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HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.March Council Work Session March 29, 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, MARCH 26, 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. 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: Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief. Agenda, as proposed or amended. March 26, 2007 `. Page 2 . Minutes of March 19, 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. 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. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Joel Kidder for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1319 Jersey Lane, together with recommendation of approval. 3. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Jerry Makedonski for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1013 Ann Street, together with recommendation of approval. 4. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of March of Dimes to hold 2007 Cedar Valley Walk America event on April 28, 2007 starting at 9:00 a.m. and finishing around 11:30 a.m., with route to start and finish at Pfeiffer Spring Park in Cedar Falls, Iowa. 5. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Waterloo Memorial Board to hold annual Memorial Day Parade on May 28, 2007 starting at 10:30 a.m. on West 6th and Commercial to Park Avenue, right to Mulberry Street, right to 5th Street, right to Commercial Street. 6. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Hartman Nature Center Director to burn approximately 26.30 acres of prairie grass located in four areas within Hartman Reserve Nature Center in March- May 2007 and October- December 2007, together with recommendation of approval of Fire Chief. b. Beer License Permit Application Class B Iry Warren Memorial Golf Course, 1000 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) South Hills Golf Course, 1830 East Shaulis Road (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) Waterloo Softball Association, Corner of Burton & Josephine (New) (4/20/07- 10/20/07) (Includes Sunday Sales) March 26, 2007 Page 3 c. Beer/Wine License Permit Application Special Class C Waterloo Bucks, 850 Park Road (New) (3/20/07- 9/20/07) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Beer License Permit Application Class C Holiday Stationstore, 3260 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/4/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) New Star Liquor, 1625 West 4th Street (New) (Expires 3/1/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Grand Café Bar, 1400 Black Hawk Street (New) (Expires 3/15/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) f. Liquor License Permit Application Class E New Star Liquor, 1625 West 4th Street (New) (Expires 3/1/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) g. Outdoor Service Area Application Iry Warren Memorial Golf Course, 1000 Fletcher Avenue South Hills Golf Course, 1830 East Shaulis Road Waterloo Bucks, 850 Park Road Waterloo Softball Association, Corner of Burton & Josephine h. Bonds. HEARINGS AND BIDS 2. 2007 Right of Way Mowing. 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 bid documents, specifications, etc. Resolution-to authorize to proceed. Motion-to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Leisure Services Director for review. March 26, 2007 �- �,.,. Page 4 3. F.Y. 2007 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 718. 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. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 4. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Hope M. Anderson to rezone from "R-4,R-P" Planned Residence District to "C-1,C-Z" Conditional Commercial District approximately 0.74 acres generally located north of 1266 E. Orange Road at the southeast corner of E. Orange Road and Stardust Drive to allow for development of a retail strip mall, including a restaurant, together with recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as April 16, 2007. DOCUMENTS 5. F.Y. 2007 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program -Zone 6, Contract No. 712. Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net decrease in the amount of$5,483.31 for work performed by Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. of Le Center, Minnesota. 6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. of Le Center, Minnesota at a total cost of$69,865.68 in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program -Zone 6, Contract No. 712 and receive and file two-year Maintenance Bond. 7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting renewal of rental agreement with Pitney Bowes to lease a postage machine at a cost of$515.00 for 63 months effective July 1, 2007. 8. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting one-year School Resource Officer's Agreement with Waterloo Community School District providing for assignment of five police officers. 9. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting Memorandum of Agreement with Iowa Internet Crimes Against Children Task Force. 10. Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission transmitting amendment #5 to the Community Attraction & Tourism (CAT) grant with Iowa Department of Economic Development to extend the completion date for the construction of the Youth Pavilion to August 2, 2007. March 26, 2007 Page 5 11. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Juanita Fager for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $40,000.00 for 1105 Grant Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval. 12. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting agreement with Hellman of Waterloo, Iowa at an estimated cost of $44,063.60 to provide services in conjunction with Traffic Education Safety Awareness Campaign. 13. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting amendment#2 to the Vision Iowa contract for a time extension for the Grout Museum financial commitment. 14. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting Response Agreement with MidAmerican Energy Company if a large scale oil release occurs at the MidAmerican Electrifarm Facility. 15. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting Letter of Agreement with City of Evansdale to lease city's Opticom controlled intersections at an annual cost of$150.00 per intersection. NEW BUSINESS 16. F.Y. 2007 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program -Zone 6, Contract No. 712. Resolution-to approve abandonment schedule. Resolution-to adopt and levy final schedule of assessments and provide for payment thereof 17. Riverfront Stadium Fencing. Motion-to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare proposal document, specifications, form of contract, etc. Motion-to receive and file proposal documents, specifications, form of contract, etc. Resolution-to preliminarily approve proposal documents, specifications,form of contract, etc. Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of proposal documents, specification, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as April 9, 2007. March 26, 2007 ..— �.. Page 6 18. Facility Management for The City of Waterloo. Motion-to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to prepare bid documents, specifications, form of contract, etc. Motion-to receive and file bid documents, specifications,form of contract, etc. Resolution-to preliminarily approve bid documents, specifications,form of contract, etc. Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of bid documents, specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as June 4, 2007. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Motion-to receive and file oral comments. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert, CMC City Clerk MEETINGS Monday, March 26, 2007 4:40 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers 4:45 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of February 13, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 2. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Board minutes of February 20, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 3. Waterloo Public Library Board of Trustees minutes of February 12, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Waterloo Vision Iowa Projects Riverfront Loop/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheatre Phase II Final Design. Pay estimate No. 25 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$21,200.54. 2. F.Y. 2007 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program -Zone 6, Contract No. 712. Pay estimate No. 2 to Ti-Zack Concrete, Inc. in the total amount due of$1,472.50. -1 COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 26, 2007 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers Roll Call. Approval of Agenda, as amended. 1. Discussion of Traffic Education Safety Awareness Campaign—Superintendent of Traffic Operations. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert City Clerk Council Work Session March 22, 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, MARCH 19, 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: Sheryl Groskurth, Library Director Agenda, as proposed or amended. March 19, 2007 Page 2 Minutes of March 12, 2007, Regular Session, as proposed. Presentation of check by MidAmerican Energy in the amount of$20,000.00 for its Trees Please! Program. Proclamation declaring March 18-24, 2007 as National Surveyors Week. 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 Cedar Valley Irish Cultural Association to hold Iowa Irish Fest on August 3-5, 2007 in Lincoln Park, including music, Irish dance demonstrations, and arts, crafts, etc. 3. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Easter Seals Camp Sunnyside to hold Pony Express Ride within Black Hawk County on April 6, 2007, along Lafayette Road from the city limits of Evansdale/Waterloo to 6th Street near the Black Hawk County Courthouse, right one block to Mulberry Street, then left proceeding to front of City Hall. 4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Waterloo Jaycees to hold Waterloo Jaycees Fireworks Festival on July 7, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to midnight, including live bands,food and beverage vendors, beer gardens and fireworks, using Veterans Memorial Hall Park, 4th Street Bridge, Soldiers and Sailors Park, lot along 4th Street near the Courier building and the Sixth Street Bridge. 5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Tom Schilke for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately '/2 acre of prairie grass located next to the Hoover Middle School observatory south of the football field and approximately 3/4 acre of prairie grass located at Kittrell Elementary School southeast of the school in April through May 2007, together with recommendation of approval of Fire Chief March 19, 2007 Page 3 6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Cedar Valley Irish Cultural Association for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on August 3, 2007 from 4:00 p.m. to Midnight, August 4, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to Midnight and August 5, 2007 from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in conjunction with Iowa Irish Fest to be held in Lincoln Park, including musical and dance acts, together with recommendation of approval of Police Chief 7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting renewal of Adopt-A-Highway application with Iowa Department of Transportation to allow the Cedar Valley Lions Club to pick up trash within State Right-of-Way from the Highway 20/U.S. 63 overpass south two miles from January 1, 2007 through January 1, 2009. b. Motion-to approve the following: 1. Communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation of appointment of Steve Bearbower to the position of Downtown Area Maintenance Foreman, with a tentative effective date of April 2, 2007. 2. Communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of appointment of Marc Cashman to the position of Cable Television Production Assistant, effective April 2, 2007. 3. Matt McGeough and Bradley Walter, Police Officers, to attend Field Training Officer Certification Course in West Des Moines, Iowa on March 26-30, 2007, with costs not to exceed $1,415.00, including use of city vehicle. 4. Dave Boesen, Fire Marshall, to attend Arson K-9 Recertification in Westminster, Colorado on June 11-15, 2007, with costs not to exceed $974.50, including use of city vehicle. 5. Fire Department Instructor to teach 8 hour Recertification Class for Advanced Transformers in Boscobel, Wisconsin on March 12-13, 2007, with costs not to exceed $215.00. 6. Ann Meyer, Police Lieutenant, to attend Law Enforcement Officers Killed and Assaulted Training in Omaha, Nebraska on March 21-22, 2007, with costs not to exceed $210.00, including use of city vehicle. 7. Kevin Boyland, Police Officer, to attend Photoshop CS2 Introduction Course in Cedar Falls, Iowa on March 19-28, 2007, with costs not to exceed $134.00, including use of city vehicle. 8. Fire Department Instructor to teach Operations Level Class in Calmar, Iowa on March 31 and April 1, 2007, with costs not to exceed $152.00. March 19, 2007 ` .. Page 4 9. David Meeks, Executive Director of Human Rights, to attend A First Freedom Project Seminar in Kansas City, Missouri on March 28-29, 2007, with costs not to exceed $210.00, including use of city vehicle. 10.Tim Hurley, Mayor, to speak at Senate Committee hearing in Des Moines, Iowa on March 12-13, 2007, with costs not to exceed $185.00. c. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Hometown Foods, 1010 East Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Wine License Permit Application Class B Hometown Foods, 1010 East Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) e. Beer License Permit Application Class C Hometown Foods, 1010 East Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) Cork's Grocery, 1956 Lafayette Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) f. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Legends, 3122 Kimball Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/27/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) Babes Tap, 210 Division Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/14/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) J's R&B Lounge, 501 Independence Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/6/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) HEARINGS 2. Vacation, sale and conveyance for $1.00 an 8'x 44' strip of right-of-way generally located adjacent to 1445-1449 Ansborough Avenue—Dr. Robert Ebert. 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. March 19, 2007 Page 5 PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 3. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Islamic Foundation of Iowa for a site plan amendment in the "M-2,P"Planned Industrial District generally located west of 2010 West Ridgeway Avenue to construct a 106'x 160'Islamic Community Center and 137 stall parking lot, together with recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as April 2, 2007. 4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of Rebecca Jo Cain to sell and convey for$4,500.00 a 102 x 315 square foot lot generally located at 642 West Donald Street. Set date of hearing as April 9, 2007. 5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of Arvin and Dawn Ferch to sell and convey for$882.00 city-owned property generally located in the 600 block of West Donald Street. Set date of hearing as April 9, 2007. DOCUMENTS 6. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director transmitting agreement with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for grant in the amount of$396,000.00, with no required local match, for acquisition and rehabilitation of Cedar Valley Techworks facility to house offices, laboratory and training space. 7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting contract modification with Iowa Department of Transportation for a total decrease of $46,911.69 in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 U.S. Highway 20/Ansborough Avenue Interchange, Contract No. 667. 8. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting agreement with Berens-Tate Consulting Group to perform arbitrage rebate calculations for General Obligation Bonds Series 2002A and General Obligation Bonds Series 2003A at a cost of$3,000.00 each and Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds Series 2004A at a cost of$4,000.00. 9. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting Frequency Reconfiguration Agreement with Nextel West Corp. adjusting the 800 MHz frequencies used by the city's various radio communications. March 19, 2007 Page 6 ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 10. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (202a) Kent Circle to Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets (prohibiting parking on the north and south sides of Kent Circle) 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. Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Discussion of lawsuit pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(c)(2007). Motion-to adjourn Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert, CMC City Clerk MEETINGS Monday, March 19, 2007 4:30 p.m. —Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers 4:35 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers 4:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers 4:45 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Consolidated Public Safety Communications Center Board minutes of February 7, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 2. Black Hawk County 911 Service Board minutes of February 7, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. Virden Creek Tributary Drainage Ways Improvements, Contract No. 695. Pay estimate No. 5 to Ament Inc. in the total amount due of$9,280.25. March 19, 2007 Page 7 2. Demolition Contract No. 142-D-GO-02-24-06. Pay Central States Contracting Inc. in the total amount due of$2,402.04. 3. Commercial Street Extension & River Road Relocation, Contract No. 671. Pay estimate No. 2 to Wayne Claassen Engineering & Surveying Inc. in the total amount due of$65,206.90. 4. F.Y. 2007 Odor Control & HVAC Replacement Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 653. Pay estimate No. 4 to E.B. Spencer Engineering Co. in the total amount due of $4 7,842.00. COUNCIL WORK SESSION March 19, 2007 5:00 p.m. Council Chambers Roll Call. Approval of Agenda, as amended. 1. Discussion of CURA expansion—City Planner. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert City Clerk Council Work Session March 15, 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, MARCH 12, 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 forPtiblic 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. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: David Meeks, Director of Waterloo Human Rights Commission. Agenda, as proposed or amended. March 12, 2007 `-- Page 2 Minutes of March 5, 2007, Regular Session, as proposed. Presentation of Basketball Coaches of the Year for Optimist Youth Basketball Program to Michael Hightower, Kris Sproul, Michael McNamee and Marco Medina. Proclamation declaring March 2007 as American Red Cross Month and March 19, 2007 as Red Cross Hometown Heroes Day. 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. Six individuals from the LEIN Region 2 area to attend Criminal Intelligence Course in Johnston, Iowa on April 30-May 11, 2007, with costs not to exceed $6,776.00. 2. Seven individuals from the LEIN Region 2 area to attend Criminal Intelligence Course in Johnston, Iowa on April 9-20, 2007, with costs not to exceed $10,927.00. 3. Ann Meyer, Police Lieutenant; anq,Melissa Ludwig, Police Sergeant; to attend 2007 Iowa Association of Women Police Training Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on March 26-27, 2007, with costs not to exceed $288.14, including use of city vehicle. 4. Lou Ball, Community Education Coordinator, to attend United States Fire Administration's National Emergency Training Center Fire Academy in Emmetsburg, Maryland on March 25-April 6, 2007, with costs not to exceed $223.20. 5. Mohammad Elahi, Traffic Engineer, to attend Eighth Annual ITS Heartland Conference in Omaha, Nebraska on April 8-11, 2007, with costs not to exceed $750.00, including use of city vehicle. 6. J. B. Bolger, Golf Manager, to attend LaCrosse Golf Show in LaCrosse, Wisconsin on March 9-11, 2007, with costs not to exceed $184.00, including use of city vehicle. March 12, 2007 Page 3 7 Paul Huting, Mark Gallagher, Todd Derifleld, Bob Etringer, Alex Hildman and J. B. Bolger, Leisure Services staff, to;attend Iowa Parks & Recreation Association Spring Conference in Waterloo, Iowa on April 2-4, 2007, with costs not to exceed $780.00. 8. Richard Olson, Maintenance Foreman; and Paul Hursh, Mechanic; to attend Backflow Recertification Training in Cedar Falls, Iowa on March 29, 2007, with costs not to exceed $250.00, including use of city vehicle. 9. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting reappointment of Edgar Cunningham, with term expiration date of March 1, 2010 to the Leisure Services Commission and appointment of Robert Frost, with term expiration date of March 1, 2010. 10.Communication from Mayor Hurley,transmitting reappointment of the following to the Cultural and Arts Commission: Steve Showers and Mike Broshar, with term expiration date of March 1, 2008 and Dale Phelps, with term expiration date of March 1, 2010; and appointment of Golmar Buchanan and Paul Braun, with term expiration date of March 1, 2010. 11.Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting reappointment of the following to the Board of Adjustment: Jon Mixdorf and Craig Holdiman, with term expiration date of December 8, 2009 and Larry Anfinson, with term expiration date of December 8, 2012; and appointment of Jason Mohr, with term expiration date of December 8, 2012 and Sandy Goldsberry, with term expiration date of December 8, 2009. c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C DELETE - Grand Café Bar, 1400 Black Hawk Street (New) (Expires 3/15/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) The Ground Round, 1425 San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) ctr, , '(- Jefferson Street Tap, 708 Jefferson Street (Includes Sunday Sales) (Expires 2/7/08) d. Beer License Permit Application Class B Waterloo Softball Association, Corner of Burton & Longfellow (New) Expires 10/1/07) (Includes Sunday Sales) , e. Outdoor Service Area Application Waterloo Softball Association, Corner of Burton & Longfellow f. Bonds. March 12, 2007 N.— N.- Page 4 HEARINGS AND BIDS 2. General Obligation Bond Demolition Project, Contract No. 147-D-GO-03-19-07. 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. Door Repair/Replacement and Handrail Additions - 2007 Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $101,767.00 to Prairie Construction of Waterloo, Iowa. REPORTS 4. Motion-to receive and file communication from Iowa Department of Transportation transmitting notification that they will let a Portland Cement Concrete (PCC) patching project on I-380 from I-80 north to U.S. 218 in Waterloo on March 20, 2007. DOCUMENTS 5. Door Repair/Replacement and Handrail Additions - 2007 Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting contracts, bonds and certificates of insurance in the amount of$101,767.00 from Prairie Construction of Waterloo, Iowa. 6. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting 28E Agreement with Waterloo Water Works for reconstruction of an existing water main on Rainbow Drive from the west city limits to just east of Desoto Avenue in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 Street Reconstruction Program. 7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting City- State Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for STP funds in the amount of$454,625.00, with city match of$113,656.00, in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 Recreational Trail - Cedar Bend Park to Mullan Avenue, Contract No. 714. March 12, 2007 Page 5 8. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting construction plans for Summerland Farms First Addition Sanitary Sewer, as prepared by Schenk Engineering Co. of Waterloo, Iowa, and Sewage Treatment Agreement with Iowa Department of Natural Resources. 9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting State of Iowa Federal Aid Grade Crossing Surface Repair Force Account Agreements with Iowa Department of Transportation and Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad to reconstruct crossings at Idaho Street, Logan Avenue and Conger Street at a cost of $457,232.00, with city's cost of$97,447.00. 10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request of Schenk Engineering to hire Tetra Tech at a cost of$3,243.50 to conduct soil borings, subgrade inspection and compaction and concrete testing in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 Cyclone Drive/Titan Trail, Contract No. 727. 11. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa State Historic Preservation Office and Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission to provide architectural and historical documentation for John Deere Tractor Co. Buildings R-1 and E prior to demolition as part of the Tech Works Project. 12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Development Agreement with JSA Development for the redevelopment of 306-310 East 4th Street, with a taxable value of$263,800.00 and 100 percent tax rebates for five years for the added value over the January 1, 2005 value of$139,793.00. • 13. Resolution-to approve corpxnunication-from Police Chief transmitting agreement with Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, Iowa Department of Public Safety, for an OWI Prevention grant in the amount of$15,500.00, with no required matching city funds. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 14. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting 2007 golf rates, with no change in fees, establishing expiration date of November 30 for season passes and a December rate of$5.00 per round. NEW BUSINESS 15. F.Y. 2007 Right of Way Mowing. Motion-to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare bid document, specifications, etc. Motion-to receive and file bid document, specifications, etc. Resolution-to preliminarily approve bid document, specifications, etc. Resolution-to instruct City clerk to publish~notice of bid document, specifications, etc. and taking of bids. Set date pf hearing as March 26, 2007. March 12, 2007 Page 6 16. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$1,150.00 for work performed by the Water Works at 1100 Hammond Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees. 17. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$2,160.00 for work performed by the Water Works at 116 Conger Street, together with recommendation of approval of Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees. ORAL PRESENTATIONS ti Motion-to receive and file oral comments. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert, CMC City Clerk MEETINGS Monday, March 12, 2007 4:35 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers 4:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers 4:45 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers 4:50 p.m. -Boards and Commissions Committee, Council Chambers 4:55 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission minutes of January 17, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 2. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of February 6, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 3. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of February 21, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 4. Communication from Library Director transmitting retirement of Sara Jayne Cole, Library Assistant, effective March 2, 2007, together with recommendation of payment of$967.00 for unused vacation time. 5. Black Hawk County Criminal Justice Information System Board of Directors minutes of February 7, 2007 on file in.the City Clerk's office. March 12, 2007 Page 7 CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. Donald Street Recreation Trail, Contract No. 700. Pay estimate No. 1 to Ament Inc. in the total amount due of$4,563.35. 2. Park Avenue Bridge. Pay estimate No. 1 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$7,875.74. 3. Prescotts Creek Area Sanitary Sewer & Water Main Extensions, Contract No. 703. Pay estimate No. 5 to Happel Excavating Inc. in the total amount due of $183,771.59. 4. San Marnan Tragic Improvements, Phase III, Contract No. 702. Pay estimate No. 8 to Kirkham Michael in the total amount due of$1,524.37. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS March 12, 2007 4:50—4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Bob Greenwood Eric Gunderson Harold Getty Approval of Agenda, as proposed. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Mayor Hurley's recommendation of reappointment of Edgar Cunningham, with term expiration date of March 1, 2010 to the Leisure Services Commission and appointment of Robert Frost, with term expiration date of March 1, 2010. 2. Approval of Mayor Hurley's recommendation of reappointment of the following to the Cultural and Arts Commission: Steve Showers and Mike Broshar, with term expiration date of March 1, 2008 and Dale Phelps, with term expiration date of March 1, 2010; and appointment of Golmar Buchanan and Paul Braun, with term expiration date of March 1, 2010. 3. Approval of Mayor Hurley's recommendation of reappointment of the following to the Board of Adjustment: Jon Mixdorf and Craig Holdiman, with term expiration date of December 8, 2009 and Larry Anfinson, with term expiration date of December 8, 2012; and appointment of Jason Mohr, with term expiration date of December 8, 2012 and Sandy Goldsberry, with term expiration date of December 8, 2009. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert City Clerk Council Work Session March 8, 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, MARCH 5, 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. S. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe and well maintained. General Rules for Public Participation 1. You may address ant, 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: Cammie Scully, Director of Cultural & Arts Commission Agenda, as proposed or amended. March 5, 2007 Page 2 Minutes of February 26, 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. 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. Communication from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission transmitting recommendation of appointment of Shannon Farlow to the position of Development/Marketing Manager, effective at a mutually agreed upon date. 2. Bob Stringer, Human Resources Director, to attend NPELRA Annual Conference in Scottsdale, Arizona on April 22-26, 2007, with costs not to exceed $2,211.34. 3. Craig Clark, Permit Writing Specialist, to attend the International Code Council Plan Review Institute in Chicago, Illinois on May 13-17, 2007, with costs not to exceed $1,415.00, including use of city vehicle. 4. Bob Ball, Chief Building Inspector; and Brian Baker, Chief HVAC Inspector; to attend seminar on differences between the 2003 and 2006 International Residential Code changes in Kansas City, Kansas on March 8-9, 2007, with costs not to exceed $300.00, including use of city vehicle. 5. Tim Pillack, Police Captain; and Carroll Kienol, Police Lieutenant; to attend Lifesavers National Conference on Highway Safety Priorities in Chicago, Illinois on March 25-27, 2007, with costs not to exceed $888.21, including use of city vehicle. r , • 6. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of reappointment of the following to the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission: Jesse Loveless, Quentin Hart and Tom Powers, with term expiration date of February 7, 2010; and appointment of Kevin Evans, with term expiration date of February 7, 2010. c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Catherine Doyle's Pub, 504 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/7/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) March 5, 2007 Page 3 New World Lounge, 120 Sumner Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/2/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) Fortunes, 328 Elm Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/27/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) CU and The Cellar, 320 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/17/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Liquor License Permit Application Class A Sunnyside County Club, 1600 Olympic Drive (Renewal) (Expires 4/13/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) New Star Liquor, 1625 West 4th Street (New) (Expires 3/1/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) e. Beer License Permit Application Class C New Star Liquor, 1625 West 4th Street (New) (Expires 3/1/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) f. Outdoor Service Area Application Fortunes, 328 Elm Street CU and The Cellar, 320 East 4th Street Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic'Driye g. Pawnbroker's License Application Mister Money Financial Services, Inc., 920 LaPorte Road h. Vehicle For Hire Business License Application First Call Taxi, 1773 Independence Avenue i. Recycling Yard License Application Weekley's Recycling, 105 Dunham Place R's Recycling, 110 Court Avenue j. Bonds. HEARINGS AND BIDS 2. Door Repair/Replacement & Handrail Addition -2007 Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. 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 Building Official/Maintenance Administrator for review. March 5, 2007 �' Page 4 HEARINGS 3. FYE 2008 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 adopt said budget. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of Dr. Robert Ebert to vacate, sell and convey for$1.00 an 8'x 44' strip of right-of-way generally located directly adjacent to 1445-1449 Ansborough Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as March 19, 2007. DOCUMENTS 5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting agreement with Iowa Department of Economic Development and Alter Trading Corporation for High Quality Job Creation Program Funding for Investment Tax Credit of $55,500.00 over a five-year period as part of$5.55 million investment in machinery and equipment as well as creation of five new jobs. 6. F.Y. 2007 Waterloo Dam Rehabilitation and Riverwall Construction, Contract No. 713. Resolution-to approve communicatio,n,from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$5,530,048.31 with Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa. 7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Notice of Intent For NPDES Coverage Under General Permit with Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with>F.Y. 2007 Recreational Trail- Cedar Bend Park to Mullan Avenue, Contract No. 714. 8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Notice of Intent for NPDES Coverage Under General Permit with Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 Waterloo Dam Rehabilitation and Riverwall Reconstruction, Contract No. 713. 9. Resolution-to approve communication from Executive Director of Human Rights Commission transmitting Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Civil Rights Commission for case closure reimbursements for the period of July 1, 2006 to June 30, 2007. March 5, 2007 Page 5 10. Perimeter Fence Project at Waterloo Regional Airport. Motion-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting Change Order No. 2 for a net decrease in the amount of$7,979.26 for work performed by D & N Fence Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa. 11. Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by D & N Fence Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa at a total cost of$925,691.24 in conjunction with Perimeter Fence Project at Waterloo Regional Airport. DEL ETEI2. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa State Historic Preservation Office and Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission to provide architectural and historical documentation of John Deere Tractor Co. Buildings R-1 and E prior to demolition as part of the Tech Works Project. NEW BUSINESS 13. F.Y. 2007 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 719. 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 April 2, 2007. 14. F.Y. 2007 Sidewalk Repair Program -Zone 7 and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 723. 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 publi§h notice of plans, specifications,form of contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set:date of hearing as April 2, 2007. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Motion-to receive and file oral comments. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert, CMC City Clerk March 5, 2007 Page 6 MEETINGS Monday, March 5, 2007 4:50 p.m. -Boards and Commissions Committee, Council Chambers 4:55 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Community Development Board minutes and Public Hearing minutes of January 23, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 2. Civil Service Commission minutes of February 13, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 3. Waterloo Cable TV Commission minutes of January 4, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 4. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of January 24, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. ft, . 5. Communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting resignation of Devon Wagner, Park Maintenance II-Forestry, effective February 20, 2007, together with recommendation of payment of$1,066.52 for unused sick time and vacation pay. 6. Civil Service Commission list for the position of Cable Television Production Assistant, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on February 28, 2007. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS March 5, 2006 4:50—4:55 p.m. Council Chambers Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Bob Greenwood Eric Gunderson Harold Getty Approval of Agenda, as proposed. NEW BUSINESS 1. Approval of Mayor Hurley's recommendation of reappointment of the following to the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission: Jesse Loveless, Quentin Hart and Tom Powers, with term expiration date of February 7, 2010; and appointment of Kevin Evans, with term expiration date of February 7, 2010. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert City Clerk Council Work Session March 1, 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