HomeMy WebLinkAbout01. January SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
January 31, 2002
8 : 30 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Motion—to approve agenda, as proposed.
Motion—to receive and file copies of Call .
1 . Resolution-to approve Development Agreement between the City
of Waterloo and the Waterloo Development Corporation
regarding the Riverfront Renaissance Plan.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
ORGANIZATION MEETING
January 2, 2002
5:30 P.M.
Center For The Arts
225 Commercial Street
Petersen Town Hall
Call to Order by Mayor John Rooff
Roll Call.
Comments
Adjournment
1. Associate Court Judge James D. Coil administers the Oath of Office to Mayor John
Rooff.
2. Mayor John Rooff administers the Oath of Office to the following Council Members-
elect:
Council Member, at Large—Bob Greenwood
Council Member, First Ward— Tim Hurley
Council Member, Third Ward—Buck Clark
Council Member, Fifth Ward—Ron Welper
Call to Order by Mayor John Rooff.
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Joint Public Safety Color Guard and Jr. ROTC.
4. "Bridge Over Troubled Water" - East High "Expressions"led by Ann Zellhoefer, 1 S`
Soloist is Treashana Baker, 2nd Soloist is Dante Means.
5. Invocation by Father Jerry Kopacek, St. Edwards Catholic Church.
6. Introduction of Staff.
Roll Call
7. Motion—to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended.
8. Swearing-In of Firefighters Todd Petersen, Neal Caughron and Ron Hoskins.
9. Motion—to receive and file Oath of Office documents of Mayor and Council Members.
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10. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Harold Getty as Mayor Pro Tem.
11. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Tom Jennings as Chief of Waterloo Police Department.
12. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Ned DeBerg as Chief of Waterloo Fire Rescue.
13. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Jim Walsh as City Attorney and Eric Thorson as City Engineer.
14. Motion—to approve reappointment of Nancy Eckert as City Clerk.
15. Motion—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Marge Hirdler as Deputy City Clerk.
16. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting the appointment of
the following Council Standing Committees for 2002:
FINANCE HUMAN RESOURCES
Chairperson —Scott Jordan Chairperson —Debra Berry
Vice Chairperson— Tim Hurley Vice Chairperson— Tim Hurley
Harold Getty Buck Clark
BUILDING& GROUNDS PUBLIC SAFETY
Chairperson —Harold Getty Chairperson—Harold Getty r
Vice Chairperson —Bob Greenwood Vice Chairperson—Buck Clark
Ron Welper Debra Berry
PUBLIC WORKS BOARDS& COMMISSIONS
Chairperson—Scott Jordan Chairperson —Debra Berry
Vice Chairperson —Ron Welper Vice Chairperson —Ron Welper
Bob Greenwood Tim Hurley
ORDINANCES
Chairperson —Mayor Pro Tem
All Council Members
January 2, 2002 Page 3
MISCELLANEOUS
17. Motion—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting Surety Bonds from Old
Republic Surety Company in the amount of$50,000 for all city employees.
18 Resolution—to name Firstar Bank N.A., Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust, Union
Planters Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Bank Iowa, Community National Bank, Citizens
Bank& Trust, John Deere Community Credit Union, Public Employees Credit Union as
depositories for the City of Waterloo.
19. Mayor's Address.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting appointment of Todd Petersen, Neal
Caughron and Ron Hoskins to the position of Fire Fighter, effective January 2, 2002.
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Council Work Session
January 31, 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, JANUARY 28, 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: Pastor Don Hoy, First Lutheran 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 January 22, 2002, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring January 27-February 2, 2002, as Catholic Schools Week.
Introduction of Muscular Dystrophy Association 2002 Goodwill Ambassadors, Timothy
and Austin Brandt.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Tom Campbell for 30 years of service.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Dennis Bell for 30 years of service.
January 28, 2002 Page 2
HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. F.Y. 2002 Repair of Recreational Trail Bridge Over Black Hawk Creek, Contract No.
641.
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
2. Sale and conveyance of property generally located at 3845 Tami Terrace under HUD
Section 5(h) Plan for Sale of Single Family Dwellings under the Public Housing
Homeownership Program for$70,000.00-Lisa Aretha Ambrose.
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. Sale and conveyance of a portion of the vacated east-west alley generally located
between Adrian and Idaho Streets, south of Archer Avenue, and rescinding
Resolution No. 2001-584—Lee and Mark Bertholf, Joanne Bernard, Betty Manross,
Karen Flood and Marla Heath.
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 authorize said sale and conveyance and rescind Resolution No. 2001-
584.
4. Vacation, sale and conveyance of property generally located at the northeast corner
of South Hackett Road and Sager Avenue for$1.00-Red Cross.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING-No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments.
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
January 28, 2002 Page 3
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Jim Blackledge on behalf of Roger and Janice Kalsem for a variance to
Subdivision Ordinance Section 2.4(2a) requiring plat and accompanying documents
to be recorded within nine months of the date of City Council approval.
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting Scope of
Services agreement with Howard R. Green Consulting Engineers, at a cost of
$20,000.00,for professional public outreach services assistance in conjunction with
implementing EPA Environmental Justice Grant for the Rath Neighborhood Area.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Borwig Building
Services, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair
Assessment Program Zone 1, Contract No. 633.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
request of Demtech for a blasting permit in conjunction with demolition of a 160 foot
smokestack located at the CN/IC Railroad Yard, 1006 East 4th Street.
9. Resolution-to approve Master Agreement between City of Waterloo and Black Hawk
County regarding the Riverfront Renaissance Plan.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting application with
the Iowa Department of Transportation for R.I.S.E.funding in the amount of
$2,283,849.60, with estimated city match of$570,962.40,for River Road and
westerly extension of Commercial Street in conjunction with redevelopment of Deere
Westfield site.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
11. An Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Section 44, Display of
Plates; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 44, Display of Plates and
Validation Stickers (regulations for displaying plates and validation stickers
on vehicles)..
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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12. An Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (25) Cadillac
Drive of Section 543, Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection
(25) Cadillac Drive of Section 543, Thru Streets (install stop signs at the
intersection of Loma Street and Cadillac Drive).
Motion-to receive,file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
BILLS PAYMENT
13. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
14. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting proposed
2002 Street Reconstruction and Overlay Improvements Lists.
15. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program--Zone 1, Contract No. 633.
Resolution-to order preparation of final plat and schedule of assessments.
Resolution-to approve abandonment schedule.
Resolution-to adopt and levy final schedule of assessments and providing for
payment thereof
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request to place a 60-day moratorium on placement of half-way houses in
residential zoning classifications.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Rudy D. Jones, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, to attend Capital Access 2002
Conference in Washington, DC, on February 26 - March 1, 2002, with costs not to
exceed $556.00.
18. Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief to attend Mid-Winter Chiefs Conference in Ames, Iowa on
February 6-7, 2002, with costs not to exceed $137.00.
19. Melissa Edsill, Associate Planner, to attend National Park Service Urban Park and
Recreation Recovery workshop in Chicago, Illinois, on January 29-30, 2002, with
costs not to exceed $167.00.
January 28, 2002 Page 5
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
20. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Tony's Trattoria, 3251 West 4th Street (New) (Expires 12/10/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Electric Park Ballroom, 310 W. Conger Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/27/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
21. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Osco Drug, 2060 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/03)
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, January 28, 2002
2:40 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
2:50 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
3:00 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. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board minutes of December 20, 2001, on
file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of November 28, 2001, on file in the City Clerk's
office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Lead Abatement for the Anaerobic Digester Project, Contract No. 629.
Pay Estimate No. 2 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$7,000.00.
2. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 17 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$120,284.03.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 28, 2002
3 :30 - 4 : 00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Planning, Programming and Zoning Department—City
Planner.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 28, 2002
4 : 00 - 4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update on Riverfront Renaissance Project .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
WORK SESSION
January 28, 2002
4 :30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of recommendation of funding of Hotel/Motel Grant—
Executive Director of Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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Council Work Session
January 24, 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.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 22, 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 Abraham Funchess, Antioch Baptist Church
Pledge of Allegiance: Denny Bell, Superintendent of Central Garage
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of January 14, 2002 Regular Session, and January 17, 2002 Special Session,
as proposed.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Don Sparks for 30 years of service.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Sandie Greco for 30 years of service.
Presentation of Certificate of Appreciation to Charles "Gordy"Linker for 30 years of
service.
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HEARINGS AND BIDS
1. Manufacture and Installation of Skate Park Equipment.
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,form of contract and request for proposals
etc.
Resolution-to order construction.
Motion-to receive,file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Leisure Service Director for review.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting request of the
American Cancer Society Relay for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on May 10,
2002 from 7:00 p.m. to 12:00 p.m. in conjunction with singing and band activity at
Waterloo Memorial Stadium-Central Middle School, together with recommendation
of Police Chief to approve from 7:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Lincoln Savings Bank for minor site plan amendment to allow a
temporary building and ATM machine facility prior to construction of a new facility
generally located near the Tower Park office complex.
4. Resolution to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting request of
Black Hawk Center for Independent Living on behalf of Mr. & Mrs. Lawrence
Corwin, 1105 Evergreen Avenue,for a variance to Section 7-1-6 Property Owners
to Maintain Right of Way of the Waterloo Code of Ordinances to allow a wheelchair
ramp on city right-of-way, together with Indemnity Agreement holding the city
harmless from any potential liability regarding the placement of the ramp on city
right-of-way.
REPORTS
5. Motion-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting December
2001 Financial Report.
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting Grant
Application with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance in
conjunction with 2002 Bulletproof Vest Partnership to replace 50 bulletproof vests.
January 22, 2002 - Page 3
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Joel Cizek for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $26,000.00 for property
located at 77 West 16th Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan,
together with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Thomas L. Gehl for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $26,830.00 for
property located at 235 Leland Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for James and Marcella Dunnwald for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$5,540.00 for property located at 205 Linden Avenue in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request
from Earth Tech the assignment of Leah Roger's Sub-consultant Agreement to
Tallgrass Historians to provide Phase I, Cultural Resources Evaluation, in
conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Eighteenth Street Bridge Replacement, Contract No.
622.
11. Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 549.
Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting Change Order No. 15 for a net increase in the amount of
$14,459.00 for work to be performed by Fagen, Inc.
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 City Attorney transmitting request to
hire Segal Company as a consultant to assist in evaluation of city's obligations
relative to possible changes in health insurance plans, with expenses not to exceed
$2,500.00.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
14. Walter Reed, Jr., Human Rights Director, and Rebecca Johnson and Constance
McGovern, Human Rights Specialists, to attend National Fair Housing School in
Columbus, Ohio on February 3-8, 2002, with costs not to exceed $3,979.17.
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15. Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, to attend Iowa Concrete Paving
Associations 38th Annual Concrete Paving Workshop in Des Moines, Iowa on
February 6-8, 2002, with costs not to exceed $287.06, including use of city vehicle.
16. Kent Shankle, Curator, to attend "I'll Make Me A World" Celebration and
conference in Des Moines, Iowa on January 25-27, 2002, with costs not to exceed
$250.00, including use of city vehicle.
17. Richard Earles, Don Temeyer, Dr. Charles Means and John Rathjen to meet with
potential Economic Development Planning personnel for site visit for the Martin
Luther King Jr. Drive Project and meet with city staff and entrepreneurs in
Milwaukee, Wisconsin on January 25, 2002, with costs not to exceed $1,450.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
18. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Amalgamated Local 838 U.A.W., 2615 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires
2/28/03)
19. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
The Pit Stop, 1459 Ansborough Avenue (New) (Expires 2/1/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
3 Star Mart, 127 Jefferson Street (New) (Expires 2/1/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Express Super Valu, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/14/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Downtown Amoco, 428 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 01/21/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
20. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
3 Star Mart, 127 Jefferson Street (New) (Expires 2/1/03) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Express Super Valu, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 12/14/02) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
21. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Grand China Buffet, 106 Brookeridge (Renewal) (Expires 1/18/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
22. Pawnbroker's License Application
Waterloo Jewelry, 330 E. 4th Street
Levi Brothers Jewelers, LTD., 306 East 4th Street
Mister Money USA, 900 LaPorte Road
Duee's Pawn & Gun, 909 Independence Avenue
Farris Stereo & Loan, 211 West 18th Street
January 22, 2002 Page 5
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Tuesday, January 22, 2002
2:45 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
2:50 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:05 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
3:15 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. Metropolitan Transit Authority of Black Hawk County Board of Trustees minutes of
September 27, 2001 and October 23, 2001 on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Community Development Board minutes of December 18, 2001 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. 18th Street Bridge Replacement, BRM-8155(650)-8N-07.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Earth Tech, Inc. in the total amount due of$17,049.12.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 22, 2002
4 : 30 - 4 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Primary and Runoff Election—City Clerk
2 . Review of consent agenda—City Clerk.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 22 , 2002
4 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of proposed Contract Compliance Program—Contract
Compliance Officer.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
WORK SESSION
January 22 , 2002
4 : 00 - 4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of proposal to furnish administrative and
professional assistance for Black Hawk County Building
Maintenance—Building Official/Maintenance Administrator.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
SPECIAL COUNCIL MEETING
January 17, 2002
9 : 30 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Motion—to approve agenda, as proposed.
Motion—to receive and file copies of Call .
1 . Resolution-to approve one-year agreement with L&L Murphy,
Associates to provide Lobbyist services for the City of
Waterloo.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
January 17, 2002
9:00 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, JANUARY 14, 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 Harold Getty
Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Decker, Superintendent of Streets
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of January 7, 2002, Regular Session , as proposed.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
1. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Lee and Mark Bertholf, Joanne Bernard, Betty Manross, Karen Flood and Marla
Heath to sell and convey a portion of the vacated east-west alley generally located
between Adrian and Idaho Streets, south of Archer Avenue and rescind Resolution
No. 2001-584. Set date of hearing as January 28, 2002.
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2. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Jeffery H. Turner for a 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, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as February 4, 2002.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Cedar Skyline Corporation dba Main Street Waterloo to sell and convey
for$1.00 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. Set date of
hearing as February 4, 2002.
DOCUMENTS
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chief transmitting Burning
Agreement with Black Hawk County to burn property in conjunction with fire
suppression training.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Street Reconstruction
Program, Contract No. 630.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Roger D. Wildeboer for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $7,000.00 for
property located at 722 Bishop Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve one-year agreement with L & L Murphy, Associates to
provide Lobbyist Services to represent the metropolitan area.
BILLS PAYMENT
8. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
9. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation
of reappointment of Janet Longus to the Telecommunications Commission, with
term expiration date of December 1, 2004.
10. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Rooff transmitting recommendation
of appointment of James P. Christensen to the Airport Commission, with term
expiration date of January 14, 2003.
January 14, 2001 Page 3
11. Motion-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation
of appointment of John Lenius to the position of Waterloo Housing Authority
Inspector, effective on a mutually agreed upon date.
12. Motion-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Francesca Soans to the position of Cable Television Production
Coordinator, effective February 18, 2002.
13. F.Y. 2002 Repair of Recreational Trail Bridge Over Black Hawk Creek, Contract No..
641.
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 January 28, 2002.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
amendment to Zoning Ordinance and Subdivision Ordinance as it pertains to the
deletion of enforcement of platted building lines, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of
hearing as February 4, 2002.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request to place a moratorium on all freestanding wireless communication tower
applications for a period of sixty days.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
16. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, to attend 2002 Asphalt Paving Conference in Ames,
Iowa on January 22, 2002, with costs not to exceed$125.00, including use of city
vehicle.
17. Jeremy Pohl, James Oliver and Robert Michael, Police Officers, to attend Field
Training Associates 40-hour Course in Appleton, Wisconsin on January 21-25,
2002, with costs not to exceed $2,125.00.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
18. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Econofoods, 1411 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/17/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
January 14, 2001 l' Page 4
Metro 66, 1625 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/2/02) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
19. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Econofoods, 1411 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/17/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
20. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Econofoods, 1411 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/17/03) (Includes
Sunday Sales
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Mondaq, January 14, 2002
3:45 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:55 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:25 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting retirement of Danny Michael, Fire
Engineer, effective December 10, 2001, together with recommendation of payment
of$7,165.96 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of December 4, 2001 on
file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Civil Service Commission minutes of November 27, 2001 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
4. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of November 13, 2001 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
5. Civil Service list for the position of Medical Officer, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on January 9, 2002.
January 14, 2001 Page 5
6. Civil Service list for the position of Police Sergeant, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on January 9, 2002.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Street Reconstruction, Contract No. 630.
Pay Estimate No. 16 to Aspro in the total amount due of$1,697.27.
2. Martin Luther King IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 21 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$7,988.91.
3. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 18 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$64,653.48.
4. 18th Street Bridge Replacement, BRM-8155(650)-8N-07.
Pay Consulting Fees to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$10,787.74.
5. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 37 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$9,611.93.
6. Easton Avenue WPFC, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 35 to Fagen, Inc. in the total amount due of$54,315.83.
7. F.Y. 2000 Sucamore Street Reconstruction, Contract No. 613.
Pay Estimate No. 16 to Rampart Corporation in the total amount of$9,895.49.
8. F.Y. 2002 South Hills Sanitaru Sewer, Contract No. 643.
Pay Estimate No. 1 to Watco Construction in the total amount due of$33,881.43.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 14 , 2002
4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Presentation of Cedar Valley Community Development by
Michael Anthony.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 14, 2002
4 :45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of Primary and Runoff Elections—City Clerk.
2 . Review of consent agenda—City Clerk.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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AMENDED
Council Work Session
January 10, 2002
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed or amended.
1. Discussion of working with Cedar Falls to jointly fund hiring of Lobbyists.
2. Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Labor negotiation strategy pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3)(2001).
Motion—to adjourn Executive Session.
Motion—to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
January 10, 2002
9:00 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 to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Labor negotiation strategy pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3)(2001).
Motion to adjourn Executive Session.
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, JANUARY 7, 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: Ibraham Shehata, Member of Islamic Community.
Pledge of Allegiance: Tim Shea, Superintendent of Waste Management Services
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of December 17, 2001, Regular Session and January 2, 2002, Organization
Meeting, as proposed.
HEARINGS
1. Site plan amendment to the "S-1" Shopping Center Commercial District for property
generally located at 2009 Crossroads Boulevard to construct a new restaurant-
Stubblefield and Associates, Inc., on behalf of International House of Pancakes.
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.
January 7, 2002 Page 2
2. Proposed Changes to Ward and Precinct Boundaries.
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.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
request of Red Cross to vacate, sell and convey for$1.00 right-of-way generally
located at the northeast corner of South Hackett Road and Sager Avenue. Set date
of hearing as January 28, 2002.
DOCUMENTS
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting one-
year renewal agreement with Lee Rottinghaus to lease 11.01 acres of property
acquired in conjunction with the Martin Luther King Jr. Drive Project for$990.00 per
year.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of
Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Bowers Masonry,
Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Program Zone
1 and Greenhill Road Recreational Trail Repair, Contract No. 631.
6. Memorial Hall A.D.A. Improvements Project.
Motion-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator
transmitting Change Order No. 5 for a net increase in the amount of$1,214.00 for
work to be performed by Huff Construction Company of Waterloo, Iowa.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage for Curtis G. Hollis for payment of
Promissory Note in conjunction with Kimball South Rural Water Main Project.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Letha L. Curry for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $2,876.45 for
property located at 752 Hall Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting application
for Betty Mether for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $61,000.00 for
property located at 1022 Calhoun Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval.
January 7, 2002 Page 3
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Supplemental Agreement No. 2 with Earth Tech, Inc.for additional survey work and
preliminary and final design services at a cost of$40,000.00, with a city match of
$13,778.00, in conjunction with Highway 218/Cedar Valley Lakes Trail, Phase I,
Contract No. 584.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
11. Resolution-to approve allocation of$5,000.00 of hotel/motel discretionary funds to
Main Street Waterloo for sponsorship of"Downtown Lights the Night"parade.
12. Resolution-to set date of hearing as January 28, 2002, to sell and convey to Lisa
Aretha Ambrose property generally located at 3845 Tami Terrace for$70,000.00
under HUD Section 5(h) Plan for Sale of Single Family Dwellings under the Public
Hosing Homeownership Program.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
13. An Ordinance establishing grades in the City of Waterloo Sidewalk Repair
Assessment Program Zone 1.
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
14. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Waterloo Water Works General Manager
transmitting request of Linda Diane Miller to certify $1,214.69 for work performed
by Waterloo Water Works at 53 Lafayette Street, together with recommendation of
approval of Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
16. Waterloo Skate Park Equipment.
Motion-to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare plans,form of contract,
Request for Proposals, etc.
Motion-to receive and file plans,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to preliminarily approve plans,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans,form of contract, etc. and
taking of Request for Proposals. Set date of hearing as January 22, 2002.
January 7, 2002 Page 4
TRAVEL REQUESTS
Motion-to approve the following:
17. Melissa Edsill, Associate Planner, to attend Environmental Protection Agency Region
7 workshop in Kansas City, Kansas, on January 7-8, 2002, with costs not to exceed
$255.00, including use of city vehicle.
18. Steven Newell, Phillip Lowrey, Shawn Moore and Joshua Wessels, Police Officers, to
attend Iowa Law Enforcement Academy Basic Level I Officer Certification course in
Johnston, Iowa, on January 6-April 5, 2002, with costs not to exceed $10,998.54.
MISCELLANEOUS
Motion-to approve the following:
19. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Hy-Vee, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Fareway Stores, 40 W. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/14/03)
Elements, 320 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 01/06/03)
20. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Hy-Vee, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/03) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Fareway Stores, 40 W. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/14/03)
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, January 7, 2002
4:00 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:20 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Street Superintendent transmitting retirement of Luvell Crisp,
Laborer, effective December 31, 2001, together with recommendation of payment of
$3,000.00 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
January 7, 2002 Page 5
2. Communication from Street Superintendent transmitting retirement of Gary Arends,
Equipment Operator I, effective December 31, 2001, together with recommendation
of payment of$3,090.00 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
3. Telecommunication Commission minutes of December 6, 2001, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of November 8, 2001 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
5. Community Development Board minutes of November 20, 2001, on file in the City
Clerk's office.
6. Waterloo Convention and Visitors Bureau Board minutes of November 28, 2001, on
file in the City Clerk's office.
7. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of December 17, 2001 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program Zone 1, Contract No. 633.
Pay Estimate No. 5 to Borwig Building in the total amount due of$4,376.20.
2. San Marnan Drive Turn Lane Construction, STP-U-8155(651)-70-07, Contract No.
624.
Pay Estimate No. 3 to E.K. Bridge, Inc., in the total amount due of$59,776.61.
3. Anaerobic Digesters Water Pollution Control Facility, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 17 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$50,761.64.
4. Martin Luther Kinq Jr. Drive, Phase IV and V, Contract No. 556.
Pay Estimate No. 20 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$9,694.85.
5. Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 549.
Pay Estimate No. 36 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$32,074.48.
6. San Marnan Drive Traffic Improvements, STP-U-8155(651)-70-07, Contract No. 624.
Pay Estimate No. 7 to Parsons Transportation Group in the total amount due of
$15,561.03.
7. Anaerobic Digesters Water Pollution Control Facilities, Contract No. 550.
Pay Estimate No. 16 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$179,880.72.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 7, 2002
4 : 50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of loan agreement with Main Street Waterloo for
repayment of $250 , 000 . 00 for stabilization and asbestos
removal at the former Osco Building.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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Council Work
Session
January 3, 2002
9:00 a.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed
or amended.
l• Discussion of weekly council agenda and informational meeting.
Adjournment.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk