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HomeMy WebLinkAbout01.January Council Work Session January 31, 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, JANUARY 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 anq 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: Councilperson Bob Greenwood. Agenda, as proposed or amended. • January 28, 2008 '� Page 2 Minutes of January 22, 2008 Regular 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 Police Chief transmitting request of Arthritis Walk Committee to hold Arthritis Walk on September 6, 2008, with walk to begin and end on the west side of Kimball-Ridgeway shopping area behind Ben Franklin. 3. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Cedar Valley Irish Cultural Association to hold 2nd annual Iowa Irish Fest on August 1-3, 2008 in Lincoln Park, including use of parking ramp and lots, sign and noise ordnance waivers, and closing 4th Street from Franklin Street to Lafayette Street, Mulberry Street from the alley in the 600 block of Mulberry to the alley in the 500 block of Mulberry Street. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Rick Westphal, Matt Vlasak, Kevin McKenzie and Tina Schellhorn, Maintenance Electricians, to attend 2008 NEC Changes Seminar in Waterloo, Iowa on January 25, 2008, with costs not to exceed $795.00, including use of city vehicle. 2. James Bolger, Golf Manager, to attend Iowa Turfgrass Conference in Ames, Iowa on January 21-23, 2008, with costs not to exceed $200.00. 3. Jason Kayser, Fire Fighter, to attend Fire Inspection Principles Class in Emmitsburg, Maryland on March 2-14, 2008, with costs not to exceed $234.00. c. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Hy-Vee Food Store, 306 Byron Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Wine License Permit Application Class Hy-Vee Food Store, 306 Byron Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Fareway Stores, 40 West San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/09) January 28, 2008 Page 3 e. Beer License Permit Application Class C Hy-Vee Food Store, 306 Byron Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Fareway Stores, 40 West San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/09) f Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/11/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) National Dairy Cattle Congress Pepsi Pavilion, 250 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Sapphire's Gentlemen's Club, 301 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/12/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Fernando's, 728 Commercial Street (New) (Expires 1/28/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) DELETE - The Other Place, 360 East Ridgeway Avenue (New) (Expires 1/26/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) g. Outdoor Service Area Application Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue h. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Application Fernando's Bar, 728 Commercial Street i. Bonds. HEARINGS AND BIDS 2. Purchase of One Heavy Duty Cab and Chassis With Dump Box. 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 specifications, bid documents, etc. Resolution-to authorize to proceed. Motion-to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Superintendent of Central Garage for review. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. 2007 Spring View Park Restroom Project. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$27,100.00 to L.N.S. Builders Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa. January 28, 2008 1... Page 4 . REPORTS 4. Motion-to receive and file Mayor Tim Hurley's update on FY09 Budget Process. DOCUMENTS 5. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting an application with Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau for Alcohol-Impaired Driving Incentive grant in the amount of$34,340.00, with no required match. 6. Resolution-to approve Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments Revised Articles of Agreement. 7. Resolution-to approve agreement with University of Northern Iowa to support development of the MyEntreNet Project. 8 Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments for preparation of Low-Head Dam Safety Program grant to be used for construction of the portages and signage associated with Park Avenue and 6th Street Dams in the downtown area. 9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting application with Iowa Department of Natural Resources for Low-Head Dam Safety Program grant in the amount of$50,000.00, with no required city match, to be used for construction of portages and signage associated with Park Avenue and 6th Street Dams in the downtown area. 10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting agreement with CC& P Railroad at a cost of$4,402.00 for construction of crossing materials over the Chicago and Central & Pacific Railroad tracks to accommodate the Donald Street recreational trail near the intersection of Burton Avenue and Broadway Street. 11. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Nettie Treloar for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $14,292.85 for 1021 Hawthorne Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval. 12. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Patrick Hagarty for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $90,000.00 for 509 Ansborough Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval. • • January 28, 2008 Page 5 13. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting Property Access Agreement for property located at 420 East 9th Street for environmental site assessment as part of the Brownfield Redevelopment Program in the downtown. 14. Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission transmitting application with Iowa Community Cultural Grant Program for grant in the amount of$20,000.00, with 50 percent required match, to be used to support Public Art in downtown Waterloo and on the Cedar Valley trails. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 15. Resolution-to approve City of Waterloo membership with the Iowa Northland Council of Governments ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 16 An ordinance adopting new City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance and repealing Ordinance No. 2479 in its entirety. Motion-to table indefinitely. 17. An amendment to the 2007 Waterloo Code of Ordinances to create a new Article B, Construction Site Erosion and Sediment Control, of Chapter 4, Storm Water Management Program of Title 8, Public Utilities. 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 18. Purchasing Traffic Mast Arm Poles, West 9th Street and Ridgeway Avenue. Motion-to instruct Superintendent of Traffic Operations to prepare specifications, bid document,form of contract, etc. Motion-to receive and file specifications, bid document, form of contract, 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 February 18, 2008. 19. Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission transmitting request to set date of hearing and bid opening as February 11, 2008 on purchase of digital sign. 20. F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Assessment Program -Zone 7, Contract No. 735. Resolution-to adopt and levy final schedule of assessments and provide for payment thereof and rescind Resolution No. 2008-30 in its entirety. January 28, 2008 Page 6 ORAL PRESENTATIONS Motion-to receive and file oral comments. Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Discussion of acquisition of property pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j)(2007). Motion-to adjourn Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert, CMC City Clerk MEETINGS Monday, January 28, 2008 3:30 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers 3:35 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers 3:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers 4:00 p.m. - Tour of Youth Pavilion at Center For The Arts PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Communication from City Clerk transmitting retirement of Elaine Langenwalter, Clerk II, effective January 11, 2008, together with recommendation of payment of $2,359.06 for unused vacation time. 2. Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission minutes of December 18, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 3. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of November 28, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 4. Civil Service Commission minutes of November 19, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 5. Civil Service List for the position of Waste Services Technician, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on January 23, 2008. 6. Civil Service List for the position of Custodian, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on January 23, 2008. January 28, 2008 Page 7 7. Civil Service List for the position of Clerk I, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on January 23, 2008. 8. Civil Service List for the position of Plant Maintenance Mechanic, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on January 23, 2008. 9. Civil Service List for the position of Police Recruit, as certified by the Civil Service Commission on January 23, 2008. CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 7, Contract No. 724. Pay estimate No. 6 to Bentley Construction Inc. in the total amount due of $1,792.98. 2. 2008 Permanent Closure of RR Crossing Over Black Hawk Creek, Contract No. 728. Pay estimate No. 5 to VJ Engineering in the total amount due of$2 73.23. Tour of Youth Pavilion Waterloo Center For The Arts 225 Commercial Street January 28, 2008 4:00 p.m. Mayor Hurley and Council Members will tour the Youth Pavilion at the Waterloo Center For The Arts, 225 Commercial Street, on Monday,January 28, 2008 at 4:00 p.m. Nancy Eckert City Clerk Council Work Session January 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. TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 2008 CITY OF WATERLOO GOALS 1. Support economic development efforts that attract, retain and create quality fobs 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: Councilperson Steve Schmitt. Agenda, as proposed or amended. • January 22, 2008 Page 2 Minutes of January 14, 2008 Regular Session, as proposed. Proclamation calling upon citizens to join in National Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday on Monday, January 21, 2008. 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. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Brad Hagen, Airport Director, to attend Allegiant Airlines Conference in Las Vegas, Nevada on February 6-8, 2008, with costs not to exceed $908.00. 2. Jamie Knutson, Associate Engineer, to attend Iowa Concrete Paving Association 44th Annual Concrete Paving Workshop in Des Moines, Iowa on February 6-8, 2008, with costs not to exceed $140.00, including use of city vehicle. 3. Kent Quin, ICT Foreman; and Dave Ross, Sewer Maintenance Worker; to attend training on crawler for TV van in Waukesha, Wisconsin on February 13-14, 2008, with costs not to exceed $389.00, including use of city vehicle. c. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Hy-Vee Food Store & Drugstore, 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/15/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Sam's Club, 210 E. Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Wine License Permit Application Class B Hy-Vee Food Store & Drugstore, 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/15/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Sam's Club, 210 E. Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) January 22, 2008 Page 3 e. Beer License Permit Application Class C Hy-Vee Food Store & Drugstore, 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/15/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Sam's Club, 210 E. Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) f Liquor License Permit Application Class C Blue River, 315 West 4th Street (Transfer from 728 Commercial Street) (Expires 2/15/08) g. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Application Blue River, 315 West 4th Street HEARINGS AND BIDS 2. Personal Protective Equipment/Turnout Gear for Fire Department. Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of hearing. HOLD HEARING--No objections on file. Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments. Resolution-to approve award of contract in the amount of$85,100.00 to Sperian Protective Apparel of Oakland, Nebraska. DOCUMENTS 3. 2007 Roof Repair Program, Contract No. 731. Motion-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net decrease in the amount of$315.00 for work performed by Service Roof Co. of Waterloo, Iowa. 4. Odor Control and HVAC Replacement Waterloo WPCF Improvements, Contract No. 653. Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting Change Order No. 3 for a net increase in the amount of $1,062.60 for work performed by E.B. Spencer Engineering Company. 5. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting Substantial Completion of Work performed by E.B. Spencer Engineering Company at a total cost of$1,126,434.43 in conjunction with Odor Control and HVAC Replacement Waterloo WPCF Improvements, Contract No. 653. 6. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting Property Access Agreements for 419 East 9th Street, 414-416 East 8th Street, 420 East 8th Street and 1020 Franklin Street for environmental assessment as part of the Brownfield Redevelopment Program in the downtown. • January 22, 2008 `- Page 4 7. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Enviromark Corporation of Davenport, Iowa at a total cost of $391,405.62 in conjunction with F.Y. 2007 CMC Parcel 2 Cleanup Project, Contract No. 725. 8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Mehaga and Hatidza Husic for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $75,000.00 for 801-805 Commercial Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval. 9. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Charles Heene for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $7,529.00 for 1913 Hawthorne Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval. 10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting lease agreement with Willard Frost to farm approximately 29 acres of land generally located near the corner of Martin Luther King Drive and Bishop Avenue as well as a parcel directly adjacent to the west of Tyson Foods at a cost of$92.00 per acre. 11. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting request to amend the agreement with Hellman to actual final cost of $50,825.70 for the Traffic Awareness Campaign Drive Safe Cedar Valley covered by 100 percent IDOT Traffic Safety Funds grant up to $50,000.00. 12. Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission transmitting applications with Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau for Hotel/Motel grant in the amount of$10,000.00 for general marketing, advertising and printing expenses and $10,000.00 for printing new promotional booklet for the Center For The Arts. 13. Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Human Rights Commission transmitting Cooperative Agreement with Iowa Civil Rights Commission for case closure reimbursements at a cost of$100.00 per case. 14. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage for WeLyn Enterprises, Inc. located in the Burton Avenue Industrial Park Lot 3 for payment in full of Economic Development Loan. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 15. Resolution-to dedicate permanent utility easement generally located directly behind the residence at 521 Wallgate Avenue. • January 22, 2008 Page 5 ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 16. An ordinance adopting new City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance and repealing Ordinance No. 2479 in its entirety. Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time. NEW BUSINESS 17. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Waterloo Historic Preservation Plan 2008, together with recommendation of approval of Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission. Set date of hearing as February 4, 2008. 18. Resolution-to rescind Resolution No. 2005-1124 in its entirety and set new date of hearing as February 11, 2008 on sale and conveyance of a portion of the existing parking lot bounded by East 6th Street, Lafayette Street and Sycamore Street (Parcel K) to Black Hawk County for$70,000.00. 19. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request to set date of hearing and bid opening as February 4, 2008 for maintenance of telephone equipment and voice mail system services. 20. Purchase of two 16 ft. Landpride Mowers. 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 February 4, 2008. 21. Purchase two John Deere 1565 Commercial Front Mowers with Attachments. 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 February 4, 2008. 22. F.Y. 2008 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 727. 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 February 11, 2008. • January 22, 2008 Page 6 ORAL PRESENTATIONS Motion-to receive and file oral comments. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert, CMC City Clerk MEETINGS Tuesday, January 22, 2008 4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers 4:50 p.m. -Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers 4:55 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Waterloo Public Library minutes of November 19, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 2. Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission minutes of September 19, 2007 and November 14, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 3. Communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting retirement of William Mettlin, Equipment Operator II, effective December 31, 2007, together with recommendation of payment of$3,914.00 for unused vacation time. 4. Waterloo Housing Authority minutes of November 17, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. Commercial Street Extension. Pay professional services to Wayne Claassen Engineering & Surveying, Inc. in the total amount due of$28,800.00. 2. U.S. 63 Westfield Avenue Connection, Contract No. 730. Pay Earth Tech in the total amount due of$33,336.45. 3. Waterloo Dam Rehabilitation & Riverwall Reconstruction, Contract No. 713. Pay estimate No. 7 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$24,522.18. 4. U.S. Highway 63 Initial Design, NHSX-63-6(69) 3H-07. Pay estimate No. 20 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$26,327.54. January 22, 2008 Page 7 5. Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Waterloo Vision Iowa Projects Riverfront Loop/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheatre Phase II. Pay estimate No. 31 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$17,814.59. 6. Waterloo Dam Rehabilitation and Riverwall Reconstruction, Contract No. 713. Pay estimate No. 15 to Peterson Contractors Inc. in the total amount due of $113,154.79. Council Work Session January 22, 2008 4:30 p.m. Council Chambers Roll Call. Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended. 1. Review of proposed changes to Animal Control Ordinance. Adjourn. Nancy Eckert City Clerk Council Work Session January 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 f A 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, JANUARY 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 anu 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: Councilperson Ron Welper. Agenda, as proposed or amended. • January 14, 2008 Page 2 Minutes of January 7, 2008, Regular Session and Organizational Meeting, 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. 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. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Communication from Airport Director transmitting recommendation of appointment of Larry Ticknor to the position of Airport Foreman, effective January 15, 2008. 2. Communication from Director of Waterloo Cultural &Arts Commission transmitting recommendation of appointment of Scot Jon Schwestka to the position of Technician/Floor Manager, effective January 15, 2008. 3. Communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting recommendation of reappointment of the following to the Waterloo Regional Airport Board of Directors: Steve Dust, Mark Higley and Cynthia Goro, with term expiration date of June 30, 2012; and Pat Cole, with term expiration date of June 30, 2011. 4. James Noss, Police Officer, to attend M16 AR15 Armorer School in St. Paul, Minnesota on January 27-February 1, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,355.00, including use of city vehicle. c. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Hometown Foods, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Elite Liquor, 1309 Lafayette Street (New) (Expires 1/15/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Wine License Permit Application Class B Hometown Foods, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Elite Liquor, 1309 Lafayette Street (New) (Expires 1/15/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) January 14, 2008 Page 3 e. Beer License Permit Application Class C Hometown Foods, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Elite Liquor, 1309 Lafayette Street (New) (Expires 1/15/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) f. Beer License Permit Application Class B Cedar Valley Fish Market, 218 Division Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/25/09) g. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Mustang Bar, 1927 Jefferson Street(Renewal) (Expires 1/22/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Electric Park Ballroom, 310 W. Conger Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/27/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) HEARINGS 2. An ordinance adopting new City of Waterloo Zoning Ordinance and repealing Ordinance No. 2479 in its entirety. 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. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 3. Purchase of 2007 Golf Turf Equipment. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting request to purchase two Jacobsen LF3400 Fairway Mowing Units from Turfwerks of Johnston, Iowa at a total net cost of$60,000.00 and two John Deere 2500A Greensmowers from John Deere Great American Turf of Urbandale, Iowa at a net total cost of$38,400.00. 4. Purchase of 2008 4-Wheel Drive Service Truck. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Central Garage transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$69,894.00 to Witham Auto Center of Waterloo, Iowa. REPORTS 5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Iowa Certified Local Government (CLG)Annual Report to be filed with the State Historical Preservation Office. January 14, 2008 Page 4 DOCUMENTS 6. F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Block Grant Repair Assessment Program -Zone 7, Contract No. 735. Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net decrease of$1,373.30 for work performed by Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa. 7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa at a total cost of$28,180.48 in conjunction with F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Block Grant Repair Assessment Program- Zone 7, Contract No. 735 and receive and file two-year Maintenance Bond. 8. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting amendment to agreement with Iowa Department of Economic Development to extend Physical Infrastructure Assistance Program (PIAP)period for ConAgra Foods to May 31, 2009. 9. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting amendment to Cooperative Agreement with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend grant period for cleanup of Construction Machinery site to December 31, 2008. MEND 10. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting amendment to Cooperative Agreement with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Brownfields Cleanup Revolving Loan Fund to extend grant period to December 30, 2007. 11. Phase I Demolition-Former Chamberlain Mfg. Property, Contract No. 741. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$244,950.00 with Enviromark Corporation of Davenport, Iowa. 12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Attorney transmitting Hold Harmless Agreement with Cardinal Construction for any existing judgment liens attached to an alley generally located in the block containing the Regions Bank building. 13. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Larry Saul for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $28,500.00 for 756 Hall Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval. January 14, 2008 Page 5 14. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Richard Wald for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $95,000.00 for 1426 Black Hawk Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval. 15. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of PBI Tech (Bridges Senior Living)for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $5,000,000.00 for 214 Washington Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval. .MEND 16. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting Quit Claim Deed from Rebecca and Roosevelt Grisby for acquisition of property generally located at 315 Gable Street and vacant Lot 10 and Lot 12. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 17. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (2) Sycamore Street to Section 577, No Parking 6:00 p.m. to 5:00 a.m. (restricting parking on the southwest side of the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Sycamore Street). 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 18. F.Y. 2008 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Assessment Program -Zone 7, Contract No. 735. Resolution-to adopt and levy final schedule of assessments and provide for payment thereof 19. Purchase of Heavy Duty Cab and Chassis With Dump Box. Motion-to instruct Superintendent of Central Garage 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 January 28, 2008. 20. Purchase of 3/4 Ton 4x4 Flatbed With Salt-Sander and Snowplow. Motion-to instruct Superintendent of Central Garage 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 February 4, 2008. January 14, 2008 Page 6 ORAL PRESENTATIONS Motion-to receive and file oral comments. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert, CMC City Clerk MEETINGS Monday, January 14, 2008 4:40 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers 4:45 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers 4:50 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers 4:55 p.m. -Boards & Commissions, Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting retirement of Donald Sparks, Sign & Traffic Foreman, effective December 31, 2007, together with recommendation of payment of$5,307.96 for unused vacation pay and sick time. 2. Communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting retirement of Randy Heiberger, Traffic Signal Foreman, effective December 31, 2007, together with recommendation of payment of$16,049.12 for unused vacation pay and sick time. 3. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of December 11, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. Donald Street Recreational Trail, Contract No. 700. Pay estimate No. 11 to Ament Inc. in the total amount due of$2,316.00. 2. Odor Control Facility at Easton Avenue, WPCF, Contract No. 653. Pay estimate No. 5 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$8,600.00 3. Riverwalk Loop Trail Cedar Bend to Mullan Avenue, Contract No. 714. Pay estimate No. 11 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of $41,229.61. January 14, 2008 Page 7 4. Riverloop Exposition Plaza Phase 1, Division 2, Contract No. 721. Pay estimate No. 5 to Cunningham Construction in the total amount due of $35,672.38. 5. Waterloo Dam Rehabilitation and Riverwall Reconstruction, Contract No. 713. Pay estimate No. 15 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of $18,886.00. 6. F.Y. 2007 Riverloop Expo Plaza, Contract No. 721. Pay estimate No. 3 to Craig Ritland Landscape Architect in the total amount due of $16,250.00. 7. Permanent Closure of Railroad Crossing Across Black Hawk Creek, Contract No. 728. Pay estimate No. 4 to VJ Engineering in the total amount due of$2,027.76. 8. Tech Work Pump Station. Pay engineering services to Wayne Claassen Engineering & Surveying Inc. in the total amount due of$74,054.19. BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS January 14, 2008 4:55 —5:00 p.m. Council Chambers Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Carolyn Cole Quentin Hart Harold Getty Approval of Agenda, as proposed. 1. Approval of Mayor Tim Hurley's recommendation of reappointment of the following to the Waterloo Regional Airport Board of Directors: Steve Dust, Mark Higley and Cynthia Goro, with term expiration date of June 30, 2012; and Pat Cole,with term expiration date of June 30, 2011. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert City Clerk Council Work Session January 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, JANUARY 7, 2008 CITY OF WATERLOO GOALS 1. Enhance the economic well-being of Waterloo by emphasizing economic development as the top priority for the City Council, resulting in an expanded tax base and increased population. 2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan. 3. Facilitate the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future Waterloo citizens. 4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach. 5. Adopt the International Property Maintenance Code to improve the health, safety and appearance of the City. 6. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government entities. 7. Work toward lowering the overall property tax rate for Waterloo. 8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe and well maintained. General Rules for Public Participation 1. You may address anq 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: Councilperson Reggie Schmitt. Agenda, as proposed or amended. January 7, 2008 Page 2 Minutes of December 17, 2007, Regular 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. 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. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of reappointment of Willie Cody to the Waterloo Cable TV Commission, with term expiration date of December 31, 2010. 2. Christopher Leach, Rehabilitation Specialists, to attend National Lead & Healthy Homes Grantees Conference and Indoor Environmental Health and Technology Conference in Charleston, South Carolina on March 31 —April 4, 2008, with costs not to exceed $2,108.00. 3. Scott Lake, Police Officer, to travel to Everett, Washington on December 4-6, 2007, with costs not to exceed $630.43. 4. Stacy Hogle, Police Officer, to attend Sex Crimes Investigators Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on January 28-31, 2008, with costs not to exceed $659.00, including use of city vehicle. 5. Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, to attend HUD Training Course in Fort Worth, Texas on March 10-18, 2008, with costs not to exceed $1,335.00. c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Jefferson Street Tap, 708 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/7/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) Diamond Bar, 313 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/30/08) (Includes Sunday Sales) Tony's Trattoria, 3251 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/31/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Liquor License Permit Application Class A Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1623, 1406 Commercial (Renewal) (Expires 1/14/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) January 7, 2008 Page 3 e. Beer License Permit Application Class C K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) f Wine License Permit Application Class B K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/09) (Includes Sunday Sales) g. Dance License Permit Application Spicoli's, 3555 University Avenue h. Going Out of Business License Application Day Star Jewelry, 3641 Kimball Avenue (30 day extension thru 2/5/08) HEARINGS AND BIDS 2. Purchase of One Current Model Year Service Truck. 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 specifications, bid document, etc. Resolution-to authorize to proceed. Motion-to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Superintendent of Central Garage for review. HEARINGS 3. Development Agreement to sell and convey for$1.00 city-owned property generally located at the southwest corner of Mobile and Douglas Streets for purpose of building a new home with taxable value of$85,000.00—John Rooff 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 development agreement. Resolution-to authorize sale and conveyance. January 7, 2008 Page 4 4. Development Agreement to sell and convey for$1.00 to allow for restoration and rehabilitation of the Rath Administration Building located at 1515 Sycamore Street, with ten years tax rebatements at 100 percent with minimum assessed value of $2,250,000.00 for 20 years—MAKO Waterloo Corporation. 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 Waterloo Historical Preservation Commission and oral and written comments. Resolution-to approve said development agreement. Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance. REPORTS 5. Motion-to receive and file communication from City Clerk transmitting Abstract of Votes cast in the Runoff Election held on December 4, 2007. 6. Motion-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting City of Waterloo Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2007. 7. Motion-to receive and file communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting 2008 -2010 Vision, Goals and Strategic Objectives. DOCUMENTS 8. F.Y. 2007 CMC Parcel 2 Cleanup Project, Contract No. 725. Motion-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$16,238.77 for work performed by Enviromark Corporation of Davenport, Iowa. 9. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Sports Manager transmitting application with Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau for grant in the amount of$5,000.00, with city match of$1,000.00, to be used to run electrical services at the Percy Danes Baseball Complex. 10. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting amendment #3 to agreement with Vision Iowa, H.W. Grout Trust and the City of Cedar Falls to allow each recipient to receive reimbursement after they have met conditions of their individual projects. 11. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Rodney and Dona Frickson for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $93,000.00 for 540 Colorado Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval. January 7, 2008 Page 5 12. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Paulino Sanchez for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $14,587.40 for 515 Independence Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval. 13. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting agreement with U.S. Department of Homeland Security for FY 2007 Assistance to Firefighters grant in the amount of$95,200.00, with required city match of$19,040.00, to be used to purchase Bunker Gear, protective clothing. NEW BUSINESS 14. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$1,750.00 for work performed by the Water Works at 2119 City View Street, together with recommendation of approval of the Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees. 15. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting recommendation of award of bids received for purchase of Personal Protective Equipment/Turnout Gear. Set date of hearing as January 22, 2008. ORAL PRESENTATIONS Motion-to receive and file oral comments. Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session. EXECUTIVE SESSION 1. Discussion of acquisition of property pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(1)(2007). Motion-to adjourn Executive Session. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert, CMC City Clerk MEETINGS Monday, January 7, 2008 4:35 p.m. -Human Resources, Council Chambers 4:40 p.m. -Boards & Commissions, Council Chambers 4:45 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers 5:00 p.m. - Organizational Meeting, Council Chambers January 7, 2008 Page 6 PUBLIC INFORMATION 1. Northeast Iowa Response Group minutes of November 1, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 2. Communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting layoff of Richard Felderman, Equipment Operator I, effective December 7, 2007, together with recommendation of payment of$2,278.80 for unused vacation pay. 3. Black Hawk County 911 Service Board minutes of November 7, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 4. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau Board minutes of November 28, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 5. Highway 218 Design Review Board minutes of July 12, 2007 and August 7, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 6. Waterloo Board of Adjustment minutes of June 26, 2007, July 24, 2007, August 28, 2007, September 25, 2007 and October 23, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 7. Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission minutes of February 20, 2007, May 15, 2007, July 17, 2007, October 16, 2007 and November 20, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 8. Black Hawk County Criminal Justice Information System Board of Directors minutes of November 7, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 9. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of December 19, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 10. Consolidated Public Safety Communications Center Board minutes of December 5, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 11. Black Hawk County 911 Service Board minutes of December 5, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. 12. Black Hawk County Criminal Justice Information System Board of Directors minutes of December 5, 2007 on file in the City Clerk's office. CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE 1. Riverwalk Loop Trail Cedar Bend to Mullan Avenue, Contract No. 714. Pay estimate No. 11 to Cedar Valley Corporation in the total amount due of $20,137.98. January 7, 2008 Page 7 2. 2007 Riverloop Exposition Plaza Phase 1, Contract No. 721. Pay estimate No. 4 to Cunningham Construction in the total amount due of $22,445.77. 3. Waterloo Dam Rehabilitation and Riverwall Reconstruction, Contract No. 713. Pay estimate No. 15 to Peterson Contractors, Inc. in the total amount due of $238,558.30. ORGANIZATION MEETING January 7, 2008 5:00 P.M.. City Hall Council Chambers Roll Call. 1. Motion—to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended. 2. Motion—to receive and file Oath of Office documents of Mayor and Council Members. 3. Motion-to approve council reappointment of Nancy Eckert as City Clerk. 4. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of appointment of Reggie Schmitt as Mayor Pro Tem. 5. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of reappointment of Tom Jennings as Chief of Waterloo Police Department. 6. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of reappointment of Doug Carter as Chief of Waterloo Fire Rescue. 7. Motion—to approve council reappointment of Jim Walsh as City Attorney and Eric Thorson as City Engineer. 8. Motion—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of reappointment of Carol Failor as Deputy City Clerk. 9. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting the appointment of the following Council Standing Committees for 2008- 2009: FINANCE HUMAN RESOURCES Chairperson—Reggie Schmitt Chairperson—Ron Welper Vice Chairperson— Carolyn Cole Vice Chairperson— Quentin Hart Ron Welper Reggie Schmitt BUILDING & GROUNDS PUBLIC SAFETY Chairperson—Harold Getty Chairperson—Carolyn Cole Vice Chairperson—Bob Greenwood Vice Chairperson—Bob Greenwood Steve Schmitt Ron Welper January 7, 2008 .,,. Page 2 PUBLIC WORKS BOARDS& COMMISSIONS Chairperson—Bob Greenwood Chairperson—Carolyn Cole Vice Chairperson—Steve Schmitt Vice Chairperson— Quentin Hart Harold Getty Harold Getty ORDINANCES Chairperson—Mayor Pro Tern All Council Members MISCELLANEOUS 10. Motion—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting Surety Bonds from Old Republic Surety Company in the amount of$50,000 for all city employees. 11 Resolution—to name Bank Iowa, Community National Bank, First Security Bank, Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust, Liberty Bank, F.S.B., MidwestOne Bank& Trust, Public Employees Credit Union, Regions Bank, US Bank, Veridian Credit Union and Wells Fargo, N.A. as depositories for the City of Waterloo. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert, CMC City Clerk BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS January 7, 2008 4:40—4:45 p.m. Council Chambers Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Bob Greenwood Harold Getty Approval of Agenda, as proposed. 1. Approval of Mayor Hurley's recommendation of reappointment of Willie Cody to the Waterloo Cable TV Commission, with term expiration date of December 31, 2010. ADJOURNMENT Nancy Eckert City Clerk Council Work Session January 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