HomeMy WebLinkAbout04. April THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT THE
CITY HALL COUNCIL CHAMBERS, 5:30 P.M.
MONDAY, APRIL 29, 2002
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address ante 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: Reverend Herb Thompson, Assistant Pastor for Savior Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Don Temeyer, City Planner
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of April 11, 2002, Special Session, and April 15, 2002, Regular Session, and
April 25, 2002, Special Session as proposed.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2002 Outdoor Public Warning Sirens and Accessories, Contract No. 655.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to confirm approval of specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to authorize to proceed.
Motion-to receive,file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Superintendent of Traffic Operations for review.
April 29, 2002 Page 2
HEARINGS
2. Sale and conveyance of property generally located at 1826 Robin Road for
$74,000.00 under HUD Section 5(h)plan for sale of Single Family Dwellings Under
the Public Housing Homeownership Program-Nremin and Hikmeta Odobasic.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING- No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. F.Y. 2002 Right-of-Wazj Mowing Contract.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of award of contract for Option A in the amount of$21.45 per
acre, Option D in the amount of$15.00 per acre, Option E in the amount of$35.00
per hour and Option F in the amount of$40.00 per acre to B & B Lawncare, Inc. of
Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of the
Family Y.W.C.A. to hold Walk/Run on May 4, 2002, starting at 8:00 a.m. and
ending at 9:30 a.m., with the race route to begin and end at the Y.W.C.A. on Park
Avenue and Lafayette Street.
REPORTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Convention and Visitor's
Bureau transmitting F.Y. 2003 Budget Request and Report to the City Council.
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
from Jacqueline Heeney for tax exemptions in the amount of$6,300.00 for 216
Rhey Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA), together
with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
from Lisa Morehouse for tax exemptions in the amount of$132,233.00 for 1834
Lark Lane located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA), together
with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
from George Nicholas, Mama Nick's Pizzeria,for tax exemptions in the amount of
$177,265.00 for 1934 Washington Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (CURA), together with recommendation of approval.
April 29, 2002 Page 3
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting Impaired
Driving Program Application with the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau in the
amount of$12,929.00 in conjunction with overtime for OWI arrests and other
alcohol-related offenses for the period of July 1, 2002 through September 30,
2002.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Forester transmitting agreement
with Green Scene to supply, plant and maintain small seedlings on city property
until they are transplantable trees.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
recommendation to accept plat improvements for Pine Meadows Addition and to
receive and file two year maintenance bond from Weichers Construction, Inc.
12. F.Y. 2002 Right-of-Ward Mowing Contract.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance from B & B Lawncare, Inc. of
Waterloo, Iowa.
13. $5,215,000.00 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2002.
Motion-to approve Tax Exemption Certificate.
Motion-to approve Continuing Disclosure Certificate.
Resolution-to authorize issuance of said bonds and levying tax to pay said bonds.
14. $5,215,000.00 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2002.
Resolution-appointing Wells Fargo Bank Iowa as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and
Transfer Agent and approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer
Agent Agreement and authorizing execution of said agreement.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Agreement with Earth Tech to extend Phase I completion date to October 31, 2002
in conjunction with 18th Street Bridge Replacement, BRM-8155(650)-8N-07,
Contract No. 622.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Supplemental Agreement No. 4 with Parsons Transportation Group, Inc.for
continued construction administration services in conjunction with San Marnan
Drive Traffic Improvements, Phase I, STP-U-8155(651)-70-07, at a cost not to
exceed $56,292.35 with city match of$11,258.47.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
16a. Resolution-to approve communication from Mayor John Rooff transmitting request
to bring Senior Consultation Specialist from U.S. Department of Justice from
ADD Kansas City, Missouri for formal facilitation of discussions to resolve issues
regarding minority contractors involvement in city contracts.
April 29, 2002 Page 4
BILLS PAYMENT
17. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant Director of Aviation
transmitting two-year agreement with Nathan Engelkes of Holland, Iowa, to lease
approximately 1,348 acres of farmland at the Waterloo Municipal Airport. Set date
of hearing as May 20, 2002.
19. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting reappointment of
Debra Grosse to the ADA Compliance Commission, with term expiration of February
22, 2005.
20. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting reappointment of
Pamela St. John and Mitze Rekward, with term expiration of December 8, 2004
and appointment of John Mixdorf, with term expiration of December 8, 2004, to the
Board of Adjustment.
21. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting reappointment of
Sue Pearson to the Historic Preservation Commission, with term expiration of April
7, 2005.
22. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting appointment of
Craig Caslavka to the Water Works Trustees Board, with term expiration of
January 12, 2004.
23. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting appointment of
Steve Brodie to the Board of Electrical Examiners and Appeals, with term
expiration of November 1, 2004.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
24. Werner Wittman and Jim Sullivan, Maintenance Electricians, to attend a Seminar
for National Electrical Code Updates in Waterloo, Iowa on May 20, 2002, with costs
not to exceed $330.00, including use of city vehicle.
25. Melissa Ludwig and Gregory Fangman, Police Officers, to attend Field Training
Officer Certification Course in Appleton, Wisconsin on May 5-10, 2002, with costs
not to exceed $1,700.00.
April 29, 2002 Page 5
26. Constance McGovern, Rebecca Johnson, Human Rights Specialists; and Peggy
Dandy and Louis Starks, Human Rights Commissioners, to attend Upper Midwest
Regional Conference, Building Inclusive Communities, in Minneapolis, Minnesota
on May 1-3, 2002, with costs not to exceed $1,120.00, including use of city vehicle.
27. John R. Rooff, Mayor and Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, to meet with
Moody's Investor Services and Insurers in New York, New York on May 8 - 9,
2002, with costs not to exceed $2,470.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
28. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Golden China, 2046 E. Ridgeway Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/4/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Delete Shads, 1607 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Flirt's Gentlemen's Club, 319 Jefferson (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Delete Steamboat Gardens, 1740 Falls Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 6/13/03)
Paulies Place, 814 LaPorte (Renewal) (Expires 5/14/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Diamond Daves, 124 Crossroads Blvd (Renewal) (Expires 5/14/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Olive Garden, 1315 E. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 5/28/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Crystals, 726-728 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/23/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Broosters, 3555 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/21/03)
29. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Falls Road Drug, 2027 Falls Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/03)
30. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Express Mart, 3535 Marigold (New) (Expires 5/1/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
31. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Express Mart, 3535 Marigold (New) (Expires 5/1/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
32. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
Amvets Home, Inc., 32 Lafayette Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/13/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
April 29, 2002 Page 6
33. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Shads, 1607 Sycamore Street (4/30/02 - 4/30/03)
Amvets Home, Inc., 32 Lafayette Road (5/14/02 - 5/14/03)
Broosters, 3555 University Avenue (4/22/02 - 4/22/03)
34. Application for Fireworks Displatj
Waterloo Jaycees Fireworks on July 6, 2002 on 6th Street Bridge
35. Application for Solicitation Permit
Jeni Williams, 709 Randolph Street
BONDS
36. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, April 29, 2002
4:05 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:35 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Cultural and Arts Commission minutes of January 31, 2002 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of March 14, 2002 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
3. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of March 27, 2002 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
4. Waterloo Convention and Visitor's Bureau minutes of March 26, 2002 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
5. Community Development Board minutes of March 26,2002 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 21 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$45,230.35.
2. Depot Renovation/UNICUE.
Pay Estimate No. 10 to Peters Construction Corporation in the total amount due of
$22,740.87.
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
April 25, 2002
8 : 30 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Motion—to approve agenda, as proposed.
Motion—to receive and file copies of Call .
1 . F.Y. 2002 ,Street. Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646 .
Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer
transmitting award of contract in the amount of
$2, 833 , 571 . 14 to Aspro Inc . and Subsidiaries of Waterloo,
Iowa.
2 . F.Y. 2002 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646 .
Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City
Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of
Insurance in the amount of $2 , 833 , 571 . 14 from Aspro, Inc .
and Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
April 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
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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, APRIL 15, 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: Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief
Pledge of Allegiance: Eric Thorson, City Engineer
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of April 8, 2002, Regular Session, as proposed.
Presentation by West High School on West Fest.
Presentation of plaque to Electric Park Ballroom commemorating its induction into the
Iowa Rock `N Roll Hall of Fame.
Proclamation declaring May, 2002 as Iowa Rock `N Roll Music Association/Oldies Rock `N
Roll Month.
Proclamation declaring April 21-27, 2002 as Arbor Week.
Proclamation declaring April 22, 2002 as West Fest Day.
April 15, 2002 Page 2
UNFIMSHED BUSINESS
1. F.Y. 2002 Outdoor Public Warning Sirens and Accessories, Contract No. 655.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications,form of contract,
etc. and taking of bids. Set new date of hearing as April 29, 2002.
2. Resolution-to set new date of hearing as April 29, 2002 on sale and conveyance of
property generally located at 1826 Robin Road for$74,000.00 under HUD Section
5(h) Plan for Sale of Single Family Dwellings under the Public Housing
Homeownership Program.
3. F.Y. 2002 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646.
Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$2,833,571.14 to Aspro Inc.
and Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
Hoover Middle School for an exception to burning yard waste to bum 1/2 acre of
prairie grass located on the west side of the school grounds next to the observatory
in April or May 2002, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief,
Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of Waste Management Services.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Waterloo Memorial Board to hold Memorial Day Parade on May 27, 2002 beginning
at 10:30 a.m., with parade route to travel west on commercial Street to Park
Avenue, north to Mulberry Street, east to 5th Street and then south to Memorial
Hall.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Jack Fitzgerald, Waterloo Community Schools,for a waiver for a concrete driveway
to be located at 1224 Mobile Street, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Rodney Shimp for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 5269 Foulk
Road, together with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Farmers Lumber Company for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at
1014 Creston Avenue, together with recommendation of approval.
April 15, 2002 Page 3
DOCUMENTS
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Attorney transmitting an
order accepting acknowledgment/settlement agreement with Triple J. Mart, 1807
LaPorte Road, in conjunction with settlement of violation of tobacco laws.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Attorney transmitting an
order accepting acknowledgment/settlement agreement with Kum & Go, 1976
Franklin Street, in conjunction with settlement of violation of tobacco laws.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Attorney transmitting an
order accepting acknowledgment/settlement agreement with Kwik Star, 324
Fletcher Avenue, in conjunction with settlement of violation of tobacco laws.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting a joint application with Black Hawk County Public Health Department
for Cities United for Science Progress (CUSP)funds in the amount of$200,000.00
in conjunction with the Community Development Housing Rehabilitation Program
for removal of lead-based paint hazards, associated costs in the older housing
stock and continue lead paint training for area contractors.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Borwig Building Service, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa
in conjunction with West 5th Street Parking Ramp Improvements.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief of Police transmitting one-year
Lease Agreement with Harley-Davidson Motorcycles for two police motorcycles at a
cost of$50.00 per month per motorcycle.
15. Cedar River/Exchange Skate Park and Basketball Court.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$43,312.50 from
Bowers Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa.
16. F.Y. 2002 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646.
Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$2,833,571.14
from Aspro, Inc. and Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant Director of Aviation
transmitting Grant Agreement with the U.S. Department of Transportation, Federal
Aviation Administration Airports Division, in the amount of$69,950.00 for
reimbursement of costs associated with security requirements after September 11,
2002.
April 15, 2002 Page 4
18. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Peterson
Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa at a total cost of$385,318.14 in conjunction
with F.Y. 1998 West Airline Highway Bridge Over No Name Creek, BR-8155(30)-
8N-07, Contract No. 560.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
19. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting request to temporarily allow parking on the north side of the 500 block
of Maxwell Street until completion of construction on Grace Reformed Church.
20. Resolution-to change the assignment of the Waterloo Riverfront Stadium Lease
from Northwest Sports, Inc. to Bucks Baseball, Inc.
21. Resolution-to change date of City Council meeting from April 22, 2002 to April 29,
2002.
22. Resolution-to approve holding a public referendum on August 20, 2002 to authorize
the imposition of a local sales and service tax in the City of Waterloo, Iowa at a rate
of one percent (1%) to be effective on January 1, 2003.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
23. An Ordinance amending the 2001 Waterloo Code of Ordinances as it pertains to
adoption of the 2002 Waterloo Plumbing Code.
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
24. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
25. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting
request to seek bids for various asphalt emulsions/bituminous products used in
conjunction with the Oiling, Seal Coating, Chip Sealing, Fog Sealing and Crack
Sealing Programs.
26. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Development Director
transmitting CDBG and HOME Program One Year Action Plan for the period of July
1, 2002 to June 30, 2003. Set date of hearing as May 6, 2002.
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April 15, 2002 Page 5
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
27. Jerry Strouse, ICT Technician, to attend the NEC2002 Code Update Class in
Waterloo, Iowa on May 20, 2002 with costs not to exceed $165.00, including use of
city vehicle.
28. Keith Rogers, Police Investigator, to attend Law Enforcement Intelligence Network
(LEIN) Criminal Intelligence Course on May 6-17, 2002 in Des Moines, Iowa, with
costs not to exceed $625.00, including use of city vehicle.
29. Kim Bakker, Assistant Director of Aviation, to attend the AAAE Air Service
Conference on April 7-9, 2002, with costs not to exceed $241.00.
30. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, to attend GFOA Annual Conference on
June 16-19, 2002 in Denver, Colorado, with costs not to exceed $1,631.00.
ADD 30a. Shahaboddin M. Elahi, Traffic Engineer, to attend ITS America's 12th Annual
Meeting in Long Beach, California, on April 27-May 2, 2002, with costs not to
exceed $390.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
31. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Waterloo Softball Association, Burton & Longfellow Avenues (New) (Expires
10/18/02) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Waterloo Women's Softball Association, Park Road and Burton Avenue (New)
(Expires 10/25/02) (Includes Sunday Sales)
32. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Kwik Stop, 1761 Independence Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/13/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
33. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Kwik Stop, 1761 Independence Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/13/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
34. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Kwik Stop, 1761 Independence Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/13/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
April 15, 2002 Page 6
35. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Waterloo Softball Association, Burton & Longfellow Avenues 4/19/02 -10/19/02
BONDS
36. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, April 15, 2002
4:15 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:25 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting retirement of Marisue Thompson,
Police Sergeant, effective April 1, 2002, together with recommendation of payment
of$12,965.22 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting retirement of Terry Slickers, Police
Officer, effective April 3, 2002, together with recommendation of payment of
$36,862.20 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
3. Communication from City Clerk transmitting termination of Mary Pannier, Clerk lI,
effective April 5, 2002, together with recommendation of payment of$185.41 for
unused vacation pay.
4. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of March 12, 2002 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
5. Waterloo Public Library minutes of March 18, 2002 on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. 18th Street Bridge Replacement, Contract No. 622.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Earth Tech, Inc., in the total amount due of$22,149.05.
2. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 19 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$46,700.76.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 15, 2002
5 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau FY 2003
Budget.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
AGENDA OF THE SPECIAL SESSION OF THE
CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, TO BE HELD IN THE COUNCIL
CHAMBERS IN THE CITY HALL, 4:30 P.M.
THURSDAY, APRIL 11, 2002
ROLL CALL.
Motion—to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Motion—to receive and file copies of Call.
BOND SALE
1. $5,215,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2002.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of Notice of Sale.
Resolution-to direct sale of$5,215,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series
2002.
Motion-to instruct City Clerk to return certified checks to the unsuccessful bidders.
Resolution-to authorize the redemption of outstanding General Obligation Refunding
Bonds, Series 1994B and directing notice of redemption be given.
ADJOURNMENT
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
BID OPENING
Thursday, April 11, 2002
11:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
1. $5,215,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds, Series 2002.
Receive and file sealed bids,but NOT OPENED.
Instruct City Clerk to open sealed bids.
Refer to Speer Financial, Inc.
Adjourn to 4:30 p.m.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
April 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, APRIL 8, 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: Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer
Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Walsh, City Attorney
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of March 28, 2002, Special Session and April 1, 2002, Regular Session, as
proposed.
Proclamation declaring April 7-13, 2002, as National Boys & Girls Club Week.
Proclamation declaring April 18, 19 and 20, 2002, as Disabled American Veterans Forget-
Me-Not Days.
Proclamation declaring April 13, 2002, as Sons of the Union Veterans Day.
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April 8, 2002 Page 2
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2002 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-Motion-to receive and file letter of objection.
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
DELETE 2. Violation of Iowa Code Chapter 453A.2(1) selling, giving or supplying any tobacco,
tobacco products or cigarettes to person under eighteen years of age—Triple J Mart,
1807 LaPorte Road.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to affirm said violation and order civil penalty in the amount of$300
within 30 days of hearing.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. Cedar River/Exchange Skate Park and Basketball Court Project.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$43,312.50 to Bowers
Masonry, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa.
4. Red and Don't Walk LED Replacement Project.
Resolution-to approve communication from Traffic Operations Superintendent
transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$167,926.45 to
General Traffic Controls, Inc., of Spencer, Iowa.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Castle
Hill School for an exception to burning yard waste to burn a prairie grass area
approximately 60 x 60 feet located at 1720 Maynard Avenue on April 17, 18 or 19,
2002, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief, Leisure Services
Director and Superintendent of Waste Management Services.
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6. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Northland Products Company, Inc. to rezone from "R-2" One and Two
Family Residence District to "R-2,C Z" Conditional One and Two Family Residence
District property generally located along Rainbow Drive near the intersection with
Hanna Boulevard for the purpose of constructing an office building, together with
recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission.
Set date of hearing as May 6, 2002.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Joseph M. Minard to vacate ten foot utility easement generally located
west of Aspen Drive just east of the city limits to accommodate proposed residential
development, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as May 6, 2002.
REPORTS
8. Motion-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting February
2002 Financial Report.
DOCUMENTS
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Right of
Entry Agreement with Modern Painting, Inc., to allow temporary access driveway
across property generally located at 1010 Upton Avenue in conjunction with F.Y.
2002 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 646.
10. Final Plat of Ekho Ridge Addition.
Resolution-to approve Final Plat of Ekho Ridge Addition and necessary documents
and rescind Resolution No. 2002-151.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an agreement
with the U.S. Department of Commerce authorizing to proceed with acquisition of
properties along the Cedar River in conjunction with Economic Development
Administration (EDA) Special Purpose Grant for the Rath Area Brownfields
Redevelopment Initiative.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request to extend the moratorium on placement of half-way houses in residential
zoning classifications for an additional sixty days.
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. Motion-to approve appointment of Bradley Hagen as Director of Aviation, effective
April 22, 2002.
ADD 14a. F.Y. 2002 Outdoor Public Warning Sirens and Accessories, Contract No. 655.
Motion-to instruct Superintendent of Traffic Operations to prepare specifications,
form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications,form of contract,
etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as April 22, 2002.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
15. Timothy Pillack, Police Lieutenant, to attend Trends and Techniques in Internal
Affairs certification course in Louisville, Kentucky, on May 19-24, 2002, with costs
not to exceed $1,209.00, including use of city vehicle.
16. Adam Galbraith, Police Officer, to attend Highway Drug Investigations course in
Johnston, Iowa, on May 14-16, 2002, with costs not to exceed $120.00.
17. David Bovy, Albert Bovy and Joseph Zubak, Police Officers, to attend ILEA Basic
Level 1 Officer Certification Course in Johnston, Iowa, on April 15-July 12, 2002,
with costs not to exceed $8,466.17.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
18. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class A Club
Sunnyside Country Club, Inc., 1600 Olympic Drive (Renewal) (Expires 4/14/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
19. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Blue Bird Lounge, 921 Broadway Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/22/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
20. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Triple J Mart, 1807 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 4/8/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
April 8, 2002 Page 5
21. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Sunnyside Country Club. Inc., 1600 Olympic Drive- 04/14/02 thru 04/14/03
BONDS
22. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, April 8, 2002
3:30 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:20 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
Thursday, April 11, 2002
4:30 p.m. -Bond Sale, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting promotion of Keith Smith to the
position of Sergeant, effective April 1, 2002.
2. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of March 5, 2002 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
3. Community Development Board minutes of February 27, 2002, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Telecommunication Commission minutes of March 14, 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. 3 to Bowers Masonry in the total amount due of$2,491.90.
2. Martin Luther King IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 23 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$19,368.98.
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3. San Martian Traffic Improvements, STP-U-8155(651)-70-07.
Pay Preliminary Design Services to Parsons Transportation Group, Inc., in the total
amount due of$18,257.78.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 8, 2002
4 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
•
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Report on FY02 Capital Improvement Program Funding and Pool
Renovation Report—Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator.
2 . Review of proposed changes to Waterloo Plumbing Code—
Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
April 4, 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, APRIL 1, 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: Eric Thorson, City Engineer
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Harold Getty
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of March 25, 2002, Regular Session, as proposed.
Swearing in of Police Officers David Bovy, Albert Bovy and Joseph Zubak.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve request of Warrior Paintball for a variance to Section 5-2-6
of the 2001 Waterloo Code Ordinances, which prohibits discharging of firearms,
to allow operation of a paintball gaming system at McElroy Auditorium on
December 14, 2002.
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April 1, 2002 Page 2
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Rod
Emery for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 147 Oak Ridge, together
with recommendation of approval.
REPORTS
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting Line
Item Budget Control Policy.
DOCUMENTS
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Attorney transmitting an
order accepting acknowledgment/settlement agreement with Metro #66, 821
Broadway, in conjunction with settlement of violation of tobacco laws.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Attorney transmitting an
order accepting acknowledgment/settlement agreement with Downtown Amoco,
428 Franklin, in conjunction with settlement of violation of tobacco laws.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Attorney transmitting an
order accepting acknowledgment/settlement agreement with Wal-Mart, 1334
Flammang Drive, in conjunction with settlement of violation of tobacco laws.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting an
agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation and the Canadian
National/Illinois Central Railroad for repair of grade crossing surface at Wagner
Road, at an estimated total cost of$41,605.90, with city's estimated cost of
$8,800.00.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting an application
for National Parks Service Urban Park and Recreation Recovery Program grant in
the amount of$320,000.00 for the redevelopment of Lafayette Park.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
9. Resolution-to direct the advertisement for sale of$5,215,000 General Obligation
Refunding Bonds, Series 2002 and set date of meeting as April 11, 2002 at 4:30
p.m. on sale and award of said bonds.
10. Resolution-to set date of hearing as April 22, 2002 on sale and conveyance of
property generally located at 1826 Robin Road for $74,000.00 under HUD Section
5(h) Plan for Sale of Single Family Dwellings under the Public Housing
Homeownership Program.
11. Resolution-to authorize certification against property taxes certain unpaid mowing,
lot cleanup and snow removal fees.
April 1, 2002 Page 3
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 Superintendent of Streets transmitting
request to seek bids with the Iowa Department of Transportation for rock salt for the
2002-2003 winter season.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
14. John R. Rooff, Mayor, to attend Vision Iowa Board Meeting in Des Moines, Iowa on
April 10, 2002, with costs not to exceed $440.00
15. Louis Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, to attend ADA
Symposium and Expo 2002 in Kansas City, Missouri on May 7-9, 2002, with costs
not to exceed $820.00, including use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
16. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Waterloo Bucks Baseball Club, 850 Park Road (Seasonal) (6 months-4/01/02
thru 9/30/02) (Includes Sunday Sales)
17. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Loading Dock, 1435 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/16/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Barrister's Pub, 501 W. 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/31/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
18. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Holiday Station Store, 3260 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/4/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
19. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Waterloo Bucks Baseball Club, 850 Park Road 4/1/02 thru 9/30/02
Barrister's Pub, 501 W. 4th Street 4/1/02 thru 3/31/03
April 1, 2002 Page 4
20. Application for Cigarette License Permit
3 Star Mart, 4335 Texas Street
BONDS
21. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, April 1, 2002
4:00 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:20 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Chief of Police transmitting disability retirement of James
Wilder, Police Officer, effective March 13, 2002, together with recommendation of
payment of$718.76 for unused vacation time.
2. Metropolitan Transit Authority minutes of January 17, 2002 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of February 12, 2002 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Housing Authority minutes of March 19, 2002 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
5. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of March 20, 2002 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
6 Communication from Police Chief transmitting appointment of David Bovy, Albert
Bovy and Joseph Zubak to the position of Police Officer effective April 1, 2002.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Anaerobic Lagoon & Generator Bldg., Contract No. 533.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Earth Tech, Inc. in the total amount due of$9,174.93.
2. Satellite Interceptor Corrosion Inhibition Program, Contract No. 652.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Earth Tech, Inc. in the total amount due of$11,700.00.
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3. Hanna Blvd/Rainbow Drive Culvert, Phase II, Contract No. 639.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Earth Tech, Inc. in the total amount due of$15,300.00.
4. Window on Waterloo, Contract No. 579, STP-E-8155(32)-81-07.
Pay Estimate No. 17 to KWS, Inc. in the total amount due of$2,058.00.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
April 1, 2002
4 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of proposed Comprehensive Long Range Land Use Plan—
Senior Planner.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk