HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10/06/2014October 6, 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, October 6, 2014. Mayor Ernest
G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper, and
Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Carolyn Cole, Ward 2 Council Member.
143601 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended, deleting item #14 Van Eaton Final Plat, for the
Regular Session on Monday, October 6, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
143602 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 22,
2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring October 5-11, 2014 as "Mental Illness
Awareness Week."
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring Congratulations to Payne AME Church on
co -hosting the 132nd Session of the Chicago Annual Conference of the 4th
Episcopal District of the African Methodist Episcopal Church October 8-12, 2014.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring October 2014 as "Anti -Bullying Month."
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation declaring October 5-11, 2014, as "Fire
Prevention Week."
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Alvin Wright in recognition of
his community and neighborhood volunteerism.
Mayor Clark recognized Tracia Ross as October 2014 Team Member of the Month.
CONSENT AGENDA
143603 - 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
October 6, 2014, in the amount of $3,420,896.45, 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. 2014-859.
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:
71 Franklin Street
2903 Niles Street
106 Linwood Avenue
2013 Plainview Street
520 Oakland Avenue
306 Cottage Street
824 West 3rd Street
$10,778.21
$3,100.00
$4,470.00
$1,250.00
$2,139.00
$2,675.00
$2,880.00
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-860.
3. Request of the Waterloo Schools Foundation to hold 2nd Annual Trick or
Trot 5K Run/Walk event to be held on October 18, 2014 from 8:00 a.m. -
10:00 a.m. with the route to start and end at Lou Henry Elementary.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-861.
October 6, 2014 Page 2
4. Request of Jessica Hoffman for tax exemptions for the construction of a
new single family home valued at $121,000.00 located at 919 Lafayette
Street and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-862.
5. Request of R & S Commercial, LLC for tax exemptions for the construction
of a new commercial building valued at $300,000.00 located at 1625
Sycamore Street and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
(CUBA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-863.
6. Request of Alexa Auld for tax exemptions for the construction of a new
twin home valued at $144,900.00 located at 4136 Mourning Dove Drive and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-864.
7. Request of Kyle Langenberg for tax exemptions for the construction of a
new single family home valued at $359,981.17 located at 5104 William Drive
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-865.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to exceed
Sgt. Richter &
Officer Bram
Firearms
Instructor
Johnston,
IA
10/9/14
$330.00
Casey's 218 Pub
4010-4018 University Ave.
Recertificati
on School
Renewal
09/30/15
X
Jacob Frederick,
Club Industry
Chicago, IL
10/22/14-
$765.00
Fitness Specialist
Show
10/24/14
Sgt. Richter &
Advanced
Des Moines,
11/3/14-
$2,340.00
Officer Erie
Sniper Course
IA
11/7/14
Brian Baker, Chief
2015 IBC
Cedar
11/19/14
$480.00
HVAC Inspector; Bob
Significant
Rapids, IA
Ball, Chief Bldg.
Changes
Inspector; Greg
Seminar
Ahlhelm, Plans
Examiner; Dan
Youngblood,
Combination
Inspector
Officer Pohl
Essential
Webinar -
08/27/14
$149.00
Mobile
Waterloo
Forensics:
Getting Past
the Android
Passcode
Angi Reid,
Education
Art Educators
of IA
Tama, IA
10/10/14
$190.00
Coordinator
Conference
Buck Clark, Mayor
Cedar Valley
Washington,
04/28/14-
$1,460.00
Coalition
D.C.
04/30/14
Trip
8. Recommendation of re -appointment of Leslie Reese and Brent Waskow to 2nd
terms on the Heating, Ventilation and Air Conditioning Mechanical Board
for Licensing and Appeals with term expiration of August 15, 2017.
9. Recommendation of appointment of Lieutenant Frank Krogh to the position of
Police Captain, at the Waterloo Police Department effective October 7,
2014.
10.
11.
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,
B Wine
Renewal
11/03/15
X
Casey's 218 Pub
4010-4018 University Ave.
Class C Liquor
& Outdoor
Service
Renewal
09/30/15
X
October 6, 2014
12.
13.
14.
15.
16.
17.
18.
Page 3
Crossroads BP
2035 E. Mitchell Ave.
Class C Beer
Renewal
09/30/15
X
Holiday Inn Express
2127 LaPorte Rd.
Special Class
C (BW) Liquor
w/Living Qtrs.
Renewal
09/30/15
X
Hurricane Grill & Wings
2027 Crossroads Blvd.
Class C Liquor
& Outdoor
Service
Renewal
09/30/15
X
Karma Bar
309 W 4th St.
Class C Liquor
& Outdoor
Service
Renewal
10/14/15
X
Pizza Hut #4345
2825 Crossroads Blvd.
Class B Beer
Renewal
07/08/15
X
Times Sports Bar & Grill
213 E. 5th St.
Class C Liquor
& Outdoor
Service
Renewal
06/12/15
X
Wal-Mart #1496
1334 Flammang Dr.
Class E
Liquor, B
Wine, C Beer
Renewal
09/30/15
X
19. Bonds
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Morrissey abstained on the
Water Works assessment to his residence at 824 West 3rd Street.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
143604 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of City of
Waterloo to vacate a dead end portion of West 17th Street north of Black Hawk
Street and west of 18th Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
September 19, 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.
143605 - Schmitt/Hart
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
143606 - Schmitt/Hart
that "an Ordinance vacating a dead end portion of West 17th Street north of
Black Hawk Street and west of 18th Street", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
143607 - 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.
143608 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Ordinance vacating a dead end portion of West 17th Street north of Black
Hawk Street and west of 18th Street" 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. 5241.
143609 - Hart/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of Two (2)
Pickup Trucks for the Sanitation Department, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on September 17, 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.
143610 - Hart/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
October 6, 2014
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143611 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, etc.", be
approved. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-866.
143612 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be approved. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-867.
143613 - Hart/Welper
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Public Works
Director for review:
Bidder
Price per Vehicle
Total Bid Price
Bill Colwell Ford
Hudson, IA 50643
$25,555.00
$51,110.00
Charles Gabus Ford
Des Moines, IA 50310
$26,559.00
$53,118.00
Witham Ford
Waterloo, IA
$25,491.00
$50,982.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
143614 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving the award of bid to Witham Auto Center of Waterloo,
IA in the amount of $50,982.00 ($25,491.00 each) for the purchase of Two (2)
Pickup Trucks for the Sanitation Department," be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-868.
RESOLUTIONS
143615 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving Construction Permit Application with the Iowa
Department of Natural Resources for wastewater disposal system construction for
CIP Lining, Phase 2, for Service Areas 15 & 16", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Schmitt requested an update on the footing drain issue discussion.
Mayor Clark noted he had a meeting with EPA, DOJ and they are working towards a
resolution of the issues. They're working to remove the flow out of two areas
by the end of October. The CIP slip lining and manhole repairs are the City's
responsibility but there's also a lot of responsibility on the private side.
Forrest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, noted the City should take storm water
dollars and start taking care of the houses in that area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-869.
143616 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Pro Track and Tennis, Inc. of
Bennington, NE, in the amount not to exceed $51,620.00 and approving the
Contract, Bonds and Certificate of Insurance for the 2014 Byrnes Tennis Complex
Resurfacing Project; 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. 2014-870.
143617 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Cedar Rapids Truck Center of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa in the amount of $226,550.00 for the purchase of one (1) Automated
Side Loader Garbage Truck", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
October 6, 2014 Page 5
Tommy Anderson, Wayne Engineering of Pella, Iowa, wanted clarification on the
bid that was being awarded for the refuse body and chassis on the garbage truck.
He thanked the City on behalf of Wayne Engineering for their business.
Mark Rice, Public Works Director, recommended to the Council the Peterbilt 320
with the Wayne body.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-871.
143618 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request by the City of Waterloo to name two new
private streets as Cohen Lane and Keith Lane, generally located between
Summerland Drive and Dysart Road, within Tract B of Summerland Farms and Parcel
No. 8813-13-428-039", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-872.
143619 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 20, 2014 to approve the
adoption of the Fiscal Year 2015-2019 Capital Improvements Program for the City
of Waterloo; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Jones noted he was hoping for a work session on the Capital Improvements
Program to talk about the $22 million the City is going to spend.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, explained that an
annual meeting is held to explain the projects and it is open to the public.
Mayor Clark noted October 20t'' is the hearing date. They'll schedule a work
session for next Monday.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-873.
143620 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving amended Development Agreement, with two changes to
previous Development Agreement with the Waterloo Community School District for
the development of a new bus barn and maintenance facility located at 1601 and
1624 Black Hawk Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One
(Lind).
Mr. Lind strongly opposed changing the development agreement.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, noted that if the City
sells the land and makes a profit, it would go towards the demolition costs.
Mr. Lind noted the City always gets land and then gives it away. He doesn't
agree with the resolution.
Mr. Jones questioned what happens if it doesn't pass.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, noted they would have
to go back to the schools. If not approved tonight, the agreement would be null
and void as it is now.
Mayor Clark noted it wasn't the City's intent to sell the land for a profit, and
hasn't in the past. The City sells it for $1.00 with a development agreement
that points out what the City's going to do with the land.
Mr. Jones questioned if the property the City is exchanging is worth more than
the Orange School site including tearing down the school.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, noted they did a
comparison of the assessed values of the parcels.
Mr. Schmitt noted best use for the two sites.
Forrest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, was concerned taxpayers don't get any
relief. The City gives away buildings through TIFs and CURAs.
David Dryer, 3145 West 4th Street, was concerned about the money being spent.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-874.
October 6, 2014
143621 - Cole/Lind
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that "Resolution approving an Agreement, with HR Green, Inc., in an amount not
to exceed $6,500.00 for the preparation of two applications to the United States
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) including a community -wide brownfields
hazardous substances assessment grant totaling $200,000.00 and a petroleum
products brownfields program grant totaling $200,000.00; and authorize Mayor and
City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Lind questioned the applications.
Mayor Clark noted these are grant applications to clean up the land. They are
opportunities to get money from the federal government to clean up contaminated
areas.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, noted it's a different
kind of division of EPA and they're trying to be proactive to identify
Brownfield sites and clean up the sites. It's helped the City to move ahead
with a lot of projects.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-875.
143622 - Cole/Lind
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 20, 2014 to approve request
by David and Beth Delegardelle at 472 Progress Avenue to vacate the 30' platted
building line located parallel to the south property line of Lot 47 of Oak Park
Addition; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-876.
143623 - Cole/Lind
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 20, 2014 to authorize the
sale and conveyance of city -owned property located at 506 Reed Street for
$10,100.00, plus costs, to Kim and Otto Maclin; and instruct City Clerk to
publish notice", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-877.
143624 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as October 20, 2014 to approve request
by Valentine Enterprises, LLC at 729 W. Airline Highway for a Site Plan
Amendment to the "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District to allow for the
establishment of a new auto recycling salvage yard located at 729 W. Airline
Highway; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Three. Nays: Four (Welper, Hart, Jones, and Lind). Motion failed.
Mr. Morrissey questioned why they're coming to Council since it was denied by
Planning & Zoning Commission.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, noted that they
normally ask the applicants if they still want to move forward and normally they
do.
143625 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution approving request by Iowa Development Enterprises, LLC for the
Final Plat of the Replat of Summerland Farms Lot 1 into a 12 -lot residential
subdivision located at the intersection of Summerland Drive and Dysart Road", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-878.
143626 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution approving Sanitary Sewer Plans that will serve South Port Third
Addition and the construction permit application agreement with Iowa Department
of Natural Resources for the RISE -funded road project - Geraldine Road Phase III
as submitted by JDE Engineering of Waterloo, Iowa; 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. 2014-879.
October 6, 2014
143627 - Hart/Lind
Page 7
that "Resolution approving Notice of Intent for NPDES Coverage Under General
Permit to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for F.Y. 2015 Geraldine Road,
Phase III, Contract No. RM -8155(742)-9D-07; and authorize Mayor to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-880.
143628 - Hart/Lind
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Story Construction of Ames, Iowa in the amount
of $3,206,310.32, for the F.Y. 2013 Storm Water Pump Stations (Virden Creek,
Westfield Avenue, and Vinton Street), Contract No. 831 and receive and file two
(2) year maintenance Bond", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Schmitt requested Dennis Gentz from Engineering give a summary of the
project.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, noted that the 3 storm water lift
stations were constructed with EDA funds and are providing better protection in
high water events.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-881.
143629 - Hart/Lind
that "Resolution approving request for temporary No Parking on the Northwest
Side of Fitzway Drive", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Lind questioned the construction on Fitzway Drive.
Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, noted she wasn't sure.
Claassen Engineering contacted her asking if the City would allow no parking on
one side because they were going to stage their equipment on one side.
Dennis Clark, General Manager of Waterloo Water Works, noted they had a main
break under Highway 20 three years ago. They're doing a directional drill and
some of the staging will occur in the area.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-882.
143630 - Hart/Lind
that "Resolution approving award of contract to KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa
in the amount of $118,987.50 and approve Contract, Bonds, and Certificate of
Insurance for the Safe Routes to School - Irving Elementary Traffic Signal
Project at West 5th and Baltimore Streets; 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. 2014-883.
ORDINANCES
143631 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance vacating the 20' platted building line located on Lot 2 of
Miller Park Addition, at 419 Holm Street, for the purpose of constructing a
Three Seasons addition," meeting be received, placed on file, considered and
passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Nays: Three (Cole,
Lind, and Welper). Motion carried.
143632 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Lind).
Motion carried.
143633 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance vacating the 20' platted building line located on Lot 2 of
Miller Park Addition, at 419 Holm Street, for the purpose of constructing a
Three Seasons addition", be considered and passed for the third time and
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Nays: Three (Cole, Lind, and Welper).
Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5242.
October 6, 2014
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
143634 - Hart/Morrissey
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to instruct Traffic Operations Superintendent to prepare plans, specifications,
form of contract, etc. for the Traffic Safety Improvements at the Intersection
of Ansborough and Downing Avenues, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
143635 - Hart/Morrissey
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. for the Traffic Safety
Improvements at the Intersection of Ansborough and Downing Avenues, be received
and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
143636 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. for the Traffic Safety Improvements at the Intersection of
Ansborough and Downing Avenues", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-884.
143637 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution setting date of bid opening as October 16, 2014 and date of
public hearing as October 20, 2014; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of
plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids for the
Traffic Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Ansborough and Downing
Avenues", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-885.
143638 - Hart/Morrissey
to instruct Traffic Operations Superintendent to prepare plans, specifications,
form of contract, etc. for the Traffic Safety Improvements at the Intersection
of Fletcher and University Avenues, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
143639 - Hart/Morrissey
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. for the Traffic Safety
Improvements at the Intersection of Fletcher and University Avenues, be received
and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
143640 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. for the Traffic Safety Improvements at the Intersection of
Fletcher and University Avenues", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-886.
143641 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution setting date of bid opening as October 16, 2014 and date of
public hearing as October 20, 2014; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of
plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids for the
Traffic Safety Improvements at the Intersection of Fletcher and University
Avenues", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-887.
143642 - Hart/Morrissey
to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare the specifications, bid
document, etc. for the purchase of Two (2) 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Trucks, be
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind questioned why they're specifying the model of pickup rather than just
specs.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, noted the mid-size pickup is not
available in a Ford anymore and they feel they can get at least three or four
bids with the Chevy.
October 6, 2014
143643 - Hart/Morrissey
Page 9
that specifications, bid document, etc. for the purchase of Two (2) 2015
Chevrolet Colorado Trucks, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
143644 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, etc. for
the purchase of Two (2) 2015 Chevrolet Colorado Trucks", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-888.
143645 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution setting date of bid opening as October 23, 2014 and date of
public hearing as October 27, 2014; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of
specifications, bid document, etc. for the purchase of Two (2) 2015 Chevrolet
Colorado Trucks", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-889.
143646 - Schmitt/Hart
to instruct Community Planning & Development Director to prepare plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. for the request for proposal for
Demolition and Site Clearance Services (no RACM) for 67 Franklin Street, 134
Dearborn Street, 520 Cottage, 820 Fowler, 420 Dawson, and 409 State Street.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
143647 - Schmitt/Hart
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the
request for Proposal for Demolition and Site Clearance Services for (no RACM)
for 67 Franklin Street, 134 Dearborn Street, 520 Cottage, 820 Fowler, 420
Dawson, and 409 State Street, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey noted that some of the pictures of the houses look in pretty good
shape.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, noted that the
Assessors' pictures can be a couple years old. Normally the Building Officials'
staff and Code Enforcement staff determine if they're able to renovate and all
of them have been determined for demolition.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if interested parties can purchase a property rather
than demolish it.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, noted there is still
time for interested properties to come forward. They would be willing to talk
to them but it needs to be done soon.
143648 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with request for Proposal for Demolition and Site
Clearance Services (no RACM) for 67 Franklin Street, 134 Dearborn Street, 520
Cottage, 820 Fowler, 420 Dawson, and 409 State Street", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-889A.
143649 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution setting date of bid opening as October 16, 2014 and date of
public hearing as October 20, 2014; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of
plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids for the request
for Proposal for Proposal for Demolition and Site Clearance Services (no RACM)
for 67 Franklin Street, 134 Dearborn Street, 520 Cottage, 820 Fowler, 420
Dawson, and 409 State Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-890A.
October 6, 2014
143650 - Hart/Welper
Page 10
that Motion approving Change Order No. 17 for a net increase of $44,759.00 for
work performed by Croell and Subsidiaries, Inc. of New Hampton, Iowa on the F.Y.
2012 West Shaulis Road/Ansborough Avenue, Contract No. 784; and authorize Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said document, be received, placed on file and
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Jones questions what the City got for the $44,759.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, noted for the change order a traffic
signal pole and arm with a red flashing light with a stop sign on both the arm
and the pole would be installed. It would be on both approaches on Shaulis
legs.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Dick Hastings, 1256 Black Hawk Road of Veterans Memorial Hall, discussed items
that need to be repaired at Memorial Hall.
Mayor Clark noted that finance just approved a contract for approximately $7,000
for painting of the building and he has the list of items to be repaired. There
are some issues he hopes they can get volunteers to help with. He explained to
Council that there has not been a line item budget for Memorial Hall. As the
building gets older, structural improvements to the building will need to be
addressed.
Rick Hurtado, 1838 West Third Street, Apt. 8, expressed concern of water coming
in by the gutters and roof line at Memorial Hall.
Forrest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, explained that people having been
working on the storm water in preparation and looks like they're getting things
done.
David Dryer, 3145 West 4th Street, noted that Craft Cochran is in Cedar Falls and
asked if they got some TIF money and tax abatement and if they paid the City
back.
Mayor Clark responded that they did pay the $169,000 back.
Josh Wilson, 2831 Saratoga Drive, noted the Mayor and City Clerk were helpful
with some things. He questioned the procedures for the removal of political
signs or signs of any kind like flu shot signs at Walgreens on city property and
does Code Enforcement remove the signs.
Mayor Clark noted they are Code Enforcement issues, and if the City gets calls,
they go out and remove them. Most businesses don't know that they can't put
signs there.
Josh Wilson noted he's not getting responses to his emails from the City Council
members.
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that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:53 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Assistant City Attorney Dave Zellhoefer stated that discussion of property
acquisitions is an approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code
Section 21.5(1)(j)(2014).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
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that the council adjourn Executive Session at 7:25
Seven. Motion carried.
p.m.
Voice vote -Ayes:
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ADJOURNMENT
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that the Council adjourn at 7:25 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Carol Nemmers
Deputy City Clerk