HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.15.2020.council minutesJune 15, 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, June 15, 2020. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Boesen,
Amos, Morrissey, Klein, Feuss, Grieder and Juon joined the meeting by telephone. Mrs. Klein was present.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Joe Leibold, Police Major
157912 - Juon/Amos
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 15, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157913 - Juon/Amos
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 8, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Proclamation Declaring June 2020 Healthy Homes Month.
Proclamation Declaring June 19, 2020 as Juneteenth Celebration.
Recognition of 30 Years of Service for Joseph Leibold.
Recognition of 30 Years of Service for Andrew Clark.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Mrs. Klein commented she is walking through the entire city because COVID-19 has taken a toll on
the city and wanted to reach out to community members to see how they are doing.
Mr. Morrissey commented that complaints over fireworks have begun and asked for an update on
how police will be handling enforcement of the firework ordinance, he also requested project
updates from All In Grocers and The Art Block.
Mayor Hart commented that people are confused about fireworks because of the various changes
made and encouraged reaching out to the Police Chief regarding complaints and enforcement.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, read the dates of allowable use for fireworks.
157914 - Juon/Grieder
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
157915 - Juon/Grieder
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 June 15, 2020, in
the amount of $1,603,173.73, 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. 2020-427.
2. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $18,367 in Northeast Site Urban Renewal
Area Tax Increment Financing funds for the acquisition of property for future development.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-428.
3. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $109,500 in Northeast Site Urban Renewal
Area Tax Increment Financing funds for a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM
Technical Services, Inc. for wetlands delineation along Martin Luther King Drive.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-429.
4. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $11,000 in Northeast Site Urban Renewal
Area Tax Increment Financing funds for a Professional Services Agreement with MMS
Consultants, Inc. for wetlands delineation and final platting services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-430.
5. Resolution approving the use of Downtown Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing
District funds, in an amount not to exceed $450,000, for a grant to Makenda, LLC and
assigns for the acquisition and redevelopment of the former Ramada Hotel property.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-431.
6. Resolution approving the use of not to exceed $24,176 in East Waterloo Unified Urban
Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing funds for Logan Access Road improvements.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-432.
7. Resolution approving the use of Martin Road Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing
funds, in an amount not to exceed $40,000, for additional construction costs required for the
Brock 3rd Sanitary Sewer and Water Main Construction Project, Contract No. 954.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-433.
8. Resolution approving the use of Martin Road Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment Financing
funds, in an amount not to exceed $33,250, for engineering services required for the Brock
3rd Sanitary Sewer Construction Lot 2 Project, Contract No. 986.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-434.
9. Resolution approving Completion of Project and Acceptance of Work for work performed by
Lodge Construction, Inc., of Clarksville, Iowa, in the amount of $596,137.65 and release of
retainage in the amount of $26,540.07, in conjunction with the 2018 Remedial Actions Phase
IIIB Project, Contract No. 949, receive and file a two-year maintenance bond, and rescinding
Resolution No. 2020-382.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-435.
10. Resolution approving the Contract, Bonds and Certificate of Insurance with WHR, Inc., of
South Amana, Iowa, in the amount of $867,500, in conjunction with the FY 2020
Wastewater Treatment Plant Digester No. 3 Cover Modifications Project, Contract No.
1021, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said documents.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-436.
11. Resolution approving Variance to Noise Ordinance request from New Hope Missionary
Baptist Church on Sunday, June 21, 2020 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in conjunction with
the New Hope Relaunch (Returning to Worship) located at 710 Broadway Street, including
music, singing, preaching and praying and the use of a P.A. System.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-437.
12. Resolution approving Variance to Noise Ordinance request from Cedar Valley Irish Fest
Cultural Association to hold its 14th annual Iowa Irish Fest event from July 31, 2020 through
August 2, 2020, in and around Lincoln Park and surrounding streets to include a noise
variance for the duration of the festival.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-438.
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2.
13. Resolution approving a request by the MIS Department to seek proposals for the City's
purchase of hardware, software and services to complete a plan to refresh and further
virtualize its I.T. infrastructure.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-439.
14. Resolution approving request of Cory Warmuth for a waiver for a concrete approach located
at 1315 Knoll Avenue, and approve eliminating the sidewalk section along Knoll Avenue due
to parking lot use.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-440.
b. Motion to approve the following:
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of Business
Class
New or
Expiration
Includes
Renewal
Date
Sunday
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill&
C Liquor
Renewal
6/23/2021
x
Bar, 2780 Crossroads Blvd.
Basal Pizza, 225 W. 4th Street
C Liquor
Renewal
4/30/2021
w/Outdoor Service
Black Hawk Tennis Club, 1005
B Beer w/Outdoor
Renewal
5/31/2021
x
Black Hawk Road
Service
Broadway Liquor, 821 Broadway
B Wine / C Beer /
Renewal
6/10/2021
x
Street
E Liquor
Casey's General Store #2867, 2424
B Wine / C Beer /
Renewal
6/14/2021
x
Ranchero Road
E Liquor
Majestic Moon, 1955 Locke
C Liquor
Renewal
4/30/2021
x
Avenue
New Star, 1459 Ansborough
B Wine / C Beer /
Renewal
6/2/2021
x
Avenue
E Liquor
Olive Garden #1489, 1315 E. San
C Liquor
Renewal
5/28/2021
x
Marnan Drive
On The Rocks, 708 Jefferson Street
C Liquor
Renewal
3/27/2021
x
w/Outdoor Service
Prime Mart #3, 1008 Laporte Road
B Wine / C Beer /
Renewal
6/12/2021
x
E Liquor
Steamboat Gardens, 1740 Falls
C Liquor
Renewal
6/13/2021
Avenue
3. Application for Outdoor Cafe'/Beer Garden at Ari'z, located at 504 Sycamore Street.
ENE991VIR
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
157916 - Morrissey/Grieder
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Improvements to Hangar No. 4, Waterloo
Regional Airport, Project No. 9-I-200-ALO-200 Iowa DOT Aviation Bureau Contract No. 21613, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on June 1, 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.
157917 - Morrissey/Grieder
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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157918 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "Resolution approving plans, specifications, forms of contract, etc., and authorizing to proceed",
be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-441.
157919 - Morrissey/Grieder
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Airport Director for further
review.
Engineer's Estimate:
Base Bid: $86,797.50
Bid Alternate #1: $4,500
Bid Alternate #2: $16,135
Total Base Bid + Bid Alt. #1 and Alt. #2: $107,432.50
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Modern Builders Inc.
Base: $141,162.50
Janesville, IA
5%
Alt. 1: $ 4,000
Alt.2: $25,875
Woodruff Construction LLC
Base: $105,213.75
Waterloo, IA
5%
Alt. 1: $11,000
Alt.2: $35,687.50
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157920 - Amos/Grieder
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Airline Passenger Terminal Building
Improvements, Waterloo Regional Airport, Project No. 9-I-190-ALO-200 Iowa DOT Aviation
Bureau Contract No. 20601, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 1, 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.
157921 - Amos/Grieder
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157922 - Amos/Grieder
that "Resolution approving plans, specifications, forms of contract, etc., and authorizing to proceed",
be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-442.
157923 - Amos/Grieder
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Airport Director for further
review.
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Engineer's Estimate:
Total Base Bid + Alternate No. 1 and 2: $78,075.75
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Base: $90,023
Randy's Flooring
5% (Received
Alt. 1: $5,549
Alt. 2: $2,549
095
Cedar Rapids, IA
after Deadline)
Total Base Bid +
Alternate No. 1 and 2: $97,667
Base: $81,881.258
Woodruff Construction LLC
Alt. 1: $4,183.95
Waterloo, IA
5%
Alt. 2: $4,169.25
Total Base Bid +
Alternate No. 1 and 2: $90,234.45
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157924 - Feuss/Grieder
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Miscellaneous airfield improvements,
Waterloo Regional Airport via FAA Grant Projects 3-19-0094-046 and 047, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on June 1, 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.
157925 - Feuss/Grieder
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157926 - Feuss/Grieder
that "Resolution approving plans, specifications, forms of contract, etc., and authorizing to proceed",
be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Boesen questioned if the Airport Director will be commenting on the large disparity between the
estimate and the bid amounts.
Keith Kaspari, Airport Director, commented on the bidding and grant process.
Doug Schindel, AECOM, commented that the current uncertainties and labor force could be cause for
the disparity.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-443.
157927 - Feuss/Grieder
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Airport Director for further
review.
Engineer's Estimate:
Base Bid — Bid Package #1:
Add Alternate Bid — Bid Package #1:
Total Bid — Bid Package #1:
Bid Package #2:
Total 2020 FAA AIP Projects:
Total 2020 FAA AIP Projects
including Add Alternate Bid:
$451,762.00
$12,805.00
$464,467.00
$3,051,900.70
$3,503,622.70
$3,516,467.70
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Bidder
Bid
Security
Total Bid Amount
Base: $742,715.50
Wicks Construction Inc.,
Alt. 1: $15,127.50
Decorah, IA
5%
Bid Pkg 2: $3,565,675.50
Total 2020 FAA AIP Projects: $4,308,391
Total Bid + 1&2: $4,323,518.50
Base: $817,197.50
Croell, Inc.
5%
Alt. 1: $15,127.50
New Hampton, IA
Bid Pkg 2: $3,520,621.50
Total 2020 FAA AIP Projects: $4,377,819
Total Bid + 1&2: $4,352,946.50
Base: $761,477.50
E&F Paving Company,
Alt. 1: $19,087.50
LLC
5%
Bid Pkg 2: $3,749,753.50
Cedar Rapids, IA
Total 2020 FAA AIP Projects: $4,511,231
Total Bid + 1&2: $4,530,318.50
Base: $689,019.60
Cedar Valley Corp., LLC
5%
Alt. 1: $22,330
Bid Pkg 2: $3,441,875.40
Waterloo, IA
Total 2020 FAA AIP Projects: $4,130,895
Total Bid + 1&2: $4,153,225
Base: $723,877.50
K. Cunningham
Alt. 1: $17,360
Construction Co., Inc.
5%
Bid Pkg 2: $3,503.274.50
Cedar Falls, IA
Total 2020 FAA AIP Projects: $4,227,152
Total Bid + 1&2: $4,244,512
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart explained that the Public hearing for a request by 6 Comm Properties, LLC for the sale
and conveyance of city owned property, for the development of property at the northeast corner of
Commercial Street and 6th Street has been cancelled and will be rescheduled for a later date.
Mr. Morrissey questioned why the public hearing was cancelled.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that an error was found
in the legal description.
157928 - Morrissey/Amos
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FYE 21 Police vehicle equipment needs, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on June 1, 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.
157929 - Morrissey/Amos
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157930 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving plans, specifications, forms of contract, etc., and authorizing to proceed",
be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-444.
157931 - Morrissey/Amos
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
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Bidder
Bid Amount
Keltek, Inc.
$169/Hr. for technical services
Baxter, IA
Total bid: $17,334.61
Karl Emergency Vehicles
$88/Hr. for technical services
Des Moines, IA
Total bid: $14,806.82
Electronic Engineering
$75/Hr. for technical services
Waterloo, IA
Total bid: $14,550
157932 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Electronic Engineering of Waterloo, Iowa in the
amount of $14,550 for the FY21 Police vehicle equipment needs, and authorizing 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. 2020-445.
RESOLUTIONS
157933 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance, and levying a tax to pay the Bonds,
Approval of the Tax Exemption Certificate and Continuing Disclosure Certificate in conjunction with
the $7,025,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A, 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. 2020-446.
157934 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution appointing UMB Bank. N.A. of Kansas City, Missouri, to serve as Paying Agent,
Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent and approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer
Agent Agreement in conjunction with the $7,025,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2020A, 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. 2020-447.
157935 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution authorizing and providing for the issuance and levying a tax to pay the Bonds and
Approval of the Continuing Disclosure Certificate, in conjunction with the $8,235,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2020B, 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. 2020-448.
157936 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution appointing UMB Bank. N.A. of Kansas City, Missouri, to serve as Paying Agent,
Bond Registrar, and Transfer Agent and approving the Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer
Agent Agreement in conjunction with the $8,235,000 Taxable General Obligation Bonds, Series
2020B, 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. 2020-449.
157937 - Boesen/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with I & S Group, Inc., of Waterloo,
Iowa, in the amount of $25,000, in conjunction with the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
Skywalk Improvements, and authorizing the Mayor 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. 2020-450.
157938 - Boesen/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with I & S Group, Inc., of Waterloo,
Iowa, in the amount of $309,000, in conjunction with the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
Addition & Lobby Renovation 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. 2020-451.
157939 - Boesen/Feuss
that "Resolution authorizing salvage by Friends of the Gilbertville Depot, of two sections of
abandoned railroad track on property owned by the City of Waterloo, generally located northwest of
70 Sycamore Street, and accepting Indemnity Agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Abstain: One (Morrissey due to his involvement with the Friends of the Gilbertville Depot Board).
Motion carried.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-452.
157940 - Grieder/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Main Street Waterloo, in the
amount of $60,000, for Fiscal Year 2021, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-453.
157941 - Grieder/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with I & S Group, Inc., of Waterloo,
Iowa, in the amount of $10,000, in conjunction with the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center
Structural Penthouse Support, 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. 2020-454.
157942 - Grieder/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a request by the City of Waterloo to dedicate a Sewer Easement over a
portion of Lot 7, Anthony Baker's Plat of out lots, located west of 1628 Washington Street, near Lowell
Elementary School, and rescinding Resolution No. 2020-375 in its entirety", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-455.
ORDINANCES
157943 - Amos/Grieder
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 rezone of certain
property from "C-2" Commercial District to "C-P" Planned Commercial District with conditions,
located at 122 Black Hawk Road", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second
time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157944 - Amos/Grieder
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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.
157945 - Amos/Grieder
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 rezone of certain
property from "C-2" Commercial District to "C-P" Planned Commercial District with conditions,
located at 122 Black Hawk Road", be 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. 5560.
157946 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "an ordinance amending the Traffic Code by adding Subsection (79a) Cyclone Drive, both sides
from Titan Trail to Mamie Avenue, to Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain
Streets", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, provided an overview of the ordinance.
157947 - Morrissey/Grieder
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157948 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "an ordinance amending the Traffic Code by adding Subsection (79a) Cyclone Drive, both sides
from Titan Trail to Mamie Avenue, to Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain
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. 5561.
157949 - Grieder/Boesen
that "an ordinance amending the Traffic Code by Adding Subsection (399a) Titan Trail, northwest
side from West Ridgeway Avenue to Greyhound Drive, to Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All
Times on Certain Streets, as follows: Titan Trail - northwest side from W. Ridgeway Avenue to
Greyhound Drive", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
157950 - Grieder/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.
157951 - Grieder/Feuss
that "an ordinance amending the Traffic Code by Adding Subsection (399a) Titan Trail, northwest
side from West Ridgeway Avenue to Greyhound Drive, to Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All
Times on Certain Streets, as follows: Titan Trail - northwest side from W. Ridgeway Avenue to
Greyhound 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. 5562.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
157952 - Feuss/Greider
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that Change Order No. 1 from Cardinal Construction of Waterloo, Iowa, for a net increase of
$6,256.56, in conjunction with the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Chiller Project, be
received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the item.
ADJOURNMENT
157953 - Morrissey/Klein
that the Council adjourn at 6:32 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk