HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-6/20/2016June 20, 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 20, 2016. Mayor Quentin
Hart in -the Chair. Roll Call: Jacbbs, Morrissey, Lind, Amos, Schmitt, and Welper.
Prayer or Moment of Silence.
Pledge ,of Allegiance lead by Michelle Weidner; Chief Financial Officer.
146204 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended tabling item #13 (Preliminary Plat of Audubon Hills
First Addition) indefinitely, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 20, 2016,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote=Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146205 Welper/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 13, 2016,,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
146206 - 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
20, 2016,4in the amount of $1,387,434.78, 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. 2016-463.
2. Resolution approving the use of Downtown Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing funds in; an' amount not to exceed $55,000 for the year ending
June 30, 2016 to finance administrative expenses and the contract with
Main Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-464.
3. Resolution approving the use of Logan Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000 for the year ending
June 30, 2016 to finance administrative expenses.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-465.
4. Resolution approving the use of Martin Road Urban Renewal Area Tax
Increment Financing funds in an amount not to exceed $10,000 fo°r the year
ending June 30, 2016 to finance administrative expenses.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-466.
5. Resolution approving the use of MidPort Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing funds in an. amount not to exceed $38,000 for the year ending
June 30, 2016 to finance administrative expenses and the contract with the
Greater•Cedar Valley Alliance.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-467.
6. Resolution approving the use of Rath Urban Renewal Area Tax Increment
Financing funds in an amount not to exceed $3,000 for the year ending June
30, 2016 to finance administrative expenses.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-468.
7. Resolution approving the use of Northeast Industrial Site Urban Renewal
Area Tax Increment Financing funds in an amount' not to exceed $34,000 for
the year ending June 30, 2016 to finance administrative expenses and the
contract with the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-469.
. Resolution approving the use of San Marnan Urban Renewal Area Tax-
Increment Financing funds in an amount not to exceed $34,000 for the year
June 20, 2016
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10.
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ending June 30, 2016 to finance administrative expenses and the contract
with the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-470.
Resolution setting the date of public hearing as July 11, 2016 to approve
the request by Willow Run Heights', LLC to vacate a portion of the existing
utility easement generally located at 1115 Doreen Avenue and instruct City
Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-471.
Resolution setting the date of public hearing as July 11, 2016 to approve
preliminary plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and setting the
date of bid opening as July 7, 2016 for asbestos survey services at: 1020
Wellington Street, 3126 Franklin Street, 1107 Commercial Street, 1120
Washington Street, 27 John Street, 915 Newell Street, 929 Linden Street,
408-410 Logan Avenue, 71 Franklin Street, 1201 Mulberry Street, 322
Crecent Street, 326 Crecent Street, 820 Newell Street, 1131 Bertch Avenue,
310 Oak Street, 414 Thompson, Street 847 Dawson Street, 717 Fairview
Street, 613 W. 7th Street, 106 Woodside Drive, and instruct City Clerk to
publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-472.
11. Resolution setting the date of public hearing'as July 11, 2016 and date of
bid opening as July 7, 2016 for the Police Department' s FY2017 Ammunition
Bids, and instruct the City Clerk to publish said notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-473.
12. Resolution approving request of Kris Jones for variance to Noise Ordinance
on July 23, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. in conjunction with the
Operation of Public Relations event located at Sullivan Park, including
the use of a PA system,- together with recommendation of approval of
Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-474.
13. Resolution approving requet- of Tiffany Jackson for
Ordinance on Saturday, June 25, 2016 from 11:00a.m
conjunction with the Ellis -Moore Family Reunion event
Exchange Shelter at Exchange Park, including music
together with recommendation of approval of Director of
variance to Noise
to 4:00 p.m. in
to be held at the
and a PA system,
Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned N'o. 2016-475.
14. Resolution approving request of Shari Dale for variance to Noise Ordinance
on Saturday, July 9, 2016 from 3:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m. in conjunction with
the Silent Prayer March event to commence at E. 4th and E. Donald Street
and concluding at Lincoln Park, including the use of a microphone. or
bullhorn in Lincoln Park at the conclusion, together with recommendation
of approval of Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-476.
15. Resolution approving request of House of Hope for variance to Noise
Ordinance on September 24, 2016 from 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. in conjunction
with the Hopefully Amazing Race event located at Lincoln Park, including
the use of ,a PA system, together with recommendation of approval of
Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-477.
16. Resolution approving request of Harvest Vineyard Church for variance to
Noise Ordinance on June 25, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. in
conjunction with the Christian Concert & Family Day event located at
Lafayette Park, including the use of a PA system, together with
recommendation of approval of Director of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-478.
17. Resolution approving request of Christ Temple Church for variance to Noise
Ordinance on June 26, 2016 from 10:00 a:m. to 5:00 p.m. in conjunction
with Family Fun Day event located at Christ Temple Church, including the
use of a PA system, together with recommendation of approval of Director
of Safety Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-479.
June 20, 2016 Page 3
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
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b.
2.
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b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
g.
h.
i.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Amount not
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination'
Date(s)
to Exceed
Mayor Quentin
Hart
US Conference of
Mayors
Indianapolis,
IN
06/23/2016
-
$1,440.00
Prime Mart #3, 1008
LaPorte Road
B Wine / C Beer
/ E Liquor
Renewal
06/26/2016
'X
Rudy Jones,
Reclaiming
Baltimore, MD
9/27/16'-
$1,855.00
Community
Vacant
New
10/1/16
Development
Properties
Renewal
06/10/2017
X
Director
National
Renewal
05/31/2017
X
CU Restaurant & The
Cellar, 320 E. 4th
Street
Conference
Renewal
05/17/2017
X
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
.Includes
Sunday
Hwy 63 Diner, 3030
Marnie Avenue
B Wine / C
Liquor
Renewal
05/31/2017
X
El Mercadito, 520
LaPorte Road
C Beer
Renewal
05/21/2017
X
Prime Mart #3, 1008
LaPorte Road
B Wine / C Beer
/ E Liquor
Renewal
06/12/2017
'X
Plaid Peacock, 316 W.
3rd Street
B Native Wine"
Renewal
05/29/2017
i
Plaid Peacock, 316 W.
3rd Street **Ownership
Update**
B Native Wine
New
05/29/2017
Flirts Gentlemen's
Club, 319 Jefferson
Street
C Liquor
Renewal
06/10/2017
X
CVS Pharmacy #8546,
205 Franklin Street
**Ownership Update**
B Wine / C Beer
/ E Liquor
Renewal
05/31/2017
X
CU Restaurant & The
Cellar, 320 E. 4th
Street
B Native Wine /
C "Liquor
w/Outdoor
Service
Renewal
05/17/2017
X
CVS Pharmacy #8546,
205 Franklin Street
B Wine / C Beer
/ E Liquor
Renewal
05/31/2017
X
3. Application for Outdoor Beer Garden for Smitty's Bar, 709•Jefferson.
4. Bonds.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Item 1.b.l.b - Ayes: Four. Nays: Two (Lind, Schmitt).
Motion carried. Item 1.b.1.A. Ayes: Three. Nays: Three (Jacobs, Schmitt, Lind.
Motion failed.
RESOLUTIONS
146207 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving lease agreement with C & S Car Company for .a 2017
Hyundai Santa Fe VIN #5XYZUDLBOHG420833 to be used by the School Resource
Officers for a 6 month period at no cost to the City, and authorize Mayor to
execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and"upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-480.
146208 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution waiving the formal bid process to purchase a new 2016 F-450
Type 1 ambulance with a 172" modular from Klocke's Emergency Vehicles in the
amount of $197,897.00 for Waterloo Fire Rescue", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Six.
Mr. Lind questioned the reason for waiving the formal bid process.
Pat Treloar, Chief of Fire Services, explained that the City purchased the same
make and model of ambulance chassis at the beginning of this year and Klocke's
has offered to honor the previously bid price on this second ambulance chassis.
June 20, 2016 Page 4
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 20167481.
146209 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Daktronics,Inc. of Brookings, SD, at a total
cost of $277,505.00 in conjunction with the Riverfront Stadium Video Display
System", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-482.
146210 - Lind/Welper
that "Resolution approving a one year farm lease agreement for the 2016 growing
season with Michael Cook,to farm approximately 9 acres of land generally located
near Martin Luther King Jr Drive and City View Heights at,$95.00 per acre for a
total yearly payment of $855.00, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said agreement",- be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Amos questioned how the price per afire is determined.
Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director, explained that they,
rare competitively bid and the price is based on the soil and size of the land.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-483.
146211 - Lind/Welper
that "Resolution approving a one year farm lease agreement for 2016' with Wendell
Lupkes to farm approximately 19 acres of land generally located .near the
northwest corner of West 4th Street and West Shaulis Road, at $200.00 for a total
yearly payment, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-484.
146212 - Lind/Welper
that "Resolution approving a one year farm lease agreement for 2016 with Willard
Frost to farm approximately 10.14 acres of'land generally located between Martin
Luther King Jr Drive and Newell Street at $92.00 per acre for a total yearly
payment of $932.88, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-485.
146213 - Welper/Amos
that "Resolution. approving a one year farm lease agreement for 2016 with Trevor
Rottinghaus to farm approximately '31 acres- of land generally located near the
northwest corner of Martin Road and Ridgeway Avenue at $240.00 per acres for a
total yearly payment of $7,440.00, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute
said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-486.
146214 - Welper/Amos
that "Resolution approving a one year farm lease agreement for 2016 with Michael
Cook to farm approximately 20 acres of land generally located east of WCF&N
Drive south of Airline Hwy at $90.00 per acres for a total yearly payment of
$1,800.00, and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute•.said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-487.
146215 - Welper/Amos
that "Resolution approving a one year farm lease agreement for the 2016 growing
season with Doug & Nancy Keifer to farm approximately 6.7 acres of land
generally located northwest of the intersection of Airline Highway and Airport
Boulevard at $111.00 per acre for a total yearly payment of $743.70, and
authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-488.
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146216 - Welper/Amos
that "Resolution approving a one year farm lease agreement for the 2016 growing
season with Trevor Rottinghaus to farm approximately 75 acres of land generally
located between Martin Luther King Jr Drive and independence Avenue, East of
Northeast Drive at $277.00 per acre for a, total yearly payment of $20,775.00,
and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-489.
146217 - Welper/Amos
that "Resolution approving a one year farm lease agreement for 2016 with Carl
Anderson and Bryce Anderson to farm approximately 40 acres of land generally
located near the northeast corner of Logan"Avenue and E Donald Street at $110.00
per acre for a total yearly payment of $4,400.00, and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-490.
146218°- Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution rejecting the bid from Lodge Construction, of Clarksville,
Iowa, and approving award of contract to Peters Construction, of Waterloo, Iowa
in the amount of $810,810.00; and approving the contract, bonds, and certificate
of insurance for the in conjunction with F.Y. 2016 West 2nd Cedar, and West 3rd
Streets Improvements, Contract No. 912; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer; explained that Lodge Construction's bid
was rejected because it did not comply with project specifications and, upon
closer study, their bid appeared to be more than Peters Construction's bid.
Mr. Lind asked if the reasons for rejection had been explained to Lodge
Construction.
Dennis Gentz affirmed that it had •been explained and Lodge Construction
understands the reasons their bid was rejected.
Resolution adopted and upon,approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-491.
146219 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving the dedication of two sanitary sewer easements
adjacent to 345 Tower Park Drive (Green Acres Storage) to serve the new storage
facility with a sanitary sewer", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval byMayorassigned No. 2.016-492.
146220 - Morrissey/Amos
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 1 with AECOM, of Waterloo,•
Iowa, in the maximum amount payable of $121,000.00 for construction related
services for the FY 2016 West 2nd, Cedar and West 3rd Streets Improvements,
Contract No. 912, and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Lind clarified that Aecom designed the project and this contract is for
construction management.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-493.
