HomeMy WebLinkAbout01. January Council Work Session
January 29, 2004
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 26, 2004
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Continue efforts to expand and improve the tax base in order to achieve fiscal stability
and an enhanced capacity to invest in and provide effective services to the community.
2. Complete airport renovation and improvements.
3. Develop, adopt and begin implementation of a Logan Plaza retail development plan.
4. Begin implementation of the downtown and river revitalization plans.
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: Tom Jennings, Police Chief.
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of January 20, 2004, Regular Session, as proposed.
January 26, 2004 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. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of appointment
of John Wood to the Board of Library Trustees to fill term of Carolyn Cole with
term expiration date of June 30, 2004 and continue with first full term with
expiration date of June 30, 2010.
b. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of appointment
of Craig Holdiman to the Board of Adjustment to fill term of Mitzie Rekward with
term expiration date of December 8, 2004 and continue with first full term with
expiration date of December 8, 2007.
c. Cammie Scully, Cultural &Arts Commission Director to meet with Legislators in
Des Moines, Iowa on January 20-21, 2004, with costs not to exceed $107.50.
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Uptown Metro, 510-512 Mulberry Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/14/05) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Tony's Trattoria, 3251 West 411 Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/31/05) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
e. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Fareway Stores, 40 W. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/05)
f. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Fareway Stores, 40 W. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/05)
g. Outdoor Service Area Application
Tony's Trattoria, 3251 West 4 h Street
HEARINGS AND BIDS
2. F.Y. 2004 C.M.C. Parcel 2 Demolition, Contract No. 680.
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 move bid opening to February 2, 2004.
January 26, 2004 Page 3
HEARINGS
3. Sale and conveyance of property generally located along Chestnut Street,just west
of Logan Avenue for$1.00 to construct four new homes—Roosevelt Roby, Jr.
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 development agreement.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to
vacate a portion of city right-of--way generally described as the portion of former
South Hackett Drive, south of Young Plumbing and Heating and north of Greenhill
Road, together with recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and
Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as February 9, 2004.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request to
vacate a portion of city right-of-way generally described as the portion of former
West 6th and Wellington Streets generally located at the curve of West 5h Street,
together with recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Set date of hearing as February 9, 2004.
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Joan M. Craig for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $17,000.00 for
property located at 203 Hawthorne Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Renewal
Area, together with recommendation of approval.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Michael Roby for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $87,214.09for
property located at 534 Warren Drive in the Consolidated Urban Renewal Area,
together with recommendation of approval.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting application
with the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau for an Intoxicated Driver Prevention
Program grant in the amount of$24,518.80, with no required city match.
BILLS PAYMENT
9. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
January 26, 2004 Page 4
NEW BUSINESS
10. 18th Street Bridge Approach and Roadway Project, Contract No. 622.
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 and taking of bids. Set date of hearing as February 16, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, January 26, 2004
3:30 p.m. -Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:40 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:00 p.m. -Boards & Commission, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Community Development Board minutes of December 16, 2003 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
2. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of December 18, 2003 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
3. Communication from Library Director transmittug death of William Jackson,
Library Aide, effective December 25, 2003, together with recommendation of
payment of$1,310.76 for unused vacation time.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. U.S. Highway 63 Planning Study, US 218 to Donald Street.
Pay engineering services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$26,251.60.
2. Ansborough Avenue Interchange, Contract No. 667.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$24,612.51.
3. Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance, Waterloo Vision Java Projects, Riverfront
Loop/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Dam/Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheatre.
Pay engineering services to Earth Tech in the total amount due of$57,322.76.
January 26, 2004 Page 5
4. F.Y. 2003 N.E. Industrial Park- GT Drive Extension, Contract No. 663.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$5,024.25.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 26, 2004
4 :30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of proposed easement agreement with Waterloo
Community Schools to use Prospect Boulevard for a parking
lot for the Kingsley Elementary School—Community Planning
and Development Director.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
BOARDS AND COMMISSIONS
January 26, 2004
4 : 00 - 4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call : Members : Chairperson Carolyn Cole
Reginald Schmitt
Eric Gunderson
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
NEW BUSINESS
1 . Review of committee' s role.
