HomeMy WebLinkAbout02/15/1999February 15, 1999
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 7:00 p.m., on Monday, February 15, 1999. Mayor John R.
Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Murphy, Jordan, Krizek, Gronen, Collier,
Anders.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
111555 - Steve Sinnott, stated that in September 1997 he was one of the parties who
presented a bid proposal to the city for property and liability insurance.
Mr. Sinnott stated that at that time he thought the city was paying too much
for the insurance. Mr. Sinnott stated that the city talked about hiring a
consultant.. Mr. Sinnott stated that it will take a couple of months to put
out the specifications once a consultant is hired.
Mayor Rooff stated that he will ask the Insurance Committee to review the
suggestion to hire a consultant and make a recommendation to the council.
Mayor Rooff stated that in 1997 Mr. Sinnott co -bid with Arthur Gallagher &
Co., a firm out of Wisconsin. Mayor Rooff asked Mr. Sinnott if he would
again work with Gallagher & Co. and if they are interested in insuring al],
the coverage or nothing. Mayor Rooff stated that the insurance premiums have
gone done and continue to go down, and that is why the city elected not to
bid this year.
Mr. Sinnott stated that the proposal presented by him and Gallagher & Co. is
used by many governments and that it would save the city money..
Krizek/Jordan
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
Invocation by: Reverend Gerald Dolf, United Methodist Urban Minister.
Pledge of Allegiance: Fire Chief Frank Magsamen.
111556 - Jordan/Murphy
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 15,
1999, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
111557 Getty/Collier
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday February 8,
1999 at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
111558 - Murphy/Jordan
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to
exceed $15,500,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate
Purpose, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 3, 1999 be received
and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
111559 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Mayor Rooff reported that the city has heard from Moody's Investor Services,
and the city has retained its A3 bond rating. It is believed that by
refunding these bonds the city will save approximately $400,000 in interest.
Jordan/Collier
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
111560 - Krizek/Gronen
that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the
issuance of said bonds" be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-65.
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UNIFINISHED BUSINESS
111561 - Murphy/Krizek
that communication from Fire Chief transmitting recommendation to award
contract to Emergency Vehicle Sales and Service of Alexander, Iowa, in the
amount of $67,360.00 in conjunction with the purchase of a Modular Ambulance
Body, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said award of
contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-66.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
111562 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from March of Dimes Birth Defect Foundation transmitting
request for authorization to hold annual March of Dimes WalkAmerica on May 1,
1999 to begin and end at Central Middle School, be received, placed on file,
and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC CONTINUED
111563 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of John W. Miller for
an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately two and one-half
acres of prairie grass located off Kimball Avenue behind 145 Blaine Road
during March/April 1999, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire
Chief, Leisure Services Director, and Superintendent of Recycling/Sanitation,
be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said request", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-67.
111564 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Northland Oil to
sell and convey the parcel of land generally located behind their current
business located at 1000 Rainbow Drive, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as March 8, 1999, at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City
Clerk instructed to publish notice of the same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-68.
DOCUMENTS
111565 - Krizek/Getty
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion of Project
and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Denver Construction,
Inc. of Denver, Iowa in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 WCF & N Drive Sanitary
Sewer Extension, Contract No. 561, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-69.
111566 - Krizek/Getty
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion of Project
and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Rampart Corporation of
Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with the F.Y. 1998 Block Grant Curb and Gutter
Paving Program, Contract No. 552, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-70.
111567 - Krizek/Getty
that communication from Community Development Director transmitting an
agreement with Iowa Department of Economic Development for a Local Housing
Assistance Program (LHAP) in the amount of $400,000, be received, placed on
file, and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and
City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-71.
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DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
111568 - Krizek/Getty
that communication from City Planner transmitting a Subordination Agreement
with Black Hawk Economic Development, Inc. in conjunction with Small Business
Administration loan with JNII, Inc., together with recommendation of approval
of the Revolving Loan Fund Committee, be received, placed on file, and
"Resolution approving said Agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk
authorized -to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-72.
111569 - Krizek/Getty
that communication from City Planner transmitting an Intercreditor Agreement
with Black Hawk County Economic Development, Inc., Waterloo Industrial
Development Association and the Iowa Department of Economic Development to
share the city's security position for Advanced Heat Treat, be received,
placed on file, and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and
Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.Ayes: Seven.
Resolutionadopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-73.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
111570 - Krizek/Getty
that "an Ordinance reestablishing the Self Supported Municipal Improvement
District (SSMID) at $2.75 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Seven.
Motion Carried.
BILLS PAYMENT
111571 - Jordan
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1 - 77 dated February 15, 1999
in the amount of $1,733,665.51, a copy of which is on file in the City
Clerk's Office", be adopted with Councilperson Krizek abstaining on PV 4246,
with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-74.
NEW BUSINESS
111572 - Murphy/Jordan
to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 1998 River Road Walkway Lighting, Contract No.
574, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
111573 - Jordan/Krizek
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction F.Y. 1998
River Road Walkway Lighting, Contract No. 574, be received and placed on
file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
111574 - Getty/Gronen
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction above described project", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-75.
111575 - Jordan/Collier
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids as March 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on the above described project", be adopted and City
Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1999-76.
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NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
111576 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation
of appointment of Kyle Routh to the position of Forestry Foreman, effective
February 16, 1999, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
111577 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation
of appointment of Madonna Welsh to the position of Bookkeeper, effective
March 1, 1999, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
111578 - Anders/Krizek
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation
of appointment of Jim Jansen to the position of Golf Maintenance I, effective
on the regular spring call back date, be received, placed on file and
approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
TRAVEL REOUESTS
111579 - Gronen/Jordan
that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown,
be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Al Pryor, Police Lieutenant, to attend FAA Sponsored Civil Aviation
Seminar in St. Louis, Missouri on April 12 - 16, 1999 with costs not to
exceed $515.00, including use of city vehicle.
2. Todd Derifield, City Forester, to attend Annual Shade Tree Conference at
Iowa State University in Ames, Iowa on March 9 - 10, 1999, with costs not
to exceed $142.95, including use of city of vehicle.
3. Tim Powers, Fire Coordinator/Instructor, to teach class at Iowa State
University from February 11 - May 6, 1999, with costs not to exceed
$273.00, including use of city vehicle.
Ayes: Seven. Motion Carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
111580 - Getty/Krizek
that the following beer and liquor applications be received, placed on file
and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor
Control Department:
1. Wine Permit Application
Class B
Hy-Vee, 306 Byron Street (Renewal)(Expires 3/23/00)(Includes Sunday Sales)
Express Mart, 1027 East 4th Street (Renewal)(Expires 3/9/00)(Includes
Sunday Sales)
2. Beer Permit Application
Class C
Hy-Vee, 306 Byron Street (Renewal)(Expires 3/23/00)(Includes Sunday Sales)
Express Mart, 1027 East 4th Street (Renewal)(Expires 3/9/00)(Includes
Sunday Sales)
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
111581 - Jordan/Anders
that the Council adjourn at 7:22 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk