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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02/25/2002• • February 25, 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 25, 2002. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Berry, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley. Absent: Getty. Invocation by: Councilperson Tim Hurley. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Bob Greenwood. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 116513 - Rick Watters, owner of property at 520 Johnson Street, brought pictures of the vehicles parked in the 500 block of Johnson Street. Mr. Watters stated there is a sidewalk that runs on the south side of Johnson Street, and there are vehicles parked along there close to the driveways. A child ran out and a car coming from Allen Street almost hit him. The church across the street petitioned the city to prohibit parking on the north side of Johnson Street. There use to be no parking on the south side of the street where the residents live. Mr. Watters stated he would like to work with the church because he is concerned about safety, the garbage and the cars. Mr. Watters asked the council to come up with a solution, and put no parking on the south side of the street because the church only needs the parking area on Sundays. The church uses the south side doors for funerals, and they have a big parking lot with exits. Michael Anthony, 2235 Osage, requested that the city hire a full time economic developer. Mr. Anthony stated that a full time economic developer would be more affective and would save taxpayers dollars. Mr. Anthony submitted a letter of support to the council to hire a full time economic developer. Jordan/Clark that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion.carried. 116514 - Berry/Jordan that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 25, 2002, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 116515 - Jordan/Greenwood that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 18, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. HEARINGS AND BIDS 116516 Hurley/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2002 Midport Limestone Sign Walls, Contract No. 651, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 18, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 116517 - This being the time and place of public hearing the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Greenwood that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 116518 - Hurley/Welper that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Midport Limestone Sign Walls, Contract No. 651", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-103. 116519 - Jordan/Berry that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-104. February 25, 2002 HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED Page 2 116520 - Jordan/Clark to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review: Bidder Bid Bond Total Bid Bowers Masonry, Inc., Waterloo, IA 5% $36,825.00 Carl Shuler Masonry Construction Co., Waterloo, IA 5% $40,600.00 Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 116521 - Mayor Rooff asked if City Engineer Eric Thorson contacted the minority contractors about the sidewalk project. Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, responded that he was not familiar with what Mr. Thorson may have done, but that Jack Fellenzer, Contract Compliance Officer, was contacting potential contractors. Mr. Gentz stated that projects are advertised in the newspaper, the Contract Compliance Newsletter, and that Mr. Fellenzer contacts contractors of upcoming contracts. Jordan/Hurley that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2002 Sidewalk Repair Program -Zone 2, Contract No. 648, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 12, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 116522 - This being the time and place of public hearing the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Welper that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 116523 - Hurley/Jordan that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Sidewalk Repair Program -Zone 2, Contract No. 648", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-105. 116524 - Jordan/Clark that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-106. 116525 - Clark/Hurley to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review: Bidder Bid Bond Total Bid Borwig Building Services, Waterloo, IA 5% $51,435.31 Mike Dolan. Concrete, Waterloo, IA 5% $48,512.65 Todd VanDorn Construction, Cedar Falls, IA 5% $45,737.87 Cunningham Construction, Cedar Falls, IA 5% $58,633.49 Cedar Falls Construction, Cedar Falls, IA 5% $59,140.32 B & B Builders, Waterloo, IA 5% $43,893.60 Rampart Corporation, Waterloo, IA 5% $64,306.57 Bowers Masonry, Inc., Waterloo, IA 5% $46,931.93 Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. February 25, 2002 PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 116526 - Hurley/Greenwood Page 3 that communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Hartman Reserve Nature Center for an exception to burning yard waste to burn 1 acre of prairie grass located north of Lake Manatt and south of Shirey Way and .5 acre of prairie grass located one-quarter mile east of Park Street and south of Riverside Trail in the Hartman Reserve Nature Center in early April 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: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution. adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-107. 116527 - Hurley/Jordan that communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Black Hawk Chapter of Credit Unions to close the 4th Street and 5th Street bridges on April 18, 2002, beginning at 9:00 p.m. for fireworks display in conjunction with Iowa Credit Union League's Annual Convention be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-108. REPORTS 116528 - Jordan/Clark that communication from City Clerk transmitting request for authorization to publish 2001 salaries for all city employees and officials, as required by law, be received, placed on file and City Clerk authorized to publish said salaries. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 116529 - Welper/Greenwood that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificate of Insurance in the amount of $64,121.00 from TrueRide, Inc., of Duluth, Minnesota, in conjunction with Cedar River/Exchange Skate Park Project be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Prior to a *vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Paul Huting, Leisure Service Director, reported that the city has received $10,000 from the McElroy Trust, and we will receive at least $5,000 from the Exchange Club for the skate park project. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion, with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-109. 116530 - Hurley/Welper that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting recommendation to accept Audubon Heights Second Addition and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond from Peterson Contractors, Inc., be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-110. 116531 - Hurley/Welper that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting recommendation to accept Klingaman Park Second Addition and to receive and file two year Maintenance Bond from Peterson Contractors, Inc., be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-111. Page 4 February 25, 2002 DOCUMENTS CONTINUED 116532 - Clark/Jordan that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting agreement with Peterson Contractors,. Inc., to repair non-compliant sections of recreational trail located along the north side of Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Contract No. 556, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-112. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 116533 - Jordan/Hurley that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting 2002 Sports fees, Young Arena Ice rates and Golf rates be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said fees and rates", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, stated that the recommendation from the Leisure Services Commission is no increase in the 2002 golf rates. The spread sheet has been submitted to the council per discussions at the budget meetings. Mr. Huting stated that the Leisure Services Commission has recommended some increase in the Sports and Young Arena fees, but no increase for golf rates. The increase in sports fees reflects the cost for hats and equipment. Councilperson Clark stated that it is his understanding that the Leisure Services Commission is an advisory board, and the council has the authority to modify some, none or all of the fees Jordan/Hurley that the above motion be amended to approve the proposed 2002 golf rates contained on the spread sheet, and the rates submitted by the Leisure Services Commission for Young Arena ice rates and Sports. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Welper stated that he was approached by an elderly group that the golf fees are not high enough, and that they feel golf is a bargain. They want the golf courses maintained as good as possible. Councilperson Berry stated that raising the golf fees $1 or $2 just doesn't seem high enough, and she feels the fees should be increased. Councilperson Hurley stated that he supports the amended rates. He does not want to start off his time as a council member disapproving the commission's advice; however, the council has spent many hours in the last couple of weeks on budget matters, has looked at the overall budget and fees and looked at whether golf is self-sustaining. Councilperson Hurley stated we have a high quality product, and he does not want to drive our courses on prices alone. Councilperson Hurley stated he feels the increases are justified and prudent. Councilperson Greenwood stated that in talking with Leisure Services Commission members, that maybe we could increase some of the season ticket items, but they feel we should stay at $14 per round of golf to stay competitive with other courses. Councilperson Greenwood stated he supports the Leisure Services Commission's recommendation, and would support an increase for season ticket items, but not the adult daily fee. Councilperson Jordan asked if we know our costs and does the Leisure Services Commission's proposal cover all our costs. Mr. Huting responded that the proposal would cover all of the apparent cost of doing business and return some to the General Fund. Mr. Huting stated he has not done an administrative cost analysis, but Leisure Services administrative positions help in other areas in the department, and a fair amount of administrative costs are not figured in the golf budget. Councilperson Clark asked what is the set aside amount. Mr. Huting responded that the per round set aside is not included in the spread sheet. The Leisure Services Commission has set aside $1.50 per round for capital improvements. Mayor Rooff stated that the $1.50 per round set aside is not included in the resolution. • • February 25, 2002 • • RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED Page 5 Mr. Huting requested that the fee for the ten punch pass be left at the current fee, but that we make it transferable. Mr. Huting reported that Leisure Services would like to print 9,000 brochures to distribute to the school system, and the brochures include the fees. The brochures are the main tool for registration. In addition, people are wanting to purchase golf passes and register for spring programs. Leisure Services will have to print the brochures with or without the fees. Councilperson Welper asked that this item be tabled for one week. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Four. Nays: Welper, Greenwood. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-113. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 116534 - Jordan/Berry 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 second time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 116535 - Jordan/Clark that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 116536 - Jordan/Hurley 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 considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4539. 116537 - Jordan/Hurley 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 second time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 116538 - Clark/Jordan that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 116539 - Jordan/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 considered and passed for the third time and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4540. Page 6 February 25, 2002 BILLS PAYMENT 116540 - Jordan/Hurley Schedule AP640, .Pp. 1-78, dated February 25, 2002, that "Resolution approving of which is on file in the City Clerk's in the amount of $1,824,901.47, a copy royal of the Finance Office", be adopted, together with recommendation of app Committee. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-114. NEW BUSINESS. 116541 - Berry/Jordan that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting proposed amendment pertains to location of new freestanding wireless to Zoning Ordinance as it eroyal of Planning, communication towers, together with recommendation ofpproe and "RPlaniign Programming and Zoning Commission, be received,a plat ced on p m in the City Hall setting date of hearing as March 11, 2002, Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-115. TRAVEL REQUESTS 116542 - Hurley/Welper that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, roved: be received, placed on file and app 1. Cammie Scully, Cultural & Arts Director, to a tendthu Cultural not dvococexDays in Des Moines, Iowa, on February 20-21, $115.00. 2. Todd Derifield, City Forester, to attend 46th with u costs Shade Tree eShort Course in Ames, Iowa, on March 12-13, 2002, $188.60, including use of city vehicle. ieutenant, to attend Midwest Regional Law Enforcement 3. Ann Meyer, Police Lfield, Illinois, on March 19-22, and Mental Health Conference in Springfield, use of city vehicle. 2002, with costs not to exceed $410.00, 4. John Rooff, Mayor; Donald Temeyer, City Planner; Richard Earles, Community Development Director; and Mickye Johnson, Community Development Board Membber,to meet with Congressman Nussle, Senator Grass20 2,Swith costsknot HUD, EPA and EDA in Washington, D.C., on April 21-24, to exceed $6,317.60. to attend Neighborhood 5. Rudy Jones, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, with costs Reinvestment Training in Chicago, Illinois, on April 1-6, 2002, not to exceed $1,960.00, including use of city vehicle. 6. Rhonda Weber, Crime Lab Investigator, to attend Marijuana Identification School in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 18-22, 2002, with costs not to exceed $431.00. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 116543 - Berry/Jordan. 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: 1. Beer License Permit Application Class C Clark #2360, 1008 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 3/7/03) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Liquor License Permit Application Class A Knights of Pythias, 244 Ash Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/8/03) (Includes Sunday Sales) February 25, 2002 MISCELLANEOUS CONTINUED 3. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application ClassC Catherine Doyle's Pub, 504 Sycamore Street (Includes Sunday Sales) Ayes: Five. Abstain: Clark. Absent: Getty. BONDS Page 7 (Renewal) (Expires 3/7/03) Motion carried. 116544 - Jordan/Greenwood that the report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed a with nd Chet City and Clerk onds approved. edFebruary AY Ayes: 2002,sent received, Getty. placed carried. bonds be app. ADJOURNMENT 116545 - Hurley/Jordan that the Council adjourn at 6:21 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. L44,02An.eckv)& Nancy Eckert City Clerk