HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06/03/2013June 3, 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, June 3, 2013. Mayor Ernest G. Clark
in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Kent Shankle, Director of Cultural & Arts Commission.
141032 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended adding item #13a to open a bid inadvertently missed,
adding an executive session regarding negotiations, and removing a proclamation,
for the Regular Session on Monday, June 3, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141033 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 28, 2013,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
141034 - Hart/Greenwood
1.
2.
3.
4.
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 June 3, 2013, in the amount of $2,603,851.30, 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. 2013-453.
b. Motion to approve the following:
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
exceed
Abraham L.
Funchess, Jr.
National Fair
Housing Training
Academy
Washington,
D.C.
August 4-
10, 2013
$2,950.00
Tom Siglin,
Lieutenant; Scott
Ernst,
Firefighter
Confined Space
Rescue
Iowa City,
Iowa
September
16-20,
2013
$3,175.44
Officer Erie
Arresting
Communication
Cedar
Rapids,
Iowa
June 20-
21, 2013
$209.00
Officer Stratton
Reserve Recruitment
& Fundraising
Course
West Des
Moines,
Iowa
June 4-6,
2013
$779.00
5. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re -
Appointment
Dharmendra
Patel
Waterloo Convention
& Visitors Bureau
June 30,
2016
New Appointment
Warren
Wortham
Library Board of
Trustees
June 30,
2016
New Appointment
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Class C Liquor License Permit Application
6. Maple Lanes, 2608 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/2014) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
7. Edo's Sports Bar, 110 E. llth Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/7/2014) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
8. Babes Tape, 210 Division Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/14/2014) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Class E Liquor, Class B Wine, Class C Beer License Permit Application
9. Prime Mart #3, 1008 LaPorte Road (New) (Expires 4/1/14) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Fireworks Display Application
10. Bamboo Ridge Campgrounds, 4550 Hess Road (June 14, 2013)
11. Bonds
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt abstained from the
bills payment to Schmitt Telecom.
Mayor Clark recognized the new board members.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
141035 - Schmitt/Hart
To reopen the hearing regarding the creation of the Crossroads Waterloo Urban
Renewal and Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141036 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections.
Eric Johnson, Attorney, spoke in support of the TIF District.
Mr. Schmitt questioned what new development has happened in that that area.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, noted that there
have been a few such as the Country Kitchen site and Bonanza.
Mr. Schmitt reiterated that the City has the option to release excess funds from
the TIF District to the City.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, agreed and also
stated that the City could end the TIF if it was no longer needed.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, reported that funds have been
released from the Northeast Site TIF District.
Mr. Welper spoke in support of the TIF District.
Mr. Greenwood questioned the timeline and the amount the financial portion.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, reported a 20 year
timeline and explains how the financial portion works.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that 50% is not necessarily
the amount used.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Rd., questioned if the City will be using the
original assessed tax base or the adjusted tax base.
Getty/Hart
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141037 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution finding that the proposed urban renewal area is an economic
development area, that the area is appropriate for one or more urban renewal
projects, that a feasible method exists for the location of families who will be
displaced from the area into decent, safe and sanitary dwelling accommodations
within their means and without undue hardship to such families, and that the
urban renewal plan conforms to the general plan of the city as a whole", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-454.
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141038 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving the Creation of the Crossroads Waterloo Urban Renewal
and Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-455.
141039 - Hart/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Sidewalk Inspection and
Repair Program - Zone 3, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 24, 2013,
be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141040 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections.
Eric Merchant, 1540 Oriole Ave., spoke against the sidewalk repair program and
asked for a 10 year extension.
Bonnie Sue Williams Joy, 730 Knoll Ave, asked for an extension of time to make
necessary repairs.
Mayor Clark instructed them to talk with the Engineering staff.
Hart/Welper
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141041 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing proposed repairs to sidewalk", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-456.
141042 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution adopting Proposed Resolution of Necessity, as proposed or
amended", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-457.
141043 - Welper/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Rehabilitation of
Taxiway "B" at Waterloo Regional Airport, as published in the Waterloo Courier
on May 30, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
141044 - 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: Seven. Motion carried.
141045 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc.", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-458.
141046 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-459.
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141047 - Welper/Hart
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
Allied Manatts Group
LLC
Charles City, IA
5%
$665,654.15
Cedar Valley Corp. LLC
Waterloo, IA
5°
$584,937.40
K. Cunningham
Construction Co. Inc.
