HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.April COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 29, 1999
9 : 00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meetings .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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, APRIL 26, 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 James Carstensen, Good Shepard Lutheran Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Bruce Meisinger, Finance Manager
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of April 19, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Proclamation declaring the week of May 2 - 8, 1999 as Youth Week.
Proclamation declaring the month of May 1999 as Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Month.
Proclamation declaring the month of May 1999 as Better Hearing and Speech Month.
Proclamation declaring April 29, 1999 as National Day of Commitment to the Elimination of
Racism.
Proclamation declaring National Kidney Foundation a partner of the Renew Waterloo
Program.
April 26, 1999 Page 2
Presentation of a check in the amount of$750.00 by First Star Bank.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 1999 Seal Coat Program, Contract No. 601.
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.
2. F.Y. 1999 Slurry Seal Program, Contract No. 602.
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
3. Highway 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail-Phase III, Contract No. 585, STP-ES-8155(33)-
81-07.
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 to proceed with said project.
4. Reduction of the 8'8" utility easement to 5 feet property located along the west side of
147 Trible Road for the purpose of expanding existing garage-Brian Petsch.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
April 26, 1999 Page 3
5. Vacation, sale and conveyance of 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-James and Marilyn Grandon and Chicago Central and
Pacific Railroad.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
6. Vacation, sale and conveyance of the right-of-way generally located on the north and
south side of Logan Avenue at the Mullan Avenue intersection for $1.00 to convert into
a hard-surfaced landscaped parking lot—Salvation Armtj.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
7. Site Plan amendment for the "C-Z" Conditional Zoning District for property commonly
known as 2210 Lafayette Street to construct a new building after demolition of the
existing building-Michael Derifield.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. F.Y. 1999 Sidewalk Repair Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 593.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$72,636.09 to Suckow Concrete
Construction, Inc. of Hazleton, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Margaret Lee for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
approximately $7,500.00 for property located at 726 Baltimore Street in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of
approval.
April 26, 1999 Page 4
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Donald L. Backer for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
approximately $10,000.00 for property located at 265 Hammond Avenue in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of
approval.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Joel D. Elliot for tax exemptions on improvements totaling approximately
$9,000.00 for property located at 1400 N. Barclay Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
DOCUMENTS
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting an
Iowa Department of Transportation Adopt a Highway Application to allow Evansdale
Amvets Sons Post 31 to pick up trash on U.S. Highway 63, just north of Martin Road to
University Avenue.
13. F.Y. 1999 Sidewalk Repair Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 593.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts,
Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$72,636.09 from Suckow
Concrete Construction, Inc. of Hazleton, Iowa.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from the Village Initiative transmitting an
application with Iowa Division of Juvenile Justice Planning for Juvenile Crime
Prevention Community Grant in the amount of$85,924.45.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from City Attorney transmitting an agreement
with Bell Law Office of Mount Pleasant, Iowa for legal services in conjunction with
possible litigation against Wellmark Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Iowa for
overpayment of fees..
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Cedar Valley
Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with the F.Y. 1996 218/Cedar Valley
Lakes Trail-Phase II, Project No. STP-ES-8155(12)-81-07, Contract No. 493.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting agreement
with the Iowa Northern Railroad Company at an estimated cost of$10,088.58 for
construction of a separated recreation trail crossing next to 15th Street in conjunction
with Highway 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail, Contract No. 585, STP-ES-8155(33)-81-
07.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Neighborhood Services Coordinator
transmitting a Memorandum of Understanding with National Kidney Foundation of
Iowa for disposal of inoperable vehicles and other modes of transportation.
April 26, 1999 Page 5
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
19. Resolution-to rescind Resolution 1998-727 approving sale and conveyance of a portion
of the vacated streets generally located in the Cedar Hills Southview Estates to Schenk
Engineering and adopt new resolution to authorize sale and conveyance to Southview
Estates.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting new
ice fee rates.
BILLS PAYMENTS
21. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
22. Motion-to approve communication from Finance Manager transmitting appointment of
Emily Kuntz to the position of Internal Auditor, effective May 24, 1999.
23. Motion-to approve communication from Information Services Manager transmitting
appointment of Kevin Mienders to the position of Network Administrator, effective May
11, 1999.
24. Motion-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting appointment of Aric
Schroeder to the position of Associate Planner, effective May 10, 1999.
25. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of the
following appointments to the Plumbing Code Committee & Examining Board effective
immediately: appointment of Deb Terhune, Rodney Curran and Mike Brocka, with term
expiration of March 1, 2001 and reappointment of Mitch Bond and Dick Miller, with
term expiration of March 1, 2002.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
26. Donald Temeyer, City Planner to attend Iowa Association of Regional
Councils/Professional Developers of Iowa 1999 Spring Conference in Burlington, Iowa
on May 19 - 21, 1999, with costs not to exceed $415.00.
26a. John R. Rooff, Mayor, Bruce Meisinger, Finance Manger and Tunis Den Hartog to meet
with Mood's Rating Service and MBIA Insurance Company regarding upcoming Bond
Add Issuance in New York, New York on May 3 - 4, 1999, with costs not to exceed
$1,900.00 each person.
April 26, 1999 Page 6
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
27. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class A Club
Amvets Home, 32 Lafayette Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/13/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
28. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Rita's Place, 3005 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/00)
Paulies Place, 814 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/15/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Jet Lounge, 451 West Parker (Renewal)(Expires 5/1/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
BONDS
29. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, April 26, 1999
4:30 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:35 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
5:15 p.m. - Executive Session, Police Library
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting appointment of Richard Knief to the
position of Sergeant, effective April 16, 1999.
2. Waterloo Public Library minutes of March 8, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Airport Commission minutes of February 16, 1999, March 16, 1999 and
March 25, 1999 telephone poll on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Community Development Board minutes of March 16, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
April 26, 1999 Page 7
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1998 Washington,Street & River Road Parking Lot Improvements, Contract No.
531.
Pay Estimate No. 21 to Weichers Construction, Inc. in the total amount due of
$3,3 75.35.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 22 , 1999
9 : 00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meetings .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
April=19, 1999
5: 15 p.m.
Police Library
Roll Call.
Motion-to approval agenda.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1 . Labor negotiation strategy pursuant to Iowa Code Section
20 . 17 (3) (1997) .
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
Motion-to adjourn.
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, APRIL 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 Robert Olsen, Concordia Lutheran Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Eric Thorson, City Engineer
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of April 12, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Recognition of Andrew Lewis for his assistance in rescuing his family from a fire on
Carrington Avenue.
Proclamation declaring April 24 - 30, 1999 as Arbor Week.
April 19, 1999 Page 2
HEARINGS
1. San Marnan Tax Increment Financing (T.I.F.) District.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Donald
L. Verbraken for a wavier for a concrete driveway to be located at 2575 West 3rd
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Thomas R. Glessner for a wavier for a concrete driveway to be located at 219
Hollywood Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting request
of ASPRO, Inc. & Subsidiaries for a variance to Chapter 25.5 of the Noise Control
Ordinance effective from April 20, 1999 to November 19, 1999, in conjunction with the
F.Y. 1998 and 1999 Street Reconstruction Programs, Contract Nos. 564 and 594.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting request
of ASPRO, Inc. & Subsidiaries for a variance to Truck Embargo Ordinance on Ridgeway
Avenue from West 4th Street to West 9th Street; Ansborough Avenue from Ridgeway
Avenue to San Maman Drive; Rainbow Drive from Greenhill Road to Letsch Road from
April 20, 1999 though November 19, 1999 in conjunction with F.Y. 1998 and 1999
Street Reconstruction Programs, Contract Nos. 564 and 594.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Douglas E. Lampe, 3939 Valdez Drive, to vacate the 17 foot easement generally
located along Huntington Road to construct a detached garage. Set date of hearing as
May 10, 1999.
DOCUMENTS
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Rudy D. Jones for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
approximately $11,000.00 for property located at 1208 Fulton Street in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of
approval.
April 19, 1999 Page 3
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Roman Frackiewicz for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
approximately $12,150.00 for property located at 214 Leland Avenue in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of
approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting a Letter of
Agreement with the Iowa Department of Public Health to extend Tobacco Surveillance
Contract through August 30, 1999 to perform unannounced investigations in retail
establishments that sell tobacco to determine compliance with FDA Regulations
regarding sale of tobacco to minors.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Traffic Engineer transmitting a Consultant
Agreement with HDR Engineering, Inc. of Sioux Falls, South Dakota and the City of
Cedar Falls to provide traffic engineering services, with a total project cost of
$369,088.00, with the city's match of$52,370.00, in conjunction with Traffic
Signalization, STP A-8155(36)-86-07.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Cedar Valley's Promise transmitting Agency
of Promise commitment form.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting partial acquisition
contract and accepting deed for Parcel No. 104 (Robert J. and Lucile M. Etringer) in the
amount of$64,100.00 in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Drive/Bishop Avenue
Extension Project.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting a
Development Agreement with Marsh-Place L.P.for approximately $2 million in
improvements to Marsh Place, 627 Sycamore Street, located in the Downtown Waterloo
Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Area, with tax repacement for ten years less the
debt service levy SSMID assessment.
14. Final Plat of Guernsey Park 2nd Addition.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
15. Final Plat of Cedar Hills Replat.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from City Attorney transmitting an agreement
with Rummel Construction for design services at a cost of$8,844.00 for replacement of
Anaerobic Lagoon cover.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from City Attorney transmitting a Release of
Special Assessment for sanitary sewer in Tower Technology Park, Plat No. 1 in order to
allow the platting process.
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April 19, 1999 ..� ... Page 4
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
18. Resolution--to approve an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)fot 50 units of Section 8 Housing Vouchers for Mainstream Housing
for Persons with Disabilities.
19. Resolution--to approve an application to the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development (HUD)for 100 units of Section 8 Welfare to Work Housing Vouchers.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Young Development for a minor site plan amendment for Guernsey Park to change
the number of units from 28 to 31 and increasing the number of intersections from 3 to
4.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of Audrie
King and Wreatha Herman to voluntarily annex approximately 3.65 acres of property
generally located south of Iowa Beef Products and west of North Elk Run Road in
conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Drive project.
22. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of Leisure Services Commission to eliminate the requirement that the
Golf Pros pay the city 8 percent of gross revenues from the sale of food, beverages, and
beer.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
23. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection 418,
Skateboarding; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsection 418, Roller Skating and
Skateboarding (adding roller skates and making skates and skateboards
subject to confiscation or forfeiture)
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
24. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by adding Section 69, Proof of Security
Against Liability (requires motorist to carry proof of automobile liability
insurance).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
BILLS PAYMENTS
25. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
April 19, 1999 Page 5
NEW BUSINESS
26. Motion-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting appointment of
Terrance Malone to the position of Associate Planner, effective immediately and Vouth
Varangkounh to the position of Associate Planner effective at a mutually agreed upon
date.
27. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of the
following appointments to the Historic Preservation Commission effective immediately:
reappointment of Sue Pearson, with term expiration of July 1, 2002 and Rosie Petersen,
with term expiration of July 1, 2001, and appointment of Howard Craven and David
Leonhart, with term expiration of April 7, 2000; Daniel Levi and Jim Aronson, with term
expiration of April 7, 2001.
28. Motion-to approve communication from Building Official transmitting appointment of
John Albert Magdefrau to the position of Residential Combination Inspector effective
May 1, 1999, subject to passing physical examination.
29. F.Y. 1999 Tower Technologic Park Plat No. 1 Improvements, Contract No. 608.
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 May 3, 1999.
30. Resolution-to approve communication from Street Superintendent transmitting
recommendation of award of contract to Bituminous Material of Des Moines, Iowa in the
amount of$169,200.00 in conjunction with F.Y. 1999 Oiling/Sealing Program asphalt
emulsion products .
31. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request to set date of
hearing as May 3, 1999 at 5:30 p.m. on the suspension of Waterloo Jewelry and Loan
Company's pawn shop license.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
32. Bruce Arends, Carroll Keinol, Cliff Caughron, Sue Holms, Kevin Nobis and Willie Keller,
Student Resource Officers Dare Instructors, to attend State DARE Conference in Council
Bluffs, Iowa on July 26 -27, 1999, with costs not to exceed $2,055.00, including use of
two city vehicles.
33. Walter Reed, Jr., Human Rights Executive Director, to participate in Study Circle
National Meeting in Hartford, Connecticut on June 25 - 26, 1999, with costs not to
exceed $200.00.
April 19, 1999 ._.- Page 6
34. John R. Rooff, Mayor, to attend Smart Economic Development Conference, Positioning
for Success in the New Millennium in Des Moines, Iowa on April 29, 1999, with costs
not to exceed $145.00.
35. Bruce Meisinger, Finance Manager, to attend Spring Meeting of the Iowa Municipal
Finance Officers Association in Des Moines, Iowa on April 21 - 23, 1999, with costs not
to exceed $220.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
36. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Corks Grocery, 1956 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/1/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
37. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Flirts, 319 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/1/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Club Phantasia, 726-728 Logan Avenue (New) (Expires 4/30/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Golden China, 2046 E. Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/4/00) (Includes Sunday
Sale)
38. Dance License Application
Knights of Columbus, 1955 Locke Avenue
Electric Park Ballroom, 310 W. Conger
National Cattle Congress Pavilion, 257 Ansborough Avenue
39. Theater License Application
Danish Book World II, 1507 La Porte Road
Crossroads 12 Cinema, 2450 Crossroads Blvd.
40. Pawnbroker's License Application
Waterloo Jewelry, 330 E. 4th Street
Levi Brothers Jewelers LTD, 306 East 4th Street
BONDS
41. Motion-to approve the bonds.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 15, 1999
9 : 00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meetings .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 12 , 1999
5 :20 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of new areas proposed to be added to the Consolidated
Urban Revitalization Area (CURA)—City Planner.
2 . Review of purchase of Klinefelter Building.
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, APRIL 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 Dan Phillips, Allen Hospital Pastoral Care and Christian Fellowship
Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Tim Shea, Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of April 5, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Proclamation declaring the week of April 11 - 17, 1999 as Boys and Girls Club Week.
Presentation of Mayor's Medal of Valor to Leo Dixon.
Presentation of plaque from Shawn Hoaglan, Iowa OHV Association, recognizing the city for
creating the Riverview Recreation Area.
Presentation of Cedar Valley's Promise-Dr. Robert Koob and Mary Ann Burk.
April 12, 1999 Page 2
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 1999 Sidewalk Repair Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 593.
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.
2. F.Y. 1999 East Lake and Katoski Drive Recreational Trail Repair Program, Contract No.
542.
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
3. Sale and conveyance of property located at 229 West Park (Klinefelter Building)for
$20,000.00-Community National Bank.
HOLD HEARING.
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.
4. Vacation, sale and conveyance of a portion of the alley generally located in the block
bounded by Jefferson Street, Commercial Street, West Park Avenue and West 3rd Street
for $1.00-Communitig National Bank.
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.
April 19, 1999
Page 7
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monda Aril 19 1999
4:30 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. -Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:55 p.m.-Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:15 p.m.- Executive Session, Police Library
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of March 9, 1999 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
2. Waterloo Park Board minutes of December 9, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting retirement of Richard Steveson, Police
Officer, effective March 28, 1999 with recommendation of payment of$19,556.69 for
unused vacation time and sick pay.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Windows on Waterloo Phase V.
Pay Landscape Architect Services to Craig Ritland ASLA in the total amount due of
$300.00.
2. Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities Construction Project, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Fagan, Inc. in the total amount due of$489,883.17.
3. F.Y. 1997 Hunt/Wesson Railroad Spur Grading and Subballast, Contract No. 537.
IDOT Project No. RAP-RR96(39)-9T-07.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of$14,027.49.
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5. Sale and conveyance of property located at 607 Dearborn Street for $57,350.00, with a
$15,000.00 down payment and $600.00 per month payment for 36 months with a final
balloon payment of approximately $27,521.18 at the end of the three years-Wayne
Natham.
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. F.Y. 1999 Concrete and Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 596.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$284,374.67 to B & B Builders
Supply of Waterloo, Iowa.
7. F.Y. 1999 Demolition for Waterloo Industries Site, Phase II, Contract No. 606.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$90,710.30 to Peterson
Contractors of Reinbeck, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of D. E.
Stoner for a wavier for a concrete driveway to be located at 714 Hanna Boulevard,
together with the recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Salvation Army to vacate, sell and convey right-of-way generally located on the north
and south side of Logan Avenue for $1.00 to convert the property into a hard-surfaced
landscaped parking lot, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming, and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as April 26, 1999.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Comprehensive Systems, Inc. to rezone from "C-Z" Conditional Zoning District to "R-
2" One and Two Family Residence District property generally located on the southeast
corner of Richland Drive and Midway Drive to convert building from an adult vocational
center to a group home for the mentally challenged, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as
May 3, 1999.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Michael Derifield for a site plan amendment to the "C-Z" Conditional Zoning District
for property located at 2210 Lafayette Street for the construction of a new building after
demolition of the existing building, together with recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as April 26, 1999.
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12. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of James and Marilyn Grandon and the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad to vacate,
sell and convey a portion of the east-west alley generally located between Thorson
Avenue and Brees Street, west of Ashland Avenue for $1,612.80, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission.
Set date of hearing as April 26, 1999.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Brian Petsch to reduced the 8"8" utility easement to 5 feet for property located at 147
Trible Road for the purpose of expanding existing garage, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission.
Set date of hearing as April 26, 1999.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Don and Rita Henderson to vacate three 8'8" utility easements for property located
at 877 Belle Street for the construction of a storage/changing building, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission.
Set date of hearing as May 3, 1999.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of Schenk
Engineering on behalf of Old Country Buffet for a site plan amendment to the "S-1"
Shopping Center Commercial District for property generally located on the northwest
corner of Flammang Drive and Crossroads Blvd.for the development of a Hometown
Buffet restaurant, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming, and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as May 3, 1999.
REPORTS
16. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting Memorial Hall
Operating Procedures.
17. Motion-to receive and file communication from City Clerk transmitting March 1999
Financial Report.
DOCUMENTS
18. F.Y. 1999 Concrete and Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 596.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts,
Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$284,374.67 from B & B Builders
Supply of Waterloo, Iowa.
19. F.Y. 1999 Demolition for Waterloo Industries Site, Phase II, Contract No. 606.
Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$90,710.30 from
Peterson Contractors of Reinbeck, Iowa.
April 12, 1999 Page 5
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting an agreement
with Black Hawk-Grundy Mental Health Center, Family and Children's Council and
Family Service League for the Family Support for Youthful Offenders Grant in the
amount of$33,232.00.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Otha Ellis Jr. for tax exemptions on improvements totaling approximately
$10,000.00 for property located at 134 - 136 Mohawk Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
22. Resolution-to approve communication form City Planner transmitting extension of
agreement with Shawn Hottle to lease 27.8 acres of property generally located at the
southwest corner of U.S. Highway 20 and Kimball Avenue for$250.00 for one year.
23. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting a
Consulting Agreement for engineering services with Kirkham Michael Consulting
Engineer to analyze the justification of a new interchange with Ansborough Avenue on
the controlled access to U.S. Highway 20, with cost not to exceed $39,792.00.
24. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting an application
for funding for the Family Support for Youthful Offenders Grant.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
25. Resolution-to set date of hearing as April 26, 1999 on the Highway 218/Cedar Valley
Lakes Trail-Phase III, STP-ES-8155(33)-81-07, Contract No. 585.
26. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of the
National Cattle Congress to refinance a loan from the revolving loan fund in the amount
of $36,450, reducing the interest rate to 6.5%, with a five year amortization, with a
payment due in October and yearly review of the note, together with recommendation
of approval of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee.
27. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting offer of Mercantile
Bank to buy balance of note in the amount of$144,632.03 for Advanced Heat Treat at
93% of par which amounts to $134,507.79, together with recommendation of approval
of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
28. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (86) Donald
Street (W) of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and
enacting in lieu thereof New Subsection (86) Donald Street (W) of Section 551, Parking
Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets. (allowing parking on Donald Street from
Medina to the East Lake).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
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BILLS PAYMENTS
29. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
30. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Laurel J. Nelsen to certify $605.12 for work performed by
Waterloo Water Works at 120 Courtland Street.
31. F.Y. 1999 Slurry Seal Program, Contract No. 602.
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 April 26, 1999.
32. F.Y. 1999 Seal Coat Program, Contract No. 601.
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 April 26, 1999.
33. East 5th Street Parking Ramp Deck Repair.
Motion-to instruct Building Official 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 May 10, 1999.
34. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of the
following appointments to the Waterloo Metropolitan Transit Authority effective
immediately: reappointment of Milt Roth, Chuck Andrews, Ted Schuler, and David
Gross, with term expiration of July 1, 2001, Bruce Meisinger, Harold Andrews and
Essie Johnson Buls, with term expiration of July 1, 2002, and appointment of Sharon
Droste, with term expiration of July 1, 2002.
35. Motion-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Wade Itzen of Union Planters Bank, and Craig Miller of Norwest Bank to
the Revolving Loan Committee.
36. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting amendment to
Zoning Ordinance No. 2479 as it pertains to Part XIX "R-P"Planned Residence District
to allow potential developers the option of submitting a general site plan with a zoning
application and a revised site plan after approval of the zoning application, together
with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Set date of hearing as May 3, 1999.
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37. 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
May 3, 1999.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
38. Rick Harped, Carroll Kienol, Willie Keller and David Mohlis, Police Traffic Accident
Investigators, to attend the 1999 MA.T.A.I Conference & Training Seminar in
Bettendorf Iowa on May 17- 19, 1999, with costs not to exceed $1,000.00, including
use of two city vehicles.
39. Roseann Cory, Pretreatment & Laboratory Services Coordinator, to attend Waterloo
Conference for Women in Waterloo, Iowa on June 21, 1999, with costs not to exceed
$149.00.
40. Darlene Welsh, Administrative Secretary, to attend Waterloo Conference for Women in
Waterloo, Iowa on June 21, 1999, with costs not to exceed $149.00.
41. Roger Boyd, Fire Lieutenant, to attend Mine Safety Appliance Care Class in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa on April 20, 1999, with costs not to exceed $275.00, including use of city
vehicle.
42. Tim Pillack, Drug Task Force Sergeant, to attend Advanced Counter Drug Managers
Training in Des Moines, Iowa on April 11 - 16, 1999, with costs not to exceed $635.00,
including use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
43. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Young Arena (Transfer to Lincoln Park, 519 Mulberry Street on May 14, 1999, June 11,
1999, June 25, 1999, July 9, 1999, July 23, 1999, August 13, 1999 and August 27,
1999)
Waterloo Women's Softball, Exchange Park (Seasonal 4/25/99 - 10/25/99) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
American Legion, 619 Franklin (Renewal) (Expires 5/13/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Triple J. Mart, 1807 La Porte Road (Renewal) (Expires 4/8/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
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44. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
The Locker Room, 1918 Hawthorne (Renewal) (Expires 5/1/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Diamond Daves Crossroads, 124 Crossroads Blvd. (Renewal) (Expires 5/14/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
The Olive Garden, 1315 East San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 5/28/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
45. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class B
The Grand Hotel, 300 West Mullan Avenue (New) (Expires 5/14/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
46. Outdoor Service Area
Young Arena (Transfer to Lincoln Park, 519 Mulberry Street on May 14, 1999, June 11,
1999, June 25, 1999, July 9, 1999, July 23, 1999, August 13, 1999 and August 27,
1999)
Waterloo Women's Softball, Exchange Park (4/25/99 - 10/25/99)
BONDS
47. Motion-to approve the bonds. •
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, April 12, 1999
3:45 p.m. - Human Resource Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:20 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. The Planing, Programming and Zoning Commission special meeting minutes of March
30, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Technical Review Committee minutes of February 24, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
3. The Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees Special Meeting minutes of March 10,
1999 and March 31, 1999 minutes on file in the City Clerk's office.
April 12, 1999 Page 9
4. The Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of March 11, 1999 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
5. The Airport Area Development Authority minutes of February 19, 1999 on file in the
City Clerk's Office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities Construction Project, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$86,830.73.
2. F.Y. 1999 Black Hawk Road Drainage Gatewell L & K, Contract No. 545.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$69,424.81.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 8, 1999
9 : 00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meetings .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 5, 1999
5: 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Operations Policy for Memorial Hall—City Clerk.
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, APRIL 5, 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
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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 Robert Fields, Hagerman Baptist Church, GARBC
Pledge of Allegiance: Tim Shea, Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of March 22, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Proclamation declaring April 1999 as Fair Housing Month.
Recognition of Larry Coffin for 30 years of employment with the city.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 1999 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 596.
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.
April 5, 1999 Page 2
2. F.Y. 1999 Demolition for Waterloo Industries Site-Phase II, Contract No. 606.
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
3. Rezone from "R-4"Multiple Residence District to "C-1,C-Z" Commercial/Conditional
Zoning property generally located on the southwest corner of Park Avenue and South
Street to use existing building for a hobbu shop-Dr. Robert Landau.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
4. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District
property generally located in the 900-1000 Block of Bishop Avenue,just north of
Cottage Grove Avenue for low-density residential development-Claassen Engineering
on behalf of Young Development.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
5. "R-4,R-P" Site Plan Amendment for Guernsey Park to change the tower condominiums
from 3 stories tall to 6 stories tall and to reduce the number of accesses to Maxhelen
Boulevard from 4 to 1-Schenk Engineering on behalf of Max Guernsey.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment
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6. Vacate, sell, and convey the sixty feet of Bertch Avenue generally located south of
property at 1934 Washington Street for $1.00 -Mama Nick's Circle Pizzeria.
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.
7. Sale and conveyance of property located at 806 Cloverdale under HUD Section 5(h)
Plan for Sale of single family houses under the Public Housing Homeownership
Program for$50,000-Rose M. Gratgson.
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. F.Y. 1999 Windows on Waterloo - Phase V STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07, Contract No. 579.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$484,627.70 to KWS, Inc. of
Cedar Falls, Iowa.
9. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 594.
Motion-to receive and file bids opened on April 1, 1999.
Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$3,656,440.59 to Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting request of Pony
Express to conduct annual fund-raiser on Friday, April 2, 1999 starting at 3:00 p.m.
with route to start at Evansdale city limits on Lafayette Street to City Hall, then
proceeding to Wiley E. Coyote Bar on University Avenue.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Waterloo
Leisure Services for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 3 acres
of prairie grass located in the Katoski Greenbelt, north of the shelter on Ridgeway
Avenue between April 6 - 16, 1999, together with recommendation of approval of the
Fire Chief and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation.
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12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Vern Fish
of Hartman Nature Center for an exception to burning yard waste to burn
approximately 3.5 acres of prairie grass at five different locations within Hartman
Reserve during April 1999, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief
Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Central
Middle School for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 2 acres of
prairie grass on property located in front of Central Middle School between their
parking lot and Katoski Drive during April 5 - 6, 1999, together with recommendation of
approval of the Fire Chief Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of
Recycling/Sanitation.
DOCUMENTS
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Dorothy Sykes Bryant for tax exemptions on improvements in the
amount of$10,077.40 for property located at 137 Hope Avenue in the Consolidated
Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Dorothy A. Hodges for tax exemptions on improvements in the amount of
$8,900.00 for property located at 356 Halstead Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for ChristDawn Shepard for tax exemptions on improvements in the amount
of$12,900.00 for property located at 218 South Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Jim Nienkark for tax exemptions on improvements in the amount of
$18,000.00 for property located at 1315 Leavitt Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application for Timothy J. Hildebrand for tax exemptions on improvements in the
amount of$27,000.00 for property located at 628 West 3rd Street in the Consolidated
Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
19. F.Y. 1999 Windows on Waterloo - Phase V STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07, Contract No. 579.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts,
Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$484,627.70 from KWS, Inc. of
Cedar Falls, Iowa.
April 5, 1999 Page 5
20. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 594.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts,
Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$3,656,440.59 from Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Peterson
Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond
in conjunction with the F.Y. 1997 Hunt/Wesson Railroad Spur Grading & Subballast,
Contract No. 537, IDOT Project No. RAP-RR96(39)-9T-07.
22. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an
Agreement with Craig Ritland, Landscape Architect and Iowa Department of
Transportation at a cost not to exceed $56,570.00 for construction inspection services
in conjunction with F.Y. 1999 Windows on Waterloo-Phase V, Contract No. 579, STP-
ES-8155(32)-81-07.
23. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting Neighborhood Recognition Application for the Good Shepherd
Neighborhood Association which boundary includes Airline Highway on the north,
Idaho Street on the east, Highway 63 on the west and the north side of East Donald on
the south including Mildred Street from East 4th to Mildred.
24. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting partial acquisition
contract and accepting deed for Parcel No. 101 (Arlene M. De Wall) in the amount of
$11,900.00 in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive/Bishop Avenue
Extension Project.
25. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Director transmitting
recommendation of approval of the collective bargaining agreement with Waterloo Police
Protective Association for three years beginning July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2002,
with a 3.5 percent wage increase each year.
26. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Director transmitting
recommendation of approval of the collective bargaining agreement with Teamsters
Local #238 for three years beginning July 1, 1999 through June 30, 2002, with a 3.5
percent wage increase each year.
27. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Director transmitting
recommendation of approval of the collective bargaining agreement with the
International Association of Firefighters Local #66 for three years beginning July 1,
1999 through June 30, 2002, with a 3.5 percent wage increase each year.
28. Resolution-to approve communication from City Attorney transmitting Professional
Services Agreement in the amount of$70,000.00 with Earth Tech of Waterloo, Iowa in
conjunction with replacement of Anaerobic Lagoon cover.
April 5, 1999
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29. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting an agreement with
Governor's Alliance on Substance Abuse for funding in the amount of$291,713.46,
with the city's allocation of$185,126.20 with a local match of$46,281.55, in
conjunction with the Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
30. Resolution-to approve communication from City Attorney transmitting proposals from
Rummel Construction Inc. to repair or replace Anaerobic Lagoon cover, together with
recommendation to approve proposal for replacement.
31. Resolution-to authorize certification against property taxes certain unpaid mowing and
cleanup fees.
32. Resolution-to approve Operating Budget for FYE 6-30-2000 for senior citizen Public
Housing Apartments at 225 W. Ridgeway (Ridgeway Towers) and the 10 Family Self-
Sufficiency Family Houses.
BILLS PAYMENTS
33. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
34. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Janet L. Longus and Robert E. Lawson to the Telecommunications
Commission effective immediately, with term expiration date of December 1, 2001.
35. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Cindy Wells and appointment of Carolyn Cole to the Board of Library
Trustees effective immediately, with term expiration date of June 30, 2004.
36. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting proposed San
Marnan Tax Increment Financing (T.I.F.) District, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as
April 19, 1999.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
37. Rhonda Weber, Drug Task Force Investigator, to attend Asset Forfeiture Training in
Johnston, Iowa on April 13 - 14, 1999, with costs not to exceed $100.00, including use
of city vehicle
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38. Kim Bakker, Assistant Director of Aviation, and Theresa Hoffman, Waterloo Airport
Commissioner, to attend FAA Central Region Airports Conference in Kansas City,
Missouri on April 28 - 29, 1999, with costs not to exceed $596.00.
39. Deborah L. Collett, Housing/Block Grant Assistant Program Manager, and Wanda Hill,
Section 8 Coordinator, to attend Spring 1999 Iowa NAHRO Conference in Dubuque,
Iowa on April 21 - 23, 1999, with costs not to exceed $640.00, including use of city
vehicle.
40. Sang-Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney, to attend Government Practice Section Seminar
in Des Moines, Iowa on April 30, 1999, with costs not to exceed $147.50.
41. Deborah L. Collett, Housing/Block Grant Assistant Program Manager, to attend
Community 2020 Software Training in Omaha, Nebraska on April 7- 8, 1999, with
costs not to exceed $259.00, including use of city vehicle.
42. Robert Boeck, Fire Lieutenant and Gary Ciddio, Paramedic, to attend Child Firesetting
and Juvenile Arson Workshop in Galena, Illinois on April 19 - 20, 1999, with costs not
to exceed $210.00, including use of city vehicle.
43. Terry Blank, Property Evidence Supervisor, to attend Management of Evidence and
Recovered Property School in Bolingbrook, Illinois on May 4 - 6, 1999, with costs not to
exceed $755.00, including use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
44. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Falls Road Drug, 2027 Falls Road (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/00)
Holiday Station Store, 3260 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/4/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Vista Store, 508 N. Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 4/19/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
45. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Broosters, 3555 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/21/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Loading Dock, 1435 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/17/00)
A.J's Eatery & Spirits, 1415 E. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 4/21/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Coyotes, 3925 University Avenue, (New Owner) (Expires 4/7/00)
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46. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Vista Store, 508 Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 4/19/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
47. Outdoor Service Area Application
Broosters, 3555 University Avenue (4/21/99 thru 4/21/00)
48. Theater License Application
D.T Corporation. d.b.a. Mini Cinema 16, 315 East 4th Street
49. Dance License Application
Eagles Club, 202 East 1st Street
BONDS
50. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, April 5, 1999
4:30 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:35 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:05 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:25 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Civil Service List for the position of Registrar, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on March 18, 1999.
2 Civil Service List for the position of Facility Maintenance-HVAC, as certified by the Civil
Service Commission on March 18, 1999.
3. Civil Service List for the position of Combination Inspector II, as certified by the Civil
Service Commission on March 18, 1999.
4. Civil Service List for the position of Network Administrator, as certified by the Civil
Service Commission on March 18, 1999.
5. Civil Service List for the position of Associate Planner, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on March 18, 1999.
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6. Civil Service List for the position of Internal Auditor, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on March 18, 1999.
7. Civil Service List for the position of Building Manager, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on March 18, 1999.
8. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting disability retirement of Theadore Kraft,
Police Officer, effective March 2, 1999, together with recommendation of payment of
$3,306.75 for unused vacation pay.
9. Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of Steven Halverson,
Library Assistant, effective April 16, 1999, together with recommendation of payment of
$638.56 for unused vacation pay.
10. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of February 11, 1999 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
11. Telecommunication Commission minutes of March 4, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
12. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of February 24, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Highway 218/Cedar Valletj Lake Trail Design Phase I, II& III.
Pay engineering services to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount
due of$39,131.83.
2. Martin Luther King Phases IV& V Design, STP-U-8155(34)-70-07.
Pay Estimate No. 13 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$8,534.27.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 1, 1999
9 : 00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meetings .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk