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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, NOVEMBER 21, 2005
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: Dennis Clark, General Manager of Waterloo Water Works.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
November 21, 2005 'Nun, - Page 2
Minutes of November 14, 2005, 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. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Main Street Waterloo to hold Downtown Lights the Night illuminated parade on
December 3, 2005 at 6:30 p.m., with route to begin on 4th Street at the parking
area under Highway 218 to Sycamore Street, to 5th Street back to parking area
under Highway 218, including a fireworks display over the Cedar River between
4th and 5th Streets.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request
from Qwest to place concrete in the area between the curb and the sidewalk in
the 400 block of Sycamore Street, together with recommendation of approval.
b. Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting recommendation of appointment of Kevin McKenzie to the position of
Maintenance Electrician, effective November 28, 2005.
c. Laity Smith, Assistant Superintendent of Waste Management Services, to travel to
Minerva, Ohio to pick up leaf loader on November 20-21, 2005, with costs not to
exceed $435.00, including use of city vehicle.
d. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Casey's General Store, 3035 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/31/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
e. Secondhand Goods Dealer License Application
Hollywood Entertainment Corp/Game Crazy, 1511 E. San Martian Drive
f Bonds.
ADD - g. Fireworks Display Application
Main Street Waterloo on December 3, 2005 for Downtown Lights the Night Event.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. Purchase of New Fire Engine.
Motion-to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Fire Chief for review.
November 21, 2005 Page 3
3. Purchase of Equipment for New Pumper and Replacement of Rescue Equipment.
Motion-to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Fire Chief for review.
HEARINGS
4. Rezone from "R-3" Multiple Residence District and "M-1"Light Industrial District to
"R-4,RP"Planned Residence District property generally located along Oak Avenue
between Mulberry and Franklin Streets for purpose of constructing a 64-unit
affordable assisted living facility for elderly and low-income seniors—Richard
Helgeson of Arlington Rose.
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, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. Purchase of 4-6 Ton Portable Tandem Static Roller.
Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$38,962.00 to Fergerson
Manufacturing & Equipment Co. of Dallas, Texas.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting a Development Agreement with Cedar Valley Restoration and
Development (David Deeds)for the development of the Eastside Riverfront Housing
to transfer for $1.00 property generally bounded by Sycamore Street, East 8th
Street, the flood dike along the Cedar River and the Union Pacific Railroad, with
requirement to build a minimum of 40 units with an absorption rate of at least 6
units per year and tax rebates forl 0 years. Set date of hearing as December 12,
2005.
REPORTS
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting
2005 Annual Financial Report to be filed with the State Auditor.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting proposed
changes to City of Waterloo Deferred Compensation Plan.
9. Motion-to receive and file communication from City Clerk transmitting Abstract of
Votes for November 8, 2005 Municipal Election.
November 21, 2005 Page 4
DOCUMENTS
10. Purchase of 4-6 Ton Portable Tandem Static Roller.
Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting
contract in the amount of$38,962.00 with Fergerson Manufacturing & Equipment
Co. of Dallas, Texas.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting application for FY06 Economic Development Initiative Special Purpose
grant funds in the amount of$248,000.00 to be used for the Cedar Valley Tech
Works property acquisition, with no required local match.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting application for FY06 Economic Development Initiative Special Purpose
grant funds in the amount of$198,400.00 to be used for the Cedar Valley Tech
Works property acquisition, with no required local match.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting application for FY06 Economic Development Initiative Special Purpose
grant funds in the amount of$198,400.00 to be used for acquisition and demolition
in the Rath Brownfields Area, with no required local match.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting application for 2006 Housing Funds in the amount of$200,000.00
through the Iowa Department of Economic Development (TIDED) to be used to
provide financing for down payment assistance on new construction homes in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA), with no required local match.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting agreement with
Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy for Project Safe Neighborhoods grant in the
amount of$12,100.00, with no required local match, to be used for the purchase of
video cameras, wireless bridges, wireless access points and computer software.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Sanitary Sewer Construction Plans for Isle of Capri and adjacent Bertch Property
(private sewer), as submitted by Stanley Consultants of Muscatine, Iowa, and
Sewage Treatment with Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting Memorandum of
Understanding with University of Northern Iowa at a cost of$9,850.00 to enter into
partnership in the planning, designing and completion of an evaluation of the Fire
Pals Education Program within Black Hawk County.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Substantial Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work
performed by Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa at a total project cost of$151,030.00 in
conjunction with 2005 Byrnes Tennis Complex Renovation Project.
