HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-3/16/2015March 16, 2015
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, March 16, 2015. Mayor Ernest
G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt (arrived at 5:32), Lind, Welper,
and Hart.
Absent: Morrissey.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Larry Smith, Superintendent of Waste Management Services.
144264 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 16, 2015,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
144265 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 9, 2015,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
144266 - Hart/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 March
16, 2015, in the amount of $1,858,841.63, 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. 2015-189.
2. Resolution approving request of Jameson's Public House, 310 East 4th
Street, to close the 300 block of E. 4th Street for Jameson's St.
Patrick's Day celebration on March 17, 2015 from 6:00 a.m. to 12:00
midnight.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-190.
3. Resolution approving request of the Screaming Eagle American Bar & Grill,
228 East 4th Street, to close the 600 block of Lafayette Street every
Thursday between April 30 and October 31, 2015 from 5:00 p.m. to 11:00
p.m., and for a variance to the Noise Ordinance including a band and the
use of a PA system.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-191.
4. Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 30, 2015 to approve
request of BCS Properties, LLC to rezone 0.63 acres from "A-1"
Agricultural District to "C-2" Commercial District for the purpose of
constructing a new multi -use commercial building on the property, located
west of 1850 W. Ridgeway Avenue; and instruct City Clerk to publish
notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-192.
5. Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 30, 2015 to approve the
request of Green Acres Storage, LLC for a site plan amendment to the "C -P"
Planned Commercial District for the purpose of constructing a new indoor
storage facility, generally located north of 233-235 Fisher Drive; and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-193.
6. Resolution setting date of public hearing as March 30, 2015 to enter into
a Development Agreement with BCS Properties, LLC for the construction of
an approximately 15,000 SF commercial building; and authorize the sale and
conveyance of City -owned property located at 1850 West Ridgeway Avenue in
the amount of $1.00.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-194.
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7. Resolution setting date of bid opening as Thursday, March 26, 2015 and
public hearing and bid reading as March 30, 2015 to approve the 2015 Right
of Way Mowing Contract and bid documents; and instruct City Clerk to
publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-195.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a
b.
c
d.
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
e.
f.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Lt. Payne, Sgt.
INOA 2015 Annual
West Des
3/24/15 -
$1,356.00
Gehrke, Inv.
Conference
Moines, Iowa
3/26/15
X
Girsch (Amended)
Class B Beer,
Outdoor Service
Renewal
3/31/16
X
Sgt. Rassmussen &
Homicide
Richmond,
3/29/15 -
$836.00
Sgt. Duncan
Investigation
Kentucky
3/31/15
X
Luke Even,
53rd Annual
Arden Hills,
3/17/15 -
$429.00
Forestry Foreman &
Minnesota Shade
Minnesota
3/18/15
Justin Lamprecht,
Tree Short Course
Park Maintenance
II - Forestry
Phillip Schuppert,
International
Lincoln,
3/23/15 -
$355.00
Storm Water
Erosion Control
Nebraska
3/24/15
Specialist
Association - Great
Rivers Chapter
Spring Conference
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Cedar Valley Golf
Center, 1850 W.
Ridgeway Avenue
Special Class C
Liquor, Outdoor
Service
New
10/31/15
X
Hy -Vee #2, 2181 Logan
Avenue
Class B Wine, C
Beer, E Liquor
Renewal
3/23/16
X
Panchero's Mexican
Grill, 2845 Crossroads
Blvd.
Class B Beer,
Outdoor Service
Renewal
3/31/16
X
South Hills Golf
Course, 1830 E.
Shaulis Road
Class B Beer,
Outdoor Service
Renewal
3/31/16
X
Sycamore Convenience,
619 Sycamore Street
Class E Liquor,
C Beer, B Wine
Renewal
03/11/16
X
Una Bar Restaurant,
910 W. 5th Street
Class C Liquor
New
03/09/16
X
3. Recommendation of appointment of Cameron Cook, from the Civil Service list,
to the position of Code Enforcement Officer at the Waste Management Services
Department effective March 25, 2015, pending pre-employment physical exam.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Items 1.b.l.a,c,d. Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Lind).
Motion carried.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
144267 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Parking Management
Services, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March 4, 2015, 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 comments.
Jim Walsh, Cedar Falls, spoke in support of hiring a parking management company
to operate the parking and creating a separate entity to manage the finances for
the parking operations.
Mr. Schmitt spoke in support of hiring out the parking systems.
Mr. Hart also spoke in support of outsourcing the system.
144268 - Schmitt/Hart
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that the hearing be closed and oral and written comments be received and placed
on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
144269 - Schmitt/Hart
that the "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents,
etc.", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-196.
144270 - Schmitt/Hart
that the "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll -call vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-197.
144271 - Schmitt/Hart
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
City Clerk for review.
Bidder
System Parking, Inc.
111 E. Wacker Dr.,
Ste 1407
Chicago, IL 60601
ABM Parking Services
Waterloo, IA
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
144272 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving Methamphetamine Drug Hot Spots grant money as a sub -
recipient from the Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy in the amount of
$18,892.00, with no matching funds required, to provide overtime funds to assist
in mid and high level methamphetamine investigations; and authorize Mayor to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-198.
144273 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Aspro, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa
in the amount of $3,494,504.20; and approving the Contract, Bonds, and
Certificate of Insurance for the F.Y. 2015 Street Reconstruction Program (Base
Bid + Alternate A + Division II), Contract No. 873; and authorize Mayor and City
Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-199.
144274 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving Construction Plans for Paving, Sanitary Sewer, and
Storm Sewer serving Audubon Heights Fifth Addition, as submitted by Wayne
Claassen Engineering & Surveying, Inc., of Waterloo, Iowa, and Sewage Treatment
Agreement DNR Form 29 (Nov 00) with the Department of Natural Resources and the
final acceptance of construction plans subject to the review and acceptance by
the DNR; and authorize Mayor to execute said agreement", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Six.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-200.
144275 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Bruening Rock Products of
Decorah, IA in the amount of $2.599 per ton with $5000 mobilization; and
approving the Contract, Bonds and Certificate of Insurance for the FY2015
Salvaged Asphalt Crushing Project; and authorize Mayor to execute said
documents", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Lind).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-201.
144276 - Cole/Hart
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that "Resolution approving the Workforce Housing Investment Program (WHIP)", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Mr. Hart questioned how we will communicate to potential developers to let them
know of the program.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, explained that the literature will be updates as
well of the website.
Mayor Clark explained that it is a State program and most are aware of the
program.
Mr. Schmitt questioned if there is a time issue as to why this needs to be
passed tonight.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, explained that the next item on the agenda does
have some timeliness issues and needs to move forward. The project cannot move
forward without approval of the WHIP program. It is a new State program.
Paul Moore, Hammond Hills Development, explained that the new program is needed
to fulfill the development.
Jim Walsh, Cedar Falls, explained that the City has used Enterprise Zone funding
and now the State requires more to qualify.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-202.
144277 - Cole/Hart
that "Resolution supporting the application by Hammond Hills Development LLC for
the Iowa Workforce Housing Tax Incentives Program and approving a Workforce
Housing Investment Program (WHIP) funding agreement to construct 52 new housing
units located in Hammond Hills Sixth Addition", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Five. Nays: One (Lind).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-203.
ORDINANCES
144278 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending section 551,
Parking Prohibited at all times on certain streets, by deleting Section 208,
Kimball Avenue, and inserting in lieu therof, a new (208) Kimball Avenue, both
sides from Reber Avenue to the southerly corporate limits", be received, placed
on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
144279 - Hart/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.
144280 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending section 551,
Parking Prohibited at all times on certain streets, by deleting Section 208,
Kimball Avenue, and inserting in lieu therof, a new (208) Kimball Avenue, both
sides from Reber Avenue to the southerly corporate limits", 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. 5269.
144281 - Schmitt/Hart
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending section 553, No
Parking Here to Corner, BY ADDING (35a) EAST 4TH STREET, WEST SIDE OF THE 2800
BLOCK IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION FROM EAST DONALD STREET", be received, placed on
file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
144282 - Schmitt/Hart
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
144283 - Schmitt/Hart
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that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 TRAFFIC CODE BY AMENDING SECTION 553, NO
PARKING HERE TO CORNER, BY ADDING (35a) EAST 4TH STREET, WEST SIDE OF THE 2800
BLOCK IN A SOUTHERLY DIRECTION FROM EAST DONALD STREET", 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. 5270.
144284 - Welper/Hart
that "an Ordinance amending City Ordinances, Chapter 3, Sewer Regulations,
Section 8-3A-6 in conjunction with Sewer Rate Increase", be received, placed on
file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
144285 - Welper/Hart
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Nays: Two (Schmitt,
Lind). Motion failed.
144286 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance amending the 2007 CODE OF ORDINANCES OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO,
IOWA, BY REPEALING CHAPTER 3, ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS OF TITLE 9, BUILDING
REGULATIONS, IN THEIR ENTIRETY; AND ENACTING IN LIEU THEREOF A NEW CHAPTER 3,
ELECTRICAL REGULATIONS OF TITLE 9, BUILDING REGULATIONS", be received, placed on
file, considered and passed for the second time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six.
Motion carried.
144287 - Hart/Welper
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Four. Nays: Two
(Schmitt,Lind). Motion failed.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
144288 - Hart/Welper
that Motion to approve Change Order #3 for a net decrease of $1,390.16 with
Municipal Pipe Tool LLC of Hudson, Iowa in conjunction with Phase I - CIP Pipe
Lining Project, Contract No. 866., be received, placed on file and approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Jerry Shatzer, expressed concern with the individuals not living in
Waterloo. He thanked Mr. Hart for . He complimented Mr. Lind for and spoke
nicely of Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, expressed concern with the lack of
transparency for the budget. He asked how much was spent on the Sunnyside South
lawsuit.
Pat Burke, 130 Sabrina Circle, questioned if the rubble pit request at 63 North
and Airline Hwy will come to the City Council. He distributed his comments.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, explained that it was a request for an extension
and it was reviewed by the Planning and Zoning and denied by the Board of
Adjustment.
Bill Kammeyer, questioned how much money has been spent year-to-date on
litigation. He asked Council to put lapel mics on.
Mr. Schmitt congratulated Iowa State, University of Iowa, and Iowa State
University.
Mayor Clark announced that staff will be encouraged to wear their school colors
on Thursday and Friday.
Mayor Clark read an email from a Waterloo Police Seargant honoring the Waterloo
Fire Department for their heroic actions during a fire over the weekend.
144289 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Six. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
March 16, 2015 Page 6
144290 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:09 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Six. Motion carried.
Suzy Sc ares, CMC
City Clark/Human Resource Director