HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05/28/2013May 28, 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 Tuesday, May 28, 2013. Mayor Ernest G. Clark
in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Sheryl McGovern, Library Director.
140974 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, May 28, 2013,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
140975 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 20„ 2013,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark recognized Gladys Rainey for 30 years of service.
Mayor Clark introduced Terrance Scott from Tampa, Florida from the Great
Awakening, a revival program being broadcast from Waterloo this week from New
Hope Baptist Church.
CONSENT AGENDA
140976 - 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. 127,
dated May 28, 2013, in the amount of $1,554,997.50, 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. 2013-421.
2. Request to cancel assessment for 602 Logan Avenue in the amount of $25.00
and rescinding Resolution No. 2013-319; 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. 2013-422.
3. Request of NAACP to hold Juneteenth Day parade to be held on June 15, 2013
at 10:00 a.m., with the route to start at Sumner and Jackson Streets and
end at Lower Gates Park -Submitted by Joe Leibold, Captain of Police
Services
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-423.
4. Request of Dawn Boone for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on June 1,
2013 from 12:00 noon to 5:00 p.m. in conjunction with Pack the Park Taye
Doss Cancer Benefit event to be held at Furgerson Field including a
band/DJ and the use of a PA system, together with recommendation of
approval of Director of Safety Services -Submitted by Joe Liebold, Captain
of Police Services
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-424.
5. Request of Main Street Waterloo for a variance to the Noise Ordinance from
May to September 2013 from 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. in conjunction with
FridayLoo/BBQ Loo events to be held at Lincoln Park including a band/DJ
and the use of a PA system, together with recommendation of approval of
Director of Safety Services -Submitted by Joe Liebold, Captain of Police
Services
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-425.
6. Request of LaTanya Graves of Martin Luther King Center of Hawkeye
Community College for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on June 15-16,
2013 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with Juneteenth
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Celebration event to be held at Gates Park at East 4th and Lester Streets
including a band/DJ and the use of a PA system, together with
recommendation of approval of Director of Safety Services -Submitted by Joe
Liebold, Captain of Police Services
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-426.
1.
7. Request of James Cook/J.C. Enterprises Inc. for a concrete driveway to be
located at 1230 Stratford Avenue, together with recommendation of approval
of City Engineer -Submitted by Eric Thorson, City Engineer
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-427.
b. Motion to approve the following:
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Janet Wessels &
Beverly Cosby
HCV Specialist
Training
Sioux City,
IA
June 2-
7, 2013
$3,325.00
Class B Beer License Permit Application
2. RiverLoop Public Market Cooperative, (New) (Expires 5/8/14) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Class C Beer License Permit Application
3. Kwik Stop #4, 515 Broadway Street (New) (Expires 6/1/14) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
4. Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/14)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Class E Liquor License Permit Application
5. Kwik Stop #4, 515 Broadway Street (New) (Expires 6/1/14) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
6. Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/14)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Class B Wine License Permit Application
7. Kwik Stop #4, 515 Broadway Street (New) (Expires 6/1/14) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
8. Hy -Vee Food Store #1, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/14)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Class C Native Wine License Permit Application
9. RiverLoop Public Market Cooperative, (New) (Expires 5/8/14) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Vehicle For Hire Business License Application
10.CJ's Courtesy Cab, 7920 Zaneta Road, Hudson, Iowa
Outdoor Service Area Application
11.RiverLoop Public Market Cooperative, (New) (Expires 5-8-14) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Special Class C Beer/Wine License Permit Application
12.Main Street Waterloo, Lincoln Park (Transfer to 707 Park Road on 6/2/2013)
Fireworks Display Application
13.Main Street Waterloo, June 1, 2013 on Park Avenue Bridge
14.Bonds
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
140977- Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FYE2013 Budget
Amendment, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 15, 2013, be received and
placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
140978 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Schmitt/Welper
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that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice.vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
140979 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution to approve said budget amendment in conjunction with FYE2013
Budget Amendment", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-428.
140980 - Hart/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to
exceed $14,750,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on May 10, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
140981 - 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. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
140982 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of issuance
of said bonds in conjunction with issuance of not to exceed $14,750,000.00 of
General Obligation Bonds", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-429.
140983 - Hart/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to
exceed $2,250,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on May 10, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
140984 - 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 oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
140985 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of issuance
of said bonds in conjunction with issuance of not to exceed $2,250,000.00 of
General Obligation Bonds", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-430.
140986 - Hart/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to
exceed $650,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on May 10, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
140987 - 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. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
140988 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of issuance
of said bonds in conjunction with issuance of not to exceed $650,000.00 of
General Obligation Bonds", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-431.
140989 - Hart/Welper
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to
exceed $550,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on May 10, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
140990 - 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 oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
140991 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of issuance
of said bonds in conjunction with issuance of not to exceed $550,000.00 of
General Obligation Bonds", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-432.
140992- Hart/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to
exceed $600,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on May 10, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
140993 - 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. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
140994 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of issuance
of said bonds in conjunction with issuance of not to exceed $600,000.00 of
General Obligation Bonds", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-433.
140995 - Hart/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to
exceed $500,000.00 of General Obligation Bonds, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on May 10, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
140996 - 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 . Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
140997 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of issuance
of said bonds in conjunction with issuance of not to exceed $500,000.00 of
General Obligation Bonds", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-434.
140998 - Hart/Greenwood
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request for Proposal
for Demolition and Site Clearance Services (no regulated asbestos -containing
materials) for 209 Jefferson Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May
23, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
140999 - 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: Seven. Motion carried.
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141000- Hart/Greenwood
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that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with Request for Proposal for Demolition and Site Clearance
Services (no regulated asbestos -containing materials) for 209 Jefferson Street",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-435.
141001 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with Request for Proposal
for Demolition and Site Clearance Services (no regulated asbestos -containing
materials) for 209 Jefferson Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-436.
141002 - Hart/Greenwood
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Community Planning & Development Director for review:
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Benton's Sand & Gravel, Inc.
905 Center Street
Cedar Falls, Iowa 50613
5%
$8,949.00
Frickson Bros. Excavating
737 Colleen Avenue
Evansdale, Iowa 50707
$665.00
$13,300.00
Kelly Demolition & Excavating, LLc
1100 W. Mount Vernon Road
Mount Vernon, Iowa
5%
$12,300.00
Lehman Trucking & Excavating, Inc.
1422 Ashland Avenue
Waterloo, Iowa 50703
5%
$6,100.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141003 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of CT514
Compost Turner for Yard Waste Site, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May
23, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
141004 - 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: Seven. Motion carried.
141005 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, etc. in
conjunction with Purchase of CT514 Compost Turner for Yard Waste Site", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-437.
141006 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with Purchase of CT514
Compost Turner for Yard Waste Site", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-438.
141007 - Greenwood/Schmitt
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to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Waste Management Services Superintendent for review:
Bidder
Bid Amount
Vermeer Sales and Service
PO Box 168
Pella, Iowa 50219
$133,268.00
Vermeer Wisconsin Inc
5445 N 1315t St
Butler, WI 53007
$150,075.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141008 - Getty/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of Edge
Network Switches for the City Phone System Replacement Project, as published in
the Waterloo Courier on May 23, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141009 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Getty/Hart
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141010 - Getty/Hart
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with Purchase of Edge Network Switches for the City Phone
System Replacement Project", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-439.
141011 - Getty/Hart
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with Purchase of Edge
Network Switches for the City Phone System Replacement Project", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-440.
141012 - Getty/Hart
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Director of Technology for review:
Bidder
Bid Amount
Networks Inc
2255 73rd Street
Windsor Heights, IA
$52,135.00
Networking Solutions
PO Box 2100
Waterloo, IA
$61,676.96
Technology Solutions
2415 Grand Blvd
Cedar Falls, IA
$65,974.35
Voice vote -Ayes:
141013 - Welper/Hart
Seven. Motion carried.
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Network Cabling Project
for the City Phone System Replacement Project, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on May 23, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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141014 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Welper/Hart
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seg
141015 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, spl ntract,
etc. in conjunction with Network Cabling Proje System
Replacement Project", be adopted. Roll call vote -yes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-441.
141016 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with Network Cabling
Project for the City Phone System Replacement Project", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-442.
141017 - Welper/Hart
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Director of Technology for review:
Bidder
Bid Amount
Alternate
Baker Electric Inc
111 Jackson Ave
Des Moines, IA
$75,000.00
$30,000.00
KW Electric Inc.
PO Box 967
Cedar Falls, IA
$33,330.00
$13,850.00
Stephans Communications
PO Box 1223
Mason City, IA
$36,376.00
$53,252.00 includes
original bid
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
141018 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $5,835,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2013A; $6,565,000.00 Taxable General Obligation Bonds,
Series 2013B; $4,285,000.00 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013C;
and $1,435,000.00 Taxable General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2013D,
setting the sale date as June 11, 2013 and approving electronic bidding
procedures and Official Statements for the sales -Submitted by Michelle Weidner,
Chief Financial Officer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-443A (Series
2013A) No. 2013-443B (Series 2013B), No. 2013-443C (Series 2013C), No. 2013-443D
(Series 2013D).
141019 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving the donation of land from Mixed Bag Properties, LLC
to the City of Waterloo for property generally described as 413 Wellington
Street; 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: Three. Nays: Four (Cole, Getty, Greenwood,
Hart. Motion failed.
141020 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of contract to Prairie
Construction Services, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $63,510.00; and
approving the Contract, Bonds, and Certificate of Insurance for the Rehabilitate
T -Hangar "A" Roofing and Siding Project at Waterloo Regional Airport; and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents -Submitted by Bradley
Hagen, Airport Director", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
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141021 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Financial Assistance Program for the Cedar Valley
SportsPlex-Submitted by Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Hart questioned the process for approving the financial assistance.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, noted that the guidelines from Operation
Threshold will be followed and a key card will be required.
Mr. Schmitt reiterated that this was part of the original budget.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-445.
141022 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving RJ McElroy Trust grant request for the Drive Safe
Cedar Valley Traffic Safety Awareness Campaign in the amount of $10,000.00; and
authorize Mayor to execute any necessary documents -Submitted by Sandie Greco,
Traffic Operations Superintendent", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-446.
141023 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving contract with Schmitt Telecom Partners of Waterloo,
Iowa in the amount of $147,842.15 in conjunction with the City Telephone
Replacement Project -Submitted by Matt OBrien, Director of Technology", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Mr. Schmitt abstained due to owning this
company.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-447.
141024 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving agreement with Waterloo Water Works in the amount of
$9,997.99 in conjunction with a Shared Phone System -Submitted by Matt OBrien,
Director of Technology", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Mr. Schmitt
abstained due to the involvement of his company.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-448.
141025 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving agreement with Waterloo Water Works to be billed
monthly for an estimated amount of $120.40 per month (5.6% of the cost of the
$2,150.00 PRI service for the City of Waterloo) in conjunction with a Shared
Phone Service provided by Century Link -Submitted by Matt OBrien, Director of
Technology", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Mr. Schmitt abstained due
to the involvement of his company.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-449.
141026 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving variance to the requirements of the Subdivision
Ordinance in Section 2.3(1) Final Plat Submittal, for Sunnyside South Addition,
LLC -Submitted by Aric Schroeder, City Planner", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-450.
141027 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Preliminary and Final Plat of Sunnyside South
Addition, LLC located along West San Marnan Drive between Ansborough Avenue and
West 4th Street along with the staff report, aerial photo, deed of dedication,
certificate of Survey and report of the City Engineer -Submitted by Aric
Schroeder, City Planner", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-451.
141028 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Convention and Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board
recommendation for FY2014 Hotel -Motel Tax Grant funding to the Greater Cedar
Valley USBC (Bowling Association) Fusion Realtors Fall/Spring Tournaments in
equal amounts of $5,084.50 per tournament -Submitted by Aaron Buzza, Executive
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Director of Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-452.
141029 - Hart/Welper
to approve a request by Central Garage to purchase of a squad car for
$25,070.00. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
John Sherban, 1715 Robin Rd., questioned the impact of the bonds being issued.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch Ave., expressed concern with citizens leaving due to
safety issues.
141030 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
141031 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:05 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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