LLC for the redevelopment at the TechWorks campus;
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document -Submitted by Noel
Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-85.
137328 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with AECOM (fka Earth
Tech) at a cost of $14,000.00 for engineering and construction services for
Rehabilitation of Runway Lighting Vault project at Waterloo Regional Airport;
and authorize Mayor to execute said document -Submitted by Bradley Hagen, Airport
Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-86.
137329 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Certificate of Substantial Completion with Failor
Hurley Construction Corporation of Hudson, Iowa in the amount of $218,246.00 in
conjunction with 2011 Public Market Interior Development; and authorize Mayor to
execute said document -Submitted by Rick Curran, Leisure Services Facilities
Manager", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-87.
137330 - Schmitt/Cole
that "Resolution approving submission of grant application to Waterloo
Convention & Visitors Bureau Event/Capital Project in the amount of $18,000.00,
with a 50 percent city match, to be used for the purchase of wrestling mats at
Young Arena; and authorize Mayor to execute said document -Submitted by Chris
Dolan, Young Arena Manager", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent:
Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-88.
January 30, 2012
137331 - Schmitt/Cole
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that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Vermeer Sales and
Service of Pella, Iowa in the amount of $175,000.00, with an agreement of 6
months rental at $20,000.00 and a purchase price after 6 months of $55,000.00
for the Rental/Purchase of One (1) Used Vermeer TG525L Tub Grinder; an approval
of said Rental/Purchase Agreement; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said document -Submitted by Larry N. Smith, Waste Management Services
Superintendent", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-89.
137332 - Schmitt/Cole
that "Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2012-26 in its entirety; and Motion
approving replacing Change Order No. 5 (Revised) for a net increase of
$169,889.60 for work performed by Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction
with F.Y. 2010 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 772 -Submitted by
Dennis Gentz, P.E., Assistant City Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-90.
137333 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa at a total cost of
$5,603,560.63 in conjunction with F.Y. 2010 Street Reconstruction Program,
Contract No. 772; and receive and file two-year Maintenance Bond -Submitted by
Eric Thorson, P.E., City Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-91.
137334 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2012-27 in its entirety; and Motion
approving replacing Change Order No. 1 (Revised) for a net decrease of
$175,219.38 for work performed by B & B Builders and Supply of Waterloo, Iowa in
conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 1, Contract No. 811 -
Submitted by Wayne Castle, PLS, EI, Associate Engineer", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-92.
137335 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by B & B Builders and Supply of Waterloo, Iowa at a
total cost of $130,424.23 in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Sidewalk Repair Program
- Zone 1, Contract No. 811; and receive and file two-year Maintenance Bond -
Submitted by Eric Thorson, P.E., City Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-93.
137336 - Cole/Welper
that Change Order No. 5 for a net increase of $34,615.00 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:
Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
137337 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Metropolitan Coalition Agreement with several other
cities in an effort to work collaboratively with the Iowa League of Cities to
enhance communication and to advance common interests in legislative matters;
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document -Submitted by Mayor
Buck Clark", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-94.
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137338 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Development Agreement with Dolly James LLC for the
construction of 6 multi -story condominium buildings in Downtown Waterloo, with a
rise in taxable value of over $6 million and 100% tax rebates for 10 years; and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document -Submitted by Noel
Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-95.
137339 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Real Estate Sale Contract with Iowa Community Credit
Union, f/k/a Watel Credit Union, for the acquisition of 320 West 2nd Street in
the amount of $814,060.00, with up to $60,000.00 in city environmental,
temporary location, and closing costs; 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: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-96.
137340 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving amendment to the original Development Agreement with
Cedar Skyline Corporation, LLC from April 30, 1996, to forgive loan and release
and discharge mortgage, and placing a Minimum Assessment Agreement on property
at $206,260.00 for 5 years; 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: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-97.
137341 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 13, 2012 to approve sale
and conveyance of a portion of 218 West Mullan Avenue "excess land" to Iowa
Community Credit Union, f/k/a Watel Credit Union for $50,000.00; and instruct
City Clerk to publish said notice -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning
& Development Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-98.
137342 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 13, 2012 to approve
Development Agreement with Iowa Community Credit Union, f/k/a Watel Credit
Union to convey property located at the northwest corner of Jefferson and West
Mullan Avenue to Iowa Community Credit Union, f/k/a Watel Credit Union for the
construction of a 2,500 sq. ft. bank building; and instruct City Clerk to
publish said notice -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development
Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-99.
137343 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving two cooperative agreements with the US Environment
Protection Agency (EPA): one for the Waterloo Hazardous Substance Assessments in
the amount of $200,000.00; and one for Brownfields Petroleum Assessments in the
amount of $200,000.00; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents -Submitted by Christopher W. Western, City Planner II", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-100.
ORDINANCES
137344 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the Waterloo City Code, specifically Ordinance No.
4261, by adding to 8 -3A -2A3 in conjunction with Sewer Regulation User Charges
and Fees Ordinance Change", be received, placed on file, considered and passed
for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
January 30, 2012
137345 - Hart/Welper
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that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion
carried.
137346 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the Waterloo City Code, specifically Ordinance No.
4261, by adding to 8 -3A -2A3 in conjunction with Sewer Regulation User Charges
and Fees Ordinance Change", be considered and passed for the second and third
times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5091.
137347 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving the establishment of sewer rates at the same rate as
Waterloo's residential sewer rate for all participating governmental bodies
signatory to an agreement with the City of Waterloo -Submitted by Larry N. Smith,
Waste Management Services Superintendent", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-101.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
137348 - Cole/Hart
to instruct Waste Management Services Superintendent to prepare Request for
Proposals, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Request for Proposals for
Security Services at Waste Management Services, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
137349 - Cole/Hart
that Request for Proposals, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Request
for Proposals for Security Services at Waste Management Services, be received
and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
137350 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution preliminarily approving Request for Proposals, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Request for Proposals for Security Services
at Waste Management Services", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent:
Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-102.
137351 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as February 27, 2012;
and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of Request for Proposals, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Request for Proposals for Security Services
at Waste Management Services",be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent:
Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-103.
137352 - Schmitt/Greenwood
to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with 2012 Sullivan Park Shelter Project, be
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
137353 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2012
Sullivan Park Shelter Project, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
137354 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with 2012 Sullivan Park Shelter Project", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-104.
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137355 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as February 20, 2012;
and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with 2012 Sullivan Park Shelter Project", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-105.
137356 - Hart/Welper
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 West Shaulis Road/Ansborough Avenue, Contract
No. 784, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
137357 - Hart/Welper
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2012
West Shaulis Road/Ansborough Avenue, Contract No. 784, be received and placed on
file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
137358 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 West Shaulis Road/Ansborough
Avenue, Contract No. 784", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Absent:
Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-106.
137359 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 20, 2012; and instruct City
Clerk to publish said notice of public hearing (Bids will be let by Iowa Dept of
Transportation on February 21, 2012) in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 West Shaulis
Road/Ansborough Avenue, Contract No. 784", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six. Absent: Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-107.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jerry Shatzer, 1829 W. 7th Street, expressed concern with a councilmember's
absence from Council meetings. He asked that Council set a rule to remove
Council members if they are absence from more than 4 meetings. He expressed
concern with vacant stores outside of the downtown area.
Lawrence Wheeler, 433 Bratnober Street, expressed concern with the recycling
bins not being emptied often enough, causing trash to be left outside of the
bins. He expressed concern with criminal activity in his neighborhood.
Don Miller, 707 Stone Quarry Road, expressed concern with the process and the
price for the credit union being acquired. Noel Anderson, Community Development
Director, explained that two appraisals were conducted on the property before
agreeing on a price. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, explained that the State
Legislature has removed the right of the City to condemn the property. The 30%
is a federal law that requires the City to pay to relocate the property.
Mr. Hart noted his disagreement of racial comments made during oral
presentations.
137360 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
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137361 - Hart/Schmitt
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:07 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that discussion of strategy in matters in
litigation is an approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code
Section 21.5(1)(c)(2011).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
137362 - Hart/Schmitt
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:21 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six.
Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
137363 - Hart/Schmitt
To proceed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
137364 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:21
Motion carried.
p.m.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty.
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