HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11/04/2013November 4, 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, November 4, 2013. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Craig Clark, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
141794 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended, changing date on item #1.b.4 to 2/8/14 and deleting
item #14, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 4, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141795 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 28,
2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
141796 - 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
November 4, 2013, in the amount of $2,304,671.47, 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. 2013-883.
2. Resolution approving Request of Brian Rooff and Molly Plunkett for tax
exemptions on improvements totaling $250,000.00 for property located at
2135 Ashland Avenue and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area (LURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-884.
3. Resolution approving Request of Maida Druzanovic for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $269,000.00 for property located at 5669 Summerland
Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-885.
4. Resolution approving Request of Cody and Janina Funk for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $350,000.00 for property located at 4730 West 4th
Street and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-886.
5. Resolution approving Request of Samira and Mirzet Porcic for tax
exemptions on improvements totaling $180,000.00 for property located at
5836 Summerland Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization
Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-887.
6. Resolution approving Request of Samir Kantarevic for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $180,000.00 for property located at 5842 Summerland
Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-888.
7. Resolution approving Request of John Patin for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $162,500.00 for property located at 1306 Pintail
Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-889.
November 4, 2013
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8. Resolution approving Request of LG Companies, LLC for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $260,000.00 for property located at 4854 Yellowstone
Road and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-890.
9. Resolution approving Request of Benjamin Sullivan for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $310,000.00 for property located at 4756 Yellowstone
Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-891.
10. Resolution approving Request of Hajrudin Kantarevic for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $175,000.00 for property located at 1934 Red Tail
Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-892.
11. Resolution approving Request of William Dekarske for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $80,000.00 for property located at 4164 Mourning
Dove Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area
(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-893.
12. Resolution approving Request of Brent Williams for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $127,000.00 for property located at 1521-1523 Black
Hawk Road and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area
(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-894.
13. Resolution approving Request of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for
tax exemptions on improvements totaling $80,000.00 for property located at
3908 Memory Lane and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area
(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-895.
14. Resolution approving Request of Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for
tax exemptions on improvements totaling $80,000.00 for property located at
3862 Memory Lane and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area
(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-896.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to exceed
Jason Hernandez,
IEMSA Conference
Des Moines,
11/8/13-
$528.03
Medical Officer
IA
11/10/13
Approximately 15
part time
positions to be
hired at Cedar
Software training
on Max Enterprise
registration
software
Waterloo,
IA
11/18/13-
11/19/13
$1,000.00
Valley
SportsPlex
Nancy Gulick,
NCDA 2014 Winter
Washington,
01/21/14-
$2,360.00
Community
Legislative and
D. C.
01/25/14
Development
Policy Meeting
Coordinator
Brian Baker,
Chief HVAC
Inspector and
State of Iowa
Plumbing Code,
Industry and
Cedar
Falls, IA
2/8/2014
$240.00
Bob Osgood,
Safety
Chief Plumbing
Inspector
November 4, 2013
5.
6.
7.
8.
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Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Tokyo Japanese
Steakhouse, Inc.
126 E. Ridgeway
Avenue
C Liquor
Renewal
2-13-14
X
Kwik Star #380
506 W. 9th Street
C Beer
Renewal
11-18-14
X
Five Star Snacks &
Liquor
437 Sullivan Street
E Liquor, B
Wine, C Beer
Renewal
7-21-14
X
Hurricane Grill &
Wings
2027 Crossroads
Boulevard
C Liquor,
Outdoor Service
New
10-1-14
X
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
141797 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on La Porte Road Pumping
Station and Force Main, Contract No. 847, be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141798 - 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.
141799 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that `Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with the La Porte Road Pumping Station and Force Main,
Contract No. 847", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-897.
141800- Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with La Porte Road Pumping
Station and Force Main, Contract No. 847", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-898.
141801 - Greenwood/Schmitt
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Waste Management Superintendent for review:
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Baker Concrete & Excavating
2203 E Bremer Ave.
P.O. Box 277
Waverly, IA 50677
5%
$648,907.00
Dave Schmitt Construction Co. Inc.
250 50th Ave. S.W.
Cedar Rapids, IA 52404
5%
$447,679.45
Denver Underground & Grading Inc.
2046 260th Street
Denver, IA 50622
5%
$487,757.00
Holland Contracting
1400 South 4th St.
Forest City, IA 50436
5%
$837,323.00
November 4, 2013
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existing truck repair shop, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
141808 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Getty/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141809 - Getty/Welper
that the hearing be closed and receive and file oral and written comments and
recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141810 - Getty/Welper
to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an Ordinance to rezone
approximately 1 acre of land located at 114 Monroe Street from "R-2" One and Two
Family Residence District to "R-2, C -Z" Conditional Zoning District, for the
purpose of legally re-establishing an existing truck repair shop. Roil Call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141811 - Getty/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141812 - Getty/Welper
that "Ordinance to rezone approximately 1 acre of land located at 114 Monroe
Street from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "R-2, C -Z"
Conditional Zoning District, for the purpose of legally re-establishing an
existing truck repair shop" be considered and passed for the second and third
times and the ordinance be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5188.
RESOLUTIONS
141813 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of contract to Peterson
Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa, in the amount of $177,636.50, for the F.Y.
2014 4th Street Bridge Slope Protection and Riverwall Repairs, Contract No. 855;
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-901.
141814 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc., in an amount not to exceed $24,600.00, for professional services
during the construction phase for F.Y. 2014 4th Street Bridge Slope Protection
and Riverwall Repairs, Contract No. 855; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-902.
141815 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving reapplication and renewal of Iowa Department of
Natural Resources MS4 Permit, in the amount of $1,250.00, for storm sewer
discharge; and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-903.
141816 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Ament, Inc. of
Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $19,100.00, for preliminary
survey and engineering services in connection with Safe Routes to School Irving
Elementary Traffic Signal Project at West 5th Street and Baltimore Street; and
authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
November 4, 2013
Mr. Jones questioned if the $19,000 was included in the $92,000 grant.
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Sandie Greco, Traffic Operations Director stated that the $19,100.00 is included
in the grant.
Mr. Schmitt questioned where stop signs will be located.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Operations Director stated that the plan was to eliminate
the stop sign and only have signals.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-904.
141817 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Memorandum of Land Lease Agreement and Land Lease
Agreement between Board of Park Commissioners of the City of Waterloo and
Waterloo MSA LP d/b/a Verizon Wireless for Verizon to lease land at Byrnes Park
for $800.00 per month for 5 years for the construction of a free standing
cellular tower; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-905.
141818 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Release of Reversionary Rights document for the June
25, 2007 Development Agreement with Leondorf LLC to allow businesses along the
southern side of San Marnan Drive to not have a lien or cloud of title on their
property in abstract continuations, documents, etc.; and authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-906.
141819 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 18, 2013 to approve request
by Iowa Development Enterprises for a site plan amendment to the "R -3,R -P"
Planned Multiple Residence District, to allow for the construction of 6 twin
homes on approximately 1.68 acres of land generally located at the intersection
of Mills Lane and Dysart Road; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-907.
141820 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 18, 2013 to approve request
by Iowa Development Enterprises for a site plan amendment to the "R -3,R -P"
Planned Multiple Residence District, to allow for the construction of 1 twin
home and 2 single-family homes on approximately 0.8 acres of land generally
located along the south side of Summerland Drive, adjacent to 5732 Summerland
Drive; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-908.
141821 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as November 18, 2013 to approve request
by Iowa Development Enterprises for a site plan amendment to the "R -1,R -P"
Planned Residence District, to allow for the construction of 5 single-family
homes on approximately 3 acres of land generally located north of the
intersection of Burton Avenue and West Donald Street at the former Van Eaton
School site; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-909.
ORDINANCES
141822 - Welper/Hart
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (145a)
5850 Kimball Avenue -Activated Hybrid Beacons to Section 540, Obedience to
Official Traffic -Control Devices in conjunction with Activated Hybrid Beacons -
5850 Kimball Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the
first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
November 4, 2013
141823 - Welper/Hart
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that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141824 - Welper/Hart
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (145a)
5850 Kimball Avenue -Activated Hybrid Beacons to Section 540, Obedience to
Official Traffic -Control Devices in conjunction with Activated Hybrid Beacons -
5850 Kimball Avenue", be considered and passed for the second and third times
and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Getty clarified that this does not include cameras.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5189.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
141825 - Hart/Greenwood
to instruct Community Planning & Development Director to prepare plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Demolition and Site
Clearance Services (no regulated asbestos -containing materials) for 1001 Linden
Street, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141826 - Hart/Greenwood
that specifications, bid document, etc. in conjunction with Demolition and Site
Clearance Services (no regulated asbestos -containing materials) for 1001 Linden
Street, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
141827 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc.in conjunction with Demolition and Site Clearance Services (no
regulated asbestos -containing materials) for 1001 Linden Street", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-910.
141828 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as November 12, 2013;
and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Demolition and Site Clearance Services (no
regulated asbestos -containing materials) for 1001 Linden Street", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-911.
141829 - Hart/Greenwood
to instruct Community Planning & Development Director to prepare plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement
for 217-219 Jefferson Street and 300 W. 3rd Street, be approved. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141830 - Hart/Greenwood
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos
Abatement for 217-219 Jefferson Street and 300 W. 3rd Street, be received and
placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141831 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement for 217-219 Jefferson
Street and 300 W. 3rd Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-912.
141832 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as November 12, 2013;
and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement for 217-219 Jefferson
Street and 300 W. 3rd Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
November 4, 2013
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-913.
141833 - Hart/Greenwood
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to instruct Community Planning & Development Director to prepare plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Survey
Services for properties located at 1423 Hawthorne Avenue, 223 Independence
Avenue, 927 Mullan Avenue, 421 Almond Street, 425 Almond Street, 928 Mulberry
Street, 408 Saxon Street, 420 Dawson Street, 426 Cherry Street, 134 Dearborn
Avenue, 717 Vinton Street, 67 Franklin Street, 520 Cottage Street, 120 Smith
Street, 820 Fowler Street, 1013 Lincoln Street, 409 State Street, 100 Blackwood
Avenue, 3137 Independence Avenue, 2375 Independence Avenue, 4012 Leversee Road
and 210 Clay Street, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141834 - Hart/Greenwood
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos
Survey Services for properties located at 1423 Hawthorne Avenue, 223
Independence Avenue, 927 Mullan Avenue, 421 Almond Street, 425 Almond Street,
928 Mulberry Street, 408 Saxon Street, 420 Dawson Street, 426 Cherry Street, 134
Dearborn Avenue, 717 Vinton Street, 67 Franklin Street, 520 Cottage Street, 120
Smith Street, 820 Fowler Street, 1013 Lincoln Street, 409 State Street, 100
Blackwood Avenue, 3137 Independence Avenue, 2375 Independence Avenue, 4012
Leversee Road and 210 Clay Street be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141835 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Survey Services for properties
located at 1423 Hawthorne Avenue, 223 Independence Avenue, 927 Mullan Avenue,
421 Almond Street, 425 Almond Street, 928 Mulberry Street, 408 Saxon Street, 420
Dawson Street, 426 Cherry Street, 134 Dearborn Avenue, 717 Vinton Street, 67
Franklin Street, 520 Cottage Street, 120 Smith Street, 820 Fowler Street, 1013
Lincoln Street, 409 State Street, 100 Blackwood Avenue, 3137 Independence
Avenue, 2375 Independence Avenue, 4012 Leversee Road and 210 Clay Street", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-914.
141836 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as November 18, 2013;
and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Survey Services for properties
located at 1423 Hawthorne Avenue, 223 Independence Avenue, 927 Mullan Avenue,
421 Almond Street, 425 Almond Street, 928 Mulberry Street, 408 Saxon Street, 420
Dawson Street, 426 Cherry Street, 134 Dearborn Avenue, 717 Vinton Street, 67
Franklin Street, 520 Cottage Street, 120 Smith Street, 820 Fowler Street, 1013
Lincoln Street, 409 State Street, 100 Blackwood Avenue, 3137 Independence
Avenue, 2375 Independence Avenue, 4012 Leversee Road and 210 Clay Street", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-914a.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, stated that Build our Ballpark
organization is contributing $10,000.00 to the lighting project.
Mr. Schmitt encouraged everyone to get out and vote tomorrow.
141837 - Hart/Cole
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
141838 - Hart/Cole
that the Council adjourn at 6:00 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
r
ay Sch.res
City Clerk