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May 12, 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, May 12, 2003. Mayor John R. Rooff in
the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley, Getty.
Invocation by: Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director.
Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Walsh, City Attorney.
118209 - Getty/Jordan
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 12, 2003,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
118210 - Welper/Getty
that Item No. 5 be tabled and referred to the Planning, Programming and Zoning
Commission. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
118211 - Jordan/Getty
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 5, 2003,
at 5:30 p.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring May 18-24, 2003, as Emergency Medical
Services Week.
Councilperson Clark read a proclamation declaring May 11-17, 2003, as Police
Week and May 15, 2003, as Peace Officers Memorial Day.
Mayor Rooff read a proclamation declaring May 10-18, 2003, as the 20th Annual
Celebration of National Tourism Week.
Mayor Rooff recognized Church Row Historic Neighborhood Association, Betty
Hellman, Bob Hellman, Craig Ritland, Waterloo/Cedar Falls Courier, Highland
Neighborhood Association and Elaine Faust.
CONSENT AGENDA
118212 - Hurley/Jordan
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
approved:
a. John R. Rooff, Mayor, to attend GFOA Meeting and meetings with Moody's
Investment in New York, New York, on May 16-20, 2003, with costs not to
exceed $1,443.00.
b. Walter Reed, Jr., Executive Director; Lanette Watson, Education/Outreach
Coordinator; Sherry Etringer, CVDAT Coordinating Council Member; Dianne
Thompson and Douglas Zhu, Commissioners, to attend Second Annual Regional
Conference on Building Racially Inclusive Communities in Des Moines, Iowa,
on May 15-16, 2003, with costs not to exceed $886.80, including use of city
vehicle.
c. Resolution to approve the following:
1. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Albert Wiuff
for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 316 Martin Road,
together with recommendation of approval.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-319.
2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Waterloo
Jaycees to hold Waterloo Jaycees Fireworks Festival on July 5, 2003,
from 4:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. with events to be held at Paramount Park,
Veterans Memorial Park and Soldiers and Sailor Park and to shut down
Fourth Street Bridge from noon to 1:00 a.m., Sixth Street Bridge from
noon to 11:30 p.m. and Fifth Street Bridge from 9:00 p.m. to 11:30 p.m.
and barricade East Fourth and Sycamore Streets, East Fifth and Water
Streets, East Sixth and Water Streets, West Sixth and Commercial
Streets, Cedar and West Fifth Streets, West Fourth and Commercial
Streets, and West Park and Cedar Streets.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-320.
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CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED
3. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Dawn Wessels to
hold All Women Ride on May 17, 2003, from 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon,
with route to begin at Harley-Davidson/Buell Cycle Center on Highway 63
South along West Ridgeway Avenue, through Cedar Falls, back along
University Avenue to 11th Street, north to Lafayette Street, east to
Evansdale ending at Junies Truck Stop in Evansdale.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-321.
4. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of KOKZ Radio to
hold 4th Street Cruise on May 24, 2003, from noon to approximately 4:30
p.m. with one route to begin on 4th Street to Mulberry, east to 5th
Street, south on 5th Street to Commercial, east on Commercial to 4th
Street, north on 4th Street to Mulberry and second route to begin south
on 4th Street from Mulberry to Jefferson, west on Jefferson to Park,
north on Park to Mulberry and east on Mulberry to 4th Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-322.
5. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of My Waterloo
Days to hold People in the Park on May 29, 2003, People in the Park and
Parade on May 30, 2003, with route beginning on 4th Street and
Jefferson, 4th Street to Mulberry Street, Mulberry Street to 5th Street,
5th Street to Bluff, Dancin' Downtown and Fireworks Extravaganza on May
30, 2003, and Fun Run on May 31, 2003, and request to close numerous
streets for the events.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-323.
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Pat's Tavern, 303 West 4th Street (New Owner) (Expires 5/21/04) (Includes
Sunday Sales
The Moonlight Club, 118 East 11th Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/14/04)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Hickory House, 315 Park Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/23/03)
Shad's, 1607 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/04) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
The Hat Trick, 1607 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/15/04) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
e. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
Becker Chapman Post No. 138 of the American Legion, 629 Franklin Street
(Renewal) (Expires 5/12/04) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Main Street Waterloo, 329 East 4th Street (New -6 months - 5/23/03
11/23/03)
f. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
New Star Mart, 1415 Logan Avenue (New Owner) (Expires 5/14/04) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
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Cigarette Permit Application
Pat's Tavern, 303 W. 4th Street
h. Bonds
i. Fireworks Display Application
My Waterloo Days on 6th Street Bridge on May 30, 2003
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Outdoor Service Area Application
Main Street Waterloo, 329 East 4th Street (5/23/03 - 11/23/03)
The Hat Trick, 1607 Sycamore Street (5/15/03 - 5/15/04)
Ayes: Seven, with Councilperson Clark abstaining on all beer and liquor
license permit applications. Motion carried.
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UNFINISHED BUSINESS
118213 - Getty/Kincaid
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that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $137,793.50 to General
Traffic Controls, Inc. of Spencer, Iowa, in conjunction with LED Traffic Signal
Retrofit Modules 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. 2003-324.
118214 - Getty/Kincaid
that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services
transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $20.00 per
ton to Corkery, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa, in conjunction with Transfer/Processing
of Recyclable Materials 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. 2003-325.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
118215 - Hurley/Greenwood
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Black Hawk Habitat
for Humanity to sell and convey property generally located just south of 705
Logan Avenue in exchange for property generally located just northwest of 705
Logan Avenue be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of
hearing as June 2, 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. 2003-326.
DOCUMENTS
118216 - Greenwood/Clark
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting agreement with Iowa
Department of Transportation for RISE funding in the amount of $310,572.00 in
conjunction with F.Y. 2003 N.E. Industrial Park - GT Drive Extension Project,
RM -8155(658)--9D-07, Contract No. 663, 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. 2003-327.
118217 - Greenwood/Clark
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting IDOT Grade Crossing
Surface Repair Fund agreements with the Canadian National/Illinois Central
Railroad Company in conjunction with construction of crossing at Lafayette
Street at a total cost of $56,236.00, with city's share of $11,587.00, and
construction of crossing at Leversee Road at a total cost of $59,208.00, with
city's share of $6,061.00, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said agreements", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-328.
118218 - Greenwood/Clark
that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting
agreement with Iowa Department of Transportation for Traffic Safety Improvement
funding in the amount of $8,970.00 in conjunction with F.Y. 2003 Traffic Signal
Materials for Frontage Road Intersection at 3700 Block of University Avenue,
Contract No. 673, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute the same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-329.
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DOCUMENTS CONTINUED
118219 - Greenwood/Clark
that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services
transmitting Change Order No. 13 for a net increase in the amount of $2,358.00
for work to be performed by Story Construction Company of Ames, Iowa, in
conjunction with Anaerobic Digesters Waterloo Water Pollution Control
Facilities, Contract No. 550, be received, placed on file and approved and
Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
118220 Getty/Jordan
that "Resolution accepting property generally located just northwest of 705
Logan Avenue from Operation Threshold in exchange for city -owned property
generally located just south of 705 Logan Avenue", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-330.
118221 - Getty/Jordan
that "Resolution dedicating the northerly end of Pheasant Lane generally located
between Lots 151 and 152 in Granger's Second Addition for easement purposes",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-331.
118222 - Getty/Jordan
that "Resolution setting date of hearing as May 27, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on proposed amendments to FYE2003 Budget", be
adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-332.
118223 - Getty/Jordan
that "Resolution adopting One Year Action Plan for FY2004 Community Development
Block Grant (CDBG) and HOME Program funds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-333.
118224 - Getty/Jordan
that "Resolution amending New Jobs and Income Program (NJIP) Agreement with
Deere and Company to add 30 jobs and $34,500,000.00 in capital investment at
the John Deere Engine Works", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-334.
BILLS PAYMENT
118225 - Jordan/Clark
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-74, dated May 12, 2003, in the
amount of $993,307.15, 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. 2003-335.
ADJOURNMENT
118226 - Clark/Jordan
that the Council adjourn at 6:00 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Nancy CEckert
City Clerk