November 21, 2005 Page 5
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
19. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as December 12, 2005 on the proposal to
reallocate not to exceed $200,000.00 unspent proceeds of the General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2003A and General Obligation Bonds, Series 2004A to pay costs of
constructing restroom facilities and a ticket booth at Riverfront Stadium.
20. Resolution-to name a public street generally located off of Ansborough Avenue,
south of San Marnan Drive as Fitzway Avenue to serve new VGM Homelink
National Referral Center.
21. Resolution-to dedicate a 10' easement generally located just north of the north line
of Lot 1 and Tract "B" in Ekho Ridge Addition generally located by Cassi Ridge,
just west of West 4th Street for storm sewer purposes.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
22. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "M-2,P"Planned Industrial District
approximately 14 acres of land generally located adjacent to 2375 Independence
Avenue for the purpose of future expansion of the Northeast Industrial Park.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
23. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by: Repealing Subsection (106)
Eighth Street (W) of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets;
and enacting in lieu thereof New Subsection (106) Eighth Street (W) of Section 551,
Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and by adding Subsection (8a)
Eighth Street (W) of Section 579, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday (allow
parking on the east side of W. 8th Street between Jefferson Street and
Washington Street on Sundays).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
24. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (4) Ninth
Street (W) of Section 559, 10 Minute Parking (allow 10-minute parking zone on
the west side of the 3700 block of West 9th Street approximately 20 feet
from the corner of Southbrooke Drive in a northerly direction).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
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25. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (400) Vegas
Court of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and
enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (115a) Vegas Court of Section 553, No
Parking Here to Corner(no parking from here to corner on the south side of
Vegas Court approximately 65 feet off of Euclid Avenue).
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.
26. An ordinance imposing a tax within the City of Waterloo, Iowa, of one percent (1%)
upon local sales and service to be effective January 1, 2006 and ending on
December 31, 2010 and providing that revenue shall be derived and allocated in
accordance with Chapter 423B of the 2005 Code of Iowa (adopting language
approved by public referendum of March 1, 2005).
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.
27. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (157) South
Street of Section 543, Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection
(157) South Street of Section 543, Thru Streets; and by adding Subsection (13a)
South Street to Section 546, Yield Intersections (installation of Yield signs on
South Street at the T-intersection with Hammond Avenue and removal of
the westbound stop sign on South Street).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
28. Chair Replacement At Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
Motion-to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to prepare
specifications, bidding documents, form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file specifications, bidding documents,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve specifications, bidding documents,form of
contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications, bidding
documents,form of contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as
December 12, 2005.
29. Purchase of 50 Galvanized Street Light Poles.
Motion-to instruct Superintendent of Traffic Operations to prepare specifications,
form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications,form of contract,
etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as December 19, 2005.
November 21, 2005 Page 7
30. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request to
amend Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains to
adopting new digital zoning map, together with recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as December
12, 2005.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, November 21, 2005
3:55 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. -Executive Session, Police Library
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Housing Authority minutes of September 20, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. 18th Street Bridge Replacement & Approach Driveway, Contract No. 622.
Pay estimate No. 17 to Earth Tech Inc. in the total amount due of$13,477.40.
2. F.Y. 2005 Winn Street Extension, Contract No. 692.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Northern Escrow, FBO Dolan Excavation, LLC in the total
amount due of$131,086.70.
3. F.Y. 2005 Winn Street Extension, Contract No. 692.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$9,230.20.
4. F.Y. 2005 Winn Street Extension, Contract No. 692.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$1,458.20.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
November 21, 2005
4:15 p.m.
Police Library
Roll Call.
Motion-to approve agenda, as proposed.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of acquisition of Rath Maintenance Building pursuant to Iowa Code Section
21.5(1)(j)(2005).
2. Labor negotiation strategy pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3)(2005).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
November 17, 2005
9:30 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, NOVEMBER 14, 2005
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
I. 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 anq 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: Tom Jennings, Police Chief
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
November 14, 2005 Page 2
Minutes of November 7, 2005, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring November 18, 2005 as Under The Harvest Moon Day 2005.
Proclamation declaring November 13 - 19, 2005 as National Hunger and Homelessness
Awareness 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 City Engineer transmitting request of
Christine Abbas for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1728
Dearborn Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
b. Motion-to approve the following:
1. Randy Heiberger, Traffic Signal Foreman; Doug Eldridge, Signal Technician II;
and Muhammad Elahi, Traffic Engineer; to attend Brown Traffic's Annual User's
Group Meeting and Annual Training Seminar in Davenport, Iowa on December 5-
8, 2005, with costs not to exceed $320.00 per person, including use of city
vehicle.
2. Robert Duncan, Police Officer, to attend Advanced Practical Homicide School in
Altamonte Springs, Florida on January 22-28, 2006, with costs not to exceed
$2,149.99.
3. Frank Krogh, Police Sergeant, to attend Bomb and Bomb Threat Management in
Schools Seminar in Dubuque, Iowa on November 15-16, 2005, with costs not to
exceed $405.00, including use of city vehicle.
4. Dave Zellhoefer, Assistant City Attorney, to attend IMAA Annual Seminar in West
Des Moines, Iowa on November 17-18, 2005, with costs not to exceed $279.00.
5. Wendy Drinovsky, Data Systems/Records Manager, to attend Open Records Law
Seminar in Des Moines, Iowa on November 17, 2005, with costs not to exceed
$331.00, including use of city vehicle.
6. Craig Clark, Permit Writing Specialist, to attend How Other People Sees Us; The
Public Counter Seminar in Des Moines, Iowa on December 13, 2005, with costs
not to exceed $142.00, including use of city vehicle.
November 14, 2005 Page 3
7. Rhonda Weber, Police Officer, to attend Advanced Chemical Latent Print
Development School in Ames, Iowa on December 13-16, 2005, with costs not to
exceed $898.00, including use of city vehicle.
8. Wendy Niemeyer, guest speaker for Cultural &Arts Commission, to travel from
Minneapolis, Minnesota on November 5-6, 2005, with costs not to exceed
$130.00.
9. Kent Quin, Instrument Control Foreman; and John Hyman, Instrument Control
Technician; to attend 2005 National Electric Code Seminar in Waterloo, Iowa on
November 17, 2005, with costs not to exceed $310.00, including use of city
vehicle.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Prime Mart, 1008 LaPorte Road (New Owner) (Expires 11/23/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
d. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Prime Mart, 1008 LaPorte Road (New Owner) (Expires 11/23/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
MexiKelly, 209 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/22/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Barney's, 501 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/14/06)
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Café, 1331 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 12/30/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
f Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Application
Prime Mart, 1008 LaPorte Road
g. Bonds.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. Storage Building for Fire Rescue and Pollution Control.
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
Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
November 14, 2005 Page 4
3. Purchase of 4-6 Ton Portable Tandem Static Roller.
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, bidding document, 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
Superintendent of Streets for review.
HEARINGS
4. Site plan amendment to the "C-2,C-Z" Conditional Zoning District for property
generally located at the southeasterly corner of Ansborough Avenue and Downing
Avenue to allow for expansion onto the front of car wash facility—Nooren Realtors.
HOLD HEARING.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment.
5. Real Estate Purchase Agreement to sell and convey for $1.00 property generally
located near the southwest corner of Oak/Franklin Streets intersection—The Rose
of Waterloo L.P.
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 purchase agreement.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
6. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "M-2,P"Planned Industrial District
approximately 14 acres of land generally located adjacent to 2375 Independence
Avenue for the purpose of future expansion of the Northeast Industrial Park.
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, 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.
DOCUMENTS
7. 2005 Byrnes Tennis Complex Renovation Project.
Motion-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Change Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$1,452.00 for work to be
performed by Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
November 14, 2005 Page 5
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work
performed by Aspro, Inc. in conjunction with Extending Left Turn Bays on
University Avenue Project.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting agreement with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
for EDI grant in the amount of$278,348.00 to be used to acquire the business and
property located at 220 Jefferson Street and demolish the building, along with
demolishing property located at 311-313 West 1st Street.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with
Martin Road Tax Increment District.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with San
Marnan Tax Increment District.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with
Airport Tax Increment District.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with
Northeast Industrial Tax Increment District.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with
Downtown Tax Increment District.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Rath
Tax Increment District.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with
Logan Avenue Tax Increment District.
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17. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting request to certify to the County Auditor expenditures that
qualify for reimbursement in the Tax Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with
Cattle Congress Tax Increment District.
18. Resolution-to support The ROSE of Waterloo's application for Tax Credits from the
Iowa Finance Authority to build a 64-unit affordable assisted senior living facility
within the block of the Mulberry Street crossover.
19. Resolution-to support the Sterling Group's application for Tax Credits from the Iowa
Finance Authority to build a 80-unit senior development consisting of duplex units
and a shared clubhouse facility located behind the Super Target with access points
at Bethel Street and Camelot Court.
20. Resolution-to support Central States Development's (John Foley) application for Tax
Credits from the Iowa Finance Authority to rehabilitate the Heritage Homes (total of
236 units) at 1306 W. Donald Street, 510 Oak Avenue & 154 Argyle Street, 65
Conger Street, 314 Logan Avenue & 205 Argyle Street, 412-422 Dane Street and
1408-1416 Washington Street.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
21. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by: Repealing Subsection (106)
Eighth Street (W) of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets;
and enacting in lieu thereof New Subsection (106) Eighth Street (W) of Section 551,
Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and by adding Subsection (8a)
Eighth Street (W) of Section 579, No Parking Any Time Except Sunday (allow
parking on the east side of W. 8th Street between Jefferson Street and
Washington Street on Sundays).
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.
22. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (4) Ninth
Street (W) of Section 559, 10 Minute Parking (allow 10-minute parking zone on
the west side of the 3700 block of West 9th Street approximately 20 feet
from the corner of Southbrooke Drive in a northerly direction).
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.
November 14, 2005 Page 7
NEW BUSINESS
23. F.Y. 2006 Rath Brownfields Area Demolition, Contract No. 708.
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 December 5, 2005.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, November 14, 2005
4:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:55 p.m. -Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of August 9, 2005 and October 11,
2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Waterloo Public Library Board of Trustees minutes of October 10, 2005 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
3. Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission minutes of September
22, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting retirement of Harold Whitsell, Fire
Engineer, effective October 22, 2005, together with recommendation of payment of
$8,806.32 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2005 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 688.
Pay estimate No. 12 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$722,222.68.
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2. F.Y. 2005 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 687.
Pay estimate No. 13 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$214,859.37.
3. F.Y. 2006 Sidewalk Assessment Program -Zone 5, Contract No. 691.
Pay estimate No. 3 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$21,044.28.
4. U.S. Highway 63 Planning Study, US 218 to Donald Street.
Pay engineering services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$24,030.70.
5. 18th Street Bridge &Approach Roadway, Contract No. 622.
Pay estimate No. 32 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of
$103,939.71.
Council Work Session
November 10, 2005
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, NOVEMBER 7, 2005
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: Tom Jennings, Police Chief
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
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Minutes of October 24, 2005, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring November 7- 12, 2005 as Radiologic Technology 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 City Engineer transmitting request of
Travis Moen for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 3151 Burton
Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Don Shirk for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1314 Vermont
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Michael Roquet for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 913 Adrian
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Bud Baldwin for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 75 E. Airline
Highway, together with recommendation of approval.
b. Motion-to approve the following:
1. Greg Erie, Police Officer, to attend Basic SRO School in Independence, Missouri
on November 27-December 2, 2005, with costs not to exceed $1,096.25.
2. Luke Even, Forestry Foreman, to attend Tree Care Industry Expo in Columbus,
Ohio on November 8-11, 2005, with costs not to exceed $950.27, including use of
city vehicle.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
La Michuacana Restaurant, 1221 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/11/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Godfather's Pizza, 1946 Schukei Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
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d. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Kum & Go, 3016 Mamie Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/10/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits, 2126 Kimball Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 11/14/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits, 2126 Kimball Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 11/14/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
f. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Club Palazzo, 708 Jefferson Street (New) (Expires 5/17/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Embassy Lounge, 225 East 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/23/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, 200 West 4th Street (Expires 4/30/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
M& M Inc., 1607 Sycamore Street (New) (Expires 11/10/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Ramada Inn, 205 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
g. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Hy-Vee Wine and Spirits, 2126 Kimball Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 11/14/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
h. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
The Supervisors Club, 3265 DeWitt Road (Renewal) (Expires 11/19/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
i. Outdoor Service Area Application
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, 200 West 4th Street
j. Fireworks Display Application
Sunnyside Country Club on December 26, 2005
k. Bonds.
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HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. Purchase of New Fire Engine.
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, bidding document,form of
contract, etc.
Resolution-to authorize to proceed.
Motion-to approve request of Fire Chief to move bid opening to November 21, 2005.
3. Purchase of Equipment for New Pumper and Replacement of Rescue Equipment.
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, bidding document,form of
contract, etc.
Resolution-to authorize to proceed.
Motion-to approve request of Fire Chief to move bid opening to November 21, 2005.
HEARINGS
4. Site plan amendment to the "C-2,C-Z" Conditional Zoning District for property
generally located at the southeasterly corner of Ansborough Avenue and Downing
Avenue to allow for expansion onto the front of car wash facilitg—Nooren Realtors.
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 approve said site plan amendment.
5. Rezone from "R-4"Multiple Residential District to "C-1,C-Z" Conditional Zoning
District property generally located at 3641 Kimball Avenue for the purpose of
allowing limited commercial uses in the existing professional office building—David
Susong.
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, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. Concrete Replacement at Fire Station No. 1.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of
$49,858.00, plus $750.00 for winter protection, to D.C. Corporation of Waterloo,
Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request
of Lincoln Savings Bank to place 150 feet of drain tile in city right-of-way generally
located along the south ditch line on the south side of San Marnan Drive.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Richard Helgeson of Arlington Rose to rezone from "R-3"Multiple Residence District
and "M-1"Light Industrial District to "R-4,RP"Planned Residence District property
generally located along Oak Avenue between Mulberry and Franklin Streets for
purpose of constructing a 64-unit affordable assisted living facility for elderly and
low-income seniors. Set date of hearing as November 21, 2005.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Real Estate
Purchase Agreement with The Rose of Waterloo L.P. to sell and convey for $1.00
property generally located near the southwest corner of Oak/Franklin Streets
intersection. Set date of hearing as November 14, 2005.
DOCUMENTS
10. Concrete Replacement at Fire Station No. 1.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting contract in the amount of$49,858.00, plus $750.00 for
winter protection, with D.C. Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Professional Services Agreement with Ament, Inc. at an estimated cost of
$18,200.00 in conjunction with the Virden Creek Tributary Drainage Study Update.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Professional Services Agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. at an estimated cost of
$27,500.00 in conjunction with Sink Creek Watershed Study Update.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Enterprise
Zone Agreement with Iowa Department of Economic Development and Three Kids
and a Dog LLC for construction of four new homes within Enterprise Zone
boundaries.
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14. Resolution- to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting Scope of Services and Purchase Order from Howard R. Green
Company at a cost of$75,000.00 for clean up of the former Construction
Machinery Company site.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting Professional Services Agreement with Ament, Inc. at a cost of
$7,000.00 for preliminary and final design services for Olympic Drive and
Ansborough Avenue Traffic Safety Improvement.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting agreement with Howard R. Green Consulting Engineers at a
cost of$7,500.00 to prepare U.S. Environmental Protection Agency 2006
Brownfield Assessment grant application.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting agreement
with MOBILEMONEY, Inc. to lease ATM for six months at a cost of$150.00 per
month.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage with Donald and Karen
Macdonald, 138 W. Schrock Road,for payment of Promissory Note and Mortgage
in conjunction with Kimball South Rural Water Main Project.
19. Final Plat of Anderson's Eighth Addition.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Construction Plans for Crossroads Mall North 2005 Sanitary Sewer, as submitted
by Schenk Engineering Company of Waterloo, Iowa, and Sewage Treatment
Agreement with Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Construction Plans for proposed alley paving improvements for Block 6, Hillside
Addition, as submitted by Eschliman Engineering, Inc. of Boone, Iowa.
22. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Donna Goetsch for tax exemptions totaling $23,410.00 for 1031 Evergreen
Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval.
23. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Gary Hansen for tax exemptions totaling $8,898.00 for 330 Fairfield Street
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval.
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24. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Broadway Laundry, Inc. for tax exemptions totaling $15,830.00 for 1806
Commercial Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together
with recommendation of approval.
25. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Eugene Schwickerath for tax exemptions totaling $14,500.00 for 825 West 3rd
Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval.
26. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Lowell R. Karsten for tax exemptions totaling $9,792.00 for 957 Fulton Street
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval.
27. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Gerald and Arlene Stocks for tax exemptions totaling $22,906.00 for 544 Adrian
Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval.
28. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Kuyr Kendall and Arlene Stocks for tax exemptions totaling $29,786.00 for 536
Adrian Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
29. Resolution-to approve request from Mayor Hurley to allocate $50,000.00 of Isle of
Capri funds to the Eastside Ministerial Alliance.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
30. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (400) Vegas
Court of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and
enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (115a) Vegas Court of Section 553, No
Parking Here To Corner(no parking on the south side of Vegas Court
approximately 20 feet off of Euclid Avenue)
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
NEW BUSINESS
31. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$2,114.68 for work performed
by the Water Works at 63 Lafayette Street, together with recommendation of
approval of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
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32. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$2,000.00 for work performed
by the Water Works at 1025 Williston Avenue, together with recommendation of
approval of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
33. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$1,362.18 for work performed
by the Water Works at 1332 Walker Street, together with recommendation of
approval of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
34. Resolution-to approve request from City Attorney for approval to associate with
labor counsel Michael Galloway at the rate of$140.00 per hour on an as-needed
basis during upcoming negotiations on collective bargaining agreements.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of acquisition of Rath Maintenance Building and properties located
within the block bounded by Sycamore Street, Lafayette Street, 7th Street and 8th
Street, pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j)(2005).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, November 7, 2005
4:20 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:25 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:35 p.m. - Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Northeast Iowa Response Group minutes of September 15, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
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2. Community Development Board minutes of September 20, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Board of Adjustment minutes of September 27, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission minutes of September 27, 2005 on file
in the City Clerk's office.
5. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of August 11, 2005 and
September 8, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
6. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of October 25, 2005 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
7. Waterloo Regional Airport Board minutes of September 21, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
8. Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force Board minutes of September 7, 2005 and
October 3, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
9. Hwy 218 Design Review Board minutes of September 6, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
10. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of October 4, 2005 on file
in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Ansborough Avenue Interchange with U.S. Highway 20, Contract No. 667.
Pay estimate No. 10 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$2,174.46.
2. Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Waterloo Vision Iowa Projects Riverfront
Loop/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheatre
Phase I.
Pay design services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$5,284.56.
3. Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Waterloo Vision Iowa Projects Riverfront
Loop/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheatre
Phase H.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$15,589.01.
4. 18th Street Bridge & Approach Roadway, Contract No. 622.
Pay estimate No. 32 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of
$159,561.98.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
November 7, 2005
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Review of tax credit endorsement applications—City Planner.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
November 3, 2005
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