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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
October 20, 2005
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Members present: Mayor Hurley, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper.
Members absent: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood.
Moved by Welper, seconded by Gunderson that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes:
Four. Absent: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley reviewed the Standing Committee agendas scheduled for Monday, October 24,
2005.
Mayor Hurley reviewed agenda items that have been placed on the council agenda for Monday,
October 24, 2005 with Department Heads who have items on the agenda.
Items discussed:
1. Three-year agreement with Altorfer Power Systems to service emergency power
generating systems at Waterloo Airport, City Hall and Water Pollution at a cost of
$4,485.00. The services were not bid, but Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator, reported there are no vendors in the area who do this kind of work.
2. Council Work Session to discuss the expansion of the Community National Bank located
at the intersection of Commercial & West Park.
3. Award of contract for Asbestos Removal for Riverfront Development Structures to
Advanced Technologies, Inc. for $12,360.00, plus $600.00 per day. Don Temeyer,
Community Planning and Development Director, reported there is only two or three days
work.
6. The Renewal and Funding Report prepared by Gallagher Benefits Services for the city's
medical, prescription, dental and vision plans. Mayor Hurley reported that a telephone
conference was held with Bill Robinson last week to discuss the report. The report
includes expected claims for FY07 and a projected increase of 37 percent for premiums.
7. The Waterloo Housing Tax Credit Endorsement Application Requirements. Don
Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, reported that the
requirements are geared toward new development, and his office has had an inquiry
concerning a rehabilitation project. The form will still work because it gives the city the
option to request any additional information deemed appropriate to arrive at a decision.
8. The final plat for Deer Creek Plat No. 1. The plat was tabled on October 17, 2005 to
allow the developer and staff to discuss location of sidewalks. Staff has not met with the
developer, but hopes to have that completed by Monday's meeting.
9. Police Chief Tom Jennings explained the Memorandum of Understanding to allow the
Police Department to participate in the design and ongoing development of the Black
Hawk County Drug Court.
10. The second reading of the ordinance which will place no parking on the south side of
Vegas Court approximately 20 feet off Euclid Avenue. Councilperson Schmitt reported
the previous council approved no parking on either side. Only one resident opposes the
ordinance change, and all others are in favor. The intersection will be kept open, and
there won't be any parking allowed in front of the opposing resident, but the rest of the
residents will have parking available in front of their property.
11. Mayor Hurley stated he may be putting on the agenda his recommendation on
appointments to the International Property Maintenance Code Appeal Board as he is
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waiting to hear back from City Attorney Jim Walsh. Mayor Hurley stated he will also
have names for the two alternates.
12. The request of the Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to hold a hearing and
seek bids on storage buildings for Fire Rescue and Pollution Control. Lou Cutwright,
Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, reported that the city is looking at moving
two steel buildings from the former Myers Sheet Metal property for city use. The bids
will give us an ideal of what it would cost to move the buildings and have them erected
on city property. Mr. Cutwright reported the steel on the buildings is in good shape, but
the shins are bad.
Councilperson Welper inquired about the lights on Midlothian Boulevard. Sandie Greco,
Superintendent of Traffic Operations, reported she has contacted the residents and a majority
favor the lights. Ms. Greco stated she has been in contact with MidAmerica to discuss where the
electricity wire would be buried, the location, and what side of the street. Once the information
has been gathered a letter will be sent to the property owners.
Councilperson Welper asked who owns the property located between Panera Bread the Fire
Station as there is a lot of refuse blowing around on the property. It was reported the property is
owned by the city. Leisure Services reported they just cut down the brush and will look at the
area.
With no further business before the council, it was moved by Clark, seconded by Welper that the
meeting be adjourned at 8:25 a.m. Ayes: Four. Absent: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood. Motion
carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk