HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10/28/2013October 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 Monday, October 28, 2013. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Rudy Jones, Community Development Director.
141752 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended changing item 11 updating the amounts, for the
Regular Session on Monday, October 28, 2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141753 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 21,
2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring November 3-9, 2013 as "Radiologic
Technology Week".
CONSENT AGENDA
141754 - Hart/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 28, 2013, in the amount of $1,616,287.65, 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. 2013-864.
2. Resolution approving the cancellation of assessments for several
properties; and authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer
of said cancellations.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-865.
b. Motion to approve the following:
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
exceed
Officer Brandt
Trial Preparation,
Des Moines,
2/19/2014-
$355.00
Presentation and
Iowa
2/21/2014
Testimony
Officer Moore
Highway Drug
Des Moines,
12/2/2013-
$155.00
Investigations for
Iowa
12/4/2013
Patrol
Matt Vlasak, Craig
Hintzman, Tina
2012-NFPA70E &
OSHA Update
Waterloo,
Iowa
11/8/2013
$630.00
Schellhorn, Roger
Wooden, Nate
Alderman, Kelby
Haynes - Signal
Technicians and
Electricians
October 28, 2013
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
11.
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Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Wine and Spirits #1
2126 Kimball Avenue
E Liquor, B
Wine, C Beer
Renewal
11-14-14
X
Tobacco Outlet Plus
#500
1803 La Porte Road
C Beer
Renewal
10-14-14
X
Kwik Stop
4335 Texas Street
B Wine, C Beer
Renewal
4-30-14
X
Broadway Liquor
821 Broadway Street
E Liquor, B
Wine, C Beer
Renewal
6-10-14
X
The Penalty Box
118 Commercial Street
C Liquor,
Outdoor Service
Renewal
9-18-14
X
Chilito's Mexican Bar
& Grill
441 E. Tower Park
Drive
C Liquor
New
9-15-14
X
Grout Museum
503 South Street
Special C
(Beer/Wine)
Transfer to
306
Washington
12-4-13 to
12-4-13
Grout Museum
503 South Street
Special C
(Beer/Wine)
Transfer to
306
Washington
12-7-13 to
12-7-13
Cigarette Permit Application
12. Hy -Vee C -Store #4, 3700 University Avenue
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
141755 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2014 4th Street
Bridge Slope Protection and Riverwall Repairs, Contract No. 855, be received and
placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141756 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Schmitt/Hart
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141757 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with the F.Y. 2014 4th Street Bridge Slope Protection and
Riverwall Repairs, Contract No. 855", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-866.
141758 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with F.Y. 2014 4th Street
Bridge Slope Protection and Riverwall Repairs, Contract No. 855", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-867.
October 28, 2013
141759 - Schmitt/Hart
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to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
City Engineer for review:
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Boulder Contracting, Inc.
25789 N Avenue
Grundy Center, IA 50638
5%
$293,163.00
Cramer and Associates, Inc.
3100 SW Brookside Dr.
Grimes, IA 50111
5%
$258,322.50
Jasper Construction
Services, Inc.
928 N. 19th Ave E.
Newton, IA 50208
a
50
$238,406.00
Mike Dolan Concrete &
Masonry Inc.
1140 Fairchild St.
Waterloo, IA 50703
5%
$233,674.60
Peterson Contractors Inc.
Box A
Reinbeck, IA 50669-0155
5%
$177,636.50
Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd.
12536 Buffalo Road
Anamosa, IA 52205
5%
$223,250.00
Taylor Construction, Inc.
P.O. Box 110
New Vienna, IA 52065
5%
$317,975.00
Vieth Construction Corp.
6419 Nordic Drive
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
5%
$252,556.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141760 - Hart/Greenwood
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2014 Bridge Deck
Repairs and Overlay Program, Contract No. 777, be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141761 - 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.
141762 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with the F.Y. 2014 Bridge Deck Repairs and Overlay Program,
Contract No. 777", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-868.
141763 - Hart/Greenwood
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with F.Y. 2014 Bridge Deck
Repairs and Overlay Program, Contract No. 777", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-869.
October 28, 2013
141770 - Schmitt/Hart
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that "Resolution approving Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement with Iowa
Department of Economic Development and JSA Development for the rehabilitation of
223, 225, 227 and 229 West 4th Street within Enterprise Zone boundaries; and
authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-873.
141771 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement with Iowa
Department of Economic Development and Black Hawk Contracting and Development,
LLC for the construction of four (4) homes, located at the former Francis Grout
School within Enterprise Zone boundaries; and authorize Mayor to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-874.
141772 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement with Iowa
Department of Economic Development and Black Hawk Contracting and Development,
LLC for the construction of four (4) homes, located at the corner of Lafayette
and 7th Streets within Enterprise Zone boundaries; and authorize Mayor to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-875.
141773 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving completion of work performed by Benton's Sand and
Gravel, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa in the final amount of $186,396.20, which
reflects a total increase of $17,578.71 from the original bid amount of
$168,817.49, for the Ridgeway Towers Storm Sewer Underground Detention", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Ethel Washington, Housing Authority Director, explained that the increase was
for the easement and striping of the parking lot.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-876.
141774 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving award of hotel/motel discretionary funding to the
following entities: Main Street Waterloo for holiday decorations in the amount
of $6,000.00, Social Action, Inc. for concert sponsorships in the amount of
$10,000.00 and Waterloo Police Department for event overtime in the amount of
$25,000.00", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Schmitt questioned and Mayor Clark explained who Social Action, Inc. is.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-877.
141775 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving Development Agreement between Cedar Valley Warehouse
LLC and the City of Waterloo for the construction of a 40,000 square foot
industrial building in the Airport TIF District, adding $1,200,000.00 of taxable
value to site, and offering 5 years at 50 percent tax rebates to company, plus a
grant to purchase property for $271,582.00; and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-878.
ORDINANCES
141776 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by rescinding Subsection (62),
Lafayette Street to Section 553, No Parking Here To Corner, and inserting in
lieu thereof a new Subsection (62) Lafayette Street to Section 553, No Parking
Here to Corner", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the
first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
October 28, 2013
141777 - Hart/Welper
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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.
141778 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by rescinding Subsection (62),
Lafayette Street to Section 553, No Parking Here To Corner, and inserting in
lieu thereof a new Subsection (62) Lafayette Street to Section 553, No Parking
Here to Corner", 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. 5185.
141779 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (216)
Lafayette Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain
Streets, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (216) Lafayette Street of
Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
141780 - Hart/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.
141781 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (216)
Lafayette Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain
Streets, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (216) Lafayette Street of
Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets", 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. 5186.
141782 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (8)
Lafayette Street, Southwest Side of Lafayette Street from Division Street to
Vinton Street, of Section 563, One Hour Parking", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
141783 - Hart/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.
141784 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (8)
Lafayette Street, Southwest Side of Lafayette Street from Division Street to
Vinton Street, of Section 563, One Hour Parking", 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. 5187.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
141785 - Cole/Hart
to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with the South Hills Drainage Improvements
Project. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven Motion carried.
141786 - Cole/Hart
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the South
Hills Drainage Improvements Project, be received, placed on file and approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
October 28, 2013
141787 - Cole/Hart
Page 7
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with the South Hills Drainage Improvements
Project", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-879.
141788 - Cole/Hart
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. and taking of bids in conjunction with the South Hills Drainage
Improvements Project", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-880.
141789 - Cole/Hart
to instruct Community Planning & Development Director to prepare plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the Request for
Proposal for Demolition and Site Clearance Services for 1019 Lafayette Street.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141790 - Cole/Hart
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the
Request for Proposal for Demolition and Site Clearance Services for 1019
Lafayette Street, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
141791 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Request for Proposal for Demolition and Site
Clearance Services for 1019 Lafayette Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-881.
141792 - Cole/Hart
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. and taking of bids in conjunction with Request for Proposal for
Demolition and Site Clearance Services for 1019 Lafayette Street", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-882.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jerry Shatzer, 1829 W. 7th Street, expressed concerns regarding the Grout Museum
levy.
Cheryl Christianson, 1702 E. Mitchell Avenue, questioned the progress on the
Rath building. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director,
stated that MACO, LLC is redeveloping the building and they are working with the
State to provide documentation on the windows.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned the progress on the dangerous animal
ordinance. Mayor Clark stated that the legal department is working on writing
the ordinance and hopes to have it completed by mid-November.
Randy Herod, 111 Highland, questioned if the citizens will be able to comment on
the ordinance. Mayor Clark responded, yes.
Barb Sharp, 1406 Riehl, expressed concern with the pit bulls. Mayor Clark
explained that the ordinance will address the owners.
Jerry Shatzer, stated that last month Cathy Gallagher passed away and she was a
wonderful woman.
Ms. Cole stated that the Wall Street Journal published an article saying new
established New York businesses will pay no taxes.
Forest Dillavou questioned where the storm water fees are being used. Michelle
Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, said she could provide that information.
October 28, 2013
141792A- Welper/Schmitt
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that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
141793 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:15 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Suzy Schres
City Cler