HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.July COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 29, 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
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 26, 1999
5: 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Insurability Criteria for Driving City Vehicles
Policy and Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for Work Related
Injuries and Vehicle & Equipment Accidents—Personnel
Director.
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, JULY 26, 1999
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anu 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 Scott Harrison, Grace Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of July 19, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Presentation of check in the amount of$4,482.00 from Waterloo Exchange duo for Disc Goif
Course.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Grant Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 604.
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.
Amend Motion-set new date of bid opening as August 9, 1999.
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PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Elsie
M. Christensen for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2232 West 3rd
Street, together with the recommendation of approval.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Scott
Hintz for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1255 Julian Avenue,
together with the recommendation of approval.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Gerald
W. Federspiel for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1118 E. Ridgeway
Avenue, together with the recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Laura
Farmer for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 503 Gable Street, together
with the recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Ray
Phillips for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 332 Polk Street, together
with the recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of
Jon Fister to vacate, sell, and convey the 27"portion of alley abutting property
generally located at 340 Columbia Circle for $147.05, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as
August 9, 1999.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Pine
View Partners for a site plan amendment to the "R-4,R-P"Planned Residence District
for property generally located on the northwest side of West 4th Street at Pinehurst
Lane for construction of two multi family apartment buildings, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission.
Set date of hearing as August 16, 1998.
REPORTS
9. Motion-to receive and file communication from City Clerk transmitting June 1999
Financial Report.
DOCUMENTS
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for La Verne Williams for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
approximately $15,000.00 for property located at 940 Sumner Street in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of
approval.
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11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Pramod Sarin for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
approximately $20,000.00 for property located at 215-217 Courtland Street in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of
approval.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Development
Agreement with Northland Products Company for property generally located at 1000
Rainbow Drive to build 25,000 additional square feet to existing building, with
construction value estimated at $2,750,000, minimum assessment of $1,000,000 until
December 21, 2010 and tax abatement for five years. Set date of hearing as August 9,
1999.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments
for grant writing services for a Recreation Infrastructure grant application for swimming
pool renovations.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting three
year lease agreement with the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors for Cloverdale
Park.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting five
year lease and use agreement with Northwest Sports, Inc. for Waterloo Black Hawk
Hockey Team to use Young Arena. Set date of hearing as August 9, 1999.
16. Preliminary Plat of Pine View Subdivision
Resolution-to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Construction Plans for Sanitary Sewer serving Cedar Hills Replat (Community for
Manufactured Homes), as submitted by Schenk Engineering Company, and Sewage
Treatment Agreement Form 29 with Iowa Department of Natural Resources, together
with the recommendation of approval.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
18. Resolution-to approve San Marnan Development Plan.
BILLS PAYMENTS
19. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
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NEW BUSINESS
20. F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 605.
Preliminary Resolution-to approve construction of sidewalk improvements.
Resolution-to fix value Of lots.
Resolution-to adopt preliminary plat and schedule of assessments and estimate of
costs.
Resolution of Necessity (Proposed)-to set date of hearing as August 16, 1999.
21. F.Y. 2000 Hanna Blvd. and Rainbow Drive Box Culvert Improvements-Phase I, Contract
No. 599.
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 August 16, 1999.
22. F.Y. 1999 Ansborough Avenue Drainage Improvement-Gatewell M, Contract No. 600.
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 August 23, 1999.
23. City Hall Boiler Replacement.
Motion-to instruct Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 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 August 16, 1999.
24. Tuckpointing and painting of Central Garage and Leisure Headquarters and
Tuckpointing of Veterans Memorial Hall.
Motion-to instruct Facilities Maintenance Supervisor 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 August 16, 1999.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
25. John Daws, Sergeant Criminal Investigations, and Timothy Pillack, Sergeant Tri-County
Task Force, to attend Midstates Organized Crime Information Center Annual
Conference in Duluth, Minnesota on September 21 - 23, 1999, with costs not to exceed
$825.00, including use of city vehicle.
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26. Kerry Burt, Firefighter, to attend Child Passenger Safety Technician Certification
Training Workshop in Coralville, Iowa on August 2 - 6, 1999, with costs not to exceed
$125.25.
27. Robert Ball, Chief Building Inspector, to take I.C.B.O Exam for Plans Examiner in
Rochester, Minnesota on August 14, 1999, with costs not to exceed $195.00, including
use of city vehicle.
28. Robert Greenlee, Jr., Student Resource Officer, to attend D.A.R.E Instructor School in
Des Moines, Iowa on September 13 - 17, 1999 and September 20 - 24, 1999, with
costs not to exceed $815.00, including use of city vehicle.
29. Jeff Cutsforth, Lieutenant Waterloo Fire Rescue, to attend Networking Fundamentals
Class in Minneapolis, Minnesota on August 4 - 5, 1999, with costs not to exceed
$1,345.00.
30. David Ross, Maintenance Worker, to attend Sixth Annual Wastewater Workshop in
LeClaire, Iowa on August 9 - 10, 1999, with costs not to exceed $160.70.
31. Todd Gaede, Maintenance Worker, to attend Sixth Annual Wastewater Workshop in
LeClaire, Iowa on August 9 - 10, 1999, with costs not to exceed $233.20.
32. Brian Baker, Chief Mechanical Inspector, to take I.C.B.O Building Code
Accessibility/Usability Specialist Exam in Rochester, Minnesota on August 14, 1999,
with costs not to exceed $165.00, including use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
33. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class B Motel
Best Western Starlite Village, 214 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/15/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
34. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
La Chiquita Mexican Store, 310 E. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/6/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
35. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Tropix Sports Bar, 801 Commercial (New) (Expires 8/1/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Bo's, 118 Commercial (Renewal) (Expires 8/10/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Fortunes Tap, 328 Elm (Renewal) (Expires 7/31/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Waders Restaurant, 2970 Airport Blvd. (Renewal) (Expires 8/14/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
July 26, 1999
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36. Application for License for Going out of Business Sale
Brookeridge Classics, 209 Brookeridge Drive-7/22/99-9/22/99
BONDS •
37. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, July 26, 1999
4:50 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting disability retirement of Ronald Hatzky,
Police Officer, effective July 14, 1999, together with recommendation of payment of
$21,179.70 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
2. Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of Lynne M. Miller,
Librarian II, effective July 22, 1999, together with recommendation of payment of
$4,205.52 for unused vacation time.
3. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting resignation of Laurie Stapella-Knief,
Secretary, effective July 16, 1999, together with recommendation of payment of
$887.04 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
4. Community Development minutes of June 15, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office.
5. Waterloo Airport Commission minutes of June 22, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office.
6. Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission minutes of June 15, 1999 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
7. Waterloo Public Library minutes of June 14, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1999 Slurry Seal Program, Contract No. 602.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Aspro in the total amount due of$75,451.74.
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2. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 594.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Aspro in the total amount due of$136,973.50.
3. F.Y. 1999 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 597.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Aspro in the total amount due of$194,674.02.
4. F.Y. 1998 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 564.
Pay Estimate No. 21 to Aspro in the total amount due of$21,249.27.
5. F.Y. 1999 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 596.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$28,353.27.
6. Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Fagen, Inc. in the total amount due of$390,079.64.
7. Window on Waterloo-Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07, Contract No. 579.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to KWS, Inc. in the total amount due of$7,252.55.
8. Demolition for Waterloo Industries-Phase II, Contract No. 606.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of$56,708.16.
9. F.Y. 1999 Sidewalk Repair Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 593.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Suckow Concrete Construction, Inc. in the total amount due of
$20,081.94.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 22, 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
Tour of St . Paul' s United Methodist Church
5 :40 p.m.
July 19, 1999
Mayor John Rooff and Council Members will tour the Family Life
Center at St . Paul ' s United Methodist Church starting at 5 :40
p.m. on July 19, 1999 .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 19, 1999
5:20 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review status of Code Enforcement—Building Official .
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, JULY 19, 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 David Horne, Interim Pastor at Westminster Presbyterian Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Jerry Anders
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as amended.
Minutes of July 12, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Recognition of Matthew Campbell for rescuing a boy from a campground swimming pool while
on vacation in Florida.
Recognition of Tim Jensen, David Bartels, Brian Bess, Antonette Greer and Eunice Siedsma,
participants of the Special Olympics World Games in Raleigh-Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Recognition of Patrol Officer Doug Larrabee for 30 years of service with Waterloo Police
Department.
Presentation of check in the amount of$4,482.00 from Waterloo Exchange Club for Disc Golf
Course.
July 19, 1999 Page 2
HEARINGS
1. Purchase of 200 theater seats in conjunction with renovation of Hope Martin Theater.
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 approve purchase of said seats at a cost of$24,940.00 from Slipper
Theatre Supply.
2. Municipal/Governmental Lease Purchase Agreement with Deere Credit, Inc. in the
amount of$589,248.00 to provide funds to acquire equipment for the Sanitation, Water
Pollution/Flood Control, Motor Vehicle Parking, Street and Leisure Services
Departments.
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 institute proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of
said lease purchase agreement.
Amend Resolution-to approve said lease purchase agreement.
3. Extending boundaries for the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area.
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.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Nazarene Church of Waterloo to vacate an eight foot platted utility easement
generally located at 3622 Hammond Avenue, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as
August 2, 1999.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Northland Oil, Inc. to vacate, sell, and convey a portion of Forrester Avenue generally
located north of Rainbow Drive and south of Highway 218 southbound for $1.00 for
expansion of their facility, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as August 9, 1999.
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Director transmitting an
agreement with Pathways to provide City's Employee Assistance Program (EAP)for
F.Y. 2000 at a cost of$14.50 per employee for an estimated total cost of$8,400.00.
July 19, 1999 Page 3
7. Final Plat of Tower Park No. 2
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an agreement with
the Economic Development Administration for a grant in the amount of$750,000.00 to
be used for demolition of the Rath Vertical Kill and Alstadt Langlas Bakery Company,
with city to construct storm sewer outlet from Sycamore Street to the Cedar River and
reconstruct Sycamore Street from Vinton Street east to the railroad tracks.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
9. Resolution-to dedicate 20'x 461.7' of property generally located between lots 4 and 5
of the Northeast Industrial Park for sanitary sewer and utility easement purposes.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
10. An ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Section 69, Proof of
Security Against Liability (repealing the requirement for motorist to carry proof
of automobile liability insurance because of changes in Iowa Code).
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.
11. An ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Sections 359, Ten Minute
Parking, and 360, Persons Authorized to Issue Tickets at Airport; and enacting in lieu
thereof new Sections 359, Parking Regulations at Airport, and 360, Persons Authorized
to Enforce Parking Regulations at Airport; and by adding Section 361, Penalties for
Parking Violations at the Airport (no parking on south side of road, creating five
minute drop-off zone and delivery zone, persons authorized to enforce parking
regulations and increasing fine after 30 days,).
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. F.Y. 1999 Parking Lots No. 5 & 8 Reconstruction, Contract No. 592.
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 August 2, 1999.
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TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
14. Cammie Scully, Cultural &Arts Director, to view public sculpture exhibit in Chicago,
Illinois on August 8 - 9, 1999 and to attend Folklife Festival, in East Lansing, Michigan
on August 13 - 15, 1999, with costs not to exceed $630.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
15. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
B.J.'s Bar& Billiards, 110 Ida Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/29/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
16. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Mick's Corner Pub, 501 W. 4th Street (7/24/99-7/25/99, 7/31/99-8/1/99, 8/7/99-
8/8/99, 8/14/99-8/15/99, 8/21/99-8/22/99 and 8/28/99-8/29/99)
BONDS
17. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, July 19, 1999
4:30 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:20 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:40 p.m. - Tour of Family Life Center at St. Paul's United Methodist Church
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Personnel Director transmitting resignation of Annie Butler,
Personnel Analyst, effective July 16, 1999, together with recommendation of payment
of$5,250.01 for unused vacation and sick pay.
July 19, 1999 Page 5
2. Planning, Programming and Zoning minutes of June 8, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Window on Waterloo, Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07.
Pay Construction Inspection Services to Craig Ritland in the total amount due of
$2,175.00.
2. F.Y. 1999 Tower Technoloqu Park, Contract No. 608.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$14,620.50.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 15, 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
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 12, 1999
4 : 30 - 5 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Economic Development Plan—City Planner.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
JOINT WATERLOO AIRPORT COMMISSION/COUNCIL
WORK SESSION
July 12, 1999
5 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update from Airport Commission.
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, JULY 12, 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 Ronald Waters, Hammond Avenue Brethren Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Joe Collier
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of July 6, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Swearing in of Police Officers Robert J. Michael, Stacy D. Elenz, Thomas N. Sullivan and
Jeffrey A. Tyler.
Swearing in of Police Reserve Officers Albert Bovy, David Bovy, Mark Brandes, Joel Cizek,
Michael Devine, Todd Engels, Jeff Johnson, Dale McMillan and Steven Newell.
Recognition of Award of 1999 City Livability Award from U.S. Conference of Mayors and
Waste Management.
July 12, 1999 Page 2
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Steven
E. Gleason for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 4055 Suburban Drive,
together with the recommendation of approval.
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Jack
A. Wright for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 4750 Clover Lane,
together with the recommendation of approval.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Barbara J. Buenger for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 301 Kothe
Avenue, together with the recommendation of approval.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Cedar
Valley Race Committee to conduct Quakerdale Cedar Valley running, walking and
wheeling road race beginning at 8:00 a.m. and ending by noon on Saturday,
September 18, 1999, with the race to begin and end at Central Intermediate School.
DOCUMENTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting a one-year 28E
Agreement with Elk Run Heights to provide fire and ambulance services.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting a one-year 28E
Agreement with East Waterloo Township to provide fire and ambulance services.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting a one-year 28E
Agreement with Cedar Township to provide fire and ambulance services.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Edward Johnson for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
approximately $12,117.00 for property located at 513 Courtland Street in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of
approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of Clear
Windows for a loan from the revolving loan fund in the amount of$60,000, with a one
year balloon, interest at 6.5% and payments made on interest only due quarterly.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting partial acquisition
contract and accepting deed for Parcel No. 108 (Louis W. and Theresa A. Schmitz) in the
amount of$75,100.00 in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive/Bishop
Avenue Extension Project.
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11. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting Services Agreement
with the Iowa State Fire Marshal's Office to provide Hazardous Materials Training to
volunteer fire fighters.
12. Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Extra Work
Order No. 4 for a net increase in the amount of$52,818.62, with city's match of
$10,563.72, in conjunction with Window on Waterloo-Phase V Project, STP-ES-
8155(32)-81-07, Contract No. 579.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Finance Manager transmitting proposed
lease/purchase agreement with John Deere Credit for equipment in the amount of
$589,248 for the Sanitation, Water Pollution/Flood Control, Motor Vehicle Parking,
Street and Leisure Services Departments. Set date of hearing as July 19, 1999.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
from Basic Materials, Inc. for the expansion of the existing quarry generally located
along the east side of North Elk Run Road.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
15. An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
repealing Subsections 13-34 and 13-35 of Article III, Fireworks, of Chapter 13,
Explosives and Fireworks; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections 13-34 and 13-
35 of Article III, Fireworks, of Chapter 13, Explosives and Fireworks (providing
penalties for failure to obtain permit).
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
16. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
17. Motion-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Diane Pearson to the position of Administrative Secretary, effective July
26, 1999.
July 12, 1999 Page 4
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
18. Frank Magsamen, Fire Chief, to attend Fire Service Leadership Conference in St.
Charles, Missouri on July 28 - 30, 1999, with costs not to exceed $621.00, including
use of city vehicle.
19. John Kehoe, Chief Electrical Inspector, to attend the 95th Annual Western Section IAEI
meeting in Wichita, Kansas on September 19-22, 1999, with costs not to exceed
$939.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
19a. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Add Mick's Corner Pub, 501 W. 4th Street (7/17/99 - 7/18/99)
BONDS
20. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, July 12, 1999
3:50 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:05 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from City Planner transmitting retirement of Robert Donels, Senior
Planner, effective June 30, 1999, together with recommendation of payment of
$4,322.67 for unused vacation and sick pay.
2. Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission minutes of May 18, 1999 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
July 12, 1999 Page 5
3. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting appointment of Robert J. Michael,
Stacy D. Elenz, Thomas N. Sullivan and Jeffrey A. Tyler to the position of Police Officer
effective July 12, 1999..
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 594.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Aspro in the total amount due of$356,698.71.
2. F.Y. 1999 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 597.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Aspro in the total amount due of$252,892.76.
3. F.Y. 1999 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 596.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$18,939.63.
4. Window on Waterloo, Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07, Contract No. 579.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to KWS, Inc. in the total amount due of$26,524.90.
5. Waterloo Community Schools Demolition and Site Clearance, CDBG 109-D-5-10-99.
Pay demolition and clearance services to Lehman Trucking & Excavating in the total
amount due of$8,180.00.
6. Demolition for Waterloo Industries, Phase II, Contract No. 606.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of$22,070.87.
7. F.Y. 1999 Sidewalk Repair Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 593.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Suckow Concrete Construction, Inc. in the total amount due of
$28,555.11.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 8, 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
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 6, 1999
5: 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Proposal by Finance Manager to invest bond proceeds and
presentation by Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust.
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, JULY 6, 1999
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address any item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state your
name, address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1) time per item for a maximum of three(3)minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion. The
"oral presentations" section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A speaker may
speak to one(1)issue per meeting for a maximum of three(3)minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council at
that time, but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council
meeting to appear before the City Council(may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first
priority.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Reverend Mark Eigsti, Waterloo Church of Nazerene
Pledge of Allegiance: Dr. Bill Gronen
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of June 28, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Presentation of report from Superintendent of Sanitation and Recycling on Tire Recycling.
HEARINGS
1. Sale and conveyance of the east-west unimproved alley located between Adams and
Webster Streets, west of Hewitt Street-Charles Myles and Charles Schauf
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 authorize said sale and conveyance.
July 6, 1999 Page 2
2. Vacation, sale and conveyance of the western thirteen (13)feet of Ashland Avenue
between Brees Street and Thorson Avenue for $926.90 to satisfy zoning setback
requirements to construct commercial structures-James and Marilun Grandon.
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 Assistant City Engineer transmitting request
of MidAmerican Energy for a variance to Truck Embargo Ordinance on Idaho Street
from Newell Street to East Donald Street; East Donald Street from Elk Run Road to
Moline Road; East Airline Highway from Moline Road to Logan Avenue (Highway 63)
from July 6, 1999 though October 1, 1999 during construction of the second half of a
12" main installation project which will tie in at Newell Street approximately one-half
mile east of Northeast Drive and extending northwesterly to the corner of Highway 63
and East Airline Highway.
DOCUMENTS
4 Resolution-to approve communication from Earth Tech transmitting a Supplemental
Agreement at an estimated cost of$8,500.00 to design the polymer feed system in
conjunction with the Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 549.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting a grant
application with the State of Iowa for a Juvenile Justice Grant in the amount of
$78,399.00, with a required 25% local match of$19,600.00 being met by Area VII Job
Training, Big Brothers/Big Sisters, Grout Museum, and Leisure Services for funding of
various youth programs in Waterloo.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting an agreement
with the Iowa Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning for an Innovative Law
Enforcement and Community Policing grant in the amount of$15,000.00 to fund
programs designated to break patterns of multi-generational criminal patterns.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Cultural and Arts Director transmitting an
agreement with Iowa Arts Council Service for a grant in the amount of$2,000.00 to be
used for the FY2000 Junior Art Gallery exhibit "Through Diego's Eyes: A Portrait of
Mexico".
July 6, 1999 Page 3
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting a permanent
easement agreement with Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad in the amount of
$5,000.00 for acquisition of right-of-way needed in conjunction with Martin Luther King
Jr. Drive/Bishop Avenue Extension Project.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
temporary and permanent acquisition contracts with William Stevenson in conjunction
with Anthony Street drainage improvements.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
10. An ordinance vacating a portion of an easement generally located adjacent to the north
side of Huntington Road and just south of Valdez Drive and rescinding Ordinance No.
4360.
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.
11. An ordinance vacating a portion of Court Avenue and rescinding Ordinance No. 4326.
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 sale and conveyance and rescinding Resolution No. 1998-702.
12. An ordinance vacating the easterly 101 feet by 25 feet of property generally located
within Regal Avenue and the alley abutting property to the east and rescinding
Ordinance No. 4308.
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.
13. An ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (36) Black
Hawk Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and
enacting in lieu thereof new Subsection (36) Black Hawk Street of Section 551, Parking
Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets (prohibit parking on the southwest side
of Black Hawk Street from 15th Street to 18th Street).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
BILLS PAYMENTS
14. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
July 6, 1999 Page 4
NEW BUSINESS
15. F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 604.
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 July 26, 1999.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Cultural and Arts Director transmitting
request to set date of hearing as July 19, 1999 on the purchase of 8 rows of theater
seating for Hope Martin Theater.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Todd Derifield, City Forester, to attend International Society of Arboricultures Annual
Conference in Stanford, Connecticut on July 31 -August 4, 1999, with costs not to
exceed $545.00.
18. S. Maureen Newbill, Business and Marketing, to return artifacts borrowed for the
Junior Art Gallery Bosnian exhibit and attend Madison Art Fair in Madison, Wisconsin
on July 11 - 12, 1999, with costs not to exceed $232.50.
19. Tim Mrozek, Traffic Engineer, to attend TRB Traffic Signal Systems Committee Meetings
in Bloomington, Minnesota on July 11 - 13, 1999, with costs not to exceed $255.00.
20. Cammie Scully, Cultural and Arts Director, to attend Folklife Festival in East Lansing,
Michigan on August 13 - 15, 1999, with costs not to exceed $320.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
21. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class A Club
Newell Street Community Building, 820 Newell Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/10/00)
22. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Dell Oil, LTD, 90 west 18th Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/27/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Jaynes Pony Express, 1459 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/30/99) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
July 6, 1999 Page 5
23. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Maple Lanes Bowling Center, 2608 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/10/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
24. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Mick's Corner Pub, 501 West 4th Street (7/10/99 - 7/11/99)
BONDS
25. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Tuesday, July 6, 1999
5:00 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
5:15 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Airport Area Development Authority minutes of May 19, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Window on Waterloo Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07.
Pay Architect Services to Craig Ritland ASLA in the total amount due of$2,913.50.
2. F.Y. 1999 North Hackett Road Force Main, Contract No. 595.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Denver Construction in the total amount due of$19,193.80.
3. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Phases IV and V Design, STP-U-8155(34)-70-07.
Pay Invoice No. 15 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$22,943.42.
4. North Evans Road Milepost W-273.02 Dot#307-110M.
Pay OMNI Products Inc. in the total amount due of$16,874.00.
5. F.Y. 1999 Tower Technology Park No. 1 Improvements, Contract No. 608.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$4,744.34.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 1, 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