HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-3/21/2016March 21, 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 21, 2016. Mayor Quentin
Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs, Morrissey, Jones, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: John LaPointe, Interim Director of Waste Management Services.
145740 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 21, 2016,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
145741 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 14,
2016, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
145742 - 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
21, 2016, in the amount of $2,418,836.05, 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. 2016-187.
2. Resolution approving request to certify assessment of work performed by
the Waterloo Water Works at 801 Gilbert Street in the amount of
$1,111.63.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-188.
3. Resolution approving request by Fiesta de Mayo to hold their celebration
on April 30th, 2016 from 8:00 AM until 6:00 PM at the Waterloo Expo
Center, including the closure of Jefferson Street through the Expo. The
event will include music, food a car show and car parade.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-189
4. Resolution preliminarily approving plans and specifications and setting
date of public hearing as April 18, 2016 and date of bid opening as April
14, 2016, for the purchase of seven (7) replacement police patrol
vehicles, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of plans and
specifications.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-190.
5. Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications and bid documents
and setting date of bid openings as April 7, 2016 and date of public
hearing as April 11, 2016 for the 2016 Right of Way Mowing Contract and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-191.
6. Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract
etc. and setting date of bid opening as April 7, 2016, and date of public
hearing as April 11, 2016 for the 2016 Stump Removal Project; and instruct
City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-192.
7. Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, and form of
contract, etc. and setting date of bid opening as March 31, 2016 and date
of public hearing as April 4 2016, in conjunction with the City of
Waterloo Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Chair Replacement, and
instruct City Clerk to publish said notice.
March 21, 2016
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-193.
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8. Resolution setting a date of hearing as April 4, 2016 to approve the First
Amendment to Development Agreement to authorize conveyance of lot 3 block
16 of Hayes Addition and a portion of alley to be vacated to 3 Little
Lambs, LLC for $1.00.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-194.
9. Resolution approving cancellation of assessments for property located at
1626 Forest Avenue in the amount of $3,454.92; and authorize City Clerk to
notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-195.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a.
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Investigator Pohl
Mobile Device
Evidence Class
Madison, WI
May 15-17,
2016
$613.00
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
New Star, 1309
Lafayette Street
B Wine / C Beer
/ E Liquor
New
3/31/2017
X
Iry Warren Memorial
Golf Course, 1000
Fletcher Avenue
Special C Liquor
w/Outdoor Sales
New
3/31/2017
X
5th St. Sports Pub,
929 W. 5th Street
C Liquor
New
3/31/2017
X
Randall's Stop N Shop,
500 Westfield Avenue
Special C Liquor
w/Outdoor
Service (5 Day
License Only)
New
3/27/2016
Mr. Welper questioned if the City is getting bids for Fords only or are we
getting bids from other distributors as well.
Mark Rice, Public Works Director, explained that the City is looking just at
Ford due to the diagnostic tools used by the City. Looking at other makes would
require additional diagnostics and more specialized tools.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if there were any issues relating to the afterhours club
located at 313 W. 5th Street that would warrant any denial.
Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services, explained that he and the City Clerk
have vetted it thoroughly and he feels comfortable in issuing this license.
Mr. Lind questioned item 1.A.3.; asking if the city rents out the Expo Center
and is there income from it.
Kent Shankle, Culture and Arts Director, explained that rental income for the
city is dependent on the event. This event is being run by the City so there is
no rental revenue from it.
Mr. Lind questioned the police related expense relating to item 1.A.3.
Kent Shankle explained that this expense will be covered by the Cultural Arts
event budget and are projecting enough revenue from the event to cover all
expenses.
Mr. Lind asked for clarification of the assessments being canceled in item
1.A.9.
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, clarified that the assessments were primarily sewer
assessments for services provided to a previous owner of the property. State
code disallows the assessment of these charges to the new owner.
Mr. Morrissey asked if the businesses requesting new liquor licenses were closed
for 90 days or is there a setback requirement in relationship to the residential
properties in the areas in which these businesses are located.
March 21, 2016 Page 3
Aric Schroeder, Waterloo City Planner, explained that the businesses requesting
licenses have met all requirements associated with the licenses for which they
are applying.
Mr. Morrissey then asked if there were any such requirements for the businesses
requesting new tobacco licenses.
Aric Schroeder stated that there were none.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
to approve Cigarette/Tobacco/Nicotine/Vapor Permit Application for VIBE Cafe
Lounge, 726-728 Logan Avenue. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
to approve After Hours Business License Application, Club Empire, 313 W. 5`"
Street. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
145743 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on sale and conveyance of
City -owned property generally located southeast of 500 East 4th Street (the
former American Legion property) to KWWL Television, Inc. for $1.00 in
accordance with the Development Agreement, as published in the Waterloo Courier
on March 17, 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 were objections.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed concern with not paying the American
Legion prior to them completion of the project.
Mayor Hart explained that this is separate from the agreement with the Legion.
He went on to say that the city has been working with the Legion and its staff
has gone above and beyond the call of duty in order to move forward with them.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, questioned if the process can continue if the
Legion's agreement is not complete.
Mayor Hart explained that, contractually, the Legion had to meet some completion
requirements to be compliant and staff has gone above and beyond to see that
they meet those requirements and, when they are substantially complete, council
will make a decision regarding their receipt of any portion of those funds.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director, stated that the city
has fulfilled all of its requirements under this contract with the American
Legion and their relocation efforts. He added that the city is also on pace with
the development agreement with KWWL.
Mayor Hart asked specifically if the paperwork is in order for us to proceed
with the sale and conveyance of this property.
Noel Anderson confirmed that it is.
Bruce Kaesser, 500 Sycamore Street, questioned who checks to make sure that the
development agreements are followed.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained the checks
and balances procedures with regard to development agreement accountability.
Mayor Hart questioned the procedures involved in the paperwork and general
oversight of these projects.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained how the
benchmarks are met and that planning, engineering, and building departments all
work together to ensure compliance.
145744 - Schmitt/Welper
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145745 Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing the sale and conveyance of City -owned property
generally located southeast of 500 East 4th Street (the former American Legion
March 21, 2016 Page 4
property) to KWWL Television, Inc. for $1.00 in accordance with the Development
Agreement", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind questioned if the acquisition contract had a condemnation clause and if
the city offered any kind of relocation assistance.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, stated that, for
economic reasons, the contract did not include wording for condemnation. He also
stated that there was some negotiation regarding relocation assistance but KWWL
decided to move forward with the building they have.
145746 Lind/Schmitt
To table indefinitely until the American Legion project is complete.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
agreement has already been approved and this is simply a step within that
agreement.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, explained that this is a contract with KWWL and
not with the American Legion. He went on to say that the City has a legal
obligation to fulfill the contract and failing to do so would be a breach of
promise and a direct violation of that contract.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, explained that KWWL has requested this be
expedited to allow them to move forward with other matters associated with this
redevelopment project.
Mayor Hart asked if the council had the power to make an amendment to the
original agreement by offering an early payment of the final amount to the
American Legion.
Aric Schroeder confirmed that council did indeed have that power and the
amendment would simply need to be added to a future council agenda.
Mayor Hart addressed Mr. Lind telling him that, if it was his desire to issue
final payment to the American Legion without regard to level of completion, the
power to do so remains with council. He went on to remind him that the Legion
is not at this time substantially complete and a decision to issue that final
payment would be going against the original agreement.
Mr. Lind withdrew his motion.
Mr. Schmitt asked for clarification that the American Legion has nothing to do
with this sale and conveyance.
Aric Schroeder clarified that the two are related but are completely separate.
Mayor Hart stated that he would work together with Mr. Lind toward the
advancement of the agreement with the American Legion.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-196.
145747 - Lind/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the amendment to the
Martin Road Development Plan, to expand the boundaries and include new projects
and update related information in the Plan, as published in the Waterloo Courier
on March 7, 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.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if this project is in a TIF District
and whether this expansion is what the paper is talking about. He expressed
concern with his property taxes increasing.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
Amy Weinans building is in existing the TIF district.
Mayor Hart asked for clarification on the portions of property going toward the
cemetery and the property associated with new apartments in that area.
Noel Anderson explained that the cemetery sold the land to the developer which
will eventually result in additional property tax revenue for the city. He
further explained that if it were not for the TIF expansion, the property would
have remained in the hands of the cemetery and no tax revenue would be realized
March 21, 2016 Page 5
by the city. Additionally, he explained that there is also work toward the
development of some multi -family housing in this area as well.
Mayor Hart asked for clarification that no taxes are paid by the cemetery on any
land owned by them and that the expansion of the TIF is creating property tax
income for the City.
Mr. Dryer suggested that the city not offer land -related TIF incentives to the
developer.
Mayor Hart asked for clarification on TIF incentives relating to this item.
Noel Anderson explained that TIF incentives vary from project to project and the
city works with the developers as they bring new projects in for potential
incentives. He reminded council that the incentives are designed to develop
property on which the city is currently collecting little or no taxes due to its
vacancy. He then stated that there are always benefits to the entire city in
conjunction with the development of these TIF districts.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, questioned the type of TIF District
associated with this item. He asked if the timing is right to have some TIF
funds put back into the general fund.
Mayor Hart stated that a definite answer could not be given without takin the
time to gather all the necessary information to determine the feasibility of Mr.
Dillavou's request.
145748 - Lind/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed and oral comments and recommendation of approval of
the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on file.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145749 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution affirming previous determination of an area of the City to be
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. 2016-197.
145750 - Lind/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance providing that general property taxes levied and collected
each year on all property located within the newly expanded Martin Road
Development Plan Area, in the City of Waterloo, County of Black Hawk, State of
Iowa, by and for the benefit of the State of Iowa, City of Waterloo, County of
Black Hawk, Waterloo Community School District and other taxing districts, be
paid to a special fund for payment of principal and interest on loans, monies
advanced to and indebtedness, including bonds issued or to be issued, incurred
by said City in connection with said urban renewal project", be received, placed
on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the timeliness of this project.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, stated that there is
some timeliness to this project.
Mr. Lind asked if putting this off for a week would have any adverse effects on
the project.
Noel Anderson stated that a delay is definitely within the right of council.
Mr. Schmitt asked if there was work planned to be done within the next week or
two.
Noel Anderson stated that he hoped there would be work begun in the next week or
two in this area.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that with the original
Martin Road Economic Development Area TIF agreement, the last date the city can
collect revenue from that is FY18. She went on to say that, based on outstanding
fiscal obligation, she does not believe any funds can be released prior to FY18
but it may be possible to release some funds within FY19.
March 21, 2016
145751 - Lind/Schmitt
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that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Lind, Amos).
Motion failed.
145752 - Morrissey/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the US 218 Video
Detection Systems - Mitchell Avenue to West 18th Street Project, as published in
the Waterloo Courier on March 11, 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.
Bruce Kaesser, 500 Sycamore Street, questioned what the video detection systems
were detecting.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, explained that the cameras detect traffic
flows and operate the signals.
145753 - Morrissey/Welper
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145754 - Morrissey/Welper
That "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid document, form of
contract and estimate of cost of $68,000.00", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-198.
145755 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the US 218 Video
Detection Systems - Mitchell Avenue to West 18th Street Project", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-199.
145756 - Morrissey/Welper
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
Traffic Operations for review.
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
General Traffic
Controls
Check No. 9337503677
Spencer, IA
$2,210.00
$40,340.00
Mobotrex
Davenport, IA
5°
$64,470.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
145757 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution awarding contract to General Traffic Controls of Spencer, Iowa
in the amount of $40,340.00", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Mr. Jones
excused himself for a moment.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-200.
Issuance of Quit Claim Deed for lot 10 block 4 of Lakeside Addition hearing
cancelled and will be rescheduled at a later date.
RESOLUTIONS
145758 - Amos/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Settlement Agreement with U.S. Department of Justice
to address alleged violations of the Americans with Disabilities Act with
respect to bus bench accessibility and maintenance, and authorize City Attorney
to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
March 21, 2016
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Craig Clark, Building Official, explained that over the last three years the
City has worked with the Dept. of Justice to come into compliance with bus bench
accessibility and maintenance. The City has six months to implement a plan.
There are no fines as long as the City comes into compliance.
Mr. Lind clarified that the City is under no obligation to have bus benches.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-201.
145759 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM of
Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount of $75,000, in conjunction with the Waterloo bus
stop locations ADA design, and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Craig Clark, Building Official, explained that this would be to design the first
27 bus stop locations. These locations are the most used.
Mr. Lind asked if it would be prudent to wait on this
actual number of stops there will be.
Craig Clark stated that while the city could actually
stops at this time.
while it is determined the
use more, it can afford 27
Mayor Hart stressed the importance of the work being done by the ADHOC
committee.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if the City will be taking current and future street
reconstruction projects into account when determining location and design.
Craig Clark affirmed that there is communication between departments regarding
the design and installation of these stops in correlation with various
construction and overlay projects.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if any member of the ADA commission had been contacted
or been made a part of this decision making process.
Craig Clark explained that he is on the ADA Commission and he has been keeping
them informed on the process. The settlement agreement will begin the process.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-202.
145760 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving submission of grant application to
Department of Justice Office of Justice Programs for the Paul
Forensic Science Improvement Grant Program", be adopted. Roll call
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-203.
145761 - Schmitt/Welper
the U.S.
Cloverdell
vote -Ayes:
that "Resolution authorizing submission of application to Black Hawk Gaming
Association for grant funding for up to a $15,000 with a 50 percent match of
departmental funds to purchase hostage crisis negotiations equipment", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-204.
145762 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Home Investment Partnership Program Consortium
Cooperation Agreement with the City of Cedar Falls, Iowa, for the period of July
1, 2017 to June 30, 2020, and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Morrissey questioned scope of the contract as well as the distribution of
funds within it.
Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, explained the split is actually
about a 60/40 split and it gives us a larger amount of housing funds that would
not be available outside of a consortium agreement.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-205.
March 21, 2016
145763 - Welper/Schmitt
Page 8
that "Resolution approving an amendment to a Development Agreement with 3
Stooges LLC to amend dates due to new timeline of project, and authorize Mayor
and City Clerk to execute documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-206.
145764 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving an amendment to a Development Agreement with GMJ2,
LLC to swap Phase I and Phase 3, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Morrissey questioned the length of the contract.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that the
length of the contract is was affected by the delay in starting the project due
to changing weather and, therefore, the finish date of the minimum assessment
agreement was also moved back.
Mr. Lind asked for clarification that development agreements can be changed.
Noel Anderson confirmed that development agreements can be changed and the
agreements have wording to allow changes if they are deemed necessary by mutual
agreement.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-207.
145765 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request by the Waterloo Regional Airport to release
13.79 acres of airport property generally located at the Intersection of Wagner
Road and Airline Highway with an appraised value $209,600.00 to the City of
Waterloo, Iowa for continued development, and direct Mayor and City Clerk to
execute all formal land release documents as required and submit said documents
to the Federal Aviation Administration for further approval", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-208.
145766 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution authorizing the issuance of $9,750,000 General Obligation Urban
Renewal Bonds and levying a tax for the payment thereof, as included in the
certified budget for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2017", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-209.
145767 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving grant applications to the RJ McElroy Trust in the
amount of $25,000 and to the Max and Helen Guernsey Charitable Foundation in the
amount of $15,000 to support the Mayor Hart Summer Youth Job Program", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Lind questioned if the program should be named the City of Waterloo Summer
Youth Job Program.
Mayor Hart answered that this is the name that was given to the program and is
no different than any other program applying for these funds.
Mr. Morrissey spoke in support of the name.
Mr. Welper spoke in support of the name.
Mayor Hart stated that the goal for the project is to provide productive
opportunities to the young people of Waterloo an alternative to being on the
street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-210.
ORDINANCES
145768 - Morrissey/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 5079, as amended, City of Waterloo
Zoning Ordinance, by amending the Official Zoning Map referred to in Section 10-
March 21, 2016 Page 9
4-4, approving a Rezone of Certain Property in conjunction with request by
Christian Community Development (House of Hope) to rezone approximately 0.71
acres of land from "R-4" Multiple Residence District to "C-1" Neighborhood
Commercial District, for the purposes of establishing a group home with office
space, located at 845 West 4th Street", be received, placed on file, considered
and passed for the third time and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mr. Lind reminded Noel Anderson of his request for information regarding the
guidelines for a C-1 district and if a payday loan/pawnbroker business would be
allowed within that district.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Zoning Director, stated that that type of
business would not be allowed in this district.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5339.
145769 - Lind/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance rescinding Subsection (1) Black Hawk Street to Section 568,
Two Hour Parking Between 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. - Except Saturday and Sunday
and that Subsection (la) Commercial Street of Section 568 be renumbered to (1)",
be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind asked for clarification.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, clarified that this ordinance along with
the next on being approved is to correct bus parking problems in this area.
Shirley Mishler, 319 Center Street, spoke on behalf of Durham School Services
and explained that there is only one off street parking lot and there is not
enough parking for the employees. She requested consideration of parking in a
nearby city -owned lot for these employees.
Rodger Mishler, 319 Center Street, expressed concern with the lack of parking
for the employees of Durham School Services and suggested the option of no
parking on only one side of the street.
Mr. Jacobs questioned if Mr. Mishler's idea should be considered as an option.
Sandie Greco explained that allowing parking on one side of the street presents
a safety issue with two-way traffic on that street, especially when two buses
are driving in opposite directions. She stated that she has worked with the
school bus garage and they provide shuttle service back and forth to the
employees who want to park under the overpass near 6th Street.
Mr. Mishler expressed concern with the shuttle.
Mr. Lind asked for clarification on the process.
Sandie Greco clarified the process for him.
Mr. Schmitt clarified that the people who spoke requested a suspension of the
rules on this item.
145770 - Lind/Schmitt
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Three. Nays: Four (Lind,
Schmitt, Welper, Jacobs). Motion failed.
Mr. Morrissey asked if there is indeed available space on city -owned property
near this area.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Zoning Director, stated that there are
development agreements for the area in question and a review of those agreements
would be necessary to determine the availability of any city -owned property for
the purpose of parking.
145771 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Section 572, No
Parking 7:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. - by adding (1) Slack Hawk Street - Southwest
side from West 12th Street to West 14th Street and Southwest side from West 15th
Street to West 18th Street", be received, placed on file, considered and passed
for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
March 21, 2016
145772 - Schmitt/Welper
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that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Nays: Seven. Motion failed.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, gave a list of concerns that have been brought up to
Council in the past.
Bruce Kaesser, 500 Sycamore Street, stated his appreciation to everyone who has
been involved and taken the time to remove snow on sidewalks and streets making
it easier for persons with disabilities to get around.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, expressed concern with using TIF and noted that
other cities are looking at getting rid of the programs.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, explained that the American Legion is in need of
the remaining funds due from the development agreement.
Mr. Jacobs spoke in support of the Ridgeway project, the jobs it will create,
and thanked Noel Anderson on his work to bring the project forward. He asked
that the City support local contractors by giving them preference when projects
are bid.
Mr. Schmitt noted that other communities have local preferences and the City of
Waterloo should look to do the same. Martha Zook has a camper and has nowhere
other than their driveway to park the camper. He requested a work session to
review the ordinance so that it only applies to safety concerns.
Mayor Hart directed staff to schedule a work session and to work on creating a
local preference.
Mr. Welper noted that he, City Planner, Aric Schroeder, and Code Enforcement
Officer, Maria Tiller, spent a year rewriting this ordinance only to have the
council vote it down. Currently the city is back to the old, original ordinance.
145773 - Schmitt/Welper
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
145774 - Schmitt/Welper
that the Council adjourn at 7:11 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suzy Schares, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director