HomeMy WebLinkAbout08.August Council Work Session
August 30, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
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, AUGUST 27, 2007
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Enhance the economic well-being of Waterloo by emphasizing economic development as
the top priority for the City Council, resulting in an expanded tax base and increased
population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future
Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Adopt the International Property Maintenance Code to improve the health, safety and
appearance of the City.
6. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
7. Work toward lowering the overall property tax rate for Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe
and well maintained.
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.
S. 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.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Eric Thorson, City Engineer.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
August 27, 2007 Page 2
Minutes of August 20, 2007, Regular Session, as proposed.
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting request to hold MDA Boot Block on
August 31, September 1 and 2, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. on Franklin & 3rd
Streets, Ansborough & Downing Avenues, Kimball & Ridgeway Avenues, and La
Porte Road and San Marnan Drive; and September 3, 2007 on La Porte Road and
San Marnan Drive.
b. Motion-to approve the following:
1. Communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Carlton Carpenter to the position of Chief
Electrical Inspector, effective September 17, 2007.
2. Kent Shankle, Curator, to attend opening reception and gallery talk for "Vodou
Riche" exhibition in Chicago, Illinois on September 6-7, 2007, with costs not to
exceed $210.00, including use of city vehicle.
3. Corbin Payne, Police Sergeant; and Al Bovy, Police Officer; to attend 18th Annual
Problem-Oriented Policing Conference in Madison, Wisconsin on September 23-
26, 2007, with costs not to exceed $1,670.00, including use of city vehicle.
4. John Beckman and Tim Pillack, Police Captains, to attend Iowa Police Executive
Forum On Being Chief in Dubuque, Iowa on September 26-27, 2007, with costs
not to exceed $390.00, including use of city vehicle.
5. Joe Saunders, Police Officer, to attend International Outlaw Motorcycle Gang
Investigators Association Conference in West Palm Beach, Florida on September
9-14, 2007, with costs not to exceed $1,675.00.
6. Bob Stringer, Human Resources Director, to attend Iowa Public Employer Labor
Relations Association Annual Meeting in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 12-
14, 2007, with costs not to exceed $356.08, including use of city vehicle.
7. Cheryl Huddleston, Human Resources Manager, to attend Iowa Public Employer
Labor Relations Association Annual Meeting in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September
12-14, 2007, with costs not to exceed $356.08.
August 27, 2007 Page 3
8. Wendy Drinovsky, Records Manager; and Bradly Walter, Police Officer; to attend
TraCS Statewide User Group Meeting in West Des Moines, Iowa on September 5-
6, 2007, with costs not to exceed $244.00, including use of city vehicle.
9. David Meeks, Executive Director of Human Rights, to attend National Association
of Human Rights Workers & International Association of Official Human Rights
Agencies Joint Conference in Atlanta, Georgia on September 16-21, 2007, with
costs not to exceed $1,795.00.
c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Kings and Queens Tap, 304-306 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/27/08)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
3 Kings Sports Bar& Grill, 921 Broadway Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/31/08)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Grout Museum District, 503 South Street (5 days-9/21/07-9/26/07)
e. Outdoor Service Area Application
Grout Museum District, 503 South Street
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. Purchase of 2008 4x4 One Ton Truck Chassis With 6 Cubic Yard Refuse
Container.
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, bid document, etc.
Resolution-to authorize to proceed.
Motion-to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Superintendent of Central Garage.
3. F.Y. 2007 C.MC Parcel 2 Cleanup Project, Contract No. 725.
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 and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Community Planning and Development Director.
August 27, 2007 Page 4
HEARINGS
4. Development Agreement for rehabilitation of the former Alstadt Langlas Bakery
Building located at 1420-1422 Mulberry Street, with tax rebatements for ten years
at 100 percent on the added value of a minimum of$162,720.00—Michael's
Storage Manufacturing, Inc.
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 development agreement.
5. Property Exchange Agreement with Community National Bank in conjunction with
the Expo Project, including $2,000.00 miscellaneous closing costs.
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 property exchange agreement.
6. Amendment to the 2007 Waterloo Code of Ordinance to create a new Article B,
Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control, of Chapter 4, Storm Water
Management Program, of Title 8, Public Utilities.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
7. Vacation, sale and conveyance for$3,605.70 a dead-end portion of David Street
generally located just north of the Chicago Central Railroad for the purpose of
expanding the existing recycling yard at 1500 David Street—A-Line Iron and
Metals, Inc.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming & Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
August 27, 2007 Page 5
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of
Iowa Northern Railway Company to vacate, sell and convey for$1.00 a portion of
East Ridgeway Avenue generally located just east of Texas Street to allow for
construction of a rail spur to an existing railroad facility, together with
recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission.
Set date of hearing as September 17, 2007.
DOCUMENTS
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$86,592.00 for 1838 Newell Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area, together with recommendation for approval.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$86,592.00 for 1834 Newell Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area, together with recommendation for approval.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$86,592.00 for 1828 Newell Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area, together with recommendation for approval.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$86,592.00 for 1822 Newell Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area, together with recommendation for approval.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$86,592.00 for 1816 Newell Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area, together with recommendation for approval.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Traci Shelstead for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $17,000.00 for 1414
West 2nd Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together
with recommendation for approval.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Cultural and Arts
Commission transmitting application to The Guernsey Foundation in the amount of
$10,000.00 to be used to help fund bringing in nationally recognized exhibit to the
Phelps Youth Pavilion's Junior Gallery III.
August 27, 2007 Page 6
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Cultural and Arts
Commission transmitting award letter with Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs for
grant award in the amount of$16,000.00 per year for FY08 and FY09 to be used
to support general operating expenses.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Cultural and Arts
Commission transmitting agreement with R.J. McElroy Trust for grant award in the
amount of$12,600.00 per year for three years to be used for student field trips.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting Home Investment Partnership Program Consortium Cooperation
Agreement with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for
additional Federal HOME Program funds for the cities of Waterloo and Cedar Falls.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Temporary
Construction Easement with Joanne Nathem, 1925 Burton Avenue, at a cost of
$153.00 for the West Donald Street Bike Trail.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting Joint Funding Agreement with U.S. Department of Interior,
U.S. Geological Survey at a cost of$8,840.00 for operation and maintenance of
Cedar River streamgaging station plus depth measurement of effluent diffuser at
Easton Avenue Treatment Facility.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting agreement with
U.S. Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for the FY 07 Edward Byrne
Memorial Justice Assistance grant (JAG) Program in the amount of$87,833.00,
with no required cash match, to be used for funding for the Tri-County Drug Task
Force.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
22. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (65a) Mark
Drive to Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner(north side of Mark Drive
approximately 20 feet back from the corner of Heartland Hills 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.
NEW BUSINESS
23. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting Property Exchange Agreement with Iowa Community Credit
Union for property generally located at 311-313 West 1st Street and 220-222
Jefferson Street in conjunction with the Riverfront Renaissance Project, including
$2,000.00 miscellaneous closing costs. Set date of hearing as September 10,
2007.
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24. Purchase of 2008 Hot Asphalt Patcher Installed on 2008 Medium Class Truck
Chassis
Motion-to instruct Superintendent of Central Garage to prepare specifications, bid
document, etc.
Motion-to receive and file specifications, bid document, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve specifications, bid document, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications, bid document,
etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as September 10, 2007.
25. 2007 Swimming Pool Filter Replacement at Byrnes Pool.
Motion-to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to prepare plans,
specifications,form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as September 17, 2007.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, August 27, 2007
4:45 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:55 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting retirement of Steven Bagenstos,
Police Officer, effective August 6, 2007, together with recommendation of payment
of$15,258.53 for unused vacation and sick time.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2007 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 719.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Aspro, Inc. and Its Subsidiary in the total amount due of
$675,103.44.
August 27, 2007 Page 8
2. F.Y. 2007 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 718.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Aspro, Inc. and Its Subsidiary in the total amount due of
$345,925.26.
3. F.Y.2007 Sidewalk Repair Program-Zone 7 and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 723.
Pay estimate No. 7 to Bentley Construction Inc. in the total amount due of
$7,563.57.
4. Riverwalk Loop Trail, Cedar Bend Street to Mullan Avenue, Contract No. 714.
Pay estimate No. 3 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of
$62,810.95.
5. Riverwalk Loop Trail, East 6th Street to 18th Street, Contract No. 696.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of
$96,300.83.
6. Waterloo Dam Rehabilitation and Riverwall Reconstruction, Contract No. 713.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of
$99,946.27.
7. F.Y. 2006 East Side Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, Contract No. 707.
Pay estimate No. 5 to Van Hauen & Associates in the total amount due of
$28,248.80.
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Council Work Session
August 23, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
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, AUGUST 20, 2007
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Enhance the economic well-being of Waterloo by emphasizing economic development as
the top priority for the City Council, resulting in an expanded tax base and increased
population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future
Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Adopt the International Property Maintenance Code to improve the health, safety and
appearance of the City.
6. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
7. Work toward lowering the overall property tax rate for Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe
and well maintained.
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.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Rudy Jones, Community Development Director.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
August 20, 2007 `. - Page 2
Minutes of August 13, 2007, Regular Session, as proposed.
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Main Street Waterloo, Waterloo Community Schools and the City of Waterloo to
hold the Mayor's Fitness Day on September 20, 2007 from 9:30 a.m. to 12:00
p.m., and to close 4th Street and Park Avenue from Franklin Street to Jefferson
Street.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Pathways Behavioral Services to hold 4th Annual Run, Walk and Roll for a Drug
Free Community on October 27, 2007 starting at 9:00 a.m., with route to start
and end on the access road in front of the Pathways Building.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
Sam's Club, 210 Tower Park Road, for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on
September 3, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with MDA
Telethon in their parking lot, including loud music.
S. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting amended
request of Exchange Club to hold Healing Field 2007 event on September 7-9,
2007, with flag procession to start at 9:30 a.m. at Bluff and 4th Streets ending at
Veterans Memorial Hall and to close 4th Street for the parade and close Cedar
Street during the event.
b. Motion-to approve the following:
1. Keith Roger, Police Sergeant, to attend Practical Homicide Investigation Seminar in
Wheaton, Illinois on September 23-28, 2007, with costs not to exceed $1,398.00,
including use of city vehicle.
2. James Noss and Shawn Monroe, Police Officers, to attend Firearms Instructor
School in Johnston, Iowa on August 20-31, 2007, with costs not to exceed
$1,670.00, including use of city vehicle.
August 20, 2007 Page 3
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Tobacco Outlet Plus, 1803 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/14/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
DELETE - Michoacana Meat Market, 1215 Franklin Street (New) (Expires 8/15/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
d. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Special Class C
Young Arena, 125 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/6/08) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Narey's 19th Hole, 2073 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 8/22/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
f. Recycling Yard Application - Table Indefinitely
Litzkow Auto, 1720 Black Hawk
Pat's Auto Salvage, 924 Lowell
Pat's Auto Salvage, 945 Lowell
Pat's Auto Salvage, 1000 Lowell
Plum's R&B, 2630 W.C.F.& N.
Vic Fuller Salvage, 2113 Mitchell
g. Bonds.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Intersection Traffic Safety Improvements, Contract No. 732.
Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$286,490.00 to
KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
DOCUMENTS
3. Intersection Traffic Safety Improvements, Contract No. 732.
Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of
$286,490.00 with KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
4. Broadway Street Traffic Detector Loops.
Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of
$23,515.00 with KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
August 20, 2007 Page 4
5. F.Y. 2007 U.S. 63/Westfield Avenue Connection, Contract No. 730.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$870,971.30 with
Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa.
6. General Obligation Bond Demolition Project, Contract No. 149-D/AR-GO-08-06-07.
Resolution-to approve communication from Contracts and Grants Coordinator
transmitting Contract in the amount of$42,455.00 with Lehman Trucking and
Excavating, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
amendment to Beverages Agreement with Pepsi Americas for Young Arena, Byrnes
and Gates Pools, Byrnes Tennis Center and Youth Baseball Complex.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Borwig Building
Services, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa for a total contract of$74,302.78 in conjunction
with F.Y. 2007 Kimball Avenue ADA Pedestrian Way, Contract No. 711.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting application with Iowa Department of Transportation for Traffic Safety
Funds grant for improvements to Hammond Avenue and Easton Avenue and West
11 th Street and Easton Avenue intersections.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting
Encroachment Agreement with Midwest Building, Inc. on behalf of Richard Wald to
allow for a recently constructed 40'x 110' building at 174 West 13th Street to
encroach one foot into the right-of-way of West 13th Street.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting FAA grant
in the amount of$771,704.00, with required city match of 5 percent,for the
General Aviation Apron & Taxilanes Rehabilitation at Waterloo Regional Airport.
12. General Aviation Apron & Taxilanes Rehabilitation at Waterloo Regional Airport.
Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting Contracts,
Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$671,317.25 with Allied
Construction of Charles City, Iowa.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting agreement with Development Solutions, Inc. at an hourly basis
not to exceed a total of$10,000.00 to assist in preparation of BEDI grant and
Section 108 amendment.
August 20, 2007 Page 5
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting agreement for Professional Services with Vandewalle &
Associates of Madison, Wisconsin at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00 to provide
implementation services for the Riverfront Renaissance Plan.
ADD _ 14a. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting agreement with Terracon Consulting Engineering at a cost of
$1,850.00 for environmental assessment of parking lot generally located at 422
Commercial Street as part of the property transfer with Community National Bank.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
15. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting easement
agreement with Mid American Energy for property generally located near Lafayette
Street and to accept and dedicate for easement purposes as part of the Riverfront
Renaissance Recreational Trail.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to
accept and dedicate sanitary sewer generally located in Nottingham Additions and
Ekho Ridge area for easement purposes.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
proposed 2007-2008 Ice Rates for Young Arena.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting
recommendation of award of discretionary hotel/motel funds in the amount of
$25,000.00 to Waterloo Police Department, $4,000.00 to Waterloo Softball
Association and $3,000.00 to Waterloo Exchange Club.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
19. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (404a) Vold
Drive to Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets (prohibit
parking on the north and south sides of the 200 block of Void 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.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
August 20, 2007 Page 6
MEETINGS
Monday, August 20, 2007
4:40 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of July 10, 2007 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting termination of Randall Schleusner,
Firefighter, effective August 4, 2007, together with recommendation of payment of
$955.20 for unused vacation time.
3. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of June 12, 2007 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Board minutes of July 17, 2007 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
5. Civil Service Commission minutes of July 20, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office.
6. Northeast Iowa Response Group minutes of July 5, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Riverwalk Loop Trail East 6th to 18th Street.
Pay estimate No. 5 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$14,403.84.
2. Waterloo Dam Rehabilitation & River Walk Reconstruction, Contract No. 713.
Pay estimate No. 3 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$16,658.61.
3. Riverwalk Loop, Cedar Bend to Mullan Avenue, Contract No. 714.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$14,729.02.
Council Work Session
August 16, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
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, AUGUST 13, 2007
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Enhance the economic well-being of Waterloo by emphasizing economic development as
the top priority for the City Council, resulting in an expanded tax base and increased
population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future
Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Adopt the International Property Maintenance Code to improve the health, safety and
appearance of the City.
6. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
7. Work toward lowering the overall property tax rate for Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe
and well maintained.
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.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Bob Stringer, Human Resources Director.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
August 13, 2007 Page 2
Minutes of August 6, 2007, Regular Session, as proposed.
Presentation of Optimist Baseball/Softball Coach of the Year Awards.
Swearing-in of the following Firefighters: Justin Junk and Troy Fischer.
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolution to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Grout Museum District to hold Tall Grass Prairie Brewfest on September 22, 2007
from 5:00 - 9:00 p.m., with the event to be held at Soldier's & Sailor's Park and
Cedar Street between East 4th and 5th Streets, including food vendors and live
music.
b. Motion-to approve the following:
1. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Jim Ellis and Dan Channer to the Planning, Programming &
Zoning Commission's Design Review Board, with term expiration date of May 7,
2010.
2. Communication from Director of Cultural &Arts Commission transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Chad Allen to the position of Public Program
Coordinator and Maureen Newbill to the position of Visitor Services Manager,
effective August 14, 2007.
3. Communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Robert Jorgensen to the position of Park Maintenance II- Crew
Leader, effective August 28, 2007.
4. Communication from Leisure Services transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Morris Kauffman to the position of Park Maintenance II- Crew
Leader, effective August 28, 2007.
5. Communication from Airport Director transmitting recommendation of appointment
of Randy Shepard to the position of Airport Maintenance Worker I, effective
August 14, 2007.
August 13, 2007 Page 3
6. David McDaniel, Iowa Falls Police Department, to attend Active Shooter Train the
Trainer School in Mason City, Iowa on August 12-17, 2007, with costs not to
exceed $1,115.00.
7. Ritchie Hesse and Michael Dobson, Police Officers, to attend Region 3 Bomb In-
Service Training in Deadwood, South Dakota on September 16-21, 2007, with
costs not to exceed $1,919.60, including use of city vehicle.
8. Sue Holms and Kerry Devine, Police Sergeants; Shawn Bram, Police Officer; and
R.O. Devine to attend Midwest Mounted Patrol Clinic in Maple Plain, Minnesota on
September 19-23, 2007, with costs not to exceed $2,445.00, including use of city
vehicle.
9. David Meeks, Executive Director of Human Rights Commission, to attend Fair
Housing Training Academy in Washington, DC on September 23-29, 2007, with
costs not to exceed $2,696.61.
10.David Meeks, Executive Director of Human Rights Commission, to attend
Advanced Grantsmanship Grant Administrative Training in Kansas City, Kansas
on August 14-16, 2007, with costs not to exceed $330.00, including use of city
vehicle.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
LaChiquita, Inc., 301 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/6/08) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
d. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Crossroads, BP, 2035 East Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. F.Y. 2007 Riverloop Exposition Plaza, Phase 1, Contract No. 721.
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 and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
City Engineer for review.
August 13, 2007 Page 4
HEARINGS
3. Amendments to the City of Waterloo Comprehensive Plan making multiple changes
to the Future Land Use Map.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to adopt said Comprehensive Plan.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. 2007 Byrnes Tennis Complex Renovation Project.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$164,480.00 to Aspro, Inc.
and Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
5. General Obligation Bond Demolition Project, Contract No. 149-D/AR-GO-08-06-07.
Resolution-to approve communication from Contracts and Grants Coordinator
transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$42,455.00 to
Lehman Trucking & Excavating, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmission request of
A-Line Iron and Metals to vacate, sell and convey for $3,605.70 a dead-end portion
of David Street generally located just north of the Chicago Central Railroad for the
purpose of expanding the existing recycling yard at 1500 David Street, together
with recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Set date of hearing as August 27, 2007.
DOCUMENTS
7. Division III 2007 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 719.
Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change
Order No. 4 for a net decrease in the amount of$21,950.40 for work performed by
Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa at a total cost of$284,042.44 in conjunction with
Division III of the F.Y. 2007 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 719.
August 13, 2007 Page 5
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Van Hauen &
Associates of Clive, Iowa at a total cost of$564,976.00 in conjunction with F.Y.
2006 East Side Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, Contract No. 707.
10. 2007 Byrnes Tennis Complex Renovation Project.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$164,480.00 with
Aspro, Inc. and Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting Cooperative Agreement with MidWestOne Bank for the Expo
Project and MidWestOne's parking lot.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with Earth Tech, Inc. at a cost of$161,000.00, with
city match of$18,730.26, for professional services in conjunction with F.Y. 2007
U.S. 63/Westfield Avenue Connection, Contract No. 730.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting 28E Agreement
for Tobacco Enforcement with Iowa Alcoholic Beverages Division.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Temporary
Easement with Interstate Brands Corporation at a cost of$244.13 for the Donald
Street Trail.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Debbie Kemp for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $28,394.00 for property
located at 2235 Ashland Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area, together with recommendation of approval.
16. U.S. 63 and Parker Street Traffic Safety Improvements, Contract No. 732.
Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of
$43,825.00 with KWS, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
17. Resolution-to approve an amendment to the Expenditure Authorization Policy to
allow expenditures up to $2,500.00 for mobile equipment repairs, stationary
equipment repairs and repairs to buildings without pre-authorization.
August 13, 2007 `- ` Page 6 •
NEW BUSINESS
18. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting amendment
to the 2007 Waterloo Code of Ordinance to create a new Article B, Construction Site
Erosion and Sediment Control, of Chapter 4, Storm Water Management Program, of
Title 8, Public Utilities. Set date of hearing as August 27, 2007.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting Property Exchange Agreement with Community National Bank
in conjunction with the Expo Project. Set date of hearing as August 27, 2007.
20. F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Block Grant Repair Assessment Program -Zone 7, Contract
No. 735.
Preliminary Resolution-to approve construction of sidewalk improvements.
Resolution-to fix value of lots.
Resolution-to adopt preliminary plat and schedule of assessments and estimate of
costs.
Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) to set date of hearing as September 4, 2007.
21. F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 7, Contract No. 724.
Preliminary Resolution-to approve construction of sidewalk improvements.
Resolution-to fix value of lots.
Resolution-to adopt preliminary plat and schedule of assessments and estimate of
costs.
Resolution of Necessity (Proposed) to set date of hearing as September 4, 2007.
22. F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Block Grant Repair Assessment Program -Zone 7, Contract
No. 735.
Motion-to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and taking of. bids. Set date of hearing as September 4, 2007.
23. F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 7, Contract No. 724.
Motion-to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications,form of contract,
etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as September 4, 2007.
August 13, 2007 Page 7
24. F.Y. 2007 Permanent Closure of Railroad Crossing Across Black Hawk Creek,
Contract No. 728.
Motion-to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications,form of contract,
etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as September 10, 2007.
25. Purchase of One 2008 4X2 One Ton Truck Chassis With 6 Yard Refuse Container.
Motion-to instruct Superintendent of Central to prepare specifications, bid
document, etc.
Motion-to receive and file specifications, bid document, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve specifications, bid document, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications, bid document,
etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as August 27, 2007.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, August 13, 2007
4:35 p.m. -Boards & Commissions Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. -Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting appointment of Justin Junk and Troy
Fischer to the position of Fire Fighter, effective August 8, 2007.
2. Black Hawk County Criminal Justice Information System Board of Directors
minutes of July 11, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Black Hawk County 911 Service Board minutes of July 11, 2007 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Consolidated Public Safety Communications Center Board minutes of July 11,
2007 on file in the City Clerk's office.
August 13, 2007 Page 8
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2007 Street Reconstruction, Contract No. 718.
Pay estimate No. 5 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$298,313.68.
2. F.Y. 2007 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 719.
Pay estimate No. 6 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$589,651.76.
3. F.Y. 2006 M.L. King Jr. Drive Recreational Trail Head, Contract No. 709.
Pay estimate No. 4 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$5,890.00.
4. Riverwalk Loop, Cedar Bend to Mullan Avenue, Contract No. 714.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of
$36,996.19.
5. F.Y. 2007 Flood Wall Joint Repairs, Contract No. 729.
Pay estimate No. 4 to Dolan Concrete in the total amount due of$14,874.84.
6. 2007 Odor Control & HVAC Replacement Waterloo WPCF, Contract No. 653.
Pay estimate No. 9 to E.B. Spencer Engineering Co. in the total amount due of
$67,446.47.
7. U.S. Highway 63 Initial Design Phase, Fed Project No. NHSX-63-6(69)-3H-07.
Pay estimate No. 15 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$41,853.98.
8. Midport Blvd. Extension, Contract No. 717.
Pay estimate No. 4 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$31,821.58.
9. Riverwalk Loop Trail E. 6th to 18th Streets, Contract No. 696.
Pay estimate No. 7 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$127,551.25.
10. Waterloo Dam Rehabilitation Riverwall Reconstruction, Contract No. 713.
Pay estimate No. 6 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$251,861.15.
11. F.Y. 2007 Cyclone Drive/Titan Trail, Contract No. 727.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Schenk Engineering in the total amount due of$9,782.50.
12. F.Y. 2007 Cyclone Drive/Titan Trail, Contract No. 727.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Schenk Engineering in the total amount due of$742.50.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 13, 2007
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Greater Cedar Valley Alliance Overview—Steve Dust.
Motion-to adjourn. •
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
August 13, 2007
4:35 —4:40 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Bob Greenwood
Eric Gunderson
Harold Getty
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Approval of Mayor Hurley's recommendation of reappointment of Jim Ellis and Dan
Channer to the Planning, Programming & Zoning Commission's Design Review Board,
with term expiration date of May 7, 2010.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
August 9, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
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, AUGUST 6, 2007
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Enhance the economic well-being of Waterloo by emphasizing economic development as
the top priority for the City Council, resulting in an expanded tax base and increased
population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future
Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Adopt the International Property Maintenance Code to improve the health, safety and
appearance of the City.
6. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
7. Work toward lowering the overall property tax rate for Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe
and well maintained.
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anu item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state
your name, address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of three(3)minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion.
The "oral presentations" section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A
speaker may speak to one (1)issue per meeting for a maximum of three (3)minutes. Official action cannot be
taken by the Council at that time, but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate
department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City
Council meeting to appear before the City Council (may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be
given first priority.
Roll Call.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Walsh, City Attorney.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
August 6, 2007 Page 2
Minutes of July 23, 2007, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring August 7, 2007 as National Night Out.
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolution to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
b. Motion-to approve the following:
1. Matthew McGeough, Police Officer, to attend Basic Tactical Officer School at
Camp Ripley, Minnesota on August 7-11, 2007, with costs not to exceed $775.00,
including use of city vehicle.
2. Reggie Schmitt, Councilperson, to attend Iowa League of Cities 109th Annual
Conference & Exhibit in Dubuque, Iowa on September 26-28, 2007, with costs not
to exceed $360.00.
3. Larry Ticknor, Rusty Zey and Scott Kroeze, Airport Maintenance, to attend First
Responder Training at Waterloo Airport on June 3-July 9, 2007, with costs not to
exceed $2,090.00.
c. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Wal-Mart Supercenter, 1334 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
d. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Wal-Mart Supercenter, 1334 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Harris One Stop, 220 West Parker Street (New) (Expires 7/13/08) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Chapala Mexican Restaurant, 900 LaPorte Road (New) (Expires 8/8/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Casey's Pub & Eatery, 1125 West Donald Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/23/08)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
August 6, 2007 Page 3
f. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Wal-Mart Supercenter, 1334 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
g. Outdoor Service Area Application
Casey's Pub & Eatery, 1125 West Donald Street
Joan's 9'er, 929 West 5th Street on August 11, 2007
h. Recycling Yard Application -Recommended for Approval
Chase Auto Parts, 1041 Sheffield
Chase Auto Parts, 1117 Sheffield
Jones Metals, 2452 Burton
Kevin's Car and Truck, 953 Fulton
Tournier, Recycling, 900 Fulton
i. Recycling Yard Application -Recommended for Denial
Litzkow Auto, 1720 Black Hawk
Pat's Auto Salvage, 924 Lowell
Pat's Auto Salvage, 945 Lowell
Pat's Auto Salvage, 1000 Lowell
Plum's R&B, 2630 W.C.F.& N.
Vic Fuller Salvage, 2113 Mitchell
j. Bonds.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. 2007 Byrnes Tennis Complex Renovation Project.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to confirm approval of plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to order construction.
Motion-to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Leisure Services Director for review.
3. General Obligation Bond Combined Asbestos Removal and Demolition Project,
Contract No. 14 9-D/AR-GO-07-23-07.
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 authorize to proceed.
Motion-to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Contracts and Grants Coordinator for review.
August 6, 2007 Page 4
HEARINGS
4. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "M-1"Light Industrial District portions of
property generally located at 1041-1117 Sheffield Avenue along the former Mill
Race between Mitchell Avenue and Easton Avenue to allow for the continued use of
the area as part of a recycling yard—City of Waterloo on behalf of Chase Auto.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive, file, pass and consider for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
5. Rezone from "M-2,P"Planned Industrial District to "R-1" One and Two Family
Residence District property generally located at 2000 E. Donald Street for purpose
of converting the former Veridian Credit Union building into a single family home—
Richard Schmidt and Dee Ann Francis.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive, file, pass and consider for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
6. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "R-2" One and Two Family Residence
District property generally located at 3458 East Shaulis Road, west of the
intersection of East Shaulis Road and Cedar Terrace Drive, for the purpose of
splitting existing home onto a smaller lot—David Milligan.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive, file, pass and consider for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
7. F.Y. 2007 U.S. 63/Westfield Avenue Connection, Contract No. 730.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$870,971.30 to Peterson
Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa.
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August 6, 2007 Page 5
8. F.Y. 2008 Commercial Street/W. 3rd Street Parking Lot Paving, Contract No. 733.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$43,758.45 to Aspro, Inc.
and Its Subsidiary of Waterloo, Iowa.
9. 2007 Window Replacement for Waterloo Public Library.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of
$241,800.00 to Failor Hurley Contractors of Hudson, Iowa.
10. General Aviation Apron and Taxilanes Rehabilitation at Waterloo Regional Airport.
Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$671,317.25 to Allied
Construction Company of Charles City, Iowa.
11. Rehabilitation of Taxiway "A" at the Waterloo Regional Airport.
Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$532,192.96 to Cedar
Valley Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa.
REPORTS
12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting proposed list
for Reconstruction and Overlay Street Improvements for 2008.
DOCUMENTS
13. F.Y. 2006 East Side Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, Contract No. 707.
Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change
Order No. 1 for a net decrease in the amount of$8,017.00 for work performed by
Van Hauen & Associates of Clive, Iowa.
14. Waterloo Center For The Arts Youth Pavilion.
Motion-to approve communication from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission
transmitting Change Order No. 8 for net increase in the amount of$5,588.00 for
work performed by Cardinal Construction, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
15. Air Service Marketing-USDOT Small Community Air Service Development Program.
,Motion-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting Change Order
No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$91,025.09 for marketing and promotional
services provided by ME&V of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
16. Air Service Marketing-USDOT Small Community Air Service Development Program.
Motion-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting Change Order
No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$66,788.95 for work to be performed by
Sabre, Inc.
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17. 2007 Window Replacement for the Waterloo Public Library.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the
amount of 241,800.00 with Failor Hurley Contractors of Hudson, Iowa.
18. F.Y. 2008 Commercial Street/W. 3rd Street Parking Lot Paving, Contract No. 733.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$43,758.45 with
Aspro, Inc. and Its Subsidiary of Waterloo, Iowa.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Professional Services Agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. at a cost of$29,500.00 in
conjunction with preliminary and final design of portages around the Park Avenue
dam and 6th Street dam as part of the Cedar River Water Trail.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Van Hauen &
Associates, Inc. of Clive Iowa for a total amount of$564,976.00 in conjunction with
F.Y. 2006 East Side Sanitary Sewer Interceptor, Contract No. 707.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Notice
of Discontinuation of a Storm Water Discharge General Permit No. 2 with Iowa
Department of Natural Resources for the F.Y. 2006 East Side Sanitary Sewer
Interceptor, Contract No. 707.
22 Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development
Director transmitting supplemental agreement with Howard R. Green Company at a
cost not to exceed $47,000.00 for design services for cleanup of former CMC site at
625 Glenwood Street.
23. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development
Director transmitting Cooperative Development agreement with Cedar Valley
Techworks, Inc.for the Tech Works Technology Center project and storm water
pumping station.
24. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development
Director transmitting agreement with Howard R. Green Company at a cost not to
exceed $46,000.00 for design services for Phase I of Chamberlain Manufacturing
site demolition located at 550 Esther Street.
25. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development
Director transmitting Subrecipient Agreement with Cedar Valley Tech Works, Inc. for
use of FY2006 Economic Initiative funds in the amount of$350,000.00 to assist in
the rehabilitation of the Cedar Valley TechWorks facility.
August 6, 2007 Page 7
26. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting agreement with
Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, Iowa Department of Public Safety for Alcohol
Incentive grant in the amount of$31,500.00, with no required city match, to be
used for overtime traffic enforcement, travel, two in-car video cameras and
educational materials.
27. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting agreement with Environmental Protection Agency for Lead grant in the
amount of$100,000.00, with no required city match.
28. Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting agreement
with Iowa Department of Transportation in the amount of$109,067.00 for
improvements to hangar facilities, FBO facilities and airport signage at Waterloo
Regional Airport.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
29. Resolution-to approve communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting request
to award $22,725.00 discretionary hotel/motel funds to the Waterloo Municipal
Band.
30. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting request to install temporary no parking signs on both sides of 200
block of Ricker Street, 600 and 700 blocks of Linn Street and the 200 block of
Quincy Street.
NEW BUSINESS
31. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$1,350.00 for work performed
by the Water Works at 802 Beech Street, together with recommendation of
approval of the Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
32. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$1,222.50 for work performed
by the Water Works at 421 Belmont Avenue, together with recommendation of
approval of the Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
33. F.Y. 2007 CMC Parcel 2 Cleanup Project, Contract No. 725.
Motion-to instruct Community Planning & Development Director to prepare plans,
specifications,form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as August 27, 2007.
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34. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting development
agreement with Michael's Storage Manufacturing, Inc. for rehabilitation of the
former Alstadt Langlas Bakery Building located at 1420-1422 Mulberry Street,
with tax rebatements for ten years at 100 percent on the added value of a
minimum of$162,720.00. Set date of hearing as August 27, 2007.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, August 6, 2007
4:10 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:25 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Community Development Board minutes of June 19, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of July 18, 2007 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
3. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of June 27, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
4. Waterloo Board of Adjustment minutes of April 24, 2007 and May 22, 2007 on file
in the City Clerk's office.
5. Civil Service Commission list for the position of Public Program Coordinator, as
certified by the Civil Service Commission on July 20, 2007.
6. Civil Service Commission list for the position of Visitor Services Manager, as
certified by the Civil Service Commission on July 20, 2007.
7. Civil Service Commission list for the position of Chief Electrical Inspector, as
certified by the Civil Service Commission on July 20, 2007.
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8. Civil Service Commission list for the position of Airport Maintenance Worker, as
certified by the Civil Service Commission on July 20, 2007.
9. Civil Service Commission list for the position of Park Maintenance II Crew Leader,
as certified by the Civil Service Commission on July 20, 2007.
10. Communication from Library Director transmitting lay-off of Sue Pearson, Librarian
I, effective July 23, 2007, together with recommendation of payment of$3,911.84
for unused vacation time.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Demolition Contraction No. 147-D-GO-03-19-07.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Bergman Bros. Trucking in the total amount due of
$14,326.25.
2. San Marnan Drive, Phase III, Contract No. 702.
Pay estimate No. 6 to KWS, Inc. in the total amount due of$12,716.92.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 6, 2007
4:45 —5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Review of amendments to the City of Waterloo Comprehensive Plan—City Planner.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 6, 2007
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Review of proposed Stormwater Ordinance—City Engineer.
Motion-to adjourn.
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, 8:15 A.M.
THURSDAY, AUGUST 2, 2007
ROLL CALL:
Motion-to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended.
NEW BUSINESS •
1. Motion to approve the following:
a. Beer/Wine License Applications
Special Class C
Main Street Waterloo to transfer to 329 East 4th Street on August 2-7, 2007
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
August 2, 2007
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Motion—to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk