HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-5/23/2016May 23 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, May 23, 2016. Mayor Quentin
Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs, Morrissey, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Schmitt, Council Member at Large along with students from
the Boys and Girls Club.
146056 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by removing item number 4 from the consent agenda
and item number 16 from the regular agenda due to errors' on the hard copy
agenda, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 23, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., be
accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146057 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 19, 2016,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mayor Hart read a Proclamation declaring May 28, 2016 as 105.7 KOKZ Fourth
Street Cruise Day.
CONSENT AGENDA
146058 - 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 May
23, 2016, in the amount of $15,217,293.00, 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. 2016-357.
2. Resolution setting the date of public hearing as June 6, 2016 to approve
the request by the City of Waterloo to vacate a portion of the existing 20
foot- wide alley, located adjacent to Lots 3, "4, 5, 6, 7 and 8 within Block
16 of Hayes Addition, and authorize sale and conveyance of a portion to
Joel C. Cizek and'Connie J. Cizek for $372 and a portion to The Heene
Family Trust for $70.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-358.
3. Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid documents, etc.,
and setting date of bid opening as June 23, 2016 and date of public
hearing as June 27, 2016 for the Hawkeye Lift Station Wet Well
Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 911, and instruct City Clerk to
publish notice of said hearing.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-359.
4. Resolution setting date of hearing as June 6, 2016 to approve the request
Request by INVISION Architecture on behalf of AS Commercial, for a site
plan amendment to the "C -P" Planned Commercial District to allow for the
Construction of an 18,000 square foot commercial building with a 77 -stall
parking lot, located east of 1844 West Ridgeway Avenue, and instruct City
Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-361.
5. Request of Doug and Mike Moore for variance to Noise Ordinance on
September 24, 2016 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in conjunction with Doug
'and Paula's Birthday event to be held at 2732 Prescotts Drive, including
music and a PA system, together with recommendation of approval of
Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-362.
6. Request of Mark Callahan, Iowa Department of Transportation, District 2
Office, for variance to Noise Ordinance during Fall of 2016 and/or
possibly Spring 2017 from 7:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m., Sunday night to Friday
May 23, 2016
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morning in conjunction with the Construction of DOT project NHSN-218-
7(234) 2J-07 along southbound U.S. 218 from the interchange with U.S. 63
to the interchange with Greenhill Road, together with recommendation of
approval of Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted andupon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-363.
7. Resolution canceling the council°meeting scheduled for July 5, 2016.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-364.
b. Motion to, approve the following:
1.
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d.
e.
f.
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a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Jon Martin,
Rehabilitation
Specialist
16 Hr. Lead
Inspector /, Risk
Assessor
Refresher Course
Dubuque, IA
June 27-28,
2016 (class
was
rescheduled
previously
approved
4/13/16)
$615.00
Pat Treloar,
Chief of Fire
Services
(AMENDED)
Managing
Disciplinary
Challenge in the
Fire Service
Hanover
Park, IL
,
May 3-5,
2016
$664.79
(previously
approved
for
$650.00)
Jeff Siebel,
Property Safety:
Inspector
IAPMO - HVAC
Continuing
Education
Waterloo; IA
November
12, 2016
$120.00
Todd Henrich,
Building
Maintenance
HVAC - CEU and
Plumbing - CEU
Waterloo, IA
November
12, 2016
and ,
September
24, 2016
$240.00
Chris Petersen,
Building
Maintenance
IAPMO - Plumbing
Continuing
Education
Waterloo, IA
September
24, 2016
$120.00
Ed Abben and
Joel Shepard,
Building
Maintenance;
IAPMO - HVAC
Continuing
Education
Waterloo, IA
November
12, 2016
$240.00
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
The Isle Casino, 777
Isle of Capri Blvd.'
B Liquor / B
Wine w/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
04/30/2017
X
Riverloop Expo Plaza,
400 Jefferson Street
(6 Month License)
Special Class C
Liquor w/Outdoor
Service
New
10/30/2016
'X
Brown Derby Ballroom,
Newton's Park (One Day
Transfer) ,
C Liquor
New
05/28/2016
Hickory House, 315
'Park Blvd.
