HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11/03/2014November 3, 2014
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, November 3, 2014. Mayor
Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper,
and Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Tom Lind, Council Member At Large.
143774 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 3,
2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
143775 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 27,
2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring November 3-7, 2014 as "Radiologic
Technology Week".
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring November 2014 as "Pancreatic Cancer
Awareness Month".
Mayor Clark recognized Alan "Doc" Mills as 2014 Team Member of the Month -
November.
CONSENT AGENDA
143776 - 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
November 3, 2014, in the amount of $2,132,107.88, 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. 2014-943.
2. Request to certify the following assessments to properties for work
performed by the Water Works, together with recommendation of approval of
Board of Water Works Trustees:
Address and amount to certify:
120 Lafayette Street - $910.00.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-944.
3. Request of Jennifer Kresser for tax exemptions for the construction of a
new twin dwelling (condo) valued at $144,900 located at 4114 Mourning Dove
Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-945.
4. Request of Elvis Cejvanovic for tax exemptions for the construction of a
new single family dwelling valued at $200,000 located at 1935 Red Tail
Drive and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-946.
5. Request of Marc Stanford for tax exemptions for the construction of a new
single family dwelling valued at $145,000 located at 337 Monroe Street and
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-947.
6. Resolution setting date of hearing as November 17, 2014 to approve
proposed 3 -year lease agreement in the amount of $600.00/month, plus
demolition activities, between American Pattern Storage, LLC and the City
of Waterloo for lease of the former Food Bank building generally located
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at the southeast corner of East 11th Street and Sycamore Street; and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-948.
7. Resolution setting date of hearing as November 17, 2014 for the sale and
conveyance of city -owned property located at 923 Lafayette Street to
Chastity P. Thomas with a purchase price of $121,000.00 through the
Neighborhood Stabilization Program; and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-949.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
Travel Requests
Name & Title
Class/Meeting
Destination
New or
Renewal
Amount not
of Personnel
Kings & Queens
304 W. 4th St.
Date(s)
1
to exceed
Mohammad
2014 Adaptive
Ames, IA
11/18/14-
$190.00
Elahi, Traffic
Traffic Signal
11/19/14
Engineer
Technology &
Traffic & Safety
Engineering Forum
2. Correct expiration date of the appointment of Dr. Cindy Hahn to the ADA
Compliance commission to expire on October 20, 2017, not October 6, 2017.
3.
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address
Business
of
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Kings & Queens
304 W. 4th St.
Class C Liquor
Renewal
09/11/15
X
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
143777 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Iowa
Development Enterprises to vacate a 15' wide platted utility easement along the
south property line of Lot 1, Summerland Farms, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on October 23, 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.
Kyle Helland, Helland Engineering, noted that a new easement is already in
place. This is a formality to finalize the plat.
Mr. Lind questioned if the drainage easements were replaced with a storm sewer.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
drainage easement was no longer needed as there was not a storm sewer.
143778 - Schmitt/Hart
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file and recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
143779 - Schmitt/Hart
That "an Ordinance vacating a 15' wide platted utility easement along the south
property line of Lot 1, Summerland Farms", be received, placed on file and
passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
143780 - Schmitt/Hart
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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143781 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Ordinance vacating a 15' wide platted utility easement along the south
property line of Lot 1, Summerland Farms", be considered and passed for the
second and third times and the ordinance be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5252
RESOLUTIONS
143782 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Murphy Tractor of Waterloo, Iowa for
the rental of three (3) Motor Graders to support snow removal operations", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-950.
143783 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Community Motors Co., Inc. of Cedar
Falls, Iowa in the amount of $57,064.00 for the purchase of two (2) Chevrolet
Colorado Compact Pickups", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-951.
143784 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving Contract, Bonds and Certificate of Insurance with
KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa in the amount of $37,400.00 for the Ansborough
Avenue and Downing Avenue Traffic Safety Improvements; 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. 2014-952.
143785 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving award of contract to KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa
in the amount of $46,855; and approving Contract, Bonds and Certificate of
Insurance for the Fletcher Avenue and University Avenue Traffic Safety
Improvements; 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. 2014-953.
143786 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving City of Waterloo to name a portion of a Private
Street, Rapids Square, generally located south of 200 Ridgeway Avenue", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-954.
143787 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving Early Occupancy Agreement between American Pattern
Storage, LLC and the City of Waterloo and for the use of the former food bank
building, generally located at the southeast corner of East llth Street and
Sycamore Street, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said
documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-955.
143788 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution approving request by Jim Chizek to rent approximately 196
square feet or 14'x 14' square feet of storage space for $140/month with
utilities included, generally located at 1100-1112 Sycamore Street (former Black
Hawk Sprinkler Building), and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to sign said
documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-956.
143789 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by J & K Contracting LLC of Ames, Iowa in the
amount of $1,106,402 for the No Name Creek Interceptor Sewer, Contract No. 849
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and receive and file two (2) year maintenance Bond", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-957.
143790 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution approving Agreement with Iowa Department of Natural Resources
for a $200,000 REAP Grant with a city match of $3,168 for the Sherwood Park
Recreation Area - Phase II; and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-958.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
143791 - Schmitt/Morrissey
to instruct Community Planning & Development Director to prepare plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the Request for
proposal for Well Plugging, Demolition, and Site Clearance Services for former
Rath Packing Company Well House located in the 1600 block of Sycamore Street.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
143792 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the
Request for proposal for Well Plugging, Demolition, and Site Clearance Services
for former Rath Packing Company Well House located in the 1600 block of Sycamore
Street, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
143793 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Request for proposal for Well Plugging,
Demolition, and Site Clearance Services for former Rath Packing Company Well
House located in the 1600 block of Sycamore Street", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-959.
143794 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "Resolution setting date of bid opening as November 20, 2014 and date of
public hearing as November 24, 2014; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice
of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids in
conjunction with Request for proposal for Well Plugging, Demolition, and Site
Clearance Services for former Rath Packing Company Well House located in the
1600 block of Sycamore Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-960.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, suggested the City of Waterloo pay for
disconnection of the footings drain and submitted several questions regarding
the footing drain program.
Mayor Clark explained that there will be a meeting on the 12th and 25th of
November and there will be notification to the citizens.
Ron Wood, Human Rights Commission, read a statement to the City Council
explaining the mission of the commission and expressed concern with a police
officer's action who they believe inappropriately charged an adolescent with
harassment and interference with official acts.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch Ave., stated Colorado lost and we won! We have a lot of
work to do but great job Director Trelka.
Dwayne Eilers, Bishop St., expressed concern with a property having junk, garage
sales, and abandoned vehicles. He was concerned that he has reported the
violations to the city and no citations have been issued.
Mayor Clark explained that he will get the violation process started and that as
the deed holder Mr. Eilers may end up responsible.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, asked why the yard waste site is not being
cleaned up. He expressed concern with the condition of the Techworks Building.
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Mayor Clark explained that we had problems at the site involving a fire and the
contractor is in the process of resolving those issues.
143795 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
143796 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:16 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suzy Scares, CMC
City Cle k/Human Resource Director