HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-7 /25/2016 July 25, 2016
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 25, 2016. Mayor Quentin
Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs, Morrissey, Powers, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and
Welper.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director
146339 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 25, 2016,
at 5:30 p.m. , be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
146340 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 18, 2016,
at 5:30 p.m. , be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring July 2016 as the 50th Anniversary of
the Human Rights Commission in Waterloo, Iowa.
CONSENT AGENDA
146341 - Welper/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 July
25, 2016, in the amount of $4, 267,240.02, 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. 2016-574 .
2. Resolution setting date of hearing as August 8, 2016 to approve the
request by CASCO Corporation for a site plan amendment to the "R-4,R-P"
Planned Residence District to allow for the construction of 6, 436 SF
medical clinic and a 33-stall parking lot, located directly to the east of
4015 Hurst Drive; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-575.
3. Resolution approving request from Friendship Village to hold a 5K on
August 27, 2016 from 8:30 AM to 10:30 AM on sidewalks and streets near
Friendship Village.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-576.
4. Resolution approving the request of Clayton Davis for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new single family home valued at $174, 900 for
property located at 4021 Mourning Dove Drive, and located in the City
Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-577.
5. Resolution approving the request of Kim Corcoran for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $164, 900 for property
located at 1016 Hummingbird Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban
Revitalization Area (CLURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-578.
6. Resolution setting date of public hearing as August 15, 2016 and date of
bid opening as August 11, 2016 to allow the Police Department to seek bids
for a 5-year maintenance agreement for printers and copier needs and
instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-579.
7. Resolution approving the request of Taylor Thoma for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $140, 000 for property
July 25, 2016 Page 2
located at 5827 Summerland Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban
Revitalization Area (CLURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-580.
8. Resolution approving the request of Micah Moore for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $163, 110 for property
located at 1308 Hummingbird Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban
Revitalization Area (CLURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-581.
9. Resolution approving the request of Ann Livingston for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new single family home valued at $210, 481 for
property located at 1114 Sandpiper Court, and located in the City Limits
Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-582.
10. Resolution approving request from Ronnie Knudsvig for a waiver for a
concrete driveway to be located at 1348 Angus Drive and authorizing the
construction of a concrete driveway and placing a driveway or sidewalk on
City right of way on an unimproved street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-583.
11. Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and setting date of bid opening as August 11, 2016, and
date of public hearing as August 15, 2016, for the F.Y. 2017 Sidewalk
Repair Assessment Program - Zone 6, Contract No. 909; and instruct City
Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-584 .
12. Resolution approving request of Mark Callahan, Iowa Department of
Transportation, District 2 Office, for variance to Noise Ordinance during
fall of 2016 but more likely the spring/summer of 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to
6:00 a.m. , Sunday night to Friday morning in conjunction with the
Construction of DOT project NHSN-218-7 (232) 2J-07 along southbound U.S.
218 from the 18th Street/Williston Avenue intersection north to 6th Street
(downtown U.S. 218 bridge) , together with recommendation of approval of
Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-585.
13. Resolution approving cancellation of special assessments for properties
listed on Exhibit A, and authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County
Treasurer of said cancellations.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-586.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1 Travel Requests
Name & Title ofAmount not
Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) to Exceed
Personnel
a. Levi Hubka, Basic and Cedar September $120.00
Firefighter Advanced Vehicle Rapids, IA 24-25,
Extrication 2016
b. P.O. Lindaman HDS Huntsville, August 7- $300.00
Recertification AL 12, 2016
School /
Hazardous Devices
C. Steve Weftec the water New Orleans, September $2, 855.00
Hoambrecker, quality event LA 24-28,
Director 2016
2• Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of New or Expiration Includes
Class
Business Renewal Date Sunday
a. Applebee's C Liquor Renewal 06/23/2017 X
Neighborhood Grill &
Bar, 2780 Crossroads
Blvd.
July 25, 2016 Page 3
b. Briqhouse Bar and C Liquor Renewal 05/13/2017 X
Grill, 307 W. 5th w/Outdoor
Street Service
C. Fraternal Order of A Liquor Renewal 06/30/2017
Eagles Waterloo Aerie
#764, 202 E. 1st
Street
3. Recommendation of appointment of Richard Strange to the position of Mechanic
in the Central Garage Department effective August 8, 2016 pending results of
pre-employment physical and testing.
4 . Recommendation of appointment of Kelley Felchle to the position of City
Clerk in the City Clerk Department, effective October 4, 2016.
5. Recommendation of appointment of Dana Jackson to the position of Housing
Maintenance at Ridgeway Towers Apartments effective August 1, 2016.
6. Recommendation of appointment of Seth Hyberger and John Dornoff to the
position of Planner I in the Planning & Zoning Department, with an effective
date for Seth Hyberger of August 18, 2016, and an effective date for John
Dornoff of August 22, 2016
7 . Bonds.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Item 1.b. 6. Roll call vote-ayes: Six. Nayes: One
(Schmitt) . Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt asked for clarification on item l.b. l.c.
Steve Hoambrecker, Waste Management Director, explained that the National
Conference provides technical knowledge that can be used in Waterloo. It does
provide CEU.
Mr. Lind asked if there were more inexpensive ways to obtain continuing
education such as this.
Steve Hoambrecker explained that there are cheaper ways to gain the basic
information but not the valuable knowledge gleaned from the personal experiences
of other directors from other cities throughout the country.
Mr. Lind suggested that staff provide a report when they return from out-of-
state training.
Mr. Lind asked for clarification on the cancellation of special assessments.
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, explained that these are cancellation of assessments
relating to properties which have changed ownership between the time that
services were rendered and the time of assessment.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146342 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by Muhamed
Kudic for a rezone of 5.45 acres from "R-3, R-P" Planned Multiple Family
Residence District to "C-P" Planned Commercial District, to allow for the
construction of a new electrician contractor business and for future
development, generally located at the southeast corner of Southland Drive and
Sergeant Road, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 15, 2016, 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.
146343 - Schmitt/Welper
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Voice vote-
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146344 - Schmitt/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 the request by
Muhamed Kudic for a rezone of 5. 45 acres from "R-3, R-P" Planned Multiple Family
Residence District to "C-P" Planned Commercial District, to allow for the
construction of a new electrician contractor business and for future
July 25, 2016 Page 4
development, generally located at the southeast corner of Southland Drive and
Sergeant Road", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first
time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Lind questioned if this request is compatible with the new homes built in
the area.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that it is
compatible.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if there is a timing issue with this item.
Noel Anderson stated that he is not aware of an issue of timing with this.
146345 - Schmitt/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: Four. Nays: Three (Lind,
Schmitt, Jacobs) . Motion failed.
146346 - Welper/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by Struxture
Architects on the behalf of Hawkeye Community College to rezone approximately
2.07 acres from "M-1" Light Industrial District to "C-3" Central Business
District for the purposes of constructing a new 2-story building with a 20, 000
SF building footprint and accompanying 106-stall parking lot, located southwest
of 109-127 Jefferson Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 15,
2016, 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.
146347 - Welper/Amos
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Voice vote-
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Amos questioned if he needs to abstain as this 4r& directly relates to his
employer.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, explained that there is no need for Mr. Amos to
abstain as there is no personal gain or benefit to him from this action.
146348 - Welper/Morrissey
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 the request by
Struxture Architects on the behalf of Hawkeye Community College to rezone
approximately 2.07 acres from "M-1" Light Industrial District to "C-3" Central
Business District for the purposes of constructing a new 2-story building with a
20, 000 SF building footprint and accompanying 106-stall parking lot, located
southwest of 109-127 Jefferson Street", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the first time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Lind asked for clarification of the advantages of a C-3 zoning and asked if
storm water retention would be required in this instance.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that all
of the same requirements are in place for this development as were for other
such developments.
Mr. Schmitt stated that there is much support for this development and asked for
clarification on what steps are being taken to insure safe pedestrian traffic
flow in this area.
Dan Channer, Struxture Architects, explained the process through which they are
working to establish safe pedestrian traffic flow.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, clarified that this
item is only addressing the request for rezoning and no site plan is required
for this at this time but would be required in future processes.
Mr. Morrissey asked for clarification on how all of these projects will
coordinated and managed all at once.
July 25, 2016 Page 5
Doug Schindel, AECOM, noted that they will be looking into all management and
coordination plans for all of these projects. They are working with IDOT and
Hawkeye for aid in coordination efforts.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained the extent of involvement of both the
IDOT and Hawkeye in all of the processes in these projects. He stated that the
area will be congested but much attention will be paid to lessening that
congestion.
Mr. Morrissey questioned the safety measure that will be taken to aid student
pedestrian traffic in this area.
Doug Schindel stated that all pedestrian traffic will be reviewed as a part of
the entire process.
Mr. Lind asked if the signaled intersections will remain in this area during the
process of completing this project.
Doug Schindel affirmed that these intersection will remain signal-controlled.
Mr. Schmitt asked if there were timing concerns related to the second and third
readings of this item.
Dan Channer, Struxture Architects, stated that they are trying to move forward
with this as quickly as possible, completing it by Spring/Summer of 2018.
146349 - Welper/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Motion carried. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Nays: One
(Lind) .
146350 - Welper/Morrissey
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 the request by
Struxture Architects on the behalf of Hawkeye Community College to rezone
approximately 2.07 acres from "M-1" Light Industrial District to "C-3" Central
Business District for the purposes of constructing a new 2-story building with a
20, 000 SF building footprint and accompanying 106-stall parking lot, located
southwest of 109-127 Jefferson Street", be considered and passed for the second
and third times and adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Lind) . Motion
carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5359.
146351 - Morrissey/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request by JDE
Engineering on behalf of Stainless Plus, for a site plan amendment to the "C-
1,C-Z" Conditional Zoning Commercial District located adjacent to 3533 Cedar
Terrace Drive to allow for the construction of a 104 'x50' storage building, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on July 15, 2016, 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.
Jim Ellis, JDE Engineering, 3731 Pheasant Lane, stated that he was available to
answer any questions council may have regarding this item.
146352 - Morrissey/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral comments and recommendation of approval of
the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file.
Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
146353 - Morrissey/Amos
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 of certain property in conjunction with the
request by JDE Engineering on behalf of Stainless Plus, for a site plan
amendment to the "C-1,C-Z" Conditional Zoning Commercial District located
adjacent to 3533 Cedar Terrace Drive to allow for the construction of a 1041x50'
storage building", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the
first time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
July 25, 2016 Page 6
Mr. Schmitt asked if there were timing concerns related to this request.
Jim Ellis, JDE Engineering, stated that there are timing issues with this as
Stainless Plus would like to move forward with this project as soon as possible
the site has already been cleared and they are ready to go.
146354 - Morrissey/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
146355 - Morrissey/Amos
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 of certain property in conjunction with the
request by JDE Engineering on behalf of Stainless Plus, for a site plan
amendment to the "C-1,C-Z" Conditional Zoning Commercial District located
adjacent to 3533 Cedar Terrace Drive to allow for the construction of a 104 'x50'
storage building", be considered and passed for the second and third times and
adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5360.
RESOLUTIONS
146356 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Memorandum of Understanding with INRCOG for grant
writing services related to a REAP grant application for up to $200, 000 to be
used for Boathouse Enhancements and authorize the Mayor to execute such
document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-587 .
146357 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing the submittal of a REAP Grant Application for up to
$200, 000 to be used for Boathouse enhancements with no required match", be
adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Paul Huting, Leisure Service Director, explained that the grant would help
improve the area around the boathouse including the parking.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-588.
146358 - Schmitt/Welper
that Resolution approving award of contract to Ultramax Ammunition, of Rapid
City, South Dakota, for the Police Department's FY2017 Ammunition needs and
award of contract to Sunset Distributors of Ackley, Iowa for the Hornady .308
Caliber ammunition needs as budgeted", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-589.
146359 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution awarding bid for HFMS-2S ($1.5836 per gallon) and CRS-2P
($1.7940 per gallon) to Flint Hills Resources, Dubuque, IA for emulsions
supporting the FY17 Street Seal Coat Program", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-590.
146360 - Lind/Schmitt
that Resolution awarding bid for CSS-1 ($0.95 per gallon) and HFE 300 ($2.00
per gallon) to Bituminous Materials, Des Moines, IA for emulsions supporting the
FY17 Street Seal Coat Program", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-591.
146361 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving an agreement with the Iowa DOT for the transfer of IA
Highway 934 (University Avenue) to the City in its present condition for
$28, 000, 000. 00", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
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John Sherban, 1715 Robin Road, suggested holding off on this until a formal plan
has been established.
Mayor Hart stated that there is a working group that has laid out a plan for
downtown and these projects are not being moved on without a plan and with
consistency. He added that there have been many careful conversations about
concerns with this acquisition and if the city does not move forward now then
the offer to acquire it will be off the table.
Larry Wycoff, 4241 E. Park Rd. - Cedar Falls, IA, offered insight into how the
transfer has affected the Cedar Falls area and encouraged Waterloo to offer many
opportunities for citizen input prior to moving forward with this.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, asked to have public input on the
project.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed his concern with moving forward too
quickly with this and asked about holding more meetings to discuss this and
other concerns before moving forward.
Mayor Hart stated that it is necessary to move forward with this now because, if
we don't, the opportunity for the city to acquire this property with the $28
million incentive being offered will be removed from the table for the next 5-6
years. He added that there has been much planning and discussion on this
opportunity and it is time to move forward with it.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that there
were several public meetings with the IDOT to look at the design options for
that corridor. He added that all comments were recorded during those meetings
and reviewed and considered.
Cheryl Christianson, 1702 E. Mitchell Ave. , asked if this was related in any way
to the Blue Zones Project. She also added her concerns with roundabouts.
Mayor Hart explained that this item did not develop from a Blue Zones project
but from the IDOT wanting to do a transfer of jurisdiction to the City of
Waterloo. He added that the Complete Streets Committee is tasked with the
oversight of utilization of the streets in the City of Waterloo and he is not
aware of any conversations involving roundabouts at this time.
Randy Herod, 111 Highland Blvd, asked for clarification of what would happen if
the city council were to choose to pass on the IDOT's offer.
Mayor Hart explained that the IDOT would continue to do minimal maintenance in
this area for the next several years.
Kent Larson, 652 Olympic Dr. , stated that he believes that many people currently
avoid driving on this road and continuing with the minimal maintenance will only
cause this road to further deteriorate and moving forward is the best idea.
Mr. Powers asked if the State could vacate the road and leave us to deal with
it.
Kevin Blanchen, INRCOG, explained that they would have to go through the
legislature to do that.
Mr. Jacobs stated that the Mayor has spent a lot of time working with the IDOT
to reach this agreement and expressed his support of moving forward now.
Mr. Lind stated that a lot of time has been spent researching this and explained
some of the details of that research. He expressed his belief that the city
will be able to make this a quality road with minimal out-of-pocket expense.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that the city will work very hard to
replace this road with as little out-of-pocket as possible.
Mr. Welper stated that the IDOT' s offer that is on the table, if not accepted
now, would be rescinded. If after a number of years they would come back to us
with another offer, it would likely be for a lesser amount and this is why it is
important to accept this offer now.
Mayor Hart stated that a number of conversations have taken place regarding the
progression of this acquisition and accepting the offer from the IDOT does not
stop the city from looking for other sources of funding in the meantime.
Mr. Morrissey explained that the original offer from the IDOT was for $25
million and, through the Mayor's hard work, the offer now stands at $28 million
and he thanked the Mayor for all of the work he has done.
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Bruce W. Kaesser, 500 Sycamore Street, questioned if there are any time
restrictions or other stipulations on how it must be spent.
Mayor Hart stated that an initial award will be made of $18 million this fall
with subsequent awards of $5 million each over the next two years. He added that
there are no known restrictions or stipulations on how the money is spent.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-592.
146362 - Amos/Welper
that "Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical
Services, of Waterloo, Iowa, in the total amount $22, 500.00 for professional
services related to the Flood Control Surveys, and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Lind asked for clarification on this item.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that these are three more complicated
surveys which cannot be done in-house and this will also provide plats and
legals needed for some possible opportunities to swap some properties.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-593.
146363 - Amos/Welper
that Resolution approving an amendment to the FY 2014 Airport Improvement
Program Agreement Project Number 9I-14-OALO-105, Contract # 15321 for
development of an Airport Land Use and Zoning Ordinance for the Waterloo
Regional Airport, by and between the Iowa Department of Transportation and the
City of Waterloo, Iowa by extending the date by which funding will be available
for reimbursement of the project to five fiscal years after the date of the
amendment, and authorize the Mayor to sign all documents related to said
amendment", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-594.
146364 - Amos/Welper
that "Resolution approving a professional services agreement between the City of
Waterloo and Main Street Waterloo for the Fiscal year 2017 in the amount of
$40, 000, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute necessary documents",
be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Lind questioned if all requirements were met by Main Street in their last
contract.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, affirmed that all
requirements had been met.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-595.
146365 - Lind/Welper
that "Resolution approving the Main Street Iowa Program Agreement, Agreement #
PS2016-G300-49 between the Iowa Economic Development Authority, the City of
Waterloo and Cedar Skyline Corporation / DBA Main Street Waterloo for the
purpose of continuing the Main Street Program in Waterloo for a period of two
years ending June 30, 2018, and Resolution of Support of the Main Street
Waterloo Program, commitment to provide funding to the Main Street Waterloo
Program with funding sources to include Downtown TIF and bond funds and/or SSMID
proceeds, and commitment to appoint a city official to represent the City on the
Local Main Street governing board of directors, and that the Local Main Street
Program will continue to follow the Main Street Approach as developed by the
National Main Street Center, Inc. and espoused by Main Street Iowa", be adopted.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Terry Steven, no address offered, asked that Main Street include all portions of
4th Street.
Mr. Schmitt asked for clarification on this item.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, stated that this is
just a renewal of the previous year contract with no changes. It is required to
be renewed every 2 years.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-596.
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146366 - Lind/Welper
that "Resolution approving Development Agreement with Hydrite Chemical Co. for
the construction of a 20, 000 sq. ft. industrial building at its existing site
expansion area at 2815 WCF & N Drive, adding an estimated $1.3 million in new
taxable value to the site, and offering tax rebates at 5 years at 50% for any
added value to the overall site, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to sign
and fully execute the document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, asked if this is in a TIF district and,
if so, which type.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, stated that this is
in a blighted TIF district.
Forest Dillavou encouraged council to look to other options that blighted TIF
districts because he believes they cost the taxpayers money.
Mr. Lind asked if the levy rate were lowered would the city need to continue to
offer these types of tax incentives.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, stated that there
are rebates offered in other cities with lower levy rates and the rebates are
offered as incentive in competition to attract businesses to the city. He added
that many rebates are offered in conjunction with what the State of Iowa offers.
Mayor Hart clarified that there are a myriad of factors that can attract
businesses to our area and rebates are just one of them.
Noel Anderson affirmed that continuing to create attractive environments for
businesses involves many different factors.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-597.
146367 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving the Economic Development Assistance Contract between
the Iowa Economic Development Authority, Hydrite Chemical Co. and the City of
Waterloo, and authorize the Mayor to sign and fully execute the document", be
adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-598.
146368 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving an Agreement for Services with Vandewalle &
Associates including proposed scope of work for 2016-2017 Contract for
implementation of services for the City of Waterloo, and authorize the Mayor and
City Clerk to fully execute any necessary documents", be adopted. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Morrissey asked for a synopsis of what Vandewalle & Associates are doing for
the city.
Mr. Lind requested a work session with Vandewalle & Associates so council is
well educated on what the city is paying them to accomplish.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-599.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
146369 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution preliminary approving construction of sidewalk improvements in
conjunction with the F.Y. 2017 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 6,
Contract No. 909", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-600.
146370 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution to fix value of lots in conjunction with the F.Y. 2017 Sidewalk
Repair Assessment Program - Zone 6, Contract No. 90911, be adopted. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-601.
146371 - Schmitt/Welper
July 25, 2016 Page 10
that "Resolution to adopt preliminary plat and schedule of assessments and
estimate of costs in conjunction with the F.Y. 2017 Sidewalk Repair Assessment
Program - Zone 6, Contract No. 909", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-602.
146372 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution of Necessity and setting date of hearing as August 15, 2016 in
conjunction with the F.Y. 2017 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 6,
Contract No. 909", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-603.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Terry Stevens, no address given, expressed appreciation for two police officers
who addressed issues in a professional manner. She also expressed concern with
the behavior of other officers. She continued by requesting the establishment a
board addressing the needs of youth in our community.
Lawrence Wheeler, 433 Bratnober, expressed disapproval with the brush off he
recently received and stated that he will be discussing bringing formal charges
against the Police Chief as soon as he gets more minutes on his cell phone. He
also stated that he will be requesting that the Chief be placed in jail for
contempt of court. Mr. Wheeler then expressed his disapproval with trash can
services and the public nuisance of BBQ'Loo.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, spoke in support of cameras and asked council to
look into the installation of city-wide camera system to promote public safety.
Bruce W. Kaesser, 500 Sycamore Street, thanked the City for the splash pad.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, spoke in support of cameras in the
community.
Kent Larson, 652 Olympic Dr. , thanked Director Trelka and Chief Treloar for
their participation in Operation Public Relations and spoke in support of
cameras in the community.
Mr. Jacobs invited Ward 2 residents and other interested parties to attend a
meeting for sharing with him their thoughts, ideas, and questions at 6:30 PM on
Thursday at Lou Henry Elementary School.
Mr. Amos invited everyone to participate in the annual Elks Club Fun Day
sponsored by the people in Ward 4 to be held on July 30th from 3-9 PM at Ferguson
Field Park.
Mayor Hart announced the appointment of Richard Strange to the position of
Mechanic in the Central Garage Department, Dana Jackson to the position of
Housing Maintenance at Ridgeway Towers Apartments, Seth Hyberger and John
Dornoff to the positions of Planner I in the Planning & Zoning Department and
Kelley Felchle to the position of City Clerk in the City Clerk Department.
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that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
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that the Council adjourn at 7:00 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suy Schares, CMC
Ci y Clerk/Human Resource Director