HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12/02/2019 December 2, 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, December 2, 2019. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Jacobs, Morrissey, Feuss, Klein, Amos, Schmitt, and Juon. Mr. Morrissey joined the meeting via telephone.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Schmitt, At-Large Council Member
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that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 2, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday,November 25, 2019, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, questioned the date and who approved the payout to Steve
Hoambrecker and the date the storm sewer at W. 8th and Locke was plugged with cement by the
City.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, requested an update on status for replacing mailboxes near the old Hy-
Vee store.
City Attorney, Martin Petersen explained he has contacted the area supervisor and was told his call
would be returned but that he hasn't received that phone call to date from the postal service.
Mayor Hart stated they would be following up to resolve the issue and that other issues are being
addressed in this area.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed financing concerns with regards to Mayors and
candidates visiting Waterloo. Mr. Dryer suggested recycling sites be monitored with cameras as he
witnessed restricted items being placed in recycling containers.
Mayor Hart explained that the Mayors and candidates visiting Waterloo will be patronizing
numerous businesses during their stay, adding to the economy, benefitting the taxpayers.
Cheryl Christiansen, 1702 E. Mitchell, stated the post office placed a notice in one of the mailboxes
previously mentioned, notifying the owner of their new box number, now located a block away from
her residence and questioned if the area was so dangerous why the post office wouldn't have given
her the notice while she was there picking up her mail.
Council member Margaret Klein addressed the Council in response to Mr. Obadal's statements,
explaining that her experience on the council has been that all citizens are treated equally and
income or the location of a residence is not taken into consideration when determining a project.
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that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
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that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
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1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated December 2,
2019, in the amount of$841,254.036, 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. 2019-925.
2. Resolution setting date of public hearing as December 30, 2019, to approve a request by Fred
Rose, L.C. for a Site Plan Amendment to the "M-2,P" Planned Industrial District, to allow
for the construction of a 14,300 square foot airport hangar, located east of 2790 Livingston
Lane, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-926.
3. Resolution setting date of public hearing as December 16, 2019 to approve the request by the
City of Waterloo to vacate 7,445 square feet of street right-of-way adjacent to 3070 West
Airline Highway, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-927.
4. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting a date
of bid opening as December 19, 2019 and date of public hearing as December 30, 2019, for
the FY 2020 3200 block of W. Airline Highway Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 979, and
instructing the City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-928.
5. Resolution approving request to seek proposals for laundry services for Waterloo Fire
Rescue.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-929.
6. Resolution approving request to certify assessment to property for work performed by the
Waterloo Water Works at three (3) locations, together with recommendation of approval by
the Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-930.
b. Motion to approve the following:
2. Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business Class New or Expiration Includes
Renewal Date Sunday
a. XO Food and Liquor, 428 B Wine/C Beer Renewal 12/14/2020 x
Franklin St.
b. Golf Headquarters, 1850 W. B Beer Renewal Renewal x
Ridgeway Ave.
3. Receive and place on file the 2020 Budget of the Waterloo Water Works, and authorizing City Clerk
to file said documents with the Black Hawk County Auditor.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
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that "Resolution approving award of bid to Boulder Contracting, LLC, of Grundy Center, Iowa, in
the amount of $136,315.75, and approving the contract, bonds and certificate of insurance, in
conjunction with the FY 2020 Rip Rap Repairs Along Levee System, Contract No. 999, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-931.
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that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Strand Associates, Inc., of
Madison, Wisconsin, in an amount not to exceed $1,485,000, in conjunction with bidding and
construction related services for the Wastewater Treatment Plant FY 2020 Biosolids Modifications,
and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-932.
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that "Resolution approving award of bid to Boomerang Corporation of Anamosa, Iowa, in the
amount of$4,267,662, and approving the contract, bond, and certificate of insurance in conjunction
with the Dry Run Creek Interceptor, Contract No. 877, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-933.
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that"Resolution authorizing the transfer of$64,250 from Fund 010, General Fund,to Fund 101, Tax
Increment Financing Fund, to reimburse the TIF fund for eligible contract expenses, effective June
30, 2019", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2019-934.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
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that Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of$1,800, to Lehman Trucking and Excavating, Inc., of
Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with demolition services at 326 Crescent Place, be received, placed
on file and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
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that the Council adjourn at 5:57 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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