HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.15.21 Council Minutes February 15, 2021
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session via Zoom video conference, at 5:30 p.m., on
Monday, February 15, 2021. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Boesen, Amos, Morrissey, Klein,
Feuss, Grieder and Juon.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Ray Feuss, Ward 5 Council Member
159528 - Juon/Grieder
that the Agenda, as amended, to correct the language in item 1.A.12 by adding at the end of the
resolution, "and receive and file a two-year maintenance bond."; item 1BIa. to read"1 Lieutenant
and 9 Sergeants"; and item 1BIb. to read 1 Lieutenant, 2 Sergeants and 8 Officers", for the Regular
Session on Monday, February 15, 2021, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
159529 - Juon/Grieder
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 1, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.,
be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Mr. Boesen shared frustration about the customer service that citizens have experienced since
outsourcing services to Republic Services.
Randy Bennett, Public Works Division Manager, commented that he has voiced these concerns to
Republic Services and that they are working through those issues.
Mr. Morrissey commented that at the last council meeting the City Waterloo voted on a development
agreement that would lead to the destruction of trees in an established neighborhood. The citizens
signed a petition and the council ignored the wishes of the residents. Since that vote, one of the
residents has put their home up for sale. He raised several issues regarding the process and decision
to sell this land. He added that there is a need for the city to purchase right of way near the
intersections of Black Hawk Street and Clark Street.
Mrs. Klein shared that Jon Sherbon passed away recently and he was a very active citizen who
participated in the city council meeting often. She added that she would like the city council move
back to in person meetings.
159530 - Juon/Grieder
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
159531 - 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 February 8, 2021,
in the amount of$1,514,131.01, and February 15, 2021, in the amount $4,338,887.92, 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. 2021-073.
February 15, 2021 Page 2
2. Resolution setting date of the budget maximum levy public hearing as March 1, 2021 at 5:30
p.m. to approve the maximum levies as required by state law, and instruct the City Clerk to
publish said notice
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-074.
authorizing ,,1 Dl.,,,.,,.ing Stafftoo auto said dee um en4
4. Motion to receive the City of Waterloo Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the
fiscal year ended June 30, 2020 and place on file.
5. Resolution accepting Meth HotSpots Grant monies from October 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021, in
the amount of$20,000, as a sub-recipient from the Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy,
and authorizing the Mayor and Chief of Police to execute said document.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-075.
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9. Motion approving Final Quantity Stimmafy for-a net deer-ease of$1,922,
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the FY 2020 Cedar-Rivef-Bladdef-Dam Repairs, GepAfaet No. 996, and a4hef-izing4he
10. Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work
for work performed by J.F. Brennan Company, Inc., of La Crosse, Wisconsin, in the amount
of$218,348, in conjunction with the FY 2020 Cedar River Bladder Dam Repairs, Contract
No. 996, and receive and file a two-year maintenance bond.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-076.
11. Motion approving final quantity summary for Peterson Contractors, Inc., for a net increase of
$6,798.25, in conjunction with the FY 2020 3200 Block of W. Airline Highway Sanitary
Sewer Project, Contract No. 979, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document.
12. Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work
for work performed by Peterson Contractors, Inc., of, Reinbeck, Iowa, in the amount of
$180,213.75, in conjunction with the FY 2020 3200 Block of W. Airline Highway Sanitary
Sewer Project, Contract No. 979.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-077.
13. Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of
bid opening as March 4, 2021 and date of public hearing as March 15, 2021, in conjunction
with the FY 2021 Commercial St., Katoski Drive, and Hawkeye Road Reconstruction
Program, Contract No. 1024, and instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-078.
February 15, 2021 Page 3
14. Resolution approving preliminary specifications, bid documents etc., setting date of bid
opening as March 4, 2021 and date of public hearing as March 15, 2021, in conjunction with
the FY 2021 Riverfront Stadium Electrical Repair Project, Contract No. 1046, and instruct
the City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-079.
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to appr-ove the r-eqtiest by the City
ef Water-lee, to rezone appf-exima4elmy 17.50 aef-es from "A 1"Agr4eiih-tifal Distfiet a
I"Light Industrial Distr-iet to "G P"Plafmed Gofmner-eial Distr-iet and "B P"Business ParAE
Dis4iet, leeated at 700 Falls Avenue, and instmet the City Clerk to p4lish said nefiee-.
Agreement with LG Companies, hhG, for-the sale and eenveyanee of eity owned pr-eptq4y
leeated near- 10 10 Fleteher-Avenue, in the ametmt of$5,000, and$25,000 in infill ineentives,
for-the eonstmetion for-two new twin hemes, and instfuet the City Glefk to p4lish said
netiee
17. Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 1, 2021 for the sale and conveyance of
city-owned property located west of 225 Sumner Street, to Elisa Walker and Bre'onna
Walker, in the amount of$200, including approximately$20,000 in improvements to the
abutting house, with a development agreement, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-080.
18. Resolution approving award of bid to Boulder Contracting LLC, of Grundy Center, Iowa, in
the amount of$252,250, approving the contract,bond, and certificate of insurance, in
conjunction with the FY 2021 Greenbelt Lake REAP Grant Project, Contract No. 1042, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-081.
19. Resolution approving the request of Roxanne and Guillermo Galvez, for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new single family home valued at$350,000, for property located at
2611 Burton Avenue, and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-082.
20. Resolution approving the request of Azra Rizvic, for tax exemptions on the construction of a
new single family home valued at$390,000, for property located at 1610 Falcon Ridge, and
located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-083.
21. Resolution approving the request of Joshua Dahlen, for tax exemptions on the construction of
a new single family home valued at $220,375, for property located at 1410 Audubon Drive,
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area(CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-084.
22. Resolution approving the request of Rosemary Jones, for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single family home valued at $290,000, for property located at 3020 Angeles Drive,
and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area(CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-085.
b. Motion to approve the following:
February 15, 2021 Page 4
1• Travel Requests
Name &Title of Amount
Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) not to
Exceed
1 Lieutenant and 9 Law Enforcement Waterloo, 2/1-28/2021 $3,150
a. Sergeants Executive Development IA
Association Supervisor
Liability Training
b. 1 Lieutenant, 2 De- Escalation Strategies Waterloo, 2/8-10/2021 $15,000
Sergeants, and 8 for Best Outcomes IA
Officers
2• Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name &Address of Business Class New or Expiration Includes
Renewal Date Sunda
a. The Broken Record, 315 W. C Liquor w/Outdoor Renewal 1/20/2022 x
4th Street Service
b. The Comfort Zone, 213 E. 5th C Liquor Renewal 1/17/2022 x
Street
c. El Patron Family Mexican C Liquor w/Outdoor Renewal 2/28/2022 x
Restaurant, 301 E. 4th Street Service
d. Grout Museum Special Class C Liquor Renewal 12/14/2021 x
e. King Star, 2035 E. Mitchell B Native Wine/C Beer Renewal 1/19/2022 x
Avenue
3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee Board/Commission Expiration Date New or
Re-Appointment
Marty Freshwater HVAC Mechanical Board February 12, 2024 Re-Appointment
for Licensin &Ap eals
Jeffrey Thompson HVAC Mechanical Board February 12, 2024 Re-Appointment
for Licensing &Appeals
General Contractors Board
Brandon Schoborg of Licensing, Examiners & February 19, 2024 Re-Appointment
Appeals
General Contractors Board
Casey Gardner of Licensing, Examiners & February 16, 2024 Re-Appointment
Appeals
General Contractors Board
Dan Levi of Licensing, Examiners & February 15, 2024 New
Appeals
4. Motion approving Change Order No. 1 from Parking-Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, for a net decrease of
$18,632, in conjunction with the Waterloo Parking Access and Control System Project, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
5 Motion approving Change Order No. 1 from Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa, for a net
increase of$19,211.50, in conjunction with the FY 2020 3200 Block of W. Airline Highway Sanitary
Sewer Project,Contract No. 979, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.:
6. Motion approving Change Order No. 2 with Woodruff Construction of Madison, Wisconsin, for a net
decrease fo $14,235, in conjunction with the FY 2020 Wastewater Treatment Plant Biosolids
Modifications Project, Contract No. 994, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
7. Motion to approve Exception to Burning Yard Waste Application for George Wyth State Park to burn
the following between March and June 2021: George Wyth Prairie, 15 acres between Wyth Lake and
main park road, Prairie/Pollinator areas near entrance of George Wyth - 2 acres, dike along the main
February 15, 2021 Page 5
road of the park, approximately 3 acres, prairie at back of park near the Lodge, 2 acres, brush pile in
frisbee picnic area, 20 foot by 20 foot, and brush pile behind park shop, 30 foot by 30 foot.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
159532 - Morrissey/Amos
1.A.3. Resolution approving the Iowa Certified Local Government 2020 Annual Report, and
authorizing the Mayor and Planning Staff to execute said document. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey requested an overview of the item.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-086.
159533 - Morrissey/Feuss
1.A.6. Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work,
for work performed by Parking-Inc., of Des Moines, Iowa, in the amount of$207,966, in conjunction
with the Waterloo Parking Access and Control System Project. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mr. Morrissey requested an overview of the item.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-087.
159534 - Morrissey/Amos
1.A.7. Resolution approving Completion of Project and Acceptance of Work for work performed by
Don Gardner Construction Co., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of$263,760, in conjunction with
replacement of the east and west mechanical roofs at Young Arena. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey requested an overview of the item.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director,provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-088.
159535 - Morrissey/Amos
1.A.8. Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Koelker Excavating, Inc., of Marion, Iowa, in the amount of $644,768.50, in
conjunction with the Cedar Valley Crossing Subdivision, and receive and file a two-year maintenance
bond. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey requested an overview of the item.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-089.
159536 - Morrissey/Boesen
Motion approving Final Quantity Summary for a net decrease of$1,922, in conjunction with the FY
2020 Cedar River Bladder Dam Repairs, Contract No. 996, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute said document. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Mr. Morrissey requested an overview of the item.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, provided an overview of the item.
159537 - Morrissey/Boesen
Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 1, 2021, to approve the request by the City of
Waterloo, to rezone approximately 17.50 acres from "A-1" Agricultural District and "M-1" Light
Industrial District to "C-P"Planned Commercial District and`B-P"Business Park District, located at
700 Falls Avenue, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey requested an overview of the item.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-090.
159538 - Boesen/Grieder
Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 1, 2021 for the approval of a Development
Agreement with LG Companies, LLC, for the sale and conveyance of city-owned property located
near 1010 Fletcher Avenue, in the amount of $5,000, and $25,000 in infill incentives, for the
construction for two new twin homes, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice. Roll call vote-
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Boesen commented that he has had discussion with Mr. Anderson about this development. He
stated that he is liaison to the Leisure Services Commission and wanted to make everyone aware that
the commission does not want tenants to be allowed to park in the Byrnes Park Parking Lot.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-091.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
159539 - Morrissey/Grieder
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on a request by L and BB, LLC, for a Site Plan
Amendment to the "R-3,R-P"Planned Multiple Residence District to allow for the development of
six (6) residential lots for single family homes, on a site previously approved for two (2) duplexes,
an increase in the number of approved residential units from four(4) to six (6), located southeast of
2950 Southland Drive, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 5, 2021, 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.
Kelley Felchle, City Clerk, read a written statement received from the Twin Pines Condo
Association.
Michael Meaney, 3510 Kimball Avenue, commented that he is a real estate agent for the Beckman
Family. A development has been proposed for several years. The Beckman family has gone to great
lengths to clear trees, level the ground, and improve the drainage in the area. Next step is to build a
detention pond, which will alleviate run off.
159540 - Morrissey/Grieder
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments and recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission,be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
159541 - Morrissey/Grieder
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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,to approve a request by L and BB,
LLC, for a Site Plan Amendment to the "R-3,R-P" Planned Multiple Residence District to allow for
the development of six (6) residential lots for single family homes, on a site previously approved for
two (2) duplexes, an increase in the number of approved residential units from four (4) to six (6),
located southeast of 2950 Southland Drive",be received,placed on file, considered and passed for the
first time. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Jamie Knutson, City Engineer, confirmed that he had explained the plans for development with the
Twin Pines Condo Association last summer and stated that the developer's plans to manage run-off
concerns will be reviewed once they are received.
159542 - Morrissey/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be
suspended.Roll call vote-Ayes: One. Nays: Six(Boesen,Morrissey,Klein,Feuss, Grieder,and Juon).
Motion failed.
Noel Anderson commented that the engineering efforts could be finalized sooner if this is approved
tonight.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if any other citizens have complained.
Noel Anderson stated that the submitted letter from Twin Pines Condo Association is the only the
public comment to date.
Mrs. Klein commented that this is in her ward and the neighborhood is very concerned about water
run-off and that they should be given an opportunity to weight in.
159543 - Amos/Grieder
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on FY 2021 Sanitary Sewer Gatewell Repairs -
Phase I, Contract No. 951, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 1, 2021, 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.
159544 - Amos/Grieder
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
159545 - 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. 2021-092.
159546 - Amos/Grieder
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to City Engineer for review.
Engineer's Estimate: $3,300,000.00
CONTRACTOR BID BASE BID ALT. 1 ALT. 2 ALT. 3 ALT. 4
SECURITY AMOUNT
Woodruff Construction 5% $3,207,061 $112,264 $111,551 $99,830 $56,594
Waterloo, IA
WRH, Inc. 5% $3,835,000 $140,000 $140,000 $115,000 $15,000
Amana, IA
February 15, 2021 Page 8
Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
159547 - Amos/Grieder
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on a ten-year agreement for Body/In-Car
cameras, Tasers and digital evidence management system with Axon Enterprise, Inc., as published in
the Waterloo Courier on February 5, 2021, 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.
Latonya Graves, 607 E. Donald Street, commented that she believes the new cameras will help tell
the story and eliminate the possibility of human error. She added that this technology will help to
rebuild trust and enable the department to better defend the officers when they do not use excessive
force.
Jamie Sallis, 111 Sherman Avenue, commented that the cameras will help to hold the officers and
citizens accountable. The equipment will save time when officers have to write reports and can help
to save money on lawsuits.
Brent Richmond, 713 Ricker St., stated that he is in support of the item for many of the same reasons
shared by other speakers. He added that it will enhance the professionalism of the department and
bolster training for the officers. He hoped that red light camera revenue can be used to pay for the
equipment.
Kevin McCullough, 2420 Kaiser Ct., commented that even though this is very expensive equipment,
he believes that we cannot put a price on the safety of citizens and officers.
159548 - Amos/Grieder
that the hearing be closed and oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
159549 - Amos/Grieder
that"Resolution approving a ten-year agreement with Axon Enterprise, Inc., for body/in-Car cameras,
Tasers and digital evidence management, in the amount of $4,077,656.96, paid over the contract
period, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll-call
vote-Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Morrissey and Klein). Motion carried.
Mr.Boesen expressed his concern of using traffic camera revenue to fund this program. He questioned
if Axon offers any credit for the 100 plus Tasers we have purchased over the past three to four years.
Joe Leibold, Police Major, commented that he believes there would be no credit, as the Tasers are out
of warranty.
Mr. Boesen questioned if the command staff needed this equipment and if the number of cameras and
Tasers could be reduced for a cost savings.
Joe Leibold explained why it is important that the equipment is available department wide and
provided a recent example of why command staff should also wear the equipment.
Mr. Boesen commented there could be cost savings if another vendor was chosen.
Mrs. Juon questioned if the WatchGuard program that Mr. Boesen mentioned was considered.
Joel Fitzgerald, Police Chief, confirmed that several vendors were considered and that the numerical
value of the overall contract is much closer than you would think. Axon's figures includes the Tasers.
The figures other vendors have more closely resemble the actual price of the Axon contract when you
factor in purchasing the Tasers from another vendor.
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Mrs. Juon questioned if the contract has an exit clause in the event the State of Iowa changes funding
for red light cameras.
Martin Petersen, City Attorney, provided an overview of the changes to the contract he negotiated
with Axon's legal counsel which allows termination if sufficient funds are not appropriated annually;
and we can, without cause, terminate the agreement after 60 months, which includes a change in
legislation.
Joe Leibold added that Taser gave them $28,000 of credit for turning in older equipment.
Mrs.Klein commented that besides the uncertainty of continued funding, she learned during her recent
ride along that there are problems with the vehicle computers, not the cameras. She agrees that it can
be done less expensively as mentioned by Mr. Boesen. She further commented that it is her opinion
that you have to have skin in the game when you propose a $4 million dollar program, and that it
should come from a chief who has long range plans to be in the city.
Mayor Hart commented that the plans and programs put in place are backed by council ordinance so
whether it is Chief Fitzgerald or another, the plans will be here regardless. We are talking about
equipment that will be used by officers that are here doing work every single day. This is bigger than
one chief,because this is talking about changing the way we are doing policing and life safety issues.
Mr. Grieder commented that the high price tag of this equipment weighs on him greatly. So too does
the events of the summer, and what the legislature may choose to do with funding. He stated that
ultimately he supports the program despite the high price tag.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he has issues with the fact that the city is picking the most expensive
equipment when WatchGuard will do,basically,the same thing offered by Axon. He added that there
is a lot of uncertainty surrounding what the city can afford from a budget standpoint and that he wants
to hear from the Chief Financial Officer on what impact this will have on the city budget over the
course of the contract.
Joel Fitzgerald commented on the capabilities of the chosen program.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, commented that parts of this program could be
incorporated into the operating budget and the Capital Improvement Program.
Mr. Morrissey questioned what this purchase would do to the budget in both the long and short-term.
Mayor Hart questioned if WatchGuard is offering the same product.
Joe Leibold commented that WatchGuard is not the same and that the Tasers would still need to be
purchased separately from Axon. Axon is the top of the line and major cities are using them because
of their in-car, body worn, Taser and holders.
Mr. Amos commented that there are many times when citizens have made false accusations. With
this system, we should be able to address these false accusations while keeping our officers
accountable.
Mr.Boesen questioned if there was a reason why the city did not have a chance to field test the product.
Joe Leibold commented they have not field-tested the product. He explained that the chief is familiar
with this product and that it has been around for a long time. He said they are comfortable without a
field test.
Dave Boesen questioned if new holsters are part of the purchase.
Joe Leibold confirmed.
Dave Boesen questioned who would do the installation of the car equipment.
Joe Leibold commented that the Central Garage or possibly Electronic Engineering would do the
installation.
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Mr. Morrissey questioned if the camera automatically turns on when an officer exits the car and if an
officer could manually shut them off.
Joe Leibold confirmed and stated that officers are able to turn off the cameras. He provided an example
of when an officer would shut them off. He also explained that per police policy, cameras are not to
be shut off during police action.
Mr. Morrissey again requested comment from the Chief Financial Officer on the effect of the $4.1
million dollar investment to the budget.
Michelle Weidner provided comments regarding the impact of the$400,000 per year on the operating
budget and the possibility that a portion of the cost, though unknown at this time, might fit into the
existing Capital Improvements Program. She further commented that there could be potential savings
if it prevents lawsuits.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if this has to be approved now or if the council can wait on approving this
until council can see how this will affect the overall budget.
Mayor Hart questioned if the city spends money on this type of equipment annually.
Joe Leibold confirmed and commented on the items that are purchased each year. He commented that
the current body cameras are outdated and need to be replaced to keep up with technology. He added
that installation is included for the in-car cameras.
Mayor Hart questioned if there are random discussions or focus groups with the officers.
Joe Leibold commented that the officers are well aware of how body cameras work so field-testing
would not have been helpful. It is much more critical on how the information is cataloged and kept.
He spoke of the reliability of this product and its cloud based storage system compared to the short
battery life of the current cameras, which often don't last an entire shift.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if dollars spent would actually come out of FY22 operational and CIP
budget.
Joe Leibold commented that they would like to start as soon as possible, but confirmed that by the
time everything has been ordered, received and installed, it would likely be FY22.
159550 - Morrissey/Klein
To postpone until at least March 15th when we see how this fits into the upcoming budget. Roll call
vote-Ayes: Two. Nays: Five (Feuss, Grieder, Juon, Boesen, Amos). Motion failed.
Mr. Grieder questioned how much time Mr. Morrissey is asking for.
Morrissey until at least March 15th when council has had time to digest the upcoming budget proposals.
Joe Leibold commented on the importance of moving forward. The community and the officers are
asking for reliable equipment.
Mr.Boesen commented that he understood that any additional funding for this program was only going
to be considered if we lost the Automatic Traffic Enforcement money. Therefore, additional funding
considerations would only need to be reviewed if the ATE funds dried up or the state takes a portion
of the ATE money.
Mayor Hart confirmed.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-093.
159551 - Feuss/Amos
February 15, 2021 Page 11
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate
approximately 1.70 acres of excess right-of-way, with the retention of a utility easement, and
conveying excess right-of-way to M.T. Co., LLC, for property located south of 3470 West Airline
Highway., as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 5, 2021, 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.
159552 - Feuss/Amos
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,Programming and Zoning
Commission be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
159553 - Feuss/Amos
that"an ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate approximately 1.70 acres of
excess right-of-way, with the retention of a utility easement, located south of 3470 West Airline
Highway", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
159554 - Feuss/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.
159555 - Feuss/Amos
that"an ordinance approving a request by the City of Waterloo to vacate approximately 1.70 acres of
excess right-of-way, with the retention of a utility easement, located south of 3470 West Airline
Highway",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. 5587.
159556 - Feuss/Amos
Resolution approving a Property Exchange Agreement with M.T. Co., LLC, to convey approximately
1.70 acres of city owned right-of-way, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document. Roll call vote-ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-094.
RESOLUTIONS
159557 - Klein/Amos
that"Resolution approving a Memorandum of Understanding with Elevate Housing Foundation,AKA
(CCBHC), to provide embedded Social Worker(s) to the Waterloo Police department", be adopted.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Grieder applauded the police department and Elevate Housing Foundation for working together
on this to help make Waterloo safer.
LaTanya Graves, 607 E. Donald Street, commented that she is very supportive of the item.
Mr. Morrissey commented that he is a former child abuse investigator for thirty plus years and retired
from that job in 2010. He stated that he requested to have a work session on the topic but it was denied
and the work session could have occurred the same day. He listed numerous questions about the
contract.
Major Leibold provided answers to Mr. Morrissey's questions.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-095.
159558 - Klein/Amos
that "Resolution approving the request by Kasim Mustedanagic to name a private street Aidin Way,
generally located south of 4245 W. 4th Street", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-096.
159559 - Klein/Amos
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1, to a Professional Services Agreement
originally executed March 11, 2020, with Willett, Hofmann and Associates, Inc., in the amount of
$5,500, in conjunction with the Downtown Traffic Fiber Optic and Camera Project, 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. 2021-097.
159560 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 to a Professional Services Agreement
originally executed June 22,2020,with Stanley Inc.,of Des Moines,Iowa,in the amount of$8,384.11,
to provide Construction Engineering services in conjunction with the Park Avenue Bicycle Signal
Improvements Project, 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. 2021-098.
159561 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1, to a Professional Services Agreement
with AECOM Technical Services, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, originally executed May 20, 2019, in an
amount not to exceed$129,800, in conjunction with the FY 2021 Cedar River Marina and Recreational
Enhancements Project, Contract No. 1011, 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. 2021-099.
159562 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Ballard*King & Associates, of
Highlands Ranch,Colorado,in an amount not to exceed$45,755,to complete an Aquatics Master Plan
for the City of Waterloo, 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. 2021-100.
159563 - Amos/Feuss
that"Resolution approving a Service Agreement with ElementsXS, of Syracuse, Utah, in conjunction
with a city-wide service-request and asset-management software, in the amount of$50,000 annually,
with integration costs of$75,000, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said documents",be adopted.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Chris Youngblut, IT Director,provided an overview of the item.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-101.
159564 - Amos/Feuss
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that"Resolution approving and accepting assignment and quit claim of sanitary sewer easement from
Youngblut Construction Company, located south and east of 777 Isle of Capri Boulevard, 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. 2021-102.
159565 - Amos/Feuss
that"Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Elizabeth Blake,LLC, for an approximate
3,960 square foot addition located at 2003 Westfield Avenue (American Pattern/Zanotti Armor), and
four (4) years of property tax rebates at 80 percent and two (2) years at 75 percent for the additional
value, 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. 2021-103.
159566 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "Resolution approving a Landlord Consent to Leasehold Mortgage and Estoppel Certificate with
Osprey Aviation, LLC, and Community Bank and Trust, for the new hangar constructed at
the Waterloo Regional Airport, 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. 2021-104.
159567 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "Resolution approving a Proposed Scope and Budget Addition Contract with Vandewalle and
Associates, in the amount of $30,000, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Morrissey commented that the council has been requesting that something happen on the North
side of the river. He questioned why this has not yet happened and what the additional payment is
going to do for the city.
Mayor Hart provided an overview of the item.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, added that they will be doing work
by the hour.
Mr. Morrissey questioned how the council will know the product for the price tag.
Mayor Hart explained there will be an update.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-105.
159568 - Morrissey/Grieder
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., of
Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the amount of$2,500, to complete a Phase I Environmental Site Assessment of
the South Waterloo Business Park U.S. Highway 20/Ansborough Avenue, 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. 2021-106.
ADJOURNMENT
159569 - Juon/Grieder
that the Council adjourn at 8:05 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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