HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07/02/2001July 2, 2001
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, July 2, 2001. Mayor John R. Rooff in
the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry.
Invocation by: Councilperson Jerry Anders
Pledge of Allegiance: Denny Bell, Superintendent of Central Garage.
115489 - Jordan/Krizek
that the Agenda, as amended deleting Item 20, for the Regular Session on Monday,
July 2, 2001, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
115490 - Berry/Murphy
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 25, 2001,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Rooff presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Police Lieutenant Mike
Wagner for 30 years of service.
Mayor Rooff presented a Letter of Commendation to Larry Smith, Assistant
Superintendent of Waste Management Services, for Statewide Certification Program
for Sewer Workers.
HEARINGS
115491 - Jordan/Murphy
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on one-year agreement with
RACOM Corporation to lease tower space on the City Hall freestanding tower to
provide wireless broadband Internet services, with four one-year renewal periods,
at a lease amount of $500.00 per month, as published in the Waterloo Courier on
June 21, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115492 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and
oral objections and there were none.
Councilperson Getty stated that the city has received response from so many
companies that he thinks it would be best to hold off approving the lease
agreement until the city's need for the tower is assessed. Councilperson Getty
asked that the lease agreement be tabled indefinitely.
Councilperson Krizek stated that it was her understanding that the city would not
approve the lease agreements until the companies supply a structural analysis of
the tower.
Getty/Gronen
that the hearing be tabled indefinitely. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115493 - Krizek/Jordan
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Larry and
Jacquelyn Shinn to reduce the 30 foot platted building line to 15 feet for
property generally located along Meadow Lane at Monticello Avenue to allow
construction of an addition to their home, as published in the Waterloo Courier
on June 20, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115494 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and
oral objections and there were none.
Jordan/Murphy
that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115495 - Murphy/Gronen
that an "Ordinance reducing the 30 foot platted building line to 15 feet for
property generally located along Meadow Lane at Monticello Avenue", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
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HEARINGS - continued
115496 - Getty/Jordan
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115497 - Anders/Murphy
that "an Ordinance reducing the 30 foot platted building line to 15 feet for
property generally located along Meadow Lane at Monticello Avenue", be considered
and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4487.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
115498 - Gronen/Murphy
that communication from Associate Engineering transmitting recommendation of
award of contract in the amount of $1,001,750.79 to Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of
Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract
No. 634, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said award of
contract", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Getty stated that the letter from Jack Fellenzer, Contract
Compliance Officer, reported that Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries has made a "good
faith effort" to include local Certified MBE/WBE contractors in this contract.
Aspro, Inc. provided a form showing that two MBE/WBE firms responded to their
request for bids. No WBE participation was noted on the form. Quotes were
solicited from eleven MBE/WBE contractors. Quotes were received from Denter
Corp. and Quick Construction for concrete work. Quick Construction was listed as
the proposed subcontractor in the amount of $2,978.75. The WBE goal of 1 percent
for this contract was not met, and the MBE goal of 5 percent for this contract
was not met. The indicated participation for the project is 0.2 percent.
Councilperson Berry stated that she appreciates the correspondence from Jack
Fellenzer showing the number of MBE/WBE subcontractors contacted to solicit bids,
and she agrees with Councilperson Getty. Councilperson Berry stated she was
disappointed with the 0.2 percent MBE/WBE participation, but if that is the all
firms all who submitted bids.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-338.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
115499 - Jordan/Gronen
that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Leroy M. Schaffer
for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2661 Manor Street, together
with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-339.
DOCUMENTS
115500 - Anders/Krizek.
that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
Change Order No. 6 for a net increase in the amount of $32,689.00 for work to be
performed by Story Construction of Ames, Iowa in conjunction with Anaerobic
Digesters for Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 550, be received,
place on file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
115501 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Nancy
Kabela for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $9,620.00 for property located
at 221 Linden Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together
with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said application', be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward same
to County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-340.
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July 2, 2001
DOCUMENTS - continued
115502 - Anders/Krizek
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that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Violet
Hinz for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $2,800.00 for property located
at 1406 Franklin Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to
forward same to County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-341.
115503 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and
Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Rampart Corporation in
conjunction with F.Y. 1999 Gates Park Neighborhood Recreational Trail Project,
Contract No. 582, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
documents", be adopted and two-year Maintenance Bond be received and placed on
file. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-342.
115504 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting construction plans
for paving .westerly 70 feet of alley between 8th and West 9th Streets and
Washington and South Streets, together with recommendation of approval, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said construction plans", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-343.
115505 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $1,001,750.79 from Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Asphalt Overlay
Program, Contract No. 634, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving
said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-344.
115506 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Grade Crossing Surface
Repair Fund agreements with Union Pacific Railroad and the Iowa Department of
Transportation in conjunction with reconstruction of railroad grade crossings at
Linden Avenue, Lafayette Street, Mulberry Street, N. Elk Run Road and Sycamore
Street, with city's estimated cost of $73,280.00, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said agreements", be adopted and Mayor authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-345.
115507 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from City Planner transmitting City -State agreement with Iowa
Department of Transportation for STP -Enhancement funds in the amount of
$317,676.00, with a City match of $136,147.00, in conjunction with Cedar River
Trail (Phase I) from Vinton Street to,East 4th Street, STP -ES -8155(653)--81-07,
Contract No. 640, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-346.
115508 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting City -State agreement with
Iowa Department of Transportation for STP funds in the amount of $818,600.00,
with a City match of $204,605.00, in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Eighteenth Street
Bridge Replacement Project, STP -U-8155(652)-70-07, Contract No. 622, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor
and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-347.
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DOCUMENTS - continued
115509 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from Personnel Analyst transmitting agreement with Family
Service League to provide Employee Assistance Program services to employees and
dependent family members at a fee for service, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-348.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
115510 - Berry/Jordan
that "an Ordinance extending boundaries for the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area (CURA)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the third
time. Ayes: Seven Motion carried. Adoption delayed until July 23, 2001.
115511 - Jordan/Berry
that "an ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (2)
Sycamore Street to Section 572, No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and adding
Subsection (27a) Hummingbird Circle to Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on
Certain Streets (change parking on north side of 1600 block of Sycamore Street to
No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and holidays; and truck
traffic embargo on Hummingbird Circle from Southtown Drive to Sarah Drive)", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Greg Shade, Shade's Place, stated that there was an agreement between the city
and the former owner of his property that the city would install an approach to
his property. Right now parking on the street is the only place for his
customers to park. Mr. Shade stated if the city would do that then he would have
no problem with this ordinance, except on weekends he would like the no parking
on the south side changed.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, stated that the city did not put a new
driveway in at this location because it was too close to the intersection, but
the city agreed to widen the existing approach on Division Street. Mr. Gentz
stated that the previous owner agreed to widening the existing approach on
Division Street, and the city will be working on that.
Mayor Rooff asked Mr. Shade to meeting with Mr. Gentz after the meeting.
Mayor Rooff reported that the city received a petition signed by ten homeowners
on Hummingbird Circle asking that the city consider a semi-tractor/trailer
embargo on Hummingbird Circle. The petition states that since the completion of
the Crossroads Wal-Mart expansion, numerous semi -trucks travel their street
daily. The petitioners are concerned about safety in their neighborhood and the
deterioration of their streets.
Mr. Christopher, 1121 Hummingbird Circle, stated that the petitioners would like
an embargo on all trucks.
Councilperson Getty asked if trucks can still travel on Hummingbird
make deliveries at Wal-Mart, and Mayor Rooff responded no.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the
result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Circle to
following
115512 - Berry/Jordan
that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (7a)
Esther Street to Section 545, Yield Streets (install yield sign on Boston Avenue
at intersection with Esther Street)", be received, placed on file, considered and
passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115513 - Getty/Jordan
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED - continued
115514 - Murphy/Krizek
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that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (7a)
Esther Street to Section 545, Yield Streets (install yield sign on Boston Avenue
at intersection with Esther Street)", be considered and passed for the second and
third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4488.
NEW BUSINESS
115515 - Berry/Jordan
that communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting request
of Adele S. Vanarsdale to certify $4,055.00 for work performed by the Waterloo
Water Works at 1710 Logan Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of
Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to
notify County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-349.
115516 - Berry/Jordan
that communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting reappointment of the following
to the ADA Compliance Commission: Loren Wakefield, Kenneth MacDonald, Mike
Reyhons, Craig Schwerdtfeger and Nancy Beaupre, with term expiration date of
February 22, 2004; appointment of Rodney Burnett, John Hawse and Diane Holmes,
with term expiration date of February 22, 2004, be received, placed on file and
approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
115517 - Berry/Jordan
that placing Facilities Manager personnel under the supervision of the Building
Official and assigning all Facilities Maintenance administrative duties to the
Building Official be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
115518 - Krizek/Jordan
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1. Walter Reed, Jr., Executive Director; Brian Krischke, Fair Housing
Coordinator; Rebecca Johnson and Constance McGovern, Human Rights
Specialists; and Reverend Jay Burt, Commissioner, to attend HUD Midwest
2001 Fair Housing Assistance Training Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on
September 25-28, 2001, with costs not to exceed $1,730.00, including use of
city vehicle.
2. David Taylor, Police Sergeant, to attend Street Crimes and Surveillance
Techniques course in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 15-18, 2001, with costs not
to exceed $621.00, including use of city vehicle.
3. Jeffrey Duggan, Police Investigator, to attend Protecting Children Online
course in Appleton, Wisconsin, on July 15-20, 2001, with costs not to
exceed $175,00, including use of city vehicle.
4. Corbin Payne, Police Officer, to attend Precision Driving Instructor
Certification course in Johnston, Iowa, on July 29 -August 3, 2001, with
costs not to exceed $428.45, including use of city vehicle.
5. Brian Rath, Waste Management Services Operator, to attend Environmental
Training Center recertification and upgrade course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa,
on May 3, 2001, with costs not to exceed $100.00.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
115519 - Getty/Jordan
that the following beer and liquor license permit applications be received,
placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer
and Liquor Control Department:
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MISCELLANEOUS - continued
1. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Special Class C
Young Arena, 125 Commercial (Transfer to 225 Commercial Street on July 7,
2001)
2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Chasers Pub, 3005 University Avenue (New) (Expires 07/08/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
BONDS
115520 - Jordan/Getty
that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk
through July 2, 2001, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be
approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
115521 - Murphy/Gronen
that the council adjourn at 6:01 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Nancy Eckert
City Clerk