HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-Council Minutes-1/6/2020January 6, 2020
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, January 6, 2020. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Boesen, Amos, Morrissey, Klein, Feuss, Grieder, and Juon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Jerome Amos, Ward 4 Council Member
157286 - Juon/Morrissey
that the Agenda, as amended, Item 7, to correct the amount of Change Order No 1 with Boulder
Contracting, LLC, from $29,400 to $29,450, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 6, 2020, at
5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157287 - Juon/Morrissey
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Special Session on Monday, December 30, 2019, at 5:25 p.m.
and the Regular Session on Monday, December 30, 2019, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Proclamation declaring calendar year 2020 to be the 19th Amendment Centennial Commemoration.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Floyd Junker, 1209 Mulberry, commented that on New Year's Eve he has a neighbor who, for the
last four years, stands outside and shoots his shotgun 14 times on New Year's Eve. He explained
that he called dispatch and they asked him to call closer to midnight. When it got closer to midnight,
a cop was not there. He listed the amount of crimes that have occurred in his neighborhood. He
asked that the police department do something about this issue.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4a' Street, commented that a call the Courier occurred regarding dirt near
Friendship Village that was sprayed green. The answer that spraying dirt green is required. He
commented that there is a pile of dirt by the old flea market and it does not have green spray. He
questioned if citizens can expect to have higher taxes due to the rollback.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, explained the requirement to spray dirt.
Jerry Collins 1122 West Mullan, questioned how a neighborhood watch group is organized.
Rod Lindquist, Makenda, LLC, explained that as of today the building is completed with demolition.
Plans for remodeling have been submitted to the city and are still on track with opening in July. He
stated that the biggest potential delay is furniture that is ordered arriving on time.
Mayor Hart commented that the city is close to finalizing a contract with a company called Spectra
to take over management of the convention center.
Don Share, 1415 Downing Avenue, commented that he was opposed to the Ban the Box Ordinance.
He stated that it would be prudent to bring the ordinance up for reconsideration and tweak it so that
it does not conflict with state or federal law.
Mrs. Klein commented that there is a gentleman named David Marvitz that is going around
photographing the history of Waterloo. His page is called "You Might Be from Waterloo/Cedar
Falls if You Remember". She thanked him for creating this page.
Mr. Morrissey commented that a few weeks back AECOM commented that action needed to be
taken soon regarding Phase 3 on University Avenue if there were differences of opinion in the
proposed design. He requested that a resolution be brought to council to vote again on the design
and the speed limit.
Mayor Hart commented that he will speak with both Mr. Schindel and Mr. Knutson to determine a
schedule for bringing the matter back to council.
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Mayor Hart commented that he went to the Waterloo Career Center to check out their convenience
store and encouraged citizens to stop by.
157288 - Juon/Morrissey
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
157289 - Juon/Grieder
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated January 6, 2020,
in the amount of $3,105,596.39, 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. 2020-01.
2. Resolution approving the request of Ryan Barnett for tax exemptions on the construction of a
single family home valued at $379,705, for property located at 1451 Audubon Drive, and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA)
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-02.
Resolution approving the request of Darrin Hagedorn for tax exemptions on the construction
of a single family home valued at $170,000, for property located at 1105 Vermont Street, and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. No. 2020-03.
4. Resolution approving the request of Adam Squires for tax exemptions on the construction of
a single family home valued at $420,000, for property located at 561 Macallan Lane, and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-04.
5. Resolution approving the request of Asim Mustedanagic for tax exemptions on the
construction of a single family home valued at $210,000, for property located at 3545
Muirfield Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-05.
Resolution approving the request of Duane A. Amhof for tax exemptions on the construction
of a duplex unit valued at $205,000, for property located at 733 Grindstone Circle, and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-06.
Resolution approving the request of Robert J. Buzyuski for tax exemptions on the
construction of a single family home valued at $520,000, for property located at 3821 Trent
Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-07.
Resolution approving the request of Adrian and Merima Dizdaric for tax exemptions on the
construction of a single family home valued at $260,000, for property located at 1330 Jersey
Lane, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. No. 2020-08.
9. Resolution approving the request of Goran Lazic for tax exemptions on the construction of
home improvements valued at $8,000, for property located at 112 Prospect Avenue,
and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-09.
10. Resolution approving the request of JoCathy Jordan for tax exemptions on the construction
of home improvements valued at $39,782, for property located at 716 Vinton Street,
and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-10.
11. Resolution approving the request of B & B Lock & Key for tax exemptions on the
construction of improvements valued at $30,000, for property located at 2200 Falls Avenue,
and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-11.
12. Resolution approving the request of Jana Ryan for tax exemptions on the construction of
home improvements valued at $16,000, for property located at 1217 Mulberry Street,
and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-12.
13. Resolution approving the request of Lorene and Mike Fulks for tax exemptions on the
construction of a replacement home valued at $156,958, for property located at 1120
Fairchild Street, and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-13.
14. Resolution approving cancellation of assessment for 150 Cornwall Avenue in the amount of
$178.80, and authorizing the City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said
cancellation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-14.
15. Resolution approving changing the date of the Monday, February 3, 2020 Regular Council
Meeting, along with any Work Session and Finance Meeting, to Tuesday, February 4, 2020.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-15.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
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2.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Amount
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
not to
Exceed
Mayor Quentin Hart
Conference of Mayors
Washington,
January 21-
$2,900
D.C.
24, 2020
Greg Ahlhelm,
Iowa Association of
West Des
January 7-9,
$1,930
Building Official; Jeff
Building Officials
Moines, IA
2020
Siebel, Property
Accessibility
Safety inspector;
Requirements and
Jennifer Sparks,
International Residential
Permit Writer
Code Plan Review
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business I Class I New or I Expiration I Includes
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Renewal
Date
Sunday
The Broken Record, 315 W.
C Liquor
Renewal
1/20/21
x
4th Street
w/Outdoor Service
Cedar Valley Fish Market,
B Beer / B Native
Renewal
1/25/21
218 Division Street
Wine
Cherry Creek Grill, 1850 W.
C Liquor
Renewal
10/31/20
x
Ridgeway Avenue
w/Outdoor Service
Hy-Vee 41 Club Room, 2834
E Liquor
New
3/24/20
x
Ansborough Avenue
*Ownership Update*
Hy-Vee #2, 2181 Logan
E Liquor
New
3/24/20
x
Avenue *Ownership Update*
Hy-Vee Market Cafe' #3,
C Liquor
New
3/16/20
x
1422 Flammang Drive
*Ownership Update*
The Iron Horse Social Club,
C Liquor
Renewal
12/11/20
250 Westfield Avenue, Suite
w/Outdoor
102
Service/Catering
Liquor and Tobacco Outlet,
B Wine / C Beer / E
Renewal
1/31/21
x
2844 University Avenue
Liquor
New Adventures, 341
C Liquor
Renewal
12/19/20
x
Fletcher Avenue
w/Outdoor Service
The Screaming Eagle
C Liquor
New
12/31/20
x
American Bar and Grill, 228
w/Outdoor Service
E. 4th Street
Waterloo Black Hawks
C Liquor
Renewal
12/15/20
x
Hockey, LLC, 125
w/Outdoor Service
Commercial Street
Winter Gala 2020, 650
C Liquor
New
2/17/20
x
Stephan Avenue
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission Expiration Date New or
I
Re -Appointment
Jenna Northey
Community Development Board December 30, 2022 New
3. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit New Application for Ray's Market, Inc. DBA The Snack Shack, 189 W.
11th Street.
4. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
157290 - Klein/Amos
that "Resolution supporting submission of a pre -application by Deere Acres, LLC, for the Iowa
Community Catalyst Building Remediation program, to renovate buildings located at 1427-1429 W.
3rd Street and 405 Bayard Street, Waterloo, Iowa", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, provided an overview of the Iowa Community Catalyst Building
Remediation program.
Mayor Hart questioned if this is an opportunity to renovate a home to improve the neighborhood and
community.
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Aric Schroeder commented that this program does help renovate existing housing and commercial
buildings to improve the taxable value. He further commented that one application can be submitted
per year.
Mr. Morrissey clarified the location of the building.
Mrs. Klein spoke in support of the item and encouraged more developers to participate in the
program.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-16.
157291 - Klein/Amos
that "Resolution approving an Assistance to Firefighters Grant application to purchase new self-
contained breathing apparatus, and authorizing the Fire Chief to execute said document", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Boesen questioned if the grant approval notification may be sent in October.
Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, confirmed and commented that approval may be as late as December.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-17.
157292 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving an Acquisition Contract and accepting a deed from Justin L. and Mahala
Else, in the amount of $125, to acquire 30 square feet of right-of-way and 47 square feet of
temporary easement, for the Downing-Ansborough Widening Project, located at 903 Downing
Avenue, 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. 2020-18.
157293 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving usage fees for the downtown electric vehicle charging stations at a rate of
$0.25 per minute plus $1 service fee and $0.40 per minute idle fee after a one hour grace period,
located at 194 W. 2nd Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-19.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
157294 - Feuss/Grieder
that Change Order No. 1, to J.F. Brennan Co., Inc., for a net decrease of $75,080, in conjunction
with the FY 2020 Cedar River Bladder Dam Repairs, Contract No. 996, be received, placed on file
and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157295 - Feuss/Grieder
that Change Order No. 1, to Boulder Contracting, LLC, for a net increase of $29,450, in conjunction
with the FY 2020 Rip Rap Repairs Along the Levee System, Contract No. 999, be received, placed
on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, provided an overview of the change order.
157296 - Amos/Morrissey
that Change Order No. 6, to WHR Inc., of South Amana, Iowa, for a total decrease of $34,821, in
conjunction with the Waste Water Treatment Plant Satellite Wet Well Rehabilitation Project,
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Contract No. 907, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
157297 - Amos/Morrissey
that Change Order No. 7, to WHR Inc., of South Amana, Iowa, for a total increase of $ 8,174, in
conjunction with the Waste Water Treatment Plant Satellite Wet Well Rehabilitation Project,
Contract No. 907, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, provided an overview of the change order.
157298 - Morrissey/Feuss
to rescind the City of Waterloo's Merit Pay and Performance Evaluation Policy as adopted by the
Waterloo City Council on December 16, 2019 under that date's Agenda Item #6 in the Resolution
section, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4a' Street, read exceptions to a motion to rescind under Roberts Rules of
Order and questioned if any of these would apply to the motion.
Mayor Hart questioned if the motion is in order.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, commented that she believes the motion to rescind is in order.
Mr. Morrissey requested that this be a roll call vote.
Mrs. Juon questioned the reasons to rescind and why the reasons were not fully disclosed at the work
session to allow council to fully discuss and address the concerns.
Mr. Morrissey provided an explanation supporting his motion to rescind.
Mrs. Juon requested that anyone who is opposed to this policy explain why they are opposed to the
policy and why were concerns not voiced during the work session.
Mr. Grieder commented that he had worked in a charter school in New Jersey and found that the
merit pay system in that environment proved to be ineffective and also promoted unhealthy practices
amongst its staff. He read a published report by the Center for Economic and Budgetary Standards
which indicated that a merit pay program is ineffective in promoting an increase in productivity. He
further commented on his concerns surrounding the policy and he supports rescinding the policy
until it can be further reviewed and improved upon.
Mr. Feuss commented that he did not understand that the policy included merit pay and further
expressed his concerns regarding employee salaries being public record.
Mayor Hart commented that he takes exception to any comments implying that staff or his office
was deficient in communicating that this evaluation policy was tied to merit increases.
Mr. Amos commented that he supports the policy as well as Mr. Morrissey's motion to allow more
time to review and refine the policy. He further commented on his research surrounding merit pay
programs and found more pros than cons, but suggested the merit pay program does lack how
performance and merit increases will be measured, and that he will support the motion to rescind
until more information can be provided.
Mr. Boesen commented that an evaluation system is needed and explained what he feels should be
included in the evaluation.
Mrs. Juon commented that when she was an executive director they did have a merit pay system and
that they did have goals.
Mrs. Klein commented that that she has appreciated the discussion tonight and that the council has
been fully informed to this point. She agrees that pay should be tied to merit increases, but she will
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vote to rescind the item for the purpose of reevaluating based on the comments council presented
tonight.
157299 - Juon/Boesen
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:36 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
City Attorney Martin Petersen stated that discussion of litigation with counsel pursuant is an
approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section §21.5(1)(c).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
157300 - Juon/Klein
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 7:01 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
157301 - Klein/Grieder
that the Council adjourn at 7:01 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Kelley Felc
City Clerk