HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.28.20 council minutes December 28, 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, December 28, 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: Sharon Juon, At-Large Council Member
159407 - Juon/Feuss
that the Agenda, as amended,by deleting Items 1.A.1 and 1.A.3, and amending Item 1.B.I.a. to
correctly reflect the cost of travel and the number of personnel, and 1.B.3.n. to reflect that Michael
Young is a New Appointment to the Telecommunications Board, for the Regular Session on
Monday, December 28, 2020, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
159408 - Juon/Feuss
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, Monday, December 21, 2020, at
5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Brittany Martin, 13 Schuler Street, Sumter, SC, commented that Lasondra Johnson was charged with
murder before a proper investigation could be conducted. She acknowledged that there is not much
that the city council can do in this situation and that she would be going to speak at the County
Supervisors meeting tomorrow to express her concern about the manner in which this case is being
handled.
Eric Kennedy, 5445 Catchall Rd. Dalzell, SC, (registered to speak as 13 Schuler Street, SC), spoke in
support of Lasondra Johnson and commented that she had concealed weapon permit and acted
appropriately to the training she received to receive the permit.
Towanna Murphy, 321 Burgess Drive, Memphis, TN, commented that she is a TV personality who
did a story on Lasondra Johnson and is also her aunt. She commented that Ms. Johnson has to be
looked as a mother and business owner, who holds both a bachelor's and master's degree. She
spoke to her character and defended Ms. Johnson's action that day.
Estephanie Romero, 1130 Grant Avenue, Waterloo, Iowa, commented that Losandra Johnson was
her babysitter for many years. She stated she is a very loving person who did a great job taking care
of her children. She added that it hurts seeing her children and Ms. Johnson's children affected by
this.
Mayor Hart commented that this is a tough situation all around for the community and for the
families.
Mrs. Klein questioned when council would be allowed to return to council chambers for meetings.
Mayor Hart commented that the city has adopted a matrix that tracks the number cases within the
city and that it was developed prior to the vaccine. He explained that the situation would be
reevaluated at the start of the new year.
Mrs. Klein explained that people within her ward have commented that they do not have the internet
or fancy phones that allow them to participate. She said that her home is not set up for Zoom so she
also looks forward looking forward to meeting in person soon.
Mrs. Juon commented that she and Mr. Boesen were appointed to serve on the Waterloo Police
Department rebranding committee as non-voting, ex-officio members. She commented that their
role is primarily to update the city council on activities of the committee. The committee decided to
take all the submissions and vote yes or no on each submission. After that, submissions that
received a yes vote, the committee will vote on them based on specific criteria. She then explained
the criteria.
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Mr. Morrissey questioned if all twelve voting members will be looking at 100 different designs and
have the members vote yes or no on the design. He questioned if to move forward, the yes votes
have to be at least seven.
Mrs. Juon commented that it would be based on a majority vote. She explained that there are other
considerations, for example, she talked to Mr. Hall today, and one of the submissions said
"experience Waterloo,"which is trademarked and will be automatically eliminated.
159409 - Juon/Grieder
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
159410 - Juon/Grieder
that the following items on the consent agenda be received,placed on file and approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Mrs. Juon noted that there were no bills payments for Monday, December 28, 2020.
2. Resolution approving award of bid to Arends Excavating, of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount
of$588,788.26, and approving the contract, bond, and certificate of insurance, in conjunction
with the FY 2021 Leversee Road Lift Station Project, Contract No. 983, and authorizing the
Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-911.
in an amotm4 not to exeeed$1,580,506.81, and approving the eeatr-aet, bond, and eet4ifiea4e
ef insiffane tion with FY 2021 Higkway 63 Enhaneements from Washington
Street to P_afl____ Wqjeet, Gentfaet No. 1029, and authorizing the Mayor-and City Cie
b. Motion to approve the following:
1• Travel Requests
Name & Title of Amount
Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) not to
Exceed
a. (9) Police Personnel FBI-LEEDA Supervisor Waterloo, IA January 4-29, $2,450
Liability Training 2021
2• Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name &Address of Business Class New or Expiration Includes
Renewal Date Sunda
a. Waterloo Black Hawks Hockey, C Liquor w/Outdoor New 12/15/2021 x
125 Commercial Street Service
*Ownership Update*
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee Board/Commission Expiration New or
Date Re-Appointment
Craig White Memorial Hall Commission 12/31/2023 Re-Appointment
Melvin Wittwer Memorial Hall Commission 12/31/2023 Re-Appointment
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Mike Mrzlak Memorial Hall Commission 12/31/2023 Re-Appointment
Randall Miller Memorial Hall Commission 12/31/2023 Re-Appointment
Marilyn Robinson Memorial Hall Commission 12/31/2023 Re-Appointment
Eric Ritland Cultural and Arts Commission 12/31/2023 Re-Appointment
Jane Messingham Main Street Waterloo Redevelopment 12/31/2021 Re-Appointment
Authority
Andrew Robeson Main Street Waterloo Redevelopment 12/31/2021 Re-Appointment
Authority
John Chiles Main Street Waterloo Redevelopment 12/31/2021 Re-Appointment
Authority
Mark Iehl Main Street Waterloo Redevelopment 12/31/2023 Re-Appointment
Authority
Blake Hamer Main Street Waterloo Redevelopment 12/31/2021 Re-Appointment
Authority
David Deeds Main Street Waterloo Redevelopment 12/31/2023 Re-Appointment
Authority
Elizabeth Main Street Waterloo Redevelopment 12/31/2021 Re-Appointment
O'Malley Authority
Michael Young Telecommunications Board 12/28/2026 New
Matt Schindel Complete Streets Advisory New
Committee
John Dornoff Complete Streets Advisory New
Committee
Sandie Greco Complete Streets Advisory New
Committee
Anne Marie Kofta Complete Streets Advisory New
Committee
David Sturch Complete Streets Advisory New
Committee
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
159411 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "Resolution authorizing an exception to the City Of Waterloo's Purchasing Procedures Policy to
approve the purchase of a Mixed Liquor Recycle Pump from Electric Pump of Des Moines, Iowa, in
the amount of$127,833.27",be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-912.
159412 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "Resolution approving a five (5) year agreement, with Air Methods Corporation of Greenwood
Village, Colorado, for a Ground Lease of 8,060 square feet of raw land for operation of an Air
Ambulance business, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Boesen questioned how the dollar amount was determined for the lease.
Keith Kaspari, Airport Director, provided an overview of the lease and how the city and Air Methods
Corporation arrived at the agreed to dollar amount.
Mr. Boesen questioned if the other lease agreements have a set dollar amount by which they increase.
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Keith Kaspari explained the increases in other lease agreements.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2020-913.
ADJOURNMENT
159413 - Klein/Grieder
that the Council adjourn at 6:11 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Kellen �ekhle °
Kelley Felchle
City Clerk