HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-7/27/2015July 27', 2015
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, July 27, 2015. Mayor Ernest
G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper, and Hart.
Absent: Cole.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director
144845 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 27, 2015,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
144846 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 20, 2015,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
144847 - Hart/Welper
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 July
27, 2015, in the amount of $4,758,102.33 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. 2015-591
2. Resolution approving request of Knights of Pythias for a variance to the
Noise Ordinance on August 1, 2015 from 2:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m., in
conjunction with the Second Annual Fun Day event to be held at Ferguson
Field Park.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-592
3. Resolution setting. the date of public hearing as August 10, 2015 to
approve a request by Lost Island Real Estate, LC to rezone approximately
2.58 acres of land from "C -P" Planned Commercial District to "R -4,R -P"
Planned Multiple Residence District, generally located near the northwest
corner of East Shaulis Road and Hess Road, and instruct City Clerk to
publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-593.
4. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as August 10, 2015 to
approve the request by the DW, LLC to vacate a portion of the existing
utility easement, located adjacent to 230-250 West Hills Lane.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-594.
5. Resolution setting date of hearing as August 10, 2015 to approve an
amendment to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Plan, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval'by Mayor assigned No. 2015-595.
6. Resolution approving the request of Care Initiatives for tax exemptibns on
the construction of a new skilled nursing facility valued at $8,550,000
for. the property located at 2001 Heath Street and located within the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (LURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor'assigned No. 2015-596.
7. Resolution approving preliminary specifications, bid documents, form of
contract, etc. and setting date of bid opening as September 3, 2015 and
date of public hearing as September 8, 2015 for the purchase of a 2016
Type 1 Ambulance with a 172" Modular, and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice of Hearing.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-597.
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8. Resolution approving request' of Timothy and Chantelle Bentley for a
variance to the Noise Ordinance on July 30, 2015 from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00
p.m. in conjunction with the Day of Peace for Dae'Qvan Campbell Block
Party to be held at Allen & W. 5th St. with use of a PA system.
Resolution adopted:and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-598.
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b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a
b.
c.
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Amount not
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
to Exceed
Suzy Schares,• City
New World Logos
Dallas, TX
9/13/2015
$3,925.00
Clerk and Joyce
Conference
Renewal
to
Yes
Schroeder,
C Beer, E Liquor
Renewal
9/15/2015
Yes
Financial Analyst
C Liquor
Renewal
06/26/2016
Yes
Inv. Stratton and
Iowa IAI Basic
Raymond, IA
09/21/2015
$500.00
Inv. Hageman
Crime Scene Class
to
`
09/25/2015
Captain Krogh
Financial
Washington,
09/23/2015
$1,710.00
Management,Training
D.C.
to
09/24/2015
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name &•Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Kum & Go #221
1976 Franklin Street
C Beer, E Liquor
Renewal
06/30/2016
Yes
Kwik Star #715
1636 West 4th Street
C Beer
Renewal
07/29/2016
Yes
Kwik Star #732
324 Fletcher Avenue
C Beer
Renewal
07/21/2016
Yes
Target, 1501 East San
Marnan Drive
C Beer, E Liquor
Renewal
06/27/2016
Yes
Light House Lounge,
1307 West 5th Street
C Liquor
Renewal
06/26/2016
Yes
3. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration
DateAppointment
New or Re -
Keyah Levy
Human Rights
01/01/2018
New Appointment
Bennie Spain
Human Rights
01/01/2017
New Appointment
Emily Mullen
ADA Commission
05/14/2018
Re -Appointment
4. Motion to approve request from Engineering to receive and place on file
Official notification,from the Iowa Department of Transportation to let a PCC
Patching Project of U.S. 218 on August 18, 2015.
5. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Schmitt voted nay bn 1B1 a -c). Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
144848 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of
nestable two -wheel garbage carts as published in'the Waterloo Courier on July
20, 2015, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned how many carts and how much
the carts will cost.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if the department looked into purchasing sturdier carts.
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Mark Rice, Public Works Director, explained that he has checked with at least 17
cities and the vendors that submitted bids have a better record for durability.
144849 - Schmitt/Hart
that the hearing be closed and oral .comments be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
144850..- Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc.", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-599.
144851 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted., Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-600.
144852 - Schmitt/Hart
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
Public Works Director for review.
Bidder
Bid Security
`Size
Cost
Qty.
Toter, Inc
Statesville, NC
N/A
32 Gal
64 Gal
96 Gal
$36.23
$41.53
$48.13
300
700
700
Total
$73,631.00
Mid -Iowa Solid
Waste Equipment
Co.
N/A
32 Gal
64 Gal
96 Gal
$37.00
$43.75
$50.25
300,
700
700
Total
$76,900.00
RESOLUTIONS
144853 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Ultramax Ammunition, of Rapid
City, South` Dakota, for the Police Department's FY2016 Ammunition needs as
budgeted," be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:' Six.
Mr. Hart questioned if the Police Department ever has excess ammunition.
Dan Trelka, Public Safety Director, and Mayor Clark explained the department
does not have excess' ammunition because it has a shelf life and is used for
qualifying and training before it expires. -
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-601.
144854 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Electronic Engineering, of
Waterloo, Iowa, at a cost of $12,246.76, per squad car, for the FY2016 Police
Squad Car equipment installation," be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-602.
144855 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing an exception to the City of Waterloo purchasing
procedures to approve the purchase of Holmatro Vehicle Rescue equipment from
Sandry Fire Supply in the amount of $29,484.00", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-603.
144856 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving receipt and acceptance of FAA Grant No: 3-19-0094-
0044-2015 for the Rehabilitation of Taxiway Alpha (East), and for the Crack -Seal
of Runway 12-30 at Waterloo Regional Airport, in the amount of $958,739.00, and
direct the Mayor to sign the FAA Grant Documents where indicated, and direct the
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City Attorney to sign the document as Attorney of the Airport Sponsor," be
adopted. Roll call .vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-604.
1'44857 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving contracts, bonds and certificates of insurance with
ASPRO, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, for a project to Rehabilitate the pavement on
Taxiway Alpha (East) and to perform Crack Sealing of Runway 12-30 at the
Waterloo Regional Airport In the amount of $861,208.50, and to direct the Mayor
and City Clerk to sign the documents where indicated," be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes:' Six.
Re"solution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-605.
144858 - Hart/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving application for a Traffic Safety Grant in the amount
of $476,000.00 for East and West 5th and East and West 6th Streets Systemic
Traffic Safety Improvements," be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Schmitt requested an overview of the application.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, explained that the Traffic Engineer has
performed a study and there have been a number of accidents at this location and
in order to improve that the Cityvis asking to apply for the grant.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-606.
144859 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving Right -of -Way License Agreement with Verizon'Wireless
allowing the, use of city Right -of -Way along Crossroads Blvd for a Network
Segment, and authorize Mayor to execute said document," be adopted. Roll ,call
vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-607.
144860 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving an Encroachment Agreement with Jessica Wiebbecke to
allow for the construction of a fence and shed 15-' into the city owned right-of-
way, located at, 1625 Wakonda Drive,"`be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Welper explained that staff believes there is an excess amount of, right-of-
way and asked how the City plans to handle transferring excess right-of-way to
property owners.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained the City
would like to enter into discussion with the property owners to deed the land
evenly to all the property owners to ensure an even right-of-way.
Mr. Morrissey explained that the agreement and the staff report vary.
Ari Schroeder, City Planner, explained the agreement covers the existing shed
and new fence that both encroach on the right-of-way.
Mr. Lind asked if the same timeline that was given in May is still being
followed.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer,• explained that the timeline is being
followed and this is the first step of many.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-608.
144861 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving the .Reinvestment District contract with the Iowa
Economic Development Authority for the TechWorks Campus Reinvestment District
and authorize the Mayor to execute said document," be adopted. Roll call. vote -
Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-609.
144862 - Morrissey/Hart
That "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Larson Construction Company, Inc., of
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Independence, Iowa in- the amount of $3,665,297.13, for the F.Y. 2014 Blowers
Creek Storm Water Lift Station and Dry Run Creek Improvements, Contract No. 842
and receive and file two (2) year maintenance Bond," be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes.: Six.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the bike trail is open and if the Blowers Creek
Storm water Lift Station is complete.
Jamie Knutson, Associate Engineer, explained that the pump station is complete
and the bike trail is open.
Resolution adopted and' upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-610.
ORDINANCES
144863 - 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,", be received, placed
on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
Janice Ruse W. 6th Street, expressed concern with putting fourteen homes with
families in that area.
1.44864 - ,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: Two (Lind and
Schmitt). Motion failed. 4
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
144865 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
Steve Buckles, President Maples Neighborhood Association, invited Council and
the Mayor to the National Night Out event at St. Paul's Church on August 4
between 4:30 and 6:30 p.m. He announced Benny Spaine as the new members of the
new Waterloo Human- Rights. Commission.
Bruce Kaesser wished to verbally apply to be on the ADA Compliance Commission.
Mayor Clark explained that no openings are currently available and when a spot
comes available members are picked from the applications on file and that he
would accept his verbal interest and recommended he to come in and fill out the
paper application and the staff will assist him with the application.
Ron Wood, Chair of Human Rights, welcomed the new members and he announced the
location and noted that they assist with housing and employment issues.
Mr.— Morrissey explained he has received complaints about odors coming from
Greenline Polymers, 300 Ansborough. The Iowa Department of Natural Resources
noted that they will be issuing some air quality construction permits and there
will be a'public comment period. He read the notice. Public comment can bb made
until August 24th and should be directed to 'Air Quality Bureau in Windsor
Heights, Iowa. The public meeting will be at the library on August„24th
ADJOURNMENT
144866 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:03 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
zy Sc res, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director