HomeMy WebLinkAbout02.February COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 22, 1999
5 : 15 - 5 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of the F.Y. 1999 Window on Waterloo - Phase V
Project, Contract No . 579—Associate Engineer.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 25, 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, FEBRUARY 22, 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.
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Invocation by: Reverend Richard Achey, Ridgeway Bethel Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of February 15, 1999 Regular Session and the minutes of the February 17, 1999
Special Session, as proposed.
Recognition of Police Officers Chris Samuelson, Robert Hild, Clare Reed and Property
Evidence Coordinator Terry Blank for 30 years of service to the city.
Introduction of Kevin Lee, Medical Coordinator for Waterloo Fire Rescue.
February 22, 1999 '..' "' Page 2
HEARINGS
1. Dedicate thirty-one (3 1)feet of right-of-way generally located along the southern
portion of Esther Street and twenty (20)feet generally located along the western edge
of Sherman Avenue-AutoZone Auto Parts Store.
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 dedicate said right-of-way.
2. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "M-1"Light Industrial District property
generally located northeasterly of the Hess and East Shaulis Roads intersection for the
proposed development of warehousing and industrial facilities-Esther Hess and Alabar
Pla7a Inc.
HOLD HEARING—Motion-to receive and file petitions of opposition.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Bruce
Stiles for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 20 acres of prairie
grass and 8 acres of adjoining grass land of lower prairie quality located on the north
side of Big Rock Road, one-fourth mile west of Highway 63 during March 21 - May 1,
1999, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief, Leisure Services
Director, and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation.
REPORTS
4. Motion-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request for authorization
to publish 1998 salaries for all city employees and officials, as required by law.
DOCUMENTS
5. F.Y. 1998 Block Grant Curb and Gutter Paving Program, Contract No. 552.
Motion-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change
Order No. 1 for a decrease in the amount of$2,455.95.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting a
Development Agreement with Robert Dickson for renovation of 611-615 Sycamore
Street, including a $19,000.00 loan and tax rebates for ten years.
February 22, 1999 Page 3
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an
Indemnity Agreement with Robert Dickson in conjunction with the salvage rights to 102
East 4th Street.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting a
Development Agreement with Gary Ritter for renovation of 110 East 4th Street, including
tax rebates for ten years or until Mr. Ritter has received $21,910.00 in rebates.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an
Indemnity Agreement with Gary Ritter in conjunction with the salvage rights to 104
East 4th Street.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution-to approve acquisition contract payment and accepting the deed for 102
East Fourth Street (Robert Dickson) in the amount of$75,000.00 in conjunction with
Waterloo Industries Project.
11. Resolution-to approve acquisition contract payment and accepting the deed for 104
East Fourth Street (Gary Ritter) in the amount of$75,000.00, with relocation costs of
$64,808.00 and actual moving costs of$4,000.00 in conjunction with Waterloo
Industries Project.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
12. An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by:
repealing Division 4, Board of Park Commissioners, of Chapter 2, Administration, and
enacting in lieu thereof a new Division 4, Leisure Services Commission; and repealing
Article I, in general, and Article III, Park Regulations, of Chapter 28, Parks and
Recreation; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Article I, In General, and a new Article
III, Rules and Regulations of Leisure Services Commission, of Chapter 28, Leisure,
Cultural and Arts Services; and adding Section 27-18, Prohibiting Use of Vehicles on
Flood Control Levees, to Chapter 27, Offenses; Miscellaneous (creating Leisure
Services Commission).
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 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
repealing Article II, Recreation, of Chapter 28, Parks and Recreation, and enacting in
lieu thereof a new Article II, Cultural and Arts Commission, of Chapter 28, Leisure,
Cultural and Arts Services (creating Cultural and Arts Commission).
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.
February 22, 1999 Page 4
14. An Ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
repealing Subsection (b) Penalty of Section 23% - 8, Scattering of Refuse and Littering
Prohibited, of Chapter 23%, Litter Control; and enacting in lieu thereof a New
Subsection (b) Penalty of Section 237 - 8, Scattering of Refuse and Littering Prohibited,
of Chapter 23%, Litter Control (creating fine for littering up to $500 for first
offense and up to $750 for an_q subsequent offense).
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
15. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
16. Motion-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Valerie K. Heiberger to the position of Bookkeeper effective on a
mutually agreed upon date.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Larry Smith, Collection Systems/Maintenance Supervisor, to attend IWPCA's 1999
Collection System Certification Conference and to test for certification on March 11-12,
1999 in Ankeny, Iowa, with costs not to exceed $139.22, including use of city vehicle.
18. Darwin Kupka, Collection Systems Foreman, to attend IWPCA's 1999 Collection System
Certification Conference on March 11-12, 1999 in Ankeny, Iowa, with costs not to
exceed $174.22, including use of city vehicle.
19. Michael D. Rooff, Programmer Analyst, to attend Training for Permits Plus on April 18-
23, 1999 in Reno, Nevada, with costs not to exceed $1,438.30.
20. Keith Kearns, Treatment Operations Foreman, to attend Great Plains Water
Environment and Solid Waste Management Conference in Omaha, Nebraska on March
24-25, 1999, with costs not to exceed $306.41.
21. Dave Van Dee, Assistant City Planner, Rudy Jones, Contract Compliance Officer, and
Sherry Jaeger, Waterloo Housing Partnership Manager to attend training in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on March 27- 31, 1999, with costs not to exceed
$1,907.00.
February 22, 1999 Page 5
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
22. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
S & S Meat Inc., 930 W. 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/7/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
23. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
S & S Meat Inc., 930 W. 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/7/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
24. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Lone Star, 4045 Hammond Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/12/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
BONDS
25. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, February 22, 1999
4:30 p.m. - Executive Session, Police Library
4:50 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:55 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Public Library minutes of January 11, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Airport Area Development Authority minutes of January 15, 1999 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Metropolitan Transit Authority minutes of January 21, 1999 and February 4, 1999 on
file in the City Clerk's office.
February 22, 1999 Page 6
4. Community Development minutes of January 26, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1996 Sunnyside Heights Area Street Improvements RISE Project No. RM-8155(14)-
9D-07, Contract No. 504.
Pay engineering services to Claassen Engineering & Surveying in the total amount due
of$930.32
2. F.Y. 1996 Sunnyside Heights Area Street Improvements RISE Project No. RM-8155(14)-
9D-07, Contract No. 504.
Pay design engineering services to Claassen Engineering & Surveying in the total
amount due of$2,220.00.
3. Easton Avenue WPFC Construction, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Fagan, Inc. in the total amount due of$900,717.04.
4. Hunt Wesson Sanitart.i Pretreatment Facilitu Phase II, Contract No. 538.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$11,081.93.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 18 , 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
AGENDA OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS IN THE CITY HALL, 4:30 P.M.
WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 17, 1999
ROLL CALL.
Motion—to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Motion—to receive and file copies of Call.
BOND SALE
1. Bids of 15,500,000 Essential Corporate Purpose General Obligation Refunding Bonds.
Motion—to receive and file proof of publication of Notice of Sale.
Resolution—to direct sale of S15,500,000 Essential Corporate Purpose General
Obligation Refunding Bonds.
Motion—to instruct City Clerk to return certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders.
Motion—to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
BID OPENING
Wednesday, February 17, 1999
12:00 Noon
Council Chambers
1. Bids of$15,500,000 Essential Corporate Purpose General Obligation Refunding
Bonds.
Receive and file sealed bids,BUT NOT OPENED.
Instruct City Clerk to open sealed bids.
Refer to Speer Financial Inc.
Adjourn to 4:30 p.m.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL I CRK SESSION
February 15, 1999
4 : 30 - 3 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roil Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of proposed Cultural and Arts Commission and Leisure
Services Commission Ordinances .
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 15, 1999
5 : 00 - 5 : 30 o.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Cal_.
:bcroval of Agenda, as proposed.
Review of Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau
recommendation on allocation of Hotel/Motel Tax.
=d'.curnment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
I
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, FEBRUARY 15, 1999
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anti item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state your
name, address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of three(3)minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion. The
"oral presentations" section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A speaker may
speak to one(1)issue per meeting for a maximum of three(3)minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council at
that time, but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council
meeting to appear before the City Council(may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first
priority.
Roll Call.
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Invocation by: Reverend Gerald Dolf, United Methodist Urban Minister
Pledge of Allegiance: Fire Chief Frank Magsamen
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of February 8, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
HEARINGS
1. Issuance of not to exceed $15,500,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential
Corporate Purpose (refunding outstanding general obligation debt).
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing--for the purpose
of retiring bonds previously issued at higher interest rates.
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 issuance of said bonds.
February 15, 1999 ' Page 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Modular Ambulance Body for Waterloo Fire Rescue.
Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting recommendation of
award of contract in the amount of$67,360.00 to Emergency Vehicle Sales and Service
of Alexander, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Motion-to approve communication from March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation
requesting authorization to hold annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica on May 1, 1999
to begin and end at Central Middle School.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of John W.
Miller for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 2 % acres of prairie
grass located off Kimball Avenue behind 145 Blaine Road during March/April, 1999,
together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief Leisure Services Director,
and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of
Northland Oil to sell and convey parcel of land generally located behind their current
business located at 1000 Rainbow Drive for $1.00. Set date of hearing as March 8,
1999.
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Denver
Construction, Inc. of Denver, Iowa and to receive and file two year maintenance bond in
conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 WCF& N Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension, Contract No.
561.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Rampart
Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year maintenance bond in
conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Block Grant Curb and Gutter Paving Program, Contract
No. 552.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting an agreement with Iowa Department of Economic Development for a Local
Housing Assistance Program (LHAP) Grant in the amount of$400,000.00.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting a Subordination
Agreement with Black Hawk Economic Development, Inc. in conjunction with Small
Business Administration loan with JNI, Inc. together with recommendation of approval
of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee.
February 15, 1999 Page 3
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an Intercreditor
Agreement with Black Hawk County Economic Development, Inc., Waterloo Industrial
Development Association and the Iowa Department of Economic Development to share
the city's security position for Advanced Heat Treat..
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
11. Reestablishment of the Self Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) at $2.75
per$1,000.00 of assessed valuation.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second time.
Delay adoption to March 15, 1999.
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. 1998 River Road Walkwaq Lighting, Contract No. 574.
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 March 8, 1999.
14. Motion-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Kyle Routh to the position of Forestry Foreman
effective February 16, 1999.
15. Motion-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Madonna Welsh to the position of Bookkeeper
effective March 1, 1999.
16. Motion-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Jim Jansen to the position of Golf Maintenance I
effective on the regular spring call back date.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Al Pryor, Police Lieutenant, to attend FAA Sponsored Civil Aviation Seminar in St. Louis,
Missouri on April 12 -April 16, 1999 with costs not to exceed $515.00, including use of
city vehicle.
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February 15, 1999 Page 4
18. Todd Derifield, City Forester, to attend Annual Shade Tree Conference at Iowa State
University in Ames, Iowa on March 9 - 10, 1999, with costs not to exceed $142.95,
including use of city of vehicle.
19. Tim Powers, Fire Coordinator/Instructor, to teach class at Iowa State University from
February 11 -May 6, 1999, with costs not to exceed $273.00, including use of city
vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
20. Wine Permit Application
Class B
Hy-Vee, 306 Byron Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Express Mart, 1027 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
21. Beer Permit Application
Class C
Hy-Vee, 306 Byron Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Express Mart, 1027 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, February 15, 1999
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
5:35 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
5:40 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:50 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
Wednesday, February 17, 1999
4:30 p.m. - Special Council Meeting (Bond Sale)
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Civil Service List for the position of Forestry Foreman, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on February 4, 1999.
2. Civil Service List for the position of Bookkeeper, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on February 4, 1999.
February 15, 1999 Page 5
3. Civil Service List for the position of Medical Officer, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on February 4, 1999.
4. Civil Service List for the position of Code Enforcement Officer, as certified by the Civil
Service Commission on February 4, 1999.
5. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting appointment of Kevin Lee to the
position of Medical Officer effective February 16, 1999.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1998 WCF&N Drive Sanitary Sewer Extension, Contract No. 561.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Denver Construction in the total amount due of$1,284.09.
2. Flow Equalization Basins, Contract No. 299.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of
$12,603.46.
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, FEBRUARY 8, 1999
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anti item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state your
name, address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1) time per item for a maximum of three(3) minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion. The
"oral presentations" section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A speaker may
speak to one(1)issue per meeting for a maximum of three(3)minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council at
that time, but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council
meeting to appear before the City Council(may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first
priority.
Roll Call.
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Invocation by: Father George Karnik, St. John's Catholic Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Don Temeyer, City Planner
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of February 1, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Introduction of Yoshida Ford and Misty Rossow, students from Expo Jr. Achievement Job
Shadowing and Police Sergeant Ann Meyer.
February 8, 1999 Page 2
HEARINGS
1. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "M-1"Light Industrial District property
generally located northeasterly of the Hess and East Shaulis Roads Intersection for the
proposed development of warehousing and industrial facilities-Ester Hess and Alabar
Plaza Inc.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
2. Reestablishment of the Self Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) at $2.75
per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation.
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.
Delay adoption to March 15, 1999.
REPORTS
3. Motion-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting January 1999 Financial
Reports.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of AutoZone Auto Parts Store to dedicate thirty-one (31)feet of right-of-way generally
located along Esther Street and twenty (20)feet generally located along Sherman
Avenue, together with the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming,
and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as February 22, 1999.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Flynn/Jones Partnership to amend the "C-2/C-Z" Conditional Zoning District site
plan for property generally located at the southwest corner of San Marnan Drive and
Kimball Avenue for development of a Burger King, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing
as March 1, 1999.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of Cinema
Entertainment for a site plan amendment to the "S-1" Shopping Center Commercial
District for expansion of the existing Crossroads Cinema, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning Programming and Zoning Commission. Set
date of hearing as March 1, 1999.
February 8, 1999 Page 3
DOCUMENTS
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Traffic Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Voltmer Electric, Inc.
of Decorah, Iowa in conjunction with the Highway 63 and West 3rd Street and
Interconnection Traffic Signal Improvements UST-63-6(63)-4A-07; CS-TSF-8155(17)-85-
07, Contract No. 507.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Standard
Cooperative Agreement with the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad Company in
conjunction with the North Evans Road Grade Crossing with costs estimated at
$18,681.32.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting application from
Gary Murphy for tax exemption on improvements proposed for property located at 414
East 7th Street in the Franklin Urban Revitalization Area.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
to dedicate the street portion generally located easterly of the existing Hawkeye Village
Apartment Complex for right-of-way purposes and to approve the street name of Dublin
Drive.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
to dedicate the property generally located on the south side of East Orange Road
directly east of Hawkeye Village for water main and drainage utility purposes.
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 Right-of-Way Mowing.
Motion-to instruct Leisure Services Director 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 March 1, 1999.
14. Tower Park-Part of Tract F.
Resolution-to accept the work
Motion-to receive and file final schedule of assessments and final plat.
Resolution-to levy schedule of assessments and providing for payment thereof
February 8, 1999 Page 4
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
15. Steve Decker, Street Superintendent, to attend the 1999 North American Snow
Conference in Duluth, Minnesota on April 18 - 21, 1999, with costs not to exceed
$900.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
16. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Fareway Stores, 40 West San Marnan (Renewal) (Expires 3/1/00)
Sam's Club, 210 East Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 3/1/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Sycamore Convenience, 617 - 619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/2/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
17. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
A.J. Midtown Bristo, 3251 W. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/21/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
U.A.W. Local 838, 615 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/00)
18. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Sam's Club, 210 East Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 3/1/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Sycamore Convenience, 617- 619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/2/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
19. Application for Outdoor Service Area
A.J. Midtown Bristo, 3251 W. 4th Street from February 21, 1999 to February 21, 2000
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, February 8, 1999
4:45 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:55 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
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PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Civil Service Commission Minutes of December 15, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission of January 5, 1999 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees special meeting minutes of December 31,
1998 and the regular meeting minutes of January 27, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Anaerobic Digesters WPCF Design Services, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 12 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$7,800.00.
2. Sludge Storage Facility Phase I, Contract No. 551.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$10,500.00.
3. Midport American Phase II Development Plan.
Pay Invoice No. 2 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$10,910.51.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 11, 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
February 4 , 1999
9 : 15 a.m.
First Floor Conference Room
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
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 4 , 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, FEBR URAY 1, 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.
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Invocation by: Reverend Charles Orr, Chaplain, Cedar Falls Western Home.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Jerry Anders
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of January 25, 1999 Regular Session, as proposed
Recognition of Sam's Club for their donation of$1,905.71 to Waterloo Fire Rescue's Thermal
Imaging Camera Project.
Proclamation declaring the week of February 1 - 6, 1999 as National Consumer Protection
Week.
Proclamation declaring the month of February 1999 as National Afro-American History Month.
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HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. Modular Ambulance Body for Waterloo Fire Rescue.
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 bid document, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to authorize to proceed.
Motion-to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Fire
Chief for review.
2. South Hills Golf Course Irrigation System.
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 Leisure
Services Director for review.
REPORTS
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Finance Manager transmitting F.Y. 1998
Comprehensive Annual Financial Report.
4. Motion-to receive and file communication from Finance Manager transmitting Y2K
Readiness Disclosure Report.
DOCUMENTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage for Mark S. Dunnwald, 11515 Kimball
Avenue, for payment of Promissory Note in conjunction with Kimball South Rural Water
Main Project.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Section 404
Permit with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers to place additional fill material in adjacent
wetlands to Blowers Creek in conjunction with construction of Martin Luther King Drive
AMEND — Project, Contract No. 556, between Idaho Street and N. Elk Run Road and the Bishop
Avenue Extension.
7. F.Y. 1999 N. Hackett Road Force Main Reconstruction, Contract No. 595.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts,
Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$23,204.00 from Denver
Construction, Inc. of Denver, Iowa.
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8. 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 and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in
conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Concrete and Structure Repair Program, Contract No.
565.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Railroad
Crossing Agreement with Union Pacific Railroad Company in conjunction with
reconstruction of Franklin Street Grade Crossings near East Sixth Street, with cost
estimated at $95,430.00, with City's match of$21,886.00.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting RISE Application for
funding in the amount of$170,362.00 in conjunction with Tower Park Drive Extension,
Phase III-South West Segment, with total estimated project cost of$212,952.50, with
AMEND — City's match of$42,590.50.
BILLS PAYMENTS
11. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Dewey P. and Patricia Y. Toles to certify $1,060.00 for work
performed by Waterloo Water Works at 132 Hope Street.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Carrie V. Hollingsworth to certify $710.00 for work performed by
Waterloo Water Works at 1214 E. 4th Street.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
14. John P. Kehoe, Chief Electrical Inspector, to attend the Iowa Chapter International
Association of Electrical Inspectors Annual Education and Business Meeting in
Coralville, Iowa on April 7- 9, 1999, with costs not to exceed $300.00, including use of
city vehicle.
15. Louis Cutwright, Jr., Building Official, to attend Masonry Seminar in Tama, Iowa, on
February 11, 1999, with costs not to exceed $135.00, including use of city vehicle.
16. Mark Langenwalter, Larry Coffin, Brent Cirksena, Police Sergeants; Village Initiative
Director, and a Representative from NCCAT to attend Civil Remedies for Nuisance
Abatement Seminar in St. Charles, Missouri on February 25 - 26, 1999, with costs not to
exceed $3,3 72.42.
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17. Randall Chapman, Police Canine Sergeant, and Benjamin Bloker, Police Canine
Handler, to attend Canine Handlers Certifications and Training in Waukesha, Wisconsin
on April 12 - 16, 1999, with costs not to exceed 1,886.00, including use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
18. Application for License for Going out of Business Sale
Benthanh Oriental Market, 305 W. 4th Street (2/1/99 - 4/1/99)
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, February 1, 1999
4:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Mayor transmitting resignation of Bob Stevenson, Administrative
Director, effective January 22, 1999, together with recommendation of payment of
$7,053.57 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
2. Community Development Board minutes of December 15, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. 218 Cedar Valley Lakes Trail, STP-ES-8155(12)-81-07, Contract No. 493.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of$3,054.27.