HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-2/09/2015February 9, 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, February 9, 2015. Mayor
Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper,
and Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Abraham Funchess, Human Rights Director.
144112 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended by updating the total contract amount for item #7,
for the Regular Session on Monday, February 9, 2015, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted
and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
144113 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 2,
2015, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark recognized Darryl Hartema as the February 2015 Team Member of the
Month.
CONSENT AGENDA
144114 - 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
February 9, 2015, in the amount of $3,290,902.97, 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. 2015-92.
2. Request from Cunningham Schools for a 5K Run/Walk to be held on May 2,
2015 from 9:00 - 10:00 a.m.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-93.
3. Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and setting date of bid opening as February 26, 2015 and
date of public hearing as March 2, 2015 for the F.Y. 2015 Asphalt Overlay
Program, Contract No. 874; and instruct City Clerk to publish notice of
plans, specifications, form of contract, etc.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-94.
4. Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid documents, etc.,
and setting date of bid opening as March 5, 2015 and date of public
hearing as March 9, 2015 for the FY2015 Upper Gates Shelter Project, and
instruct City Clerk to publish notice of specifications, bid document,
etc.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-95.
5. Resolution setting date of hearing as February 23, 2015 to approve request
of Green Acres Storage, LLC to rezone 2.26 acres from "R-4, R -P" Planned
Multiple Family Residence District to "B -P" Business Park District for the
purpose of constructing a new 102,090 SF indoor storage facility,
generally located east of 4015 Hurst Drive; and instruct City Clerk to
publish notice.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-96.
6. Resolution approving the request of Heartland Homes of Cedar Valley, LLC
for tax exemptions on the construction of four (4) new 12-plex apartment
buildings valued at $4,000,000 for the property located at 4002, 4004,
4006 and 4008 University Avenue and located within the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (LURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-97.
February 9, 2015
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7. Resolution setting date of public hearing as February 23, 2015 to approve
a parking agreement with Agape Rehabilitation Agency, P.C., to lease 19
City owned parking spaces located adjacent to 403-405 Jefferson Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-98.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a.
b.
c.
2.
a.
b.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Class/Meeting
Destination
Includes
Sunday
Amount not
Personnel
Renewal
12/12/15
Date(s)
to Exceed
Bryan Foster,
Forestry
Shade Tree Short
Course and INLA
Ames, IA
02/24/2015
-
$260.00
Specialist
Tradeshow
02/26/2015
Eric Thorson, City
2015 American
West Des
03/25/2015
$485.00
Engineer
Public Works
Moines, IA
-
Association/ISOSWO
03/27/2015
Conference
Wayne Castle,
Associate Engineer
78th Annual SLSI
Land Surveyors
Ames, IA
03/05/2015
-
$355.63
Conference
03/06/2015
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Trucker Bar
1915 Bourland Avenue
Class C Liquor
Renewal
12/12/15
X
Spicoli's
3555 University Avenue
Class C Liquor
Renewal
12/11/15
X
3. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointments:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration
Date
New or Re -
Appointment
Ronald W. Nielsen
Memorial Hall
Commission
03/31/18
New
Scott McDonald
Memorial Hall
Commission
03/31/18
New
4. Motion to approve Application for Fireworks Display for Charles Majeske for
Hairball Concert at McElroy Auditorium on February 13, 2015.
5. Motion to approve Application for Fireworks Display for Isle Capri Casino,
777 Isle Capri Boulevard, on February 19, 2015.
6. Recommendation of appointment of Justin Lamprecht to the position of Park
Maintenance II Forestry in the Leisure Services Department effective
February 10, 2015, subject to physical examination and drug screen.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
144115 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving Notice of Discontinuation from NPDES Coverage Under
General Permit No. 2 to the Iowa Department of Natural Resources in conjunction
with F.Y. 2014 Orange School Sanitary Sewer Extension, Contract No. 816; and
authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-99.
144116 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution approving award of contract to Benton's Sand and Gravel of
Cedar Falls, Iowa, in the amount not to exceed $514,955.64 in conjunction with
F.Y. 2015 Geraldine Road - Phase III, Contract No. 871", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-100.
144117 - Schmitt/Welper
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that motion to approve Change Order No. 3 for a net increase $7,274.17 for the
LaPorte Road Pumping Station and Force Main, Contract No. 847, be approved.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
144118 - Cole/Welper
that motion to approve Change Order No. 3 for a net increase of $75,950.09 for
the F.Y. 2014 W. Airline Highway Rehabilitation, Contract No. 827; and authorize
the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document, be approved. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
144119 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work for work performed by Iowa Erosion Control, Inc., of Victor,
Iowa, at a total cost of $1,188,925.98, for the F.Y. 2014 W. Airline Highway
Rehabilitation, Contract No. 827", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-101.
144120 - Cole/Welper
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of work performed by Municipal Pipe Tool Company, LLC of Hudson, Iowa
in the amount of $769,390.87 for the Sanitary Sewer Improvements Service Areas
No. 15 and 16 - Phase I, Contract No. 866 and receive and file two (2) year
maintenance bond", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-102.
144121 - Lind/Cole
that "Resolution authorizing the Police Department to apply for a Governor's
Traffic Safety Bureau Grant for the period of October 1, 2015 to September 30,
2016", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-103.
144122 - Lind/Cole
that "Resolution authorizing the City Clerk to certify against certain parcels
unpaid snow removal, weed mowing and lot clean-ups", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-104.
144123 - Lind/Cole
that "Resolution approving request by Otto and Kim Maclin of Anacapa Associates,
LLC to cancel development agreement, and rescind Resolution No. 2014-919 for the
sale of 506 Reed Street. All obligations contained in bid packet will be
cancelled except the $1,000 escrow fee paid by Otto and Kim Maclin to be
retained by the City", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Hart questioned how long the City takes to convey a property to an
individual who has purchased the property due to the length of time this
agreement has been in place.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, explained that this was a unique situation with
this property. A normal closing happens within 60 to 90 days.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-105.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Bob Manning, Cedar Trails Partnership, explained that their purpose is to
advocate for the trails. He thanked Council for their support.
Mayor Clark thanked the partnership for their support.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, expressed concern with sending footing
drain postcard reminders and inspections on properties that do not have a
basement. He expressed concern with the Wonder Bread Bakery building. He
suggested the City utilize the building for the downtown equipment storage.
Mr. Morrissey suggested the City get a TAN Grant to get an evaluation of the
property.
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Mayor Clark explained that there is no development agreement. Flowers still
owns the property and the city has not yet taken possession of it. The city is
moving forward and is currently in the process of doing Phase II to find out
what is underneath that structure. Mayor also stated that the city has asked
Flowers for permission to do the TAN Grant and are waiting for their response to
that request.
144124 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
144125 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 5:43 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suzy Sc ares, CMC
City C erk/Human Resource Director