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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-07/22/2002July 22, 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, July 22, 2002. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Berry, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley, Getty. Invocation by: Councilperson Harold Getty. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Ron Welper. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 117260 - Dale Willie, 2648 Saratoga Drive, reported that he and his wife are getting signatures on a petition requesting that parking be prohibited on either side of Saratoga Drive and Cataract Avenue. Mr. Willie stated on Saturday he was driving down Cataract Avenue and could not make the turn onto Saratoga because cars were parked on both sides of the street. Mr. Willie stated he asked the owners to move the vehicles, but they just made gestures at him. Mr. Willie asked the council to place an ordinance on the council agenda for next week prohibiting the parking. Mr. Willie asked Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, to visit the area. Tom Jennings, Police Chief, reported that Police Officers have been to the area repeatedly, and there are a number of vehicles, but they are parked legally. Chief Jennings stated that this is a congested area. Councilperson Hurley asked if there is still speeding on Saratoga, and Mr. Willie responded that cars are speeding. Mr. Willie stated that he honestly feels that someday there will be a drive-by shooting. Mr. Willie stated there are elderly residents in the 2700 block of Saratoga. An elderly lady is scared for her life and shuts her curtain at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Willie stated that the kids write graffiti on the playground. Merritt Terrell, 1046 Independence Avenue, stated that he has 600 names on a petition to change the Vision Iowa plan. Mr. Terrell stated we have to be careful of the 4th Street dam, and he would like decent fishing. Mr. Terrell stated what is being built is for rich kids when it is poor kids who are crack heads and need help. Mr. Terrell stated with his plan MidAmerica gets 50 percent, the City gets 40 percent and customers get 10 percent. Mr. Terrell stated his plan should be called Plan B and suggested Lafayette School be used for the veteran center or even use the bowling alley. Mr. Terrell stated he wished the citizens had the opportunity to vote either for 50/50 percent or 100 percent for street improvements. Mr. Terrell stated his plan cleans up the river and takes 'junk out of the 4th Street dam. Gene Geiger, 1537 Oakwood Drive, reported he was driving east in the 500 block of Franklin Street in the right hand lane with a semi truck in the left lane. Mr. Geiger stated that a garbage can was in the road and he could not avoid hitting it because of the semi truck. Mr. Geiger stated the garbage can damaged his rear view mirror and broke the glass. Mr. Geiger stated that a Police Officer took pictures, and the officer also noted that it did not appear that the vehicle had gone over the curb. Mr. Geiger stated he turned in a claim to the City Clerk who forwarded it to St. Paul Insurance. Mr. Geiger stated he waited for a while and then fixed the damage at a cost of $627.00. Mr. Geiger stated he called St. Paul Insurance and they said they denied the claim as they do not think the city has any responsibility. Mr. Geiger stated he feels there is just cause for the city to pay this claim as the Leisure Services Department put the garbage can in that location. Councilperson Getty stated he talked with St. Paul and was told that the city has no responsibility for this claim. Councilperson Getty stated he told them that part of the can was sticking over into the street. Mayor Rooff stated Councilperson Getty will get with the City Clerk and get back to Mr. Geiger. Jordan/Greenwood that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117261 - Jordan/Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 22, 2002, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117262 - Getty/Hurley that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 8, 2002, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Zit c - July 22, 2002 Page 2 CONSENT AGENDA 117263 Jordan/Hurley that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved: a. Communication from Neighborhood Services Coordinator transmitting recommendation of appointment of Leslie Grundy to the position of Secretary/Receptionist effective at a mutually agreed upon date. b. Communication from City Planner transmitting recommendation of appointment of Louis Starks to the position of Associate Planner effective at a mutually agreed upon date. c. Approve the following: 1. Beer/Liquor License Application Class C BJ's Bar and Billiards, 110 Ida Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/29/03) (Includes Sunday Sales) Randy's Tap, Inc., 307 West 4th Street (New) (Expires 7/13/03) (Includes Sunday Sales) 2. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class B Best Western Starlite Village, 214 Washington (Renewal) (Expires 8/15/03) (Includes Sunday Sales) 3. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class E Express Super Value, 1975 Franklin Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/19/03) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Report of the City Attorney and list of bonds filed with the City Clerk through July 22, 2002, be received, placed on file and report and bonds be approved. Ayes: Seven, with Councilperson Clark abstaining on all beer and liquor license permit applications. Motion carried. HEARINGS AND BIDS 117264 - Jordan/Clark that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2003 Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow Drive Box Culvert -Phase II, and Rainbow Drive Box Culvert, Castle Hill Watershed, Contract No. 639, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 10, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117265 - 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: Seven. Motion carried. 117266 - Hurley/Jordan that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2003 Hanna Boulevard/Rainbow Drive Box Culvert -Phase II, and Rainbow Drive Box Culvert, Castle Hill Watershed, Contract No. 639", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-430. 117267 - Getty/Jordan that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-431. • • • ,July 22, 2002 HEARINGS AND BIDS CONTINUED 117268 - Jordan/Clark Page 3 to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review: Bidder Bid Bond Bid Amount Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA 5% $604,202.65 Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. HEARINGS 117269 - Hurley/Clark that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Waterloo Airport Commission for a site plan amendment to the "M -2,P" Planned Heavy Industrial District for expansion of the Airport Terminal, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 15, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117270 - 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. 117271 - Berry/Welper that "Resolution approving said site plan amendment", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-432. 117272 Welper/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the allocation of grant in the amount of $86,688.00 from the U.S. Department of Justice for the F.Y. 2002 Local Law Enforcement Block Grant (LLEBG) Program, with required local match of $9,632.00 as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 15, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117273 - 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: Seven. Motion carried. 117274 - Jordan/Clark that "Resolution approving said grant and allocation of funds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-433. 117275 - Mayor Rooff updated everyone on what has occurred concerning the Development Agreement with Gray Transportation. The Development Agreement with Gray Transportation is to sell and convey approximately ten acres of land generally located in the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 1 to build an 18,000 square foot facility, with tax rebates for five years at 50 percent and a minimum assessment of $1,200,000.00. Mayor Rooff stated that he arranged meetings with Mr. Molinaro and asked the council to contract Mr. Molinaro and Mr. Gray and any other interested parties. Mayor Rooff stated he encouraged the council to be fair and consistent and not set a precedent. Mayor Rooff read a letter from Loras Pape, President of Art Pape Transfer, Inc. A letter has been received from Wells Faro Bank affirming their intent to work with Gray Transportation, Inc. in pursuing the building project. Wells Faro acknowledged that Gray Transportation has submitted full financial disclosures and are actively working towards SBA approval on a SBA 504 financing package. Wells Fargo will contact Black Hawk Economic Development directly to offer their assistance. July 22, 2002 HEARINGS CONTINUED Page 4 Jordan/Hurley that letters from Loras Pape, President of Art Pape Transfer, and Michael Fain, Wells Fargo Bank Iowa, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117276 - Carl Adrian, President of Cedar Valley Economic Development, stated that the question has been asked if this would be economic development or relocation. Mr. Adrian stated that we must recognize that 75 to 80 percent of new jobs come from existing businesses. Mr. Adrian stated that Gray Transportation will be adding to the tax base as well as creating new jobs. Mr. Adrian stated he believes this is economic development, and it is consistent with the city's policy. Mr. Adrian stated other businesses have received the same consideration, and that this does not set a precedent. Mr. Adrian reminded the council that the city has only had the industrial park for several years. Tom Dejaeger, Zephyr precedent was set in Dejaeger stated this incentives will give businesses. Transport, disagreed with Mr. Adrian and believes the 1991 and 1992 when they asked the city for help. Mr. is not economic development but relocation, and these Gray Transportation an unfair advantage over existing Bob Molinaro, 210 Beck Street, stated that Mr. Adrian is completely off base as these are not new jobs, and that new jobs are not part of the incentives and are not part of the policy. Mr. Molinaro stated he specifically asked for 70 acres based on the same criteria, and Don Temeyer, City Planner, said there is not enough land, and that is contrary to what the city said about there being enough room for everyone. Mr. Molinaro stated the buildings that Mr. Gray is vacating will look like Chamberlain. Mr. Molinaro asked if this is economic development or relocation. Mr. Molinaro stated he asked Mr. Temeyer if we will lose one job if Mr. Gray goes to Cedar Falls and Mr. Temeyer answered no and he agrees that no jobs will be lost if Gray Transportation moves to Cedar Falls. Mr. Molinaro stated that the State of Iowa says we cannot do this if we want the CEBA grant. Mr. Molinaro stated this will have far reaching impact that will affect other businesses. Mr. Molinaro stated it has been said there is no available land, but there is land available for Mr. Gray, but he will have to pay for it. Mr. Molinaro stated that Gray Transportation is a serious competitor, and he would say the same things no matter what truck line asked for these incentives. Mr. Molinaro stated the message being sent to the community is just go to the city and get incentives. Mr. Molinaro stated that four years ago Valley Transportation came to the city for help, and Mr. Temeyer said that the city does not do incentives for transportation businesses. Mr. Molinaro asked why does Gray Transportation need ten acres, what criteria was used and Mr. Temeyer could not give him an answer. Mr. Molinaro stated that the criteria of the deed allows Mr. Gray to do his construction and have three years. After three years if he does not meet the criteria he can give the property back or purchase the property for $200,000. Mr. Molinaro stated that H & W went out of business and not one load moved as a result, and that no additional traffic is added because someone leaves as all transportation business stays here, it just moves around to the other businesses. Mr. Molinaro stated that Gray Transportation will not move somewhere else because you locate where your business is at. Mr. Molinaro stated there is land for Mr. Gray to buy, but the question is will he get the land for free. Mr. Molinaro asked who approached Gray Transportation, that Mr. Temeyer stated he did not approach Gray, and that is erroneous. Mr. Molinaro stated it will not hurt Mr. Gray if you delay this development agreement. Mr. Molinaro stated that this is America with free enterprise and you win or lose on how you run your business. Mr. Molinaro asked the city to go back and charter an incentive program as it should be, and that incentives should only apply when they are called for. Mr. Molinaro stated the question is what is the right thing to do, and he believes the city should go back and redraft the criteria. Mayor Rooff responded that the city has re -addressed those incentives and they include the incentives we are talking about. Councilperson Berry stated that council has met with Mr. Gray and Mr. Molinaro, the Neighborhood Association is concerned the truck traffic will get heavier, and the policy criteria and precedent are concerns for her. Councilperson Berry asked the council to table this item to look at how the policy actually reads. Berry that the Development Agreement with Gray Transportation be tabled. The above motion died for a lack of a second. • • • July 22, 2002 • HEARINGS CONTINUED Page 5 Councilperson Berry stated she knows how important policies are, and we need to make sure we are on the same page and are consistent. Councilperson Hurley issue. Mr. Temeyer request to the city Northeast Industrial asked Mr. Temeyer to speak to the Valley Transportation stated that Carl Adrian brought Valley Transportation's for discussion. The city had recently established the Site, and the city's comment was we did not think we should participate, and they went somewhere else. Mr. Adrian stated that it was his understanding that Valley Transportation left town, and he does not think there was anything from the city that they could not have the property. Mr. Adrian stated it was his understanding that Valley Transportation preferred a spot on North Elk Run Road. Mr. Temeyer stated that it is his recollection that it appeared to be a conflict of an out-of-town company only bringing in a terminal, not offices. Mr. Temeyer stated that the city never talked to them personally, this was through Mr. Adrian and the request never went before the council. Councilperson Welper stated he has lived in the city for 33 years and is friends with a number of trucking businesses, and he does not want to help by stifling someone. Councilperson Welper stated he was told today that anyone could have one of these, and if that is the case, he is in favor of this development agreement. Jordan/Welper that Development Agreement with Gray Transportation to sell and convey property generally located in the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 1 for $1.00 to build an 18,000 square foot facility, with tax rebates for five years at 50 percent and a minimum assessment of $1,200,000.00, subject to Letter of Commitment from financial institution, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Development 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. Councilperson Greenwood stated he has trouble with the competitive issue, and he is concerned that this will create an uneven playing field. Councilperson Greenwood stated he will not support the development agreement. Councilperson Hurley stated he does not know if Gray Transportation rejected agreement to add jobs. Mr. Temeyer responded that creating new jobs is not the agreement, but it could be added. Mayor Rooff stated that the agreement structured only on the building. an in is Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Four. Nays: Buck, Berry, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-434. 117277 - Jordan/Greenwood that "Resolution approving sale and conveyance of ten acres of land generally located in the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 1 to Gray Transportation", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver a deed accordingly. Ayes: Four. Nays: Berry, Greenwood, Clark. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-435. 117278 - Jordan/Greenwood that hearing on the request of Gray Transportation to vacate an 8 foot utility easement generally located on the south side of Lot 6 of the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 1 and a 20 foot utility easement generally located on the north side of Lot 12 in the Northeast Industrial Park Plat No. 3 be cancelled. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117279 - Getty/Berry that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Cliff W. Freudenberg to sell and convey property generally located at 326 Oak Street under HUD Section 5(h) Plan for Sale of Single Family Dwellings under the Public Housing Homeownership Program for $49,500.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 2 and 3, 2002, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. July 22, 2002 HEARINGS CONTINUED 117280 - This being the time and place of public and oral objections and there were none. Page 6 hearing, the Mayor called for written Jordan/Clark that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117281 Berry/Jordan 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. 2002-436. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 117282 Jordan/Greenwood that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $44,936.75 to Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Soldiers and Sailors Park -Phase II, Contract No. 644, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said award of contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-437. 117283 Clark/Berry that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting recommendation of award of contract for Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in the amount of $217,301.00 to Black Hawk Roofing of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Waterloo Center For The Arts in the amount of $107,884.00 to Service Roofing Company of Waterloo, Iowa; Waterloo Public Library in the amount of $70,150.00 to Pries Roofing of LaPorte City, Iowa; Waterloo Fire Station No. 3 in the amount of $16,600.00 to Pries Roofing of LaPorte City, Iowa; and Waterloo Fire Station No. 8 in the amount of $20,812.00 to Black Hawk Roofing of Cedar Falls, Iowa, for a total project cost of $432,747.00 in conjunction with 2002 Roofing Projects for City of Waterloo be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said award of contracts", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-438. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 117284 Greenwood/Jordan that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Dianne Warren for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1161 Prospect Boulevard, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-439. 117285 Greenwood/Jordan that communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Kristin M. Frush for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 305 Downing Avenue, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-440. DOCUMENTS 117286 Getty/Welper that communication from Senior Planner transmitting application for Joseph and Laurie Berinobis for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $90,000.00 for property located at 3109 Franklin Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward same to County Assessor. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-441. • • • July 22, 2002 **,... ._ • • DOCUMENTS CONTINUED 117287 Getty/Welper Page 7 that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $44,936.75 from Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Soldiers and Sailors Park - Phase II, Contract No. 644, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-442. 117288 Getty/Welper that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance for Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center in the amount of $217,301.00 from Black Hawk Roofing of Cedar Falls, Iowa; Waterloo Center For The Arts in the amount of $107,884.00 from Service Roofing Company of Waterloo, Iowa; Waterloo Public Library in the amount of $70,150.00 from Pries Roofing of LaPorte City, Iowa; Waterloo Fire Station No. 3 in the amount of $16,600.00 from Pries Roofing of LaPorte City, Iowa; and Waterloo Fire Station No. 8 in the amount of $20,812.00 from Black Hawk Roofing of Cedar Falls, Iowa, in conjunction with 2002 Roofing Projects for City of Waterloo be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-443. 117289 - Getty/Welper that communication from City Planner transmitting Financial Assistance Award from the U.S. Department of Commerce Economic Development Administration (EDA) in the amount of $1,000,000.00 in conjunction with redevelopment of the Rath Neighborhood and Riverfront Renaissance Plan, with city match to be reconstruction of Sycamore Street from East 11th Street to East 6th Street at an estimated cost of $800,000.00 and the Iowa Brownfields grant in the amount of $400,000.00, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said award", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-444. 117290 Getty/Welper that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting City -State Agreement with the Iowa Department of Transportation for Federal STP -Enhancement funds in the amount of $150,000.00, with a City match of $37,500.00, in conjunction with Cedar River Trail (Phase I) from Vinton Street to East 4th Street, STP -E- 8155(648) -8V--07, Contract No. 640, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-445. 117291 Getty/Welper that communication from Traffic Operations Superintendent transmitting application with Iowa Department of Transportation for Traffic Safety Improvement Program funds in the amount of $11,650.00 in conjunction with University Avenue and Tunis Drive signal improvement and $220,000.00 for roadway and shoulder resurfacing of Independence Avenue from Bishop Avenue to Skyview Road be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-446. 117292 - Getty/Welper that communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting service agreement with City Attorney be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said service agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Greenwood, Clark, Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-447. July 22, 2002 Page 8 RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 117293 - Jordan/Clark that "Resolution canceling September 3, 2002, Council meeting and scheduling Council meeting for September 30, 2002", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-448. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 117294 - Berry/Jordan that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection (0) Alley to Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets (no parking on south side of alley between Jackson Street and North Barclay Street)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117295 - Jordan/Clark that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117296 - Welper/Berry that "an Ordinance amending the 2000 Traffic Code by adding Subsection Alley to Section 551, Parking Prohibited at All Times on Certain Streets parking on south side of alley between Jackson Street Street)", be considered and passed for the second and third Ayes: Seven. (0) (no and North Barclay times and adopted. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4565. BILLS PAYMENT 117297 - Jordan that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-107, dated July 22, 2002, in the amount of $3,087,298.25, 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. 2002-449. NEW BUSINESS 117298 Getty/Clark that Alternative No. with design of 18th together with Alternative No. Alternative No. 1 at an estimated cost of $6,062,000.00 in Street Bridge Over The Cedar River, Contract No. 622, recommendation of Citizens Advisory Committee to approve 1, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said 1", be adopted. conjunction Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Don Paige stated he is in favor of keeping the 18th Street bridge open during construction. Mr. Paige stated he is in favor of building a new bridge, but it is important and imperative to businesses that the bridge be kept open during construction. Roosevelt Taylor, 311 Iowa Street, asked the council to keep the bridge open for the convenience of the people living in that area. Mayor Rooff stated that the city did a lot of homework, and there was discussion of a four lane bridge. The city is interested in four lanes, but at this time we will build a two lane bridge and apply for funding for four lanes. Councilperson Hurley stated he would love to see four lanes. Councilperson Hurley stated he admires Councilperson Welper and staff for pulling together an estimate for four lanes. Councilperson Hurley stated the estimate for four lanes is $20.5 million opposed to $6,062,000 for two lanes, and the additional funds would need to come from the city. Councilperson Getty stated he would like the city to immediately apply for funding of two additional lanes. • • „July 22, 2002 • • NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED Page 9 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. 2002-450. 117299 - Berry/Jordan to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2003 Sidewalk Block Grant Repair Program, Contract No. 649, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117300 - Jordan/Clark that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2003 Sidewalk Block Grant Repair Program, Contract No. 649, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117301 - Jordan/Clark that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-451. 117302 - Clark/Jordan that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. as August 12, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking of bids on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-452. TRAVEL REQUESTS 117303 Hurley/Jordan that the following travel requests, which satisfy a public purpose, with expenses not to exceed amount shown, be received, placed on file and approved: 1. Sang -Ki Han, Assistant City Attorney, to attend International Municipal Lawyers Association Annual Seminar in Denver, Colorado, on October 19-23, 2002, with cost not to exceed $2,004.40. 2. Ron Welper, Councilperson, to attend Iowa League of Cities 104th Annual Conference and Exhibit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on September 18-20, 2002, with costs not to exceed $290.00. 3. Nancy Eckert, City Clerk, to attend Iowa League of Cities 104th Annual Conference and Exhibit in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, on September 18-20, 2002, with costs not to exceed $290.00. Scott Lake, Police Investigator, to attend Computer Crime Investigator Certification Course in Kansas City, Missouri, on August 4-9, 2002, with costs not to exceed $1,739.80, including use of city vehicle. 5. Ned DeBerg, Fire Chief, to attend Fire Service Management class in Emmetsburg, Maryland, on October 6-17, 2002, with costs not to exceed $192.00, including use of city vehicle. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. NEW BUSINESS 117304 - Clark/Getty to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Satellite Interceptor Corrosion Project, Contract No. 652, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Page 10 July 22, 2002 NEW BUSINESS CONTINUED 117305 - Berry/Clark that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Satellite Interceptor Corrosion Project, Contract No. 652, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117306 - Jordan/Berry that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-453. 117307 Berry/Jordan that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. as August 12, 2002, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking of bids on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2002-454. ADJOURNMENT 117308 - Jordan/Berry that the Council adjourn at 6:54 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. &lad- NancEckert City Clerk •