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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-3/07/2016March 7, 2016 The Council of the City of -Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at, Harold E. Getty Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, March 7, 2016. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper, and Amos. Prayer or Moment of Silence. Prayer led by Senior Pastor, Rev. Patricia Jacobs, from Westminster Presbyterian Church. Pledge of Allegiance: Mayor Quentin Hart 145.658 - Welper/Schmitt that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 7, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145659 -'Welper/Schmitt that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 22, 2016, at 5`:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring March 2016 National Brain Injury Awareness Month. Mayor Hart recognized Greg Cox as the March 2016 Team Member of the Month. Mayor Hart Recognized the Player of the Year and Coach of the Year from Waterloo Leisure Services Optimist Club Basketball Program. CONSENT AGENDA 145660 - Welper/Schmitt that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file 'and approved: a. Resolutions to approve the following: 1. Resolution approving Finance Committee.Invoice Summary Report, dated --March 7, 2016, in the amount of,$3,337,269.83, a copy of which -is on file in the City Clerk's office, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee. ' Resolution adopted and upon approval.by Mayor assigned No. 2016-137. 2. Request by Brandon Simon, on behalf of 74PROmotions, for a variance` to_ Ordinance 5-2-11, Vehicles on Flood Control Levees, on 5/21716 from 10:O0am to 6:OOpm, to allow motor cross racers to cross the levee and. operate,on Cattle 'Congress grounds on both sides of the levee. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-138. 3. Resolution approving Order accepting Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement and check for '$300.00 from Hy -Vee Food and Drug #2,, 2181 Logan Avenue, Waterloo,- Iowa'for sale of tobacco to minor violat'ion-first offense. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-139. 4. Resolution approving Order accepting Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement and check for $300.00 from Ray's Supermarket, 1975 Franklin Street, Waterloo, -Iowa-50703 for sale of tobacco to minor violation -first offense. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-.140. 5. Resolution setting date of bid opening as March 17, 2016 and date of public hearing as March 21, 2016 for the US 218 Video Detection Systems' - Mitchell Avenue to West 18th Street, and instruct City 'Clerk to publish notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-141. 6. Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and setting date of bid opening as March 24, 2016'anddate of public hearing as March 28, 2016 for the F.Y. 2016 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 897; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of. plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. March 7, 2016 Page,2 Resolution adopted and upon approval„by Mayor assigned No. 2016-142. 7. Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and setting date of bid opening as March 24, 2016 and date of public hearing as March 28, 2016 for `the F.Y. 2016 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 898; and instruct City Clerk to` publish notice of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-143. '8. Resolution setting a date of public hearing for March 21, 2016 for the issuance_of a quit claim deed for lot 10 block 4 of Lakeside Addition, and instructCityClerk to publish notice. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-144. 9. Resolution. setting the date of public hearing as March 21, 2016, for the request by Signs and Designs on behalf of Prime RE LLC, for a site plan, amendment to allow off -premise signage to be located at 2027 Crossroads Boulevard, to advertise future retail businesses at 2039 Crossroads Boulevard, oh a 339 square foot sign. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-145. b. Motion to approve the following:, a. b. c. d. e. 2. a c. d. e. f. g. h. i Travel Requests Name & Title°of Personnel Class/Meeting Destination Date(s) Amount not to Exceed Kelley Felchle, Deputy City Clerk 2016 Municipal Professionals Institute and Academy Ames, IA July 18, 20, 25-27, 2016 $640.00' Lt. McGrane and Lt. Heller ZT-CARE1 Des Moines, IA June 8, 2016 $1,130.00 Phillip,Schuppert, Storm Water Specialist, .2016 -Iowa Water Conference Ames, IA March 23- 24, 2016 $250.00 Scott Strader, Combination Inspector''II Residential Plumbing Inspector Exam (AMENDED) Coralville, IA March 2, 2016 $199.00 Sgt. Hoelscher and Sgt. McGeough Tactical Energetic Entry Systems (TEES) explosive breaching re- certification class Des Moines, IA April 14- 15, 2016 $1,420.00 Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications Name & Address of Business Class New or Renewal Expiration Date Includes Sunday Cedar Valley Fish Market, 218 Division Street B Beer Renewal 01/25/2017 No Catherine Doyle's Pub, 504 Sycamore Street C Liquor Renewal ,03/07/2017 Yes Cedar Valley Golf Center, 1850`W. Ridgeway Avenue Special C Liquor w/Outdoor Service New Application 02728/2017 Yes' Legend's Sports Grill, 118 Commercial Str"eet C Liquor Renewal 01/21/2017 Yes El Patron Family Mexican Restaurant, 301 E. 4th Street C Liquor w/Outdoor Service Renewal 03/11/2017 Yes Sycamore Convenience, 217-619 Sycamore Street B Wine/C Beer/E ' Liquor Renewal 03/11/2017 Yes The Winning Edge, 341 Fletcher Avenue C Liquor Renewal 01/27/2017 Yes The Times Sports Bar & Grill, 213 E. 5th Street C Liquor Renewal, 02/03/2017, Yes Wishbone, 201 W. 18th Street C Liquor w/Outdoor Service and Catering Renewal 01/31/2017• Yes March 7, 2016 J. k. Page 3 Maple Lanes, 2608 University Avenue C Liquor w/Outdoor Service 'Renewal '-02/28/2017 Yes Amalgamated Local 838 UAW, 2615 Washington Street C Liquor w/Outdoor Service Renewal 02/28/2017 No 3. Mayor Hart's recommendation of the following appointments: Appointee Board/Commission Expiration Date New or Re - Appointment Joni Hollena Cultural & Arts 03/01/2019 New Rashonda Young Cultural & Arts 03/01/2019 New Sharon Samec Leisure Services Commission 03/01/2019 New Don Huff Leisure Services Commission 03/01/2019 Re -Appointment Robert Tyson Community Development Board 03/01/2019 Re -Appointment Mr. Morrissey questioned item A8. Noel. Anderson,- Community Planning and Development Director, explained the property owner is working to fix up property. Mr. Stroh purchased property in the area and had concerned that the city has interest in a Tot. The city will issue a quit claim deed to ensure the city is removed from city from the title. Mr. Morrissey questioned item d2c and if the name, of the Wedge is correct on item b2g. Noel Anderson explained that all appropriate ;departments have approved the application and that the name for the Wedge is correct. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. PUBLIC HEARINGS 145661 - Schmitt/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Amendment to the Rath Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 22 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections andOthere were none. • 145662 - Schmitt/Welper that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote=Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145663 - Schmitt/WeYper that "Resolution affirming previous determination of an area of the City to be an area of :blight and an economic development area, determining that the development or redevelopment of said area is necessary in the interest"of the public health, safety or welfare, designating said area as appropriate for an urban renewal project, and approving the plan amendment", be adopted. Roll -call` vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-146. Mr. Lind questioned the budgeting process for this project. Noel Anderson explained the different sources of income' and budgeting strategies for the projects. Mr. Lind requested the project list for the amendment. Noel Anderson explained that no new projects were added to the list from the previous amendment. March 7, 2016 Mayor Hart questioned council for approval. 145664 - Lind/Schmitt Page 4 and Noel Anderson affirmed that new projects will come to that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the Waterloo 5 Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Boiler Replacement Project, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 22, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. 145665 - Lind/Schmitt that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145666 - Lind/Schmitt that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-147. 145667 - Lind/Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-148. 145668 - Lind/Schmitt. Motion to receive and ,file and instruct City Clerk- to read bids and refer to Building Official for review. `Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount Young Plumbing & Heating_Co. Waterloo, IA 5% $502,865.00 + $5 670.00 insulation Plumb Tech, Inc. Waterloo, IA 5% $689,740.00 WBC Mechanical, Waterloo, IA Inc.! R 5% '$485,389.00 Mayor Hart questioned the estimated cost of the project. Craig Clark, Building Official, stated that the estimate was $650,000. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145669 - Morrissey/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Public hearing for the sale and conveyance of portions of city owned parcels to the Iowa Department of Transportation, for mutual benefit of said entities, needed as part' of the Highway 63 Improvementsproject from Jefferson Street to Franklin -Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 29, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Aye: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Mr. Lind questioned the amount of land that will be acquired. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that a sliver of the lots along the right of way and on levy system will be acquired. 145670 - Morrissey/Welper that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145671 - Morrissey/Welper March 7, 201"6 Page 5 that "Resolution approving the sale and conveyance of portions of city owned parcels to' the Iowa Department of Transportation, for mutual benefit of said entities, heeded as part of the Highway 63 Improvements, project from Jefferson Street to Franklin Street", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon 'approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-149. ,145672,- Welper/Morrissey that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Public hearing for the request by Edward Shaw to purchase vacant land acquired through 657A generally located at 927 Mullan Avenue in the amount of $3,000, as published in the Waterloo Courieron February 29, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:` Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Mr. Lind requested an update on plans for the project. Noel Anderson explained Mr. Shaw is planning improvements for the lot and may build a garage .in the future. He further explained that this resolution is coming before council again to correct an incorrect legal description originally published for the first public hearing. 145673 - Welper/Morrissey that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145674.- Welper/Morrissey that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of city owned property for ,$3,000 commonly known as 927 Mullan Avenue and rescind Resolution No. 2016-100", be adopted. Roll -call dote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-150. '145675 - Schmitt/Morrissey that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on public hearing for the Development Agreement with American Pattern Storage, LLC to authorize the sale and conveyance of cityowned property located at 106-116 East =11th Street, locally known as the former. Food Bank site, for $1.00, to redevelop the site into industrial and manufacturing space, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 22', 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Mr. Morrissey questioned if the project .will have ardetrimental-impact on the nearby bike trails or the Cedar River. Noel Anderson stated that the project will not negatively impact the environment. Mr. Lind questioned the of this new project. number of new jobs this would create and the CURA value Noel Anderson stated that this project is expected to create 5 to 15 jobs upon completion. He went on to state that the estimated CURA tax abatement would be from $72,000 to $80,000 over either a 3 or 10 year period based on which CURA plan is chosen. 145676 - Schmitt/Morrissey that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed On file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145677 - Schmitt/Morrissey that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement with American Pattern Storage, LLC to authorize the sale and conveyance of city -owned land for $1.00, of the former Food Bank site at 106-116 East' llth Street, to allow for the redevelopment, of the site into industrial and manufacturing space, with a new taxable value of $576,000, and to bring jobs into the former Rath area, and March 7, 2016 Page 6 authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute necessary documents", be, adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution"adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-151. RESOLUTIONS 145678 - Amos/Morrissey that "Resolution approving award of contract to Lodge Construction, of Clarksville, Iowa, in the amount of• $141,153.25; and approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance for the FY2016 Sherwood Recreation Area Phase II Improvements;and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said' documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:" Seven: Motion carried. "Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-152. Paul, Huting, Leisure Services Director, stated that this project is funded entirely by a Reap Grant from the State of Iowa and is not a local expenditure. 145679 - Amos/Morrissey that "Resolution approIiing 28E Agreement with Middle Cedar Watershed Management Authority and authorize Mayor to execute said document.be, adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motlion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-153. Mr. Lind questioned and Eric Thorson affirmed that the agreements do not contain funding mandates. Mr. Morrissey. requested additional information on the further benefit of approving this type of agreement. Eric Thorson, City: Engineer, stated that participating in this agreement will allow the city to obtain additional grants for storm water management and storm water quality improvement projects. 145680 - Amos/Morrissey that "Resolution approing the Professional Services Agreement with AECOM of Waterloo, IA in the amont of $44,500, in conjunction with the°`Waterloo East 5th Street Parking Ramp Phaseu1 Repairs, and authorize Mayor to execute said document", -be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:, Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and Upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-154. Mr. Morrissey questioned if this was just for the East 5th Street Ramp. Craig Clark, Building Official, stated that this is for the East 5th and it covers a small amount of the total work that needs to be done. Mr. Morrissey questionedfAECOM's role in the project. Street Ramp Craig Clark explained AECOM will prepare all project documents but will not complete any of the repairs. 145681 Lind/Schmitt that "Resolution approving application to the Cedar Trails Partnership in the amount of $2,500 with a$1,500 match•by the City, for a granular surface trail conditioner", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-155. 145682 - Lind/Schmitt that "Resolution approving temporary easement agreement with Marilyn Lies for $146.97 located at 1409 East Shaulis Road, in relation to the East Shaulis Road recreational trail extension from Highway 21, eastward to Isle of Capri Boulevard", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-156. 145683 - Lind/Schmitt that "Resolution approving agreement with Waterloo Water Works for Water Main Replacements in conjunction with F.Y. 2016 Street Reconstructions Program, March 7, 2016 Page 7 Contract No. 898 and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call ,vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-157. 145684 - Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution approvingaward of contract to Ricklefs Excavating, Ltd, of Anamosa, Iowa in the •amount of $394,750.00 and approving the Contract, Bonds, and Certificatef,of Ins rance for the F.Y. 2016 Flood Control Gatewell Repairs, Contract No. 895, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to°execute said documents", be adopted. Roll,call{vote-Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-158. Mr. Morrissey asked for clarification of the location of these repairs. Eric Thorson, throughout the certified. City Engineer, stated that these repairs are located all system and are part of what is required to keep the city's levies 145685.- Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution approving award of contract to K Cunningham Construction Company,, Inc., of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in"the amount not to exceed $626,190.,06, ,in conjunction with F.Y. 2016 Shaulis Road Trail Extension - Phase I, Contract No. 858", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven`. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-159. 145686 - Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution approving a permanent easement agreement with Jacqueline M. Buckley for $266.60 located to the north of 4015 Alexandra Drive, in relation to the Dry Run Interceptor Force Main sanitary sewer project", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No 2016-160. 145687 - Schmitt/Welper that "Resolution approving a Development Agreement between A.S. Commercial, LLC and the_City of Waterloo for the construction of a 17,500 square foot commercial building in the Martin ;Road TIF District, adding $2,500,000 of taxable value to site;; authorizing a grant of $419,265 and offering 50 percent tax 'rebates for ,five 'years, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute all necessary documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-161. Mr. Lind questioned how many jobs this would expansion create. i ' . Circle and owner of Amy Wienands Real Amy Wienands, 129 Plaza Estate, explained that her company is continually hiring new employees., Mr. Lind questioned and Noel Anderson confirmed that TIF revenue will be used pay back the bonds. Mr. Lind questioned the mention of 10 years in the supporting documents. Noel Anderson explained he was providing a ten-year repayment schedule for the bond funds but the development agreement will last for five years. Mr. Lind questioned how": this development agreement differs from the Ridgeway Avenue Golf,,Develdpment. Noel Anderson explained the tax 'rebates for both projects. Mr. Jacobs spoke in favor of the project. Mr. Lind questioned if this property is currently in a TIF district. Noel Anderson affirmedthe project is currently in a TIF district and noted that the TIF willabe expanded in the future. Forest Dillavou, 1715 Huntington Road, questioned what type of TIF the project Noel Anderson explained the TIF District has 18 years left until the sunset. is in. March 7,- 2016 Page 8 Mr. Morrissey questioned if this is Ms. Weinands first development in Waterloo `and if the city's tax rate impacted her decision to expand her business in Waterloo. Amy Wienands explained that she considered Cedar FAl1s but chose to stay in Waterloo. ORDINANCES 145688 Lind/Schmitt that "an Ordinance ;amending the Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in 4-4, approving a Site Plan Amendment on Certain Property", be on file, considered and passed for the, second time. Roll Seven. Motion carried. 145689 - Lind/Schmitt of Waterloo Section 10 - received, placed call vote -Ayes: that rules° requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage, at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Schmitt and Lind). Motion failed. 145690 = Morrissey/Welper' that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Subsection 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets, by deleting Subsection 182(a) Hummingbird Circle in its entirety and inserting in lieu thereof, a new Subsection 182 (A) Hummingbird Circle to Subsection 551, Parking Prohibited At A11 Times on Certain Streets - Hummingbird Circle - Outer Circle side and Inner circle side between 1234 and 1306. Hummingbird Circle", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ron Bockenstedt spoke regarding the ordinance. Larry Oltrogge, 1236 Hummingbird Circle, spoke in opposition of the ordinance. Mayor Hart questioned if `a traffic study was undertaken and how residents are notified of traffic.changes. Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, explained a traffic study was completed, and accident reports were taken into account as well. Mr. Lind questioned what the ordinance will accomplish. 'Sandie Greco explained that the ordinance will expand parking prohibited locations on the road near the intersection of Pintail Drive. Mr. Jacobs asked for clarification on the ordinance. x Sandie explained that it is difficult for safety service vehicles to maneuver` through the intersection. ,Mr. Schmitt questioned, the width of the street. Eric Thorson explained that the street is 28 feet wide and is a standard enacted many years ago. Moe developers are going back to having a standard street width of 31 feet to accommodate safety service and public works vehicles. Mr. Schmitt questioned why this is not an issue in other parts of the city. Eric explained that the majority of the streets are 31 feet wide. Jim Cocatan, 1321 Pintail Drive, 'spoke in favor of the ordinance. Mr. Welper questioned if council could take a vote on the first reading and fail a motion to suspend the rules. Mayor Hart clarified that Mr. Lind would need to rescind his motion but at present council .should consider the motion on the table. 145691 - Lind/Schmitt Motion to Subsection Subsection thereof, a Prohibited table "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets, by deleting 182(a) Hummingbird Circle in its entirety' and inserting in lieu new Subsection 182 (A) Hummingbird Circle to Subsection 551, Parking At All Times on Certain, Streets - Hummingbird` Circle - Outer Circle" March 7, 2016 Page 9 t side and Inner circle side between 1234 and 1306 Hummingbird .Circle", for one week. Rollrcall vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Morrissey)„. Motion carried. 145692 - Schmitt/Welper that "an Ordinance adding Subsection (38a) Reber Avenue to Section 545, YIELD Streets - Clough,: Street to Euclid Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 145693 - Schmitt/Morrissey that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prier meetings be, suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. r 145694 - Schmitt%Morrissey that "an Ordinance adding Subsection. (38a) Reber Avenue to Section 545, YIELD Streets - Clough Street to Euclid Avenue", be considered and passed for the second and third time and adopted. Roll call vote'=Ayes: Seven." Motion carried. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by,Mayor assigned No. 5336. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 145695"- Lind/Schmitt that the motion approving change'Order No. 2 "fdr. a net increase of $10,140.35 for the Sanitary Sewer" Improvements FY 2015 Phase II CIP Pipe Lining project., Contract No. 876 be approved. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mr. Lind asked. for clarification on the change order. John LaPointe, Interim Waste Management Superintendent,' explained that the change order would allow work to continue in areas 15 and 16: Some pipes could not be lined as planned so they have been deleted from the project. Mr. Schmitt questioned and John LaPointe confirmed that this is in the same area where man hole work has previously taken place. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 145696 - Welpbr/Morrissey Wayne Nathem, 548 Cloverdale, questioned how much revenue is generated by the TIF Districts. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that approximately 70 million dollars will be generated for FY17. Bruce Kaser, 500 Sycamore Street, asked that slopes for sidewalks be addressed now that the snow is gone to aid those with mobility problems. He asked that residents who notice sidewalk slopes requiring improvement contact him at 219- 961-3306. that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 145697 - Welper/Morrissey that the Council adjourn at 7`:00 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. elley Fe Deputy C chle y Clerk