HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-November 2, 2015 November 2, 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, November 2, 2015. Mayor
Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper,
and Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Quentin Hart, Mayor Pro Tem.
145226- Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 2,
2015, at 5:30 p.m. , be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
145227- Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 26,
2015, at 5:30 p.m. , be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
145228 - 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
November 2, 2015, in the amount of $3, 796, 952.48, 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. 2015-856.
2. Resolution approving the request of Katy Hackett for tax exemptions on the
remodel of a single family home valued at $40, 000 for the property located
at 515 Riverside Drive and located within the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (LURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-857.
3. Resolution approving the request of Thomas H Skinner for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new garage valued at $16, 915 for the property
located at 1110 W Parker Street and located within the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (LURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-858 .
4 . Resolution approving the request of Eric Frey for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new garage and remodel of the dwelling valued at
$190, 000 for the property located at 925 Midland Street and located within
the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-859.
5. Resolution approving the request of Clayton Spear for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new garage valued at $10, 600 for the property
located at 506 Hammond Avenue and located within the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (CURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-860.
6. Resolution approving the request of Thomas Gehl for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new garage valued at $22, 000 for the property located at
235 Leland Avenue and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area (CUBA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-861.
7 . Resolution approving the request of Creed Harkless for tax exemptions on
the construction of a townhouse valued at $150, 000 for property located at
5812 Summerland Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization
Area (CLURA) .
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-862.
8. Resolution approving the request of Dennis Cordes for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new condo valued at $174, 900 for property located at
4023 Mourning Dove, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization
Area (CLURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-863.
9. Resolution approving the request of Tim Cummings for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new condo valued at $159, 900 for property located at
4004 Mourning Dove Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban
Revitalization Area (CLURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-864 .
10. Resolution approving the request of Senad & Aida Dizdarevic for tax
exemptions on the construction of a new single family home valued at
$200, 000 for property located at 5612 Summerland Drive, and located in the
City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA) .
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-865.
11. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. and setting date of bid opening as November 12, 2015 and date of
public hearing as November 16, 2015 for demolition services at 330 Irving
Street and 1025 Sycamore Street, and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-866.
12. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. and setting date of bid opening as November 12, 2015 and date of
public hearing as November 16, 2015 for the F.Y. 2016 Levee Tree Clearing
(Black Hawk Creek South Side) , Contract No. 901, and instruct City Clerk
to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-867.
13. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. , as prepared by JDE Engineering, and setting date of bid opening as
November 19, 2015 and date of public hearing as November 23, 2015 for the
F.Y. 2016 NE Industrial Park Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Extension,
Contract No. 900, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-868.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Travel Requests
Name & Title of Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) Amount not
Personnel to Exceed
a. Officers Erie, Defensive Tactics Johnston, IA 11/4/2015 $445.00
Lippert and Recert School
Oelmann (AMENDED)
2. Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of New or Expiration Includes
Business Class Renewal Date Sunday
a. Tokyo Japanese C Liquor New 02/13/2016 X
Steakhouse, 1931 Sears
Street (Premise
Update)
b. Gallerija 92, 1927 C Liquor Renewal 10/31/2016
Jefferson Street
C. Hy-Vee C-Store #4, B Wine, C Beer Renewal 10/31/2016 X
3700 University Avenue
d. Petersen & Tietz B Native Wine Renewal 10/08/2016 X
Florists, 2275
Independence Avenue
3. Mayor Clark' s recommendation of the following appointments:
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Expiration New or Re-
Appointee Board/Commission Date Appointment
Shari King ADA Commission 10/08/2018 Re-Appointment
Telecommunications 01/01/2021 Re-Appointment
Randy Pilkington Board
Community Development 11/02/2018 New
Philip Nash Board
Eric DonatADA Commission 11/02/2018 New
4 . Application for Vehicle for Hire Business License for CJ's Courtesy Cab, 7920
Zaneta Road, Hudson, IA.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
145229 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by Lost
Island Real Estate, L.C. for a Site Plan Amendment to the "R-4, R-P" Planned
Multiple Residence District for to allow for the development of a new
residential subdivision, generally located northwest of the intersection of E
Shaulis Road and Hess Road, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 23,
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 and there were none.
145230 - Schmitt/Hart
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Ms. Cole questioned if the water issues in the area had been addressed.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that the construction plans have not been
submitted yet and will be brought to Council for approval. This item is only for
the rezoning of the property.
