HomeMy WebLinkAbout11.04.2024 Council Regular Session MinutesNovember 4, 2024
The City Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at Harold E. Getty
Council Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 PM, on Monday, November 4, 2024.
Roll Call.
Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Mr. Boesen, Mr. Nichols, Ms. Creighton -Smith, Mr.
Chiles, Mr. Simon, Ms. Wilder and Mr. Feuss. Mr. Chiles joined via Zoom.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance, Belinda Creighton -Smith, Ward 4 Council Member.
Approval of Agenda as proposed or amended.
Feuss/Wilder
that the agenda as proposed be approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Approval of Minutes of October 21, 2024, Regular Council Session, as proposed or amended.
Feuss/Wilder
that the minutes of October 21, 2024, Regular Session, as proposed be approved. Voice vote -
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
PUBLIC COMMENTS
The following individuals commented on various subjects.
Aaron Stacy Roberts, 411 Almond St., David Dreyer, 3145 W. 4th Street, Beverly Cosby, 315
Wendell Ct.
Mr. Chiles, Ms. Creighton -Smith and Ms. Wilder provided details on their upcoming ward
meetings.
Feuss/Creighton-Smith
to close public comments. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
Feuss/Creighton-Smith
that the following items on the consent agenda be received and placed on file, including the
payment of bills for October 28, 2024, in the amount of $3,892,413.39, and November 4, 2024,
in the amount of $4,172,987.00, be received and placed on file.
Mr. Boesen requested that item 16.a be removed and considered separately.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the
office of the City Clerk.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-638.
Resolution approving preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., setting date of bid
opening as November 21, 2024, and date of public hearing as December 2, 2024, in
conjunction with the FY 2025 W.A.R.P. 4th Addition, Contract No. 1114, and instruct City Clerk
to publish said notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-639.
Resolution setting date for public hearing as January 6, 2025, to review the proposed funding
recommendations set forth by the Housing Authority Board for the Five-year Capital Funds
Action Plan for FY 2024-2028, as proposed by the Housing Authority Department for
maintenance of the existing housing complex at Ridgeway Towers, and instruct the City Clerk
to publish said notice.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-640.
Resolution approving the request by Brian and April Leadley, for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new garage valued at $17,000.00, for property located at 1330 Wallgate
Avenue and located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-641.
Resolution approving the request by Lamont W. Good, for tax exemptions on the construction
of a new single-family home valued at $340,000.00, for property located at 4455 Charm Drive
and located in the City Limits Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-642.
Resolution approving submission of Highway Safety Improvement Program (HSIP) Grant
Application in the amount of $640,000.00 for systemic snow protection of red signals, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-643.
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by K & W Electric of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the amount of $162,450.00, in
conjunction with the Logan Ave. ASCT Project, DOT Project No. ICAAP-SWAP-8155(781)--SH-
07 Contract No. 1068, and authorize the release of retainage in the amount of $4,873.50.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-644.
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
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work performed by WRH, Inc., of Amana, Iowa, in the amount of $50,843.54, in conjunction with
the FY 2023 Wastewater Treatment Plant Final Clarifier No. 3 Rehabilitation Project, Contract
No. 1067, and receive and file a two-year maintenance bond.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-645.
Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work for
work performed by Landmark Turf Services, LLC, of Dunkerton, Iowa, in the amount of
$53,664.00, in conjunction with the FY 2025 Levee Rip Rap Spraying, Contract No. 1104, and
receive and file a two-year maintenance bond.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-646.
Motion to approve Change Order No. 8 with Peters Construction Corporation, of Waterloo,
Iowa, for a net increase of $0.00, in conjunction with the Waterloo Convention Center Restroom
Renovation Project, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Motion approving the appointment of Adarsh Tummula from the current Civil Service List to
the position of Planner I in the Community Planning and Development Department, effective
November 18, 2024.
Motion to approve the appointment of Richard Wagner from the current Civil Service list to the
position of Construction Foreman in the Leisure Services Department, effective November 5,
2024.
Motion approving the appointment of Collin Weber from the current Civil Service List to the
position of Solid Waste Technician in the Sanitation Department, effective November 5, 2024,
pending pre -employment physical and drug testing.
Motion to approve the appointment of Kenneth Van Deest from the current Civil Service List to
the position of Park Maintenance II Construction in the Leisure Services Department, effective
November 5, 2024.
Motion to receive and file Leisure Services Commission Board minutes of September 10, 2024.
