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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-11/01/2004November 1, 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, November 1, 2004. Mayor Timothy J. Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Boy Scout Troop 106 - Kittrell School—John Reincheld, Ian Brauer, Max Stayer and Nathan Woody. Scout Masters Jerry Hageman and Laurie Reincheld. 120710 - Welper/Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, November 1, 2004, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Cole/Kincaid that the agenda be amended to add a resolution to support Highland Crossing I, LLP for an Iowa Finance Authority tax credit project for affordable housing development along Idaho Street north of Stokes Manor. Ayes: Five. Nays: Greenwood, Clark. Motion carried. 120711 - Welper/Kincaid that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, October 25, 2004, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation declaring November 1-7, 2004 as Radiologic Technology Week. CONSENT AGENDA 120712 - Welper/Kincaid that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved: a. Resolution to approve the following: 1. "Resolution approving Schedule AP640, dated November 1, 2004, in the amount of $1,883,820.02, pp. 1-65, a copy of which is on file in the City Clerk's office, together with recommendation of approval of the Finance Committee", be adopted. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-749. 2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Rose Companies for a variance to Code of Ordinance to allow a chain link security construction fence to be placed approximately eight feet onto a public alley generally located northeast of Pioneer Graphics expansion and approximately five feet on the northwest on West Fourth Street right-of-way for approximately three months, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-750. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Doug Erpelding, Plan Review Specialist, to attend 2003 International Building Code Accessibility and Usability Seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on December 9, 2004, with costs not to exceed $115.00, including use of city vehicle. 2. Bob Ball, Chief Building Inspector; and Brian Baker, Chief HVAC Inspector, to attend 2003 International Building Code Accessibility and Usability Seminar in Cedar Rapids, Iowa on December 9, 2004, with costs not to exceed $225.00, including use of city vehicle. 3. David Zellhoefer, Assistant City Attorney, to attend Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association Annual Seminar in West Des Moines, Iowa on November 19, 2004, with costs not to exceed $140.00. 4. Nobuko Oyabu, Visiting Artist, to travel to Waterloo, Iowa on October 13-16, 2004, with costs not to exceed $455.00. November 1, 2004 Consent Agenda - continued Page 2 5. Richard Olson, Maintenance Foreman; and Paul Hursh, Mechanic, to attend Backflow Tester Recertification in Cedar Falls, Iowa on November 4, 2004, with costs not to exceed $250.00, including use of city vehicle. c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Packers Inn, 201 Rath Street (Renewal) (Expires 10/31/05) (Includes Sunday Sales) Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. HEARINGS AND BIDS 120713 Gunderson/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of End Loader for the Street Department, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 22, 2004, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120714 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. 120715 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of End Loader for Street Department", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-751. 120716 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above purchase of end loader", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-752. 120717 - Gunderson/Schmitt to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Superintendent of Central Garage for review: Bid Amount Bid Bond Bid Amount Altorfer Inc. 5% $106,482.00 Cedar Falls, IA Martin Equipment None $111,000.00 Rock Island, IL Murphy Tractor 5% $104,600.00 Waterloo, IA Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. HEARINGS 120718 - Greenwood/Welper Bid Amount Less Trade $77,282.00 $86,000.00 $78,600.00 that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on vacation of utility easement generally located at the northeast corner of Hammond Avenue and San Marnan Drive, just south of the Menard's Lumber Yard and rescinding Ordinance No. 4691 in its entirety, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 22, 2004, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120719 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Greenwood/Gunderson that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. • • NoVember 1, 2004 Hearings - continued 120720 - Greenwood/Gunderson Page 3 that "an Ordinance vacating utility easement generally located at the northeast corner of Hammond Avenue and San Marnan Drive, just south of the Menard's Lumber Yard and rescinding Ordinance No. 4691 in its entirety", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120721 - Greenwood/Cole that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120722 - Greenwood/Cole that "an Ordinance vacating utility easement generally located at the northeast corner of Hammond Avenue and San Marnan Drive, just south of the Menard's Lumber Yard and rescinding Ordinance No. 4691 in its entirety", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Ayes. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4743. 120723 - Kincaid/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Willow Springs Estates, LP to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residential District to "R -3,R -P" Planned Multifamily Residential District property generally located at the northwest corner of Willow Street and Idaho Street for the purpose of constructing a 60 -unit affordable family housing development, as published in the Waterloo Courier on October 18, 2004, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120724 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections. Murray Klane, representing the Gandolf Group and Willow Springs Estates, LP, stated that they are asking the council to rezone the property and approve a resolution of support for property tax credits with Iowa Finance Authority. Mr. Klane stated that about three months ago they met with City View and Highland Park Neighborhood Associations and the Neighborhood Coalition. Mr. Klane stated that they feel they are bringing in a high quality project with high quality management. The area chosen is in the Consolidated Urban Redevelopment Area (CURA) which encourages development in areas like this. Mr. Klane stated that about a year ago, they engaged a marketing study showing a very strong need for this housing project. When the application is submitted to the Iowa Finance Authority for tax credits, the state will engage in another study to confirm market demand. Mr. Klane noted that this project meets the needs of the community and will be well managed, and that Planning and Zoning have done their homework that the developers do quality work. Mr. Klane stated that the marketing study was performed by a group out of Lincoln, Nebraska. In answer to a question from Councilperson Clark, Mr. Klane stated they will not move forward with this development if they do not receive tax credits. Randy Herod, 111 Highland and a member of Highland Neighborhood Association and Neighborhood Coalition, reported that he does not know any neighborhood which supports this project. Dave Wilson, Vice President of Lockard Development, reported they were selected by the Gandolf Group to find a site in the CURA, and this site was available and is a good site for its intended use. Mr. Wilson reported that Gandolf has done over 15 projects with four currently in process, and no one has said they are low class. Mr. Wilson noted that three or four years ago the Cedar Valley Corp. did a housing steady which said we need to build 600 homes per year in the Cedar Valley area. Mr. Wilson stated he feels this is a strong fit for this particular site. The units will rent between $500 and $600 per month, and he doesn't consider that low income. Mr. Wilson stated that there is plenty of land available for future growth in East Waterloo and on Idaho Street. Mr. Wilson stated that the units will bring in gas stations, stores, etc. Mr. Wilson highly recommended the council approve the rezoning request. Matt Boyd, 1422 Vine Street, asked if there was any concern for the development with the quarry in the area and the question of debris on the land immediate west of the proposed development and the trucks that use Idaho. November 1, 2004 Page 4 Hearings - continued Mr. Klane responded that the land does not include a quarry. Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director, reported that there is a licensed rubble site managed by the Phillips family to the west of the site, which is regulated by the Black Hawk County Health Department. Nate Blanck, 4052 Niles Street, asked if the units will be HUD homes because $600 is a lot of money. Mr. Klane responded that they are not HUD, but are under Section 42 of the IRS Code. HUD is 30 percent of the media income of the county. These units will not be subsidized. Willow Springs Estates will make an application to the state for tax credits, which they sell in the market which is equity in the project. The development is restricted to 50 to 60 percent of average media income. Mr. Klane stated this development is not HUD subsidized nor is it targeted for people at 30 percent of the media income. Mr. Klane stated they look at the market rates, other tax credit projects and compare with HUD's limit so they know what they can rent the units for. Brian Robinson, 3303 Parkridge Road, commended Mr. Klane for his development on the Eastside and asked why not use some of the abandoned property. Mr. Klane responded when they come into a community they look at the best possibilities, and Mr. Phillips' land is located in the CURA, has utilities, and in talking with the members of the community, there is a strong demand for this type of project. Mr. Klan stated this is economic development, and they felt it is in a good location because it is close to the downtown, Martin Luther King Jr. Drive and the Industrial Park. Welper/Kincaid that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission and oral and written comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120725 - Kincaid/Cole that "an Ordinance amending Ordinance No. 2479, as amended, City Zoning Ordinance, by adding Subsection No. 369 to Section 2A-5, Rezoning Certain Property", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Five. Nays: Greenwood, Clark. Motion carried. 120726 - Kincaid/Schmitt that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Five. Nays: Greenwood, Clark. Motion failed. UNFINISHED BUSINESS 120727 - Gunderson/Welper that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $355,465.00 to Michael Huff Construction of Cedar Falls, Iowa in conjunction with Iry Warren Pro Shop Renovation, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said award of contract", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Paul Huting, Leisure Service Director, reported that the a majority of the project will be funded with GO Bond funds, but also from the Golf Improvement Fund which is made up of golf pro fees and per round set asides. Mr. Huting reported that there is a built in contingency for the project. Mr. Huting reviewed the cost break down and the alternate deducts which included $18,614.000 for the roof and doors, $3,110.00 for carpet and $2,344.00 for windows. Councilperson Greenwood stated he has a problem spending this amount of money on a public building, and he understands there is no additional agreement with the pro. Mr. Huting responded the new building would be under the current pro agreement, which includes $12,000.00 for concessions fees. Councilperson Greenwood asked who will provide the kitchen and catering equipment. Mr. Huting responded the city owns some of the equipment, but there is no kitchen equipment included in tonight's bid. Mr. Huting stated that the city will have to negotiate with the pro as to who will buy the new stove. • • No'Vember 1, 2004 Unfinished Business Following comments result. Ayes: Six. Page 5 - continued a vote was taken on the above motion with the following Nays: Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-753. 120728 - Schmitt/Cole that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $75,489.00 to McGill Restoration, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska in conjunction with East and West Fifth Street Parking Ramps Deck Waterproofing, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-754. 120729 - Kincaid/Schmitt that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $68,714.00 to RC Systems of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with the Purchase of Eight Sirens, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-755. DOCUMENTS 120730 - Gunderson/Schmitt that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $355,465.00 with Michael Huff Construction of Cedar Falls, Iowa in conjunction with Iry Warren Pro Shop Renovation, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-756. 120731 - Schmitt/Cole that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $75,489.00 with McGill Restoration, Inc. of Omaha, Nebraska in conjunction with East and West Fifth Street Parking Ramps Deck Waterproofing, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-757. 120732 - Welper/Kincaid that communication from Community Development Director transmitting Application for FY05 Economic Development Neighborhood Initiative Grant funds in the amount of $497,050.00, with no required match, to be used for Community Policing, Acquisition, Demolition and Rental Rehabilitation in the Rath Brownfields area, 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. 2004-758. 120733 - Greenwood/Kincaid that communication from Community Development Director transmitting Application for FY05 Economic Development Initiative Special Purpose Grant funds in the amount of $278,348.00, with no required match, to be used for Acquisition and Demolition of the business and property located at 220 Jefferson Street, Priority 1 Muffler and Brake Shop, 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. 2004-759. November 1, 2004 Documents - continued 120734 - Gunderson/Greenwood Page 6 that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a net decrease in the amount of $7,879.32 for work performed by Ti -Zack Concrete, Inc of Le Center, Minnesota in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 679, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120735 - Gunderson/Schmitt that communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Ti -Zack Concrete, Inc. of Le Center, Minnesota in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 679, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-760. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 120736 - Schmitt/Kincaid that "Resolution dedicating an easement for property generally located at the northeast corner of Hammond Avenue and San Marnan Drive, just south of the Menard's Lumber Yard and rescinding Resolution No. 2004-270 in its entirety", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, reported that as part of the new building, Menards moved the sanitary sewer, and we are replacing that sanity sewer easement by dedicating a new easement. 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. 2004-761. 120737 - Cole/Kincaid that "Resolution supporting Willow Springs Estates, LP for an Iowa Finance Authority tax credit project for an affordable housing development near the Willow and Idaho Streets intersection", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Matt Boyd, 1422 Vine Street and President of Highland Neighborhood Association and Chair of the Neighborhood Coalition, asked the council to take into consideration the petition submitted last week with over 300 signatures and that the projects are within several blocks of each other. Mr. Boyd stated most people are concerned with the number of projects in this area. Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, stated that it is his understanding that the Lafayette Street project may fall into another category because it is assisted living. Mr. Temeyer stated that the Iowa Finance Authority usually approves two projects for tax credits, and he feels because of the competition statewide, we won't see more than two of the projects receive tax credits. Mr. Klane stated that the assisted living category is separate, and that basically for a city like Waterloo, it would be unlikely that the Iowa Finance Authority would approve both projects at the same time. The limit is 96 units in one community, and both projects have 60 units each. Mayor Hurley read the petition submitted last week which requests the city to initiate a 24 -month moratorium on approving multi -family dwellings of new construction. Randy Herod, 111 Highland, stated the petition is against new construction. Mr. Herod stated that the key phase is "not now" and that the council should not look at just a single year but multiple years as it took Mr. Foley several years to receive tax credits. Mr. Herod stated if the council approves the resolutions of support they are saying this year, next year or the year after because the city says we want this project. Mr. Herod stated they would like a 24 -month moratorium on letters of support and would like to have a commission of citizens to look at what is best for the city. Mr. Herod noted there already is • • Noirember 1, 2004 • Resolutions to be Adopted - continued Page 7 one project in the area and now we are talking about two more projects with 360 units within a few block of each other. Mr. Herod stated that the development on Indiana and Lafayette is for assisted living, which they all support. Mr. Herod stated he feels it is time for citizens to put their oars in this water. Mr. Herod stated they would like to see single family dwellings with basement. Mr. Herod urged the council not to approve the letters of support and asked why do these have to be approved this year. Mr. Herod stated that no neighborhood in the CURA supports these projects. Mr. Herod commented they are not against development, but they would like quality of life with single family homes where there are single family homes. Mr. Herod stated they don't feel like they are getting a fair hearing. Mr. Herod submitted additional petitions asking the city to initiate a 24 -month moratorium on approving multi -family dwellings. Mayor Hurley stated that these projects aren't put together off the cuff. With the price of lumber, transportation, gas, etc. putting a two-year moratorium with some inflation would put a question mark on the projects. Mr. Herod stated that we are talking about investments taxes, which is why they can. Mr. Herod stated that many developers would like to build in other parts of the city, but financially cannot because of the CURA. Mr. Herod suggested putting a CUBA in the entire city. Mr. Klane reported he was here last year with the same site requesting rezoning and a letter of support and the council did approve the letter of support. Mr. Klane stated that the tax credits are very competitive, and if the Willow Springs Estates project is awarded tax credits, other projects likely won't. Mr. Klane noted that they have talked to each neighborhood, and that Anne Olson could not be here tonight, but she does support this project. Mr. Klane noted the opposition is from the homeowners, and we are talking about a population needing rental units. Mr. Klane stated that they have done the study, this is ten acres of land, and there is room for other developers to put in single family homes. Mr. Klane stated that the land has been there a long time, and their process is well thought out. Mr. Klane stated that Morgan, Noel and Ann have done a lot of work to find out what they are about. Mr. Klane stated that they worked closely with the City of Burlington for 40 units similar to this development. Mr. Herod stated that Ann was speaking only for herself, not the neighborhood association. Nate Blanck, 4052 Niles Street, asked dwelling. Mr. Blanck commented that he they have always been one family dwelli there are four generations living in one and nobody does anything about it. what is considered a single family has lived in this area 40 years, and ngs. Now across the street from him house with six cars for one driveway Dale Willie, 2648 Saratoga Drive, asked what would the tax base be if we build the rental units vs. single family dwellings. Mr. Willie stated he also has multi -families in his neighborhood. Mr. Temeyer responded that typically multi- family projects are taxed commercial, and they are taxed per acre and number of units. Mr. Temeyer stated that a low-density development is 466 units. Mr. Klane stated that based on conversations with the County Assessor, the taxes would be between $30,000.00 and $45,000.00 annually. The CUBA has a tax abatement period. The taxes would be somewhere between $500.00 and $750.00 per unit per year. Mr. Klane stated this project would pay more taxes than a single family unit. Mr. Klane stated that they heard there was not enough development on the Eastside of town, and there was controversy about hiring local minority labor, and they looked into both. Mr. Klane stated they try to hire all the local labor they can, using a local bank, which is around $400,000.00 per year for the bank. Mr. Klane commented that this is not just one shot, but a vibrant type of development with ongoing benefits for the neighborhood. Mr. Temeyer reported that single family homes have a rollback figure of about 50 percent of taxable value. Mr. Temeyer stated that any building over a duplex is considered commercial property. Welper/Schmitt that the petition and oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. November 1, 2004 Page 8 Resolutions to be Adopted - continued 120738 - Councilperson Clark stated he is' not opposed because of this project. Councilperson Clark stated all the council members received a letter from Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, regarding the NAHRO Conference he attended which included a session on single family housing. Councilperson Clark stated this is low-income rental property, and he is opposed to them being clustered on the Eastside. Councilperson Clark stated he wants development on the Eastside, but he is opposed to this development because it is in a prime location. Councilperson Clark stated that Mr. Klane studied and picked the best site, and it is a business decision, not what is best for the Eastside. Councilperson Clark stated he believes the Idaho and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive location would be a prime site for singe family housing and it would solidify the city's tax base. Councilperson Clark stated that the city has Renew Waterloo funds to assist people and state and federal funds for development of single family homes. Councilperson Clark stated on the Northeast side he would like to have proposals like we are doing for the Riverfront Renaissance Plan where the city can decide what kind of development and do a search for the developer and put in single family housing and have something nice to look at. Councilperson Clark stated we all know what can happen to poorly managed low-income housing. Councilperson Clark stated he continually talks about developers coming here and their money going out of town. This developer is from Rochester, and the rent money will go out of state. Councilperson Clark stated this development won't bring new families as they are already living somewhere, this only creates vacancies and landlords are already hurting. Councilperson Clark stated he believes this is the wrong project for this area. Councilperson Clark stated we do need new homes, and our focus should be on creating a plan for the Northeast Corridor and focus on providing our citizens with more income so they can afford housing. Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, reported for the past four or five years, Community Development has prioritized homeownership and that is where the dollars have gone. Mr. Jones stated that the HOME funds have not been able to generate interest for single families. Mr. Jones stated that homeownership is one of their strategies and should continue as a priority. Councilperson Clark stated he does not agree with Mr. Herod's petition, but his comments have been directed to these two projects. Mr. Temeyer reported that the study stated we needed 800 dwelling units per year for the metro area, and the city's would be about half that number. Those include single family dwellings, condos and rental units. Mr. Temeyer stated that the CUBA gives tax breaks for people who remodel, and the city is concentrating in the older neighborhoods. Mr. Temeyer stated the city could put the CURA in the entire community, but we wanted to give tax breaks for in -fill and fixing up neighborhoods. Councilperson Welper stated he supports the citizens and development on the Eastside. Councilperson Welper stated he was offended by suggestions that the area was too nice for people not financially well off to live as he sees this as a hand up. Councilperson Welper stated there are 500 to 600 homes in need of repairs, and this gives citizens an opportunity to live in clean homes, and it's a way to clean up the city. Councilperson Kincaid stated they have had homes come in on the Eastside, trailer homes, and they stick them in wherever they want, and he does not want anymore of them. Councilperson Kincaid stated he supports this project as it will be a good project for that area which already has churches, schools, and bus service. Councilperson Kincaid stated he voted against the letter of support for the Highland Crossing project, is still against the project, but will vote for the letter of support because he does not want to discriminate against any developer, but wants to give them an equal playing field. A resident stated there has been a study of rats and what happens when they are crowded together. She stated if we are talking about a project like Logandale, that is a high crime area, and she would rather see single family homes. She would like to give people a chance for good quality of life, but multi -families homes are not good for the community. Councilperson Greenwood stated he has been listening to the neighborhood groups, and he is hearing this development concentrates too much low-income housing in a small area. Councilperson Greenwood stated the neighborhood groups don't support these developments, and he can't support them. Councilperson Greenwood stated he would like to look for a developer who would build the development we want. • • Iovember 1, 2004 • • Resolutions to be Adopted - continued Page 9 Following comments a vote was taken on the original motion with the following result. Ayes: Four. Nays: Greenwood, Clark, Gunderson. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-762. 120739 - Cole/Kincaid that "Resolution supporting Highland Crossing I, LLP for an Iowa Finance Authority tax credit project for affordable housing development along Idaho Street north of Stokes Manor", be adopted. Ayes: Four. Nays: Greenwood, Clark, Gunderson. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-763. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 120740 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "an Ordinance establishing grades for the F.Y. 2005 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 679, in the City of Waterloo, Iowa", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120741 - Gunderson/Welper that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120742 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "an Ordinance establishing grades for the F.Y. 2005 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 679, in the City of Waterloo, Iowa", be considered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Seven. Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4744. NEW BUSINESS 120743 - Greenwood/Cole that "Resolution approving abandonment schedule in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 679", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-764. 120744 - Greenwood/Schmitt that "Resolution adopting and levying final schedule of assessments and providing for payment thereof in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 679", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-765. 120745 - Gunderson/Greenwood to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to prepare specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Fire Rescue Training Center Basement Remodel, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120746 - Gunderson/Greenwood that specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Fire Rescue Training Center Basement Remodel, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120747 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-766. November 1, 2004 Page 10 New Business - continued 120748 - Gunderson/Greenwood that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, form of contract, etc. as November 22, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking bids on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-767. 120749 - Schmitt/Gunderson to instruct Airport Director to prepare Requests for Proposals in conjunction with Waterloo Regional Airport Marketing Communications Agency, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120750 - Schmitt/Gunderson that Requests for Proposals form in conjunction with Waterloo Regional Airport Marketing Communications Agency, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120751 - Schmitt/Gunderson that "Resolution preliminarily approving Requests for Proposals form in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-768. 120752 - Schmitt/Gunderson that "Resolution setting date of hearing on Requests for Proposals as December 6, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-769. 120753 - Greenwood/Welper to instruct Airport Director to prepare Requests for Proposals in conjunction with Waterloo Regional Airport Air Service Consultant, be received, placed on file and approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Brad Hagen, Airport Director, stated that both the Marketing Communications Agency and Airport Air Service Consultant services will be funded through the federal grant received by the Airport. The cost for these services will be 90 percent funded by the grant with the rest of the cost funded by the Airport and community. Mr. Hagen reported that they will be sending Requests for Proposals for the Marketing Agency to all agencies listed in the yellow pages and anyone else interested. The Requests for Proposals will be evaluated and narrowed down to two agencies and then a final decision will be made. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120754 - Greenwood/Cole that Requests for Proposals form in conjunction with Waterloo Regional Airport Air Service Consultant, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. 120755 - Greenwood/Schmitt that "Resolution preliminarily approving Requests for Proposals form in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-770. • • I o*vember 1, 2004 • New Business - continued 120756 - Greenwood/Clark Page 11 that "Resolution setting date of hearing on Requests for Proposals as December 6, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-771. 120757 - Greenwood/Cole that communication from Superintendent of transmitting request to set date of hearing Maintenance/Refurbishment of Two Belt Filter Press Easton Avenue Wastewater Treatment Facility, be "Resolution setting date of hearing as November City Hall Council Chambers on the above described Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Waste Management Services on Proposals received for Biosolids Dewatering Units at received, placed on file and 15, 2004 at 5:30 p.m. in the request", be adopted and City Seven. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2004-772. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 120758 - Jerry Shatzer, 1829 West 7th Street, reported that the new manager at the Waterloo Water Works received $13,000.00 more in pay or a 21 percent increase than the previous manager. Mayor Hurley suggested that Mr. Shatzer attend a board meeting of the Waterloo Water Works as they are a separate entity, although the council does approve their budget. Mr. Shatzer stated he heard we are paying him more because we have to keep up with other cities, but Waterloo is a poor town. Mayor Hurley asked Mr. Shatzer if he always wants Waterloo to be a poor town. Mr. Shatzer stated that it seems like all the decisions now we say are technology, but only a small population will be able to do this. Mr. Shatzer stated the economy is not as it appears. Mayor Hurley responded he has more faith in the people in Waterloo than Mr. Shatzer. Mayor Hurley suggested Mr. Shatzer drive on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, U.S. Highway 63, attend neighborhood associations meetings and attend city hall meetings and catch the positive feelings going on. Dale Willie, 2648 Saratoga Drive, wished Councilperson Welper good luck on tomorrow's election. Wally Robinson, 525 Colorado, asked when the council is going to talk about the one cent local option tax. Mayor Hurley responded that no date has been set, but the city will be having meetings with Cedar Falls elected officials as we would like to have similar language for the ballot. Mayor Hurley stated it could be on next week's agenda. Mr. Robinson stated that the city is doing a good job on the streets, and we need to keep the use of the local option tax where it is at. John Holmes, 425 Kingbaird, presented a proposed resolution for the local option tax. The resolution reads that 100 percent of the local option sales and service tax is to be used for the reconstruction, repair or replacement of existing city streets, including the adjacent curbs, driveway, approaches and the storm and sanitary sewers underlying such streets. Mayor Hurley stated that the city needs to talk with Cedar Falls official, and when they reach an agreement on the ballot language then it will be brought before the council. Mr. Holmes urged the council to adopt the proposed resolution. Brian Robinson, 3303 Parkeridge, asked what low-income person can afford houses on the Eastside. Mr. Robinson stated the landlords are slum lords. Mr. Robinson stated he has 19 pictures of abandoned building. The abandoned buildings are a nuisance, compromise black safety and they house drugs. Mr. Robinson stated if these buildings were located on Ridgeway Avenue, they would not be standing. Mr. Robinson asked why is black property compromised and asked when will the council support them. Mr. Robinson stated its been ten years, and he would like something done. Nate Blanck stated President Bush told Mayor Hurley to fill the potholes, but he probably meant manhole covers. November 1, 2004 Page 12 Oral Presentations - continued Mayor Hurley stated that not one penny of local option tax money is used to fill potholes. Mayor Hurley stated that President Bush said it jokingly, but if he is going offer these opinions, he should offer us the money. Councilperson Kincaid wished Mayor Hurley a Happy Birthday. James Burt asked what is the city going to do about abandoned houses. There are kids out late at night, people selling drugs, and he lives right down from the police station. Councilperson Cole read a prepared statement concerning the local option sales tax and the multi media effort she believes is misleading residents about the tax. Councilperson Cole stated she has received 150 calls concerning the ads. They seem to believe the council and mayor make the decision on how to spend the one cent local option sales tax, but they don't, Black Hawk County voters do when they go to the polls to renew the tax. Councilperson Cole stated that the Road Use Tax takes care of pot holes. Councilperson Cole stated that the advertising agency is not working for the city but for a group who does not have the spine to come out into the daylight. Councilperson Cole stated she believes road construction contractors are behind the ads and asked who has millions to gain or lose if the citizens decide to spend a half cent of the option tax on property tax relief, but the same group who has made $84 million resurfacing the streets since 1991. Councilperson Cole said she thinks the voters need to know what special interest group is behind the ad campaign. Councilperson Cole stated she resents the ads for the not so subtle attacks on the council and mayor's integrity, and the talk about secret meetings and slush funds. Councilperson Cole stated she is speaking for herself. Councilperson Schmitt commended Councilperson Cole for her courage and for saying what needs to be said. Councilperson Schmitt stated the ads are a personal affront that the council and mayor aren't good stewards of the money. Councilperson Gunderson also commended Councilperson Cole and stated he agrees with her. Welper/Schmitt that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 120759 - Welper/Gunderson that the Council adjourn at 7:30 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried. LAancy(ckert, CMC City Clerk •