HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-1/13/2014January 13, 2014
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, January 13, 2014. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper, Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Clark.
142134 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by changing the definition of the area on item #4,
replacing Orange Sanitary Sewer with La Porte Road Pumping Station on item #11,
and adding the contract to item #16 and #17, for the Regular Session on Monday,
January 13, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
142135 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Organization Session and Regular Session
on Monday, January 6, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring January, 2014 as "National Blood Donor
Month".
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring January 20, 2014 as "Martin Luther
King, Jr. Day".
Mayor Clark recognized the 2013 Team Member of the Year, Ken Schaaf.
Mayor Clark recognized the January 2014 Team Member of the Month, Tina
Schellhorn.
CONSENT AGENDA
142136 - 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
January 13, 2014, in the amount of $3,058,358.36, 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. 2014-005.
2. Acceptance of Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement in the amount of $300.00
with Isle of Capri Casino Hotel of 777 Isle of Capri Blvd., Waterloo, Iowa
for sale of tobacco, tobacco products or cigarettes to persons under 18
years of age.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-006.
3. Request of David Scroggins for tax exemptions for the construction of a
new single family home valued at $85,000.00 at 1043 Calhoun Street located
in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-007.
4. Request of Schnique Williams for tax exemptions for the construction of a
new single family home valued at $150,000.00 located at 204 E. 8th Street
and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-008.
5. Request of Adela Lopez Carrillo for tax exemptions for the construction of
a new single family home valued at $133,000.00 located at 921 W. Parker
Street and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-009.
January 13, 2014
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6. Request of Steven Krivachek for tax exemptions for the construction of a
new single family home valued at $270,000.00 located at 4817 Yellowstone
Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-010.
7. Request of Richard & Ashley Naylor for tax exemptions for the construction
of a new single family home valued at $1,300,000.00 located at 4544
William Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area
(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-011.
8. Request of Casey Dyball for tax exemptions for the construction of a new
single family home valued at $350,000.00 located at 5124 William Drive and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-012.
9. Request of City Clerk to rescind Resolution No. 2013-681A that was
inadvertently adopted on August 19, 2013 authorizing the sale and
conveyance of city -owned property located at 519 E. 3rd Street to David
and Mary Staudt for $1.00, plus costs.
b. Motion to approve the following:
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13.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to exceed
Kent Shankle,
Haitian Art
Port -Au-
01/23/14-
$4,525.00
Director
Society Annual
Prince, Haiti
01/31/14
Chawne Paige,
Conference
Curator
Mayor Buck Clark
Cedar Valley
Washington,
03/08/14-
$2,085.00
Coalition
DC
03/11/14
Officer Al Bovy
To Choose a new
Denver, IN
01/27/14-
$706.00
& unnamed Police
K9
01/29/14
Officer
Sgt. Augustin
National Dual
Denver, IN
01/26/14-
$748.00
Farmer
Purpose K9
01/29/14
Trainer's
Recertification
Brad
Iowa Turfgrass
Des Moines,
01/28/14-
$195.00
VanderWerff,
Golf
Conference &
Tradeshow
IA
01/30/14
Superintendent
JB Bolger, Golf
Iowa Turfgrass
Des Moines,
01/28/14-
$110.00
Manager
Conference &
IA
01/30/14
Tradeshow
Bob Jorgensen,
Iowa Turfgrass
Des Moines,
01/28/14-
$195.00
Golf
Conference &
IA
01/30/14
Superintendent
Tradeshow
Tom Klein, Golf
Iowa Turfgrass
Des Moines,
01/28/14-
$150.00
Superintendent
Conference &
IA
01/30/14
Tradeshow
Officer Jeremy
ICAC Internet
Neenah, WI
01/13/14-
$1,432.00
Pohl
Evidence Finder
01/15/14
Training
Sgt. Michael
Advanced Less
Mankato, MN
04/07/14-
$1,328.00
Rasmussen
Lethal/Chemical
04/10/14
Munitions
Instructor
Recertification
Officer Erie,
ILEETA Training
Lombard, IL
03/23/14-
$3,582.00
Inv. Gergen,
Conference
03/28/14
Sgt. McClelland,
Sgt. Richter
Wayne Castle,
SLSI Workshop -
Ames, IA
01/17/14-
$130.00
Associate
Engineer
To Accept or Not
to Accept; That
is the Question
01/17/14
Mike Moore,
Command & Control
Wichita, KS
01/19/14-
$1,380.65
Battalion Chief
Incident
01/26/14
Operations
January 13, 2014
14.
Page 3
Captain Joe
Law Enforcement
Des Moines,
01/26/14-
390.00
Leibold
Executive
IA
02/08/14
12/19/14
X
Development
B Wine, C Beer
Renewal
09/14/14
X
Seminar
C Liquor
Renewal
10/21/14
15. Recommendation of appointment of Ulanda Spates to the position of Waste
Services Technician from the current Civil Service list effective January
14, 2014.
16. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointment:
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35.
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re -
Appointment
Tavis Hall
Planning, Programming
& Zoning Commission
05/16/16
New Appointment
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Ali's West Side
Liquor
919 W 5th St.
E Liquor, B Wine, C
Beer
Renewal
12/19/14
X
Bamboo Ridge
Campground, Inc.
4550 Hess Rd.
B Wine, C Beer
Renewal
09/14/14
X
The Brown Bottle
209 W 5th St.
C Liquor
Renewal
10/21/14
X
Casey's General
Store #2427
3035 Logan Ave.
C Beer & B Native
Wine
Renewal
12/31/14
X
Casey's General
Store #2867
2424 Ranchero Rd.
C Beer & B Native
Wine
Renewal
12/27/14
X
CU Restaurant &
The Cellar
320 E 4th St.
C Liquor, Outdoor
Service & Catering
Privilege
Renewal
10/14/14
X
D'Vine Medical Spa
2515 Cyclone Dr.
C Liquor
Renewal
11/30/14
X
Doughy Joey's
Peetza Joynt
300 W. 4th St.
C Liquor & Outdoor
Service
Renewal
` 10/07/14
X
Galleria De Paco &
Coffee Shop
622 Commerical St.
C Liquor
Renewal
12/19/14
X
Hy -Vee Gas #2
2221 Logan Ave.
C Beer
Renewal
01/03/15
X
King Star
127 Jefferson St.
E Liquor
Renewal
11/06/14
X
La Michuacana
Restaurant
1221 Franklin St.
B Beer
Renewal
11/11/14
X
MaMa Nick's Circle
Pizzeria
1934 Washington
St.
C Liquor
Renewal
09/09/14
X
Prime Mart
3535 Marigold Dr
E Liquor, B Wine, C
Beer
New
11/11/14
X
Panda House
1415 E San Marnan
Dr.
Special Class C
(BW)
Renewal
9/10/14
X
New World Lounge
II -504 Riehl St.
C Liquor
Renewal
09/14/14
X
Save More Foods
1975 Franklin St.
E Liquor, B Wine, C
Beer
Renewal
01/05/15
X
Trucker Bar
1915 Bourland Ave.
C Liquor
Renewal
12/12/14
X
Volk Haus
324 E 4th St.
C Liquor
Renewal
11/22/14
X
January 13, 2014 Page 4
142137 - Schmitt/Lind
To table item 1.b.16 to allow for a work session regarding board and commission
policies until January 27th. Roll call vote -Ayes: Two. Nays: Five (Cole, Jones,
Morrissey, Welper, Hart). Motion failed.
Mr. Hart spoke in opposition to tabling this item.
Mr. Morrissey clarified that there were no other applicants for this position
and Mr. Hall is the only other individual to have an application on file.
Mayor Clark stated that there has been no conversation as to individuals serving
on multiple boards and commissions and it is important to place individuals
where they fit and spoke in opposition to tabling this item.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Item 1.b.16: Roll call vote -Ayes:
Five. Nays: Two (Schmitt, Lind). Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
142138 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Development Agreement
with Black Hawk Contracting and Development of Waterloo, Iowa to authorize the
sale and conveyance of a portion of city -owned property for $1.00 located along
Lafayette Street near its intersection with East 3rd Street, for the
construction of 6 townhouse dwellings as published in the Waterloo Courier on
January 2, 2014, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
142139 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there are written concerns on file in the City Clerk's
office.
John Rooff, Black Hawk Contracting and Development, gave a presentation on the
proposed development.
Mr. Schmitt clarified how many units will be included. The request is currently
for 6 units.
Representatives of the Queen of Peace Church requested to speak in opposition to
the location due to lack of parking.
Jack Black, 227 Downing Ave., spoke in opposition of the development. He
presented a petition to the Council in opposition of the development.
Bev Kirby, 306 French St., spoke in opposition of the development.
Mary Ball, W. 9'' Street, spoke in opposition of the development.
Mary Ann Heideman, Evansdale, spoke in opposition of the development.
Mike Scheely, 945 E. Donald, spoke in opposition of the development in this
location.
Diane Hoffman, 4240 E Donald St., spoke in opposition of the development
location.
Craig White, 1563 Oakwood Dr., spoke in opposition of the development location.
Dawn Reynolds spoke in opposition of losing the parking lot.
Agnes Kress, 1011 Steely, spoke in opposition.
Pat Mangin, 3370 Logan, requested that the Church's request to purchase the
parking lot.
Eric Johnson, Beecher Law Firm, spoke in support of the development and
requested that Council table the item to discuss options.
Mr. Hart clarified that the applicant is okay with tabling the item so further
research can be done.
John Bedard, 1920 Mulberry St., spoke in opposition to the location of the
development.
Carol Kinniger spoke in opposition to the location.
January 13, 2014 Page 5
Kay Hoffman, 1001 South Hill Drive, spoke in opposition to losing the parking
lot.
Mary Deutsch, 900 Windsor Dr., expressed gratitude for what is going on
downtown.
Mr. Schmitt spoke in support of the development but asked that it be relocated.
Mr. Lind asked if tabling this item would be to consider keeping it as a City
parking lot or selling the lot to Mr. Rooff.
Mayor Clark asked Council to not table the item and make a decision.
Mr. Morrissey asked Mr. Rooff if he is open to tabling this item.
Mr. Rooff explained that these locations are the best but he understands Queen
of Peace needs parking. He noted that there are dilapidated houses that could be
taken down to support the church.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
City has met with the church several years ago but that they would need to pay
the assessed value due to the sale of property policy and have not proceeded
with making an offer. He stated that the lot has not been used heavily recently.
It is viewed by staff as underutilized parking that is available for
development. He reviewed the current availability of parking.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if other churches are using City parking lots and if
there are others with land lock issues.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development, noted that there are churches
that utilize other places for parking during peak times.
Mr. Jones questioned regarding the possibility of expanding parking on
Street.
3rd
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development, explained that angle parking
would not increase the number of lots dramatically. They would have usage of the
right-of-way space to increase parking.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if the location has ever been something other than
parking.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development, explained that Mr. Rooff
would have to make the property suitable for construction.
142140 - Schmitt/Cole
to table the item for 90 days.
Mr. Rooff asked for a shorter period of tabling.
Ms. Cole withdrew her second.
142141 - Schmitt/Lind
To table for 30 days. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey questioned what would be gained by tabling. He requested that
Queen of Peace be kept informed of the progress.
Ms. Cole stated that the applicant could look for other locations.
142142 - Hart/Cole
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of a New 2014
Timberwolf TW10 Log Splitter, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 2,
2014, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
142143 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
142144 - Hart/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark explained that this will be used to split the large logs.
January 13, 2014 Page 6
142145 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, etc. in
conjunction with Purchase of a New 2014 Timberwolf TW10 Log Splitter", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-013.
142146 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with Purchase of a New
2014 Timberwolf TW10 Log Splitter", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-014.
142147 - Hart/Welper
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Golf & Downtown Area Maintenance Manager, for review:
Bidder
Bid Amount
Brownwood Sales
2189 Refugee Rd.
Columbus, OH 43207
$51,990.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
142148 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request of Kess &
Associates on behalf of Black Hawk Contracting and Development 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 on approximately 3.19
acres of land located at 2265 Lafayette at the former Lafayette School site, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on January 2, 2014, be received and placed on
file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
142149 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
142150 - Schmitt/Hart
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
142151 - Schmitt/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 Kess & Associates on behalf of Black Hawk Contracting and Development
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 on
approximately 3.19 acres of land located at 2265 Lafayette at the former
Lafayette School site", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for
the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Welper). Motion carried.
Mr. Hart Questioned the completion date.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, noted that this is
for zoning and is part of the development agreement.
John Rooff, Black Hawk Contracting, noted that the homes will be completed in
1.5 to 2 years if there are buyers.
142152 - Schmitt/Hart
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Hart). Motion
carried.
Mr. Welper explained that he is not opposed to Mr. Rooff's project but he would
have liked to have commercial development in this area. He explained a study
done by a UNI student that noted that there is a large portion of rental
property in poor shape near the Rath Packing area and what could be done to
improve the housing in that area.
January 13, 2014 Page 7
Mr. Hart expressed concern with tying up a property without an end date in mind.
Noel Anderson noted that the development agreement does have a number of homes
to be built per year and if not, then it can be reverted back to the City.
142153 - Schmitt/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 Kess & Associates on behalf of Black Hawk Contracting and Development
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 on
approximately 3.19 acres of land located at 2265 Lafayette at the former
Lafayette School site", be considered and passed for the second and third times
and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Welper). Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5195.
RESOLUTIONS
142154 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving submission of grant application to Waterloo
Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB), partner funding program, Hotel -Motel Tax
Grant Application for FY15 to support specific marketing, capital and event
projects that promote tourism in the Waterloo area. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if these are new items or if they are annual.
Kent Shankle, Cultural Arts Director, noted that this is an annual request.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-015.
142155 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution to approve an agreement for Hall & Associates to represent the
City regarding the litigation with Clean Water Act and certain discharges, etc.;
and authorize the Mayor to execute said document", be approved; and authorize
the Mayor to execute said document. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark noted that item #6 is a new request. He gave an explanation of the
need to hire a consultant to assist with this litigation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-016.
142156 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board
recommendations for funding of hotel -motel tax mini -grant application in the
amount of $2,340.00 to assist in marketing the Accel Triathlon event", be
approved; and authorize the Mayor to execute said document. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-017.
142157 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving the extension of the Charge Resolution Contract
Agreement between the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission and the
Waterloo Commission on Human Rights through the FY 2014 charge Resolution
Contract Option Period", be approved. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-018.
142158 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving fee for sports and aquatics programs for Spring 2014 -
Winter 2015", be approved. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-019.
January 13, 2014 Page 8
142159 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving Enterprise Zone Certification for the expansion of
the Enterprise Zone to include property bounded by Hawthorne Avenue, Vermont
Street, and Eureka Street, locally known as "Baltimore Field", be approved. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-020.
142160 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for La Porte
Road Pumping Station", be approved; and authorize Mayor to execute owner's
certification. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-021.
142161 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving Stormwater Pollution Prevention Plan for No Name
Sanitary Sewer Project", be approved; and authorize Mayor to execute owner's
certification. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-022.
142162 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Change Order No. 5 for a net decrease of $284,384.28 for work performed by
ASPRO, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa for the F.Y. 2012 Street Reconstruction Program,
Contract No. 819", be approved; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said document. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
142163 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by ASPRO, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa at a total cost of
$7,182,341.99, for the F.Y. 2012 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No.
819", be approved; and receive and file two-year maintenance bond. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-023.
142164 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving agreement with AECOM for professional services for
Highway 63 Stormwater Outfall Review in the amount not to exceed $58,900.00", be
approved; and authorize Mayor to execute said document. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-024.
142165 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Contract, Bonds and Certificate of Insurance with J&K
Contracting of Ames, Iowa in conjunction with the No Name Creek Interceptor
Sewer Project, Contract No. 849", be approved; and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said documents. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-025.
142166 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Contract, Bonds and Certificate of Insurance with
Ricklefs Excavating of Anamosa, Iowa in conjunction with the La Porte Road
Pumping Station and Force Main Project, Contract No. 847", be approved; and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-026.
142167 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving request by Residential Development Partners, LLC (Jim
Ellis) for the 5 -lot Preliminary Plat of Williston Field Addition, to allow for
the construction of 5 new single family homes, generally bounded by Williston
Avenue, Pleasant Street, W 7th Street, and Allen Street", be approved. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
January 13, 2014 Page 9
Mr. Welper questioned if the development will be on hold due to the remapping of
the flood plain.
Jim Ellis, Residential Development Partners, LLC, noted that buyers have not
been identified but once identified they will be notified of the issues on the
Williston Field and the inability to build basements if the map is not revised.
He explained the floor plans available.
Mr. Schmitt questioned building a home without a basement.
Jim Ellis noted that if it stays in a flood plain it can be built without a
basement but that is not the desire. It is hoped that it will be delayed until
the map is revised.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, noted that it would
have to be brought to Council if there is a plan submitted without a basement.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-027.
142168 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving request by Residential Development Partners, LLC (Jim
Ellis) for the 12 -lot Preliminary Plat of Baltimore Field Addition, to allow for
the construction of 12 new single family homes, generally located north of
Eureka Street and east of Vermont Street", be approved. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-028.
142169 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as January 21, 2014 amending Ordinance
for the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA) to extend for an
additional three (3) years", be approved; and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-029.
142170 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as January 27, 2014 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", be approved; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-030.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
142171 - Hart/Welper
to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to prepare plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Waterloo City Council
Chambers Renovation, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the estimated expense and expressed concern with moving
forward with the remodel with the upcoming budget.
Craig Clark, Building Official, $250,000.00 is the estimate for the remodel.
142172 - Hart/Welper
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Waterloo
City Council Chambers Renovation, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Schmitt). Motion carried.
142173 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Waterloo City Council Chambers Renovation",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Schmitt). Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-031.
January 13, 2014 Page 10
142174 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as January 27, 2014 and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc.", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Schmitt).
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-032.
142175 - Cole/Welper
that "Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of $21,141.00 for work performed by
Vieth Construction Corporation of Cedar Falls, Iowa for the F.Y. 2012 Lincoln
Elementary School Safe Routes to School (SRTS), Contract No. 805", be approved;
and authorize Mayor to execute said document. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mr. Hart questioned the original bid amount for the project.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, reported that this is a net increase due
to having to add additional sidewalk and approaches due to ADA requirements.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Randy Herrod, 111 Highland Blvd., questioned when the animal ordinance will be
brought to Council. Mayor Clark reported that the ordinance will be brought next
Tuesday.
Josh Wilson, 2831 Sarratoga Dr., expressed concern with the open meeting policy.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Blvd., questioned the Municipal Police and Fire
Pension funding. He expressed concern with the Planning and Zoning appointment.
Mayor Clark noted that the fund is in good shape and the issue is that the State
is not contributing to the fund.
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that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
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that the Council adjourn at 7:35 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Suzy Sc res, CMC
City Clark/Human Resource Director