HomeMy WebLinkAbout12.6.2021 Regular Session Minutes December 6, 2021
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty Council Chambers,
Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, December 6, 2021. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call:
Boesen, Amos, Morrissey, Klein, Feuss, Grieder and Juon. Mr. Morrissey joined via Zoom.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Jerome Amos, Ward 4 Council Member
160733 - Juon/Grieder
that the Agenda, as amended, to Item 7 to read, "Resolution approving a request by the City of
Waterloo on behalf of Gary Stephens, Aaron Stephens, and Todd Borwig for the Preliminary Plat of
Borwig Addition, a 6-lot residential subdivision located south of 203 Fairfield Street, to clarify that
the preliminary plat of Borwig Addition is inclusive of both developments in the neighborhood, for
the Regular Session on Monday, December 6, 2021, at 5:30 p.m.,be accepted and approved. Voice
vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
160734 - Juon/Grieder
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Council Planning Session on Monday, November 29, 2021, at
5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Swearing in of new Police Officer recruits: Douglas Cooper, Lea Montalvo, Gustavo Gasca-Muniz
and Katelyn Hanson.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
Pastor Corey Holmes, 3711 Ravenwood Circle, shared that he worked as an Atlanta police officer
for 10 years but recently moved back to the community at the request of his father to take over as
pastor as Mount Moriah Church. He shared that as he moved back to the community he observed
division within the community. As a solution, he devised a non-profit called P5, which stands for
People, Police, Politicians, Preachers, and the Poor. He wanted to start the program here then
eventually reach out to the Atlanta Police Department. The goal is to connect people in these five
categories to create change within the community.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, shared that he noticed an article in the paper that brought through to
his mind about what interest the city has in whether Lee Enterprises is purchased since the Waterloo
Courier has already decided to move out of Waterloo. He questioned the financial motivation of
council members. The paper is not full of Waterloo news, it's primarily advertising. He also
questioned what the city has to do with the potential resolution especially since it was a backroom
discussion.
Mr. Grieder commented that the resolution was discussed at a public meeting. He addressed
personal attacks that were made against him by Mr. Dryer regarding his finances, then spoke to the
reasons why he is putting forth the resolution.
Mrs. Juon commented that there have been comments on social media that stated that the cost to
change the police logo would be $175,000 - $300,000. She asked that Chief Fitzgerald share the
actual cost of changing the logo.
Chief Fitzgerald summarized the cost to change the police logo, which includes the year to date cost
of$17,160.19, and an estimated total cost of$52,000.
160735 - Juon/Grieder
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
160736 - Juon/Grieder
that the following items on the consent agenda be received,placed on file and approved:
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a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, dated December 6,
2021, in the amount of$4,547,964.76, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office,
together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-764.
2. Motion approving a Final Quantity Summary for a net increase of$13,935.84, in conjunction
with the FY 2021 Asphalt Overlay Project, Contract No. 1022, and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said document.
3. Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work
for work performed by Aspro, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of$1,758,417.60, in
conjunction with the FY 2021 Asphalt Overlay Project, Contract No. 1022, and receive and
file a two-year maintenance bond.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-765.
4. Resolution setting date of public hearing as December 20, 2021 to approve the request by
Viola Sailor, Glen Moore, and Merville Howard to vacate and leave in place 274 linear feet
of sidewalk, located on the south side of Gable Street west of Ankeny Street, and instruct the
City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-766.
5. Resolution setting date of public hearing as December 20, 2021, for the FY 2021 Cedar River
Marina and Recreational Enhancements Project, (TAP-U-8155(768)--8I-07), Contract No.
1011, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-767.
6. Resolution setting date of public hearing as December 20, 2021, for the sale and conveyance
of City property and grant of a permanent easement located south of 804 Logan Avenue, in
the amount of$1.00, to the State of Iowa, and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-768.
7. Resolution setting date of public hearing as December 20, 2021 to approve an Ordinance
dividing the City of Waterloo into Wards and Precincts and repealing Ordinance No.
5066, and authorize the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-769.
8. Resolution setting date of public hearing as December 20, 2021, to approve the request by
Terry Gibbs dba B&G Builders to rezone 0.749 acres from"R-2" One and Two-Family
Residence District to "M-1" Light Industrial District, located adjacent to 517 Rhey Street,
and instruct the City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-770.
9. Resolution of support and matching local funding for the US Economic Development
Administration 2021 Public Works and Economic Adjustment Assistance American Rescue
Plan grant application, representing 25% of the total allowable project costs, or
approximately$690,000.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-771.
b. Motion to approve the following:
December 6, 2021 Page 3
1• Travel Requests
Name &Title Amount
of Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) not to
Exceed
a. Greg Ahlhelm, Significant Changes 2021 West Des January 11-14, $1,777.70
Building Official, Building Codes Moines, IA 2022
Jeff Siebel,
Property Inspector,
and Jennifer Spark,
Permit Writer
b. Senada Muhic, Housing Choice Voucher Online February 8-10, $892.50
Housing Housing Quality Standards 2022
Coordinator
c. Kelley Felchle, Municipal Leadership Virtual and December 16, $220.00
City Clerk Academy Parts 1, 11, and III Waterloo, 2021, January
IA 18, 2022, and
April 9, 2022
d. John Chiles, Rob Municipal Leadership Virtual, December 11, $880.00
Nichols,Nia Academy Parts I, II, and III Cedar 2021,
Wilder, and Ray Rapids, and December 16,
Feuss, Council Waterloo, 2021, January
members IA 18, 2022, and
April 9, 2022
2. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee Board/Commission Expiration Date New or
Re-Appointment
Jessica Rucker Design Review Board August 5, 2022 New
Jessica Rucker Leisure Services March 1, 2024 New
Commission
3. Recommendation of appointment of Jennifer McGee to the position of Bookkeeper/Administrative
Assistant in the Housing Authority, effective December 7, 2021.
4. Recommendation of appointment of Bryan Ruddedge to the position of Fitness Specialist in the Leisure
Services Department, effective December 7, 2021.
5. Motion approving Change Order No. 3 with Boomerang Corp., of Anamosa, Iowa, for a net decrease
of $8,101.10, in conjunction with the Dry Run Creek Interceptor Project, Contract No. 877, and
authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
6. Motion approving Change Order No. 5 with Cardinal Construction Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, for a net
increase of $3,352, in conjunction with the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center 2nd Floor
Renovation Project, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
7. Motion approving Change Order No. 8 with Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa, for a net
increase of $29,278.19, in conjunction with the FY 2021 Commercial Street, Katoski Drive, and
Hawkeye Road Right Turn Lane Reconstruction Project,Contract No. 1024,and authorizing the Mayor
and City Clerk to execute said document.
8. Motion to receive and place on file the 2022 Budget of the Waterloo Water Works, and authorize the
City Clerk to file said documents with the Black Hawk County Auditor.
9. Bonds.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
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160737 - Grieder/Feuss
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Traffic Control Room Remodel Project, Iowa
DOT Project Number STP-U-8155(755)--70-07, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November
22, 2021, be received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
160738 - Grieder/Feuss
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
160739 - Grieder/Feuss
that"Resolution approving plans, specifications, forms of contract, etc., and authorizing to proceed",
be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-772.
160740 - Grieder/Feuss
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Engineer's Cost Estimate$62,873.18
Bidder Bid Total Bid Amount
Security
Kidder Construction Inc.
5% $65,914.00
Waterloo, IA
K&W Electric Inc.
Cedar Falls, IA 5% $66,450.00
Failor Hurley Construction o $52,825.00
Waterloo, IA 5/o
Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
160741 - Grieder/Feuss
that"Resolution awarding bid to Failor Hurley Construction Co. of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of
$52,825, contingent upon Iowa DOT concurrence, and approving the contact, bond and certificate of
insurance, in conjunction with the Traffic Control Room Remodel Project, Iowa DOT Project Number
STP-U-8155(755)--70-07, authorizing the Mayor to execute said documents and directing the Traffic
Engineer to obtain Iowa DOT concurrences", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-773.
160742 - Amos/Feuss
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Asbestos Abatement Services Contract No.
AB-2021-12-04P, for properties located at 928 Mulberry Street, 1526 E. 4th Street, 114 E. 10th
Street, and 105 E. 11th Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on November 22, 2021, be
received and placed on file. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral comments and
there were none.
160743 - Amos/Feuss
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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160744 - Amos/Feuss
that"Resolution approving plans, specifications, forms of contract, etc., and authorizing to proceed",
be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-774.
160745 - Amos/Feuss
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids.
Estimate: $110,000.00
Bidder Bid Bid Amount
Security
Earth Services and Abatement
D 5% $155,000.00
Des Moines, IA
Site Services 5% $126,161.00
Algona, IA
Advanced Environmental 5% $94,800.00
Waterloo, IA
Active Thermal Concepts 5% $115,416.00
Hiawatha, IA
Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
160746 - Amos/Feuss
that "Resolution awarding bid to Advanced Environmental, of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of
$94,800, in conjunction with Asbestos Abatement Services Contract AB-2021-12-04P, for properties
located at 928 Mulberry Street, 1526 E. 4th Street, 114 E. 10th Street, and 105 E. 11th Street., and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll-call vote-Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-775.
RESOLUTIONS
160747 - Feuss/Amos
that "Resolution accepting a grant from the State of Iowa's Fitness Center Relief Program, in the
amount of$288,057.09, for lost revenue at the Cedar Valley SportsPlex, and authorizing the Mayor to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-776.
160748 - Feuss/Amos
that "Resolution approving a purchase agreement with Push, Pedal, Pull of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in
conjunction with the purchase of new fitness equipment at the Cedar Valley SportsPlex, in the amount
of$204,620, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents",be adopted. Roll
call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-777.
160749 - Feuss/Amos
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with Terracon Consultants, Inc., of
Cedar Falls, Iowa, in an amount not to exceed$58,750, in conjunction with Remediation of the North
Well at the Hawthorne Avenue Pumping Station, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-778.
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160750 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a request by the City of Waterloo on behalf of Gary Stephens, Aaron
Stephens,and Todd Borwig for the Preliminary Plat of Borwig Addition,a 6-lot residential subdivision
located south of 203 Fairfield Street",be adopted.
Gary Stephens, 202 Fairfield Street, commented he has waited two years to have an opportunity to
come before council on the matter and expressed his concern about the lot.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, provided a review of the lot in
question and explained the lot is the size that Mr. Stephens has requested.
Mayor Hart questioned if Mr. Stephens is in no longer in favor of the lot as is described.
Mr. Morrissey asked that the vote be delayed for two weeks so that Mr. Stephens and his son can meet
with Aric Schroeder and Noel Anderson to review the details of the preliminary plat so that they are
fully aware that their development agreement is being honored and that this property goes to them.
Mrs. Klein questioned which came first, the agreement with Mr. Stephens or Mr. Borwig, and if he is
under the understanding that the property is to be a perfect rectangle.
Gary Stephens clarified that he loses the corner of the lot and then there has to be a setback due to the
development of the street. He now cannot use his property as intended due to the city wanting to work
with Mr. Borwig to build five lots with a cul-de-sac.
Mrs. Klein commented that she concurs that this item should be delayed two weeks.
Mr. Boesen commented that he is in favor of a two-week delay and return for a vote at the December
20, 2021 meeting.
160751 - Boesen/Klein
To postpone Item Seven for two weeks. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
160752 - Klein/Feuss
that "Resolution approving a request by the City of Waterloo for the Preliminary Plat of West Port a
5-lot commercial subdivision,located in the"M-1"Light Industrial District,east of 3338 West Airline
Highway",be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-779.
160753 - Klein/Feuss
that"Resolution approving a second Amendment to a Development Agreement with Lincoln Savings
Bank and Hawkeye Community College Foundation, to change construction timelines, parties
involved moving forward, and incentives, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-780.
160754 - Grieder/Amos
that "Resolution approving an intergovernmental transfer of public funds agreement with the Iowa
Department of Human Services, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said documents", be adopted.
Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-781.
160755 - Grieder/Amos
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that"Resolution approving certification to the Black Hawk County Auditor for FY 2021 expenditures
that qualify for reimbursement in the East Waterloo Unified Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Tax
Increment District, rescinding Resolution No. 2021-755, and place the certification on file", be
adopted. Roll call vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2021-782.
ADJOURNMENT
160756 - Feuss/Grieder
that the Council adjourn at 6:24 p.m. Voice vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Kelley Felchle
City Clerk