146221 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM Technical
Services, of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount not to exceed $32,500.00 related to
the F.Y. 2017 Bridge Repairs - 6th Street, 18th Street, and Ansborough' Avenue,
Contract No. 916; and authorize Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Lind asked if this is the same type of work as was done recently on the 4th
Street bridge.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, explained the type of work being done and
the purposes of it.
`Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-494.
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146222 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution authorizing City Clerk to certify against certain parcels for
unpaid, garbage, sewer, and storm water fees", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-495.
146223 - Schmitt/Amos
that "Resolution approving recommendation of award of bid to U.S. Cellular for
Wireless Communication Services, and authorize Mayor and'City Clerk to execute a
two-year service contract with option to renew for an additional year", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Josh Remer, Verizon Wireless, questioned the amount of the bid from U.S.
Cellular and suggested that the reason for the award of contract' to them was
because it was the easy way to go.
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, clarified that the contract was being awarded to the
company with the lowest bid who meets all of the city's needs within this
contract. She added that U.S. Cellular had met all criteria and submitted the
lowest bid.
Mr. Lind asked for clarification on the bid amount submitted by U.S. Cellular.
Suzy Schares, City, Clerk, explained that the monthly amount is an estimate of,
,what the city Will spend on wireless services and will fluctuate within the year
based on personnel levels and the number of phones and other wireless devices
being used throughout the year.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-496.
146224 - Lind/Welper
that "Resolution approving annual renewal agreement with Safety National at a
cost not to exceed $175,175 per year to provide workers' 'compensation stop, loss
coverage and $22,622 to Alternative Service Concepts.for claims administration",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six:
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-497.
146225 - Lind/Welper.
that "Resolution approving renewal of general, cyber, and auto liability, law
enforcement, public officials, errors and omissions, and umbrella insurance fore
a total premium of $972,785, with Travelers Insurance, together with
recommendation of Insurance Committee", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-498.
146226 Lind/Welper
that "Resolution approving renewal of property insurance for a total premium of
$305,123, with Chubb Insurance, together with recommendation of approval of
Insurance Committee", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor 'assigned No. 2016-499.
146227 - Amos/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify against certain parcels
unpaid weed mowing and lot clean-ups", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-500.
146228 - Amos/Welper
that "Resolution approving an agreement for umbrella insurance for a total
premium of $250,000, with Brit Insurance, together with recommendation of
Insurance Committee", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:. Six.
Mr. Lind asked for clarification of whom the members of the insurance committee
are and if the decision was unanimous.
June 20, 2016 Page 7
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, stated the members of the committee include herself,
Ron Welper, Bruce Jacobs, Mayor Hart, Michelle Weidner and Chris Fereday of
PDCM; the`decision was unanimous.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2016-501.
ORDINANCES
146229 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Amending Section 551
Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets, by deleting Subsection (247)
Magnolia Parkway - East side in the 700 block between Harwood Avenue and Rock
Island .Avenue and adding to Section 579, No Parking Anytime Except Sunday,
Subsection (16a) Magnolia Parkway - East Side in the 700 Block", be received,
placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
146230 -'Morrissey/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to, be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt asked for an overview of this item.'
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, explained that the church on the block is
looking for additional parking on Sundays and the neighbors are okay with it.
146231 - Morrissey/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by Amending Section 551
Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets, by deleting Subsection (247)
Magnolia Parkway - East side in the 700 block between Harwood Avenue and Rock
Island Avenue and adding to Section 579, No Parking Anytime Except Sunday,
Subsection (16a) Magnolia Parkway - East Side in the 700 Block", be considered
and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six.
Ordinance -adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5355.
146232 - Lind/Amos
that "an Ordinance amending the Ordinance No. 5285, Ordinance No. 5290 and
Ordinance No. 5320 by adding an effective date of Ordinance No. 5285 of October
1, 2016", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt clarified that this action is simply pushing the effective date out.
146233 - Lind/Amos
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
146234 - Lind/Amos
that "an Ordinance amehding the Ordinance No. 5285, Ordinance No 5290 and
Ordinance No. 5320 by adding an effective date of Ordinance No. 5285 of October
1, 2016", be considered and passed for the second and third times"and adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5356.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
146235 - Schmitt/Morrissey
that the Motion approving request by Iowa Heartland Habitat for Humanity for an
extension to repair sidewalks once houses are built near the intersection of 6th
Street and Western Avenue, for the 2016 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 6, be
received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Mr. Welper asked Habitat `for` Humanity to put new sidewalks in with the new
development rather than repair.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
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Mr. Morrissey questioned why Councilmembers voted against the Mayor's travel
request.
June 20, 2016 Page 8
Bruce Kaesser, 500 Sycamore Street, thanked the city for repairing the curb cuts
on Sycamore Street.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch Avenue, asked if the TIF funds from the expired TIF
areas are going into the general fund.
Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that there are no expired
TIF areas. There will be a work session to discuss the TIF areas next week.
John Sherban, 1715 Robin Road, asked how the traffic study on Ansborough is
going.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Superintendent, explained that the city is currently
working with a traffic engineer and Noel Anderson and the counts are being
conducted currently.
Meriam Tyson, 4350 Hoff Road, Cedar Valley Faces of Excellence, thanked Mr. Amos
,for attending the services for the graduates and congratulated Michelle Weidner
on°the award she received for her financial savvy.
David Goodson, 226 Campbell Avenue, questioned why Council would deny travel
requests.
Mayor Hart asked that oral presentations are kept to non -agenda related items.
Belinda Creighton Smith, 41'6 Oliver Street, asked for information on what
conferences other Mayor's and Councilpersons have attended.
Terry Stevens expressed concern with the lack of promotion ,of ,economic
development on the East side.
Mr. Schmitt handed out an invitation to a town hall meeting being held by
himself, Councilman Jacobs, and Councilman Lind..
Mr. Morrissey asked for clarification if one or more additional councilmen
attend this, town hall meeting that a quorum would be created and an official
meeting of council would have to be held.
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, affirmed that four councilpersons would be considered
a quorum and, by state law, the meeting ,would have to be posted as an official
council meeting.
Mr. Morrissey stated that this makes it very difficult to hold meetings such as
this and explain to citizens why they aren't attending.
Mr. Schmitt asked for clarification on how they could create a setting where all
council members could attend these town hall meetings.
Suzy Schares stated that the meetings would need to be held as work sessions.
Mr. Morrissey spoke in support of the white water park being discussed by the
City of, Cedar Falls. He asked Councilmen Schmitt, Lind, and Jacobs to reconsider
their vote to deny the travel request submitted by the Mayor. He read aloud a
note regarding the defeated motion to approve acceptance of grant money toward
the purchase a new van for the city's Animal Control.
Mr. Jacob explained his reason for not responding to Mr. Morrissey's concerns.
Mr. Hart stated his desire to move on and explained that there is documentation
that states that Cedar Bend Humane Society does not want the portion of Animal
Control currently being done by City employees. He asked for one of the three
council members to consider bringing back the request for acceptance of the
grant money so the city would not lose this opportunity.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, noted that there is an excess van that
could be used by Animal Control.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, asked that the city wait to see how the
roundabouts work in Cedar Falls before we decide to put them in Waterloo.
Mayor Hart stated that there are no roundabouts being considered by the City of
Waterloo at this time for University Avenue.
Randy Herod, 111 Highland Blvd., stated that Cedar Bend Humane Society has made
a complete bid to provide all animal control services for the City of Waterloo
and that he hid talked with them regarding. their willingness to provide those
services.
June 20, 2016
146236 - Welper/Schmitt
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that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
*
146237 - Welper/Schmitt
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:32 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.,..
City Attorney Dave Zellhoefer stated that discussion of pending and potential
litigation is an approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code
Section 21.5(1)(c)(2016).
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).
E X E C U'T I V E SESSION
146238 - Welper/Morrissey
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:55 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
w a
146239 - Welper/Morrissey
to proceed. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
146240 —Welper/Amos
that the Council adjourn at 6:55 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion.carried.
Suzy Shares, CMC
City C -rk/Human Resource Director