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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 28, 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 Dan Phillips, Christian Fellowship Church and Allen Pastoral Care
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Bill Gronen
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes February 21, 2000 Regular Session, as proposed.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. F.Y. 2000 Park Road Sanitary Lift Station Modifications, Contract No. 603.
Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$62,400.00 to E.B. Spencer
Engineering Company of Janesville, Iowa.
REPORTS
2. Motion-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request for authorization
to publish 1999 salaries for all city employees and officials, as required by law.
February 28, 2000 Page 2
DOCUMENTS
3. F.Y. 2000 Park Road Sanitary Lift Station Modifications, Contract No. 603.
Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$62,400.00 from E.B.
Spencer Engineering Company of Janesville, Iowa.
4. Anaerobic Lagoon Cover Replacement.
Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control
transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$35,000.00.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
5. Resolution-to approve sale and conveyance of property generally located at 216 & 218
East 4th Street to BD LLC d.b.a. Gilmore & Doyle.
6. Resolution-to approve release of lien on property generally located at 216 & 218 East
4th Street to facilitate the sale and redevelopment of said property.
7. Resolution-to approve and authorize Main Street Waterloo to enter into a loan agreement
with Community National Bank in the amount of$321,000.00 for refurbishing property
generally located at 210-214 East 4th Street, with a total project cost of$596,035.00
with 60 percent of the cost paid by an EDA loan.
8. Resolution-to set date of hearing as March 13, 2000 at 5:30 p.m. on the F.Y. 2001
Budget.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
9. Vacation of the access easement of vacated Water Street-CSL Leasing (Waterloo
Industries).
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the second time.
10. An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
repealing Subsection (a)(6) of Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and Charges, of
Division 7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by enacting in lieu
thereof a new Subsection (a)(6) of Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and
Charges, of Division 7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by adding
Subsection (a)(7) to Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and Charges, of Chapter
34, Utilities (change rate charged per Ccf over the minimum usage allowance
from $1.30 per Ccf to $1.40 per CO).
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
BILLS PAYMENTS
11. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
February 28, 2000 Page 3
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
12. Cammie Scully, Cultural and Arts Director, and Kent Shankle, Curator, to complete
International Museums Partnership Project in Haiti on April 1 - 16, 2000, with costs not
to exceed $7,100.00.
13. Council Member William Gronen to attend Urban Potential Seminar in Waterloo, Iowa on
February 23, 2000, with costs not to exceed $198.00.
14. Fire Instructors to teach re-certification class for Maine Department of Environmental
Protection in Bangor, Maine on March 23 - 24, 2000, with costs not to exceed
$2,142.00.
15. Fire Instructors to teach re-certification class for Maine Department of Environmental
Protection in Bangor, Maine on April 6- 7, 2000, with costs not to exceed $2,142.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
16. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Catherine Doyle's Pub, 504 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/7/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
New World Lounge, 120 Sumner Street (New) (Expires 2/23/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
17. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Hy-Vee, 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/7/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
BONDS
18. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, February 28, 2000
5:15 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. - Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
5:45 p.m_ - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
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February 28, 2000 Page 4
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees Special Session minutes of January 26, 2000
and Regular Session minutes of February 16, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Waterloo Public Library minutes of January 10, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of January 26, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Black Hawk Area Signal Optimization Studzi.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to HDR, Inc. in the total amount due of$45,710.97.
Council Work Session
February 24, 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,
IO WA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, FEBRUARY 21, 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 Wilson Rideout, Payne Memorial AME Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Bill Gronen
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes February 14, 2000 Regular Session, as proposed.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2000 Park Road Sanitary Lift Station Modifications, Contract No. 603.
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.
February 21, 2000
Page 2
HEARINGS
2. 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.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
Motion-to table hearing until March 6, 2000.
3. Vacation of the access easement of vacated Water Street-CSL Leasing (Waterloo
Industries).
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of the
Family Y.W.C.A to hold annual 7.5K Run/Walk on May 6, 2000 starting at 8:00 a.m.
and ending at 10:00 a.m., with the race route to begin and end at the Y.W.C.A on Park
and Lafayette.
DOCUMENTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting a five year lease
agreement with Lamar Companies for leasing five billboards (eight faces) within the
right-of-way of Sergeant Road Recreation Trail for$4,000.00 per year, together with
recommendation of approval of the Building and Grounds Committee.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Denter Corporation
of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in conjunction with
F.Y. 1999 Parking Lots 5 & 8 Reconstruction, Contract No. 592.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood
Control transmitting Supplemental Agreement No. 5 with Earth Tech, Inc. of Waterloo,
Iowa in the amount of$36,500.00 for construction related services in conjunction with
Lagoon Control and Generator Building for Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control
Facility, Contract No. 614.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood
Control transmitting Supplemental Agreement No. 6 with Earth Tech, Inc. of Waterloo,
Iowa in the amount of$932,000.00 for construction related services in conjunction with
Anaerobic Digesters for Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facility, Contract No.
550.
February 21, 2000 Page 3
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
9. An ordinance amending the 1999 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (40a) Denver
Street to Section 543, Thru Streets; and adding Subsection (90a) Dublin Drive to Section
551 Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and adding Subsection (30a)
West Eighth Street to Section 553 No Parking Here to Corner(install stop signs on
Bertch Avenue at Denver, install No Parking this Side on Dublin from Orange
Road to the south and install No Parking Here to Corner on West 8th Street).
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.
10. An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
repealing Subsection (a)(6) of Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and Charges, of
Division 7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by enacting in lieu
thereof a new Subsection (a)(6) of Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and
Charges, of Division 7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by adding
Subsection (a)(7) to Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and Charges, of Chapter
34, Utilities (change rate charged per Ccf over the minimum usage allowance
from $1.30 per Ccf to $1.40 per Ccf.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time 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. Resolution-to approve communication from Housing/Block Grant Assistant Program
Manager transmitting request to set date of hearing as March 13, 2000 on the Waterloo
Housing Authority's proposed Five Year Plan FY 2001-2005 and FY 2001 Annual Plan.
13. F.Y. 2000 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 616.
Motion-to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as March 13, 2000.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Allen L. and Sylvia A. Grote and David Lewis Jr. to certify
$2,818.06 for work performed by Waterloo Water Works at 1236 Logan Avenue,
together with recommendation of approval of Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
February 21, 2000 Page 4
15. F.Y. 1998 Anaerobic Disgesters Project for Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control
Facilittj, Contract No. 550.
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 April 3, 2000.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
16. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Coastal Mart, 1415 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Sycamore Convenience, 617-619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/11/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
17. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Coastal Mart, 1415 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Sycamore Convenience, 617-619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/11/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
18. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Sycamore Convenience, 617-619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/11/01)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
BONDS
19. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, February 21, 2000
5:15 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
February 21, 2000 Page 5
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of January 11, 2000 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
2. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of January 13, 2000 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Community Development Board minutes of January 18, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
4. Community Development Board Consolidated Plan Process minutes of January 18,
2000 on file in the City Clerk's office.
5. Communication from Police Chief transmitting resignation of Kevin Dill, Police Officer,
effective January 29, 2000, together with recommendation of payment of$265.29 for
unused vacation time.
6. Communication from Library Director transmitting retirement of M. Patricia Ailing,
Librarian I, effective February 25, 2000, together with recommendation of payment of
$6,405.09 for unused vacation time.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1999 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 596.
Pay Estimate No. 16 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$3,625.10.
2. Easton Avenue WPFC.
Pay Estimate No. 14 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$34,007.35.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 21, 2000
5 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion on Anaerobic Digester Project for Easton Avenue
Water Pollution Control Facility—Superintendent of Water
Pollution/Flood Control .
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
February 17, 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
February 15 - 18 , 2000
4 : 00 p.m.
Council Office
Mayor John Rooff and City Council Members will meet at 4 : 00 p .m.
on February 15 - 18, 2000 in the Council office for council
updates .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, FEBRAURY 14, 2000
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anu item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state your
name, address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of three(3)minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion. The
"oral presentations"section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A speaker may
speak to one(1)issue per meeting for a maximum of three(3) minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council
at that time, but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council
meeting to appear before the City Council (may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first
priority.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Reverend Michael Coleman, Antioch Baptist Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson John Murphy.
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of February 7, 2000, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation recognizing Allen Health Systems, Inc., on their Diamond Jubilee Anniversary.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Bruce
Stiles for an exception to burning yard waste to burn a portion of prairie grass located
on Big Rock Road, one-quarter mile west of Highway 63, during the period of March 18 -
April 30, 2000, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief Leisure
Services Director and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation.
February 14, 2000 ' Page 2
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of John Miller
for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 21/2 acres of prairie grass
located on south Kimball Avenue behind 145 Blaine Road on the edge of the city limits
during March -April 2000, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief,
Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation.
DOCUMENTS
3. West Airline Highway Bridge Replacement, Project No. BRM-8155(30)-8N-07, Contract
No. 560.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts,
Bonds, and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$386,883.69 from Peterson
Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Supplemental Agreement No.1 with Earth Tech, Inc.,for professional services at a cost
of$10,402.21 in conjunction with reopening of the Eighteenth Street Bridge.
5. Rath Vertical Kill Building Asbestos Removal Project, CDBG 112 AR-1-18-00.
Resolution-to approve communication from Neighborhood Services Coordinator
transmitting Contracts and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$34,776.00 from
McMains Excavation and Abatement of Moulton, Iowa.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
6. Resolution-to approve partial acquisition contract for Parcel No. 3 (Buckets, Inc.) in the
amount of$1,100.00 in conjunction with the Highway 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail -
Phase I, Contract No. 584.
7. Resolution-to approve partial acquisition contract for Parcel No. 2 (National Cattle
Congress) in the amount of$1.00 in conjunction with the Highway 218/Cedar Valley
Lakes Trail -Phase I, Contract No. 584.
8. Resolution-to approve delaying the start of the second cycle of the10-year Sidewalk
Repair Program until the 2001 construction season.
February 14, 2000 Page 3
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
9. An ordinance amending the Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
repealing Subsection (a)(6) of Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and Charges, of
Division 7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by enacting in lieu
thereof a new Subsection (a)(6) of Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and
Charges, of Division 7, User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 34, Utilities; and by adding
Subsection (a)(7) to Subsection 34-77, Determination of Rates and Charges, of Chapter
34, Utilities (change rate charged per Ccf over the minimum usage allowance
from $1.30 per Ccf to $1.40 per Ccf).
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 PAYMENT
10. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
10a. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of the
following appointments to the Telecommunications Commission: reappointment of
ADD Daniel Evanson and Ron Knapp, with term expiration date of December 1, 2002, and
appointment of Randy Herod, with term expiration date of December 1, 2002.
10b. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of the
following appointments to the Leisure Services Commission: reappointment of Bob
ADD Kleiman, with term expiration date of March 2, 2003, and appointment of Jim Berry,
with term expiration date of March 1, 2003.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
11. Timothy Pillack and Brent Cirksena, Police Sergeants, to attend Iowa Law Enforcement
Academy in Johnston, Iowa, on April 2 - 7, 2000, with costs not to exceed $590.00,
including use of city vehicle.
12. Carroll Kienol, Rick Harned, Willie Keller and David Mohlis, Police Officers, to attend
Traffic Accident Reconstruction training conference in Eau Claire, Wisconsin, on May 21
-24, 2000, with costs not to exceed $1,000.00, including use of city vehicle.
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February 14, 2000 �' -..—
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MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
13. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Hy-Vee, Inc., 306 Byron Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 03/23/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Hy-Vee, Inc., 2052 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 03/23/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Hy-Vee, Inc., 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 03/15/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
14. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Northwest Hockey, Inc./dba Waterloo Bucks, 850 Park Road (New) (Expires 9/20/00)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
15. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
A.J.'s Midtown Bistro, 3251 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 02/20/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
03/11/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
National Dairy Cattle Congress Pavilion, 250 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
02/29/01) (Includes Sunday Sales)
16. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Hy-Vee, Inc., 306 Byron Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 03/23/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Hy-Vee, Inc., 2052 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 03/23/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Hy-Vee, Inc., 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 03/15/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
17. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Northwest Hockey, Inc. dba Waterloo Bucks, 850 Park Road (03/20/00 through
09/20/00)
A.J.'s Midtown Bistro, 3251 West 4th Street (02/21/00 through 08/20/00)
BONDS
18. Motion-to approve the bonds.
February 14, 2000 Page 5
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, February 14, 2000
4:55 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau minutes of January 11, 2000, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. East 10th Manhole Rehabilitation.
Pay engineering services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$2,161.35.
2. Lift Station Controls.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$2,000.00
3. Anaerobic Lagoon Floating Cover Replacement.
Pay Invoice No. 6 to Rummel Construction in the total amount due of$48,535.22.
4. Window on Waterloo Phase V STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Craig Ritland in the total amount due of$300.00.
5. Northeast Industrial Park, Plat No. 3.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$2,197.50.
6. F.Y. 1998 Washington Street & River Road Parking Lot Improvements, Contract No. 531.
Pay Estimate No. 23 to Weichers Construction, Inc. in the total amount due of
$17,313.75.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 14, 2000
5: 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of hotel/motel tax recommendations from Waterloo
Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 14, 2000
5: 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion on trip to Haiti as it relates to Haitian
collection—Director of Waterloo Center for the Arts .
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
February 10, 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, 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, FEBRAURY 7, 2000
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anu item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state your name,
address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of three (3)minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion. The "oral
presentations"section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A speaker may speak to one
(1) issue per meeting for a maximum of three (3) minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council at that time, but
may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council meeting
to appear before the City Council(may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first priority.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Reverend William Bross, Central Christian Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson John Murphy
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes January 24, 2000 Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring January 30 -February 4, 2000 as Catholic Schools Week.
Proclamation declaring February 7- 13, 2000 as Family and Children's Council Week.
Certificate of Recognition for Donna Cutler for 30 years of service to the city.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. Council Chambers/Mollenhoff Room Remodel Project.
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 request for proposal document.
Resolution-to order construction.
Motion-to receive, file and read bids opened on February 4, 2000.
Resolution-to award contract if found to be in order.
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2. Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Sign Enhancement.
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 request for proposal document.
Resolution-to order construction.
Motion-to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Facilities Maintenance Supervisor for review.
HEARINGS
3. Vacation of the Cedar Hills plat-South View Estates.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
4. Vacation, sale and conveyance of streets generally located in Cedar Hills plat for $1.00-
South View Estates.
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.
5. Site plan amendment for the "M-2,P" Planned Industrial District for reuse of the
Greyhound Park for construction of a racetrack facilittj-National Cattle Congress.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-Motion-to receive and file petitions of support and opposition.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment.
6. Sale and conveyance of lake property generally located at the Greyhound Park for
$1.00-National Cattle Congress.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive-Phase IV, STP-U-8155(31)-70-07 and Phase V, STP-U-
8155(34)-70-07, Contract No. 556.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$5,215,134.22 to Peterson
Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Aramark to vacate, sell and convey for$1.00 portions of the alley surrounding property
generally located at 600 Linden Avenue for expansion of their facility, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set
date of hearing as February 21, 2000.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of
Steve Weidner on behalf of CSL Leasing (Waterloo Industries) to vacate the access
easement of vacated Water Street, together with recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as February 21,
2000.
REPORTS
10. Motion-to receive and file communication from City Clerk transmitting January 2000
Financial Report.
DOCUMENTS
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting Release
of Real Estate Mortgage for Consolidated Investment Properties for payment of economic
development loan for the Logan Plaza area.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Human Rights Director transmitting Fair
Housing Interim Agreement with the Department of Housing and Urban Development.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official transmitting Certificate of
Substantial Completion for work performed by Borwig Building Services of Waterloo,
Iowa in conjunction with East Fifth Street Parking Ramp and receive and file three year
maintenance bond.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application
for Marsha Kloster for tax exemption on improvements totaling $90,000.00 for property
located at 203 Gilbert Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
February 7, 2000 .- Page 4
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an application
for Harold Leahy for tax exemption on improvements totaling $111,500.00 for property
located at 705, 705 1/2 and 709 West 3rd Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an application with
the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Brownfields Assessment Demonstration
Pilot Project in the amount of$250,000.00 in conjunction with environmental site
assessments on target properties within the Rath Neighborhood Redevelopment Area.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting a
Financing Statement Termination for United Beverage, Inc. in conjunction with
completion of term of Industrial Revenue Bonds.
18. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive-Phase IV, STP-U-8155(31)-70-07 and Phase V, STP-U-
8155(34)-70-07, Contract No. 556.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts,
Bonds, and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$5,215,134.22 from Peterson
Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Supplemental Agreement No.14 with Earth Tech, Inc. for construction engineering
services in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Drive-Phase IV and V, Contract No.
556.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Grade
Crossing Surface Repair Fund Agreements with the Chicago Central and Pacific
Railroad and the Iowa Department of Transportation in conjunction with renew/repair of
railroad grade crossings at Kern Street, Kern Alley, Dawson Street, Dawson Alley, Riehl
Street, Riehl Alley, Burton Avenue, Westfield Avenue at Duryea Street, Westfield
Avenue at Ida Street, Westfield Avenue and Broadway Street.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an
application with the Iowa Department of Transportation for a permit for use of highway
right-of-way for recreational trail operation in conjunction with Highway 218/Cedar
Valley Lakes Trail-Phase I and Trolley Car Trail Project.
22. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting a
Subordination Agreement with Black Hawk Economic Development, Inc. and Mercantile
Bank Midwest in conjunction with Small Business Administration loan for Richard E.
and Linda M. Johnson dba Wheeler Auto Body.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
23. Resolution-to authorize certification against property taxes certain unpaid mowing and
cleanup fees.
February 7, 2000 Page 5
24. Resolution-to approve revised Section 8 Utility Allowance Schedules for Tenant-
Furnished Utilities and Other Services.
25. Resolution-to change time of regular council meetings for the month of March 2000 from
7:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m.
BILLS PAYMENTS
26. 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:
27. Lynn Moller and Scott Lake, Police Investigators, to interview witness in conjunction with
recent homicide in New Orleans, Louisiana on January 26-28, 2000, with costs not to
exceed $1,210.00.
28. Lou Ball, Community Services Fire Fighter and Ned DeBerg, Fire Captain, to attend
National Fire Academy Class on Methods of Enhancing Safety Education Programs in
Wichita, Kansas on April 6- 8, 2000, with costs not to exceed $440.00, including use of
city vehicle.
29. Don Temeyer, City Planner, to attend annual Legislative Day 2000 Event in Des Moines,
Iowa on February 29 -March 1, 2000, with costs not to exceed $200.00.
30. Kevin Mienders, Network Administrator, and Mike Rooff, Program Analyst, to attend
Web Site Development and Design class in Waterloo, Iowa on March 27, 2000, with
costs not to exceed $398.00, including use of city vehicle.
30a. Lou Ball, Community Services Fire Fighter, to attend Juvenile Fire Setters Conference in
ADD Homewood, Illinois on February 12 - 13, 2000, with costs not to exceed $422.06.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
31. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Fareway Stores, Inc., 40 West San Marnan (Renewal) (Expires 2/14/01)
Sam's Club, 210 East Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/29/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Big K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/29/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
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32. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Amalgamated Local 838 U.A.W., 2615 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/29/01)
33. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Fareway Stores, 40 West San Marnan (Renewal) (Expires 2/14/01)
Sam's Club, 210 East Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/29/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Big K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/29/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
34. Application for Cigarette License Permit
Wal-Mart Stores, Inc., 1334 Flammang Drive
Eastside Liquor, 521 Dane Street
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, February 7, 2000
4:45 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting promotion of Carl Renniger to the position of
Fire Lieutenant, effective January 1, 2000.
2. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of January 19, 2000 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Telecommunications Commission minutes of January 6, 2000 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
4. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of January 11, 2000 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
5. Veterans Memorial Hall Commission minutes of November 17, 1999 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
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6. Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission minutes of January 4, 2000 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Vaughn Street Railroad Crossing Repair.
Pay Invoice No. STP00065 to Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad in the total amount due
of$3,661.15.
2. Osage Road Railroad Crossing Repair.
Pay Invoice No. STP00063 to Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad in the total amount due
of$7,303.92.
3. F.Y. 2000 Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow Drive Box Culvert-Phase I.
Pay construction related services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$5,177.48.
4. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 12 to Fagen, Inc. in the total amount due of$1,125,162.04.
5. Black Hawk Area Signal Optimization Study.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to HDR, Inc. in the total amount due of$5,653.94.
6. US 20/Ansbourough Avenue Interchange Justification Study.
Pay engineering services to Kirkham Michael in the total amount due of$4,663.36.
7. Window on Waterloo-Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81-07, Contract No. 579.
Pay Estimate No. 13 to KWS, Inc., in the total amount due of$20,139.31.
8. Highway 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail-Phase III, Contract No. 585.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$21,897.58.
9. F.Y. 1999 Black Hawk Road Drainage Improvements, Contract No. 545.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$10,057.18.
10. F.Y. 1998 Washington Street & River Road Parking Lot Improvement, Contract No. 531.
Pay Estimate No. 22 to Weichers Construction, Inc. in the total amount due of$5,555.13.
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 7, 2000
5: 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion on Waterloo Housing Authority Agency Plan—
Housing/Block Grant Assistant Program Manager.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
February 3, 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