HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes--2/17/2020February 17, 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, February 17, 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: Ray Feuss, Ward 5 Council Member
157421 - Juon/Amos
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 17, 2020, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157422 - Juon/Amos
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 10, 2020 at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, thanked a council member for reminding the public to follow the
rules for public participation and asked that the ordinance be changed to allow the public to speak
more and limit council comments to three minutes for each comment.
Tavis Hall, 218 Maryland, commented that the city is an overnight stop for RAGBRAI and thanked
city departments for their help with planning the event.
Mrs. Juon commented that she held a town hall meeting a few weeks ago but that only fourteen
residents attended.
Mr. Grieder commended the Waterloo Library on a recent event he attended there. He also
commented that the Library has small information sheets available to the public that list all of the
contact information for each council member and that he has scheduled a public forum on March 14,
2020 and hopes the public attends.
Mrs. Klein commented that she does not have ward meetings because people do not attend. Instead,
she has been going door to door talking to residents.
Mr. Amos commented that he partners with councilperson Morrissey to hold ward meetings and
agrees attendance is limited. He further commented that he has made it clear that he is accessible
and often has telephone conversations with people in his ward.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he has had a ward meeting every month since he started. He
commented that he is irritated by the state legislature's attacks on home rule. Specifically, he is
upset that a bill is coming forward that prevents cities and counties from enacting rules that allow the
local governments to restrict citizens from carrying firearms into government buildings.
157423 - Juon/Amos
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
157424 - Juon/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 17,
2020, in the amount of $3,144,260.89, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office,
together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-98.
2. Resolution approving Variance to Noise Ordinance request from Friends of Heal the Family,
hosting the 8th annual "Take Back the Community" event at Sullivan Park, August 22, 2020
from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including food, entertainment and live music, with use of a PA
system.
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2.,
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. No. 2020-99.
Resolution setting date of the budget maximum levy public hearing as March 2, 2020 at 5:30
p.m. in the Harold E. Getty Council Chambers to approve the maximum levies as required by
the new state law, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. No. 2020-100.
Resolution approving preliminary specifications, bid documents, etc., and setting a date of
bid opening as March 12, 2020 and date of public hearing as March 16, 2020, for the
purchase of one (1) Wide Area Rotary Mower, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. No. 2020-101.
5. Resolution approving preliminary specifications, form of contract, etc., and setting date of
bid opening as March 12, 2020, and public hearing as March 16, 2020, in conjunction with
the 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Penthouse Chiller Replacement project, and
instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. No. 2020-102.
b. Motion to approve the following:
Travel Requests
Name & Title
Amount
of Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
not to
Exceed
Rudy Jones
Cedar Valley Coalition
Washington,
April 16-22,
$1,790
D.C.
2020
Kelly Martin
Retest - Lead Inspection Risk
Cedar Rapids,
February 18,
$140
Assessor Certification - Third
IA
2020
Party Test
Kelly Martin
Lead Abatement Contractor
Cedar Rapids,
February 21,
$140
Certification - Third Party Test
IA
2020
Jeremiah Luck,
Digital Full Print Commercial
Lake in the
March 22-24,
$1,374
Equipment
Workshop + Color Change
Hills, IL
2020
Operator
Introduction
Lt. Jenson and
Fire Investigation School
Ames, IA
March 23 - April
$1,090
FF/Paramedic
3, 2020
Van Dyke
Garrett Gingrich,
EMS Refresher
Hiawatha, IA
January 24-26,
$299
Paramedic
2020
Matt Buenger,
Iowa Department of
West Des
February 3-6,
$535
Engineering
Transportation Aggregate
Moines, IA
2020
Technician
Technician Certification
*AMENDED*
Wayne Castle,
Society of Land Surveyors of
Ames, IA
March 5-6, 2020
$460
Associate
Iowa - 83rd Annual Land
Engineer
Surveyors Conference
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Application
Name & Address of
New or
Expiration
Includes
Business
Class
I
I Renewal
I Date i
Sunday
February 17, 2020
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Amalgamated Local 838
C Liquor w/Outdoor
Renewal
2/28/2021
UAW, 2615 Washington
Service
Street
Buzz's Bar, 1016 Maynard
C Liquor w/Outdoor
Renewal
3/14/2021
x
Avenue
Service
HyVee Food Store #1
Special C Liquor
New
10/17/2020
x
Clubroom, 2834
Ansborough Avenue
*Ownership Update*
HyVee Market Cafe' #3,
C Liquor w/Catering
Renewal
3/15/2021
x
1422 Flammang Drive
HyVee C-Store #4, 3700
C Beer
New
l l/l/2020
x
University Avenue
*Ownership Update*
Incredible India, 2822
Special C Liquor
New
1/27/2021
x
University Avenue
The Snack Shack #2, 189 W.
E Liquor
New
2/28/2021
x
llth Street
The Snack Shack, 189 W.
C Beer
New
2/28/2021
x
11th Street
3. Recommendation of appointment of Matthew Hosford, to the position of Collection Systems/Project
Director at Public Works Waste Management Services Department, effective February 24, 2020,
pending pre -employment physical and testing.
4. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
157425 - Amos/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on a request by Marvin Richardson and Charles
and Bobbi Stocks to vacate an existing 14 foot wide alley, located adjacent to 136 Smith Street and
421 Cherry Street between Smith and Cherry Streets, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
February 7, 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.
Charles Stocks, 421 Cherry, commented that they are looking to buy part of their driveway.
Marvin Richardson, 136 Smith, commented that he is the second generation to live in the home and
that the alley way has been used as a driveway for as long as he can remember.
157426 - Amos/Morrissey
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.
157427 - Amos/Morrissey
that "an ordinance approving a request by Marvin Richardson and Charles and Bobbi Stocks to vacate
an existing 14 foot wide alley, located adjacent to 136 Smith Street and 421 Cherry Street between
Smith and Cherry Streets", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157428 - Amos/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.
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Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained there have been no
objections and that the Planning Commission vote to approve was unanimous.
157429 - Amos/Morrissey
that "an ordinance approving a request by Marvin Richardson and Charles and Bobbi Stocks to vacate
an existing 14 foot wide alley, located adjacent to 136 Smith Street and 421 Cherry Street between
Smith and Cherry 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. 5539.
157430 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing sale and conveyance of a portion of alley to Marvin Richardson in the
amount of $599.76, and a portion of alley to Charles and Bobbi Stocks in the amount of $336.80", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-103.
157431 - Morrissey/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on a request by 3 Little Lambs, LLC, for the sale
and conveyance of City owned property located at 1809 Black Hawk Street, in the amount of $1.00,
and approving a Development Agreement for the construction of a new commercial building, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on February 7, 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.
Forrest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned if the owner of the property is a city employee,
if the taxable value stays with the property, and if the property is in a TIF district.
Noel Anderson explained that the buyer is a Waterloo fireman, and provided an overview of project,
anticipated value and future taxes. He stated that the property is part of the Rath TIF district and the
development agreement does allow the building to be sold.
John Brundrett, 1827 Black Hawk Street, confirmed that he is a city employee and commented on his
desire to develop the area. He explained that this will be the fourth property he has purchased on
Black Hawk Street and with the development of this property, he will have invested approximately
one million dollars. He further explained that he still owns and leases all three of the buildings,
bringing four small business to this community which previously existed outside of town.
Lawrence Wheeler, 433 Bratnober, commented he'd like to see Mr. Brundrett purchase additional
properties such as the corner of Black Hawk and 18th Street to build a Firehouse Subs.
157432 - Morrissey/Amos
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote- Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
157433 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing 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 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said documents", be adopted. Roll -call vote- Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mrs. Klein asked John Brundrett where is residence is located.
John Brundrett stated that he lives at 100 Parkview Road, Denver, IA.
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Mrs. Klein asked how many city employees take advantage of these types of programs.
Noel Anderson explained that the former city attorney, Jim Walsh, has purchased several properties
through different LLC's, and a 657A property was sold to a city building inspector.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-104.
157434 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement with 3 little Lambs, LLC, for the construction
of a new commercial building, 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. 2020-105.
157435 - Feuss/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on a FY 2020 Lot 2, Brock 3rd Addition Sanitary
Sewer Extension, Contract No. 986, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 7, 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.
157436 - Feuss/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote- Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157437 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "Resolution confuzning approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., be adopted. Roll -
call vote- Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-106.
157438 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote- Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-107.
157439 - Feuss/Morrissey
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to City Engineer for review.
Estimate: $156,000.00
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Dave Schmitt Construction Co., Inc.
Cedar Rapids, IA
5%
$115,529.00
Lodge Construction, Inc.
Clarksville, IA
5%
$183,305.00
Pirc Tobin Construction, Inc.
Alburnett, IA
5%
$141,395.00
Tschiggfrie Excavating
5%
Dubuque, IA
$180,745.80
Peterson Contractors, Inc.
Reinbeck, IA
5%
$173,645.00
Voice vote- Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
February 17, 2020
157440 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving the Convention and Visitors Bureau Board recommendations for funding
a hotel -motel mini grant applications: for the Iowa High School State Bowling Tournament in the
amount of $3,000 and Empowering the Men Youth and Adult Basketball Tournament, in the amount
of 2,500", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-108.
157441 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 3 to a Professional Services Agreement with
Wayne Claassen Engineering and Surveying, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, originally executed October 10,
2016, in an amount not to exceed $49,550, in conjunction with the FY 2017 Hammond Avenue Bridge
Replacement Over Sink Creek, Contract No. 922, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said documents, and rescinding Resolution No. 2019-804", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 0` Street, questioned the cost of the other two contracts and commented that
roads should be fixed before trails are extended.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, commented that this action is on the agenda to correct the contract cost.
He further explained the purpose of the other two agreements.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-109.
157442 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services, Inc.,
of Waterloo, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed $65,500, in conjunction with the FY 2021 E. Shaulis
Road Trail Extension, Phase II, Contract No. 1012, 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. 2020-110.
157443 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving Professional Services Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to the CRS
Agreement, originally executed April 2, 2018, with Ament Design of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in an
amount not to exceed $2,033.80, in conjunction with the FY 2018 Ansborough Avenue Improvements,
Contract No. 942, 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. 2020-111.
157444 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Parking -Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of
$186,145, in conjunction with the Waterloo Parking Access and Revenue Control System project, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One
(Morrissey). Motion carried.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4t' Street, questioned the purpose of the item.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the item.
Mr. Boesen questioned if a revenue increase and expense increase will need to be added to the
Republic Parking budget in the future.
Noel Anderson explained that there is a representative of the company in the audience.
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Craig Buscher, Parking -Inc., 10975 NE 801h Street, Bondurant, IA, provided an overview of what
services are included with the system as proposed, and the projected quarterly costs for the following
year.
Mr. Morrissey questioned the difference between the higher amount and lower amount since staff are
recommending a higher bid.
Craig Buscher explained the difference between the two bids.
Noel Anderson explained the decision to move forward with one project at this time.
Mr. Morrissey questioned what amounts were received from the other bidding party.
Noel Anderson commented he did not currently have that information with him and explained why
the choice was made to accept the bid from Republic Parking.
Mr. Morrissey questioned what year the city is in with the contract with Republic Parking, Inc.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, commented that the current contract term is July 20, 2015
through July 20, 2020 with probable extension periods. She further commented that the issue of free
parking discussed in an earlier work session isn't feasible.
Mayor Hart questioned if Mr. Morrissey wants to have free parking downtown as well as a free parking
ramp.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he is reluctant to vote on something when there are still discussions to
be had as a result of several merchants who have expressed their desire to have parking meters
removed to enhance downtown business.
Michelle Weidner commented that this item is only for the parking ramp.
Mayor Hart asked about feedback with the system at the Airport compared to the what was previous
used.
Keith Kaspari, Airport Director, commented that they have found the equipment and service to be
outstanding.
Mr. Boesen questioned if an additional request will be forthcoming for the east side ramp.
Noel Anderson explained that at this time there are no improvements anticipated for the other ramp.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-112.
157445 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Woodruff Construction, LLC, of Waterloo, Iowa, in the
amount of $16,587,300, in conjunction with the Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Modifications,
Contract No. 994, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-113.
157446 - Feuss/Grieder
that "Resolution approving temporary parking along the southeast side of the 1000 block of S. Hackett
Road, off of Greenhill Road, through June 30, 2020, to provide contractor parking for Frerich's
Construction, during commercial construction located at 1009 S. Hackett Road", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-114.
157447 - Feuss/Crrieder
February 17, 2020
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that "Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting a date of
bid opening as February 27, 2020 and date of public hearing as March 2, 2020, for the FY 2020
Waterloo Air and Rail Park Tree Clearing, Contract No. 1017, and instructing the City Clerk to publish
said notice", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-115.
ORDINANCES
157448 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Traffic Code by adding Subsection (157a) to Section
551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets, as follows: Grindstone Circle, east side
between Darby Drive and Mourning Dove Drive", be received, placed on file, considered and passed
for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157449 - 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.
Sandie Greco explained there have been no objections and that the timing is important due to snow
removal.
157450 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Traffic Code by adding Subsection (157a) to Section
551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets, as follows: Grindstone Circle, east side
between Darby Drive and Mourning Dove 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. 5540.
157451 - 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
third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5541.
157452 - Juon/Amos
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:24 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
City Attorney Martin Petersen stated that discussion on the purchase of real estate is an approved topic
of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)0).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
157453 - Morrissey/Klein
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:45 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
157454 - Morrissey/Klein
that the Council adjourn at 6:45 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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