Cedar Falls, IA
5%
$599,364.15
141048 - Hart/Greenwood
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by Family Video
Movie Club, Inc. to rezone 1.24 acres located at 3026-3032 Ansborough Avenue
from "C-1" Neighborhood Commercial District to "C -1,C -Z" Conditional Zoning
Neighborhood Commercial District for the purpose of establishing a pizza
restaurant on the property, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 30,
2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141049 - 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 and file recommendation of approval of Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141050 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, by
amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, Approving a
Rezone on Certain Property in conjunction with the request by Family Video Movie
Club, Inc. to rezone 1.24 acres located at 3026-3032 Ansborough Avenue from "C-
1" Neighborhood Commercial District to "C -1,C -Z" Conditional Zoning Neighborhood
Commercial District for the purpose of establishing a pizza restaurant on the
property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first
time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried
141051 - Hart/Greenwood
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141052 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, by
amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-4-4, Approving a
Rezone on Certain Property in conjunction with the request by Family Video Movie
Club, Inc. to rezone 1.24 acres located at 3026-3032 Ansborough Avenue from "C-
1" Neighborhood Commercial District to "C -1,C -Z" Conditional Zoning Neighborhood
Commercial District for the purpose of establishing a pizza restaurant on the
property", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5161.
141053 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Development Agreement
with Wendell Gaines to sell City -owned property located at 532 Sumner Street for
$1.00, plus costs, for rehabilitation of the residential property, as published
in the Waterloo Courier on May 30, 2013, be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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141054 - 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 oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141055 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing said sale", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-460.
141056 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving said development agreement;", be adopted and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-461.
RESOLUTIONS
141057 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving award of hotel/motel discretionary funding to the
following entities: Aspire Therapeutic Riding in the amount of $6,500.00 and
Waterloo Police Department - event overtime in the amount of $25,000.00", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-462.
141058 - Schmitt/Welper
to approve Change Order No. 2 for a net increase of $2,530.00 for work performed
by Story Construction of Ames, Iowa for the Disinfection Facilities, Contract
No. 817, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
141059 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Total Acquisition Contract with Dennis Patterson for
parcel numbers 8913-16-451-031, 8913-16-451-032, and 8913-16-451-033, Lots 28-30
of Burds Subdivision in Sherwood Park in the amount of $73,000.00 plus up to
$600.00 in closing expenses in conjunction with the Sherwood Park Recreation
Area and Hartman Reserve Nature Center Additions Project", be adopted; and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-463.
141060 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Soft Play, L.L.C.
of Huntersville, North Carolina in the amount of $50,643.00 for the Purchase of
Cedar Valley SportsPlex Indoor Play Equipment", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-464.
141061 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of contract to NetWorks Inc.
of Windsor Heights, Iowa in the amount of $52,135.00 for the 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. 2013-465.
141062 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of contract to KW Electric
Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa in the amount of $48,280.00 for the 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. 2013-466.
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141063 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving Memorandum of Agreement with Waterloo Community
School District in the amount of $86,000.00 to provide technology leadership,
network services and supplemental technology support services to the City", be
adopted; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-467.
141064 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of contract to Lehman
Trucking and Excavating Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $6,100.00, and
approving the Contract, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in conjunction with
Demolition Services for 209 Jefferson Street", be adopted and authorize Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said documents. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-468.
ORDINANCES
141065 - Cole/Hart
that "an Ordinance amending the Chapter 7 Rental Inspection Program", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time.
141066 - Cole/Welper
to table the ordinance amending the Chapter 7 Rental Inspection program. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
141067 - Hart/Welper
to instruct Director of Safety Services to prepare specifications, bid
documents, etc. in in conjunction with Purchase of Uniform and Equipment for
Waterloo Police Department, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
141068 - Hart/Welper
that specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of
Uniform and Equipment for Waterloo Police Department, be received and placed on
file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141069 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid documents, etc in
conjunction with Purchase of Uniform and Equipment for Waterloo Police
Department", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-469.
141070 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as June 17, 2013; and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications, bid documents, etc. in
conjunction with Purchase of Uniform and Equipment for Waterloo Police
Department", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-470.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch Ave., asked if any citations had been written since the
nuisance ordinance was passes.
Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services, reported that two property owners have
received notice.
Jerry Schatzer, 1929 W. 7th St., noted there will be population growth in
Waterloo due to individuals leaving the coasts. He complimented staff for
handling the flood.
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John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, complimented staff for their response to the
flood. He questioned why sump pumps are not mandatory for new homes. He
suggested changing the timing on the traffic lights on Ansborough to assist with
the traffic backups.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned how licensing multiple owners
will work with the rental inspection program.
Cheryl Christianson questioned where the debris from the demotion projects is
being taken. She questioned how the casino has lowered taxes and complained
about the noise coming from the S. Hackett Road lift station.
Mr. Greenwood noted that he is for economic development but believes the TIF
program needs examined and shouldn't be used for retail.
141071 - Hart/Cole
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
141072 - Hart/Cole
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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)(2013).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
141073 - Hart/Schmitt
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:15 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
141074 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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