HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.September Council Work Session
September 28, 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, SEPTEMBER 25, 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 Fields, Hagerman Baptist Church, GARBC
Pledge of Allegiance: Don Temeyer, City Planner
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of September 18, 2000, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring October 8 - 14, 2000 as Fire Prevention Week.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. 2000 Golf Course Path Construction.
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.
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2. 2000 South Hills Pro Shop Addition.
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.
3. 2000 Waterloo Women's Softball Concession Stand.
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.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Ray W.
Fox for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 114 Thomas Avenue, together
with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Acting Chief of Police transmitting request of
Emily Mumm to change the date of the Boot Block for the Leukemia & Lymphoma
Society's Team in Training at the corner of Kimball and Ridgeway Avenues on Saturday,
to October 7, 2000 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
5a. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Scott
ADD Mingus, 1117 Randolph Street,for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on September 30,
2000 from 2:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with music playing in his back yard
during a party, together with recommendation of denial of Acting Chief of Police
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for
Allen Shinstine for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $9,504.00 for property
located at 1704 Burton Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Cost-Share
Agreement with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (USACE)for Planning Assistance to
States (PAS)funds in the amount of$200,000.00, with a 50 percent city match to
develop a detailed plan for the former Rath Industrial Area adjacent to and east of the
Cedar River, immediately south of the downtown business district.
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8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Memorandum of
Understanding with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG)for
grant writing services with costs not to exceed $6,808.00 in conjunction with the Bike
Trail between East 4th Street and the 18th Street Bridge.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for Statewide Enhancement funds in the amount
of$3 7,547.00 in conjunction with development of the Bike Trail between East 4th
Street and the 18th Street Bridge, with estimated project cost of$453,829.00.
10. 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 F.Y. 1998 Black Hawk Road Drainage Improvements-Gatewell L and K,
Contract No. 545.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Acting Chief of Police transmitting grant for
F.Y. 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Program with the U.S.
Department of Justice in the amount of$116,976.00, with local match of$12,997.00.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood
Control transmitting a Joint Funding Agreement with the U.S. Department of the Interior
US Geological Survey in the amount of$5,990.00 in conjunction with the Cedar River
Gage Station and the river bottom profile study at the diffuser at the Easton Avenue
Wastewater Treatment Facility.
13. Anaerobic Digester Project, Contract No. 550.
Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control
transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$369,300.00 for
work to be performed by Story Construction Company.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting agreement with
U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)for a grant in the amount of$200,000.00 in
conjunction with Brownsfield Assessment Demonstration Pilot Project for the Rath
Neighborhood Redevelopment Area.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
15. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (7) Sycamore
Street of Section 568, Two Hour Parking Between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m.; and
repealing Section 574, No Parking 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. (remove two hour parking
between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. on the northeast side of Sycamore Street
from Vinton Street to Dunham Place and remove no parking from12:00 noon to
4:00 p.m. on the northeast side of Sycamore Street from Division Street to
Vinton Street).
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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16. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (3) Fourth Street
(E) of Section 571, No Parking 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. (remove no parking from 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m. on East 4th Street from Adams to Webster Streets).
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
17. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Traffic Operations Department transmitting
request of Donald Cole to install a street light at the dead end of the 2500 block of
Edgemont Avenue.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Downtown
Riverfront Redevelopment Master Plan. Set date of hearing as October 9, 2000.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief requesting that a date of hearing
be set as October 9, 2000 on recommendation on RFP's received for ambulance billing
services.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
21. Ethel Washington, Executive Director; Gladys Rainey, Wanda Hill, Julie Snider and Alan
Stockdale, Housing Coordinators; and Dave Wilson, Housing Inspector, to attend
NAHRO Conference in Waterloo, Iowa on October 11 - 13, 2000, with costs not to
exceed $960.00.
22. Sherry Thomas and Greg Bagsby, Rehabilitation Specialists, to attend NAHRO
Conference in Waterloo, Iowa on October 11, 2000, with costs not to exceed $200.00.
23. Richard W. Earles, Community Development Director, and David M. Keidel, Manager
Rehabilitation Services, to attend NAHRO Conference in Waterloo, Iowa on October 11 -
13, 2000, with costs not to exceed $330.00.
24. Don Temeyer, City Planner; Eric Thorson, City Engineer; and Terry Malone, Associate
Planner, to attend the "Brownfields 2000 Research and Regionalism: Revitalizing the
American Community" Conference in Atlantic City, New Jersey on October 11 - 13,
2000, with costs not to exceed $1,032.00 each.
24a. Brian Weldon and Ritchie Hesse, Bomb Technicians, to attend Region III Bomb
ADD Conference in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 1 - 5, 2000, with costs not to exceed
$690.00, including use of city vehicle.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
25. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Fortunes Tap, 328 Elm Street (New Owner) (Expires 9/30/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Tropix Sports Bar, 801 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/01/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Rudy's Taco, 2401 Falls Avenue (New) (Expires 9/21/01)
26. Special Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Class C
Doughy Joey's Peetza Joynt, 300 West 4th Street (New) (Expires 10/3/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
27. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Gates Park Golf Course, 820 E. Donald Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/4/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
28. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Fortunes Tap, 328 Elm Street (10/01/00 thru 9/30/01)
Flaherty's Lounge, 820 Sycamore Street (9/29/00 thru 10/31/00)
Amvet Home, Inc. 32 Lafayette Road (10/7/00)
Gates Park Golf Course, 820 E. Donald Street (10/04/00 thru 10/03/01)
29. Application for Outdoor Cafe/Beer Garden
Doughy Joey's Peetza Joynt, 300 West 4th Street
30. Application for Fireworks Display
Bruce Peterson at Electric Park Ballroom on October 14, 2000
BONDS
31. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJO URIVM.ENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, September 25, 2000
2:35 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
2:45 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
3:05 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
3:15 p.m. - Council Bus Tour
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September 25, 2000
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of September 13, 2000 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board minutes of August 31, 2000 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Airport Board minutes of August 15, 2000, August 25, 2000 and September
14, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Metropolitan Transit Authority Board of Trustees minutes of June 22, 2000 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
5. Community Development Board minutes of July 18, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
6. Communication from Assistant Superintendent of Central Garage transmitting
Retirement of Larry Cunningham, Superintendent of Central Garage effective September
29, 2000, together with recommendation of payment of$3,608.28 for unused sick pay
and vacation time.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2000 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 616.
Pay Estimate No. 11 to Aspro in the total amount due of$86,175.72.
2. F.Y. 2000 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 618.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Aspro in the total amount due of$335,524.37.
3. F.Y. 1999 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 594.
Pay Estimate No. 27 to Aspro in the total amount due of$54,142.92.
4. F.Y. 2000 Bridge Painting and Repair Program, Contract No. 598.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of$40,039.18.
5. Easton Avenue Water Pollution Flood Control, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 20 to Fagen, Inc. in the total amount due of$796,751.11.
6. Black Hawk Area Signal Optimization Study.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to HDR, Inc. in the total amount due of$13,241.40.
7. Black Hawk Area Signal Optimization Study.
Pay Estimate No. 12 to HDR, Inc. in the total amount due of$6,008.99.
8. F.Y. 1999 West Airline Highway Bridge Over No Name Creek.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Kirkham Michael in the total amount due of$6,091.02.
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9. F.Y. 2000 Sycamore Reconstruction and Vinton Street Storm Sewer Improvements,
Contract No. 613.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$81,821.40.
10. F.Y. 1999 Ansborough Avenue Drainage Improvements, Gatewell M, Contract No. 600.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$52,251.69.
11. F.Y. .2000 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 617.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$8,883.55.
Council Bus Tour
Governor' s Housing Task Force Tour
September 25, 2000
3 : 15 p.m.
Mayor John Rooff and City Council Members will repeat the
Governor' s Housing Task Force Tour at 3 : 15 p.m. on September 25,
2000 ..
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 25, 2000
3 : 05 - 3 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Change Order No. 2 for a net increase of
$369, 300. 00 for work to be performed by Story Construction
Company in Conjunction with Anaerobic Digester Project,
Contract No. 550—Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood
Control.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
September 21, 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
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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, SEPTEMBER 18, 2000
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anti item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state your name,
address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of three(3)minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion. The 'oral
presentations" section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A speaker may speak to
one (1)issue per meeting for a maximum of three (3) minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council at that time,
but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council meeting
to appear before the City Council(may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first priority
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Reverend Richard Van Heukelum, Walnut Ridge Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of September 11, 2000, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring October 16, 2000 as Million Family March Day.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Allen
Knock for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1317 Shultz Street, together
with recommendation of approval.
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Gary
Erlewine for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 120 Prince Street,
together with recommendation of approval.
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3. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of
Bernard McKinley, Jr. to sell and convey for $600.00 property generally located at the
curve of West 5th/6th Street just south of 729 West 5th Street. Set date of hearing as
October 2, 2000.
4. Resolution-to approve request of Michael Anthony to hold Million Family March
Awareness Event which was held at Lincoln Park on September 16, 2000 from 12:00
noon to 5:00 p.m.
DOCUMENTS
5. F.Y. 2001 Soldiers and Sailors Park-Phase I, Contract No. 627.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts,
Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$38,107.50 from Mike Dolan
Concrete & Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood
Control transmitting Supplemental Agreement No. 7 with Earth Tech at a cost of
$13,000.00 to prepare plans and specifications for removal/abatement of asbestos and
lead based paint in the Digester Complex in conjunction with Easton Avenue Water
Pollution Flood Control Facility.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an agreement with
Howard R. Green Consulting Engineers at a cost not to exceed $3,800.00 to prepare
Iowa Brownfield Redevelopment Program application for funding in the amount of
$500,000.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
8. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (132) Fourth
Street (E) of Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets; and
enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (132) Fourth Street (E) of Section 551, Parking
Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets; and by repealing Subsection (2) Fourth Street
(E) of Section 576, No Parking 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.; and enacting in lieu thereof a
new Subsection (2) Fourth Street (E) of Section 576, No Parking 11:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m.
(allow parking in the 700 & 800 blocks of East 4th Street from 5:00 a.m. to
11:00 p.m.).
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.
9. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Section 417, Motor Vehicle
Disturbing of the Peace or Quiet; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 417, Motor
Vehicle Disturbing of the Peace or Quiet (prohibiting the use of engine compression
braking devices commonly referred to as "fake brakes" to slow or stop a
vehicle).
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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10. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (316a)Ranchero
Road of Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets; and enacting in
lieu thereof a new Subsection (316a) Ranchero Road of Section 551, Parking Prohibited
At All Times On Certain Streets (prohibiting parking on Ranchero Road from the
southwest side from Highway 63 to one-half mile southeast of Highway 63,
southwest side from Highway 63 to 255 feet northwest of Highway 63 and
north and northeast side_from Highway 63 to the westerly city limits).
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
11. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of the
following appointments to the Board of Library Trustees: reappointment of Sue Smith,
with term expiration date of June 30, 2006 and appointment of Peggy Dandy, with term
expiration of June 30, 2006.
13. Motion-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of
appointment of David M. Keidel to the position of Manager of Rehabilitation Services
effective September 19, 2000.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Traffic Operations Department transmitting
request of Hank Wellnitz on behalf of Habitat for Humanity to temporarily install a street
light in the alley between 508 and 514 Adams Street.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
15. John P. Kehoe, Chief Electrical Inspector, to attend the 96th Western Section
International Association of Electrical Inspectors meeting in Madison, Wisconsin on
September 17-20, 2000, with cost no to exceed $585.00.
16. Jeffrey Robbins, Director of Aviation and Kim Bakker, Assistant Director of Aviation, to
attend 2000 Iowa Airport Conference in Ames, Iowa on September 20 -21, 2000, with
costs not exceed $165.00, including use of city vehicle.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Ka-Boo's Inc., 324 W. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/1/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Delete Fortunes Tap, 328 Elm Street (New Owner) (Expires 9/30/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
18. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Big K-Mart, 2715 Crossroads Blvd. (Renewal) (Expires 10/15/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
19. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Big K-Mart, 2715 Crossroads Blvd. (Renewal) (Expires 10/15/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
20. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Fortunes Tap, 328 Elm Street (9/30/00)
Delete Fortunes Tap, 328 Elm Street (10/01/00 thru 9/30/01)
BONDS
21. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, September 18 , 2000
3:15 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:25 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:40 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution Flood Control transmitting
retirement of James Anderson, Instrument Control Foreman, effective September 2,
2000, together with recommendation of payment of$1,291.80 for unused vacation pay
and sick time.
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2. Waterloo Public Library minutes of August 15, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of August 1, 2000 and August
23, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Cultural &Arts Commission of June 13, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
5. Civil Service list for the position of Fair Housing Coordinator, as certified by the Civil
Service Commission on September 8, 2000.
6. Civil Service list for the position of Clerk I, as certified by the Civil Service Commission
on September 8, 2000.
7. Civil Service list for the position of Manager of Rehabilitation Services, as certified by the
Civil Service Commission on September 8, 2000.
8. Revised Civil Service list for the position of Golf Maintenance II, as certified by the Civil
Service Commission on September 8, 2000.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2000 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 10, Contract No. 605.
Pay Estimate No. 13 to Central State Bank and Moore Fabrication in the total amount
due of$638.55.
2. F.Y. 1998 West Airline Highwat Bridge Over No Name Creek.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$4,317.33.
3. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Phases IV& V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 14 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$527,048.11.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 18, 2000
4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of expansion of Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area (CURA)—City Planner.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 18, 2000
4 : 00 - 4 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update on Accident Review Committee—Personnel Director.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 18, 2000
4 : 15 - 4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Supplemental Agreement with Earth Tech to provide
plans and specifications for removal/abatement of asbestos
and lead paint at the Digester Complex—Superintendent of
Water Pollution/Flood Control .
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
September 14, 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, SEPTEMBER 11, 2000
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address am" 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 Charles Clark, Waterloo First Wesleyan Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Deb Berry
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of September 5, 2000, Regular Session, as proposed.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Charissee Buls for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1608 Woodmayr
Drive, together with recommendation of approval.
REPORTS
2. Motion-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting August 2000 Financial - -
Report.
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DOCUMENTS
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting amendment to Iowa
Department of Economic Development New Jobs and Income Program (NJIP)Agreement
with ConAgra Grocery Products Company (formerly Hunt-Wesson, Inc.) to create 22 full-
time positions, a total investment of$10 million for property located at Midport America.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
4. Resolution-to authorize Main Street Waterloo to extend loan with Community National
Bank to $900,000.00 for development of property located at 210-214 East 4th Street.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
5. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by adding Subsections (14a) Dewitt
Road and (65a) Soccer Complex Access to Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits in
Certain Areas; and adding Subsection (41a) Dewitt Road to Section 543, Thru Streets;
and adding Subsections (82a) Dewitt Road and (364a) Soccer Complex Access to Section
551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets (prohibit parking on both
sides of the access road from Dewitt Road to the Dead End; install 20 mph
speed limit signs on both sides of the access road from Dewitt Road to the
Dead End; install stop sign at Dewitt Road and the access road; prohibit
parking on both sides of Dewitt Road from Ridgeway Avenue to the Dead End;
change the speed limit on Dewitt Road to 25 mph from Ridgeway Avenue to
the Dead End).
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.
6. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by repealing Section 359, Parking
Regulations at Airport; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 359, Parking
Regulations at Airport (no parking along south side of the road; 15 minute
diagonal parking for loading and unloading only shall be allowed down the
center of the street; 15 minute drop-off zone on the north side of the road).
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
7. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
September 11, 2000 Page 3
MEETINGS
Monday, September 11, 2000
3:10 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:30 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
3:50 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Civil Service Commission minutes of July 7, 2000, on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Telecommunications Commission minutes of August 3, 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. 26 to Aspro in the total amount due of$9,089.95.
2. F.Y. 2000 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 616.
Pay Estimate No. 8 to Aspro in the total amount due of$217,596.92.
3. F.Y. 2000 Asphalt Overlau Program, Contract No. 618.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Aspro in the total amount due of$73,608.47.
4. F.Y. 2000 Bridge Painting and Repair Program, Contract No. 598.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of$51,438.75.
5. F.Y. 2000 Sycamore Street Reconstruction and Vinton Street Storm Sewer
Improvements, Contact No. 613.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$44,156.37.
6. F.Y. 2000 Park Road Sanitary Lift Station Modifications, Contract No. 603.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to E. B. Spencer Engineering Co. in the total amount due of
$8,379.95.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 11, 2000
5: 00 - 5: 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of proposed Fire Lane Ordinance—Fire Chief.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September il, 2000
4 : 00 - 4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of 20/10 Strategic Plan--City Planner.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 11, 2000
4 :30 - 5 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of services provided by the Cedar Bend Humane
Society.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
September 7, 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.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 5, 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 Mary Peterson, Interim Pastor, Trinity American Lutheran Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Harold Getty
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of August 28, 2000, Regular Session, as proposed.
Presentation of flag by International Brotherhood of Electrical Workers (IBEW), Local Union
288, to be flown on the Welcome to Waterloo Sign.
Recognition of Battalion Chief Larry Olson for 30 years of service.
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September 5, 2000 `- Page 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. F.Y. 2001 Soldiers and Sailors Park, Phase I, Contract No. 627.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$38,107.50 to Mike Dolan
Concrete & Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Daryl and
Meri Kay Chase, 555 W. Wellington Street, for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on
September 23, 2000 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with a band performing
in their backyard facing the woods, together with recommendation of approval of Acting
Chief of Police.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Allen L.
Tarr, to place asphalt in the area between the curb and sidewalk located at 301 Rath
Street for beautification and maintenance purposes.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Gary
Bush for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1401 Vine Street, together
with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Cory
Kohrs for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 807 Hanna Boulevard,
together with recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Acting Chief of Police transmitting request of
Cedar Bend Humane Society to hold Humane Society Bank Day on September 30,
2000,from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at the Hy-Vee entrance at Crossroads Center, main
entrance to Crossroads Mall and the Hy-Vee entrance on University Avenue.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Acting Chief of Police transmitting request of
Tim Atkins on behalf of Rolling Thunder, Inc., Iowa Chapter#1, to use Veteran's
Memorial Hall facilities on September 15, 2000, at 7:00 p.m. for a balloon launching
ceremony in conjunction with National Prisoner of War-Missing in Action Recognition
Day.
REPORTS
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Deputy Finance Manager transmitting Fiscal
Year 2000 Street Finance Report, Road Use Tax Fund and authorize submission to the
Iowa Department of Transportation.
September 5, 2000
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DOCUMENTS
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting Economic Development Improvements (EDI) Grant Agreement with the
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) in the amount of$462,500.00 to
be used in conjunction with creating home ownership opportunities and rehabilitation of
existing housing.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Acting Chief of Police transmitting an
application for F.Y. 2000 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) with the U.S.
Department of Justice in the amount of$116,976.00, with City match of$12,997.00.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting Center of Disease
Control Grant in the amount of$150,000.00 in conjunction with the FIRE PALS Safety
Program for injury prevention education.
12. Final Plat of Pine View Subdivision.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
13. An Ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by adding Subsections (14a) Dewitt
Road and (65a) Soccer Complex Access to Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits in
Certain Areas; and adding Subsection (41a) Dewitt Road to Section 543, Thru Streets;
and adding Subsections (82a)Dewitt Road and (364a) Soccer Complex Access to Section
551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets (prohibit parking on both
sides of the access road from Dewitt Road to the Dead End; install 20 mph
speed limit signs on both sides of the access road from Dewitt Road to Dead
End; install stop sign at Dewitt Road and the access road;prohibit parking on
both sides of Dewitt Road from Ridgeway Avenue to the Dead End; change the
speed limit on Dewitt Road to 25 mph from Rid_gewa_y Avenue to the Dead End).
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
14. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Street Department
transmitting recommendation to accept bid from Independent Salt Company of
Kanopolis, Kansas for roadway deicing salt in the amount of$29.70 per ton,for an
estimated total cost of$148,500.00.
September 5, 2000 Page 4
16. 2000 Golf Course Path Construction.
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 September 25, 2000.
17. 2000 South Hills Pro Shop Addition.
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 September 25, 2000.
18. 2000 Waterloo Women's Softball Concession Stand.
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 September 25, 2000.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
19. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Mexikelly, 307 W. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Mama Nick's Circle Pizzeria, 1934 Washington Street (New) (Expires 9/10/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
BONDS
20. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
September 5, 2000 Page 5
MEETINGS
Tuesday, September 5, 2000
3:40 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:50 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:55 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Tour of 1209-1213 Mulberry Street
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of Victor Ochoa, Library
Assistant, effective August 18, 2000, together with recommendation of payment of
$1,358.45 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Waterloo Public Library minutes of July 17, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Airport Board minutes of March 21, 2000, April 18, 2000, May 18, 2000 and
June 20, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Communication from Acting Police Chief transmitting appointment of Eric Gunderson to
the position of Captain effective September 1, 2000.
5. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting retirement of Thomas N. Tietjens,
Firefighter, effective August 15, 2000, together with recommendation of payment of
$17,921.37 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Phase IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 13 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of
$332,716.30.
Council Tour
September 5, 2000
4 : 15 p.m.
1209-1213 Mulberry Street
Mayor John Rooff and City Council Members will tour property at
1209-1213 Mulberry Street at 4 : 15 p.m. on September 5, 2000.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk