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HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.24.2020.council_minutes August 24, 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, August 24, 2020. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Boesen, Amos, Morrissey, Klein, Feuss, Grieder, Juon joined the meeting by telephone. Prayer or Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Quentin Hart 158985 - Juon/Grieder that the Agenda, as amended by moving item nine to the beginning of the resolution section, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 24, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote- Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mrs. Klein asked that item number nine follow the consent agenda. 158986 - Juon/Grieder that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 17, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-624. 158987 - Klein/Feuss To move item nine ahead of the consent agenda. Voice vote-ayes-Seven. Motion carried. Proclamation declaring August 24-28, 2020 as Cedar Valley United Way Week. Proclamation declaring September 2020 as Suicide Prevention and Recovery Month. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Joyce Wilder, 226 Bates Street, commented that she received a letter from the Waterloo Water Works telling her she needs to repair her pave box. She asked why she is responsible for any repairs when she doesn't even have access to maintain it. Mayor Hart commented that he would ask the director of the Waterloo Water Works to contact her. Mike Kielty, 907 Kingsley Avenue, commented that he believes he is under attack by the city and his neighbors regarding setback requirements for fencing, materials allowed for privacy fencing and reported that a neighbor is infringing on his privacy by pointing surveillance cameras at his property to spy on his family. Mayor Hart commented that he would reach out to the city attorney to discuss the matter with him further. Travis Hoing, 409W. Dunkerton Street, questioned if a bylaw was voted on to allow council to participate in council meetings via Zoom. Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, commented that the Mayor declared an emergency proclamation and it is still currently in effect. Mr. Morrissey commented that he has not yet received an answer to his question from a prior finance committee meeting on whether any crime surveillance cameras are pointed at any private properties or residences. Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, commented that she neglected to pass along the question to the Police Chief and Major Leibold and apologized for the error. Joel Fitzgerald, Police Chief, explained that surveillance cameras are used as part of the investigative process; they can, and do involve both businesses and residences that are related to narcotics and violent crimes and in those instances, cameras would be used as part of an investigation. August 24, 2020 Page 2 Mr. Morrissey commented that he will be talking to the ACLU on the matter. Mayor Hart commented on the importance of completing the census and asked everyone to register and to remind family friends and other in the community to do so as well. 158988 - Juon/Feuss that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Hart asked that all citizens to be respectful despite differences of opinion. 158989 - Grieder/Amos that"Resolution ordering the Waterloo Police to develop a new insignia",be adopted. Roll call vote- Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Tavis Hall, 218 Maryland Avenue, explained that members of the black community have asked for several years to change the patch. He stated that officers doing good work need to be recognized and respected. He asked that council listen and be respectful of the black community and change the patch. Rev. Dr. Mary Robinson, All Nations Community Church, explained that symbols can make people feel incredible good or bad and that everyone needs to be included and know that they matter. This is an opportunity to put our actions where our mouths are to bring unity to the community. John Beckman, 3396 West Ridge Drive, shared the history behind the griffin and other businesses that use the griffin as their business logo. He asked the city council to not remove the griffin. Thomas Jennings, 3391 West Ridge Drive, asked that the council table the discussion of removing the griffin patch. He provided his educational and law enforcement background and explained that while he served as the police chief from 2000-2010, the department worked with all members of the community. He commented on diversity training and conversations with the community that took place under his tenure. Joyce Wilder, 226 Bates Street, commented that if we had this much support to make change for the community as we do for keeping the griffin then the community could make some real change. She explained that many people in the community, because of the way the image is drawn, looks like a dragon. She asked that the griffin stay on their shoulder and a community emblem be placed on the car to help forge a unified community. Leon Mosley, 99 Mosley Street, commented that he is a mason and part of the Knights of Pythias. Both organizations use the griffin and the only difference is the position the griffin is sitting in. He commented that the griffin has nothing to do with Waterloo being labeled as one of the 25 worst places for African Americans to live. He said the griffin does not belong to the KKK. Jamaad Sallis, 1118 Wallgate Avenue, commented that he respects the officers and all that they do and he does not think this is an issue about a griffin or a dragon but an issue of a sense of unity within the community. He spoke of the undertone of racism that has existed in Waterloo and the division of peoples in the community. He said it is worth it to change the symbol if it could help to bridge the gap between the local officials and our community. Kathy Mahoney, 1400 Denver, explained her research to find what the essence of policing is and what symbol embodies that essence. She commented that our collective humanity will see us through this current crisis and our collective wisdom will guide us. Cliff Caughron, 310 Russell Road, commented that he loves the community, the police department, and the griffin. The griffin stands for vigilance. He does not want it removed from anywhere. Ryan Stevenson, 920 Sycamore Street, Apt.6, commented that he has several family members who have worked for the Waterloo Community School district and when their logo changed, it did not diminish or lessen their years of service. It was not diminished because they were committed to impacting lives, not the logo. He commented that the many attempts have been made to convince as August 24, 2020 Page 3 many people as possible to support the patch and alienate the people they are sworn to protect and serve. The oath is to protect and serve; it is not an oath to a patch. Lynn Moller,retired Waterloo police officer, commented that the campaign to strip the police uniform of the griffin has nothing to do with race and is clearly an anti-police campaign. He stated that these efforts have lead to a great number of officers being demoralized to the point they are considering a career change. Donnell Rivers, 32 Vine Street, commented that he has had good and bad interactions with Waterloo Police Officers but stated that the griffin looks like a KKK dragon and showed an image of the KKK dragon. He stated that logos have changed since 1964 and it is time to modify the griffin. Eric Donat, 610 E. 4th Street, Apt. 67, commented that the city needs to be listening to the people that have this concern. They just want to be listened to and be heard, and to be seen and acknowledged on how they feel. Latonya Graves,no address provided,commented that the patch was designed at the height of the civil rights movement. She explained that the black community has been fighting for this change for a decade and that it is time to change. Cam Campbell, 2837 E. 4th Street, she posed several questions to council and the public to ponder. These included,How does not wearing the patch make officers unable to perform their jobs? Why are people so unsettled at the request for change? If someone tells you that what you are doing or what you are wearing offends them, how can you be so insensitive to that? So the symbol represents vigilance, isn't there another symbol that you can utilize to represent vigilance? Why do we have a problem being progressive? Are we more committed to the patch and this symbol or are we committed to the citizens of this community? What about your privilege makes you feel so entitled that people can't tell you that they're offended by something that you are doing, wearing or saying? She stated that everyone needs to be solution focused to make this a win-win on both ends. Quon Williams, 139 Unity Square, thanked the police department for their service. He explained that he believes the country is two nations under God because of the different ways people are treated. He explained that the people who do not agree with what the majority of the population believe they are painted as villains. Alberto Aguilar,no address provided, commented that he often feels like a Martian that just landed on a different planet where there are two different groups with very different perspectives that clash with each other. He stated that though his heart goes out to the sufferings of the African American community,he also commented on the trends throughout the country to remove or erase other symbols like Christian churches and crosses. Just like prayer and religion have been removed from schools. He stated that what a symbol represents to some people should be respected and not changed. Ras Smith, 324 Madison Street, commented that he has heard that the griffin represents valor and vigilance and stated that there have been times that the city has fallen short of what it represents. Officers can stand up with valor and vigilance regardless of what symbol they wear on their uniform. He encouraged the council to change the logo. Michael Muhammad, no address provided, commented that the system of law enforcement is corrupt and those that serve under it have been corrupted by it. He explained that the griffin is a symbol of trauma by the black community. Every time the police come to our houses there is always something that is harmful to our community,always some pain and mistreatment associated with it. He suggested putting a symbol of justice on the side of the vehicles because justice is for everybody. Kevin McCullough, 4033 Nile Street, commented that the city has a branding issue on its hands. The logo does not project the same message to everyone and over time, change is necessary. The city has a rare opportunity to grow and come together. Nilvia Reyes Rodriguez, 1111 Patton Avenue, Commissioner on the Waterloo Commission on Human Rights, commented that she is a single mother and does her best to let her daughter know where she stands on issues in the community. She commented that the opposing sides show different levels of respect to one another. She encouraged people to broaden their horizons and listen. She encouraged the police department to commission an artist to develop a new design. August 24, 2020 Page 4 Michael Rasmussen, 20-year veteran of the Waterloo Police Department, explained that law enforcement is under attack. He explained that they are receiving additional training such as mental health,de-escalation,racial and sensitivity training. The officers view the griffin as a family crest and that the police officers do not support its removal. Rob Camarata, 715 Mulberry Street and Waterloo Police Protective Association, he explained that recruitment has been extremely difficult but those that do come to work say that they want to wear the griffin as it is a source of pride. No police officer, current and retired,wants to do away with the patch. He explained the cost of removing the patch. The city would be able to hire one and a half new police officers for the cost to remove the patch. Stephen Crouse, 1101 Ridgemont, commented that the city should use its money where it's needed. Becky Morgan, no address provided, stated she is a retired police officer and explained that the patch is well recognized around the world. Much like a family crest, the griffin holds historical value; she wants to see it stay. Travis Hoing, 409 W. Dunkerton Street, commented that he sent an email and got one response from council. He explained that his father died in the line of service and that many of his family members also wore the patch. He said he has not met Chief Fitzgerald yet but he considers him family. Everyone that wears the patch is his family and if council takes the symbol away, it is like taking his family away. Removing the patch is not going to get the members of the community who are offended by it, to start trusting the police. Dawn Henry,2121 W. 7th Street, commented that she has been very vocal on social media on the need to keep the patch. She encouraged the public to respect police officers and respect the griffin. Josh Wilson, 2831 Saratoga Drive, encouraged the community to work together and communicate. Michael Connor, 145 E. San Martian Drive, commented on a statement made earlier by Mr. Sallis that it isn't about a patch it's about unity. He agrees that it is unity, and bringing things together is the main concern. He proposed that council table the topic and requested that the Mayor appoint a committee involving the chief and members of the community try to work together. Todd Obadal, 124 Amity Drive, commented that he was surprised to learn that his council member had not yet had a face to face with the police chief, when he himself has. Many people are getting angry but are not willing to listen to other people and find compromise. Elizabeth Andrews, 937 Kingsley, explained that she is in favor of replacing the patch and believes it is a great opportunity for the officers and the city to serve as role models for other cities around the state and region. Adopting a new patch would allow us to be proud of working to do better. Dave Grimm, 3560 W. Donald Street, commented that there are people around the country that want to destroy our nation and our flag because they do not recognize symbols or flags. It is time to educate people. Jack Pritchard, retired waterloo police officer, no address provided, commented that the officers have had a lot of training on community relations. They pass out cop cards, the children enjoy collecting them, and they have the griffin on the card. The kids will come up to cops and want one of the cards, a patch, a magnet, etc. he questioned why children want it if this is a bad symbol. He explained that the griffin is recognizable as the logo of the waterloo police department. Chris Erie,no address provided, commented that her husband has worn the patch for 25 years and that she is here to speak to council because she supports the officers, their families and stands behind the patch. Lori Dale, 1228 Independence Avenue, she questioned how many police officers live in Waterloo. She commented that she is afraid of the police but is working on it. She stated that the community should be the family not just the patch. She explained she is in support of changing the patch and questioned if it could be changed to a different griffin. Joy Ahrens, no address provided, commented that her husband was a Waterloo police officer for 35 years and just passed away on August 1. He was very proud of his position and well respected. On August 24, 2020 Page 5 his urn is the Waterloo police emblem which shows just how important that was to him and their family, which includes the entire Waterloo police department. Jamisia Young, 207 Denver Street, commented that members of the community no longer want to have the griffin represent the Waterloo Police Department. 158990 - Morrissey/Klein To recess at 8:14 p.m. Voice Vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 158991 - Morrissey/Grieder To reconvene at 8:29 p.m. Voice Vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Grieder commented that he has been accused of a lot this week. He has been threatened,told that he is not safe, and a despicable human being. He explained that he has talked to people on all sides of the issue and is glad that the city is three hours into the meeting so that we can have a community conversation. Mr. Boesen commented that he has worn the griffin and has respect for the men and women who have worn it past and present. He stated that the cost to remove the symbol would be$130,000 to $140,000 dollars. He has learned that officers with a tattoo of the griffin would be required to cover them. He asked that if someone is offended by a different tattoo,would that also need to be removed or covered then questioned where do we draw the line. He stated he received 101 emails in favor of keeping the griffin and ten emails against, and of the ten against, two of those people were from out of town. He has received well over 100 phone calls in favor of keeping the griffin and just one to remove it and stated he will not support removing the griffin at this time. Mr. Morrissey commented that he supports the resolution and that he has supported public safety his entire time on city council. He explained that he first became aware there were issues with the symbol about four years ago. In the last 4-5 weeks, he has heard from not only members of the African American community but from those who are Caucasian,who have said that there are certain members of the Waterloo police department that have referred to the logo as the green eyed n-word eater. Mr. Feuss commented that he has heard some good dialogue about this topic. He commented that the dialogue tonight has been great and sometimes brands and logos need to change to reflect the organization. He read two of the City of Waterloo goals from the front page of the agenda, numbers 2 and 4, to both create a safe environment and to enhance the image of Waterloo. He went on to say that, he believes the chief is working hard to implement new strategies to make our community safer. He explained that goal number 4 is to enhance the image of Waterloo, and though we heard how outside communities view the patch, many other comments made tonight made it clear that there are a lot of residents within the community that don't feel the image of the city is being enhanced. Mrs. Klein commented that a council member stated that an officer referred to the griffin as a green eyed n-word eater and that nobody is here to refute it, nobody knows who said it or if it is even true. She explained that the need for unity, as has been brought up tonight, was not shown by some of the comments made by both the public and council and she encouraged council to talk and work together rather than just placing something on the agenda. She explained this vote would create more division and problems. Mr. Amos commented that many of the phone calls he received were from both current and retired police officers, and that understands their position. He explained that he knows that the griffin is not really the issue. It is what the symbol represents, and it is not just from people of color but Caucasian as well. He commented that he has been in this community his entire life, and he knows the patch has been issue but has always been ignored. He supports changes that will help move our community forward. Mrs. Juon commented that this is probably the most controversial issue she has had to deal with and that it is extremely difficult, as she understands both sides. She expressed her pride for our police officers and their courage and commitment. She explained that she has listened to the concerns of the black community and understands how they are offended and that they feel like they have been ignored, she added that we need to hear their voices. She suggested the following changes to the proposed resolution in an effort to strike a balance and allow for much needed dialogue on the issue. August 24, 2020 Page 6 158992 - Juon/Feuss To strike number 1-4 and insert the following: 1. That the Mayor shall establish a small committee of not less than eight (8) and not more than ten (10) individuals to determine how to change the Police Department insignia. Committee members shall be balanced in their opinion on the issue. Both At-Large Council members shall serve as non-voting, ex-officio members of the committee. 2. That a revision of the current griffin logo will be initially considered by the committee. 3. That the committee will address the scope, time-frame, and cost of creating a new insignia. 4. That all recommendations require majority approval of the committee. 5. That the committee shall present a final report to the Waterloo City Council, for the council's approval, by June 30, 2021. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mrs. Klein requested if it was a command to change the griffin or a committee to discuss the change. Mrs. Juon explained that the committee would address how to change it and confirmed it would be a change to the current insignia. Mayor Hart questioned the structure of the committee. Mrs. Juon suggested there would be two co-chairs, 8-10 community members, and two At-large nonvoting ex-officios and can include police officers,but exclude the chief and mayor to get rank and file members. Mr. Amos commented that the patch symbolizes aggressiveness and people are looking for togetherness and a more inclusive image. He stated that he has heard the green-eyed dragon comment more than once and that is a concern to him. Mrs. Juon commented that there are other designs of griffins that are not as mean looking and don't look like a dragon. Mr. Morrissey commented that the reason for the discussion is removing the griffin and that this does not fit with the discussion. He stated that number two on the current resolution is more appropriate. He added that adding the two at large members is not inclusive of other council members. He suggested Mr. Amos and Mr. Feuss serve as ex-officios. He added that budget talks would need to include removing the patch. Mrs.Juon commented that a new stylized griffin would not automatically be the new logo,but it merits initial consideration. She explained that her suggestion for the nonvoting ex-officios was recommended to her as she and Mr. Boesen both represent the entire community and that they have different takes on the issue and could balance each other out. Mr.Feuss commented he supports the compromise and that this griffin is harmful,and if the committee finds the griffin redesigned to be the new logo he is ok with it. Mr. Grieder expressed that he has concerns about some of the suggested amendments, but he knows that change is hard and as the sponsor of this resolution, he supports the amendment, though not perfect, because it gets us closer to the end goal. Mrs. Klein thanked Mrs. Juon for coming up with the compromise as it gets done what should have been done in the first place. She agreed with selecting the At-large council members as representatives on the committee as any other representation leaves out other wards. She will support this amendment to the resolution. Mr. Amos questioned if the recommendation will come to council for final approval. August 24, 2020 Page 7 Mrs. Juon confirmed that the committee's recommendation would be brought to council for a vote. Mayor Hart commented that consideration has to be given to the timeliness of a decision for change to fit into the budget talks. 158993 - Grieder/Morrissey To add a section that a preliminary financial report will come to the council on February 1, 2021. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried. Mr. Morrissey commented that the council should be informed of who sits on the ad-hoc committee before they meet and he requested clarification that the deadline for the committee to render a recommendation is by June 30th, but that it could also mean it could be done as early as April. Mayor Hart read a quote by Dr.Martin Luther King then stated that tonight he has heard the differences in realities between both sides and it puts him in a precarious position. He does not want to sweep away the reality that both sides have nor does he wish to sweep away his personal experiences and upbringing, and to do so would be a terrible mistake. It is a travesty for anyone to say that the beliefs and experiences of either side do not exist and he stressed the importance of everyone working together and listening to the voices of the people we don't necessarily want to hear. CONSENT AGENDA 158994 - 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 August 24, 2020, in the amount of$3,190,946.59, and Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated August 11, 2020, in the amount of$4,235,288.97, 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. 2020-625. 2. Resolution approving cancellation of assessment for 219 Virden Street, in the amount of $3,070, and authorize City Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-626. 3. Resolution approving preliminary specifications,bid documents, etc., setting date of bid opening as September 10, 2020 and date of public hearing as September 14, 2020, in conjunction with the purchase of one (1) and up to three (3), 2020 or newer, Wheel Loader V Plow(s) with Wing, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-627. 4. Resolution approving completion of project and recommendation of acceptance of work, for work performed by B & B Builders and Supply, of Waterloo, Iowa, at a total cost of $491,177.60, in conjunction with the FY 2020 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 9, Contract No. 981, and receive and file two-year maintenance bond. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-628. 5. Motion approving Final Quantity Summary for a net decrease of$150,975.26 in conjunction with the FY 2020 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 9, Contract No. 981, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. 6. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, bid documents, etc., setting date of bid opening as September 10, 2020, and date of public hearing as September 14, 2020, in August 24, 2020 Page 8 conjunction with the Final Clarifier No. 3 Dewatering Wells Contract No. 1032, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-629. 7. Resolution setting date of public hearing as September 8, 2020 to approve a request by A & T Trucking, LLC, for a Site Plan Amendment to the"M-2, P"Planned Industrial District, to construct a new 4,350 square-foot trucking facility, located south of 2280 Northeast Drive, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-630. 8. Resolution setting date of public hearing as September 8, 2020 to authorize the sale and conveyance of property located at the southeast corner of MLK Jr. Drive and Northeast Drive, to A & T Trucking, LLC, in the amount of$1.00, and to approve a Development Agreement and Minimum Assessment Agreement for the development of a 4,350 square-foot building, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-631. 9. Resolution approving request of Mack Stanley for a waiver for a concrete driveway, located at 920 Short Street(approach will be on Butler Street), and authorize the construction of a concrete driveway and placing a driveway or sidewalk on city right-of-way on an unimproved street. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-632. 10. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of bid opening as September 10, 2020 and date of public hearing as September 14, 2020, in conjunction with the FY 2021 Hope Martin Park Shelter Reconstruction, Contract No. 1028, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-633. 11. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of bid opening as September 10, 2020 and date of public hearing as September 14, 2020, in conjunction with the Waterloo Regional Airport, Water Main Improvements Phase I Project, Contract No. 1033, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-634. b. Motion to approve the following: 1 Travel Requests Name & Title of Amount Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) not to Exceed a. Luke Even, Philip Rigging for Cedar September 17, $458 Thompson, Glenn Arboriculture Workshop Rapids IA 2020 Bearbower, Robert Thompson-Forestry b. Officer John Koontz Defensive Tactics Des Moines, September 24-28, $1,020 Instructor School IA 2020 2• Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications Name & Address of Business Class New or Expiration Includes Renewal Date Sunday a. Bamboo Ridge Campground, B Wine/C Beer Renewal 9/14/2021 x 4550 Hess Rd. August 24, 2020 Page 9 b. Family Dollar Store#21424, B Wine/C Beer New 8/8/2021 x 1120 Franklin St. *Ownership Update* c. Lark Brewing, 3295 C Liquor w/Outdoor Renewal 8/29/2021 x University Ave. Service and Brew Pub d. Narey's 19th Hole, 2073 C Liquor Renewal 8/22/2021 Logan Ave. 3. Motion approving request of Habitat for Humanity for an extension to repair sidewalks at 312 Clay Street(CN 132) and a vacant lot in the 300 block of Clay Street (PIN 8913-24-162-002). 4. Motion approving Change Order No. 2 from Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa, for a net increase of$26,173.20, in conjunction with the FY 2020 Newell Street RISE Project, Contract No. 991, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. 5. Motion approving Change Order No. 1 from Strand and Associates, of Madison, Wisconsin, for a net increase of$32,215.10, in conjunction with the Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids Modification Project, Contract No. 994, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. 6. Motion approving Change Order No. 2 from Cardinal Construction, of Waterloo, Iowa, for a net increase of$3,763.58,in conjunction with the 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Penthouse Chiller Project, and authorizing Mayor to execute said document. 7. Motion approving Change Order No. 3 from Cardinal Construction, of Waterloo, Iowa, for a net increase of$902.36, in conjunction with the 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Penthouse Chiller Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS 158995 - Morrissey/Grieder that"Resolution approving and accepting a temporary construction easement and permanent easement with Allen and Angie Alcorn, in the amount of $22,875, and reimbursement of legal fees not to exceed $500, in conjunction with the Virden Creek Drainage Improvements Project, located north of 2920 Bedard Drive, 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. 2020-635. 158996 - Morrissey/Grieder that "Resolution approving an Early Occupancy Agreement with Camay Nichole Smith to allow occupancy of 219 Newell Street on September 4, 2020, prior to closing, 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. 2020-636. 158997 - Morrissey/Grieder that "Resolution approving Amendment to the City/State Funding Agreement, increasing funds from $1,080,000 to $1,480,000, for Federal-Aid Swap Funding, in conjunction with the FY 2021 LaPorte Road/Hess Road Improvements, Phase I, Contract No. 1016, as part of the Department of Transportation's Surface Transportation Block Grant Program, 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. 2020-637. 158998 - Amos/Feuss August 24, 2020 Page 10 that "Resolution requesting reimbursement for eligible costs related to the COVID-19 public health emergency from the Iowa COVID-19 Government Relief Fund", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-638. 158999 - Amos/Feuss that"Resolution approving a Consolidated Public Safety Communications 28E Agreement with Black Hawk County, Cedar Falls, Evansdale, Hudson, La Porte City, Dunkerton, and Gilbertville, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Boesen commented that sometime in the next year the city needs to consider alternative arrangements for this agreement. He stated that the city currently pays sixty percent of the dispatch cost, which is nearly $120,000 a month for police and fire. This should be a county levy fee and assessed equally among every person in the county that has the same opportunity to call 911. Chief Fitzgerald explained that the arrangement was changed to a 90/10 split and is up for renegotiation in November. He requested time to work on it as he has experience working with dispatch centers, and running a dispatch center, and will propose additional changes. Mr. Morrissey supports Mr. Boesen's comments and hopes that Chief Fitzgerald is successful in getting this changed in the future. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-639. 159000 - Amos/Feuss that "Resolution concurring with the determination of the Community Planning and Development Director that a new 15,636 square foot office building with a 74 stall parking lot within the "R-4,R-P" Planned Residence District on a portion of Lot 3, Country Club Business Center Addition, located west of 836 Tower Park Drive is minor, and shall be approved as a Minor Site Plan Amendment", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-640. 159001 - Amos/Feuss that "Resolution approving an Early Access Agreement with A & T Trucking, LLC to allow earth- moving activities in preparation of development of the site south of 2280 Northeast Drive, 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. 2020-641. ORDINANCES 159002 - Feuss/Grieder that "an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by repealing Article A, Police Department, of Chapter 6, Municipal Departments, Title 1, Administration, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Article A, Police Department, of Chapter 6, Municipal Departments, Title 1, Administration, be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote- Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Morrissey commented that he would support the ordinance with an understanding that the chief will bring to the council his definitions and his policies associated with the ordinance 1-6A-4, mandatory policies. Mayor Hart commented that Chief Fitzgerald would get the entire packet to Mr. Morrissey that includes the requested information. August 24, 2020 Page 11 Mrs. Juon stated that she received the definitions with the revised ordinance. 159003 - Feuss/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. Mayor Hart explained that on 30th of May in Lincoln Park a commitment was made to a lot of people that the chief, council and mayor were going to implement some meaningful changes and he asked that council would please support moving forward so that the citizens would know we've taken words to action. 159004 - Feuss/Grieder that"an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by repealing Article A, Police Department, of Chapter 6, Municipal Departments, Title 1, Administration, and enacting in lieu thereof a new Article A, Police Department, of Chapter 6, Municipal Departments, Title 1, Administration",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.5570. 159005 - Morrissey/Amos that "an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by enacting a new Section 6, Changing Stations, of Chapter 1, Building Code, Title 9, Building Regulations", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Klein). Motion carried. 159006 - Morrissey/Amos 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. 159007 - Morrissey/Amos that "an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Code of Ordinances by enacting a new Section 6, Changing Stations, of Chapter 1, Building Code, Title 9, Building Regulations", be considered and passed for the third times and adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Nays: One(Klein). Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5571. ADJOURNMENT 159008 - Klein/Grieder that the Council adjourn at 9:55 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Kelley �elchle Kelley Felchle City Clerk