HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.December COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
December 2 , 1998
8 : 00 a.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Motion-to approval agenda.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1 . Labor negotiation strategy pursuant to Iowa Code Section
20 . 17 (3) (1997) .
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 3 , 1998
9 : 00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meetings .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 7, 1998
5 : 00 - 5 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of contract with Black Hawk County Health
Department- Administrative Director.
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, 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 7, 1998
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.
Oral Presentations
Invocation by: Reverend Robert Fleshman, Waterloo Baptist Temple
Pledge of Allegiance:
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of November 23, 1998 Regular Session, as proposed
Proclamation declaring the month of December 1998 as Human Rights Month.
HEARINGS
1. Site Plan Amendment to the "S-1" Shopping Center Commercial District for property
located at 357 Fletcher Avenue to construct an additional building to enclose the
existing hoist area-Jim Blackledqe.
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 the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment
December 7, 1998 Page 2
2. Vacation, sale and conveyance of east-west unimproved seventeen (17)feet of right-of-
way located north of Huntington Road-abutting property owners on the south side of
Valdez Drive.
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 the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third time and adopt ordinance.
Resolution-to authorize sale and conveyance.
3. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "R-2/C-Z" Conditional Zoning property
generally located west of 2551 Logan Avenue to expand mini-storage building-James
Mashek.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING- Motion-to receive and file petition of support.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third time an adopt ordinance
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Waterloo Boiler Company for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1741
Falls Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Margaret Stoutner for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1935 Ridgeway
Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
REPORTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting Guidelines for Users
of Public Access Television policy booklet.
DOCUMENTS
7. F.Y. 1997 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 526.
Motion-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Change
Amend Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$60,458.58.
December 7, 1998 Page 6
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of November 18, 1998 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Telecommunications Commission minutes of November 5, 1998 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Airport Area Development Authority minutes of October 16, 1998 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of October 28, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1998 Asphalt Overlaq Program, Contract No. 566.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Aspro in the total amount due of$54,107.13.
2. Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities Construction Project, Contract No. 549.
Pay Progress Billing to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$51,500.00.
3. Anaerobic Digesters WPCF Design Services, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 11 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$27,300.00.
4. Martin Luther King, Jr. Drive STP-U-8155(22)-70-07.
Pay Estimate No. 17 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$13,791.88.
5. Highwaq 218/Cedar Valleq Lake Trail, Design Phase I, II and III.
Pay engineering services to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount
due of$8,669.12.
6. Martin Luther King Phases IV& V Design, STP-U-8155(34)-70-07.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$20,112.99.
December 7, 1998 Page 5
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
27. Beer Permit Application
Class B
China Jade, 3840 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/22/99) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
28. Beer Permit Application
Class C
Super Valu, 1975 Franklin Street (New) (Expires 12/10/99) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Crossroads Amoco, 2035 Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (12/18/99) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
29. Beer/Liquor License Permit
Class C
Balkan Bar, 213 -215 East 5th Street (New) (Expires 11/16/99) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Fitzgeralds Grill & Pub, 360 E. Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/10/99)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
30. Wine Permit Application
Class B
Super Valu, 1975 Franklin Street (New) (Expires 12/10/99) (Includes Sunday Sales)
31. Application for Cigarette Licenses
Super Valu, 1975 Franklin Street
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, December 7, 1998
4:30 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:35 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
December 7, 1998 Page 3
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Parks transmitting
request for-Fa five year lease with Northwest Sports, Inc. in conjunction with Riverfront
Stadium. ,,_
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting ATV
Agreement with the Trail Blazers, Inc. to provide for and coordinate the development of
an All Terrain Vehicle Area which shall be maintained and operated by Trail Blazers
for the purpose of encouraging safe and proper use of all terrain vehicles.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting
cooperative agreement with Department of Natural Resources to receive $30,000.00 in
funding in conjunction with the ATV Parking Lot and Entrance Road.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting an
amendment to Design Agreement with Craig Ritland, Landscape Architect, and Wayne
Claassen Engineering in conjunction with Phase II of the Riverview Recreation Area,
with costs not exceed $29,500.00.
12. Resolution-to approve communication form City Planner transmitting an amendment to
the Development Agreement with Richard and Linda Johnson (also known as Wheeler's
Auto Body Supply) to extend the balloon payment to March 30, 2001 with an interest
rate of 6.38%.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in
conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 566.
14. Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities Construction Project, Contract No. 549.
Resolution-to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$19,090,000.00 from
Fagen, Inc. of Granite Falls, Minnesota.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage for Lyle V. Trent, 11643 Kimball Avenue,
for payment of Promissory Note in conjunction with Kimball South Rural Water Main
Project.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Lease Agreement
with Iowa Department of Transportation and the City of Waterloo in conjunction with
the U.S. Cellular stealth tower located adjacent to the future Welcome to Waterloo sign
between U.S. Highway 218 and Texas Street until title for the property is transferred to
the City of Waterloo.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
17. Resolution-to cancel December 28, 1998 Council meeting due to Christmas holiday.
December 7, 1998 Page 4
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Street Superintendent transmitting Priority
One Snow Removal Changes.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
to rededicate that property located in the intersection of former Water Street and East
4th Street for right-of-way purposes.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting a Partnership
Proposal with Firststar Bank requesting use of City Staff and Police Officers in
conjunction with the annual FirstStar Eve Celebration.
BILLS PAYMENTS
21. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
22. Resolution-to approve communication from Administrative Director to award proposals
on the installation of Fiber Optic Cable from City Hall to the Public Library and
Recreation and Arts Center. Set date of hearing as December 21, 1998.
23. Motion-to approve communication from Human Rights Director transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Constance McGovern to the position of Human
Rights Specialist, effective December 14, 1998.
23a. Motion-to approve communication form Superintendent of Parks transmitting
Add recommendation of appointment of Doug Drinovsky to the position of Golf Maintenance
II, effective December 8, 1998.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
24. Steve Tomkins, Brent Cirksena, and Joe Leibold, Police Sergeants to attend Supervision
Leadership School in Camp Dodge, Iowa on December 14 - 18, 1998 with costs not to
exceed $988.90, including use of city vehicle.
25. Cammie Scully, Museum of Art Director, and Billie Bailey, Grout Museum Director to
meet with Northwest Foundation to inquire and plan for funding for the Cultural
Corridor and to meet with agencies and individuals to explore coop programs for
downtown area in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 7- 9, 1998 with costs not to
exceed $465.00.
26. Cammie Scully, Museum of Art Director, Billie Bailey, Grout Museum Director, and John
Bakersville, African-American Museum Chair to talk with legislators and visit agencies
to inquire about funding for the Cultural Corridor and for cultural institutions and
programs in Washington, DC on January 27- 29, 1998 with costs not to exceed
$2,080.00.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 10, 1998
9 : 00 a .m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meetings .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
December 10 , 1998
8 : 30 a .m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Motion-to approval agenda.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1 . Labor negotiation strategy pursuant to Iowa Code Section
20 . 17 (3) (1997) .
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
TOUR OF PUBLIC ACCESS STUDIO
December 14, 1998
5: 15 p.m.
Waterloo Public Library
Mayor Rooff and Council Members will tour the Public Access
Studio located on the first floor of the Waterloo Public Library.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 14, 1998
5: 00 - 5 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of revisions to Contractor Licensing Ordinance—
Building Official .
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
December 14 , 1998
5 :45 p.m.
Police Library
Dinner break for Mayor John Rooff and Council Members .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 14, 1998
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.
Oral Presentations
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Invocation by: Reverend Marvin Cleair, Kimball Avenue Methodist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Harold Getty
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of December 7, 1998 Regular Session, as proposed
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. Fire Truck For Waterloo Fire Rescue
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections of file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to confirm approval of bid document,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to authorize to proceed.
Motion-to receive,file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Fire
Chief for review.
December 14, 1998 Page 2
HEARINGS
2. Allocation of grant in the amount of$126,868.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice
for the F.Y. 1998 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant Program, with a required local
match of$14,097.00.
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 recommendation of Advisory Committee
and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve grant allocation.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Jack Nooren on behalf of Young Development to rezone from "R-3"Multiple Family
Residence District to "R-4"Multiple Family Residence District property generally located
on the southeast corner of the intersection of Ravenwood Circle and Ravenwood Road
to build a 12 plex to house mentally handicapped people, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission.
Set date of hearing as January 4, 1999.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of O'Reilly Auto Parts to vacate, sell, and convey the alley generally located within the
block bounded by West 21st Street, Highway 218, and LaPorte Road for $1,969.92,
together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Set date of hearing as January 11, 1999. •
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of Jerry Ohlendorf to vacate, sell and convey the portion of right-of-way abutting
property located at 725 Longfellow Avenue for $1.00, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as
January 4, 1999.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of downtown property owners to reestablish the Self Supported Municipal Improvement
District at $2.75 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as
January 19, 1999.
REPORTS
7. Motion-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting November 1998
Financial Reports.
December 14, 1998 Page 3
DOCUMENTS
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Borwig Building
Service of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in
conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 9, Contract
No. 541.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Mike Dolan
Concrete & Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year
Maintenance Bond in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant
Program-Zone 9, Contract No. 540.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Borwig Building
Service of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in
conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Fourth Street and Park Avenue Bridge Painting and
Repair Program, Contract No. 568.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro,
Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance
Bond in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Dubuque Road Overlay Project, Alternate A,
Contract No. 572.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Mike Dolan
Concrete & Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year
Maintenance Bond in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Bus Route Pedestrian Access
Improvement-Phase I, Contract No. 505.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Development
Agreement with MIK Corporation for improvements to property located at 316 East
Fourth Street with construction costs estimated at $400,000.00, and tax rebates for five
years.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting
revisions to the Memorandum of Agreement with Black Hawk County Health
Department for enforcement and inspection services.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Agreement for
RISE funding with the Iowa Department of Transportation for funding in the amount of
$976,400.00 in conjunction with the Ansborough Avenue Interchange, RISE Project No.
RM-8155(43)-9D-07
•
December 14, 1998 Page 4
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
to set new date of hearing as January 25, 1999 for the proposed Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Plan.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Revision #1 of the
Cedar Valley Family Self-Sufficiency (FSS)Action Plan for use with the Section 8
Program.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
18. An Ordinance amending the 1996 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (66) Sumner
Street of Section 541, Increase Speed Limits in Certain Areas; and enacting in lieu
thereof a new Subsection (66) Sumner Street of Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits in
Certain Areas; and repealing Subsection (331) Riehl Street of Section 551, Parking
Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new
Subsection (331) Riehl Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at all Times on Certain
Streets. (reduce speed limit from 30 m.p.h. to 25 m.p.h. on Sumner Street and
to eliminate parking on one side of Riehl Street in the 1000 block)
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
19. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "R-2/C-Z" Conditional Zoning property
generally located west of 2551 Logan Avenue to expand mini-storage building-James
Mashek.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance
BILLS PAYMENTS
20. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
21. Motion-to approve communication from Personnel Director transmitting recommendation
of appointment of Susan Holm to the position of Administrative Secretary effective
December 15, 1998.
December 14, 1998 Page 5
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
22. Dean Fagerlind, Golf Course Coordinator, to attend Golf Course Superintendents
Association of America Conference and Show in Orlando, Florida on February 8 - 14,
1999, with costs not to exceed $230.00.
23. Todd Derifield, City Forester, to attend Midwestern Chapter of the International Society
of Arboriculture in St. Louis, Missouri on February 17- 19, 1999, with costs not to
exceed $520.00, including use of city vehicle.
24. Mark Langenwalter, Police Sergeant, to attend Grant Writing Seminar in Minneapolis,
Minnesota on January 18, 1999, with costs not to exceed $570.00, including use of city
vehicle.
25. Larry Hahn and David Taylor, Police Officers, to attend 12th Annual Law Enforcement
Training Seminar in Albuquerque, New Mexico on January 19 - 23, 1999, with costs not
to exceed $1,086.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
26. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Big 10 Mart, 127 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/30/00) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Europa Market, Inc., 204 E. 4th Street (New) (Expires 12/14/99) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
27. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Class C
Broadway Diner, 504 Riehl Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/6/00)
28. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Thirty Something, 1607 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/16/99)
Carlos O'Kelly's Inc., 1331 Flammang (Renewal) (Expires 12/30/99) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Jim's Place, 1408 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/15/99) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
December 14, 1998 Page 6
MEETINGS
Monday, December 14, 1998, 1998
4:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:15 p.m. - Council Tour of Public Access Studio, Waterloo Public Library
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission minutes of November 3, 1998 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control transmitting lay
off of Duane E. Covington, Operator I, effective November 29, 1998, together with
recommendation of payment of$1,596.59 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
3. Communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control transmitting lay
off of Brian R. Rath, Operator I, effective November 29, 1998, together with
recommendation of payment of$3,462.84 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
4. Communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control transmitting lay
off of Randy L. Henry, Operator I, effective November 29, 1998, together with
recommendation of payment of$3,368.44 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
5. Communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control transmitting lay
off of Terry D. Corcoran, Operator I, effective November 29, 1998, together with
recommendation of payment of$2, 241.72 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
6. Communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control transmitting lay
off of Dennis E. Fitzhugh, Operator I, effective November 29, 1998, together with
recommendation of payment of$1,799.20 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1998 Dubuque Road Overlau Program, Contract No. 572.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Aspro in the total amount due of$ 31,717.69.
2. F.Y. 1998 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 564.
Pay Estimate No. 16 to Aspro in the total amount due of$113,502.59.
3. F.Y. 1998 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program Zone 9, Contract No. 541.
Pay Estimate No. 17 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of$953.63.
4. F.Y. 1998 Fourth Street and Park Avenue Bridge Painting and Repair Program, Contract
No. 568.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of$14,016.24.
December 14, 1998 Page 7
5. F.Y. 1998 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 565.
Pay Estimate No. 15 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of
$35,628.03.
6. Broadwata and Donald Street Intersection STP-U-8155(11)-70-07, Contract No. 511.
Pay Estimate No. 11 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of$4,748.14.
7. Window on Waterloo Phase V.
Pay Estimate No. 12 to Craig Ritland ASLA in the total amount due of$12,926.00.
8. Riverview Recreation Area, Contract No. 591.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to D & N Fence Company in the total amount due of$4,901.86.
9. F.Y. 1998 NE Industrial Park Paving, Contract No. 576.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of$95,981.54.
10. Martin Road, Rise Project No. RM-8155(23)-9D-07, Contract No. 532.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$5,637.44.
11. F.Y. 1998 NE Industrial Park, RISE Project No. RM-8155(32)-9D-07, Contract No. 576.
Pay Engineering Services to Schenk Engineering in the total amount due of$3,665.83.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 17, 1998
9 : 00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meetings .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
December 17, 1998
8 : 30 a.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Motion-to approval agenda .
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1 . Labor negotiation strategy pursuant to Iowa Code Section
20 . 17 (3) (1997) .
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
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, 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 21, 1998
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.
Oral Presentations
Invocation by: Major Richard Strommer, Salvation Army
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson John Murphy
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of December 14, 1998 Regular Session, as proposed
HEARINGS
1. Award of Request for Proposals on the installation of Fiber Optic Cable from City Hall to
the Waterloo Public Library to Communications Engineering in the amount of$30,542
and from the Library to Recreation & Arts Center to Hawkeye Alarm in the amount of
$13,240 and City Hall basement to second floor to Communications Engineering in the
amount of$6,446.
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 award said proposals.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. Fire Truck for Waterloo Fire Rescue.
Resolution to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting recommendation to
accept bid from Clarey's Safety Equipment of Rochester, Minnesota in the amount of
$268,357.00.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of Russell
and Kimberly Schrader to sell and convey property acquired as part of Cleveland Street
Reconstruction Project generally located at the southwest corner of Falls Avenue and
Fletcher Avenue for $8,000.00. Set date of hearing as January 11, 1999.
DOCUMENTS
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage for Norbert and Ava Strasser, 11803
Kimball Avenue,for payment of Promissory Note in conjunction with Kimball South
Rural Water Main Project.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
recommendation to accept plat improvements for Petcor Addition and to receive and file
two year maintenance bond from Peterson Contractors, Inc.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Concrete
Foundations, Inc. of Sumner, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond
in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Airline Highway Overlay Program, Contract No. 559.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Community
Economic Betterment Account (CEBA)Agreement with the Iowa Department of
Economic Development for a loan to Clear Windows LLP in the amount of$57,000.00
($28,500.00 forgivable) which requires Clear Windows LLP to increase employment by
19 jobs.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner to authorize commencement of
condemnation proceedings for Parcel No. 2 (Bob Dickson) in conjunction with Waterloo
Industries Corporate Headquarters Project
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner to authorize commencement of
condemnation proceedings for Parcel No. 2 (Gary Ritter) in conjunction with Waterloo
Industries Corporate Headquarters Project
December 21, 1998 Page 3
10. Resolution-to approve abolishing the Board of Recreation and Arts Commissioners and
the Board of Park Commissioners.
11. Resolution-to approve establishing Leisure Services Commission and a Cultural and
Arts Commission.
12. Resolution-to approve appointing Leisure Services Director, Cultural and Arts Director,
and Sports Commissioner.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
13. An ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa by
adding Section 9-10, Contractor Licensing, of Chapter 9, Building Code, (establishing
licensing, fees, General Contractors Board for Licensing and Examiners).
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.
BILLS PAYMENTS
14. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
15. F.Y. 1998 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 9, Contract No. 545.
Resolution-to order preparation of final plat and schedule of assessments.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Glen E. McCombs to certify $1,531.42 for work performed by
Waterloo Water Works at 1710 Commercial Street.
17. F.Y. 1999 N. Hackett Road Force Main Reconstruction, Contract No. 595.
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 January 19, 1999.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
18. Robert Ball, Chief Building Inspector; Brian Baker, Chief HVAC Inspector; Bob Walker,
Building Inspector; and Dan Youngblood, Chief Combination Inspector, to attend
Seminar 480 Combination Inspection, Application of the UBC, UMC and IPC Codes in
Des Moines, Iowa on January 13 - 15, 1999, with costs not to exceed $424.50 per
person, including use of city vehicle.
December 21, 1998 Page 4
19. Jamie Knutson, Associate Engineer, to attend and speak at 1999 Asphalt Paving
Conference in Ames, Iowa on January 26, 1999, with costs not to exceed $135.47,
including use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
20. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Godfathers Pizza, 3811 University Avenue (New Owner) (Expires 1/1/00) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Godfathers Pizza, 1946 Schukei (New Owner) (Expires 1/1/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
21. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Adams Grocery, 1010 Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 1/9/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
22. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Adams Grocery, 1010 Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 1/9/00) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
23. Application for License for Going out of Business Sale
Sieferts, 241 Crossroads Center-12/15/98 to 2/13/99
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Labor negotiation strategy pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3) (1997).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
December 21, 1998 Page 5
MEETINGS
Monday, December 21, 1998
4:00 p.m. - Work Session, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Executive Session, Police Library
5:00 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
5:05 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:10 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
5:15 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
6:30 p.m. - Christmas Caroling by Grant School, City Hall Lobby
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Civil Service Commission revised minutes of June 24, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Civil Service Commission minutes of August 27, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Recreation and Arts Commission minutes of September 10, 1998 and October
8, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Park Board minutes of November 18, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's office.
5. Civil Service List for the position of Fire Fighter Recruit, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on December 15, 1998.
6. Civil Service List for the position of Fire Engineer, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on December 15, 1998.
7. Civil Service List for the position of Instrumentation Control Technician, as certified by
the Civil Service Commission on December 15, 1998.
8. Civil Service List for the position of Park Maintenance I, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on December 15, 1998.
9. Communication from Superintendent of Garage transmitting disability retirement of
Larry Oberle, Mechanic, effective December 31, 1998, together with recommendation of
payment of$4,607.19 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
10. Community Development Board minutes of November 17, 1998 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Riverview Park Development Reestablishment, Parcel No. 16 - 19 - J& L Auto Salvage.
Pay moving expenses to J& L Auto Salvage in the total amount due of$3,725.00.
2. F.Y. 1998 W. Airline Highway Bridge Over No Name Creek, BRM-8155(30)-8N-07.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Kirkham Michael & Associates Inc. in the total amount due of
$19,612.85.
December 21, 1998 Page 6
3. F.Y. 1996 Sergeant Road Recreational Trail, Contract No. 492.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of$ 3,750.56.
4. Sanitary Sewer Sustem Review Southeast Waterloo Project.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$6,920.68.
5. F.Y. 1998 Washington Street & River Road Parking Lot Improvements, Contract No.
531.
Pay Estimate No. 20 to Weichers Construction, Inc. in the total amount due of
$35,201.45.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 21, 1998
4 : 00 - 4 : 30 p .m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of reorganization of Parks Department and Recreation
& Arts Commission.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL EXECUTIVE SESSION
December 21 , 1998
4 : 30 p .m.
Police Library
Roll Call .
Motion-to approval agenda .
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1 . Discussion of purchase of real estate from Bob Dickson and
Gary Ritter pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21 . 5 (1) (j ) (1997) .
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk