HomeMy WebLinkAbout05.May Council Work Session
May 31, 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.
TUESDAY, MAY 29, 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 Randolph McHone, Grace Evangelical Lutheran
Pledge of Allegiance: Jeff Robbins, Director of Aviation
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of May 21, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
Certification of Appreciation and Trophy in recognition of all the city's help with the Dirt'N
the House BMX bicycle track.
HEARINGS
I. Amendments to the F.Y. 2001 Budget.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said budget amendments.
May 29, 2001 Page 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. West 5th Street Parking Ramp Improvements.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official transmitting award of
contract in the amount of$489,483.00 to Borwig Building Service, Inc. of Waterloo,
Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Daryl
and Meri Kay Chase, 555 W. Wellington Street,for a variance to the Noise
Ordinance on June 2, 2001 from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with a
band performing in their backyard facing the woods, cemetery and Highway 63,
together with recommendation of approval of Chief of Police.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Leslie L. Keilholtz for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1341 Black
Hawk Road, together with recommendation of approval.
DOCUMENTS
5. West 5th Street Parking Ramp Improvements.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official transmitting Contract,
Bonds, and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$489,483.00 from Borwig
Building Service, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Analyst transmitting 3.5
percent pay increase for non-bargaining employees for F.Y. 2002.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
7. An ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing the definition of"Unlicensed Vehicle" of Subsection A of Section
4-4-7, Junk Motor Vehicles, of Chapter 4, Litter Control, of Title 4, Public Health
and Safety; and enacting in lieu thereof a new definition of"Unlicensed Vehicle" of
Subsection A of Section 4-4-7, Junk Motor Vehicles, of Chapter 4, Litter Control, of
Title 4, Public Health and Safety (requiring unlicensed vehicles to be in an
enclosed building).
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
May 29, 2001 Page 3
8. Vacation, sale and conveyance of a portion of the north-south alley abutting
property generally located at 710 Broadway Street for$100.00 to allow for a day
care facility with child plan area-New Hope Missionaru Baptist Church.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
9. An ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Subsection A, Appointments; Tenn, of Section 2-8-2,
Composition and Membership, and Subsection B, Quorum, of Section 2-8-3,
Meetings, of Chapter 8, Cultural and Arts Commission, of Title 2, Boards and
Commissions; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsection A, Appointments; Term,
of Section 2-8-2, Composition and Membership, and Subsection B, Quorum, of
Section 2-8-3, Meetings, of Chapter 8, Cultural and Arts Commission, of Title 2,
Boards and Commissions (increasing number of commissioners from seven to
eleven).
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.
10. An ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa
as it pertains to changing the name of Sanitation and Water Pollution/Flood Control
Department to Waste Management Services Department.
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
11. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Sergeant Road-Cedar Prairie Trail Connection.
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. Set date of hearing as June 11, 2001.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
13. Emily Kuntz, Internal Auditor, to attend continuing education course to maintain
CPA status in Iowa City, Iowa on June 12, 2001, with costs not to exceed $245.00.
May 29, 2001 Page 4
14. Cliff Caughron, Sue Holmes, Willie Keller and Robert Greenlee, Police Dare Student
Resource officers, to attend annual DARE Conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa on
July 15-17, 2001, with costs not to exceed $766.00, including use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
15. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
Fraternal Order of the Eagles, 202 East 1st Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/30/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
16. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Garfield's Café, 2820 Falls Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/14/02)
17. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Kwik Star, 707 Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/02) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Kwik Star, 1105 Cedar Bend Drive (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Kwik Star, 324 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/21/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
18. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
J's R & B, 501 Independence Avenue (New) (Expires 6/1/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
BONDS
19. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Tuesday, May 29, 2001
4:20 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
May 29, 2001 Page 5
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Superintendent of Street Department transmitting resignation of
James Paulsen, Equipment Operator I, effective May 22, 2001, together with
recommendation of payment of$2,304.82 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of April 25, 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. 1 to Aspro in the total amount due of$85,511.67
2. F.Y. 2001 Biennial Bridge Review Program.
Pay Professional Services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$36,400.00.
3. Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Drive, Phase IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 15 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$18,583.53.
4. Easton Avenue Water Pollution/Flood Control Facilities, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 28 to Fagen, Inc. in the total amount due of$192,792.15.
5. Black Hawk Area Signal Optimization Study.
Pay Estimate No. 20 to HDR, Inc. in the total amount due of$16,346.85.
6. San Marnan Traffic Improvements.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due of
$21,739.74.
7. San Marnan Traffic Improvements.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due of
$7,825.20.
8. San Marnan Traffic Improvements.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due of
$1,279.86.
9. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Phase IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 26 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of
$70,038.51.
10. F.Y. 2000 Concrete and Structure Repair Program.
Pay Estimate No. 13 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$17,280.29
11. Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Drive, Phase IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Union Pacific Railroad Company in the total amount due of
$7,656.69.
Council Work Session
May 24, 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, MAY 21, 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: Dr. Samuel Grzybek, Church of the Open Bible.
Pledge of Allegiance: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director.
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of May 14, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring Saturday, May 26, 2001, as "Cruise Day".
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. West 5th Street Parking Ramp Repair.
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 order construction.
Motion-to receive,file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Building Official for review.
May 21, 2001 Page 2
2. Sale and conveyance of property generally located on Pleasant Valley Drive off
Greenhill Road, east of the bike trail and south of the Jehovah's Witness Hall.
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 and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
City Planner for review.
HEARINGS
3. Rezone from "R-2" One & Two Family Residence District to "R-3,R-P" Planned
Multiple Residence District property generally located along the west side of the
2600 block of Ansborough Avenue to construct an elderly housing/assisted living
development-John Eveland.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
4. Sale and conveyance of property generally located at the northwest corner of
Halstead and Merriman Streets for$500.00-Paul Wieland.
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.
5. Issuance of not to exceed $6,025,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential
Corporate Purpose.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing-to provide
funds for construction and repair of streets; construction and repair of
sidewalks; construction and improving of facilities useful for the collection,
treatment and disposal of sewage and industrial waste; rehabilitation,
improvement and equipping of existing city parks; reconstruction and
improvement of the Municipal Airport; equipping of the fire, police, sanitation,
street and civil defense departments; improvement of waterways, and real and
personal property useful for the protection or reclamation of property situated
within the corporate limits of the city from floods or high waters; construction,
improvement, installation and repair of traffic control devices and street lighting
fixtures.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
May 21, 2001 Page 3
6. Issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General
Corporate Purpose.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing-to pay costs
of the construction and remodeling of city buildings and facilities; renovation of
the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center; construction or reconstruction of
buildings and facilities for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act;
computer system replacement; swimming pool renovations; improvements to the
Carnegie Library and improvements to fire stations
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
7. Issuance of not to exceed $660,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General
Corporate Purpose.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing-to pay costs
for repairing the West Parking Ramp.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
8. Issuance of not to exceed $525,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General
Corporate Purpose.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing for
improvements to city buildings, including the Street Department, Central Garage
facilities; improvements to the Cultural and Arts Center,fire station, public
library, stadium and Young Arena.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
9. Issuance of not to exceed $360,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General
Corporate Purpose.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing for golf
course improvements and equipment.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
May 21, 2001 ter- Page 4
10. Issuance of not to exceed $410,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General
Corporate Purpose.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing for
retirement sick leave buyout.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
11. Issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General
Corporate Purpose.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing-to pay costs
to restore and provide General Fund working capital.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
12. Issuance of not to exceed $1,320,000 General Obligation Bonds.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing-to pay costs
of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out of an urban renewal
project within the Downtown Urban Renewal Area.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
13. Issuance of not to exceed $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential
Corporate Purpose.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing-to provide
funds to pay costs of refunding the Series 1993A General Obligation Bonds.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
14. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Festival
of Iowa Folklife for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on June 15, 2001,from 6:00
p.m. to 10:00 p.m., June 16, 2001, from Noon to 10:00 p.m., and June 17, 2001,
from Noon to 6:00 p.m., in conjunction with Festival of Iowa Folklife events at the
Waterloo Center for the Arts, parking lot across from the Library and Washington
Park, together with recommendation of approval of Police Chief
May 21, 2001 Page 5
15. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
David J. Adams for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1002 Baltimore
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Brian C. Cox for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 801 Hickory
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Louis W. Kettman for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 327
Candlewick Road, together with recommendation of approval.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Thomas J. Hoffman for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 3428
Osage Road, together with recommendation of approval.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Rasema Sakanovic for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1302
Hawthorne Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of the
Waterloo Airport Board for a variance to Truck Embargo Ordinance on Leversee
Road from Lone Tree to Dunkerton Roads during the period of June 1, 2001 through
October 1, 2001 in conjunction with reconstruction of a portion of Taxiway D at the
Airport.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Lockard Development to vacate, sell and convey property generally
located behind the fire station on San Marnan Drive. Set date of hearing as June
11, 2001.
DOCUMENTS
22. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer agreement with the
Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad and Iowa Department of Transportation to
renew/repair railroad grade crossing at Vinton Street,just east of the Cedar River
Bridge in conjunction with Year 2001 Railroad Crossing Surface Repair Program.
23. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Andre Charrier for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$9,727.00 for property located at 536 Cutler Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
24. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Jack Haes for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $57,500.00
for property located at 404 Norwood Avenue in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
May 21, 2001 Page 6
25. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Neil Hanson for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $11,327.00
for property located at 922 Gilbert Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
26. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Pedro Rodriguez for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$9,089.00 for property located at 736 Newton Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
27. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Jessica Troester for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$8,865.00 for property located at 1120 Forest Avenue in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
28. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application for Angela Wilson for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$5,415.00 for property located at 204 Rhey Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
29. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting application with
the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Economic Development
Initiative (EDI) Program funds in the amount of$500,000.00 in conjunction with
revitalization of the Rath Brownfields Demonstration Pilot Area.
30. Memorial Hall A.D.A. Improvements Project.
Motion-to approve communication from Building Official transmitting Change Order
for a net increase in the amount of$535.47 for work to be performed by Huff
Construction Company.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
31. Resolution-to support Community Housing Initiatives to be eligible for low-income
and historic tax credits to assist financing of the construction of Oak Park Terrace
elderly housing to be located at Ansborough Avenue and West 4th Street.
32. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request to
send out notification to property owners of proposed sidewalk repairs and estimate
of costs and setting date of hearing as June 11, 2001 on proposed repairs in
conjunction with Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program -Zone 1.
33. Resolution-to approve amendment to bidding policy that bids will be solicited from
local vendors whenever possible.
May 21, 2001 Page 7
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
33. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (85a) Rachael
Street to Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner(install No Parking Here to
Corner signs on south side of Rachael Street 40 feet from Kimball access
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.
34. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (15) Carolina
Street of Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner; and enacting in lieu thereof a new
Subsection (15) Carolina Street of Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner(to move
the No Parking Here to Corner sign 200 feet east of Hale 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.
35. Vacation, sale and conveyance of a portion of the north-south alley abutting
property generally located at 710 Broadway Street for$100.00 to allow for a day
care facility with child plan area-New Hope Missionarcq Baptist Church.
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.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
BILLS PAYMENTS
36. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
37. Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting recommendation of appointment of Leo Dixon, Dennis Moore,
Patrick Powers, Tom Neuman and Jay Jordan to the position of Waste Services
Technician, effective May 29, 2001, and Larry Levendusky and Dave Roeder to the
position of Sewer Maintenance Worker, effective May 29, 2001, and William Austin
to the position of Sewer Maintenance Worker at a date to be determined.
38. Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting recommendation of appointment of Randy Henry to the
position of Wastewater Operator at a date to be determined.
May 21, 2001 Page 8
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
39. Frank Krogh and William Herkelman, Tri-County Drug Task Force Investigators, to
attend "Basic Narcotics Investigations School" in Johnston, Iowa, on June 3-15,
2001, with costs not to exceed $563.88, including use of Tri-County vehicle.
40. Terrance Malone, Associate Planner, to attend U.S. EPA Region 7 3rd Annual
Brownfields All-Pilots Forum in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 30-31, 2001, with costs
not to exceed $140.00, including use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
41. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Pizza Hut, 2825 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires 6/7/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
42. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Buzz's Bar, 1016 Maynard Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/27/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Southtown Lounge, 2026 Bopp Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/7/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
43. Application for Fireworks Display
Waterloo Jaycees/Main Street on July 7, 2001
Sunnyside Country Club on July 4, 2001
44. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Greyhound Lounge, 708 Jefferson Street on June 1, 2001
BONDS
45. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
May 21, 2001 page 9
MEETINGS
Monday, May 21, 2001
3:15 p.m. — Council Work Session, Council Chambers
3:50 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 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 Leisure Services Director transmitting resignation of Bob
Jorgensen, Golf Maintenance I, effective April 16, 2001, together with
recommendation of payment of$738.24 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Waterloo Airport Board minutes of February 20, March 20, April 17, April 26 and
May 8, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of April 12, 2001, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Community Development Board minutes of April 17, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
5. Waterloo Public Library minutes of April 9, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Soldiers and Sailors Park-Phase I, Contract No. 627.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry in the total amount due of
$4,894.40.
2. Anaerobic Lagoon Controls/Generator Building for WPFC, Contract No. 533.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Earth Tech, Inc., in the total amount due of$2,533.04.
3. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 29 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$36,795.52.
4. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Earth Tech, Inc., in the total amount due of$28,148.09.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 21, 2001
3 : 15 - 3 : 50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of city' s bonding program.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 21, 2001
4 : 30 - 4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of changing the number of members on the Cultural
& Arts Commission.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 21, 2001
4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Capital Improvement Program.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
May 17, 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, MAY 14, 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 John Eigsti, Crossroads Community Church of the Nazarene.
Pledge of Allegiance: Police Chief Tom Jennings
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of May 7, 2001, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring May 20-26, 2001 as National Public Works Week.
Recognition of Doug Shaffer for being instrumental in saving the life of Louis Finsand at
Electric Park Ballroom.
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May 14, 2001 Page 2
HEARINGS
Vacation, sale and conveyance of a portion of the north-south alley abutting
property generally located at 710 Broadway Street for $100.00 to allow for a day
care facilitu with child plan area-New Hope Missionary Baptist Church.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
Hold Hearing-Motion to receive and file petitions of support and opposition.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
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.
2. Vacation, sale and conveyance of alleys generally located in Block 7 and Block 8
of Rose Hill First Addition and Ash Street between Sumner Street and Cottage
Street for $1.00 to allow redevelopment of the current Grant School site-Waterloo
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.
3. Vacation, sale and conveyance of Western Avenue generally located between West
5th Street and Johnson Avenue and alley generally located from Western Avenue
southerly to Johnson Street for$1.00 to combine existing West Intermediate School
site for redevelopment-Waterloo 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.
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May 14, 2001 Page 3
4. Site plan amendment to the "CZ" Conditional Zoning District property generally
located at 2452 Burton Avenue to relocate industrial uses on the site to the
northern half of property and return southern half to residential use-Bud and Pam
Jones.
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.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Walt Tournier to sell and convey property generally located just east of
the quarry site at the southeast corner of Burton Avenue and Donald Street for
$17,952.00. Set date of hearing as June 4, 2001.
REPORTS
6. Motion-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting April
2001 Financial Report.
DOCUMENTS
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting a
cooperative agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in
conjunction with the Riverview Recreation Area Boat Ramp, WRAC Project No. 01-
455, in the amount of$15,896.00, with city match of$3,965.00.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an application
with U.S. Department of Commerce for an Economic Development Administration
grant in the amount of$1,000,000.00 in conjunction with redevelopment of the
Rath Neighborhood and Riverfront Renaissance Plan.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting a
Memorandum of Agreement with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments
(INRCOG) to administer$1,000,000.00 Economic Development Administration
grant, at a cost not to exceed $7,500.00.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution-to grant assurance to the Economic Development Administration, U.S.
Department of Commerce that the city can satisfy a match of$1,671,750.00 in
conjunction with redevelopment of the Rath Neighborhood and Riverfront
Renaissance Plan.
May 14, 2001 ' Page 4
11. Resolution-to set date of hearing as May 29, 2001 on amendments to F.Y. 2001
Budget.
12. Resolution-to support the development and future support of information sharing of
digitized zoning layer.
13. Resolution-to adjust Sidewalk Assessments for Parcel Control No. 55 and No. 56
for property owned by Stanford and Associates (Roosevelt Roby).
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
14. Recodification of Waterloo Code of Ordinance.
Motion-to adopt ordinance.
15. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (15)
Carolina Street of Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner; and enacting in lieu
thereof a new Subsection (15) Carolina Street of Section 553, No Parking Here to
Corner(to move the No Parking Here to Corner sign 200 feet east of Hale
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
16. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
17. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation
of appointment of Pat Cole to the Airport Commission, with term expiration date of
May 14, 2004.
18. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting the following
appointments to the Planning Programming and Zoning Commission: Jeff
Dainielsen, with term expiration date of February 20, 2003 and reappointment of
Dolly Fortier and Larry Mosier, with term expiration date of February 7, 2003, Virg
Haley, Steve Jordan and Janice Blevins, with term expiration date of February 7,
2004.
May 14, 2001 Page 5
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
19. Beer/Liquor Permit Application
Class C
Hickory House, 315 Park Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/23/02)
The Moonlight Night Club, 118 E. 11th Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/14/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
20. Beer Permit Application
Class B
My Waterloo Days, 100 W. 4th Street (Temporary 5/31/01-6/4/01)
My Waterloo Days, 519 Mulberry Street (Temporary 5/31/01-6/4/01) (Transfer to
100 E. Park Avenue, 1000 Fletcher Avenue, 615 Park Road) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
21. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A Club
El Mecca Shrine Club, 716 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/21/02)
22. Application for Fireworks Display
Waterloo Bucks Baseball Club on June 1, 9, 29 and July 4, 6, 13, 20, 27, 2001
Cedar Valley Youth Soccer Association on June 9, 2001.
23. Application for Outdoor Service Area
My Waterloo Days, 100 W. 4th Street (Temporary 5/31/01-6/4/01)
My Waterloo Days, 519 Mulberry Street (Temporary 5/31/01-6/4/01) (Transfer to
100 E. Park Avenue, 1000 Fletcher Avenue, 615 Park Road) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
BONDS
24. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, May 14, 2001
2:20 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee
2:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
3:00 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:10 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
3:20 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
3:30 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
May 14, 2001 ' Page 6
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
resignation of Gary Luck Sr., Sewer Maintenance, effective April 27, 2001, together
with recommendation of payment of$6,272.43 for unused vacation pay and sick
time.
2. Communication from Manager Information Services transmitting layoff of Kevin
Mienders, Network Administrator, effective May 22, 2001, together with
recommendation of payment of$738.13 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
3. Communication from Police Chief transmitting retirement of Carl Teske, Police
Officer, effective May 3, 2001, together with recommendation of payment of
$27,198.75 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
4. Civil Service Commission minutes of April 20, 2001 on file in the City Clerk's office.
5. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of March 8, 2001 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2000 Bridge Painting and Repair, Contract No. 598.
Pay Estimate No. 14 to Borwig Building Service, Inc. in the total amount due of
$19,922.25.
2. Window on Waterloo.
Pay Invoice No. 8 to Craig Ritland, ASLA in the total amount due of$14,231.20.
3. Black Hawk Area Signal Optimization Study.
Pay Estimate No. 20 to HDR, Inc. in the total amount due of$3,050.86.
4. San Marnan Traffic Improvements.
Pay Design Services to Parsons Transportation Group, Inc. in the total amount due
of$7,825.20.
5. F.Y. 2001 Rath Vertical Kill Demolition, Contract No. 628.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of
$65,445.50.
6. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Phase IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 25 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of
$28,486.49.
7. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$1,279,575.08.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 14, 2001
4 : 15 - 4 :45 p .m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Housing Code pertaining to registration of rental
properties—Fire Chief .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 14, 2001
4 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Capital Improvements Program.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 14, 2001
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 14, 2001
4 : 00 - 4 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review request from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission
for discretionary motel/hotel funds to purchase art for Five
Sullivan Brothers Convention Center and murals for corridor
on Folklife Festival .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 14 , 2001
2 : 30 - 3 : 00 p .m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion with minority contractors .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
May 10, 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, MAY 7, 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: Major Ron Gorton, Salvation Army.
Pledge of Allegiance: Walter Reed, Executive Director of Human Rights Commission
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of April 23, 2001, Regular Session and April 26, 2001 Special Session, as
proposed.
Proclamation encouraging support of the Veterans of Foreign Wars of the United States
through the purchase of Buddy Poppies on May 11 - 12, 2001.
Proclamation declaring May 13-19, 2001, as National Police Week and May 17, 2001, as
Peace Officer's Memorial Day.
Recognition of Doug Shaffer for being instrumental in saving the life of Louis Finsand at
Electric Park Ballroom.
May 7, 2001 Page 2
HEARINGS
1. One Year Action Plan for F.Y. 2002 Community Development Block Grant (CDBG)
and HOME Program funds.
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 plan and authorize submission to U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development.
2. Site Plan Amendment to the "M-2,P"Planned Heavy Industrial District for property
generally located at 3306 Airport Boulevard to build a 3,985 sq. ft. addition to an
existing building-Iowa Armu National Guard.
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.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment.
3. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "R-1" Residential District approximately
34.5 acres of property generally located 1/4 mile east of the intersection of East
Shaulis Road and Hammond Avenue for residential development-Joseph Minard.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
4. Vacation of 50 foot platted building line generally located along the east portion of
541 Belle Street for the purpose of a garage addition-Charles W. Lidtke
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.
May 7, 2001 Page 3
5. 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 1427 Vermont
Street to allow for a one person beauty salon to be operated from the residence-
Schaenette Allen.
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 Police Chief transmitting request from My
Waterloo Days Committee to close East 4th Street from Franklin to Mulberry with no
parking on the park side of Mulberry on May 31, 2001 in conjunction with People in
the Park; to hold parade on June 1, 2001, with route to begin on West 4th and
Jefferson Street to Mulberry Street and down 5th Street to Bluff and close Park, 4th
and 5th Streets from Bluff to Mulberry; close the 4th Street Bridge, Cedar Street from
Park to 5th Street during Dancin'Downtown and close 6th Street Bridge during
Fireworks Display on June 1, 2001; and hold Fun Run on June 2, 2001.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting request from
Cammie Scully on behalf of Festival of Iowa Folklife to close the following streets
during the period June 15-17, 2001: Commercial Street from West 1st to Park
Avenue; Park Avenue from Commercial to Bluff Streets; Jefferson Street from Park
Avenue to West 3rd Street; West 3rd Street from Commercial to Cedar Streets; West
2nd Street from Commercial to Cedar Streets; Cedar Street from West 2nd to West 3rd
Streets; and the following streets from approximately 12:00 noon to 6:00 p.m. on
June 16 and June 17, 2001: Park Avenue from eastbound Washington Street to
south Street; and South Street from West 3rd Street to the entrance to the Grout
Museum off of South Street.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of John Eveland to rezone property generally located along the west side of
the 2600 block of Ansborough Avenue from "R-2" One & Two Family Residence
District to "R-3,R-P" Planned Multiple Residence District to construct an elderly
housing/assisted living development, together with recommendation of approval of
the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as May 21,
2001.
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May 7, 2001 Page
DOCUMENTS
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting one-year 28E
Agreement with East Waterloo Township to provide fire protection and ambulance
services.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application from Amy O'Brien for tax exemptions in the amount of$10,000.00 for
351 Butler Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA),
together with recommendation of approval.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application from Melissa Havens for tax exemptions in the amount of$9,687.00 for
320 Boston Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA),
together with recommendation of approval.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application from Bernard McKinley, Jr.,for tax exemptions in the amount of
$52,000.00 for 729 West 5th Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area (CURA), together with recommendation of approval.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting
application from Marvin E. Shepard for tax exemptions in the amount of$5,184.00
for 1648 Williston Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
(CURA), together with recommendation of approval.
14. F.Y. 2001 Right-of-Wat Mowing.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$23.55 per acre for
Option A and $10.55 per acre for Option D from Professional Lawn Care of
Waterloo, Iowa.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Right of
Entry Agreement with Waterloo Associates to allow temporary access driveway as
part of reconstruction of Sears Street in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Street
Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 630.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Right of
Entry Agreement with Target Stores to allow temporary access driveway as part of
reconstruction of Sears Street in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Street Reconstruction
Program, Contract No. 630.
May 7, 2001 Page 5
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
agreement with Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad for installation and
maintenance of 230 volt wire line crossing Rath Lead 155 feet north of Vinton Street
in conjunction with the F.Y. 2000 Sycamore Street Reconstruction and Vinton Street
Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 613.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting agreement with
Verizon Wireless to provide digital cell phone services for 48 users for city
departments at a cost of$1,584.00 per month for 18,000 minutes, including long
distance, plus purchase of 48 digital cell phones at $10.00 each.
19. Renovation of the Chicago Great Western Depot.
Motion-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting Change
Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$81,329.00 for work to be performed
by Peters Construction of Waterloo, Iowa.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting Lease
Agreement with Lee Rottinghaus to lease 11.01 acres of property acquired in
conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Project for$990.00 per year.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting request from
owners of Lost Island Adventure Park to use hotel/motel tax funds in the amount of
$19,159.07 for tap charges for the newly constructed 35 acre water park at East
Shaulis and Hess Roads.
22. Resolution-to declare intent under Treasury Regulation to reimburse the city for lump
sum retirement payouts for FY01 and lease purchase payments for park equipment
in FY01.
23. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 21, 2001 on the issuance of$6,025,000
General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to provide funds for
construction and repair of streets; construction and repair of sidewalks; construction
and improving of facilities useful for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage
and industrial waste; rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of existing city
parks; reconstruction and improvement of the Municipal Airport; equipping of the fire,
police, sanitation, street and civil defense departments; improvement of waterways,
and real and personal property useful for the protection or reclamation of property
situated within the corporate limits of the city from floods or high waters;
construction, improvement, installation and repair of traffic control devices and street
lighting fixtures.
May 7, 2001 " Page 6
24. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 21, 2001 on the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs of
the construction and remodeling of city buildings and facilities; renovation of the
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center; construction or reconstruction of buildings
and facilities for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act; computer system
replacement; swimming pool renovations; improvements to the Carnegie Library and
improvements to fire stations.
25. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 21, 2001 on the issuance of not to exceed
$660,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs
for repairing the West Parking Ramp.
26. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 21, 2001 on the issuance of not to exceed
$525,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose for
improvements to city buildings, including the Street Department, Central Garage
facilities and Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center; improvements to the Cultural
and Arts Center, fire station, public library, stadium and Young Arena.
27. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 21, 2001 on the issuance of not to exceed
$360,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose for golf course
improvements and equipment.
28. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 21, 2001 on the issuance of not to exceed
$410,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose for retirement
sick leave buyout.
29. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 21, 2001 on the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs to
restore and provide General Fund working capital.
30. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 21, 2001 on the issuance of not to exceed
$1,320,000 General Obligation Bonds to pay costs of aiding in the planning,
undertaking and carrying out of an urban renewal project within the Downtown
Urban Renewal Area.
31. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 21, 2001 on the issuance of not to exceed
$4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to provide
funds to pay costs of refunding the Series 1993A General Obligation Bonds.
BILLS PAYMENTS
32. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
May 7, 2001 Page 7
NEW BUSINESS
33. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting proposed
Overlay Street Improvements list for 2001.
34. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting
recommendation of award of bid to Bituminous Materials & Supply in the amount of
$102,000.00 and Koch Materials Company in the amount of$82,442.50 for
materials to be used for 2001 Oiling/Sealing Program.
35. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting extension of
boundaries for the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA) Plan, together
with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Set date of hearing as June 18, 2001.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
36. John R. Rooff, Mayor, Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, and Tunis
DenHartog, Volunteer Financial Advisor, to attend June 2001 bond issue
presentation meeting with Moody's Investor Services in New York City, New York,
on May 9-11, 2001, with costs not to exceed $3,576.00.
37. Carroll Kienol and Richard Harned, Police Officers, to attend Midwest Association
of Technical Accident Investigators conference in Fort Collins, Colorado, on June
10-14, 2001, with costs not to exceed $1,000.00.
38. Cammie Scully, Director; and Kent Shankle, Curator, to return art work and attend
art expo in Chicago, Illinois, on May 11-13, 2001, with costs not to exceed $737.00
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
39. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Smitty's Bar, 709 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/26/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Olive Garden Italian Restaurant, 1315 E. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires
5/28/02) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Paulies Place, 814 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/14/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
40. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
Amvets Home, Inc., 32 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/13/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
May 7, 2001 Page 8
41. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Becker Chapman Post No. 138, 619 Franklin (Renewal) (Expires 5/12/02)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Main Street Waterloo, 329 E. 4th Street (Seasonal) (Expires 11/25/01) (Includes
Sunday Sales) (Transfer to Lincoln Park, East 4th & Mulberry Streets)
42. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Amvets Home, Inc., 32 Lafayette Street (5/14/01 - 05/13/02)
43. Application for Cigarette License Permit
Stinger's, 209 Jefferson Street
The Metro Bar/This and That Shop, 510 Mulberry Street
44. Application for Fireworks Display
Waterloo Chamber of Commerce/My Waterloo Days for Fireworks Show on June 1-
3, 2001.
BONDS
45. 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
MEETINGS
Monday, May 7, 2001
3:00 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
3:05 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:15 p.m. - Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:30 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 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
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May 7, 2001 Page 9
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting promotion of Robert Hewitt to the
position of Sergeant effective April 24, 2001.
2. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting retirement of Shawn Burt, Firefighter,
effective April 15, 2001, together with recommendation of payment of$2,611.50 for
unused vacation pay and sick time.
3. Communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
resignation of Layne Sanford, Operation II, effective May 2, 2001, together with
recommendation of payment of$7,587.96 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
4. Civil Service list for the position of Fire Engineer, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on April 20, 2001.
5. Civil Service list for the position of Police Recruit, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on April 20, 2001.
6. Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board minutes of March 22, 2001, on file
in the City Clerk's office.
7. Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission minutes of April 3, 2001, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
8. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of March 28, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
9. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of April 3, 2001, and
special meeting minutes of April 11, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's office.
10. Telecommunications Commission minutes of April 5, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
11. Water Works Board of Trustees minutes of April 18, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 27 to Fagen, Inc., in the total amount due of$229,707.92.
2. Anaerobic Digesters Project for Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 8 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$1,041,640.51.
3. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Phases IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 24 to Peterson Contractors, Inc., in the total amount due of
$39,928.75.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 7, 2001
4 : 30 - 4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Housing Code pertaining to registration of rental
properties—Fire Chief.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 7, 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
May 7, 2001
4 : 00 - 4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Approval of requests from city departments for exception to
vehicle policy to allow city employees to take city vehicles
home.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
— a—
Council Work Session
May 3, 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