145231 - Schmitt/Hart
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 in conjunction with the
request by Lost Island Real Estate, L.C. for a Site Plan Amendment to the "R-4,
R-P" Planned Multiple Residence District for to allow for the development of a
new residential subdivision, generally located northwest of the intersection of
E Shaulis Road and Hess Road", be received, placed on file, considered and
passed for the first time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145232 - Schmitt/Hart
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145233 - Schmitt/Hart
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 in conjunction with the
request by Lost Island Real Estate, L.C. for a Site Plan Amendment to the "R-4,
R-P" Planned Multiple Residence District for to allow for the development of a
new residential subdivision, generally located northwest of the intersection of
E Shaulis Road and Hess Road", 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. 5313.
145234 - Hart/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the rezone request by
the City of Waterloo to rezone approximately 0.49 acres of land from "R-2" One
and Two Family Residence District and "C-2" Commercial District to "C-P" Planned
Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Ansborough Avenue and
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Upton Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 23, 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.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned if an additional access will
be planned.
Mayor Clark explained that the access has yet to be decided because this is a
rezone but a business has not been identified for this area.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, agreed that access
will be looked at when a project is identified.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed concern with the rezone due to
increased traffic and the fact that he was unable to sell his property due to
the possibility of increasing the traffic.
Mayor Clark explained that there is not an identified project. This rezone
allows Council to decide what goes there in the future.
Mr. Lind questioned if one lot was being left as a residential lot.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, confirmed that there
will be a residential lot left zoned "R-2".
145235 - Hart/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of the Planning and Zoning
Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice
vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145236 - Hart/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 rezone
request by the City of Waterloo to rezone approximately 0.49 acres of land from
"R-2" One and Two Family Residence District and "C-2" Commercial District to "C-
P" Planned Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Ansborough
Avenue and Upton Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for
the first time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145237 - Hart/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145238 - Hart/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 rezone
request by the City of Waterloo to rezone approximately 0.49 acres of land from
"R-2" One and Two Family Residence District and "C-2" Commercial District to "C-
P" Planned Commercial District, located at the northeast corner of Ansborough
Avenue and Upton Avenue", 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. 5314 .
145239 - Hart/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by San
Marnan Management, Inc to rezone 3.77 acres from "C-2" Commercial District to
"C-2, C-Z" Conditional Zoning Commercial District to allow for a storage
warehouse and related shipping activities, located at 4107 Hammond Avenue and
1051 Southtown Drive. , as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 23, 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 and there were none.
Chris Wendland, Attorney for the applicant, was available for questions and
there were none.
145240 - Hart/Morrissey
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commendation of the Planning and Zoning
that the hearing be closed and re
nts be received and placed on file. Voice
Commission and oral and written comme
vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145241 - Hart/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
San Marnan Management, Inc. to rezone 3.77 acres from 11C-2" Commercial District
to "C-2, C-Z" Conditional Zoning Commercial District to allow for a storage
warehouse and related shipping activities, located at 4107 Hammond Avenue and
1051 Southtown Drive", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for
the first time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Abstain: One (Cole) . Motion carried.
145242 - Hart/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145243 - Hart/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
San Marnan Management, Inc. to rezone 3.77 acres from 11C-2" Commercial District
to "C-2, C-Z" Conditional Zoning Commercial District to allow for a storage
warehouse and related shipping activities, located at 4107 Hammond Avenue and
1051 Southtown Drive", 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. 5315.
145244 - Welper/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the asbestos abatement
of 325 Commercial Street (former Wonder Bread building) , as published in the
Waterloo Courier on October 23, 2015, be received and placed on file. Voice
vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145245 - Welper/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145246 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with the asbestos abatement of 325 Commercial Street (former
Wonder Bread building) ", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-869.
145247 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the asbestos
abatement of 325 Commercial Street (former Wonder Bread building) ", be adopted.
Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-870.
145248 - Welper/Morrissey
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
Community Planning & Development Director for review.
Bidder Bid Bid Amount
Security
Advanced Environmental
803 Ricker Street 5% $5, 750.00
Waterloo, IA
Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145249 - Welper/Morrissey
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that "Resolution awarding asbestos abatement contract to Advanced Environmental
for asbestos abatement of 325 Commercial Street the former Wonder Bread Bakery
in the amount of $5, 750.00", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-871.
RESOLUTIONS
145250 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving Professional Services Agreement with Recreation
Engineering & Planning, of Boulder, Colorado, in the amount of $245, 865. 00, paid
for with WDC Gaming Funds, for preliminary engineering and design in conjunction
with the construction of a whitewater course on the Cedar River in downtown
Waterloo", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Schmitt) .
Abstain: One (Schmitt) . Motion carried.
John Sherban, 1715 Robin Road, spoke in opposition to the project.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, spoke in opposition to the project.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, spoke in opposition to the project.
Bruce Kaiser, 514 E. 2 a Street, compared this project to the dog track.
Don Miller, 707 Stone Quarry Road, questioned if VanderWalle included this in
the plan for downtown and whether a business plan had been submitted showing
advantages for the course, proposed funding, and location.
Mayor Clark noted that a kayak course has been in the plan for a long time. It
is unknown if that came from VanderWalle or if it is a part of the downtown
renaissance plan. The specifics of the course are not available at this time.
Kirk Henderson, 301 Frederick Ave. , spoke in support of the project.
Mr. Lind questioned if the price list was a professional service agreement.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, noted that it is an acceptable format that lists
the scope of work and the prices.
Mr. Morrissey spoke in support of the project and expressed concern with the
removal of the little dam.
Mr. Jones questioned how well the Charles City Course is performing.
Mayor Clark spoke in support of the project and noted that the other courses in
Iowa are doing well.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-872.
145251 - Cole/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing MidAmerican Energy to install LED street lights on
the SW corner of the 2600 block of Geraldine Rd. and W. Airline Highway, SE
corner of 2900 block of Geraldine Rd. and W. Airline Hwy. , two (2) curves in the
2700 and the curve in the 2800 blocks of Geraldine Rd", be adopted. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-873.
145252 - Cole/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing MidAmerican Energy to install 100 watt LED street
lights on wood poles in the alley that runs east and west between the 1000 block
of Linn St. and Manson St. and the entrance/exit drive of Hawkeye Community
College parking lot in the 800 block of W. 3rd St.", be adopted. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-874 .
145253 - Cole/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc. for the completion of an Airfield Pavement Management
Study and Analysis (APMS) at the Waterloo Regional Airport in the amount of
$99, 800.00, and request approval for the Mayor to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, spoke in opposition to the study.
Keith Kaspari, Airport Director, explained that the last study was completed in
2002. This study will provide a PCI index that allows the airport to look at the
cost of future rehabilitated costs and will allow the airport to provide the PCI
number to aircraft operators so they can confidently operate the aircraft at the
airport.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-875.
145254 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommend Final Acceptance
of Work Performed by Altorfer, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, for the completion of
the RICE-NESHAP Improvements to the Emergency Generator at Waterloo Regional
Airport, and recommend approval to proceed with Pay Estimate No: 1 -(Pre-Final)
in the amount of $31, 727.45, and Pay Estimate No: 2 (Final Including
Retainage) at $1, 669. 90", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-876.
145255 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc. for an amount not to exceed $42, 000.00 in conjunction with the
Waterloo Sanitary Sewer Smoke Testing, Southland Park and Audubon Park; and
authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-877.
ORDINANCES
145256 - Schmitt/Hart
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by deleting Subsection (247)
Magnolia Parkway to Section 551, Parking Prohibited At all Times On Certain
Streets, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (247) Magnolia Parkway
to Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145257 - Schmitt/Hart
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roil call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145258 - Schmitt/Hart
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by deleting Subsection (247)
Magnolia Parkway to Section 551, Parking Prohibited At all Times On Certain
Streets, and inserting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (247) Magnolia Parkway
to Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets", 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. 5316.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
145259 - Morrissey/Welper
that Change Order 2 for an increase of $3, 410.00 and Change Order 3 for an
increase of $440. 00, for the Lighting Phase of Taxiway Alpha Rehab Project at
the Waterloo Regional Airport, for a total project cost of $850, 486.50, and
authorize the Director of Aviation to proceed with said work, be received,
placed on file and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Duane Eilers, Bishop Street, expressed concern with code enforcement violations
not being issued to similar businesses to his. He expressed concern with the
building inspection department.
Bruce Kaiser, welcomed Eric Donat to the ADA Commission.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed concern with the yard waste site
fence.
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John Sherban, 1715 Robin Road, noted that the election is on the 3rd and there is
a shortage of funds.
Don Miller, questioned why permits have not been issued for the Tech II project.
Mayor Clark explained that the City is hopeful that the contractor will be
moving forward soon.
Jerry Hageman, 345 San Salvador, spoke in support of Ban the Box and in support
of the white water course.
Mr. Morrissey explained that the Ban the Box ordinance will be brought back at a
later Council meeting.
145260 - Hart/Welper
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
145261 - Hart/Welper
that the Council adjourn at 6:26 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suzy Sch s, CMC
City Cl /Human Resource Director