HomeMy WebLinkAbout06.June Council Work Session
June 28, 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, JUKE 25, 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 Richard Achey, Ridgeway Bethel Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Tim Shea, Superintendent of Waste Management Services
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of June 18, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2001 Asphalt Overlat Program, Contract No. 634.
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.
June 25, 2001 Page 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. F.Y. 2001 Virden Creek Dam and Channel Repairs, Contract No. 626.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$89,525.00 to Rampart
Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa.
3. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Program-Zone 1 and Greenhill Road Recreational Trail
Repair, Contract No. 631.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$122,326.23 to Bowers
Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
4. Sergeant Road-Cedar Prairie Trail Connection, Project No. RT-MSRT(51)-9H-07,
Contract No. 637.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
acceptance of bid in the amount of$363,749.99 to Weichers Construction of Cedar
Falls, Iowa and refer back to the City of Cedar Falls for further action.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
David Damm for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 235 Lewis
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Grant L. Price for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 165 Berkshire
Road, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Debra A. Mattix for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 719 Creston
Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Clatterie Thomas for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 222
Mohawk Street, together with recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Arlene G. Leininger for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1742
Seneca Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Waterloo Community School District to sell and convey portion of
parkland adjacent to Grant School for $1.00. Set date of hearing as July 9, 2001.
June 25, 2001 Page 3
11. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
Shad's Place, 1607 Sycamore Street, for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on July
7, 2001 from Noon until 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with bands playing in the west
side parking lot in celebration of the Fourth of July holiday, together with
recommendation of approval of Police Chief.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
Broosters, 3555 University Avenue, requesting a variance to the Noise Ordinance
on July 3, 14, 21, 28, August 3, 11, 18, 25 and September 2, 2001 from 8:00 p.m.
to midnight in conjunction with live band playing in the beer garden west of the
building, together with recommendation of the Police Chief to approve from 8:00
p.m. to 11:00 p.m..
DOCUMENTS
13. F.Y. 2001 Virden Creek Dam and Channel Repairs, Contract No. 626.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds, and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$89,525.00 from
Rampart Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa..
14. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Program-Zone 1 and Greenhill Road Recreational Trail
Repair, Contract No. 631.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$122,326.23 from
Bowers Masonry, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting access
agreement with Lockard Development in conjunction with sale of property generally
located behind the fire station on San Marnan Drive.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting
agreement with Hogan - Hansen, PC, CPAs to provide audit services for the three
year period ending June 30, 2003 at a cost of$164,700.00.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
17. Resolution-to authorize certification to property taxes certain unpaid sewer and
garbage fees.
18. Resolution-to authorize transfer of$1,477,780.00 from the Trust and Agency Fund
to the General Fund.
19. Resolution-to set rates for Leisure Services activities.
June 25, 2001 Page 4
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
20. Extending boundaries for the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the second time.
Delay adoption until July 23, 2001.
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 City Planner transmitting amendment to
AMEND the Downtown Waterloo Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan. Set date of
hearing as July 23, 2001.
23. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor John Rooff transmitting
reappointment of the following to the to the Cultural and Arts Commission: Don
Singer, Liz Petersen and Mary Ann Burk, with term expiration date of March 1,
2003; Steven Showers and Mike Broshar, with term expiration date of March 1,
2004; and appointment of Susie Heaton, with term expiration date of March 1,
2002; Tom Langlas and Karol Rae Hoth with term expiration date of March 1,
2003; and Dale G. Phleps with term expiration date of march 1, 2004.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
24. Brian Krischke, Fair Housing Coordinator, to attend Fair Housing School in
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on July 22 -27, 2001, with costs not to exceed
$2,005.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
25. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Mustang Bar, 1927 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/14/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Park Road Inn, 306 Park Road (Renewal) (Expires 6/30/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Half-Pint Saloon, 1831 Independence Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/29/02)
Maple Lanes Bowling Center, 2608 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/9/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Chasers Pub, 3005 University Avenue (New) (Expires 12/7/01) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
June 25, 2001 Page 5
26. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Dell Oil LTD, 90 West 18th Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/27/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Main Street Waterloo, 100 West 4th Street (Temporary from July 7-8, 2001)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Main Street Waterloo, 200 West 4th Street (Temporary from July 7-8, 2001)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Main Street Waterloo, 100 East 4th Street (Temporary from July 7-8, 2001)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
27. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Shad's Place, 1607 Sycamore Street (6/28/01-11/01/01)
Main Street Waterloo, 100 West 4th Street (Temporary from July 7-8, 2001)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Main Street Waterloo, 200 West 4th Street (Temporary from July 7-8, 2001)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Main Street Waterloo, 100 East 4th Street (Temporary from July 7-8, 2001)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
BONDS
28. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, June 25, 2001
4:25 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:35 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting disability retirement of Larry M.
Coffin, Police Sergeant, effective June 5, 2001, together with recommendation of
payment of$31,018.46 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Waterloo Public Library minutes of May 14, 2001 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of May 10, 2001 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
June 25, 2001
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4. Waterloo Airport Board minutes of May 15, 2001 on file in the City Clerk's office.
5. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of May 23, 2001 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
6. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of April 10, 2001 and May 8, 2001
on file in the City Clerk's office.
7. Community Development Board minutes of May 15, 2001 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
8. Metropolitan Transit Authority of Black Hawk County Board minutes of May 3,
2001 and May 15, 2001 on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Street Reconstruction, Contract No. 630.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Aspro in the total amount due of$160,842.09.
2. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 11 to Earth Tech, Inc. in the total amount due of$41,275.20.
3. Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Drive IV 86V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 16 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$25,231.70.
4. Depot Renovation.
Pay Estimate No. 1 and 2 to Peters Construction Corporation in the total amount
due of$162,130.20.
5. Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Drive IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 27 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of
$26,840.10.
6. F.Y. 2000 Concrete & Structure Repair.
Pay Estimate No. 15 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$6,655.74.
7. F.Y. 2000 Sycamore Street Reconstruction and Vinton Street Storm Sewer
Improvements, Contract No. 613.
Pay Estimate No. 14 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of
$34,554.35.
8. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$913,421.99.
JOINT
WATERLOO WATER WORKS BOARD AND
BUILDING & GROUNDS COMMITTEE
June 20 , 2001
3 : 00 p.m.
Mollenhoff Conference Room
Roll Call : Members : Chairperson Bill Gronen
Harold Getty
Barb Krizek
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
NF,V_RITS INF„4 S
1 . Review of property generally located behind the fire station
on San Marnan Drive .
.ADJOT TR NMRNT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
June 21, 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, JUNE 18, 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: Gerald Dolf, United Methodist Urban Minister.
Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Decker, Superintendent of Streets
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of June 7, 2001, Special Session, and June 11, 2001, Regular Session, as
proposed.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Program--Zone 1 and Greenhill Road Recreational Trail
Repair, Contract No. 631.
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.
June 18, 2001 Page 2
2. F.Y. 2001 Virden Creek Dam and Channel Repairs, Contract No. 626
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.
HEARINGS
3. Extending boundaries for the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
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.
Delay adoption until July 23, 2001.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Charles
Pearson for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on June 23, 2001, from noon to 6:00
p.m. in conjunction with entertainment for the Juneteenth 2001 celebration at
Sullivan Park, together with recommendation of approval of Chief of Police.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Daniel P. Schmitz for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 170 Lowder
Road, together with recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Delbert K. Nielsen for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 176 Lowder
Road, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request
of Interstate Brands Corp., 325 Commercial Street, to place a 2 foot wide concrete
slab along the entire length of their building and a 4 foot by 10 foot service walk
from the street to their building, together with recommendation of approval.
DOCUMENTS
8. Resolution-to approve Iowa Department of Transportation Adopt a Highway
Application to allow East High School Army JROTC to pick up trash along Highway
63 from Garden of Memories two miles north.
June 18, 2001 Page 3
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting a one-year
agreement with the Waterloo Community School District to provide School Resource
Officers.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Analyst transmitting 3.5
percent pay increase for non-bargaining employees for F.Y. 2002.
11. Resolution-to authorize fund transfers from the Sanitation Fund and Sewer Fund to
the General Fund.
12. Resolution-to approve assignment of the cable television franchise from WestMarc
Cable Holding, Inc., dba AT&T Broadband to Mediacom Communications Corp.
13. $410,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001A.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of Notice of Sale.
Resolution-to direct sale of said $410,000.00 General Obligation Bonds.
Motion-to approve Tax Exemption Certificate.
Motion-to approve Continuing Disclosure Certificate.
Resolution-to authorize issuance of said bonds and levying tax to pay said bonds.
BILLS PAYMENT
14. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting one-
year agreement with Forbin to lease tower space on the City Hall freestanding tower
for$500.00 per month to provide wireless broadband Internet services, with four
one-year renewal periods. Set date of hearing as July 9, 2001.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting request to install decorative street light at the intersection of Ravenwood
Road and Ravenwood Circle and to remove street light at the t-intersection of
Kimball Avenue and Rachael Street.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Louis Cutwright, Jr., Building Official, to attend BOCA's 86th and ICBO's 79th
Annual Conference in Cincinnati, Ohio, on September 15-20, 2001, with costs not to
exceed $1,600.00.
June 18, 2001 Page 4
18. Steve Nemmers and Robert Duncan, Police Investigators, to follow-up on ongoing
criminal investigation in San Jose, California, on June 6-14, 2001, with costs not to
exceed $2,882.67.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
19. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Old Timers, 735 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/17/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Elk's Club, 407 E. Park Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/30/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Veterans of Foreign Wars, 612 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/3/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
20. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Main Street Waterloo, Lincoln Park/East 4th and Mulberry Streets (Transfer to East
4th Street on July 7-8, 2001)
21. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Kwik Star, 1636 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/29/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Kwik Star, 1214 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
All Stop Convenience Store, 51 E. Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 8/6/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Hank's Live Bait & Tackle, 186 W. 15th Street (New) (Expires 6/21/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales
22. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Hy-Vee, Inc., 2052 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/10/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
23. Application for Fireworks Display
National Cattle Congress on September 15, 2001
BONDS
24. Motion-to approve the bonds.
June 18, 2001 Page 5
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, June 18, 2001
4:20 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting disability retirement of Michael D. Fristo,
Paramedic/Engineer, effective May 22, 2001, together with recommendation of
payment of$12,181.17 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. San Martian Traffic Improvements, STP-U-8155(651)-70-07.
Pay engineering services to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due of
$43,012.24.
2. Highway 218/Cedar Willem Lakes Trail-Phase III, Contract No. 585.
Pay Estimate No. 11 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$12,024.86.
3. Windows on Waterloo, Phase V. STP-ES-8155(32)--81-07.
Pay Invoice No. 9 to Craig Ritland in the total amount due of$1,233.10.
Council Work Session
June 14, 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, JUKE 11, 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 Steve Witt, First Wesleyan Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Quint, MIS Manager
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of June 4, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. Sergeant Road-Cedar Prairie Trail Connection.
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.
June 11, 2001 Page 2
HEARINGS
2. Vacation, sale and conveyance of property generally located behind the fire station
on San Marnan Drive for $475,000.00-Lockard Development.
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.
3. Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program--Zone 1.
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 proposed repairs to sidewalks.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Irene Frye for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1326 Huntington
Road, together with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Della J. Cafaro for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1330
Huntington Road, together with recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
Michael Dennis for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on June 16, 2001, at 12:15
p.m. in conjunction with firing a cannon into the Cedar River from Soldiers and
Sailors Park behind Veterans Memorial Hall during a wedding reception, together
with recommendation of approval of Chief of Police.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
Anthony Smith for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on June 16, June 23, July 7
and July 14, 2001, from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m., in conjunction with Keep It A
Secret Entertainment providing entertainment at Gates Park, including music, rap
contest and other activities.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of the
Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries for a variance to Truck Embargo Ordinance on East
Donald Street from Logan Avenue to Sage Road during the period of June 12, 2001,
through September 3, 2001, in conjunction with asphalt overlay construction project
for East Donald Street from Sage to North Elk Run Roads.
June 11, 2001 Page 3
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Larry and Jacquelyn Shinn, 3307 Monticello Avenue, to reduce the 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,
together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Set date of hearing as July 2, 2001.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Richard and Linda Morrison to sell and convey for $4,500.00 property
acquired in conjunction with improvements to Donald Street/Broadway Street
intersection. Set date of hearing as July 9, 2001.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Main
Street Waterloo and Waterloo Jaycees to hold Waterloo Fireworks Festival on July 7,
2001 from 4:00 p.m. until 12:00 a.m., with activities planned at Veteran's Memorial
Park, 4th Street from Commercial to Sycamore Streets, parking lot on West 4th Street,
5th Street Bridge, 6th Street Bridge and Paramount Park, and request to close 4th
Street from Commercial to Sycamore Streets, 6th Street Bridge and 5th Street Bridge
prior to fireworks.
REPORTS
12. Motion-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting May
2001 Financial Report.
DOCUMENTS
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Milissa Gorman for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$3,985.00 for property located at 912 Riehl Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
14. Preliminary Plat of Lyle Taylor.
Resolution-to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting extension of contract for two years with City Carton, Inc. for
disposition and marketing services.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting extension of contract for two years with Black Hawk Waste
Disposal Co. for recycling services.
17. Anaerobic Digesters for Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 550.
Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting Change Order No. 5 for a net increase of$65,485.00 for work
to be performed by Story Construction of Waterloo, Iowa.
June 11, 2001
Page 4
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an
application with the Environmental Protection Agency for Environmental Justice
grant in the amount of$20,000.00 to continue outreach efforts for the Brownfields
Pilot Area.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
19. Resolution-to accept Deed of Dedication from John Deere Product Engineering Center
for acquisition of property in conjunction with the Cedar Prairie Trail/Sergeant Road
Connection.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Analyst transmitting 3.5
percent pay increase for non-bargaining employees for F.Y. 2002.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting
request of Waterloo Jaycees and Main Street Waterloo to use hotel/motel tax
discretionary funds in the amount of$5,000.00 for the Fireworks Festival on July 7,
2001.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
22. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by: adding Sections (67a) N. Elk Run
Road and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and (148a) Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and
Northeast Drive to Section 540, Obedience to Official Traffic-Control Devices; and
repealing Subsection (46) Martin Luther King Jr. Drive of Section 541, Increasing
Speed Limits in Certain Areas; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (46)
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive of Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits in Certain
Areas: and repealing Subsection (100) Martin Luther King Jr. Drive of Section 543,
Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (100) Martin Luther King
Jr. Drive of Section 543, Thru Street; and adding Subsection (33a) Bishop Avenue to
Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Street; and repealing
Subsection (247) Martin Luther King Jr. Drive of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at
All Time on Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (247)
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Time on Certain
Streets (installation of traffic signals at the intersections of Martin Luther
King Jr. Drive and Northeast Drive and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and
North Elk Run Road; installation of stop sign on southbound Bishop
Avenue at Independence Avenue; extend prohibited parking from Idaho
Street to North Elk Run Road and change speed limits on Martin Luther
King Jr. 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.
June 11, 2001 Page 5
23. An ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
by repealing Section 5-2-8, Window Peeping, of Chapter 2, General Offenses, of Title
5, Police Regulations; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 5-2-8, Peeping, of
Chapter 2, General Offenses, of Title 5, Police Regulations (expand locations from
which it is unlawful to watch or observe for an unlawful or wrongful
purpose).
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
24. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
25. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting one-
year agreement with RACOM Corporation to lease tower space on the City Hall
freestanding tower for$500.00 per month to provide wireless broadband Internet
services, with four one-year renewal periods. Set date of hearing as July 2, 2001.
26. F.Y. 2001 Asphalt Overlau Program, Contract No. 634.
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 June 25, 2001.
27. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of the following to the Main Street Board: Bruce Estabrook, Randy
Stultz, Norm Smith, with term expiration date of July 1, 2002; Sheryl Newton, Eric
Ritland, Mary Ellen Warren, with term expiration date of July 1, 2003; Mike Butler
and Bob Stevenson, with term expiration date of July 1, 2004.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
ADD 27a. John R. Rooff, Mayor, to attend Riverfront Renaissance Project presentation to the
Vision Iowa Board in Des Moines, Iowa, on June 12-13, 2001, with expenses not to
exceed $109.00
June 11, 2001 Page 6
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
28. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Osco Drug, 2060 Crossroads Blvd. (Renewal) (Expires 7/24/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Osco Drug, 3675 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/24/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Metro #66, 3201 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/30/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
29. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Osco Drug, 2060 Crossroads Blvd. (Renewal) (Expires 7/24/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Osco Drug, 3675 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/24/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
30. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
The Metro Bar, 510 Mulberry Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/14/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
BONDS
31. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, June 11, 2001
3:55 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Public Works 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
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of May 1, 2001, on file in
the City Clerk's office.
June 11, 2001 Page 7
2. Telecommunications Commission minutes of May 3, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 630.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Aspro in the total amount due of$100,575.25.
2. MidPort America Phase II.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Earth Tech, Inc. in the total amount due of$8,387.29.
3. F.Y. 2000 Concrete & Structure Repair, Contract No. 617.
Pay Estimate No. 14 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$18,518.62.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
June 11, 2001
4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Presentation by MidAmerican Energy Company of the L.E.D.
Traffic Signal Retrofit Project.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
June 7, 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
AGENDA OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS IN THE CITY HALL, 5:00 P.M.
THURSDAY, DUNE 7, 2001
ROLL CALL.
Motion—to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Motion—to receive and file copies of Call.
BOND SALE
1. $13,440,000.00 Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001.
Motion—to receive and file proof of publication of Notice of Sale.
Resolution--to direct sale of$13,440,000 Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds.
Motion—to instruct City Clerk to return certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders.
Resolution—to authorize the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Bonds,
Series, 1993A, and direct publication be given.
Motion—to approve Tax Exemption Certificate.
Motion—to approve Continuing Disclosure Certificate.
Resolution—to authorize and provide for the issuance of$13,440,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2001 and levying tax to pay said bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion—to adjourn.
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, JUNE 4, 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: Fire Chief Frank Magsamen
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of May 29, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
HEARINGS
1. Sale and conveyance of property generally located just east of the quarry site at the
southeast corner of Burton Avenue and Donald Street for $17,952.00-Walt Tournier.
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.
June 4, 2001 Page 2
DOCUMENTS
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
agreement with St. Edward's Catholic Church for temporary and permanent
easements in conjunction with construction of traffic signals at the intersection of
Kimball and Mitchell Avenues.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
3. Resolution-to authorize certification to property taxes certain unpaid life safety and
rental inspections fees.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk and Chief Financial Officer
transmitting amendment to Bidding Policy that consideration should be given for
purchasing goods or services from locally-owned business if cost and other
considerations are relatively equal.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting increase in
ambulance non-emergency transport fee from $175.00 to $225.00, emergency basic
transport fee from $200.00 to $275.00, and emergency advanced life transport fee
from $300.00 to $375.00.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
6. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (136a) Kimball
Avenue and Rachael Street to Section 540, Obedience to Official Traffic-Control
Devices; and by repealing Subsection (87) Kimball Avenue of Section 543, Thru
Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (87) Kimball Avenue of Section
543, Thru Streets (installation of traffic signal at the intersection of Kimball
Avenue and Rachael 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.
BILLS PAYMENTS
7. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
BID OPENING
Thursday, June 7, 2001
12:00 Noon
Council Chambers
1 $13 440 000.00 Co
orate P ose General Obli ation Bonds Series 2001.
Receive and file sealed bids, but NOT OPENED
Instruct City Clerk to open sealed bids
Refer to S eer Financial Inc.
Adjourn to 5:00 p.m,
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
June 4, 2001 Page 3
NEW BUSINESS
8. F.Y. 2001 Virden Creek Dam and Channel Repairs, Contract No. 626.
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 June 18, 2001.
9. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Program Zone 1 and Greenhill Road Recreational Trail
Repair, Contract No. 631.
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 June 18, 2001.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
10. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Knights of Columbus, 1955 Locke Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/30/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Steamboat Gardens, 1740 Falls Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/13/02)
Light House Lounge, 1307 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/28/02)
11. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class B
Club Wanabe's, 226 West 5th Street, (New Owner) (Expires 6/20/02)
12. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Osco Drug Store, 2068 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/5/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
13. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Main Street Waterloo, Lincoln Park, East 4th and Mulberry Streets (Transfer to 422
Commercial Street on June 15-17, 2001)
14. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Hy-Vee, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/02)
June 4, 2001 Page 4
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15. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJO��ENT Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monda June 4 2001mittee, Council Chambers
Co
4:30 p.m.
- Building and Grounds une l Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Fin rie 7e 01 Committee,
Thursda JuCouncil Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Special Council Meeting, INFORMATION
PUBLIC
ittin promotion of Richard Carter to the
Communication from' police Chief transm 9
1. posi position
of Sergeant effective May 15, 2001.
inutes of April 26, 2001, on file in the
terloo Convention and Visitor's Bureau m
2. Wa Clerk's
City Clerk's office.
3. minutes on May 23, 2001, on file in the City
Water Works Board of Trustees
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1 F.Y. t No. 628.
Estimate
Rath Vertical Kill Demolition onn tracIac , in the total amount due of
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Peterson Contractors,
C Co
$42,721.50.
BID OPENING
Thursday, June 7, 2001
12:00 Noon
Council Chambers
1. $13,440,000.00 Corporate Purpose General Obligation Bonds, Series 2001.
Receive and file sealed bids, but NOT OPENED.
Instruct City Clerk to open sealed bids
Refer to Speer Financial, Inc.
Adjourn to 5:00 p.m.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk