HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-8/10/2015August 10, 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, August 10, 2015. Mayor Ernest
G. rClark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Lind, Welper, and Hart. Absent: Schmitt;
Morrissey.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Dennis Clark, General Manager, Waterloo Water Works.
144882 - Hart/Welper
that the Agenda, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 10, 2015, at 5:30
p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
144883 - Hart/Welper
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the. Regular Session on Monday, August 3,
2015, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
144884 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
August 10, 2015, in the amount of $3,800,845.60, a copy of which is on
file in the City Cl'erk's= office, together with recommendation of approval
of the Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-624.
2. Resolution approving the 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.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-625.
3. Resolution setting the date of public hearing' as September 8, 2015 on the
proposed issuance of (a) ECP -1 - Not to exceed $9,750,000 General
Obligation Bonds (Urban Renewal) including funding an economic development
grant in support of the Tech Works Campus project, and direct City Clerk
to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-626.
4. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as September 8, 2015 on the
proposed issuance of (b) ECP -2 - Not to exceed $8,500,000 General
Obligation Bonds (Urban Renewal) including infrastructure, improvements
and financial assistance for the Tech Works Campus project and the Cedar
River Marina, and direct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-627.
5. Resolution approving the request from Richard Kaune for a waiver for a
concrete driveway with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to the
inability to meet requirements of the driveway and sidewalk policy
paragraph 1, located at 1233 Scott Avenue.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-628.
6. Resolution approving the request of Highland Neighborhood Association for
a variance to the Noise Ordinance on September 12, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Highland Street Dance event to be held
at Highland Square Park and Highland Blvd, including a live band and the
use of a PA system.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-629.
7. Resolution approving `request of Friends of Heal the Family, Inc. for a
variance tot the Noise Ordinance on August 15, 2015 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00
p.m. in conjunction with the Take Back Our Community event to be held at
Sullivan Park, including the use of a PA system.
August 10, 2015
Resolution adopted and upon approval by`Mayor assigned No. 2015-630
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8. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as' August 24, 2015 to
approve a request by Bertha Johnson to purchase the home at 528 Fowler
Street in the amount of $5,000 with Development Agreement.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-631.
b. Motion to approve the following:
a
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g."
h.
2.
a
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g•
h.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Dave Meiser,
Medical Officer
IEMSA Public Safety
Leadership Camp
Bettendorf,
Iowa
September
26-27, 2015
$416.00
Cheryl Huddleston,
HR Manager
IaPELRA Annual
Conference
Urbandale,
Iowa
September
9-11,'2015
$208.64
Chris Western,
Planner II
Brownfields 2015
Conference
Chicago,
Illinois
September
1-4, 2015
$1,445.00
,Keith Kaspari,
'Director of
¢Aviation
4 -States Airport
Conference (Former,
FAA Central Region
Conference)
Kansas City,
Missouri
September
20-22, 2015
$610.00
Craig Clark,
Building Official
2015 ICC Annual
Conference - Group
A Public Comments
Hearing
Long Beach,
California
August 31 -
September
3, 2015
$2,850:00
Suzy Schares, City
Clerk/HR Director
Iowa League of
Cities Annual
Conference
Cedar Rapids,
Iowa
September
23-25, 2015
$215.00
Michelle Weidner,
Chief Financial
Officer
League of Cities
Annual Conference
Cedar Rapids,
Iowa
September
23-25, 2015
$225.00
Investigator
Stratton
Marijuana Analysis
School
Ankeny, Iowa
August 31 -
September
3, 2015
$575.00
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
BJ's Bar & Billards,
110 Ida Street
C Liquor
w/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
07/29/2016
X
Cedar Valley
Pridefest, 300-400
Block of W. 4th Street
/ 500-600 Block
Washington
Special C Liquor
(Beer/Wine)
"w/Outdoor
Service
New
08/24/2015
X
Park Road Inn,' 306
Park Road
C Liquor
w/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
06/30/2016
X
Jim's Food, 437
Sullivan Avenue
B Wine, C Beer,
E Liquor
New
07/31/2016
X
HyVee Gas #3, 1512
Flammang Drive ,
C Beer
Renewal
08/26/2016
X
Casey's Pub & Eatery,
1125 W. Donald Street
C Liquor
w/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
07/31/2016
X
Benevolent &
Protective Order of
Elks #290, 407 E. Park
Avenue
C Liquor
w/Outdoor
Service /
Catering
Renewal
06/30/2016
X
Applebee's, 2780
Crossroads Blvd.
C Liquor
Renewal
06/30/2016
X
3. Motion to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor
John's Tobacco Outlet, 1848 W. Airline Hwy.
4. Motion to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor
New Star Ansborough, 1459 Ansborough.
5. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Permit Application for
Permit Application for
August 10, 2015
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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144885 - Hart/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the amendment to the
Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan., as published
in the Waterloo Courier on August 3, 2015, be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Five: Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections.
Bruce Kaesser; 514 E. 2nd Street, asked that the plan include accommodations to
be ADA compliant.
Mr. Lind asked about reducing the area included in this Urban Renewal Area. -
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that this
amendment is to primarily update projects. Amending the boundaries would require
the process to start over.
144886 - Lind/
table until a work session can be held. Died for lack of a*second.
Michelle -Weidner, 'explained that the bond issue needs this amendment to pass to
move forward.
144887 —Hart/Welper
that the hearing be closed and'oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
144888 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution affirming previous determination of an area of the City to be
an area of slum- and blight and an economic development area, determining that
the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in the interest of
the public health, safety or welfare, designating said area as appropriate for
an urban renewal project, and approving the plan amendment", be adopted. Roll -
call vote -Ayes: Four. Nays: One (Lind). Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-632.
144889 - Cole/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on rezone 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 Shaufls Road and Hess Road,
as published in the Waterloo Courier on August 3, 2015, be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections.
David' Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned the difference between the lots to be
developed and this land.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that this
is a part of the 140 lots proposed.
144890 - Cole/Hart
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Five: Motion carried.
144891 Cole/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 Rezone of, Certain Property in 'conjunction with rezone request
by Lost IslandReal 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", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first
time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
144892 - Welper/Hart
August 10, 2015
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on an ordinance 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 as published in the Waterloo Courier
on August 3, 2015, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
144893 - Welper/Hart,
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five.
Motion carried.
144894 - Welper/Hart
that "an ordinance 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", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Five.
144895 - Hart/Welper
'that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2016 Getty Lake
Trail, Contract No. 870, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 24, 2015,
be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
This1being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
144896 - Hart/Welper
that"the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
144897 - Hart/Welper
that '"Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc.in conjunction with F.Y. 2016 Getty Lake Trail, Contract No. 870", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-633.
144898 - Hart/Welper
that ,"Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with F.Y. 2016 Getty Lake
Trail, Contract No. 870", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Five.' • Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-634.
144899'- Hart/Welper
Motioh to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
City Engineer for review.
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid Amount
Vieth Construction
Corp
6419 Nordic Drive
Cedar Falls, IA
50
$205,996.70
Peterson
Contractors, Inc.
Reinbeck, IA 50669
5%
$257,323.75
Voice+vote-Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
144900 - Welper/Hart
F
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request 'to fulfill
Level'#III Police Tactical Body Armor' needs, as published in the Waterloo Courier
on July 24, 2015, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections.
August 10, 2015
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, asked for clarification on the purchase.
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Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Service, explained that.Level III is for the SWAT
team'.
144901 2 Hart/Welper
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
144902 - Hart/Welper
that,"Resolution confirming approval of bid documents, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction withrrequest to fulfill Level III Police Tactical
Body'Armor needs", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-635.
144903 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with request to fulfill
Level III Police Tactical Body Armor needs", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Five. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-636.
144904 - Hart/Welper
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
Director of Safety Services for review.
Bidder
Bid Amount
Carpenter Uniform Co.
5801 Thornton Avenue
Des' Moines, IA
$1,'963.'00 per vest
Total -$54,964.00
Alamar Uniforms
1902 Swift Avenue
Kansas City, MO
$2,710.00 per vest
Total $75,880.00
Central Lake Armor Express
788 N M 88
Central Lake, MI
$5,160.00 per vest (w/4
Total $144,480.00
pack pouch)
$5,270.00 per vest (w/6
Total $147,560.00
pack pouch)
Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
144905 - Cole/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request to fulfill
Level II Police Body Armor needs, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July
24, 2015, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
Thisfbeing the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
144906 - Cole/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
144907 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of bid documents, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with request to fulfill Level II Police Body Armor
needs", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.,
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-637.
144908 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution !authorizing tb, proceed in conjunction with request to fulfill
Level II Police Body Armor needs", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Five.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval.by Mayor assigned No. 2015-638.
144909 - Cole/Welper
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August 10, 2015
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Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
Director of Safety Services for review.
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid Amount
Central Lake Armor
Express
788 N M 88
Central Lake, MI
Five Year Bid
Total over 5 years
$7,813.52
Average per vest
$1,436.70
Alamar Uniforms
1902 Swift Avenue,
Kansas City, MO
Five Year Bid
Total over 5 years
$6,076.72
Average per vest
$1,215.34
Carpenter Uniform
5801 Thornton Avenue
Des Moines, IA
Five Year'Bid
Total over 5 years
$5,623.50
Average per vest
$1,124.60
Voice vote -Ayes: Five. 'Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
144910 - Lind/,Hart
that "Resolution approving Black Hawk County Gaming Association Grant
Application for a new video board, at Riverfront Baseball Stadium for $150,000,
with 50 percent matching funds from the City", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-639.
144911 - Lind/Ha'rt
that "Resolution approving the relocation of an existing Waterloo business -
Leer 'Cycle Center - to Hudson, allowing Hudson to give TIF incentives for said
relocation efforts:", be adopted. Roll call vote-Nayes: Five. Motion failed.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
City's goal is to retain business. The, State 'Code requires the City to give
permission to Hudson to give TIF incentives to Leer Cycle Center. Staff
recommends denial
Chris Shimp, 2205 Randolph Street, expressed dissatisfaction with Leer Cycle
Center wanting to leave Waterloo and encouraged Council to deny the request.
144912 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving a variance to the requirements of the Subdivision
Ordinance in Section 2.1(2) General Procedure, Official Submission Dates for a
request for the Final Plat of Hawthorne Estates First Addition", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-640.
144913 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving the request by Black Hawk Contracting and Development
for the 4 -lot final plat of Hawthorne Estates First Addition, located at the
southeast corner of Vermont Street and Hawthorne Avenue", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-641.
144914 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. for an amount not 'to exceed $57,900.00 in conjunction with the
F.X. 2016 Flood Control Gatewell Repairs, Contract No. 895; and authorize Mayor
to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-642.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Don Miller, expressed concern with the Sportsplex not having a sinking fund for
repairs and replacement of equipment
August 10, 2015 Page 7
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that all revenues over
expenditures will be set aside for future needs. There is some budget for
equipment replacement.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained when major renovations are
required if the funds are not there the City` will pursue grants and donations
for those improvements.
Mayor Clark explained that the City is aware of the need for funds to maintain
the building and equipment.
Jim "Chapman, 224 Bertch, expressed concern with the possibility of the City
selling South Hills Golf Course.
Leon Mosley, 99 Mosley Street, thanked the Police Chief and the Police
Department for the fantastic job he has been doing and expressed concern with
the gang activity and the lack of cooperation from the citizens.
Chris Shimp, 2205 Randolph Street, thanked Council and the Mayor for attending
the National Night Out event.
Pat Tatum, 1115 E. Ridgeway, expressed concern with the ordinance prohibiting
motorhomes and RV's.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4t'' Street", expressed concern with selling South Hills Golf
Course.
Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services, explained that there was an article
regarding a traffic stop that was conducted by the State Patrol.
Mayor Clark noted that the Irish Fest was well attended and well received.
Jerry, Hageman, 3052 San Salvador Drive, supports allowing motor homes being
parked in driveways and noted that it would .be nice to have recreation
facilities supported by user fees.
Bruce Kaesser, 1214 East 2nd Street, noted that the Code should allow variances'
Ms. Cole explained that the South Hills Golf Course being sold has been
discussed but it was 18 months ago and the rest is just rumors.
144915 - Hart/Welper
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Five. Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
1449163- Hart/Welper
'that 'the Council adjourn at 6:20 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
y Sc res, CMC
City Cle k/Human Resource Director