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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05/21/2001May 21, 2001 The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, May 21, 2001. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Anders, Jordan, Krizek, Murphy, Gronen, Getty, Berry. Invocation by: Larry McKinney, Fire Department. Pledge of Allegiance: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director. 115228 - Getty/Jordan that the Agenda, as amended to add Item 33a and amend Item 38, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 21, 2001, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115229 - Gronen/Krizek that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 14, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring Saturday, May 26, 2001, as "Cruise Day". HEARINGS AND BIDS 115230 - Jordan/Getty that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on West 5th Street Parking Ramp Repair, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 3, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115231 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Krizek/Murphy that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115232 - Jordan/Anders that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with West 5th Street Parking Ramp Repair", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-223. 115233 - Murphy/Gronen that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-224. 115234 - Jordan/Krizek to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Building Official for review: Bidder Bid Bond Total Bid Paragon Constructors Inc., Minneapolis, MN 5% $1,543,479.00 Monson Nicholas, Inc., Villa Park, IL 5% $1,394,230.00 Western Waterproofing Co., West Des Moines, IA 5% $1,299,618.00 Borwig Building Service, Inc., Waterloo, IA 5% $ 489,483.00 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115235 - Krizek/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on sale and conveyance of property generally located on Pleasant Valley Drive off Greenhill Road, east of the bike trail and south of the Jehovah's Witness Hall, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 1, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. May 21, 2001 Page 2 HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED 115236 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. City Clerk Nancy Eckert reported that a letter of opposition has been received from Phyllis and Paul Robinson, 1011 Rainbow Drive. Mayor Rooff read the letter received from Mr. and Mrs. Robinson. Phyllis Robinson, 1011 Rainbow Drive, stated that this area has had an ongoing flooding problem for more than 20 years. Ms. Robinson thanked Mayor Rooff, the Council, Councilperson Jerry Anders and the Engineering Department for their efforts to address and resolve these problems. Ms. Robinson stated it is her understanding that funds are available this year for design and engineering of the Hanna Creek project with construction next year. Ms. Robinson suggested that if the city sells this property they designate any proceeds received from the sale of the property to be utilized to complete the Hanna Creek project. Ms. Robinson stated she would, of course, prefer that the city not sell this property. Bruce Bower, 1023 and 1029 Rainbow Drive, stated he has similar problems, not as severe as the Robinsons. Mr. Bower stated that many others the have problems with flooding and just put up with it. Mr. Bower sanitary sewer system is extremely overloaded, and everyone has when it rains hard. Mr. Bower stated that the manhole cover in water up. Mr. Bower stated he appreciates what the council is them to consider their request not to sell the property. Councilperson Anders stated last summer after the flooding in this area, the city constructed a sandbag dike in the Robinson's backyard and it is still there. Councilperson Anders asked how many people would be willing to live with a sandbag dike in their backyard. Mayor Rooff stated that this project is included in the Capital Improvement Program this year and the city will bond for the construction phase next year. Councilperson Anders stated he agrees with Ms. Robinson that once the Hanna Culvert project is completed, the city could look objectively at selling the property. Councilperson Anders stated that once the city sells the property the owners could do anything with the zoning law, and he does not feel this is a good situation until the flooding problem is solved. Councilperson Berry stated that the Planning, Programming and Zoning staff initially recommended denial of sale of this property, but the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission approved sale of the property with conditions. Councilperson Berry asked if the Commission was aware of the Robinsons' problem, and if development of this property will increase the runoff. in but area stated that the backup problems the yard shoots doing and asked Don Temeyer, City Planner, stated that the city is aware of the property and is trying to program funds for the Hanna Culvert project. Mr. Temeyer stated that the council needs to decide what to do with the runoff problem. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated that if the "R-2" zoning doesn't change, there should not be a significant increase in runoff. Mr. Thorson stated that the city is working on design of the Hanna Culvert project and, hopefully, will approve construction next year. Mr. Thorson stated he wouldn't recommend multi -family development because of increased parking and runoff from the parking lots. Mr. Thorson stated that the Hanna Culvert project will extend the culvert under Rainbow Drive. Bert McQuire, 161 Letsch Road, stated he is worried the buyer would attempt to rezone the land. Mr. McQuire stated that the church has increased traffic, and they don't need any additional traffic in this area. Mr. Temeyer stated that that property is zoned as "R-2", the council is selling it as "R-2", but someone could ask to rezone the property, but staff would not recommend nor would the council approve rezoning the land, this is for single family. Mr. McQuire asked if there was a problem with the pumping station on North Hackett. Tim Shea, Superintendent of Waste Management Services, stated there was a power outage during the recent storm. Mr. Shea stated the pump station was in operation as soon as the power was restored. Councilperson Jordan stated he is all for development, but he is hearing the residents' concerns about the water problems and asked that the council table sale of property and not open the bids. Councilperson Jordan stated he would like to resolve the water problem before we allow development of the land. • • May 21, 2001 • • HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED Page 3 Councilperson Murphy stated he does not agree because it will take a year to get the project going, and that people bought the homes knowing about the flooding problem, and he feels the city needs to move ahead. Getty/Jordan that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments and letter of opposition be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115237 - Jordan/Anders that sale and conveyance be tabled indefinitely and City Clerk instructed to return unopened bids to the bidders. Ayes: Five. Nays: Krizek, Murphy. Motion carried. HEARINGS 115238 - Getty/Anders that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the request of John Eveland to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "R -3,R -P" Planned Multiple Residence District property generally located along the west side of the 2600 block of Ansborough Avenue to construct an elderly housing/assisted living development, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 8, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115239 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Ron Letsch, 476 Letsch Road, stated residents in the area met with John Eveland, and he answered most of their questions, and the rest of the questions were directed to Planning, Programming and Zoning staff. Mr. Letsch stated that there will be a ten foot easement on Eveland's property so utility and storm sewer easement could be accessed on the Eveland side. Mr. Letsch stated Eveland will put a berm ten feet from the property and have a 30 foot setback on all the buildings. Mr. Letsch stated that Eveland's design shows that sewer overload on the property will run into a storm retention. Mr. Letsch asked who will maintain the property, such as lawn mowing and snow removal. The architect for the project stated that the ten foot easement serves as a buffer, and there is storm water retention on Eveland's side of the property. He stated there is a 20 stall parking area under the building. He stated they will try to keep the existing trees on Ansborough for a buffer. He stated that there is a 24 stall parking area for guests and staff, and they anticipate six to eight staff members at one time. Getty/Berry that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115240 - Anders/Getty that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 325 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain Property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Abstain: Krizek. Motion carried. 115241 - Jordan/Getty that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Abstain: Krizek. Motion carried. 115242 - Berry/Anders that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 325 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain Property", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Abstain: Krizek. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4477. May 21, 2001 Page 4 HEARINGS CONTINUED 115243 - Berry/Anders that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Paul Wieland to sell and convey property generally located at the northwest corner of Halstead and Merriman Streets for $500.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 4, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115244 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Berry that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115245 - Jordan/Murphy that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-225. 115246 - Krizek/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of $6,025,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to provide funds for construction and repair of streets; construction and repair of sidewalks; construction and improving of facilities useful for the collection, treatment and disposal of sewage and industrial waste; rehabilitation, improvement and equipping of existing city parks; reconstruction and improvement of the Municipal Airport; equipping of the fire, police, sanitation, street and civil defense departments; improvement of waterways, and real and personal property useful for the protection or reclamation of property situated within the corporate limits of the city from floods or high waters; construction, improvement, installation and repair of traffic control devices and street lighting fixtures, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115247 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Bill Bartels stated he has lived in this city for 42 years and he is getting taxed out. Mr. Bartels stated that taxpayers will have to pay for the G.O. Bonds. Mr. Bartels stated that the city is bonding $14 million tonight and tomorrow the Board of Supervisors are asking for $2 million in bond money, then in two weeks the council will come back to raise money for the downtown project, and he would like to know where the money is coming from. Mayor Rooff stated that $4 million of the G.O. Bonds is for refunding of 1993 General Obligation Bonds because the low interest rate will save the city money. Mayor Rooff stated that issuance of these bonds are already in the FY02 Budget and were included in the tax askings. Mayor Rooff stated that the city bonds every year to maintain its buildings and purchase equipment. Mayor Rooff stated that the veterans have a special plan and asked how much do they want to bond for their project. Councilperson Anders stated that he understands the need to bond, but he wished this year the city would have tried to trim some of the spending. Councilperson Anders stated he supports the bonds but wished the city could have held the costs. Councilperson Murphy stated that the interest is cheap and will save the city money, and that we don't know what the interest rate will be next year. Larry Burger, Vice President of Speer Financial, stated that the interest rate is low and feels the city could see an interest rate of 4 to 4.5 percent on the bonds. Mr. Burger stated that interest rates fluctuate every three or four years. Mayor Rooff stated that the city is at about 60 percent of its bonding capacity, including this bond issuance. Mayor Rooff stated the city will retire about 80 percent of these bonds in 10 years. Mayor Rooff stated that $3 million of the G.O. Bonds will be used for sewer purposes. • • May 21, 2001 HEARINGS CONTINUED Getty/Jordan Page 5 that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115248 - Jordan/Getty that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-226. 