HomeMy WebLinkAbout12. December SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
December 19
8:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Motion—to approve agenda, as proposed.
Motion—to receive and file copies of Call.
ORDINANCES TO RE ADOPTED
1. An Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, by
repealing Subpargraph 6 of Paragraph A of Section 8-3A-2, Determination of Rates and
Charges, of Article A,User Charges and Fees, of Chapter 3, Sewer Regulations, of Title
8, Public Utilities; and enacting in lieu there of a new Subpargraph 6 of Paragraph A of
Section 8-3A-2, Determination of Rates and Charges, of Article A, User Charges and
Fees, of Chapter 3, Sewer Regulations, of Title S, 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.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 17 , 2002
2 :45 - 3 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center.
Adjournment .
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, DECEMBER 16, 2002
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.
Invocation by: Don Temeyer, City Planner
Pledge of Allegiance: Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of December 9, 2002, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring December 16-21, 2002, as Battle of the Bulge 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. John R. Rooff, Mayor, to attend 71st United States Conference of Mayors
meeting in Washington, D.C. on January 22-24, 2003, with costs not to exceed
$1,733.00.
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b. Mike Jenn, Captain/Medical Supervisor, and Pat Treloar, Community Services
Coordinator, to attend National Academy classes in Emmitsburg, Maryland, on
January 18-February 1, 2003 with costs not to exceed $396.00, including use
of city vehicle.
c. Cammie Scully, Executive Director of Cultural &Arts Commission, and Kent
Shankle, Curator, to meet with artists and curators regarding upcoming exhibits
and attend Frank Lloyd Wright exhibit in West Lafayette, Indiana, and Chicago,
Illinois on February 1-5, 2003, with costs not to exceed $695.00, including use
of city vehicle.
d. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Adams Supermarket, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 1/9/04)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Kwik Stop, 1761 Independence Avenue (New Owner) (Expires 5/13/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Food Pride, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/18/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Express Super Value, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/14/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Adams Supermarket, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 1/9/04)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Express Super Value, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/14/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
f Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Kwik Stop, 1761 Independence Avenue (New Owner) (Expires 5/13/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Food Pride, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/18/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
g. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Kwik Stop, 1761 Independence Avenue (New Owner) (Expires 5/13/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Food Pride, 2834 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/18/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
December 16, 2002 Page 3
h. Application for Vehicle for Hire Business License
Metro Taxi, Inc., 1408 Black Hawk Street
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. Vehicle for Waterloo Fire and Rescue.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections of file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to confirm approval of bid document.
Resolution-to authorize to proceed.
Motion-to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Fire
Chief for review.
HEARINGS
3. Vacation, sale and conveyance of right-of-way generally located at the southwest
corner of Broadway Street and Wagner Road for purpose of constructing new
corporate identification sign for$500.00-Cedar Valley 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
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.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Jason Christens to reduce 8 foot utility easement to 5 foot for property
generally located at 2742 Crestline Avenue for the purpose of constructing a
detached garage, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming, and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as January 13, 2003.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of homeowners to rezone from "M-1"Light Industrial District to "R-1"
Residence District property generally located at 3126, 3142, 3200, 3226, 3242 and
3252 E. Shaulis Road to convert a legal nonconforming use to a legal conforming
use, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as January 13, 2003.
December 16, 2002 Page 4
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Blake Development Corporation to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family
Residence District and "C-2" Commercial District to "C-2, C-Z" Conditional Zoning
District property generally located at the northeast corner of Ansborough and Upton
Avenues for the purpose of constructing mini-storage facility and office building,
together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Set date of hearing as January 13, 2003.
DOCUMENTS
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting Mutual Aid 28E
Agreement between members of the Black Hawk County Firemen's Association
including the cities of Cedar Falls, Denver, Dunkerton, Evansdale, Fairbank,
Gilbertville, Hudson, Janesville, Jesup, LaPorte City, Raymond and Waterloo to
provide fire and emergency assistance when needed on a reciprocal basis.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Esther Epps for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $7,400.00 for property
located at 2202 Plain View Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area,
together with recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Gary Shock for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $130,000.00 for
property located at 722 Creston Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area, together with recommendation of approval.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting application for
Section 108 Loan Guarantee with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Project.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Mike Dolan
Concrete & Masonry of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount of$51,194.60 in conjunction
with F.Y. 2002 Soldiers and Sailors Park, Phase II, Contract No. 644 and to receive
and file two year Maintenance Bond.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an
agreement with Earth Tech, Inc.for professional services at a cost of$500,000.00,
with city match of$50,000.00, in conjunction with U.S. Highway 63 Corridor Study -
U.S. 218 to Airline Highway, STP-U-8155(656)--70-07.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Director transmitting four-year
bargaining agreement with Police Protective Association.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Director transmitting four-year
bargaining agreement with International Association of Firefighters Local 66.
December 16, 2002 Page 5
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Personnel Director transmitting four-year
bargaining agreement with Municipal Employees Local 353.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Schenk Engineering to dedicate 16 foot easement generally located at the
southwest corner of Ridgeway and Kimball Avenues for sanitary sewer purposes in
conjunction with new Walgreens Store.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request to change name of East Lake to Brinker Lake.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting F.Y.
2002 Annual Financial Report to be filed with the State Auditor.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
19. An Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (96) Easton
Avenue and (293) Oregon Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times on
Certain Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof new Subsections (96) Easton Avenue
and (293) Oregon Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain
Streets (change no parking from the south side of 1500 block of Easton
Avenue to the north side and change no parking from the west side to the
east side of Oregon Avenue from Easton Avenue to E. Ridgeway Avenue).
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.
BILLS PAYMENT
20. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
21. Replacement of Heating/Air Conditioning Units at 225 W. Ridgeway Avenue.
Motion-to instruct Waterloo Housing Authority 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 January 21, 2003.
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22. Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center 2002 Renovation.
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 January 13, 2003.
23. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
amendments to Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to hotel/motel density requirements
and where they are permitted, together with recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as January 6,
2003.
• 24. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting Part C
of the Comprehensive Countywide Emergency Operation Plan for Black Hawk
County, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming
and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as January 21, 2003.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, December 16, 2002
2:55 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:00 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:10 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
3:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Mollenhoff Conference Room
4:45 p.m. -Appeal Hearing, Council Chambers
Tuesday, December 17, 2002
2:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
Thursday, December 19, 2002
8:00 a.m. - Special Council Meeting, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting disability retirement of Gregory
Ferguson, Lieutenant, effective November 19, 2002, together with recommendation
of payment of$4,480.18 for unused vacation pay.
December 16, 2002 Page 7
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2003 Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow Drive Box Culvert -Phase II and Rainbow
Drive Box Culvert-Castle Hill Watershed, Contract No. 639.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$38,281.76.
APPEAL HEARING
December 16, 2002
4 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Motion—to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended.
HEARING
1 . Appeal of decision of Waterloo Historic Preservation
Commission to deny request of property owner to replace
existing aluminum siding for property located at 126
Prospect Avenue—Michael Douglas .
HOLD HEARING.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and
written comments .
Motion—to approve or deny appeal .
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 16, 2002
3 : 30 p.m.
Mollenhoff Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update from Iowa League of Cities .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL GOAL SETTING SESSION
December 17, 2002
4 : 00 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Mayor Rooff and Council Members will meet with Tim Shields from
the Institute of Public Affairs of the University of Iowa on
Tuesday, December 17, 2002 at 4 : 00 p.m. in the First Floor
Conference Room for a Goal Setting Session.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
December 12, 2002
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, DECEMBER 9, 2002
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address ant 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 hot 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.
Invocation by: Carol Johnson, Library Director
Pledge of Allegiance: Walter Reed, Executive Director of Human Rights Commission
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of December 2, 2002, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring December 2002 as Human Rights 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. Scott Destival, Golf Manager, to attend Minnesota Golf Show in Minneapolis,
Minnesota, on February 21-23, 2002, with costs not to exceed $429.40.
December 9, 2002 Page 2
b. Walter Reed, Jr., Executive Director; Brian Krischke, Fair Housing Coordinator;
Rebecca Johnson and Constance McGovern, Human Rights Investigators; and
Warren George and Abraham Funchess, Human Rights Commissioners, to
attend RECCR Annual Meeting/HUD Training in Kansas City, Missouri, on
December 11-13, 2002, with costs not to exceed $2,187.46, including use of city
vehicle.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Mariscos Costa Azul, 209 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/11/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Special Class C
Broadway Diner, 504 Riehl Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/06/04)
e. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Petro-N-Provisions, 1615 Bishop Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/25/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
HEARINGS
2. Sale and conveyance of property generally located at 301 Ralston Road (Krieg
School)-Gates Park Youth Basketball League, Inc.
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.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Richard Brown to sell and convey for$7,250.00 city-owned property
generally located near the intersection of Jefferson Street and West 11 th Street. Set
date of hearing as January 6, 2003.
REPORTS
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting Calendar Year 2003 Budget.
DOCUMENTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
agreement with John Gavin to lease property generally located in Riverview
Recreational Area for$350.00 per year to be used for storage of bricks.
December 9, 2002 Page 3
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting IDOT
Grade Crossing Surface Repair Fund agreements with the Canadian
National/Illinois Central Railroad Company in conjunction with reconstruction of
railroad crossings at Brees Street, West Parker Street and alley between Parker
and Newton Streets, at an estimated cost of$111,162.91, with City match of
$23,532.58.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa, at a total cost of$2,693,685.98 and to receive and
file two year Maintenance Bond in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Street Reconstruction
Program, Contract No. 646.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
application with U.S. Environmental Protection Agency for Environmental Justice
grant in the amount of$20,000.00 in conjunction with U.S. Highway 63 Corridor
Study from U.S. Highway 218 to Donald Street.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
9. Resolution-to authorize conveyance of property formerly known as the Rath
property to Crystal Distribution Services, Inc.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting F.Y.
2002 Annual Financial Report to be filed with the State Auditor.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Jack Nooren to forgive special assessments in the amount of$8,457.08
for property located at 210, 212 and 216 Franklin Street in conjunction with
construction of new Family Video Store to be located at Franklin Street and
Highway 63.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
12. An ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Chapter 7, Housing, of Title 9, Building Regulations, in its
entirety; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 7, Housing, of Title 9, Building
Regulations (creating self-inspection program for landlords).
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.
BILLS PAYMENT
13. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
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NEW BUSINESS
14. Resolution-to set date of hearing as January 6, 2003 on sale and conveyance of
Lots C and D generally located on Pleasant Valley Drive to Dr. H. Mark Trunnel for
$32,400.00.
15. Vehicle for Waterloo Fire and Rescue.
Motion-to instruct Fire Chief to prepare bid document, etc.
Motion-to receive and file bid document, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve bid document, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of bid document, etc. and taking
of bids. Set date of hearing as December 16, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, December 9, 2002
3:15 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:20 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
3:30 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
3:35 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers (Sale of Property)
4:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers (Self-Inspection Program)
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Telecommunications Commission minutes of November 7, 2002 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
2. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of November 5, 2002 on file
in the City Clerk's office.
3. Communication from Police Chief transmitting promotion of R. Bruce Arends and
Timothy Pillack to Captain, effective November 25, 2002, and John Daws to
Lieutenant, effective December 4, 2002.
4. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting promotion of Doug Carter to
Captain/Training Officer, effective November 28, 2002.
5. Communication from City Planner transmitting resignation of Richard Earles,
Community Development Director, effective December 2, 2002, together with
recommendation of payment of$3,805.11 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
December 9, 2002
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CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2002 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 645.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Aspro in the total amount due of$182,295.72.
2. F.Y. 2002 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646.
Pay Estimate No. 14 to Aspro in the total amount due of$7,529.99.
3. F.Y. 2003 Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow Drive Box Culvert-Phase II and Rainbow
Drive Box Culvert-Castle Hill Watershed, Contract No. 639.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$16,404.07.
4. F.Y. 2003 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 2, Contract No. 650.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of
$16,630.51.
5. F.Y. 1998 West Airline Highway Bridge Over No Name Creek, BRM-8155(30)-8N-
07, Contract No. 560.
Pay material inspection services to Iowa Department of Transportation in the total
amount due of$1,021.94.
6. F.Y. 1998 West Airline Highway Bridge Over No Name Creek, BRM-8155(30)-8N-
07, Contract No. 560.
Pay Estimate No. 15 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$2,041.50.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 9, 2002
4 : 00 - 4 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of policy for sale and conveyance of city-owned
property Assistant City Planner.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 9, 2002
4 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of ordinance to change rental inspection program to a
self-inspection program—Fire Chief .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
December 5, 2002
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, 5:3 0 P.M.
MONDAY, DECEMBER 2, 2002
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.
Invocation by: George and Judy Marshall, Heartland Vineyard Christian Fellowship
Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Jerry Stevens, General Manager Waterloo Water Works
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of November 18, 2002, 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. Cammie Scully, Executive Director of Cultural &Arts Commission, to meet with
curators in West Lafayette, Indiana, and Chicago, Illinois, on November 21-
December 2, 2002, with costs not to exceed $428.00.
December 2, 2002 � Page 2
b. Rudy Jones, Interim Community Development Director, to attend Monitoring
HOME: Monitoring Your Program for Compliance training in Omaha, Nebraska,
on December 2-5, 2002, with costs not to exceed $450.00, including use of city
vehicle.
c. Ann Meyer, Police Lieutenant, to attend Police Management School in Johnston,
Iowa, on December 1-6, 2002, with costs not to exceed $635.00, including use
of city vehicle.
d. Kent Shankle, Curator, to return artwork to Springfield, Ohio, on December 14-
15, 2002, with costs not to exceed $470.00, including use of city vehicle.
e. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Gayle Mielke for a
waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 411 Milwaukee Avenue, together
with recommendation of approval.
f. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Rod Emery for a
waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 333 Norris Court, together with
recommendation of approval.
g. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Dirk Downs for a
waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 325 Norris Court, together with
recommendation of approval.
h. B'er/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
The Locker Room Lounge, 1918 Hawthorne Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
12/31/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Carlos O'Kelly's Mexican Café, 1331 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires
12/30/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Joan's 9er, 929 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/30/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Fitzgerald's Grill & Pub, 360 East Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
12/09/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
i. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Casey's General Store, 3035 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/31/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
j. Fireworks Display Application
Hawkeye Community College on November 30, 2002 for Community Gift of
Lights
Scott Jordan at Sunnyside Country Club on January 3, 2003.
December 2, 2002 Page 3
k. Communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting appointment of
Madonna Welsh to the position of Office Coordinator/Bookkeeper, effective
December 3, 2002.
1. Communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting appointment of Mark
Gallagher to the position of Sports Manager, effective December 3, 2002.
m. Communication from City Clerk transmitting appointment of Dave Hammer to
the position of Cable Television Production Assistant, effective December 3,
2002.
n. Communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting appointment of June Watkins to
the position of Personnel Director, effective December 3, 2002.
o. Communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting appointment of Dr. William
Gronen and Mark Higley to the Airport Commission, with term expiration date of
January 14, 2005.
HEARINGS
2. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2479, as it pertains to requiring
newlq developed residential and commercial areas to screen dumpsters.
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 the
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.
3. Vacation, sale and conveyance of property generally located in the 100 block of Carl
Street between Ricker Street and Newell Street to Elias Grover for$568.75 and
Stella Smith for$651.60
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.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
December 2, 2002 Page 4
4. Sale and conveyance of property generally located at 301 Ralston Road (Kreig
School)-Gates Park Youth Basketball League, Inc.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
Motion-to adjourn hearing to December 9, 2002.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Cedar Valley Corporation to vacate, sell and convey for$500.00 right-of-
way generally located at the southwest corner of Broadway Street and Wagner
Road. Set date of hearing as December 16, 2002.
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Melissa Ludwig for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $15,804.00 for
property located at 741 Cloverdale Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Donald Fluhr for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $4,000.00 for property
located at 436 Dawson Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area,
together with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for John and Janet Robinett for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$155,000.00 for property located at 1727 Butler Avenue in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Patrick Berry for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $31,142.00 for
property located at 714 W. Mullan Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area, together with recommendation of approval.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa at a total cost of$213,693.79 and to receive and file
two year Maintenance Bond in conjunction with the F.Y. 2003 Iry Warren Memorial,
Gates and South Hills Golf Courses and Byrnes Park Parking Lots Paving, Divisions
I, III and IV, Contract No. 658.
11. 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$74,284.90 and to
receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in conjunction with the F.Y. 1999
Washington Street Parking Lot Island Paving, Contract No. 607.
December 2, 2002 Page 5
12. 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$40,957.40 and to
receive and file two year Maintenance Bond in conjunction with the F.Y. 2001
Soldiers and Sailors Park-Phase I, Contract No. 627.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Bowers Masonry,
Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa at a total cost of$36,825.00 and to receive and file two year
Maintenance Bond in conjunction with the F.Y. 2002 Midport Limestone Sign Walls,
Contract No. 651.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting agreement with
Iowa Department of Economic Development and GMAC for a $180,000.00 forgivable
Community Economic Betterment Account (CEBA) loan, which requires GMAC to
retain 682 jobs and create 149 new jobs at a starting wage of$9.74 per hour and
an average wage of$11.91 per hour.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
construction plans for sanitary sewer serving Walgreens Store located at the
southwest corner of Ridgeway and Kimball Avenues, as submitted by Schenk
Engineering Company of Waterloo, Iowa.
16. Waterloo Regional Airport Renovation.
Motion-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting Change Order
for work to be performed by Burns & McDonnell for a net increase in the amount of
$5,086.00 to rework the car rental area from four counters to three counters.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
2003 Sports fees.
18. Resolution-to authorize submission of an application for Vision Iowa funding for the
Cedar River Renaissance Plan to include the following funding: $3 million for the
Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheater, $2.5 million for the Riverwalk Loop,
$1,250,000 for the Cedar River Dam, $300,000 for the Gateway, $200,000 for the
Eastside Ministerial Alliance Community Center and $300,000 for the Cedar Valley
Soccer Association Complex.
19. Resolution-to pledge $2,460,320, including interest, to National Cattle Congress in
support of their application to Vision Iowa for CAT funding for renovation of National
Cattle Congress grounds and buildings.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting Fiscal
Year 2002 Annual Financial Report to be filed with the State Auditor.
December 2, 2002 Page 6
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
21. Motion-to approve request of Councilperson Buck Clark to reconsider an ordinance
to ban burning of yard waste.
22. An Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
by repealing Subparagraph 1, Burning, of Paragraph C, Rubbish and Trash Near
Buildings, of Section 4-3-7, Prohibited Acts and Conditions, of Chapter 3, Solid
Waste Collection and Disposal, of Title 4, Public Health & Safety; and enacting in
lieu thereof a new Subparagraph 1, Burning, of Paragraph C, Rubbish and Trash
Near Buildings, of Section 4-3-7, Prohibited Acts and Conditions, of Chapter 3, Solid
Waste Collection and Disposal, of Title 4, Public Health & Safety (prohibit burning
of garbage, refuse and yard waste).
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.
23. An Ordinance establishing grades for F.Y. 2003 Sidewalk Inspection and Repair
Program-Zone 2, Contract No. 650.
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 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
by repealing Chapter 7, Housing, of Title 9, Building Regulations, in its entirety; and
enacting in lieu thereof a new Chapter 7, Housing, of Title 9, Building Regulations
(creating self-inspection program for landlords)
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.
BILLS PAYMENT
25. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
December 2, 2002 Page 7
MEETINGS
Monday, December 2, 2002
3:00 p.m. - Work Session, Council Chambers
3:15 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:35 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
3:40 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:55 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Public Library minutes of October 14, 2002, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Community Development Board minutes of October 15, 2002, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Community Development Board Special Meeting minutes of November 6, 2002, on
file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Civil Service Commission minutes of September 24, 2002 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
5. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of October 8, 2002, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
6. Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission minutes of October 15, 2002, on file in
the City Clerk's office.
7. Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission Special Meeting minutes of October 17,
2002, on file in the City Clerk's office.
8. Waterloo Convention and Visitor's Bureau Board minutes of October 17, 2002, on
file in the City Clerk's office.
9. Board of Adjustment minutes of October 22, 2002, on file in the City Clerk's office.
10. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of October 17, 2002, on file in the
City Clerk's office.
11. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of November 20, 2002, on file in
the City Clerk's office.
12. Civil Service list for the position of Cable Television Production Assistant, as
certified by the Civil Service Commission on November 19, 2002.
December 2, 2002
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13. Civil Service list for the position of Sports Manager, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on November 19, 2002.
14. Civil Service list for the position of Office Coordinator/Bookkeeper, as certified by
the Civil Service Commission on November 19, 2002.
15. Civil Service list for the position of Police Lieutenant, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on November 19, 2002.
16. Civil Service list for the position of Police Captain, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on November 19, 2002.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2002 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 645.
Pay Estimate No. 8 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$529,141.55.
2. F.Y. 2002 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646.
Pay Estimate No. 13 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$15,342.59.
3. F.Y. 2003 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program Zone 2, Contract No. 650.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of$5,662.93.
4. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay estimate No. 44 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$11,616.02.
5. 18th Street Bridge Replacement, Contract No. 622.
Pay estimate No. 12 to Earth Tech Inc. in the total amount due of$21,334.31.
6. San Marnan Traffic Improvements, STP-U-8155(651)-70-07.
Pay Estimate No. 16 to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due of
$7,180.61.
7. Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow Drive Culvert, Phase II, Rainbow Drive Culvert Castle
Hill Water Shed, Contract No. 639.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$93,010.27.
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 2 , 2002
3 : 00 - 3 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of policy for sale and conveyance of city-owned
property Assistant City Planner.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 2 , 2002
4 : 15 - 4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update on Emergency Management Agency—Frank Magsamen.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
December 2 , 2002
4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of ordinance to change rental inspection program to a
self-inspection program—Fire Chief .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk