HomeMy WebLinkAbout07. July 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, JULY 29, 2002
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.
Invocation by: Nancy Eckert, City Clerk.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Bob Greenwood
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of July 22, 2002, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring August 4, 2002, as National KidsDay.
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. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Church Row
Neighborhood Association for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on August 6,
2002,from 6:00 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. to allow a band to play in Washington Park
during National Night Out, together with recommendation of approval of the
Police Chief
b. Approve the following:
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
La Chiquita, Inc., 301 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/6/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
c. Bonds
BOND SALE
2. $380,000 General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2002C.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of Notice of Sale.
Resolution-to direct sale of$380,000 General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series
2002C.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
William Smith for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 215 Crestridge
Drive, together with recommendation of approval.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Eagle Tannery for a minor site plan amendment to the "M-2,P"Planned
Industrial District for property generally located at 4455 Remington Road to build an
addition. Set date of hearing, if necessary.
REPORTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Contract Compliance Officer transmitting
Contract Compliance Program 2002 and supporting documents.
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting renewal of
property insurance with Travelers Insurance Company at a cost of$161,000.00
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7. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
construction plans for paving and sanitary sewer serving Greenhill Heights Addition,
as submitted by Wayne Claassen Engineering and Surveying, Inc., of Waterloo,
Iowa, and Sewage Treatment Agreement with the Iowa Department of Natural
Resources.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Aviation transmitting an
agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration for a grant in the amount of
$1,208,989.00 in conjunction with the Airport Terminal Renovation, Phase 2.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
9. Airport Terminal Renovation, Phase 2.
Resolution-to approve communication from Director of Aviation transmitting
recommendation of award of contract.
BILLS PAYMENT
10. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, July 29, 2002
3:15 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
3:30 p.m. -Appeal Hearing, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Council Bus Tour, Rath Brownsfield Area
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting promotion of Carroll Kienol to
Sergeant, effective July 15, 2002.
2. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of June 11, 2002, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Housing Authority minutes of June 18, 2002, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
4. Waterloo Public Library minutes of June 17, 2002, on file in the City Clerk's office.
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CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2002 Street Reconstruction, Contract No. 646.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Aspro in the total amount due of$207,557.24.
2. F.Y. 2002 Sidewalk Repair Program Zone 2, Contract No. 648.
Pay Estimate No. 4 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$10,865.72.
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Council Tour
July 29, 2002
4 : 00 p.m.
Mayor John Rooff and City Council Members will tour the Rath
Brownsfield Area at 4 : 00 p.m. on July 29, 2002 .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
APPEAL HEARING
July 29, 2002
3 :30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Motion—to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended.
HEARING
1 . Appeal of Notice of Violation of Sections 4-4-6 A(3) ,
Unauthorized Accumulations, 4-4-6A(4) , Junk, and 4-4-7, Junk
Motor Vehicles, of the Code of Ordinances for property
located at. 299 Dearborn Avenue—Daniel Redding.
HOLD HEARING.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and
written comments .
Motion—to affirm or reverse Notices of Violation.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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BID OPENING
July 29, 2002
11 : 00 a.m.
Council Chambers
1 . $380, 000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2002C.
Receive and file sealed bids, but NOT OPENED.
Instruct City Clerk to open sealed bids .
Refer to Speer Financial Inc.
Adjourn to 5 : 30 p.m.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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Council Work Session
July 25, 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, JULY 22, 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 fora maximum of three(3)minutes.
3. Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the Mayor's discretion.
The 'oral presentations" section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. A
speaker may speak to one (1) issue per meeting for a maximum of three (3) minutes. Official action cannot be
taken by the Council at that time, but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate
department.
4. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks.
5. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council
meeting to appear before the City Council (may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first
priority.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Councilperson Harold Getty.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Ron Welper
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of July 8, 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. Communication from Neighborhood Services Coordinator transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Leslie Grundy to the position of
Secretary/Receptionist effective at a mutually agreed upon date.
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b. Communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of appointment
of Louis Starks to the position of Associate Planner effective at a mutually
agreed upon date.
c. Approve the following:
1. Beer/Liquor License Application
Class C
BJ's Bar and Billiards, 110 Ida Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/29/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Randy's Tap, Inc., 307 West 4th Street (New) (Expires 7/13/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class B
Best Western Starlite Village, 214 Washington (Renewal) (Expires 8/15/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
3. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
AMEND Express Super Value, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/19/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Bonds
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. F.Y. 2003 Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow Drive Box Culvert-Phase 17, and Rainbow
Drive Box Culvert, Castle Hill Watershed, Contract No. 639.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to confirm approval of plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to order construction.
Motion-to receive,file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
City Engineer for review.
HEARINGS
3. Site plan amendment to the "M-2,P"Planned Heavy Industrial District for expansion
of the Airport Terminal--Waterloo Airport Commission.
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.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment.
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4. Allocation of grant in the amount of$86,688.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice
for the F.Y. 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Program, with a
required local match of$9,632.00.
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 Advisory Committee
and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve grant allocation.
5. Development Agreement with Gray Transportation to sell and convey for$1.00
approximately ten acres of land generally located in the Northeast Industrial Park
Plat No. 1 to build an 18,000 square foot facility, with tax rebates for five years at
50 percent and a minimum assessment of$1,200,000.00.
Resolution-to approve said Development Agreement, subject to Letter of Commitment
from financial institution.
Resolution-to approve sale and conveyance and deed.
6.. Vacation of 8 foot utility easement generally located on the south side of Lot 6 of the
Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 1 and a 20 foot utility easement generally located
on the north side of Lot 12 in the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 3-Gray
Transportation.
Motion-to cancel hearing.
7. Sale and conveyance of property generally located at 326 Oak Street for
$49,500.00 under HUD Section 5(h) Plan for Sale of Single Family Dwellings under
the Public Housing Homeownership Program—Cliff Freudenberg.
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.
UNFIIVISHED BUSINESS
8. F.Y. 2002 Soldiers and Sailors Park-Phase II, Contract No. 644.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$44,936.75 to Mike Dolan
Concrete & Masonry of Waterloo, Iowa.
9. 2002 Roofing Projects for City of Waterloo.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting recommendation of award of contract for Five Sullivan
Brothers Convention Center in the amount of$217,301.00 to Black Hawk Roofing of
Cedar Falls, Iowa; Waterloo Center For The Arts in the amount of$107,884.00 to
Service Roofing Company of Waterloo, Iowa; Waterloo Public Library in the amount
of$70,150.00 to Pries Roofing of LaPorte City, Iowa; Waterloo Fire Station No. 3 in
the amount of$16,600.00 to Pries Roofing of LaPorte City, Iowa; and Waterloo Fire
Station No. 8 in the amount of$20,812.00 to Black Hawk Roofing of Cedar Falls,
Iowa,for a total project cost of$432,747.00.
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July 22, 2002 Page 4
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Dianne Warren for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1161 Prospect
Boulevard, together with recommendation of approval.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Kristin M. Frush for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 305 Downing
Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
DOCUMENTS
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Joseph and Laurie Berinobis for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$90,000.00 for property located at 3109 Franklin Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval.
13. F.Y. 2002 Soldiers and Sailors Park-Phase II, Contract No. 644.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$44,936.75 from
Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry of Waterloo, Iowa.
14. 2002 Roofing Projects for Cite of Waterloo.
Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance for Five
Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in the amount of$217,301.00 from Black
Hawk Roofing of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Waterloo Center For The Arts in the amount of
$107,884.00 from Service Roofing Company of Waterloo, Iowa; Waterloo Public
Library in the amount of$70,150.00 from Pries Roofing of LaPorte City, Iowa;
Waterloo Fire Station No. 3 in the amount of$16,600.00 from Pries Roofing of
LaPorte City, Iowa; and Waterloo Fire Station No. 8 in the amount of$20,812.00
from Black Hawk Roofing of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Financial
Assistance Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development
Administration (EDA) in the amount of$1,000,000.00 in conjunction with
redevelopment of the Rath Neighborhood and Riverfront Renaissance Plan, with city
match to be reconstruction of Sycamore Street from East 11 th Street to East 6th Street
at an estimated cost of$800,000.00 and the Iowa Brownfields grant in the amount
of$400,000.00.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting City-
State Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Federal STP-
Enhancement funds in the amount of$150,000.00, with a City match of
$37,500.00, in conjunction with Cedar River Trail (Phase I)from Vinton Street to
East 4th Street, STP-E-8155(648)-8V--07, Contract No. 640.
July 22, 2002 Page 5
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Traffic Operations Superintendent
transmitting application with Iowa Department of Transportation for Traffic Safety
Improvement Program funds in the amount of$11,650.00 in conjunction with
University Avenue and Tunis Drive signal improvement and $220,000.00 for
roadway and shoulder resurfacing of Independence Avenue from Bishop Avenue to
Skyview Road.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting
service agreement with City Attorney.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
19. Resolution-to cancel September 3, 2002, Council meeting and to schedule Council
meeting for September 30, 2002.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
20. An Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (0)Alley to
Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets (no parking on
south side of alley between Jackson Street and North Barclay 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.
BILLS PAYMENT
21. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
22. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request
to select Alternative No. 1 at an estimated cost of$6,062,000.00 or Alternative No. 2
at an estimated cost of$5,539,000.00 in conjunction with design of 18th Street
Bridge Over The Cedar River, Contract No. 622, together with recommendation of
Citizens Advisory Committee to approve Alternative No. 1.
23. F.Y. 2003 Sidewalk Block Grant Repair Program, Contract No. 649.
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 August 12, 2002.
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24. F.Y. 2002 Satellite Interceptor Corrosion Project, Contract No. 652.
Motion-to instruct Superintendent of Waste Management Services 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 August 12, 2002.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
25. Sang-Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney, to attend International Municipal Lawyers
Association Annual Seminar in Denver, Colorado, on October 19-23, 2002, with cost
not to exceed $2,004.40.
26. Ron Welper, Councilperson, to attend Iowa League of Cities 104th Annual
Conference and Exhibit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on September 18-20, 2002, with
costs not to exceed $290.00.
27. Nancy Eckert, City Clerk, to attend Iowa League of Cities 104th Annual Conference
and Exhibit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on September 18-20, 2002, with costs not to
exceed $290.00.
28. Scott Lake, Police Investigator, to attend Computer Crime Investigator Certification
Course in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 4-9, 2002, with costs not to exceed
$1,739.80, including use of city vehicle.
29. Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief, to attend Fire Service Management class in Emmetsburg,
Maryland, on October 6-17, 2002, with costs not to exceed $192.00, including use of
city vehicle.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, July 22, 2002
3:35 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:45 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Ordinance Committee, Council Chambers
July 22, 2002 Page 7
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from City Clerk transmitting resignation of Margery Hirdler, Deputy
City Clerk, effective July 2, 2002, together with recommendation of payment of
$2,133.78 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Community Development Board meeting minutes of May 14, 2002 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting retirement of Tom
Campbell, Deputy Finance Manager, effective June 28, 2002, together with
recommendation of payment of$8,798.70 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
4. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting retirement of Robert Rodgers, Fire
Engineer, effective June 30, 2002, together with recommendation of payment of
$22,903.76 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
Council Work Session
July 18, 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
July 11, 2002
8 :30 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update on Lobbyist Agreement .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
July 11, 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, JULY 8, 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: Jim Quint, MIS Manager.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Deborah Berry
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of June 27, 2002, Special Session and July 1, 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. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting request of Main Street
Waterloo to close 4th Street from Franklin Street to Mulberry Street on July 13,
2002,from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in conjunction with BBQ'Loo & Blues Too.
b. Bonds.
July 8, 2002
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HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. F.Y. 2002 Soldiers and Sailors Park, Phase II, Contract No. 644.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to confirm approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to order construction.
Motion-to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City
Engineer for review.
HEARINGS
3. Site plan amendment to the "M-2,P" Planned Heavy Industrial District for property
generally located in the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 1 for construction of a
new 18,000 square foot facility-Gran Transportation.
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.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment.
4. Development Agreement with Gray Transportation to sell and convey for$1.00
approximately ten acres of land generally located in the Northeast Industrial Park
Plat No. 1 to build an 18,000 square foot facility, with tax rebates for five years at
50 percent and a minimum assessment of$1,200,000.00.
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 approve sale and conveyance and deed.
5. Vacation of utility easement generally located at 4040 Alexandra Drive just south of
West San Marnan Drive—Schenk Engineering on behalf of MediaCom.
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.
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.
July 8, 2002 Page 3
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Waterloo Airport Commission for a site plan amendment to the "M-2,P"
Planned Heavy Industrial District for expansion of the Airport Terminal. Set date of
hearing as July 22, 2002.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Clarence Jordan to rezone from "M-1"Light Industrial District to "R-2"
One and Two Family Residence District property generally located at 739 Glenwood
Avenue 100 feet west of the intersection of Glenwood Street and Linden Avenue for
the purpose of legalizing a legal non-conforming home. Set date of hearing as
August 5, 2002.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Rebecca Curran to rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "R-1"
Residence District property generally located at 1602 Scott Avenue for the purpose
of building a new home. Set date of hearing as August 5, 2002.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Mike Dolan for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1140 Fairchild
Street, together with recommendation of approval.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Covenant Medical Center for a special permit and site plan amendment
for property generally located south of Ridgeway Avenue (behind Lind Amoco) with
frontage along Edgemont Avenue for the purpose of constructing a new building.
Set date of hearing as August 5, 2002.
REPORTS
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting credit
card policy.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting travel
policy.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting auto
allowance and cell phone allowance for Mayor.
14. Motion-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works
transmitting Waterloo Water Works Calendar Year 2001 Audit Report and 2001
Operating Report.
July 8, 2002 Page 4
DOCUMENTS
15. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting grant
application with the Department of Housing and Urban Development for Brownfields
Economic Development Initiative (BEDI)funds in the amount of$2,000,000.00 to be
used for floodwall reconstruction, home buyer assistance and site acquisition,
demolition, clearance and redevelopment of Riverfront property in conjunction with
the Rath Area Brownfields Redevelopment Initiative.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting 28D and 28E
Agreements with the cities of Cedar Falls, Evansdale, Hudson, LaPorte City,
Waverly, Black Hawk County, Bremer County and the University of Northern Iowa
in conjunction with Tri-County Drug Task Force.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for David Love for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $21,700.00 for property
located at 508 Edwards Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area,
together with recommendation of approval.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting a
Permanent Easement Agreement with the Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad
Company to allow replacement of existing drainage structure under railroad track
leading into Northland Oil in conjunction with Hanna Box Culvert Project.
19. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting Deed
of Dedication with Waterloo Industrial Development Association and R & N
Investments in conjunction with Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 3.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting an agreement
with Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy for Edward Byrne Memorial State &
Local Law Enforcement Assistance Formula grant in the amount of$240,799.00,
with a local math of$80,266.00,for prosecution of drug, asset forfeiture and career
criminal cases generated by the Tri-County Drug Task Force.
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an
agreement for RISE funding in the amount of$2,121,700.00, with a local match of
$1,221,700.00, in conjunction with replacement of 18th Street Bridge Over Cedar
River, RM-8144(654)-9D-07, Contract No. 622.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
22. Resolution-to approve salary increases for non-bargaining employees for Fiscal Year
2003, excluding Department Heads, and approve payment into a Voluntary
Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA) account of$500.00 for each employee
payable January 1, 2003.
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23. Resolution-to name extension of Bishop Avenue between Independence Avenue
and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive as Bishop Avenue.
24. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Schenk Engineering on behalf of MediaCom to dedicate easements to
allow for construction of additional buildings on property generally located at the
current Mediacom site, west of Alexandra Drive and north of Southtown Drive.
AMEND 24a.Resolution-to cancel July 15, 2002, Council meeting and to schedule Council
meeting for July 29, 2002.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
25. An Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (9) Hillcrest
Road of Section 545, Yield Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection
(9) Hillcrest Road of Section 545, Yield Streets (remove yield sign on Park Lane
at Hillcrest Road).
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
26. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
27. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting grant from
the U.S. Department of Justice for F.Y. 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant
(LLEBG) in the amount of$86,688.00, with local match of$9,632.00. Set date of
hearing as July 22, 2002.
28. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request to certify $452.38 for work performed by Waterloo Water
Works at 1137 Ackermant Street, together with recommendation of approval of
Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
29. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request to certify $462.49 for work performed by Waterloo Water
Works at 1148 Forest Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of Board
of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
30. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request to certify $555.47 for work performed by Waterloo Water
Works at 610 Anthony Street, together with recommendation of approval of Board
of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
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31. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request to certify $1,310.97 for work performed by Waterloo Water
Works at 246 Jackson Street, together with recommendation of approval of Board of
Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
32. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request
to select Alternative No. 1 at an estimated cost of$6,062,000.00 or Alternative No. 2
at an estimated cost of$5,539.00 in conjunction with design of 18th Street Bridge
Over The Cedar River, Contract No. 622, together with recommendation of Citizens
Advisory Committee to approve Alternative No. 1.
33. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Wayne Nathem to extend balloon payment to December 31, 2004 in
conjunction with purchase of property located at 607 Dearborn Avenue.
34. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting request to start a signal removal study at the intersection of Lincoln and
Logan.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, July 8, 2002
4:15 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting promotion of Mike Jenn to Captain,
effective June 25, 2002.
2. Design Review Board minutes of June 11, 2002, on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of June 4, 2002, on file in
the City Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Airport Board minutes of June 18, 2002, on file in the City Clerk's office.
5. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of June 26, 2002, on file in the
City Clerk's office.
6. Communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting retirement of
Charles G. Linker, Signal Technician Foreman, effective July 5, 2002, together with
recommendation of payment of$2,108.57 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
July 8, 2002 Page 7
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2002 Street Reconstruction, Contract No. 646.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Aspro in the total amount due of$269,081.17.
2. F.Y. 2002 Sidewalk Repair Program Zone 2, Contract No. 648.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to B & B Builders in the total amount due of$3,224.09.
3. San Marnan Drive Traffic Improvements, Phase I, STP-U-8155(651)-70-07.
Pay Estimate No. 13 to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due of
$46,268.36.
Council Work Session
July 3, 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
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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, JULY 1, 2002
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.
Invocation by: Assistant Pastor Jeff Hanson, First Baptist Church
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 June 24, 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. Communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting reappointment of Steve VanDeest,
with term expiration date of July 1, 2005, to the Waterloo Metropolitan Transit
Authority.
July 1, 2002 �"'' Page 2
b. Communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting appointment of Bob Klieman, with
term expiration of March 1, 2003 and Bill Robert, with term expiration of March 1,
2004, to the Leisure Services Commission.
c. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting request of Main Street Waterloo to
close 4th Street from Sycamore to Commercial Streets on August 10, 2002 from
noon to 10:00 p.m. in conjunction with Taste of`Loo.
d. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting request of Main Street Waterloo to
close 4th Street from Franklin Street to Mulberry Street and Mulberry Street from 4th
Street to Park Avenue on July 13, 2002 from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in conjunction
with BBQ'Loo & Blues Too.
e. Approve the following:
1. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Veterans of Foreign Wars Post#1623, 612 Jefferson (Renewal) (Expires
7/3/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Vic's Lounge, 1106 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 7/16/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Chasers Pub, 3005 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/7/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Rey Deoros, 512 Mulberry Street (New) (Expires 5/24/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
2. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Tony's Tratoria, 3251 West 4th Street (2/1/02-2/1/03)
f. Bonds.
HEARINGS
2. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "R-1,C Z" Conditional Residence District
property generally located at 5049 Hess Road to allow for a one person beauty
salon to be operated from the residence-Schaenette Allen.
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.
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3. Vacation, sale and conveyance of a 20 foot by 130 foot portion of the north-south
improved alley generally located along the 400 block of Bratnober Street for$1.00-
St. Vincent De Paul.
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.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. F.Y. 2002 Asphalt Overlazl Program, Contract No. 645.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$2,425,415.28 to Aspro,
Inc. & Subsidiaries, of Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Patricia Howard for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 443
Meadowbrook Lane, together with recommendation of approval.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Steve Mager, 1722 East Ridgeway
Avenue, requesting a variance to the Weed Ordinance to designate the backyard
as a natural grass area.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Gray Transportation to vacate 8 foot utility easement generally located
on the south side of Lot 6 of the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 1 and a 20 foot
utility easement generally located on the north side of Lot 12 in the Northeast
Industrial Park Plat No. 3. Set date of hearing as July 15, 2002.
DOCUMENTS
8. F.Y. 2002 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 645.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$2,425,415.28
from Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
July 1, 2002 " Page 4
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
9. Resolution-to set date of hearing as July 22, 2002 on sale and conveyance of
property generally located at 326 Oak Street under HUD Section 5(h) Plan for Sale
of Single Family Dwellings under the Public Housing Homeownership Program.
10. Resolution-to approve salary increases for non-bargaining employees for Fiscal
Year 2003, excluding Department Heads.
NEW BUSINESS
11. F.Y. 2003 Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow Drive Box Culvert-Phase II and Rainbow
Drive Box Culvert, Castle Hill Watershed, Contract No. 639.
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 July 22, 2002.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
12. Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief, to attend International Fire Rescue Securing a Future
Seminar in Kansas City, Missouri on August 22 -25, 2002, with costs not to
exceed $992.75.
13. Councilperson Buck Clark to attend Iowa League of Cities 104th Annual Conference
and Exhibit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on September 18 -20, 2002, with costs not to
exceed $290.00.
14. Cliff Caughron and Robert Greenlee, School Resource Officers, to attend 13th
Annual Iowa D.A.R.E. Association Training Conference in Carroll, Iowa on July 13-
16, 2002, with costs not to exceed $734.85, including use of city vehicle.
15. Carroll Kienol, Willie Keller and Tina Larthrop, School Resource Officers, to attend
13th Annual Iowa D.A.R.E. Association Training Conference in Carroll, Iowa on July
14 - 16, 2002, with costs not to exceed $984.80, including use of city vehicle.
16. Brooke Carter, School Resource Unit Sergeant, to attend 13th Annual Iowa D.A.R.E.
Association Training Conference in Carroll, Iowa on July 15-16, 2002, with costs
not to exceed $250.00, including use of city vehicle.
17. Lisa Campbell, Police Training Officer, to attend State Firearms Instructor
Certification Course in Johnston, Iowa on July 28-August 9, 2002, with costs not to
exceed $581.90, including use of city vehicle.
July 1, 2002 Page 5
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, July 1, 2002
2:30 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
3:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. -Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of May 22, 2002 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Waterloo Convention and Visitor's Bureau Board minutes of May 28, 2002 on file
in the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of May 9, 2002 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission minutes of May 16, 2002 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
5. Metropolitan Transit Authority minutes of March 28, 2002 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
6. Civil Service Commission minutes of May 22, 2002 on file in the City Clerk's office.
7. Civil Service list for the position of Fire Captain, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on June 25, 2002.
8. Civil Service list for the position of Police Recruit, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on June 25, 2002.
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COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 1, 2002
3 :30 - 4 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update on joint maintenance agreement with Black Hawk
County—Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
July 1, 2002
4 : 00 - 4 :30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update on 18th Street Bridge alternatives—City Engineer.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk