HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.September COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 3 , 1998
8 :30 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
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 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 you
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. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
4. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
5. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Counci
meeting to appear before the City Council(may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first
6. priority.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS AT 6:45 P.M.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Rev. David Van Netten, Grace Reformed Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Mike Mrzlak, Superintendent of Traffic Operations
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of August 24, 1998 Regular Session, as proposed
Proclamation declaring September as America Goes Back to School Month
Proclamation that the City of Waterloo pledges its support to the principles and goals of"The
March: Planting The Seed to Conquer Cancer" event on September 19, 1998 in Des Moines,
Iowa and "The March: Coming Together to Conquer Cancer" event on September 26, 1998 in
Washington DC.
Swearing-in of James Noss, Jason Feaker, and James Oliver as new Police Officers for the
Waterloo Police Department.
September 8, 1998 Page 2
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 1999 Roofing Project, Citzj Hall and Librarq.
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.
Amend Motion-to reset bid opening for September 14, 1998.
2. F.Y. 1998 Riverview Recreational Fence, Contract No. 591.
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,file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City
Engineer for review.
Resolution-to award contract, if found to be in order.
HEARINGS
3. Development Agreement with Crystal Distribution Services, Inc. and Standard
Investments, Inc. to deed a portion of the old Rath property for$1.00, plus costs, to
build a 55,000 square foot manufacturing facility, with an estimated construction value
of$4,000,000, a minimum assessment of$2,500,000 until December 31, 2009, tax
rebates for five years, and a revolving loan in the amount of$100,000 to assist in the
demolition of the emploiees building.
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.
Resolution-to authorize sale and conveyance and approve deed.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Michael
A. Schneck for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1800 West 6th Street,
together with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Kenneth L. Foreman for a waiver of a concrete driveway to be located at 200 Hanna
Boulevard, together with recommendation of approval.
September 8, 1998 Page 3
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of J. E.
Goldberg for a waiver of a concrete driveway to be located at 400 Midlothian Boulevard,
together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of the South
Waterloo Church of Brethren, 6227 Kimball Avenue,for a variance to the Noise
Ordinance on September 12, 1998 from 5:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. in conjunction with live
band performing during their Fall Fling Festival, together with recommendation of
approval of Police Chief
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of
Michael Kline, 804 Cornwall Avenue, to vacate the easterly twenty-eight feet of sidewalk
generally located north of his property and south of Cornwall Avenue, together with the
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set
date of hearing as September 28, 1998.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
of James Mashek to 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, together with the recommendation of denial of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as September 28, 1998.
10. Motion—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of KCRG - TV to
land Newscopter 9 at the National Cattle Congress grounds on Friday, September 18,
1998 from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. during the National Cattle Congress Exposition.
REPORTS
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Deputy Finance Manager transmitting Fiscal
Year 1998 Street Finance Report, Road Use Tax Fund and authorize submission to the
Iowa Department of Transportation.
DOCUMENTS
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting five-year
contract with Nutri-Ject System, Inc. to build, store, transport, and manage the long-term
Biosolids Program, in the amount of$18,000.00 per month plus $15.26 per wet ton of
sludge hauled away.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting contract with the
Iowa Department of Public Safety, Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau, for a grant in the
amount of $8,000.00 to purchase four(4) radar detection units.
September 8, 1998 Page 4
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer, transmitting
Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro,
Inc. & Subsidiaries, Inc. and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in
conjunction with F.Y. 1997 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 526.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Program Manager transmitting an application
with the Economic Development Administration (EDA) in conjunction with the
rehabilitation of 210 - 214 East Fourth Street into a business service incubator with
estimated costs of$458,334.00, with EDA Grant financing 60% and 40% secured
through private financing.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
16. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to establish
a Homeownerhip Downpayment Demonstration Grant Program to target non-traditional
first time home buyers who must secure a mortgage from an approved lender or other
conventional mortgage source and to approve release of$55,000 of Administrative Fees.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request to
approve and accept Quit Claim Deeds for property commonly known as 300-312 West
10th Street.
BILLS PAYMENTS
18. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
19. Downtown Snow Removal Contract for the 1998-99 Winter Season.
Motion-to instruct Street Superintendent to prepare specifications,form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file specifications, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve specifications, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications, etc. and taking of
bids. Set date of hearing as September 28, 1998.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Street Department
transmitting the recommendation to accept bid from Cargill, Inc.for roadway deicing salt
in the amount of$29.31 per ton,for an estimated total cost of$175,860.00.
September 8, 1998 Page 5
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
21. Kevin Nobis, School Resource Officer, to attend Safer Communities Juvenile Crime
Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on September 16 - 17, 1998, with costs not to exceed
$130.00, including use of city vehicle.
22. Rebecca Johnson, Human Rights Specialist, to attend the EECO Training Conference in
Rochester, Minnesota on September 24, 1998, with costs not to exceed $321.00,
including use of city vehicle.
23. Walter Reed, Jr., Executive Director„ to attend the EECO Training Conference in
Rochester, Minnesota on September 24, 1998, with costs not to exceed $360.00,
including use of city vehicle.
24. Rebecca Johnson, Human Rights Specialist, to attend the 51st National Association of
Human Rights Workers Annual Training Conference in Denver, Colorado on October 20 -
25, 1998, with costs not to exceed $1,273.00, including use of city vehicle.
25. Walter Reed, Jr., Executive Director, to attend the 51st National Association of Human
Rights Workers Annual Training Conference in Denver, Colorado on October 20 - 25,
1998, with costs not to exceed $1,223.00, including use of city vehicle.
26. Joe Leibold, Police Sergeant Firearms Instructor Armorer, to attend Sub Machine Gun
School in Lincoln, Nebraska on September 21- 25, 1998, with costs not to exceed
$1,075.00, including use of city vehicle.
27. Maureen Newbill, Business and Marketing, to attend IMA/SPC Meeting and pick up
artifacts for the JAG Bosnian exhibit in Amana, Iowa and Pella, Iowa on September 14 -
15, 1998, with costs not to exceed $167.50.
28. Brian Baker, Chief HVAC Inspector, to attend Iowa Carbon Monoxide Conference in
Ankeny, Iowa on September 29 - October 1, 1998, with costs not to exceed $313.04,
including use of City Vehicle.
29. Ann Meyer and Tina Lathrop, School Resource Officer, to attend Safer Communities
Juvenile Crime Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on September 16 - 17, 1998, with costs
not to exceed $199.00, including use of city vehicle.
30. Joe Collier, Council Member, to attend the National Association of Human Rights
Workers Annual Traing Conference in Denver, Colorado on October 21 - 24, 1998, with
costs not to exceed $1,038.00.
September 8, 1998 Page 6
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
31. Beer/Liquor Permit Application
Class C
Mexikelly, 307 W 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/99) (Includes Sunday Sales)
32. Beer Permit Application
Class B
Happy Joe's, 106 Brookeridge Drive (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/99) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
National Cattle Congress, 250 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/18/99)
(Including Sunday Sales)
Young Arena (Transfer to Lincoln Park on 9/18/98)
33. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Young Arena at Lincoln Park--9/18/98
34. Application for Cigarette License
B & B Tobacco, 238 Denver Street
35. Application for Solicitation License
America's Future of North Central Iowa, 808 Wilson Street, Dysart
36. Request of Chief of Police to revoke Class C Beer/Liquor License for Disco Macho, 118
E. 11 th Street
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Tuesday, September 8, 1998
4:45 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Veterans Memorial Hall Commission minutes of July 22, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Civil Service Commission minutes of June 24, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's office.
September 8, 1998 Page 7
3. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of August 19, 1998 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of August 4, 1998 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
5. Airport Area Development Authority minutes of July 29, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
6. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting appointment of James Noss, Jason
Feaker, and James Oliver to the position of Police Officer effective September 8, 1998.
7. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting promotion of Sergeants Michael
Wagner and John Beckman to the rank of Lieutenant and Officers Steven Tomkins and
Brent Cirksena to the rank of Sergeant.
8. Civil Service List for the position of Programmer Analyst, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on August 27, 1998.
9. Civil Service List for the position of Park Maintenance II- Construction, as certified by
the Civil Service Commission on August 27, 1998.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Broadway & Donald Street Intersection Phase H.
Pay Invoice No. 4 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$7,746.89.
2. MLK Phases IV and V Design, STP-U-8155(34)-70-07.
Pay Invoice No. 7 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$34,861.69.
3. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. STP-U-8155(22)-70-07.
Pay Estimate No. 15 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$7,815.20.
4. Highway 218/Cedar Valley Lake Trail, Design Phase I, II, HI.
Pay design services to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$15,384.21.
5. Waterloo Satellite WPCF, Contract No. 486.
Pay Estimate No. 35 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$7,479.37.
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6. Anaerobic Digesters WPCF, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 8 to Rust Environmental &Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$23,400.00.
7. Raw WW Pump Station, Contract No. 500.
Pay Estimate No. 30 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
9,973.31.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 10 , 1998
8 : 30 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
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, SEPTEMBER 14, 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. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
4. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
5. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Counci;
meeting to appear before the City Council(may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first
6. priority.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS AT 6:45 P.M.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Reverend John Moore, Grace Lutheran Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Weblo Pack 106
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of September 14, 1998 Regular Session, as proposed
Dedication of Frank Mollenhoff Conference Room.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 1999 Black Hawk Road Drainage Improvements-Gatewells L and K, Contract No.
545.
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, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City
Engineer for review.
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2. F.Y. 1999 Roofing Project, City Hall and Libraru.
Motion-to receive,file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Administrative Director for review.
Resolution-to award contract, if found to be in order.
HEARINGS
3. An ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, Zoning Ordinance, as amended, as it
pertains to wireless communication facilities.
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 times and adopt ordinance
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. F.Y. 1999 Riverview Recreational Fence, Contract No. 591.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$63,288.00 to D & N Fence Co.,
of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request of
McDonald's to place asphalt in the area between the edge of street and property line
along Howard Avenue and Plymouth Avenue in connection with parking lot paving
around McDonald's office building for purposes of beautification and/or maintenance
purposes, together with recommendation of approval.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
6. Resolution-to set fee for non-emergency scheduled ambulance transfers.
7. Resolution-to set date of hearing as September 28, 1998 on proposed lease/purchase
agreement with John Deere for motor graders,front loaders, backhoe units, a crawler
loader and excavator.
BILLS PAYMENTS
8. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
September 14, 1998 Page 3
NEW BUSINESS
9. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting appointment of Dr.
William Gronen to Human Resources Committee.
10. Motion-to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Mike Rooff to the position of Programmer Analyst
effective September 15, 1998.
11. Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Parks transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Richard Wagner to the position of Park Maintenance
II, Construction, effective at a mutually agreed upon date.
12. Waterloo Airport/Midport Entrance Signage.
Motion-to instruct City Planner 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 October 12, 1998.
13. Motion-to approve communication from Recreation Director transmitting recommendation
of appointment of Mark Gallagher to the position of Sports Supervisor effective
September 15, 1998.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
14. Dennis Duggan, Assistant Fire Chief to attend Iowa Hazardous Material Task Force
Meeting in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 15 - 16, 1998, with costs not to exceed
$135.00.
15. Steve Bagenstos, Police Investigator, to attend Advanced Audio Surveillance Training in
Coral Springs, Florida on October 26 - 30, 1998, with costs not to exceed $1,045.00.
15a. Larry Smith, Collection Systems/Maintenance Superintendent and Keith Kearns,
ADD Treatment Operations Foreman, to attend Seminar on Biosolids in Madison, Wisconsin
on September 17, 1998, with costs not to exceed $205.13, including use of city vehicle.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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MEETINGS
Monday, September 14, 1998
5:10 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
5:20 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
6:00 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Telecommunications Commission minutes of August 13, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1997 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 526.
Pay Estimate No. 25 to Aspro in the total amount due of$5,044.50.
2. F.Y. 1998 Street Reconstruction, Contract No. 564.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Aspro in the total amount due of$357,837.83.
3. F.Y. 1998 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 566.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Aspro in the total amount due of$317,101.27.
4. F.Y. 1998 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program Zone 9, Contract No. 541.
Pay Estimate No. 14 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of$14,336.60.
5. F.Y. 1998 Fourth Street and Park Avenue Bridge Painting, Contract No. 568.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of$18,260.81.
6. F.Y. 1998 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 565.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of$7,642.34.
7. 218 Cedar Valley Lakes Trail STP-ES-8155(12)-81-07, Contract No. 493.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of$52,225.32.
8. F.Y. 1999 Black Hawk Road Drainage Improvements Gatewells L & K, Contract No.
545.
Pay professional services to Claassen Engineering & Surveying in the total amount due
of$8,348.43.
9. Window on Waterloo Phase V.
Pay architectural services to Craig Ritland ASLA in the total amount due of$2,235.00.
10. F.Y. 1998 Seal Coat Program, Contract No. 563.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Mannatt's in the total amount due of$101,210.72.
September 14, 1998 Page 5
11. F.Y. 1998 Northeast Industrial Park Paving Rise Project No. RM-8155(32)-9D-07,
Contract No. 576.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Schenk Engineering in the total amount due of$1,221.94.
12. F.Y. 1998 Northeast Industrial Park Paving Rise Project No. RM-8155(32)-9D-07,
Contract No. 576.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Schenk Engineering in the total amount due of$2,066.25.
13. Martin Road, Rise Project No. RM-8155(23)-9D-07 Contract No. 532.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Schenk Engineering in the total amount due of$1,610.70.
14. F.Y. 1998 Washington Street & River Road Parking Lot Improvements, Contract No. 531.
Pay Estimate No. 16 to Weichers Construction, Inc. in the total amount due of
$47,813.74.
15. LaPorte Road/Bopp Street Drainage Improvements, Contract No. 580.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Winmor Construction Company in the total amount due of
$6,379.01.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 17, 1998
8 : 30 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 WORK SESSION
September 21, 1998
5: 45 - 6: 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update from Roosevelt Taylor on recent trip to Cape Town,
South Africa.
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, SEPTEMBER 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 you
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. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
4. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
5. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Counci
meeting to appear before the City Council(may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first
6. priority.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS AT 6:45 P.M.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Deacon John Baker, St. Edward's Catholic Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Rodemeyer, Personnel Director
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of September 14, 1998 Regular Session, as proposed
Proclamation declaring September 26, 1998 Ladies Auxiliary VFW Day
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. Ambulance Chassis 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 specifications,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.
September 21, 1998 ~" Page 2
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. F.Y. 1998 Black Hawk Road Drainage Improvements, Gatewell L & K, Contract No. 545.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$85,241.25 to Rampart Corp., of
Waterloo, Iowa.
3. F.Y. 1999 Roof Replacements, Librarq and Citta Hall
Resolution-to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$36,581.00 to Service Roofing, of
Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of
St. John's Catholic Church to sell and convey property generally located at the
southeast corner of Vinton and Franklin Streets for$1.00, together with
recommendation of approval of the Building and Grounds Committee. Set date of
hearing as October 5, 1998.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of State of
Iowa for a wavier for a concrete driveway to be located at 3306 Airport Boulevard,
together with recommendation of approval.
REPORTS
6. Motion-to receive and file communication from City Clerk transmitting August 1998
Financial Reports.
DOCUMENTS
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting agreement with
the Iowa Department of Public Safety, Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau for traffic safety
funds in the amount of$14,500.00 to use for traffic enforcement overtime, training and
related travel and educational materials.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting agreement with
the Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning for funding in the amount of
$33,232.00 to be used for the Family Support for Youthful Offenders Coalition.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by E.B. Spencer
Engineering Company of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance
Bond in conjunction with the F.Y. 1997 Hunt-Wesson Sanitary Flow Equalization
Facility, Contract No. 538.
September 21, 1998 Page 3
10. F.Y. 1999 Riverview Recreational Fence, Contract No. 591.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts,
Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$63,288.00 from D & N Fence
Company of Cedar Rapids, Iowa.
11. F.Y. 1999 Roof Replacements, Libraru and Citii Hall.
Resolution-to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$36,581.00 from
Service Roofing of Waterloo, Iowa.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Construction Plans for Sanitary Sewer Serving South Fork Estates and Sewage
Treatment Agreement Form 29 with the Department of Natural Resources, together with
the recommendation of approval.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
acceptance of deed and total acquisition contract payment for Parcel No. 76 (Kevin &
Jeanette Steffen) in the amount of$40,500.00 in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive Phase V.
14. Resolution- to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request
to dedicate a portion of property generally located in Lot 1, Southtown for utility
purposes and to rescind Resolution No. 1997-579.
BILLS PAYMENTS
15. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
16. Andy Loonan, Associate Planner, to attend the Iowa Transportation Planning Conference
in Ames, Iowa on Octoberl-2, 1998, with costs not to exceed $143.00.
17. Steve Nemmers, Police Homicide Investigator, to attend Death Investigation training in
Evanston, Illinois on November 9-13, 1998, with costs not to exceed $1,205.00,
including use of city vehicle.
18. S. Maureen Newbill, Business & Marketing, to meet with individuals willing to loan items
for the 1998/99 Junior Art Gallery exhibit in Madison, Wisconsin and Bensenville,
Illinois on September 22-23, 1998, with costs not to exceed $400.00.
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19. Gary Cummins, Director of Aviation, to attend Iowa Airport Conference in Ames, Iowa on
September 23-24, 1998, with costs not to exceed $182.00.
20. Gladys Rainey, Section 8 Coordinator, to attend Iowa NAHRO 1998 Fall Training
Conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 14-16, 1998, with costs not to exceed
$406.50, including use of city vehicle.
21. Deborah Collett, Assistant Community Development Director, to attend Iowa NAHRO
1998 Fall Training Conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa on October 14-16, 1998, with
costs not to exceed $416.50, including the use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
22. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Kum & Go, 1104 Washington Street, (Renewal) (Expires 11/4/99) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Kum & Go, 117 E. San Marnan Drive, (Renewal) (Expires 11/4/99) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Kum & Go, 1976 Franklin Street, (Renewal) (Expires 11/4/99) (Includes Sunday Sales)
23. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Ka-Boo's, Inc., 324 West 4th Street, (Renewal) (Expires 10/1/99) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
T.J. & Company, 3850 Airline Highway, (Renewal) (Expires 9/24/99)
24. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project, 850 Park Road (Temporary-10/2/98 -
10/6/98)
25. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Black Hawk Wildlife Rehabilitation Project, 850 Park Road (10/2/98 - 10/6/98)
BONDS
Motion-to approve the bonds.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Labor negotiation strategy pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3) (1997).
September 21, 1998 Page 5
Motion-to adjourn the Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, September 21, 1998
5:20 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
5:25 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
6:00 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Metropolitan Transit Authority minutes of August 13, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Waterloo Public Library minutes of July 13, 1998 and August 10, 1998 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Recreation &Arts Commission minutes of August 11, 1998 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting resignation of Jeffrey Hedrington,
Emergency Medical Coordinator, effective September, 24, 1998, together with
recommendation of payment of$1,800.06 for unused sick pay and vacation time.
5. Community Development Board minutes of August 18, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Hunt-Wesson Sanitary Flow Equalization Facilitu, Contract No. 538.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to E.B. Spencer Engineering in the total amount due of$33,009.57.
2. Broadway & Donald Intersection, Contract No. 511.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of$10,956.92.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 24, 1998
8 :30 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
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, SEPTEMBER 28, 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. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
4. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
5. 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
6. priority.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS AT 6:45 P.M.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Rev. Mark Medina, Immanuel Presbyterian Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Fire Chief Frank Magsamen
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of September 21 , 1998 Regular Session, as proposed
Proclamation declaring the month of October, 1998 as Spinal Health Month.
Proclamation declaring the week of October 4 - 10, 1998 as National Fire Prevention Week.
September 28, 1998 Page 2
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. Downtown Snow Removal Contract for the 1998-99 Winter Season.
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 specifications,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 Street
Superintendent for review.
HEARINGS
2. Lease/purchase agreement with John Deere for motor graders,front loaders, backhoe
units, a crawler loader and excavator.
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 institute proceedings to take additional action for the authorization of said
Lease/Purchase Agreement.
3. Vacation of the easterly twenty-eight (28)feet of sidewalk generally located north of
804 Cornwall Avenue.
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 an adopt ordinance.
4. 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-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of denial 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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. F.Y 1999 Block Grant Curb and Gutter Paving Program, Contract No. 583.
Motion-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting request to
reject bid and rebid in Spring 1999.
September 28, 1998 Page 3
6. Ambulance Chassis For Waterloo Fire Rescue
Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting recommendation of
award of contract in the amount of$52,889.00 to Cedar Valley Freightliner, of
Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Laurence I. Neessen for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 334 Clough
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Jo
Wenthe for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 239 Normandy Street,
together with recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Net
Coffer for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1637 Columbia Street
together with recommendation of approval.
DOCUMENTS
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting an
application with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for All Terrain Vehicle
Funds in the amount of$45,000.00, with a City match of$25,000.00, in conjunction
with an ATV parking lot and entrance road in the Riverview Recreation Area.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Museum Director transmitting an
application with the Iowa Department of Cultural Affairs, for a Community
Enhancement Grant, with no city match required, to be used for professional training
and travel for museum staff
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
recommendation to accept deed and total acquisition contract payment for Parcel No.4
(Hope Martin Anderson) in the amount of$65,760.00 in conjunction Waterloo Industries
Corporate Headquarters project.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting request
to lift the moratorium on telecommunication antennas and towers.
14. Resolution-to authorize INRCOG to resubmit a grant application for Congestion
Mitigation and Air Quality (CMAQ)funding in conjunction with San Marnan Corridor
Traffic Improvements, requiring a city match of$330,000.
September 28, 1998 Page 4
BILLS PAYMENTS
15. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Tammy Looby, AKA, Tammy Jones and Willie Jones, to certify
$1,338.70 for work performed by Waterloo Water Works at 313 Mobile Street.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Melissa Ludwig, Police Officer, to attend Basic Fire/Arson Investigation School in Des
Moines, Iowa on November 2 - 13, 1998, with costs not to exceed $100.00.
18. David Taylor, Domestic Abuse Police Investigator, to attend Annual National
Conference on Domestic Violence in Dallas, Texas on October 18 - 21, 1998, with costs
not to exceed $1,408.10.
19. Brian Baker, Chief HVAC Investigator, and Dan Youngblood, Chief Combination
Inspector in Omaha, Nebraska on October 19 - 20, 1998, with costs not to exceed
$903.48, including use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
20. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Cadillac Lanes, 650 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 10/4/99) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
21. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Gates Park Golf Course, 820 East Donald Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/3/99) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
22. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Scott's Phillips "66", 1625 West 4th Street, (Renewal) (Expires 10/15/99) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Metro 66, 821 Broadway, (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/99) (Includes Sunday Sales)
23. Application for Cigarette Permit
Kwik Star#380, 506 West 9th Street
September 28, 1998 Page 5
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, September 28, 1998
4:45 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:25 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
5:30 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
5:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
6:00 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees minutes of September 16, 1998 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of August 26, 1998 on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1998 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 564.
Pay Estimate No. 11 to Aspro in the total amount due of$211,929.45.
2. F.Y. 1998 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 566.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Aspro in the total amount due of$208,624.25.
3. F.Y. 1998 Fourth Street and Park Avenue Bridge Painting and Repair Program, Contract
No. 568.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of$39,431.65.
4. F.Y. 1998 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 565.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of$8,432.53.
5. F.Y. 1998 Seal Coat Program, Contract No. 563.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Mannatt's in the total amount due of$112,947.83.
6. MidPort American Phase II Development Plan.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$4,481.65.
7. Waterloo Satellite WPCF, Contract No. 486 .
Pay Estimate No. 36 to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount due of
$11,020.43.
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September 28, 1998 Page 6
8. MLK Phases IV and V Design, STP-U-8155(34)-70-07.
Pay engineering services to Rust Environmental & Infrastructure in the total amount
due of$13,829.50
9. F.Y. 1998 River Road Parking Lot Landscaping Project, Contract No. 575.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Suburban L.A. Inc. in the total amount due of$2,494.82.
10. F.Y. 1998 Washington Street & River Road Parking Lot Improvements, Contract No.
531.
Pay Estimate No. 18 to Weichers Construction, Inc. in the total amount due of
$66,692.17.