HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05/05/2014May 5, 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, May 5, 2014. Mayor
Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper,
and Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer.
142689 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by deleting item no. 1.b.8 recommendation of
appointment and amending item no. 18 by deleting award of contract and adding
setting date of public hearing, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 5, 2014,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
142690 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 28,
2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring May 10, 2014 as "Letter Carrier Food
Drive Day".
Mayor Clark recognized of Gary Luck as the May 2014 Team Member of the Month.
CONSENT AGENDA
142691 - 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 May
5, 2014, in the amount of $2,570,029.17, 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. 2014-312.
2. Acceptance of Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement in the amount of $300.00
with Sycamore Convenience Store, 619 Sycamore Street, Waterloo, Iowa for
sale of tobacco products or cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-313.
2. Request of Financial Resource Advisors for a variance to the Noise
Ordinance on Saturday June 7, 2014 from 3:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. in
conjunction with Hoods & Handlebars Car & Motorcycle Show event to be held
at 816 W. Tower Park Drive including 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. 2014-314.
4. Request of ABATE of Iowa District 16 to hold National Motorcycle Awareness
Ride to be held on Saturday, May 10, 2014 starting at Noon, with the route
to start at Black Hawk County Courthouse, travel through Evansdale,
Waterloo and Cedar Falls and end at Silver Eagle Harley-Davidson, together
with recommendation of approval of Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-315.
5. Request of Cool 105.7 Radio to hold the 33rd Annual 4th Street Cruise show
and shine at National Cattle Congress grounds on Friday, May 23, 2014 and
the 4th Street Cruise on Saturday, May 24, 2014 from 12:00 p.m. to 4:00
p.m. with cars from the east side traveling from Mulberry Street across
the river on Fourth Street to Bluff Street and returning on Park Avenue
back to Mulberry Street; cars from the West side will travel from Bluff
Street across the river on Fourth Street to Mulberry Street and will
return to Bluff Street on Fifth Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-316.
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6. Request to cancel sidewalk assessment for just east of 107 Norwood Avenue
(parcel No. 8913-15-489-003) in the amount of $773.16; and authorize City
Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-317.
7. Request of Luther T. Holmes for tax exemptions for the construction of a
new single family dwelling valued at $133,000.00 located at 903 W. Parker
Street and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-318.
8. Request of C & S Properties, LLC for tax exemptions for the expansion and
remodel of their business valued at $1,363,415.00 located at 812
Washington Street and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area (LURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-319.
9. Request of C & S Properties, LLC for tax exemptions for the construction
of a new parking lot valued at $57,085.00 located at 828 Washington Street
and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (LURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-320.
10. Request of C & S Properties, LLC for tax exemptions for the construction of
a new parking lot valued at $41,302.00 located at 612 W. 7th and located in
the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (LURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-321.
11. Request of Emily M. Zeets for tax exemptions for the construction of a new
single family dwelling valued at $150,000.00 located at 1442 Hummingbird
Circle and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-322.
12. Request of Shinette Hughes for tax exemptions for the construction of a
new single family dwelling valued at $150,000.00 located at 4146
Mockingbird Lane and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area
(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-323.
13. Request of Doris Sealock for tax exemptions for the construction of a new
town home valued at $184,000.00 located at 1307 Pintail Drive and located
in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-324.
14. Request of Nisveta Dolic for tax exemptions for the construction of a new
single family dwelling valued at $330,000.00 located at 1513 Pinnacle
Place and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-325.
15. Request of Trina Becker for tax exemptions for the construction of a new
twin home valued at $177,500.00 located at 4157 Mourning Dove Drive and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-326.
16. Request of John Rooff for tax exemptions for the construction of a new
twin home valued at $275,000.00 located at 725-727 Sonya Drive and located
in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-327.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Amount not
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
to exceed
Michelle Weidner,
Gov't Finance
Minneapolis,
05/18/14-
$1,480.00
Chief Financial
Officers
MN
05/21/14
Officer
Association Annual
Conference -Amended
May 5, 2014
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
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Craig Hintzman,
Signal Tech II;
Brandon Hodgin,
Signal Tech I;
Jeremiah Luck;
Equipment
Operator
Basic ArcGIS
Training Workshop
UNI - Cedar
Falls, IA
05/13/14-
05/14/14
NTE
$591.00
Buck Clark, Mayor
Mayors' Volunteer
Waterloo, IA
04/22/14
$600.00
X
Awards Luncheon;
Class E Liquor,
Class B Wine,
Class C Beer
Renewal
03/15/15
X
Mayors' Top Teen
Class C Liquor
& Extended
Outdoor Service
for "Bike
Night"
New
04/28/14
10/31/14
Awards Reception
Class C Liquor
& Outdoor
Service
Renewal
03/11/15
Buck Clark,
Meet with Moody's
Chicago, IL
05/21/14-
$890.00
Mayor; Michelle
Investor Services
Class A Liquor
& Outdoor Sales
05/23/14
04/13/15
Weidner, Chief
Financial Officer
Sergeant Farmer,
K9 Selection
Denver, IN
05/13/14-
$1,034.00
Officer Bovy, and
05/15/14
Officer Bose
Inv. Pohl
ICAC Internet
Neenah, WI
06/09/14-
$1,553.00
Evidence Finder
06/11/14
Training
Mark Brandes,
CMOM Specialist
and Laura Wolff,
Basic ArcGIS Two
Day Training
Workshop
UNI - Cedar
Falls, IA
05/14/14
$364.86
Clerk I
8. Motion to receive and file the Iowa Public Official Bond for Trustee Terry
Kuntz.
9.
10.
11.
12.
13.
14.
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Casey's General Store
#2880
1604 LaPorte Rd.
Class B Native
Wine & Class C
Beer
Renewal
04/18/15
X
Hy -Vee food Store &
Drugstore #4
4000 University Ave.
Class E Liquor,
Class B Wine,
Class C Beer
Renewal
03/15/15
X
Screaming Eagle
American Bar & Grill
228 E. 4th St.
Class C Liquor
& Extended
Outdoor Service
for "Bike
Night"
New
04/28/14
10/31/14
Lone Star Steakhouse
& Saloon
4045 Hammond, Ave.
Class C Liquor
& Outdoor
Service
Renewal
03/11/15
X
Waterloo Bucks
850 Park Rd.
Special Class C
(BW) & Outdoor
Service
New
04/10/14
10/10/14
X
Sunnyside Country
Club
1600 Olympic Dr.
Class A Liquor
& Outdoor Sales
Renewal
04/13/15
X
15. Bonds
Vehicle For Hire Business License Application
16. City Cab, 1211 N. Barclay Street
17. ABC Transportation Services, LLC, 2200 Spring View Street
18. First Call Taxi, 604 2nd Street, Evansdale, Iowa
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
142692 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Asbestos Abatement
Services Request for Proposals for the following properties: 3137 Independence
Avenue, 2375 Independence Avenue, 4012 Leversee Road, and 425 Almond Street, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on April 25, 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.
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142693 - Schmitt/Hart
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that the hearing be tabled until May 12, 2014. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
142694 - Hart/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by Janet
Kendall -Post to lease property for a period of ten (10) years for property
located on Riverside Drive just west of 903 Riverside Drive, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on April 25, 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.
142695 - Hart/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
142696 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving said Lease Agreement with Janet Kendall -Post in the
amount of $1.00 for a term ending December 31, 2024", be adopted; and authorize
Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-328.
142697 - Hart/Morrissey ,
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request by Darlyne
Yagla to lease property for a period of ten (10) years for property located on
Riverside Drive just south of 509 Riverside Drive, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on April 25, 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.
142698 - Hart/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
142699 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving said Lease Agreement with Darlyne Yagla in the amount
of $1.00 for a term ending December 31, 2024", be adopted; and authorize Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-329.
142700 - Hart/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by George A.
and Loretta R. Ryan to lease property for a period of ten (10) years for
property located on Riverside Drive just east of 727 Riverside Drive, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on April 25, 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.
142701 - Hart/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
142702 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving said Lease Agreement with George A. and Loretta R.
Ryan in the amount of $1.00 for a term ending December 31, 2024", be adopted;
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-330.
May 5, 2014
142703 - Cole/Morrissey
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of Video
Detection Cameras for I-380 Ramps at San Marnan Drive as published in the
Waterloo Courier on April 25, 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.
142704 - Cole/Hart
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
142705 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, etc. in
conjunction with the Purchase of Video Detection Cameras for I-380 Ramps at San
Marnan Drive", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-331.
142706 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the Purchase of
Video Detection Cameras for I-380 Ramps at San Marnan Drive", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-332.
142707 - Cole/Hart
to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Traffic Operations Superintendent for review in conjunction with Purchase of
Video Detection Cameras for I-380 Ramps at San Marnan Drive: Voice Vote: Ayes:
Seven.
Bidder
Bid Amount
Traffic Control Corporation (TCC)
$32,625.00
RESOLUTIONS
142708 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution to set the date of hearing for amendment to the FYE2014 Budget
as May 27, 2014; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-333.
142709 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Bill Colwell Ford
of Hudson, Iowa, in the amount of $23,351.00 each totaling $70,053.00, for the
Purchase of Three (3) Pickup Trucks for the Street Department", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-334.
142710 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving an Agreement with Trillion Aviation for professional
services in the amount not to exceed $3,700.00 in conjunction with renegotiation
of the expiring car rental leases with Hertz and Avis/Budget at the Waterloo
Regional Airport; Submitted by Mike Wilson, Airport Director", be adopted and
authorize Mayor to execute same. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-335.
142711 - Schmitt/Cole
that "Resolution approving the proposed Minor Plat of 8.37 acres into 2 lots
zoned "A-1" Agricultural District, located at 135 E. Airline Highway; 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. 2014-336.
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142712 - Schmitt/Cole
that "Resolution approving Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Locust
Partnership for the acquisition and purchase of parcel 8913-26-205-007 located
near the intersection of West 2nd and Jefferson Streets in the amount of
$50,000.00; 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. 2014-337.
142713 - Schmitt/Cole
that "Resolution to approve and accept certain acquisition contracts and certain
deeds to sell real property to the City of Waterloo for the partial acquisition
of right-of-way, and temporary easement to allow for roadway improvements to
Kimball Avenue between Tower Park Drive and Acadia Street, IDOT# STP -U-
8155(731)-70-07", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-338.
142714 - Welper/Lind
that "Resolution approving Minor Site Plan Amendment request to the "C -1,C -Z"
Conditional Zoning District, to allow for the removal of the existing McDonalds
Restaurant and allow for a new 5,235 SF McDonalds Restaurant to be built in its
place", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-339.
142715 - Welper/Lind
that "Resolution approving an Agreement in the amount of $1,400.00 per month
after the first three months with Gym CrossFit Kilo for Kilo trained activities
in existing shell space and allow for SportsPlex members to participate for the
period of May 1, 2014 through April 30, 2015; 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. 2014-340.
142716 - Welper/Lind
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to Zoll Medical
Corporation for the purchase of seven (7) 12 -lead cardiac monitors in an amount
not to exceed $185,382.12", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-341.
142717 - Morrissey/hart
that "Resolution approving 28E Agreements with City of Waterloo and the
following communities: Grundy Center and Allison; and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-342.
142718 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving Notice of Intent for NPDES Coverage Under General
Permit to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with F.Y. 2014
Stormwater Lift Stations (Hollywood, Cedar Bend, Fletcher), Contract No. 836;
and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-343.
142719 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as May 12, 2014 to approve plans and
specifications in conjunction with the F.Y. 2014 Kimball Avenue Transportation
Improvements Project, Contract No. 843; and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-344.
May 5, 2014
ORDINANCES
142720 - Hart/Welper
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that "an Ordinance amending the amending the 2007 Code of Ordinances of the City
of Waterloo, Iowa, by amending Chapter 4 Storm Water Management Program", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Phil Schuppert, Stormwater Specialist, reviewed the changes and noted that this
is to bring the City into compliance.
142721 - Hart/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Nays: Three (Schmitt,
Lind, Hart). Motion failed.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
142722 - Cole/Hart
that motion to receive and place on file the 2013 Operating Report of the
Waterloo Water Works, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
142723 - Cole/Hart
that motion to receive and place on file the 2013 Audit of the Waterloo Water
Works, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
142724 - Hart/Morrissey
that Change Order No. 1 for the removal of the alleyway between 300 W. 3rd
Street and 316-318 W. 3rd Street for an amount not to exceed $2,800.00 for
demolition services in conjunction with FY 2014 Demolition Contract with
Benton's Sand and Gravel for 300 W. 3rd Street, be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
142725 - Hart/Welper
that Change Order No. 1 for a net increase not to exceed negotiated price of
$7,020.00 to add 1005 Lafayette Street and 533 Cottage Street for work performed
by Advanced Environmental of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with Asbestos
Containing Material (ACM) removal; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said documents, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Mayor Clark explained that the situation with Mike Guild is a personnel matter
and will be taken to the Civil Service. Council and the Mayor will not be able
to speak regarding the matter.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch Ave., clarified that owners are charged when their pets
are loose and returned.
Lita Wester, 532 Western Ave., noted that she is a volunteer for animal control
and expressed concern with the kill rate at the Cedar Bend Humane Society and
explained the contributions the Waterloo Animal Control volunteers are doing for
the animals.
Cheryl Peters-Rammelsberg, 934 W Mullan Ave., spoke in opposition to the City
having animal control.
Mylinda Fitz, 727 W. 3rd Street, explained the fees for loose pets and spoke in
support of the City of Waterloo animal control.
Jean Lueders, 1901 Baltimore St., spoke in support of Mike Guild.
Bud Eggleston, 1446 Lyon Ave., spoke in support of Mike Guild.
Renata Sack, 414 Sunset Road, spoke in support of Mike Guild.
Barb Dunakey, 1936 Caras Road, spoke in support of Mike Guild.
Karen Jones, 5067 Faulk Road, spoke in support of Mike Guild.
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Jim Walsh, City Attorney, explained the rules of Civil Service.
Josh Wilson, 2831 Saratoga Drive, expressed concern with the comments made
during the work session.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Blvd., expressed concern with the comments Ms. Cole
made during the work session.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, expressed concern with the political
statements being made by Council.
Bud Eggleston, 1446 Lyon Ave., questioned the appeal process for Civil Service.
Steve Murphy, 124 Terrace Drive, expressed concern with the City of Waterloo
animal control division.
Randy Herrod, 111 Highland Blvd., spoke in support of the Cedar Bend Humane
Society.
142726 - Hart/Welper
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
142727 - Hart/Welper
that the Council adjourn at 6:23 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
uzy Schar-s, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director