HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.January 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, JANUARY 24, 2005
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address ant/ item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state
your name, address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of three(3)minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion.
The "oral presentations" section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A
speaker may speak to one (1) issue per meeting for a maximum of three(3) minutes. Official action cannot be
taken by the Council at that time, but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate
department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City
Council meeting to appear before the City Council (may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be
given first priority.
Roll Call.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Walsh, City Attorney
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of January 18, 2005, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring February 5, 2005 as Give Kids a Smile 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.
January 24, 2005 Page 2
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Black Hawk County Street Machines organization to hold the Black Hawk County
Street Machines Car Show on May 7, 2005 from 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including
barricading Sycamore and 4th Streets, Mulberry and 4th Streets, Lafayette and 5th
Streets, and Lafayette Street and Park Avenue.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, to attend Iowa's 41st Annual Concrete
Paving Workshop in Des Moines, Iowa on February 2-4, 2005, with costs not to
exceed $296.28, including use of city vehicle.
2. Rudy Jones, Community Development Director; Nancy Gulick, Community
Development Coordinator; and Jason Verbraken, Rehabilitation Specialist, to
attend Lead and Healthy Homes Grantee National Conference in New Orleans,
Louisiana on April 2-7, 2005, with costs not to exceed $1,990.00.
3. Roger Can-, Fire Department Instructor, to teach Incident Command Class in Iowa
Falls, Iowa on February 10, 2005, with costs not to exceed $225.00.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Downtown Amoco, 428 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/21/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
d. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
e. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Cedar Valley Fish Market, Inc., 218 Division Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/25/06)
f. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Electric Park Ballroom, 310 W. Conger Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/27/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
National Dairy Cattle Congress, 250 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
2/28/06) (Includes Sunday Sales)
January 24, 2005
Page 3
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Men's Police Locker Room Remodel Project.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of
$34,367.00 to Kidder Construction Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
DOCUMENTS
3. F.Y. 2004 Young Arena Parking Lot Paving & Lighting, Contract No. 681.
Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change
Order No. 1 for a net decrease of$552.66 for work performed by Bowers Masonry,
Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project at a total cost of$124,050.85 and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work
performed by Bowers Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y.
2004 Young Arena Parking Lot Paving & Lighting, Contract No. 681.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting application
with Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau for Intoxicated Driver Prevention
Program grant in the amount of$17,951.84, with no local match, to be used for
overtime enforcement and one in-car video camera.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Professional
Services Agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa for the final design of
the Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Waterloo Vision Iowa Projects at an
estimated cost of$1,375,000.00, including the Riverwalk Loop, Cedar River Dam
Improvements and Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheater.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Underground
Storage Tank Closure Report with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources as
compiled by Maxim Technologies in conjunction with removal of underground tanks
at the former Dell Oil gasoline station located at the corner of Black Hawk and 18th
Streets.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting an
application with the State Historical Society of Iowa for a Resource Enhancement
and Protection/Historical Resource Development Program (REAP/HRDP) grant in
the amount of$25,000.00, with city match of 25 percent cash and 25 percent in-
kind, to be used to develop a Comprehensive Historic Preservation Plan
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting an agreement with Terracon Company to provide Phase I
environmental testing at a cost of$1,925.00 in conjunction with expansion of
Powers Manufacturing at 1340 Sycamore Street.
January 24, 2005 Page 4
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project at a total cost of$362,894.52 and Recommendation of Acceptance of work
performed by Cunningham Construction Co., Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa in
conjunction with F.Y. 2003 NE Industrial Park- GT Drive Extension Project,
Contract No. 663, RM-8155(658)-9D-07.
11. Men's Police Locker Room Remodel Project.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the
amount of$34,367.00 with Kidder Construction Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
12. Resolution-to allocate $1,000.00 discretionary hotel/motel tax funds to EXPO High
School to host the International Association for Learning 35th Annual Conference.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
13. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (3a) Casper
Avenue to Section 554, No Parking Here to Drive (prohibit parking from here to
driveway on the west side between 2234 and 2242 Casper 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.
NEW BUSINESS
14. F.Y. 2005 Prospect Blvd. Alley and Rush Street Storm Sewer Improvements,
Contract No. 694.
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 February 7, 2005.
15. F.Y. 2005 Garden Area Relief Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 684.
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 February 14, 2005.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Central Garage
transmitting request to set date of hearing as February 7, 2005 on purchase of six
black and white Ford Crown Victoria quad cars, two Ford Taurus detective cars
and two Ford Explorers.
January 24, 2005
Page 5
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of settlement of Braveman suit pursuant to Iowa Code Section
21.5(1)(c)(2003).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, January 24, 2005
4:00 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:05 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Regional Airport Board minutes of October 21, 2004 and November 18,
2004 on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting retirement of Randy Schoenfelder,
Police Lieutenant, effective December 4, 2004, together with recommendation of
payment of$11,109.35 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
3. Communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting retirement
of Kenneth Harvey, Meter Repairman, effective December 31, 2004, together with
recommendation of payment of$3,667.86 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
4. Communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting retirement of Ronald
Jackson, Equipment Operator I, effective December 31, 2004, together with
recommendation of payment of$13,974.03 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
5. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting resignation of Brad Harper, Fire
Engineer, effective January 2, 2005, together with recommendation of payment of
$1,583.79 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
January 24, 2005 Page 6
6. Communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
retirement of Roseann Cory, Pretreatment/Lab Services Coordinator, effective
December 31, 2004, together with recommendation of payment of$4,528.98 for
unused vacation time and sick pay.
7. Community Development Board minutes of November 16, 2004 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
8. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau minutes of December 14, 2004 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Park Avenue Bridge/Cedar River Dam Underground Inspection Service.
Pay engineering services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$7,141.85.
2. 18th Street Bridge Replacement &Approach Roadway, Contract No. 622.
Pay estimate No. 7 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$6,416.04.
3. Ansborough Avenue Interchange With U.S. Highway 20, Contract No. 667.
Pay estimate No. 6 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$14,212.41.
4. U.S. Highway 63 Planning Study US 218 to Donald Street.
Pay Invoice No. 20 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$9,526.41.
5. 18th Street Bridge Replacement &Approach Roadway, Contract No. 622.
Pay estimate No. 15 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$6,386.48.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 24, 2005
4:30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Update on Telecommunications Utility proposal with Opportunity Iowa.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
January 20, 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.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 18, 2005
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(f 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: Councilperson Ron Welper.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of January 10, 2005, Regular Session, as proposed.
Presentation of Asphalt Paving Association of Iowa Smoothness Award for Midway Drive
Project.
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.
January 18, 2005 Page 2
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of John
W. Miller for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 2.5 acres
of prairie grass located on South Kimball behind 145 Blaine Road on the edge of
the city limits during March April 2005, together with recommendation of approval
of Fire Chief, Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of Waste Management
Services.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
Randall Fend, 334 Carrington Avenue,for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on
May 28, 2005 in conjunction with a live band performing at a wedding reception,
together with recommendation of Police Chief to allow them to play from 6:00 p.m.
to 11:00 p.m. and not to exceed 80 dbA.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
March of Dimes to hold 2005 March of Dimes WalkAmerica event on April 23,
2005 from 9:00 a.m. until 11:30 a.m., with walk to start and finish at Central
Middle School.
b. Motion-to approve the following:
1. Todd Derifield, City Forester, to attend Midwestern Chapter of International
Society of Arboriculture Annual Conference in Bettendorf Iowa on April 2-4,
2005, with costs not to exceed $389.40, including use of city vehicle.
2. Lawrence Harms, Forestry Foreman, to attend Midwestern Chapter of
International Society of Arboriculture Annual Conference in Bettendorf, Iowa on
April 2-4, 2005, with costs not to exceed $329.40, including use of city vehicle.
3. Kent Shankle, Curator; and Cammie Scully, Director of Cultural &Arts
Commission, to deliver exhibition to Sioux City, Iowa on February 4-5, 2005, with
costs not to exceed $280.00, including use of city vehicle.
4. Roger Carr, Fire Department Instructor, to teach Incident Command class in
Eldora, Iowa on January 17, 2005, with costs not to exceed $225.00.
c. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
January 18, 2005
Page 3
e. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Hy-Vee Food & Drugstore, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. Men's Police Locker Room Remodel at a total cost of$80,000.00.
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. 2005 Ford Ambulance Chassis for Waterloo Fire Rescue.
Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting recommendation
of award of contract in the amount of$23,908.00 to Dick Witham Ford of Waterloo,
Iowa.
4. Ambulance Box With Related Equipment.
Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting recommendation
of award of contract in the amount of$173,890.50 to Lifeline Ambulance Company
of Sumner, Iowa for purchase of two ambulance boxes.
REPORTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Preliminary
Design Report for the Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Waterloo Vision Iowa
Projects.
DOCUMENTS
6. Air Services Consultant Services for Waterloo Airport.
Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting agreement
at a cost not to exceed $100,000.00 with Sabre, Inc. of Minneapolis, Minnesota.
7. Marketing Communication Services for Waterloo Airport.
Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting agreement
at a cost not to exceed $300,000.00 with ME&V of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
8. Final Plat of Summerland Farms.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
January 18, 2005 Page 4
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting agreement
with Howard R. Green Company in the amount of$15,000.00 for Phase I
environmental testing of the Black Hawk Sprinklers site, 1100-1106 Sycamore
Street.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting agreement
with Iowa Department of Economic Development for Housing Enterprise Zone
Program incentives for Cash Flow Financial Group, LLC dba My Own Home for
project located within a state certified Enterprise Zone.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an
agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for installation of cantilever warning device
and associated signal equipment at a cost of$51,570.00 in conjunction with
modification of existing railroad crossing signal system at Sycamore Street
Crossing between 6th and 7th Streets.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an
agreement with Union Pacific Railroad for installation of cantilever warning device
and associated equipment at a cost of$51,570.00 in conjunction with modification
of existing railroad crossing signal system at Lafayette Street Crossing between 6th
and 7th Streets.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Professional Services Agreement with Earth Tech, Inc. at an estimated cost of
$15,000.00 to evaluate the existing Sunnyside Watershed Study.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Cultural and Arts
Commission transmitting an agreement with Invision Architecture at a cost of
$300,500.00 to design and oversee construction of the Youth Pavilion addition to
the Waterloo Center for the Arts, with a total project cost of$4,409,700.00.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
15. Resolution-to dedicate an easement for a 12'storm sewer located between 2260
Logan Avenue and 2222 Logan Avenue for sewer purposes.
16. Resolution-to accept and dedicate permanent easement for construction,
maintenance and repair of one traffic overhead sign, truss, structure, including
footing, and signs to be located on Highway 218,just behind 1206 Washington,
near the 11 th Street intersection.
17. Resolution-to support submission of an application for Community Attraction and
Tourism Program (CAT) funding for the National Cattle Congress and rescinding
Resolution No. 2002-701 in its entirety.
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January 18, 2005 Page 5
NEW BUSINESS
18 Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Daniel Wolf to sell and convey for$230.40 the 10'platted alley generally located
between Lots 7 and 8 in the 100 block of Madison Street and rescind Resolution
No. 2000-305. Set date of hearing as February 7, 2005.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of Ron
Weber to accept $9,094.00 for property generally located at the northwest corner of
Highway 218 and West 11 th Street and issue a new deed and sell and convey said
property. Set date of hearing as February 7, 2005.
20. F.Y. 2005 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 693.
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 February 7, 2005.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of acquisition of property located at 107 East 8th Street as part of the
Riverfront Renaissance Plan pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j)(2003).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Tuesday, January 18, 2005
4:50 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of Milissa Armstrong,
Library Shelver, effective November 30, 2004.
