HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.December COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 31 , 1998
9 : 00 a .m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meetings .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 30, 1999
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
2. Y2K Update.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 20, 1999
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address any item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state your name,
address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of three(3)minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion. The "oral
presentations"section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A speaker may speak to
one (1)issue per meeting for a maximum of three (3) minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council at that time,
but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council meeting
to appear before the City Council(may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first priority.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Major Richard Strommer, Salvation Army.
Pledge of Allegiance: Cammie Scully, Director of Cultural &Arts.
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of December 13, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of
Gary Bertch and Steve and Sue Reiter to vacate, sell and convey a portion of Crestwood
Drive generally located northwest of Lackland Drive intersection for$1.00, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set
date of hearing as January 10, 2000.
December 20, 1999 r Page 2
REPORTS
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Director transmitting Insurability
Criteria for Driving City Vehicles Policy.
DOCUMENTS
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Cedar Valley Corp.
of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in conjunction with
F.Y. 2000 Riverview Recreational Area Parking Lot, Contract No. 619.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in
conjunction with F.Y. 1999 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 597.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Steffes
Construction, Inc. of New Hampton, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance
Bond in conjunction with F.Y. 1999 Seal Coat Program, Contract No. 601.
6. F.Y. 1999 Block Grant Curb and Gutter Paving Program-Phase III, Contract No. 583.
Motion-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change
Order No. 2 for a net increase in the amount of$17,822.87.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Memorandum of
Understanding with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG)for
grant writing services for State Recreational Trails Funds application in conjunction with
Sergeant Road Trail Resurfacing.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to submit a
grant application for State Recreational Trails funds in the amount of$426,615.00, with
an estimated local match of$85,000, in conjunction with Sergeant Road Trail
Resurfacing.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Joe Robinson for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property
located at 600 Southview Drive in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Richard Wald for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $2,900.00 for property
located at 193 W. 13th Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
December 20, 1999 Page 3
11. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an Engineering
Services Agreement with Wayne Claassen Engineering and Surveying, Inc., in the
amount of$10,500.00 in conjunction with platting MidPort America Plat No. 2.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage for Donald L. and Julie L. Trebon, 11603
Kimball Avenue,for payment of Promissory Note in conjunction with Kimball South Rural
Water Main Project.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
13. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by: repealing Subsection (7) Fifth Street
W) of Section 549, Loading Zones; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (7)
Fifth Street (W) of Section 549, Loading Zones; and repealing Subsection (190) Johnson
Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and enacting in
lieu thereof a new Subsection (190) Johnson Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at
All Times on Certain Streets; and repealing Subsection (1)Acadia Street of Section 567,
Two Hour Parking-Between 8:00 A.M. And 6:00 P.M.; and adding Subsection (0)Allen
Street to Section 579, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday; and repealing Subsection
(12) Johnson Street of Section 579, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday; and enacting
in lieu thereof a new Subsection (12) Johnson Street of Section 579, No Parking Any
Time Except Sunday; and repealing Subsection (1)Byron Avenue of Section 580A, No
Parking Any Time Except Sunday and Wednesday P.M. (remove Loading Zone in the
500 block of West 5th Street in front of Wilson Restaurant Supply; remove No
Parking signs on the south side of the 500 block of Johnson Street and install
No Parking Except Sunday on the north side by Grace Lutheran Church;
remove Two Hour Parking signs on the south side of Acadia Street; remove No
Parking Except Sunday and Wednesday signs in the 800 block of Byron
Avenue).
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
BILLS PAYMENTS
14. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting recommendation
from Advisory Committee for allocation of grant in the amount of$123,467.00 from the
U.S. Department of Justice for F.Y. 1999 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG),
with a required local match of$13,719.00. Set date of hearing as January 10, 2000.
December 20, 1999 `. Page 4
16. F.Y. 2000 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 620.
Motion-to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as January 10, 2000.
17. Motion-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Jami Petersen to the position of Assistant Cable Television Production
Coordinator, effective December 28, 1999.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
18. Rudy Jones, Neighborhood Services Coordinator and Dave Van Dee, Assistant City
Planner, to attend Neighborhood Reinvestment Training Institute in Atlanta, Georgia on
February 21 -25, 2000, with costs not to exceed $4,840.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
19. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Locker Room Lounge, 1918 Hawthorne Avenue (New) (Expires 1/1/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Add Pats Tavern, 303 West 4th Street (New) (Expires 1/1/01)
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, December 20, 1999
4:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:10 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
5:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Public Library minutes of November 8, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office.
December 20, 1999 Page 5
2. Metropolitan Transit Authority minutes of September 23, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
3. Airport Area Development Authority minutes of October 21, 1999 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of November 18, 1999 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
5. Community Development Board minutes of November 16, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
6. Board of Water Works Trustees minutes of December 15, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
7. Communication from Community Development Director transmitting resignation of Vouth
Varangkounh, Associate Planner, effective December 17, 1999, together with
recommendation of payment of$741.48 for unused vacation and sick pay.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1998 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 564.
Pay Estimate No. 29 to Aspro in the total amount due of$109,763.95.
2. Window on Waterloo-Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Craig Ritland ASLA in the total amount due of$26,668.71.
3 F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 605.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Moore Fabrication, Inc. in the total amount due of$25,607.47.
4. F.Y. 1999 Parking Lots No. 5 & 8 Reconstruction, Contract No. 592.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Commercial Federal Bank & Denter Corp. in the total amount due
of$20,868.06.
5. F.Y. 2000 West San Marnan Drive Ditch Grading, Contract No. 615.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of$21,744.24.
6. Anaerobic Lagoon Floating Cover Replacement.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Rummel Construction in the total amount due of$66,265.95.
7. Martin Road, RM-8155(23)-9D-07, Contract No. 532.
Pay Estimate No. 8 to Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$2,031.64.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December16, 1999
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 13, 1999
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anq item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state your
name, address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of three(3)minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion. The
"oral presentations" section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A speaker may
speak to one (1) issue per meeting for a maximum of three (3) minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council
at that time, but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council
meeting to appear before the City Council(may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first priority.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Mr. Sam Webb, Fire Rescue Chaplain
Pledge of Allegiance: Reed Craft, Director of Waterloo Water Works
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of December 6, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring December 12-18, 1999 as Battle of the Bulge Week.
Swearing in of Police Officers Michael Rasmussen and Andrea Brasch
December 13, 1999 Page 2
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of
Schenk Engineering to vacate an easement generally located on the northeasterly 30' of
Lots C1, C2, and C3 of Cedar Crest Third Addition to facilitate future development and
expansion of the site, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as January 10, 2000.
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Warren Transport for a minor site plan amendment for property generally located at the
southwest corner of Newell Street and North Elk Run Road to build a 60'x 60"
additional building just to the south of existing accessory building and a 70'x 150'
office building. Set date of hearing if necessary.
REPORTS
3. Motion-to receive and file communication from City Clerk transmitting November 1999
Financial Report.
DOCUMENTS
4. Preliminary Plat of Northeast Industrial Park, Plat No. 3.
Resolution-to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Cedar Valley Corp.
of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with the F.Y. 1996 Broadway at W. Donald Street
Traffic Safety Improvements, Contract No. 511, STP-U-8155(11)-70-07.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Robert L. Thomas for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $13,000.00 for property
located at 110 Highland Boulevard in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Adem Duric for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $1,500.00 for property located
at 305 Baltimore Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together
with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Mike Facciani for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $5,000.00 for property
located at 409 Adams Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
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December 13, 1999 Page 3
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Marlyn Abels for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $750,000.00 for property
located at 829 Westfield Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Marvin E. Haugebak for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $5,600.00 for
property located at 700 Southview Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Cultural and Arts Director transmitting
Memorandum of Understanding with the Iowa Northland Regional Council of
Governments for grant writing services at a cost not to exceed $4,500.00 to prepare an
application to the Iowa Department of Economic Development for a Community Attraction
and Tourism grant in conjunction with the Cultural Crossroads Project, which includes
the Youth Pavilion Complex, the Waterloo Center for the Arts, the Grout Museum of
Science and Technology and the African American Museum.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting a
Development Agreement with Ament Investments, L.L.C., for over$60,000.00
improvements to property located at 311-313 East 4th Street, with tax rebatement for five
years at 100 percent less the debt service levy SSMID assessment on the actual final
taxable valuation for an estimated tax rebate of$600.00 per year, with minimum
assessment of$45,642 until January 1, 2010.
13. F.Y. 1998 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 564.
Motion-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change
Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$155,748.60.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Professional
Services agreement with Vandewalle & Associates at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00 to
provide a Comprehensive Redevelopment Master Plan for the Central Business District.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior City Planner transmitting request to
name new streets within Cedar Hills First Addition as Knollview Drive and Coachlight
Place and approve extending existing streets known as Marigold Drive and Memory
Lane.
16. F.Y. 2000 West Airline Highwau Bridge Replacement Program, Contract No. 560.
Resolution-to set date of hearing as January 3, 2000 on plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
Declaration of Covenants for Tower Technology Park Plat No. 1 (GMAC).
December 13, 1999 Page 4
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
18. An Ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, to
establish an Airport Board of Directors as an Administrative Agency.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
19. An Ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
adding Sections 27-18, Drug Paraphernalia, 27-19, Possession and Delivery, 27-20,
Delivery to Minor, and 27-21, Penalties, of Chapter 27, Miscellaneous (prohibiting sale
of drug paraphernalia).
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
20. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by: repealing Subsection (7) Fifth Street
W) of Section 549, Loading Zones; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (7)
Fifth Street (W) of Section 549, Loading Zones; and repealing Subsection (190) Johnson
Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and enacting in
lieu thereof a new Subsection (190) Johnson Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at
All Times on Certain Streets; and repealing Subsection (1)Acadia Street of Section 567,
Two Hour Parking-Between 8:00 A.M. And 6:00 P.M.; and adding Subsection (0)Allen
Street to Section 579, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday; and repealing Subsection
(12) Johnson Street of Section 579, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday; and enacting
in lieu thereof a new Subsection (12) Johnson Street of Section 579, No Parking Any
Time Except Sunday; and repealing Subsection (1) Byron Avenue of Section 580A, No
Parking Any Time Except Sunday and Wednesday P.M (remove Loading Zone in the
500 block of West 5th Street in front of Wilson Restaurant Supply; remove No
Parking signs on the south side of the 500 block of Johnson Street and install
No Parking Except Sunday on the north side by Grace Lutheran Church;
remove Two Hour Parking signs on the south side of Acadia Street; remove No
Parking Except Sunday and Wednesday signs in the 800 block of Byron
Avenue).
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
21. An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
repealing Subsection (a)(6) of Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and Charges, of
Division 7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by enacting in lieu
thereof a new Subsection (a)(6) of Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and
Charges, of Division 7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by adding
Subsection (a)(7) to Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and Charges, of Division
7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
December 13, 1999 Page 5
BILLS PAYMENTS
22. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
23. Kent Shankle, Curator, to return exhibition of sculpture to Lincoln, Nebraska and pick up
exhibition of paintings in Sioux City, Iowa, on December 15-16, 1999, with costs not to
exceed $230.00, including use of city vehicle.
24. Jake Jacoby to return exhibition of pottery to Zanesville, Ohio, on December 14-15,
1999, with costs not to exceed $360.00, including use of city vehicle.
25. Larry Hahn, Police Sergeant; and David Taylor, Police Officer, to attend defensive tactic
training in Richmond, Virginia on January 11-15, 2000, with costs not to exceed
$1,000.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
26. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Gallery on Main, 325 East Park Avenue (Temporary -- 12/31/99 - 01/04/00)
Jim's Place, 1408 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/15/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales).
27. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Kwik Star #715, 1636 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/29/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales).
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
December 13, 1999 Page 6
MEETINGS
Monday, December 13, 1999
4:00 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:55 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:20 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of November 2, 1999 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
2. Waterloo Cultural &Arts Commission minutes of November 2, 1999, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1999 Asphalt Overlati Program, Contract No. 597.
Pay Estimate No. 12 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$187,852.13.
2. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 594.
Pay Estimate No. 14 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$112,804.43.
3. F.Y. 1999 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 596.
Pay Estimate No. 14 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$37,372.74.
4. F.Y. 1999 Orange Road Overlau Program, Contract No. 581.
Pay Black Hawk County Engineer in the total amount of$434,852.13.
5. F.Y. 1999 Tower Technoloqu Park No. 1 Improvements, Contract No. 608.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$32,754.69.
6. F.Y. 1999 Tower Technoloqu Park No. 1 Improvements, Contract No. 608.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$2,254.02.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 13, 1999
5:20 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Review of Sewer Rate Ordinance.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 13, 1999
5: 00 - 5:20 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Review of City' s Y2K Program-Manager of Information Services
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 9, 1999
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 6, 1999
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address any item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state your
name, address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of three(3)minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion. The
"oral presentations"section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A speaker may
speak to one(1)issue per meeting for a maximum of three(3)minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council
at that time, but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council
meeting to appear before the City Council (may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first
priority.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Reverend Earl Estill, Interim Pastor, First Presbyterian Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Eric Thorson, City Engineer
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of November 22, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring the Waterloo-Cedar Falls Board of Realtors a partner with the City of
Waterloo and the RENEW Waterloo Program.
Proclamation declaring December, 1999 as Human Rights Month.
DOCUMENTS
1. F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 604.
Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change Order
No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$11,658.71.
December 6, 1999 Page 2
2. F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Block 'Grant Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 604.
Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change Order
No. 2 for a net increase in the amount of$465.19.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting a ten-
year Mining Agreement with Aspro, Inc. to allow the mining of stone, sand and gravel in
the Riverview Recreation Area while simultaneously creating a new lake, with a
minimum annual fee of$5,000.00.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood
Control transmitting Maintenance Bonds, Warranties and Warranty extensions in
conjunction with F.Y. 1996 Flow Equalization Basins for Water Pollution Control
Facilities, Contract No. 499.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by BW Contractors,
Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in
conjunction with the F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program-Zone 10, Contract
No. 604.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Youngblut
Contracting, Inc. and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in conjunction with
the F.Y. 2000 Hanna Boulevard and Rainbow Drive Box Culvert Improvements-Phase I,
Contract No. 599.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Finance Manager requesting certain
reallocations be made to reclassify general obligation bond purposes for capital
expenditures to include reallocation of$280,000 from Martin Luther King Drive to
replacing Fire Engine #304 and reallocation of $40,000 from installation of street lights
and $50,000 from developing bikeways to repairing the East 5th Street Parking Ramp.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Finance Manager requesting reimbursement
of expenses incurred by the Waterloo Center for the Arts and Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center in the amount of$137,409.72 from hotel/motel tax revenues for the
year end June 30, 1999.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Finance Manager requesting to transfer
advances made by the General Fund to Tax Increment Financing funds totaling
$1,225,223.58 as June 30, 1999 to the Sewer Fund, and removing all designations and
restrictions on economic development monies except for amounts already budgeted to be
paid during the current year.
December 6, 1999 Page 3
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
10. An Ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, to
establish an Airport Board of Directors as an Administrative Agenct.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
11. An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
repealing Subsection (A)(6) of Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and Charges, of
Division 7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by enacting in lieu
thereof a new Subsection (A)(6) of Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and
Charges, of Division 7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by adding
Subsection (A)(7) to Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and Charges, of Division
7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
12. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by: repealing Subsection (7) Fifth Street
(W) of Section 549, Loading Zones; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (7)
Fifth Street (W) of Section 549, Loading Zones; and repealing Subsection (190) Johnson
Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and enacting in
lieu thereof a new Subsection (190) Johnson Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at
All Times on Certain Streets; and repealing Subsection (1) Acadia Street of Section 567,
Two Hour Parking-Between 8:00 A.M. And 6:00 P.M.; and adding Subsection (0) Allen
Street to Section 579, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday; and repealing Subsection
(12) Johnson of Section 579, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday; and enacting in lieu
thereof a new Subsection (12) Johnson Street of Section 579, No Parking Any Time
Except Sunday; and repealing Subsection (1) Byron Avenue of Section 580a, No Parking
Any Time Except Sunday and Wednesday P.M. (remove Loading Zone in the 500
block of West 5th Street in front of Wilson Restaurant Supply; remove No
Parking signs on the south side of the 500 block of Johnson Street and install
No Parking Except Sunday on the north side by Grace Lutheran Church;
remove Two Hour Parking signs on the south side of Acadia Street; remove No
Parking Except Sunday and Wednesday signs in the 800 block of Byron
Avenue).
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
13. An Ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
adding Sections 27-18, Drug Paraphernalia, 27-19, Possession and Delivery, 27-20,
Delivery to Minor, and 27-21, Penalties, of Chapter 27, Miscellaneous (prohibiting sale
of drug paraphernalia).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
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BILLS PAYMENTS •
14. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
15. Ann Meyer and Mark Langenwalter, Police Sergeants, to attend Police Media Relations
in Johnston, Iowa on December 15, 1999, with costs not to exceed $202.00, including
use of city vehicle.
16. Michael L. Rasmussen, Police Officer Recruit, to attend Basic Level I Law Enforcement
Training in Johnston, Iowa on January 3 -March 24, 2000, with costs not to exceed
$2,651.20.
17. Emily Kuntz, Internal Auditor, to attend Continuing Professional Education-Compliance
Auditing in Des Moines, Iowa on December 10, 1999, with costs not to exceed $280.00.
18. Francis Jacoby, Cultural &Arts, to return recent exhibits to Chicago, Illinois and
Zanesville, Ohio on December 7-8, 1999, with costs no to exceed $400.00, including use
of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
19. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Fitzgerald's Grill and Pub, 360 E. Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/10/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
New World Lounge, 120 Sumner Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/22/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
20. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Delete East Side Enterprises, Inc., 521 Dane Street (New) (Expires 11/16/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Food Pride, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (New) (Expires 12/12/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
21. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Godfathers Pizza, 1946 Schukei Road (Renewal) (Expires 12/31/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Godfathers Pizza, 3811 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/31/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
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22. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Delete East Side Enterprises, Inc., 521 Dane Street (New) (Expires 11/16/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Food Pride, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (New) (Expires 12/12/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Express Super Value, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/14/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Big 10 Mart, 127 Jefferson (Renewal) (Expires 1/13/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Adams Supermarket, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expries 1/19/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
23. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Class C
Broadway Diner, 504 Riehl (Renewal) (Expires 1/6/01)
24. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Delete East Side Enterprises, Inc., 521 Dane Street (New) (Expires 11/16/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Food Pride, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (New) (Expires 12/12/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Express Super Value, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/14/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
25. Recycling Yard License Application
Kevin's Auto Parts, 953 Fulton Street
Tournier Recycling Yard, 900 Fulton Street
Weekley's Auto Salvage, 110 Court Avenue
Chase Auto Parts Co. Inc., 1041 Sheffield Avenue
Pierce Used Cars, 1500 Commercial Street
Dick's Auto Salvage, 612 Power Street
Weissman Iron and Metal, 1500 W. Airline Highway
Waterloo Auto Parts, Inc., 1501 Grandview Avenue
B. Schultz Co., 1500 David Street
Wilber Auto Body & Sales, Inc., 2220 Easton Avenue
Stuber Enterprises, Inc., 275 Rampart Lane
Quails Auto Salvage, 202 Glendale Street
Northside Auto, 821 Dearborn Avenue
A-Line Iron and Metal, 808 Dearborn Avenue
BONDS
26. Motion-to approve the bonds.
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ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, December 6, 1999
4:30 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
5:10 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
6:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of November 17, 1999 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Telecommunications Commission minutes of November 4, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
3. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of July 8, 1999, August 12, 1999 and
September 9, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of October 12, 1999 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Bishop Avenue Box Culvert Repair Program.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of$9,519.95.
2. F.Y. 1999 Ansborough Avenue Drainage Improvements-Gatewell M, Contract No. 600.
Pay Design Services to Claassen Engineering & Surveying in the total amount due of
$49,098.68.
3. Sludge Storage Facility-Phase I, Contract No. 551.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$63,000.00.
4. Black Hawk Area Signal Optimization Study.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to HDR Inc. in the total amount due of$18,373.39.
5. Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow Drive Box Culverts, Contract No. 599.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Youngblut Contracting, Inc. in the total amount due of$66,980.12.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 6, 1999
6 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call :
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Meeting with Ken Hanie to review Ordinance amending the
1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
to establish an Airport Board of Directors as an
Administrative Agency.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 6, 1999
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk