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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.12.1998COUNCIL WORK SESSION January 12, 1998 5:30 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present: Mayor Rooff, Getty, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Anders, Collier, Mollenhoff. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Mollenhoff that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. John Trebel, President of Waterloo Industries, Inc. presented slides of the proposed building to be located in the downtown. The facility will be approximately 60,000 square feet and cost over $5 million to build. Waterloo Industries currently employs 130 full- time people and has plans to hire 13 more within two years. The selection process for the site for the proposed building involved a number of cities. The City of Waterloo was chosen for the following reasons: economic assistance from the city and state, and the cost to relocate. Construction is expected to start in late March of early May and completed by late summer or early fall 1999. Mayor Rooff stated that the city tried very hard to keep the Waterloo Industries plant in Waterloo. Tax abatement and other incentives were offered to save the plant. The decision was made at the corporate level to move the plant to Oklahoma. It will cost the city approximately $1 million for the project, but Waterloo Industries will pay us $2.5 million over the next 20 years. The cost is for acquisition, demolition and relocation assistance, and $150,000 deck repairs to the East 5th Street ramp. Bob Stevenson, Administrative Director, reviewed the Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for the development of a Telecommunications Strategic Plan. The selected engineering consultant will evaluate the technical feasibility of developing communications infrastructure capable of supporting the following: CATV Entertainment Services, Metropolitan Area Network Data Services, High-speed Internet Connection Services and Digital Telephony Services. The information will be used to develop the economic feasibility of the project. This work will be done by the city's financial consultant. If the project is feasible a public referendum will be held July 7, 1998. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Krizek, seconded by Jordan that the meeting be adjourned at 6:15 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk COUNCIL WORK SESSION January 12, 1998 5:00 p.m. Large Conference Room Members present: Mayor Rooff, Getty, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Anders, Collier, Mollenhoff. Moved by Jordan, seconded by Murphy that the Agenda, as proposed, be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling, discussed the results of the Sanitation Study Committee. The committee reviewed alternate methods for recycling. Although curbside recycling is user friendly, the cost is higher. It cost $78 per ton to recycle and $68 per ton to haul to the landfill. It is estimated it would cost $61,000 in operating expense and $15,000 start-up costs for a drop-off site. Another option that the committee reviewed was to keep the existing program of contracting services for the drop-off sites. The committee also recommended free leaf pick-up for three weeks in the fall only and eliminate free leaf pick-up in the spring. Dick Grimm, Superintendent of Sanitation & Recycling, discussed RFPs for the drop-off recycling program. The program will be bid on two separate issues: processing and marketing of recyclable materials and the drop-off site management and collection of recyclables. The RFPs will be placed on the council agenda of January 20, 1998 and a date of hearing will be set for February 2, 1998. With no further business before the council, it was moved by Getty, seconded by Mollenhoff that the meeting be adjourned at 5:35 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk January 12, 1998 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, January 12, 1998. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Getty, Murphy, Jordan, Anders, Collier, Krizek, Mollenhoff. Invocation by: Councilperson Anders Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Pack 17, Kingsley School, Leaders: Bob Andres, Mike Massina, and Jeff Rickert, Scouts: Alex Ginther, Lucas Greene, Nic Hansen, Ryan Hansen, Mike Hanson, Mike Hopkins, Chris Massina, Cameron Puetz, Stewart Rickert, Stephen Ryan, Scott Schreiner, and James Lehman. 109604 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 12, 1998, at 5:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109605 - Krizek/Jordan that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Organizational Meeting and Regular Session on Monday, January 5, 1998, at 7:00 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Presentation by After School Programs to Mayor and Council. HEARINGS 109606 - Getty/Murphy that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request of Jim Blackledge on behalf of Max Guernsey for a site plan amendment to the "S-1" Shopping Center District for a portion of Fletcher Square generally located southeast of the intersection of U.S. Highway 63 (Sergeant Road) and Fletcher Avenue for utilization of a portion of the parking lot for outside storage, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 30, 1997, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109607 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Councilperson Getty questioned what would happen if one year or six years from now they are not abiding by the conditions of the site plan. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, stated that the city can enforce the conditions agreed upon by the owners. Don Temeyer, City Planner, stated that the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission recommended approval subject to the following conditions: 1) The northerly and easterly sides of the development must be screened with either a solid wooden fence or diagonal inserts inter -woven and perpendicular within the chain -link fence to provide for an effective screening abutting the residential areas; 2) The objects stored in the outside storage spaces must be limited to licensed, operable vehicles with a height not to exceed that of the fence portion that is screened; 3) That the proposed development does not cause any fill to be taken from the easement area along the northwesterly portion of the development. In answer to a question from Councillperson Getty, Mr. Temeyer stated that city inspectors can inspect the vehicles to see if they are operable. Jim Blackledge, speaking on behalf of the applicant, Max Guernsey, stated that they did not know that utilizing a portion of the parking lot for outside storage would be in violation of the original site plan. It was always the intention of the owners to have outside storage, and they did not realize they were in violation until it was brought to their attention by Planning and Development staff. Mr. Blackledge stated that there will still remain enough land for external parking. Collier/Krizek that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Abstain: Jordan. Motion carried. January 12, 1998 Page 2 HEARINGS - CONTINU]ED 109608 - Mollenhoff/Anders that "Resolution approving said "S-1" site plan amendment", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Abstain: Jordan. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-6. 109609 - Murphy/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of Janice Beebe to rezone from "R-2" One Conditional Zoning property generally based kennel operation, as published 1997, be received and placed on file. public hearing on the request of Danny and and Two Family Residence District to "C-Z" located at 343 McKay Avenue to allow home in the Waterloo Courier on December 29, Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109610 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Councilperson Getty questioned if the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission agreed to the rezoning. Don Temeyer, City Planner, stated that the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the rezoning request on a vote of five to three. The applicants currently have 28 dogs and 2 cats on the property, and the Planning and Zoning Commission recommended that 20 animals be allowed on the property. The current number of animals will be acceptable although the replacement of the animals will not be allowed until the number of animals is under 20. Janice Beebee, 343 McKay Avenue, stated that once the property is rezoned they will contract with Black Hawk Solid Waste for disposal of the animal waste. The Cedar Bend Humane Society agrees with the plans for disposal. Ms. Beebee stated that the Cedar Bend Humane Society has found no evidence of neglect or abuse. Councilperson Jordan requested that the council approve the rezoning for the first reading only to allow responses from the neighbors. Councilperson Anders stated that the rezoning stipulates 20 animals and that the applicants must obtain the state kenneling license. He feels that the stipulations have enough teeth in them to let the applicants give this a try. He questioned what would happen if the applicants do not meet the requirements. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, stated that the conditions are hard to enforce, but that the Cedar Bend Humane Society and Planning and Zoning staff can enforce the rezoning. Mr. Walsh recommended that the council only approve the rezoning request for the first reading this week. In answer to a question from Councilperson Jordan, Don Temeyer, City Planner, stated that there have been no objections filed by neighbors. Getty/Murphy that the petition from residents in support of the proposed rezoning be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109611 - Getty/Collier that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109612 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 79 to Section 2A-7N, Rezoning Certain Property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. January 12, 1998 Page 3 HEARINGS - CONTINUED 109613 - Mollenhoff/Murphy that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request of Robert Salsbury to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "R-2/C-Z" Conditional Zoning property generally located at the end of Eldora Court on the south side of the cul de sac to allow home occupation tT remain at its present site, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December '29, 1997, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109614 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Don Temeyer, City Planner, stated that the applicant raises a variety of animals, including horses, sheep and dogs on the property and is asking to be allowed to continue to do this as part of the conditional rezoning. The applicant can have animals on his property as it is located in rural area south of Shaulis Road. Collier/Anders that the petition from residents in support of the proposed rezoning be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109615 - Jordan/Murphy that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109616 - Mollenhoff/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 80 to Section 2A-7N, Rezoning Certain Property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109617 - Collier/Mollenhoff that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Four. Nays: Getty, Jordan, Mollenhoff. Motion failed. 109618 - Anders/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains to sign regulations in the "C-2" Commercial District, as published in the Waterloo Courier on December 30, 1997, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109619 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Getty/Jordan that the hearing be closed and the recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109620 - Collier/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance, by adding Section 2A-29A, Signs in "C-2" Commercial District", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109621 - Murphy/Getty that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. January 12, 1998 Page 4 HEARINGS - CONTINUED 109622 - Jordan/Mollenhoff that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance, by adding Section 2A-29A, Signs in "C-2" Commercial District", be considered and passed for the second and third times. Ayes: Seven. 109623 - Jordan/Mollenhoff that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance, by adding Section 2A-29A, Signs in "C-2" Commercial District", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4273. DOCUMENTS 109624 - Krizek/Collier that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Eugene and Sandee Schwickerath for tax abatement under the Washington Urban Revitalization Area for property generally located at 1109-1113 South Street be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-7. 109625 - Krizek/Collier that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of work performed by Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa, in conjunction with Bishop Avenue North Extension, Contract No. 517, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-8. 109626 - Krizek/Collier that communication from City Planner transmitting agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Statewide Transportation Improvement Program funding for acquisition and demolition of 1500 and 1502 Washington Street, with 20%- local match provided by Waterloo Schools, in conjunction with 218 Enhancement, STP-U- 8155(35)--8V-07, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-9. 109627 - Krizek/Collier that communication from City Planner transmitting agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Statewide Transportation Improvement Program funding in conjunction with Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Phase V, STP-U-8155(34)--70-07 (Northeast Drive to Elk Run Road including Bishop Avenue Extension) with 50% RISE funds, 30% STP funds and 20% local match using G.O. Bonds, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-10. 109628 - Krizek/Collier that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting plat improvements for Klingaman Park First Addition and two year maintenance bond from Happel Excavating, Inc. be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said improvements", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-11. January 12, 1998 Page 5 DOCUMENTS - CONTINUED 109629 - Krizek/Collier that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting plat improvements for Audubon Heights First Addition and two year maintenance bond from Happel Excavating, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said improvements", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-12. 109630 - Krizek/Collier that communication from Acting Chief of Police transmitting an agreement for an Innovative Law Enforcement and Community Policing Grant in the amount of $33,241.00 from the U.S. Department of Criminal and Juvenile Justice (CJJP), be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute the same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-13. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 109631 - Mollenhoff/Murphy that communication from Administrative Director transmitting request for authorization to send out request for qualifications for the development of a Telecommunications Strategic Plan and to authorize formation of a Consultant Selection Committee, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Mayor Rooff stated that the Request for Qualifications will select an engineering consultant to evaluate the technical feasibility of developing communications infrastructure capable of supporting the following: CATV Entertainment Services, Metropolitan Area Network Data Services, High-speed Internet Connection Services, and Digital Telephony Services. If the study shows that this is feasible, it will be put before the citizens for their approval. Following discussion a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-14. BILLS PAYMENT 109632 - Jordan that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-90 dated January 12, 1998, in the amount of $1,218,205.79, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office", be adopted, with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-15. NEW BUSINESS 109633 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Mayor John Rooff transmitting recommendation of appointment of Gregory J. Hartman to the Heating Board effective immediately, with term expiration date of December 31, 2000, be received, placed on file, and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109634 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting request of Dennis J. Brown a/k/a/ Dennis J. Brown, Sr. and Helen J. Brown to certify $980.00 for work performed by Waterloo Water Works at 701 Webster Street, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-16. January 12, 1998 Page 6 NEW BUSINESS - CONTINUED 109635 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager transmitting request of Tommy Lee Peterson and Charles E. Smith to certify $980.00 for work performed by Waterloo Water Works at 707 Webster Street, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 1998-17. 109636 - Anders/Jordan that communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of appointment of Wade Wagoner to the position of Associate Planner, effective at a mutually agreed upon date, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109637 - Mollenhoff/Murphy that communication from Human Rights Director transmitting recommendation of appointment of Rebecca S. Johnson to the position of Human Rights Specialist, effective January 20, 1998, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. TRAVEL REQUESTS 109638 - Krizek/Jordan that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Richard Earles, Program Manager, to attend Nebraska/Iowa Home Program in Omaha, Nebraska, on February 3-5, 1998 with costs not to exceed $523.00 including use of city vehicle. 2. Deborah Collett, Assistant Program Manager, to attend Nebraska/Iowa Home Program in Omaha, Nebraska, on February 3-5, 1998 with costs not to exceed $483.00 including use of city vehicle. 3. Steve Decker, Street Superintendent, to attend "Maintaining Asphalt Pavements" in Madison, Wisconsin, on February 2-3, 1998 with costs not to exceed $900.00. 4. Gregory Engel, Police Investigator Forgery/Fraud, to attend Federal Law Enforcement Training Center in Glynco, Georgia, on February 23 - March 5, 1998 with costs not to exceed $1,136.00 including use of city vehicle. 5. Kieth Smith, Police Forensic Investigator, to attend Forensic Sciences Conference in Davenport, Iowa, on March 31 - April 3, 1998 with costs not to exceed $470.00 including use of city vehicle. 6. Rhonda Weber, Police Investigator Tri-County Drug Task Force, to attend Basic Drug and Narcotics Investigator's School at Iowa Law Enforcement Academy on April 13-24, 1998 with costs not to exceed $265.18 including use of city vehicle. 7. Ritchie Allen Hesse and Brian Joseph Weldon, Police Officers, to attend FBI Bomb School/Hazardous Devices at Redstone Arsenal in Huntsville, Alabama on February 16 - March 13, 1998 with total costs not to exceed $3,078.00 including use of city vehicle Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 109639 - Getty/Jordan that the following beer and liquor license permit applications be received, placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department: January 12, 1998 Page 7 MISCELLANEOUS - CONTINUED 1. Beer License Permit Application Class C Greyhound Lounge, 708 Jefferson Street, (Renewal) (Expires 1/4/99). The Bar, 901 Sycamore Street, (Renewal) (Expires 1/14/99) (Includes Sunday Sales) . Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. BONDS 109640 - Mollenhoff/Getty that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through January 12, 1998, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 109641 - Ernie Boykin, Executive Director of the Black Community Enable Developer Program, submitted a report to the council which included the Lean Green Program for the summer of 1997. Ms. Boykin thanked the Mayor and Council, Police Department, the Superintendent of Recycling and Sanitation and Finance Manager Bruce Meisinger. Mayor Rooff stated that he is very proud of the work provided by these youngster. A resident of 435 Gladys stated that the city needs to give its building inspectors more power to stop incompetent carpenters. He feels that carpenters should be required to take tests to become journeymen. Mollenhoff/Murphy that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109642 - City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that labor negotiation strategy is an approved topic for Executive Session per Iowa Code Section 20.17(3)(1997). Krizek/Jordan to adjourn to Executive Session at 8:03 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 109643 - Mollenhoff/Krizek to adjourn the Executive Session at 8:35 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion Carried. ADJOURNMENT 109644 - Murphy/Krizek that the Council adjourn at 8:35 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk