HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-09/16/2019September 16, 2019
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty Council Chambers,
Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, September 16, 2019. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Margaret Klein, Ward 1 Council Member
156795 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 16, 2019, at 5:30
p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
156796 - Juon/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 9, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Proclamation declaring September 17 through 23, 2019, as Constitution Week.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that at the work session there was a long discussion
about removing a council member and censuring council members. He believes it is the
responsibility of the voters to remove council members from office. He commented on an article he
read in the Courier about changing the zoning of the former Chamberlain Manufacturing site from
industrial to residential and explained that he does not agree with doing this. He questioned the logic
behind combining TIFF Districts for the new amusement park.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, commented that he spoke last week suggesting the city build a transfer
station and staff it with an employee. He explained that the Mayor's response was that the city
would have to spend money to make it happen. He explained that it would be worthwhile to build a
transfer station as it would be a better solution for recycling and that the city is currently spending
money anyway.
Mayor Hart announced that today is the City Clerk's birthday and asked that everyone sing her
happy birthday.
156797 - Juon/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
156798 - Juon/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 16,
2019, in the amount of $3,363,715.71 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. 2019-695.
2. Resolution approving cancellation of assessments for properties listed on Exhibit A, and
authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-696.
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3. Resolution approving request from Four East Dining, DBA Anton's Garden and Newton's
Cafe, to hold the 1st Annual Oktoberfest Downtown Waterloo event from September2,27-28,
2019, in and around the 100 block of E. 4th Street and the 500 Block of Sycamore Street,
including a noise variance on September 27, 2019 from 4:00 p.m to 12:00 a.m. and
September 28, 2019 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-697.
4. Resolution approving Variance to Noise Ordinance request from K. Cunningham
Construction Co., Inc. from September 18 - November 1, 2019, from 11:00 p.m. to 7:'00 a.m.
in conjunction with saw cutting of PCC Paving on Dysart Road and W. 2nd Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-698.
5. Resolution approving the request of Alexander Matheson for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $389,574, for property located at 1420
Audubon Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-699.
6. Resolution approving the request of Anh Nguyen for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single family home valued at $181,000, for property located at 1130 Hummingbird
Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-700.
7. Resolution approving the request of Joseph and Erinn Crane for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new duplex valued at $219,000 for property located at 732 Grindstone
Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-701.
8. Resolution approving the request of Roger A. Meirick for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $299,859, for property located at 1314 Partridge Lane,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-702.
9. Resolution approving the request of Matthew Mastele for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $204,000, for property located at 1464 Audubon
Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-703.
10. Resolution approving the request of Tu Kha Maung for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new single family home valued at $163,900, for property located at 1111 Vermont 'Street,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-704.
11. Resolution approving the request of ARK II Real Estate Solutions, LLC, for tax exemptions
on the construction of home improvements valued at $75,000 for a property located at 437
Hope Avenue, and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CUBA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-705.
b. Motion to approve the following:
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Travel Requests
Name & Title
of Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
John Dornoff,
Planner I
2019 American
Planning Association
Iowa Conference
Iowa City, IA
October 9-11,
2019
$755
Anita Rousselow
and Jenna Northey
Community
Development Block
Grant Training for
Practitioners
Dubuque, IA
November 5-7,
2019
$1,915
Bob Stanley,
Combination
Inspector
International Code
Council Residential
Electrical Inspector
Exam
Online Exam
September 11,
2019
$209
Steve Carey
Confined Space
Rescue
Aurora/Brookings,
SD
September 17-
20, 2019
$726
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Ali's Liquor, 1117 E. 4th
Street
B Wine / C Beer / E
Liquor
Renewal
9/3/2020
x
Knights of Pythias, 244 Ash
Street
C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
9/16/2020
x
Kwik Star #229, 1717 E. San
Marnan Drive
B Wine / C Beer
Renewal
9/24/2020
x
Kwik Star #1004, 111 E.
Donald Street
B Wine / C Beer
Renewal
10/21/2020
x
Newton's Paradise Cafe', 128
E. 4th Street
B Native Wine / C
Liquor w/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
9/17/2020
x
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
Warren Frank McCaw
Memorial Hall
Commission
December 31, 2021
New or
Re -Appointment
New
4. Motion approving recommendation of appointment of Jenna Northey from the civil service list to the
position of Intake Specialist effective no later than September 30, 2019.
Permit Application
• Crossroads 12 Theatre, 2150 Crossroads Boulevard
• Mini Cinema 16, 315 E. 1th Street
• Fantasy Island Amusement, 1850 W. Airline Hwy
6. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit New Application for Speedy Mart, 926 Linn Street.
7. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit New Application for VVS, 501 N. Elk Run Road.
8. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
156799 - Klein/Amos
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to approve the following Theatre License Permit Applications:
• Crossroads 12 Theatre, 2450 Crossroads Boulevard
• Romantix Adult Emporium, 1507 La Porte Road
• Mini Cinema 16, 315 E. 4th Street
• Fantasy Island Amusement, 1850 W. Airline Hwy
Mrs. Klein commented that she is in favor of approving the license application for Crossroads 12 Theatre
but not the other applications.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
156800 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing an exception to the City of Waterloo purchasing procedures, to approve
the purchase of two (2) 2020 Type I Superliner 171" Body Ford 550 Ambulances from Life Line
Emergency Vehicles of Sumner, Iowa, in the amount of $435,546", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned why an exception is needed to the purchasing policy.
Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, explained the department recommendation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-706.
156801 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving a Grant Agreement with the Iowa DOT's Aviation Bureau for FY 2020,
Project No. 9 -I -200 -ALO -135-200 and Contract No. 21605, for Air Service Marketing of Waterloo
Regional Airport, and authorizing the Mayor and Airport Director to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-707.
156802 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving and accepting a donated Permanent Easement Agreement and Temporary
Easement with Blakewoods Place Condominium, to allow for the construction of a storm sewer
located along the east side of Linbud Lane from Sager Avenue to Alabar Avenue, and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-708.
156803 - Morrissey/Feuss
that "Resolution approving Amendment No. 1 to a Consulting Services Agreement, with
ClapSaddle-Garber Associates, Inc., originally executed on November 7, 2016, for a net increase of
$125,723, to complete planning and design services for the Waterloo Air and Rail Park, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-709.
156804 - Morrissey/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a request by Skogman Homes appealing the decision of the City
Engineer per the provisions of the Waterloo City Code Section 7-1-4(G), dis-allowance of a second
curb cut on property with a corner frontage lot, located at 1709 Waxwing Way, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, provided an overview of the item. He explained why the exemption
is necessary, that he does not have the authority to grant the exemption, and that he supports the
exemption.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if this approval sets a precedent.
Jamie Knutson stated that it does not set a precedent.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if this type of exemption has been approved in other locations in Waterloo
and approved by council.
Jamie Knutson confirmed.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-710.
156805 - Morrissey/Feuss
that "Resolution approving the Grade Crossing Surface Repair Fund Force Account Agreement with
the Iowa Department of Transportation, Chicago Central Railroad Company and Pacific Railroad
Company, for the Osage Avenue Railroad Crossing Surface Repair Project, with the City's share
being twenty percent (20%) of the total project cost, which is to be determined, and authorizing the
Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if this repair is specifically for Osage Avenue and
Dubuque Road and if part of the funding for the repair will help to make the lights at the intersection
work correctly.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer,
Sandie Greco, Superintendent,
Mr. Morrissey questioned how
Jamie Knutson explained that
allocates funds for repairs.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if a
in poor condition.
Jamie Knutson confirmed.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-711.
156806 - Morrissey/Feuss
explained the crossing repair portion of the project.
explained the status of the new signals at the location.
it is determined where the repairs would take place.
the city submits requests to the state to fund the repair and the state
crossing at Conger and Columbia are on the list for repair as they are
that "Resolution approving a Grade Crossing Surface Repair Fund Force Account Agreement with
the Iowa Department of Transportation, Chicago Central Railroad Company and Pacific Railroad
Company, for the Wagner Road Railroad Crossing Surface Repair Project, with the City's share
being twenty percent (20%) of the total project cost, which is to be determined, and authorizing the
Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-712.
156807 - Klein/Amos
that "Resolution approving construction plans for paving and sanitary sewer serving Village West
3rd Addition, as submitted by Clapsaddle-Garber Associates, Inc., of Cedar Falls, Iowa, a Sewage
Treatment Agreement, DNR Form 29 (Nov 00), with the Department of Natural Resources, final
acceptance of construction plans, subject to the review and acceptance by the Department of Natural
Resources, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-713.
156808 - Klein/Amos
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Vieth Construction Corporation, of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in
the amount of $219,947, and approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance, in
conjunction with the FY 2020 Cardinal Drive, Donald Street, Linbud Lane, Martin Road, Drainage
Improvements Project, Contract No. 988, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Jim Lawless, 2002 Ashland, questioned what would be done about drainage at Donald Street.
Jamie Knutson provided an overview of the work planned to help mitigate water issues in the area.
He explained that the best long-term solution is to install curb in gutter in the area.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if wastewater fees would pay for the storm water infrastructure needed in
the area.
Jamie Knutson explained that storm water fees would be able to pay for some of the storm water
repairs and Local Option Sales Tax would be used to pay for the road repairs.
Mr. Morrissey questioned why storm water fee money is being spent on a short-term fix.
Jamie Knutson explained that Donald Street is at least 10 years out from reconstruction or longer.
This is a solution for an immediate situation that needs to be fixed.
Mayor Hart questioned if this solution will remove the immediate problem.
Jamie Knutson confirmed that this will fix will help alleviate standing water in the intersection that
freezes in cold weather. Currently Public Works employees have to carry out extra sanding and
salting to keep the intersection safe.
Mr. Morrissey requested that pooling water issue on Clark Street in front of Huff Construction be
addressed in the near future.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-714.
156809 - Klein/Amos
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to the Professional Services Agreement
with AECOM Technical Services Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, originally signed on October 5, 2015, to
provide on-site assistance for the Waste Management Services Department, for up to six months, in
an amount not to exceed $ 75,000, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the item.
Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, explained the request.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if there are further discussions about waste management regionalization.
Randy Bennett commented that another regionalization meeting is happening on September 18.
Mayor Hart added that Waterloo is very open to regionalizing waste treatment operations but that
other communities have made comments in the Courier to the contrary.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-715.
ORDINANCES
156810 - Amos/Morrissey
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that "an Ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Traffic Code by deleting Subsection (47)
University Avenue access (N), of Section 545, Yield Street, in its entirety, and inserting in lieu
thereof a new Subsection (47) University Avenue Access (N), of Section 545", be received, placed
on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, provided an overview of the ordinance.
156811 - Amos/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
156812 - Amos/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Traffic Code by deleting Subsection (47)
University Avenue access (N), of Section 545, Yield Street, in its entirety, and inserting in lieu
thereof a new Subsection (47) University Avenue Access (N), of Section 545", 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. 5513.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
156813 - Amos/Feuss
that Change Order No. 2 for a net increase of $64,602.40, in conjunction with the FY 2019 Asphalt
Overlay Program, Contract No. 964, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, provided an overview of the change order.
156814 - Amos/Feuss
that the arbitrage test results reflecting that no payment is due to the Internal Revenue Service for the
General Obligation Bonds Series 2013A, Series 2014A and Series 2014C bonds, be received, placed
on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
156815 - Morrissey/Feuss
that the Council adjourn at 6:14 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Kef ey Felchle
City Clerk