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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-01/28/2002• • January 28, 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, January 28, 2002. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Berry, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley, Getty. Invocation by: Pastor Daniel Hoy, First Lutheran Church. Pledge of Allegiance: Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 116379 - Mayor Rooff stated that he received an e-mail from a resident concerned about the size of the flag on Interstate 380 welcome sign. Mayor Rooff stated the city could put up a bigger flag, and that our flags are donated, some from U.S. Senators. Mayor Rooff stated that he has been contacted by citizens who would like to build a memorial in Waterloo in memory of the September 11, 2001 event. Mayor Rooff reported that while he was in New York last week he inquired about acquiring material from Ground Zero that could be used for our memorial. This is not a good time to bring material from there as they continue to search for bodies. Mayor Rooff stated the community needs to work on this memorial, and we need to do it right. Jordan/Getty that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116380 - Jordan/Hurley that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 28, 2002, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116381 - Getty/Welper that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, January 22, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring January 27 - February 2, 2002, as Catholic Schools Week. Mayor Rooff introduced Muscular Dystrophy Association 2002 Goodwill Ambassadors Timothy and Austin Brandt. Mayor Rooff presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Tom Campbell for 30 years of service. Mayor Rooff presented a Certificate of Appreciation to Dennis Bell for 30 years of service. HEARINGS AND BIDS 116382 - Jordan/Getty that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2002 Repair of Recreational Trail Bridge Over Black Hawk Creek, Contract No. 641, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 22, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116383 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Getty/Jordan that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116384 - Jordan/Hurley that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Repair of Recreational Trail Bridge Over Black Hawk Creek, Contract No. 641", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-40. 116385 - Jordan/Hurley that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-41. January 28, 2002 HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED 116386 - Hurley/Jordan to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review: Page 2 Bid Base Alt. A Alt. B Bidder Bond Bid Bid Bid Total Bid Borwig Builders Services, 5% $82,115.00 $24,000.00 $31,533.00 $137,648.00 Waterloo, IA E.K. Bridge, Inc. 5% $69,365.00 $41,600.00 $12,225.00 $123,190.00 Hudson, IA PCI Contractors 5% $30,249.50 $ 8,000.00 $6,732.50 $ 44,982.00 Reinbeck, IA Rampart Corp. 5% $37,830.00 $ 7,200.00 $ 4,348.00 $ 49,378.00 Waterloo, IA Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. HEARINGS 116387 - Hurley/Berry that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Lisa Aretha Ambrose to sell and convey property generally located at 3845 Tami Terrace under HUD Section 5(h) Plan for Sale of Single Family Dwellings under the Public Housing Homeownership Program for $70,000.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 9, 2002, and January 10, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116388 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Hurley that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116389 - Berry/Welper that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-42. 116390 - Clark/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Lee and Mark Bertholf, Joanne Bernard, Betty Manross, Karen Flood and Marla Heath to sell and convey a portion of the vacated east -west alley generally located between Adrian and Idaho Streets, south of Archer Avenue, and rescinding Resolution No. 2001-584, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 22, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116391 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Getty that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116392 - Clark/Jordan that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance and rescinding Resolution No. 2001-584", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-43. January 28, 2002 HEARINGS CONTINUED 116393 - Berry/Jordan Page 3 that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Red Cross to vacate, sell and convey property generally located at the northeast corner of South Hackett Road and Sager Avenue for $1.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 14, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116394 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Clark/Jordan that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116395 - Jordan/Hurley that "an Ordinance vacating property generally located at the northeast corner of South Hackett Road and Sager Avenue", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116396 - Getty/Jordan that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116397 - Jordan/Greenwood that "an Ordinance vacating property generally located at the northeast corner of South Hackett Road and Sager Avenue", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4534. 116398 - Jordan/Getty that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-44. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 116399 - Berry/Jordan that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request of Jim Blackledge on behalf of Roger and Janice Kalsem for a variance to Subdivision Ordinance Section 2.4(2a) requiring plat and accompanying documents to be recorded within nine months of the date of City Council approval be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-45. DOCUMENTS 116400 - Berry/Jordan that communication from Associate Planner transmitting Scope of Services agreement with Howard R. Green Consulting Engineers, at a cost of $20,000.00, for professional public outreach services assistance in conjunction with implementing EPA Environmental Justice Grant for 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. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Don Temeyer, City Planner, stated that the city received a EPA Small Grant for Environmental Justice. The purpose of the grant is to communicate environmental findings to the residents and business owners in the Rath Brownfield area. There is no city match required for the grant. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion, with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-46. January 28, 2002 Page 4 DOCUMENTS CONTINUED 116401 - Berry/Jordan that communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Borwig Building Services, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program—Zone 1, Contract No. 633, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-47. 116402 - Berry/Jordan that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting request of Demtech, Inc., of Dubois, Wyoming, for a blasting permit in conjunction with demolition of a 160 foot smokestack located at the CN/IC Railroad Yard, 1006 East 4th Street be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-48. 116403 - Welper/Hurley that "Resolution approving Master Agreement between City of Waterloo and Black Hawk County regarding the Riverfront Renaissance Plan", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, stated that the Master Agreement was presented to the Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors last Tuesday. This is an agreement between the City of Waterloo and Black Hawk County relating to the Wellness and Recreation Center as part of the Riverfront Renaissance Plan before Vision Iowa. The agreement obligates the City and Black Hawk County to proceed with their funding and releases them if no Vision Iowa funds are received. Mr. Walsh stated we are contemplating Vision Iowa working on our request shortly. Mr. Walsh stated if a referendum is held and the bond issuance is defeated, both parties are released of their obligation. Councilperson Jordan stated there was a 45 minute work session this afternoon on the Riverfront Renaissance Plan, and he supports this and he hopes everyone will get behind the Plan. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion, with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-49. Bill Bartels stated that he thought the city had already passed $11.5 million in GO Bonds, and Mayor Rooff responded that we have not had a bond issuance on this project. Mr. Bartels commented that he could get a petition against the bonds, and Mayor Rooff responded that Mr. Bartels should take that up with the Black Hawk County Auditor and Election Office. Mr. Bartels asked if the $3.5 million in -,kind funds were from the Brownfields grants, and Mayor Rooff responded that the in-kind comes from infrastructure such as streets and sewers that will be vacated so that things can be built on them. Mr. Bartels stated that any raise is taxes is not too inviting. Mayor Rooff stated that bonding for this project will not raise taxes as we are retiring debt and will have a tax base that will pay off the bonds. Mayor Rooff suggested Mr. Bartels see the City Clerk for any information. Mr. Bartels asked if the City plans to sell $11.5 million in GO Bonds how long a time would he have to do the referendum. Mr. Walsh responded that the same state laws apply to the City as Black Hawk County. Mark Neisen asked why the city is building or going to fund something to compete with private businesses. Mr. Neisen stated the city already has three or four wellness centers paying taxes and asked why should taxpayers pay for this. Mayor Rooff responded that this facility will have a pool for the high school, a recreation pool, soccer field and a sheet of ice. Mayor Rooff stated the center will be for public use for activities not provided by private business, and this project will improve our downtown. Mayor Rooff stated Allen Health Club on Ridgeway has closed, and the River Plaza and Covenant do not have anything of this magnitude. January 28, 2002 • • DOCUMENTS CONTINUED Page 5 Mr. Neisen stated the city has the YMCA and the YWCA, and Mayor Rooff responded this will offer programs and activities that these organizations do not provide such a competition pools, soccer field, etc. Mayor Rooff stated that hundreds of families go to Linn County so they can practice indoors. Mayor Rooff stated that we have been looking at this for 18 months. Councilperson Berry stated that the council received a lot of information at this afternoon's council work session, and she wished the community could be aware of the work sessions so they would understand why decisions are made. 116404 - Greenwood/Welper that communication from City Planner transmitting application with the Iowa Department of Transportation for R.I.S.E. funding in the amount of $2,283,849.60, with estimated city match of $570,962.40, for River Road and westerly extension of Commercial Street in conjunction with redevelopment of Deere Westfield site be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Don Temeyer, City Planner, explained the redevelopment of the Deere Westfield site. Mr. Temeyer stated that over 1,000 jobs at John Deere will be retained for a least three years. Deere is planning nearly $100 million worth of investment. The city's match is estimated at $570,962.40 which will be provided through General Obligation Bonds to be issued in 2005 and 2006. Councilperson Hurley stated that he is an employee of John Deere, and he conferred with the City Attorney and there is no conflict for him to vote on this item. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-50. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 116405 - Jordan/Hurley that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Section 44, Display of Plates; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 44, Display of Plates and Validation Stickers (regulations for displaying plates and validation stickers on vehicles)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116406 - Berry/Jordan that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116407 - Jordan/Greenwood that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Section 44, Display of Plates; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 44, Display of Plates and Validation Stickers (regulations for displaying plates and validation stickers on vehicles)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4535. 116408 - Jordan/Hurley that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (25) Cadillac Drive of Section 543, Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (25) Cadillac Drive of Section 543, Thru Streets (install stop signs at the intersection of Loma Street and Cadillac Drive)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 116409 - Berry/Jordan that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. January 28, 2002 ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 116410 - Jordan/Greenwood that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by repealing Subsection (25) Cadillac Drive of Section 543, Thru Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (25) Cadillac Drive of Section 543, Thru Streets (install stop signs at the intersection of Loma Street and Cadillac Drive)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4536. BILLS PAYMENT 116411 - Jordan/Berry that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-59, dated January 28, 2002, in the amount of $2,143,957.90, 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: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-51. Page 6 NEW BUSINESS 116412 - Berry/Jordan that communication from City Engineer transmitting proposed 2002 Street Reconstruction and Overlay Improvements Lists be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said 2002 Street Reconstruction and Overlay Improvements lists", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Hurley inquired about Jefferson and Commercial Streets between East 4th and Park. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, responded that the city is waiting to see what happens with Vision Iowa, and these streets will be included at the appropriate time. Councilperson Clark asked if the City Engineer was looking at the life expectancy of asphalt vs. concrete. Mr. Thorson responded that concrete is 6" and asphalt is 711" in depth, and he believes asphalt and concrete are equivalent in life span. Mayor Rooff stated that each side of the river has a different type of soil. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion, with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-52. 116413 - Berry/Jordan that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting request to place a 60 -day moratorium on placement of half -way houses in residential zoning classifications be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said moratorium", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-53. 116414 - Hurley/Greenwood that "Resolution ordering preparation of final plat and schedule of assessments in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program --Zone 1, Contract No. 633", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-54. 116415 Getty/Berry that "Resolution approving abandonment schedule in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program --Zone 1, Contract No. 633", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-55. 116416 - Jordan/Welper that "Resolution adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for payment thereof in conjunction with F.Y. 2001 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program --Zone 1, Contract No. 633 ", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. �Resolution adop and upon approval by Mayor astned No. 2002-56. January 28, 2002 • Page 7 TRAVEL REQUESTS 116417 - Berry/Jordan that the following travel requests, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Rudy D. Jones, Neighborhood Services Coordinator, to attend Capital Access 2002 Conference in Washington, D.C., on February 26 - March 1, 2002, with costs not to exceed $556.00. 2. Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief, to attend Mid -Winter Chiefs Conference in Ames, Iowa, on February 6-7, 2002, with costs not to exceed $137.00. 3. Melissa Edsill, Associate Planner, to attend National Park Service Urban Park and Recreation Recovery workshop in Chicago, Illinois, on January 29- 30, 2002, with costs not to exceed $167.00. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. MISCELLANEOUS 116418 - Getty/Hurley 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/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Tony's Trattoria, 3251 West 4th Street (New) (Expires 2/1/03) (Includes Sunday Sales) Electric Park Ballroom, 310 W. Conger Street (Renewal) (Expires 1/27/03) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Osco Drug, 2060 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/03) Ayes: Six. Abstain: Clark. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 116419 - Jordan/Getty that the Council adjourn at 6:40 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. fe&e,,+ Nancy ELkert City Clerk