HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-Council Minutes-1/13/2020Monday, January 13, 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 13, 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: Jonathan Grieder, Ward 2 Council member.
157302 - Juon/Grieder
that the Agenda, as amended, by deleting Item 6, "Resolution approving the Iowa DOT
Transportation Alternative Program Grant Agreement, for the Park Avenue Bicycle Traffic Signal
Improvements Project, No. TAP -U-8155(767)--81-07, in the amount of $137,000, and authorizing
the Mayor to execute said document", and Item 9, by deleting the words "with a minimum value of
$64,110", for the Regular Session on Monday, January 13, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157303 - Juon/Grieder
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 6, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Proclamation declaring January 16, 2020 as Religious Freedom Day.
Proclamation to Join in National Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s Birthday January 20,
2020.
Swearing in of new police officers Benjamin Bonwell and Jesse Aitchson.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Floyd Junket, 1209 Mulberry, commented that Waterloo has two car shows each year. He stated
that at each of these events police officers are not available to help the public. He requested an
unmarked police car to catch his neighbor shooting off a gun at midnight on New Year's Eve.
Mayor Hart commented that there is significant police presence at the 4th street Cruise. He
encouraged the event organizers to contact the Police Department to hire police presence.
Fred Remy, 20096 N. Jones Drive, Maricopa, Arizona, 85138, commented that he is worried about
automation taking jobs away from truckers in Iowa. He stated that poor people, people of color, and
women would be the hardest hit by automation.
Yolando Loveless, 3548 Muirfield Drive, commented that in 2020 he wanted to visit Waterloo and
Cedar Falls City Councils to update them on what the Black Hawk County Veterans Affairs is doing
to help veterans in the county.
Mr. Morrissey commented that this Wednesday a bus would take people to Des Moines for $10 to
the Poor People's Gathering. He commented that something needs to be done to address parking
downtown. He stated that a firefighter rescued two little kids from a fire and commented all of the
firefighters for their service to the community.
Mrs. Juon shared that fair hiring practices is included in federal legislation and is included in the
National Defense Authorization Act signed by President Trump on December 20, 2019.
Mrs. Klein commented that she does not believe the bill addresses private businesses, only federal,
and that is why the city is being sued.
157304- Juon/Feuss
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:
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated January 13, 2020,
in the amount of $1,486,015.34 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. 2020-20.
b. Motion to approve the following:
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Class
New or
Expiration
Amount
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
not to
B&B East, 1615 Bishop
B Wine / C Beer / E
Renewal
2/13/2021
Exceed
John Hyman - ICT
2020 Iowa Water
Ankeny,
January 28-29,
$718
Foreman and Kevin
Environment Association
IA
2020
X
Kuenstling - ICT
Maintenance Conference
Tech
and Catering
Jo Jones - Sewer
2020 Iowa Water
Ankeny,
28-29,2020
$718
Maintenance and Al
Environment Association
IA
Delagardelle - Sewer
Maintenance Conference
New
1/31/2021
X
Maintenance
Liquor
Dennis Gentz,
Iowa Concrete Paving
Des
February 5-7,
$462.20
Assistant City
Association 56th Annual
Moines, IA
2020
Engineer
Concrete Paving
Renewal
1/19/2021
X
Drive
Workshop
Aquatics/Member
Aquatic CEU Workshop
Cedar
Cedar Falls, IA
$155
Services Specialist
Falls, IA
Officer Lindaman
Bomb Technician Re-
Huntsville,
February 2-7,
$300
certification Course
AL
2020
Investigator Pohl
Nation Cyber Crime
Boston,
April 26-30, 2020
$1,400
Conference
MA
Three Waterloo Fire
Blue Card -Incident
Online
1 year
$1,155
Lieutenants
Commander Certification
subscription
rogram
access
Chris Western,
Brownfields 2019
Los
December 10-13,
$2,395
Planner II
Conference
Angeles,
2019
*AMENDED*
CA
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business
Class
New or
Expiration
Includes
Renewal
Date
Sunda
B&B East, 1615 Bishop
B Wine / C Beer / E
Renewal
2/13/2021
X
Avenue
Liquor
Blue Iguana, 250 Westfield
C Liquor
Renewal
12/11/2020
X
Avenue, Suite 101
w/Outdoor Service
and Catering
Brown Bottle, 209 W. 5th
C Liquor
Renewal
10/21/2020
X
Street
Casey's General Store #3880,
B Wine / C Beer / E
New
1/31/2021
X
1900 W. Ridgeway Avenue
Liquor
The Other Place, 360 E.
C Liquor
Renewal
1/25/2021
X
Ridgeway Avenue
Prime Mart, 3535 Marigold
B Wine / C Beer / E
Renewal
1/19/2021
X
Drive
Liquor
January 13, 2020
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
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Appointee Board/Commission
Expiration
New or
Date
Re- A ointment
Zachary Hansen Design Review Board
1/13/2023
New
4. Recommendation of appointment of Brian Boesen to the position of Lead Animal Control Officer
effective January 1, 2020.
5. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit New Application for Convenience Stores Business, Inc. DBA UniMart,
1615 Bishop Avenue.
6. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit New Application for New Star Fletcher, 315 Fletcher Avenue.
7. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Abstain: One (Boesen on item LBA due to family reasons). Motion
carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
157306 - Morrissey/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on a request by Reg Drew Investments, LLC, to
vacate a portion of Fairview Avenue and alleys in Campbell's Addition, subject to the retention of a
drainage and utility easement over, under and upon a portion of Fairview Avenue, and rescinding
Ordinance No. 5510, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 6, 2020, 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 comments and
there were none.
157307 - Morrissey/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.
157308 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance approving a request by Reg Drew Investments, LLC, to vacate a portion of
Fairview Avenue and alleys in Campbell's addition, subject to the retention of a drainage and utility
easement over, under and upon a portion of Fairview Avenue, and rescinding Ordinance No. 5510",
be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if this item has anything to do with salvage yard issues.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the item.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if this item impacts the ability to incorporate an emergency exit out of that
area.
Noel Anderson explained that it will not impact the progress, and that second exit options are still
being explored.
157309 - Morrissey/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157310 - Morrissey/Amos
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that "an Ordinance approving a request by Reg Drew Investments, LLC, to vacate a portion of
Fairview Avenue and alleys in Campbell's addition, subject to the retention of a drainage and utility
easement over, under and upon a portion of Fairview Avenue, and rescinding Ordinance No. 5510",
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. 5535.
157311 - Feuss/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request by the City of Waterloo to vacate
approximately 16,500 square feet of Bluff Street right-of-way, located between W. 6th Street and W.
7th Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 6, 2020, 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 comments and
there were none.
157312 - Feuss/Morrissey
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.
157313 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate approximately 16,500
square feet of Bluff Street right-of-way located between W. 6th Street and W. 7th Street, and
maintain an easement over the entire vacated area", be received, placed on file, considered and
passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157314 - Feuss/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried.
157315 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate approximately 16,500
square feet of Bluff Street right-of-way located between W. 6th Street and W. 7th Street, and
maintain an easement over the entire vacated area", be considered and passed for the second and
third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5536.
157316 - Amos/C-rieder
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of a 2020 front wheel drive wide
track backhoe for the Sewer Department, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 30,
2019, 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 comments and
there were none.
157317 - Amos/Grieder
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157318 - Amos/Grieder
that "Resolution confirming specifications, bid document, etc.", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
January 13, 2020
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-21.
157319 - Amos/Grieder
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that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-22.
157320 - Amos/Grieder
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to the Public Works Division
Manager for review.
Estimate: $98,809
Bidder
Bid Amount
2020 John Deere — 410L - $108,895 (+$1,500 for ride control)
2020 John Deere — 310SL-HL - $96,435 (+$1,500 for ride
Murphy Tractor
control)
Waterloo, IA
Option 91 - $6,600 (new) - $4,250 (used) — Tamper Plate
Option #2 — Strikeforce SFB 1500 — Breaker - $11,146
2020 — 430F2 Backhoe - $116,750
2020 John Deere — 310SL-HL - $96,435 (+$1,500 for ride
Ziegler
control)
Postville, IA
Option #1 - $10,650- Tamper Plate (with backfill blade)
Option #2 - $10,600— Breaker 8 Hammer
2020 Case 580SN Wide -Track — Tag#2701668 - $101,016
2020 Case 580SN Wide -Track — Tag# 2701671 - $98,690
Titan Machinery
Center Point, IA
2020 Case 580SN Wide -Track — Tag# 701297383 - $96,250
Option #1 — Strikeforce TPC2K — Tamper Plate - $7,775
Option #2 — Strikeforce SFB1500 — Breaker - $11,146
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157321 - Amos/Grieder
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of a 2020 4 -wheel drive 3/4 ton
crew cab pickup truck for Waterloo Fire Rescue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December
30, 2019, 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 comments and
there were none.
157322 - Amos/Grieder
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157323 - Amos/Grieder
that "Resolution confirming specifications, bid documents, etc.", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-23.
January 13, 2020
157324 - Amos/Grieder
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that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-24.
157325 - Amos/Grieder
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to the Public Works Division
Manager for review.
Estimate: $49,115
Bidder
Bid Amount
Bill Colwell
Hudson, IA
F Series — Ford - $45,176
Community Motors Co., Inc.
2500 HD Silverado- $38,212.90
Cedar Falls, IA
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Dan Deery Motors
Dodge Ram 2500 - $37,052
Waterloo, IA
Witham Auto Center
Waterloo, IA
F Series — XLT — Ford - $33,760
Frontier Ford
F Series — Ford - $33,640
LaPorte City, IA
Rydell of Independence
[Ford — F250 XL - $45,525
Inde endence, IA
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
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157326 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa, in the
amount of $154,204, and approving the contract, bonds and certificate of insurance, in conjunction
with the FY 2020 3200 Block W. Airline Highway Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 979, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll can vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-25.
157327 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Cardinal Construction, of Waterloo, Iowa, at a total cost of $87,880.52, in
conjunction with the Riverf&ont Stadium Group Seating Boxes Project", be adopted. Roll call vote -
,Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that 70 percent of the project cost was borne by
the Waterloo Bucks.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-26.
January 13, 2020
157328 - Klein/Feuss
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that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Deer Acres, LLC, for the rehabilitation
of three residential units, located at 1427-1429 W. 3rd Street and 405 Bayard Street, v4th
due of $64,110, and approving a Development Grant of $5,000 per unit, and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4' Street, questioned why the minimum value is being removed from the
development agreement.
Noel Anderson explained why the minimum value needs to be removed.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-27.
157329 - MorrisseyBoesen
that "Resolution approving a Management Agreement with Global Spectrum, L.P. d/b/a Spectra
Venue Management, of Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, for management services at the 5 Sullivan
Brothers Convention Center, effective January 15, 2020, through June 30, 2025, with a one (1) five-
year renewal option, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Rod Lindquist, Makenda, LLC, commented that he is excited to collaborate with Spectra to help
make downtown a vibrant place.
John Bunge, 857 Lynkaylee Drive, commented that he helps put on the Home Show, and has worked
with Spectra with a large event in Des Moines for several years, and is excited about this partnership
and can personally vouch for their professionalism.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4h Street, questioned payments that will be made to Spectra according to the
contract. He stated that when he started his own business he had to pay his own money to get it
started. He questioned several items listed in the contract and also asked why the convention center
is in the shape it is when the city bonds $750,000 per year to maintain.
Mrs. Klein commented that she is in support of the agreement.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the agreement has been fully vetted by counsel.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, commented that Chris Wendland wrote the contract and
did legal review for the contract.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if this is the only action that council needs to take to put the agreement
into place.
Mayor Hart confirmed that this is the only action to put the agreement into effect. A review
committee will be appointed to oversee operations and perform an assessment of Spectra's
performance.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-28.
ADJOURNMENT
157330 - Feuss/Grieder
that the Council adjourn at 6:28 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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City Clerk