HomeMy WebLinkAbout10/05/2020 October 5, 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, October 5, 2020. Mayor Pro-Tem Juon in the Chair. Roll Call:
Morrissey, Feuss, Grieder, Juon, Morrissey, Feuss, Grier joined the meeting by telephone. Boesen and Klein
were present. Amos was absent.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Sharon Juon, Mayor Pro-Tem/At-Large Council Member
159164 - Morrissey/Grieder
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 5, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
159165 - Morrissey/Grieder
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, September 28, 2020, at 5:30 p.m.,
and the Special Sessions of September 30, 2020 and October 2, 2020, be accepted and approved.
Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Proclamation declaring October 6, 2020 as National Night Out.
Proclamation declaring October 4-10, 2020 as Fire Prevention Week.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Mr. Morrissey commented that today starts early voting and encouraged everyone to get out and
exercise his or her right to vote.
Mr. Boesen commented that he attended a celebration of life for his former partner on ambulance
331, Steve Cochran. He spoke about the bond that develops between partners and about Steve's
dedication as a fire fighter and said he is a better person today for having known Steve.
Mrs. Klein commented that based on the email the council received today, she inquired if an
amended development agreement will be coming to council.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, confirmed.
Mr. Grieder commented that he is looking forward to a work session on the Crossroads Center.
Noel Anderson commented that he is working with the representative for the owner to set up a
detailed plan to bring to council.
Mrs. Juon commented that the first session of the community wide book read was a huge success.
159166 - Morrissey/Grieder
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
159167 - Morrissey/Feuss
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 October 5, 2020,
in the amount of$1,096,565.83 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. 2020-747.
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2. Resolution approving request of Chad Wagner for a waiver for a concrete driveway located
at 1345 Jersey Lane, 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. 2020-748.
3. Resolution approving request of Elizabeth Kunkle for a waiver for a concrete driveway
located at 322 Martin Road, with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to the inability
to meet grade requirements.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-749.
4. Resolution approving the request of Cecile Bedor for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new 47-unit multi-family building valued at $7,169,175, for property located at 1009 S
Hackett Road, and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area(CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-750.
5. Resolution approving the request of Nathan Walter for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new single family home valued at $350,000, for property located at 122 Ogden Avenue,
and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area(CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-751.
6. Resolution approving the request of Jason and Liza Arenholz for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $312,253, for property located at 1823
Waxwing Way, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-752.
7. Resolution approving the request of Andrew Richter for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $360,000, for property located at 1820 Waxwing Way,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-753.
8. Resolution approving the request of David and Donna Morrow for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $362,000, for property located at 5487
Washington Street, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-754.
9. Resolution approving the request of Amy Nading for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single duplex unit valued at$171,900, for property located at 832 Grindstone Circle, and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-755.
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b. Motion to approve the following:
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1• Travel Requests
Name & Title of Amount
Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) not to
Exceed
a. Rusty Zey, Randy Annual Wildlife Waterloo TBD in $500
Shepard, Troy Deeds, Training Regional Airport October 2020
Chris Preston;
Airport Ops/ARFF
Personnel
2. Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name &Address of Business Class New or Expiration Includes
Renewal Date Sunda
a. Aldi#33, 1918 Schukei Rd. B Wine/C Beer Renewal 11/3/2021 x
b. Casey's 218 Pub, 4010-4018 C Liquor w/Outdoor Renewal 9/30/2021 x
University Ave. Service
c. Damon's Sports Bar& Grill, C Liquor Renewal 10/4/2021 x
2122 Kimball Ave.
d. Karma Bar, 309 W. 4th St. C Liquor w/Outdoor Renewal 10/14/2021 x
Service
e. Petersen& Tietz Florists & B Native Wine Renewal 10/8/2021 x
Greenhouses, Inc., 2275
Independence Ave.
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LLC for- an extension to repair- sidewalks
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4. Bonds.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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I.A.10. Resolution approving award of bid to Cahoy Pump Service, Inc., of Sumner, Iowa, in the
amount of$238,515, approving the contract,bonds and certificate of insurance,in conjunction with the
FY 2020 Final Clarifier No.3 Dewatering Wells Project, Contract No. 1032, and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said document. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-756.
Mr. Morrissey commented that the amount of taxpayer money used to fund this project and that in item
I.A.11, should be discussed by council through a regular resolution where the public can comment,
therefore these should not be listed under consent resolutions.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, commented that bid awards have been listed on the consent agenda since
March of 2020, and that council and the public are always welcome to request these be removed for
discussion if desired. She explained that these are listed under consent to help council get through
routine items expeditiously and went on to describe the number of steps whereby council and the public
have been made aware of and been given opportunity to raise questions.
159169 - Morrissey/Feuss
I.A.11. Resolution approving award of bid to Midwest Concrete, Inc., of Peosta, Iowa, in the amount
of$398,757.05, approving the contract, bonds and certificate of insurance in conjunction with the FY
2021 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 10, Contract No. 1018, and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said documents. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-757.
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1.B.2 Motion approving request of Central Property Holdings, LLC for an extension to repair
sidewalks at 200 block of Franklin Street(PIN 8913-24-308-085) (CN 215) and 200 block of Walnut
Street(PIN 8913-23-431-010) (CN 424). Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if any of the sidewalks needing repair meet the criteria as previously
discussed in the work session.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, commented that he could not answer the question as the sidewalk
around the property has a clean walk notice,which means that they need to clean the sidewalk in order
to do a proper inspection. That would then allow for a proper evaluation.
Mrs. Juon requested clarification of the motion.
Jamie Knutson clarified the motion is for the extension of the repairs.
Mrs. Juon clarified that the sidewalk has not yet been inspected, and the inspection would come after
the clean-up.
Jamie Knutson confirmed and added that he would receive a one-year extension to then repair the
sidewalk.
Mr. Boesen questioned how long the company has to clean the sidewalk.
Jamie Knutson explained that per the guidelines, clean up should have been done by now to allow the
contractors to have a better idea of the repairs needed. He further explained that this location is not
getting requesting anything out of the ordinary they staff has not allowed others to do.
Mr. Boesen questioned if this is outside the fence.
Jamie Knutson commented it is outside the fence.
Mr. Boesen clarified that the location has had since June to comply.
Jamie Knutson confirmed.
Sharon Juon questioned if passing the motion provides the property owner with additional time clean
Up.
Jamie Knutson confirmed.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he would like the Mayor or Mr. Knutson to give him the amount of
squares or sections that are uneven or out of compliance because they have sunken.
Jamie Knutson commented that the sidewalk inspection forms are kept on file with Engineering and
the City Clerk's office as public record, and that he will forward the information on to all of council.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
159171 - Morrissey/Feuss
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Reallocation of Unspent Proceeds of the
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018B, in an amount not to exceed $250,000, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on September 25, 2020, be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
159172 - Morrissey/Grieder
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that the hearing be closed. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action and approving the reallocation of
certain unspent proceeds of the General Obligation Bonds, Series 2018B, of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-758.
RESOLUTIONS
159174 - Klein/Grieder
that "Resolution ordering the Waterloo Police Department to develop a new insignia, and rescinding
Resolution No. 2020-624",be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, commented that he was under the understanding that keeping
the current insignia was also to be considered.
Mrs. Juon commented that it was never stated that consideration would be given to keep the insignia,
but it was written that a revision of the current griffin logo would be initially considered by the
committee.
Mr. Dillavou commented that he does not like the word"ordering"the police department what to do.
He requested a copy of the amendment sent to his home.
Mr. Morrissey commented that voting versus people on the committee. He suggested changing the
language to read, very simply, that the Mayor shall establish a committee of individuals to determine
how to change the police department insignia.
Mrs. Klein questioned why the numbers are being changed and wanted an explanation of why they
have been increased since it was stated that night that smaller committees are more effective.
Mrs. Juon provided an overview of how she and the Mayor arrived at how the membership was
determined.
159175 - Morrissey/(No Second)
To change the language in the first sentence in number one of the amendment to read, that the Mayor
shall establish a committee of individuals to determine how to change the police department insignia.
The motion died due to the lack of a second.
159176 - Boesen/Klein
To change the language to read, not less than eight and not more than 12 voting members. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-759.
159177 - Klein/Grieder
that "Resolution approving acceptance of a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response
(SAFER) Grant Award, in the amount of $1,010,772, to hire four (4) additional firefighters, and
authorizing the Fire Chief to sign and accept grant", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
Mr.Dillavou questioned how the city would fund the firefighters after the grant runs out. He explained
that citizens have a right to know, as Waterloo is already the highest taxed city in the state of Iowa.
Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, commented that the expectation is to drop the number of firefighters back
down after the end of the three years. He explained that he is unable to comment with any level of
confidence how the positions would be funded in 2023, but stated that EMS revenue has been
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increasing each year, which may be an option. He also noted there are 20 retirements between now
and 2023 with six members eligible to go the year the grant expires.
Mr. Grieder thanked everyone that worked on the grant. He stated that the grant would help keep
Station 6 open, which many people in his ward believe is a priority.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-760.
159178 - Klein/Grieder
that "Resolution approving the Grade Crossing Surface Repair Fund Force Account Agreement with
the Iowa Department of Transportation, Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad, in conjunction with the
Burton Avenue Railroad Crossing Surface Repair Project, with the City's share being twenty-percent
of the total project cost, which is to be determined, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said
document",be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-761.
159179 - Feuss/Grieder
that "Resolution to consent and agree to the assignment and transfer of City Contracts with Ament
Inc., to Willet Hoffman Inc., who has purchased Ament Inc., and authorizing the Mayor to execute
said document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-762.
159180 - Feuss/Grieder
that"Resolution approving an Amendment to the Contract with Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc., of Waterloo,
Iowa, and the Iowa Economic Development Authority, originally executed November 6, 2017, for
High Quality Jobs Program-Tax Credit Component Incentives, to extend the project completion date,
and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document",be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the item.
Mr. Grieder commented that he supports high-paying wages, but there are concerns with Tyson on
how they have handled the pandemic. He will support the item,but does not want his vote to be read
as a justification for behavior but that the workers deserve to be paid a higher wage.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-763.
ORDINANCES
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that "an ordinance adopting the 2020 Traffic Code of the City of Waterloo, Iowa", be considered and
passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5575.
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that"an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Traffic Code by adding section 580C, No Parking
Both Sides 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m.,Wednesdays: 400 block of Janney Avenue",be received,placed on
file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Nays: Six. Motion failed.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, commented that she asked that the council vote this ordinance
down as she has worked with the church and Ms. Wentz, and that item 10 will be a positive resolution
for both parties.
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159183 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Traffic Code by adding a new Section 553B, No
Parking Here To Corner Wednesdays Both Sides 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., both sides of the 400 block
of Janney Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
159184 - Feuss/Boesen
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended. Roll call vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
159185 - Feuss/Morrissey
that "an ordinance amending the City of Waterloo Traffic Code by adding a new Section 553B, No
Parking Here To Corner Wednesdays Both Sides 5:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., both sides of the 400 block
of Janney Avenue", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5576.
ADJOURNMENT
159186 - Feuss/Klein
that the Council adjourn at 6:38 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
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Kelley Felchle
City Clerk