HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.November Council Work Session
November 30, 2000
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1.. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 20, 2000
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 Merrill Siler, St. Paul's United Methodist Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of November 13, 2000, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring November 24, 2000, as American Red Cross Holiday Blood Drive Day.
Proclamation declaring December 10-16, 2000, as Battle of the Bulge Week.
Recognition of Bosnian Soccer Club "KRAJISNIK".
November 20, 2000
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PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of
Wendell Lupkes to sell and convey for $1,100.00 property generally located at the
northwest corner of West 4th Street and Shaulis Road, together with recommendation of
approval of Building & Grounds Committee. Set date of hearing as December 11, 2000.
REPORTS
2. Motion-to receive and file communication from Financial Review and Advisory Committee
transmitting recommendation for FY 2001 Budget.
DOCUMENTS
3. Downtown Snow Removal Contract for the 2000-01 Winter Season.
Resolution-to approve communication from Street Superintendent transmitting Contracts,
Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$2,664.95 per hour from Cedar
Valley Corp. of Waterloo, Iowa.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Diane Corcoran for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $10,000.00 for property
located at 1310 Williston Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Robert L. Decker II for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $7,316.00 for property
located at 104 Prince Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together
with recommendation of approval.
6. Final Plat of Klingaman Park 2nd Addition.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Deputy Finance Manager transmitting
various Fiscal Year 2000 fund transfers and bond proceed reallocations
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Deputy Finance Manger transmitting Fiscal
Year 2000 Annual Financial Report to be filed with the State Auditor.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to certify to
the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment
Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Martin Road Tax Increment District.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to certify to
the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment
Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Northeast Industrial Area Tax Increment District.
November 20, 2000
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11. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to certify to
the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment
Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Airport Tax Increment District.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to certify to
the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment
Fund (TIF) in conjunction with San Marnan Tax Increment District.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to certify to
the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment
Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Rath Tax Increment District.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to certify to
the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment
Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Downtown Tax Increment District.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
15. An ordinance amending the Waterloo Code of Ordinances by repealing Subsections (b),
(c), and (d) of Section 27-15, Possession of Tobacco by Persons under Eighteen Years of
Age, Supplying Tobacco to Persons under Eighteen Years of Age; Prohibited; and
enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (b), (c), (d), (e), and (f) to Section 27-15,
Possessing and Supplying Tobacco to Persons under Eighteen (bring fines into
compliance with state fines).
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
16. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Gary Lee Alexander, Executor for the Estate of Brock Alexander,
to certify $929.00 for work performed by Waterloo Water Works at 519 Webster Street,
together with recommendation of approval of Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
18. Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling
transmitting recommendation of appointment of Pat Powers and Tom Neuman to the
position of Sanitation Operator.
19. Motion-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Gary Heinick to the position of Associate Engineer, effective November
27, 2000.
November 20, 2000 Page 4
20. F.Y. 2001 Rath Vertical Kill Building Demolition, Contract No. 628.
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 December 11, 2000.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of
Bob Brustkern to voluntarily annex approximately 55 acres of property generally located
southeast of LaPorte Road, north of where East Orange Road would be extended and
west of Foulk Road, together with recommendation of denial of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission.
22. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Louise "Lou" Porter to the Civil Service Commission, with term expiration
date of April 1, 2006.
23. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Denny Bell to the position of Superintendent of Central Garage, effective
November 21, 2000.
24. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Thomas Jennings to the position of Police Chief effective November 21,
2000.
Travel Requests
25. Councilperson Deb Berry to attend National League of Cities 2000 Congress and
Exposition in Boston, Massachusetts on December 6-10, 2000, with costs not to exceed
$1,765.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
26. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Kum & Go, 3016 Mamie Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/10/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
27. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Joan's 9er, 929 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/30/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
The Winning Edge, 341 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/2/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
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November 20, 2000
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BONDS
28. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, November 20, 2000
3:30 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
3:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:45 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council at Annual Thanksgiving Dinner at UAW Local 838 Union Hall
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Personnel Analyst transmitting resignation of Jim Rodemeyer,
Personnel Director, effective November 10, 2000, together with recommendation of
payment of$21,222.71 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
2. Communication from City Clerk transmitting resignation of Brenda Neff, Clerk II,
effective November 15, 2000, together with recommendation of payment of$2,601.66
for unused vacation time and sick pay.
3. Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of Erin A. Nolin, Library
Assistant, effective November 15, 2000.
4. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of November 15, 2000, on file in the
City Clerk's office.
5. Civil Service Commission minutes of September 7, 2000, on file in the City Clerk's office.
6. Community Development Board minutes of October 17, 2000, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
7. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of August 15, 2000, and October 10,
2000, on file in the City Clerk's office.
8. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of October 25, 2000, on file in City Clerk's office.
9. Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board minutes of October 26, 2000, on file in
the City Clerk's office.
November 20, 2000
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10. Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission minutes of October 3, 2000, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Anaerobic Digesters Project for Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Earth Tech, Inc., in the total amount due of$47,870.92.
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Phases IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Earth Tech, Inc., in the total amount due of$40,540.20.
3. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 23 to Earth Tech, Inc., in the total amount due of$44,084.74.
4. F.Y. 1999 West Airline Highwau Bridge Over No Name Creek, BRM-8155(30)-8N-07.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Kirkham Michael in the total amount due of$14,781.23.
5. F.Y. 1998 West Airline Highwau Bridge Over No Name Creek, BRM-8155(30)-8N-07.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$34,392.56.
6. Anaerobic Digesters Project for Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$429,696.63.
7. F.Y. 2000 Concrete & Structure Repair, Contract No. 617.
Pay Estimate No. 11 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$17,179.04.
8. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Phases IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Union Pacific Railroad Company in the total amount due of$33,832.14.
9. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Phases IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Union Pacific Railroad Company in the total amount due of$48,522.48.
Council Work Session
November 16, 2000
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1.. Discussion of weekly council agenda and infoiiiiational meeting.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 13, 2000
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 Roof; Pastor Pro Tem, First Presbyterian Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of November 6, 2000, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring week of November 12 - 18, 2000, as American Education Week.
Presentation of Special Recognition Award from the Iowa Professional Golfers'Association to
the City of Waterloo.
November 13, 2000 Page 2
HEARINGS
1. Vacation, sale and conveyance of the 16'x 30' section of alley generally located behind
Miracle Car Wash, 2727 University Avenue, for$1.00-Miracle Waterloo, 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 the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
2. Rezone from "R-4" Multiple Residence District to "C-1" Commercial District property
generally located at the intersection of Washington and West 9th Streets to add thirteen
additional parking stalls for existing store-Kwik Star.
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. Memorial Hall A.D.A. Improvements Project.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$107,955.00 to Huff Contracting,
Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Acting Police Chief transmitting request of
Main Street Waterloo to hold annual Holiday Parade on 4th Street beginning at the public
parking area under Highway 218 to Mulberry Street, Mulberry to 5th Streets and 5th
Street back to the 218 viaduct, and various other events along 4th Street, 5th Street and
Park Avenue and at Soldier's and Sailors Park in conjunction with the "Downtown Lights
the Night" event on Saturday, December 2, 2000,from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Dennis
Halverson, dba Warrior Paintball, for a variance to Sections 27-4 and 27-5 of the
Waterloo Code of Ordinances to hold a one-day paintball gaming event at McElroy
Auditorium on January 20, 2001,from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
November 13, 2000 Page 3
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of
Nagle Signs on behalf of Subway to install a 3'x 12'pole sign at the Subway Shop on
Kimball Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as December 4, 2000.
REPORTS
7. Motion-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting October 2000 Financial
Report.
DOCUMENTS
8. Final Plat of Midport America Plat No. 2.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
9. Final Plat of Logan Plaza 2nd Addition.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
10. Preliminary Plat of Minard Central Heights Addition.
Resolution-to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents, with the stipulation
that Tracts 1 and 2 are not buildable.
11. Preliminary Plat of Denny's First Addition.
Resolution-to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents.
12. Anaerobic Digesters Project for Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 550.
Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control
transmitting Change Order No. 2 for a net increase in the amount of$22,000.00 for
work to be performed by Story Construction Company.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
13. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of
renewal of General Liability, Automobile Liability, Umbrella, Law Enforcement, Public
Officials Errors and Omissions, and Inland Marine insurance coverage with St. Paul Fire
and Marine Insurance and Property insurance coverage with Meadowbrook (National
Specialty)for a total premium of$369,515.00 for nine months.
14. Resolution-to devote property generally located at East 6th and Sycamore Streets, and
formerly owned by Silos & Smokestacks, as the Youth Pavilion in the City of Waterloo,
Iowa.
November 13, 2000
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ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
15. An ordinance amending the Waterloo Code of Ordinances by repealing Section 4-15,
Beer Permits; Classes, Section 4-16, Liquor Licenses; Classes, Section 4-19, Application;
Contents; Bond, and Section 4-23, License and Permit Fees, of Chapter 4, Alcoholic
Beverages; and Subsection (f) of Section 4-35.1, Minors Prohibited from Certain
Premises, of Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages; and by repealing Section 4-30, Beer
Brand Signs Prohibited, Section 4-31, Suspension and Revocation, Section 4-32, Effect
of Revocation, Section 4-33, Appeal and Hearing, and Section 4-36, Penalties, of
Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages; and enacting in lieu thereof new Section 4-30, Beer
Brand Signs Prohibited, Section 4-31, Suspension and Revocation, Section 4-32, Effect
of Revocation, Section 4-33, Appeal and Hearing, and Section 4-36, Penalties, of
Chapter 4, Alcoholic Beverages (delete sections regulated by the Iowa Beer and
Liquor Control Department; revise language in outdated sections to put in
compliance with State Code; and increase fines for violations).
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
16. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
17. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of David Bartlett to the General Contractors Board of Licensing and
Examiners effective immediately, with term expiration date of May 24, 2003
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
18. Brian Krischke, Fair Housing Coordinator, to attend HUD Training in Kansas City,
Missouri, on November 12-15, 2000, with costs not to exceed $367.00.
19. Charles Linker, Traffic Signal Technician Foreman, and Randy Heiberger, Traffic Signal
Technician II, to attend 2000 User's Group Information Seminary in Davenport, Iowa, on
December 5-7, 2000, with costs not to exceed $340.00, including use of city vehicle.
20. Steve Grimm and Ralph Baracz, Instructors, to teach training classes for Fisher Controls
in Marshalltown, Iowa, on November 9-10, 2000, with costs not to exceed $330.00.
November 13, 2000 Page 5
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
21.. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
All Stop Convenience Store, 2424 Ranchero Road (New Owner) (Expires 11/15/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
22. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Embassy Lounge, 225 East 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/23/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, November 13, 2000
3:35 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:50 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:05 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1.. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of September 21, 2000, on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of October 3, 2000, and
October 18, 2000, on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 594.
Pay Estimate No. 30 to Aspro in the total amount due of$17,400.65.
2. F.Y. 2000 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 616.
Pay Estimate No. 14 to Aspro in the total amount due of$137,416.48.
3. F.Y. 2000 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 618.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Aspro in the total amount due of$635,555.07.
November 13, 2000
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4. F.Y. 1999 East Lake Recreational Trail Repair, Contract No. 542.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$612.12.
5. F.Y. 2000 Bridge Painting and Repair Program, Contract No. 598.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of$91,108.99.
6. F.Y. 2001 Soldiers and Sailors Park-Phase I, Contract No. 627.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry in the total amount due of
$20,121.29.
7. San Marnan Drive Traffic Improvements-Phase I, Preliminaru Design.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due of
$6,048.26.
8. F.Y. 1998 West Airline Highwau Bridge Over No Name Creek, BRM-8155(30)-8N-07.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Peterson Contractors, Inc., in the total amount due of$62,638.89.
9. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Phase IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 18 to Peterson Contractors, Inc., in the total amount due of
$299,728.62.
10. F.Y. 2000 Sycamore Street Reconstruction and Vinton Street Storm Sewer
Improvements, Contract No. 613.
Pay Estimates No. 3 & 9 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$17,686.03.
11. F.Y. 2000 Concrete & Structure Repair, Contract No. 617.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$23,985.41.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
November 13, 2000
4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Review of renewal of general and auto liability, law
enforcement, public officials errors and omission and
umbrella insurance with St. Paul Fire & Marine and property
insurance with Meadowbrook—City Clerk.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
November 13, 2000
4 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of automatic mutual aide with adjourning cities for
fire response—Fire Chief.
Adj ournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
November 9, 2000
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1.. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 6, 2000
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 Ben Wedeking, Senior High Youth Pastor, Cedar Valley Community
Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Frank Magsamen, Fire Chief
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of October 23, 2000, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring November 2000 as Hospice Month.
Recognition of Iowa Department of Economic Development's Community Betterment Awards
winners; Tom Poe for 2000 Good Neighbor, the Millennium Youth Club 2000 for 2000
Leadership Award, Church Row Historic Neighborhood for First Place in the Neighborhoods
Category and Franklin Gateway Neighborhood Association for Second Place in the
Neighborhoods Category.
November 6, 2000 `' `" Page 2
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. Memorial Hall A.D.A Improvements.
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 authorize to proceed.
Motion-to receive,file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Building
Official for review.
HEARINGS
2. Reduction of 25 foot platted building line to 121 feet property generally located along
Pinehurst Lane at West 4th Street to construct a multiple dwelling condominium--Young
Development Companq, L.C.
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
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. Downtown Snow Removal Contract for the 2000-01 Winter Season.
Resolution-to approve communication from Street Superintendent transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$2,664.95 per hour to Cedar
Valley Corp., of Waterloo, Iowa.
DOCUMENTS
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Safet Pilipovic for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $2,376.00 for property
located at 618 Hammond Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Fred Levy, Jr.for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $36,944.00 for property
located at 2125 Plain View Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Max L. Lamb for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $32,500.00 for property
located at 402 Bertch Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
November 6, 2000 Page 3
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting revised National SAFE
KIDS Campaign 2000 Fire Prevention grant application in the amount of$2,200.00 to be
used to purchase smoke detectors.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting 28E Agreement
with Black Hawk County for sharing G.I.S. data including bi-monthly updates of parcel
information and monthly updates of maps showing lot lines at an estimated cost of
$300.00 per month.
9. Preliminarrq Plat of Logan Plaza Second Addition.
Resolution-to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Traffic Operations Department transmitting
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with HDR Engineering, Inc.for reallocation of original
contract fee with less spending for public involvement and more on the implementation
process in conjunction with Traffic Signalization, STP-A-8155(36)-86-07.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Section 404
Permit with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for construction of 2.5 mile asphalt
surfaced bike trail between Waterloo and Cedar Falls in conjunction with the Sergeant
Road/Cedar Prairie Trail Connection Project.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Director transmitting agreement
with Fairview Cemetery Board.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
13. Resolution-to cancel the November 27, 2000 Council meeting due to the Thanksgiving
Holiday and the December 25, 2000 Council meeting due to Christmas holiday.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
14. An Ordinance amending Chapter 231/2, Litter Control, of the Code of Ordinances of the
City of Waterloo, Iowa, by repealing Subsections (g) and (h) of Section 231/2-2,
Definitions; Section 231/2-3, Administration and Enforcement; Subsection (d) of Section
231/-7, Storing of Refuse and Trash; Subsections (a)(1)(B) and (a)(3), (c), (d), and (h)(2)
and (h)(3) of Section 231/2-7.1, Junk Motor Vehicles; Section 231/2-20.1, Refusal of
Admittance; and Section 231/2-25, Administrative Order; and enacting in lieu thereof new
Subsections (g) and (h) of Section 231/2-2, Definitions; Section 231/-3, Administration and
Enforcement; Subsection (d) of Section 231/2-7, Storing of Refuse and Trash; Subsections
(a)(1)(B) and (a)(3), (c), (d), and (h)(2) and (h)(3) of Section 231/2-7.1, Junk Motor Vehicles;
Section 231/2-20.1, Right To Enter Property and Refusal of Admittance; and Section 231/2-
25, Administrative Order; and repealing Subsection (j) of Section 231/2-7.1, Junk Motor
Vehicles, and Section 231/2-23, Community Improvement Division; Duties and
Responsibilities of Supervisor and Inspectors (to replace health officer with code
enforcement officer).
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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15. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by adding Section 419, Fire
Lane/Emergencu Vehicle Lane. (creation of Fire Lane/Emergency Vehicle Lane).
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
BILLS PAYMENTS
16. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
17. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting proposed Street
Reconstruction list for 2001.
18. Lead Abatement for the Anaerobic Digester Project, Contract No. 629.
Motion-to instruct Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control 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 December 4, 2000.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion—to approve the following:
19. Al Carrier, Police Sergeant, to attend First Line Supervisor School in Des Moines, Iowa
on November 6-10, 2000, with costs not to exceed $558.45, including use of city vehicle.
20. Randall Chapman, Jeffery Harrington, David McFarland and Christopher Gergen, K-9
Handler Police Officers, to attend United States Police Canine Association Region 21 K-
9 Narcotic Certification Training Conference in Osceola, Iowa on November 12-14, 2000,
with costs not to exceed $1,182.00, including use of city vehicle.
21. Al Carrier, Police Sergeant, to attend Glock Advanced Armorers School in Des Moines,
Iowa on November 2-3, 2000, with costs not to exceed $170.00.
22. Dan Youngblood, Combination Building Inspector, to attend the IABO Seminars for IBC
Nonstructural Provisions, Accessibility and Usability and the 2000 IRC Provisions in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa on November 8-10, 2000, with costs not to exceed $350.00,
including use of city vehicle.
23. Robert Ball, Chief Building Inspector, to attend the IABO Conferences for IBC
Nonstructural Provision, Accessibility and Usability and 2000 IRC Provisions, in Cedar
Rapids, Iowa on November 8-10, 2000, with costs not to exceed $350.00 including use
of city vehicle.
November 6, 2000 Page 5
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
24. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Holiday Station, 1604 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 11/30/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Petro and Provisions, 2100 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
25. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Balkan Bar, 213-215 East 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/16/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Packers Inn, 201 Rath (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
26. Application for Fireworks Display
Hawkeye Community College, 1501 E. Orange Road, November 25, 2000
BONDS
27. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, November 6, 2000
3:30 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:45 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
3:50 p.m: - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting promotion of the following to the position of
Fire Engineers: Bill Harter, effective October 23, 2000, Kevin Lee, effective October 24,
2000, and Joe Junk, effective October 25, 2000.
2. Communication from Superintendent of Sanitation/Recycling transmitting disability
resignation of Rufus Jenkins, Solid Waste Operator, effective October 31, 2000, together
with recommendation of payment of$821.15 for unused vacation time.
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3. Communication from Superintendent of Sanitation/Recycling transmitting resignation of
Curtis Mauer, Solid Waste Operator, effective October 27, 2000, together with
recommendation of payment of$1,515.39 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
4. Memorial Hall minutes of September 27, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
5. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of October 18, 2000 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
6. Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board minutes of September 21, 2000 on file
in the City Clerk's office.
7. Telecommunications Commission minutes of October 5, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 21 to Fagen, Inc. in the total amount due of$673,450.78.
2. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive, Phase IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 17 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of
$224,633.92.
3. Anaerobic Digesters WPFC Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$255,465.46.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
November 6, 2000
4: 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . HUD update on Prairie Park Apartments.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
November 2, 2000
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1.. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk