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Council Work Session
August 30, 2001
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, AUGUST 27, 2001
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 Norman Stubbendick, Trinity American Lutheran Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Deb Berry
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of August 20, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
HEARINGS
1. San Marnan Drive Turn Lane Construction, Grading, Paving and Drainage, STP-U-
8155(651)-70-07, Contract No. 624.
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 specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to authorize to proceed.
August 27, 2001 page 2
2. Allocation of grant in the amount of$112,437.00 from the U.S. Department of
Justice for the F.Y. 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program, with a
required local match of$12,493.00.
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 Advisory Committee
and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve grant allocation.
3. Vacation of property generally located at the northwest corner of West 4th Street
and Shaulis Road.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of VGM
Group to hold downtown fireworks display on September 7, 2001, from 9:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. and to temporarily close the 6th and 4th Street Bridges in conjunction with
an educational conference.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Timothy Zaputil for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 118 Four
Seasons Drive, together with recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Vergestene Cooper for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1119
Midland Street, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Judith A. Kibe for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1121 Bauch
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Main
Street Waterloo and Waterloo Community Schools to hold OlympiKids Fun Run on
September 27, 2001, from 9:45 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with the race route to begin and
end at Lincoln Park and to close 4th Street and Park Avenue from Mulberry to
Jefferson Streets and side streets from 5th Street to 3rd Street.
August 27, 2001 Page 3
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of West
High School to hold Homecoming Parade on September 14, 2001 beginning at 1:30
p.m. with parade route to start from the Baltimore Street parking lot, north on
Baltimore Street, west onto Mitchell Avenue, south onto Kimball Avenue, east onto
Ridgeway Avenue to the Baltimore Street parking lot.
DOCUMENTS
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting addendum to
28E Agreement with Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division for tobacco enforcement.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant Director of Aviation transmitting
two-year agreement with Nathan Engelkes of Holland, Iowa, to lease approximately
1,348 acres of farmland at the Waterloo Municipal Airport.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Larry McGrane for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$17,000.00 for property located at 230 Alta Vista Avenue in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Joseph A. Graham for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$19,955 for property located at 610 Hartman Avenue in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
14. Memorial Hall A.D.A. Improvements Project.
Motion-to approve communication from Building Official transmitting Change Order
No. 4 for a net increase in the amount of$487.00 for work performed by Huff
Construction Company of Waterloo, Iowa.
15. F.Y. 2001 Street Reconstruction, Contract No. 630.
Motion-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change
Order No. 2 for a net increase in the amount of$21,152.50 for work to be performed
by Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting Memorandum of
Understanding with Cedar Falls Utilities in conjunction with Fiber Optic Backbone
Network Project.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting Memorandum of
Understanding with MidAmerican Energy Corporation in conjunction with Fiber Optic
Backbone Network Project.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
Acquisition Contract with Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad to acquire property
generally located from East 11 th Street to the railroad bridge near East 7th Street in
the amount of$55,000.00 in conjunction with Iowa Brownsfield Acquisition Project.
August 27, 2001 Page 4
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
19. Resolution-to approve allocation of Fiscal Year 2002 Mayor's Youth Initiative funds.
20. Resolution-to call special election on October 2, 2001 on the establishment of a
Municipally-Owned cable communications or television system utility (including
video, voice, telephone, data and other forms of telecommunications and cable
communications) and providing for the management and control of such utility, and
issuance of not to exceed $2 million General Obligation Bonds for constructing and
equipping a fiber optic backbone system.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
21. Proposed revisions to wards and precinct boundaries.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
22. An Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic code by adding Subsection (53a) Jodi
Drive to Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner(No Parking Here to Corner on
the north side of Jodi Drive in westerly direction from Heartland Hills).
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.
23. An Ordinance repealing Subsection B, Permits, of Section 9-2C-4, Fireworks, of
Article C, Explosives and Fireworks, of Chapter 2, Fire Prevention and Protection, of
Title 9, Building Regulations, of the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of
Waterloo, Iowa; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection B, Permits, of Section
9-2C-4, Fireworks, of Article C, Explosives and Fireworks, of Chapter 2, Fire
Prevention and Protection, of Title 9, Building Regulations (requiring Certificate of
Insurance in the amount of$5,000,000).
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.
24. An Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Section 571A, No Parking
8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. During School; and repealing Subsection (27a) Easley Street
of Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner(No Parking 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
from 2301 to 2225 Easley Street and from 2210 to 2157 Touchae Street
during the school year; and repealing No Parking Here to Corner on Easley
Street between Baltimore and Touchae 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.
August 27, 2001 Page 5
25. Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (la)Aspen Drive
to Section 554, No Parking Here to Drive (No Parking Here to Drive on the west
side of Aspen Drive 30 feet north from driveway entering Aspen Court)
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 PAYMENT
26. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
27. Motion-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Nancy Gulick to the position of Community Development Coordinator
at a mutually agreed upon date.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
28. Reginald Lee Duvel, Police Officer, to attend ILEA Basic Level 1 Officer Certification
course in Johnston, Iowa, on September 8 - December 7, 2001, with costs not to
exceed $2,8 77.2 7.
29. John Brundrett, Firefighter, to attend paramedic retesting in St. Louis, Missouri, on
July 27-28, 2001, with expenses not to exceed $215.90.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
30. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Casey's 218 Pub, 4010-4018 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Casey's Pub & Eatery, 1125 W. Donald Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/23/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Mr. Biggs Sports Bar, 304-306 West 4th Street (New) Expires 8/28/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
31. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Wal-Mart Supercenter, 1334 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Osco Drug Store, 2068 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/15/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
August 27, 2001 Page 6
32. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Wal-Mart Supercenter, 1334 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Osco Drug Store, 2068 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/15/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
33. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Casey's Pub & Eatery, 1125 W. Donald Street (9/24/01 - 9/24/02)
Holiday Inn Civic Center, 200 West 4th Street (Temporary from 9/7/01 - 9/8/01)
34. Application for Fireworks Display
West High School, Memorial Stadium on September 14, 2001.
BONDS
35. Motion-to approve the bonds.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of strategy and alternatives for upcoming labor negotiations pursuant to
Iowa Code Section 20.17(3)(2001).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, August 27, 2001
3:50 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:05 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Acting Fire Chief transmitting retirement of Roy Kastli, Fire
Engineer, effective August 2, 2001, together with recommendation of payment of
$8,446.83,for unused vacation pay and sick time.
August 27, 2001 Page 7
2. Communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
layoff of Dave Roeder, Sewer Maintenance Worker, effective August 17, 2001,
together with recommendation of payment of$2,994.09 for unused vacation pay
and sick time.
3. Communication from Library Director transmitting termination of Susan Purcell-
Varnell, Library Assistant, effective August 15, 2001.
4. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of July 25, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
5. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau minutes of July 26, 2001, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
6. Waterloo Airport Board minutes of July 17, 2001 and telephone poll of July 20,
2001 on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Street Reconstruction, Contract No. 630.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Aspro in the total amount due of$296,633.35.
2. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Program--Zone 1 and Greenhill Road Recreational Trail
Repair, Contract No. 631.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Bowers Masonry in the total amount due of$35,318.14.
3. Easton Avenue WPCF, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 31 to Fagen, Inc., in the total amount due of$158,821.23.
4. F.Y. 2000 Concrete & Structure Repair Program.
Pay estimate No. 16 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$5,201.39.
5. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 12 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$324,086.38.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 27, 2001
4 : 30 p .m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Presentation by Telecommunications Task Force of Fiber Optic
Network Project .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
August 23, 2001
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, AUGUST 20, 2001
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 Vicki Pospisil, Calvary United Methodist/Urban Minister
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Harold Getty
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of August 13, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring August 25, 2001 as Korean War Veterans Recognition Day.
Swearing-in of Police Officers Gregory Kemp and Reggie Duvel.
August 20, 2001 Page 2
ADJOURNED HEARING (from August 6, 2001)
1. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District and "R-3" Multiple Residence District to "R-
2" One and Two Family Residence District 41.5 acres of property generally located
southeast of LaPorte and Dysart Roads for a residential housing development-ASL
Investments and John Brustkern.
HOLD HEARING.
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.
HEARINGS
2. Proposed revisions to wards and precinct boundaries.
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.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second time.
Delay adoption to August 27, 2001.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Acting Fire Chief transmitting request to
hold annual Muscular Dystrophy Association (MDA) Boot Block Drive on August 31,
2001 from 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m., September 1-2, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00
p.m. at the intersections of LaPorte Road and San Marnan Avenue, Kimball and
Ridgeway Avenues, Ansborough Avenue and Black Hawk Road and Franklin and
First Street and on September 3, 2001 from 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. at the
intersection of San Marnan Avenue and LaPorte Road.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Michael M. Keys for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1525
Huntington Road, together with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Jeannette Gibson for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 251 Four
Seasons Drive, together with recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Patricia Shafer for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1435
Huntington Road, together with recommendation of approval.
August 20, 2001 Page 3
DOCUMENTS
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
construction plans for paving the extension of the 1500 Block of Hyperion Drive as
submitted by Hall and Hall Engineers, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, together with
recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Chad Coffin for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $9,800.00
for property located at 816 Bishop Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting an
Indemnity Agreement with Young Development Co., LC to hold the city harmless
from damages resulting in conjunction with construction of property generally
located at 4416 Reflection Lane.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an
Acquisition Contract with Union Planters Bank to acquire property generally
described as 910 Sycamore Street in the amount of$185,000.00 in conjunction
with the Iowa Brownfields Acquisition project for riverfront housing along the Cedar
River.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
Hazard Mitigation Grant Application with the Federal Emergency Management
Agency for funding in the amount of$250,000.00 in conjunction with the
Acquisition/Relocation of Litzkow Salvage Operation.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
12. Resolution-to approve allocation of$1,500.00 of hotel/motel discretionary funds
for the third annual Reickert Pleasure Celebration Horse Show at the National
Cattle Congress.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
13. An ordinance adding Subsection B3 to Section 5-2-6, Discharging Weapons, of
Chapter 2, General Offenses, of Title 5, Police Regulations, of the 2001 Code of
Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa (allow Health Department
technicians to utilize pellet rifle to control burrowing animals on flood
dike system from May 1st through October 1st).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
14. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsections (15a) Conger
Street and (40a) Newell Street to Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain
Streets (embargo trucks on Conger Street from River Road to Highway 63
and on Newell Street from Highway 63 to Elk Run 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.
August 20, 2001 Page 4
15. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code: by adding Subsection (135a)
Kimball Avenue and Mitchell Avenue to Section 540, Obedience to Official Traffic-
Control Devices; and by repealing Subsection (39) Kimball Avenue of Section 541,
Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Areas; and enacting in lieu thereof a new (39)
Kimball Avenue of Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Areas.
(installation of traffic signal at the intersection of Kimball Avenue and
Mitchell Avenue and changing speed limit on Kimball Avenue between
Carolina Avenue and Bourland Avenue from 30 mph to 25 mph).
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 PAYMENT
16. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
17. Furgerson-Fields Restroom Project.
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 10, 2001.
18. 2001 Golf Course Restroom/Shelter Project.
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 17, 2001.
ADD 18a. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation
of appointment of the following to the Leisure Service Commission: Josef Fox, with
term expiration date of March 1, 2004, and John Delorbe, with term expiration date
of March 1, 2002; and reappointment of Bob Molinaro, with term expiration date of
March 1, 2004.
August 20, 2001 Page 5
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
19. Andrew Clark and Gregory Fangman, Police Officers, to attend Standardized Field
Sobriety Testing Instructor School in Johnston, Iowa on August 20-23, 2001, with
costs not to exceed $219.10, including use of city vehicle.
20. Cammie Scully, Cultural and Arts Director, to meet with Director of DCA and CJ to
secure funding for Folklife Festival and to meet with IAC staff regarding operating
grant in Des Moines, Iowa on August 21-22, 2001, with costs not to exceed
$135.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
21. Application for Fireworks Displazi
VGM Group, 1111 West San Marnan Drive on September 7, 2001.
Lost Island Water Park, 2225 East Shaulis Road on August 18, 2001.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, August 20, 2001
3:35 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:45 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting appointment of Gregory Kemp and
Reggie Duvel to the position of Police Officer effective August 20, 2001.
2. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of July 12, 2001 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Communication from Police Chief transmitting retirement of Shirley K. Heiple,
Secretary, effective August 1, 2001 together with recommendation of payment of
$7,588.34,for unused vacation pay and sick time.
August 20, 2001 Page 6
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Martin Luther King IV& V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 18 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$7,589.26.
2. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 13 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$22,818.82.
3. Easton Avenue WPCF, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 32 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$52,285.44.
4. San Marnan Traffic Improvements.
Pay Engineering Services to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due
of$21,999.89.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 20, 2001
4 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Presentation by Telecommunications Task Force of Fiber Optic
Network Project.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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Council Work Session
August 16, 2001
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, AUGUST 13, 2001
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 Dan Phillips, Allen Memorial Hospital Care and Christian
Fellowship Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Bill Gronen
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of August 6, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
HEARINGS
1. Vacation of a portion of the 20 foot sanitary sewer and drainage easement and
dedication of new portion of easement generally located at the northern side of 4416
Reflection Lane-Young Development Co., LC.
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 approve said dedication.
August 13, 2001 Page 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program Zone 1, Contract No. 632.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$29,777.65 to Borwig
Building Services, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Scott Buchan to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "R-2,
C-Z" Conditional One and Two Family Residence District property generally located
at 903 Wisconsin Street to allow for an automotive audio and accessory installation
operation, together with recommendation of denial of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as September 4, 2001.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting request of
KBBG Radio to hold annual parade on August 18, 2001, at 10:00 a.m. beginning at
East 4th & Donald Streets, proceeding on East 4th to Sumner Streets, Sumner to
Beech Streets, and disbanding at Ferguson-Fields Park.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Betty R. Mether for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1022 Calhoun
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Lonnie Youngblood for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 247 Elm
Drive, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Abacus Partnership on behalf of Short's Travel to rezone from "R-3" Residence
District to "R-4" Multiple Residence District property generally located at the
southwest corner of Dixon Drive and Russell Road to allow for a stand-alone
parking lot, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming
and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as September 4, 2001.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior City Planner transmitting request
of Nicklos and Leandra Andersen to vacate, sell and convey a portion of the alley
generally located behind property at 915 West 4th Street to allow resurfacing of
parking area, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as September 4, 2001.
August 13, 2001 Page 3
DOCUMENTS
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting 28E
Agreement with Black Hawk County, cities of Cedar Falls, Evansdale, Hudson,
LaPorte City, Dunkerton and Gilbertville in conjunction with the Consolidated Public
Safety Communications Center.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Jerry Hahn for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $29,750.00
for property located at 1123 Upton Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Dianne Van Gorder for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$12,878.80 for property located at 1621 Williston Avenue in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Federal
Financial Assistance Application Kit and SF424 Form for Brownfields Cleanup
Revolving Loan (BCRLF) in the amount of$1,000,000.00 with the U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) in conjunction with Rath Area
Redevelopment Area.
13. Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Pilot.
Motion-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Change Order No. 1
for a net increase of$10,503.00 for work to be performed by Howard R. Green
Company of Cedar Rapids.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
construction plans for paving alley between North Barclay and Jackson Streets and
Shilliam and Oneida Streets, together with recommendation of approval.
15. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Block Grant Repair Program Zone 1, Contract No. 632.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$29,777.65 from
Borwig Building Services, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official transmitting one-year
agreement with Cue's Janitorial Services to provide cleaning services for City Hall
and the Carnegie Annex.
17. Waterloo Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 549.
Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting Change Order No. 13 for a net increase in the amount of
$20,103.00 for work to be performed by Fagen, Inc.
August 13, 2001 Page 4
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
18. Resolution-to approve naming private street generally located south of Maxhelen
Boulevard and east of Reflection Lane as Vintage Lane.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
U.S. Cellular on behalf of Waterloo Church of Christ to dedicate 60 feet by 60 feet
right-of-way generally located along the northeastern dead-end of Hyperion Drive
for the purpose of creating a cul-de-sac/turn around.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
20. An ordinance adding Subsection B3 to Section 5-2-6, Discharging Weapons, of
Chapter 2, General Offenses, of Title 5, Police Regulations, of the Code of
Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa (allow Health Department technicians
to utilize pellet rifle to control burrowing animals on flood dike system
from Man 1st through October 1st).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance
BILLS PAYMENT
21. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
22. Resolution-to approve communication from Acting Fire Chief transmitting
recommendation to accept bid and contract from Clarey's Safety Equipment of
Rochester, Minnesota, in the amount of$335,000.00 for purchase of Rescue
Pumper.
23. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 1, Contract No. 633.
Preliminary Resolution-to approve construction of sidewalk improvements.
Resolution-to fix value of lots.
Resolution-to adopt preliminary plat and schedule of assessments and estimate of
costs.
Resolution of Necessity (Proposed)-to set date of hearing as September 4, 2001.
24. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 1, Contract No. 633.
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 September 4, 2001.
August 13, 2001 Page 5
25. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request to vacate property generally located at the northwest corner of West 4th
Street and Shaulis Road, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as August 27, 2001.
26. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting amendment
to Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to the height of fences in front of houses, together
with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Set date of hearing as September 4, 2001.
27. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting
request to seek bids for treated rock salt.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
28. Robert Greenlee III, School Resource Officer, to attend National Association of School
Resource Officers certification course in St. Louis, Missouri, on August 12-17, 2001,
with costs not to exceed $1,060.00, including use of city vehicle.
29. John Kehoe, Chief Electrical Inspector, to attend 2001 Western Section Annual
Meeting in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, on September 15-19, 2001, with costs not to
exceed $1,610.00.
30. Lou Ball, Firefighter, to attend Injury Control Conference in San Diego, California, on
September 1-7, 2001, with costs not to exceed $1,583.00.
31. S. Maureen Newbill, Business and Marketing Manager, to attend IMA/SPC Meeting
in Sioux City, Iowa, on August 19-20, 2001, with costs not to exceed $125.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
32. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Wader's Restaurant, 2 790 Livingston Lane (Renewal) (Expires 8/14/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Wishbone, Inc., 201-205 W. 18th Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/14/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Narey's 19th Hole, 2073 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 8/22/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
BONDS
33. Motion-to approve the bonds.
August 13, 2001 Page 6
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, August 13, 2001
3:25 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:35 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:45 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Acting Fire Chief transmitting retirement of Frank Magsamen,
Fire Chief, effective July 30, 2001, together with recommendation of payment of
$12,654.36 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Communication from Waterloo Housing Authority Director transmitting resignation of
Davis P. Wilson, Housing Inspector, effective July 20, 2001, together with
recommendation of payment of$5,516.27 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
3. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission meeting of July 10, 2001, on file in
the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Street Reconstruction, Contract No. 630.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Aspro in the total amount due of$182,588.23.
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2. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Program-Zone 1 and Greenhill Road Recreational Trail
Repair, Contract No. 631.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Bowers Masonry in the total amount due of$66,100.25.
3. F.Y. 2000 Sycamore Street Reconstruction and Vinton Street Storm Sewer
Improvements, Contract No. 613.
Pay Invoices Nos. 1 and 2 to Wayne Claassen Engineering & Surveying in the total
amount of$21,458.29.
4. Depot Renovation.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Peters Construction Corporation in the total amount due of
$239,726.80.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 13, 2001
4 : 15 - 4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of sidewalk shaving procedure—City Engineer.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 13, 2001
4 : 30 - 4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of proposed boundaries for wards and precincts—City
Planner.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 13, 2001
4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of concerns of We Care Neighborhood Association
regarding loud music, curfew violations and truck traffic on
Newell Street.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
August 9, 2001
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, AUGUST 6, 2001
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:
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson John Murphy
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of July 23, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring August 7, 2001, as National Night Out.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Block Grant Repair Program Zone 1, Contract No. 632.
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.
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ADJOURNED HEARING
2. Amendment to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Plan.
HOLD HEARING.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said plan.
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.
HEARINGS
3. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District and "R-3" Multiple Residence District to "R-2"
One and Two Family Residence District 41.5 acres of property generally located
southeast of LaPorte and Dysart Roads for a residential housing development-ASL
Investments and John Brustkern.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-Motion-to receive and file opposition from 36% of property owners.
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 21.20 foot portion of Western Avenue generally
located between Johnson Avenue and Pleasant Street and 16.20 foot portion of
West 6th Street generally located between Locust Street and Pleasant Street for
$1.00-Waterloo Communitu School District.
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.
August 6, 2001 Page 3
5. Rezone from "M2,P" Planned Heavy Industrial and "M-1" Light Industrial to "R-1"
Residence District approximately 13 acres of property generally located at 2540
Burton Avenue for the purpose of locating a new home and small truck gardening
operation-Louis and Nancu Carter.
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
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Steve
and Patricia Davis, 300 Sheridan Road, for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on
August 25, 2001, from 7:00 p.m. to midnight in conjunction with live music playing
at a wedding reception in their yard, together with recommendation of approval of
Chief of Police to allow from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
Reverend Daniel Phillips for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on July 30 -
September 30, 2001,from 5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. to allow Christian Fellowship Faith
Steppers to practice under the Highway 218 viaduct in preparation of upcoming
parades and competitions, together with recommendation of approval of Chief of
Police.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Eileen Reilly for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 704 Belle Street,
together with recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Grout
Museum for a variance to the Waterloo Code of Ordinances prohibiting use of
alcoholic beverages in city parks in conjunction with serving beer and wine to guests
at a donor appreciation reception and kick-off of"Old House Fair" at Washington
Park on August 24, 2001, from 5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
DOCUMENTS
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting agreement with
American Red Cross Hawkeye Chapter to use Veterans Memorial Hall building as a
shelter during times of emergencies, together with recommendation of approval of
the Veterans Memorial Hall Commission.
August 6, 2001 Page 4
11. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) Section 8 Management
Assessment Program (SEMAP) Certification for Section 8 Housing Programs for fiscal
year ending June 30, 2001.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Professional Services Agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., in the amount of$51,000.00
for design related services in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow
Drive Box Culvert—Phase II and Rainbow Drive Box Culvert—Castle Hill Watershed,
Contract No. 639.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Professional Services Agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., in the amount of$33,000.00
for preliminary and final design services in conjunction with Cedar River Trail
(Phase I)from Vinton Street to East 4th Street, STP-ES-8155(653)-0-81--07, Contract
No. 640.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting agreement with
the Iowa Department of Economic Development (IDED)for Brownfield
Redevelopment Financial Assistance funds in the amount of$691,750.00 to be used
to acquire properties generally located on Sycamore Street, East 6th and 8th Streets
and along the Cedar River.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Sissy Fears for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $82,724.40
for property located at 141 Sabrina Circle in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Laura Lewis for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $1,944.00
for property located at 650 Riehl Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation°of approval.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by
Borwig Building Service of Waterloo, Iowa and receive and file two-year
Maintenance Bond in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Bridge Painting and Repair
Program, Contract No. 598.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting application
and permit with Iowa Department of Transportation to sponsor highway planting in
conjunction with Highway 218 embankment between Washington Street and
Southbound Highway 218, with funding from the University of Northern Iowa
roadside program.
August 6, 2001 Page 5
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
19. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request to place a moratorium on billboard applications for 60 days from date of
Council hearing pending finalization of proposed amendments to Outdoor
Advertising Signs & Billboards Ordinance.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
20. An ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
by amending Section 5-2-6, Discharging Weapons; and enacting in lieu thereof a
new Section 5-2-6, Discharging Weapons (allow Health Department technicians
to utilize pellet rifle to control burrowing animals on flood dike system
from May 1st through October 1st).
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 PAYMENT
21. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
22. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Joseph W. Boose to certify $405.00 for work performed by
Waterloo Water Works at 217 Locust Street, together with recommendation of
approval of Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
23. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 1, Contract No. 633.
Preliminary Resolution-to approve construction of sidewalk improvements.
Resolution-to fix value of lots.
Resolution-to adopt preliminary plat and schedule of assessments and estimate of
costs.
Resolution of Necessity (Proposed)-to set date of hearing as August 27, 2001.
24. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 1, Contract No. 633.
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 August 27, 2001.
August 6, 2001 Page 6
25. San Marnan Drive Turn Lane Construction, Grading, Paving and Drainage, STP-U-
8155(651)-70-07, Contract No. 624.
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 August 27, 2001.
26. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting
recommendation to accept bid and contract from Aerial Services of Cedar Falls,
Iowa, in the amount of$50,790.60 for Survey-Grade GPS System.
27. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting grant from the
U.S. Department of Justice for F.Y. 2001 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
(LLEBG) in the amount of$112,437.00, with local match of$12,493.00. Set date of
hearing as August 27, 2001.
28. Resolution-to set date of hearing as August 20, 2001 on proposed revisions to
election wards and precinct boundaries.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
29. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, to attend American Public Works Association, Iowa
Chapter 2001 Fall Conference in Burlington, Iowa, on August 15-17, 2001, with
costs not to exceed $265.00, including use of city vehicle.
30. Nancy Eckert, City Clerk, to attend Iowa League of Cities 103rd Annual Conference
and Exhibit in Waterloo, Iowa, on September 12-14, 2001, with costs not to exceed
$140.00.
31. Don Temeyer, City Planner; Terrance Malone, Associate Planner; and Deborah
Berry, Councilperson, to attend Brownfields 2001 Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on
September 23-26, 2001, with costs not to exceed $770.00 each, including use of city
vehicle.
32. Gary L. Heinick, Associate Engineer, to attend American Public Works Association
Storm Water Workshop NPDES Phase II in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 20-21,
2001, with costs not to exceed $299.00, including use of city vehicle.
33. Tom Jennings, Police Chief to attend the Executive Training Conference sponsored
by U.S. Department of Justice in Des Moines, Iowa, on September 10-12, 2001, with
costs not to exceed $245.00, including use of city vehicle.
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34. Ethel Washington, Waterloo Housing Authority Director; and Wanda Hill, Housing
Coordinator, to attend Public Housing Authority Staff Conference in Washington,
D.C. on August 20-24, 2001, with costs not to exceed $2,000.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
35. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
The General Store, 3821 University Avenue (New) (Expires8/7/02)
36. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
La Chiquita, Inc., 301 East 4th Street (New) (Expires 8/6/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
37. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Bo's, 118 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/9/02) (Includes Sunday Sales)
DELETE 38. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Kaboo's, Inc., 324 West 4th Street (Temporary from August 18-19, 2001)
BONDS
39. Motion-to approve the bonds.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of acquisition of property in conjunction with Brownfields Development
pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j) (2001).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
August 6, 2001 Page 8
MEETINGS
Monday, August 6, 2001
3:55 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of July 25, 2001, on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Telecommunications Commission minutes of June 7, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
3. Waterloo Public Library minutes of June 11, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of June 27, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
5. Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board minutes of June 28, 2001, on file in
the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Black Hawk Area Signal Optimization Study.
Pay Estimate No. 21 to HDR, Inc., in the total amount due of$7,064.84.
2. Window on Waterloo-Phase V, STP-ES-8155(32)-81--07, Contract No. 579.
Pay Invoice No. 10 to Craig Ritland, ASLA, in the total amount due of$1,871.60.
3. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 11 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$706,329.01.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 6, 2001
4 : 45 - 5 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Flood Control Plan—City Engineer.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 6, 2001
5: 00 - 5 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of reorganization of Building Inspection Department
and Maintenance Department—Building Official .
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
August 2, 2001
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