HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-1/27/2014January 27, 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 27, 2014. Mayor Ernest G.
Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Morrissey, Welper, and Hart.
Absent: Lind.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Matt O'Brien, Director of Technology.
142202 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by removing items 11 and 12, for the Regular Session
on Monday, January 27, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark explained that the rental ordinance was removed from the agenda to
allow the domestic violence ordinance to be reviewed. He hopes it will be
brought back to Council in a couple of weeks.
142203 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, January 21,
2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring January 31, 2014 as "P.K. O'Handley
Day".
CONSENT AGENDA
142204 - 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 27, 2014, in the amount of $2,978,716.42, 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. 2014-049.
2. Request of John Dunn for tax exemptions for the interior finish valued at
$55,000.00 at 843 East Donald Street located in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (CORA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-050.
3. Request of Clark Lind for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on July 12,
2014 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. in conjunction with Run or Dye "World's
Most Colorful 5K" to start and finish at Cattle Congress Grounds,
including music 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. 2014-051.
4. Request of Joe Leibold Police Captain, for the 1st annual Run or Dye
"World's Most Colorful 5K" event to be held July 12, 2014 from 7:00 a.m.
to 1:00 p.m. with route to start and finish at Cattle Congress Grounds and
travels along River Road, together with recommendation of approval of
Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-052.
5. Request of City Clerk to rescind Resolution No. 2013-1016 that was
inadvertently adopted on December 9, 2013 approving CORA application from
Huntley Witmer Development, LLC for the rehabilitation of an 84 unit
apartment building located at 500 Sycamore Street in the amount of
$11,687,059.00.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-053.
January 27, 2014
6. Request of Hotel President Partners, LLC for tax exemptions for the
rehabilitation of an 84 unit apartment building with estimated costs of
$5,250,000.00 at 500 Sycamore Street located in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (CURA).
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-054.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Travel Requests
Name & Title
of Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
John Hyman -ICT
2014 17th Annual
DMACC Campus,
01/28/14-
$630.00
Tech; Kevin
Maintenance
Ankeny, IA
01/29/14
Correct expiration
date of term
Kuenstling-ICT
Conference
Renewal
09/30/14
X
Tech
Chris Pett-
Basic Wastewater
Cedar Rapids,
02/12,
$870.00
Maintenance
Training
IA
02/13,
Mechanic; Mike
02/18,
McDonald-
02/20/14
Maintenance
Mechanic
Nancy Gulick,
Community
E -Con Planning
Suites Training
Ames, IA
02/14/14
$310.00
Development
Coordinator
Luke Even -
MW Chapter of
Dubuque, IA
01/29/14-
$270.00
Forestry
The Int'l
01/31/14
Foreman
Society of
Arboriculture's
Annual Conf &
Trade Show
Sgt. Aaron
Interdiction for
Johnston, IA
02/05/14-
$157.00
McClelland
the Protection
of Children
02/06/14
6. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointments:
7.
8.
9.
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration
Date
New or Re -Appointment
Michelle Weber
Design Review Board
05/07/17
New Appointment
Steve Trost
Design Review Board
05/07/15
Re -appointment
Megan Hannam
Design Review Board
05/07/15
Correct expiration
date of term
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Aldi, Inc. #33
1918 Schukei, Rd.
Class C Beer, Class
B Wine
Renewal
11/03/14
X
Hunnycomb
929 W 5th St.
C Liquor
New
12/31/14
X
Wal-Mart #1496
1334 Flammang Dr.
E Liquor, Class B
Wine, Class C Beer
Renewal
09/30/14
X
Vehicle For Hire Business License Application
10. Grand Taxi/Shuttle Service, LLC, 732 Hope Ave.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
142205 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Waterloo City Council
Chambers Renovation, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 17, 2014,
be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
142206 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
January 27, 2014
142207 - Schmitt/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
142208 - Schmitt/Welper
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that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with Waterloo City Council Chambers Renovation", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Schmitt). Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-055.
142209 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with Waterloo City
Council Chambers Renovation", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One
(Schmitt). Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-056.
142210 - Schmitt/Welper
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, for review:
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Cardinal Construction, Inc.
5%
$230,000.00
531 Commercial St., Ste. 700
Alt. $5,730.00
Waterloo, IA 50701
Don Gardner Construction
5%
$213,800.00
315 La Porte Rd.
Alt. $6,140.00
Waterloo, IA 50702
Failor Hurley Construction
5%
$189,000.00
3337 Marnie Avenue
Alt. $5,500.00
Waterloo, IA 50701
Larson Construction Co., Inc.
5%
$232,700.00
Po Box 112
Alt. $5,600.00
600 17th Street SE
Independence, IA
Paul G. Christensen
5%
$220,1125.00
General Contractor & Builder
Alt. $5,200.00
P.O. Box 543
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Peters Construction Corp.
5%
$204,888.00
901 Black Hawk Rd.
Alt. $5,555.00
P.O. Box 2940
Waterloo, IA 50704
Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Schmitt). Motion carried.
142211 - Hart/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request by 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, as published in
the Waterloo Courier on January 17, 2014, be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
142212 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Amel Dizdarevic, 1231 Lois Lane, and Senad Kapic, 1020 Oregon Street, explained
the plan for the mosque, soccer field, and the cemetery. The association is
willing to meet the State requirements for the cemetery. A privacy fence will be
constructed around the cemetery.
Mr. Welper questioned the dollar amount agreed upon for the trust for the
cemetery. This requirement is the same regardless of the size of the lot and is
$25,000.
Mr. Jones questioned whether the stones are raised and whether the fence is part
of the agreement.
January 27, 2014
The applicant explained that the headstones are raised.
Mr. Schmitt questioned where the current Bosnian population is buried.
They explained that they are currently being buried in the Garden of Memories
cemetery but the spots are filling up.
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Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
conditions are part of the site plan amendment.
142213 - Hart/Welper
that the hearing be closed and oral comments and recommendation of Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
142214 - Hart/Welper
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 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 received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first
time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
142215 - Hart/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
142216 - Hart/Welper
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 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 considered and passed for the second and third times and
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5197.
RESOLUTIONS
142217 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Brownwood Sales of
Columbus, OH, in the amount of $51,990.00, for the Purchase of one (1) New 2014
Timberwolf TW10 Log Splitter", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-057.
142218 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving a farm lease agreement with BarLee Farms, Ltd. to
farm approximately 3.35 acres of land generally located at the northwest corner
of Ansborough Avenue and West Shaulis Road at $200.00 per acre for a total
yearly payment of $670.00; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Welper questioned what would happen if someone wanted to develop on this
property.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that there
are clauses in the agreement to allow for development. He also noted the amount
of increase from last year.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-058.
January 27, 2014
142219 - Hart/Schmitt
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that "Resolution approving a farm lease agreement with Rousselow Bros. Farms,
Inc. to farm approximately 31 acres of land generally located at the northwest
corner of Martin Road and West Ridgeway Avenue at $161.29 per acre for a total
yearly payment of $5,000.00; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-059.
142220 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving a farm lease agreement with Lee Rottinghaus to farm
approximately 65.17 acres of land generally located along the east side of
Northeast Drive and north of Independence Avenue for a total yearly payment of
$21,610.00; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-060.
142221 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving a farm lease agreement with Wendell Lupkes to farm
approximately 19 acres of land generally located near the northwest corner of
West 4th Street and West Shaulis Road for a total yearly payment of $250.00; and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-061.
142222 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving a farm lease agreement with Michael S. Cook to farm
approximately 19 acres of land generally located to the east of WCF&N Drive
south of Airline Hwy. at $90.00 per acre for a total yearly payment of
$1,800.00; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-062.
142223 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution authorizing City Clerk to certify approximately $26,485.60
against certain parcels for weed mowing, property junk cleanups and sidewalk
snow removals for the period March - June 2013", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six.
Final list received by Waste Management Services with a final total amount to be
assessed at $24,866.82.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-063.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
142224 - Hart/Welper
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2014 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 857, be
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
142225 - Hart/Welper
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2014
Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 857, be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
142226 - Hart/Welper
That "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2014 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract
No. 857", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-064.
January 27, 2014
142227 - Hart/Welper
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that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as February 10, 2014;
and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2014 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract
No. 857", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-065.
142228 - Hart/Welper
to instruct Community Development Director to prepare plans, specifications,
form of contract, etc. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
142229 - Hart/Welper
to receive and file plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction
with Demolition and Site Clearance Services for 210 Clay Street, 211 Courtland
Street, 223 Independence Avenue, and 120 Smith Street, be received and placed on
file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
142230 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Demolition and Site Clearance Services for
210 Clay Street, 211 Courtland Street, 223 Independence Avenue, and 120 Smith
Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-066.
142231 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing and bid opening as February 10, 2014;
and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-067.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Blvd., questioned what the plan for the cemetery
was.
Mayor Clark explained the plan for the earlier request for a cemetery.
142232 - Hart/Welper
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
142233 - Hart/Welper
that the Council adjourn at 6:06 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Suzy Sc ares, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director