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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02/24/2003February 24, 2003 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, February 24, 2003. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley, Getty. Invocation by: Pastor Robert McMurdock, Heartland Community Church. Pledge of Allegiance: Brad Hagen, Airport Director. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 117788 - Gerald Shatzer, 1829 West 7th Street, stated that the council needs to make management decisions, not political decisions. Mr. Shatzer stated he has friends whose property taxes are too high and are looking to move out of the city. Mr. Shatzer stated that the statement, "build and they will come" is dead. Mr. Shatzer stated the compensation board is the worse thing in the State of Iowa as it builds a political cushion between the administration and the taxpayers. Mr. Shatzer stated the city blames the state, the state blames the federal government, and that is baloney. Mr. Shatzer stated when the mayor and council don't manage the employees, they shift the blame to the state. Mr. Shatzer stated that a city employee who works in parks makes $16.65 per hour, and he has a neighbor who runs a CMC machine for Deeres, which is highly skilled job, who makes less than $16.00 per hour. Mr. Shatzer suggested coming up with a dual pay scale. Mr. Shatzer stated that one time while working at Deeres, he went without a pay raise for five years. Mr. Shatzer stated the mayor and council need to manage their people or this city will end up like California. Martin Culpepper, 1731 Cottage and President of the Minority Contractors Association, stated that one month ago Mayor Rooff said he would appoint someone as Contract Compliance Officer. As of today, no one has been appointed, and three city contracts are going to be let. Mr. Culpepper asked Mayor Rooff why he hasn't appointed anyone as the street reconstruction program is coming up and the city does not have a Contract Compliance Officer. Mr. Culpepper stated the city should appoint someone even if it is just interim. June Watkins, Human Resources Director, reported that Contract Compliance Officer is a Civil Service position. The Civil Service Commission had to approve the job description and testing criteria. Ms. Watkins stated the job has been posted and the deadline to submit resumes is Friday, and the Human Resources Department will be scheduling interviews. Ms. Watkins stated that the list of candidates will be presented to the Civil Service Commission for certification on March 12, 2003. Mr. Culpepper asked if the city is handling the money on the airport job. Mr. Culpepper stated that subcontractors are suppose to get paid every 30 days, and he is getting paid about every 6% weeks. Mayor Rooff responded that someone will look into it as he does not have an answer for Mr. Culpepper tonight. Mayor Rooff asked Mr. Culpepper if had talked to anyone at City Hall other than just coming to the council meeting. Mr. Culpepper stated he talked to the prime contractor who said he didn't know. Barb Saffold addressed the council regarding a complaint about water and sewer fees at 1611 East 4th Street. Ms. Saffold reported that the Triple R Car Wash was located at 1611 East 4th Street, and they subleased the property from WC Stokes. Ms. Saffold stated she has received a water bill for almost $1,000.00 because the Triple R Car Wash never paid the bill and somehow the water bill got put back in her name. Ms. Saffold stated that someone at the Waterloo Water Works let this get out of hand and then made arrangements with Triple R to make payments. Ms. Saffold stated that the Water Works sent her a letter that they are going to turn off the water unless she pays the bill. Mayor Rooff asked Jerry Stevens, General Manger of Waterloo Water Works, to meet with Ms. Saffold after tonight's meeting. Getty/Greenwood that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117789 - Getty/Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 24, 2003, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. February 24, 2003 Page 2 117790 - Jordan/Hurley that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 17, 2003, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 117791 - Hurley/Jordan that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved: a. Kent Shankle, Curator, to travel to Minneapolis, Minnesota, to return art exhibits on March 8-9, 2003, with costs not to exceed $175.00, including use of city vehicle. b. Augustin W. Farmer and Ryan P. Muhlenbruch, Police Officers, to attend Basic Level II Intermediate Officer Certification Academy in Waterloo, Iowa, on March 3 -April 25, 2003, with costs not to exceed $4,000.00. c. Brian Krischke, Fair Housing Coordinator, and Brandon Adams, Attorney, to attend Training Course on Fair Housing Law and Enforcement for Attorneys in Baltimore, Maryland, on March 16-21, 2003, with costs not to exceed $5,493.00. d. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, to attend American Public Works Association Iowa Chapter 2003 Spring Conference in Des Moines, Iowa, on March 13-14, 2003, with costs not to exceed $243.48, including use of city vehicle. e. Beer License Permit Application Class B Iry Warren Memorial Golf Course, 1000 Fletcher Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/04) (Includes Sunday Sales) f. Application of Outdoor Service Area Iry Warren Memorial Golf Course, 1000 Fletcher Avenue g. Bonds h. Second Hands Goods Dealer License Application Cabela's Retail, Inc., Best Western Starlite Village, 214 Washington Street i. Approve the following resolutions: 1. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of David Heideman for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2971 Cedar Terrace Drive, together with recommendation of approval. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-115. 2. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of American Cancer Society for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on June 6, 2003 from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with Relay for Life event to be held at Central Middle School Waterloo Memorial Stadium. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-116. j Communication from City Clerk transmitting appointment of Lori Shepard to the position of Clerk II, effective March 10, 2003. Ayes: Seven, with Councilperson Clark abstaining on all beer and liquor license permit applications. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 117792 - Hurley/Getty that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Norm Hayek to rezone from "A-1" Agricultural District to "R-1" Residence District property generally located in the 4600 block of West 4th Street for the purpose of developing a single family residential subdivision, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as March 17, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-117. • February 24, 2003 REPORTS 117793 - Greenwood/Welper • Page 3 that communication from City Clerk transmitting request for authorization to publish 2002 salaries for all city employees and officials, as required by law, be received, placed on file and City Clerk authorized to publish said salaries. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 117794 - Getty/Jordan that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Preconstruction Agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for construction of left -turn lanes on both the eastbound and westbound exit ramps at the U.S. 20/Iowa 21 interchange be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Greenwood stated that recently there was an article in the newspaper regarding congestion in this area. Councilperson Greenwood stated that if the left turn lanes don't alleviate the congestion, the city will put in traffic signals. Following comments a vote was take on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-118. 117795 - Getty/Jordan that communication from City Planner transmitting purchase agreements, permanent and temporary easements with C. James Mittan Revocable Trust, Jeannine C. Mittan Revocable Trust, Gerald and Martha Muller, Gerald P. Schoenfelder, TLC Properties, Inc. and Lockard Development in conjunction with San Marnan Drive Traffic Improvements Project, Phase II, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreements and easements", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-119. 117796 - Getty/Jordan that communication from City Planner transmitting one-year agreement with Wendell Lupkes to lease property generally located north of West Shaulis Road and between 4862 West 4th Street and Southland Park Subdivisions for $100.00 per year to be used for baling purposes be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said lease agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-120. 117797 - Getty/Jordan that communication from City Planner transmitting Final Plat of Anderson's 7th Addition, together with report of City Engineer, Deed of Dedication, Certificate of Survey and Staff Report, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Final Plat", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-121. 117798 - Getty/Jordan that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Final Quantity Summary and Final Quantity Change Order for a net increase in the amount of $49,305.68 in conjunction with F.Y. 2002 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract No. 645, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-122. February 24, 2003 Page 4 DOCUMENTS CONTINUED 117799 - Getty/Jordan that communication from City Planner transmitting one-year agreement with Rudo Dzehverovic to lease property generally located at 820 Sycamore Street for $800.00 per month to be used for the operation of a tavern be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said lease 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 asked if this is a one year agreement and can the city get out of it. Don Temeyer, City Planner, responded that this is a one year agreement, and Mr. Dzehverovic knows that this is very short term and he might have to move out of to is the building. Mr. Temeyer stated that this is a small business and having move in and out is hard on them, so he will make sure they understand this very short term. Mr. Temeyer stated that when Mr. Dzehverovic is required to move by the city, he will not receive any relocation fees. Mr. Temeyer stated that this term will be put in the contract. Councilperson Hurley stated that the lease document says we have to give 90 days notice, and Mr. Temeyer responded it would take the city that long to be ready to take it back. 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. 2003-123 RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 117800 - Welper/Hurley that "Resolution establishing a statement of intent on behalf of the City of Waterloo to investigate the cost and benefits of creating a Regional Airport Authority", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Getty stated that the resolution uses the word investigate and that is what the city is going to do. Councilperson Hurley asked if similar resolutions were being adopted in other municipalities. Mayor Rooff responded that Cedar Falls has a similar resolution on their council agenda this evening. Mayor Rooff stated that other communities will need to be appraised of it to see if this could help all the Cedar Valley. 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. 2003-124 ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 117801 - Hurley/Kincaid that "an Ordinance Reestablishing the Self Supported Municipal Improvement District (SSMID) for two years at $3.00 per $1,000.00 of assessed valuation", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the third time and delay to March 10, 2003. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Mayor Rooff reported that the ordinance is not final until adoption on March 10, 2003 as the council is just passing it for the third reading this evening. Mayor Rooff reported that the final adoption will be on March 10, 2003 and hopefully we will have some kind of agreement. Councilperson Clark stated he would like to see the meetings between the parties continue. Councilperson Clark stated he supports having the SSMID as the city needs it and the downtown needs it, and he encouraged both sides to continue the talks. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. • • February 24, 2003 BILLS PAYMENT 117802 - Jordan • Page 5 that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-53, dated February 24, 2003, in the amount of $2,005,575.69, 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. 2003-125. NEW BUSINESS 117803 - Jordan/Kincaid to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2003 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 3, and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 664, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117804 - Getty/Jordan that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2003 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 3, and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 664, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 117805 - Jordan/Greenwood 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. 2003-126. 117806 - Hurley/Greenwood that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. as March 17, 2003, 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. 2003-127. ADJOURNMENT 117807 - Jordan/Getty that the Council adjourn at 5:59 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Nanc}%" Eckert City Clerk