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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07/09/2001P • • July 9, 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 9, 2001. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty. Absent: Berry. Invocation by: Reverend Major Ronald Gorton, Salvation Army. Pledge of Allegiance: Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations. 115522 - Krizek/Jordan that the Agenda, as amended deleting Item 12, adding Item 18a and amending Item 11, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 9, 2001, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115523 - Jordan/Murphy that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 2, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff performed swearing in of Police Officers Shawn Bram and Kristen Rath. HEARINGS 115524 - Jordan/Murphy that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Richard and Linda Morrison to sell and convey property acquired in conjunction with improvements to Donald Street/Broadway Street intersection for $4,500.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 27, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115525 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Gronen that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115526 - Murphy/Gronen that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-350. 115527 - Anders/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Waterloo Community Schools to sell and convey property generally located adjacent to Grant School for $1.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 2, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115528 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Gronen that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115529 - Gronen/Murphy that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-351. July 9, 2001 Page 2 HEARINGS CONTINUED 115530 - Getty/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on one-year agreement with Forbin 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 27, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115531 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Getty/Murphy that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received, placed on file and hearing be tabled indefinitely. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. PETITION FROM PUBLIC 115532 - Jordan/Krizek that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Norman Durns for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2403 Osage Avenue, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-352. DOCUMENTS 115533 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Neighborhood Services Coordinator transmitting agreement with the Iowa Department of Economic Development for Emergency Shelter Grant Program funds in the amount of $98,570.00 to be distributed to Christian Community Development, Family Service League, Operation Threshold, Salvation Army, YWCA of Black Hawk County, and Jesse Cosby Neighborhood Center, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-353. 115534 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from Police Chief transmitting an application with the U.S. Department of Justice for F.Y. 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant funds in the amount of $112,437.00 be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-354. 115535 - Krizek/Jordan that Change Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of $72,823.00 for work to be performed by Borwig Building Services, Inc., in conjunction with West 5th Street Parking Ramp be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115536 - Krizek/Jordan that communication from City Clerk transmitting renewal of general and auto liability, law enforcement, public officials errors and omission and umbrella insurance with St. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance and property insurance with Kempes Public Entity Program for a total premium of $520,683.00 be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said insurance policies", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Steve Sinnott stated that last year the property and liability insurance renewal was approved by the council on November 12, six weeks after the October renewal date. Nancy Eckert, City Clerk, stated that the city wanted the premiums due on a fiscal year cycle and changed the renewal date to July 1 • • 4 July 9, 2001 • • DOCUMENTS CONTINUED Page 3 Mr. Sinnott stated that last year the city talked about switching to a self- insured retention program. Frank Dowie, from PDCM, stated that he met with the Insurance Committee and they reanalyzed a self-insured retention program vs. a deductible program. The committee compared the programs with the amount of funds in the balance, and they decided they liked the program they were on and decided to stay with it. Mr. Sinnott asked if the claims have been high for the city. Ms. Eckert replied that the city has not had a lot of high claims except for the high dollar claim for damage at the Water Pollution Control Facility lagoon cover. Mr. Sinnott stated that if there are not a lot of claims, it is his opinion the city should look at a self -retention program in the future as it will save tax dollars. Mr. Sinnott stated he feels it would be a good idea for the committee to take a good look at that. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-355. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 115537 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Community Development Director transmitting request to approve a three year transition of the area targeted for CDBG and HOME rehabilitation funding from the Unity/We Care Neighborhoods to the Rath Brownfields area, together with recommendation of approval of the Community Development Board, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said three year transition", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-356. 115538 - Anders/Jordan that "Resolution authorizing salary for maintenance person at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center to August 19, 2001 using discretionary Hotel/Motel Tax funds", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-357. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 115539 - Jordan/Murphy that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (27a) Hummingbird Circle to Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain Streets (truck traffic embargo on Hummingbird Circle from Southtown Drive to Sarah Drive)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115540 - Jordan/Gronen that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115541 - Getty/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (27a) Hummingbird Circle to Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain Streets (truck traffic embargo on Hummingbird Circle from Southtown Drive to Sarah Drive)", be considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4489. July 9, 2001 Page 4 ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED 115542 - Jordan/Krizek that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (2) Adrian Street, (13) Bryant Avenue, (29) Janney Street, (34) Lindale Avenue, (36) Longfellow Avenue, (43) Oakland Avenue, (50) Rainbow Drive, (55) Riverside Drive, and (58) Whittier Avenue, of Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (2) Adrian Street, (13) Bryant Avenue (29) Janney Street, (34) Lindale Avenue, (36) Longfellow Avenue, (43) Oakland Avenue, (50) Rainbow Drive, (55) Riverside Drive, and (58) Whittier Avenue, of Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain Streets (correct names of streets and where embargo begins and ends)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115543 - Gronen/Murphy that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115544 - Krizek/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (2) Adrian Street, (13) Bryant Avenue, (29) Janney Street, (34) Lindale Avenue, (36) Longfellow Avenue, (43) Oakland Avenue, (50) Rainbow Drive, (55) Riverside Drive, and (58) Whittier Avenue, of Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (2) Adrian Street, (13) Bryant Avenue (29) Janney Street, (34) Lindale Avenue, (36) Longfellow Avenue, (43) Oakland Avenue, (50) Rainbow Drive, (55) Riverside Drive, and (58) Whittier Avenue, of Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain Streets (correct names of streets and where embargo begins and ends)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4490. BILLS PAYMENTS 115545 - Krizek that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-71, dated July 9, 2001, in the amount of $2,062,164.80, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office", be adopted, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-358. NEW BUSINESS 115546 - Jordan/Krizek to instruct Fire Chief to prepare specifications, request for proposals, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Rescue Pumper, be received, placed on file and approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Ned DeBerg, Battalion Chief, stated that Fire Rescue currently has a separate rescue truck and separate pumps. This rescue pumper will combine functions for the rescue equipment and pumper into one. Mr. DeBerg commented that the current rescue truck and pumper each need two people to operate, and the new rescue pumper will need three to four to staff. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115547 - Anders/Murphy that specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Rescue Pumper, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. 115548 - Jordan/Getty that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Resolution adopte,�and upon approval by Mayor ass411 i ed No. 2001-359. July 9, 2001 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 115549 - Krizek/Jordan • Page 5 that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, form of contract, etc. as July 23, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-360. TRAVEL REQUESTS 115550 - Getty/Anders that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Frank Magsamen, Fire Chief, to attend 2001 Missouri Valley Fire Chiefs Conference on July 9-13, 2001, at Casper, Wyoming, with costs not to exceed $450.00. 2. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, to attend Continuing Education Course Performance Measurement I on July 23-25, 2001, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with costs not to exceed $975.00. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 115551 - Getty/Gronen that the following beer and liquor license permit application be received, placed on file and approved and endorsed application forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department: 1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Vic's Lounge, 1106 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 07/16/02) Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. BONDS 115552 - Jordan/Gronen that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through July 9, 2001, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 115553 - Jordan/Gronen that the Council adjourn at 5:57 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Berry. Motion carried. Siu.„÷ Nancy Eckert City Clerk