HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02/18/2002February 18, 2002
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, February 18, 2002. Mayor John R.
Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Berry, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Hurley. Absent:
Jordan, Getty.
Invocation by: Reverend Mark Reasoner, St. Edwards Catholic Church.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Ron Welper.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
116478 - Libby Lockard, Event Planner for Van G. Miller and Associates, stated that last
September VGM brought the Heartland Conference to the Five Sullivan Convention
Center and the Holiday Inn. Prior to the conference, VGM sent a letter and
talked to several city officials about some much-needed remodeling and repairs
to the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center. Ms. Lockard stated VGM is
being asked to book the convention center for the next Heartland Conference
which will be held on May 14-17, 2003. VGM is uncomfortable about committing
to booking the convention with its current state. VGM is asking the city for a
commitment to get those repairs done prior to them booking that space. Ms.
Lockard stated that about $500,000 in basic repairs, including updating,
remodeling and handicap accessibility improvements to the convention center's
restrooms, were promised prior to last year's event and had been budgeted the
last two years, but never done.
Mayor Rooff responded that VGM does have a commitment from the city to fix it
because he personally attended the conference, and he knows how much the city
wants that back. Mayor Rooff asked Building Official Lou Cutwright to work
with Ms. Lockard and report back to the council next week on improvement plans.
Sherry Roberts and Theresa Mosley, representatives from the Roosevelt
Neighborhood Association, asked the council to rectify a situation. Since
October 2001, Roosevelt Neighborhood Association has been contacting various
city departments to board a house at 228 Gable Street. The house has been
vacant for some time. Windows and doors are broken, and the Association fears
that eithe;,illegal activities could eventually transpire there or the youth
might be tempted to explore the contents of the house and get hurt. The
Association was told that there is a process that must be followed in order to
accomplish their goal, but they feel that four to five months is more than
enough time to get the property secured and boarded up. Neighborhood Services
and Code Enforcement have been contacted by the Neighborhood Association.
Mayor Rooff responded that he will speak with them tomorrow.
Martin Culpepper stated the members of the Cedar Valley Minority Contractors
Association want the program they drafted from Jack Fellenzer's program. This
is the means to have a program that will work. The city council makes the
rules. The program is suppose to be set up, for WBE/MBE and the business people
should be involved. The Association would appreciate the council's input.
Clark/Greenwood
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five.
Absent: Jordan, Getty. Motion carried.
116479 - Hurley/Clark
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 18,
2002, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan,
Getty. Motion carried.
116480 - Berry/Clark
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 11,
2002, at 5:30 p.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan,
Getty. Motion carried.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, presented a Certificate of Appreciation
to David Hankes for 30 years of service.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, presented a Certificate of Appreciation
to Gary McDonald for 30 years of service.
February 18, 2002
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
116481 - Hurley/Clark
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation
of award of contract in the amount of $64,121.00 to True Ride, Inc., of Duluth,
Minnesota, in conjunction with Manufacture and Installation of Skate Park
Equipment be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said award of
contract", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Greenwood asked about the liability to the city. City Attorney
Jim Walsh responded that there is always a potential of liability. The State
Legislators did make it harder for a city to be liable as they realized
skateboard parks are dangerous. There is some liability as the kids will be
there alone, and the city will not supervise the skateboard park.
Tom Reardon, Sports Commissioner, stated that the city received word last week
that McElroy Trust has awarded the city a $10,000 grant that will go toward the
cost of the equipment.
Jack Fischels, 155 Terrace Drive, stated that he has watched the skateboard
park evolve. Skateboarders are not a sue happy crowd. Mr. Fischels stated
that the parents want to thank the Council, Mayor Rooff, and especially Harold
Getty. Mark Gallagher and Tom Reardon have attended all the meeting, and they
appreciate all the effort involved.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-83.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
116482 - Clark/Welpe"r
that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Bruce Stiles for an
exception to burning yard waste to burn parts of 23 acres of prairie grass
located on the north side of Big Rock Road, one-fourth mile west of Logan
Avenue from March 16 - April 27, 2002, together with recommendation of approval
of the Fire Chief, Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of Waste
Management Services, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving
said request", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-84.
REPORTS
116483 - Berry/Greenwood
that communication from City Planner transmitting Fiscal Year 2000-2001 annual
Planning, Programming and Zoning Report be received and placed on file. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty. Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
116484 - Welper/Greenwood
that communication from City Engineer transmitting an agreement with the Iowa
Department of Transportation adopting the Unified Certification Program (UCP)
be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be
adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated that the federal government is requiring
that all Department of Transportation (DOT) recipients of DOT funding
participate in a Unified Certification Program for Disadvantaged Business
Enterprise requirement. Adopting the IDOT Unified Certification Program will
only make this a requirement for DOT funded projects and not projects solely
funded by city funds.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-85.
February 18, 2002
DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
116485 - Hurley/Greenwood
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that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator
transmitting 28E Agreement with Black Hawk County to provide building
maintenance administration services be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said 28E Agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized
to execute same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Clark. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-86.
116486 - Berry/Welper
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting application for Bernard
McKinley Jr. for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $26,428.00 for
property located at 729 West 5th Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization
Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to forward same to County Assessor. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan,
Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-87.
116487 - Berry/Welper
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting application for Bernard
McKinley Jr. for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $8,950.00 for property
generally located near the curve where West 5th Street changes to West 6th Street
in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area Plan, together with
recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward
same to County Assessor. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-88.
116488 - Berry/Welper
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting application for Bernard
McKinley Jr. for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $17,800.00 for
property located at 719-723 West 5th Street in the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area Plan, together with recommendation of approval, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be
adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward same to County Assessor. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-89.
116489 - Berry/Welper
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting application for Melissa
Berry for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $81,778.00 for property
located at 1109 Calhoun Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area
Plan, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed
to forward same to County Assessor. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-90.
116490 - Clark/Welper
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and
Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Peterson Contractors, Inc.,
of Reinbeck, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Rath Vertical Kill Building
Demolition, Contract No. 628, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said documents", be adopted and two-year Maintenance Bond be received
and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-91.
February 18, 2002
DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
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116491 - Clark/Welper
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and
Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Weichers Construction, Inc.,
of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 1998 Midport America Park, Plat
No. 1, Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 547, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and two-year Maintenance Bond
be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-92.
116492 - Clark/Welper
that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services
transmitting Change Order No. 10 for a net increase in the amount of $34,731.00
for work to be performed by Story Construction Co. in conjunction with
Anaerobic Digester Project, Contract No. 550, be received, placed on file and
approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan,
Getty. Motion carried.
116493 - Clark/Welper
that communication from City Planner transmitting Scope of Services agreement
with Howard R. Green Consulting Engineers at a cost of $4,400.00 to prepare
grant application for National Parks Service Urban Park and Recreation Recovery
funds in conjunction with rehabilitation of recreational sites in the Rath
Neighborhood Area be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Five, Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-93.
116494 - Clark/Welper
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an application with
the Environmental Protection Agency for Environmental' Justice grant in the
amount of $20,000.00 for evaluation of U.S. 63 traffic and potential roadway
improvements, impacts on adjacent residential areas and compatibility with
city's plan for redevelopment in conjunction with the U.S. Highway 63 Corridor
Study from U.S. Highway 218 to Donald Street be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said grant application", be adopted and Mayor authorized
to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-94.
116495 - Clark/Welper
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting an application with
the Environmental Protection Agency for Environmental Justice grant in the
amount of $20,000.00 to perform a market analysis to determine industries to be
targeted for location in the Rath Neighborhood Brownfields Assessment
Demonstration Pilot Project area be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said grant application", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-95.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
116496 - Larry Burger, Vice President of Speer Financial, Inc. stated that refunding is
similar to refinancing a house. This is a good opportunity to take advantage
of the market, and this will not extend the life of the bonds. The estimated
savings is $100,000 in refinancing the bonds.
Berry/Welper
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as March 4, 2002, on the issuance of
not to exceed $5,400,000 General Obligation Refunding Bonds for an Essential
Corporate Purpose", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of
same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-96.
February 18, 2002
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED
116497 - Hurley/Clark
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that "Resolution setting date of hearing as March 8, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. on F.Y.
2003 Budget", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same.
Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-97.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
116498 - Berry/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (382)
Sycamore Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain
Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (382) Sycamore Street of
Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times On Certain Streets; and repealing
Subsection (13) Sycamore Street of Section 563, One Hour Parking; and enacting
in lieu thereof a new Subsection (13) Sycamore Street of Section 563, One Hour
Parking (allowing one hour restricted parking on the northeast side of the 1300
block of Sycamore Street)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed
for the first time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty. Motion carried.
116499 - Berry/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinance of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by repealing Section 4-4-12, Right of Entry; Refuse Admittance, of
Chapter 4, Litter Control of Title 4, Public Health and Safety (repealing right
of entry)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first
time. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty. Motion carried.
BILLS PAYMENT
116500 - Hurley
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-73, dated February 18, 2002,
in the amount of $929,854.92, 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: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-98.
NEW BUSINESS
116501 - Clark/Hurley
to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Cedar River/Exchange Skate Park and
Basketball Court Project be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty. Motion carried.
116502 - Clark/Hurley
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Cedar
River/Exchange Skate Park and Basketball Court Project be received and placed
on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty. Motion carried.
116503 - Clark/Berry
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-99.
116504 - Clark/Greenwood
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as March 18, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council
Chambers and taking of bids on the above described project", be adopted and
City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent:
Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-100.
February 18, 2002
NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED
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116505 - Hurley/Greenwood
to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to prepare Request for
Proposals, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2002 Cleaning Contract
for City Hall, Carnegie Annex and Police Training Center, be received, placed
on file and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty. Motion carried.
116506 - Hurley/Clark
that Request for Proposals, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2002
Cleaning Contract for City Hall, Carnegie Annex and Police Training Center, be
received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty. Motion
carried.
116507 - Hurley/Welper
that "Resolution preliminarily approving Request for Proposals, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes:
Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-101.
116508 - Hurley/Greenwood
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on form of contract, etc. as March 11,
2002, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking of Request for
Proposals on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed
to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-102.
TRAVEL REQUESTS
116509 - Greenwood/Berry
that the following travel request, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be
received, placed on file and approved:
1. James Oliver, Police Officer, to attend Police Tactical Unit Training and
Certification in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on February 25-28, 2002, with costs
not to exceed $270.00.
Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty. Motion carried.
MISCELLANEOUS
116510 - Hurley/Greenwood
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 applications for Cigarette License
Permit be received, placed on file and approved:
1. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Hy -Vee Food Store, 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/15/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
2. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
The Grand Hotel, 300 W. Mullan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/12/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
3. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
Hy -Vee Food Store, 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/15/03)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
4. Application for Cigarette License Permit
Blue River, Inc., 801 Commercial Street
3 Star Mart, 127 Jefferson Street
The Pit Stop, 1459 Ansborough Avenue
Club Wanabes, 226 West 5th & Jefferson Street
Ayes: Four. Abstain: Clark. Absent: Jordan, Getty. Motion carried.
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February 18, 2002
BONDS
116511 - Greenwood/Berry
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that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City
Clerk through February 18, 2002, be received, placed on file and report and
bonds be approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
116512 - Clark/Berry
that the Council adjourn at 6:06 p.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Jordan, Getty.
Motion carried.
Nancy" Eckert
City Clerk