HomeMy WebLinkAbout01. January EXECUTIVE SESSION
January 30, 2006
5:30 p.m.
Police Library
Roll Call.
Motion-to approve agenda, as proposed.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Labor negotiation strategy pursuant to Iowa Code Section 20.17(3)(2005).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
Motion-to adjourn.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 30, 2006
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Discussion on FY 2007 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, JANUARY 23, 2006
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Enhance the economic well-being of Waterloo by emphasizing economic development as
the top priority for the City Council, resulting in an expanded tax base and increased
population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future
Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Adopt the International Property Maintenance Code to improve the health, safety and
appearance of the City.
6. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
7. Work toward lowering the overall property tax rate for Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe
and well maintained.
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.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Brad Hagen, Airport Director.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of January 17, 2006, Regular Session, as proposed.
January 23, 2006 L page 2
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolution to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting request of
Black Hawk County Street Machines to hold car show on May 7, 2006 from 8:00
a.m. to 4:00 p.m., including blocking off several streets.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
request of Willard Frost for a temporary variance to the truck embargo ordinance
on Idaho Street from East Donald Street to Newell Street and West Donald Street
from Longfellow Avenue to Logan Avenue from January through April 2006.
b. Motion-to approve the following:
1. Tim Hurley, Mayor; and Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development
Director, to attend Cedar Valley Coalition meetings in Washington, DC on March
27-30, 2006, with costs not to exceed $1,400.00 each.
2. Cammie Scully, Director of Cultural &Arts Commission, to attend Iowa
Department of Cultural Affairs Advocacy Day workshops and IDCA Operating
Support Grant Workshop in Des Moines, Iowa on January 23-24, 2006, with costs
not to exceed $235.00.
3. Rhonda Weber, Police Officer; and Becky DeKruif, Police Officer, to attend 2006
Mid-States Division IAI Conference in Davenport, Iowa on April 10-14, 2006, with
costs not to exceed $860.60, including use of city vehicle.
c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Amalgamated Local 838 UAW, 2615 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/07)
ADD - d. Going Out of Business License Application
The Mulberry Bush, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (60 days that 3/31/06)
January 23, 2006 Page 3
HEARINGS
2. An ordinance amending Wards and Precincts Ordinance to remove wording
referring to East Waterloo Township Precinct 2.
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.
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
3. F.Y. 2006 Rath Brownfields Area Demolition, Contract No. 708.
Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$129,435.00 to Summers'
Enterprise of Masonville, Iowa.
REPORTS
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting report
prepared by Earth Tech Engineering for release of four parcels of airport property
from FAA to be used for commercial use in the Mid Port Industrial Park.
DOCUMENTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting
recommendation to accept Plat Improvements for Audubon Heights Third Addition
and receive and file two-year maintenance bond from Rampart Corporation.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting Letter of Understanding with Union Pacific Railroad to
purchase property generally located at Cedar River and East 7th Street at a cost of
$18,299.05 as part of the redevelopment of the Eastside Housing.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning & Development
Director transmitting agreement with U.S. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the Brownfields Economic Development Initiative grant in the
amount of$2,000,000.00, Section 108 loan in the amount of$8,220,000.00 and
the Section 108 loan for Brownfields streets in the amount of$2,075,000.00.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting application
with Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau for an Intoxicated Driver Prevention
Program grant in the amount of$18,126.00.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting Memorandum
of Understanding with Department of Veteran Affairs granting local Police
Department full rights to exercise law enforcement functions on VA grounds at a
healthcare clinic located at 1015 S. Hackett Street.
January 23, 2006 Page 4 •
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting Encroachment
Agreement with Community National Bank, 422 Commercial Street, to allow them
to place building footings over a 2 foot portion of city right-of-way generally located
along the southwesterly line of their property in conjunction with expansion of the
drive-thru area.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
11. Resolution-to rescind Resolution No. 2004-733 which adopted the City of Waterloo
Snow and Ice Control Program and Policy.
NEW BUSINESS
12. F.Y. 2006 Rath Brownfields Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 686.
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 13, 2006
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, January 23, 2006
4:15 p.m. -Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Civil Service Commission minutes of December 7, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of December 7, 2005 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
January 23, 2006 Page 5
3. Communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting
retirement of David Keidel, Manager of Rehabilitation Services, effective January
17, 2006, together with recommendation of payment of$8,446.11 for unused
vacation time and sick pay.
4. Telecommunications Board minutes of December 20, 2005 and December 27, 2005
are on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Virden Creek Tributary Drainage Study.
Pay engineering services to Ament Inc. in the total amount due of$7,280.00.
2. Phase II Storm Water Program.
Pay engineering services to Ament Inc. in the total amount due of$2,104.01.
3. Donald Street Recreational Trail, Contract No. 700.
Pay estimate No. 3 to Ament Inc. in the total amount due of$8,685.00.
4. Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Waterloo Vision Iowa Projects Riverfront
Loop/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheatre.
Pay estimate No. 11 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$27,532.23.
5. Black Hawk Area Signal Optimization Study.
Pay engineering services to HDR Engineering Inc. in the total amount due of
$956.82.
6. Satellite Interceptor Corrosion Inhibition Program, Contract No. 652.
Pay estimate No. 19 to Municipal Pipe Tool Co. Inc. in the total amount due of
$148,321.69.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 23, 2006
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as amended.
1. Review of changes to Historic Preservation Ordinance—Associate Planner.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
January 19, 2006
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 17, 2006
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Enhance the economic well-being of Waterloo by emphasizing economic development as
the top priority for the City Council, resulting in an expanded tax base and increased
population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future
Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Adopt the International Property Maintenance Code to improve the health, safety and
appearance of the City.
6. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
7. Work toward lowering the overall property tax rate for Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe
and well maintained.
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.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
January 17, 2006 �-- -' Page 2
Minutes of January 9, 2006, Regular Session, as proposed.
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of March of Dimes to hold
2006 March of Dimes WalkAmerica on April 29, 2006 from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30
a.m., with route to start and finish at Central Middle School.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of appointment
of Teri Jorgensen to the Americans With Disabilities Compliance Commission, with
term expiration date of February 1, 2009.
2. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of appointment
of Desha Whitis to the Waterloo Housing Authority Board, with term expiration
date of January 2008 and reappointment of Janet Barcherding, with term
expiration date of January 2008.
MEND 3. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of the following
reappointments to the Memorial Hall Commission: Marilyn Robinson with Robert
Tabor Jr. as alternate, Craig White with John Bedard as alternate, and Michael C.
Dennis with Mel Wittwer as alternate, with term expiration date of December 1,
2008.
4. Robert Greenlee, Police Sergeant, to attend First Line Supervisors School in Des
Moines, Iowa on January 9-13, 2006, with costs not to exceed $852.00, including
use of city vehicle.
5. Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, to attend Iowa Concrete Paving Association
42nd Annual Concrete Paving Workshop in Des Moines, Iowa on February 1-3,
2006, with costs not to exceed $323.00, including use of city vehicle.
6. Mike Moore, Fire Department Instructor, to teach Confined Space Entry Classes in
Marshalltown, Iowa on January 11-13, 2006, with costs not to exceed $265.00.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Cedar Valley Fish Market, 218 Division Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/25/07)
January 17, 2006 Page 3
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Blue River, 801 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/14/07) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Tony's Trattoria, 3251 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/31/07) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
e. Cigarette License Permit Application
Stop N Save, 2100 Lafayette Street
f. Bonds.
HEARINGS
2. US 20/Ansborough Avenue Interchange Project, Contract No. 667, STP-U-
8155(616)-70-07.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file oral and written comments.
Resolution-to approve plans, specifications,form of contract, etc.
Resolution-to order construction.
Bids to be opened by IDOT on January 18, 2006.
DOCUMENTS
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting request to accept Quit Claim Deed to acquire property
generally located at 230 Gable Street.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting agreement with
U.S. Cellular for cell phone service at a total monthly cost of$625.00.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
agreement with Skip Holton to provide golf pro services at Gates Golf Course.
6 Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
agreement with Monte Meyer to provide golf pro services at Southhills Golf Course.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
agreement with Andy Devine to provide golf pro services at Iry Warren Memorial
Golf Course.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting one-year
agreement with David Rousselow to lease 31 acres of farm land generally located
off Martin Road and Ridgeway Avenue at a cost of$3,410.00.
January 17, 2006 `-' ' Page 4
9. Satellite Interceptor Corrosion Control, Contract No. 652.
Motion-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting Change Order No. 6 for a net increase of$25,793.78 for work
performed by Municipal Pipe Tool Co., Inc.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting Substantial Completion of Project and Acceptance of Work
performed by Municipal Pipe Tool Co., Inc. in conjunction with Satellite Interceptor
Corrosion Control, Contract No. 652.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions totaling $65,000.00 for
1919 Franklin Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area,
together with recommendation of approval.
12. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions totaling $65,000.00 for
748 Willow Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together
with recommendation of approval.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions totaling $65,000.00 for
815 Nevada Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together
with recommendation of approval.
14. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for tax exemptions totaling $65,000.00 for
742 Willow Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together
with recommendation of approval.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Melissa Ludwig for tax exemptions totaling $17,058.00 for 741 Cloverdale Avenue
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Huff Contracting Inc.for tax exemptions totaling $120,000.00 for 1310 Grandview
Avenue located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Byron Phillips for tax exemptions totaling $161,836.00 for 123 Sabrina Circle
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval.
January 17, 2006 Page 5
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of
Denise Kollmann for tax exemptions totaling $14,073.00 for 1934 Mulberry Street
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
19. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Spring 2006-Winter 2007 Sports Fees.
20. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
2006 Golf Rates, with no change in fees except to eliminate the reservation fee.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
21. An ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (58) Cedar
Street of Section 551, Prohibited Parking At All Times On Certain Streets; and
enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (58) Cedar Street to Section 551,
Prohibited Parking At All Times on Certain Streets (installing No Parking This
Side on the southwest side of Cedar Street between West 4th Street and
Park Avenue).
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.
NEW BUSINESS
22. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting three-year
agreement with Lee Rottinghaus to lease 11.01 acres of property generally located
along Bishop Avenue for$990.00 per year. Set date of hearing as February 6,
2006.
23. Purchase of 7 Outdoor Public Warning Sirens, FY 2006-TRF-127-06.
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 February 6, 2006
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
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January 17, 2006 Page 6
MEETINGS
Tuesday, January 17, 2006
4:45 p.m. -Boards and Commissions, Council Chambers
4:50 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Consolidated Public Safety Communications Center Board minutes of December 7,
2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
2. 911 Board minutes of December 7, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Public Library Board of Trustees minutes of November 7, 2005 and
December 12, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
4. Metropolitan Transit Authority minutes of September 29, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
5. Black Hawk County Criminal Justice Information System minutes of November 2,
2005 on file in the City Clerk's office.
6. Tri-County Drug Enforcement Task Force minutes of December 5, 2005 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
7. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of October 13, 2005 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
8. Communication from Police Captain transmitting retirement of Dennis Heiser,
Property/Evidence Technician, effective January 3, 2006, together with
recommendation of payment of$21,712.14 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2005 Sidewalk Repair Program -Zone 5 & Trail Repairs, Contract No. 689.
Pay estimate No. 4 to B & B Builders & Supply in the total amount due of
$3,847.20.
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
January 17, 2006
4:45 —4:50 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call: Members: Chairperson Bob Greenwood
Eric Gunderson
Harold Getty
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of appointment of Teri
Jorgensen to the Americans With Disabilities Compliance Commission, with term
expiration date of February 1, 2009.
2. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of appointment of
Desha Whitis to the Waterloo Housing Authority Board, with term expiration date of
January 2008 and reappointment of Janet Barcherding, with term expiration date of
January 2008.
AMEND - 3. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of the following
reappointments to the Memorial Hall Commission: Marilyn Robinson with Robert Tabor
Jr. as alternate, Craig White with John Bedard as alternate, and Michael C. Dennis with
Mel Wittwer as alternate, with term expiration date of December 1, 2008.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
January 12, 2006
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 9, 2006
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Enhance the economic well-being of Waterloo by emphasizing economic development as
the top priority for the City Council, resulting in an expanded tax base and increased
population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future
Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Adopt the International Property Maintenance Code to improve the health, safety and
appearance of the City.
6. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
7. Work toward lowering the overall property tax rate for Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe
and well maintained.
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.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
January 9, 2006 Page 2
Minutes of January 4, 2006 Regular Session and January 4, 2006 Organization Meeting,
as proposed.
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolution to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
2. Communication from Andrew Lusson, owner of KW Paintball Inc., requesting a
variance to Section 5-2-6 of the Waterloo Code of Ordinances, which prohibits
discharging of firearms and discharging and possessing air rifles and similar
devices within the cit, to allow two day paintball tournament at McElroy
Auditorium on March 3 and March 4, 2006.
3. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Kirk Gross Company
for a variance to Section 7-1-6 of the Waterloo Code of Ordinance to allow chain
link security construction fence to be placed on city right-of-way on W. Park
Avenue southeast of the Community National Bank addition.
4. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Wayne Magee
Properties LC for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 3400 Wagner
Road, together with recommendation of approval.
b. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
MEND - Uptown Lounge, 510-512 Mulberry Street (New) (Expires 7/14/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
c. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Hy-Vee, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/07) (Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Hy-Vee, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/07) (Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Hy-Vee, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/07) (Includes Sunday Sales)
January 9, 2006
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f Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
Post 1623 of the Veterans of Foreign Wars, 1406 Commercial Street (Renewal)
(Expires 1/14/07) (Includes Sunday Sales)
DOCUMENTS
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting an amendment to agreement with Advanced Heat Treat Corp.
to extend the time for construction of 19,000 square foot addition to the new
building located at the Airport Industrial Development Park to December 31, 2008
and to pay the city $35,000.00 for the property.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting one-year
Maintenance and Support Agreement with Printrak®, A Motorola Company, to
provide service and equipment for mugshots at a cost of$2,469.00.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting
four-month agreement with Murphy Tractor and Equipment of Waterloo, Iowa to
lease four motor graders needed for snow and ice control.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting amendment to development agreement with Cardinal
Construction Inc. to pay the city $63,450.00 in lieu of deeding back property
generally located in the San Marnan Development Area.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
6. Resolution-to accept 2005 Assistance to Firefighters Grant Program with U.S.
Department of Homeland Security in the amount of$215,381.00, with city's cost of
$53,845.00, to be used to replace backup generator at Fire Station #1 and install
new generators in the rest of the fire stations.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting request to
rescind Resolution No. 2001-672, which created an agreement with Black Hawk
County to combine East Waterloo Township Precinct 2 with Waterloo Ward 3,
Precinct 1 as there is no longer a need for the East Waterloo Township Precinct 2
voting district.
NEW BUSINESS
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Senior Planner transmitting
amendments to Wards and Precincts Ordinance to remove wording referring to
East Waterloo Township Precinct 2. Set date of hearing as January 23, 2006.
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, January 9, 2006
4:00 p.m. -Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:05 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. -Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
5:00 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Hwy 218 Design Review Board minutes of December 13, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. Ansborough Avenue Interchange with U.S. Highway 218, Contract No. 667.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$5,653.55.
2. Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Waterloo Vision Iowa Projects Floodwall at
the Lower Plaza and Waterloo Center For The Arts Pavilion.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$8,005.24.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 9, 2006
4:45—5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as amended.
1. Review of Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for the year ended June 30,2005—
Chief Financial Officer.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 9, 2006
5:00 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1. Review of changes to city ordinance to add Sexual Orientation to the current list of
protected basis in employment,housing, public accommodations, education and credit—
Executive Director of Human Rights Commission.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
January 5, 2006
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.
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 4, 2006
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Enhance the economic well-being of Waterloo by emphasizing economic development as
the top priority for the City Council, resulting in an expanded tax base and increased
population.
2. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan.
3. Facilitate the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future
Waterloo citizens.
4. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach.
5. Adopt the International Property Maintenance Code to improve the health, safety and
appearance of the City.
6. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government
entities.
7. Work toward lowering the overall property tax rate for Waterloo.
8. Enhance and protect a diverse,family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe
and well maintained.
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.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: David Meeks, Executive Director of Human Rights Commission.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
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Minutes of December 19, 2005, Regular Session, as proposed.
1. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Resolution to approve the following:
1. Resolution-to approve Bills Payment, Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file
in the City Clerk's office.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Mark Suchy, Golf Maintenance III, to attend Iowa Turfgrass Conference in Des
Moines, Iowa on January 30 -February 1, 2006, with costs not to exceed
$120.00
2. Kent Shankle, Curator, to travel to Milwaukee, Wisconsin and Chicago, Illinois on
December 29-31, 2005, with costs not to exceed $655.00, including use of city
vehicle.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Stop N Save, 2100 Lafayette Street (New) (Expires 1/03/07) (Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Electric Park Ballroom, 310 West Conger Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/27/07)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
HEARINGS
2. Sale and conveyance for$500.00 city-owned property (house only) generally
located at 4330 Ansborouah Avenue—James Rooff.
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. Purchase of Street Light Poles, TRF-126-06.
Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations
transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$32,800.00 to
Crescent Electric Supply Co. of Waterloo, Iowa.
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REPORTS
4. Motion-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting City of
Waterloo Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year Ended June 30,
2005.
DOCUMENTS
5. Waterloo Center For The Arts Youth Pavilion.
Motion-to approve communication from Director of Cultural &Arts Commission
transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net decrease of$88,027.00 for work to be
performed by Cardinal Construction of Waterloo, Iowa.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting an application
with Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau for Alcohol Incentive Grant in the
amount of$34,852.00, with no required match, to be used for overtime for alcohol-
related offenses.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting agreement with
PSI Group Iowa to pick up mail at City Hall and pre-sort at a cost of$10.00 per
day.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting 28E Agreement with Black Hawk County to provide
parking enforcement in county parking lots at a cost of$1,388.00 per month.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting Completion of Project and Acceptance of Work
performed by DC Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with Fire Station No.
1 - Concrete Work.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution-to designate the National Incident Management System (NIMS) as the
basis for all emergency/incident response and management in the City of
Waterloo, Iowa.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$1,837.77 for work performed
by the Water Works at 202 Mulberry Street, together with recommendation of
approval of Waterloo Water Works Board of Trustees.
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12. U.S. 20 Ansborough Avenue Interchange Project, Contract No. 667, STP-U-
8155(616)-70-07.
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 17, 2006
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Wednesday, January 4, 2006
5:00 p.m. - Organization Meeting, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Memorial Hall Commission minutes of October 26, 2005 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
2. Waterloo Historic Preservation Commission minutes of November 22, 2005 on file
in the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Board of Adjustment minutes of November 22, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau minutes of September 27, 2005 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
5. Northeast Iowa Response Group minutes of November 3, 2005 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
6. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of December 21, 2005 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
7. Communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting retirement
of Jay Bickel, Mechanic, effective January 3, 2006, together with recommendation
of payment of$11,452.94 for unused vacation time and sick pay.
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CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2005 Street Reconstruction Project, Contract No. 687.
Pay estimate No. 15 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$17,777.80.
2. F.Y. 2005 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 688.
Pay estimate No. 13 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$136,755.02.
3. F.Y. 2006 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 5, Contract No. 691.
Pay estimate No. 5 to B&B Builders in the total amount due of$2,611.91.
4. Odor Contract Facility at Easton Avenue Water Pollution Control Facilities.
Pay Earth Tech in the total amount due of$7,600.00.
5. Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Waterloo Vision Iowa Projects Riverfront
Loop/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheatre.
Pay estimate No. 10 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$27,206.23.
ORGANIZATION MEETING
January 4, 2006
5:00 P.M..
City Hall Council Chambers
Roll Call.
1. Motion—to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended.
2. Motion—to receive and file Oath of Office documents of Mayor and Council Members.
3. Motion-to approve council reappointment of Nancy Eckert as City Clerk.
4. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Reggie Schmitt as Mayor Pro Tem.
5. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Tom Jennings as Chief of Waterloo Police Department.
6. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Ned DeBerg as Chief of Waterloo Fire Rescue.
7. Motion—to approve council reappointment of Jim Walsh as City Attorney and Eric
Thorson as City Engineer.
8. Motion—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Carol Failor as Deputy City Clerk.
9. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting the appointment of
the following Council Standing Committees for 2006- 2007:
FINANCE HUMAN RESOURCES
Chairperson—Eric Gunderson Chairperson—Ron Welper
Vice Chairperson—Bob Greenwood Vice Chairperson—John Kincaid
Carolyn Cole Reggie Schmitt
BUILDING& GROUNDS PUBLIC SAFETY
Chairperson—John Kincaid Chairperson— Carolyn Cole
Vice Chairperson—Ron Welper Vice Chairperson —Reggie Schmitt
Harold Getty Eric Gunderson
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PUBLIC WORKS BOARDS& COMMISSIONS
Chairperson—Reggie Schmitt Chairperson—Bob Greenwood
Vice Chairperson—Harold Getty Vice Chairperson—Eric Gunderson
Bob Greenwood Harold Getty
ORDINANCES
Chairperson—Mayor Pro Tern
All Council Members
MISCELLANEOUS
10. 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.
11 Resolution—to name US Bank., Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust, Regions Bank,
Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Bank Iowa, Community National Bank, MidwestOne Bank&
Trust, Veridian Credit Union, Public Employees Credit Union and First Security State
Bank of Evansdale as depositories for the City of Waterloo.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk