HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09/03/2013September 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 Tuesday, September 3, 2013. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Getty, Jones, Greenwood, Schmitt, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Quentin Hart, Ward 4 Council Member.
141481 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, September 3,
2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
141482 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 26,
2013, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark presented certificates of Heroism to William McNealy, KaRon Bennett,
and Tanner Lee Cornwell.
Salud Timboe of Hy -Vee to Friends of the Arts Center presented a check from
proceeds of Hy -Vee sponsored Stem and Stein event.
CONSENT AGENDA
141483 - 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
September 3, 2013, in the amount of $1,043,737.10, 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. 2013-720.
2. Request of East High School to hold East High Homecoming Parade event to
be held on September 27, 2013 at 1:00 p.m., with the route to start at the
intersection of N. Barclay and MLK and end at East High School.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-721.
3. Request of Lori Meyer for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on September
21, 2013 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in conjunction with 4th Annual Gary
Stanhope Chili Party event to be held at 3092 Rocky Road including a DJ
and the use of a PA system, together with recommendation of approval of
Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-722.
4. Request of Mattie Cole for a concrete driveway to be located at 1630
Ackermant Street, together with recommendation of approval of City
Engineer.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-723.
5. Request to certify the following assessments to properties for work
performed by the Water Works, together with recommendation of approval of
Board of Water Works Trustees:
Address
Amount to
certify
138 Smith Street
$1,600.00
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-724.
b. Motion to approve the following:
September 3, 2013
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Sgt. McClelland, Inv.
Girsch, and Officer
Rulapaugh
Firearms Instructor
Recertification
Johnston,
Iowa
October
16, 2013
$625.00
Sgt. Greenlee & Sgt.
Ludwig
Precision Driving
Instructor
Recertification
Newton, Iowa
October
23, 2013
$280.00
Lt. Frana & Sgt.
McClelland
Open Site Rifle
Instructor
Recertification
Johnston,
Iowa
October
17, 2013
$380.00
Abraham L. Funchess,
Jr. Executive
Director
National Fair
Housing Training
Academy Week Five
Investigations
Training
Washington,
D.C.
September
22-28,
2013
$2,950.00
Sgt. Hoelscher
Open Site Rifle
Instructor
Recertification
Johnston,
Iowa
November
14, 2013
$190.00
6. Recommendation of appointment of Kurt Welsh to the position of Park
Maintenance II - Construction, effective September 4, 2013, subject to
pre-employment physical and drug screen.
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sundly
Ali's Liquor
1117 E. 4th Street
E Liquor, B Wine, C
Beer
New
X
Noodles & Company
2833 Crossroads
Blvd.
Special Class C
(Beer/Wine) Liquor
Renewal
6/30/14
X
Park Road Inn
306 Park Road
C Liquor
Renewal
6/30/14
X
Target Store -
T1792
1501 E. San Marnan
E Liquor, B Wine, C
Beer
Renewal
6/27/14
X
Packers Inn
201 Rath Street
C Liquor, Outdoor
Service
Renewal
2/27/14
X
Fireworks Display Application
12. National Cattle Congress, 257 Ansborough Avenue on September 12, 2013 from 9:15
p.m. to 11:15 p.m. (McElroy Event - Hairball Concert)
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
141484 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request by the Black
Hawk County Conservation Board to lease property in the Sherwood Park area, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on August 26, 2013, be received and placed on
file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141485 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Schmitt/Greenwood
that the hearing be closed and receive and file oral comments.
Vern Fish - Black Hawk County Conservation gave an explanation of the leased
area. It will become part of Hartman Reserve Nature Center.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141486 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving Lease Agreement with Black Hawk County Conservation
Board to lease property in the Sherwood Park area, be adopted." Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-725.
September 3, 2013
141487 - Hart/Welper
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Creation of the
Crossroads Waterloo Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment
Financing (TIF) District, as published in the Waterloo Courier on August 30,
2013, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141488 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Hart/Getty
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
141489 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance adopting the Creation of the Crossroads Waterloo Urban
Renewal and Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Cole). Motion carried.
141490 - 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.
141491 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance adopting the Creation of the Crossroads Waterloo Urban
Renewal and Redevelopment Plan and Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District", be
considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Cole).
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5172.
141492 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution rescinding Resolution No. 2013-455 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. 2013-726.
RESOLUTIONS
141493 - Cole/Getty
that "Resolution re -setting date of public hearing and taking of bids as
September 9, 2013 for the F.Y. 2014 2672 & 2736 Logan Avenue Sanitary Services,
Contract No. 861", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-727.
141494 - Cole/Getty
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of contract to Rod Frickson
Trucking and Backhoe of Evansdale, Iowa, for the waterline reconnect at 334
Bates Street, in the amount of $1,275.00", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-728.
141495 - Cole/Getty
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Marsden Building
Maintenance of Waterloo, Iowa for Janitorial Service at the Public Works
Building through June 30, 2014, in the amount of $802.00 per month", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-729.
141496 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Larson Construction
Company of Independence, Iowa for the construction of Alternate #3 to the Public
Works Building, in the amount of $510,000", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-730.
September 3, 2013
141497 - Hart/Cole
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that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Frank J. Zamboni
Company of Paramount, California for the purchase of one (1) 552 Electric
Zamboni and related accessories, in the amount of $131,266.05", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-731.
141498 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving 28E Agreement with Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division
for Tobacco Enforcement", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-732.
141499 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution accepting the Highway Safety Contracts with Governor's Traffic
Safety Bureau/National Highway Traffic Safety Administration in the total amount
of $37,820.00 for the FY14 Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau grant projects", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-733.
141500 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution approving award of hotel/motel discretionary funding to the
following entities: Jeff Speck & Associates for the Walkable Communities
Presentation in the amount of $2,666.00", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six. Nays: One (Schmitt).
Mr. Schmitt questioned what this was for.
Mayor Clark explained that Mr. Speck did a report after doing a lecture and
tour. One-third WDC, one-third Mr. Walsh, one-third City.
Mr. Hart explained that the funds can be used for both heads on beds and
attracting tourism to downtown and quality of life downtown.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2013-734.
ORDINANCES
141501 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending Animal Control 5-1-5: Trapping Restrictions", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt asked for an explanation.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, noted that this is a fee for trapping
animals; it is to cover expenses.
141502 - 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.
141503 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending Animal Control 5-1-5: Trapping Restrictions", 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. 5173.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
141504 - Cole/Hart
that motion approving a change order to the previous Gates Park Golf Course -
Virden Creek Erosion Project to reflect an increase of $4,550.00 to Matthias
Landscaping for increased quantity of geogrid and rip rap; and authorize the
Mayor and City Clerk to sign and fully execute any necessary documents, be
received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
September 3, 2013
141505 - Cole/Hart
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that motion approving arbitrage test results reflecting that no payment is due
to the Internal Revenue Service for the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2008A,
issued in June 2008, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
141506 - Hart/Schmitt
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, took exception to comments made regarding the police
officer that had to shoot the pit -bull that was attacking another dog.
Emily O'Connell, tried to get a permit to do sidewalks but was denied due to the
assessment process being started.
Jim Walsh, City Attorney, explained that the contractor already has to bid on
the amount.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that the process is to far along and
exceptions have not been made in the past.
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
141507 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:07 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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