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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04/21/2014April 21, 2014 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Waterloo Center for the Arts, Law Court Theater, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, April 21, 2014. Mayor Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper, and Hart. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Suzy Schares, City Clerk. 142594 - Hart/Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 21, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 142595 - Hart/Schmitt that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 14, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring April 20-26, 2014 as "Arbor Week". CONSENT AGENDA 142596 - 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 April 21, 2014, in the amount of $4,028,153.11, 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. 2014-257. 2. Request of Ivan Wieland of Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill, 228 East 4th Street, for a variance to the Noise Ordinance and permission to close a portion of Lafayette Street (between 4th & 5th Streets) starting Thursday, May 1, 2014 and each Thursday through October 31, 2014 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with Bike Night event, including a band 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. 2014-258. 3. Request of Alternatives Pregnancy Center for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on July 5, 2014 from 7:00 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. in conjunction with "First Steps 5K Run/Walk" event at 1006 Decathlon Drive including a band/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. 2014-259. 4. Request to designate April 21-26, 2014 as National Community Development Week to commemorate the Community Development Block Grant program in the City of Waterloo, Iowa; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-260. 5. Request of Herbert & Julie Smith for tax exemptions for the construction of a new single family dwelling valued at $320,000.00 located at 1967 Red Tail Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-261. 6. Request of Brooke Schlee for tax exemptions for the construction of a new single family dwelling valued at $150,000.00 located at 4134 Mockingbird Lane and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-262. April 21, 2014 Page 2 7. Request of Melinda Castro -Aguirre for a concrete driveway to be located at 401 Hope Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of City Engineer. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-263. 8. Request from Hawkeye Community College for an Exception to Burning Yard Waste to burn approximately 1.5 acres of HCC Prairie grass (east of Hawkeye Center and Campus View Drive) and six (6) acres of CVABG Prairie grass (north of Arboretum Drive, west of Hess Road) both areas within Hawkeye Community College property in Waterloo, Iowa during the period of March to May 2014, together with recommendation of approval of the Chief of Fire Services. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-264. b. Motion to approve the following: Appointee Board/Commission Expiration Date New or Re -Appointment Bonetta Culp MET Transit Board 06/30/2015 New Lyn Tackett Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission 03/21/2017 Re -Appointment Marcia Courbat Memorial Hall Commission 12/31/2015 Re -Appointment Richard Hastings Memorial Hall Commission 12/31/2015 Re -Appointment Ron McMahon Memorial Hall Commission 12/31/2015 Re -Appointment Sherman LundyMemorial Hall Commission 12/31/2015 Re -Appointment Donald Ticknor Memorial Hall Commission 12/31/2015 Re -Appointment Kathy Linda Historic Preservation Commission 04/18/2017 Re -Appointment Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications Name & Address of Business Class New or Renewal Expiration Date Includes Sunday BH Club 910 W 5th St. Class C Liquor Renewal 01/12/15 X Packers Inn 201 Rath St. Class C Liquor & Outdoor Service Renewal 02/27/15 X Waterloo Softball Association 1139 Josephine St. Class B Beer & Outdoor Service New 04/17/15 X Iry Warren Memorial Golf Course 1000 Fletcher Ave. Class B Beer & Outdoor Service Renewal 03/31/15 X Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Item 1.a.8 Ayes: Six. Abstain: Hart. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 142597 - Schmitt/Morrissey Re -open the public hearing on 2014 Lift Stations & Complaint Mowings with Complaint Snow Removals, (continued from April 14, 2014). Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. 142598 - Schmitt/Welper that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. April 21, 2014 142599 - Schmitt/Welper Page 3 that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with 2014 Lift Stations & Complaint Mowings with Complaint Snow Removals", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Hart) Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-265. 142600 - Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution ordering to proceed with contract in conjunction with 2014 Lift Stations & Complaint Mowings with Complaint Snow Removals", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Hart). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-266. 142601 - Schmitt/Morrissey to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Waste Management Services Superintendent for review in conjunction with 2013 Lift Stations & Complaint Mowings with Complaint Snow Removals: NAME & ADDRESS BID OPTION A Price Per Occurrence BID OPTION B Price Per Occurrence BID OPTION C Price Per Man Hour BID OPTION D Price Per Acre BID OPTION E Price Per Man Hour B & B Lawn Care, Inc. Waterloo, IA $700.00 $800.00 $48.00 $200.00 $75.00 Cedar Valley Lawn Care, Inc. Waterloo, IA $340.00 $720.00 $85.00 $120.00 $85.00 Fleming's Landscaping & More Waterloo, IA $290.00 $340.00 $34.00 $120.00 $48.00 Robert C. Hauptly Construction Waterloo, IA $295.00 $345.00 $33.00 $50.00 $33.00 Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Hart). Motion carried. 142602 - Welper/Hart that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request of Harris Cleaning of Waterloo, Iowa for a site plan amendment to the "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District, to allow for the construction of a 80' X 125' (10,000 SF) industrial building, located east of 2366 Newell Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 11, 2014, be received and placed on file. Voice vote - Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. 142603 - Welper/Hart that the hearing be closed and recommendation of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 142604 - Welper/Hart that "an Ordinance amending 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 Site Plan Amendment on Certain Property in conjunction with request of Harris Cleaning of Waterloo, Iowa for a site plan amendment to the "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District, to allow for the construction of a 80' X 125' (10,000 SF) industrial building, located east of 2366 Newell Street", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. 142605 - Welper/Hart that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. April 21, 2014 142606 - Welper/Hart Page 4 that "an Ordinance amending 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 Site Plan Amendment on Certain Property in conjunction with request of Harris Cleaning of Waterloo, Iowa for a site plan amendment to the "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District, to allow for the construction of a 80' X 125' (10,000 SF) industrial building, located east of 2366 Newell Street", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5208. 142607 - Hart/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Waterloo/Cedar Falls HOME Consortium FY2015 One -Year Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Program Funds and also to adopt the FY2015-FY2019 Five -Year Consolidated Plan for the Waterloo/Cedar Falls HOME Consortium, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 11, 2014, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. 142608 - Hart/Welper that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Patricia King, 522 Mulberry Street, Founder of Eye of the Needle asked if there was any questions regarding her proposal and there were none. 142609 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution authorizing said plan and authorize submission to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development in conjunction with Waterloo/Cedar Falls HOME Consortium FY2015 One -Year Action Plan for CDBG and HOME Program Funds and also to adopt the FY2015-FY2019 Five -Year Consolidated Plan for the Waterloo/Cedar Falls HOME Consortium", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-267. 142610 - Schmitt/Lind that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2014 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 4 and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 863, as published in the Waterloo Courier on April 14, 2014, be received and placed on file. Voice vote - Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. 142611 - Schmitt/Welper that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 142612 - Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2014 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 4 and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 863", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-268. 142613 - Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution ordering to proceed with contract in conjunction with F.Y. 2014 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 4 and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 863", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-269. 142614 - Schmitt/Welper to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review in conjunction with F.Y. 2014 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 4 and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 863: April 21, 2014 Page 5 Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount B & B Builders & Supply 5728 Sierra Drive Waterloo, IA 50701 5% BASE $210,995.30 B & A $360,399.23 Boulder Contracting, LLC 25789 N Avenue Grundy Center, IA 50638 5% BASE $249,200.25 ' B & A $436,372.73 Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry Inc. 1140 Fairchild Street Waterloo, IA 50703 5% BASE $231,781.67 ' B & A $386,417.77 Todd Van Dorn Construction 5212 N Union Rd. Cedar Falls, IA 50613 5% BASE $199,151.55 B & A $334,447.91 Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS 142615 - Cole/Morrissey that "Resolution approving Memorandum of Agreement with Waterloo Community School District in the amount of $186,000.00 to provide technology leadership, network services and supplemental technology support services to the City; 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. 2014-270. 142616 - Cole/Morrissey that "Resolution approving Cloverdale Park Lease with Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors for the use of Cloverdale Park located at Longfellow Street and Midland Street, for a term of three (3) years, in the amount of $3.00; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Mr. Jones questions if this is County property. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that it is County property but has been leased to the City since the mid -70's for a park. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-271. 142617 - Cole/Morrissey that "Resolution approving submission of Cedar Trails Partnership grant fund request for a snow compacting roller to assist and enhance cross country ski grooming on City owned golf courses, in an amount not to exceed $2,000.00", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-272. 142618 - Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution approving Surveying & Engineering Agreement with Ament, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with the Traffic Safety Improvements for three (3) high hazard intersections to include San Marnan Drive at LaPorte Road, Ansborough Avenue at Downing Avenue, and Fletcher Avenue at University Avenue; 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. 2014-273. 142619 Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution approving request by Kess and Associates on the behalf of Iowa Development Enterprises, LLC for the preliminary plat of the Replat of Summerland Farms Lot 1 into a 12 -lot residential subdivision located at the intersection of Summerland Drive and Dysart Road", be adopted. Roll call vote - Ayes: Seven. Ms. Cole asked for an explanation of the project. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that most of the documents have been received and it is for twin homes. Mr. Schmitt clarified that these are not for 12 or 6 plex's. April 21, 2014 Page 6 Mayor Clark spoke in support of this project explaining that they are single story homes. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-274. 142620 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution setting the date of public hearing as May 5, 2014 approving Lease Agreement with Janet Kendall -Post for a period of ten (10) years for property located on Riverside Drive just west of 903 Riverside Drive for $1.00 until December 31, 2024; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-275. 142621 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution setting the date of public hearing as May 5, 2014 approving Lease Agreement with George A. Ryan and Loretta R. Ryan for a period of ten (10) years for property located on Riverside Drive just east of 727 Riverside Drive for $1.00 until December 31, 2024; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-276. 142622 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution setting the date of public hearing as May 5, 2014 approving Lease Agreement with Darlyne Yagla for a period of ten (10) years for property located on Riverside Drive just south of 509 Riverside Drive for $1.00 until December 31, 2024; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-277. 142623 - Morrissey/Cole that "Resolution approving award of contract to Larson Construction Company, Inc. of Independence, Iowa in the amount of $3,570,000.00; and approving the Contract, Bonds and Certificate of Insurance for the F.Y. 2014 Blowers Creek Storm Water Lift Station and Dry Run Creek Improvements, Contract No. 842; 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. 2014-278. 142624 - Morrissey/Cole that "Resolution approving award of contract to Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of $8,209,211.04; and approving the Contract, Bonds and Certificate of Insurance for the F.Y 2014 Street Reconstruction Program (Base Bid + Alternate A + Division II), Contract No. 859 and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Hart, Jones). Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-279. 142625 - Morrissey/Cole that "Resolution approving the Contract, Bonds and Certificate of Insurance with Iowa Erosion Control, Inc. of Victor, Iowa in the amount of $1,094,138.38 in conjunction with the F.Y. 2014 W. Airline Highway Rehabilitation (Base Bid + Alternate 2), Contract No. 827; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Mr. Jones questioned how many bids were received for this project. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that he believes three bids were received. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-280. April 21, 2014 Page 7 ORDINANCES 142626 - Schmitt/Hart that "an Ordinance amending the 2007 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by adding a new Chapter 14, Housing Cooperative Conversion, of Title 9, Building Regulations", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5209. 142627 - Morrissey/Hart that "an Ordinance amendment to the City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance No. 5079 by adding additional restrictions for "payday" loan (delayed deposit service) businesses", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Schmitt, Lind). Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt asked for an explanation of the intent of this ordinance. Mr. Morrissey explained that the intent of this ordinance is to limit payday loan businesses in neighborhoods if that is the wish of the neighborhood. It does not eliminate the current businesses. Mr. Schmitt expressed concern with the correlation between payday lenders and the section of the code it is being added to. Mr. Morrissey explained that businesses can request a zoning variance if they wish to locate in said areas. Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, explained how the credit unions are giving low dollar loans and expressed concern with said loans. Mr. Morrissey explained that there are several banks or credit unions that have low interest, low amount loans. Joe Gorton, 510 Wilshire Ave., Criminology Professor at UNI explained how payday lenders are correlated to the crime rate in an area. Josh Wilson, 2831 Saratoga Dr., spoke in opposition to the ordinance. Renata Sack, 414 Sunset Road, spoke in support of the ordinance. James Hart spoke in support of the ordinance. 142628 - Cole/Morrissey that "an Ordinance amending the 2007 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by adding a new Section 302-8-1 (3) b 5, 6 Front Yard Parking Citation to the International Property Maintenance Code Article B", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Maria Tiller, Code Enforcement Foreman, explained that this would eliminate the 10 -day notice and would allow code enforcement to issue a parking citation for parking in the front yard in the amount of $40.00. This would also add R-3 and R-4 zoning to this restriction. James Hart, clarified that this will only affect parking in the front yard. 142629 - Cole/Morrissey that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Lind, Schmitt). Motion failed. 142630 - Cole/Schmitt that "an Ordinance amending the 2007 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by amending Chapter 3, General Penalty, 1-3-2 (E) Administrative Fees", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Maria Tiller, Code Enforcement Foreman, explained that this clarifies that administrative fees in this section only pertain to 10 -day notices. Waste can administrative fees start at $100 and end at $500. April 21, 2014 Page 8 142631 - Schmitt/Hart that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Lind, Schmitt). Motion failed. 142632 - Cole/Welper that "an Ordinance amending the 2007 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by amending Title 7, Public Ways & Property, Chapter 7-1-2 Prohibited Acts & Conditions Section B (3) Snow and Ice Removal", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Lind, Hart). Motion carried. Maria Tiller, Code Enforcement Foreman, explained that this eliminates the notice after the first violation. Mr. Hart questioned if this is the same notice as the 24-hour snow warning. Mr. Morrissey asked for clarification on who would receive the notice and will the property owner's be aware of notice. Mr. Lind questioned the procedure. Maria Tiller explained that they have 48 -hours from the time that the snow stops and then an additional 24-hour warning would still be posted. Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, spoke in opposition to this ordinance. Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, spoke in opposition to the ordinance including ice. Patricia King, expressed concern to the snowplows pushing snow on the sidewalks after they have been shoveled. Maxine Tisdale, 438 Cottage St., clarified that the properties need cleaned up. Jack Black, 227 Downing Ave., questioned if the City gets notice if the snow is not removed. Mr. Morrissey asked how the owner gets notified. Maria Tiller, Code Enforcement Foreman, explained that the ordinance states that the property owner has to make a reasonable effort to clean the sidewalk. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, explained that the ordinance is an attempt to balance the safety of the public with the rights of the property owners. 142633 - Lind/Schmitt To table the ordinance. Ayes: Two. Nays: Five (Jones, Morrissey, Welper, Hart, and Cole). Motion failed. 142634 - Cole/Welper that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Two. Nays: Five (Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Hart, Cole). Motion failed. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 142635 - Hart/Welper to instruct Superintendent of Traffic Operations to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with purchase of Video Detection Cameras for 1-380 Ramps at San Marnan Drive and I-380 at Mitchell Avenue, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Sandie Greco, Traffic Operations Superintendent, explained that these cameras replace the loops to control the traffic flow. 142636 - Hart/Welper that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with purchase of Video Detection Cameras for I-380 Ramps at San Marnan Drive and I-380 at Mitchell Avenue, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. April 21, 2014 142637 - Hart/Welper Page 9 that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with purchase of Video Detection Cameras for I-380 Ramps at San Marnan Drive and 1-380 at Mitchell Avenue", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-281. 142638 - Hart/Welper that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as May 5, 2014; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with purchase of Video Detection Cameras for I-380 Ramps at San Marnan Drive and I-380 at Mitchell Avenue", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-282. 142639 - Cole/Schmitt to instruct Community Planning & Development Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement for the following properties: 3137 Independence Avenue, 2375 Independence Avenue, 4012 Leversee Road, and 425 Almond Street, be approved. Voice vote - Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 142640 - Cole/Schmitt that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement Services for the following properties: 3137 Independence Avenue, 2375 Independence Avenue, 4012 Leversee Road, and 425 Almond Street, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 142641 - Cole/Schmitt that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement Services for the following properties: 3137 Independence Avenue, 2375 Independence Avenue, 4012 Leversee Road, and 425 Almond Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-283. 142642 - Cole/Schmitt that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as May 5, 2014; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement Services for the following properties: 3137 Independence Avenue, 2375 Independence Avenue, 4012 Leversee Road, and 425 Almond Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-284. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Randy Herod, 111 Highland Blvd., expressed concern with the animal control site and budget. James Hart, Waterloo, expressed concern with noise and sound ordinances. Jack Black, 227 Downing Ave., asked that the parking meters on the north and east side of the church be removed. David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the amount of properties that the City owns that asbestos has to be removed, the need for performance bonds, and memorials on the road. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, explained that the performance bond is intended to make sure that the financial responsibility of the contractor during the contract period is upheld. 142643 - Hart/Welper that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. a April 21, 2014 ADJOURNMENT 142644 - Hart/Welper that the Council adjourn at 6:59 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Page 10 Suzy Sc ares, CMC City C1-rk/Human Resource Director