HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02/25/2013February 25, 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, February 25, 2013. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Absent: Getty.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Quentin Hart, Ward 4 Council Member.
140536 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 25,
2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
140537 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 18,
2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
140538 - 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, pp. 1-26,
dated February 25, 2013, in the amount of $3,752,673.56, 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. 2013-133.
2. Acceptance of Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement in the amount of $300.00
with Hy -Vee Wine & Spirits #1 of 2126 Kimball Avenue, for sale of tobacco,
tobacco products or cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age -Submitted
by David R. Zellhoefer, Assistant City Attorney.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-134.
3. Acceptance of Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement in the amount of $300.00
with Liquor & Tobacco Outlet of 2844 University Avenue, for sale of
tobacco, tobacco products or cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age -
Submitted by David R. Zellhoefer, Assistant City Attorney
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-135.
4. Request of Jose Jaramillo for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$20,185.00 for property located at 1927 Jefferson Street and located in
the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA)-Submitted by Noel
Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-136.
5. Request of Dharmendrakumar Patel for tax exemptions on improvements
totaling $280,000.00 for property located at 4719 Luxley Drive and located
in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA)-Submitted by Noel
Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-137.
6. Request of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 211 Independence
Avenue and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA)-
Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-138.
February 25, 2013 Page 2
7. Request of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $21,250.00 for property located at 700 Upton Avenue
and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA)-Submitted
by Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-139.
8. Request of Garrick Gauntney of Rising Star Properties for tax exemptions
on improvements totaling $365,000.00 for property located at 618-620 West
3rd Street and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
(CURA)-Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development
Director
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-140.
9. Request of Terry Collins for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$20,000.00 for property located at 2071 Howard Avenue and located in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA)-Submitted by Noel Anderson,
Community Planning & Development Director
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-141.
10.Request of Cedar Valley Pride Fest Incorporated to hold 2nd Annual Cedar
Valley Pride Fest event to be held along the 300 block of West 4th Street
from 6:00 a.m. Saturday, August 24, 2013 to 4:00 a.m. Sunday, August 25,
2013 including the closure of street from Jefferson Street northbound to
Washington Street -Submitted by Joe Leibold, Captain of Police Services
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-142.
11.Request of the Job Foundation to hold a 5K Run/Walk event to be held on
Saturday, September 28, 2013 to start at 9:00 a.m. with the route to start
and end at the Hoing-Rice shelter and parking lot located on McKay Avenue -
Submitted by Joe Leibold, Captain of Police Services
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-143.
b. Motion to approve the following:
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
David McFarland,
Investigator
LEIN School
Des Moines,
Iowa
April 1-
13, 2013
$1,450.00
Reed Palo,
Chickasaw County
Deputy; Ben
Neuman, Evansdale
Officer; Zachary
Eckenrod, Charles
City Officer;
William Derrig,
Hamilton County
Deputy; Jason
Hugi, Mason City
Investigator
LEIN School
Des Moines,
Iowa
April 1-
13, 2013
$4,000.00
Sergeant McGeough,
Officer Bose,
Sullivan, Savage,
Gann and Frein
MGIA
Conference
Merryville,
Indiana
May 18-
22, 2013
$4,674.16
Officer Lindaman,
Sergeant McGeough,
Sergeant Hoelscher
Explosive
Breeching
Des Moines,
Iowa
April 8-
12, 2013
$738.00
Officer Jeager
2013 Midwest
Gang
Investigators
Association
Conference
Merryville,
Indiana
May 18-
22, 2013
$695.00
Officer Pohl
ICAC First
Responder
Lantern 3
Software
Certification
Boston,
Massachusetts
March 4-
8, 2013
$1,853.00
Suzy Schares
IIMC Annual
Conference
Atlantic City,
New Jersey
May 18-
24, 2013
$2,950.00
February 25, 2013
8.
9.
10.
11.
Wanda Dorris,
Housing
Coordinator;
Gladys Rainey,
Housing
Coordinator
NAHRO
Conference
Des Moines,
Iowa
April
17-19,
2013
$1,187.12
Captain Pillack;
Lieutenant Payne
FBI National
Academy Spring
Conference
Omaha,
Nebraska
April
10-12,
2013
$715.00
Wayne Castle,
Associate Engineer
76th Annual
SLSI Land
Surveyors
Conference
Ames, Iowa
March 7-
8, 2013
$305.44
Todd Derifield,
City Forester
57th Annual
Iowa State
University
Shade Tree
Short Course
Ames, Iowa
February
26-27,
2013
$272.08
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12. Motion to receive and file Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following
appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re -
Appointment
Susan Chizek
Board of Adjustment
December 8, 2017
New Appointment
Jason Mohr
Board of Adjustment
December 8, 2017
Re -Appointment
Geraldine
Thornsberry
Community
Development Board
March 1, 2016
Re -Appointment
Bob Reisinger
Community
Development Board
March 1, 2016
Re -Appointment
Maxine Tisdale
Community
Development Board
March 1, 2016
Re -Appointment
John Berry
Community
Development Board
March 1, 2016
New Appointment
SajraVunic
Community
Development Board
March 1, 2016
New Appointment
Golnar
Buchanan
Cultural & Arts
Commission
March 1, 2014
Re -Appointment
Bill Blake
Cultural & Arts
Commission
March 1, 2016
Re -Appointment
David Deeds
Cultural & Arts
Commission
March 1, 2016
Re -Appointment
Diane Phelps
Cultural & Arts
Commission
March 1, 2016
Re -Appointment
Janice
Waterman
Housing Authority
January 1, 2015
Re -appointment
Corinna Dillon
Housing Authority
Board
January 1, 2015
Re -appointment
13. Motion to receive and file Mayor Clark's appointment of the following
Council Standing Committee for 2013 - 2014:
HUMAN RESOURCES
Chairperson - Ron Welper
All Councilmembers
Cigarette Permit Application
14. Dollar General #7162, 930 West 5th Street
15. Dollar General #10073, 3815 University Avenue
16. Dollar General #4698, 2935 Logan Avenue
17. Dollar General #7136, 66 East Tower Park Drive
18. Bonds
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark recognized the board and commission appointments.
February 25, 2013
PUBLIC HEARINGS
140539- Schmitt/Greenwood
Page 4
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2013 Asphalt
Overlay Program, Contract No. 833, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
February 15, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
140540 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Schmitt/Greenwood
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
140541 Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc.in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 833", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-144.
140542 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Asphalt
Overlay Program, Contract No. 833", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-145.
140543 - Schmitt/Greenwood
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
City Engineer for review in conjunction with F.Y. 2013 Asphalt Overlay Program,
Contract No. 833:
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid Amount
Aspro, Inc.
PO Box 2620
Waterloo, Iowa 50704
5%
$2,415,809.16
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
140544 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Vacation, sale and
conveyance of city -owned property generally located between Galactic Drive and
West 4th Street, west of Ansborough Avenue to Sunnyside South Addition, LLC for
$1.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 15, 2013, be received
and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
140545 - 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 and recommendation of approval by the Planning and
Zoning Board be placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
140546 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance vacating city -owned property generally located between
Galactic Drive and West 4th Street, west of Ansborough Avenue to Sunnyside South
Addition, LLC. in conjunction with Vacation, sale and conveyance of city -owned
property generally located between Galactic Drive and West 4th Street, west of
Ansborough Avenue to Sunnyside South Addition, LLC for $1.00", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
140547 - 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.
Mr. Schmitt noted for the record that he is approving suspension of the rules as
this item has been properly vetted.
February 25, 2013 Page 5
140548 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance vacating city -owned property generally located between
Galactic Drive and West 4th Street, west of Ansborough Avenue to Sunnyside South
Addition, LLC. in conjunction with Vacation, sale and conveyance of city -owned
property generally located between Galactic Drive and West 4th Street, west of
Ansborough Avenue to Sunnyside South Addition, LLC for $1.00", 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. 5150.
140549 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance, and authorize City
Attorney to prepare and deliver deed accordingly in conjunction with Vacation,
sale and conveyance of city -owned property generally located between Galactic
Drive and West 4th Street, west of Ansborough Avenue to Sunnyside South Addition,
LLC for $1.00", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-146.
140550 - Welper/Greenwood
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on amendment of the
development agreement approved on January 7, 2013 with Sunnyside South Addition,
LLC to update the legal description of the project area generally located
between Galactic Drive and West 4th Street, west of Ansborough Avenue, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on February 15, 2013, be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
140551 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Welper/Greenwood
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
140552 - Welper/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving said amendment to development agreement; and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document in conjunction with
amendment of the development agreement approved on January 7, 2013 with
Sunnyside South Addition, LLC to update the legal description of the project
area generally located between Galactic Drive and West 4th Street, west of
Ansborough Avenue", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-147.
140553 - Hart/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request of Tony Huff to
vacate the east 4 feet of a platted 16 foot wide sanitary sewer easement at the
northeast corner of Bismark Avenue and Ansborough Avenue located in Galloway
First Addition, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 15, 2013, be
received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
140554 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Hart/Welper
that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Board be placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
140555 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance vacating the east 4 feet of a platted 16 foot wide sanitary
sewer easement at the northeast corner of Bismark Avenue and Ansborough Avenue
located in Galloway First Addition in conjunction with Request of Tony Huff to
vacate the east 4 feet of a platted 16 foot wide sanitary sewer easement at the
northeast corner of Bismark Avenue and Ansborough Avenue located in Galloway
First Addition", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the
first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
February 25, 2013
140556 - Hart/Welper
Page 6
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
140557 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance vacating the east 4 feet of a platted 16 foot wide sanitary
sewer easement at the northeast corner of Bismark Avenue and Ansborough Avenue
located in Galloway First Addition in conjunction with Request of Tony Huff to
vacate the east 4 feet of a platted 16 foot wide sanitary sewer easement at the
northeast corner of Bismark Avenue and Ansborough Avenue located in Galloway
First Addition", 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. 5151.
140558 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance, and authorize City
Attorney to prepare and deliver deed accordingly in conjunction with Request of
Tony Huff to vacate the east 4 feet of a platted 16 foot wide sanitary sewer
easement at the northeast corner of Bismark Avenue and Ansborough Avenue located
in Galloway First Addition", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-148.
THERE WAS NO SALE AND CONVEYANCE INVOLVED, SO THE RESOLUTION IS DELETED.
RESOLUTIONS
140559 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving contract with Daktronics, Inc. of Brookings, South
Dakota in the amount of $715,000.00 for the purchase of a new scoreboard, video
and audio system in Young Arena with Waterloo Black Hawks providing $245,000.00
and BHCGA providing $470,000.00 -Submitted by Paul Huting, Leisure Services
Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-149.
Doug Miller, on behalf of the Black Hawks presented the City with a check in the
amount of $214,000 towards the new scoreboard.
140560 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving 2014 Golf Fee Schedule as recommended by the Leisure
Services Commission -Submitted by JB Bolger, Golf & Downtown Area Maintenance
Manager", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Hart).
Mr. Schmitt suggested making the season tickets run through January 31' of each
year.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, requested to take this to the Leisure
Services Commission and then return to Council.
Mr. Hart questioned the average rounds of golf played by a season ticket holder
and if they could be incrementally implemented.
JB Bolger, Golf Manager, noted that the increase is to put a significant dent in
the deficit in the golf revenue. The golf courses are subsidized by $150,000 to
$200,000 per year. The average golf rounds are not tracked.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-150.
140561 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Matthias Landscaping of Waterloo,
Iowa in the amount of $48,665.27 for the Gates Park Golf Course - Virden Creek
Erosion Project -Submitted by JB Bolger, Golf & Downtown Area Maintenance
Manager", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-151.
February 25, 2013 Page 7
140562 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving the sale of used Jacobsen LF3400 Fairway Unit to
TurfWerks of Johnston, Iowa in the amount of $8,000.00 -Submitted by JB Bolger,
Golf & Downtown Area Maintenance Manager", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-152.
140563 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving award of Iowa Department of Transportation state bid
to Van Wall Equipment in the amount of $90,670.00 for the Purchase of Two (2)
2013 John Deere 7700 Fairway Mowers -Submitted by JB Bolger, Golf & Downtown Area
Maintenance Manager", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-153.
140564 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving award of Iowa Department of Transportation state bid
to John Deere Company in the amount of $39,224.68 with delivery by Waterloo
Implement for the Purchase of One (1) John Deere 5093E Utility Tractor minus
trades totaling.$7,500.00 for a total purchase amount of $31,724.68 -Submitted by
JB Bolger, Golf & Downtown Area Maintenance Manager", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-154.
140565 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving submission of an Iowa Safe Routes to School grant in
the amount of $72,000.00 for a proposed George Washington Carver Academy
sidewalk infill and acceptance of 10 year maintenance agreement for the
responsibility of the proposed sidewalk -Submitted by Sandie Greco, Traffic
Operations Superintendent", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Greenwood questioned the chances of getting the grant.
Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, noted that staff is hopeful
but it is not known if we will receive it.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if it is outside of the Hwy 63 project and it is.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-155.
140566 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with AECOM in the amount
of $17,900.00 for the F.Y. 2013 Sans Souci Wing Dam Repairs, Contract No. 846 -
Submitted by Eric Thorson, PE, City Engineer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-156.
140567 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving submission of application to Iowa Economic
Development Authority for $4,650,000.00 to be used on the Multi -Family (Rental)
Unit Production - New Construction Program - Round 5 -Submitted by Rudy D. Jones,
Community Development Director", be adopted.
David Deeds, JSA Development, reminded Council that rehabilitation is important.
Mr. Hart noted that $3 million in CDBG funds will be leveraged.
Mr. Hart questioned parking.
Jackie Nickolaus, Vice -President Sherman Associates, noted this will be a 58 -
unit construction project and will have a percentage available for median income
families. Sherman Associates are primarily in the Upper Midwest with over 500
units. They own and manage approximately 6500 units. She noted that rental rates
dictate the need for the CDBG funds. There will 58 -units with one to one
parking.
Mr. Greenwood questioned if all their projects are subsidized housing.
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Jackie Nickolaus, Vice -President Sherman Associates noted that this will not be
low-income housing; it will be disaster recovery fund. This will be 80% of area
median income. Only 51% of the units must be affordable.
Mr. Hart noted that he will steer clear of dictating where people can live. This
is about equality.
Jackie Nickolaus, Vice -President Sherman Associates, noted that the successful
units have both high end units and market rate.
Mayor Clark noted that the WDC fully supports this project.
Jerry Schatzer, 1829 W. 7th Street, noted that Des Moines is serious financial
trouble and this sounds socialism.
Brent Dahlstrom, 3538 Augusta Circle, noted that he is not opposed to low income
projects. He has been interested in this location for 2 years. He noted that his
project will be market rent. He wants the ability to get to bid this project.
Mayor Clark thanked Mr. Dahlstrom for his commitment to the City of Waterloo.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if there is an issue with Mr. Walsh being the City
Attorney and submitting for the grant.
Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, noted that the HUD Office in Des
Moines will be reviewing this issue and then a waiver may be needed.
Mr. Hart asked how much the State is distributing.
Rudy Jones, noted that there is $30,000,000 total in grant funds.
Mr. Jones asked how 13 and 14 are tied together.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, noted that there is
$18,000,000 for larger cities and each City can only submit two applications.
The applicant must have site control and that is why there is a resolution
approving the intent for a development agreement. The application must be
submitted by March 1, 2013.
Mr. Greenwood questioned if Mr. Dahlstrom has a project in mind.
Brent Dahlstrom noted that his project will replicate the VandeWalle Project
suggestion.
Ms. Cole questioned if he has financing.
Mr. Hart questioned what happens if the financing for Sherman Associates does
not happen.
Jackie Nickolaus, Vice -President Sherman Associates noted that the larger
document will have clauses to allow to vacate the project if the financing does
not happen.
Mr. Hart asked to have a time frame to expire the first right of refusal.
Noel Anderson asked that the deadline start after the State makes a decision.
Mayor Clark noted that the first right of refusal should have a 30 day
expiration.
Brent Dahlstrom stated he would not require the $3,000,000 credit. There are
still several grants available for market income properties. He noted that all
of his contractors are from Waterloo and Cedar Falls. The abatement would be
similar to River Trail at approximately 10 years.
Mr. Schmitt questioned that tax abatement. He expressed concern with the miss
understanding between the City and Mr. Dahlstrom.
140568 - Schmitt/Welper
that the motion to split the two votes apart to approve each grant application
separately be approved. Ayes: Six. Motion Carried.
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140569 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving submission of application to Iowa Economic
Development Authority for $3,000,000.00 to be used on the Multi -Family (Rental)
Unit Production - New Construction Program - Round 5 -Submitted by Rudy D. Jones,
Community Development Director", be adopted. Ayes: Two. Nays: Four (Jones,
Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper). Motion failed.
Mr. Hart questioned what shovel ready means and if the City is required to do
anything.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, responded that it
means the State is confident that from the time the grant is awarded the project
can proceed in an efficient matter and the City would not be responsible for
anything other than the standard items agreed upon in a development agreement.
Ms. Cole questioned whether the EPA has any effect on this requirement.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, noted that one of
the funding sources the developer is going after is the Brownfield Greyfield tax
credit. The City would not be liable and other assessment grants have been done
in the area and staff is confident with the process.
Mr. Jones clarified that item 15 is dependent upon the vote of this item.
Resolution No. 2013-157 was inadvertently missed.
140570 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving submission of application to Iowa Economic
Development Authority for $1,650,000.00 to be used on the Multi -Family (Rental)
Unit Production - New Construction Program - Round 5 -Submitted by Rudy D. Jones,
Community Development Director", be adopted. Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-158.
140571 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving intent for a development agreement for the
construction of a multi floor residential and commercial project at the upper
plaza site, with potential for TIF rebates for 20 years at 42% per year if other
incentives are not awarded -Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Development &
Planning Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: One. Nays: Five (Jones,
Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart). Motion failed.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jerry Schatzer, expressed concern with salaries and pensions and stated the
Mayor could have set different pay rates and pensions for new employees.
Don Miller, 707 Stone Quary Road, asked if the City would donate the land if
they could include that when this property is sold the City could recover the
cost of the property that the City invested.
Marshall Iehl, 3624 Logan Ave., questioned the Hwy 63 construction from Conger
to Dale Street and the problem with the underpass and asked if an overpass has
been considered.
Mayor Clark noted that one of the DOT's proposals is to put in an overpass.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, noted that the DOT is committed to the project and
is studying the issue to find a solution.
Ray Iehl, 3624 Logan Ave., noted that even in the drought of the 30's that spot
was wet.
140572 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
140573 - Hart/Schmitt
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:50 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
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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)(2012).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
140574 - Hart/Schmitt
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
140575 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 7:05 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Suzy Sch_res
City Cle k