HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-1/20/2015January 20, 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 Tuesday, January 20, 2015. Mayor
Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper,
and Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Dennis Clark, General Manager of Waterloo Water Works.
144032 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 20,
2015, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
144033 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 12,
2015, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mark Pregler of the Black Hawk County Landlords Association presented a $1,000
donation to the Police Department for body cameras for the police officers.
Mr. Hart announced that the Elliot Family gave a donation of $500 for body
cameras to the Police Department.
CONSENT AGENDA
144034 - 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
January 20, 2015, in the amount of $1,719,708.61, 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. 2015-25.
2. Resolution approving Order Accepting Acknowledgment/Settlement Agreement
in the amount of $300.00 with Prime Mart #3, 1008 LaPorte Road, Waterloo,
Iowa for sale of tobacco products or cigarettes to persons under 18 years
of age.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-26.
3. Resolution approving the request of Miranda Henningsen for tax exemptions
on the construction of a new single family home valued at $133,000 for the
property located at 929 W. Parker St. and located within the Consolidated
Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-27.
4. Resolution approving the request of Alexis Porter for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new single family home valued at $150,000 for the
property located at 2152 Burton Ave. and located within the Consolidated
Urban Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-28.
5. Resolution approving the request of Howard Allen Investments Inc. for tax
exemptions on the construction of a commercial building valued at $200,000
for the property located at 1328 La Porte Rd and located within the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (LURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-29.
6. Resolution approving the request of Janice Meinert for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new single family home valued at $250,000 for
property located at 4716 Yellowstone Dr., and located in the City Limits
Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-30.
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7. Resolution approving the request of Doris Randall for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property
located at 5916 Summerland Dr., and located in the City Limits Urban
Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-31.
8. Resolution approving the request of Wayne & Debbie McClain for tax
exemptions on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for
property located at 5491 Summerland Dr, and located in the City Limits
Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-32.
9. Resolution approving the request of Spencer Schuchmann for tax exemptions
on the construction of a new twin home valued at $150,000 for property
located at 5918 Summerland Dr., and located in the City Limits Urban
Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-33.
10. Resolution approving the request of Elvis Alicic for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new single family home valued at $275,000 for property
located at 5060 William Dr., and located in the City Limits Urban
Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-34.
11. Resolution approving the request of Holly Bradley for tax exemptions on
the construction of a new single family home valued at $500,000 for
property located at 5050 South Fork Ln., and located in the City Limits
Urban Revitalization Area (CLURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-35.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a.
b.
c.
d.
2.
a.
b.
c.
d.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount not
to Exceed
Lt. Aaron
SWAT Command
Minneapolis,
03/08/15 -
$2,851.00
McClelland & Lt.
Decision Making
MN
03/13/15
X
Jason Feaker
Leadership Course
Renewal
01/25/16
X
Julie Snider,
Iowa NAHRO 2015
Des Moines,
04/08/15 -
$1,912.00
Executive
Spring
IA
04/10/15
Director; Wanda
Conference/Training
Hill -Dorris,
Housing
Coordinator; &
Janet Wessels,
Housing
Suzy Schares, City
Iowa Employment
Altoona, IA
04/22/15 -
$840.00
Clerk/HR Director;
Conference
04/23/15
Nicole Fischels,
HR Specialist; &
Nancy Culpepper,
HR Administrative
Secretary
Investigator
Authorized Central
Iowa City, IA
02/10/15 -
$455.00
Michael Girsch
Container Program
02/12/15
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
The Broken Record
315 West 4th Street
Class C Liquor,
Outdoor Service
New
12/31/15
X
Locker Room
1918 Hawthorne Avenue
Class C Liquor,
Outdoor Service
Renewal
12/31/15
X
The Other Place
360 E. Ridgeway Avenue
Class C Liquor
Renewal
01/25/16
X
Legends Sports Grill
118 Commercial Street
Class C Liquor
New
01/19/16
X
3. Recommendation of appointment of Mark Knudtson for the position of Equipment
Operator II, effective January 26, 2015.
January 20, 2015 Page 3
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark recognized the new appointees.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
144035 - Schmitt/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of One (1)
2015 275HP Chipper Unit for the Forestry Division, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on January 2, 2015, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
144036 - Schmitt/Hart
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
144037 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, etc.", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-36.
144038 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-37.
144039 - Schmitt/Hart
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
Public Works Director for review.
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Bandit Industries
$ 109,460.00
6750 Millbrook Rd.
N/A
$ 28,000.00- Trade-in
Remus, MI 49340
$ 84,460.00
Ditch Witch
$ 98,454.00
PO BOX 45532
N/A
$ 30,000.00- Trade-in
Omaha, NE 68145-0532
$ 68,454.00
Bobcat of Janesville
4000 Newville Rd.
$ 109,960.00
Janesville, WI 53545
N/A
$ 25,000.00- Trade-in
$ 84,960.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
144040 - Welper/Hart
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of Two (2)
Ford F-350 Pickup Trucks for the Leisure Services Department, as published in
the Waterloo Courier on January 2, 2015, be received and placed on file. Voice
vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
144041 - Welper/Hart
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
144042 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bid documents, etc.", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-38.
January 20, 2015
144043 - Welper/Hart
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that "Resolution authorizing to proceed", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-39.
144044 - Welper/Hart
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
Public Works Director for review.
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Bill Colwell Ford -Isuzu
238 Waterloo Rd.
PO Box 270
Hudson, IA 50643
N/A
Diesel - $36,258.00
Gas - $31,014.00
Witham Auto Center
2033 LaPorte Rd.
Waterloo, IA 50702
N/A
Diesel - $36,294.00
Gas - $31,110.00
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
144045 - Morrissey/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Waterloo Center for the
Arts Restroom Renovation, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 2,
2015, be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
144046 - Morrissey/Welper
that the hearing be closed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
144047 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc.", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-40.
144048 - Morrissey/Welper
that "Resolution ordering construction", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-41.
144049 - Morrissey/Welper
Motion to receive and file and instruct City Clerk to read bids and refer to
Building Official/Maintenance Administrator for review.
Bidder
Bid Security
Bid Amount
Failor Hurley Const.
$182,700.00
3337 Marnie Avenue
5%
$ 12,640.00 - Alt.
Waterloo, IA 50701
Paul G. Christensen
General Contractor & Builder
$218,000.00
PO Box 543
5%
$ 17,665.00 - Alt.
Cedar Falls, IA 50613
Larson Const. Co.
PO BOX 112
$214,000.00
600 17th Street S.E.
5%
$ 17,500.00 Alt.
Independence, IA 50644
Peters Const. Corp.
901 Black Hawk Rd.
$196,691.00
PO Box 2940
5%
$ 12,588.00 - Alt.
Waterloo, IA 50704
January 20, 2015
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Woodruff Const., LLC
2030 Keokuk Street
Iowa City, IA 52240
5%
a
$202,900.00
$ 12,500.00 - Alt.
Craig Clark, Building Official, explained that the estimate was $300,000.00.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
RESOLUTIONS
144050 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving Convention & Visitors Bureau (CVB) Board
recommendations for funding of hotel -motel tax mini -grant application in the
amount of $25,000 to Main Street Waterloo", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-42.
144051 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement No. 14-HEZ-
181 with Iowa Department of Economic Development and Black Hawk Contracting and
Development, Inc. for the construction of six (6) new housing units, generally
located at the corner of East 3rd Street and Lafayette Street within Enterprise
Zone boundaries; and authorize Mayor to execute said document", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-43.
144052 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement No. 14-HEZ-
172 with Iowa Department of Economic Development and Skogman Construction
Company of Iowa for the construction of twenty (20) new housing units, generally
located south of Sarah Drive and east of Alexandra Drive within Crossroad
Estates Replat No 1 within Enterprise Zone boundaries; and authorize Mayor to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-44.
144053 - Hart/Cole
that "Resolution approving Housing Enterprise Zone Program Agreement No. 14-HEZ-
173 with Iowa Department of Economic Development and Skogman Construction
Company of Iowa for the construction of eighteen (18) new housing units,
generally located south of Sarah Drive and east of Alexandra Drive within
Crossroad Estates Replat 1 and within Enterprise Zone boundaries; and authorize
Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-45.
144054 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving a variance to the requirements of the Subdivision
Ordinance in Section 11-3-2(C) Preliminary Plat Approval and Section 11-3-3(D)
Application Procedure, relating to the approval of the Preliminary and Final
Plats of Summerland Condos North First Addition", be adopted. Roll call vote -
Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Jones questioned if the water issues have been mitigated.
Mayor Clark explained that the developer has worked to resolve any existing
issues.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-46.
144055 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving the request by Brent Dahlstrom for the 11 -lot
Preliminary Plat of Summerland Condos North First Addition, located west of
Dysart Road and north of Summerland Drive", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-47.
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144056 - Lind/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving the request by Brent Dahlstrom for the 11 -lot Final
Plat of Summerland Condos North First Addition, located west of Dysart Road and
north of Summerland Drive", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-48.
144057 - Schmitt/Cole
that "Resolution approving the request by Black Hawk Contracting and Development
for the 4 -lot Final Plat of Hawthorne Estates First Addition, located at the
southeast corner of Vermont Street and Hawthorne Avenue", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-49.
144058 - Schmitt/Cole
that "Resolution accepting the award of not to exceed $3,000,000 for project
costs and not to exceed $61,224 for general administration from the Iowa
Economic Development Authority (IEDA) for Multi -Family New Production Round 6
and approve an amendment to Contract 08-DRH-211 by adding the Supplemental
Community Development Block Grant award for the Grand Crossing project; and
authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said documents", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-50.
144059 - Schmitt/Cole
that "Resolution approving Construction Plans for relocated storm sewer serving
Lot A in Crossroads Retail Center Addition, as submitted by Helland Engineering
& Surveying, Ltd. of Cedar Falls, Iowa", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-51.
ORDINANCES
144060 - Cole/Schmitt
To re -open the hearing regarding the request by GMJ2 of Waterloo, Iowa to rezone
61.11 acres from "A-1" Agricultural District, "C-2" Commercial District and "M-
1" Light Industrial District to "R -1,R -P" Planned Residence District, located at
the northeast corner of East Shaulis Road and Texas Street, directly east of
Highway 218. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Dale Carrol, 130 Tribal Road, thanked Council for tabling the hearing and he
explained that there will be some flood plain storage reduction and asked that
Council and the County Board of Supervisors address the water situation with the
upcoming budget season.
Keith Harkin, 5402 Wheaton Road, distributed aerial photos of the property near
his home. He expressed concern with flooding of his bridge on his property to
his field. He suggested adding culverts to allow for additional flow.
Mr. Lind questioned how to keep the water issues on the front burner for staff.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that the first phase of the project has
been included in the Capital Improvement Plan. $100,000 has been requested. The
larger second phase has been put in the outlying requests.
Mr. Schmitt thanked the neighbors for their involvement in the discussion. He
encouraged the County to be part of the conversation for improving the flooding
situation.
The Mayor will work with the Board of Supervisors regarding their participation
to work towards a solution.
Ms. Cole thanked all the neighbors, the developer, and the Kiefer's for their
participation in finding solutions to the issues.
Mr. Morrissey clarified there are two issues. The first is cleaning the creek;
the second is the zoning request.
Mr. Schmitt asked for clarification of the look of the detention pond. He
questioned if the material in Sink Creek could be used for fill.
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Jim Ellis, GMJ2 Development, explained the detention ponds. Material testing has
not been completed.
144061 - Cole/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed and receive and file oral comments and recommend
approval from Planning, Programming, and Zoning Commission. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
144062 - Cole/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance approving the request by GMJ2 of Waterloo, Iowa to rezone
61.11 acres from "A-1" Agricultural District, "C-2" Commercial District and "M-
1" Light Industrial District to "R -1,R -P" Planned Residence District, located at
the northeast corner of East Shaulis Road and Texas Street, directly east of
Highway 218", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first
time. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
144063 - Cole/Schmitt
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Roll call vote -Ayes: Six. Nays: One (Schmitt).
Motion carried.
144064 - Cole/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance approving the request by GMJ2 of Waterloo, Iowa to rezone
61.11 acres from "A-1" Agricultural District, "C-2" Commercial District and "M-
1" Light Industrial District to "R -1,R -P" Planned Residence District, located at
the northeast corner of East Shaulis Road and Texas Street, directly east of
Highway 218", be considered and passed for the second and third times and
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 5261.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Janet Bulls, Complete Streets Advisory Committee Member, requested Council's
support on the Highway 63 Logan Avenue overpass.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, explained that staff has requested funding for the
corridor during the upcoming CIP process.
Harlen Ariens, Canadian National Railroad, spoke in support of the Highway 63
Logan Avenue overpass. He explained the increased level of safety the overpass
would bring.
Mr. Lind questioned if the railroad would participate in the grade separation.
Mr. Ariens explained that there is no benefit in the Railroad participating in
the cost.
Randy Herod, 111 Highland Blvd, explained that Bill Kammeyer has busted his hip.
He expressed concern with a dispatcher telling a citizen that animal control
could not assist with an injured dog.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned if the House of Hope is on the
historic register and asked if the developer has been identified. He expressed
concern with not finding a location for the Community Foundation. He expressed
concern with the condition of the TechWorks building and the lack of plants at
the Culture and Arts building.
Mayor Clark explained the situation with 519 E. 3rd Street.
Jim Chapman, 224 Bertch, questioned if the City is attempting to charge the
individual who destroyed the police vehicles.
Suzy Schares, City Clerk, explained that the City will be filing a claim with
the insurance company of the individual who struck our vehicles.
Mr. Morrissey spoke in of the Highway 63 overpass project.
144065 - Hart/Welper
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
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ADJOURNMENT
144066 - Hart/Welper
that the Council adjourn at 6:31 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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City Cle.k/Human Resource Director