HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-2/15/2016February 15, 2016
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 15, 2016. Mayor
Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper,
and Amos.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Hart.
145585 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 15,
2016, at 5:30 p.m'., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes:' Seven. Motion
carried.
145586 - Welper/Schmitt:
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 8,
2016, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Hart performed a swearing-in of new Police Officers Andrew Sears, Andrew
Tindall, Keaton Northup, & Jordan Ehlers.
CONSENT AGENDA
145587 - Welper/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
February 15, 2016, in the amount of $680,736.46 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. 2016-105.
2. Resolution approving the request of Marlon Meeks for tax exemptions on the
construction a new single family home valued at $285,000 for property
located at 4809 Yellowstone Drive, and located in the City Limits Urban
Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-106.
3. Resolution approving request of Shaylin Girsch of Jameson's Public House,
310 E. 4th St., to place a large bull with a sign on the rocky area of
city -owned property at the northeast corner of the intersection of E. 4th
Street and Lafayette Street. Sign would be placed in this location on
March 17, 2016 for St. Patrick's Day.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Maybr assigned No.'2016-107.
4. Resolution approving 'preliminary specifications, bid documents, etc., and
setting date of bid opening as March 10, 2016 and date of public hearing
as March 14, 2016 for the 2016 Leisure Services Roof Replacement Project,
and instruct City 'Clerk to publish.notice of -specifications, bid document,
etc.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-108.
5. Resolution setting date of hearing as March 21, 2016 to approve an
amendment- to the Martin Road Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, to
expand the boundaries and include new projects and update related
information in the Plan, and setting a 'consultation with taxing entities
on March 2, 2016, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-109.
6. Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 7, 2016 to enter into a.
Development Agreement with American Pattern Storage, LLC to authorize the
sale and conveyance of city -owned land for $1.00, of the former Food Bank
site at 106-116 East 'lith Street, to allow for the redevelopment of the
site 'into industrial and manufacturing space, with a new taxable value of
$576,000, and to bring jobs into the former.Rath area. ,
February 15, 2016
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
b. Motion,to approve the following:
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
8.
h.
2.
a.
b.
c.
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assigned No. 20f6-110.
Travel Requests
Name & Address of
Business
Name & Title of
Personnels
Class/Meeting,
Destination
Includes
Sunday
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Four '(4)
Waterlob Police
Officers'
Governor's
Traffic Safety
Bureau Training
Conference
Okoboji,
IA
April 25-
27, 2016
$740.00
Sgt. Bose / Sgt.
Farmer / P.O.
Bovy / P.O.
Brownell
2016 USPCA
Certification for
K-9 Teams
Manchester,
IA
Liquor & Tobacco
Outlet, 2844
University Avenue.
April 11-
13, 2016
$505.00
Lt. Campbell
Impact and
Influence
St. Paul,
MN
March 6-8,
2016
$340.00
Lt. Campbell
Stress, Trauma
and Burnout
St. Paul,IMN
May 1-3,
2016
$340.00
Greg Ahlhelm,
Plans Examiner /
Jeff Siebel,
Property Safety
Inspector
Intro to 2015
International
Building Code
_
Madison,
WI
April 3 -
5, 2016
$1,755.00
Justin Gaede,
Ryan Anderson,
John Holler III,
Dana Clement,
Mike Bearbower,-
Sewer
Maintenance
20th Annual IAWEA
Collection System
Specialty
Conference
Marshalltown,
IA
March 4,
2016
$250.00
Gary Luck, Dave
Ross, Alan
Delagardelle,
Joe Jones, Jr. -
Sewer
Maintenance
20th Annual IAWEA
Collection System
Specialty
Conference
Marshalltown,
IA
March 3,
2016
$480.00
Kent Quin, John
Hyman, Kevin
Kuenstling -,ICT
2014 NEC Changes
Seminar
Waterloo,
IA
March 4,
2016
$795.00
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine. Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Hampton Inn, 2034
LaPorte Road
Special C Liquor
Renewal
i
01/31/2017
La Michoacana
Restaurant, 1221
Franklin Street
B.Beer
Renewal
11/11/2016
X
Liquor & Tobacco
Outlet, 2844
University Avenue.
B Wine / C Beer
/ E Liquor
Renewal
01/31/2017
X
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
145588 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FY2016 Sherwood
Recreation Area Phase II Improvements. Contract No. 904,, as published in, the
Waterloo Courier on February 1, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing,
and oral objections and there were none.
145589 - Schmitt/Welper
that the hearing be closed.
145590 - Schmitt/Welper
he Mayor called for written
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
February 15, ^2016
that "Resolution ..confirming approval of plans, specifications, form
etc. in conjunction with FY2016 Sherwood Recreation Area Phase II
Contract No. 904", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion -
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-111.
145591 - Schmitt/Welper
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of contract,
Improvements
carried.
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with FY2016 Sherwood
Recreation Area Phase II 'Improvements Contract No. 904", be adopted Roll -call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 20161112.
145592 - Schmitt/Welper
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
Leisure Services for review.
Bidder
Bid
Security
Bid.Amount
Lodge Construction, Inc.
Clarksville, IA
5%
$141,153.25
Evergreen Lawn,Care &
Landscape, LLC
Dyersville, IA
5%
Ck # 515651
$7,606.00
$152,120.00
Peterson Contractors,
Inc. 4
Reinbeck, IA
5%
$166,144.00
,
Vieth Construction Corp.
Cedar'Falls, IA
5%
$142,964.00
Boulder Contracting
Grundy Center, IA
5%
$169,054.80
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145593 - Lind/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on 2016 Turf Maintenance
Equipment,, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 1, 2016, be received
and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called
and oral objectionsaand there were none.,
145594 - Lind/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145595 - Lind/Welper
for written
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with 2016 Turf Maintenance Equipment", be adopted. Roll -
call vote -Ayes: Seven". Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-113.
145596 - Lind/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction, with 2016 Turf
Maintenance Equipment", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-114.
145597 - Lind`/Welper
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read1bids and refer to
Leisure Services for review.
NEW UNITS:
Van Wall
Equipment
P&K Midwest
John Deere Pro Gator
39,009.00
--
300 Gallon Sprayer
Buffalo Turbine BT Mega
11,900.00
--
Debris Blower
February 15, 2016
John Deere 1580
29,447.00
$27,886
Outfront Mower
Tektite Cab
11,580.00
9,298:00
Winter Cab for JD1580
John Deere Snow Blade
.. 1,481.00
1,647.00
60" Snow Blade for JD 1580,
John Deere Snow Blower
3,875.00
3,880.00
60" Snow Blower for JD 1580.
John Deere Z970R
12,394.00
12,897.00
Zero Turn Radius Mower
John Deere Gator XUV
20,480.00
20,915.00
855D Diesel Gator
John'Deere 2653 B
31,028.00
--
Utility Mower
OPTIONAL TRADES:
JD 1800 Sprayer
3,000.00
2,750.00
Buffalo Turbine KB3
2,500.00
1,500.00
JD 1565 w/mower only
3,000.00
3,000.00
JD' 1565 w/accessories
8,500.00
6,000.00
JD 2653A Utility Mower
1,000.00
800.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried,
145598 —Lind/Welper
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that "Resolution` awarding bids in the amount of $134,614.00 to Van Wall
Equipment Inc. of Urbandale, `Iowa, for the purchase of one (1) John Deere. Pro
Gator 300 Gallon Sprayer, one (1) Buffalo Turbine BT, Mega Debris Blower, one (1)
John Deere 1580 Terrain Cut Mower, one (1) John Deere 60" Snow Blade, one (1)
John` Deere 60" Snow Blower, one (1) John Deere Z970R Zero Turn Mower, one (1)
John Deere Gator XUV, and one John,Deere 2653B Utility Mower; and the amount
of $34,184.00 to P&K Midwest'Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, for the purchase of one
(1) John Deere 1580 Terrain Cut Mower and one (1) Tektite Cab for John Deere
1580 Terrain Cut Mower", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-115.
RESOLUTIONS
145599 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Matt Construction, of Sumner,
Iowa, in the amount of $263,629.00', and approving the contract, bonds, and
certificate of insurance for the Leisure Services Chemical Storage Building
project, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-116.
145600 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution approving and accepting certain donated fee title acquisition
and accepting,certain deed to sell real property to the City of Waterloo from
Lost Island Real Estate, LC for the acquisition of needed property for East
Shaulis Road Recreational Trail (TAP -U-8155(741)81-70), located near the
northwest corner of East Shaulis Road and Hess Road", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution -adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-117.
145601 - Morrissey/Welper.
that "Resolution approving an amendment to original acquisition contract' between
the City of Waterloo and Grady Farms Dairy, Inc., in conjunction with the West
Shaulis 'Road Extension Project, to compensate owner an additional $21,217.54 for
additional tiling work done in their adjacent• farm field to alleviate water
issues", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 20'167118.
February 15, 2016 Page 5
145602 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving the request by Deer Creek Development, LLC for the `4 -
lot Final Plat of Greenbelt Centre Plat No. 7, located at the northwest corner
of Greyhound Drive and Sergeant Road", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016=119.
.
145603 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Shive-Hattery
Architecture & Engineering, in the amount of, $4,500.00, to prepare an ICAAP
grant fdr° intersection of Ansborough Avenue and Downing Avenue including
required studies for adding a lane to Ansborough Avenue from'Black Hawk Road to
University Avenue, and authorize Mayor to execute said agreement", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
John Sherban, 1715 Robin Road, expressed concern with the traffic signal timing
on Ansborough and requested that it be returned to the previous timing rather
than paying for engineers to review it.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed concern with the intersection and the
new timing of the lights.
Mayor Hart questioned what the changes to the intersection were and what the
grant covers.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, explained that the grant is due to the
amount of crashes at the intersection. Traffic is counting traffic, adjusting
the lights, and working with the Fire Department to improve the intersection.
s The study will help find a permanent solution.
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Mr. Schmitt clarified that the study will look at adding another lane and
questioned how much parking area will be taken to add the lane.
Sandie Greco explained that it wouldn't take more than a spot or two and they
are working with Planning. Any changes that are made will be brought back to
Council.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-120.
145604 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement between Taylor Ventures, LLC
and the City of,Waterloo for the construction of a 7,600 square foot medical
office building in the San Marnan TIF District, adding $1,335,000 of taxable
value to site, and offering four years at 95% tax rebates and three years at
94%, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute all necessary documents", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Lind clarified that the City is following the policy for tax rebates.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
policy is designed to reimburse them: for the cost of properties previously
purchased for this project through tax rebates. Mr. Anderson also noted that, in
this same time period, the city will benefit greatly by gaining $74,523.00 in
taxes for this project, $21,000.00 to the TIF district, and $55,000.00 to the
debt service levy.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned Noy. 2016-121.
145605 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Re'solution,.approving the SWPPP and SPCC Plan for the` City of Waterloo
Public Works, as submitted by Watersmith Engineering, of Muscatine, Iowa; and
authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-122.
ORDINANCES
145606 - Schmitt/Welper,
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 Tom Taylor for a site plan amendment to the "R -4,R -P" Planned
Residence District to allow for the construction of a 7,600 SF veterinary clinic
February 15, 2016 Page 6
with an outdoor dog exercise area, located to the south of 4015 Hurst Drive", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the third time and adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5330.
145607.- Morrissey/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Subsection (122a)
Vincent Road of Section ,553, No Parking Here to Corner -+ West Side in a
Southerly direction from Rainbow Drive", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the first time. Roll call vote, -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145608 -.Morrissey/Welper
that, rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145609 - Morrissey/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Subsection (122a)
Vincent, Road of, Section 553, No_ Parking Here to Corner - West Side in a
Southerly direction from -Rainbow' Drive", be considered and passed for the second
and third tithes and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5331.
145610 - Morrissey/Welper
that "an Ordinance "amending the 2008 Traffic Code by deleting Subsection (31)
Downing Avenue to Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner, and inserting in lieu
thereofaxnew Subsection (31) Downing Avenue to Section 553, No` Parking Here to
Corner - South side in the 900 block in a westerly direction from Ansborough
Avenue;`and South side in the 800 block in an easterly direction from Ansborough
Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.• Motion carried.
145611 - Morrissey/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
1'45612 - Morrissey/Welper
that -"an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by deleting Subsection, (31)
Downing Avenue to Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner, and inserting. in lieu
thereof a new Subsection (31) Downing Avenue to Section 553, No Parking Here to
Corner - South' side in the 900 block in a westerly direction from Ansborough
Avenue; and South side in the 800 block in an easterly direction from Ansborough
Avenue", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval`by Mayor assigned No. 5332.
145613 - Lind/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Subsection -•551,
Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets, by deleting'Subsection (136)
Fourteenth` (W) in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof, a new Subsection
(136) Fourteenth (W) to Subsection 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times on
Certain Streets - Southeast side from Bluff to Jefferson (Ord.t#3277, 5/16/84),
and East side from Black Hawk Street to Commercial Street",,be received, placed
on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
145614 - Lind/Welper
that rules ,:requiring ordinances. to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be'suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145615 - Lind/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffid Code by amending Subsection 551,
Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets, by deleting`Subsection (136)
Fourteenth (W) in its entirety, and inserting in lieu thereof, a new Subsection
(136) Fourteenth (W) to Subsection 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times on
Certain Streets - Southeast side from Bluff to Jefferson (Ord. #3277, 5/16/84),
and East side from Black. Hawk Street to Commercial Street", be considered and
passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
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Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5333...,
145616 - Morrissey/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (45a) W.
Fourteenth Street toz Section 553, No Parking Here To Corner - the West side of
West 14th Street in a southerly direction from Black Hawk Street", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
145617 —Morrissey/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to'be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145618 - Morrissey/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (45a) W.
Fourteenth Street `to Section 553, No Parking Here To Corner - the West side of
West 14th Street in a southerly direction from Black Hawk Street", be considered
and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Ordinanceadopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5334.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Bruce Kaiser expressed concern with the snow on the corners at E. 4th Street.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed concern with not increasing the sewer
rates slightly each year.
145619 - Welper/Morrissey
that the above oral .comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
145620 - Welper/Morrissey
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:09 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
City Attorney Dave Zellhoefer stated that, discussion of pending and potential
litigation is -an approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code
Section 21.5(1)(c)(2014).
EXECUTIVE SESSION
145621 - Welper/Lind
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:46 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
145622 - Welper/lind
To proceed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
145623 - Welper/Lind
that the Council adjourn at 6:46 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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