115249 - Krizek/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs of the construction and remodeling of city buildings and facilities; renovation of the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center; construction or reconstruction of buildings and facilities for compliance with Americans with Disabilities Act; computer system replacement; swimming pool renovations; improvements to the Carnegie Library and improvements to fire stations, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115250 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Getty/Jordan that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115251 - Jordan/Getty that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-227. 115252 - Krizek/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of $660,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs for repairing the West Parking Ramp, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115253 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Getty/Jordan that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115254 Jordan/Getty that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-228. 115255 - Krizek/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of $525,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose for improvements to city buildings, including the Street Department, Central Garage facilities; improvements to the Cultural and Arts Center, fire station, public library, stadium and Young Arena, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115256 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Getty/Jordan that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. May 21, 2001 Page 6 HEARINGS CONTINUED 115257 - Jordan/Getty that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-229. 115258 - Krizek/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of $360,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose for golf course improvements and equipment, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115259 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Getty/Jordan that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115260 - Jordan/Getty that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-230. 115261 - Krizek/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of $410,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose for retirement sick leave buyout, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115262 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections Getty/Jordan that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115263 - Jordan/Getty that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Nays: Anders, Krizek, Berry. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-231. 115264 - Krizek/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of $1,320,000 General Obligation Bonds to pay costs of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out of an urban renewal project within the Downtown Urban Renewal Area, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115265 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Getty/Jordan that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115266 - Jordan/Getty that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-232. May 21, 2001 • • HEARINGS CONTINUED 115267- Krizek/Jordan Page 7 that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of $4,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to provide funds to pay costs of refunding the Series 1993A General Obligation Bonds, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115268 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Getty/Jordan that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115269 - Jordan/Getty that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-233. 115270 - Krizek/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs to restore and provide General Fund working capital, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2001, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115271 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Larry Burger, Vice President of Speer Financial, stated that they recommended the city do a borrowing with the banks for a cash fund balance. Mr. Burger stated that they were concerned with the city's bond rating, and they wanted to make sure the cash balance did not jeopardize the bond rating. Mr. Burger stated this issuance was just to shore up the cash balance at the end of the year, but that the Chief Financial Officer says the city will have a cash balance. Bill Bartels asked what happened to the money for the whole sewer system. Mayor Rooff stated that this is the last of the bond issuance to complete the $67 million build out of the sewer plant. Mayor Rooff stated that sewer fees are paying the $30 million match. Michael Anthony, 231 Hope Avenue, asked what determines a good or bad bond rating. Mayor Rooff reviewed the city's G.O. Bond rating history. In 1994 the city's bond rating was Baa, and in the last six years the city has had three bond rating upgrades and currently has a bond rating of A2. Mayor Rooff stated that Moody's looks at the cash balance, management of the city, the levy rate and spending practices when determining the bond rating. Mr. Burger stated that the city's cash balance is an important part of Moody's bond rating. Mr. Burger stated if the bond rating was lowered, it could cost the city $95,000 per year on a $10 million bond issuance. Mr. Burger stated once a city's bond rating is lowered, it does not go right back up, but the city has to prove it is a city on the rise. Mr. Burger stated not only would a lower bond rating cost the city $95,000 per year on a $10 million bond issuance, but the lower bond rating could last four years, so it could cost the city $400,000. Mr. Burger stated if the insurance company thinks the city is a risk insurance premiums go up. Jordan/Krizek that issuance of $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs to provide General Fund working capital be tabled indefinitely. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. May 21, 2001 PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 115272 - Anders/Berry Page 8 that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Festival of Iowa Folklife for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on June 15, 2001, from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m., June 16, 2001, from Noon to 10:00 p.m., and June 17, 2001, from Noon to 6:00 p.m., in conjunction with Festival of Iowa Folklife events at the Waterloo Center for the Arts, parking lot across from the Library and Washington Park, together with recommendation of approval of Police Chief to allow said variance, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-234. 115273 - Anders/Berry that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of David J. Adams for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1002 Baltimore Street, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on filed and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-235. 115274 - Anders/Berry that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Brian C. Cox for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 801 Hickory Street, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on filed and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-236. 115275 - Anders/Berry that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Louis W. Kettman for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 327 Candlewick Road, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on filed and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-237. 115276 - Anders/Berry that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Thomas J. Hoffman for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 3428 Osage Road, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on filed and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-238. 115277 - Anders/Berry that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Rasema Sakanovic for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1302 Hawthorne Avenue, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on filed and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-239. 115278 - Anders/Berry that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of the Waterloo Airport Board for a variance to Truck Embargo Ordinance on Leversee Road from Lone Tree to Dunkerton Roads during the period of June 1, 2001, through October 1, 2001, in conjunction with reconstruction of a portion of Taxiway D at the Airport be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-240. 115279 - Jordan/Anders that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of Lockard Development to vacate, sell and convey property generally located behind the fire station on San Marnan Drive be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as June 11, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted upon approval by Mayor assig• No: 2001-241. May 21, 2001 DOCUMENTS 115280 - Berry/Krizek Page 9 that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting agreement with the Chicago Central & Pacific Railroad and Iowa Department of Transportation to renew/repair railroad grade crossing at Vinton Street just east of the Cedar River Bridge in conjunction with Year 2001 Railroad Crossing Surface Repair Program be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-242. 115281 - Berry/Krizek that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Andre Charrier for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $9,727.00 for property located at 536 Cutler Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward said application to the Black Hawk County Assessor. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-243. 115282 - Berry/Krizek that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Jack Haes for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $57,500.00 for property located at 404 Norwood Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward said application to the Black Hawk County Assessor. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-244. 115283 - Berry/Krizek that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Neil Hanson for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $11,327.00 for property located at 922 Gilbert Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward said application to the Black Hawk County Assessor. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-245. 115284 - Berry/Krizek that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Pedro Rodriguez for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $9,089.00 for property located at 736 Newton Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward said application to the Black Hawk County Assessor. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-246. 115285 Berry/Krizek that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Jessica Troester for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $8,865.00 for property located at 1120 Forest Avenue in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward said application to the Black Hawk County Assessor. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-247. 115286 - Berry/Krizek that communication from Associate Planner transmitting application for Angela Wilson for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $5,415.00 for property located at 204 Rhey Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward said application to the Black Hawk County Assessor. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-248. May 21, 2001 DOCUMENTS CONTINUED 115287 - Berry/Krizek Page 10 that communication from City Planner transmitting application with the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development for Economic Development Initiative (EDI) Program funds in the amount of $500,000.00 in conjunction with revitalization of the Rath Brownfields Demonstration Pilot Area be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-249. 115288 - Berry/Krizek that communication from Building Official transmitting Change Order for a net increase in the amount of $535.47 for work to be performed by Huff Construction of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with Memorial Hall A.D.A. Improvements Project be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 115289 - Gronen/Jordan that "Resolution supporting Community Housing Initiatives to be eligible for low-income and historic tax credits to assist financing of the construction of Oak Park Terrace elderly housing to be located at Ansborough Avenue and West 4th Street", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-250. 115290 - Getty/Jordan that "Resolution authorizing City Engineer to send out notification to property owners of proposed sidewalk repairs and estimate of costs and setting date of hearing as June 11, 2001, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on proposed repairs in conjunction with the Sidewalk Inspection and Repair Program - Zone 1", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-251. 115291 - Getty/Jordan that "Resolution approving amendment to bidding policy that bids will be solicited from local vendors whenever possible", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Mayor Rooff stated he asked that the amendment to the bidding policy be put on the agenda. Mayor Rooff stated it has been determined that not all our purchases are put out to our local vendors. Mayor Rooff stated he feels the city always needs to give local vendors an opportunity to bid on our purchases. Councilperson Getty stated that the city looked at changing the bidding policy several years ago. Councilperson Getty stated that when we bid our vehicles there is only one Ford dealer in the city, does this mean the Cedar Falls dealer cannot bid. Mayor Rooff stated that the city will create a vendor's list to put on the city's Intranet. Request for bids will be mailed to all vendors on the list who can provide the product. Mayor Rooff stated he just thinks the city should give local vendors a fair chance, and this is just a good faith effort that everyone has a chance to bid. Councilperson Berry stated she is 100 percent in agreement with this policy. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Nays: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-252. 115292 - Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained the various fund transfers. May 21, 2001 • • RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED Krizek/Jordan Page 11 that "Resolution approving various Fiscal Year 2001 fund transfers and bond proceed reallocations", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-253. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 115293 - Mary Haasis stated she wished to talk about trees blocking signs. Ms. Haasis stated when traveling down Milwaukee you are on top of the no parking here to corner sign before you see the sign as it is covered up by the trees. Jordan/Berry that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (85a) Rachael Street to Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner (install No Parking Here to Corner signs on south side of Rachael Street 40 feet from Kimball access road)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115294 - Jordan/Murphy that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115295 - Berry/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (85a) Rachael Street to Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner (install No Parking Here to Corner signs on south side of Rachael Street 40 feet from Kimball access road)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4478. 115296 - Councilperson Jordan stated he has a petition signed by 35 neighbors opposing the no parking sign on Carolina Avenue, and only two neighbors are in favor of the sign. Councilperson Jordan stated that the Leisure Services Director has agreed that the city could allow parking on the west edge of Miller Park. Councilperson Getty stated he brought the ordinance change before the council because when city plows go down the street there is only one lane and drivers cannot see the top of the hill. Councilperson Getty stated he feels this is dangerous. Councilperson Berry suggested that the city put up signs that say no parking during snow removal. Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, stated we could put up a sign prohibiting parking during snow removal, but it would not be fully enforced. Ms. Greco suggested that the sign be moved another 125 feet. Krizek/Murphy that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (15) Carolina Street of Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (15) Carolina Street of Section 553, No Parking Here to Corner (move the No Parking Here to Corner sign 200 feet east of Hale Street)", be tabled indefinitely. Ayes: Six. Nays: Getty. Motion carried. 115297 - Anders/Berry that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of the north -south alley abutting property generally located at 710 Broadway Street", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the second time. Ayes: Four. Nays: Murphy, Krizek, Gronen. Motion carried. 115298 - Getty/Jordan that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Five. Nays: Murphy, Gronen. Motion failed. May 21, 2001 BILLS PAYMENT 115299 - Krizek Page 12 that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-80, dated May 21, 2001, in the amount of $9,644,097.33, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's Office", be adopted, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2001-254. NEW BUSINESS 115300 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting recommendation of appointment of Leo Dixon, Dennis Moore, Patrick Powers, Tom Neuman and Jay Jordan to the position of Waste Services Technician, effective May 28, 2001, and Larry Levendusky and Dave Roeder to the position of Sewer Maintenance Worker, effective May 28, 2001, and William Austin to the position of Sewer Maintenance Worker at a date to be determined be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 115301 - Anders/Jordan that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting recommendation of appointment of Randy Henry to the position of Wastewater Operator at a date to be determined be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. TRAVEL REQUESTS 115302 - Berry/Jordan that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Frank Krogh and William Herkelman, Tri -County Drug Task Force Investigators, to attend Basic Narcotics Investigations School in Johnston, Iowa, on June 3-15, 2001, with costs not to exceed $563.88, including use of Tri -County vehicle. 2. Terrance Malone, Associate Planner, to attend U.S. EPA Region 7 3rd Annual Brownfields A11 -Pilots Forum in Des Moines, Iowa, on May 30-31, 2001, with costs not to exceed $140.00, including use of city vehicle. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 115303 - Getty/Krizek that the following beer and liquor license permit applications be received, placed on file and approved and endorsed applications forwarded to the Iowa Beer and Liquor Control Department and the following applications for outdoor service area and fireworks display permit be received, place on file and approved: 1. Beer License Permit Application Class B Pizza Hut, 2825 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires 6/7/02) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Buzz's Bar, 1016 Maynard Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/27/02) (Includes Sunday Sales) Southtown Lounge, 2026 Bopp Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/7/02) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Application for Fireworks Display Waterloo Jaycees/Main Street on July 7, 2001 Sunnyside Country Club on July 4, 2001 4. Application for Outdoor Service Area Greyhound Lounge, 708 Jefferson Street on June 1, 2001 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. May 21, 2001 BONDS 115304 - Jordan/Gronen • • Page 13 that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through May 21, 2001, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 115305 - Jordan/Berry that the Council adjourn at 7:18 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk