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HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.September COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 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. 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, SEPTEMBER 27, 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 a 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. Roil Call. Invocation by: Reverend Samuel Grzybek, Church of the Open Bible Pledge of Allegiance: Police Chief Bernal Koehrsen Oral Presentations Motion-to receive and file oral comments. Agenda, as proposed or amended. Minutes of September 20, 1999 Regular Session and September 23, 1999 Special Session, as proposed Proclamation declaring the week of October 3 - 9, 1999 as Fire Prevention Week. Recognition of Cory Walker, 7th grader from Logan Intermediate School, for his assistance in rescuing his family from a fire on Columbia Street. Swearing in of Reserve Police Officer Gerald Ray Dolf. September 27, 1999 Page 2 HEARINGS AND BIDS 1. F.Y. 2000 West San Marnan Drive Ditch Grading, Contract No. 615. 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. HEARINGS 2. Rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "R-3" Multiple Residence District property generally located at the northeast corner of Lafayette and Colorado Streets commonly known as the former Lafayette School to develop 12 to 18 affordable apartment units-Interim Holdings, LLC. Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. HOLD HEARING-Motion-to receive and file petitions of opposition. 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. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Willard E. Romer for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 802 Bishop Avenue, together with recommendation of approval. 4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of M& L, L.C. for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 999 Home Plaza, together with recommendation of approval. DOCUMENTS 5. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application for Verena A. Freeman for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $6,825.00 for property located at 1308 West 6th Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval. 6. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage for Freddie and Doreen Steimel, 11329 Kimball Avenue, for payment of Promissory Note in conjunction with Kimball South Rural Water Main Project. September 27, 1999 Page 3 7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA)Application with the Iowa Department of Economic Development for a forgivable loan to GMAC in the amount of$360,000.00 which requires GMAC to increase employment by 120 full time jobs within two years with average starting wage of$9.74 per hour in conjunction with construction of new office building. 8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Supplemental Agreement No.1 with Kirkham Michael &Associates for construction inspection services in conjunction with West Airline Highway Bridge Replacement Project BRM-8155(30)-8N-07, Contract No. 560. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 9. Resolution-to approve communication from Housing/Block Grant Assistant Program Manager transmitting request to submit the Comprehensive Improvement Assistance Program (CLAP) budget to HUD. 10. Resolution-to declare the week of September 27, 1999 as the Mayor's Olympikids for Fitness Week. 10a. Resolution-to approve request of Archon Group L.P. for assignment of Five Sullivan AD.D Brothers Operating Agreement to potential buyers. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 11. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by: adding Subsection (4a) Dundee Avenue to Section 546, Yield Intersections; and adding Section 580A, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday and Wednesday P.M (installation of yield signs on Dundee Avenue at Stratford Avenue and allowing parking on Sunday and Wednesday p.m. in the 800 block of Byron Avenue) 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 12. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office. NEW BUSINESS 13. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Street Department transmitting recommendation to accept bid from IMC Salt, Inc. of Overland Park, Kansas for roadway deicing salt in the amount of$28.91 per ton,for an estimated total cost of $173,640.00. September 27, 1999 ... Page 4 MISCELLANEOUS Motion-to approve the following: 14. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C KaBoo's Inc., 324 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) 15. Application for Outdoor Service Area. Bo's Lounge, 118 Commercial Street (9/7/99-8/9/00) 16. Application for License for Going out of Business Sale Play It Again Sports, 2018 East Ridgeway Avenue-9/22/99-11/21/99 BONDS 17. Motion-to approve the bonds. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert City Clerk MEETINGS Monday, September 27, 1999 5:00 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers 5:10 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of August 25, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office. 2. Metropolitan Transit Authority minutes of June 17, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office. 3. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of September 15, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office. 4. Community Development Board minutes of July 20, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office. 5. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting appointment of Gerald Ray Dolf to the position of Waterloo Police Reserve Officer, effective September 27, 1999. • September 27, 1999 Page 5 CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. F.Y. 1999 Asphalt Overlam Program, Contract No. 597. Pay Estimate No. 7 to Aspro in the total amount due of$85,190.30. 2. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 594. Pay Estimate No. 10 to Aspro in the total amount due of$356,809.15. 3. F.Y. 1998 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 564. Pay Estimate No. 25 to Aspro in the total amount due of$80,273.99. 4. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 596. Pay Estimate No. 9 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$18,906.62. 5. Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 549. Pay Estimate No. 8 to Fagen in the total amount due of$519,801.60. 6. Window on Waterloo Phase V STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07, Contract No. 579. Pay Estimate No. 8 to KWS in the total amount due of$22,348.39. 7. Demolition for Waterloo Industries Phase II,Contract No. 606. Pay Estimate No. 4 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$4,497.69. 8. Sludge Storage Facilitu Phase I, Contract No. 551. Pay Estimate No. 5 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of $42,000.00. AGENDA OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA, TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL CHAMBERS IN THE CITY HALL, 9 : 30 A.M. , THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 , 1998 . ROLL CALL. Motion--to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended. Motion--to receive and file copies of the Call . DOCUMENTS 1 . Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting Development Agreement with Main Street Waterloo d.b.a. Cedar Skyline Corporation to redevelop the Osco site generally located at 210, 212 and 214 East 4th Street, with minimum assessment of $300, 000 . 00 until January 1, 2011 and tax rebates for ten years to be assigned to the city. 2 . Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting a loan guarantee to Community National Bank in conjunction with the purchase and redevelopment of the Higgins site generally located at 614 Lafayette Street . 3 . Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting release of first mortgage assigned to the Osco property generally located at 210, 212 and 214 East 4th Street and take a second mortgage position behind the Economic Development Administration. 4 . Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request to authorize Main Street Waterloo to acquire property located at 614 Lafayette Street from James and Nancy Higgins in the amount of $200, 000 . 00 in conjunction with construction of a 50 stall parking facility to support the development of the business accelerator and second floor Osco Building redevelopment . 5 . Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request to proceed with condemnation proceedings for 614 Lafayette Street (James and Nancy Higgins) in conjunction with redevelopment of Osco Building. Motion--to adjourn. Nancy Eckert City Clerk COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 23, 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, SEPTEMBER 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 7. priority. Roll: Call. Invocation by: Reverend Carlton Anderson, Interim Pastor Grace Baptist Church Pledge of Allegiance: Nancy Eckert, City Clerk Oral Presentations Motion-to receive and file oral comments. Agenda, as proposed or amended. Minutes of September 13, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed HEARINGS 1. Sale and conveyance of a portion of excess right-of-way acquired as part of the West Sixth Street Extension Project generally located at the curve of West 5th and 6th Streets just northwest of the church for $1.00-Christian Fellowship Baptist Church. 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. .... � September 20, 1999 Page 2 2. Vacation, sale and conveyance of the east-west alley generally located westerly of East 4th Street between Mosley and Ricker Streets for$688.80-Devera Sutherland and Jerome and Leoda Amos. 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. Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Cecil W. Poyner for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 4836 Charolais Drive, together with recommendation of approval. 4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Curtis D. Bartlett for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 310 Ivanhoe Road, together with recommendation of approval. 5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Joyce A. Helfer for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 800 Cedar Bend Street, together with recommendation of approval. 6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request of Fix Tire Company to place a six foot wide strip of asphalt in the area between the edge of the street and property line adjacent to his property located at 1145 West Donald Street to prevent undermining and deterioration of the concrete slab due to surface runoff, together with recommendation of approval. 7. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of Cindy Wells of the Kimball Ridge Association to place temporary signage on city right-of-way at 200 East Ridgeway Avenue, 3115 Kimball Avenue between Norwest Bank and Kentucky Fried Chicken and at the intersection of Kimball and Ridgeway Avenues from September 27, 1999 through October 2, 1999, in conjunction with 1st Annual Kimball Ridge October Fest. 8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of CEI Engineering on behalf of Wal-Mart, Inc. to vacate a portion of the platted drainage easement just south of the Wal-Mart Store generally located at 1334 Flammang Drive for expansion of their building, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as October 4, 1999. September 20, 1999 Page 3 9. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Wal- Mart Stores, Inc. to sell and convey a parcel of land generally located south of the Wal- Mart Store at 1334 Flammang Drive for $1.00 for expansion of their building, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as October 4, 1999. 10. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of CEI Engineering on behalf of Wal-Mart, Inc. for a site plan amendment to the "S-1" Shopping Center Commercial District for expansion of the existing Wal-Mart Store into a Superstore generally located at 1334 Flammang Drive, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as October 4, 1999. 11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of Gaylen and Betty Brocka to vacate the fifteen foot building line along their property generally located at 2000 Teton Drive for a future addition to their home, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as October 11, 1999. 12. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of Gaylen and Betty Brocka to vacate, sell and convey the ten foot portion of city right- of-way abutting their property generally located at 2000 Teton Drive for $1,100.00 for a future addition to their home, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as October 11, 1999. 13. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Red Droste of Red's CB and the Sound Room, to sell and convey property generally located southeast of his business at the corner of Fletcher and University Avenue for$7,000.00 for construction of a storage building. Set date of hearing as October 11, 1999. 14. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Eric Johnson on behalf of Short's Travel, to 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 Ridgeway Avenues for construction of an office building, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as October 18, 1999. 15. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Mitzi Rekward on behalf of Alabar Pla7a Inc. and Esther Hess, to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "C-2" Commercial District property generally located northeasterly of the Hess and East Shaulis Road intersection for development of a water park, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as October 4, 1999. September 20, 1999 �-- �-' Page 4 15a. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Anize and Roger Eich, 3866 Tami Terrace,for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on September 24, ADD 1999 from 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in conjunction with live band playing at an outdoor party to be held at a vacant lot near their home, together with recommendation of Police Chief DOCUMENTS 16. Preliminary Plat of Anderson's 5th Addition. Resolution-to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents. 17. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by D & N Fence Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in conjunction with the F.Y. 1999 Riverview Recreational Fence, Contract No. 591. 18. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application for Marna M. Conrad for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $8,800.00 for property located 903 Hawthorne Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval. 19. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments for grant writing services for a Statewide Enhancement grant application in conjunction with Southbound 218 Enhancements. 20. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting partial acquisition contract and accepting deed for Parcel Nos.102 and 103 (Joan Tietz) in the amount of $18,176.99 in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive/Bishop Avenue Extension Project. 21. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting agreement with the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau for traffic safety funds in the amount of$11,500.00 to use for traffic enforcement overtime, training and related travel and educational materials. 22. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting Development Agreement with Main Street Waterloo d.b.a. Cedar Skyline Corporation to redevelop the Osco site generally located at 210, 212 & 214 East 4th Street, with minimum assessment of $300,000.00 until January 1, 2011 and tax rebates for ten years to be assigned to the City of Waterloo. 23. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting a Loan Guarantee Document to Community National Bank in conjunction with the purchase and redevelopment of the Higgins Site generally located at 614 Lafayette Street. September 20, 1999 Page 5 23a. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting application with Iowa Department of Transportation for statewide enhancement funds in the amount of Add $565,825.00 with local match of$169,725.00, with the Grout Museum providing $46,575.00 of local match, in conjunction with the Southbound 218 Enhancements. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 24. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting release of first mortgage assigned to the Osco property generally located at 210, 212 & 214 East 4th Street and take a second mortgage position behind the Economic Development Administration (EDA). 25. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting authorization for Main Street Waterloo to acquire property addressed at 614 Lafayette Street from James and Nancy Higgins in the amount of$200,000.00 in conjunction with the construction of a 50 stall parking facility to support the development of the Business Accelerator and second floor Osco Building redevelopment. 26. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting authorization for condemnation proceedings for 614 Lafayette Street (James and Nancy Higgins) in conjunction with the Osco Building redevelopment. 27. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request adopting a new resolution to sell and convey a portion of the east-west unimproved twenty (20)feet wide alley generally located between Thorson Avenue and Brees Street, west of Ashland Avenue for $1,612.80 to James and Marilyn Grandon, Nick Brandt and the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad and rescind Resolution 1999-264. BILLS PAYMENTS 28. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office. NEW BUSINESS 29. Downtown Snow Removal Contract for the 1999-00 Winter Season. Motion-to instruct Street Superintendent to prepare specifications,form of contract, etc. Motion-to receive and file specifications, etc. Resolution-to preliminarily approve specifications,form of contract, etc. Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications,form of contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as October 4, 1999. 30. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 2479 as it pertains to Part XXIV, Exceptions and Modifications, to allow construction of decks to the front face of homes, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as October 18, 1999. September 20, 1999 Page 6 TRAVEL REQUESTS Motion-to approve the following: 31. Aric Schroeder and Wade Wagner, Associate Planners, to attend County Zoning Officials 1999 Fall Conference in Newton, Iowa on October 6 - 8, 1999, with costs not to exceed $360.00, including use of city vehicle. 32. Noel Anderson, Senior Planner, to attend APA Urban and Rural Sprawl Conference in Madison, Wisconsin on October 21 - 22, 1999, with costs not to exceed $300.00, including use of city vehicle. 33. S. Maureen Newbill, Cultural & Arts Business and Marketing Director, to attend Faces • and Voices Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on October 5 - 6, 1999, with costs not to exceed $355.00, including use of city vehicle. 34. Instructor to teach two eight hour recertification classes for the IBP facility in Storm Lake, Iowa on September 22 - 23, 1999, with costs not to exceed $290.00. 35. Nancy Gulick, Financial Analyst, to attend Advanced Governmental Budgeting Training Seminar in Minneapolis, Minnesota on October 19 - 20, 1999, with costs not to exceed $850.00. MISCELLANEOUS Motion-to approve the following: 36. Beer License Permit Application Class C Kum & Go, 117 E. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 11/2/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) Kum & Go, 1104 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/2/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) 37. Wine License Permit Application Class B Kum & Go, 117 E. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 11/2/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) Kum & Go, 1104 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/2/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) 38. Application for Outdoor Service Area Flaherty's Lounge, 820 Sycamore Street (9/25/99 from 12:00 p.m. through 10:00 p.m.) BONDS 39. Motion-to approve the bonds. September 20, 1999 Page 7 ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert City Clerk MEETINGS Monday, September 20, 1999 5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers 5:50 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers 5:55 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of August 3, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office. 2. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of June 8, 1999 and July 13, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office. 3. Waterloo Public Library Minutes of August 10, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office. 4. Communication from Street Superintendent transmitting retirement of James Knavel, Street Foreman, effective September 3, 1999, together with recommendation of payment of$9,421.95 for unused vacation pay and sick time. 5. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting retirement of Michael R. Beener, Police Captain, effective September 1, 1999, together with recommendation of payment of $9,729.44 for unused vacation pay and sick time. CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. US 20/Ansborough Avenue Interchange Justification Study. Pay Engineering Services to Kirkham Michael in-the total amount due of$4,982.33. 2. F.Y. 1999 River Road Walkwaq Lighting, Contract No. 574. Pay Estimate No. 2 to Paulson Electric Company in the total amount due of$22,363. 74. 3. F.Y. 1999 Tower Technologq Park No. 1 Improvements, Contract No. 608. Pay Estimate No. 3 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$83,285.28. s COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 20, 1999 5 : 00 - 5 :30 p.m. Council Chambers Roll Call . Approval of Agenda, as proposed. 1 . Review the Development Agreement with Main Street Waterloo d.b. a. Cedar Skyline Corporation. ADJOURNMENT -._- Nancy Eckert City Clerk COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 16, 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 a 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, SEPTEMBER 13, 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: Sister Kathleen Grace, St. Joseph's Catholic Church, Association of Hispanic Ministry Pledge of Allegiance: Eric Thorson, City Engineer. Oral Presentations Motion-to receive and file oral comments. Agenda, as proposed or amended. Minutes of September 7, 1999, Regular Session, as proposed Recognition of Deputy Sheriff Rick Abben and City Worker Kyle Routh for their help in performing CPR on a citizen of Waterloo. September 13, 1999 ' Now, Page 2 PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 1. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting request of Magee Construction Co. on behalf of Northland Products Company for a variance to Truck Embargo Ordinance on Rainbow Drive from old Forrester Avenue to the west from September 13 through October 4, 1999, in conjunction with installation of a new water main for fire protection on their property. 2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of John R Bagby for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 410 S. Hackett Road, together with recommendation of approval. 3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Paul D. Buchanan for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2025 Rainbow Drive, together with recommendation of approval. 4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Emmett J. Frauenkron for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 422 S. Hackett Road, together with recommendation of approval. 5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Eileen M. Smith for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1801 Byron Avenue, together with recommendation of approval. REPORTS 6. Motion-to receive and file communication from City Clerk transmitting August 1999 Financial Report. DOCUMENTS 7. Resolution-to approve communication from Traffic Engineer transmitting Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Traffic Safety funding in the amount of $44,397.00 in conjunction with traffic signal improvements at Ridgeway Avenue and Hillcrest Road, CS-TSF-8155(45)--85-07. 8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application for Muhammad Anwar for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $80,000.00 for property located 1975 Franklin Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval. 9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application for Raja Norton for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $2,500.00 for property located 1030 Columbia Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval. September 13, 1999 Page 3 BILLS PAYMENTS 10. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office. NEW BUSINESS 11. Communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting recommendation of appointment of Mike Meister to the position of Maintenance Electrician, effective September 20, 1999. 12. Communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment of Loretta Kemp to the Waterloo Metropolitan Transit Authority, with term expiration date of July 1, 2001. 13. F.Y. 2000 West San Marnan Drive Ditch Grading, Contract No. 615. 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 September 27, 1999. TRAVEL REQUESTS Motion-to approve the following: 14. Brett Bredman, Medical Supervisor, to attend Healthcare Reimbursement Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on September 23-25, 1999, with costs not to exceed $875.75, including use of city vehicle. 15. Nancy Eckert, City Clerk, to attend National League of Cities 1999 Congress of Cities and Exposition in Los Angeles, California, on December 1-5, 1999, with costs not to exceed $1,504.39. 16. Richard Knief, Police Sergeant, to attend First Line Supervision School at the Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on November 29-December 3, 1999, with costs not to exceed $461.30, including use of city vehicle. 17. S. Maureen Newbill, Business and Marketing, to attend Tourism Conference in Sioux City, Iowa, on October 17-20, 1999, with costs not to exceed $342.50, including use of city vehicle. 18. Tim Pillack, Tri-County Task Force Investigative Sergeant; and Rich Carter, Tri-County Task Force Investigator, to attend Technology Transfer Program in Kansas City, Missouri, on September 27-28, 1999, with costs not to exceed $285.00, including use of city vehicle. September 13, 1999 `' a Page 4 19. Jim Schmidt, Police Investigator, to attend Meth Lab Specialist Re-certification Training in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 26-October 1, 1999, with costs not to exceed $645.00, including use of city vehicle. 20. Sue Holms and Robert Greenlee, Police Officers, to attend Midwest Gang/Gang Members in Schools Seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on October 13, 1999, with costs not to exceed $200.00, including use of city vehicle. MISCELLANEOUS Motion-to approve the following: 21. Beer License Permit Application Class B Gates Park Golf Course, 820 E. Donald Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/4/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) National Dairy Cattle Congress Exhibition, 250 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/18/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) 22. Beer License Permit Application Class C Kum & Go, 1976 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/2/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) 23. Wine License Permit Application Class B Kum & Go, 1976 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/2/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) 24. Application for Outdoor Service Area Gates Park Golf Course, 820 E. Donald Street (10/4/99 through 10/4/00) ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert City Clerk MEETINGS Monday, September 13, 1999 5:30 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Waterloo Cultural & Arts Commission minutes of August 17, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office. September 13, 1999 Page 5 2. Communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control transmitting resignation of Mary Rees Burlingame, Lab Tech I, effective August 21, 1999, together with recommendation of payment of$1,243.73 for unused vacation pay and sick time. CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. STP-U-8155(22)-70-07. Pay Estimate No. 24 to Allied Construction in the total amount due of$63,592.13. 2. F.Y. 1998 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 564. Pay Estimate No. 24 to Aspro in the total amount due of$29,701.87. 3. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 594. Pay Estimate No. 9 to Aspro in the total amount due of$445,102.69. 4. F.Y. 1999 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 596. Pay Estimate No. 7 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$16,665.32. 5. F.Y. 1999 Black Hawk Road Drainage Improvement, Contract No. 545. Pay construction-engineering services to Claassen Engineering & Surveying in the total amount due of$1,164.62. 6. Highway 218/Cedar Vallett Lake Trail. Pay engineering services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$18,223.35. 7. F.Y. 1999 Slum/ Seal Program, Contract No. 602. Pay Estimate No. 3 to Fort Dodge Asphalt in the total amount due of$8,655.64. 8. Black Hawk Area Signal Optimization Studtt. Pay Estimate No. 1 to HDR Inc. in the total amount due of$7,928.31. 9. US 20/Ansborough Avenue Interchange Justification Studtt. Pay engineering services to Kirkham Michael in the total amount due of$4,982.33. 10. Window on Waterloo Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07, Contract No. 579. Pay Estimate No. 7 to KWS, Inc. in the total amount due of$101,122.59. 11. F.Y. 1999 River Road Walkwaq Lighting, Contract No. 574. Pay Invoice No. 1 to Paulson Electric Company in the total amount due of$25,289.73. 12. Hum 218/Cedar Vallett Lakes Trail Phase III, Contract No. 585. Pay Estimate No. 2 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$43,000.15. 13. Anaerobic Lagoon Floating Cover Replacement. Pay Estimate No. 1 to Rummel Construction, Inc. in total amount due of$67,213.64. September 13, 1999 _ a ...' Page 6 14. F.Y. 1999 Seal Coat Program, Contract No. 601. Pay Estimate No. 1 to Steffes Construction in the total amount due of$133,781.77. 15. F.Y. 1999 Sidewalk Repair Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 593. Pay Estimate No. 5 to Suckow Concrete Construction, Inc. in the total amount due of $4,431.16. COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 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. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 7, 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 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 John Burke, Grace Brethren Church Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Rodemeyer, Personnel Director Oral Presentations Motion-to receive and file oral comments. Agenda, as proposed or amended. Minutes of August 23, 1999, Regular Session, as proposed • UNFINISHED BUSINESS 1. F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 605. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$177,959.71 to Moore Fabrication, Inc. of State Center, Iowa. September 7, 1999 Page 2 2. F.Y. 1999 Ansborough Avenue Drainage Improvement-Gatewell M, Contract No. 600. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$532,270.25 to Rampart Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of James C. Grandon for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 306 Brees Street, together with recommendation of approval. 4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Betsy Gorman for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1220 Fulton Street, together with recommendation of approval. 5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Kathryn Warhol for a wavier for an asphalt driveway to be located at 2151 Grand Boulevard, together with recommendation of approval. 6. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Heartland Vineyard Christian Fellowship to hold 5K Run/Walk on September 25, 1999 starting at 8:00 a.m. until the race is complete, with race route to begin and end at 722 South Hackett Road. 7. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Main Street Waterloo and Waterloo Community Schools to hold OlympiKids Fun Run on September 30, 1999 from 10:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the race route to begin and end at Lincoln Park. 8. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Family Y.W.C.A.for a route revision for 7.5K Run/Walk on October 2, 1999 from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m., with the race route to begin and end at Y.W.C.A. on Park and Lafayette. 9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Daryl and Meri Kay Chase, 555 W. Wellington Street,for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on September 18, 1999 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with live band playing at an outdoor party at their home, together with recommendation of Police Chief 10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of Interim Holdings, LLC, to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "R-3" Multiple Residence District property generally located at the northeast corner of Lafayette and Colorado Streets commonly known as the former Lafayette School to develop 12 to 18 affordable apartment units, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as September 27, 1999. ,--r September 7, 1999 Page 3 11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of Devera Sutherland and Jerome and Leoda Amos to vacate, sell and convey the east- west alley generally located westerly of East 4th Street between Mosley and Ricker, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as September 20, 1999. 12. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Christian Fellowship Church to sell and convey a portion of excess right-of-way acquired as part of the West Sixth Street Extension Project generally located at the curve of West 5th and 6th Streets just northwest of the church for$1.00. Set date of hearing as September 20, 1999. 13. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of National Cattle Congress to sell items held in security interest by the city to raise approximately $15,000.00 to put towards existing loan with the city and to finance noise study in conjunction with the proposed race track at Greyhound Park. REPORTS 14. Resolution-to approve communication from Deputy Finance Manager transmitting Fiscal Year 1999 Street Finance Report, Road Use Tax Fund and authorize submission to the Iowa Department of Transportation. DOC'UMENTS 15. East 5th Street Parking Ramp Deck Repair. Motion-to approve communication from Building Official transmitting Change Order No. 3 for a net decrease in the amount of$4,795.00. 16. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Supplemental Agreement No.1 with Earth Tech for construction related services in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow Drive Box Culvert, Contract No. 599. 17. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting State of Iowa Application with Iowa Emergency Management Division for Federal/State financial assistance under the Disaster Relief Act in conjunction with May 1999 flooding. 18. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application for Doyle R. Miller for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $9,107.26 for property located at 314 Monroe Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval. September 7, 1999 Page 4 19. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application for Victor Gulsvig for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $12,000.00 for property located at 110 Lindale Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval. 20. Resolution-to approve communication from Finance Manager transmitting agreement with Hawkeye Community College Area VII Job Training, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Grout Museum, Y.W.C.A., Conestoga Council of Girl Scouts, Boys and Girls Club, Village Initiative and Leisure Services After School Program for funding programs designed to provide mentoring opportunities for youth using Iowa Division of Juvenile Justice Planning FY 2000 Juvenile Crime Prevention Community grant in the amount of $78,399.00, with 25 percent local match provided by participating agencies. 21. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an agreement with Howard Green Company for EPA Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Pilot Application to fund environmental assessments along the Riverfront from the Rath site to downtown and the CMC site, with cost not to exceed $12,400.00. 22. F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 605. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$177,959.71 from Moore Fabrication, Inc. of State Center, Iowa. 23. F.Y. 1999 Ansborough Avenue Drainage Improvement-Gatewell M, Contract No. 600. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$532,270.25 from Rampart Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 24. Resolution-to approve purchase of property located at 922 Franklin Street for the amount of$800.00. BILLS PAYMENTS 25. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office. NEW BUSINESS 26. Motion-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation of appointment of Mark Spaulding and Terry Corcoran to the position of Park Maintenance I, effective September 8, 1999 subject to passing physical examination, and Robert Jorgensen, Bradley Vander Werff and Matthew Schafer to the position of Golf Maintenance I, effective with spring 2000 call back date, subject to passing physical examination. September 7, 1999 Page 5 27. Motion-to approve communication from Personnel Director transmitting recommendation of appointment of Shelly Norris to the position of Administrative Secretary effective September 8, 1999. " 28. Motion-to approve communication from Street Superintendent transmitting recommendation of appointment of Robert Morelock to the position of Foreman effective immediately. 29. Motion-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of appointment of Dennis Sallis to the position of Contract Compliance Officer effective September 27, 1999. 30. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment of Sonia Johannsen to the Waterloo Metropolitan Transit Authority, with term expiration date of July 1, 2001. TRAVEL REQUESTS Motion-to approve the following: 31. Richard W. Earles, Community Development Director, to attend Iowa NAHRO Fall Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on October 6 - 8, 1999, with costs not to exceed $455.00. 32. Bernal Koehrsen, Police Chief; Heinz Hofmann, Police Sergeant; Cory Allspach, Kerry Devine, Darcy Canby, Police Officers; Terry Blank; Jerry Dolf, and Mike Devine, Reserve Police Officers, to attend 1999 Mounted Patrol Clinic in Maple Plain, Minnesota, on October 4 - 6, 1999, with costs not to exceed $2,889.60, including use of city vehicles. 33. Emily Kuntz, Internal Auditor, to attend 1999 ISCPA Governmental and Not-for-Profit Audit and Accounting CPE Program in West Des Moines, Iowa, on September 16, 1999, with costs not to exceed $281.25. 34. Vouth Varangkounh, Associate Planner, to attend Arc View GIS training in Ames, Iowa on September 14 - 15, 1999, with costs not to exceed $550.00, including use of city vehicle. MISCELLANEOUS Motion-to approve the following: 35. Beer License Permit Application Class B Happy Joe's, 106 Brookeridge Drive (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) September 7, 1999 Page 6 36. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Casey's 218 Pub, 4010 - 4018 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) Casey's Pub and Eatery, 1125 W. Donald Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/24/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) MexiKelly, 307 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/29/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) Yen Ching, 109 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/11/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) 37. Beer/Wine License Permit Application Class C The Wishbone, Inc., 201-205 West 18th Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/15/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) Mama Nick's Circle Pizzeria, 1934 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/10/00) (Includes Sunday Sales) 38. Application for Outdoor Service Area Casey's Pub and Eatery, 1125 W. Donald Street (10/01/99 through 9/30/00) 39. Application for Cigarette License Permit Eighty (80) BONDS 40. Motion-to approve the bonds. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert City Clerk MEETINGS Tuesday, September 7, 1999 5:00 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers 5:10 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers 5:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Civil Service List for the position of Maintenance Electrician, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on August 25, 1999. September 7, 1999 Page 7 2. Civil Service List for the position of Street Foreman, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on August 25, 1999. 3. Civil Service List for the position of Contract Compliance Officer, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on August 25, 1999. 4. Civil Service List for the position of Golf Course Maintenance I, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on August 25, 1999. 5. Civil Service List for the position of Park Maintenance I, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on August 25, 1999. 6 Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of Patricia A. Huntley, Library Aide, effective August 20, 1999, together with recommendation of payment of $561.37 for unused vacation pay. 7. Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of Erin Sweeney, Shelver, effective August 14, 1999. 8. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of July 28, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office. 9. Telecommunications Commission minutes of August 5, 1999 on file in City Clerk's office. 10. Water Works Board of Trustees minutes of August 18, 1999, on file in the City Clerk's office. CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. Easton Avenue Water Pollution/Flood Control Facilities, Contract No. 549. Pay Estimate No. 7 to Fagen Inc. in the total amount due of$460,736.59. COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 7, 1999 5: 30 p.m. Council Chambers Roll Call. Approval of Agenda, as proposed. 1 . Discussion of Iowa Department of Transportation traffic safety funds in the amount of $44, 397 . 00 for traffic signal improvements on Ridgeway Avenue and Hillcrest Road—Traffic Engineer. _ 2 . Review of EPA Brownfield Assessment Program—City Planner. Adjournment. Nancy Eckert City Clerk COUNCIL WORK SESSION September 2, 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