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May 3, 2004
The Council of the City of Waterloo, Iowa, met in Regular Session at City Hall Council
Chambers, Waterloo, Iowa, at 5:30 p.m., on Monday, May 3, 2004. Mayor Timothy J. Hurley
in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson John Kincaid
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
119810 - Mary Haasis, 116 Courtland Street, stated she has tried planting trees, but
neighbors on Franklin Street across from Family Dollar drive on the parking.
Ms. Haasis stated she has planted three trees, but landlords and tenants drive
on the parking and kill the trees. Ms. Haasis asked if she could put gravel in
that area.
Mayor Hurley asked Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator,
to investigate this area.
Arthur Anderson, 1000 Ash Street, stated that the council has been talking
about parking on the front yard and asked what about junk yards in the
neighborhoods. Mr. Anderson stated that for eight years a semi truck box has
been parked in the front yard at 1203 Beech Street. Mr. Anderson reported
there are some junk yards at the corner of Newell and Linn Streets, one at 1015
Mobile Street, one on Salisbury and North Barclay, one on Ash Street behind
Payne Memorial AME Church. Mr. Anderson stated there are a whole lot more, and
that mice and rats are under the semi trailer.
Mayor Hurley asked Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator,
to investigate these areas.
Craig Fanton, 1170 Bourland Avenue, stated that an article in the Waterloo
Courier on October 1, 2002 reported that the council was looking at no parking
on front yards. Mr. Fanton stated he fully supports the proposal and adoption
of the ordinance. Mr. Fanton stated this is not a new issue as he sees it
practiced more and more every day. Mr. Fanton asked the council when they
address the issue to redefine the definition of front yard. The definition of
side yard and back yard would remain unaltered. Mr. Fanton stated this is a
sad realization when this is needed to force citizens into compliance when that
should be natural traits, such as pride and respect, and it shows attitude and
personal motivation. Mr. Fanton stated he sympathizes with those who don't
have enough parking, but they were aware of the parking before they bought the
property. Mr. Fanton stated that contrary to what some people want to believe,
this does not target any social group. Mr. Fanton stated he feels this
ordinance needs to be directed to those citizens who believe they can intrude
on law-abiding citizens who have pride and are responsible for their actions.
Mr. Fanton stated what greater impact on a city than its neighborhoods. Mr.
Fanton stated that April 4, 2004 the Courier ran a story on the proposed
landscaping project for City Hall regarding Mayor Hurley's comment that one of
his priorities is community pride. Mr. Fanton stated the council should
support the mayor and adopt a parking ordinance for the majority of the people
and enforce it for all of us.
Matt Boyd, 1422 Vine Street and Chairperson of the Waterloo Neighborhood
Coalition, submitted a letter signed by 11 Neighborhood Associations'
Presidents. Mr. Boyd stated the Waterloo Neighborhood Coalition rejects the
current plan for neighborhood cleanups that has been offered by the city and
rejects all three alternatives for neighborhood cleanups.
Welper/Kincaid
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
119811 - Welper/Kincaid
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, May 3, 2004,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
119812 - Welper/Kincaid
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 26,
2004, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation declaring May 8, 2004 as Letter Carrier Food
Drive Day.
May 3, 2004
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Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation declaring May 2004 as Adolescent Pregnancy
Prevention Month.
Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation declaring May 2004 as Black Hawk County
Tourism Month.
Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation asking citizens to purchase Buddy Poppies on
May 7-8, 2004.
Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation declaring May 4, 2004 as Waterloo Black Hawk
Hockey Day.
CONSENT AGENDA
119813 - Welper/Schmitt
that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
approved:
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Waterloo Memorial
Board to hold annual Memorial Day Parade on May 31, 2004 at 10:30 a.m., with
route starting on Commercial Street between West 5th and West 6th Streets,
west to Park Avenue, north to Mulberry Street, east to 5th Street, south to
Memorial Hall.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-273.
2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of KOKZ Radio to hold
4th Street Cruise, on May 29, 2004 from 12:00 noon until 4:00 p.m., with cars
from the east side traveling from Mulberry Street across the river on Fourth
Street to Jefferson Street and return on Park Avenue back to Mulberry
Street; cars from the west side will travel from Commercial Street across
the river on Fourth Street to Mulberry Street and return to Commercial
Street on Fifth Street and to barricade the intersections on Fourth Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-274.
3. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Ladies of Harley
organization to hold a Breast Cancer Awareness ride on July 17, 2004
starting at 10:00 a.m. traveling through the Waterloo and Cedar Falls metro
area and concluding at the American Cancer Society building at 300 E.
Ridgeway Avenue.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-275.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Kent Shankle, Curator, to travel to Chicago, Illinois and Dubuque, Iowa to
deliver art exhibition on May 1-3, 2004, with costs not to exceed $210.00,
including use of city vehicle.
2. David Keidel, Manager of Rehabilitation Services, to attend 2004 National
Lead and Healthy Homes Grantees Conference in Orlando, Florida on June 19-
23, 2004, with costs not to exceed $1,085.00.
3. Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, to attend 2004 National Lead and
Healthy Homes Grantees Conference in Orlando, Florida on June 19-23, 2004,
with costs not to exceed $1,085.00.
4. Nancy Gulick, Community Development Coordinator, to attend 2004 National
Lead and Healthy Homes Grantees Conference and 2004 Indoor Environmental
Health & Technologies Conference in Orlando, Florida on June 19-24, 2004,
with costs not to exceed $1,250.00.
5. Walter Reed, Jr., Executive Director of Human Rights Commission, to attend
HUD Training Academy Orientation and Briefing Session in Washington, DC on
May 25-27, 2004, with costs not to exceed $902.25.
c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Golden China Restaurant, 2046 E. Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
5/04/05)(Includes Sunday Sales)
Diamond Daves Crossroads, 124 Crossroad Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires
5/14/05) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Smitty's Bar, 709 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 5/27/05) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
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Crystyles, 726-728 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/23/05) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
The Jet Lounge, 451-453 W. Parker Street (Renewal) (Expires 4/30/05)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Hickory House, 315 Park Road (Renewal) (Expires 5/23/05)
d. Bonds.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
119814 - Schmitt/Cole
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Sulentic Playground
Equipment and safety surface and border at a cost of $50,000.00, as published
in the Waterloo Courier on April 26, 2004, be received and placed on file.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
119815 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Welper/Kincaid
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
119816 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with Sulentic Park Playground Equipment and
safety surface and border", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-276.
119817 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above project", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-277.
119818 - Gunderson/Kincaid
that "Resolution authorizing acceptance of proposal from Recreation Concepts,
Inc. for Gametime Equipment in the amount of $32,863.00 in conjunction with
Sulentic Park Playground Equipment", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-278.
HEARINGS
119819 - Gunderson/Cole
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Planning,
Programming and Zoning staff to rezone from "U-1" Unclassified District to "M -
2,P" Planned Industrial District property generally located north of Ridgeway
Avenue and west of Martin Road and to rescind Ordinance No. 3682, as published
in the Waterloo Courier on April 22, 2004, be received and placed on file.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
119820 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Welper/Kincaid
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
119821 - Kincaid/Cole
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning
Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 357 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain
Property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first
time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Hearings - continued
119822 - Schmitt/Cole
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
119823 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning
Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 357 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain
Property", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4690.
DOCUMENTS
119824 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Community Development Director transmitting application
for the 2004 Cities United for Science Progress (CUSP) "Lead-Safe...For Kids'
Sake" Grant sponsored by DuPont and United States Conference of Mayors, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", be
adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-279.
119825 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request from John Dixon
for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $72,902.00 for property located at
42 Franklin Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward
same to County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-280.
119826 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request from John Foley
for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $1,008,100.00 for property located
at 416 Sullivan Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together
with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward
same to County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-281.
119827 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request from John Foley
for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $1,185,000.00 for property located
at 314 Randolph Street in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together
with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward
same to County Assessor. Ayes: Seven
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-282.
119828 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Community Planning & Development Director transmitting
agreement with Greater Cedar Valley Alliance at a total cost of $55,000.00 per
year to provide professional services for economic development, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
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Joe Vich commended the council and mayor for all the activity in recent weeks
from the Denso International America facility, Ferguson Enterprises, Inc.
warehouse to the proposed Logan Plaza Hy -Vee Grocery Store, there has been
significant new projects going on in our community. Mr. Vich stated it has
been a partnership of many different organizations and people to accomplish
this for the city. Mr. Vich stated one of the unsung heroes was City Clerk
Nancy Eckert, who was buried in paperwork during all this activity, and
thanked her for her help. Mr. Vich stated the Alliance was formed under one
umbrella, and they are searching for an Executive Director. Mr. Vich stated
the Greater Cedar Valley Alliance appreciates its partnership with the city.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-283.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
119829 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution fixing the date of hearing as May 17, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the issue of not to exceed $1,100,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to pay costs of
construction and acquisition of sanitary sewer improvements and facilities,
including costs associated with the Garden Avenue Relief Sewer Project", be
adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-284.
119830 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution fixing the date of hearing as May 17, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the authorization of a Loan Agreement and the
issuance of not to exceed $500,000.00 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes for
a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs of funding outstanding sick leave
obligations to retiring employees" be adopted and City Clerk instructed to
publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-285.
119831 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 17, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $3,300,000.00
General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to pay costs of
acquisition, construction and improvement of real and personal property for
protection of property from floods; the construction, reconstruction and
repairing of street, sidewalk and intersection improvements; the acquisition,
construction and installation of storm sewer improvements, bikeway development
and related trail signage; the acquisition of vehicles and equipment for the
police, fire rescue and street departments; the rehabilitation and improvement
of city parks and the acquisition, repair and replacement of facilities,
equipment and improvements found in city parks; and the acquisition,
improvement and installation of traffic control devices, early warning sirens
and street lighting fixtures", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish
notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-286.
119832 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution fixing the date of hearing as May 17, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $430,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to pay costs for planning
and carrying out Urban Renewal Plans for the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban
Renewal Area, the Airport Tax Increment Redevelopment Area and the Rath Tax
Increment Redevelopment Area, including acquisition of properties and related
demolition and clearance activities", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to
publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-287.
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Resolutions - To Be Adopted - continued
119833 - Greenwood/Cole
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that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 17, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $695,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs of
reconstruction, improvement and repairing of the Five Sullivan Brothers
Convention Center, Young Arena and its parking area, Youth Pavilion, Center for
the Arts and the roofs of various city buildings and facilities", be adopted
and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-288.
119834 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 17, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $610,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs of the
reconstruction, remodeling, repair and improvement to various city buildings
and facilities, and the acquisition of hardware and software and related
computer replacement program expenditures", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-289.
119835 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 17, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $380,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs of the
acquisition of capital equipment and vehicles for various departments and
operations", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-290.
119836 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 17, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $525,000.00 General
Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs of reconstruction
and improvement of city golf courses; the reconstruction, renovation and
improvement of Riverfront Stadium, swimming pools and sports and boating center
facilities", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-291.
119837 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 17, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $6,900,000.00
General Obligation Refunding Bonds for an Essential Purpose to pay costs of
refunding and refinancing certain outstanding general obligation bonds", be
adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-292.
119838 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as May 17, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on the issuance of not to exceed $19,900,000.00
Sewer Revenue Refunding Bonds to pay costs of refunding and refinancing certain
outstanding sewer revenue bonds", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to
publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-293.
BILLS PAYMENT
119839 - Greenwood/Welper
that "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-66, dated May 3, 2004, in the
amount of $1,292,521.49, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's
Office", be adopted, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance
Committee. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor ass' ed No. 2004-294.
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NEW BUSINESS
119840 - Gunderson/Cole
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that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting
request to certify the amount of $2,895.00 for work performed by the Water
Works at 125 Irving Street, together with recommendation of approval of
Waterloo Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black
Hawk County Treasure of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-295.
119841 - Gunderson/Cole
that communication from Superintendent of Streets transmitting request for
authorization to seek bids for various asphalt emulsions/bituminous products
for upcoming Oiling, Seal Coating, Chip Sealing, Crack Sealing and oil patch
material program, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-296.
ADJOURNMENT
119842 - Welper/Gunderson
that the Council adjourn at 6:16 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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