HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-10/12/2015October 12, 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, October 12, 2015. Mayor
Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper,
and Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Clark.
145150 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 12,
2015, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
145151 Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 5,
2015, at 5:30. p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark performed a swearing in of five (5) Waterloo Fire Rescue Fire
Recruits.
Mayor Clark recognized the ROAR Girls 14U Softball Team_for their hard work and
dedication by placing 2nd in the 2015 State 14U Girls Softball Championships.
Mayor Clark introduced John LaPointe as the interim°Director of Waste Management
CONSENT AGENDA
145152 - 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 12, 2015, in the amount of $2,326,520.76, 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 Mayorassigned,No. 2015-816.
2. Resolution to approve cancellation of 'assessments totaling $422.77 on
properties located at 1811 Franklin Street, 139 Madison Street, and 100
Kingsley Avenue and authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County
Treasurer of said cancellations,.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-817.
3. Resolution setting the date of hearing as October 26, 2015, to approve a
request to rezone -approximately 0.42 acres of land from "A-1" Agricultural
District to "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to allow for the
construction of a new single-family home, located north of 2605 Idaho
Street and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by. Mayor assigned No. 2015-818.
b. Motion to*approve the following:
1.
a.
b.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Investigator
Pohl
Emerging Trends
in Recovering
Cell Phone Data
for
Investigations'
and Prosecutions
Las Vegas,
NV
December 7
- 9, 2015
$1,718.00
Steve Hostetler,
Permit Writer
Residential
Energy
Inspector/Plans
Coralville,
IA
November
17, 2015
(alt.
$ 189.00
October 12, 2015
c.
E 2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
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Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Examiner
Class
dates -
December 1
and 10,
2015)
Expiration
Date
Jacob'Frederick,
Fitness
Specialist
(Amended)
Midwest Mania
Rosemont, IL
September
24, 2015
$1,088.00
(lodging
amount
amended
from $360
to $438)
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Karma Bar, 309 W. 4th
Street
C Liquor
w/Outdoor
Services
Renewal
10/14/2016
X
4
Chapala Mexican
Restaurant, 900
-LaPorte Rd.
C Liquor
Renewal
8/7/2016
X
Bamboo Ridge
Campground, 4550'Hess
Road
B Wine / C Beer
Renewal
09/14/2016
X
Knights of Pythias -
Furgerson Lodge #5,
244 Ash Street
C Liquor
w/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
09/16/2016
X'
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Item 1.b.l.a. Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Schmitt).
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
145153 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FY 2016 Levee Tree
Clearing (Black Hawk Creek North Side) and Sink Creek Channel Cleaning, Contract
No. 888; as published in the Waterloo Courier on September 28, 2015, 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.
Mr. Schmitt questioned how'the projects are prioritized.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer`, explained that this project was directed by
Council. The Virden Creek project is underway but the City is waiting on
easements."
145154 - Schmitt/Hart'
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145155.- Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with the FY 2016 Levee Tree Clearing (Black Hawk Creek North
Side) and Sink Creek Channel Cleaning, Contract No. 888", be adopted. Roll -call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-819.
145156 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the FY 2016 Levee
Tree, Clearing (Black Hawk Creek North Side) and Sink Creek Channel Cleaning,
Contract No. '888", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-820.
145157 - Schmitt/Hart
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
City Engineer for review.
October 12, 2015
Page 3
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Vieth Construction Corp.
Cedar Falls, IA
5%
Div. 1: $83,896.20
Div. 2: $61,470.00
Alt. Div. 2: $18,120.00
Alt. Div. 1 & 2: $145,366.20
TOTAL $163,486.20
Peterson Contractors Inc.
Reinbeck, IA
5%
Div. 1: 250,000.00
Div. 2: 125,000.00
Alt. Div. 2: $125,000.00
Alt-. Div. 1 & 2: $375,000.00
TOTAL: $450,000.00
Twin City Tree Service
$15,500
Div. l: $195,329.50
Div. 2: $101,264.00
Alt. Div. 2: $20,800.00
Div. 1 & Div. 2: $296,593.50
TOTAL: $317,393.50
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if the work performed by residents is included.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, clarified that this is only for the contracted
work.
RESOLUTIONS
145158 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving lease agreement with C & S Car Company for a 2016
Hyundai Santa, Fe VIN #5XYZUDLBXGG340504 to be used by the School Resource
Officers for a 6' month period at no cost to the City, and authorize Mayor to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: 'Five. Nays: Two
(Schmitt, Lind).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-821.
145159 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving 2016 Golf Rates with no increase", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Schmitt, Lind).
Mr. Lind questioned if this could be delayed until after. budget season so the
budget performance can be reviewed.
Paul Huting,, Leisure Services Director, explained that the golf courses are not,
underpriced but rather underutilized. The Leisure Services Commission is worried
if rates are raised participation will decrease.
145160 - Lind/Schmitt
To table until December to allow for the budget to be reviewed. Roll Call Vote -
Ayes: Two. Nays: Five (Morrissey, Welper, Hart, Cole, Jones). Motion failed.
Mayor Clark explained that the Leisure Services Commission has reviewed the
rates and are recommending the rates stay the same based on surrounding courses
and after a lot of research and thought.
Michelle. Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, added that the budget discussions
will not begin until January.
Mr. Hart questioned if the rate increase in 2012 had any effect on total rounds.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services, noted season passes tend to decline ,temporarily
after a rate increase but overall rounds are the same or slightly higher.
Ms. Cole noted that season tickets get sold at Christmas time so the rates will
be wrong.
Mr. Schmitt explained that the golf courses lost approximately $300,000 last
year and the water is donated by Water Works. Golf rounds are down virtually
everywhere and the rounds are not determined by price but rather by weather.
October 12, 2015
Page 4
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that the City is trying to
make golf more family oriented to help increase usage and usage is affected by
weather and rates.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-822.
145161 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving Notice of Discontinuation from NPDES Coverage,Under
General Permit No. 2 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction
with F.Y. 2014 Blowers Creek Storm Water Lift Station and Dry Run Creek
Improvements, Contract No. 842, and authorize Mayor to execute said document",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Schmitt, Lind).
Resolution -adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-823.
145162 - Hart/Welper
that .Resolution approving Change Order No. 2 for a net decrease of $8,270.00
for the F.Y. 2014 Flood Control Gatewell Repairs, Contract No. 867; and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document"/ be approved. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-824.
145163 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation' of
Acceptance of Work for work performed by Boulder Contracting, LLC, of Grundy,
Center, Iowa, at a total cost of $604,830.00, for the F.Y. 2014 Flood Control
Gatewell Repairs, Contract No. 867", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-825.
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145164 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Construction Plans for Private Sanitary Sewer
Extension serving Prairie Rapids Square, as submitted by Brain Engineering, Inc.
of Cedar Rapids, Iowa; and Sewage Treatment:Agreement DNR Form 29 (Nov 00) with
the Department of Natural Resources and the final acceptance of construction
plans subject to the review and acceptance by the DNR, and authorize Mayor to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote=Ayes: Seven.
1,
Resolution adopted andupon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-826.
145165 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Peters Construction of Waterloo,
Iowa and bonds and certificates of insurance, for the Waterloo Center for the
Arts Schoitz Room Renovation in the amount $132,318.00, and authorize Mayor. to
execute same", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-827.
ORDINANCES
145166 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and
collected each year on all property located within the newly expanded Northeast
Industrial Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Area, in the" City of Waterloo,
County of Black Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of
Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, Waterloo Community School District
and other ;taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal
and interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds
issued or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with said urban
renewal Project", be considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Lind). Motion carried.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
attorneys have reviewed the -language and it is correct. The base,property tax
amount is not included in the TIF but additional value added to the property
will be included in the TIF.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned why it says all taxes if the base
does not go to. the TIF.
Mr. Lind' questioned if the budget and area are being increased for this TIF. He
asked how we approved new plans last week for 2014.
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Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained the
process. The State Code requires the City to update the plan to include new
projects. The amount increased from the list plan update in 2004 was $1,000,056.
The area is being increased by one parcel.
145167 -'Hart/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ro11 call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Lind).
Motion carried.
145168 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance providing .that general property taxes levied and collected
each year on all property located within the newly expanded Northeast Industrial
Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan Area, in the City of Waterloo, County of
Black. Hawk, State of Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of
Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, 'Waterloo Community School District and other
taxing districts, be paid to a special fund for payment of principal and
interest on loans, monies advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued
or to be issued, incurred by said City in connection with said urban renewal
Project", be considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Lind).
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor' assigned No. 5309.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
145169 - Schmitt/Hart
that motion to approve Change Order No. 1 to K & W Electric of Cedar Falls, :Iowa
for project No. SRTS-U-8155(729)--8U-07 Safe Routes To School - Baltimore & W.
5th St. Traffic Signals to increase the amount of the project by $1,403.42 for
removal and installation of 2 sidewalk sections on the Southwest corner of the
intersection; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk td execute said document,
be approved. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Ron Wood, Human Rights Chair, spoke in support of the Ban the Box ordinance
being brought forward by the Human Rights Commission.
Bruce Kaiser, 514 E. 2nd Street, encouraged residents to take part in the city
council proceedings.
Elizabeth Keesy, UNI Student, along with a few other UNI students spoke in
support of the Ban the Box ordinance.
ti.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned why the City staff is working at the
ball diamond resurfacing and not sweeping streets and fixing the grinder: He
also questioned- who is installing the fence at the Waste Management leaf dump
site.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, spoke in support of_Larry Smith.
John Sherban, 1715 Robin Road, expressed concern with political signs in the
right-of-ways on private property.
Mayor Clark announced that the inflatable dam will be lowered on October 26th.
145170 - Hart/Welper
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
145171 - Hart/Welper
that the Council adjourn at 6:24 pm. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
zy Sc ares, CMC
City Clark/Human Resource Directbr