January 18, 2005 Page 6
2. Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission minutes of December 14, 2004 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Public Library minutes of November 8, 2004 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
4. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of December 14, 2005 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
Council Work Session
January 13, 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, JANUARY 10, 2005
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: Councilperson Eric Gunderson.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of January 3, 2005, Regular Session, as proposed.
Recognition of the following City of Waterloo Employees for 30 Years of Service: Tom
Jennings, Keith Smith, John Beckman, William Sauerbrei, Lynn Moller and Steve Frost.
Proclamation calling upon all the citizens of Waterloo to join in the National Observance of
Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.'s Birthday on January 17, 2005.
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.
January 10, 2005 L. Page 2
b. Motion-to approve the following:
1. Communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
appointment of Leo Dixon to the position of Solid Waste Foreman, effective
January 11, 2005.
2. Ronald Devoll and Jacque Pritchard, Police Officers, to attend Law Enforcement
Officers Academy in Johnston, Iowa on January 10-April 8, 2005, with costs not
to exceed $7,520.08.
3. Jake Schaefer, Young Arena Maintenance, to attend Safe Ice Resurfacer
Operations Training in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 11-12, 2005, with costs
not to exceed $340.00, including use of city vehicle.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Waterloo Convenience, 127 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Kwik Stop, 4335 Texas Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/11/06) (Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Tony's Trattoria, 3251 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/31/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
ADD - Ramada Inn, 205 West 4th Street (New Owner) (Expires 1/6/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
ADD - Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, 200 West 4th Street (New Owner) (Expires
1/6/06) (Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Outdoor Service Area Application
Tony's Trattoria, 3251 West 4th Street
HEARINGS
2. Rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential District to "R-2,C-Z" Conditional
Zoning approximately 2.8 acres of property generally located east of 2403 Osage
Road to allow construction of a 60'x 80'storage building Arthur Ratute.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
Motion-to receive and file request of Arthur Ratute to withdraw rezoning request.
January 10, 2005
Page 3
3. Rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential District to "R-2,C-Z" Conditional
Zoning property generally located at 613 Keystone Street for the purpose of
operating a boarding and lodging house Bill and Nita Quibell.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—Motion to receive and file petitions and letters of support.
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.
4. Sale of cigarettes or tobacco products to a person under eighteen years of age—K-
Mart, 3810 University Avenue.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to order civil penalty in the amount of$300.00.
DOCUMENTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting one-year
Maintenance and Support Agreement with Printrak, a Motorola Company, at a cost
of$2,684.00,for use of services and equipment for mugshots.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
agreement with Schenk Engineering Company of Waterloo, Iowa for engineering
services at a cost of$56,677.00, with city's cost of$23,388.50, in conjunction with
F.Y. 2005 Winn Street Extension, Contract No. 692.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Metro Wrecking,
Inc. of Des Moines, Iowa at a total cost of$321,530.00 in conjunction with F.Y.
2004 CMC Parcel 2 Demolition, Contract No. 680.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Permanent
Easement with Stephen and Bonnie Smith at a cost of$8,000.00 for property to be
used in conjunction with the proposed Garden Avenue Relief Sewer Project located
just off Ansborough Avenue and Garden Avenue.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Permanent
Easements with Andrea and John Dunlay and Jacqueline McGlade for property
generally located just off Prospect Boulevard to be used to alleviate storm sewer
drainage problems.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development
Director transmitting Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Black Hawk Sprinklers
to purchase property located at 1104 Sycamore Street for$275,000.00 with the
city using Iowa Brownfield grant funds, and subject to environmental assessment.
January 10, 2005 ,. Page 4
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
11. Resolution-to authorize termination of Air Service Agreement with Northwest
Airlines which required the city to pay up to $900,000.00 if airline revenue targets
were not met.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
12. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection 2 of Section
491, Safety Belts and Safety Harnesses - Use Required; and enacting in lieu
thereof a new Subsection 2 of Section 491, Safety Belts and Safety Harnesses-
Use Required (update to be in compliance with State Code.)
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.
13. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Section 492, Child
Restraint Devices; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 492, Child Restraint
Devices (update to be in compliance with State Code).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, January 10, 2005
4:45 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:55 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Planning, Programming & Zoning Commission minutes of December 7, 2004 on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Civil Service List for the position of Solid Waste Foreman, as certified by the Civil
Service Commission on December 22, 2004.
January 10, 2005
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CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2004 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 675.
Pay estimate No. 17 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$9,013.51.
2. City Hall Landscaping.
Pay estimate No. 3 to Borwig Building Services in the total amount due of$593.75.
3. Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Waterloo Vision Iowa Projects Riverfront
Loop/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheatre.
Pay estimate No. 14 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$10,023.31.
4. Satellite Interceptor Corrosion Inhibition Program, Contract No. 652.
Pay estimate No. 16 to Municipal Pipe Tool Co. in the total amount due of
$36,045.85.
Council Work Session
January 6, 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, JANUARY 3, 2005
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: Councilperson Reggie Schmitt
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of December 20, 2004, Regular Session, as proposed.
Swearing-In of the following Police Officers: Ronald Devoll and Jacque Pritchard.
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.
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b. Motion—to approve the following:
1. Communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Dana Clement to the position of Sewer
Maintenance Worker, effective January 4, 2005.
2. Bob Osgood, Chief Plumbing Inspector, to attend Mechanical & Fuel Gas
Provisions of the International Residential Code Seminar in Dubuque, Iowa on
February 17, 2005, with costs not to exceed $110.00, including use of city
vehicle.
3. Marilyn Houlberg, Derek Webster, Neysa Page Lieberman, Panel Presenters at the
Waterloo Center For The Arts on December 10-11, 2004, with costs not to exceed
$392.00.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Hy-Vee Gas #2, 2221 Logan Avenue (New) (Expires 1/3/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Uptown Metro, 510-512 Mulberry Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/14/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
e. Cigarette Permit Application
Hy-Vee Gas #2, 2221 Logan Avenue
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. Ambulance Box With Related 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,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
Fire Chief for review.
HEARINGS
3. Conveyance of property generally located at 334 Irving Street—Habitat for
Humanity
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to authorize said conveyance.
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DOCUMENTS
4. City Hall Basement Remodel.
Motion-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting Change Order No. 2 for a net increase in the amount of
$810.00 for work performed by Don Gardner Construction Co. of Waterloo, Iowa.
5. F.Y. 2004 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 676.
Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change
Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$188,845.28 for work performed by
Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
6. F.Y. 2004 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 675.
Motion-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change
Order No. 8 for net increase in the amount of$34,495.13 for work performed by
Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2004 Asphalt Overlay
Program, Contract No. 676 at a total cost of$3,184,902.00, and receive and file
two-year Maintenance Bond.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2004 Street Reconstruction
Program, Contract No. 675, at a total cost of$3,044,016.39, and receive and file
two-year Maintenance Bond.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage with Donna Nelson for
payment in full of loan for façade improvements to building located at 632
Sycamore Street.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an
agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for RISE funding in the
amount of$244,655.00, with city's match of$244,655.00,for the F.Y. 2005 Winn
Street Extension, Contract No. 692.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting an Alcohol
Incentive grant through the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau in the amount of
$12,000.00, with no required match, to be used for overtime traffic enforcement,
travel and educational materials.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
12. Resolution-to name depositories for the City of Waterloo.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, January 3, 2005
4:45 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Board of Adjustment minutes of November 23, 2004 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of November 18, 2004 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
3. Metropolitan Transit Authority minutes of September 30, 2004 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Civil Service Commission minutes of November 17, 2004 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
5. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of December 22, 2004 on file in
the City Clerk's office.