HomeMy WebLinkAbout11. November Council Work Session
November 27, 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
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
November 25, 2002
4 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of sewer rates .
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, NOVEMBER 18, 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: Walter Reed, Jr., Human Rights Executive Director
Pledge of Allegiance: Cammie Scully, Executive Director of Cultural &Arts Commission
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of November 12, 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. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
The Winning Edge, 341 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/2/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Embassy Lounge, 225 E. 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/22/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
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HEARINGS
2. Sale and conveyance of city-owned property generally located near the intersection
U.S. Highway 218 and West 11 th Street for$9,330.00-Ronald Weber.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
DOCUMENTS
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an
Agreement with Ament, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa for engineering services in an
amount not to exceed $8,500.00 in conjunction with preparation of final Storm Water
Management Plan.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Ronald Jordan for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $81,424.00 for
property located at 1014 Creston Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area, together with recommendation of approval.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Development
Agreement with Deere & Company for redevelopment of a portion of the Westfield
site as an incubator or educational service center, with minimum of$5,200,000.00
increase in taxable value for eight years.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Assistance
Amendment with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency to extend budget and
project periods to November 30, 2002, in conjunction with Rath Neighborhood Area
Environmental Justice Plan grant.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting joint funding agreement with U.S. Department of the Interior
and U.S. Geological Survey for support of operation and maintenance of Cedar River
gage station located between Sixth and Seventh Streets for calendar year 2003.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting Memorandum of
Agreement with the Transportation Security Administration and Waterloo Regional
Airport for reimbursement of cost for providing Police Officers at the Airport.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to
certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax
Increment Fund (TIF) to conjunction with San Marnan Tax Increment District.
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10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to
certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax
Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Rath Tax Increment District.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to
certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax
Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Airport Tax Increment District.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to
certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax
Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Martin Road Tax Increment District.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to
certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax
Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Northeast Industrial Tax Increment District.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to
certify to the County Auditor expenditures that qualify for reimbursement in the Tax
Increment Fund (TIF) in conjunction with Downtown Tax Increment District.
15. Resolution-to support D.D. Development of Sterling, Inc. in their application to the
Iowa Finance Authority for tax credit for the purchase and renovation of the Starlight
Village Hotel at 214 Washington Street to provide 135 low and moderate-income
elderly housing units.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
16. An ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (3)
Ansborough Avenue of Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Areas; and
enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (3)Ansborough Avenue of Section 541,
Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Areas (increase speed limit from 30 to 35
mph on Ansborough Avenue from Falls Avenue to Rainbow Drive and
include speed limit as 45 mph on Ansborough Avenue from San Marnan
Drive to southerly corporate limits).
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
17. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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MEETINGS
Monday, November 18, 2002
4:15 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Cedar River Bike Trail, Contract No. 640.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$6,600.00.
2. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay estimate No. 38 to Fagen Inc. in the total amount due of$221,664.59.
Council Work Session
November 14, 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
MEMORIAL HALL, 655 CEDAR STREET, 5:30 P.M.
TUESDAY, NOVEMBER 12, 2002
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anzt 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: Denny Bell, Superintendent of Central Garage.
Pledge of Allegiance: Cammie Scully, Executive Director of Cultural &Arts Commission
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of November 4, 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. Brian Baker, Chief Mechanical Inspector, to attend 2000 Uniform Mechanical
Code seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 16-17, 2003, with costs not to
exceed $190.00, including use of city vehicle.
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b. Bob Osgood, Chief Plumbing Inspector, to attend 2000 Uniform Plumbing Code
seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on January 14-15, 2003, with costs not to
exceed $190.00, including use of city vehicle.
c. John Magdefrau, Combination Inspector, to attend 2000 International Building
Code seminar in Des Moines, Iowa on December 12-13, 2002, with costs not to
exceed $220.00.
d. Doug Erpelding, Plan Review Specialist, to attend Fire Protection Design
Alternatives seminar in Urbandale, Iowa on November 21, 2002 and The Permit
Counter-Providing Customer Service seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on
December 5, 2002, with costs not to exceed $230.00, including use of city
vehicle.
e. Mohammad Elahi, Traffic Engineer, and Randy Heiberger, Signal Tech Foreman,
to attend 2002 Users Group Meeting in Davenport, Iowa on December 3-5, 2002,
with costs not to exceed $170.00 each, including use of city vehicle.
f. Communication from City Clerk transmitting appointment of Carol Failor to the
position of Deputy City Clerk, effective November 25, 2002.
g. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Europa Market, 301 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 11/11/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
h. Bonds
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Attorney transmitting request of
Gates Park Youth Basketball League, Inc. to sell and convey property generally
located at 301 Ralston Road (Kreig School). Set date of hearing as December 2,
2002.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Elias Grover to vacate, sell and convey 11,875 square feet of property for
$568.00 and Stella Smith to vacate, sell and convey 7,240 square feet of property
for$651.00 generally located in the 100 block of Carl Street, between Ricker Street
and Newell Street, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as December 2, 2002.
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DOCUMENTS
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting Memorandum of
Understanding with the U.S. Attorney's Officer for funding in the amount of
$9,660.98 to use to purchase communications and evidence gathering equipment to
be used in support of anti-terrorism activities.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting one-year School
Resource Officer's Agreement with Waterloo Community School District to provide six
School Resource Officers in the schools.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
6. Resolution-to rename public street TG Drive as GT Drive.
7. Resolution-to rescind portion of Ordinance No. 858 naming 16 foot public
street/alley lying north of Summit Avenue between Marsh and Sullivan Street
named Sherwood Court.
8. Resolution-to name private street generally located north of Summit Avenue and
west of Sullivan Avenue that crosses a portion of Lots 2, 5 and 6 and vacated alley
in Block 1 of Summit Addition as Sherwood Court.
BILLS PAYMENT
9. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Waterloo Tent & Tarp Company to extend balloon payment to October 1,
2007, in conjunction with construction of a new building in MidPort America
Industrial Park.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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MEETINGS
Tuesday, November 12, 2002
3:10 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
3:15 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:25 p.m. -Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:35 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
3:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Design Review Board minutes of August 13, 2002, on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of October 1, 2002, on file
in the City Clerk's office.
3. Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of Cynthia A. Eubank,
Librarian I, effective October 31, 2002, together with recommendation of payment of
$3,182.00 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
4. Communication from Library Director transmitting termination of Daniel N.
Miltenberger, Shelver, effective October 29, 2002.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2002 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 645.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$419,590.03.
2. F.Y. 2002 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$61,344.44.
3. F.Y. 2002 Sidewalk Repair Program -Zone 2, Contract No. 648.
Pay estimate No. 7 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$292.39.
4. F.Y. 2003 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program Zone 2, Contract No. 650.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Borwig Building Service, Inc. in the total amount due of
$34,904.36.
5. Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow Drive Culvert, Phase II, Rainbow Drive Culvert Castle
Hill Water Shed, Contract No. 639.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$62,241.92.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
November 12, 2002
4 : 00 - 4 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of International Maintenance Code—Building
Official/Maintenance Administrator.
2 . Review of proposed Parking on the Front Yard Ordinance—
Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
November 7, 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, NOVEMBER 4, 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: Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief
Pledge of Allegiance: Tom Jennings, Police Chief
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of October 28, 2002, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring November 17-23, 2002, as American Education Week.
Presentation of Department Medal of Valor to Police Officer Jeremy Pohl.
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.)
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a. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, to attend National Recreation and Park
Association Public Golf Management Institute and Trade Show in Fort Myers,
Florida, on November 30-December 7, 2002, with costs not to exceed $1,582.50.
b. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Special Class C
Highway 63 Diner, 3030 Mamie Avenue (New) (Expires 11/4/03)
c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
The Ground Round, 1425 East San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires
11/26/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Packer's Inn, 201 Rath Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
d. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
La Michuacana Restaurant, 1221 Franklin Street (New) (Expires 10/26/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Crossroads 76, 2035 Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 12/17/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
f Dance License Application
La Fiesta, 3551 University Avenue
g. Bonds
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Main
Street Waterloo to hold annual Holiday Parade, with route to begin at parking area
under Highway 218 and 4th Street,from 4th Street to Mulberry Street, Mulberry
Street to 5th Street, 5th Street back to parking area under Highway 218 viaduct in
conjunction with "Downtown Lights the Night" event on December 7, 2002,from 6:00
p.m. - 8:00 p.m.
DOCUMENTS
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Brenda Ohlenkamp for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $147,378.00 for
property located at 1130 Ann Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area,
together with recommendation of approval.
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4. Final Plat of Ola Rhodes Addition.
Resolution-to approve Final Plat and necessary documents.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage with Richard and Linda Johnson for
payment of economic development loan for property located at 100-108 East Fifth
Street.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting an application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for Economic Development Initiative Special Purpose Grant funds in the
amount of$500,000.00 to be used for housing rehabilitation, community policing
and public facilities and improvements.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting amendment to U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Grant Agreement in the amount of
$498,900.00 in conjunction with the Rath Brownfields Remediation Project with
$398,900.00 to be used for housing rehabilitation and $100,000.00 for community
policing efforts.
8. Brownfields Assessment Demonstration Pilot.
Motion-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Change Order No. 2
for a net increase in the amount of$130,000.00 for work to be performed by
Howard R. Green Company of Cedar Rapids in assisting with implementation of U.S.
Environmental Protection Agency Brownfield Pilot Program.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Earth Tech, Inc.for professional services in
conjunction with final design of 18th Street Bridge Replacement and Approach
Roadway, Contract No. 622, BRM-8155(650)-8N-07, at a total cost of$412,800.00,
with local match of$82,560.00.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an
agreement with the Federal Highway Administration, Iowa State Historic
Preservation Office and Iowa Department of Transportation in conjunction with 18th
Street Bridge Replacement and Approach Roadway, Contract No. 622, to properly
document the bridge per standards set by the State Historic Preservation Office prior
to demolition of the bridge.
RESOLUTION TO BE ADOPTED
11. Resolution-to authorize reallocation of$11,775.00 from GO Bonds to City Clerk
Office Furniture/Equipment and $2,000.00 from GO Bonds to Land Acquisition.
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BILLS PAYMENT
12. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
changes to the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, as it pertains to requiring newly
developed residential and commercial areas to screen dumpsters, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission.
Set date of hearing as December 2, 2002.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, November 4, 2002
3:30 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of October 23, 2002, on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of September 25, 2002, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2002 Chicago Great Western Depot Parking Lot, Contract No. 642.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to Bowers Masonry in the total amount due of$826.00.
2. San Marnan Traffic Improvements, STP-U-8155(651)-70-07.
Pay Estimate No. 15 to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due of
$10,671.54.
3. Anaerobic Digesters, Waterloo Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 25 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$66,315.70.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
November 4, 2002
4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of CMC site and State and EPA Brownfields funds
and contamination and future options—City Planner.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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