HomeMy WebLinkAbout03.March CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 28, 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 WA1LttLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 7:00 P.M.
MONDAY, MARCH 25, 1996
General Rules for Public Participation
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 Leonard Harmon, First Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Walter Reed, Human Rights Director
Recognition of Week: United Beverage, Inc, Anthony Lumetta, Vice President
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of March 18, 1996 Regular Session as proposed.
Recognition of Police Officer Ernest (Buck) Clark with a Certificate of
Appreciation for his Outstanding Investigative Performance from the U.S.
Department of Justice and the International Outlaw Motorcycle Gang Conference.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. F.Y. 1996 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 501
Resolution- to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $2,523,350.79 to
Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
2. Closed-Loop Grid Traffic Control Subsystem "L", Contract No. 455
Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic
Operations transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount
of $54,196.95 to Voltmer, Inc. of Decorah, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM THE PUBLIC
3. Motion-to receive and file a communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting
request of Mercantile Bank to hold "People in the Park" in Lincoln Park on
Tuesday, June 4, from 9:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in conjunction with the My
Waterloo Days celebration.
March 25, 1996 Page 2
DOCUMENTS
4. F.Y. 1994 South Riverside Trail, Contract No. 454
Resolution--to approve communication from City Planner transmitting
Recommendation of Acceptance and Completion of Project for work
performed by Rampart Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa.
5. F.Y. 1994 South Riverside Trail, Contract No. 454.
Motion--to receive and file communication from City Planner transmitting
Maintenance Bond from Rampart Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa.
6. Hazardous Materials Training Center, Reroofing Project
Resolution--to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting
Recommendation of Acceptance and Completion of Project for work
performed by Pries Roofing of LaPorte City, Iowa.
7. Resolution--to approve communication from Traffic Engineer transmitting a
professional design service contract with RUST Environment &
Infrastructure Co. in an amount not to exceed $27,700, for engineering
services in conjunction with Orange Road at Highway 21 (Hawkeye Road)
Intersection Project, Contract No. 506, together with recommendation of
approval.
8. Resolution--to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an
agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for State
Enhancement Funding in the amount of $351,405.60 in conjunction with the
218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail-Phase II, with the city's match to equal
$87,851.40, together with recommendation of approval.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
9. Resolution--to approve Operating Budget for FYE 6-30-97 for Senior
Citizen Public Housing Apartments at Ridgeway Towers Apartments and 10
Family Self-Sufficiency Family Houses.
10. Resolution-to approve acquisition contract payments and accepting deeds
for temporary or permanent easements for Parcel #102 (John Rooff III) in
the amount of $550.00; Parcel #103 (Betty Lou Habben) in the amount of
$50.00; Parcel #104 (Rayman & Delores Moore) in the amount of $462.00;
Parcel #105 (Jeffery Kamp) in the amount of $200.00; Parcel #107 (John
Rooff III) in the amount of $100.00; Parcel #110 (Carl & Mary Tyler) in the
amount of $1,550.00; Parcel #111 (Russell Damme) in the amount of $310.00
and Parcel #112 (Carl & Mary Tyler) in the amount of $612.00, in
conjunction with the W.P.C.F. Improvements (Satellite Interceptor Sewer) .
11. Resolution-to accept and re-dedicate a permanent easement from the
property owners for property generally located on the westerly 25 feet of
Lot 42 in Columbus Heights First Addition in conjunction with the F.Y. 1996
Columbus Drive Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 518.
12. Resolution--to approve agreement to transfer bond registration, paying
agent and transfer agent services to Norwest Bank of Iowa.
13. Resolution--to approve communication from City Planner transmitting
revisions to the Waterloo Housing Section 8 Administrative Plan to use date
and time of application only and to eliminate the use of Federal preferences
for selection from the Section 8 Vouchers or Certificates Waiting List.
March 25, 1996 Page 3
BILLS PAYMENT
14. Resolution--to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the
Clerk's Office.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Motion-to approve communication from Recreation Director transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Robert Dietz to the position of
Maintenance I, effective at a mutually agreed upon date.
16. Resolution--to approve communication from City Planner transmitting
request of Cedar Skyline Corporation for a loan not to exceed $250,000 to
stabilize and renovate 210, 212, 214, 216 and 218 East Fourth Street,
together with recommendation of approval of the Revolving Loan Committee.
Travel Requests
Motion--to approve the following:
17. Dick Dewater, Rehabilitation Specialist, to attend Neighborhood
Reinvestment Training Institute in Chicago, IL, on April 27-28, 1996, with
costs not to exceed $840.00, including the use of city vehicle.
18. Greg Bagsby, Rehabilitation Specialist, to attend Neighborhood
Reinvestment Training Institute in Chicago, IL, on April 27-28, 1996, with
costs not to exceed $840.00, including the use of city vehicle.
19. Robert Ball, Chief Combination Inspector, to attend voluntary certification
exam for Building Inspector, in Bloomington, MN, on May 18, with costs
not to exceed $220.00, including the use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion--to approve the following:
20. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
South Hills Golf Course, 1830 E. Shaulis Road (Seasonal--4/1/96 thru
10/1/96) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Waterloo Riverfront Stadium, 850 Park Road (Seasonal--4/1/96 thru
10/1/96) (Includes Sunday Sales)
21. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Special Class C
Gram-ma Berts Pasta, 825 Commercial (Renewal) (Expires 4/24/97)
22. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Holiday Station, 3260 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/4/97)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
23. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Wild E. Coyote, 3295 University (Renewal) (Expires 4/5/97)
March 25, 1996 Page 4
Miscellaneous - continued
24. Application for Fireworks Display
My Waterloo Days Dragon Boat Races, Sunday June 9, 1996
' 25. Application for Cigarette Permit
This and That Store, 811 E. 4th Street
Roberts Vending, Inc. , 120 Sumner
26. Application for Outdoor Service Area
South Hills Golf Course, 1830 E. Shaulis Road--4/1/96 thru 10/1/96
Waterloo Riverfront Stadium, 850 Park Road--4/1/96 thru 10/1/96
Gram-ma Berts Pasta, 825 Commercial--4/1/96 thru 10/31/96
BONDS
27. Motion--to approve the bonds.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion--to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, March 25, 1996
3:00 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Large Conference Room
4:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Large Conference Room
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Large Conference Room
5:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Large Conference Room
5:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Large Conference Room
5:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Large Conference Room
6:00 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Large Conference Room
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Airport Commission minutes of February 20, 1996 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Community Development minutes of February 20, 1996 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Recreation & Arts Commission minutes of March 14, 1996 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
March 25, 1996 Page 5
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Sixth Street East, Phase I, HDP-9107(005)--71-07, Martin Luther King, Jr.
Drive. _
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of
$133,809.20.
2. East Lake Bike Trail, Contract No. 437. _
Pay final billing to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of
$18,230.86.
3. Sixth Street Extension, Phase III, HDP-9107(004)--71-07. _
Pay construction engineering to RUST Environment & Infrastructure in the
• total amount due of $588.66.
4. Northeast Industrial Park. _
Pay engineering services to Schenk Engineering Company in the total
amount due of $8,126.06.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 25, 1996
5 :30 - 5 :45 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of request of James and Santha Kerns to extend
Cardinal Drive into Cedar Falls to serve residence at 3123
Cottonwood Lane.
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 25, 1996
5 :45 - 6 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Pawnbrokers and Secondhand Goods Dealers Ordinance .
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 25, 1996
4 :45 - 5 :15 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of agreement with Cedar Bend Humane Society--Finance
Manager.
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 25, 1996
5 :15 - 5 :30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of Plan Review Implementation and Downtown
Renovation Guidelines--Building Official .
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 21, 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
JOINT WORK SESSION
CITY COUNCIL AND WATERLOO AIRPORT COMMISSION
March 19 1996
3 :30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of city' s policies .
2 . Discussion of goals and cooperative financial reporting.
3 . Discussion of commission form and related ordinances .
4 . Discussion of Airport Fire Service.
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, MARCH 18, 1996
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address lat 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 Keith Pillar, Our Savior's Lutheran Church, ELCA
Pledge of Allegiance: Bruce Meisinger, Finance Manager
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of March 11, 1996 Regular Session as proposed.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 1996 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 501.
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.
March 18, 1996 Page 2
2. F.Y. 1996 Closed-Loop Grid Traffic Control System, Downtown Subsystem "L",
Contract No. 455.
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
Superintendent of Traffic Operations for review.
HEARINGS
3. A "R-3,R-P" site plan amendment for Crossroads Estates Replat No. 1, generally
located south of vacated Murphy Road and east of Alexandra Drive—Schenk
Engineering Company on behalf of G.P. Schoenfelder and Tracy Rokes.
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 Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission that sidewalks be constructed on both
sides of Hummingbird Circle and along Mockingbird Lane and oral and
written comments.
Resolution—to approve said site plan amendment.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. 1996 Right-of-Way Mowing.
Resolution—to approve communication from Superintendent of Parks transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$29.10 per acre to
Professional Lawn Care of Waterloo, Iowa.
5. F.Y. 1996 Satellite Interceptor, Waterloo Water Pollution Control Facilities,
Contract No. 487.
Resolution—to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$4,053,888.00 to S. J.
Louis Construction, Inc. of St. Cloud, Minnesota.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
6. Motion—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
Waterloo Parks Department for an exception to burning yard waste to burn prairie
grass on approximately 3 acres of property located in the Katoski Greenbelt, north
of the shelter on Ridgeway Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of
the Fire Chief and Superintendent of Sanitation.
March 18, 1996 Page 3
7. Resolution—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of the
First Congregational Church, 608 West Fourth Street, for a variance to the Noise
Ordinance on April 7, 1996 from 6:30 a.m. to 7:30 a.m. to use an amplification
system for speakers and music during Easter Sunrise Service in Washington Park,
together with recommendation of approval of Police Chief.
8. Motion—to receive and file communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting request
of Quakerdale Cedar Valley Race Director to hold a race through Waterloo streets
on Saturday, September 14, 1996 beginning at 8:00 a.m. with the route to begin
and end at the Central Intermediate track facility.
DELETE - 9. Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
request of James and Santha Kerns to extend Cardinal Drive into Cedar Falls to
serve their residence at 3123 Cottonwood Lane and construction plan for the
street extension, together with recommendation of approval.
REPORTS
10. Motion—to receive and file communication from City Clerk transmitting February
1996 Financial Report.
DOCUMENTS
11. Preliminary Plat of Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 1.
Resolution—to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents.
12. Martin Luther King Ir. Drive, Phase II, HDP-9107(005)-71-07.
Motion—to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Extra
Work Order for handling demolition rubble for a net increase of$50,473.80.
13. Resolution—to approve communication from Administrative Director transmitting
Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with RUST Environment & Infrastructure for
construction related services in conjunction with F.Y. 1996 Satellite Interceptor,
Contract No. 487 at a cost not to exceed $315,000, with the city's cost to be
approximately $142,000.
14. F.Y. 1992 East Lake Bike Trail, Contract No. 437.
Resolution—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Completion
of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Peterson
Contractors Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa.
15. F.Y. 1992 East Lake Bike Trail, Contract No. 437.
Motion—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Maintenance
Bond from Peterson Contractors Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa.
March 18, 1996 Page 4
16. Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
acceptance of street and sewer improvements in conjunction with Heath Street
Extension - Phase III, and accept and place on file a two year maintenance bond
from Cedar Valley Corporation.
17. Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
acceptance of plat improvements in conjunction with BV Addition, and accept
and place on file a two year maintenance bond from K. Cunningham
Construction Co., Inc.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
18. Resolution—to accept and re-dedicate a portion of vacated Murphy Road for street
right-of-way purposes for the construction of a cul-de-sac at the end of Bobolink
Drive.
19. Resolution—to authorize commencement of condemnation proceedings for Parcel
Nos. 73, 74, 78, 79, 81, 110, 112, 113 and 114 in conjunction with the Satellite
Sewer Interceptor for Water Pollution Control Facility.
20. Resolution—to approve acquisition contract payment and accepting the deed for a
permanent easement for property generally located on the westerly 25 feet of Lot
42 in Columbus Heights First Addition at no cost to the City in conjunction with
F.Y. 1996 Columbus Drive Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 518.
21. Resolution—to approve acquisition contract payment and accepting the deed for
Parcel No. 40 (Stamatakis Industries, Inc.) in the amount of$6,600 in conjunction
with Martin Luther King Jr. Drive (Phase III).
22. Resolution—to authorize certification against property taxes certain unpaid lot
clearance fees.
23. Resolution—to authorize certification against property taxes certain unpaid lot
mowing fees.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
24. Vacation of the eight foot platted easements generally located between Lots 42
and 59 in Columbus Heights First Addition.
Motion—to receive, file, consider and pass for the third time.
Motion—to adopt ordinance.
March 18, 1996 Page 5
25. An ordinance amending the 1993 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing the title only of Division 3, Airport Area Development
Authority of Chapter 2, Administration; and enacting in lieu thereof a new title
only of Division 2.1, Airport Area Development Authority, of Chapter 2,
Administration; and by repealing Division 3, Civil Service Commission of Chapter
2, Administration; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Division 3, Civil Service
Commission of Chapter 2, Administration (correcting a scrivener's error).
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
26. Resolution—to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
NEW BUSINESS
27. Motion—to approve communication from City Planner transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Noel Anderson to the position of Associate
Planner, effective March 19, 1996.
Travel Requests
Motion—to approve the following:
28. Patrick Vollbrecht, Fire Lieutenant, to attend National Emergency Training Center
Course - Fire Inspection Principles in Emmitsburg, Maryland on April 22-May 3,
1996, with costs not to exceed $180.00.
29. Gladys Rainey, Section 8 Coordinator, to attend Training Conference sponsored
by Iowa NAHRO in Sioux City, Iowa on April 17-19, 1996, with costs not to
exceed $333.00.
30. Deborah Collett, Assistant Program Manager Housing/Block Grant Program, to
attend Training Conference sponsored by Iowa NAHRO on April 17-19, 1996,
with costs not to exceed $308.00.
31. Dave Boesen, Medical Officer, to attend National Emergency Training Center
Course - Advanced Life Support/Haz Mat Incident in Emmitsburg, Maryland on
April 22-May 3, 1996, with costs not to exceed $180.00.
32. Robert Donets, Senior Planner, to attend Planning & Zoning for Community Land
Use Management program in Madison, Wisconsin on May 1-3, 1996, with costs
not to exceed $550.00, including the use of city vehicle.
March 18, 1996 Page 6
33. Larry McKinney, Fire Training Officer, to attend 1996 Spring Trade Meeting in St.
Louis, Missouri on March 25-26, 1996, with costs not to exceed $180.00,
including use of city vehicle.
34. Larry Schoer, Fire Lieutenant, to attend Inspector/Management Planner Refresher
Course for Asbestos in Cedar Falls, Iowa on March 27, 1996, with costs not to
exceed $150.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion—to approve the following:
35. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Waterloo Women's Softball Association, Exchange Park (Seasonal-4/25/96 -
10/25/96) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Byrnes Park Golf Course, 1000 Fletcher Avenue (Seasonal-3/20/96 - 11/20/96)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
36. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Family Circle DX, 111 W. Ridgeway (Renewal) (Expires 4/6/97) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
37. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Porky's Red Carpet, 1449 Newell Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/5/97) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Golden's Broadway Tap, 921 Broadway (Renewal) (Expires 3/21/97) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
38. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic Drive (Renewal) (Expires 4/13/97)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
39. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Waterloo Women's Softball Association, Exchange Park-4/25/96 thru 10/25/96
Byrnes Park Golf Course, 1000 Fletcher-3/20/96 thru 11/20/96
Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic Drive-4/14/96 thru 4/14/97
40. Application for Going Out of Business
At The Crossroads Video, 1515 San Marnan (60 days—May 17, 1996)
BONDS
41. Motion—to approve the bonds.
March 18, 1996 Page 7
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion—to receive and file oral comments.
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ADJOURNMENT
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, March 18, 1996
4:00 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Large Conference Room
4:30 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Large Conference Room
5:30 p.m. - Finance Committee, Large Conference Room
6:00 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Large Conference Room
Tuesday, March 19, 1996
3:30 p.m. -Joint Council & Airport Commission Work Session, Large Conference Room
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from City Planner transmitting resignation of Thadine Graham,
Administrative Secretary, effective March 1, 1996, together with recommendation
of payment of$338.92 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Civil Service Commission minutes of December 5, 1996 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
3. Certification list for the position of Plant Maintenance Mechanic, as certified by
the Civil Service Commission on March 12, 1996.
4. Certification list for the position of Instrumentation Control Technician, as
certified by the Civil Service Commission on March 12, 1996.
5. Certification list for the position of Maintenance I/Recreation Commission—Young
Arena, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on March 12, 1996.
6. Certification list for the position of Systems Analyst, as certified by the Civil
Service Commission on March 12, 1996.
7. Waterloo Park Board minutes of January 17, 1996 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
• CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, STP-U-8155(13)-70-07.
Pay Jones Appraisal Services in the total amount due of$1,000.00.
March 18, 1996 Page 8
2. Satellite Water Pollution Control Facilities.
Pay Jones Appraisal Services in the total amount due of$4,050.00.
3. Sixth Street Extension East, Phase I, HDP-9107(005)-71-07, Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive.
Pay estimate No. 9 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of
$111,687.09.
4. Sixth Street East Phase II, HDP-9107(005)-71-07, Martin Luther King Ir. Drive.
Pay estimate No. 6 to RUST Environment & Infrastructure in the total amount due
of$33,098.75.
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 14, 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, MARCH 11, 1996
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address 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 Al Stewart, Immanuel Southern Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Rodemeyer, Personnel Director
Recognition of Week: Standard Distributing Co., Joan Poe, President
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of March 4, 1996 Regular Session as proposed.
Recognition of Police Sergeant Larry Thompson, Recreation Director Tom Reardon and
Black Hawk County Health Officer Larry Sivesind for receiving the Annual Citizens for
Community Improvement Appreciation Award.
Proclamation declaring March 18-20, 1996 as "The Great Paint Out" Days.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. 1996 Right-of-Way Mowing.
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 authorize to proceed.
Motion—to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Parks Director for review.
March 11, 1996 Page 2
HEARINGS
2. Sale and conveyance of former RTC property located at 57 Mulberry Street for
$21,375.00, with the city paying closing costs not to exceed $550.00, subject to
loan approval—Linda Andrews.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion—to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution—to authorize sale and conveyance.
3. Eliminating use of Federal Preferences for selection from the Section 8 Vouchers
or Certificates waiting list effective April 1, 1996.
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 elimination of use of said federal preferences.
4. Rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "C-Z" Conditional
Zoning property generally located at 3303 Randolph Street to convert a bedroom
in the back of a duplex to a one chair beauty shop—Marlys Sadler.
Motion—to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—Motion—to receive and file letter of objection.
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.
5. Proposed Fiscal Year 1997 Budget.
Motion—to move the hearing on the F.Y. 1997 Budget to the last item on the
agenda.
DOCUMENTS
6. F.Y. 1995 Concrete and Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 476.
Resolution—to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Recommendation of Acceptance and Completion of Project for work performed
by Cedar Valley Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa.
7. F.Y. 1995 Concrete and Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 476.
Motion—to receive and file communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Maintenance Bond from Cedar Valley Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa.
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8. Resolution—to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting a
professional service agreement with Kirkham Michael & Associates for
engineering services in conjunction with F.Y. 1997 Block Grant Curb and Gutter
Paving Program, Contract No. 520, together with recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution—to approve communication from Director of Personnel transmitting
recommendation to authorize Mayor to sign and execute the collective bargaining
agreements between the City of Waterloo and Teamsters Local #238, the Police
Protective Association, Laborers Local #353, and Fire Fighters Local #66 for three
years, with a wage reopener for Fiscal Year 1999.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
10. Vacation of the eight foot platted easements generally located between Lots 42
and 59 in Columbus Heights First Addition.
Motion—to receive, file, consider and pass for the second time.
BILLS PAYMENT
11. Resolution—to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the Clerk's
Office.
NEW BUSINESS
12. F.Y. 1996 Concrete and Structure Repair Program, Contract No. 502.
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, etc.
Resolution—to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications, etc.
and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as April 1, 1996.
Travel Requests
Motion—to approve the following:
13. Tim Powers, Fire Coordinator, to assist in a construction inspectors workshop in
Atlantic, Iowa on March 12, 1996, with costs not to exceed $175.00.
14. Two Fire Instructors to teach IBP Site Specific Course in El Paso, Texas on March
13-15, 1996, with costs not to exceed $2,720.00.
15. Richard Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation, to attend APWA Conference in
Ames, Iowa on March 14-15, 1996, with costs not to exceed $182.00.
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MISCELLANEOUS
Motion—to approve the following:
16. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Babe's Tap, 210 Division (Renewal) (Expires 3/15/97)
17. Application for Pawnbroker's and Secondhand Goods Dealers License
Duees Pawn Shop, 22431/2 Independence Avenue
BONDS
18. Motion—to approve the bonds.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion—to receive and file oral comments.
HEARINGS - continued
19. Proposed Fiscal Year 1997 Budget.
Motion—to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion—to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution—to adopt FY 1997 Budget.
ADJOURNMENT
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, March 11, 1996
4:45 p.m. - Building & Grounds Committee, Large Conference Room
5:00 p.m. Finance Committee, Large Conference Room
5:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Large Conference Room
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of February 12, 1996 on
file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from Personnel Director transmitting collective bargaining
agreement with Communications Workers of America (CWA).
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 11, 1996
5 : 30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion and review of F.Y. 1997 Budget .
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 7, 1996
4 :30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion and review of Hotel/Motel tax and F.Y. 1997 Budget .
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
CITY COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 7, 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
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 4, 1996
5 : 00 - 6 : 00 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion and review of F.Y. 1997 Budget--Finance Manager.
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
March 4, 1996
6 : 00 - 6 :30 p.m.
Large Conference Room
Roll Call
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Presentation by Cedar Valley Economic Development .
Adjournment .
Susan Fangman
City Clerk