HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12/22/2014 (6)December 22, 2014
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, December 22, 2014. Mayor
Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Welper, and Hart. Absent:
Morrissey, Cole.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Eric Thorson, City Engineer.
143972 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as amended changing item #14 to $25,000.00, for the Regular
Session on Monday, December 22, 2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
143973 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 15,
2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
143974 - 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
December 22, 2014, in the amount of $1,313,115.88, 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. 2014-1052.
2. Resolution approving the request of Jill Smith for tax exemptions on the
construction of a new garage valued at $12,313.70 for the property located
at 2807 E. 4th Street and located within the Consolidated Urban
Revitalization Area (CURA).
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1053.
3. Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, etc. and
setting date of bid opening as January 15, 2015 and hearing as January 20,
2015 for the Purchase of One (1) 2015 275HP Chipper Unit for the Forestry
Division.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1054.
4. Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, etc. and
setting date of bid opening as January 15, 2015 and hearing as January 20,
2015 for the Purchase of Two (2) Ford F-350 Pickup Trucks for the Leisure
Services Department.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1055.
5. Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and setting date of bid opening as January 15, 2015 and
hearing as January 20, 2015 for the Waterloo Center for the Arts Restroom
Renovation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1056.
6. Resolution setting the date of hearing as January 5, 2015 for the request
by Lindsey Troyna to purchase a city owned vacant lot formerly addressed
as 1135 Magnolia Parkway for $3,000 with development agreement.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1057.
December 22, 2014
b. Motion to approve the following:
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Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Class/Meeting
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Amount not
Personnel
Class C
Liquor,
Outdoor
Service,
Catering
Privilege
Destination
Date(s)
to Exceed
Police Lt.
Supervisor
St. Paul, MN
01/20/15 -
$683.00
Campbell
Survival
01/22/15
Wayne Castle,
SLSI Workshop
Ames, IA
01/16/15
$130.00
Engineering
Garrett Gingrich
48 Hour EMS
Marion, IA
02/27/15 -
$300.00
Refresher
03/01/15
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Carlos O'Kelly
Mexican Cafe, 1331
Flammang Drive
Class C
Liquor,
Outdoor
Service,
Catering
Privilege
Renewal
12/19/15
X
Hy -Vee Gas #2, 2221
Logan Avenue
Class C Beer
Renewal
01/02/16
X
3. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointment:
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration Date
New or Re -
Appointment
Arlene Humble
Airport Commission
06/30/2015
New
4. Recommendation of appointment of Ella Ellis to the position of
Administrative Secretary in the Sanitation Department, effective January
5, 2015.
5. Recommendation of appointment of Nancy Higby to the position of
Administrative Secretary in the City Clerk Department, effective January
5, 2015.
6. Recommendation of appointment of Rusty Zey to the position of Airport
Maintenance Foreman, effective January 3, 2015.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Mayor Clark recognized the new appointments.
PUBLIC HEARINGS
143975 - Hart/Schmitt
to table public hearing on rezoning 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 until January 20, 2015. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS
143976 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Motion approving Change Order No. 1 for a net decrease of $29,477.95 for
the F.Y. 2015 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 864; and
authorize the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Five. Motion carried.
143977 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of
Acceptance of Work performed by Midwest Concrete, Inc. of Peosta, Iowa in the
amount of $212,513.54 for the F.Y. 2015 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program -
Zone 4, Contract No. 864 and receive and file two (2) year Maintenance Bond", be
adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1058.
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143978 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving documents, and adopt and levy the final schedule of
assessments in conjunction with the F.Y. 2015 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program
- Zone 4, Contract No. 864", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1059.
143979 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Rydell Chevrolet of Waterloo, Iowa
for the purchase of Two (2) Compact Pickup Trucks for the Building Inspection
Department in the amount of $42,746.00", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes:
Five.
Mr. Jones questioned why the City buys two -wheel drive vehicles.
Mark Rice, Public Works Director, explained that the building inspectors do not
utilize four-wheel drive.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1060.
143980 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution approving award of bid to Bill Colwell Ford of Hudson, Iowa for
the purchase of Seven (7) Police Patrol Vehicles in the amount of $183,734.00",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1061.
143981 - Welper/Hart
that "Resolution approving the request by Rooff Development for the 8 -lot final
plat of St. Joseph's Square, zoned "C-3" Central Business District, located at
the northwest corner of East 3rd Street and Lafayette Street", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Five.
Mayor Clark explained that the City does not have purvey on the naming rights
and the developer reported trying to honor the previous school.
Jack Black explained that he and others do not support naming the project St.
Joseph's Square.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1062.
143982 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving the request by Farmers State Bank to amend an
existing encroachment agreement to make changes to an existing 8' x 18' Monument
sign in the median of Nikki Street", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1063.
143983 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Motion approving Change Order No. 1 for a net decrease of $3,818.02 for
the South Hill Drainage Improvements; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute .said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion
carried.
143984 - Hart/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project, Recommendation of Acceptance
of Work and release of retainage in the amount of $5,759.10 for work performed
by Vieth Construction Corporation of Cedar Falls, Iowa, at a total cost of
$115,181.98, for the South Hills Drainage Improvements", be adopted. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1064.
143985 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM of
Waterloo, Iowa, in an estimated amount of $136,000.00, for the Phase II - CIP
Pipe Lining Project, Project No. 876; and authorize the Mayor to execute said
document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1065.
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143986 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving application for Community Development Block Grant
funds in the amount of $40,000.00, with a City match of $15,000.00, for the
Upper Gates Playground Equipment Project; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk
to execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1066.
143987 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving application for Community Development Block Grant
funds in the amount of $25,000.00, with a City match of $25,000.00, for the
Lincoln Park Seating Area Project; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to
execute said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Five.
Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, explained that it will replace the lower
seating area that has drainage issues and is not ADA compliant.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1067.
143988 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Agreement Addendum with Iowa Department of
Transportation, in the amount of $4,363,000.00, for the F.Y. 2013 U.S. Highway
63 Improvements - From Conger Street/Newell Street to Jefferson Street, Contract
No. 790; and authorize the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1068.
143989 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 11 with AECOM of Waterloo,
Iowa, in the amount not to exceed $244,400.00, for the F.Y. 2013 U.S. Highway 63
Improvements - From Conger Street/Newell Street to Jefferson Street, Contract
No. 790; and authorize the Mayor to execute said document", be adopted. Roll
call vote -Ayes: Five.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1069.
ORDINANCES
143990 - Hart/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Section 543 Thru
Streets by adding Subsection 88(a) Kimball Avenue -Frontage Road Stops", be
received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Roll call
vote -Ayes: Four. Nays: One (Schmitt). Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt expressed concern with the traffic flow.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Operations Superintendent, explained that it was
recommended by Ament Engineering due to the traffic coming off Kimball Avenue.
The signs are already in place. People have commented that they are not seeing
the stop signs.
John Sherban, 1715 Robin Road, expressed concern with the double turn lanes on
Kimball Avenue off San Marnan Avenue.
Sandie Greco, Traffic Operations Superintendent, explained that it is too late
in the season to paint the lanes.
143991 - Hart/Welper
that "an Ordinance Establishing Grades in the City of Waterloo in conjunction
with the F.Y. 2015 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No.
864", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time.
Roll call vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
143992 - Jones/Schmitt
that motion approving City of Waterloo Comprehensive Annual Financial Report for
Fiscal Year Ended June 30, 2014, be received, placed on file and approved.
Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
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ORAL PRESENTATIONS
Joe Oppold, 1920 Winston Place, questioned what the item passed on tonight's
agenda regarding Highway 63 meant.
Mayor Clark explained this item is regarding the design only.
Forest Dillavou, 1725 Huntington Road, expressed concern with the condition of
Downing Road.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Blvd, expressed concern with the way the local
government was being run and wished everyone a Merry Christmas.
John Sherban, 1715 Robin Road, commended the Police and Fire Department for the
way they handled the incident this week.
Jim Walsh, City Attorney, thanked the City and staff for all they do as this is
his last meeting and noted that this is an open and honest government.
Steve Schmitt wished everyone Happy Holidays.
Mayor Clark thanked Don Miller for his donation to the City for body cameras and
challenged the citizens to support the City and the purchase with donations.
Mayor Clark commended Jim Walsh for his years of service as City Attorney.
143993 - Hart/Schmitt
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Five. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
143994 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn at 6:06 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Five. Motion carried.
Suzy Sc ares, CMC
City Cl rk/Human Resource Director