HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-12/8/2014 (3)December 8, 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 8, 2014. Mayor
Ernest G. Clark in the Chair. Roll Call: Cole, Jones, Schmitt, Lind, Morrissey, Welper,
and Hart.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Rudy Jones, Community Development Director.
143923 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 8,
2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
143924 - Hart/Schmitt
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, December 1,
2014, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
The Mayor recognized Sharae Akin as December 2014 Team Member of the Month.
The Orange Elementary Lego League a.k.a. Kid Congress gave a brief presentation
on listening.
CONSENT AGENDA
143925 - 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 8, 2014, in the amount of $1,052,086.65, 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. 2014-1024.
2. Resolution approving request to certify the following assessments to
properties for work performed by the Water Works, together with
recommendation of approval of Board of Water Works Trustees:
2127 E. 4th Street - $3,102.98
1548 Bertch Street - $2,700.00
419 Douglas Street - $3,592.86
1124 Kent Street - $2,800.00
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1025.
3. Resolution approving request to prepare plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. and to set date of bid opening as January 22, 2015 and
hearing as January 26, 2015 for the Phase II CIP Pipe Lining Project,
Contract No. 876, be approved.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1026.
4. Resolution approving cancellation of assessments for 522 Bratnober Street
in the amount of $917.00 for miscellaneous assessments; and authorize City
Clerk to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of said cancellation.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1027.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1.
Travel Requests
Name & Title of
Personnel
Class/Meeting
Destination
Date(s)
Amount
not to
Exceed
Bob Ball, Chief
Bldg. Inspector;
Brian Baker, Chief
HVAC Inspector; Dan
2015 IRC Code
Seminar
Des Moines,
IA
01/08/14
$375.00
December 8, 2014
2.
3.
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Youngblood,
Combination
Inspector
Board/Commission
Expiration
Date
New or Re-
Appointment
Mardy DeHart &
David Kline
Mohammad Elahi,
Brown Traffic
Davenport,
12/2/14-
$330.00
Traffic Engineer
2014 Davenport
IA
12/4/14
Re -
Appointment
pp
User's Group
Class E Liquor,
B Wine, C Beer
Renewal
11/14/15
Jeff Siebel,
Property Safety
ICC Legal &
Management
Coralville,
IA
12/29/14
$116.00
Inspector
Exam
Class C Liquor
Renewal
11/22/15
4. Mayor Clark's recommendation of the following appointments:
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
Appointee
Board/Commission
Expiration
Date
New or Re-
Appointment
Mardy DeHart &
David Kline
Board of Electrical
Examiners & Appeals
01/10/18
Re -
Appointment
Brian Quirk
Operation Threshold Board
of Directors
12/31/15
Re -
Appointment
Sandy Goldsberry
Board of Adjustment12/08/19
Corrected expiration date
Re -
Appointment
pp
Approved Beer, Liquor, and Wine Applications
Name & Address of
Business
Class
New or
Renewal
Expiration
Date
Includes
Sunday
Galleria DePaco &
Coffee Shop
622 Commercial St.
Class C Liquor
Renewal
12/19/15
Greg's Place
924-926 LaPorte Rd.
Class C Liquor,
Outdoor Service
Renewal
11/30/15
X
Independence Ave.
Liquor & Food
1761 Independence
Ave.
Class E Liquor,
B Wine, C Beer
Renewal
11/14/15
X
Roby's Cocktail
Lounge
521 Dane St.
Class C Liquor
New
06/15/15
X
Volks Haus
324 E. 4th St.
Class C Liquor
Renewal
11/22/15
X
10. Recommendation of appointment of Julie Snider for the position of Waterloo
Housing Authority Director effective December 9, 2014.
11. Application for Pawnbroker's License:
Ellen Bryant, EZPAWN Iowa, Inc. dba EXPAWN, 920 LaPorte Road
12. Application for Recycling Yard License
Ronald A. Plum, 1207 Longfellow Avenue
Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mr. Schmitt questioned the address for Roby's Cocktail Lounge. It is located at
521 Dane Street.
Mr. Morrissey clarified that the Recycling Yard for Ronald A. Plum has now met
all requirements to hold a license.
Mayor Clark recognized the new appointees.
RESOLUTIONS
143926 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving Agreement with Black Hawk County Gaming Association
for a grant in the amount of $90,000.00, with a city match of $20,000.00 and
$10,000 from Build Our Ballpark funds, to be used for lighting of diamond #7 &
#8 at the Riverfront Sports Park; and authorize Mayor to execute said document",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1028.
December 8, 2014
143927 - Schmitt/Hart
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that Change Orders 1, 2, 3 & 4 for a net decrease of $2,786.40 for work
performed by Western Waterproofing of West Des Moines, IA for the East Fifth
Street Parking Garage Repairs; and authorize Mayor to execute said document, be
received, placed on file and approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven.
143928 - Schmitt/Hart
that "Resolution approving Completion of Project, Recommendation of Acceptance
of Work and Release of Retainage in the amount of $4,836.76 for work performed
by Western Waterproofing of West Des Moines, Iowa at a total cost of $48,367.51
for the East Fifth Street Parking Garage Repairs; and authorize Mayor to execute
said document", be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1029.
143929 - Cole/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving application for the Iowa Reinvestment District; 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. 2014-1030.
143930 - Cole/Morrissey
that "Resolution approving the 2015 Budget of the Waterloo Water Works; and
authorize City Clerk to file said documents with the Black Hawk County Auditor",
be adopted. Roll call vote -Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2014-1031.
OTHER COUNCIL BUSINESS
143931 - Hart/Morrissey
that Change Order No. 6 for a net decrease in the amount of $11,338.44, for
rehabilitation of Airfield Vault Project for Waterloo Regional Airport; and
authorize Mayor to execute said document, be received, placed on file and
approved. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
143932 - Cole/Morrissey
to approve the Culture and Arts Department Travel request for Kent Shankle,
Director of Culture and Arts, and Chawne Paige, Curator, to Paris, France on
January 30, 2015 to February 8, 2015 in the amount not to exceed $4,870.00.
Voice vote -Ayes: Four. Nays: Three (Lind, Hart, Schmitt). Motion carried.
Bill Kammeyer, 526 Home Park Blvd., spoke in opposition to the travel request.
Josh Wilson, 2831 Saratoga Dr., spoke in opposition to the travel request.
Cammie Scully, 605 Riverside Dr., spoke in support of the travel request.
Darrell Taylor, 421 Adams St., spoke in support of the travel request.
Jerry Grier, 23 Lafayette St., spoke in support of the travel request.
Robert Coil, Cedar Falls, spoke in support of the travel request.
Steve Murphy, 124 Terrace Dr., spoke in opposition to the travel request.
Lori Dale, 1228 Independence Ave., spoke in support of the travel request.
Mr. Lind questioned if the grant being used is a matching grant. He noted that
he does not support the travel request due to the timing.
Kent Shankle, Center for the Arts Director, explained that it is not a matching
grant.
Mr. Schmitt asked for an explanation of the collection and how it became to be.
He explained that the citizens don't see the connection between the Haitian Art
and the City of Waterloo. He suggested utilizing the grant funds for the box car
museum or the Grout Museum.
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Kent Shankle, Center for the Arts Director, explained that the original
collection was donated to the City. The City then networked with a large number
of scholars and donors and has grown the collection substantially. The
collection has brought recognition to the City of Waterloo.
Mr. Morrissey spoke in support of the travel request. He explained that this
gives a positive image for Waterloo.
Mr. Hart mentioned that funds could have been spent to help the African American
Museum prior to this request.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
John Sherban, 1715 Robin Road, expressed concern with the University Ave.
project. He also expressed concern with sharing the road with bicyclists.
Mayor Clark explained that the 30 day deadline discussed during the work session
was in conjunction with the Complete Streets policy not University Avenue
specifically.
Mayor Clark apologized to Steve Murphy for correcting him for misstating the
comments given by Eric Pedersen to reinvest net profit by the Waterloo Black
Hawks to Youth Hockey. He explained Mr. Pedersen did state that but the lease
does not refer to Youth Hockey. It states that the net profit will be used to
reinvest in Young Arena.
143933 - Hart/Morrissey
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Voice vote -Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
143934 - Hart/Morrissey
that the Council adjourn at 6:27 p.m. Voice vote -Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Suzy Sch.res, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director