Liquor Licenses
a. The Next Level, 229 E. 4th Street, Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales (Renewal)
Exp: 10/17/2025.
b. Traveling Tapster, 250 Ansborough Ave/Hippodrome, Class C Alcohol w/Sunday Sales
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(New) Exp: 11/25/2024.
c. The Slippery Pickle, 341 Fletcher Ave., Class C Alcohol w/Outdoor Service and Sunday
Sales (New) Exp: 5/31/2025.
Boesen/Wilder
16.a. The Next Level, 229 E. 4th Street, Class C w/Outdoor Service and Sunday Sales
(Renewal) Exp: 10/17/2025.
Mr. Boesen passed out a report of the Waterloo Police Calls for Service and commented on the
high number of calls to the vicinty of 229 E. 4th Street. He further commented on the recent
social media posts about the violent attacks and fights that have taken place there. He stated
that he was not in favor of renewing the liquor license and hoped the council would support his
position.
The council and mayor discussed the concerns with both the establishment owner and
manager, who stated that they have been working with Police Chief Duncan and have
implemented changes to help deter the problems, including a change in hours, increased
cameras and security guards.
Feuss/Boesen
Call the question.
Roll Call Vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: Two (Boesen, Chiles). Motion carried.
Motion approving Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Application for BP Fuel, 127 Jefferson Street.
Bonds.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
Terminal Security Upgrades Project, Contract No. 5819, IDOT CSVI Grant.
Wilder/Feuss
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Wilder/Feuss
to close the hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Wilder/Feuss
Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, form of contract, etc., and
authorizing to proceed. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and
upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-647.
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Wilder/Feuss
to receive, file, and instruct the City Clerk to read the bids. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Engineers Bid: $374,370.00
K&W Electric, Inc., Cedar Falls, IA - 5% - $514,894.00
Wilder/Feuss
Resolution rejecting the bid of K & W Electric, Inc., of Cedar Falls, Iowa in the amount of
$514,894.00, in conjunction with the Terminal Security Upgrades Project, Contract No. 5819,
IDOT CSVI Grant. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-648.
Demolition and Site Clearance Services, Contract No. D-2024-10-06P.
Feuss/Nichols
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seveb.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Feuss/Nichols
to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Feuss/Nichols
Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., and authorizing to
proceed. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 2024-649.
Feuss/Nichols
to receive, file, and instruct the City Clerk to read bids. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Estimate: $160,000.00
Dore & Associates, Inc., Bay City, MI - 5% - $223,300.00
D.W. Zinser, Co., Walford, IA - 5% - $118,000.00
Hatch Grading & Contracting, Dysart, IA - 5% - $231,600.00
Lehman Trucking & Excavating, Inc., Waterloo, IA - 5% - $146,242.00
Benton's Sand & Gravel, Cedar Falls, IA - 5% - $165,172.00
Walker Reclaim and Demo LLC, Iowa Falls, IA - 5% - $122,096.00
Earth Services & Abatement, Des Moines, IA - 5% - $266,000.00
Feuss/Nichols
Resolution approving award of bid to D.W. Zinser Company, Inc., of Walford, Iowa, in the
amount of $118,000.00, approving the contract, bond, and certificate of insurance, in
conjunction with Demolition and Site Clearance Services, Contract No. D-2024-10-06P, for
properties located at 708 W. 3rd Street, 324-326 W. 7th Street, 617 W. 1st Street, and 200 E.
Mullan Avenue (City -owned properties), and also 100 Commercial Street, and 128 Sycamore
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Street (Waterloo Development Corp. owned properties), and authorizing the Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said documents. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution
adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-650.
Demolition and Site Clearance Services, Contract No. D-2024-10-04P,
Nichols/Creighton-Smith
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
Nichols/Creighton-Smith
to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nichols/Creighton-Smith
Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc., and authorizing to
proceed. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by
Mayor assigned No. 2024-651.
Nichols/Creighton-Smith
to receive, file, and instruct the City Clerk to read bids. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Estimate: $400,000.00
Dore & Associates, Inc., Bay City, MI - 5% - $314,300.00
D.W. Zinser, Co., Walford, IA - 5% - $198,000.00
Midwest Demolition Contractors, Inc., Walford, IA - 5% - $283,940.00
Hatch Grading & Contracting, Dysart, IA - 5% - $448,100.00
Lehman Trucking & Excavating, Inc., Waterloo, IA - 5% - $384,085.00
Benton's Sand & Gravel, Cedar Falls, IA - 5% - $214,470.10
Nichols/Creighton-Smith
Resolution approving award of bid to D.W. Zinser, Co., of Walford, Iowa, in the amount of
$198,000.00, approving the contract, bond, and certificate of insurance, in conjunction with
Demolition and Site Clearance Services, Contract No. D-2024-10-04P, for properties located at
105 E. 11th Street, 114 E. 10th Street, 100 E. 9th Street (a.k.a. 105 E. 10th Street), and 1202
Sycamore Street, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents. Roll
Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-652.
Agreement with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments to utilize city property for
transit vehicle parking near 1325 Black Hawk Street.
Creighton-Smith/Wilder
to receive and file proof of publication of notice of public hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
This being the time and place of the public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral
comments and there were none.
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Creighton-Smith/Wilder
to close hearing. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Creighton-Smith/Wilder
Resolution approving a Property Use Agreement with Iowa Northland Regional Council of
Governments, to park transit vehicles on city -owned property near 1325 Black Hawk Street,
expiring December 31, 2026, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
documents. Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval
by Mayor assigned No. 2024-653.
Mr. Simon questioned the number and type of vehicles that would be parked there and if the
agreement could be amended for any reason other than a development agreement.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained he does not have
the number of vehicles available at this time but said he would gather that information and
share it with the council. He further provided information on the property and why it would work
well for INRCOG's fleet.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-653.
RESOLUTIONS
Resolution approving a Farm Lease Agreement beginning March 1, 2025, and expiring
February 28, 2026, with Lanehaven Farms, Inc., to farm approximately 70.25 acres of land
located east of 4719 Ansborough Avenue at $300.00 per acre for annual rental payment of
$21,075.00, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Mayor Hart left the meeting at 6:32 p.m.
Boesen/Creighton-Smith
Mr. Boesen questioned who received the payment for the lease last year.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, stated that the City of
Waterloo received payment for everything that was farmed.
Mr. Boesen questioned when we would know when further development of the land will take
place, as the agreement will automatically renew in February 2026.
Noel Anderson provided an overview of the upcoming development and shared that staff will be
in communication with both the developer and farmer as things progress.
Mr. Simon questioned if the price per acre was a biddable item or if the city extended this price
to Lanehaven Farms.
Noel Anderson explained that it is a biddable amount, adding that staff checks annually what
price farm land is rented at throughout Black Hawk County and shared how they determine
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whether to go out for bid or not.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-654.
Resolution approving a Development Agreement with Kent Dierks for the construction of a new
commercial building with a tax rebate schedule of fifty percent for five years, and a Minimum
Assessment Agreement of $574,720.00, located at 3169 West Airline Highway, and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents.
Boesen/Creighton-Smith
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-655.
Resolution approving a Project Demolition Agreement with Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity
for the demolition of properties located at 512 Almond Street and 222 Randall Street, and
authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Boesen/Creighton-Smith
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-656.
Resolution approving an Encroachment Agreement with Danielle White, to allow for a fence,
gazebo, and swing set on city -owned property in the "R-2" One -and Two -Family Residence
District and "A-1" Agricultural District located south of 601 Cedar Bend Street, and authorizing
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document.
Nichols/Creighton-Smith
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Smith. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-657.
Resolution approving a Professional Services Agreement with AECOM Technical Services,
Inc., in an amount not to exceed $667,900.00, to complete engineering and survey work related
to the University Avenue Area TIF District projects, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said
document.
Nichols/Creighton-Smith
Mr. Boesen commented that we consider delaying this action until after the school bond results
are announced.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that we do have the
ability to piece the project out if the school vote does not pass. He further explained how this
agreement would work along with other design work AECOM is doing along the University
Corridor and beyond.
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Simon). Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon
approval by Mayor assigned No. 2024-658.
Resolution of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, authorizing official banking signatures.
Boesen/Creighton-Smith
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Roll Call vote -Ayes: Smith. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-659.
Resolution approving a Property Lease Agreement for Underbridge Access Truck with the Iowa
Department of Transportation, and authorizing the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document.
Boesen/Creighton-Smith
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-660.
Resolution approving an ongoing Lease Agreement with C&S Car Company for a 2025 Hyundai
Santa Fe, VIN # 5NMP3DGL5SH069038, to be used by the Police Department, at no cost to
the city, and authorizing the Mayor to execute said document.
Boesen/Creighton-Smith
Roll Call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor
assigned No. 2024-661.
ADJOURNMENT
Nichols/Boesen
that the council adjourn at 6:42 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
iVancy �C y6y
Nancy Higby
Deputy City Clerk
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DIGITALLY
SIGNED