HomeMy WebLinkAbout04.April THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 4:00 P.M.
MONDAY, APRIL 28, 2008
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Support economic development efforts that attract, retain and create quality Jobs
resulting in a diverse economic base and increased population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate and promote the development of housing options to meet the needs of current
and future Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
6. Collaborate with statewide elected officials to reduce the burden on local property
taxes.
7. Address the changing public workforce needs in Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are
safe and well maintained.
9. Enhance the quality of place opportunities for the citizens of our community.
General Rules for Public Participation
1. 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 is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A
speaker may 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.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Dennis Clark, General Manager of Waterloo Water Works.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
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Minutes of April 21, 2008, Regular Session, and April 24, 2008 Special Session, as
proposed.
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Bennie Owen for a
waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1532 Liberty Avenue, together
with recommendation of approval.
3. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of James Winder for a
waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1526 Liberty Avenue, together
with recommendation of approval.
ADD_ 4. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Main Street Waterloo to
hold Cinco de Mayo event on May 3, 2008 from 3:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. and to
close Bluff Street from 2:30 - 9:30 p.m. in the block of West 4th Street between
LaPlacita Grocery Store and the underpass.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Brad Walter and Dave Bovy, Police Officers, to attend Midwest Association of
Technical Accident Investigators Conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa on May 4-7,
2008, with costs not to exceed $1,030.64, including use of city vehicle.
2. Greg Erie, Police Officer; and Aaron McClelland, Police Sergeant; to attend Taser
Armorer Course in Des Moines, Iowa on May 7-8, 2008, with costs not to exceed
$780.00, including use of city vehicle.
3. Nancy Gulick, Community Development Coordinator, to attend Iowa Finance
Authority Housing Development Finance Professional Certification Program in Des
Moines, Iowa on May 19-23, 2008, with costs not to exceed $720.00, including
use of city vehicle, including use of city vehicle.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Lost Island Waterpark, 2225 E. Shaulis Road (New) (5/1/08 - 11/1/08) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
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Godfather Pizza, 3811 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/09) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
d. Beer/Wine Permit Application
Special Class C
Main Street Waterloo, Lincoln Park (New) (5/1/08 - 11/1/08)
e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Flirt's Gentlemen's Club, 319 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/09) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
La Chiquita, Inc., 301 East 4th Street (New) (4/29/08-10/29/08) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
f. Outdoor Service Area Application
La Chiquita, 301 East 4th Street
Lost Island Waterpark, 2225 E. Shaulis Road
Main Street Waterloo, Lincoln Park
g. Outdoor Café Application
La Chiquita, 301 East 4th Street
h. Fireworks Display Application
Waterloo Bucks Baseball, 850 Park Road on June 20, 2008
i. Theater License Application
Crossroads 12 Theatre, 2450 Crossroads Boulevard
Mini Cinema 16, 315 E. 4th Street
Fantasy Island Amusement, 1850 W. Airline Hwy
Adult Emporium, 1507 LaPorte Road
j. Bonds.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Repair Program -Zone 8 and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 740.
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 and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
City Engineer for review.
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3. East Park Avenue Parking Garage.
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 move date of bid opening to May 5, 2008.
HEARINGS
4. Sale and conveyance of a portion of vacated alley generally located adjacent to
432 James Street for$70.00—Rosalie Fischels.
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 said sale and conveyance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. 2008 Right-of-Way Mowing.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Facilities Manager
transmitting recommendation of award of contract to B & B Lawn Care, Inc. of
Waterloo, Iowa at $46.48 per acre for Option A, $46.48 per acre for Option B,
$37.24 per acre for Option C, $48.00 per hour for Option D and $65.00 per acre for
Option E.
DOCUMENTS
6. F.Y. 2007 Recreational Trail- Cedar Bend Park to Mullan Avenue, Contract No.
714.
Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change
Order for a net increase in the amount of$23,683.00 for work performed by Cedar
Valley Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting lease
agreement with Mobile Money, Inc. at a cost of$150.00 per month for the period of
November 15, 2007-November 14, 2008 to provide an ATM machine at the
Airport.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Memorandum of Agreement with FHWA, IDOT, and Iowa State Historic
Preservation Office for treatment of houses located at 1252 and 1302 Logan
Avenue.
9. Preliminary Plat of Southland Park 5th Addition.
Resolution-to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents.
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10. Final Plat of Techworks Addition.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
11. Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting final
breakdown of construction costs for a final contract amount of$3,005,419.51 in
conjunction with F.Y. 2006 U.S. 20/Ansborough Avenue Interchange Project,
Contract No. 667.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development
Director transmitting Property Access Agreement for property located at 108
Commercial Street for environmental site assessment as part of the Brownfield
Redevelopment Program in the downtown.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Attorney transmitting
Acknowledgement/Settlement Agreement in the amount of$300.00 with Hy-Vee
Gas, 1512, Flammang Drive, for sale of tobacco, tobacco products or cigarettes to
any person under eighteen years of age.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
14. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Grout Museum District to extend the closure of West Park Avenue from Washington
Street to South Street during construction for the Sullivan Brothers Iowa Veterans
Museum for two more months, beginning May 1, 2008.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development
Director transmitting request to accept and approve acquisition of property
generally located at 133 Argyle Street, as granted by court order pursuant to
Section 657A of the Iowa Code.
NEW BUSINESS
16. F.Y. 2006 Donald Street Trail, Contract No. 700.
Motion-to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications,form of contract,
etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specif cations, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as May 19, 2008.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Streets requesting
authorization to seek quotes for various asphalt emulsions/bituminous products
needed for the upcoming oiling, seal coating, chip sealing, fog sealing and crack
sealing programs.
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18. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$2,280.00 for work performed
by the Water Works at 526 Center Street, together with recommendation of
approval of Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Motion-to adjourn to 5:30 p.m.for the hearings on the annexation and rezoning request of
Elk Run Energy Associates, LLC.
Roll Call.
HEARINGS
19. Voluntary annexation of approximately 346.61 acres of property generally located
along Merle Road, north of Newell Street, 3/4 mile east of N. Elk Run Road for
purpose of constructing a 750-megawatt coal-fired electric generation facility and
rescind Resolution No. 2007-332 in its entirety.—Elk Run Energy Associates, LLC
on behalf of property owners.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, letters in favor and opposed,
and oral and written comments.
Motion-to deny applicants' request for waiver of Section 4-3-7(C), Section 5-2-6(A)
and Title 9, Chapter 1, Article B.
Resolution-to approve said annexation.
20. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "M-2,P"Planned Industrial District
approximately 260.36 acres of property generally located along Merle Road, north
of Newell Street, 3/4 mile east of N. Elk Run Road for the purpose of constructing a
750-megawatt coal-fired electric generation facility and rescind Ordinance No.
4868 in its entirety--Elk Run Energy Associates, LLC on behalf of property owners.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, letters in favor and opposed,
and oral and written comments.
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,
with ordinance to become effective following publication as required by law and
upon completion of the annexation process for the subject real estate in
accordance with the requirements of Chapter 368 of the Code of Iowa (2007),
which in any event must be completed within six months from the date hereof or
this ordinance shall be void and of no force or effect.
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DOCUMENTS
21. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting amendment to
Development Agreement with Elk Run Energy Associates LLC for the construction
and related improvements for a modern electric generating facility, with
approximately $800,000.00 per year excise tax, no tax rebatement or abatement,
provide for extension of utilities for the development, improvements to Newell
Street, a grant of$150,000.00 for construction of a recreational trail on the east
side, a grant of$400,000.00 to the Highway 63 Gateway Community Development
Corporation for the Highway 63 Corridor, a grant of$100,000.00 for establishment
of Technical Scholarship Fund to assist with post-secondary educational funding
for students in Black Hawk County, etc.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, April 28, 2008
3:40 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Public Library Board of Trustees minutes of March 10, 2008 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Northeast Iowa Response Group minutes of March 6, 2008 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of March 26, 2008 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
4. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Board minutes of March 25, 2008 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
5. Community Development Board minutes of March 18, 2008 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
6. Communication from Human Rights Director transmitting resignation of Thadine
Graham, Administrative Secretary, effective April 18, 2008, together with
recommendation of approval of payout of$1,271.02 for unused vacation time.
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CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2008 Street Reconstruction, Contract No. 736.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Aspro in the total amount due of$15,465.00.
2. Riverwalk Loop Trail Cedar Bend to Mullan Avenue, Contract No. 714.
Pay estimate No. 13 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due in the
amount of$6,059.59.
3. 2007 Riverloop Exposition Plaza, Phase 1, Division 2, Contract No. 721.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Cunningham Construction in the total amount due of
$7,630.55.
4. F.Y. 07 Riverview Recreational Trail, Contract No. 726.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$6,646.25.
5. FY 2008 Big Rock Rd. Bridge Replacement With Culverts Design, Contract No. 739.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$7,579.42.
6. West Shaulis Road Extension.
Pay estimate No. 3 to Kirkham Michael & Associates in the total amount due of
$16,506.07.
AGENDA OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS IN THE CITY HALL, 8:15 A.M.
THURSDAY, APRIL 24, 2008
ROLL CALL:
Motion-to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Motion to approve the following:
a. Beer/Liquor License Applications
Class C
Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill, 228 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires
4/21/09) (Includes Sunday Sales)
b. Outdoor Service Area Application
Screaming Eagle American Bar& Grill, 228 East 4th Street
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
April 24, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Motion—to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, APRIL 21, 2008
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Support economic development efforts that attract, retain and create quality Jobs
resulting in a diverse economic base and increased population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate and promote the development of housing options to meet the needs of current
and future Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
6. Collaborate with statewide elected officials to reduce the burden on local property
taxes.
7. Address the changing public workforce needs in Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are
safe and well maintained.
9. Enhance the quality of place opportunities for the citizens of our community.
General Rules for Public Participation
1. 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 is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A
speaker may 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.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Tom Jennings, Police Chief
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
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Minutes of April 14, 2008, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring April 22, 2008 as Women's Equal Pay Day.
Proclamation declaring April 27-May 2, 2008 as Days of Remembrance of Victims of the
Holocaust.
Proclamation declaring the week of May 5, 2008 as Alzheimer's Action and Awareness
Week.
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Executive Director
transmitting request to hold My Waterloo Days on May 29-June 1, 2008, with
most activities to be held in and around Lincoln Park and numerous street
closings, including People in the Park on May 29 and May 30; the Fireworks on
May 30; the Parade, Children's bike races, and 5K run on May 31; and the
Lincoln Park Kid's Zone on June 1, 2008.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Tony McGrane, Fire Lieutenant; and Josh Heller, Firefighter; to attend MSA
C.A.R.E. Training in Butler, Wisconsin on April 23-24, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $1,163.00, including use of city vehicle.
2. Kye Richter, Police Officer, to attend Firearms Instructor School in Johnston, Iowa
on May 19-30, 2008, with costs not to exceed $831.00, including use of city
vehicle.
3. Louis Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, to attend National
ADA Symposium in St. Louis, Missouri on May 11-14, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $1,664.00.
4. Tim Hurley, Mayor, to attend Iowa Great Places Committee and Iowa League of
Cities Executive Committee meetings in Des Moines, Iowa on April 16-17, 2008,
with costs not to exceed $200.00.
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5. Nancy Eckert, City Clerk, to attend Iowa Municipal Professionals Institute in
Ames, Iowa on July 23-25, 2008, with costs not to exceed $694.00.
6. Pat Treloar, Fire Captain, to attend training on turnout gear in Montreal, Quebec,
Canada on May 4-7, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,750.00.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Michoacana Meat Market, 1215 Franklin Street (New) (Expires 4/27/09) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
CVS/Pharmacy, 2068 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
CVS/Pharmacy, 2060 Crossroads (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Hickory House, 315 Park Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/23/09)
Diamond Daves Crossroads, 124 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires
5/14/09) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Applebee's Neighborhood Grill & Bar, 2780 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal)
(Expires 6/23/09) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Jet Lounge, 451-453 W. Parker Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/14/09) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
e. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
CVS/Pharmacy, 2068 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
CVS/Pharmacy, 2060 Crossroads (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
f Wine License Permit Application
Class B
CVS/Pharmacy, 2068 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
CVS/Pharmacy, 2060 Crossroads (Renewal) (Expires 5/31/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
g. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
Amvets Home, Inc., 32 Lafayette Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/13/09) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
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h. Outdoor Service Area Application
Jet Lounge, 451-453 W. Parker Street
Amvets Home, Inc., 32 Lafayette Road
i. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Application
La Chiquita Mexican Store, 301 East 4th Street
j. Bonds.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. 2008 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 bid documents, specifications, etc.
Resolution-to authorize to proceed.
Motion-to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Leisure Services Director for review.
HEARINGS
3. FY2009 Waterloo/Cedar Falls HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan - Community
Development Block Grant and HOME Program Funds.
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 said plan.
4. Violation of Waterloo Code of Ordinances, Sale of tobacco, tobacco products or
cigarettes to any person under eighteen years of age—Randy's Tap, 307 West 4th
Street.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file or al and written comments.
Resolution-to assess $300.00 penalty for said violation.
DOCUMENTS
5. 2007 Window Replacement at Waterloo Public Library.
Motion-to approve communications from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting Change Order Number 002 for a net increase in the
amount of$960.00 and Change Order Number 003 for a net increase in the
amount of$1,653.91 for work performed by Failor Hurley Construction of Hudson,
Iowa.
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6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting lease
agreement with Rousselow Brothers Farms, Inc.for$3,410.00 to farm
approximately 31 acres of land generally located north of West Ridgeway Avenue,
west of Martin Road, directly adjacent to Denso International.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting service
agreement with U.S. Cellular Corporation at a cost of$30 per phone per month.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting service
agreement with Sprint/Nextel at a cost of$24.75 per phone per month.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Notice
of Intent for NPDES Coverage Under General Renewal of NPDES Permit with Iowa
Department of Natural Resources in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 MidPort Boulevard
Extension, Contract No. 717.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting agreement with
Advanced Computer Engineering Solutions at a cost of$14,878.72 to demonstrate
proof of concept of serving applications hosted from the Police Department to users
at home as well as patrol cars.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Waterloo Housing Authority
transmitting Real Estate Purchase Agreement with Wiley Young Lodge, III and
Alfreda Lodge to purchase three lots on Oneida for a total of$15,000.00 to use to
build single-family homes.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting application with Iowa Department of Transportation for Traffic Safety
Funds grant in the amount of$131,000.00, with no required city match, to be used
for US 218/Washington Street and Williston Avenue/West 18th Street.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting 28E Agreement
with City of Elk Run Heights to provide fire and emergency medical response.
14. 2008 Cedar River/Exchange Sports Complex Project.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Contract in the amount of$30,078.00 with Century Fence Company of Waukesha,
Wisconsin.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
15. Resolution-to accept and approve acquisition of property generally located at 123
Argyle Street, as granted by court order pursuant to Section 657A of the Iowa
Code.
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16. Resolution-to accept and approve acquisition of property generally located at 120
Argyle Street, as granted by court order pursuant to Section 657A of the Iowa
Code.
17. Resolution-to elect classifications and procedures for proposed bond projects listed
in the Requested G.O. Bonds F.Y. 2009 Summary.
18. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 5, 2008 on the issuance of not to exceed
$4,075,000 General Obligation Bonds for Essential Corporate Purposes to pay
costs of acquisition, construction and improvement of real and personal property
useful for the protection of property from floods or high waters, including flood
control, storm water and drainage improvements; construction, reconstruction and
repairing of street, sidewalk and intersection improvements; the repair and
inspection of bridges; acquisition, construction and installation of storm sewer and
sanitary sewer improvements, including lift station and interceptor improvements;
acquisition of vehicles and capital equipment for Police, Fire Rescue and Street
Departments; rehabilitation and improvement of city parks and acquisition, repair
and replacement of park facilities including bikeway development, sports facilities,
boating center and tennis court improvements and acquisition of off-road
maintenance equipment; acquisition, improvement and installation of traffic control
devices, signage,fixtures and equipment, including traffic signal and street light
improvements; acquisition and improving of automated GIS/GPS mapping system.
19. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 5, 2008 on issuance of not to exceed
$3,090,000 General Obligation Bonds for Essential Corporate Purposes to pay cost
of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal project
activities and Urban Renewal Plans for the San Marnan Urban Renewal Area, the
Logan Tax Increment Redevelopment Area, the Rath Tax Increment Redevelopment
Area, the Martin Road District, and the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban
Renewal and Redevelopment Area, including downtown master plan development,
property acquisitions, demolition and clearance for public and private
redevelopment, incentive payments relating to acquisition and private
redevelopment of properties within such areas; the construction, repair and
improvement of East Park Avenue and Commercial Street Parking Ramp facilities;
and the repair and renovation of the Public Market buildings.
20. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 5, 2008 on issuance of not to exceed
$690,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes to pay costs
of reconstruction, renovation and improvement of Riverfront Stadium, Young Arena,
the Center For The Arts and Youth Pavilion.
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21. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 5, 2008 on issuance of not to exceed
$600,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes to pay costs
of acquisition of equipment, computer and other technology upgrades, office
equipment and vehicles for various city departments, operations and buildings;
and reconstruction and improvement of golf courses and acquisition of
maintenance equipment for same.
22. Resolution-to fix date of hearing as May 5, 2008 on issuance of not to exceed
$585,000 General Obligation Bonds for General Corporate Purposes to pay costs
of reconstruction, remodeling, improvement and repairing of various city buildings
and facilities, including Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, Central Garage,
Fire Stations, Public Library and swimming pools.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
23. An ordinance amending the 2007 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa
by repealing Section 5-1B-4, Dangerous Dogs Prohibited; and enacting in lieu
thereof new Section 5-1B-4, Dangerous Dogs Prohibited; amending Subsection (B),
Registration Requirement and Penalty for Failure to Register, and Subsection (L),
Dangerous Dog Finding, of Section 5-1B-7, Registration of Potentially Dangerous
Dogs; and adding new Subsection (M), Dog Found Dangerous By Another
Jurisdiction and new Subsection (N), Appeal Procedure, of Section 5-1B-7,
Registration of Potentially Dangerous Dogs (adding administrative penalty and
increased registration fee for failure to register or appeal, provisions for
failure to appeal and a dog found dangerous in another jurisdiction
automatically deemed dangerous in Waterloo).
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.
24. An ordinance amending the 2007 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa
by repealing Section 7-5B-5, Notice to Property Owners and enacting in lieu thereof
new Section 7-5B-5, Notice to Property Owners; repealing Section 7-5B-6, Payment,
Assessment of Costs, and enacting in lieu thereof new Section 7-5B-6, Payment,
Assessment of Costs, Appeal(assessing $100 administrative fee for more
than one notice per calendar year, administrative fee of$100 for second
abatement and $300 administrative fee for each and every subsequent
abatement).
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.
April 21, 2008 Page 8
25 An ordinance amending the 2007 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa
by repealing Section 5-1-2, Swine Prohibited; Exceptions, and enacting in lieu
thereof new Section 5-1-2, Swine Prohibited, Exceptions (allowing two potbellied
pigs at a residence).
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.
NEW BUSINESS
26 2008 Riverfront Stadium Kitchen Hood and Exhaust Fan Renovation.
Motion-to instruct Leisure Services Director 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,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as May 12, 2008.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, April 21, 2008
4:35 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Ordinance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Board of Adjustment minutes of February 26, 2008 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
2. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of March 11, 2008 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. U.S. Highway 63 Initial Design Phase, NHSX-63-6(69)-3H-07.
Pay estimate No. 23 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$35,590.45.
. April 21, 2008 Page 9
2. FY 2008 Big Rock Rd Bridge Replacement with Box Culverts, Contract No. 739.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$10,779.77.
ORDINANCE COMMITTEE
April 21, 2008
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Mayor Pro Tem
All Council Members
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Review of proposed changes to Section 5-1B-4, Dangerous Dogs Prohibited; Section 5-
1B-7, Registration of Potentially Dangerous Dogs; Section 7-5B-5, Notice to Property
Owners; Section 7-5B-6, Payment, Assessment of Costs, Appeal; and 5-1-2, Swine
Prohibited: Exceptions, of the 2007 Waterloo Code of Ordinances.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
April 17, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Motion—to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, APRIL 14, 2008
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Support economic development efforts that attract, retain and create quality Jobs
resulting in a diverse economic base and increased population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate and promote the development of housing options to meet the needs of current
and future Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
6. Collaborate with statewide elected officials to reduce the burden on local property
taxes.
7. Address the changing public workforce needs in Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are
safe and well maintained.
9. Enhance the quality of place opportunities for the citizens of our community.
General Rules for Public Participation
1. 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 fora 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 is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A
speaker may 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.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
April 14, 2008 ""- \-. Page 2 N
Minutes of April 7, 2008, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring April 20-26, 2008 as Arbor Week.
Proclamation declaring April 2008 as Fair Housing Month.
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Derrick Reedy for a
waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 3155 Mulberry Street, together
with recommendation of approval.
3. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Roger R. Ormord for a
waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2144 Westview Avenue, together
with recommendation of approval.
4. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Leisure Services
Department for a exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately three
acres of prairie grass located in the Katoski Greenbelt, north of the shelter on
Ridgeway Avenue between April 22 and 24, 2008, together with recommendation
of approval of Fire Chief
5. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Cool 105.7 Radio to hold
4th Street Cruise on May 24, 2008 from 12:00 Noon to 4:00 p.m. with cars from
the East side traveling from Mulberry Street across the river on Fourth Street to
Bluff Street to Park Avenue to Mulberry Street, cars from the West side traveling
from Bluff Street across the river on Fourth Street to Mulberry Street to Fifth
Street to Bluff Street, together with request to block 700 block of Mulberry and
barricades at intersections.
b. Motion-to approve the following:
1. Jim Noss, Police Officer, to attend Glock Armorer's Course in Des Moines, Iowa on
May 20, 2008, with costs not to exceed $150.00, including use of city vehicle.
2. Rita Bollans, Administrative Secretary, to attend Excel Basics and Beyond the
Basics Seminar in Cedar Falls, Iowa on May 12-13, 2008, with costs not to
exceed $128.00.
April 14, 2008 Page 3
3. Wendy Drinovsky, Police Information Systems Manager; and Ruther Muller,
Records Clerk; to attend Shielf Spring Training Conference in Johnston, Iowa on
April 29-May 1, 2008, with costs not to exceed $474.00, including use of city
vehicle.
4. Nathan Watson, Matthew Miller, Tamara Babb, Michael Girsch and Vaska Tosic,
Police Officers, to attend ILEA Basic Training Police Academy in Johnston, Iowa
on April 13-July 18, 2008, with costs not to exceed $25,675.00, including use of
city vehicle.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Waterloo Softball Association, corner of Burton Avenue & Josephine, (Renewal)
(4/18/08 - 10/18/08) (Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Kwik Stop, 4335 Texas Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/09) (Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Half Pint Saloon, 1831 Independence Avenue (Expires 4/18/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Edo's Sports Bar, 110 E. 11th Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/7/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
f. Outdoor Service Area Application
Waterloo Softball Association, corner of Burton Avenue & Josephine
Half Pint Saloon, 1831 Independence Avenue
g. Bonds.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. F.Y. 2008 Public Market Building, Contract No. 738.
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 and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
City Engineer for review.
April 14, 2008 Page 4
DOCUMENTS
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting Professional Services Agreement with Earth Tech at a
cost of$126,000.00 in conjunction with Commercial Street Parking Garage Repairs.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting agreement with
PBI-Tech, LLC to locate a relay antenna on property known as The Bridges, 214
Washington Street.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Attorney transmitting
Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement in the amount of$300.00 with Kimball
Avenue Drug, 2104 Kimball Avenue, for sale of tobacco, tobacco products or
cigarettes to persons under 18 years of age.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of
Richard and Patricia Billington for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$62,086.00 for property located at 1730 Butler Avenue located in the Consolidated
Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting
agreement with Berens-Tate Consulting Group at a cost not to exceed $4,000.00 to
complete arbitrage rebate calculations for General Obligation Bonds issued in
2003.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting application with Iowa Department of Natural Resources for
the expansion of the ConAgra/City Flow Equalization and Pretreatment Facility.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
9. Resolution-to rename a portion of existing public street Bishop Avenue located
between MLK Jr. Drive and Independence Avenue as Northeast Drive.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to
dedicate the west 7 feet of property generally located at 4707 Hoff Road for utility
easement purposes.
11. Resolution-to change the time for the regular council meeting of Monday, April 28,
2008 to 4:00 p.m., with the council adjourning to 5:30 p.m. for the annexation and
rezoning hearings for Elk Run Energy Associates, LLC.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting
request for authorization to be included with Iowa Department of Transportation's
bid letting for rock salt for fiscal year 2009.
April 14, 2008 Page 5
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of strategy in matters in litigation pursuant to Iowa Code Section
21.5(1)(c)(2007).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, April 14, 2008
4:50 p.m. -Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:55 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Black Hawk County Criminal Justice Information System Board of Directors
minutes of February 6 and March 5, 2008 on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Consolidated Public Safety Communications Center Board minutes of February 6,
2008 on file on the City Clerk's office.
3. Black Hawk County 911 Service Board minutes of February 6 and March 5, 2008
on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Communication from Library Director transmitting layoff of Susan Pearson,
Librarian I, effective March 21, 2008, together with recommendation of payment of
$2,657.50 for unused vacation pay.
5. Communication from Police Chief transmitting retirement of Carroll Kienol, Police
Lieutenant, effective March 31, 2008, together with recommendation of payment of
$23,800.36 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
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April 14, 2008
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Demolition of Former Chamberlain Manufacturing Property, Contract No. 741.
Pay estimate No. 2 to D.W. Zinser Co., Inc. in the total amount due of$122,382.99.
2. Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Waterloo Vision Iowa Projects Riverfront
Loop/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheatre, Phase II.
Pay estimate No. 34 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$32,008.35.
3. Waterloo Dam Rehabilitation & River Walk Reconstruction, Contract No. 713.
Pay estimate No. 10 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$11,791.48.
4. F.Y. 2008 Public Market Building, Contract No. 738.
Pay estimate No. 7 to Craig Ritland Landscape Architect in the total amount due of
$1,020.00.
5. F.Y. 2007 Riverloop Expo Plaza, Phase 1, Contract No. 721.
Pay estimate No. 6 to Craig Ritland Landscape Architect in the total amount due of
$2,387.50.
6. RiverWalk Loop Trail E. 6th to 18th Street, Contract No. 696.
Pay estimate No. 16 to Peterson Contractors Inc. in the total amount due of
$1,455.00.
Council Work Session
April 10, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Motion—to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, APRIL 7, 2008
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Support economic development efforts that attract, retain and create quality Jobs
resulting in a diverse economic base and increased population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate and promote the development of housing options to meet the needs of current
and future Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
6. Collaborate with statewide elected officials to reduce the burden on local property
taxes.
7. Address the changing public workforce needs in Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are
safe and well maintained.
9. Enhance the quality of place opportunities for the citizens of our community.
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anti 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 is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A
speaker may 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.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Eric Thorson, City Engineer.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
April 7, 2008 Page 2
Minutes of March 24, 2008, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring April 6-12, 2008 on Square and Round Dance Week.
Swearing-in of the following Police Officers: Nathan Watson, Matthew Miller, Mark
Nissen, Tammera Babb, Michael Girsch, and Vaska Tosic.
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolution to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Waterloo Memorial Day
Board to hold annual Memorial Day Parade on May 26, 2008, starting at 10:30
a.m. on 6th & Commercial to Park Avenue, right to Mulberry Street, right to 5th
Street and right to Commercial Street.
3. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of the Nature Center Director
for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 26.3 acres of
prairie grass located within the Hartman Reserve Nature Center during the time
period of March-May 2008 and October-December 2008, together with
recommendation of approval of Fire Chief
4. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of McKinstry Elementary
School for an exception to burning yard waste located at the southeast corner of
the athletic field during the week of April 21, 2008, together with recommendation
of Fire Chief.
5. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Waterloo Commission on
Human Rights for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on June 20, 2008 between
1:00 p.m. and 7:00 p.m. in conjunction with the Summer Harmony Day 3 event to
be held at Lincoln Park, including PA system and music, together with
recommendation of approval of Police Chief
6. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Waterloo Jaycees for a
variance to the Noise Ordinance on July 5, 2008 from 10:00 to 10:30 p.m. in
conjunction with Jaycees Fireworks Festival, together with recommendation of
approval of Police Chief
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April 7, 2008 Page 3
7. Communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting request for a temporary
variance to the truck embargo on Rainbow Drive between Greenhill Road and
Northland Drive from April 7-July 15, 2008 to allow Northland Products, Inc.
and customers to use this portion of Rainbow Drive during reconstruction of
Rainbow Drive.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Michelle Boswell, Administrative Secretary, to attend Excel Basics and Beyond
the Basics Seminars in Cedar Falls, Iowa on May 12 and May 13, 2008, with
costs not to exceed $128.00, including use of city vehicle.
2. Bill Bachman, Assistant Director; and Todd Derifield, City Forester; to attend
Iowa Park and Recreation Association Spring Conference in Council Bluffs, Iowa
on March 31 April 2, 2008, with costs not to exceed $565.00, including use of
city vehicle.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
All Golf Center, 1850 West Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/15/09) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
d. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
El Mercadito, 520 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/21/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
DELETE - Five Star Snacks & Liquor, 437 Sullivan (New) (Expires 3/25/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
A.J.'s Eatery & Spirits, 1415 E. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 4/21/09)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
J's R & B Lounge, 501 Independence Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/6/09) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
DELETE - Edo's Sports Bar, 110 East 11 th Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/7/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
f. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
The Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic Drive (Renewal) (Expires 4/13/09)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
April 7, 2008 Page 4
g. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
DELETE - Five Star Snacks & Liquor, 437 Sullivan (New) (Expires 3/25/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
h. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
DELETE - Five Star Snacks & Liquor, 437 Sullivan (New) (Expires 3/25/09) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
i. Outdoor Service Area Application
All Golf Center, 1850 West Ridgeway Avenue
The Sunnyside Country Club, 1600 Olympic Drive
j. Fireworks Display Application
VGM Group, 1111 W. San Marnan Drive on June 9, 2008
Suresh Reddy, 1873 Crabapple Lane on May 17, 2008
k. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Application
Five Star Snacks & Liquor, 437 Sullivan Avenue
1. Bonds.
m. Blasting Permit Application
John Deere Waterloo Works for demolition of abandoned powerhouse located at 400
Westfield Avenue.
HEARINGS
2. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "M-1"Light Industrial District property
generally located on the west side of Bishop Avenue between Independence
Avenue and MLK Jr. Drive to allow for the establishment of a portable ready mix
concrete plant—Benton's Ready Mix Concrete.
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 approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
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.
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April 7, 2008 Page 5
3. Violation of Waterloo Code of Ordinances, Sale of tobacco, tobacco products or
cigarettes to any person under eighteen years of age—Casey's 218 Pub, Inc., 4014
University Avenue.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file or al and written comments.
Resolution-to assess $300.00 penalty for said violation.
4. Violation of Waterloo Code of Ordinances, Sale of tobacco, tobacco products or
cigarettes to any person under eighteen years of age Harris One Stop, 220 West
Parker.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file or al and written comments.
Resolution-to assess $300.00 penalty for said violation.
DELETE 5. Violation of Waterloo Code of Ordinances, Sale of tobacco, tobacco products or
cigarettes to any person under eighteen years of age—Randy's Tap, 307 West 4th
Street.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file or al and written comments.
Resolution-to assess $300.00 penalty for said violation.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
6. 2008 Cedar River/Exchange Sports Complex Fencing Project.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$30,078.00 to Century
Fence Company of Waukesha, Wisconsin.
7. Roof Replacement for Filter Building at Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of
$117,439.00 to Service Roofing Co. of Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of
Rosalie Fischels to sell and convey a portion of a vacated alley generally located
adjacent to 432 James Street. Set date of hearing as April 28, 2008.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of Elk
Run Energy Associates, LLC, on behalf of the property owners,for voluntary
annexation of approximately 347.61 acres generally located along Merle Road,
north of Newell Street, 3/4 mile east of N. Elk Run Road for the purpose of
constructing a 750-megawatt coal-fired electric generation facility, together with
recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission.
AMEND - Set date of hearing as April 28, 2008.
April 7, 2008
Page 6
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of Elk
Run Energy Associates, LLC, on behalf of the property owners, to rezone from "A-
1"Agricultural District to "M-2,P"Planned Industrial District approximately 260.36
acres generally located along Merle Road, north of Newell Street, 3/4 mile east of N.
Elk Run Road for the purpose of constructing a 750-megawatt coal-fired electric
generation facility, together with recommendation of approval of Planning,
AMEND _ Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as April 28, 2008.
DOCUMENTS
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting Equipment
Credit Agreement with RCSystems, Inc.for$5,800.00 credit to be used to purchase
electronic relay and/or surveillance equipment.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Encroachment
Agreement with Ron and Cora Turner to allow two sections of a reconstructed split
rail fence at 616 Newell Street to encroach seven feet into the right-of-way of
Newell Street.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting Development Agreement with Empire Enterprises LLC for
construction of a 15,000 square foot building addition at their current facility
located at 2729 Wagner Road,just north of Broadway Street, with a new taxable
value of$388,000.00, and tax rebatements for five years at 50 percent.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting agreement with Richard F. Warren & Associates at a cost of
$30,000.00 to prepare an application to the federal Office of Community Services
Program grant in the amount of$700,000.00 for economic redevelopment in the
Logan/Donald Street retail area.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting agreement with Wendell Lupkes to lease approximately 19
acres of land generally located north of West Shaulis Road, between Southland
Addition and Prescotts Creek for $100.00 to use for baling purposes.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting 28E Agreement
with East Waterloo Township to provide fire and ambulance services.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Flynn Company,
Inc. of Dubuque, Iowa at a total cost of$3,005,419.51 in conjunction with F.Y.
2006 U.S. 20/Ansborough Avenue Interchange Project, Contract No. 667.
April 7, 2008 Page 7
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting
agreement with University of Northern Iowa in support of Cedar Valley MyEntreNet
funding at a cost of$35,000.00 per year for two years starting July 1, 2008.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting agreement
with Craig Ritland Landscape Architects for design and construction related
services at a maximum cost of$14,800.00 in conjunction with F.Y. 2008 E. 4th
Street Reconstruction and Streetscape Improvements, Contract No. 742.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting one-year
lease agreement with Waterloo Implement for 72" side discharge riding mower at a
cost of$3,950.00 and 20'flex wing pull behind mower at a cost of$3,000.00.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting
Memorandum of Understanding with the International Association of Firefighters
Local No. 66 as it relates to sick leave credit, accumulation, annual distribution and
accounting.
22. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request for
a variance to the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance in Section 2.3(1)Final
Plat Submittal for Preliminary and Final Plat of Greenbelt Centre No. 2.
23. Preliminary Plat of Greenbelt Centre No. 2.
Resolution-to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents.
24. Final Plat of Greenbelt Centre No. 2.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
25. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting Easement Modification Agreement with Deere & Company and
the Cedar Valley Tech Works, Inc. to shorten the no build/utility easement No. 1 so
the easement does not go over the new road construction in conjunction with the
redevelopment of the former Deere & Company site.
26. Roof Replacement for Filter Building at Waste Water Treatment Plant.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting Contracts and Bonds in the amount of$117,439.00
with Service Roofing Co. of Waterloo, Iowa.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
27. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting request for authorization to make payment in the amount of
$37,729.72 and up to $10,000.00 incidental closing costs to Metropolitan Transit
Authority for repayment of FTA grant for landscaping and pavement at the corner
of West Mullan Avenue and Commercial Street.
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28. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting request to place temporary yield signs on Lyon Street at Cornwall
Avenue due to reconstruction on Hammond Avenue.
29. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request to cancel
assessments in the amount of$655.00 for fire life safety inspection fees for 426
and 404 Beech Street.
NEW BUSINESS
30. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$710.70 for work performed by
the Water Works at 225 Linden Avenue, together with recommendation of approval
of Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees.
31. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$710.70 for work performed by
the Water Works at 120 Rhey Street, together with recommendation of approval of
Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees.
32. East Park Avenue Parking Garage, Phase II, Divisions I and II.
Motion-to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator 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,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as April 28, 2008.
33. 2008 Right of Way Mowing.
Motion-to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare specifications, bid document,
etc.
Motion-to receive and file specifications, bid document, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve specifications, bid document, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications, bid document,
etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as April 21, 2008.
34. F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Repair Program -Zone 8 and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 740.
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, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as April 28, 2008.
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35. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting proposed funding recommendations for the FY2009 Waterloo/Cedar
Falls HOME Consortium Consolidated Plan - Community Development Block Grant
and HOME Program Funds. Set date of hearing as April 21, 2008.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, April 7, 2008
4:25 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:35 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting appointment of Nathan Watson,
Matthew Miller, Mark Nissen, Tammera Babb, Michael Girsch, and Vaska Tosic to
the position of Police Officer, effective March 31, 2008.
2. Communication from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission transmitting
resignation of Chad Allen, Public Program Coordinator, effective March 7, 2008,
together with recommendation of payment of$993.75 for unused vacation time.
3. Communication from Police Chief transmitting payment of$1,096.00 to R. Bruce
Arends, Police Captain,for unused sick time.
4. Waterloo Regional Airport Board minutes of January 23, 2008 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
5. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of February 5, 2008 on
file in the City Clerk's office.
6. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Board minutes of February 19, 2008 on file
in the City Clerk's office.
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7. Community Development Board minutes of February 19, 2008 and Public Hearing
minutes of February 19, 2008 on file in the City Clerk's office.
8. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of March 19, 2008 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
9. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of February 27, 2008 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
10. Communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting
retirement of Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director, effective
March 31, 2008, together with recommendation of payment of$41,276.95 for
unused sick time and vacation pay.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Riverwalk Loop Trail Cedar Bend to Mullan Avenue, Contract No. 714.
Pay estimate No. 13 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of
$3,019.61.
2. 07 Riverloop Exposition Plaza Phase 1, Div. 2, Contract No. 721.
Pay estimate No. 6 to Cunningham Concrete in the total amount due of$12,397.50.
3. Odor Control and HVAC Replacement at Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract
No. 653.
Pay estimate No. 14 to EBSCO in the total amount due of$28,161.08.
4. West Shaulis Road Extension.
Pay estimate No. 3 to Kirkham Michael & Associates in the total amount due of
$5,614.28.
5. Demolition Project, 149-D/AR-GO-08-06-07.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Lehman Trucking & Excavating in the total amount due of
$3,129.00.
6. Waterloo Dam Rehabilitation and Riverwall Reconstruction, Contract No. 713.
Pay estimate No. 23 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of
$37,704.07.
Council Work Session
April 7, 2008
5:00—5:20 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of phased-in plan to staff police department crime lab with civilian
personnel—Mayor Hurley.
Adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
April 3, 2008
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Motion—to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk