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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-05/27/2003• • May 27, 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 Tuesday, May 27, 2003. Mayor John R. Rooff in the Chair. Getty. Roll Call: Kincaid, Welper, Greenwood, Clark, Jordan, Hurley. Absent: Invocation by: Steve Decker, Superintendent of Streets. Pledge of Allegiance: June Watkins, Human Resources Director. 118255 - Jordan/Greenwood that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Tuesday, May 27, 2003, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118256 - Jordan/Greenwood that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 19, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. Mayor Rooff recognized Austin Martin. CONSENT AGENDA 118257 - Jordan/Kincaid that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved: a. Resolution to approve the following: 1. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Doris Campbell for a waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 2013 Plainview Street, together with recommendation of approval. Resolution adopted and upon approval of Mayor assigned No. 2003-353. 2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Bradley Heidemann for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 510 Blowers Avenue, together with recommendation of approval. Resolution adopted and upon approval of Mayor assigned No. 2003-354. 3. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Van G. Miller & Associates to use the grassy area northeast of the Wells Fargo Bank between 5th and 6th Streets on May 30, 2003, from 6:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. to allow Heartland Conference attendees to watch My Waterloo Days Parade and Fireworks. Resolution adopted and upon approval of Mayor assigned No. 2003-355. 4. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Manatt's, Inc. to pave the area between the curb and sidewalk at 84 W. Mullan Avenue. Resolution adopted and upon approval of Mayor assigned No. 2003-356. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Virgil Carson, Property and Evidence Coordinator, to attend Management of Evidence and Recovered Property Course in Woodbridge, Illinois, on June 9-12, 2003, with costs not to exceed $805.00, including use of city vehicle. 2. Louis Starks, Contracts Compliance & Grants Coordinator, to attend Region VII All Pilots Forum in Chicago, Illinois, on June 23-26, 2003, with costs not to exceed $1,060.00, including use of city vehicle. 3. June Watkins, Human Resources Director, to attend National Society of Human Resource Management Annual Conference in Orlando, Florida, on June 21-25, 2003, with costs not to exceed $2,460.00. May 27, 2003 CONSENT AGENDA CONTINUED Page 2 4. Carroll Kienol and David Mohlis, Police Sergeants; Richard Harned and Willie Keller, Police Officers, to attend Midwest Association of Technical Accident Investigators Annual Training Conference in Ames, Iowa, on June 3-6, 2003, with costs not to exceed $1,264.00, including use of city vehicle. 5. Communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting appointment of Robert Etringer to the position of Sports Programmer, effective May 28, 2003. c. Beer License Permit Application Class B Pizza Hut, 2825 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires 6/07/04) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Buzz's Bar, 1016 Maynard Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 5/27/04) (Includes Sunday Sales) e. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Hy -Vee, 2052 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 7/10/04) (Includes Sunday Sales) f. Pool and Billiard Tables Application Pat's Tavern, 303 West 4th Street g• Fireworks Display Application American Cancer Society Relay for Life, June 6, 2003, at Central Middle School Football Field h. Vehicle For Hire Business License Application Metro Taxi, Inc., 1815 Bluff Street i. Outdoor Service Area Buzz's Bar, 1016 Maynard Avenue (5/28/03 - 5/28/04) j. Bonds. Councilperson Hurley stated that the travel requests on tonight's agenda are more expensive than typical, and he asked that each person submit a written report when they come back from their training. Councilperson Hurley spoke regarding the request from VGM. Councilperson Hurley noted that Jim Walsh and VGM have been taking a hit lately, but VGM has over 753 people in town right now attending a conference, and this is an opportunity to show our hospitality. Councilperson Hurley stated he believes the citizens of Waterloo will understand and give a "Waterloo Welcome" to the VGM team. Mayor Rooff stated that Ramada Inn is transferring its beer license to the location, and the area will be roped off. Ayes: Six, with Councilperson Clark abstaining on all beer and liquor license permit applications. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. HEARINGS 118258 - Jordan/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the FYE2003 Budget amendments, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 16, 2003, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118259 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Jordan/Kincaid that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. • • May 27, 2003 • • HEARINGS CONTINUED 118260 - Jordan/Welper Page 3 that "Resolution approving said FYE2003 Budget amendments", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Auditor of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-357. 118261 - Clark/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to exceed $2,900,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2003, be received and placed on file. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Greenwood asked why the city bonds for police cars. Mayor Rooff responded that eight years ago city vehicles were in bad shape so we put them on schedule to replace. Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, reported that the debt repayment is scheduled so amounts paid within the first four years will pay for the equipment. Mayor Rooff stated that we try to retire debt rapidly, we could have bonded for 40 to 50 years on the sewer bonds. Councilperson Greenwood asked what are the plans for the Riverfront Stadium. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, responded that we have an ongoing bond program to slowly make improvements to the stadium, such as improvements to the concession stand. Mr. Huting commented that we will be making improvements to the restrooms and looking at irrigation for the fields. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result, Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118262 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Bill Bartels, 646 Summit Avenue, stated that the council asks for residents to comment on the issuance of all these bonds, as if the council ever listens to comments because the city has already put on the agenda to sell the bonds on June 9 and June 10. Mr. Bartels stated he agrees with the refinancing bonds, but the rest do not cheer him up. We are adding another $17 million to the bond debt, and he doesn't know how we can pay those off in ten years. Mr. Bartels stated many citizens cannot afford another property tax increase. The city is bonding $1,100,000 for sewer costs when we just took $i million out of the sewer fund, then raised the fees and now the city wants to bond another $1,100,000 for treatment costs and that just doesn't sound right to him. Mr. Bartels stated the city is bonding $350,000 for Northwest Airlines and why should citizens pay for Northwest to expand jet services. Mr. Bartels asked what is the number of names that need to be signed to file a petition for a referendum. Mayor Rooff stated that the city will only use $350,000 for Northwest if there are not enough people on the flights. Mayor Rooff reported that as of today, the flights have been 81 percent full, so he thinks the citizens see their obligation and we won't have to use this money for the jet services. Mayor Rooff stated that this year we are retiring about the same amount of bonds as we are purchasing, and that 80 percent of our debt could be retired within the next ten years. Larry Burger, Vice President of Speer Financial, reported that they just returned from the trip to Moody's in New York. Mr. Burger stated that we have received favorable bids from four insurance companies, and we will probably pick MBIA, which should save the city about $75,000. The city is retiring debt through the refunding issue. Mr. Burger commented that the taxable bonds will be sold on June 9, 2003 and the large issuance will be sold on June 10, 2003 at a special council meeting. Jordan/Hurley that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. May 27, 2003 Page 4 HEARINGS CONTINUED 118263 - Hurley/Greenwood that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-358. 118264 - Clark/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to exceed $3,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2003, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118265 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Jordan/Hurley that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118266 - Hurley/Greenwood that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-359. 118267 - Clark/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to exceed $700,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2003, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118268 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Jordan/Hurley that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118269 - Hurley/Greenwood that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-360. 118270 - Clark/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to exceed $600,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2003, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118271 This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Jordan/Hurley that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118272 - Hurley/Greenwood that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-361. • • May 27, 2003 • • HEARINGS CONTINUED 118273 - Clark/Jordan Page 5 that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to exceed $625,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2003, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118274 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Jordan/Hurley that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118275 - Hurley/Greenwood that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-362. 118276 - Clark/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to exceed $630,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2003, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118277 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Jordan/Hurley that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118278 - Hurley/Greenwood that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-363. 118279 - Clark/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to exceed $645,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2003, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118280 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Jordan/Hurley that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118281 - Hurley/Greenwood that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-364. 118282 - Clark/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to exceed $350,000 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 9, 2003, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. May 27, 2003 Page 6 HEARINGS CONTINUED 118283 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Jordan/Hurley that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118284 - Hurley/Greenwood that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-365. 118285 - Clark/Jordan that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on issuance of not to exceed $1,100,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 20, 2003, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118286 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Jordan/Hurley that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118287 - Hurley/Greenwood that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for the issuance of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-366. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 118288 - Welper/Kincaid that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Floyd and Mary Card to sell and convey for $1.00 property generally located just east of 120 West Wellington Street to use for construction of a garage be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as June 16, 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: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval of Mayor assigned No. 2003-367. 118289 - Jordan/Welper that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting request of K. Cunningham Construction for a variance of Chapter 25.5 of the Noise Control Ordinance effective from May 27, 2003, to November 1, 2003, for the purpose of concrete sawing in conjunction with San Marnan Drive Project, Phase II, STP -U- 8155(657)-70-07, Contract No. 647, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-368. DOCUMENTS 118290 - Clark/Jordan that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting an agreement with Development Solutions, Inc. at a cost not to exceed $20,000.00 to provide technical assistance in completing grant documentation for the BEDI grant and Section 108 loan in conjunction with the Rath Brownfield Redevelopment Area be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-369. • • May 27, 2003 e • DOCUMENTS CONTINUED 118291 - Jordan/Greenwood Page 7 that communication from City Planner transmitting an addendum to the Purchase Agreement with Rick Brown for the city to pay one-half the cost for Phase II environmental study in conjunction with the purchase of property generally located at the corner of Jefferson Street and West 11th Street be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said addendum", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-370. 118292 - Hurley/Jordan that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount of $2,142.00 for work to be performed by Service Roofing Company in conjunction with Reroofing Project at the Center for the Arts be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. 118293 - Clark/Hurley that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $20.00 per ton from Corkery to handle automatic recycling program in conjunction with Transfer/Processing of Recyclables Materials be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-371. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 118294 - Hurley/Jordan that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as June 9, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $600,000 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs for funding sick leave obligations to retiring employees", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-372. 118295 - Hurley/Jordan that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as June 9, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $7,550,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to pay costs of construction, development and beautification of the Cedar River in downtown Waterloo, including construction of the Downtown Pedestrian Riverwalk Loop Trail Improvements and the Cedar River Plaza and Amphitheater project, acquisition, construction and installation of flood control and other waterway improvements at the Cedar River Dam, including construction of a bladder onto the existing dam", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-373. 118296 - Hurley/Jordan that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as June 9, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $2,000,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to pay costs of planning and carrying out of the Cattle Congress Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, including costs associated with funding grants to National Dairy Cattle Congress for redevelopment and improvement of the Cattle Congress buildings, grounds and facilities", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-374. May 27, 2003 Page 8 RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED CONTINUED 118297 - Hurley/Jordan that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as June 9, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $800,000 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to pay costs of planning and carrying out of the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan, including costs associated with funding grants for improvements to the Grout Museum District and acquisition and demolition of properties within the Downtown Gateway District for private redevelopment", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-375. 118298 - Jordan/Greenwood that "Resolution directing advertisement for sale of $8,825,000 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2003A as June 10, 2003, at 4:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and approving electronic bidding procedures", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-376. 118299 - Jordan/Greenwood that "Resolution directing advertisement for sale of $870,000 General Obligation Bonds, Taxable Series 2003B as June 9, 2003, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-377. 118300 - Jordan/Hurley that "Resolution approving request from Young Development for a variance to 2001 Waterloo Code of Ordinance to allow low -profile curb for the proposed Klingaman Park Third Addition Subdivision" be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Welper stated he is not opposed to change, but there have been enough flags raised that we should not proceed, and that even Cedar Falls took out the rolled curbs they had put in. Councilperson Welper stated he has been listening to the Department Heads who recommend against this type of curb. Councilperson Jordan stated that before the city takes a street over, an outside engineer says if its okay or not. Councilperson Jordan stated that with this type of curb, the curb cuts can be put wherever you want. Councilperson Jordan stated that it seems when we put in new streets, someone is cutting up the curb, and he feels it loses its strength. Councilperson Jordan stated that Appleton, Iowa does rolled curbs throughout the city. Councilperson Jordan stated that he is not an expert, but it seems like we should not have problems with snow removal with rolled curbs. Mayor Rooff stated that it is the intent of the council to just try the rolled curbs in this area. Councilperson Welper commented that in the packet of material received from the City Engineer there was a list of cities who tried this and then had to go back to the regular curb. Councilperson Clark stated he supports the rolled curb for this addition only, and he does not want to change the ordinance. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion, with the following result. Ayes: Five. Nays: Welper. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-378. • • • May 27, 2003 BILLS PAYMENT 118301 - Jordan • • Page 9 that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-59, dated May 27, 2003, in the amount of $9,706,915.35, 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: Six. Absent: Getty. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2003-379. ADJOURNMENT 118302 - Jordan/Clark that the Council adjourn at 6:14 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Getty. Motion carried. Nancy Eckert City Clerk