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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 26, 2005
8:30 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as amended.
1. Presentation of information and demonstration of motion camera.
2. Approval of Fireworks Display for Waterloo Bucks at Riverfront Stadium on June 1,
2005.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, MAY 23, 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 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: Brad Hagen, Airport Director
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
May 23, 2005 L Page 2
Minutes of May 16, 2005, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring May 28, 2005 as KOKZ KOOL 105.7 Fourth Street Cruise 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.
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Brad Phillips for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1240
Evergreen Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Yeshimebet Abebe to hold FAM JAM 2005 at Sullivan Park May 28-30, 2005,
including a series of basketball and softball tournaments, live performances and
vendors.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Michael Bonser for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 120 Frederic
Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
b. Motion-to approve the following:
1. Rusty Zey, Airport Maintenance, to attend FAA Central Region Airports Division
21st Annual Airport Conference in Overland Park, Kansas on May 23-25, 2005,
with costs not to exceed $750.00, including use of city vehicle.
2. Molly Volding, Clerk I, to attend Basic Iowa System Training in Des Moines, Iowa
on May 17-20, 2005, with costs not to exceed $104.70.
3. Frank Krogh, Andy Clark and Dave Mohlis, Police Sergeants, to attend Urban
Potential Seminar in Waterloo, Iowa on May 24, 2005, with costs not to exceed
$198.00.
4. Shawn Bram and Steve Newell, Police Officers, to attend Basic SRT School in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa on May 31-June 3, 2005, with costs not to exceed $232.88,
including use of city vehicle.
5. Ellen Laughlin, Draftsperson, to attend 3rd Annual Iowa County's Information
Technology Mid Year Conference and ESRI ARC GIS 9.1 Hands-On Workshop in
Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 15-17, 2005, with costs not to exceed $215.00.
May 23, 2005 Page 3
c. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Target Store, 1501 E. San Marnan (Renewal) (Expires 6/27/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Osco Drug, 2068 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/05/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Jo Mama's, 352 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/10/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Maple Lanes Bowling Center, 2608 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/09/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Crazy Suckers, Inc., 3555 University Avenue (New) (Expires 5/13/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Sports Page Grille & Tavern, 3350 Kimball Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center(Transfer to Cedar River& Commercial on
6/03/05)
e. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Target Store, 1501 E. San Marnan (Renewal) (Expires 6/27/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Osco Drug, 2068 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/05/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Metro 66, 1625 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/08/06) (Includes Sunday Sales)
f Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Target Store, 1501 E. San Marnan (Renewal) (Expires 6/27/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Osco Drug, 2068 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/05/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
g. Outdoor Service Area Application
Sports Page Grille & Tavern, 3350 Kimball Avenue
Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center (Transfer to Cedar River& Commercial on
6/03/05)
Crazy Suckers, Inc., 3555 University Avenue
h. Fireworks Display Application
American Cancer Society Relay For Life, Hawkeye Community College on June 10,
2005
i. Bonds.
May 23, 2005 Page 4
HEARINGS
2. Amendment to FYE2005 Budget.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said budget amendment.
3. Development Agreement for construction of a new 51,700 square foot expansion to
professional office building at 1107 West San Marnan Drive generally located at
the southwest corner of San Marnan Drive and Ansborough Avenue intersection,
with additional minimum taxable value of$4,500,000.00 with the city granting
$378,362.00 for project expenses including land acquisition and tax rebatements
for five years at 50 percent on the added value and construction of entrance and
roadway off Ansborough Avenue—VGM Companu.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said Development Agreement.
4. Issuance of not to exceed $3,500,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for Essential
Corporation Purposes.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing—to pay
costs of acquisition, construction and improvement of real and personal property
useful for the protection of property from floods or high water, including flood
control improvements; construction, reconstruction and repairing of street,
sidewalk and intersection improvements; acquisition, construction and installation
of storm sewer and sanitary sewer improvements; acquisition of vehicles and
capital equipment for Airport, Police, Fire Rescue and Street Departments;
acquisition, rehabilitation and demolition of abandoned, dilapidated or dangerous
buildings; rehabilitation and improvement of city parks, and acquisition and
repair and replacement of facilities, equipment and improvements in city parks,
including bikeway development and tennis court improvements; acquisition,
improvement and installation of traffic control devices,fixtures and equipment,
including early warning sirens and parking meters.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
May 23, 2005 Page 5
5. Issuance of not to exceed $2,900,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for Essential
Corporation Purposes.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing—to pay
costs of refunding and refinancing outstanding City indebtedness consisting of
General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, dated June 1, 1997.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
6. Issuance of not to exceed $900,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for Essential
Corporation Purposes.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing—to pay
costs of aiding in the planning, and undertaking and carrying out of urban
renewal project activities, and the Urban Renewal Plans for the San Marnan
Urban Renewal Area and the Logan Tax Increment Redevelopment Area.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
7. Issuance of not to exceed $700,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for General
Corporate Purposes.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing—to pay
costs of reconstruction, remodeling, improvement and repairing of city buildings
and facilities, including Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Young Arena,
Youth Pavilion, Center For The Arts, roofs of various city buildings and facilities,
the Police Department, Fire Station, Street Department and Public Library.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
8. Issuance of not to exceed $695,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for General
Corporate Purposes.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing—to pay
costs of reconstruction, remodeling, repair and improvement of Downtown
parking garages and the Central Garage facilities; acquisition of hardware and
software and related computer replacement program expenditures; acquisition of
capital equipment and vehicles for various city departments and operations;
reconstruction and improvement of city golf courses; reconstruction, renovation
and improvement of Riverfront Stadium, swimming pools and sports facilities.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to institute proceedings to take additional action for issuance of said
bonds.
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9. Sale of cigarettes or tobacco products to a person under eighteen years of age—
Pat's Tavern, 303 West 4th Street.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to order civility penalty in the amount of$300.00.
10. Sale of cigarette or tobacco products to a person under eighteen years of age—The
Times Lounge, 226 West 5th Street.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to order civility penalty in the amount of$300.00.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
11. Purchase of Three 2005 Full-Size Pick-Up Trucks.
Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Central Garage
transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$45,297.00 to
Dick Witham Ford of Waterloo, Iowa.
DOCUMENTS
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting
recommendation of approval of revised job description for the position of Human
Rights Director as recommended and approved by the Waterloo Human Rights
Commission, and approval of general selection process, schedule and expenses.
13. Preliminary Plat of Vogel Minor Plat.
Resolution-to approve said preliminary plat and necessary documents.
14. Final Plat of Vogel Minor Plat.
Resolution-to approve said final plat and necessary documents.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of David Tambornino for tax exemption on improvements totaling $9,700.00 for 428
West Donald Street, together with recommendation of approval.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting an amendment with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to
extend completion date to June 30, 2006 in conjunction with grant in the amount of
$37,000,000.00 to allow time to complete corrosion control project, installation of a
third sludge dewatering press and construction of an odor control process at the
Water Pollution Control Facility.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting Substantial Completion of Project and Recommendation
of Acceptance of Work performed by Paul G. Christensen Construction Co. Inc. in
conjunction with Fire Rescue Training Center Basement Remodel Project.
May 23, 2005 Page 7
18. Resolution-to approve communication from City Attorney transmitting modification
of lease agreement with Watermark Hotel Equities, LLC, d/b/a Ramada Waterloo
Civic and Convention Center for operation of Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
Center.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Relocation
Agreement with Thomas Mount at a cost of$12,500.00 to remove items located at
107 East 7th Street in conjunction with Eastside Riverfront Housing Project.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Amendment to
Real Estate Purchase Agreement with the Wagner Family to allow them to remain in
their homes until September 1, 2005 as part of acquisition of 4317 and 4330
Ansborough Avenue in conjunction with Ansborough Avenue Interchange Project.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
21. Resolution-to direct advertisement for sale of$7,820,000.00 General Obligation
Bonds, Series 2005A as June 9, 2005 and approve electronic bidding procedures.
22. Resolution-to direct advertisement for sale of$1,900,000.00 General Obligation
Bonds, Taxable Series 2005B as June 9, 2005 and approve electronic bidding
procedures.
23. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief requesting acceptance of
donation of gas powered leaf blower from Suit Construction.
24. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request to
accept grant in the amount of$40,000.00 from the Department of Justice, Crime
Victim Assistance Division to be used by the Domestic Abuse Response Team
(DART)program, with required match of$13,334.00.
25. Resolution-to adopt guidelines for Outdoor Cafes.
NEW BUSINESS
26. Cleaning Contract for Citu Hall, Carnegie Annex and Police Training Center.
Motion-to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to prepare
specifications,form of contract, bidding document, etc.
Motion-to receive and file specifications,form of contract, bidding document, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve specifications, bidding document, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications,form of contract,
bidding document, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as June 13, 2005.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
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Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of acquisition of properties as part of U.S. Highway 20 and Ansborough
Avenue Interchange Project pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j)(2003).
2. Discussion of acquisition of properties located between East 7th and East 8th Streets
as part of the Downtown Plan pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j)(2003).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, May 23, 2005
3:40 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:55 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. -Appeal Hearing, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Housing Authority minutes of March 22, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Board minutes of April 19, 2005 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
3. Civil Service Commission minutes of April 22, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Black Hawk County Criminal Justice Information System Board of Directors
minutes of April 6, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
5. Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission minutes of March16, 2005 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Ordinance Development for Storm Water Management Project.
Pay estimate No. 10 to Ament Inc. in the total amount due of$3,379.54.
May 23, 2005 Page 9
2. F.Y. 2005 Street Reconstruction Project, Contract No. 687.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$116,001.20.
3. F.Y. 2005 Asphalt Overlay Project, Contract No. 688.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$88,905.29.
4. Sergeant Road Recreational Trail, Contract No. 668.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$342,145.25.
5. F.Y. 04 Ferguson Enterprises Development Sanitary Sewer Improvements, Contract
No. 682.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$3,830.19.
6. Park Avenue Bridge/Cedar River Dam Underground Inspection Service.
Pay final billing to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$1,961.82.
7. 18th Street Bridge &Approach Roadway, Contract No. 622.
Pay estimate No. 22 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of
$148,929.14.
8. F.Y. 2005 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 693.
Pay estimate No. 4 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$4,656.54.
9. F.Y. 05 Prospect Blvd. Alley and Rush Street Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract
No. 694.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount of$30,930.34.
10. F.Y. 2005 Winn Street Extension, Contract No. 692.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$23,0 75.74.
11. F.Y. 2005 Winn Street Extension, Contract No. 692.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Scheck Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$1,786.00.
12. F.Y. 2005 Garden Avenue Area Relief Sewer, Contract No. 684.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Van Hauen &Associates in the total amount due of
$245,245.07.
APPEAL HEARING
May 23, 2005
4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Motion-to approve Agenda, as proposed.
HEARING
1. Appeal of Notice of Violation of Section 4-4-6 A(4)Junk, and Section 4-4-7, Junk Motor
Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances for property located at 2230 Independence
Avenue—Neal Seemann.
HOLD HEARING.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Motion-to affirm or reverse Notice of Violation.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 23, 2005
4:15 —4:45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Review of yard waste program—Superintendent of Waste Management Services.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
May 19, 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
LONGFELLOW ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
233 EDWARDS STREET, 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, MAY 16, 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 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: Longfellow Elementary School Students.
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Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of May 9, 2005, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2005 as Police Week.
Proclamation declaring May 15-21, 2005 as Emergency Medical Services 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
Richard Hicok for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 537 Belle
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Senad Dizdarevic for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 151
Belleview Road, together with recommendation of approval.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
William Dedic for an exception to burn a 200'x 100'area of prairie grass on
property located at 2767 and 2761 Deere Road from the period of May -June
2005, together with recommendation of approval of Fire Chief Leisure Services
Director and Superintendent of Waste Management Services.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Aaron McClelland, Police Training Coordinator, to attend Rangemaster Advanced
Firearms Instructor School in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on June 6-10, 2005, with costs
not to exceed $693.00, including use of city vehicle.
2. Jeff Duggan, Police Investigator, to travel to Farmington, New Mexico for criminal
investigation on March 31-April 2, 2005, with costs not to exceed $1,215.87.
3. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, to attend 2005 Iowa Governmental
Roundtable in West Des Moines, Iowa on May 20, 2005, with costs not to exceed
$265.00.
4. Mike Moore, Fire Lieutenant; Pat Brockway, RTC Coordinator; and John Mattson,
Fire Department Inspector; to attend Urban Potential Seminar in Waterloo, Iowa on
April 28, 2005, with costs not to exceed $198.00, including use of city vehicle.
May 16, 2005 Page 3
5. Communication from Assistant Superintendent of Waste Management Services
transmitting recommendation of appointment of Dennis Moore to the position of
Solid Waste Operator, effective May 10, 2005.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
My Waterloo Days, 100 East Park Avenue (New) (5 days-6/01/05- 6/05/05)
My Waterloo Days, 100 West 4th Street (New) 5 days-6/01/05- 6/05/05)
(Includes Sundays Sales)
My Waterloo Days, 519 Mulberry Street (New) (5 days-6/01/05- 6/05/05)
My Waterloo Days, 1000 Fletcher Avenue (Transfer from 100 W. 4th Street) (6/4/05
- 6/5/05) (Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2780 Crossroads Boulevard) (Renewal)
(Expires 6/23/06) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Hickory House, 315 Park Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/23/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Buzzs Bar, 1016 Maynard Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/27/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Southtown Lounge, 2026 Bopp Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/7/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Downtown Amoco, 428 Franklin Street (New Owner) (Expires 6/1/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
e. Fireworks Display Application
My Waterloo Days, Downtown Waterloo on June 3, 2005
f Outdoor Café Application
CU and The Cellar, 320 East 4th Street
g. Outdoor Service Area
My Waterloo Days, 100 East Park Avenue
My Waterloo Days, 100 West 4th Street
My Waterloo Days, 519 Mulberry Street
My Waterloo Days, 1000 Fletcher Avenue
h. Cigarette Permit Application
Downtown Amoco, 428 Franklin Street
i. Bonds.
May 16, 2005 Page 4 •
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. Purchase of Three, Two-Wheel Drive Full Size Pickup Trucks.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Superintendent of Central Garage for review.
HEARINGS
3. Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program-Zone 5.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to authorize proposed repairs to sidewalks.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of
Huff Rentals to rezone from "R-2"Residential District to "R-4,C-Z" Conditional
Zoning District property generally located at 1310 Grandview Avenue for the
purpose of constructing a commercial storage facility, together with
recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission.
Set date of hearing as June 6, 2005.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Development
Agreement with Cardinal Construction, Inc. to sell and convey for $1.00 the green
space site generally located adjacent to the Waterloo Building, across Commercial
Street from the Ramada Hotel for the construction of a 15,000 square foot
professional office building, with a minimum taxable value of$1,500,000.00 and
tax rebatements for ten years at 100 percent. Set date of hearing as June 6, 2005.
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve release form to allow MidAmerican Energy Company to
publicize the city's participation in the EnergyAdvantage Energy Efficiency
Program.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting amendment to
agreement with Iowa Department of Human Services for an increase in Enforcing
Underage Drinking Law grant from $1,000.00 to $2,000.00 to use for officer
overtime and informant costs to complete compliance checks on businesses in
Waterloo.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting two-year
agreement with Manpower, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa to provide parking cashier
services at the West 5th Street/Convention Center ramp at a cost of$8.28 per hour.
May 16, 2005 Page 5
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting two-year
agreement with Par Mar Security and Research Corp. of Waterloo, Iowa to provide
security services in and around the East 5th Street Ramp, East Park Avenue Ramp,
West Side Parking Ramp and the Fourth Street Bridge Walkway at a cost of$11.30
per hour.
10. F.Y. 2005 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 693.
Motion-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order
No. 1 for an increase in the amount of$6,160.76.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting
agreement with New World Systems, Inc. at an estimated cost of$3,200.00 to
provide customer billing and accounts receivable training.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting agreement with Traffic Systems Solutions Company of Davenport,
Iowa at a cost of$10,000.00 to perform a Traffic Communications Infrastructure
Study.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting agreement with
Silver Eagle Harley-Davidson/Buell to lease two 2003 Harley-Davidson Police
motorcycles at a cost of$850.00 per motorcycle.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting agreement with
Department of Federal Government for participation in the federal equitable sharing
program for the use of federally forfeited cash, property, proceeds and any interest
earned which are equitably shared with participating law enforcement agencies.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief to accept donation in the
amount of$250.00 from MidAmerican Energy to aid in the purchase of a thermal
imaging camera for Waterloo Fire Rescue.
16. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as June 6, 2005 on authorization of a Loan
Agreement and issuance of not to exceed $150,000.00 General Obligation Capital
Loan Notes for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs of funding termination
payments to retiring employees, including accrued vacation and sick leave.
17. Resolution-to approve request of Mayor Hurley to abate life safety inspection
assessments in the amount of$182.00 for the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1406-
1410 Commercial Street.
May 16, 2005 Page 6
NEW BUSINESS
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting request to install two street lights near 3730 Pheasant Lane and the
cul-de-sac (3706 Pheasant Lane)
19. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting amendment
to the Waterloo Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains
to definition of a strip development or strip mall and allow division of such
development onto separate lots with diverse ownership, and creating a provision in
the Outdoor Advertising Signs and Billboards section limiting the size and location
of freestanding signage on such developments, together with recommendation of
approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing
as June 6, 2005.
'ELETE 20. Youth Pavilion Addition For Waterloo Center For The Arts.
Motion-to instruct Director of Cultural & Arts Commission to prepare plans,
specifications,form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as June 6, 2005.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, May 16, 2005
4:10 p.m.- Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting disability retirement of Mark
McKinley, Police Officer, effective April 21, 2005, together with recommendation of
payment of$15,450.98 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
2. Consolidated Public Safety Communications Center Board minutes of April 6, 2005
on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. 911 Board minutes of April 6, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
May 16, 2005 Page 7
4. Telecommunications Commission minutes of April 7, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
Council Work Session
May 12, 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, MAY 9, 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: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
May 9, 2005 `- `- Page 2
Minutes of May 2, 2005, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring May 2005 as National Historic Preservation Month.
Proclamation declaring May 14, 2005 as Letter Carrier Food Drive Day.
Proclamation declaring May 8-14, 2005 as Homes For The Aging 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
James Cockhren for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1708
Newell Street, together with recommendation of approval.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Waterloo Memorial Board to hold annual Memorial Day Parade on May 30, 2005
with parade starting at 10:30 a.m.from the Wells Fargo Bank parking lot
traveling west on Commercial Street to Park Avenue, north to Mulberry Street,
east to 5th Street, then south to Memorial Hall.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Waterloo Jaycees to hold Waterloo Jaycees Fireworks Festival on July 2, 2005
from 6:00 p.m. to 12:00 midnight with activities at Veterans Memorial Park, 4th
Street Bridge, Soldiers and Sailors Park, lot along 4th Street in front of the Courier
and the Sixth Street Bridge.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Communication from Assistant Superintendent of Waste Management Services
transmitting recommendation of appointment of Brian Bowman to the position of
Laboratory Services Foreman, effective May 10, 2005.
2. Request from Van G. Miller & Associates to use grassy area northeast of Wells
Fargo Bank between 5th and 6th Street on June 3, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m. to watch My Waterloo Days Parade and Fireworks as part of the annual
Heartland Conference held in Waterloo on May 31-June 3, 2005.
3. Alan Carrier, Police Lieutenant; Corbin Payne, Police Sergeant; and Dustin
Lindaman, Police Officer; to attend Urban Potential Seminar in Waterloo, Iowa on
April 28, 2005, with costs not to exceed $198.00, including use of city vehicle.
May 9, 2005 Page 3
4. Brian Krischke, Fair Housing Coordinator, to attend National Fair Housing
Training Academy in Washington, DC on May 16-20, 2005, with costs not to
exceed $1,925.00.
5. Kent Shankle, Curator, to travel to Bethlehem, Pennsylvania and Nyack, New
York on May 25-30, 2005 to return art exhibition and pick up art exhibition, with
costs not to exceed $1,429.00, including use of city vehicle.
6. Melissa Ludwig, Police Investigator, to attend Iowa Attorney Generals 2005 Victim
Justice Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on May 23-24, 2005, with costs not to
exceed $173.95, including use of city vehicle.
c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Smitty's Bar, 709 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/26/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
d. Cigarette License Permit Application
Jet Fuel, 1615 Bishop Avenue
e. Theater License Application
Crossroads 12 Theatre, 2450 Crossroads Boulevard
Cinema 16, 315 East 4th Street
Adult Emporium, 1507 LaPorte Road
f Bonds.
HEARINGS
2. Site plan amendment to the "M-2,P"Planned Industrial District for the former
Greyhound site generally located near the crossing of Highway 63 and 20 as part
of the casino,future retail center as well as a hotel—National Cattle Congress.
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.
3. Site plan amendment to the "R-3,R-P"Planned Residence District for property
generally located near the northwest corner of West 4th Street and Ansborough
Avenue for development of 18 two-family condo units—Blake Development.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment.
May 9, 2005 Page 4
4. Site plan amendment to the "R-3,R-P"Planned Residence District for property
generally located at the corner of Southland Drive and Sergeant Road for the
purpose of constructing a new 6,000 sq.ft. professional office building for
government use—Mike Meyer.
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. Site plan amendment to the "S-1" Shopping Center Commercial District for property
generally located at 2450 Crossroads Boulevard for redevelopment and expansion
of the existing Crossroads Cinema 12 Theaters.
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. US 218/W 11 th Street Traffic Safety Improvement, Contract No. 671.
Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$216,341.25 to
KWS of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Development
Agreement with VGM Company for construction of new 51,700 sq.ft. expansion to
professional office building at 1107 West San Martian Drive generally located at
the southwest corner of San Marnan Drive and Ansborough Avenue intersection,
with additional minimum taxable value of$4,500,000.00 with the city granting
$378,362.00 for project expenses including land acquisition and tax rebatements
for 5 years at 50 percent on the added value, and construction of entrance and
roadway off Ansborough Avenue. Set date of hearing as May 23, 2005.
