HomeMy WebLinkAbout08. August 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, AUGUST 18, 2003
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.
Invocation by: Councilperson Scott Jordan.
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 August 11, 2003, Regular Session, as proposed.
August 18, 2003 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 communication from Police Chief transmitting
request of United Sisters of Black Hawk County to hold United Sisters
of Black Hawk County Fall Freedom Fest on September 6, 2003 from
10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. at Lincoln Park and Sullivan Park, including a
freedom walk beginning at Lincoh Park and ending at Sullivan Park.
2. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting
request of United Sisters of Black Hawk County for a variance to the
Noise Ordinance on September 6, 2003 from 11:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m.
in conjunction withFall Freedom Festival to be held in Sullivan Park,
which includes games,food and gospel singing, together with
recommendation of approval of the Police Chief
3. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting
request of Keith Haycraft for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be
located at 1152 Forest Avenue, together with recommendation of
approval.
4. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting
request of Greg Schmitz for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be
located at 2362 Muncy Avenue, together with recommendation of
approval.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Doug Erpelding, Plan Review Specialist, to attend 2003 International
Codes IBC and IRC Seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on October 810,
2003, with costs not to exceed $330.00, including use of city vehicle.
2. Terry Geerdes, Sewer Maintenance Worker; and Kent Quin, ICT
Foreman, to take the TV van to Aries Industries, Inc. in Sussex,
Wisconsin on August 18-21, 2003, with costs not to exceed $710.00,
including use of city vehicle.
3. Sue Holms, Police Sergeant; and James Noss, Police Officer, to attend
Urban Potential Seminar in Waterloo, Iowa on August 20, 2003, with
costs not to exceed $198.00 each.
4. Ben Blocker, Police Officer, to attend Urban Potential Seminarin
Waterloo, Iowa on August 15, 2003, with costs not to exceed $198.00.
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5. Communication from Mayor John Rooff transmitting recommendation
of appointment of Pat Becker to the Waterloo Metropolitan Transit
Authority, with term expiration date of July 1, 20)4.
c. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Special Class BW
Young Arena, 125 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/6/04) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Narey's 19th Hole, 2073 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 8/22/04)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Outdoor Service Area Application
Club 2000 Inc., 2000 Hawthorne Avenue on August 22, 2003
f. Bonds.
HEARINGS
2. Vacation, sale and conveyance of property generally located at the northerly end of
Engelwood Avenue and the easterly end of Stratford Street for$2,000.00—Steven
and Lori Harvey.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
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.
Resolution-to authorize said sale and conveyance.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
3. F.Y. 2004 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 3, Contract No. 666.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$29,614.71 to Shelter
Construction of Waterloo, Iowa.
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PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
4. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Craig Industries to rezone from "M-1" Light Industrial District to "M2",M-P"
Planned Heavy Industrial District property generally located northwest of the
intersection of West Shaulis Road and Highway 63 for the purpose of a sand and
gravel pit and storage building facility, together with recommendation of approval
of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission. Set date of hearing as
September 2, 2003.
REPORTS
5. Resolution-to approve communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting
report from Berens-Tate Consulting Group on arbitrage rebate calculations for
General Obligation Bonds, Series 1995, Series 1996, Series 1997, Series 1998,
Series 1999A, Series 2000, Series 2001, Series 2002A and Series 2002.
6. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief City Clerk and Chief
Financial Officer transmitting Mayor's Youthlnitiative Program Guidelines.
DOCUMENTS
7. F.Y. 2004 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 3, Contract No. 666.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount cf$29,614.71 from
Shelter Construction of Waterloo, Iowa.
8. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Mian Nisar Ahmed for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $75,000.00 for
property located at 802 Grant Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area, together with recommendation of approval.
9. Preliminary Plat of Audubon Heights Third Addition.
Resolution-to approve said Preliminary Plat and necessary documents.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Clerk transmitting an agreement
with Matt Parrott & Sons of Waterloo, Iowa to provide office supplies for city
departments.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting SupplementalAgreement No. 1 with Earth Tech, Inc. of
Waterloo, Iowa at a cost of$23,000.00 for constructiorrrelated services in
conjunction with Satellite Interceptor Corrosion Control Project, Contract No. 652.
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12. Resolution-to approve communication from Assistznt City Engineer transmitting
Construction Plans for paving and storm sewer facilities serving Cedar Terrace S'
Addition, as submitted by Helland Engineering & Surveying, LTD, of Cedar Falls,
Iowa.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from Fire Chieftransmitting 29C.22 State
Wide Mutual Aid Compact, which allows participating counties, cities and other
political subdivisions to provide in advance for mutual assistance in managing any
emergency or disaster.
14. Resolution-to approve communication fran Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting an agreement with Gilmor& Doyle, LTD to provide
mechanical/electrical engineering services for design of the Johnson Controls DDC
System and associated electrical work with total fee not to exceed6 percent and
design for mechanical improvements and electrical lighting improvements with total
fee not to exceed 9 percent in conjunction with Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
Center Equipment Energy Retrofit Program.
15. 2003 Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Renovation Project.
Motion-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator
transmitting Change Order Nos. G15, G-16, G-17, G-18 and G-19 for a net
increase in the amount of$20,994.37 for work performed by Prairie Construction
Co. of Waterloo, Iowa.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
16. Resolution-to approve recommendation of award of Fiscal Year 2004 Mayor's
Youth Initiative funds.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
17. An ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by adding a new Section 92-4A, Fees for Calls for Service, of Chapter 2, Fire
Prevention and Protection, of Title 9, Building Regulations(creating fee for Fire
Department calls for service.
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
18. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
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Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of acquisition of properties located within Rath Neighborhood
Revitalization Area pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j) (2003).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, August 18, 2003
3:40 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:45 p.m. -Human Resources Committee, Council Chambers
3:50 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:10 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting resignation of David
Christians, Golf Maintenance II, effective August 8, 2003, together with
recommendation of payment of$8,653.01 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting resignation of Andrew Keil, Police
Officer, effective July 25, 2003, together with recommendation of payment of
$1,184.58.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2003 Emergency Vehicle Access at Highway 21/San Marnan Drive.
Pay estimate No. 1 to D.C. Corporation in the btal amount due of$928.15.
2. U.S. Highway 63 Planning Study and U.S. 218 to Donald Street.
Pay engineering services to Earth Tech Inc. in the total amount due of$14,698.44.
3. 18th Street Bridge Replacement, Contract No. 622.
Pay estimate No. 19 to Earth Tech Inc. in the total amount due of$88,306.32.
4. Midport America Phase II Development Plan.
Pay engineering services to Earth Tech Inc. in the total amount due of$2,998.45.
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5. Hanna Blvd/Rainbow Drive Culvert, Phase II, RainbowDrive Culvert Castle Hill
Water Shed, Contract No. 639.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Peterson Contractors in the total amount due of$30,445.62.
6, F.Y. 2003 N.E. Industrial Park- GT Drive Extension Project, Contract No. 663.
Pay engineering services to Schenk Engineering in the total amount due of
$2,933.68.
7. Anaerobic Digesters, Contract No. 550.
Pay estimate No. 31 to Story Construction in the total amount due of$268,636.06.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 18, 2003
4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call.
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of State Wide Mutual Aid Compact—Fire Chief.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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Council Work Session
August 14, 2003
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, AUGUST 11, 2003
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 anu 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 Buck Clark
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 August 4, 2003, Regular Session, as proposed.
August 11, 2003 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. Motion to approve the following:
1. Communication from Mayor John Rooff transmitting aecommendation
of appointment of Troyce Vich to the Board of Library Trustees, with
term expiration date of June 30, 2006.
2. Communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Lucas Even to the position of Park
Maintenance II-Forestry, effective August 18, 2003.
3. Greg Maifield, Systems Analyst, to attend Fall Software Training
Conference in Virginia Beach, Virginia on September 14- 18, 2003,
with costs not to exceed $1,019.00.
b. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Bo's, 118 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/09/04) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Mustang Bar, 1927 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/14/04) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Club Crystyles, 726-728 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/23/04)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
c. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Osco Drug, 2068 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/15/04) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
d. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Osco Drug, 2068 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/15/04) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
e. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
La Chiquita, Inc., 301 East 4h Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/06/04) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
f. Outdoor Service Application
Bo's, 118 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/09/04)
g. Bonds.
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ASSESSMENT HEARING
2. F.Y. 2004 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 3, Contract No. 666.
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 adopt Proposed Resolution of Necessity, as proposed, or amended.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
3. F.Y. 2004 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program-Zone 3, Contract No. 666.
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
4. Vacation, sale and conveyance of property generally located at 24 Van Buren for
$75.00 Betty L. Hodges.
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.
5. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains
to temporary parking, access areas and aesthetics of detention areas within the
sites.
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
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6. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, as it pertains
to creating a new "C-P" Planned Commercial District which would allow for
residential uses, professional offices and commercial uses.
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 Commissionand 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
7. Amendment to Zoning Ordinance, Ordinance No.2479, as amended, as it pertains
to creating a new "B-P"Business Park District which would allow for professional
offices, commercial and light industrial uses.
Motion-to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing.
HOLD HEARING—No objections on file.
Motion-to close hearing and receive and file recommendation of approval of
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written
comments.
Motion-to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time.
Motion-to suspend the rules.
Motion-to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
8. F.Y. 2004 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program-Zone 3, Contract No. 665.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engheer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$18,196.32 to B & B
Builders and Supply of Waterloo, Iowa.
DOCUMENTS
9. F.Y. 2004 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program-Zone 3, Contract No. 665.
Resolution-to approve communicaticn from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$18,196.32 from B
& B Builders Supply of Waterloo, Iowa.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from Airport Director transmitting an
agreement with tle Iowa Department of Transportation for Commercial Air Service
Vertical Infrastructure Program grant in the amount of$84,217.00, with no
required local match, to be used for the Airport Renovation Project.
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11. Hwy 218/CVLT-Phase I and Trolley Car Trail, STP-ES-E-8155(42)-8T-07,
Contract No. 584.
Motion-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change
Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of$18,302.35 for work to be
performed by Petersen Construction Company.
12. F.Y. 2000 Sycamore Street Reconstruction and Vinton Street Storm Sewer
Improvements, Contract No. 613.
Motion-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order
No. 7 for a net increase in the amount of$15,021.26 for work performed by
Rampart Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa.
13. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting Certificate of
Completion and Final Acceptance of Work Performed by Weichers Construction,
Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the amount gc$356,587.90 in conjunction with
Sergeant Road- Cedar Prairie Trail Connection, RT-MSRT-(51)-9H-07, Contract
NO. 637.
14. Resolution-to approve communication City Engineer transmitting Certificate of
Completion and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Rampart
Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of$1,006,304.78 in conjunction with
F.Y. 2000 Sycamore Street Reconstruction and Vinton Street Storm Sewer
Improvements, Contract No. 613, and receive and file twoyear Maintenance Bond.
15. Resolution-to approve communication from City Engineer transmitting
Recommendation of Acceptance form for EDA Project Closeout in conjunction with
F.Y. 2001 Rath Vertical Kill Building Demolition, Contract No. 628.
16. Resolution-to approve communication from Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator transmitting Certificate of Substantial Completion for work performed
by Pries Roofing of LaPorte City, Iowa in conjunction with Waterloo Public Library
Re-Roofing and Fire Station No. 3 Re-Roofing.
17. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
from Curtis and Debra Riley for tax exemptions on improvements totaling
$14,100.00 for property located at 961 East Donald Street in the Consolidated
Urban Revitalization Area,together with recommendation of approval.
18. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Waste Management
Services transmitting an agreement with U.S. Department of Interior U.S. Geological
Survey for operation and maintenance of gage at tie Cedar River Gage Station
located between 6h and 7th Streets at a cost of$6,615.00.
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RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
19. Resolution-to support the construction of a new interchange at U.S. Highway 20
and Ansborough Avenue.
BILLS PAYMENT
20. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
21. Resolution-to approve communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting
recommendation of acceptance of bid from Independent Salt Co. at $34.49 jer ton
for a total cost of$137,960.00 for F.Y. 2004 Rock Salt.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, August 11, 2003
3:00 p.m. -Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
3:15 p.m. - Building and Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
3:45 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
3:50 p.m. -Human Resources Committee
3:55 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
4:15 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
4:30 p.m. - Council Work Session, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Civil Service List for the position of Maintenance Electrician, as approved by the
Civil Service Commission on July 31, 2003.
2. Civil Service List for the position of Hazardous Materials Regional Training Center
Coordinator, as approved by the Civil Service Commission on July 31, 2003.
3. Telecommunications Commission minutes of June 5, 2003 on file in the City Clerk's
office.
4. Waterloo Regional Airport minutes of July 23, 2003 on file in the City Clerk's office.
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5. Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission minutes of July 1, 2003 on file in
the City Clerk's office.
6. Design Review Board minutes of May 6, 2003 on file in the City Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2003 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 660.
Pay estimate No. 8 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$24,340.47.
2. F.Y. 2001 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 659.
Pay estimate No. 6 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$316,460.79.
3. F.Y. 2003 Sycamore Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 654.
Pay estimate No. 2 to Cunningham Construction in the total amount due of
$35,801.09.
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 11, 2003
4 : 15 - 4 :30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Review of requests for council discretionary hotel/motel tax
funds—Chief Financial Officer.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
COUNCIL WORK SESSION
August 11, 2003
4 : 30 p.m.
Council Chambers
Roll Call .
Approval of Agenda, as proposed.
1 . Discussion of licensing of recycling yard operators—City
Planner.
Adjournment .
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
Council Work Session
August 7, 2003
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, AUGUST 4, 2003
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 at291-4323.
6. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 5:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City
Council meeting to appear before the City Council (may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be
given first priority.
Roll Call.
Invocation by: Councilperson Bob Greenwood
Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Quint, MIS Manager
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of July 28, 2003, Regular Session, as proposed.
August 4, 2003 Page 2
Proclamation endorsing PRIDE and Cedar Valley Promise's efforts to bring togeths-
parents, students, schools and our community in celebration of education in Black Hawk
County starting on DAY ONE of the school year, August 21, 2003.
Proclamation declaring August 5, 2003, as National Night Out.
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. Communication from City Engineertransmitting request of Duane Wessels
for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 213 Niagara Drive,
together with recommendation of approval.
2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Hase Skrgic for
a waiver for art asphalt driveway to be located at 1122 West 8h Street,
together with recommendation of approval.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Jimmie Schmidt, Police Officer to attend Sight Rifle Instructor Certification
Course in Johnston, Iowa on August 17-22, 2003, with costs not to
exceed $435.00, including use of city vehicle.
2. Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, to attend MidContinent
Transportation Research Symposium in Ames, Iowa on August 21- 22,
2003, with costs not to exceed $228.40, including use of city vehicle.
3. Walter Reed, Executive Director; Brian Krischke, Fair Housing Coordinator;
Ron Dixon, Nicky Thomas and Lee Tolbert, Human Rights Commissioners,
to attend HUD 2003 Western Regional FHIP/FHAP Fair Housing Training
Conference in San Diego, California on August 25- 39, 2003, with costs
not to exceed $7,515.20.
4. Larry Ticknor, Airport Maintenance, to attend Basic Airport Safety and
Operations Specialist School in Boston, Massachusetts on August 17-20,
2003, with costs not to exceed $1,375.00.
c. Liquor License Permit Application
Class E
Lafayette Liquor, 1309 Lafayette Street (New Owner) (Expires 08/04/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
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d. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Hy-Vee Gas, 1512 Flammang Drive (New) (Expires 08/27/04) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Prime Mart, 3535 Marigold (New) Expires 08/04/04) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
Lafayette Liquor, 1309 Lafayette Street (New Owner) (Expires 08/04/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Lafayette Liquor, 1309 Lafayette Street (New Owner) (Expires 08/04/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Prime Mart, 3535 Marigold (New) Expires 08/04/04) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
f. Bonds.
g. Pawnbrokers License Application
Duees Pawn & Gun, 909 Independence Avenue
Farris Stereo & Loan, 2869 Logan Avenue
Levi Brothers Jewelers Ltd, 306 East 4h Street
Waterloo Jewelry, 330 East 4h Street
Mister Money USA of Waterloo, 1516 LaPorte Road
HEARINGS
2. Rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "134"Multiple
Residential District property generally located at the northwest corner of Olympic
Drive and Pheasant Lane for the purpose of construction of a professional office
building—Dr. Brent Ludens and Dr. Rene Dutkowski Ludens.
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 "C-2" Commercial District property
generally located on Schukei Road next to Aldi's Food Store for the purpose of
future expansion of the Aldi's Food Store—Clarence H. Schukei Estate Liquidating
Trust.
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.
4. An ordinance amending the Zoning Ordinance, as amended, as it pertains to
increasing filing fees for Planning staff related items.
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.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
5. F.Y. 2003 N.E. Industrial Park- GT Drive Extension, RM-8155(658)-90-07,
Contract No. 663.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of$364,766.89 to K.
Cunningham Construction Co., Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
DOCUMENTS
6. F.Y. 2003 N.E. Industrial Park- GT Drive Extension, RM-8155(658)-90-07,
Contract No. 663.
Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Engineer transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of$364766.89 with
K. Construction Co., Inc. of Cedar Falls, Iowa.
7. Resolution-to approve communication from Associate Planner transmitting request
of Jody Fitzpatrick for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $10,000.00 for
property located at 1115 Kern Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area.
August 4, 2003 Page 5
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
8. Resolution-to support the expansion of the Youth Pavilion for the Waterloo Center
for the Arts.
9. Resolution-to approve use of$3,500.00 in discretionary hotel/motel funds to pay
for an airline consultant study.
10. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of
TurnKey Associates, L.C.for a variance to the 6-month moratorium on downtown
development within the Vision Iowa Project to allowremodeling of the Midwest One
Bank & Trust building (formerly Citizens Bank & Trust) located at 403405
Jefferson Street, in the amount of$130,000.00.
11. Resolution-to approve communication from City Planner transmitting request of
Community National Bcnk for a variance to the 6-month moratorium on downtown
development within the Vision Iowa Project to allow remodeling of their bank
located at Commercial Street and Park Avenue in the amount of$150,000.00.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
12. An ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, to increase re-inspection fees for commercial establishments as follows: Pt
re-inspection $100.00; 2nd re-inspection $150.00; 3rd and subsequent re-
inspections $200.00.
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.
13. Rezone from "R-3"Multiple Family Residence District to "GI" Commercial District
property generally located at the northwest corner of West Ridgeway and
Ansborough Avenues to allow construction of a Family Video Store and small retail
uses—Jack Nooren.
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.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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MEETINGS
Monday, August 4, 2003
4:30 p.m. - Building & Grounds Committee, Council Chambers
4:35 p.m. - Public Works Committee, Council Chambers
4:40 p.m. -Public Safety Committee, Council Chambers
4:45 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Waterloo Commission on Human Rights minutes of June 12, 2003 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
2. Civil Service Commission minutes of July 1, 2003 on file in the City Clerk's office.
3. Board of Waterloo Water Works Trustees minutes of July 23, 2003 on file in the
City Clerk's office.
4. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting retirement of Rick Dengler, Fire
Lieutenant, effective July 11, 2003, together with recommendation of payment of
$25,324.31 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
5. Communication from Police Chief transmitting retirement of Terry Blank, Police
Property/Evidence Coordinator, effective July 4, 2003, together with
recommendation of payment of$11,747.69 for unused vacation pay and sick time.
Council Work Session
August 28, 2003
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
s
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, AUGUST 25, 2003
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.
Invocation by: Councilperson Tim Hurley.
Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Decker, Superintendent of Streets
Oral Presentations.
Motion-to receive and file oral comments.
Agenda, as proposed or amended.
Minutes of August 18, 2003, Regular Session, as proposed.
Proclamation declaring September 2003 as Prostate Cancer Awareness Month.
August 25, 2003 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. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Dianne
Lawless for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 5055
Hess Road, together with recommendation of approval.
2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request Os Operation
Threshold for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 226
Halstead Street, together with recommendation of approval.
3. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Operation
Threshold for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 212
Halstead Street, together with recommendation of approval.
4. Communication from Fire Chief transmitting request to hold Annual Boot
Block for Muscular Dystrophy from August 29, 2003 - September 1,
2003 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the intersections of Kimball and
Ridgeway Avenues, San Marnan Drive and LaPorte Road, Black Hawk
and Ansborough Avenue and Mullan Avenue and Franklin Street.
5. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Rolling Thunder
IA for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on September 19, 2003 from
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in conjunction with firing a Civil War cannon at
Soldiers and Sailors Park for the Prisoners of War-Missing in Action
Day, together with recommendation of approval of Police Chief
6. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Terry Rice for a
variance to the Noise Ordinance on August 31, 2003 from 8:00 p.m. to
11:00 p.m. in conjunction with a fundraiser to be held at 324 Summit
Avenue for the Community Aids Assistance Program, together wth
recommendation of denial of Police Chief
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Todd Winter to the position of
Maintenance Electrician, effective September 2, 2003.
2. Communication from Mayor John Rooff transmitting recommendation of
appointment of Wilfred "Mickye" Johnson and Larry Oltrogge to the
Community Development Board, with term expiration date of March 1,
2006.
August 25, 2003
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3. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, to attend American Public Works
Association Iowa Chapter 2003 Fall Conference in Dubuque, Iowa on
September 17-19, 2003, with costs not to exceed $392.00.
4. John Rooff, Mayor, to attend Iowa League of Cities 105h Annual
Conference and Exhibit in Davenport, Iowa on September 24 - 26,
2003, with costs not to exceed $320.00.
5. Cammie Scully, Executive Director of Cultural & Arts Commisson, to
view art exhibit and attend Iowa Museum Association Board Meting
and Conference in Sioux City and Okoboji, Iowa on August 2629,
2003, with costs not to exceed $285.00.
c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Casey's 218 Pub, 4010- 4018 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
9/30/04) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Casey's Pub & Eatery, 1125 West Donald Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/23/04)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Mr. Biggs Sports Bar, 304-306 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/27/04)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Special Class C BW
Wishbone, Inc., 201 -205 West 18th Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/14/04)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Clark, 1008 LaPorte Road (New) (Expires 9/10/04) (Includes Sunday Sales)
DOCUMENTS
2. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmittinga Juvenile
Accountability Incentive Block Grant (JAIBG) in the amount of$16,492.00 with the
Iowa Division of Criminal and Juvenile Justice Planning, with no required city
match.
3. Resolution-to approve communication from Police Chief transmitting an Atohol
Incentive Grant with the Iowa Governor's Traffic Safety Bureau in the amount of
$17,000.00 for funding of overtime for OWI arrests and other alcohol-related
offenses, with no required city match.
August 25, 2003 Page 4
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
4. Resolution-to approve recommendation of award of Fiscal Year 2004 Mayor's
Youth Initiative funds.
BILLS PAYMENT
5. Resolution-to approve Schedule AP640, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
office.
NEW BUSINESS
6. F.Y. 2003 Falls Avenue/University Avenue ADA Pedestrian Way, Contract No. 669.
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 September 8, 2003.
Motion-to adjourn to Executive Session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
1. Discussion of suit filed by Ed Dolan and Red Carpet, Inc. pursuant to Iowa Code
Section 21.5(1)(c)(2003).
Motion-to adjourn Executive Session.
ADJOURNMENT
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
MEETINGS
Monday, August 25, 2003
2:00 p.m. - Finance Committee, Council Chambers
2:30 p.m. - Meeting With Rabbi Sol Serber, Sons of Jacob Synagogue
PUBLIC INFORMATION
1. Communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
retirement of Pat Weitnauer, Waste Water Operator, effective August 4, 2003,
together with recommendation of payment of$6,432.24 for unused vacation pay
and sick time.
August 25, 2003
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2. Waterloo Convention & Visitors Bureau minutes of July 17, 2003 on file in the City
Clerk's office.
CONTRACT PAYMENT SCHEDULE
1. F.Y. 2003 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 659.
Pay estimate No. 7 to Aspro, Inc. in the total amount due of$248,618.18.
2. F.Y. 2003 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 660.
Pay estimate No. 9 to Aspro, Inc. in the total arraunt due of$194,655.37.
3. F.Y. 2003 Emergency Vehicle Access at Highway 21/San Marnan Drive.
Pay estimate No. 2 to D.C. Corporation in the total amount due of$6,324.63.
4. F.Y. 2003 Sycamore Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 654.
Pay estimate No. 4 to Cunningham Construction in the total amount due of
$14,112.06.
5. Satellite Interceptor Corrosion Inhibition Program, Contract No. 652.
Pay estimate No. 6 to Municipal Pipe Tool Co. in the total amount due of 51,969.80.
MEETING WITH RABBI SOL SERBER
August 25, 2003
2 :30 p.m.
Sons of Jacob Synagogue
Mayor Rooff, Council Members and Department Heads will meet with
Rabbi Sol Serber at the Sons of Jacob Synagogue on Monday, August
25, 2003 at 2 : 30 p.m.
Nancy Eckert
City Clerk
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Council Work Session
August 21, 2003
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