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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08/05/2013August 5, 2013 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, July 22, 2013. Mayor Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Jones (arrived at 5:32), Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart. Absent: Cole. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Buck Clark. 141308 - Hart/Schmitt that the Agenda, as amended by adding the contract amount for items #7 and 10, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 22, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. 141309 - Hart/Schmitt that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 22, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring August 6, 2013 as the "30th Annual National Night Out." Mayor Clark recognized the August 2013 Team Member of the Month - Jeff Turner. CONSENT AGENDA 141310 - 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 Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated August 5, 2013, in the amount of $2,610,253.45, 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. 2013-634. 2. Request of Adam L. Hoogestraat, D. C. to hold Sunrise Exchange Club Race for the Zoo 5K event to be held on August 31, 2013 at 8:30 a.m. with the route to start at the Cattle Congress Grounds and end at the Children's Petting Zoo. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-635. 3. Request of Ruth Watts to hold Antioch Baptist Church 5K event to be held on August 10, 2013 at 10:00 a.m. with the route to start and end at 426 Sumner Street. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-636. 4. Request of Joe Leibold to hold Third Annual Chris Toneff Tractor Ride/Benefit event to be held on August 11, 2013 at 9:00 a.m. with the route to start at the city limits on MLK and end at the south city limits. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-637. 5. Request to cancel assessment for 102 N. Barclay Street in the amount of $197.50; and authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-638. 6. Request of Ginger A. Shirley for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on August 18, 2013 from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. in conjunction with Keinsnia Ministries Full Gospel Baptist Church Picnic event to be held at 2222 Falls Avenue including a band/DJ and the use of a PA system, together with recommendation of approval of Director of Safety Services. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-639. August 5, 2013 Page 2 7. Request of Regina Coffer for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on August 10, 2013 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. in conjunction with Family Christian Concert and Block Party event to be held at Almond and Walnut Street including a band, DJ, and the use of a PA system, together with recommendation of approval of Director of Safety Services. 1. 2. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-640. 8. Communication from Chief of Fire Services transmitting request to hold MDA Boot Block on August 29-30, 2013 from 3:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. and on August 31, 2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the intersections of Franklin & East 3rd Street; Ansborough & Downing; Kimball & Ridgeway; and La Porte Road & San Marnan. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-641. 9. Request of Dan Megivern for a concrete driveway to be located at 1104 Evergreen Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of City Engineer. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-642. 10. Request of Gerald L. Webb for a concrete driveway to be located at 146 Trible Road, together with recommendation of approval of City Engineer. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-643. b. Motion to approve the following: Travel Requests Name & Title of Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) Amount not to exceed Lab Inv. Shawn Monroe and CSI Vaska Zubak Basic Crime Scene School Waterloo, Iowa August 12-16, 2013 $500.00 Pat Treloar, Chief of Fire Services R0306: Executive Analysis of Fire Service Operation in Emergency Management Emmitsburg, Massachusetts August 18-31, 2013 $300.48 Solicitation Registration Application 3. Mike Mrzlak of AMVETS Post #19, 655 Cedar Street 4. 5. 6. 7. 8. 9. 10. 11. 12. Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications Name & Address of Business Class New or Renewal Expiration Date Includes Sunday A&S Petroleum 127 Jefferson Street C Beer, B Wine Renewal 6/29/14 X Brighouse Bar & Grill 307 5th Street C Liquor, Outdoor Service Only (street right-of-way) New 5/13/14 The Broken Record 315 W. 4th Street C Liquor Renewal 5/24/14 X Caffe Bar Piramida 712 Jefferson Street C Liquor Renewal 2/23/14 X Cedar Valley Pridefest 300 Block of W. 4th Street, Viaduct by the 500 Block of Washington Street & 400 Block of Park Avenue B Beer, Outdoor Service New 8/21/13 - 8/26/13 Chaser's Pub 3005 University Avenue C Liquor, Outdoor Service Renewal 7/7/14 X CVS Pharmacy #8546 205 Franklin Street E Liquor, B Wine, C Beer Renewal 5/31/14 X The Drunken Monkey 307 W. 4th Street C Liquor, Outdoor Service Renewal 6/30/14 X The Drunken Monkey 814 La Porte Road C Liquor Transfer Premise Effective 7/1/13 X August 5, 2013 13. 14. 15. 16. 17. 18. 19. 20. 21. 22. 23. 24. 25. 26. 27. 28. 29. 30. 31. 32. 33. 34. 35. 36. Page 3 El Mercadito 520 La Porte Road C Beer Renewal 5/21/14 X Five Star Snacks & More 315 Fletcher Avenue E Liquor, B Wine, C Beer Renewal 6/2/14 X Flirt's Gentlemen's Club 319 Jefferson Street C Liquor Renewal 5/27/14 X The Isle Casino Hotel Waterloo 777 Isle of Capri Blvd. B Liquor, B Wine Renewal 4/30/14 X Knights of Pythias - Fugerson Lodge #5 244 Ash Street A Liquor, Outdoor Sales Renewal 3/8/14 X Kum & Go #211 1976 Franklin Street E Liquor, C Beer Renewal 6/30/14 X Kwik Star #715 1636 W. 4th Street C Beer Renewal 7/29/14 X Kwik Star #722 1214 Franklin Street C Beer Renewal 7/21/14 X Kwik Star #723 707 Broadway Street C Beer Renewal 7/21/14 X Kwik Star #724 1105 Cedar Bend Drive C Beer, B Native Wine Renewal 7/21/14 X Kwik Star #723 324 Fletcher Avenue C Beer Renewal 7/21/14 X Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon 4045 Hammond Avenue C Liquor, Outdoor Service Renewal 3/11/14 X Metro 66 #1 3201 W. 4th Street C Beer Renewal 6/30/14 X Metro Mart #4 2332 Falls Avenue E Liquor, C Beer Renewal 6/30/14 X Olive Garden Italian Restaurant #1489 1315 San Marnan Drive C Liquor Renewal 5/28/14 X Prime Mart 3535 Marigold Drive B Wine, C Beer New 6/15/14 X Risque Gentlemen's Club 301 W. 4th Street C Liquor Renewal 5/27/14 Smitty's Bar 709 Jefferson Street C Liquor, Outdoor Service Renewal 5/26/14 X Spicoli's 3555 University Avenue C Liquor, Outdoor Service Renewal 12/11/13 X Steamboat Gardens 1740 Falls Avenue C Liquor Renewal 6/13/14 Viet Noodle 2936 University Avenue Special Class C Liquor (BW) (Beer/Wine) New 7/15/14 X Walgreens #07455 111 W. Ridgeway Avenue E Liquor, B Wine, C Beer Renewal 6/16/14 X Walgreens #10855 1850 Logan Avenue E Liquor, C Beer, B Wine Renewal 6/16/14 X XL Bar 312 W. 4th Street C Liquor Renewal 4/30/14 X Cigarette Permit Application 37. X0 Food & Liquor, 428 Franklin Street 38. Cork's Grocery, 1956 Lafayette Street 39. Bonds Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. August 5, 2013 LIQUOR LICENSE DENIALS 141311 - Greenwood/Schmitt Motion to deny the following: 1. 2. Page 4 Denied Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications Name & Address of Business Class New or Renewal Expiration Date Includes Sunday Speedy Mart 1027 E. 4th Street B Wine, C Beer Renewal 4/11/14 X Brighouse Bar & Grill 307 5th Street C Liquor, Outdoor Service Only (parking lot) New 5/13/14 Cedar Falls, Iowa Aric Schroeder, City Planner, explained that the applicant has not been utilizing the license for longer than 90 days and therefore it is recommended that the license be denied. The applicant can apply for a variance to the zoning ordinance. Roosevelt Roby, property owner, explained that the circumstances behind not selling alcohol for the last 90 days and why it had been closed for over a year. Ayes: Four. Nays: Two (Jones, Hart). Motion passed. PUBLIC HEARINGS 141312 - Schmitt/Greenwood that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2013 Byrnes Park Drainage Improvement - Phase III, Contract No. 850, as published in the Waterloo Courier on August 1, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141313 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained the funding for this project. JB Bolger, golf manager, explained that Phase III is needed due to low spots that do not let the water move off of the tennis center. Timing is important due to retaining the gaming grant funds. Schmitt/Greenwood that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141314 - Schmitt/Greenwood that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, form of contract, etc., be adopted." Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-644. 141315 - Schmitt/Greenwood that "Resolution authorizing construction, be adopted." Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-645. 141316 - Schmitt/Greenwood that motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount B & B Builders & Supply50 Bid Bond $306,684.36 $265,900.16 Waterloo, Iowa $40,784.20 K Cunningham $281,273.51 Construction Co, Inc. 5% $235,473.91 Cedar Falls, Iowa $45,799.60 August 5, 2013 Page 5 Mike Dolan Concrete & $302,015.31 Masonry, Inc. 5% $248,308.91 Waterloo, Iowa $53,706.40 141317 - Greenwood/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request of Garrett Gingrich for the vacation of an 8' wide platted utility easement located at the northwest corner of Mount Vernon Drive and Meadow Lane in West Ridge Second Addition, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 25, 2013 be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141318 - 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: Six. Motion carried. 141319 - Greenwood/Schmitt that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received and placed on file. Voice vote - Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141320 - Greenwood/Schmitt that "an Ordinance vacating an 8' wide platted utility easement located at the northwest corner of Mount Vernon Drive and Meadow Lane in West Ridge Second Addition, for the vacation of an 8' wide platted utility easement located at the northwest corner of Mount Vernon Drive and Meadow Lane in West Ridge Second Addition, be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141321 - Greenwood/Schmitt that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141322 - Greenwood/Schmitt that "an Ordinance vacating an 8' wide platted utility easement located at the northwest corner of Mount Vernon Drive and Meadow Lane in West Ridge Second Addition, and subject to the retention of a utility easement over, under and upon the area to be vacated in conjunction with Request of Garrett Gingrich for the vacation of an 8' wide platted utility easement located at the northwest corner of Mount Vernon Drive and Meadow Lane in West Ridge Second Addition, and subject to the retention of a utility easement over, under and upon the area to be vacated", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5168. 141323 - Hart/Greenwood that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request for Proposal for Demolition and Site Clearance Services RACM (regulated asbestos -containing materials) for 710 Willow and 115 Smith Streets, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 25, 2013 be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141324 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Hart/Greenwood that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141325 - Hart/Greenwood that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., be adopted." Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-646. 141326 - Hart/Greenwood August 5, 2013 Page 6 that "Resolution authorizing construction, be adopted." Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-647. 141327 - Hart/Greenwood that motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Community Planning and Development Director for review, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount Active Thermal Concepts Hiawatha, Iowa 5% $74,434.00 Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc. Cedar Falls, Iowa 5% $53,100.00 Kelly Demolition & Excavating, LLC Mount Vernon, Iowa 5% $53,000.00 Lansing Bros. Construction Co., Inc. Luxemburg, Iowa Check $1,957.50 $39,150.00 RESOLUTIONS 141328 - Welper/Greenwood that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Bituminous Materials & Supply L.P. of Des Moines, Iowa in the amount of $157,500.00 for the Purchase of Emulsions for F.Y. 2014 Seal Coating Program", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-648. 141329 - Welper/Greenwood that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in an amount not to exceed $292,000.00 to include additional planning and engineering services for the Waste Management Services Department and to extend the agreement date through June 30, 2015; and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Bob Bamsey, AECOM, gave an overview of the details to be included in the supplemental agreement. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-649. 141330 - Welper/Greenwood that "Resolution approving submission of Traffic Safety Grant application in the amount of $65,000.00 to Iowa Department of Transportation to be used for safety improvements at the La Porte Road - San Marnan Drive signalized intersections to improve traffic signal installations and replace some signs", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-650. 141331 - Schmitt/Greenwood that "Resolution approving an agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation in the amount of $8,800.00 for the development of an Airport Land Use and Zoning Ordinance at the Waterloo Regional Airport; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-651. 141332 - Schmitt/Greenwood that "Resolution of support for the Iowa Department of Transportation for an estimated amount of $360,000.00 to apply for traffic safety funds through the Traffic Safety Program to instruct left turn lanes at Highway 21 and Shaulis Road; and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. August 5, 2013 Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-652. 141333 - Schmitt/Greenwood Page 7 that "Resolution setting date of hearing as August 19, 2013 to approve the request by Dave and Mary Staudt to purchase salvage rights for city owned property located at 519 E. 3rd Street for $1.00 with a development agreement allowing the salvaging of the woodwork and the demolition of the structure when the salvaging is complete; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-653. 141334 - Greenwood/Schmitt that "Resolution approving Notice of Discontinuation from NPDES Coverage Under General Permit #2 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with the Grand Hotel site; and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-654. 141335 - Greenwood/Schmitt that "Resolution approving Notice of Intent for NPDES Coverage Under General Permit #2 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Byrnes Park Drainage Improvements - Phase III, Contract No. 850; and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-655. 141336 - Greenwood/Schmitt that "Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc. in the amount of $1,900.00 for the development of plans for construction related services on the Fifth Street, Bridge Rail Repairs; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-656. 141337 - Getty/Welper that "Resolution approving Construction Plans for Sanitary Sewer serving Crossroads Plat No. 10, as submitted by VJ Engineering of Cedar Falls, Iowa", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-657. 141338 - Getty/Welper that "Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Ritland Kuiper Landscape Architects (RKLA) in the amount of $19,000.00 for U.S. Highway 63 Improvements - Franklin Street to Conger/Newell Street Corridor Enhancement Design Development; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-658. 141339 - Getty/Welper that "Resolution to call for a public referendum to be held on November 5, 2013 to authorize the imposition of a local sales and service tax in the City of Waterloo, at the rate of one percent to be effective January 1, 2016 for 10 years", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-661. ORDINANCES 141340 - Welper/Greenwood that "an Ordinance amending the Speed Limit on Kimball Avenue from 20 feet north of Orange Road to Blaine Road from 25 MPH to 30 MPH", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141341 - Welper/Greenwood August 5, 2013 Page 8 that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141342 - Welper/Greenwood that "an Ordinance amending the Speed Limit on Kimball Avenue from 20 feet north of Orange Road to Blaine Road from 25 MPH to 30 MPH", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5169. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 141343 - Hart/Welper to instruct Facilities/Project Manager to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Gates Park Playground Project, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141345 - Hart/Welper that specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with Gates Park Playground Project, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141346 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with Gates Park Playground Project", be adopted. Roll call vote - Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-659. 141347 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as August 26, 2013 in conjunction with Gates Park Playground Project", be adopted. Roll call vote - Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-660. 141348 - Hart/Welper to instruct Facilities/Project Manager to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Sullivan Park Basketball Court Upgrade, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141349 - Hart/Welper that specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with Sullivan Park Basketball Court Upgrade, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141350 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with Sullivan Park Basketball Court Upgrade", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-662. 141351 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as August 26, 2013 in conjunction with Sullivan Park Basketball Court Upgrade", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-663. 141352 - Hart/Welper to instruct Community Planning and Development Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Waterline Reconnection to 334 Bates Street, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141353 - Hart/Welper August 5, 2013 Page 9 that specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with Waterline Reconnection to 334 Bates Street, be received and placed on file. Voice vote - Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141354 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with Waterline Reconnection to 334 Bates Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-664. 141355 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as August 19, 2013 in conjunction with Waterline Reconnection to 334 Bates Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-665. 141356 - Hart/Welper to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2014 2672 & 2736 Logan Avenue Sanitary Services, Contract No. 861, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141357 - Hart/Welper that specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2014 2672 & 2736 Logan Avenue Sanitary Services, Contract No. 861, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 141358 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2014 2672 & 2736 Logan Avenue Sanitary Services, Contract No. 861", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-666. 141359 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as August 19, 2013 in conjunction with F.X. 2014 2672 & 2736 Logan Avenue Sanitary Services, Contract No. 861", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-667. 141360 - Getty/Greenwood that motion approving Change Order No. 3 for an increase of $294.98 for equipment purchased from Schmitt Telecom Partners for a new phone system for the City, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt abstained as he is the owner of Schmitt Telecom. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Dustin Lee, Midwest Curb Grinding, explained his technique for grinding curbs. Mayor Clark instructed him to discuss the matter with the City Engineer. Mr. Schmitt expressed concern with the FEMA flood plains being expanded to the downtown commercial area. Mayor Clark noted that the 6th Street flooding study has been submitted to FEMA for review. The downtown area has been appealed. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, noted that a letter of map revision can be done if the property is surveyed. Mayor Clark expressed concern with the blue recycle carts. Trash and recycling is being mixed in with yard waste. Mr. Schmitt noted that the Iowa Irish Fest was very successful. Jim Walsh, noted that the Iowa Irish Fest had record attendance. 141361 - Hart/Schmitt August 5, 2013 Page 10 that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 141362 - Hart/Schmitt that the Council adjourn at 6:39 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. zy Sc ares City Clerk