HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-March 4, 2019March 4, 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, March 4, 2019. Mayor Pro Tem Sharon Juon in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Keith Kaspari, Airport Director
145914 - Schmitt/Amos
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 4, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145915 - Schmitt/Amos
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 25, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Recognition of Sue Moody for 30 years of service.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, requested an update on the sale of the Rath Administration building,
Sunnyside South, and the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, explained that a hearing regarding the Sunnyside South matter will
be heard by the Supreme Court on April 9, 2019.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the City is looking
into the viability of parties interested in the Rath Administration building, and that options were
being considered for a new management team for the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center by
December.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, questioned the $60,000 bill payment for the Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the cost to the taxpayers to move the railroad yard. He
commented that he is not in favor of forcing citizens to participate in curbside recycling. He further
commented that the Fire Department is at full staff and is questioning why the department needs
additional funds for overtime to keep Fire Station 6 open.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that a study on the
railroad yard needs to be done before the cost is determined.
Randy Bennett, Public Works Manager, explained that the city does not currently have a recycling
contract and that they are looking into expanding the recycling process, and that in the meantime
citizens are not required to participate in curbside recycling.
Sharon Juan explained that while Fire Station 6 is at a full authorized level, it is not staffed enough
to keep it open without requiring firemen to work overtime.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, commented that camera enforcement should be used at the recycling
centers to ensure illegal dumping is not taking place.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, commented that the Waterloo Warriors Hockey Team won
the state hockey tournament.
145916 - Schmitt/Amos
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
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145917 - Schmitt/Amos
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1.
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated March 4, 2019, in
the amount of $2,590,941.91, 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. 2019-114.
2. Resolution approving request by Brandon Simon for a variance to Ordinance 5-2-11,
Vehicles on Flood Control Levees, on May 4, 2019 to allow motor cross racers to cross the
levee and operate on Cattle Congress grounds on both sides of the levee; and Ordinance 4-5-
6, Motor Vehicle Maximum Sound Levels, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in conjunction with
the 4th Annual UrbanCross Grand Prix event.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-115.
3. Resolution approving request of ABATE of Iowa, District 16, to hold its annual Motorcycle
Awareness Ride on May 18, 2019, starting at 10:00 a.m. in Cedar Falls, traveling through
Waterloo to Evansdale, then returning back to Waterloo and ending the ride at Silver Eagle
Harley Davidson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-116.
4. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., and setting a
date of bid opening as March 14, 2019, and public hearing as March 18, 2019 in conjunction
with demolition services at: 1100 Grant Avenue, 800 W. 2nd Street, 1131 Bertch Street, 614
W. 7th Street, 623 W. 2nd Street, 3126 Franklin Street, 706 W. Park Avenue, 322 Crescent
Place, 326 Crescent Place, and instructing City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-117.
5. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and setting the
date of bid opening as March 14, 2019, and and public hearing as March 18, 2019, in
conjunction with demolition services at: 1420 Commercial Street, 1422 Commercial Street,
1426 Commercial Street and 1430 Commercial Street, 1211 Sycamore Street, 328 W. 14th
Street, 419 Lane Street, 536 Dawson Street, and instructing City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-118.
b. Motion to approve the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Sgt. Gann and
Officer Jurgensen
Crisis and Hostage
Negotiator Training
Iowa Narcotics Officers
Association Conference
Johnston, IA
West Des
Moines, IA
April 8-12,
2019
March 26-
28, 2019
$960
$2,248
Inv. Feaker, Gehrke,
Berry and Austin
Sarah Kempen
2019 Iowa Water
Conference
Ames, IA
March 12-
13, 2019
$234.51
Maggie Howard-
Heretakis, Project
Specialist
National Environmental
Policy Act Training for
HUD Practitioners
Kansas City,
MO
April 1-4,
2019
$1,023.75
Mayor Quentin Hart
Opportunity Zone
Investor Summit
Los Angeles,
CA
March 17-
20, 2019
$2,000
March 4, 2019
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
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Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Buzz's Bar, 1016 Maynard
Avenue
C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
3/14/2020
x
Hampton Inn, 2034 LaPorte
Road
Special Class C
Renewal
1/31/2020
x
El Patron Family Mexican
Restaurant, 301 E. 4th Street
C Liquor
w/Outdoor Service
Renewal
2/29/2020
x
Dollar General Store #10073,
3 815 University Avenue
B Wine / C Beer
Renewal
2/29/2020
x
El Senor Tequila Nightclub,
118 E. 11th Street
C Liquor
New
2/18/2020
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration
Date
New or
Re -Appointment
Blake Hamer
Main Street Waterloo
Redevelopment Authority
12/31/2021
Correct Expiration Date
Mark Iehl
Main Street Waterloo
Redevelopment Authority
12/31/2021
New
Alice Rohret
Historic Preservation
Commission
3/4/2022
New
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Schmitt on item 1.B.1.E). Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
145918 - Schmitt/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of one 2019 Seven Passenger
FWD minivan for the Motor Pool, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 19, 2019, 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 comments and
there were none.
145919 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145920 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Randy Bennett provided an overview of the need for the vehicle.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-119.
145921 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-120.
145922 - Schmitt/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: $30,000
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Bidder
Bid Amount
Rydell of Independence,
Independence, IA
$21,307.00
Dan Deery Motor Co.
Waterloo, IA
$23,228.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145923 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Rydell of Independence, of Independence, IA in the
amount of $21,307, for the purchase of a 2019 Seven Passenger FWD minivan for the Motor Pool",
be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-121.
145924 - Morrissey/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of one 2019 Automated side
load garbage truck for the Sanitation Department, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February
19, 2019, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called oral comments.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, requested an overview of the need for the vehicle.
Randy Bennett explained the need for the vehicle.
145925 - Morrissey/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
145926 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-122.
145927 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-123.
145928 - Morrissey/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to the Public Works
Manager for review.
Estimate: $240,000.00
Bidder
Bid Amount
Harrison Truck Centers
Marshall, MN (Bid #1)
$253,311.00
Harrison Truck Centers
Marshall, MN (Bid #2)
$240,700.00
Cedar Rapids Truck Center, Inc.
Cedar Rapids, IA
$237,790.00
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Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145929 - Schmitt/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of one 2019 Extended cab 4 X 4
short box pickup truck for the Sanitation Department, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
February 19, 2019, 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 comments and
there were none.
145930 - Schmitt/Amos
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145931 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-124.
145932 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-125.
145933 - Schmitt/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to the Public Works
Manager for review.
Estimate: $29,000.00
Bidder
Bid Amount
Bill Colwell
Hudson, IA
$25,483.00
Stivers
Waukee, IA
$25,196.00
Community Motors Co., Inc.
Cedar Falls, IA
$29,708.00
Witham Auto Center
La Porte City, IA
$27,674.00
Rydell Chevrolet
Waterloo, IA
$28,178.45
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145934 - Morrissey/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the General Obligation Bonds - ECP -1 - The
issuance of not to. exceed $10,000,000 in General Obligation Bonds for essential corporate purposes,
as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 19, 2019, 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 comments.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if the city needs to raise taxes or cut expenses in order
to avoid borrowing money.
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Forrest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned how this 10 million measures up to bonding in
other years.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that the City is borrowing about a million
more this year than the average.
Jim Chapman, 224 Batch, questioned the total debt amount of the city.
145935 - Morrissey/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
145936 - Morrissey/Schmitt
that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Mrs. Klein commented that it does not make financial sense to keep borrowing funds while there is
still bond fund balance coming forward.
Mr. Morrissey commented that the council would have an opportunity in the future to make changes
to the CIP program.
Mrs. Klein questioned if there has been a year where the CIP dollar amount comes in lower than the
dollar amount at this hearing.
Michelle Weidner explained that it is typical for the amount of the bonds that the citysells to come
in lower than the dollar amount at this hearing.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-126.
145937 - Morrissey/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing the issuance of not to exceed $10,000,000 General Obligation Bonds,
and levying a tax for the payment thereof', be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-127.
RESOLUTIONS
145938 - Feuss/Morrissey
that the Final Quantity Summary for a net decrease of $418, for the Waterloo Center for the Arts
2018 Restroom Renovation Project, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
145939 - Feuss/ Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work
for work performed by Failor Hurley Construction of Waterloo, Iowa, at a total cost of $369,832, in
conjunction with the Waterloo Center for the Arts 2018 Restroom Renovation Project, and authorize
the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-128.
145940 - Feuss/ Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a Participating Provider Agreement with Iowa Total Care, Inc. of West
Des Moines Iowa, to facilitate Medicare patient payments, and authorize the Mayor to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-129.
145941 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Professional Services Agreement No. 3 with AECOM, Inc.
in the amount of $82,500, in conjunction with the Dry Run Creek Interceptor, Contract No. 877, and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned how much the project has cost the city to date.
Doug Schindle, AECOM, provided an overview of the project and explained that the supplemental
agreement is to double the flow size to the pump station to accommodate future development to the
area. The design cost for the project originally was $225,000. The generator addition was $37,500
and the update to the plan and profile sheet is $345,000. Supplemental agreement No. 1 was when
the City went to the SRF for funding, and in addition to that was $318,000 for construction review
services. The total project cost is about 5 million dollars.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-130.
145942 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a Waste Water Industrial Treatment Agreement with Tyson Fresh Meat
Inc., and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Steve Hoambrecker, Waste Management Services Director, provided an overview of the agreement.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-131.
145943 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving an encroachment agreement with Cedric Culp to allow for an
existing fence to remain in city right-of-way, including an 8 foot section along Ricker Street and
North Barclay Street, a 56 foot section along North Barclay Street, and a 63 foot section along the
alley at 500 Ricker Street, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the item.
Mr. Morrissey questioned what would happen with the encroachment agreement if Mr. Culp moves.
Noel Anderson explained that the agreement is recorded and the new owner would find the
agreement in the title opinion.
Mr. Schmitt questioned what would happen if the fence is taken down.
Noel Anderson explained that the agreement lasts until the fence goes down.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-132.
ORDINANCES
145944 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances, by amending Title 5, Police
Regulations, by adding a new Chapter 6, Chronic Nuisance Vehicles", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned where the revenue collected from these tickets would reside.
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Dan Trelka, Police Chief, explained that the revenue from these tickets would go into the general
fund.
Michelle Weidner explained that the revenue from these tickets would not be similar to the ATE
citations.
Mr. Jacobs questioned if the light transition delay is four seconds or longer.
Dan Trelka stated that he was not sure.
Mr. Jacobs questioned if the photo signs could be made larger.
Dan Trelka explained that signs are located at most of the intersections and they can look at making
the signs larger.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned if chronic nuisance vehicles will be impounded.
Dan Trelka commented that that is not the plan at this point, but it could be considered for the future.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, commented that the city needs an ordinance to bar the individual
from driving a certain amount of time.
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, commented that he is not supportive of camera enforcement or
impounding vehicles. He expressed concern that city vehicles are not cited for violating the red light
cameras.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, commented that he supports red light cameras.
Mr. Morrissey requested clarification on employee exemptions.
Dan Trelka commented that emergency response vehicles, while they have their sirens and lights on,
are exempt from any red light camera infractions, and that a city vehicle receiving an infraction will
prompt a message to the head of the department that the vehicle belongs to.
Mr. Jacobs commented that the chief deserves credit for coming up to a solution to a problem. He
expressed support for the ordinance as it addresses a serious safety concern for the city.
145945 - Morrissey/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Zero. Nays: Seven (Jacobs, Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos,
Schmitt, and Juon). Motion failed.
145946 - Amos/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances, by amending Title 6, Motor
Vehicles and Traffic, Chapter 1, Traffic Code, Section 4, Automated Traffic Enforcement", be
considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Dan Trelka clarified that vehicles will only receive a ticket when driving through an intersection if
the light turns red before the vehicle passes the stop line.
Mr. Feuss questioned if council will receive a base line and a report on its impact after six months.
Dan Trelka confirmed that they will.
Mr. Schmitt clarified that the revenue goes to the special ATE account.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5487.
ADJOURNMENT
145947 - Morrissey/Jacobs
March 4, 2019 Page 9
that the Council adjourn at 6:44 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk