HomeMy WebLinkAbout07.July 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, JULY 23, 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: Dr. Sam Grzybek, First Church of Open Bible
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Barb Krizek
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of July 16, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
Introduction of Firefighters Jason Phillips, Michael King and Brian Huebner.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. Rescue Pumper.
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, etc.
Resolution-to authorize to proceed.
Motion-to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Fire Chief for review.
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HEARINGS
2. Amendment to the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and
Redevelopment Plan.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written
comments.
Resolution-to adopt 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.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Nick D. Courbat for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 5270 Acker
Road, together with recommendation of approval.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Angela Rose to hold a Boot Block for the Leukemia & Lymphoma Society at the
corner of Ridgeway and Hammond Avenues on August 4, 2001 from 10:00 a.m. to
2:00 p.m.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting request of
Rolling Thunder® Inc, Iowa Chapter#1 to hold a helium balloon ceremony in
conjunction with National Prisoner of War-Missing in Action Recognition Day at
Soldiers and Sailors Park on September 21, 2001 at 6:30 p.m. and to barricade
Cedar Street between West 4th and 5th Streets.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
Neighbors Helping Neighbors for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on August 7,
2001, from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. in conjunction with live music playing in Leavitt
Triangle Park for National Night Out, together with recommendation of Police Chief
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Young Development Co., LC to vacate a portion of the 20 foot sanitary
sewer and drainage easement and dedicate a new portion of an easement
generally located at the northern side of 4416 Reflection Lane, together with
recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission.
Set date of hearing as August 13, 2001.
July 23, 2001 Page 3
DOCUMENTS
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting a 28E
Agreement with Iowa Alcoholic Beverage Division for unannounced investigations
in retail establishments that sell tobacco to determine compliance regarding sale of
tobacco to minors.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for William C. Morse for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$96,031.54 for property located at 1020 Fairchild Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Katherine Brunson for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$22,623.31 for property located at 620 Magnolia Parkway in the Consolidated
Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an
application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Resource
Enhancement and Protection (REAP)funding in the amount of$100,000.00 in
conjunction with development of Children's Garden and access road and parking
at Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanical Gardens.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an
agreement with the Cedar Valley Arboretum and Botanical Gardens for
development of Children's' Garden and access road and parking area.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting a HOME Consortium Agreement with the City of Cedar Falls for
Housing and Urban Development Home Investment Partnerships program
beginning July 1, 2002 -June 30, 2005 with automatic three year renewals.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Housing Authority Director
transmitting request to approve Capital Funds Program (CFP) in the amount of
$82,296.00 in conjunction with the HUD Comprehensive Improvement Assistance
Program (CLAP).
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
15. Resolution-to authorize allocation of$20,000.00 discretionary Hotel/Motel Tax
funds to the Waterloo Municipal Band.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
16. Extending boundaries for the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Motion-to adopt ordinance.
July 23, 2001 Page 4
BILLS PAYMENT
17. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
18. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Block Grant Repair Program-Zone 1, Contract No. 632.
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 6, 2001.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
19. Cammie Scully, Cultural and Arts Director, to attend Iowa Museum Association
Board Meeting and Retreat in Davenport, Iowa on July 30 - 31, 2001, with costs
not to exceed $140.00.
20. Kent Shankle, Curator, to pick up sculpture and painting by Preston Jackson and
return works to Willie L. Carter and meet with Eva Maria Worthington on works for
future exhibition in Chicago and Peoria, Illinois on July 28 - 29, 2001, with costs
not to exceed $240.00, including use of city vehicle.
21. Joe Leibold, Investigations Sergeant, and Scott Lake, Investigator, to attend Child
Abduction Seminar in Omaha, Nebraska on July 23 - 24, 2001, with costs not to
exceed $293.00, including use of city vehicle.
22. Walter Reed, Jr., Human Rights Director; Brian Krischke, Fair Housing
Coordinator; Rebecca Johnson and Constance McGovern, Human Rights
Specialists; and Reverend Jay Burt, Human Rights Commissioner, to attend HUD
Midwest (FHRP) 2001 Fair Housing Assistant Program Training Conference in
Chicago, Illinois on September 25 - 28, 2001, with cost not to exceed $3,250.55,
including the use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
23. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class B
Waterloo Holiday Inn Civic Center, 205 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires
2/28/02) (Includes Sunday Sales)
July 23, 2001 Page 5
24. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Civic Center, 200 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
25. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Petro N Provision, 1615 Bishop Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/25/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Kuzzins, 926 Linn Street (New) (Expires 8/2/02) (Includes Sunday Sales)
26. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Kuzzins, 926 Linn Street (New) (Expires 8/2/02) (Includes Sunday Sales)
27. Application for Fireworks Display
Target, 1920 Sears Street on July 28, 2001
28. Application for Cigarette License Permit
Ninety-nine (99)
BONDS
29. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, July 23, 2001
4:10 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:20 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting Disability Retirement of Gary E.
Hartwig, Sergeant, effective July 6, 2001, together with recommendation of
payment of$42,771.96 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
July 23, 2001 Page 6
2. Communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
resignation of Bruce Oestereich, Waste Operator, effective June 29, 2001, together
with recommendation of payment of$10,637.63 for unused vacation pay and sick
time.
3. Community Development Board minutes of June 19, 2001 of file in the City Clerk's
office.
4. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of June 14, 2001 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
5. Waterloo Airport Board minutes of June 19, 2001 and telephone poll of May 30,
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$219,045.33.
2. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Phase IV& V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 17 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$17,244.85.
3. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 12 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$28,416.92.
4. Easton Avenue WPCF, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 31 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$40,106.48.
5. Anaerobic Lagoon & Generator Building, Contract No. 533.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$7,868.16.
6. Easton Avenue WPFC, contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 30 to Fagen, Inc. in the total amount due of$91,682.72.
7. Remodeling of Depot Building for UNI-CUE.
Pay Estimate Nos. 1 - 4 to Struxture Architects in the total amount due of
$14,000.00.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
July 22 , 2001
4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call : Members : Chairperson Mayor Pro Tem
All Council Members
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Weed Ordinance—Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
duly 23, 2001
4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of Storm Water Detention Program.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
July 19, 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, JULY 16, 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 Chuck Orr
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Scott Jordan
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of July 9, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Waterloo Convention and Visitor's Bureau on behalf of the American Legion to hold
a parade beginning at West Park Avenue and Commercial Street, Commercial to
Mulberry Streets, Mulberry to East 5th Streets, East 5th to Commercial Streets and
Commercial Street to West Park Avenue on July 21, 2001,from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00
p.m. in conjunction with the American Legion State Convention.
July 16, 2001 Page 2
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Laverne Harris for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2235-2237
Osage Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Louis and Nancy Carter to 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, together with recommendation of
approval of Planning ,Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as
August 6, 2001.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of ASL
Investments and John Brustkern to rezone 41.5 acres from "A-1"Agricultural
District and "R-3" Multiple Residence District to "R-2" One and Two Family
Residence District property generally located southeast of LaPorte and Dysart Roads
for a residential housing development, together with recommendation of approval of
the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as August
6, 2001.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Waterloo Community School District to vacate, sell and convey for$1.00
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 to legalize the current seating for Sloan
Wallace Stadium and to allow for fencing along the children's play area at the
proposed elementary school, together with recommendation of approval of Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as August 6, 2001.
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting F.Y. 2002
Juvenile Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) in the amount of$22,029.00
from the Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning & Statistical Analysis Center.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting ten-year 28E
Agreement with Poweshiek County to become member of Northeast Iowa Response
Group to provide hazardous substance emergency support personnel and
equipment.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Professional Services Agreement with Earth Tech, Inc., in the amount of
$295,000.00, with 20 percent local match of$59,000, in conjunction with 18th Street
Bridge Replacement Project, BRM-8155(650)-8N-07, Contract No. 622.
9. Final Plat of Lyle Taylor Final Plat.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Cultural and Arts Director transmitting
request for $37,000.00 of Hotel/Motel Tax discretionary funds to be used for a
multi-component public art program for downtown Waterloo, including mosaic walls
for the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and related educational/public
programs.
11. Resolution-to approve use of$6,240.00 of A.D.A.funds for accessible sidewalk
being installed at the National Cattle Congress.
12. Resolution-to name a private street within the future W.C. Stokes Manor generally
located north of Independence Avenue, east of Idaho Street and directly aligned
with Prospect Avenue existing to the west of Idaho Street as Prospect Avenue.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
13. An Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Section 553A, No Parking
Here to Corner Monday Through Friday (No Parking Here to Corner on the
north side of the 400 Block of Rath Street Monday through Friday, 7:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m.).
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
14. An Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (2) Sycamore
Street to Section 553A, No Parking Here to Corner Monday Through Friday (No
Parking Here to Corner in the 1600 block of Sycamore Street Monday
through Friday 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.)
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
BILLS PAYMENT
15. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion—to approve the following:
16. Sang-Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney, to attend International Municipal Attorneys
Association Annual Conference in New Orleans, Louisiana, on September 8-12,
2001, with costs not to exceed $1,893.59.
July 16, 2001 Page 4
17. Joe Leibold, Police Sergeant, and William Sauerbrei, Police Officer, to attend State
Firearms Instructors Recertification Training in Johnston, Iowa, on August 5-7, 2001,
with costs not to exceed $253.36, including use of city vehicle.
18. Greg Erie, Police Officer, to attend Tactical Marksman Certification Course in Moline,
Illinois, on August 5-11, 2001, with costs not to exceed $1,214.00, including use of
city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
19. Liquor License Permit Application
Class B
Best Western Starlite Village, 214 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/15/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
20. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
B.J's Bar & Billiards, 110 Ida Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/30/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
21. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Main Street Waterloo, Lincoln Park/East 4th and Mulberry Streets (Transfer to 614
Lafayette Street on July 17-18, 2001)
La Chiquita Mexican Store, 301 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/6/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
22. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Express Super Valu, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/19/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
BONDS
23. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
July 16, 2001 Page 5
MEETINGS
Monday, July 16, 2001
3:50 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Personnel Analyst transmitting resignation of Jeffrey R.
Robbins, Airport Director, effective July 13, 2001, together with recommendation of
payment of$5,528.74 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2000 Bridge Painting and Repair, Contract No. 598.
Pay Estimate No. 15 to Borwig Building Service, Inc. in the total amount due of
$4,072.50.
2. Depot Renovation.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Peters Construction Corporation in the total amount due of
$163,143.50.
3. F.Y. 2001 Rath Vertical Kill Demolition, Contract No. 628.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Peterson Contractors, Inc., in the total amount due of
$60,410.50.
4. F.Y. 1998 West Airline Mal-twat' Bridge Over No Name Creek, BRM-8155(30)-8N-07.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$2,483.20.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July- 16, 2001
4 : 30 - 4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of placing a moratorium on all billboard applications
for 60 days—City Planner.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 16, 2001
4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of installation of accessible sidewalk on
University Avenue/Falls Avenue Corridor—Building
Official .
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
July 12, 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, JULY 9, 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: Major Ronald Gorton, Salvation Army.
Pledge of Allegiance: Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations.
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of July 2, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
Swearing-in of Police Officers Shawn Bram and Kristen Rath.
HEARINGS
1. Sale and conveyance of property acquired in conjunction with improvements to
Donald Street/Broadway Street Intersection for$4,500.00 Richard and Linda
Morrison.
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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2. Sale and conveyance of parkland generally located adjacent to Grant School for
$1.00—Waterloo Community Schools.
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.
3. Proposed one-year agreement to lease tower space on the City Hall freestanding
tower for$500.00 per month to provide wireless broadband Internet services, with
four one-Dear renewal periods—Forbin.
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 approve said lease agreement.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Norman Dun-is for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2403 Osage
Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
DOCUMENTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Neighborhood Services Coordinator
transmitting an agreement with the Iowa Department of Economic Development for
Emergency Shelter Grant Program funds in the amount of$98,570.00 to be
distributed to Christian Community Development, Family Service League, Operation
Threshold, Salvation Army, YWCA of Black Hawk County, and Jesse Cosby
Neighborhood Center.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting an application
with the U.S. Department of Justice for FY2001 Local Law Enforcement Block
Grant funds in the amount of$112,437.00.
7. West 5th Street Parking Ramp.
Motion-to approve Change Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of
$72,823.00 for work to be performed by Borwig Building Services, Inc.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting renewal of
general and auto liability, law enforcement, public officials errors and omission and
umbrella insurance with St. Paul Fire & Marine Insurance and property insurance
with Kempes Public Entity Program for a total premium of$520,683.
July 9, 2001 Page 3
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting request to approve a three year transition of the area targeted for
CDBG and HOME rehabilitation funding from the Unity/We Care Neighborhoods to
the Rath Brownfield area, together with recommendation of approval of the
Community Development Board.
10. Resolution-to authorize salary for maintenance person at Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center to August 19, 2001 using discretionary Hotel/Motel Tax funds.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
11. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (2) Sycamore
Street to Section 572, No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and adding Subsection
(27a) Hummingbird Circle to Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain
Streets; (change parking on north side of 1600 block of Sycamore Street to
No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and holidays; and
truck traffic embargo on Hummingbird Circle from Southtown Drive to
Sarah Drive).
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.
12. An ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Chapter 7, Housing, of Title 9, Building Regulations; and
enacting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 7, Housing, of Title 9, Building Regulations
(annual se( -inspection and self-registration).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
13. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (2)Adrian
Street, (13) Bryant Avenue, (29) Janney Street, (34) Lindale Avenue, (36)
Longfellow Avenue, (43) Oakland Avenue, (50) Rainbow Drive, (55) Riverside Drive,
and (58) Whittier Avenue, of Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain
Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof New Subsections (2)Adrian Street, (13) Bryant
Avenue (29) Janney Street, (34) Lindale Avenue, (36) Longfellow Avenue, (43)
Oakland Avenue, (50) Rainbow Drive, (55) Riverside Drive, and (58) Whittier
Avenue, of Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain Streets (correct
names of streets and where embargo begins and ends.)
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.
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BILLS PAYMENT
14. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Rescue Pumper.
Motion-to instruct Fire Chief to prepare specifications, request for proposals, form
of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to set instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications,form of
contract, etc. And taking of bids. Set date of hearing as July 23, 2001.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
16. Frank Magsamen, Fire Chief, to attend 2001 Missouri Valley Fire Chiefs
Conference on July 9-13, 2001 at Casper, Wyoming, with costs not to exceed
$450.00.
17. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, to attend Continuing Education Course
Performance Measurement I on July 23-25, 2001, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, with
costs not to exceed $975.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
18. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Vic's Lounge, 1106 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 07/16/02)
BONDS
ADD 18a. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
July 9, 2001 Page 5
MEETINGS
Monday, July 9, 2001
3:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:05 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:25 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. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of June 5, 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. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of June 27, 2001 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
4. Civil Service Commission minutes of May 8, 2001 on file in the City Clerk's office.
5. Communication from Police Chief transmitting appointment of Shawn Bram and
Kristin Rath to the position of Police Officer effective July 9, 2001.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 630.
Pay estimate No. 3 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$198,726.58.
2. Martin Luther King Drive, Phase IV& V, Contract No. 556.
Pay estimate No. 28 to Peterson Contractors Inc. in the total amount due of
$11,802.88.
3. F.Y. 2000 Concrete & Structure Repair Program.
Pay estimate No. 16 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$6,036.49.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 9, 2001
3 : 15 - 4 ; 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Convention & Visitor' s Bureau programming.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC WORKS COMMITTEE
July 9, 2001
4 : 00 - 4 : 05 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call : Members : Chairperson Scott Jordan
Jerry Anders
Barb Krizek
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1 . Authorization to seek bids for maintenance and repair of
trail bridge over Black Hawk Creek—Associate Engineer.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 9, 2001
4 : 25 - 4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Request for discretionary Hotel/Motel funds in the amount of
$37, 000 . 00 for mosaic walls for the Sullivan Center and
related educational/public programs—Director of Cultural &
Arts Commission.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 9, 2001
4 : 30 - 4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of changes to Housing Code as it relates to self-
registration, self-inspection and annual fees .
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 9, 2001
4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Request for No Parking Here to Corner in the 400 block of
Rath Street—Superintendent of Traffic Operations .
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
July 5, 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, JULY 2, 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: Father Robert Hilmer, St. Mary's Catholic Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Denny Bell, Superintendent of Central Garage
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of June 25, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Police Lieutenant Michael Wagner for 30
years of service.
HEARINGS
1. One-year agreement to lease tower space on the City Hall freestanding tower to
provide wireless broadband Internet services, with four one-year renewal periods, at
a lease amount of$500.00 per month-RACOM Corporation.
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 approve said lease agreement.
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2. Reduction of 30 foot platted building line to 15 feet for property generally located
along Meadow Lane at Monticello Avenue to allow construction of an addition to their
home-Larry and Jacquelyn Shinn.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. F.Y. 2001 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 634.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$1,001,750.79 to Aspro, Inc.,
& Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Leroy M. Schaffer for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2661 Manor
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
DOCUMENTS
5. Anaerobic Digesters for Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 550.
Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting Change Order No. 6 for a net increase of$32,689.00 for work
to be performed by Story Construction of Waterloo, Iowa.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Nancy Kabela for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $9,260.00
for property located at 221 Linden Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Violet Hinz for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $2,800.00
for property located at 1406 Franklin Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by
Rampart Corporation and receive and file two-year Maintenance Bond in conjunction
with F.Y. 1999 Gates Park Neighborhood Recreational Trail Project, Contract No.
582.
July 2, 2001 Page 3
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
construction plans for paving westerly 70 feet of alley between West 8th and West
9th Streets and Washington and South Streets, together with recommendation of
approval.
10. F.Y. 2001 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 634.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds, and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$1,001,750.79
from Aspro, Inc., & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Grade
Crossing Surface Repair Fund Agreements with the Union Pacific Railroad and the
Iowa Department of Transportation in conjunction with reconstruction of railroad
grade crossings at Linden Avenue, Lafayette Street, Mulberry Street, N. Elk Run
Road and Sycamore Street, with city's estimated cost of$73,280.00.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting City-State
agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for STP-Enhancement funds
in the amount of$317,676.00, with a City match of$136,147.00, 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.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting City-
State agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for STP funds in the
amount of$818,600.00, with a City match of$204,605.00, in conjunction with F.Y.
2001 Eighteenth Street Bridge Replacement Project, STP-U-8155(652)-70-07,
Contract No. 622.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Analyst transmitting
agreement with Family Service League to provide Employee Assistance Program
services.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
15. Extending boundaries for the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the third time.
Delay adoption until July 23, 2001.
16. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (2) Sycamore
Street to Section 572, No Parking 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.; and adding Subsection
(27a) Hummingbird Circle to Section 582, Truck Traffic Prohibited on Certain Streets;
(change parking on north side of 1600 block of Sycamore Street to No
Parking 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday thru Friday and holidays; and
truck traffic embargo on Hummingbird Circle from Southtown Drive to
Sarah Drive).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
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17. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (7a) Esther
Street to Section 545, Yield Streets (install yield sign on Boston Avenue at
intersection with Esther Street).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Adele S. Vanarsdale to certify $4,055.00 for work performed
by Waterloo Water Works at 1710 Logan Avenue, together with recommendation of
approval of Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
19. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting reappointment of
the following to the to the ADA Compliance Commission: Loren Wakefield, Kenneth
MacDonald, Mike Reyhons, Craig Schwerdtfeger and Nancy Beaupre with term
expiration date of February 22, 2004; and appointment of Rodney Burnett, John
Hawse and Diane Holmes with term expiration date of February 22, 2004.
20. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting reappointment of
the following to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals: Kurt Frank with
term expiration date of November 1, 2003, and Richard Jensen with term expiration
date of November 1, 2004; and appointment of Rick Dumler with term expiration
date of November 1, 2002, and Brian Cousins with term expiration date of November
1, 2004.
21. Motion-to approve placing Facilities Maintenance personnel under the supervision of
the Building Official and assign all Facilities Maintenance administrative duties to
the Building Official.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
22. Walter Reed, Jr., Executive Director; Brian Krischke, Fair Housing Coordinator;
Rebecca Johnson and Constance McGovern, Human Rights Specialists; and Rev.
Jay Burt, Commissioner, to attend HUD Midwest 2001 Fair Housing Assistance
Training Conference in Chicago, Illinois, on September 25-28, 2001, with costs not to
exceed $1,730.00, including use of city vehicle.
23. David Taylor, Police Sergeant, to attend Street Crimes and Surveillance Techniques
course in Des Moines, Iowa, on July 15-18, 2001, with costs not to exceed $621.00,
including use of city vehicle.
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24. Jeffrey Duggan, Police Investigator, to attend Protecting Children Online course in
Appleton, Wisconsin, on July 15-20, 2001, with costs not to exceed $175.00,
including use of city vehicle.
25. Corbin Payne, Police Officer, to attend Precision Driving Instructor Certification
course in Johnston, Iowa, on July 29 August 3, 2001, with costs not to exceed
$428.45, including use of city vehicle.
26. Brian Rath, Waste Management Services Operator, to attend Environmental Training
Center recertification and upgrade course in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on May 3, 2001,
with costs not to exceed $100.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
27. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Special Class C
Young Arena, 125 Commercial (Transfer to 225 Commercial Street on July 7, 2001)
28. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Chasers Pub, 3005 University Avenue (New) (Expires 7/8/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
BONDS
29. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, July 2, 2001
3:30 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:50 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
July 2, 2001 ...... Page 6
1. Communication from City Planner transmitting resignation of Jean Curran,
Secretary/Receptionist, effective June 20, 2001, together with recommendation of
payment of$1,598.81 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board minutes of May 24, 2001, on file in
the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission minutes of May 1, 2001, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Metropolitan Transit Authority Board of Trustees minutes of March 22, 2001, on file
in the City Clerk's Office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Easton Avenue Water Pollution/Flood Control Facilities, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 29 to Fagen, Inc. in the total amount due of$258,155.29.
2. San Marnan Traffic Improvements, STP-U-8155(651) 70-07.
Pay engineering services to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due of
$36,110.67.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 2, 2001
4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of three-year transition to targeting CDBG and
HOME funding to allow rehabilitation programs developed as
part of the Unity/We Care neighborhood revitalization to be
applied to the Rath Brownfield Neighborhood—Community
Development Director.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk