HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10/14/2013October 14, 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, October 14, 2013. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Schmitt, Welper, Cole, Getty, Jones. Absent: Greenwood,
Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Walsh, City Attorney.
141650 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 14,
2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
141651 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 7,
2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring October 19, 2013 as "We Shall Not Be
Moved" Day.
Mayor Clark recognized Andy Bedard October 2013 Team Member of the Month.
CONSENT AGENDA
141652 - Welper/Schmitt
1.
2
3.
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
October 14, 2013, in the amount of $2,843,911.88, a copy of which is on
file in the City Clerk's office, together with recommendation of approval
of the Finance Committee.
2. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-811.
3. Resolution approving request from Hartman Reserve Nature Center for an
Exception to Burning Yard Waste to burn approximately 26.3 acres of
prairie grass located in seven areas within Hartman Reserve Nature Center
during the period of October to December 2013, together with
recommendation of approval of the Chief of Fire Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-812.
4. Resolution approving request of Harold O'Bryon for tax exemptions on
improvements totaling $200,000.00 for property located at 3834 Trent Lane
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-813.
b. Motion to approve the following:
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
exceed
Katy Albert &
Vertigo
Waterloo,
10/10/13 -
$125.00
Sophia Hamilton,
Performance Artists
Performance Art
Series
IA
10/12/13
Joseph Ravens &
Vertigo
Waterloo,
11/1/13 -
$125.00
Adam Rose,
Performance Artists
Performance Art
Series
IA
11/3/13
Eric Thorson, City
Global Warm Mix
Coralville,
10/30/13 -
$540.00
Engineer & Dennis
Asphalt Workshop
IA
10/31/13
Gentz, Assistant
City Engineer
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
October 14, 2013
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4. Recommendation of appointment of Gary Wentz to the position of Equipment
Operator I for the Street Department, effective October 15, 2013 pending
completion of pre-employment physical exam and drug testing.
5. Recommendation of the following appointments:
6.
7.
8.
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re-
Appointment
Crystal Buzza
Cultural & Arts
Commission
March 1, 2016
New Appointment
Brian Quirk
Operation Threshold
Board of Directors
December 31,
2014
New Appointment
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Brown Derby
Ballroom
618 Sycamore Street
Class C Liquor
New
10/1/14
X
Grout Museum
503 South Street
Special Class C
(Beer/Wine)
Transfer
to 306
Washington
Street
10/20/13
Walgreens #03590
3910 University
Avenue
Class B Wine, Class
C Beer, Class E
Liquor
Renewal
6/16/14
X
Pawnbroker's License Application
9. EZ Pawn, 920 LaPorte Road
10. Levi Brothers Jewelry & Loan, 306 E. 4th Street
11. Money and More, 1516 LaPorte Road
Theater License Permit Application
12. Crossroads 12 Theatre, 2450 Crossroads Boulevard
13. Romantix Adult Emporium, 1507 LaPorte Road
14. Fantasy Island Amusement, 1850 West Airline Highway
15. Mini Cinema 16, 315 East 4th Street
16. Bonds
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Mayor recognized the new appointments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
141653 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the Purchase of One (1)
2014 Automated Side -Loader Garbage Truck for the Sanitation Department, be
received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Mr. Getty confirmed that the truck is automated.
141654 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
141655 - Schmitt/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
141656 - Schmitt/Welper
that `Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, etc. in
conjunction with Purchase of One (1) 2014 Automated Side -Loader Garbage Truck
for the Sanitation Department", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-814.
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141657 - Getty/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the Purchase of One
(1) 2014 Automated Side -Loader Garbage Truck for the Sanitation Department", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-815.
141658 - Schmitt/Welper
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Public Works Director for review in conjunction with Purchase of One (1) 2014
Automated Side -Loader Garbage Truck for the Sanitation Department.
Bidder
Bid Amount
Cedar Rapids Truck Center
PO Box 67
Cedar Rapids, IA 52406
217,930.00
Twin Bridges Truck City
2250 W. 76th St.
Davenport, IA 52802
225,224.00
141659 - Getty/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the Purchase of One (1)
2014 Triple Combination Pumper (Fire Truck), be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Mr. Jones questioned what will happen to the old truck.
Pat Treloar, Chief of Fire Services, stated that it will be placed into reserve
status.
141660 - 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 and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
141661 - Getty/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, etc in
conjunction with the Purchase of One (1) 2014 Triple Combination Pumper (Fire
Truck)", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-816.
141662 - Getty/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the Purchase of One
(1) 2014 Triple Combination Pumper (Fire Truck)", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-817.
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141663 - Getty/Welper
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Chief of Fire Services for review in conjunction with Purchase of One (1) 2014
Triple Combination Pumper (Fire Truck):
Bidder
Bid Amount
Feld Fire
113 N. Griffith Rd.
Carroll, IA 57401
No Bid
Reliant Fire
Apparatus, Inc.
PO Box 688
W63 N543 Hanover Ave
Cedarburg, WI 53012
508,584.00
Custom Fire Apparatus
Inc.
509 -68th Ave.
Osceola, WI 54020
528, 677.00
RESOLUTIONS
141664 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of contract to KWS Inc. of
Cedar Falls, Iowa in the amount of $39,750.00 for the Fiber Optic Connection:
City Network to SportsPlex Building; and authorize Mayor to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-818.
141665 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of contract to Aspro, Inc. of
Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $24,650.00; and approving the Contract, Bonds,
and Certificate of Insurance for the FY2014 Sullivan Park Basketball Court
Project; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-819.
141666 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of contract to Young Plumbing
and Heating Co. of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $429,800.00; and approving
the Contract, Bonds, and Certification of Insurance for the 2013 Young Arena
Dehumidification Project; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-820.
141667 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Rally Appraisal
Services of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the amount of $2,000.00 for the appraisal of
222 Walnut Street (House of Hope) located near the intersection of East 2nd
Street and Walnut Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-821.
141668 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Rally Appraisal
Services of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in the amount of $1,200.00 for the appraisal of
Parcel No. 8913-24-308-025 owned by Larson Management, LLC located at the
intersection of East 2nd Street and Walnut Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-822.
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141669 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Motion approving Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of $19,237.20 for
work performed by Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa for Rehabilitation of Taxiway
"E" at the Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Motion carried.
141670 - Cole/Welper
that "Motion approving Change Order No. 2 for a net increase of $168,124.56 for
work performed by Stickfort Construction Corporation, Inc. of Hudson, Iowa for
the F.Y. 2013 Blowers Creek Cunette Repairs, Contract No. 845", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Ms. Cole questioned the change order. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, noted that a
large share of the increase was to add additional reinforcements and repair hail
damage. Engineering will bring any changes greater than $20,000.00 to Council
prior to proceeding.
141671 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Stickfort Construction Corporation, Inc. of
Hudson, Iowa at a total cost of $401,711.60 in conjunction with F.Y. 2013
Blowers Creek Cunette Repairs, Contract No. 845", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-823.
141672 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Benton's Sand and Gravel, Inc. of Cedar Falls,
Iowa at a total cost of $268,636.03 in conjunction with F.Y. 2012 Geraldine Road
Extension, Contract No. 821; and receive and file two-year maintenance bond", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-824.
141673 - Getty/Cole
that "Resolution approving Cooperative Surface Repair Force Account Agreement
with Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad Company for the Nevada Street Railroad
Crossing in the amount of $18,085.00; and authorize Mayor to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-825.
141674 - Getty/Cole
that "Resolution approving Notice of Discontinuation from NPDES Coverage Under
General Permit 2 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with
F.Y. 2012 Byrnes Park Drainage Improvements - Phases I & II, Contract No. 822;
and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-826.
141675 - Getty/Cole
that "Resolution approving Notice of Discontinuation from NPDES Coverage Under
General Permit 2 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with
F.Y. 2013 Blowers Creek Cunette Repairs, Contract No. 845; and authorize Mayor
to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-827.
141676 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Housing Enterprise Zone Agreement #14-HEZ-015 for
GMJ2 Industries, LLC of Waterloo, Iowa for the construction of five (5) homes
located at the former Williston Field within the Enterprise Zone; and authorize
Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-828.
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141677 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving the FY 2014 and FY 2015 Economic Development Contract
Services to Greater Cedar Valley Alliance for work towards economic development,
in the amount of $28,500.00 base amount with $56,500.00 in potential incentive
funds; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute any necessary documents",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-829.
141678 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Amended and Restated Development Agreement with Cedar
Valley TechWorks, Inc. and FDP WTC, LLC by breaking the improvements and the
City's bond issuance commitments into two pieces so the west campus site
improvements can proceed; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-830.
141679 - Cole/Getty
that "Resolution approving Joint Representation Agreement with Hall & Associates
of Washington, D.C. in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00 to address the State of
Iowa Nutrient Reduction Strategy; and authorize Mayor to execute said document",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-831.
141680 - Cole/Getty
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 28, 2013 to approve request
of Bosnian Islamic Association of Waterloo, Iowa for a site plan amendment to
the "R -4,R -P" Planned Multiple Family Residence District, to allow for the
development of a new mosque, cemetery, and sports and recreational complex,
generally located on 15.26 acres south of Marigold Drive and north of Memory
Lane; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-832.
141681 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 28, 2013 to approve request
of Kess & Associates on behalf of Black Hawk Contracting and Development of
Waterloo, Iowa for a site plan amendment to the "R -1,R -P" Planned One and Two
Family Residence District, to allow for the construction of 14 new single-family
homes located at the former Lafayette School site; and instruct City Clerk to
publish notice", be adopted.
Mr. Welper noted that he has worked with Noel Anderson, Community Planning &
Zoning Director, and John Rooff to look at the possibility of commercial zoning.
Mr. Rooff noted that he will hold off but he does own the property and has two
buyers. He stated that the engineering has been done and wants Council to
consider what's next. Mr. Walsh said it would be very difficult to change and
would have to be consensual. Mr. Anderson stated that we will look to see what
interest there is and then will work with Mr. Rooff.
141682 - Welper/Schmitt
motion to table the item for 60 days. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
141683 - Cole/Getty
that "Resolution approving an Agreement with Ament, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa
for additional design services for the F.Y. 2014 2672 and 2736 Logan Avenue
Sanitary Services, Contract No. 861 in the amount of $5,000.00; and authorize
Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-833.
October 14, 2013
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
141684 - Welper/Schmitt
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to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare specifications, bid document,
etc. in conjunction with FY2014 Danes Complex Lighting Project, be approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
141685 - Welper/Schmitt
to receive and file specifications, bid document, etc. in conjunction with
FY2014 Danes Complex Lighting Project, be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
141686 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, etc. in
conjunction with FY2014 Danes Complex Lighting Project", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-834.
141687 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as November 4, 2013;
and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications, bid document, etc.
and taking of bids", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-835.
141688 - Welper/Schmitt
to instruct Public Works Director to prepare specifications, bid document, etc.
in conjunction with the Purchase of One (1) 2014 Parks Truck with Chip Box, be
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
141689 - Welper/Schmitt
to receive and file specifications, bid document, etc. in conjunction with the
Purchase of One (1) 2014 Parks Truck with Chip Box, be received and placed on
file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
141690 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, etc. in
conjunction with the Purchase of One (1) 2014 Parks Truck with Chip Box", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-836.
141691 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening in conjunction with the
Purchase of One (1) 2014 Parks Truck with Chip Box as November 18, 2013; and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications, bid document, etc. and
taking of bids", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-837.
141692 - Welper/Schmitt
to instruct Waste Management Services Superintendent to prepare plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the No Name Creek
Interceptor Sewer, Contract No. 849, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five.
Motion carried.
141693 - Welper/Schmitt
to receive and file specifications, bid document, etc. in conjunction with the
No Name Creek Interceptor Sewer, Contract No. 849, be received and placed on
file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
141694 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, etc. in
conjunction with the No Name Creek Interceptor Sewer, Contract No. 849", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-838.
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141695 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening in conjunction with the
No Name Creek Interceptor Sewer, Contract No. 849 as November 12, 2013; and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications, bid document, etc. and
taking of bids", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-839.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, expressed concern about the money being spent on the
SportsPlex.
Bill Kameyer, 526 Home Park Blvd., who is a pit -bull owner, gave statistics on
dog bites.
Randy Herod, 111 Highland Blvd., expressed concern with the length of time to
pass legislation. He questioned the proposed legislation previously submitted
by Animal Control.
Don Page, 3316 Parkridge Rd., congratulated Mayor Clark for being appointed to
the Iowa League of Mayors, for his attention to taxes and his proactive
leadership. He stated that the Mayor is doing a tremendous job.
Jerry Boyd, 1203 Independence Ave., expressed concern with cement and semi
traffic on Independence Avenue.
141696 - Welper/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Five. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
141697 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:25 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Suzy Schaxes
City Clerk