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Home My WebLink AboutMinutes-6/27/2016June 27, 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, June 27, 2016. Mayor Quentin Hart in the Chair. Roll Call: Jacobs, Morrissey, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper. Prayer or Moment of Silence., Pledge.of, Allegiance: Mayor Quentin Hart. 146241 - Welper/Schmitt that the Agenda, as amended, by adding Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Renewal Applications of, BJ's Sports Bar & Billiards, 110 Ida St, Romantix Adult Emporium, 1507 N. Laporte Road, and The Broken Record, 315 W. 4th St to item 1.B.3., and by striking the motion to receive and file and instruct the City Clerk to read bids and refer to Community Planning and Development Director for review from Item 2, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 27, 2016, by considering, item 1A7 separately, at '5:30 p.m. be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion:carried. 146242 - Welper/Schmitt that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 20, 2016, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 146243 - 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 June 27, 2016, in the amount of $4,241,904.14 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. 2016-502. 2. Resolution setting date of public hearing -Ms July 18, 2016 and date of bid opening as July 14, 2016 for the FY17 Seal Coat Program, and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of bid document and specifications. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-503. 3. Resolution approving request from Beverly Frost for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 803 Wisconsin Street and authorizing the construction of a concrete driveway and placing a driveway or sidewalk on City right of way on an unimproved street. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-504. 4. Resolution approving request from John Hoppes for a waiver for a concrete driveway located at 145 Lichty Blvd with the elimination of the sidewalk section due to the inability to meet grade requirements. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-505. 5. Resolution approving request from Alexsandria Rus for a waiver- for a concrete driveway located at 620 Cedar Bend Street with'the eliminationof the sidewalk section due to the inability to meet grade requirements. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-506. 6. Resolution approving request from Valda Henderson for a waiver for a concrete driveway located at,.749 Willow Street with -the elimination of the sidewalk section due to the inability to meet g=rade requirements. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-507. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Travel Requests June .27, 2016 a. a b. Page 2 Name & Title of Personnel Class/Meeting Destination 4 Date(s) Amount not to Exceed„. Brian Rath, Treatment Operations Supervisor 2016 Annual Wastewater Conference Cedar Rapids, IA July 25- 26, 2016 $135.00 Approved Beer Liquor, and Wine Applications. Name & Address of Business Class New or Renewal Expiration Date ,, Includes Sunday Kwik Stop 3, 1104 o Washington Street B Wine / C Beer / E Liquor 'Renewal 07/14/2017 X Lighthouse Lounge, 1307 W. 5th Street C Liquor Renewal '06/28/2017 X 3. Cigarette/Tobacco Permit Renewal Applications: B&B EAST 1615 BISHOP AVE BAMBOO RIDGE CAMPGROUND 4550,HESS RD BJ'S SPORTS BAR & BILLIARDS 110 IDA ST BROADWAY LIQUOR 821 BROADWAY ST. CASEY'S 218 PUB 4014 UNIVERSITY AVE CASEY'S GENERAL STORE #2427 3035 LOGAN AVE CASEY'S GENERAL STORE #2866 51 E. TOWER PARK DR CASEY'S GENERAL STORE #2867 2424 RANCHERO RD CASEY'S GENERAL STORE #2879 3260 UNIVERSITY AVE CASEY' -S GENERAL STORE #2880 1604 LA PORTE RD CORK'S GROCERY 1956 LAFAYETTE ST CROSSROADS BP 2035 E. MITCHELL AVE DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #10073 3815 UNIVERSITY AVE DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #4698 2935 LOGAN AVE DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #7136 '66 E. TOWER PARK DR DOLLAR GENERAL STORE #7162 820 W 5TH ST EDO'S SPORTS BAR 110 E 11TH ST EXPRESS FOODS 200 BROADWAY ST FAMILY DOLLAR #10944 2206 KIMBALL AVE FAMILY DOLLAR #1424 1120 FRANKLIN ST FAMILY DOLLAR #5600 611 BROADWAY ST FAREWAY #951 , 40 W. SAN MARNAN DR HOMETOWN FOODS 1010 E. MITCHELL AVE HY-VEE CONVENIENCE STORE #4 3700 UNIVERSITY AVE HY-VEE FOOD STORE #1 2834 ANSBOROUGH AVE HY-VEE FOOD STORE #2 2181 LOGAN AVE, HY-VEE FOOD STORE #3 1422 FLAMMANG DR HY-VEE FOOD STORE #4 4000 UNIVERSITY AVE HY-VEE GAS #2 42221 LOGAN AVE HY-VEE GAS #3 1512 FLAMMANG DR HY-VEE WINE & SPIRITS #1 2126 KIMBALL AVE INDEPENDENCE LIQUOR & FOOD 1761 INDEPENDENCE AVE JIM LIND SERVICE 230 E. RIDGEWAY AVE JIM'S FOOD 437 SULLIVAN AVE JOHN'S TOBACCO OUTLET 1848`W. AIRLINE HWY KARMA BAR 309 W 4TH ST KING STAR 127 JEFFERSON ST K -MART #4158 3810 UNIVERSITY AVE KUM & GO #211 1976 FRANKLIN ST KUM & GO #212 117,E. SAN MARNAN DR KWIK STAR #229 1717 E. SAN MARNAN DR KWIK STAR #380 506 W 9TH ST KWIK STAR #715 1636 W 4TH ST KWIK STAR #722 1214 FRANKLIN ST KWIK STAR #723 707 BROADWAY ST June 27, 2016 Page 3 KWIK STAR #724 1105 'CEDAR BEND DR KWIK STAR #732 324 'FLETCHER AVE KWIK STOP #3 1104 WASHINGTON ST KWIK STOP #4 515 BROADWAY ST LIQUOR AND TOBACCO OUTLET 2844 UNIVERSITY AVE LOCKER ROOM LOUNGE 1918 HAWTHORNE AVE LOGAN CONVENIENCE STORE 735 LOGAN AVE METRO MART #1 3201 W 4TH ST METRO MART #4 2332 FALLS AVE NATIONAL CIGAR STORE 617 SYCAMORE ST NEIGHBORHOOD MART 2100 LAFAYETTE ST NEW STAR 315 FLETCHER AVE NEW STAR ANSBOROUGH 1459 ANSBOROUGH AVE NEW STAR LIQUOR 1625 W 4TH ST NEW STAR LIQUOR 1309 LAFAYETTE ST PRIME MART #1 3535 MARIGOLD DR PRIME MART #3 1008 LA PORTE RD .PRIME MART #5 508 BROADWAY ST RAY'S SUPERMARKET 1975 FRANKLIN ST ROMANTIX ADULT EMPORIUM 1507 N. LAPORTE RD S.A.C.'S NEIGHBORHOOD PUB 2000 HAWTHORNE AVE SAM'S CLUB #6514 210 E. TOWER PARK DR SPEEDY MART 926 LINN ST SPENCER GIFTS 2060 CROSSROADS CENTER SYCAMORE CONVENIENCE 619 SYCAMORE ST THE BROKEN RECORD 315 W. 4TH ST THE ISLE CASINO 777 ISLE OF CAPRI BLVD TOBACCO OUTLET PLUS #500 1803 LAPORTE RD VIBE CAFE LOUNGE 726-728 LOGAN AVE .. VIDCYCLE 1205 E. SAN MARNAN DR VVS, INC 501 N. ELK RUN RD WALGREENS #10855 1850 LOGAN AVE WALGREENS #3590 3910 UNIVERSITY AVE WALGREENS #7455 111 W. RIDGEWAY AVE WAL-MART #1496 1334 FLAMMANG DR WEST SIDE LIQUOR, 919 W 5TH -ST WISHBONE 201 W 18TH ST SMITTY'S BAR 709 JEFFERSON ST 4. Bond. Mr. Lind asked if the amount being sent to UNI for strategic planning is part of what council had previously approved. Mayor Hart affirmed that it is. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146244 - Welper/Schmitt (Item 1.A.7.) That, "Resolution authorizing the funds transfer outlined below to comply with state law", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. :TO :FROM :AMOUNT PURPOSE 'General 'Trust & Fund 'Agency :Fund 'General Fund Debt Service General $49,478.00 :Five Sullivan Brothers :Fund :Fund :Convention Center debt I 1 i Trust & :Agency :Fund :$6,314,327.00 'Employee benefits $623,318.10 Emergency levy 1 k ,retirement June 27, 2016 I ITax ;Increment :Financing :Fund - - :Debt Service Fund Sewer Fund :General :Fund ;General i ;Fund Debt Service :$2,615,600.67 :TIF share of General ;Obligation principal and :Interest ;Fund I 7 E :Sewer Fund ;$3,337,285.09 ;Sewer share of General Obligation principal and interest Debt :Service ;Fund :Tax :Increment ;Financing :Fund fax :Increment :Financing ;Fund $527,285.79 :$40,000.00 :$50,000.00 :Sewer portion of General :Obligation bonds ;refunded in June 2016 :Reimburse General Fund :for services provided by ;Main Street ;Reimburse General Fund. :for administrative :expenses provided for TIF :projects General fax ;Fund ;Increment :Financing ;Fund :Tax :Increment ;Financing :Fund ;Capital :Projects :Fund i :$49,000.00 :Reimburse General Fund :for services provided by :the Greater Cedar Valley 'Alliance and UNI s a ;$734,031.74 :San Marnan property :acquisitions :Capital ;Projects :Fund :Tax ;Increment :Financing ;Fund $750,000.00 :San Marnan economic ;development grants I :Capital :Proj ects ;Fund ;Capital :Proj ects :Fund :Capital :Proj ects 'Fund ;Capital :Projects ;Fund :Capital :Projects :Fund :Capital :Projects ;Fund r I Tax :Increment :Financing :Fund Tax :Increment :Financing -;Fund : Tax :Increment 'Financing :Fund ;Tax E 'Increment :Financing :fund I Tax ;Increment :Financing ;Fund Tax :Increment 'Financing :Fund $3,700.00 $27,895.59 $33,786.00 :San Marnan appraisal and. :grant writing services ;San Marnan site 'certification services ;San Marnan Fisher Drive :sanitary sewer extension $1,299,097.00 ;NE site property :acquisitions $685,080.83 $895,339.50 :NE Site sanitary sewer ;extension ;Martin Road economic :development grants :Capital ;Projects :Fund I Capital :Projects :Tax ;Increment 'Financing :Fund $648,751.81 r ,Tax :Increment :$38,440.00 :MidPort economic ;development grants E i `MidPort sanitary sewer :extension Pae 4 June 27, 2016 Fund Financing :Fund 'Capital 'Tax Projects Increment :Fund ;Financing :Fund :Capital , .Tax :Projects :Increment Fund Financing 'Fund :Capital : Tax : $10,030.64 ;MidPort/Logan merger Projects :Increment :services Fund 'Financing Fund $45,518.31 $455,174.00 =MidPort Blvd. Extension :Phase III ;MidPort property :acquisitions :Capital Tax Projects Increment :Fund ;Financing ;Fund $1;669.03 t--------! - - Capital :Tax $2,789.34 ;Projects :Increment :Fund :Financing Fund :MidPort FAA property release request MidPort grant -writing ,services Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-508. Mr. Lind requested an explanation of the fund transfers. .Page 5 Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, provided an explanation of the fund transfers. PUBLIC HEARINGS 146245 - Schmitt/Morrissey that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request to vacate sell and convey certain tracts of land formerly portions of West San Marnan Drive right-of-way, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 10, 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. 146246 - Schmitt/Morrissey that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed and recommendations of approval of Planning, Programming and.Zoning Commission on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146247 - Schmitt/Morrissey that "an Ordinance approving a request to vacate certain tracts of land formerly portions of West San Marnan Drive right-of-way", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146248 - Schmitt/Morrissey that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Lind). a Motion failed. 146249 - Morrissey/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on adoption of the FY 2017-2021, Capital Improvements Program for the City of Waterloo, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 17, 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. 146250 - Morrissey/Wel•per June 27, 2016 Page 6 that the hearing be closed.and oral and written comments -be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146251 - Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution adopting the FY 2017-2021 Capital Improvements Program", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Mr. Lind questioned if council and public could be included in the CIP process next year. Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, said that the process will be changed next year. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-509. 146252 - Welper/Morrissey that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the FY 2016 Lower Plaza Fencing Project, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 10, 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. 4 146253 - Welper/Morrissey that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146254 - Welper/Morrissey that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the FY 2016 Lower Plaza Fencing Project", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-510. 146255 - Welper/Morrissey that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the FY 2016 Lower Plaza Fencing Project", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-511. 146256 - Welper/Morrissey` Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Leisure Services for review. Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount Peterson Contractors Inc. Reinbeck, IA 5% $39,461.40 Youngblut Contracting Inc. Washburn, IA 5% $42;075.42 Chyma's Machine and Welding Shop, Inc. Toledo, IA o 50 $28,384.26 Peters Construction Corp. Waterloo, IA 5% $36,663.23 Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146257 - Amos/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the Hawkeye Lift Station Wet Well Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 911, 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. June 27, 2016 146258 - Amos/Schmitt Page 7 k that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on -file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146259 - Amos/Schmitt that "Resolution, confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in ,conjunction with the Hawkeye Lift Station Wet Well Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 911", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned.No. 2016-512. 146260 - Amos/Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the Hawkeye Lift Station Wet Well Rehabilitation Project, Contract No. 911", be adopted. Roll - call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016=513. 146261 - Amos/Schmitt Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to City Waste Management Department for review. Bidder Bid Security Bid Amount WRH, Inc. Amana, IA o 5% $=144,830.00 Abolt, Inc. Ft. Madison, IA o 50 $ 93,346.00 Ricklefs Excavating Ltd. Anamosa, IA 5%, $ 120,'-200.00 + Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146262 - Lind/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the FY -2016 Rehabilitate and Remark Airfield Pavements, Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program, 3-19-0095-0045, Contract No: 912, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 10, 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 fdr written and oral objections and there were none. 146263 - Lind/Amos that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file.- Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146264 - Lind/Amos that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with the FY -2016 Rehabilitate and Remark Airfield Pavements, Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement Program, 3-19- 0095-0045, Contract No: 912", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-514. 146265 - Lind/Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with the FY -2016 Rehabilitate and Remark Airfield Pavements, Federal Aviation Administration, Airport Improvement _Program, 3-19-0095-0045, Contract No: 912", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-515. 146266 - Lind/Schmitt Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to Airport Director for review: June 27, 2016 Bidder Bid Amount Concrete Foundations, New Hampton, IA Inc. Base: $1,871,374.10 Alt 1: $54.,085.00 Alt 2: $66,625.00 Cedar Valley Corp, LLC Waterloo, IA Base: $2,053,137.00 Alt 1: $54,085.00 Alt 2: $66,625.00 K. Cunningham Construction Co., Cedar Falls, IA Base: $2,582,750.20 Alt 1: $129,240.00 Alt 2: $164,580.00 Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. RESOLUTIONS 146267 - Morrissey/Welper Page 8 that "Resolution approving final payment to Modern Builders, Inc., in the amount of $18,910.00, and accepting project completion in conjunction with the Waterloo Regional Airport, Rehabilitate T -Hangar Row A - Roofing and Siding Improvement Project, IDOT Office of Aviation Project No: 9I130ALO200 Contract No: 14132", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-516. 146268 - Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution supporting the application by Black Hawk Contracting & Development Co. for the Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Incentives Program to construct four new single family homes in Waterloo, located on Madison Street, Lafayette Street and Newton Street", be adopted.' Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt requested a time table for the item.,. Noel Anderson explained that the project has a two year time frame. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No'. 2016-517. 146269 - Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with Shive-Hattery, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa, in the amount not to exceed $18,000.00 for Traffic/Transportation Engineering, Surveying, Design, and Drafting for the installation of traffic signals at the intersection of Dubuque Road and Osage Avenue", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-518. 146270 - Schmitt/Amos that "Resolution approving the request by Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for the 14 -lot preliminary plat of Irving Square Addition, located at the former Irving Elementary School at the corner of Hawthorne Avenue and W 6th Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-519. 146271 - Schmitt/Amos that "Resolution affirming the decision by the Airport Board of Waterloo Regional Airport for the approval of an Eight (8) Year Fixed Base Operator (FBO) June 27, 2016 Page 9 Agreement between the City of Waterloo and Livingston Aviation, Inc. for the term July'1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2024", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Mr. Lind complemented the director of Aviation and Hugh Field 'for coming up with a lease that benefits the City of Waterloo. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-520. 146272 - Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution affirming the decision dby the Airport -Board of Waterloo Regional Airport for an increase in rates and fees between the City of Waterloo, Iowa, and the General Services. Administration for office and storage space occupied by the Department of Homeland Security and the Transportation Security Administration for personnel 'assigned to the Waterloo Regional Airport, for a five (5) year term, with 2 -Years Firm, of an agreement effective November 1, 2016 thru October 31,E 2021", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No: 2016-521. 146273 - Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution approving contract with the Cedar Valley Jaycees for the 83rd Annual Greater Cedar Valley Jaycees Waterloo Open Golf Classic, with a rental payment to the City in the amount of $3,000.00, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents"; be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-522. 146274 Morrissey/Welper that "Resolution affirming the, decision by the Airport Board of Waterloo Regional Airport for an increase in rates and fees between the City of Waterloo, Iowa, ;and American Airlines for an increase in landing fee rates for aircraft, and an increase in terminal lease space occupied by airline personnel", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-523. 146275 - Lind/Schmitt that "Resolution approving FY2017 changes in fees from the Cedar Bend Humane Society for Animal Control Services", be adopted. Roll call` vote -Ayes:' Five. Nays: One (Morrissey). Motion carried. Mr. Morrissey requested an explanation of the proposed changes. Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic, explained the proposed' fee changes. Mr. Lind questioned if animal control officers are trained to euthanize wildlife. Sandie Greco explained that an officer is being trained to humanely euthanize wildlife and the Police Department is trained to euthanize wildlife. Mr. Morrissey expressed concern with the logic behind refusing` to approve the pursuit of available grant money for Animal Control and now approving' this request to increase city spending in that same area.. He questioned the result of denying this request. Kristie Gardners C6 -Director, Cedar Bend Human Society, explained the changes in fees requested by the Humane Society. Mr. Morrissey questioned what would happen if the requested increases were not approved. ,Kristie Gardner explained ,that the Humane Society would not be able to continue contracting with the city if the proposed increase"s were not approved. Mr. Lind stated that he and Mr. Jacobs have visited the Humane Society and looked at the 2 -year-old van that they use for animal control purposes. He stated that it seemed to be sufficient for their needs and.they were told the cost for that van was roughly $18,000.00. He added the •suggestion that the city look into something similar for use within our own Animal Control Services. Mr. Morrissey questioned how the increased fees would be paid. June 27, 2016 Page 10 Sandie Greco explained that the increase in fees would be paid out of the Sewer Fund and that their department is working,on looking at increasing fees as well. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-524. 146276 - Lind/Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing the City'Clerk to certify against certain parcels for unpaid Commercial Inspection Fees and Rental Property Inspection Fees", be adopted'. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. Mr. Morrissey asked for clarification. Kelley Felchle, Deputy City Clerk, explained that these amounts are for unpaid inspection fees owed on certain properties within the city. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-525. OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS 146277 - Schmitt/Welper that the Exception' to Burning Yard Waste Application of Tdm Abbas to burn prairie and native grasses on approximately 150' x 175' x 200' triangular shape during October or November 2016 (weather permitting), be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six-. Motion carried. Mr. Schmitt requested clarification on the item. Pat Treloar, Fire Chief, explained that the request is a small prairie and qualifies for an exception to the burning ban. ORAL PRESENTATIONS u 146278 - Welper/Amos Curtis DeGroote, 134 Spieker Road, expressed the importance of education for everyone in our community including the Mayor. He went on to present checks to cover the mayor's travel expenses along with additional funds collected that will go to the House of Hope. A total of $2,900.00 was collected in this 'effort. Mike Allen, 411 Candlewick Road, commented on the importance of education for elected officials and spoke in support of Mayor Hart. Mayor Hart asked the audience to not make direct personal comments. Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, commented on the importance of residents in Waterloo coming together and to not let race come between people. Mike Cook, 3511 Sage Road, thanked Mayor Hart for his public service and questioned if Mr. Schmitt is open to supporting Mayor Hart's vision for Waterloo. Mr. Schmitt said that he does support Mayor Hart's vision for Waterloo. Mike Cook questioned why the white water grant was voted down and encouraged council to visit Manchester. Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, expressed his dissatisfaction with .what he viewed as preferential treatment shown by the Mayor toward certain speakers. Helen Seenster, 4040 Homer Street, stated that people may not like who is elected but everyone should respect the office that the elected official holds and encouraged leaders to walk in integrity. Joyce Wilder, 226 Bates Street, spoke on the importance of lifelong education. Kristin Johnston and'Sally Hayward, Animal Control Officers, explained some of the services they ,provide to residents and invited council to ride along with them on animal control calls. Terry Stevens; 1629 Ackermant Street, commented on what she believes to be inequities in the master plan of development on the east side of Waterloo. Bruce W. Kaesser, 500 Sycamore Street, requested that council consider compelling the director of the city's ADA Commission to hold monthly meetings June 27, 2016 Page 11 and not just meetings when issues arise. He encouraged the Commission to be proactive instead of reactive. Tim Hurley, 1930 Crabapple Lane, expressed thanks to mayor, council, and staff for their excellent work. Belinda Creighton -Smith, 416 Oliver Street, encouraged council to collaborate with one another, think about their comments to the media, and not make negative comments about one another to the media. Cherie .Kabba, 1155 Dixon Drive, questioned what happens with the oral presentations after the meeting ends. John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, commented that he has not heard anyone speak in a negative manner toward members of council or the mayor during meetings and that everyone in Waterloo loves their community. Sally Priebe, 702 Home Park Boulevard, stated that recent comments in the media about Mayor Hart have been disrespectful. Jeff Grell, 4422 (inaudible). Drive, expressed dissatisfaction for negative comments made by council to the media about the mayor. Willie Campbell, 779 W. 9th Street, commented on whether or not council emails need to be requested to see what is said after the meetings among council members. Leon Mosley, 99 Mosley Street, congratulated Mr. Amos for solving a problem in his neighborhood, thanked council for doing a good job, and asked council to work together. Mr. Lind explained reasons for his votes on various items recently brought before council. Mayor Hart clarified travel expense budget amounts and the increases. Mr. Schmitt stated that he was sorry to see how this whole matter has played out and his belief that there was much miscommunication surrounding it. He explained his reasons for the way he voted. Mr. Morrissey stated that he voted against the increase in amounts paid to a private organization for animal control services and expressed concern with the logic behind voting'to,approve that increased spending when, previously, council had voted against pursuing grant money to purchase a van for animal control. He added that the city's budget has been passed and should be what council works within not what they work against. Mr. Jacobs expressed appreciation to those who were in attendance. He explained some of the reasons why he voted for or against items recently brought before council. He added that he believes all of council wants what is best for Waterloo. Michael Mohammad, 531 Commercial Street', commented on the tone of city council takes when speaking with one another each week. Jessica Hartman, KWWL News, questioned if the executive session would be open to the public. Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, explained that the executive session is not open to the public and is an approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5 (1) (i) (2016) . Mr. Morrissey noted .that this is the last call for those on the prevailing side to reconsider approving the Mayor's travel request. Mayor Hart called for respect during these proceedings and, for clarification purposes, added details on the conference and how it benefited Waterloo. that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. 146279'- Welper/Amos that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 7:24 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried. City Attorney Dave Zellhoefer stated that discussion of an employee, as requested by the employee, is`an'approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(i)(2016). June 27, 2016 EXECUTIVE SESSION 146280 - Welper/Morrissey Page 12 that the council adjourn Executive Session at 8:01 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: six. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 146281 - Welper/Morrissey that the Council adjourn at 8:01 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: six. Motion carried. Kelley 'elchle Deputy ity Clerk