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August 8, 2011
4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Harold Getty
Ron Welper
Bob Greenwood
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Authorization to seek bids for Asbestos Survey 141-AS-09-06-11-GO for five
(5) structures: 1114 Jefferson Street; 1116-1118 Jefferson Street; 129 Ricker
Street; 213 N. Barclay Street; and 135-137 Washington Street —
Submitted by Rudy D. Jones, Community Development Director.
2. Approval of request by David Jamieson to purchase vacant city owned lot
commonly known as 133 Argyle Street for a total of $790.00 plus costs; and
forward said request to the City Council agenda to set a date for public
hearing —Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development
Director.
3. Approval of request by Salvation Army to purchase vacant city owned lot
commonly known as 123 Argyle Street for $1,720.00 plus costs; and forward
said request to the City Council agenda to set a date for public hearing —
Submitted by Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director.
ADJOURNMENT
Suzy Schares
City Clerk
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MARIA ARMSTRONG
From: CHRIS WESTERN
Sent: Wednesday, August 03, 2011 1:33 PM
To: MARIA ARMSTRONG
Subject: Council
Please add to Council Agenda
Request by Joshua Jebe for an encroachment agreement to construct a retaining wall abutting the
sidewalk in front of 813 Fairview Avenue, extending 5' into the street right-of-way.
Building and Grounds
Request by David Jamieson to purchase a vacant lot commonly known as 133 Argyle Street fora total of
$790.
Request by Salvation Army to purchase a vacant lot commonly known as 123, Argyle Street for a total of
$1,720.
Chris W. Western
Planner II/Brownfield Coordinator
City of Waterloo
Office 319-291-4366
Fax 319-291-4262
8/9/2011
Mayor
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CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
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CITY OF WATERLOO
COMMITTEE COMMUNICATION
COUNCIL BUILDING AND GROUNDS & FINANCE COMMITTEES
MEMBERS Meeting Date: August 8, 2011
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Ward2 Submitted by: Rudy D. Jones, Community Development Director
HAROLD Recommended City Council Action: Authorize Bids for Asbestos Survey for five (5)
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Ward 3 structures:
• 1114 Jefferson Street
QUENTIN M. • 1116-1118 Jefferson Street
HART • 129 Ricker Street
Ward 4
• 213 N. Barclay Street
WELPER
Ward 5
on August 8, 2011 set bid due date for August 22, 2011 and award to lowest responsible
BOB bidder on September 6, 2011. Staff estimates cost to be below the threshold required for a
GREENWOOD public hearing.
At -Large
RON • 135-137 Washington Street
STEVE Summary Statement: Staff has identified five (5) structures in need of an asbestos survey
SCHMITT as the first phase of asbestos abatement and subsequent demolition. These lots are targeted
At -Large for potential in -fill housing development or elimination of slum and blight. The five
structures were acquired either through the 657A legal process, donation or acquisition.
Expenditure Required: Estimated not to exceed $3,500.00 for five units.
Source of Funds: G.O. funding for all five (5) sites.
Policy Issue: Slum and Blight, Public Safety, Housing
Alternative: None. Abatement before demolition required by State and Federal law.
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Committee Communication
Building and Grounds Meeting: August 8, 2011
Prepared: August 3, 2011
Dept. Head Signature:
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SUBJECT: The sale of two vacant lots commonly known as 123 and 133 Argyle Street
Submitted by: Noel Anderson
Recommended Building and Ground Action: To make recommendation to City Council on
proposed sale.
Summary Statement: As you may recall, the City received a request by David Jamieson who lives
at 127 Argyle to purchase 123 Argyle for $1,000 and 133 Argyle for $2,000, Mr. Jamieson's offer
price on both parcels exceeds the assessed value for each property, which meets the Sale of City
Owned Property Policy and will not require a Development agreement to purchase. It is the
applicant's intention to keep both parcels as green space to increase his yard space at 127 Argyle,
which abuts both parcels.
The city also received a request from Salvation Army 89 Franklin Street to purchase 123 Argyle
for $1.00 and 133 Argyle for $1.00. It is the intention to use the space for various activities
related to the organization such as green space for neighborhood children and after school
programs to use as play space (see attached letter).
The request was tabled and the committee recommended selling 133 Argyle Street to the
Salvation Army and 123 Argyle to Dave Jameison for $1,000. Salvation Army offered to pay the
assessed value of $1,840 for 133 Argyle Street. Staff has talked with both applicants and they
both agree with the recommendation.
Legal Description: Lot No. 12 Except the Westerly 12 Feet Thereof, In Auditor Rainbow's
Replat in The City of Waterloo, IA.
The west 32 feet of the North 155 Feet of Lot No. 13, in Auditor Rainbows Replat in The City
of Waterloo, IA.
Expenditure Required: N/A
Source of Funds: N/A
Policy Issue Dilapidated Housing
Alternative: Leave vacant
Background Information: As you may recall the City acquired 123, and 133 Argyle Streets
through the 657A process in 2009. Both properties have since been torn down and are available
for sale. 123 Argyle is 32' x 155' or 4,960 sq ft while 133 Argyle is 60' x 192' or 11,520 sq. ft.
123 Argyle does not meet the minimum lot size of 6,000 sq ft or the minimum lot with of 50'
but is considered a lot of record or legal non -conforming parcel, and therefore could be built
upon but must meet current setback requirements as listed in the City of Waterloo's Zoning
Ordinance. 133 Argyle does meet current minimum lot width requirements of 50 ft or the
minimum lot size of 6,000 sq ft. According to Black Hawk County, 123 Argyle has an accessed
value of $960 while 133 has an assessed value of $1,840.
Cc Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development
Aric Schroeder, City Planner