HomeMy WebLinkAbout09.September 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 23, 1996
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 (near the end) is your opportunity to address items not on the
regular agenda. A speaker may only 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.
Invocation by: Reverend James Carstensen, Good Shepard Lutheran Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Sue Fangman, City Clerk
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of September 16, 1996 Regular Session as proposed.
Swearing-in of Firefighter James Kieler.
Proclamation declaring the week of October 6-12, 1996 as Fire Prevention Week.
Proclamation declaring the month of October 1996 as Employ Persons With Disabilities
Month.
Proclamation declaring the month of October 1996 as Brain Injury Awareness Month.
September 23, 1996 Page 2
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. Installation of New Lighting System at the West Side Parking Garage.
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 request for proposals, etc.
Resolution—to order construction.
Motion—to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to read opened bids.
Resolution—to authorize award of contract.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
2. F.Y. 1997 Fueling Facility Paving, 6th/Sycamore, 11 th/Black Hawk Parking Lot
Improvements, Contract No. 519.
Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract to Bowers Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa,
in the amount of$140,194.40.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution—to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Raymond Toothman for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1838
Plymouth Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
4. Resolution—to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Claude H. Underwood for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 238
Gayle Street, together with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution—to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Richard D. Cool for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 711
Burbank Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution—to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Paul Bear for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 315 Gayle Street,
together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution—to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Glenn Anderkay for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2317
Clearview Street, together with recommendation of approval.
REPORTS
8. Resolution—to approve communication from Deputy Finance Manager
transmitting Fiscal Year 1996 Annual Financial Report to be filed with the State
Auditor.
September 23, 1996 Page 3
DOCUMENTS
9. F.Y. 1996 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 8, Contract No. 512.
Resolution—to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed
by Suckow Concrete Construction Inc. of Hazleton, Iowa and to receive and file
Maintenance Bond.
10. F.Y. 1997 Fueling Facility Paving, 6th/Sycamore, and 11th/Black Hawk Parking
Lot Improvements, Contract No. 519.
Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance from Bowers Masonry, Inc. of
Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of$140,194.40.
11. Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Construction Plans for Klingaman Park First Addition, as submitted by Wayne
Claassen Engineering & Surveying, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, and Sewage Treatment
Agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
12. Resolution—to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an
agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Surface Transportation
Program (STP) funding for the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Project, Phase III
(paving from South Barclay Street to Idaho Street), at an estimated cost of$2.88
million, with the city's match of 20 percent or approximately $560,000, together
with recommendation of approval.
13. Resolution—to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an
agreement with the Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad to upgrade at-grade
railroad crossing, including flashing signals with arms, east of Linden Avenue in
conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Project, Phase III (paving from
South Barclay Street to Idaho Street).
14. Resolution—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an All
Terrain Vehicle Grant Application to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources
and Iowa Department of Transportation to develop the Riverview area by
constructing a chain link fence to separate the all terrain vehicle (ATV) use from
the rest of the park at an estimated cost of$63,000.00, with no cash match
required by the city.
15. Resolution—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an
agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Revitalize Iowa's
Sound Economy (RISE) funding in the amount of$164,838.00, with the city's
match of$164,838.00, in conjunction with Martin Road Improvements, RM-
8155(23)-9D-07.
September 23, 1996 Page 4
16. Resolution—to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting an application
for Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) funding in the amount of
$97,750.00, with no city match required, for training and education of the eight
county Northeast Iowa Response Group.
17. Resolution—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to
authorize the Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG) to
submit an application for Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant funding in the
amount of $288,605.00, with the City's match of$57,721.00 available in existing
traffic safety funds, to study signal subsystems (intersections) throughout the metro
area.
18. Resolution—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting
Memorandum of Understanding for grant writing services with the Iowa
Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG) in conjunction with
Congestion Mitigation Air Quality Grant for Traffic Signal Optimization Study.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
19. Resolution—to approve permanent and temporary easements and accepting the
deeds for Parcel No. 79 (Willard Frost) in the amount of$5,400.00 in conjunction
with Water Pollution Control Facilities Improvements, Satellite Interceptor Sewer.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
20. An ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (42) Falls
Avenue of Section 543, Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsection
(42) Falls Avenue of Section 543, Thru Streets (removal of stop signs on Falls
Avenue and reinstallation of pedestrian push button signal at the intersection of
Falls Avenue and Magnolia).
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.
BILLS PAYMENT
21. Resolution—to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
NEW BUSINESS
22. Resolution—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting proposed
plan and boundaries to develop a Tax Increment Financing (T.I.F.) District along
Martin Road, north of W. Ridgeway Avenue and west of U.S. Highway 63,
together with recommendation of approval. Set date of hearing as October 7,
1996.
September 23, 1996 Page 5
23. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Mark Weidner to Board of Park
Commissioners, with term expiration date of October 1, 1998.
Travel Requests
Motion—to approve the following:
24. Roseann Cory, Pretreatment/Laboratory Coordinator, to attend the Introductory
Pretreatment Regulatory Compliance for Municipal and Industrial Wastewater
Professionals Short Course at Denver, Colorado on December 5-6, 1996, with
costs not to exceed $1,357.55.
25. Sang Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney, to attend Motor Vehicle Accidents Seminar
at Iowa City, Iowa on October 25, 1996, with costs not to exceed $165.00.
26. Walter Reed, Jr., Human Rights Executive Director, to attend the Iowa Civil Rights
Commission Study Circle Facilitator Training and the Lt. Governor's Conference
on Diversity at Des Moines, Iowa on September 30 - October 2, 1996, with costs
not to exceed $279.54, including the use of city vehicle.
27. Walter Reed, Jr., Human Rights Executive Director, to attend the Friends of Iowa
Civil Rights Annual Banquet and Iowa Human Rights Training Conference in Des
Moines, Iowa on October 25-26, 1996, with costs not to exceed $110.00,
including the use of city vehicle.
28. John Beckman, Police Sergeant, and Jim Bartlett, Police Officer, to attend 1996
Hostage Rescue School in Des Moines, Iowa on October 8-11, 1996, with cost
not to exceed $900.00 for both, including the use of city vehicle.
29. S. Maureen Newbill, Co-Education Director, to pick up artifacts from museums in
Manitowac, Wisconsin and Milwaukee, Wisconsin on September 25-27, 1996,
with costs not to exceed $405.00, including the use of city vehicle.
30. Cammie Scully, Art Director, to attend Midwest Museum Conference in East
Lansing, Michigan, and visit exhibits in Rockford, Illinois and Chicago, Illinois on
October 30 - November 3, 1996, with costs not to exceed $660.00.
31. Cammie Scully, Art Director, to attend Iowa Museum Association Annual Meeting
in Sioux City, Iowa on October 27-28, 1996, with costs not to exceed $125.00.
32. Tina Hood, Police Officer, to attend the Faces and Voices of Iowa Building
Community, Statewide Staff Diversity Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on
October 1-2, 1996, with costs not to exceed $215.00, including the use of city
vehicle.
September 23, 1996 Page 6
33. Walter Reed, Jr., Human Rights Executive Director, to attend National Association
of Human Rights Workers Training Conference in Columbus, Ohio on October
28-November 3, 1996, with costs not to exceed $1,675.00, including the use of
city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion—to approve the following:
34. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Class E
Quik Trip, 1976 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/24/97) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
35. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Club Wanabe's Piano Bar, 226 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/19/97)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Wild E. Coyotes, 3295 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 10/1/97) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
36. Application for Dance License
Disco Macho, 118 East 11th Street
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion—to receive and file oral comments.
ADIOURNMENT
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, September 23, 1996
5:00 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Large Conference Room
5:30 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Large Conference Room
5:35 p.m. - Finance Committee, Large Conference Room
6:00 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Large Conference Room
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting appointment of James Kieler to the
position of Firefighter, effective September 30, 1996.
September 23, 1996 Page 7
2. Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of Eva Holtsmark,
Library Assistant, effective September 17, 1996, together with recommendation of
payment of$253.37 for unused vacation pay.
3. Waterloo Park Board minutes of August 7, 1996 on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 1996 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 501.
Pay estimate No. 10 to Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries in the total amount due of
$241, 194.51.
2. F.Y. 1996 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 503.
Pay estimate No. 5 to Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries in the total amount due of
$323,681.67.
3. F.Y. 1996 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 502.
Pay estimate No. 11 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$14,367.12.