REPORTS
8. Motion-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Pilot Final Report.
May 9, 2005 Page 5
DOCUMENTS
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Memorandum
of Understanding with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments at a cost
of$3,000.00 to perform grant writing for Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy (RISE)
application to provide access point off of Ansborough Avenue in conjunction with
VGM Company office expansion.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting application
with Iowa Department of Transportation for Revitalize Iowa's Sound Economy
(RISE)funds in the amount of$482,655.00, with required city match of
$482,655.00, to be used for access point off Ansborough Avenue in conjunction
with VGM Company office expansion.
11. Preliminary Plat of Crossroads Plat No. 8.
Resolution-to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents.
12. Final Plat of Crossroads Plat No. 8.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Elmcrest Estates L.C.for tax exemption on improvements totaling $24,850.00 for
property located at 1400 Grant Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of J. Hollen LLC for tax exemption on improvements totaling $160,000.00 for
property located at 320 East 4th Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
15. US 218/W 11th Street Traffic Safetu Improvement, Contract No. 671.
Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of
$216,341.25 from KWS of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting agreement with Johnson Controls at a cost of
$15,000.00 to perform a life-cycle analysis of capital equipment in five city
buildings with results to be returned to the City of Waterloo as a complete
document with recommendations.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting agreement with Iowa Development of Economic Development (IDED)for
HOME Investment Partnership Program funds in the amount of$100,000.00 for
homeownership assistance to 10 households.
May 9, 2005 Page 6
18. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting addendum to
development agreement with Poynette Development LLC to change date of closing
to read May 2005 rather than May 12, 2005 to construct 16,625 square foot Fed
Ex Ground Development at MidPort Industrial Park on part of Lot 12, Plat No. 2.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting application
with Iowa Department of Transportation for Federal Recreational Trails grant for
development of the Cedar River Water Trail through Black Hawk County, with
city's match of 20 percent not to exceed $165,000.00.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting agreement with Maxim Technologies at a cost of$2,500.00 to
perform Phase 17 Soil and Groundwater Testing on Lot 11 and Lot 12 in MidPort
America Plat No. 2.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting
recommendation of approval of revised job description for the position of Human
Rights Director as recommended and approved by the Waterloo Human Rights
Commission, and approval of general selection process, schedule and expenses.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
22. Resolution-to set date of hearing as May 23, 2005 on amendment to FY2005
Budget.
23. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request to
dedicate new 20'utility and drainage easement located along the north line of
property generally located in the 2600 block of Ansborough Avenue.
24. Resolution-to elect classifications and procedures for proposed bond projects listed
in the Requested G.O. Bonds 2006 Summary.
25. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 23, 2005 on the issuance of not to exceed
$3,500,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to
pay costs of acquisition, construction and improvement of real and personal
property useful for the protection of property from floods or high water, including
flood control improvements; construction, reconstruction and repairing of street,
sidewalk and intersection improvements; acquisition, construction and installation
of storm sewer and sanitary sewer improvements; acquisition of vehicles and
capital equipment for Airport, Police, Fire Rescue and Street Departments;
acquisition, rehabilitation and demolition of abandoned, dilapidated or dangerous
buildings; rehabilitation and improvement of city parks, and acquisition and repair
and replacement of facilities, equipment and improvements in city parks, including
bikeway development and tennis court improvements; acquisition, improvement
and installation of traffic control devices,fixtures and equipment, including early
warning sirens and parking meters.
May 9, 2005 Page 7
26. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 23, 2005 on the issuance of not to exceed
$2,900,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to
pay costs of refunding and refinancing outstanding City indebtedness consisting of
General Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, dated June 1, 1997.
27. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 23, 2005 on the issuance of not to exceed
$900,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to pay
costs of aiding in the planning, and undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal
project activities, and the Urban Renewal Plans for the San Marnan Urban Renewal
Area and the Logan Tax Increment Redevelopment Area.
28. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 23, 2005 on the issuance of not to exceed
$700,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay
costs of reconstruction, remodeling, improvement and repairing of city buildings
and facilities, including Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Young Arena,
Youth Pavilion, Center For The Arts, roofs of various city buildings and facilities,
the Police Department, Fire Station, Street Department and Public Library.
29. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 23, 2005 on the issuance of not to exceed
$695,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay
costs of reconstruction, remodeling, repair and improvement of Downtown parking
garages and the Central Garage facilities; acquisition of hardware and software
and related computer replacement program expenditures; acquisition of capital
equipment and vehicles for various city departments and operations; reconstruction
and improvement of city golf courses; reconstruction, renovation and improvement
of Riverfront Stadium, swimming pools and sports facilities.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Motion-to adjourn to Execute Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of settlement of Gray suit pursuant to Iowa Code Section
21.5(1)(c)(2003).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
May 9, 2005 Page 8
MEETINGS
Monday, May 9, 2005
4:35 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Regional Airport minutes of March 23, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of February 10, 2005 and March
10, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of April 5, 2005 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
4. Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force minutes of April 4, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
5. Black Hawk County Solid Waste Management Commission minutes of March 24,
2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2005 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 687.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$49,875.97.
2. F.Y. 2005 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 688.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$25,315.13.
3. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Earth Tech in the total amount due of$1,602.04.
4. 18th Street Bridge & Approach Roadway, Contract No. 622.
Pay estimate No. 21 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$54,602.85.
5. F.Y. 2005 Prospect Blvd. Alley and Rush Street Storm Sewer Improvements,
Contract No. 694.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$16,190.33.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 9, 2005
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Review of dumping at St. Vincent DePaul Store on Broadway—Councilperson Clark.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
May 5, 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, MAY 2, 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 anal 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.
May 2, 2005 ,,_, Page 2
Minutes of April 25, 2005, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring May 1-7, 2005 as Municipal Clerks' 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 Clerk transmitting request of Amy
Davis for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on May 28, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to
10:00 p.m. in conjunction with a surprise party at 1298 St. Andrews Avenue,
including a live band, together with recommendation of approval of the Police
Chief
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting reappointment of Tim Luce to the
Civil Service Commission, with term expiration date of April 1, 2009.
2. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting appointment of the following to
the Memorial Hall Commission: Carol Whitmore as alternate, with term expiration
date of December 1, 2005; appointment of Randall Miller with Willy Smith as
alternate, with term expiration date of December 1, 2008; appointment of Denny
Garthoff, with term expiration date of December 1, 2007; and reappointment of
Randy Miller with Don Ross as alternate, with term expiration date of December
1, 2007.
3. Adam Galbraith, Police Investigator, to attend Less Lethal Munition Instructor
Class in Des Moines, Iowa on June 1-2, 2005, with costs not to exceed $527.00,
including use of city vehicle.
4. Dan Heine, Garage Mechanic, to attend Elgin Pelican Sweeper Training Seminar
in Elgin, Illinois on May 9-12, 2005, with costs not to exceed $200.00.
5. James Bartlett and Jeff Tyler, Police Investigators, to attend Midwest Gang
Investigators Association Annual Training Conference in Dubuque, Iowa on May
22-25, 2005, with costs not to exceed $1,127.00, including use of city vehicle.
c. Beer Liquor License Permit Application
Class B
Godfathers Pizza, 3811 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
May 2, 2005 Page 3
Pizza Hut, 2825 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires 6/7/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Becker Chapman Post No. 138/American Legion, 619 Franklin Street (Renewal)
(Expires 5/12/06) (Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Crystyles, 726-728 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/23/06)
Golden China Restaurant, 2046 East Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/4/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Cigarette License Permit Application
G&D Future Concepts, Inc., 3550 Kimball Avenue
f Recycling Yard License Application
Midwest Auto Parts, Inc., 275 Rampart Lane
g. Bonds
HEARINGS
2. Vacation of a portion of right-of-way generally located at the southwest corner of
Heath Street and U.S. Highway 63 to allow development of the new Hy-Vee
Grocery Store and Gas Station—Hy-Vee Food Stores.
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.
3. Vacation of the easterly 101'x 25'portion of property generally located within
Regal Avenue and the alley abutting property to the east and rescinding Ordinance
No. 4369 in its entirety.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
May 2, 2005 ` Page 4
4. Consolidated Plan One-Year Action Plan for Fiscal Year 2006 Community
Development Block Grant and Home Programs.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said plan and authorize submission to U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development
5. Amendment to Fiscal Year 2005 Consolidated Plan One-Year Action Plan to
reallocate funds from Fiscal Years 2004 and 2005.
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 amendment and authorize submission to U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. Class I Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle for Waterloo Regional Airport.
Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$655,695 to E-One, Inc. of
Ocala, Florida.
REPORTS
7. Motion-to approve communication from General Manager transmitting Waterloo
Water Works Calendar Year 2004 Audit Report.
DOCUMENTS
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting amendment to
the Grant Agreement with Iowa Homeland Security and Emergency Management
Division for FY2004 Law Enforcement Terrorism Prevention Program, with the city
to use $371,109.00 and the remaining $492,449.00 to be retained by the
Homeland Security and Emergency Management Division to purchase services to
assist the city with implementing the Fusion Center Concept on behalf of LEIN
Region 2.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting one-year lease
agreement with C&S Car Company to provide a 2005 Mazda MPV van to be used
by the School Resource Officer Program.
10. Final Plat of Ola Rhodes Addition.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
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May 2, 2005
Page 5
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Donald W. Simmons for tax exemption on improvements totaling $2,547.00 for
property located at 732 Englewood Avenue in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting agreement with Waterloo Development Corporation to finance
the purchase of Morris Printing located at 312-316, 324 and 326 West Park Avenue
for $39,000.00, plus appraisal cost of$1,250.00, taxes due of approximately
$3,484.00, and demolition of the building at an estimated cost of$25,000.00, with
the purchase price and demolition cost to draw interest at 3 percent until closing
which will occur prior to June 30, 2005.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting an agreement with Harvest Vineyard Church to lease property
located at 303 Jefferson Street at a cost of$1,400.00 per month.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting amendment to Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan
agreement to allow for redevelopment activities including low or no interest loans or
subgrants to eligible entities for environmental cleanup of brownfields properties
citywide.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting one-year
lease agreement with Waterloo Implement of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of
$3,000.00 for pull behind mower and $3,500.00 for riding mower.
16. Resolution-to approve agreement with U.S. Department of Transportation for
Federal Aviation Administration grant in the amount of$627,000.00 to be used for
the purchase of Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting (ARFF) vehicle for the Waterloo
Airport.
17. Class I Aircraft Rescue and Fire Fighting Vehicle for Waterloo Regional Airport.
Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting agreement
in the amount of$655,695.00 with E-One, Inc. of Ocala, Florida.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
18. Resolution-to authorize the City Clerk to certify against certain parcels unpaid
mowing and lot cleanup fees.
19. Resolution-to establish investigation fee for doing work on a building, structure,
electrical, gas, mechanical or plumbing system without a valid permit to reinstate
fee included in 1997 Uniform Building Code.
May 2, 2005 `.. �. Page 6
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
20. An ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo by
repealing Subsection C of Section 3-4C-3, Application for License, and Section 3-
4C-5, License Fees, of Article C, Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants, of
Chapter 4, Businesses Relating to Sales, of Title 3, Business & License
Regulations; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection C of Section 3-4C-3,
Application for License, and a new Section 3-4C-5, License Fees, of Article C,
Peddlers, Solicitors and Transient Merchants, of Chapter 4, Businesses Relating to
Sales, of Title 3, Business & License Regulations (changing fee for transient
merchant license from $200 per day to $45 per day)
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
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting request to install 400-watt floodlights at the intersection of Linn Street
and Gable Street and 100 watt HPS street light on the east side of Linn Street in
front of 904 and 908 Linn Street.
22. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$2,910.00 for work performed
by the Water Works at 626 North Barclay Street, together with recommendation of
approval of the Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
23. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$167.15 for work performed by
the Water Works at 325 Reber Avenue, together with recommendation of approval
of the Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
24. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$444.00 for work performed by
the Water Works at 409 East 8th Street, together with recommendation of approval
of the Waterloo Water Works Trustees
25. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$147,850.00 to Bituminous
Materials for materials to be used in this year's Oiling/Sealing Program.
26. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Central Garage
transmitting request to set date of hearing as May 16, 2005 on purchase of three
two-wheel drive full size pickup trucks.
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, May 2, 2005
4:10 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:20 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Civil Service List for the position of Laboratory Services Foreman, as certified by
the Civil Service Commission on April 22, 2005.
2. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of April 20, 2005 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission minutes of April 12, 2005 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Board of Adjustment minutes of March 22, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
5. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of March 23, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
6. Community Development Board minutes of March 15, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. 18th Street Bridge Replacement &Approach, Contract No. 622.
Pay estimate No. 12 to Earth Tech Inc. in the total amount due of$16,788.19.
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 estimate No. 18 to Earth Tech Inc. in the total amount due of$15,947.64.
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3. Garden Avenue Area Relief Sewer, Contract No. 684.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Earth Tech Inc. in the total amount due of$12,698.15.
4. 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. 2 to Earth Tech Inc. in the total amount due of$34,083.57.
5. Satellite Interceptor Corrosion Inhibition Program, Contract No. 652.
Pay estimate No. 11 to Earth Tech Inc. in the total amount due of$13,600.00.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 2, 2005
4:50—5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Discussion of upgrading and expanding the Traffic Communications Infrastructure—
Superintendent of Traffic Operations.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
May 2, 2005
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Discussion of unimproved streets.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk