HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes--2/4/2020February 4, 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 Tuesday, February 4, 2020. Mayor Pro-Tem Sharon Juon in the Chair. Roll
Call: Boesen, Amos, Morrissey, Klein, Feuss, Grieder, and Juon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Dave Boesen, At -Large Council Member
157390 - Morrissey/Klein
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, February 4, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157391 - Morrissey/Klein
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 27, 2020, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned if there is a way to turn the 200+ city owned properties into
income generators to help out the tax payers, he questioned why fire fighters want to move 60 miles
outside the city. He commented that several fire departments responded to a fire last night.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4 h Street, commented that in the paper, it is inevitable that the city will face
some sort of consequence for jumping on the ban the box ordinance. He explained that a fifth grade
attitude prevented Mrs. Klein from receiving a second on rescinding the ordinance. He commented
that the council invites lawsuits because they do not think things through. He questioned why
runway 6/24 has not been repaired in the past, questioned the cost of removing the runway, and
raised several questions regarding cross winds.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, commented that it appears that Waterloo needs to thank
surrounding communities for responding to the fire at the bowling alley and that it appears that the
poor response time is due a lack of firefighters able to respond adequately.
Mr. Morrissey read the portion of the Iowa Constitution that allows cities to have home rule. He
stated that the fair chance ordinance is grounded in law and is allowable under the Iowa
Constitution.
Mrs. Klein commented that council members take an oath to uphold state law and that it is a
violation of the oath to not follow that law. She stated she believes the city council overreached with
the fair chance ordinance and that the issue will be fought in the courts.
157392 - Morrissey/Grieder
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
157393 - Morrissey/Amos
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 February 4, 2020,
in the amount of $2,459,085.77, 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. 2020-72.
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2. Resolution approving the request of Image Pointe for tax exemptions on the construction of a
commercial building addition and other improvements valued at $1,505,171, for property
located at 1224 La Porte Road, and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-73.
3. Resolution approving the request of Shauna Lewis for tax exemptions on the construction of
home improvements/remodel, valued at $126,000, for property located at 1620 Oakwood
Drive, and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. No. 2020-74.
4. Resolution approving the request of JSA Development for tax exemptions on the
construction of building improvements/remodel, valued at $800,000, for property located at
323-329 E. 4th and 522 Mulberry Street, and located in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-75.
5. Resolution approving the request of JSA Development for tax exemptions on the
construction of building improvements/remodel, valued at $800,000, for property located at
515 E. 3rd Street, and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-76.
6. Resolution approving the request of JSA Development for tax exemptions on the
construction of building improvements/remodel, valued at $2,000,000, for property located at
610-616 Mulberry Street, and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
(CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. No. 2020-77.
7. Resolution approving the request of Abigail R. Schares for tax exemptions on the
construction of a single family home valued at $156,558 for property located at 1011
Vermont Street, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-78.
8. Resolution approving the request of Pttumg Antt Huynh for tax exemptions on the
construction of a single family home valued at $215,000 for property located at 1132
Hummingbird Circle, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-79.
Resolution setting date of public hearing as February 17, 2020 to approve the request
by Marvin Richardson and Charles and Bobbi Stocks to vacate, sell and convey an existing
14-foot-wide alley, located adjacent to 136 Smith Street and 421 Cherry Street between
Smith and Cherry Streets, with a portion being conveyed to Marvin Richardson in the
amount of $599.76, and a portion being conveyed to Charles and Bobbi Stocks in the amount
of $336.80, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-80.
10. Resolution setting date of public hearing as February 17, 2020, for the sale and conveyance
of City property, located at 1809 Black Hawk Street, to 3 Little Lambs, LLC, in the amount
of $1.00, and approving a Development Agreement and Minimum Assessment Agreement
for the construction of a new commercial building, and instruct the City Clerk to publish
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-81.
b. Motion to approve the following:
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Amount
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
not to
Exceed
Kelly Martin
Lead Inspection Risk
Cedar Rapids,
January
$140
*AMENDED*
Assessor Certification
IA
28, 2020
- Third Party Test
Noel Anderson, Community
2020 Cedar Valley
Washington,
April 20-
$1,920
Planning and Development
Coalition
D.C.
22, 2020
Director
Luke Even, Forestry
Rochester Arborist
Rochester,
February
$500
Foreman; Phillip
Workshop
MN
20, 2020
Thompson, Glenn
Bearbower and Robert
Thompson, Park
Maintenance II
Luke Even, Forestry
Tree Risk Assessment
Grinnell, IA
April 15,
$260
Foreman
Qualification
2020
Renewal Course
Travis Ihnen, Medical
ESO Wave 2020
Austin, TX
February
$5,237
Officer; Erica Christiansen,
Training Academy
23-27,
Medical Services Specialist
2020
Firefighter Sam Hess;
Fire Department
Indianapolis,
April 21-
$1,620
Engineer Chris Linder;
Instructors
IN
23, 2020
Lieutenants Wass and
Conference
Donohue
Pat Treloar, Fire Chief;
ESO Wave 2020 -
Austin, TX
February
$1,601
Jason Hernandez, Medical
ESO Training
26-28,
Supervisor
Academy
2020
Julie Dawson, Executive
Iowa National
West Des
April 6-8,
$2,355
Director; Beverly Cosby,
Association of
Moines, IA
2020
Housing Coordinator; and
Housing and
(1)
Rehabilitation
Bookkeeper/Administrative
Officials 2020
Assistant
Annual
Conference/Training
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Class
New or
Expiration
Includes
Business
Renewal
Date
Sunda
Legends Sports Grill, 118
C Liquor
Renewal
1/21/2021
x
Commercial Street
w/Outdoor Service
HyVee Food Store #1, 2834
E Liquor / B Wine /
New
3/23/2021
x
Ansborough Ave
C Beer
*Ownership Update*
HyVee Gas #3, 1512
C Beer
New
8/27/2020
x
Flammang Drive
*Ownership Update*
Elitte Cafe Bar, 1108
C Liquor
Renewal
2/7/2021
x
Jefferson Street
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or
Re -Appointment
Scott Wienands
Water Works Board
February 3, 2026
Re -Appointment
Edward Ottesen
Historic Preservation
Commission
February 3 2023
Re -Appointment
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Matthew Gilbert
Historic Preservation
February 4, 2023
New
Commission
4. Recommendation of appointment of Craig Lane, from the Civil Service list, to the position of
Development and Marketing Manager at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, effective February 17,
2020.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
157394 - Amos/Feuss
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Request by New Star for a Site Plan
Amendment in the "S-1" Shopping Center District for exterior changes to the existing building
located at 315 Fletcher Avenue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 24, 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.
157395 - Amos/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.
157396 - Amos/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, to approve a request by New
Star for a Site Plan Amendment in the "S-l" Shopping Center District for exterior changes to the
existing building located at 315 Fletcher Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed
for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mrs. Klein questioned if neighborhood complaints have been received about the building.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the site plan was
originally denied by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Planning Department then worked
with the property owner to develop new plans which were subsequently approved by the Planning
and Zoning Commission in January.
Mrs. Klein commented that she was out walking her ward and did not hear anyone complain about
the site plan.
Mrs. Juon questioned if new signage will be required.
Noel Anderson explained that the business is still classified as limited alcohol use and that there is
one sign that still needs to be replaced.
157397 - Amos/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: One. Nays: Six (Morrissey, Feuss, Grieder, Juon, Boesen, and
Amos). Motion failed.
RESOLUTIONS
157398 - Feuss/Grieder
that "Resolution approving Right -of -Way License Agreement with WIN, LLC, to allow use of city
right-of-way for a communication system, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-82.
157399 - Feuss/Grieder
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Acceptance of Work, for work performed by
K & W Electric, Inc., of Cedar Falls, Iowa, and release of retainage in the amount of $25,000, in
conjunction with the 5 h and 6th Street Traffic Safety Improvements Project, Iowa DOT Project
Number CS-TSF-8155(749)--85-07, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-83.
157400 - K.lein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a Master Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of
Waterloo, Iowa, for consulting services, in conjunction with FY 2020-2024 FAA funded Waterloo
Regional Airport development projects, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-84.
157401 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services,
Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $194,100, in conjunction with the Waterloo
Regional Airport FY 2020 FAA approved projects, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-85.
ADJOURNMENT
157402 - Feuss/Grieder
that the Council adjourn at 5:54 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Kelley Fel7me
City Clerk