2 . Review of current list of boards and commissions .
3 . Review of application of John Wood to the Waterloo Library
Board of Trustees .
4 . Review of application of Craig Holdiman to the Waterloo
Board of Adjustment .
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
INN
Council Work Session
January 22, 2004
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 20, 2004
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Continue efforts to expand and improve the tax base in order to achieve fiscal stability
and an enhanced capacity to invest in and provide effective services to the community.
2. Complete airport renovation and improvements.
3. Develop, adopt and begin implementation of a Logan Plaza retail development plan.
4. Begin implementation of the downtown and river revitalization plans.
General Rules for Public Participation
1. You may address anq item on the agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair, state
your name, address and group affiliation(if appropriate)and speak clearly into the microphone.
2. You may speak one(1)time per item for a maximum of three p)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: Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director.
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of January 12, 2004, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation in observance of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.'s birthday.
January 20, 2004 Page 2
1. Motion-to approve recommendation of Mayor Hurley and Council Members to
appoint Reginald A. Schmitt as First Ward Councilperson.
2. Mayor Hurley administers the Oath of Office to Councilperson Reginald A. Schmitt.
3. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Patricia Heidt and Tracy Ceaser to the Waterloo Housing
Authority Board, with term expiration date of January 2006.
b. Eric Thorson, City Engineer; and Jamie Knutson, Associate Engineer; to attend
Asphalt Paving Conference in Ames, Iowa on February 3, 2004, with costs not to
exceed $270.00, including use of city vehicle.
DELETE c. Cammie Scully, Director of Cultural &Arts Commission, to meet with Legislators
in Des Moines, Iowa on January 20-21, 2004, with costs not to exceed $125.00.
d. Travel request for hotel accommodations in Waterloo, Iowa for Administrative
Judge Donald Bohlken on October 13-14, 2003, with costs not to exceed
$104.11.
e. Jim Schneider, Fire Captain; and Daryl Hartema, Mechanic; to pick up Platform
311 in WauWeega, Wisconsin on January 15-16, 2004, with costs not to exceed
$200.50.
f Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
DELETE Uptown Metro, 510-512 Mulberry Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/14/05) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Amalgamated Local 838 UAW, 2615 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires
2/29/05)
g. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
The Pit Stop, 1459 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/3/05) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/29/05) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
• January 20, 2004 Page 3
g. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
K-Mart, 3810 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/29/05) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
HEARINGS
4. Amendment to Section 108 Loan Guarantee Application which was submitted to the
U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for the Cedar Valley
Riverfront Renaissance Project.
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
Community Development Board and oral and written comments.
Resolution-to adopt said amendment.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. Iry Warren Memorial Golf Cart Storage Building.
Motion-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of Leisure Services Commission for additional expenses estimated
at $15,317.00 to move the construction site approximately 250 ft. north of the pro
shop.
DOCUMENTS
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Karolyn Brunson for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $11,424.00 for
property located at 623 Adrian Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting application
with the Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance, for 2004 Bulletproof
Vest Partnership grant to use for purchase of 50 bulletproof vests.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting an agreement
with Union Pacific Railroad cnd the Iowa Department of Transportation in
conjunction with railroad signal safety project at the Franklin Street crossing near
6th Street, at an estimated cost of$220,000.00, with no required city match.
9. Resolution-to approve communication from Polbe Chief transmitting budget revision
for Project Safe Neighborhoods grant to move $48,230.00 originally allocated to
pay for overtime for three officers to paying the salary of one officer assigned to
the Project Safe Neighborhood program for approximat4j 20 hours per week.
January 20, 2004 � Page 4
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
request to proceed with plans to construct a Dog Park on city property located near
the intersection of Ansborough Avenue and Campbell Avenue.
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 General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request b certify the amount of$2,624.00 for work performed
by the Water Works at 1900 Clearview Street, together with recommendation of
approval of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Tuesday, January 20, 2004
3:40 p.m. -Finance Committee, 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 18, 2003 on
file in the City Clerk's office.
2. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of December 17, 2003 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Public Library Board of Trustees minutes of November 10, 2003 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
4. Waterloo Leisure Services Commission minutes of December 16, 2003 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 20, 2004
4 : 00 - 4 :30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of amendment to Section 108 Loan Guarantee for the
Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Project—Community
Planning and Development Director.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 20 , 2004
4 :30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Update on MET Transit .
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
January 15, 2004
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 12, 2004
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Continue efforts to expand and improve the tax base in order to achieve fiscal stability
and an enhanced capacity to invest in and provide effective services to the community.
2. Complete airport renovation and improvements.
3. Develop, adopt and begin implementation of a Logan Plaza retail development plan.
4. Begin implementation of the downtown and river revitalization plans.
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: Eric Thorson, City Engineer
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of January 2, 2004 Organizational Meeting and January 5, 2004, Regular
Session, as proposed.
January 12, 2004 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. Communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Bill Bisdorf to the position of Golf Maintenance III, effective
January 13, 2004.
b. Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, to attend Iowa's Annual Concrete Paving
Workshop in Des Moines, Iowa on February 4-6, 2004, with costs not to exceed
$309.56, including use of city vehicle.
c. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, to attend Effective Controllership Skills
Class in Waterloo, Iowa on January 14, 2004, with costs not to exceed $155.00.
d. Tim Hurley, Mayor; Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Developn'nt Director;
Rudy Jones, Community Development Director; and Mickye Johnson, Community
Development Board Member, to attend Cedar Valley Coalition meetings in
Washington, D.C. on March 20-24, 2004, with costs not to exceed $1,950.00
each.
e. Doug Eldridge, Signal Technician II, to attend Video Detection Seminar in Spencer,
Iowa on January 2&29, 2004, with costs not to exceed $230.00.
f. Matt Vlasak and Todd Winters, Maintenance Electricians, to attend Maintenance
Seminar and Essentials of Traffic Controllers Seminar in Spencer, Iowa on
January 26-28, 2004, with costs not to exceed $384.00, including use of city
vehicle.
g. Communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting recommendation of re
appointment of Rabbi Sol Serber to the Operation Threshold Board of Directors,
with term expiration date of December 31, 2006.
h. Communication from Mayor Tim Hurley transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Craig Caslavka to the Waterloo Water Works Board, with term
expiration date of January 1, 2010.
i. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Cedar Valley Fish Market, Inc., 218 Division Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/25/05)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
j. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
Victoria Lounge, 1406 Commercial Street (New) (Expires 1/15/05) (Includes
Sunday Sale)
January 12, 2004 Page 3
k. Cigarette Permit Application
Kwik Stop, 4335 Texas Street
HEARINGS
2. Logan Avenue Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan.
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 plan.
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 City Planner transmitting request of
Roosevelt Roby Jr. to sell and convey for$1.00 property generally located along
Chestnut Street,just west of Logan Avenue for construction of four new homes.
Set date of hearing as January 26, 2004.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request for a
minor site plan amendment to the "M-2,P"Planned Industrial District for property
generally located at the Greyound Park to allow Homier Distributing Company to
hold a tent sale on May 20-23, 2004.
DOCUMENTS
5. Iry Warren Memorial Golf Cart Storage Building.
Motion-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of Leisure Service Commission for additional expenses estimated
at $15,317.00 to move the construction site approximately 250 ft. north of the pro
shop.
6. Iry Warren Memorial Golf Cart Storage Building.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$90,803.00 with
Michael Huff Construction of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting Release of Real Estate Mortgage with Forest and Joanne
Smith for full payment of Loan #RFC-10 used for façade improvements at 304
West 5th Street.
January 12, 2004 Page 4 •
ADD - 7a. Resolution-to improve communication from City Planner transmitting Acquisition
Contract with Dell Oil, Ltd. in the amount of$350,000.00 to acquire property
generally described as 90 West 18th Street, located at the northwest corner of
Black Hawk and 1 9h Street, in conjunction with the 18 Street Bridge Replacement
Project.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
8. Resolution-to accept Fire Act Grant in the amount of$71,256.00 and approve 30
percent match of$30,537.00 to be used to install 800 smoke detectors, 600 carbon
monoxide detectors, and 371 lock boxes in low-income seniors homes.
9. Resolution-to amend the New Jobs and Income Program (NJIP) with Deere and
Company to add 77 jobs and $61,961,064 in capital investment at the John Deere
Engine Works and John Deere Waterloo Works.
BILLS PAYMENT
10. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Community Planning and Development
Director transmitting proposed amendment to the Section 108 Loan Guarantee
application, which was submitted to the US. Department of Housing and Urban
Development for the Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance Project. Set date of
hearing as January 20, 2004.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, January 12, 2004
4:05 p.m. - Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of December 2, 2003 on
file in the City Clerk's office.
January 12, 2004 Page 5
2. Metropolitan Transit Authority minutes of September 18, 2003 and October 7, 2003
on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Communication from Library Director transmitting retirement of Gwendolyn Smith,
Circulation Department Head, effective December Z, 2003, together with
recommendation of payment of$1,338.82 for unused vacation pay.
4. Communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
retirement of Ralph Jones, Sewer Maintenance Worker, effective December 31,
2003, together with recommendation of payment of$2,913.80 for unused vacation
pay and sick time.
BILLS PAYMENT
1. F.Y. 2003 Sycamore Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 654.
Pay estimate No. 11 to Cunningham Construction in the total amount due of
$39,376.40.
2. F.Y. 2003 NE Industrial Park GT Drive Extension, Contract No. 663.
Pay estimate No. 1 to Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of
$325,64 7.70.
3. F.Y.2003 NE Industrial Park GT Drive Extension, Contract No. 663.
Pay Schenk Engineering Company in the total amount due of$2,094.63.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 12, 2004
4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of property tax valuation for the budget year ending
June 30, 2005—Chief Financial Officer.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
January 8, 2004
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 5, 2004
CITY OF WATERLOO
GOALS
1. Continue efforts to expand and improve the tax base in order to achieve fiscal stability
and an enhanced capacity to invest in and provide effective services to the community.
2. Complete airport renovation and improvements.
3. Develop, adopt and begin implementation of a Logan Plaza retail development plan.
4. Begin implementation of the downtown and river revitalization plans.
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: Rudy Jones, Community Development Director
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of December 22, 2003, Regular Session, as proposed.
January 5, 2004 Page 2
I. Consent Agenda: (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on asingle
motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public
requests that a specific item be considered separately.)
a. Darryl Hartema, Fire Captain, and Mike Jenn, Mechanic, to travel to Waywagee,
Wisconsin on December 29, 2003 to pick up aerial, with costs not exceed
$215.00, including use of city vehicle.
b. Communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Jeannie Schroeder to the position of Administrative Secretary,
effective January 6, 2004.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Downtown Amoco, 428 Franklin (Renewal) (Expires 1/21/05) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Hy-Vee Food, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/05) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Fareway Store, 40 W. San Martian Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/29/04)
Kwik Stop, 4335 Texas Street (New) (Expires 1/15/05) (Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Hy-Vee Food, 1422 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/8/05) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Fareway Store, 40 W. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/29/04)
e. Bonds.
HEARINGS
2. Vacation of 6'4" of the 8'easement generally located at 1221 Julian Avenue and
along the northerly side of lot 68 in Kearns Addition for the purpose of a garage—
Steven Mingus.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written
comments.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance.
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3. Rezone from "A-1"Agricultural District to "R 4" Multiple Residence District property
generally located on East Orange Road near Hawkeye Conmunity College for the
purpose of allowing additional apartment development-Hope Anderson, Gary
Bishop and DuWayne Wessels, Jr.
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.
DOCUMENTS
4. 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 the amount of$2,702,872.95 in conjunction with
F.Y. 2003 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 660, and receive and file two
year Maintenance Bond.
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Jeff Duffy for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $6,835.00 for property
located at 1046 Amherst Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area,
together with recommendation of approval.
6. Gates Pro Shop ADA Restroom Addition.
Resolution-to approve communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$82,615.00 from
Paul G. Christensen Construction of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
BILLS PAYMENT
7. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
8. F.Y. 2004 C.M.C. Parcel 2 Demolition, Contract No. 680.
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 26, 2004.
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9. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$3,100.13 for work performed
by the Water Works at 163 University Avenue,together with recommendation of
approval of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water
Works transmitting request to certify the amount of$2,848.00 for work performed
by the Water Works at 326 Oliver Street, together with recommendation of approval
of Waterloo Water Works Trustees.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, January 5, 2004
4:05 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
4:20 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Certified List for the position of Medical Supervisor, as certified by the Civil Service
Commission on December 17, 2003.
2. Waterloo Board of Adjustment minutes of November 25, 2003 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
3. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of November 20, 2003 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
January 5, 2004
4 : 45 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of FY2005 Community Development Block Grant and Home
Program One Year Action Plan—Community Development Director.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
A
ORGANIZATION MEETING
January 2, 2004
11:00 A.M..
Center For The Arts
225 Commercial Street
Petersen Town Hall
Call to Order by Mayor John Rooff
Roll Call.
Comments
Adjournment
1. District Court Judge James Bauch administers the Oath of Office to Mayor-Elect Tim
Hurley.
2. Mayor Tim Hurley administers the Oath of Office to the following Council Members-
Elect:
Council Member at Large—Eric Gunderson
Council Member, 2nd Ward— Carolyn Cole
Call to Order by Mayor Tim Hurley.
Roll Call.
3. Pledge of Allegiance: Joint Public Safety Color Guard and Jr. ROTC present colors.
Pledge led by Russ Rolinger.
4. "I'll Make Me A World In Waterloo"sung by Effie Burt.
5. "Love Song For Iowa"sung by Bonnie Koloc.
6. Psalm 72 Cantored by Elizabeth Brady, Columbus High School Student, Accompanied By
Julie Anderson, St. Edward Parish Music Director.
Response: Lord, Every Nation On Earth Will Adore You.
7. Invocation by Rabbi Sol Serber.
8. Introduction of Staff.
9. Motion—to approve Agenda, as proposed or amended.
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10. Motion—to receive and file Oath of Office documents of Mayor and Council Members.
11. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Ron Welper as Mayor Pro Tern.
12. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Tom Jennings as Chief of Waterloo Police Department.
13. Motion-to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Ned DeBerg as Chief of Waterloo Fire Rescue.
14. Motion—to approve recommendation of Council Members to reappoint Jim Walsh as
City Attorney and Eric Thorson as City Engineer.
15. Motion—to approve recommendation of Council Members to reappoint Nancy Eckert as
City Clerk.
16. Motion—to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of
reappointment of Carol Failor as Deputy City Clerk.
17. Motion—to approve communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting the appointment of
the following Council Standing Committees for 2004 - 2005:
FINANCE HUMAN RESOURCES
Chairperson—Bob Greenwood Chairperson—Eric Gunderson
Vice Chairperson—Buck Clark Vice Chairperson—John Kincaid
Ron Welper Ron Welper
BUILDING & GROUNDS PUBLIC SAFETY
Chairperson —John Kincaid Chairperson—Buck Clark
Vice Chairperson—Bob Greenwood Vice Chairperson— Carolyn Cole
Carolyn Cole New Council Member
PUBLIC WORKS BOARDS& COMMISSIONS
Chairperson—Ron Welper Chairperson— Carolyn Cole
Vice Chairperson —Eric Gunderson Vice Chairperson—New Council Member
New Council Member Eric Gunderson
ORDINANCES
Chairperson—Mayor Pro Tern
All Council Members
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MISCELLANEOUS
18. 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.
19 Resolution—to name US Bank., Iowa Public Agency Investment Trust, Union Planters
Bank, Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Bank Iowa, Community National Bank, MidwestOne Bank
& Trust, John Deere Community Credit Union, and Public Employees Credit Union as
depositories for the City of Waterloo.
20. Mayor's Address.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk