HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09/10/2012September 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, September 10, 2012. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Sacred Heart Students and Carol Luce from Cedar Valley Catholic
Schools.
139808 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by adding Hairball Fireworks permit at National
Cattle Congress on September 13, 2012 and change item number 3 to reflect the
correct Contractor and project name, for the Regular Session on Monday,
September 10, 2012, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
139809 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 4,
2012, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Presentation by Sacred Heart Students and Carol Luce from Cedar Valley Catholic
Schools for Take Charge - Report Crime - Sign Project - Church Row Neighborhood.
Mayor Clark recognized the September 2012 Team Member of the Month - Harold
Thompson,
CONSENT AGENDA
139810 - 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. 1-24, dated
September 10, 2012, in the amount of $2,520,017.13, 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. 2012-903.
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
Lt. Frana, Sgt
Hoelscher, Sgt
Richter, Sgt
McClelland,
Officer Erie
AR15 Armorer
Class
Waterloo,
Iowa
October
29-30,
2012
$1,125.00
Investigator
Saunders,
Planner/Analyst
Wilson
LEIN
Conference
Des Moines,
Iowa
October 1-
3, 2012
$870.00
9 officers
LEIN
Conference
Des Moines,
Iowa
October 1-
3, 2012
$4,665.00
S. Maureen
Newbill
Riverwalk &
Greenwich
Village Arts
Festivals
Naperville
& Rockford,
Illinois
September
15-16,
2012
$275.00
Eric Thorson,
City Engineer
American
Public Works
Association
Fall
Conference
Iowa City,
Iowa
September
19-21,
2012
$500.00
September 10, 2012 Page 2
Special Class C Beer/Wine License Permit Application
6. Panda House, 1415 E. San Marnan Drive (New) (Expires 8/1/2013) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Cigarette Permit Application
7. Independence Avenue Liquor & Food, 1761 Independence Avenue
8. Dane Street Convenience Store, 518 Dane Street
Pl eworl<=i 0I.q1 -y Ajplication
9. National Cattle Congress, 257 Ansborough Avenue on September 13, 2012 from
9:00 p.rn. i::o 11:30 p.m. (McElroy Event - Hairball Concert)
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
139811 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Asbestos Abatement at
1001 Linden Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 6, 2012,
be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
139812 - 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.
139813 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement at 1001 Linden Avenue", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-904.
139814 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement at
1001 Linden Avenue", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-905.
139815 - Schmitt/Welper
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Public Works Director for review:
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid Amount
Abatement Specialties, LLC
1814 E Avenue NE
Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
5%
$34,780.00
Advanced Environmental
803 Ricker Street
Waterloo, IA 50703
5%
$33,800.00
Iowa -Illinois Taylor
Insulation
3205 W 76th Street
Davenport IA 52806
5%
$48,600.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
139816 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that Change Order No. 1 and 2 for a net decrease of $16,146.00 for work
performed by Prairie Construction Services of Waterloo, Iowa on the City Hall
Clerk's Office Remodel Project -Submitted by Craig Clark, Building
Official/Maintenance Administrator, be received, placed on file and approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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139817 - Greenwood/Schmitt
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that Change Order No. 8 for a net decrease of $15,452.11 for work performed by
Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa on the F.Y. 2010 River Renaissance
Trail - 6th to 18th Street, Contract No. 761 -Submitted by Jamie Knutson, P.E.,
Associate Engineer, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
139818 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of contract to Miller Fence
Co, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $23,750.00 for the 2012 Riverfront
Sports Park Fencing Project -Submitted by Mark Gallagher, Leisure Services Sports
Manager", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Jones).
Mr. Jones won't support due to receiving one bid.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-906.
139819 - Cole/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving Right of Way Lease Agreement for City of Hudson Force
Main in West Shaulis Road right of way from Highway 63 to the Hudson City
Limits; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute any necessary documents -
Submitted by Eric Thorson, PE, City Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, reported they are putting a forced main down West
Shauiis to serve the northern tier of Hudson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-907.
139820 - Cole/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Ament, Inc. in
an amount not to exceed $102,800.00 in conjunction with construction related
services for F.Y. 2013 Virden Creek Tributary Drainage Improvements, Contract
No. 840; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document -Submitted
by Jamie Knutson, P.E., Associate Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-908.
139821 - Cole/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa at
a total cost of $558,812.08 in conjunction with F.Y. 2010 River Renaissance
Trail - 6th to 18th Street, Contract No. 761 -Submitted by Eric Thorson, P.E.,
City Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-909.
139822 - Jones/Getty
that "Resolution approving Temporary Easement Agreement with MidAmerican Energy
to allow the removal and replacement of pumps in an existing pumping station
along the Cedar River at Virden; and authorize Mayor to execute said document -
Submitted by Jamie Knutson, P.E., Associate Engineer", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No..2012-910.
139823 - Jones/Getty
that "Resolution approving Alcohol Licensing Settlement Agreement with HIH, LLC
dba City Liquor & Tobacco; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document -Submitted by James Walsh, City Attorney", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Greenwood clarified that the service window will be closed.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2012-911.
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139824 - Jones/Getty
that "Resolution accepting the Highway Safety Contracts with Governor's Traffic
Safety Bureau/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the total amount
of $61,500.00 for the FY13 Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau grant projects -
Submitted by Joe Leibold, Captain of Police Services", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval, by Mayor assigned No. 2012-912.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
139825 - Hart/Welper
Lawrence Wheeler, 433 Bratnober, expressed concern of garbage being dumped at
the old Chamberlain recycling site. He asked that individuals be ticketed for
overflowing garbage cans and he expressed concern of individuals throwing
garbage out to look for cans. The stop signs are being run at Hammond and
Ridgeway, it's a danger for kids.
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
139826 - Hart/Welper
that the Council adjourn at 6:00 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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