HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-1/12/2015January 12, 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, January 12, 2015. Mayor
Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper,
and Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Dan Trelka, Director of Safety Services.
144013 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, 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.
144014 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 5,
2015, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
Mayor Clark read a Proclamation in Observance of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Day
as January 19, 2015.
Mayor Clark recognized Dennis Gentz as the January 2015 Team Member of the
Month.
Mayor Clark recognized Gary Luck as the 2014 Team Member of the Year.
CONSENT AGENDA
144015 - 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 12, 2015, in the amount of $2,964,061.50, 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. 2015-11.
2. Resolution approving Request to set the date of public hearing as January
26, 2015 on the adoption of the Multi -Jurisdictional Hazard Mitigation
Plan for Black Hawk County, Iowa.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-12.
3. Resolution approving Request to preliminarily approve plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. and set the date of bid opening as
February 12, 2015 and public hearing as February 16, 2015 for the F.Y.
2014 Belt Filter Press Addition, Contract No. 869.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-13.
4. Resolution preliminarily approving request for proposals, form of
contract, etc. and setting date of bid opening as January 29, 2015 and
hearing as February 2, 2015 for animal control services for the City of
Waterloo.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-14.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
a.
b.
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Beck's Sports Brewery
3295 University
Avenue
Class C
Liquor &
Brew Pub
Renewal
12/31/15
X
Elitte Cafe Bar
1108 Jefferson Street
Class C
Liquor
Renewal
02/07/16
X
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d.
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Placita
322 West 4th Street
Class B Beer
New
12/01/15
X
VFW Post 1623
1406 Commercial
Street
Class A
Liquor,
Outdoor
Service
Renewal
01/14/16
X
2. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointment:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re-
Appointment
Marilyn Robinson
Memorial Hall
Commission
12/31/17
Re -
Appointment
3. Recommendation of appointment of Barry Stratton to the position of
Property Safety Inspector, effective January 13, 2015.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Lind questioned if there is enough time allotted to receive proposals for
animal control and the Mayor confirmed that it was.
RESOLUTIONS
144016 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving a variance to the requirements of the Subdivision
Ordinance in Section 11-3-2(C) Preliminary Plat Approval, Section 11-3-3(D)
Application Procedure and Requirements and a waiver to the requirements of the
Subdivision Ordinance in Section 11-4-4(A) Deferral or Waiver of Required
Improvements as it relates to the approval of the Preliminary and Final Plat of
Nottingham Third Addition", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Wendell Lupkes, 4862 W. 4th Street, expressed concern with the approval process
for the water detention and placing it in a floodway.
Mike Young, 215 Pauline Place, Attorney for the applicant, noted that the
applicant is available for questions. He noted that the developer has met all
legal requirements and has attempted to work with the neighborhood to
accommodate their concerns.
Anthony Day, 4525 William Drive, expressed concern with the water issues and the
detention pond. He also expressed concern with the smaller size of the lots.
George Stigler, 4616 William Drive, expressed concern with the development.
Kirk Ney, 4751 Luxley Dr., expressed concern with the water issues in the
development.
Bill Clausen, 644 Sheridan Road, Clausen Engineering, explained that the lots
are not in the floodplain. He explained that the development and detention area
will improve the water issues.
David Dryer, 3145 W. 4th Street, questioned where the sewer system will connect.
Bill Clausen explained that the route the sewer system will take.
Rick Young, 3849 Trent Lane, explained that master plan has always included
development in this area. He explained the expanded tax base.
Phyllis Doulaveris, 4558 William Drive, read an email from the Coralville
Engineer regarding detention ponds in floodplains. She expressed concern with
ability to fill the lots with $500,000 homes.
Mary Jo Burt, W. 4th Street, expressed concern with the detention area and
building outbuildings on Tract B.
Kevin Cortright, Developer, explained that there is a market for the high end
homes that will be built in this development.
Ms. Cole questioned the price of the lots.
Rick Young explained that they will be over $100,000.
Mr. Morrissey questioned if the approval process for the detention facility was
done correctly.
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Aric Schroeder, City Planner, explained the process taken and noted that it was
done correctly.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, explained that proper policy was followed.
Mr. Lind questioned if there is any legal basis to deny the request.
Dave Zellhoefer, City Attorney, explained that as far as he is concerned there
is no legal basis as of right now to deny the request.
Mr. Jones questioned if the lots can be made larger based on the needs of the
homeowner and what the detention area will look like.
Mike Young, Attorney for Developer, explained that the lot size is in the deed
of dedication and the total number of lots cannot change but the size can be
amended.
Bill Clausen explained the dimension of the detention area.
Mr. Jones questioned what the demand for building new homes of this size is. He
questioned what the impact on the existing homes will be.
Kevin Cortright explained that tax incentive helps but there is not a supply of
homes in this range and he believes there is a demand. He does not believe this
will have a negative impact on the existing neighbors.
George Stigler explained that the impact on the existing neighborhood would be
negative because the property values will be reassessed and will be reduced.
Mr. Jones asked for a better explanation of the flooding issues.
Bill Clausen explained the grading and the improved internal drainage for the
area if the development is completed.
Mr. Jones explained that the property is zoned properly and there is no legal
basis to deny the development.
Mr. Schmitt complemented everyone for working through this process. He
questioned the reasoning for Tract B including the ability to build a horse
barn.
Rick Young explained that it butts up against a property that has horses and is
just a potential use.
Mr. Lind clarified that the deed of dedication restricts the development to
single family homes.
Mr. Morrissey clarified that we are approving all four resolutions.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-15.
144017 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving the request by Robin Hood Enterprises, LLC for the
11 -lot Preliminary Plat of Nottingham Third Addition, Zoned "R-1" One and Two
Family Residence District, located north of West Shaulis Road and west of West
4th Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-16.
144018 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving the request by Robin Hood Enterprises, LLC for the
11 -lot Final Plat of Nottingham Third Addition, Zoned "R-1" One and Two Family
Residence District, located north of West Shaulis Road and west of West 4th
Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-17.
144019 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving the request by Robin Hood Enterprises, LLC to rename
existing Crusade Drive to Shelley Court", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-18.
144020 - Hart/Welper
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that "Resolution approving the request by Black Hawk Contracting and Development
for the 4 -lot Preliminary 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. 2015-19.
144021 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving the first of two payments for FY 2015 to Greater
Cedar Valley Alliance for work towards economic development, in the amount of
$14,250 base amount with $15,000 in incentive funds, for a total payment of
$29,250", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-20.
144022 - Hart/Welper
that "Resolution approving the Consolidated Public Safety Communications 28E
Agreement; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Mr. Schmitt clarified that this item has nothing to do with the communication
system.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-21.
144023 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Motion approving Change Order No. 5 with AECOM for a net increase of
$158,579.15 for the F.Y. 2014 Bridge Deck Repair and Overlay Program, Contract
No. 777; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Dennis Gentz, Assistant City Engineer, explained that the majority of the change
order is due to the repair of the decks on the four bridges, 25% was due to
repairing the approach.
144024 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work for work performed by Cramer and Associates, Inc. of Grimes,
Iowa, at a total cost of $1,473,233.05, for the F.Y. 2014 Bridge Deck Repair and
Overlay Program, Contract No. 777", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-22.
144025 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution to waive the public hearing and bidding policy and award the
bid received from Turfwerks of Johnston, Iowa, for the purchase of one (1)
Jacobsen R311 Wide Area Rough Mower, in the amount of $49,500.00", be adopted.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-23.
144026 - Morrissey/Hart
that "Resolution approving an Impose and Use Application No: 2014-1 for a
Passenger Facility Charge at Waterloo Regional Airport", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-24.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
144027 - Hart/Morrissey
that Motion to approve Supplemental Agreement No. 2 to AECOM for a net increase
in the amount of $175,000.00 for the F.Y. 2014 Belt Filter Press Addition,
Contract No. 869; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said
document, be received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Bruce W. Kazzer, 627 Sycamore Street No.605, expressed concern with the clearing
of the sidewalk approaches during snow events.
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Jack Black, 227 Downing Ave, questioned if the sign on the Rooff development was
to reduce the room size.
Aric Schroeder, City Planner, explained that the sign was for a Board of
Adjustment variance changing the development from a condo to a zero lot line
dwelling.
144028 - Hart/Welper
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
144029 - Hart/Welper
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 7:05 p.m. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
City Attorney Dave Zellhoefer stated that discussion of property acquisitions is
an approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section
21.5 (1) (j) (2014) .
144030 - Hart/Welper
To authorize to proceed. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
144031 - Hart/Welper
that the Council adjourn at 7:17
Motion carried.
p.m.
Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suzy Sch,:res, CMC
City Cle k/Human Resource Director