4. F.Y. 1996 Ansborough & Downing Avenue Traffic Signals, Contract No. 496.
Pay estimate No. 1 to K & W Electric Inc. in the total amount due of$35,691.25.
5. Columbus Drive Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 518.
Pay estimate No. 4 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of
$22,976.69.
6. Riverview Park.
Pay final design services to Craig D. Ritland in the total amount due of
$3,615.10.
7. Waterloo Satellite Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 486.
Pay estimate No. 11 to Story Construction Co. in the total amount due of
$913,528.00.
8. Raw Wastewater Pump Building for Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract
No. 500.
Pay estimate No. 6 to Story Construction Co. in the total amount due of
$242, 167.00.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 23 , 1996
6 :40 p.m.
Police Library
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review and discussion of council' s schedules .
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 19, 1996
4 : 00 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meeting.
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
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 16, 1996
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address am 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 (near the end) is your opportunity to address items not on the
regular agenda. A speaker may only 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.
Invocation by: Reverend Marvin Cleair, Kimball Avenue United Methodist Church
• Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Joe Collier
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of September 9, 1996 Regular Session as proposed. .
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 1997 Fueling Facility Paving 6th/Sycamore and 11 th/Black Hawk Parking Lot _
Improvements, Contract No. 519.
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.
September 16, 1996 Page 2
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
2. Resolution—to approve communicating from City Planner transmitting request to
rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District and "M-1" Light Industrial District to "M-
2,P" Planned Industrial District property generally located on airport property,
together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as October 7, 1996.
REPORTS
3. Resolution—to approve communication from Deputy Finance Manager
transmitting Fiscal Year 1996 Street Finance Report, Road Use Tax Fund.
4. Motion—to receive and file communication form City Clerk transmitting August
1996 Financial Report.
DOCUMENTS
5. Final Plat of Klingaman Park Addition.
Resolution—to approve final plat and necessary documents.
6. Final Plat of Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 1.
Resolution—to approve final plat and necessary documents.
7. Resolution—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting renewal of
agreement with Benefit Administrators of America Incorporated for third party
claims administration services for self-funded health insurance, together with
recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting renewal of
agreement with John Deere Health Care for Heritage National Healthplan and
John Deere Family Healthplan, together with the recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting renewal of
agreement with Delta Dental, together with recommendation of approval.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution—to permit All Terrain Vehicles (ATVs) within a designated area of
Riverview Park and to exclude four-wheel drive truck-type vehicles, with
recommendation to work with various groups to find another location for four-
wheel drive vehicles.
September 16, 1996 Page 3
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
11. An Ordinance amending the 1991 Traffic Code by: Repealing Subsection (1)
Acadia Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets;
and repealing Subsection (1) Acadia Street of Section 564, Two Hour Parking
(allowing parking on both sides of Acadia Street).
Motion—to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time .
Motion—to suspend the rules.
Motion—to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
12. An Ordinance establishing grades for Sidewalk Assessment Program - Zone 8.
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 PAYMENT
13. Resolution—to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
NEW BUSINESS
14. Motion—to approve communication from Human Rights Director transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Mary Jo Clay to the position of Administrative
Secretary, effective September 23, 1996.
15. Motion—to approve communication from Parks Superintendent transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Scott Zlotnik to the position of Park
Maintenance II—Forestry, subject to passing physical examination.
16. Replacement of Ten Overhead Doors at Various Fire Stations.
Motion—to instruct Fire Chief to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc.
Motion—to receive and file plans, specifications, etc.
Resolution—to preliminarily approve plans, specifications, etc.
Resolution—to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, etc.
and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as October 14, 1996.
17. Pre-emption Traffic Light Signal System.
Motion—to instruct Fire Chief to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc.
Motion—to receive and file plans, specifications, etc.
Resolution—to preliminarily approve plans, specifications, etc.
Resolution—to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, etc.
and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as October 14, 1996.
September 16, 1996 Page 4
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion—to approve the following:
18. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Gates Park Golf Course, 820 E. Donald Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/4/97)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
19. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Crawford's, 523 Logan (Renewal) (Expires 9/5/97)
20. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
T.J. & Company Lounge, 3850 Airline Highway (Renewal) (Expires 9/23/97)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
The Ground Round, 1425 E. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 11/26/97)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Ka-Boos, Inc., 324 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/1/97) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion—to receive and file oral comments.
ADIOURNMENT
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, September 16, 1996
4:45 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Large Conference Room
5:05 p.m. - Building & Grounds Committee, Large Conference Room
5:10 p.m. - Finance Committee, Large Conference Room
5:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Large Conference Room
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Library Director transmitting appointment of Michael
Dargan to the position of Technical Assistance Administrator effective September
17, 1996.
2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting resignation of Hope Westphal,
Police Officer, effective August 30, 1996, together with recommendation of
payment of$3,666.01 for unused vacation pay.
September 16, 1996 Page 5
3. Waterloo Airport Commission minutes of July 16, 1996, August 13, 1996, and
August 20, 1996 meetings.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Sergeant Road Recreation Trail/Bikeway Development, Contract No. 492.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Heinick Engineering Group, Inc. in the total amount due of
$7,952.55.
2. Sixth Street East, Phase I, HDP-9107(005)-71-07.
Pay estimate No. 22 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of
$17,005.15.
3. Bishop Avenue Extension North, Contract No. 517.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of
$32,473.12.
4. Alexandra Drive Box Culvert, Contract No. 494.
Pay estimate No. 3 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of
$15,707.97.
5. Columbus Drive Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 518.
Pay estimate No. 3 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount due of
$105,301.32.
6. Riverside Park Final Design.
Pay final design services to Craig D. Ritland in the total amount due of$75.00.
7. Waterloo Satellite Interceptor, Contract No. 487.
Pay estimate No. 5 to S. J. Louis Construction Co. in the total amount due of
$507,147.38.
8. Northeast Industrial Park.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$4,316.29.
9. F.Y. 1996 Sunnyside Heights Area Street Construction, Contract No. 504.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Welchers Corporation in the total amount due of
$70,806.44.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 16, 1996
6 :40 p.m.
Police Library
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review and discussion of council' s schedules .
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 16, 1996
5 :30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update on Leap to the Future.
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 12, 1996
4 :00 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meeting.
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
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 9, 1996
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address a� 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 (near the end) is your opportunity to address items not on the
regular agenda. A speaker may only 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.
Invocation by: Father Donald Hawes, St. Mary's Catholic Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Frank Mollenhoff
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of September 3, 1996 Regular Session as proposed.
Swearing-in of the following Police Officers: Benjamin Blocker, Dean Hennesy, Terry
Wood and Richard Gehrke.
HEARINGS
1. Vacation, sale and conveyance of a portion of Power Street, north of Hawthorne
Avenue for $1.00—Carol Ennenga.
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 the rules.
Motion—to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
Resolution—to authorize sale and conveyance.
September 9, 1996 Page 2
2. Rezone from "M-1" Light Industrial District to "C-Z" Conditional Zoning property
generally located north of E. Ridgeway Avenue, on the westerly side of Sheffield
Avenue, to allow above-ground storage tanks containing used motor oil at a
storage facility to be located at 1330 Sheffield Avenue—Safetv-Kleen Corporation.
Motion—to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—Motion—to receive and file petition of opposition.
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 the rules.
Motion—to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution—to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Harold F. Bigelow for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 130
Ivanhoe Road, together with recommendation of approval.
ADD - 3a. Resolution—to approve request of Gary K. Phelps for a variance to the Noise
Ordinance on September 13, 1996 from 7:00 p.m. to midnight for a band to play
at 520 Maryland Avenue.
DOCUMENTS
4. Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Construction Plans for Audubon Heights First Addition, as submitted by Wayne
Claassen Engineering & Surveying, subject to review and acceptance by the
Department of Natural Resources, and Sewage Treatment Agreement DNR Form
29 (Dec 86) with the Iowa Department of Natural Resources.
5. Resolution—to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting an
extension to Automobile Lease Agreement with Rydell Chevrolet for the period of
October 1, 1996 to October 1, 1997 for the D.A.R.E. van used by the Police
Liaison Officers.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
6. Resolution—to approve communication from Finance Manager transmitting
request from the Black Hawk County Health Department to increase funding for
health inspection services contract in the amount of$8,900 and authorize budget
amendment in the Sanitation Fund.
7. Resolution—to approve permanent easement payment and accepting the deed
from Union Pacific Railroad Co. in the amount of$1,000.00 in conjunction with
Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Project (Phase III).
September 9, 1996 Page 3
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
8. Vacation of the sidewalk adjacent to properties located at 814, 820 and 824
Vermont Street—Leisa Thoma, Dave & Verona Berg and Richard & Jolene Sproul.
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.
9. Vacation of a portion of Falls Avenue, easterly of Black Hawk Road.
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.
10. Vacation of the 8 foot utility easement generally located along the north side of
Lot 2 in Spier Addition for the purpose of constructing a fence along the northerly
property line at 420 Valley Drive—Larry Beaton.
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.
11. An ordinance repealing Section 27-6, Discharging and Possessing Air Rifles and
Similar Devices, Prohibited; Exception of Chapter 27, Offenses—Miscellaneous;
and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 27-6, Discharging and Possessing Air
Rifles and Similar Devices Prohibited, Exception of Chapter 27, Offenses-
Miscellaneous (license bow deer hunting as allowed by the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources under its Special Deer Management Zone procedures for a
two year period).
Motion—to receive, file, consider and pass for the third time.
Motion—to adopt ordinance.
BILLS PAYMENT
12. Resolution—to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Bertha M. Thomas to the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission, with term expiration date of February 7,
1997.
14. Resolution—to approve communication from Traffic Engineer transmitting request
to implement Stage I of the Signal Unwarranted Study for the intersection of
Jefferson Street and West 3rd Street.
September 9, 1996 Page 4
15. West Parking Ramp Lighting Project.
Motion—to instruct Administrative Director to prepare Guideline for Proposal, etc.
Motion—to receive and file Guideline for Proposal, etc.
Resolution—to preliminarily approve Guideline for Proposal, etc.
Resolution—to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of Guideline for Proposal and
taking of bids. Set date of hearing as September 23, 1996.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion—to approve the following:
16. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Waterloo Greyhound Park, 3250 Greyhound Drive (New) (Expires 9/25/97)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
National Cattle Congress, 250 Ansborough (Renewal) (Expires 9/19/97) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Happy Joe's, 106 Brookridge Drive (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/97) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
17. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Citgo Mart, 515 Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 10/11/97) (Includes Sunday Sales)
18. 30 Day Extension of Going Out of Business Sale
Mr. B's Furniture, 1955 Enterprise
19. Application for Pawnbroker's License
Mister Money USA of Waterloo, 900 LaPorte Road
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion—to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, September 9, 1996
5:00 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Large Conference Room
5:30 p.m. - Building & Grounds Committee, Large Conference Room
5:35 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Large Conference Room
5:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Large Conference Room
6:00 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Large Conference Room
September 9, 1996 Page 5
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of August 12, 1996 on
file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Motion—to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting appointment of
Kathryn Stuelke to the position of Administrative Secretary, effective September 5,
1996.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Railroad Pre-Emption Equipment, Contract No. 510.
Pay first and final payment to AA Electric, Inc. in the total amount due of
$17,226.32.
2. F.Y. 1996 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 503.
Pay estimate No. 4 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$197,281.39.
3. F.Y. 1995 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 473.
Pay estimate No. 20 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$8, 124.29.
4. F.Y. 1996 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 501.
Pay estimate No. 9 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$251,945.73.
4. F.Y. 1996 Concrete & Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 502.
Pay estimate No. 10 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$28, 149.71.
5. F.Y. 1996 Bridge Deck Repair Program, Contract No. 471.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of
$34,097.80.
6. Subsystem L, Contract No. 455.
Pay Iowa Northern Railway Co. in the total amount due of$1,000.00.
7. F.Y. 1996 Fourth Street Renovation, Contract No. 523.
Pay estimate No. 3 to K & W Electric in the total amount due of$44,432.75.
8. Sixth Street East, Phase 1, HDP-9107(005)-71-07, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive.
Pay estimate No. 21 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of
$38,368.64.
9. Orange Road/Hawkeye Road Intersection.
Pay engineering services to RUST Environment & Infrastructure in the total
amount due of$11,080.00.
AMENDED
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 5, 1996
3 :30 - 4 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update from Koll on airport development .
2 . Resolution--to approve communication from City Clerk
transmitting a Loan Agreement with the Airport Area
Development Authority for a loan in the amount of $150, 000,
at an annual interest rate of 3 percent per annum for the
purpose of partially funding a marketing agreement with KREG
Operating Company, as approved by the Airport Area
Development Authority.
3 . Resolution--to approve communication from City Clerk
transmitting a Loan Agreement with the Airport Area
Development Authority and the City of Cedar Falls for a loan
in the amount of $10, 000, at an annual interest rate of 3
percent per annum for the purpose of partially funding a
marketing agreement with KREG Operating Company, as approved
by the Airport Area Development Authority.
4 . Resolution--to approve communication from City Clerk
transmitting a Loan Agreement with Airport Area Development
Authority and Basic Materials Corp. for a loan in the amount
of $100, 000, at an annual interest rate of 3 percent per
annum for the purpose of partially funding a marketing
agreement with KREG Operating Company, as approved by the
Airport Area Development Authority.
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 5, 1996
4 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational
meeting.
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
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THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:30 P.M.
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3, 1996
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address?la 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 (near the end) is your opportunity to address items not on the
regular agenda. A speaker may only 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.
Invocation by: Father Robert Hilmer, St. Mary's Catholic Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Joe Collier
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of August 26, 1996 Regular Session as proposed.
Proclamation declaring the month of September 1996 as Treatment Works! Month.
HEARINGS
1. Vacation of the sidewalk adjacent to properties located at 814, 820 and 824
Vermont Street—Leisa Thoma, Dave & Veronica Berg and Richard & Jolene Sproul.
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 the rules.
Motion—to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
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September 3, 1996 Page 2
2. Vacation of a portion of Falls Avenue, easterly of Black Hawk Road.
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 the rules.
Motion—to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
3. Vacation of the 8 foot utility easement generally located along the north side of
Lot 2 in Spier Addition for the purpose of constructing a fence along the northerly
property line at 420 Valley Drive—Larry Beaton.
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 the rules.
Motion—to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. Resolution—to approve and accept Quit Claim Deed from Black Hawk County for
property generally located at East Eighth and Mulberry Streets, together with
recommendation of denial of the Park Commission.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
5. Resolution—to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
August Koch for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1280 St.
Andrews Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution—to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Loring P. Jarman Trust for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 3140
West 4th Street, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution—to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Lois Tansey for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1131
Ridgemont Road, together with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution—to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
James T. Hewitt for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 1824
Lorraine Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
September 3, 1996
Page 3
9. Resolution—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting a "R-4"
Multiple Family Residence District/"C-Z" Conditional Zoning minor site plan
amendment request of Bob Denny for property located at 3600 Kimball Avenue
to construct a 60' x 183' building for a video store, dry cleaning store and other
retail space. Set date of hearing if necessary.
DOCUMENTS
10. Resolution—to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting an
agreement with Chicago, Central & Pacific Railroad to allow the city to clean out
a drainageway along railroad right-of-way and adjacent to the Red Carpet Golf
Course, together with recommendation of approval.
11. Resolution—to approve communication from Traffic Engineer transmitting an
agreement with Voltmer Electric, Inc. in the amount of$15,376 in conjunction
with Traffic Signal Materials for San Marnan Drive at LaPorte Road, Contract No.
509, together with recommendation of approval.
12. Resolution—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting a Loan
Agreement with the Airport Area Development Authority for a loan in the amount
of$150,000, at an annual interest rate of 3 percent per annum for the purpose of
partially funding a marketing agreement with KREG Operating Company, as
approved by the Airport Area Development Authority.
13. Resolution—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting a Loan
Agreement with the Airport Area Development Authority and the City of Cedar
Falls for a loan in the amount of$10,000, at an annual interest rate of 3 percent
per annum for the purpose of partially funding a marketing agreement with KREG
Operating Company, as approved by the Airport Area Development Authority.
14. Resolution—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting a Loan
Agreement with Airport Area Development Authority and Basic Materials Corp.
for a loan in the amount of$100,000, at an annual interest rate of 3 percent per
annum for the purpose of partially funding a marketing agreement with KREG
Operating Company, as approved by the Airport Area Development Authority.
15. Resolution—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an usage
agreement with Rampart Corporation in conjunction with the Martin Luther King
Jr. Drive Project to construct the roadbed and removal and replacement of
existing barbed wire fence.
16. Resolution—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting a proposed
Development Agreement with Metokot Corporation to purchase a part of Lot No.
1 in the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 1 for $1.00 to build a 70,000 square-
foot manufacturing facility with an estimated value of$2,000,000.
September 3, 1996 Page 4
17. Resolution—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting a revised
Development Agreement with Butler Real Estate, Inc. to delete that portion of Lot
No. 1 in the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 1 to be sold to Metokot
Corporation.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
18. An ordinance repealing Section 27-6, Discharging and Possessing Air Rifles and
Similar Devices, Prohibited; Exception of Chapter 27, Offenses—Miscellaneous;
and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 27-6, Discharging and Possessing Air
Rifles and Similar Devices Prohibited, Exception of Chapter 27, Offenses-
Miscellaneous (license bow deer hunting as allowed by the Iowa Department of
Natural Resources under its Special Deer Management Zone procedures for a
two year period).
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 PAYMENT
19. Resolution—to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
NEW BUSINESS
20. Resolution—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting proposed
boundaries for a Tax Increment Finance (TIF) District generally located on land at
and near Martin Road and U.S. Highway 63 and authorize staff to proceed with
the plan.
21. Motion—to approve communication from Assistant Street Superintendent
transmitting recommendation of appointment of Randy Dishinger to the position
of Equipment Operator II, effective September 4, 1996..
22. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting
recommendation of reappointment of Steve VanDeest to the Waterloo MET
Transit Authority, with term expiration date of July 1, 1997.
23. F.Y. 1997 Fueling Facility Paving 6th/Sycamore and 11th/Black Hawk Parking Lot
Improvements, Contract No. 519.
Motion—to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc.
Motion—to receive and file plans, specifications, etc.
Resolution—to preliminarily approve plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution—to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, etc.
and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as September 16, 1996.
September 3, 1996 Page 5
Travel Requests
Motion—to approve the following:
24. Benjamin Blocker, Dean Hennesy, Terry Wood and Richard Cehrke, Police
Recruit Officers, to attend 154th Basic Training Level 1, Iowa Law Enforcement
Academy in Des Moines, Iowa on September 16-December 13, 1996, with costs
not to exceed $8,607.20, including the use of city vehicle.
25. Bob Osgood, Chief Plumbing Inspector, to attend the 67th Annual Education and
Business Conference of the International Association of Plumbing and Mechanical
Officials in Des Moines, Iowa on September 23-26, 1996, with costs not to
exceed $555.80, including the use of city vehicle.
26. Timothy Pillack, Police Sergeant, to attend S.W.A.T. Manager's Seminar in
Shakopee, Minnesota on October 22-24, 1996, with costs not to exceed $397.50,
including the use of city vehicle.
27. Kevin Dill, Police Officer, to attend Crash Injury Management Certification in Des
Moines, Iowa on September 18-20 and 23, 1996, with costs not to exceed
$189. 12.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion—to approve the following:
DELETE - 28. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Crawford's Laundromat, 523 Logan (Renewal) (Expires 9/5/97)
29. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Uptown Jazz, 213 - 215 E. 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/4/97) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Yen Ching, 109 Commercial (Renewal) (Expires 9/12/97) (Includes Sunday Sales)
BONDS
30. Motion—to approve the bonds.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion—to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
September 3, 1996 Page 6
MEETINGS
Tuesday, September 3, 1996
5:30 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Large Conference Room
6:00 p.m. - Building & Grounds Committee, Large Conference Room
6:05 p.m. - Finance Committee, Large Conference Room
6:20 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Large Conference Room
Thursday, September 5, 1996
3:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Large Conference Room
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Recreation & Arts Commission minutes of August 8, 1996 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Board of Water Works Trustees minutes of August 7 and August 21, 1996 on file
in the City Clerk's office.
3. Communication from Building Official transmitting termination of Curtis E.
Gunnells, Plan Review Specialist, effective August 30, 1996, together with
recommendation of payment of $832.52 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
4. Communication from Superintendent of Water Pollution/Flood Control
transmitting resignation of Sheri Lund, Clerk 1, effective September 10, 1996,
together with recommendation of payment of$1,632.96 for unused vacation pay
• and sick time.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Martin Luther King Ir. Drive, HDP-9107(004)-71-07.
Pay estimate No. 33 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of
$56,888.32.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
September 3 , 1996
7 : 10 p.m.
Police Library '
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review and discussion of council' s schedules.
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
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