C Liquor
Renewal
05/23/2017
Michoacana Meat
Market, 1215 Franklin
Street
C Beer
Renewal
04/26/2017
X
National Dairy Cattle
Congress, 250
Ansborough Avenue
C Liquor
Renewal
02/28/2017
X
Smitty's Bar, 709
Jefferson Street
C Liquor ,
w/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
05/26/2017
X
Lost Island Waterpark,
2225 E. Shaulis Road
(6 Month License)
Special C Liquor
w/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
10/15/2016
X
Texas Street Market,
4335;Texas Street
B Wine / C Beer
New
05/19/2017
X
May 23, 2016
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3. Solicitation Registration Application by Mike Mrzlak on behalf of AMVETS,
655 Cedar Street.
4. Bonds
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt asked to discuss the
appointment of the Waste Management Director separately.
146059 - Schmitt/Morrissey
To approve recommendation of appointment of Steven Hoambrecker to the position
of Waste Management Director in the Waste Management Department,. effective June
13, 2016. Ayes: Four. Nays: One (Schmitt).. Abstain: One (Lind) due to
insufficient information.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the status of the litigation between the city and the
previous director.
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, "stated that there is a Civil Rights complaint against
the city from the previous director but there is no current litigation involving
him.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the potential ramifications should the former director's
complaint be substantiated; expressing concern for any potential layoff of a
newly' hired director.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, stated that the complaint is in its infancy and
he believes Mr. Smith, the former director, will not be rehired.
`Mr. Jacobs asked for more information on this candidate.
Suzy Schares stated that an email had been sent to council with information
regarding this candidate 'and offered to forward any additional information that
might be requested. She added that there is an urgency to fill this position as
the contract with AECOM for the interim director will expire at the end of' June.
John- LaPointe, Interim Waste Management Director, affirmed that he will be
leaving at the end.of June.
Mr. Morrissey asked for clarification of the, interview process for this
position.
Suzy Schares explained the extensive process of interviewing for this position.
Mr. Morrissey clarified that this candidate has been completely vetted.
Mr. Jacobs questioned the candidate's qualifications as compared to the others
who were being considered.
Suzy Schares shared a brief list of some of the candidate's qualifications and
explained that he is a well-rounded candidate whose qualifications meet and
exceed what the city requires in a candidate for this position.
Mayor Hartadded that this candidate has extensive experience in generating
reports that would serve well to provide information and communication to
council as well as the EPA.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
146060 - Morrissey/Welper
that proof' of publication of notice of public hearing on FYE2016Budget
Amendment, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 11, 2016, be received and
placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for, written
and oral objections.
146061 - Morrissey/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146062 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of FYE2016 Budget Amendment", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-365.
May 23, 2016
Mr. Lind questioned the net amount of expenses that are°over budget.
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Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, stated that this amendment is not for
overspending, but, primarily for bond monies sold in a certain time period that
are being spent in a different time period. She went on to explain some of the
accounting requirements 'and practices relating to amendments such as these.
146063 - Amos/Morris'sey
that "Resolution to ratify, confirm and approve publication of notice of public
hearing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds - ECP -1 - not to exceed
$7,200,000 General Obligation Bonds for essential' corporate purposes", be
adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and:upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-366.
146064 - Amos/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the issuance of
General °Obligation Bonds - -ECP-1 - Not to exceed $7,200,000 General,
Obligation Bonas for essential corporate purposes, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on May 11, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six.
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, asked for clarification of the purpose of these
bonds.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, clarified the amounts, the accounting
procedures, and the purposes of these bonds that will end up saving money for
the city.
David Dryer expressed disapproval of the land maintenance at the Tech Works
site.
146065 — Amos/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146066 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action _of issuance
of General Obligation Bonds - ECP -1 - Not to exceed $7,200,000 General`
Obligation Bonds for essential corporate purposes", be adopted. Roll -call vote-
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-367.
146067 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution to 'ratify,- confirm and approve publication of notice of public
hearing fo'r' the General Obligation Bonds - GCP-2 - The -issuance of not to exceed
$700,000 General Obligation Borids for general corporate purposes", be adopted.
Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.`
Resolution adopted -and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-368.
146068 - Lind/Morrissey
that proof of publication' of notice of public hearing on the issuance of
General Obligation Bonds - GCP-2 - The igsuance of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on May 11, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Six. "Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
146069 - Lind/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Eo
146070 - Lind/Morrissey
that ".Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of issuance
of General Obligation Bonds 2 GCP-2 - The issuance of not to exceed $700,000
May 23, 2016
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General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes", be adopted. Roll -call
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-369.
146071 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution to ratify, confirm and approve publication -of notice of public
hearing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds - GCP-3 - The issuance of
not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes",
be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-370.
146072 - Lind/Morrissey
that *proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the issuance of
General Obligation Bonds - GCP-3 - The issuance of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on May 11, 2016, be received and placed on file. yoice vote-
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
,This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
146073 - Lind/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146074 - Lind/Morrissey
that `Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of issuance
of General Obligation Bonds - GCP-3 - The issuance of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes", be adopted. Roll -call
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-371.
146075 - Lind/Morris`sey
that• "Resolution to ratify, confirm and approve publication of notice of public
hearing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds - GCP-4 - The issuance of
not,to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes",
be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-372.
146076 - Lind/Morrissey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the. issuance of
General Obligation Bonds - GCP-4 - The issuance of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on May 11, 2016, be received and placed on ,file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
146077 - Lind/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146078 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution to institute proceedings to,take additional action of issuance
of General Obligation Bonds - GCP-4 - The issuance of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes", be adopted. Roll -call
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-373.
146079 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution to ratify, confirm and approve publication of notice of public-
hearing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds - GCP-5 - The issuance of
not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes",
be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.'
May 23, 2016
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-374.
146080 - Lind/Morrissey
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the issuance of
General Obligation `Bonds - GCP-5- - _The issuance of not to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on May 11, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -
Ayes: Six. ;_Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and' there were none.
146081 - Lind/Morrissey
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. .
146.082 - Lind/Morrissey
that "Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of issuance
of General Obligation Bonds - GCP-5 The issuance of not. to exceed $700,000
General Obligation Bonds for general corporate purposes", be adopted. Roll -call t
vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-375.
146083 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution to ratify, confirm and approve publication of notice of public
hearing for the issuance of General Obligation Bonds - ECP/UR-6 - The issuance
of not to exceed $1,000,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds for essential
urban renewal purposes", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-376.
146084 - Welper/Morrisey
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing ,on the issuance of
General Obligation Bonds - ECP/UR-6 - The issuanceofnot to exceed $1,000,000
General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds for essential urban renewal purposes, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on May 11, 2016, be received and placed on
file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
146085 - Welper/Morrissey
that, the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146086 - Welper/Morrissey
that "Resolution to institute proceedings to take additional action of issuance
of General Obligation Bonds - ECP/UR-6 - The issuance of not to exceed
$1,000,000 General Obligation Urban Renewal Bonds for essential urban renewal
purposes", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-377.
146087 - Schmitt/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the Exchange Agreement
and Assignment of Real Estate Contract between the City of Waterloo and L and H
Farms, Ltd for the=acquisition of property in Black Hawk County for exchange of
property in the San Marnan TIF District in the amount of $338,625 for 10.16
acres, and up to $10,000 iri closing costs, as published in the Waterloo Courier
on May 16, 2016, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion
.carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Blvd., asked for names of individuals with interest
in L and H Farms, Ltd.
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•Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, stated that L and H
Farms, Ltd is the Hollis family.
Mr. Jacobs asked for clarification of the details relating to this item.
Noel Anderson explained the agreement.
Mr. Lind clarified land.value in this area.
146088 - Schmitt/Welper"
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146089 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving the Exchange Agreement and Assignment of Real Estate
Contract between the City of Waterloo and L & H Farms, Ltd. for the acquisition
of property in Black Hawk County for exchange of property in the San Marnan.TIF
District in the amount of $338,625 for 10.16 acres, and up to $10,000 in closing
costs", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-378.
146090 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving a Memorandum of Agreement with L & H Farms, Ltd. to
prorate real estate taxes for the sale and purchase of the real estate to May
31, 2016 in conjunction with the Exchange Agreement and Assignment of Real
Estate Contract between the City of Waterloo and L & H Farms, Ltd. for the
acquisition of property in Black Hawk County for exchange of property in the San
Marnan TIF District in the amount of $338,625 for 10.16 acres, and up to $10,000
in closing costs", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-379.
RESOLUTIONS
146091 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving contract for grant award between the Waterloo Housing
Trust Fund III (WHTF) and City of Waterloo Community Development Department, in
an amount up to $40,000, for repairs to existing single family owner occupied
homes, and authorize Mayor to execute the same", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-380.
146092 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution supporting the application by Grand Investments, LLC for the
Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Incentives Program to construct 36 new housing units
and five commercial, ground' level units located near the corner of Hwy 63 and
Jefferson Street, and rescinding Resolution No. 2016-303 originally approved on
April 25, 2016", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-381.
146093 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Vieth Construction Corp., of
Cedar Falls, Iowa in the amount of $169,152.95; and approving the contract,
bonds, and certificate of insurance for the F.Y. 2016 Storm Sewer Improvements,
Contract No. 906; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by. Mayor assigned No. 2016-382.
146094 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution approving the contract, bonds, and certificate of insurance
with Peterson Contractors, Inc., of Reinbeck, Iowa, in the amount of
$346,508.25, in conjunction with the F.Y. 2016 Fitzway Drive and Galactic Drive
Extensions, Contract No. 896, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
contract", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-383.
146095 - Morrissey/Welper
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that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the estimated amount payable of $85,600.00
related to Upgrade Instrumentation and Control System Waterloo WPCF, and
authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-384.
146096- Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement'No. 1 with AECOM Technical
Services, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in the estimated amount payable of $88,000.00
related to the FY 2017 Flow Equalization Facility Overflow Connection to
Satellite WPCF, Contract No. 880, and authorize' Mayor to execute said document",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-385.
146097 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving completion of project and acceptance of work
performed for the FY 2015 E. San Marnan Drive Eastbound left -turn lane at Sovia
Drive, Contract No. 883, performed by K. Cunningham Construction Co., Inc., of
Cedar Falls, Iowa; and receive and file two-year maintenance bond", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-386.
146098 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $8,605,000 General
Obligation Bonds, Series 2016A; setting the sale date as June 7, 2016, approving
electronic bidding procedures° and the Official Statement for the sale", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, asked for clarification of the difference
between these bonds and the others on this agenda.
Michelle Weidner, 'Chief Financial Officer, explained the differences.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-387.
146099 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $9,250,000 Taxable.
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016C; setting the sale date as June 7, 2016,
approving electronic bidding procedures, and the Official Statement for the
sale", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-388.
146100 - Schmitt/Welper,
that "Resolution directing the advertisement for sale of $1,810,000 Taxable
General Obligation Bonds, Series 2016B; setting the sale date as June 7, 2016,
approving electronic bidding procedures and the Official Statement for, the
sale", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-389.
146101 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving the .preliminary engineering report (facility plan)
and submission of an Intended Use Plan funding application to the State'of Iowa
Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund for the Upgrade to Instrumentation and
Controls Systems project in an estimated amount of $1,089,000", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-390.
146102 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving the preliminary engineering report (facility plan)
and submission of an Intended -Use Plan funding application to the State of Iowa
Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund for the Flow Equalization Facility
Overflow Connection to Satellite Water Pollution Control Facility project in an
estimated amount of $978,000", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
May 23, 2016
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-391.
146103 - Lind/Amos
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that "Resolution approving the preliminary engineering report (facility plan)
and submission of an Intended Use Plan funding application to the State of Iowa
Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund for the Dry Run Creek Interceptor project
in an estimated amount of $4,337,000", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-392.
146104 - Lind/Amos
that "Resolution approving the preliminary engineering report (facility plan),
and the submission of an Intended Use Plan funding application to the State of
Iowa Clean Water State Revolving Loan Fund for the Collection System
Improvements - CIPP Phase III project in an estimated amount of $2,498,000", be
adopted. Roll= call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-393.
146105 - Amos/Morrissey
that `Resolution approving a contract with Iowa Department of Resources for a
Phase I Environmental Site Assessment Reimbursement program of an abandoned
property located at 120 Center Street in the amount of $3,000, and authorize
Community Planning and Development Director to execute said contract", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Jacobs asked for clarification.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, clarified that this
is a. DNR program primarily for testing of Brownfield sites and the amount is an
"up to" amount'fully reimbursable from the Iowa DNR.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-394.
146106 - Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a, Memorandum of Understanding between Black Hawk
County and the City of Waterloo regarding the replacement of the communication
tower at City Hall, 715 Mulberry Street and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-395.
146107 Amos/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving a new City of Waterloo Electronic Usage Policy", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-396.
146108 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Lease Agreement with QCDekhockey Inc. for
establishment and operation of a Dekhockey sport court facility and program at
the RiverLoop North Expo Plaza; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Lind expressed concern with the location due to lack of parking and the
disturbance ,-to the bank. He also expressed his belief of the need for a
termination clause within the contract.
Kent Shankle, Cultural
happen after standard
surrounding businesses.
the downtown businesses
explained some details
and Arts Director, explained that the Dekhockey programs
business hours and, therefore, should not disrupt any
He further explained the benefits of these programs to
that are open later into the evening and on weekends. He
Of this contract adding that it contains better terms
than contracts of the past.
Mr. Morrissey questioned details for participation in these programs.
Kent Shankle explained some details of current participation, potential
participation, -and the growth of the programs within the City of Waterloo.
Mayor Hart stated that the economic impact of these programs in areas such as
motel revenue has yet to be estimated.
May 23, 2016
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Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, added that the Leisure Services
Commission has fully vetted this program and referred council to the letter of
support within their packet.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-397:
146109 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Notice of Intent for NPDES coverage under general
permit -to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources for FY 2016 W. 2nd, Cedar,
and W. 3rd 'Streets Improvements, Contract No. 912,E and authorize Mayor to
execute"said document", be adopted. •Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-398.
146110 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving request to seek proposals for City of Waterloo
website redesign project", be adopted.:, Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-399.
ORDINANCES
146111 - Lind/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by deleting -,subsection (52) -
West Ninth Street of Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Areas and
Inserting in Lieu' Thereof' a New Subsection (52) - West Ninth Street of Section
541, Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Areas, as Follows (52) Ninth Street -
From Washington Street to San Marnan Drive 30 MPH and From Columbus Drive to St.,
Francis Drive (School •zone when lights are flashing) 25 MPH", be received,
placed on file, considered and 'passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind asked for clarification.
Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, explained that these
increases will temporarily address the flow of traffic near the middle school'
and allow the city time to locate and obtain grants to fund more permanent
traffic controls for that area.
146112 - Lind/Morrissey
that rules requiring ordinanbes to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146113 - Lind/Morrissey
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by deleting subsection (52) -
West Ninth Street of Section 541, Increasing Speed Limits in Certain Areas and
Inserting in Lieu Thereof a New Subsection (52) - West Ninth Street of Section
541, Increasing Speed Limits' in Certain Areas, as Follows (52) Ninth Street -
From Washington Street to San Marnan Drive 30 MPH and From Columbus Drive to St.
Francis Drive (School zone when light's are flashing) 25 MPH", be considered and
passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5351.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
146114 - Schmitt/Morrissey
to hold a hearing to discuss the appeal of decision to deny reimbursement of
sanitation fees in the amount of approximately $353.80 for property located at
930 Logan Avenue, be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
This being the 'time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
Wand oral objections and there were none.
146115 - Schmitt/Lind
that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments''be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six., Motion carried.
146116 - Schmitt/Lind
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to affirm decision of the Sanitation Department in conjunction with the request
for reimbursement of sanitation fees in the amount -of approximately $353.80 for
property located, at 930 Logan Avenue. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS•
Bruce Kaesser, 500 Sycamore St., asked that everyone recognize National Gun
Violence Awareness Day on June 2, 2016 by wearing orange on that day.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Blvd., questioned the bond sale and the purchase of
the farm land.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, expressed concern with the traffic issues
created by the timing of the signal lights on the corner of Downing Avenue and
Ansborough Avenue.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4t'' Street, suggested selling the small properties that the
City owns and expressed concern with the city renting storage facilities.
Mr. Morrissey congratulated the Mayor and •the Planning Department for receiving
the Brownfield grants.
Mr. Jacobs stated that the council did not increase city debt by $8•million and
clarified that the 'items approved tonight should have little to no effect on the
city's level of debt.
146117 - Welper/Morrissey
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. ''Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
I46118'- Welper/Morrissey
that the Council adjourn at 6:42 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
I.
Suzy Sc res, CMC
City Cle k/Human Resource Director