HomeMy WebLinkAbout10.October COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 28, 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, OCTOBER 25, 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 Faye Scott, Ambassadors for Christ Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Mike Mrzlak, Superintendent of Traffic Operations
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of October 18, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring November 3, 1999 as Philanthropy Day.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2000 Riverview Recreational Area Parking Lot, Contract No. 619.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to confirm approval of plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to order construction.
Motion-to receive,file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City
Engineer for review.
October 25, 1999 `- `- Page 2
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Young
Development to vacate, sell and convey a portion of Mary Ellen Drive generally located
southwest of William Drive to abutting property owners for$8,352.00, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set
date of hearing as November 8, 1999.
DOCUMENTS
3. 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. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$9,830.50.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting revised 28E
Agreement with Black Hawk County, cities of Cedar Falls, Evansdale, Hudson, LaPorte
City, Dunkerton and Gilbertville in conjunction with the Consolidated Public Safety
Communications Center.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Permanent
Easement Agreement with National Cattle Congress to allow access to the Sans Souci
Island By Pass Channel Wing Dam.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Denver
Construction, Inc. of Denver, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in
conjunction with F.Y. 1999 North Hackett Road Force Main Reconstruction, Contract No.
595.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to add the
218 Corridor to the Revolving Loan Façade lending program.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of
renewal of General Liability, Automobile Liability, Umbrella, Police Professional, Public
Officials Errors and Omissions, and Inland Marine insurance coverage with St. Paul
Insurance and Property insurance coverage with Gulf Insurance for a total premium of
$460,368.
BILLS PAYMENTS
9. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
October 25, 1999 Page 3
NEW BUSINESS
10. Motion-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Jacob Schaefer to the position of Custodial
Maintenance for Young Arena, subject to passing physical examination.
11. Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Pat Powers, Steven Heasley, Richard Felderman,
Randy Henry, Daniel Greer and Curtis McCallum to the position of Equipment Operator
I.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
12. Michael McNamee and Rhonda Weber, Police Narcotics Investigators, to attend
Clandestine Lab Investigators certification classes in Camp Dodge, Iowa on November
15- 19, 1999, with costs not to exceed $1,525.00, including use of city vehicle.
13. Vouth Varangkounh, Associate Planner, to attend HUD Training on Community
Development Block Grant and Section 108 Programs in Omaha, Nebraska on November
2 - 5, 1999, with costs not to exceed $475.00, including use of city vehicle.
14. Richard Earles, Community Development Director, to attend HUD Training on
Community Development Block Grant and Section 108 Programs in Omaha, Nebraska
on November 2 - 5, 1999, with costs not to exceed $505.00, including use of city
vehicle.
15. Brett Bredman, Medical Supervisor, to attend State EMS Convention in Des Moines,
Iowa on November 4 - 6, 1999, with costs not to exceed $225.00, including use of city
vehicle.
15a. Frank Magsamen, Fire Chief to attend Chiefs Conference in Ames, Iowa on October 27-
Add 28, 1999, with costs not to exceed $175.00, including use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
16. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Kum & Go, 3016 Mamie Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/10/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
17. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Packers Inn, 201 Rath Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
October 25, 1999 " �-- Page 4
BONDS
18. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, October 25, 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
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:20 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Civil Service Commission minutes of August 25, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Civil Service List for the position of Cable Television Production Assistant, as certified by
the Civil Service Commission on October 20, 1999.
3. Civil Service List for the position Custodial Maintenance Young Arena, as certified by the
Civil Service Commission on October 20, 1999.
4. Civil Service List for the position of Equipment Operator I, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on October 20, 1999.
5. Civil Service List for the position of Housing Coordinator, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on October 20, 1999.
6. Airport Area Development Authority minutes of August 19, 1999 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1998 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 564.
Pay Estimate No. 27 to Aspro in the total amount due of$30,716.06.
2. F.Y. 1999 Asphalt Overlau Program, Contract No. 597.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Aspro in the total amount due of$314,491.16.
October 25, 1999 Page 5
3. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 594.
Pay Estimate No. 12 to Aspro in the total amount due of$156,734.26.
4. F.Y. 1999 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 596.
Pay Estimate No. 11 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$34,213.55.
5. F.Y. 1999 Parking Lots No. 5 & 8 Reconstruction, Contract No. 592.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Denter Corp. and Commercial Federal Bank in the total amount
due of$56,609.60.
6. Hunt Wesson Sanitary Pretreatment Facility-Phase II, Contract No. 538.
Pay Construction Services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$7,749.49.
7. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Fagen, Inc. in the total amount due of$691,599.89.
8. Window on Waterloo Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07, Contract No. 579.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to KWS, Inc. in the total amount due of$35,545.40.
9. F.Y. 1999 Washington Street Parking Lot Island, Contract No. 607.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry in the total amount due of
$6,575.90.
10. F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program Zone 10, Contract No. 605.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Moore Fabrication Inc. in the total amount due of$16,695.62.
11. Highway 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail-Phase III, Contract No. 585.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$216,140.59.
12. F.Y. 1998 River Road Parking Lot Landscaping Project, Contract No. 575.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Suburban L.A., Inc. in the total amount due of$6,042.00.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 25, 1999
5 :20 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of amendments to Heating Ordinance, Uniform Code for
the Abatement of Dangerous Buildings and amendments to
Electric Ordinance—Building Official .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 21, 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
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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, OCTOBER 18, 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 William Straaka, Allen Hospital Pastoral Care
Pledge of Allegiance: Mike Mrzlak, Superintendent of Traffic Operations
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of October 11, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Proclamation declaring October 23 - 31, 1999 as Red Ribbon Week.
Proclamation establishing Department of Corrections Renaissance Program.
Proclamation declaring October 23, 1999 as Exchange National Day of Service.
Recognition of Dr. Jon Kerstetter for his service as Medical Director.
Swearing-in of Gerald Dolf as new Reserve Police Officer.
October 18, 1999
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HEARINGS
1. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 2479 as it pertains to Part XXIV 2A-48(G),
Exceptions and Modifications, to allow construction of decks to the front face of homes.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
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.
2. Rezone from "R-1" Residence District to "R-4" Multiple Residence District property
generally located just easterly of the Short's Travel building at the southeast corner of
Ansborough and Ridgewag Avenues for construction of an office building-Short's Travel.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
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.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Flo
Schall for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located 3825 West 9th Street, together
with recommendation of approval.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
MidAmerican Energy Company for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located 3050
Burton Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Searle
D. White for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located 1157 Wisner Drive, together
with recommendation of approval.
REPORTS
6. Motion-to receive and file communication from City Clerk transmitting September 1999
Financial Report.
7. Resolution-to receive and file communication from Deputy Finance Manger transmitting
Fiscal Year 1999 Annual Financial Report to be filed with the State Auditor.
October 18, 1999 Page 3
DOCUMENTS
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood
Control transmitting a Joint Funding Agreement with the US Geological Survey in the
amount of$5,880.00 in conjunction with the 6th Street Cedar River Gage Station.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting Memorandum of
Understanding with Hawkeye Community College to provide basic emergency medical
certification and re-certification classes.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Construction Plans for paving and storm sewer facilities serving South Waterloo
Commercial Park, as submitted by Wayne Claassen Engineering & Surveying, Inc.,
together with recommendation of approval
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting consultant
agreement with Parsons Transportation Group to prepare a project concept statement in
conjunction with San Marnan Drive Corridor Improvements Project, at a cost of
$2,000.00.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Housing Block/Grant Assistant Program
Manager transmitting revision of the Section 8 Administrative Plan Payment Standards
for use in the Housing Choice Voucher Program.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
13. An Ordinance establishing grades in the City of Waterloo Sidewalk Repair Assessment
Program-Zone 10
Motion-to receive, file, consider, and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
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. Kevin Lee, Fire Instructor, to teach Advanced Transformers classes in Monroe and
Boscobei, Wisconsin on October 28-29, 1999, with costs not to exceed $340.00.
October 18, 1999 Page 4
16. Steve Grimm, Fire Instructor, to teach Incident Command classes for Amana
Refrigeration Corporation in Amana, Iowa on October 21-25, 1999, with costs not to
exceed $365.00.
16a. Councilperson Joe Collier to attend 52nd Annual Training Conference on the National
ADD Association of Human Rights Workers in Greensboro, North Carolina on October 25-
November 1, 1999, with costs not to exceed up to $1,300.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Z's Restaurant & Lounge, 3937 West Airline Highway (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/00)
18. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Holiday Station, 1604 La Porte Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/30/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
BONDS
19. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, October 18, 1999
4:15 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:25 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:35 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:55 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of September 14, 1999 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
October 18, 1999 Page 5
3. Communication from Superintendent, Sanitation and Recycling, transmitting layoff of
Manuel Davis, Solid Waste Operator, effective September 10, 1999, together with
recommendation of payment of$620.49 for unused vacation pay.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Window on Waterloo-Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07.
Pay Inspection Services to Craig Ritland, ASLA in the total amount due of$2,287.50.
2. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$40,773.50.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 18, 1999
5 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Presentation by Aqua Source, Inc .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 14, 1999
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Rooff, Getty, Jordan, Krizek, Gronen, Anders.
Members absent: Murphy, Collier.
Moved by Jordan, seconded by Gronen that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Murphy, Collier. Motion carried.
Agenda items that have been placed on the Council Agenda for Monday, October 18, 1999 were
reviewed with Department Heads who have items on the agenda..
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Anders that the
meeting be adjourned at 9:17 a.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Murphy, Collier. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 14, 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, OCTOBER 11, 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 Jim Carstensen, Good Shepard Lutheran Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Mike Mrzlak, Superintendent of Traffic Operations
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes October 4, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Proclamation declaring the week of October 10 - 16, 1999 as Earth Sciences Week.
October 11, 1999 Page 2
HEARINGS
1. Vacation of the 15 foot building line generally located at 2000 Teton Drive for future
home additions-Gaylen and Betty Brocka.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
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.
2. Vacation, sale and conveyance of the 10 foot portion of right-of-way abutting property
generally located at 2000 Teton Drive for$1,100.00 for future home addition-Gaylen
and Betty Brocka.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
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.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
3. Sale and conveyance of property generally located southeast of the corner of Fletcher
and University Avenues for$7,000.00 for construction of a storage building for Red's
CB/Sound Room-Red Droste.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
;j Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. Downtown Snow Removal Contract for the 1999-2000 Winter Season.
Resolution-to approve communication from Street Superintendent transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$2,548.55 per hour to Cedar
Valley Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa.
October 11, 1999 Page 3
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Mohammad Islami to rezone from "A-1"Agricultural to "M-2,P"Planned Industrial
property generally located north of West Ridgeway Avenue approximately one-quarter
mile west of Martin Road to construct a greenhouse, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing
as November 1, 1999.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of John Dixon to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "C-1"
Commercial District property generally located at the southwest corner of Grandview
Avenue and West Parker Street and generally known as the East Side Used Furniture
Store, together with recommendation of denial of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as November 1, 1999.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Dawn
O'Neill for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 512 Terrace Drive, together
with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
LaVern & Eleanor Droste to rezone from "R-2" One & Two Family Residence District to
"C-2/C-Z" Conditional Zoning property generally located southeast of the corner of
Fletcher and University Avenues to construct storage warehouse for Red's CB/Sound
Room, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as November 1, 1999.
DOCUMENTS
9. Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 549.
Motion-to approve communication from Water Pollution/Flood Control Superintendent
transmitting Change Order No. 4 for a net increase in the amount of$6,796.00.
10. F.Y. 2000 West San Marnan Drive Ditch Grading, Contract No. 615.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts,
Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$17,810.27 from Peterson
Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Allen L. Tarr for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $3,000.00 for
property located at 301 Rath Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
October 11, 1999 Page 4
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Larry Aschbrenner for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$5,585.00 for property located at 1210/1212 Mulberry Street in the Consolidated
Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Larry W. Niemann for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$275,000.00 for property located at 1340 Logan Avenue in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an agreement with
Markin Consultants for an economic and fiscal impacts study at a cost of$14,000.00
in conjunction with Greyhound Park Conversion.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Northland Oil to dedicate an easement to use city-owned property for vehicle purposes.
16. Resolution-to approve renovation/construction of the Chicago Great Western Freight
Depot for the Waterloo Museum of Arts Youth Pavilion.
BILLS PAYMENTS
17. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
18. F.Y. 2000 Riverview Recreational Area Parking Lot, Contract No. 619.
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 October 25, 1999.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting proposed Street
Reconstruction list for 2000 through 2003 and Overlay Street Improvements list for
2000.
20. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Christine L. Rugh to the Airport Commission effective immediately, with
term expiration of September 17, 2002.
21. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Michael Reyhons to ADA Compliance Commission effective
immediately, with term expiration of February 22, 2001.
October 11, 1999 Page 5
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
22. Robert Ball, Chief Building Inspector; and Robert Walker, Building Inspector, to attend
1997 UBC & 2000 IBC Nonstructural Provisions—A Comparative Analysis Seminar in
Des Moines, Iowa, on November 3, 1999, with costs not to exceed $260.00, including
use of city vehicle.
23. Joyce Craft, Secretary; and Judy Astleford, Secretary, to attend On the Front Line:
The Permit Counter—Top Survival Strategies for Front-Line Staff Seminar in Des
Moines, Iowa, on November 5, 1999, with costs not to exceed $260.00, including use of
city vehicle.
24. Doug Erpelding, Plan Review Specialist; and Dan Youngblood, Chief Combination
Inspector, to attend 1997 UBC & 2000 IBC Nonstructural Provisions—A Comparative
Analysis and Architectural Applications of the UBC Seminars in Des Moines, Iowa, on
November 3-4, 1999, with costs not to exceed $500.00, including use of city vehicle
25. Bruce Meisinger, Finance Manager, to attend Fall Conference of the Iowa Municipal
Finance Officers Association in Des Moines, Iowa, on October 20-22, 1999, with costs
not to exceed $230.00.
26. Tim Mrozek, Traffic Engineer, to attend Traffic Calming: Basics and Beyond Course in
Evanston, Illinois, on October 17-20, 1999, with costs not to exceed $900.00, including
use of city vehicle.
27. Walter Reed, Jr., Executive Director, to attend 52nd Annual Training Conference of the
National Association of Human Rights Workers in Greensboro, North Carolina, on
October 25-November 1, 1999, with costs not to exceed $1,740.00.
28. Dennis H. Sallis, Contract Compliance Officer, to attend 1999 National Training
Institute for the American Contract Compliance Association in West Palm Beach,
Florida, on October 19-24, 1999, with costs not to exceed $1,641.00.
28a. Andy Loonan, Associate Planner, to attend Brownfield Redevelopment for Local
ADD Governments training in Chicago, Illinois, on October 17-22, 1999, with costs not to
exceed $670.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
29. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Cadillac Lanes, 650 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/5/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
October 11, 1999 ... `.. Page 6
Hacienda Las Glorias III, 2822 University Avenue (New) (Expires 10/15/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Brown Bottle, 209 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/21/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
30. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Triple J Mart, 3535 Marigold Drive (Renewal) (Expires 10/12/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
31. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class B
Club Wanabe's Piano Bar, 226 West 5th Street, (Renewal) (Expires 10/19/00)
32. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Black Hawk Tennis Club, 1005 Black Hawk Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
33. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Hy-Vee, Inc., 306 Byron Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 11/20/00)
34. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Class C
DELETE Starvin Marvin Peetza Joynt, 300 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/23/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
35. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Q & T Pharmacy, 920 West 5th Street (New) (Expires 10/12/00)
36. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Black Hawk Tennis Club, 1005 Black Hawk Road (11/1/99 thru 11/1/2000)
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, October 11, 1999
5:00 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:05 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
October 11, 1999 Page 7
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of September 14, 1999 on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Telecommunication minutes of September 2, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Cultural &Arts Commission minutes of September 7, 1999 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1999 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 597.
Pay Estimate No. 8 to Aspro in the total amount due of$305,667.62.
2. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 594.
Pay Estimate No. 11 to Aspro in the total amount due of$278,771.97.
3. F.Y. 1998 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 564.
Pay Estimate No. 26 to Aspro in the total amount due of$30,007.80.
4. F.Y. 1999 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 596.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$20,527.88.
5. Window on Waterloo Phase V STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07, Contract No. 579.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to KWS, Inc. in the total amount due of$54,172.58.
6. F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program -Zone 10, Contract No. 605.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Moore Fabrication, Inc. in the total amount due of$2,473.67.
7. F.Y. 1999 Seal Coat Program, Contract No. 601.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Steffes Construction in the total amount due of$94,648.03.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 11, 1999
5: 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of changes to the Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to
construction of decks to the front face of homes—City
Planner.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 7, 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, OCTOBER 4, 1999
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anti 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 Counci!
meeting to appear before the City Council(may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first
priority.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Reverend Vicki Popisil, Calvary United Methodist Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Tim Shea, Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of September 27, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Proclamation declaring the week of October 8-14, 1999 as Mighty Eighth Air Force Week.
Recognition of Bob Boeck as Firefighter of the Year.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. Downtown Snow Removal Contract for the 1999-00 Winter Season.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections of file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to confirm approval of specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to authorize to proceed.
Motion-to receive, file and instruct-City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Street
Superintendent for review.
October 4, 1999 "' Page 2
HEARINGS
2. Site Plan amendment to the "S-1" Shopping Center Commercial District for property
located at 1334 Flammang Drive for expansion of existing store-Wal-Mart, Inc.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment.
3. Vacation of portions of the platted drainage easement generally located just south of the
Wal-Mart Store located at 1334 Flammang Drive for expansion of their building-Wal-Mart,
Inc.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
4. Sale and conveyance of a parcel of land generally located south of the Wal-Mart Store
located at 1334 Flammang Drive for$1.00-Wal-Mart, Inc.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
5. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "C-2" Commercial District property generally
located northeasterly of the Hess and East Shaulis Roads intersection for the proposed
development of a water park-Alabar Plaza, Inc. and Esther Hess.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. F.Y. 2000 West San Marnan Drive Ditch Grading, Contract No. 615.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$17,810.27 to Peterson
Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa.
October 4, 1999 Page 3
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Jane
Frost for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 4740 Clover Lane, together
with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Earl A.
Love for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located 333 Cottage Street, together with
recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Bob
Gougler(Friendship Communications)for a waiver for a field access driveway to be
located at 3232 Osage Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting request
of Magee Construction Co. on behalf of Northland Products Company for extension of
variance to Truck Embargo Ordinance on Rainbow Drive from old Forrester Avenue to
the west from October 5, 1999 through October 18, 1999, in conjunction with installation
of a new water main for fire protection on their property.
DOCUMENTS
11. F.Y. 2000 West San Marnan Drive Ditch Grading, Contract No. 615.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts,
Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$17,810.27 from Peterson
Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting a Letter of
Agreement with the Iowa Department of Public Health to perform unannounced
investigations in retail establishments that sell tobacco to determine compliance with
FDA regulations regarding sale of tobacco to minors.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Finance Manager transmitting an agreement
with the Family Service League for FY00 Family Support for Youthful Offenders grant in
the amount of$15,000.00 to provide services to families affected by generations of
juvenile and adult criminal activity.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Five Star Snow Trails Association
transmitting request to be allowed to enter city limits at various locations.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application
for Mahaga Husic for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $8,000.00 for property
located 1013 West 11 th Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
October 4, 1999 Page 4
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner Transmitting Release
of Real Estate Mortgage for Dupont-Nichols Group, Inc., 312-318 East 4th Street,for
payment of façade loans in conjunction with the exterior building rehabilitation.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
17. Resolution-to recognize a separate entity to be called the Waterloo Convention and
Visitors Bureau.
BILLS PAYMENTS
18. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
19. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Bob Fahr and Fred Debe to the Airport Commission effective
immediately, with term expiration of September 17, 2002.
20. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of the
following appointments to the Main Street Waterloo Board effective immediately:
reappointment of Rene Dupont, Randy Stultz, Cindy Wells and David Roth, with term
expiration of July 1, 2002, and appointment of Steve Trost and Sheila Faust, with term
expiration July 1, 2002.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
21. Don Temeyer, City Planner, to attend 1999 Professional Developers of Iowa Annual
Conference in Ames, Iowa on October 27-29, 1999, with costs not to exceed $400.00.
22. Cammie Scully, Cultural and Arts Director; Kent Shankle, Curator; Marlene Ackerman,
Registrar; and Maureen Newbill, Marketing and Business Director, to attend Iowa
Museum Association Conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 24-26, 1999, with
costs not to exceed $680.00.
23. Cammie Scully, Cultural and Arts Director; and Bonnie Winninger, Education Director, to
attend Association of Midwest Museums Annual Conference in Indianapolis, Indiana on
October 13-16, 1999, with costs not to exceed $1,550.00, including use of city vehicle.
October 4, 1999 Page 5
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
24. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
The Ground Round, 1425 San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 11/26/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
25. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Big K-Mart, 2715 Crossroads Blvd (Renewal) (Expires 10/16/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
26. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Kwik Star, 506 W. 9th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/18/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Metro #66, 821 Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Metro #66, 2332 Falls Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 11/12/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Goose Creek Auto/Truck Plaza Inc., 2424 Ranchero Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Triple J. Mart, 4335 Texas Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/5/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
27. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Class C
Citgo on Broadway, 515 Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 10/12/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Express Mart, 1309 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/16/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
BONDS
28. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, October 4, 1999
4:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:05 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
5:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
October 4, 1999 `- `- Page 6
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of Barbara A. Roquet,
Shelver, effective September 24, 1999.
2. Communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting retirement of Dave Benson,
Laborer, effective September 17, 1999, together with payment of$9,587.20 for unused
vacation time and sick pay.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. MidPort American Phase H Development Plan.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$8,624.50.
2. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$64,903.83.
3. F.Y. 1999 Parking Lots No. 5 & 8 Reconstruction, Contract No. 592.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Denter Corp. and Commercial Federal Bank in the total amount
due of$31,873.09.
4. F.Y. 1999 River Road Walkway Lighting, Contract No. 574.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Paulson Electric Company in the total amount due of$23,568.27.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 4, 1999
5: 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of possible city involvement in broad band
communication—City Attorney.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk