HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.March Council Work Session
March 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, MARCH 27, 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 Randolf McHone, Grace Lutheran Church, MO Synod
Pledge of Allegiance: Bruce Meisinger, Finance Manager
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes March 20, 2000 Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring the month of April 2000 as Child Abuse Prevention Month.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting request of Laura
Scheffert James to close both sides of the 4th Street Bridge on Friday, April 14, 2000
from 4:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in conjunction with a Community Vigil to be held in
observance of the 20th Anniversary of National Crime Victims'Rights Week.
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Hoover
Middle School for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 1/2 acre of
prairie grass located just west of the Hoover observatory and south of the football field
during the period of April 5-26, 2000, together with recommendation of approval of the
Fire Chief Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation.
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3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Hawkeye
Community College for an exception to burning yard waste to burn two acres of prairie
grass located adjacent to Arboretum Drive and one acre located west of Campus Drive
on April 6, 2000, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief Leisure
Services Director and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of West High
School to allow two sky divers to land at the West High School football field on April 17,
2000 at 6:45 p.m. in conjunction with delivery of the West Fest flag.
DOCUMENTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Weichers
Construction, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance
Bond in conjunction with F.Y. 1997 Washington Street and River Road Parking Lot
Improvements, Contract No. 531.
6. 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. 1996 Northeast Industrial Park Sanitary Sewer and Grading,
Contract No. 521.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Housing Authority/Block Grant Assistant
Program Manager transmitting Operating Budget for FYE 6-30-2001 for senior citizen
Public Housing Apartments at 225 W. Ridgeway (Ridgeway Towers) and the Family
Self-Sufficiency Family Houses.
8. Resolution-to change time of City Council meeting\from 7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. for the
month of April 2000.
BILLS PAYMENTS
9. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Michael Hogan to the Waterloo Airport Board.
March 27, 2000 Page 3
11. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Kim T. Lozier, DPM, to the Leisure Services Commission, with term
expiration date of March 1, 2003.
12. Motion-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Scott Destival to the position of Golf Course
Coordinator effective March 28, 2000.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
13. Fred Debe and Bob Fahr, Airport Board Members, to attend FAA Annual Airport
Conference in Kansas City, Missouri on May 3 - 4, 2000, with costs not to exceed
$658.00.
14. Kim Bakker, Assistant Airport Director, to attend FAA Annual Airport Conference in
Kansas City, Missouri on May 3 - 4, 2000, with costs not to exceed $481.00.
15. Sue Holmes and Robert Greenlee, Student Resource Officers, to attend Dealing With
Making Our Schools Safe Seminar in Davenport, Iowa on April 17- 18, 2000, with costs
not to exceed $618.00, including use of city vehicle.
16. Brian Weldon and Ritchie Hesse, Bomb Tech Police Officers, to attend Refresher Course
for Bomb Technicians in Omaha, Nebraska on May 8 - 12, 2000, with costs not to
exceed $395.00, including use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class A Club
Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic Drive (Renewal) (Expires 4/13/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
18. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Family Circle, 111 West Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/6/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
19. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic Drive - 4/14/00 thru 4/14/01
March 27, 2000 _" Page 4
BONDS
20. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, March 27, 2000
3:55 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. - Boards and Commission, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of February 23, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Metropolitan Transit Authority minutes of December 16, 1999 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
3. Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board of Directors minutes of February 10,
2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Airport Commission minutes of November 16, 1999 and January 18, 2000 on
file in the City Clerk's office.
5. Waterloo Airport Board minutes of February 15, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
6. Community Development Board minutes of February 15, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
7. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting disability retirement of Richard A. Riker,
Fire Engineer, effective March 8, 2000, together with recommendation of payment of
$18,996.42 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Martin Luther King Jr.-Phase IV and V.
Pay construction services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$21,531.26.
March 27, 2000 Page 5
2. Highway 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail-Phase I, Contract No. 586, STP-E-8155(42)8V-07
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$7,540.00.
3. Easton Avenue WPFC.
Pay Estimate No. 15 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$63,976.64.
4. Highway 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail, Phase III, Contract No. 585.
Pay Estimate No. 8 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$29,464.63.
5. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive-Phase IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$170,151.32.
6. F.Y. 1999 Ansborough Avenue, Gatewell M, Contract No. 600.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$300,865.95.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 27, 2000
4 : 45 p .m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of residential handicap parking—Building Official .
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
March 23, 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, MARCH 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: Father Dan Knipper, St. Mary's Catholic Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Deb Berry
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes March 13, 2000 Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring April 9 - 15, 2000 as Boys and Girls Club Week
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2000 Right of Way Mowing.
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 Leisure
Services Director for review.
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March 20, 2000
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. F.Y. 2000 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 616.
Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$2,999,049.24 to Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Mark J.
Young for a waiver for a special surface texture driveway to be located 1232 Sylvia
Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Central
Middle School for an exception to burning yard waste to burn prairie grass located in
front of the school between the parking lot and Katoski Drive during the period of March
21-31, 2000, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief Leisure
Services Director and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation.
DOCUMENTS
5. F.Y. 2000 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 616.
Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$2,999,049.24 from
Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Completion of Project and Acceptance of Work performed by Cedar Valley Corp of
Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in conjunction with
F.Y. 1999 Block Grant Curb and Gutter Paving Program, Contract No. 583.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an
agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a grant from the Highway
Bridge Replacement and Rehabilitation (HBRR) Program in the amount of
$1,000,000.00, with a city match of 20 percent, in conjunction with the Eighteenth Street
Bridge Replacement, Project No. BRM-8155(650)-8N-07.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Craig Ritland, Landscape Architect in the amount of
$49,025.00, with local city match of$9,805.00, in conjunction with Window on
Waterloo-Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07, Contract No. 579.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting contract with R.J.
Reynolds for Hazardous Materials Training in the amount of$7,150.00.
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March 20, 2000 Page 3
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution-to approve Waterloo Housing Authority Five Year Plan for FY 2001-2005 and
FY 2001 Annual Plan and revisions to resource documents that support the Agency
Plan, including the Section 8 Administrative Plan, the Public Housing Admissions and
Continued Occupancy Policy, the Public Housing Leases, Flat Rents and Local
Preferences.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
11. An ordinance imposing a tax within the City of Waterloo, Iowa, of one percent (1%) upon
local sales and service to be effective January 1, 2001, and ending on December 31,
2005, and providing that the revenue shall be derived and allocated in accordance with
Chapter 422B of the 1999 Code of Iowa, as amended (one percent tax used for
reconstruction, repair and replacement of existing streets, curbs, structures
and storm sewers).
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
BILLS PAYMENTS
12. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
13. F.Y. 2000 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 617.
Motion-to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as April 3, 2000.
14 Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Larry Anfinson and reappointment of Bernie Moine to the Board of
Adjustment, with term expiration date of December 8, 2002.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
15. Kevin Lee, Fire Instructor, to teach classes in Boscobei, Wisconsin on March 30 - 31,
2000, with costs not to exceed $120.00, including use of city vehicle.
March 20, 2000
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MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
16. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Beck's Pub & Grille, 3295 University Avenue (New) (Expires 3/25/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Legends, 2122 Kimball Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/28/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
17. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Rudy's Taco, 2401 Falls Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/13/01)
BONDS
18. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, March 20, 2000
4:30 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Public Library minutes of February 13, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of February 8, 2000 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1999 Parking Lots Nos. 5 & 8 Reconstruction, Contract No. 592.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Commercial Federal Bank & Denter Corp. in the total amount due
of$9,574.37.
Council Work Session
March 16, 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, MARCH 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 Carl Lagow, Apostolic Pentecostal UPC Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Girl Scout Troop
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes March 6, 2000, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring March 12 - 18, 2000 as Girl Scout Week.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2000 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 616.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to confirm approval of plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to order construction.
Motion-to receive,file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City
Engineer for review.
March 13, 2000 Page 2
HEARINGS
2. Waterloo Housing Authority's Proposed Five Year Plan F.Y. 2001-2005 and F.Y. 2001
Annual Plan.
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.
3. Proposed Fiscal Year 2001 Budget.
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 adopt F.Y. 2001 Budget.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of John Deere
Waterloo Works for an exception to burning yard waste to burn prairie grass located on
the north side of their property along Donald Street during the period of April 3-21,
2000, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief Leisure Services
Director and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation.
5 Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Vern Fish
of Hartman Reserve Nature Center for an exception to burning yard waste to burn
prairie grass located within Hartman Reserve during the period of late March or early
April 2000, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief Leisure Services
Director and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
MidAmerican Energy Company for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 5
Lafayette Street, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Shorts
Travel to rezone from "R-4" Residence District to "R-4,C-Z" Conditional Zoning property
generally located at the southeast corner of Ansborough and Ridgeway Avenues,
together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Set date of hearing as April 3, 2000.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Jerry
Weekly to vacate, sell and convey for $880.00 the portion of alley abutting his property
generally located on Court Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as April 3, 2000.
March 13, 2000 Page 3
REPORTS
9. Motion-to receive and file communication from City Clerk transmitting February 2000
Financial Report.
DOCUMENTS
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting an agreement with Black Hawk County to provide maintenance services for
traffic signals and four street lights located at Dubuque Road and Lafayette
Street/Plaza Drive and six street lights located at the intersection of Highway 218 and
Black Hawk County Road C-57.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Storm
Sewer Crossing Agreement with Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad in conjunction with
F.Y. 2000 Sycamore Street Reconstruction and Vinton Street Storm Sewer
Improvements, Contract No. 613.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Earth Tech, Inc., of
Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive-Phases IV and V
STP-U-8155(34)-70-07.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official transmitting 28E Agreement
with LaPorte City to perform building and electrical inspection services.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
14. Resolution-to support submission to the voters of the City of Janesville, that part which
lies in Black Hawk County, the proposition of imposition of a local sales and service tax
at the rate of one percent.
BILLS PAYMENTS
15. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
16. Joseph Chapman and Kristen Day, Police Officers, to attend Iowa Law Enforcement
Academy in Johnston, Iowa, on March 27-June 16, 2000, with costs not to exceed
$5,041.82.
March 13, 2000
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MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Beer & Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Babe's Tap, 210 Division Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/14/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Johnny Poppers, 910 West 5th Street (New) (Expires 3/1/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Porky's Red Carpet Club, Inc., 1449 Newell Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/5/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Civic Center Waterloo, West 4th & Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/1/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
18. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
Knights of Pythias Furgerson Lodge, 244 Ash Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/8/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
19. Liquor License Permit Application
Class B
Holiday Inn, 205 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/1/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
20. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Iry Warren Memorial Golf Course, 1000 Fletcher Avenue (3/1/00 thru 3/1/01)
South Hills Golf Course (3/15/00 thru 11/15/00)
Porky's Red Carpet Club, Inc., 1449 Newell Street (4/5/00 thru 4/5/01)
21. Application for Fireworks Display
Trinity Episcopal Parish, 4535 Kimball Avenue on April 22, 2000.
BONDS
22. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, March 13, 2000
4:10 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:25 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
March 13, 2000 Page 5
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from City Planner transmitting resignation of Dave Van Dee, Assistant
City Planner, effective March 3, 2000, together with recommendation of payment of
$4,472.79 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
2. Communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control transmitting
resignation of Darwin Kupka, Maintenance Foreman, effective March 13, 2000, together
with recommendation of payment of$2,408.10 for unused vacation time.
3. Waterloo Cultural &Arts Commission minutes of February 1, 2000, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of February 1, 2000, on file in
the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. East 11 th Street (Rath Packing) Industru Lead Materials.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad in the total amount due of
$10,252.30.
2. Highwau 218/Cedar Valleu Lakes Trail, Design Phase I& II.
Pay design services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$14,319.10.
3. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Phases IV& V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Peterson Contractors, Inc., in the total amount due of$28,124.42.
4. Window on Waterloo Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Craig Ritland in the total amount due of$225.00
5. Anaerobic Lagoon Floating Cover Replacement.
Pay Invoice No. 7 to Rummel Construction in the total amount due of$72,068.99.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 13, 2000
4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of 28E Agreement with LaPorte City to perform
building and electrical inspection services—Building
Official .
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
March 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, MARCH 6, 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 Maynard Hatch, Interim Pastor, 1st Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Harold Getty
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes February 28, 2000 Regular Session, as proposed.
HEARINGS
1. Vacation, sale and conveyance of portions of the alley surrounding property generally
located at 600 Linden Avenue for$1.00 for expansion of their facility-Aramark.
HOLD HEARING-Motion to receive and file letter of opposition.
Motion-to table hearing indefinitely.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Family
Y.W.C.A. to change the date for their Annual Celebration Run from May 6, 2000 to May
20, 2000.
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3. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of the
Family Y.M.C.A. to hold annual 8K Run/Walk on April 8, 2000 starting at 8:45 a.m.,
with the race route to begin and end at the Y.M.C.A. on South Hackett Road.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Mile
Stone Construction, Inc. for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located 1759 E.
Ridgeway Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
DOCUMENTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Traffic Engineer transmitting revised
Delete agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Traffic Safety funding in the
amount of$44,397.00 in conjunction with traffic signal improvements at Ridgeway
Avenue and Hillcrest Road, CS-TSF-8155(45)-85-07.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application
for Flirt's Gentlemen Club for tax exemption on improvements totaling $24,500.00 for
property located at 319 Jefferson Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application
for Midwest Wood Products for tax exemption on improvements totaling $500,000.00 for
property located at 2025 Westfield Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
8. Vacation of the access easement of vacated Water Street-CSL Leasing (Waterloo
Industries).
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time.
BILLS PAYMENTS
9. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
10. F.Y. 2000 Right-o f Wau 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 20, 2000.
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TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
11. Rebecca Johnson, Human Rights Specialists, to attend Fair Housing Assistants Program
and Fair Housing Initiative Program Training in Kansas City, Kansas on March 6- 7,
2000, with costs not to exceed $355.83, including use of city vehicle.
12. Walter Reed, Jr., Human Rights Director, to attend Fair Housing Assistants Program and
Fair Housing Initiative Program Training in Kansas City, Kansas on March 6- 7, 2000,
with costs not to exceed $425.83, including use of city vehicle.
13. Richard Earles, Community Development Director, to attend Cedar Valley Coalition in
Washington, D.C. on March 28 - 31, 2000, with costs not to exceed $1,720.00.
14. Donald Temeyer, City Planner, to attend Cedar Valley Coalition in Washington D.C. on
March 28 - 31, 2000, with costs not to exceed $1,720.00.
15. John. R. Rooff, Mayor, to attend Cedar Valley Coalition in Washington D.C. on March 28
- 31, 2000, with costs not to exceed $1,310.00.
16. Kent Shankle, Curator, to deliver works of art from Museum's Permanent Collection to
the Upper Midwest Conservation Association for examination in Minneapolis, Minnesota
on March 8 - 9, 2000, with costs not to exceed $190.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
South Hills Golf Course, 1830 E. Shaulis Road (Seasonal 3/1/00 - 11/15/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Iry Wan-en Memorial Golf Course, 1000 Fletcher Avenue (New) (Expires 3/2/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
18. Pawnbroker's License Application
18th Street Pawn and Furniture, 190 West 18th Street
BONDS
19. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
March 6, 2000 Page 4
MEETINGS
Monday, March 6, 2000
4:30 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting appointment of Joseph J. Chapman and
Kristen J. Day to the position of Police Officer effective March 13, 2000.
2. Telecommunications Commission minutes of February 3, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
3. Communication from Personnel Director transmitting resignation of Paul Fitzgerald,
Police Officer, effective February 28, 2000, together with recommendation of payment of
$6,722.53 for unused sick pay.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Highway 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail, Phase I.
Pay Invoice No. 108504 to Earth Tech, Inc. in the total amount due of$15,080.00.
2. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 13 to Fagen, Inc. in the total amount due of$816,288.45.
Council Work Session
March 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