HomeMy WebLinkAbout02. February Council Work Session
February 26, 2002
9:00 a.m.
Waterloo Airport
Conference Room Adjacent to Restaurant
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of future issues and opportunities for the city.
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, FEBRUARY 25, 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: Councilperson Tim Hurley
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Bob Greenwood
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of February 18, 2002, Regular Session, as proposed.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2002 Midport Limestone Sign Walls, Contract No. 651.
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.
February 25, 2002 Page 2
2. F.Y. 2002 Sidewalk Repair Program Zone 2, Contract No. 648.
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.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of
Hartman Reserve Nature Center for an exception to burning yard waste to burn 1
acre of prairie grass located north of Lake Manatt and south of Shirey Way and .5
acre of prairie grass located one-quarter mile east of Park Street and south of
Riverside Trail in the Hartman Reserve Nature Center in early April 2002, together
with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief Leisure Services Director and
Superintendent of Waste Management Services.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Black
Hawk Chapter of Credit Unions to close the 4th Street and 5th Street bridges on April
18, 2002, beginning at 9:00 p.m.for fireworks display in conjunction with Iowa
Credit Union League's Annual Convention.
REPORTS
5. Motion-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request for
authorization to publish 2001 salaries for all city employees and officials, as
required by law.
DOCUMENTS
6. Cedar River/Exchange Skate Park Project.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificate of Insurance in the amount of$64,121.00 from
TrueRide, Inc., of Duluth, Minnesota.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
recommendation to accept Audubon Heights Second Addition and to receive and file
two year Maintenance Bond from Peterson Contractors, Inc.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
recommendation to accept Klingaman Park Second Addition and to receive and file
two year Maintenance Bond from Peterson Contractors, Inc.
February 25, 2002 Page 3
AMEND 9. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
agreement with Petersen Contractors to repair non-compliant sections of recreational
trail located along the north side of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Contract No. 556.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
2002 Sports fees, Young Arena Ice rates and Golf rates.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
11. An Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by: repealing Subsection (382)
Sycamore Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets;
and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (382) Sycamore Street of Section 551,
Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets; and repealing Subsection (13)
Sycamore Street of Section 563, One Hour Parking; and enacting in lieu thereof a
new Subsection (13) Sycamore Street of Section 563, One Hour Parking(allowing
one hour restricted parking on the northeast side of the 1300 block of
Sycamore Street).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
12. An Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
by repealing Section 4-4-12, Right of Entry; Refuse Admittance, of Chapter 4, Litter
Control of Title 4, Public Health and Safetu (repealing right of entry)
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the second time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the third time and adopt ordinance.
BILLS PAYMENT
13. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
proposed amendment to Zoning Ordinance as it pertains to location of new
freestanding wireless communication towers, together with recommendation of
approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as
March 11, 2002.
February 25, 2002 Page 4
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
15. Cammie Scully, Cultural &Arts Director, to attend Cultural Advocacy Days in Des
Moines, Iowa, on February 20-21, 2002, with costs not to exceed $115.00.
16. Todd Derifield, City Forester, to attend 46th Annual Shade Tree Short Course in
Ames, Iowa, on March 12-13, 2002, with costs not to exceed $188.60, including use
of city vehicle.
17. Ann Meyer, Police Lieutenant, to attend Midwest Regional Law Enforcement and
Mental Health Conference in Springfield, Illinois, on March 19-22, 2002, with costs
not to exceed $410.00, including use of city vehicle.
18. John Rooff, Mayor; Donald Temeyer, City Planner; Richard Earles, Community
Development Director; and Mickye Johnson, Community Development Board
Member, to meet with Congressman Nussle, Senator Grassley, Senator Harkin,
HUD, EPA and EDA in Washington, D.C., on April 21-24, 2002, with costs not to
exceed $6,317.60.
19. Rudy Jones, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, to attend Neighborhood
Reinvestment Training in Chicago, Illinois, on April 1-6, 2002, with costs not to
exceed $1,960.00, including use of city vehicle.
20. Rhonda Weber, Crime Lab Investigator, to attend Marijuana Identification School in
Des Moines, Iowa, on March 18-22, 2002, with costs not to exceed $431.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
21. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Clark #2360, 1008 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 3/7/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
22. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
Knights of Pythias, 244 Ash Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/8/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
23. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Catherine Doyle's Pub, 504 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/7/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
February 25, 2002 Page 5
BONDS
24. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, February 25, 2002
3:15 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
3:25 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
3:30 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting resignation of Kyle
Routh, Forestry Foreman, effective February 1, 2002, together with recommendation
of payment of$1,503.75 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of January 10, 2002, on file in the
City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Housing Authority minutes of February 5, 2002, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
4. Telecommunication Commission minutes of February 7, 2002, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 634.
Pay Estimate No. 98 to Aspro in the total amount due of$49,547.75.
2. F.Y. 2001 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 630.
Pay Estimate No. 16 to Aspro in the total amount due of$127,046.13.
3. Broadwaij & Donald Street Intersection Phase II, STP-U-8155(11)--70-07.
Pay retainage release to Earth Tech, Inc., in the total amount due of$217.61.
4. Garden Avenue Sanitarq Sewer.
Pay first and final billing to Earth Tech, Inc., in the total amount due of$7,500.00.
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February 25, 2002
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5. F.Y. 2001 Eighteenth Street Bridge Replacement Project, Contract No. 622
Pay Estimate No. 3 to Earth Tech, Inc., in the total amount due of$40,761.35.
6. F.Y. 2000 Martin Luther King Jr. Drive-Phase IV& V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 22 to Earth Tech, Inc., in the total amount due of$6,157.90.
7. Anaerobic Digesters Project for Water Pollution Facilit i, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 19 to Earth Tech, Inc., in the total amount due of$57,023.40.
8. Martin Luther King Jr. Dr. STP-U-8155(22)-70-07.
Pay retainage release to Rust Environment & Infrastructure in the total amount due
of$1,158.80.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 25, 2002
4 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update from Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments
(INRCOG) .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 25, 2002
4 : 00 - 4 : 15 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of corrective action for the recreational trail
located along the north side of Martin Luther King Jr.
Drive Associate Engineer.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 25, 2002
4 :15 - 4 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
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Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion on installation of Light Emitting Dials (LED)—
Superintendent of Traffic Operations.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 23 , 2002
8 : 00 a.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 21, 2002
3 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 20, 2002
3 : 30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
February 21, 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, FEBRUARY 18, 2002
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address and 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 Mark Reasoner, St. Edwards Catholic Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Ron Welper
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of February 11, 2002, Regular Session, as proposed.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to David Hankes for 30 years of service.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Gary McDonald for 30 years of service.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
1. Manufacture and Installation of Skate Park Equipment.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$64,121.00 to True Ride,
Inc. of Duluth, Minnesota.
February 18, 2002 Page 2
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Bruce
Stiles for an exception to burning yard waste to burn parts of 23 acres of prairie
grass located on the north side of Big Rock Road, one-fourth mile west of Logan
Avenue from March 16 -April 27, 2002, together with recommendation of approval
of the Fire Chief, Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of Waste
Management Services.
REPORTS
3. Motion-to receive and file communication from City Planner transmitting annual
Fiscal Year 2000-2001 Planning, Programming and Zoning Report.
DOCUMENTS
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting an agreement
with the Iowa Department of Transportation adopting the Unified Certification
Program (UCP).
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting 28E Agreement with Black Hawk County to provide
building maintenance administration services.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Bernard McKinley Jr.for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $26,428.00
for property located at 729 West 5th Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Bernard McKinley Jr.for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $8,950.00
for property generally located near the curve where West 5th Street changes to
West 6th Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with
recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Bernard McKinley Jr.for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $17,800.00
for property located at 719-723 West 5th Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Melissa Berry for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $81,778.00 for
property located at 1109 Calhoun Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
February 18, 2002 Page 3
10. 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 and to receive and file two year Maintenance
Bond in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Rath Vertical Kill Building Demolition, Contract
No. 628.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by
Weichers Construction, Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa and to receive and file two year
Maintenance Bond in conjunction with F.Y. 1998 Midport America Park, Plat No. 1,
Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 547.
12. Anaerobic Digester Project, Contract No. 550.
Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting Change Order No. 10 for a net increase in the amount of
$34,731.00 for work to be performed by Story Construction Co.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Scope of
Services agreement with Howard R. Green Consulting Engineers at a cost of
$4,400.00 to prepare grant application for National Parks Service Urban Park and
Recreation Recovery funds in conjunction with rehabilitation of recreational sites in
the Rath Neighborhood Area.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an
application with the Environmental Protection Agency for Environmental Justice
grant in the amount of$20,000.00 for evaluation of U.S. 63 traffic and potential
roadway improvements, impacts on adjacent residential areas and compatibility
with city's plan for redevelopment in conjunction with the U.S. Highway 63 Corridor
Study from U.S. Highway 218 to Donald Street.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an
application with the Environmental Protection Agency for Environmental Justice
grant in the amount of$20,000.00 to perform a market analysis to determine
industries to be targeted for location in the Rath Neighborhood Brownfields
Assessment Demonstration Pilot Project area.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
16. Resolution-to set date of hearing as March 4, 2002 on the issuance of not to exceed
$5,400,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds for an Essential Corporate
Purpose.
17. Resolution-to set date of hearing as March 8, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. on F.Y. 2003
Budget.
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February 18, 2002 ' �"'` Page 4
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
18. An Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by: repealing Subsection (382)
Sycamore Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets;
and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (382) Sycamore Street of Section
551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets; and repealing Subsection
(13) Sycamore Street of Section 563, One Hour Parking; and enacting in lieu thereof
a new Subsection (13) Sycamore Street of Section 563, One Hour Parking
(allowing one hour restricted parking on the northeast side of the 1300
block of Sycamore Street).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
19. An Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinance of the City of Waterloo, Iowa,
by repealing Section 4-4-12, Right of Entry; Refuse Admittance, of Chapter 4, Litter
Control of Title 4, Public Health and Safettj (repealing right of entry)
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
BILLS PAYMENT
20. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
21. Cedar River/Exchange Skate Park and Basketball Court Project.
Motion-to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as March 18, 2002.
22. 2002 Cleaning Contract for Cite Hall, Carnegie Annex and Police Training Center.
Motion-to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to prepare Requests
for Proposals, form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file Request for Proposals,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve Request for Proposals,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice form of contract, etc. and taking
of Request for Proposals. Set date of hearing as March 11, 2002.
February 18, 2002 Page 5
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
23. James Oliver, Police Officer, to attend Police Tactical Unit Training and Certification
in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on February 25-28, 2002, with costs not to exceed $270.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
24. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Hy-Vee Food Store, 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/15/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
25. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
The Grand Hotel, 300 W. Mullan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/12/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
26. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Hy-Vee Food Store, 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/15/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
27. Application for Cigarette License Permit
Blue River, Inc., 801 Commercial Street
3 Star Mart, 127 Jefferson Street
The Pit Stop, 1459 Ansborough Avenue
Club Wanabes, 226 West 5th & Jefferson Street •
BONDS
28. Motion-to approve the bonds.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
February 18, 2002 �-' `' Page 6
MEETINGS
Monday, Februarq 18, 2002
2:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of January 8, 2002 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting retirement of Larry Thompson, Police
Sergeant, effective February 2, 2002, together with recommendation of payment of
$29,573.12 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program Zone 1, Contract No. 633.
Pay Estimate No. 6 to Borwig Building Service in the total amount due of
$3,460.69.
2. Sixth Street Extension-Phase II, HDP-9107(005)-71-07, STP-U-8155(3)-70-07.
Pay construction engineering services to Earth Tech, Inc. in the total amount due of
$16,138.60.
3. Sixth Street Extension-Phase III, IX-6604(1)-79-07, HDP-9104(002)-71-07.
Pay construction engineering services to Earth Tech, Inc. in the total amount due of
$31,141.72.
4. Emergency Vehiclb Access at Hawkeiie Road.
Pay engineering services to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due
of$3,972.70.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 18, 2002
5 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of 28E Agreement for building maintenance
administrative services—Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 18, 2002
2 : 00 - 4 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 18, 2002
7 :30 a.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 19, 2002
4 : 00 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 14, 2002
8 : 30 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
February 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
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 14 , 2002
7 : 00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 13 , 2002
3 :30 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 12 , 2002
4 : 00 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget .
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, FEBRUARY 11, 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: Reverend Susan Vergeront, First Presbyterian Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Deborah Berry
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of February 4, 2002, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring February 14, 2002, as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of the
March of Dimes Birth Defects Foundation to hold annual March of Dimes
WalkAmerica on April 20, 2002, starting at 9:00 a.m. and ending around 11:30
a.m., with route to begin and end at Central Middle School stadium.
February 11, 2002 .. Page 2
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of the
Family Y.M.C.A. to hold a 5k Run/Walk on April 27, 2002, starting at 9:00 a.m.,
with the race route to begin and end at the Y.M.C.A. on South Hackett Road.
DOCUMENTS
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Jeffrey D. Northey for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $10,758.00 for
property located at 311 Clough Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
4. Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 549.
Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting Change Order No. 16 for a net decrease in the amount of
$3,265.57 for work to be performed by Fagen, Inc.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Earth Tech, Inc., transmitting
Supplemental Agreement No. 4, at an estimated cost of$70,000.00,for design and
construction-related services in conjunction with Easton Avenue Water Pollution
Control Facilities, Contract No. 549.
6. Preliminary Plat of Cedar Hills Second Addition.
Resolution-to approve preliminary plat and necessary documents.
7. Final Plat of Minard's Universitt Avenue Addition.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
8. Final Plat of Anderson's Sixth Addition.
Resolution-to approve final plat and necessary documents.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an
Addendum to the Real Estate Contract with Chicago Central and Pacific Railroad
Company to purchase property generally located from East 11 th Street to the railroad
bridge near East 7th Street in conjunction with the Iowa Brownfields Acquisition
Project.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution-to create new activity fund for Rath Brownfields Projects.
11. Resolution-to name airport as Waterloo Regional Airport Serving the Cedar Valley.
BILLS PAYMENT
12. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
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NEW BUSINESS
13. F.Y. 2002 Midport Limestone Sign Walls, Contract No. 651.
Motion-to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as February 25, 2002.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
14. John R. Rooff, Mayor, to attend Vision Iowa Board meeting on February 12, 2002,
and Urban Mayors' Summit on February 13, 2002, in Des Moines, Iowa, with costs
not to exceed $205.00.
15. Steve Grimm, Fire Instructor, to teach Hazardous Materials Technician
Recertification for Lennox Corporation in Marshalltown, Iowa, on February 7-8,
2002, with costs not to exceed $155.00, with cost to be reimbursed.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
16. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Blue River, 801 Commercial Street (New) (Expires 2/15/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
National Dairy Cattle Congress, 257 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
2/28/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Red Lobster, 941 E. San Marnan Drive (New) (Expires 3/11/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Johnny Poppers, 910 West 5th Street (New Owner) (Expires 02/15/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
ADD Ka-Boo's, 324 West 4th Street (New Owner) (Expires 2/12/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
17. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Iry Warren Memorial Golf Course, 1000 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
2/28/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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MEETINGS
Monday, February 11, 2002
2:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:20 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting promotion of Steve Nemmers and
Andrew Clark to the position of Sergeant, effective February 4, 2002.
2. Waterloo Cultural 85 Arts Commission minutes of December 13, 2001, on file in the
City Clerk's office.
3. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of January 8, 2002, on file
in the City Clerk's office.
4. Telecommunication Commission minutes of January 3, 2002, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
5. Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of David A. Burks,
Library Assistant, effective January 31, 2002, together with recommendation of
payment of$89.38 for unused vacation pay.
6. Communication from Library Director transmitting resignation of Rose M. Nefzger,
Library Assistant, effective February 1, 2002, together with recommendation of
payment of$377.93 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
7. Communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
termination of Robert Cooley, Sewer Maintenance Worker, effective January 31,
2002, together with recommendation of paymentof$1,321.36 for unused vacation
pay.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 36 to Fagen Inc. in the total amount due of$29,396.80.
2. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 37 to Fagen Inc. in the total amount due of$720,409.64.
3. Depot Renovation.
Pay Estimate No. 9 to Peters Construction Corporation in the total amount due of
$22,740.88.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 11, 2002
2 : 00 - 4 : 15 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
February 8, 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
February 7, 2002
4 : 00 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget Process .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 6, 2002
4 : 00 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget Process .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 5, 2002
4 : 00 p.m.
First Floor Conference Room
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget Process .
Adjournment .
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, FEBRUARY 4, 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: Councilperson Bob Greenwood
Pledge of Allegiance: Nancy Eckert, City Clerk
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended. .
Minutes of January 28, 2002, Regular Session, and January 31, 2002 Special Session
as proposed.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Linda Craun for 30 years of service.
HEARINGS
1. Site plan amendment to the "R-2,C Z" Conditional One and Two Family Residence
District for property generally located at 239 Sumner Street for the purpose of
converting a grocery store to a beauty salon and clothing store-Jeffreu H. Turner.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve said site plan amendment.
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2. Sale and Conveyance of property generally located to the rear of property at 210 -
214 East 4th Street for the development of a parking lot to the rear of the property
for$1.00-Cedar Skiiline Corporation dba Main Street Waterloo.
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.
3. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance as it pertains to the
deletion of enforcement of platted building lines.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
4. F.Y. 2002 Repair of Recreational Trail Bridge Over Black Hawk Creek, Contract No.
641.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$44,982.00 to Peterson
Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa
DOCUMENTS
5. F.Y. 2002 Repair of Recreational Trail Bridge Over Black Hawk Creek, Contract No.
641.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds, and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$44,982.00 from
Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Rampart
Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond
in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Virden Creek Dam and Channel Repairs, Contract
No. 626.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Rampart
Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond
in conjunction with F.Y. 2000 Concrete and Structure Repair, Contract No. 617.
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8. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage for James C. and Dawne E. Bosier,
9501 Kimball Avenue, for payment of Promissory Note in conjunction with Kimball
South Rural Water Main Project.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Executive Director of Waterloo
Convention and Visitors Bureau transmitting recommendation on allocation of
hotel/motel tax grant funds.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
10. An Ordinance repealing Subsection A, Appointment; Qualifications, of Section 2-11-
2, Composition and Membership, of Chapter 11, Memorial Hall Commission, of the
2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa; and enacting in lieu thereof
a new Subsection A, Appointment; Qualifications, of Section 2-11-2, Composition
and Membership, of Chapter 11, Memorial Hall Commission, of the 2001 Code of
Ordinances of the City of Waterloo, Iowa (increasing the number of commission
members from twelve to_fifteen).
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
11. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Great Plains Company, Deed Holder and Bridgett R. Sisk,
Contract Purchaser, to certify $3,200.00 for work performed by Waterloo Water
Works at 517 Cottage Street, together with recommendation of approval of Board of
Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Tobin James Orcutt, Owner, and Raymond A. Derfield,
Contract Purchaser, to certify $3,340.00 for work performed by Waterloo Water
Works at 2186 Lafayette Street, together with recommendation of approval of
Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
14. F.Y. 2002 Sidewalk Repair Program Zone 2, Contract No. 648.
Motion-to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans, specifications,form of
contract, etc. and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as February 25, 2002.
February 4, 2002 Page 4
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
15. Steve Grimm and Ralph Baracz, Fire Instructors, to teach Technician Recertification
class for Lennox Corporation in Marshalltown, Iowa on January 29-30, 2002, with
costs not to exceed $300.00, cost will be reimbursed.
16. Rick Curran, Construction Coordinator; Gene Milton, Construction Foreman; Veryl
Riggins and Rick Wagner, Park Maintenance II, to attend National Playground
Safety Inspector Course and Exam in Marshalltown, Iowa on February 26-28,
2002, with costs not to exceed $1,362.00, including the use of city vehicle.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
3/11/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Sapphire's Gentlemen's Club, 301 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/12/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
LaFiesta Mexican Restaurant, 3551 University Avenue (New) (Expires 2/14/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
18. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Sam's Club, 210 E. Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Sycamore Convenience, 614-619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/11/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Hy-Vee Food Stores, 2052 Logan Avenue(Renewal) (Expires 3/23/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Hy-Vee Food Store, 306 Byron Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
19. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Sam's Club, 210 East Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Sycamore Convenience, 614-619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/11/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Hy-Vee Food Stores, 2052 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Hy-Vee Food Store, 306 Byron Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
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20. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Sam's Club, 210 East Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Sycamore Convenience, 614-619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/11/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
21. Application for Outdoor Service Area
Lone Star Steakhouse & Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
3/11/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
22. Recycling Yard License Application
Pat's Auto Salvage, 924 Lowell Avenue
Pat's Auto Salvage, 1002 Lowell Avenue
Pat's Auto Salvage, 945 Lowell Avenue
Northside Auto, 821 Dearborn
Stuber Enterprises, Inc., 275 Rampart Lane
Quails Auto Salvage & Sales, 202 Glendale Street
Alter Trading Corporation, 1500 W. Airline Highway
Alter Trading Corporation, 1491 David Street
Kevin's Auto Parts, 953 Fulton Street
Chase Auto Parts Co. Inc., 1041 Sheffield Avenue
Chase Auto Parts Co. Inc., 1117 Sheffield Avenue
Weekley's Auto Salvage, 110 Court Avenue
Pierce Used Cars, 1500 Commercial Street
Wilber Auto Body & Sales, Inc., 2220 1/2 Easton Avenue
B. Schultz Company, 1500 David Street
A-Line Iron & Metal, 808 Dearborn Avenue
Vic Fuller Salvage & Wrecking Co., 2113 Mitchell Avenue
Dick's Auto Salvage, 612 Power Street
Waterloo Auto Parts, Inc., 1501 Grandview Avenue
Jones Metals, 2452 Burton Avenue
Plumbs R & B, 2630 W.C.F. & N Drive
Litzkow Auto Recycler, Inc., 1720 Black Hawk Road
Tournier Recycling, 900 Fulton Street
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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MEETINGS
Monday, February 4, 2002
3:45 p.m. -Building & Grounds, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting promotion of Tom Lanigan to Battalion
Chief, effective January 15, 2002 and Matt Knox to Medical Officer, effective
January 23, 2002.
2. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of December 13, 2001 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
3. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of January 23, 2002 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Housing Authority minutes of January 22, 2002 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Program Zone 1 and Greenhill Road Recreational Trail
Repair, Contract No. 631.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Bowers Masonry in the total amount due of$7,228.01.
2. F.Y. 2002 South Hills Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 643.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Watco Construction in the total amount due of$10,320.28.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
February 1, 2002
4 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Overview of Budget Process .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk