HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-04/04/2005April 4, 2005
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, April 4, 2005. Mayor Timothy J.
Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson,
Welper.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Tom Jennings, Police Chief.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
121389 - Dave Jones, 222 Oliver Street, stated he is trying to provide a nice area for
kids to live. His son has been attacked, and he doesn't feel they have to take
this kind of abuse in this community.
Ed Loggins, 233 Oliver Street and a member of the Roosevelt Neighborhood
Association, stated young people are terrorizing others around the convenience
store. There were gunshots, but no one was wounded by bullets. Mr. Loggins
stated Mayor Hurley has been quoted as saying "not here", and neighbors say "not
ever." Mr. Loggins stated there has been a lot of dope selling and problems
with loud noise. The Police Department has been very helpful, especially
Sergeant Mohlis. The Police Department has been in the neighborhood around the
clock, and a young man by the name of Brown who is a dispatcher has been great.
Mr. Loggins stated they expect the city to help them because whatever happens on
their side of town affects all of Waterloo. Mr. Loggins stated they want their
side of town as safe as all of Waterloo. Mr. Loggins asked for the city's help,
in not only just moving these people around, but drying up whatever they are
doing.
Leon Mosley stated what is happening is there is a bunch of kids with guns who
want to be big boys and want to play the gangster -type stuff. Mr. Mosley stated
they shot at his cousin's house, and there is a drug house in the 900 block of
Linn Street and there is a drug house on East 4th and Oliver Street. Mr. Mosley
stated the Black community needs to stand up and take ownership of this problem.
Mr. Mosley stated he feels we need to go after the parents of these kids, and he
has asked Police Chief Tom Jennings to see if we could legally go after the
parents. Mr. Mosley stated that a white Yukon showed upon on Linn Street and
Oliver Street, and they saw guns taken out of the car and given to someone, but
they left before the Police Officers could get there. Mr. Mosley stated the
Police Department has been more than gracious, but the neighborhoods want them
to get meaner, enforce zero tolerance and stop these kids. Mr. Mosley stated
now the parents are buying guns. Mr. Mosley stated he applauds the Police
Department, but somehow we need to go after the kids and make the parents
responsible for these 13 and 14 year old kids. Mr. Mosley stated he believes
there will be at least two kids dead before summer at the rate of the gun shots.
Mr. Mosley stated it is flaring up on Logan and the Common Grounds neighborhood.
Mr. Mosley stated there is a mess over there from 3:00 p.m. on. Mr. Mosley
stated at one incident there were three guns in the house, and kids playing with
one of the guns shot a girl.
L.C. Smith stated he has lived in the area since 1972, and he is concerned with
what is going on in his neighborhood. Mr. Smith stated the Police Department
has really picked up patrolling in the area. Mr. Smith stated he was working in
his garage on Saturday and his 13 year old son wanted him to do something but he
told him he was working on the car and it would be a few minutes and that his
son should go ride his bike. Mr. Smith stated he son said he was afraid to ride
his bike in the neighborhood for fear of being shot.
Chantelle Sanders, 916 Linn and operator of the Neighborhood Convenience Store,
stated there has been a grocery store in this area for years. Ms. Sanders
stated she does not want to close just because of the problems as it is a needed
item. She has vendors who live in different areas, and its her life. Ms.
Sanders stated she would like the Police Department to continue patrolling and
when they see kids, she would like them to stop and see what is going on. Ms.
Sanders stated she wants the traffic, she needs the traffic, but she needs the
traffic to continue to move. Ms. Sanders stated when cars stop, fights start.
Ms. Sanders stated generally it is a bunch of young people arguing and fights
begin. Ms. Sanders stated Gates Park has a lot of traffic. Ms. Sanders stated
the kids are mainly there from 3:00 to 11:00 p.m. Ms. Sanders stated her
neighborhood is trying to come up with funds to help. Ms. Sanders asked the
Police Officers to stop, say hi, buy a pop, and then the kids will know they are
in the area.
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Oral Presentations continued
Dave Jones stated his son attends West High School, and he has to meet his son
at the school bus daily and take him home. Mr. Jones stated the store is not
the problem, they need the store as it is a necessity. If the store dies, the
neighborhood will dies. Mr. Jones stated they have to stand on the corner every
day like body guards, and they can't do that every day. Mr. Jones stated it is
young people between 22 and 25 years old who are shooting the guns, and he
believes it will get worse before it gets better.
Ed Loggins stated one family has moved out because of all this terrorism. Mr.
Loggins stated he has a neighbor across the lawn from him who won't let their
child go out of the house because they are afraid. Mr. Loggins suggested there
be zero tolerance and the city provide as much surveillance as possible. Mr.
Loggins suggested the council ride through the area between 3:00 and 11:00 p.m.,
and he asked the council to be as active as possible.
Mayor Hurley stated he appreciates the neighborhood coming forward, and what he
his hearing is they want zero tolerance and for the city to look at a law
holding the parents responsible. Mayor Hurley stated he appreciates the
neighborhoods' ownership. Mayor Hurley pledged to continue to work with the
neighborhoods and the city will do all it can. Mayor Hurley stated the city is
exploring "no loitering" signs around the grocery store. Mayor Hurley stated he
doubts the city can have constant Police Department presence, but the city will
work with the Neighborhood Association.
Councilperson Gunderson asked if there were funding
this area as Chicago just put them in problem are
Chief, responded they have not been successful in
cameras, but they are stilling looking for funding.
stated it might be time to get with the neighborhood
for cameras for this area.
available for cameras in
as. Tom Jennings, Police
acquiring grants for the
Councilperson Gunderson
groups and go after grants
Councilperson Kincaid stated he
read the letter from the union
is not about people losing jobs,
Kincaid/Welper
read the council minutes of March 28, 2005 and
concerning the maintenance/energy study, and it
its about saving taxpayers dollars.
that the agreement with Johnson Controls to perform a maintenance/energy study
be reconsidered and placed on the council agenda of April 18, 2005. Ayes:
Four. Nays: Greenwood, Clark, Gunderson. Motion carried.
121390 - Welper/Clark
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
121391 - Welper/Kincaid
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, April 4, 2005,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121392 - Welper/Kincaid
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 28,
2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
121393 - Welper/Kincaid
that the following
approved:
items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and
a. Resolutions to approve the following:
1. Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-93, dated April 4, 2005, in the
amount of $2,024,313.32, 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. 2005-256.
2. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request from Hawkeye Community
College for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 11/,
acres of prairie grass located near Hawkeye Campus during April 1 - May
15, 2005, together with recommendation of approval of the Fire Chief,
Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of Waste Management Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-257.
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Consent Agenda continued
b. Motion to approve the following:
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1. Chris Gergen, Police Officer, to attend Defensive Tactics Instructor
School in Des Moines, Iowa on May 16-20, 2005, with costs not to exceed
$543.00, including use of city vehicle.
2. Lisa Campbell, Police Sergeant, to attend Firearms Instructor
Recertification School in Des Moines, Iowa on May 5-6, 2005, with costs
not to exceed $227.00, including use of city vehicle.
3. Dave Mohlis, Police Sergeant, to attend Crash Data Retrieval Toolkit
Operator's Certification Course in Iowa City, Iowa on April 11-13, 2005,
with costs not to exceed $345.00, including use of city vehicle.
4. Rob Camarata, Bob Duncan, Mike Rasmussen, and Jeff Duggan, Police
Investigators, to attend Death Investigation Seminar in Iowa City, Iowa on
May 17-18, 2005, with costs not to exceed $420.00, including use of city
vehicle.
5. Carrol Kienol, Police Sergeant; Willie Keller, Police Officer; Dave
Mohlis, Police Sergeant; to attend Midwest Association of Technical
Accident Investigators Conference in Rapid City, South Dakota on June 7-
11, 2005, with costs not to exceed $1,354.00.
6. Tom Jennings, Police Chief; and John Beckman, Police Captain; to attend
FBI National Associates Iowa Chapter Annual Training in Keokuk, Iowa on
April 13-15, 2005, with costs not to exceed $255.00, including use of city
vehicle.
7. Louis Starks, Contracts & Grants Coordinator, to attend U.S. Department of
Housing and Urban Development Conference in Omaha, Nebraska on April 6-8,
2005, with costs not to exceed $450.00, including use of city vehicle.
8. Eric Thorson, City Engineer, to attend Storm Water Utility Workshop in
Ankeny, Iowa on April 14, 2005, with costs not to exceed $120.00,
including use of city vehicle.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Jim Lind Standard Service, 230 E. Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/6/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
d. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
The Grand Hotel, 300 W. Mullan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/12/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
All Golf Center, 1850 W. Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 4/15/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Jet Lounge, 451-453 West Parker Street (New Owner) (Expires 4/15/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
f. Outdoor Service Area Application
All Golf Center, 1850 W. Ridgeway Avenue
g. Bonds.
Ayes: Seven with Councilperson Welper voting nay on payment to Iowa Sports in
the amount of $1,200.00. Motion carried.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
121394 - Gunderson/Kincaid
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on 2005 Right of Way
Mowing, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March 25, 2005, be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121395 - 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.
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Hearings and Bids continued
121396 - Gunderson/Kincaid
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with 2005 Right of Way Mowing", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-258.
121397 - Gunderson/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with 2005 Right of Way
Mowing", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-259.
121398 - Gunderson/Welper
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Leisure Services Director for review.
Option A Option B Option C Option D Option E Option F Option G
Bidder Bid Bond Per Acre Per Acre Per Acre Per Acre Per Acre Per Hour Per Acre
Professional Lawn Care $3,000.00 $37.65 $32.10 $41.75
Waterloo, IA
B & B Lawn Care Inc. $3,000.00 $35.95 $34.95 $34.95 $22.00 $60.00 $42.00 $42.06
Waterloo, IA
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121399 - Welper/Kincaid
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Structural Steel and
Metal Decking (materials only) for 2005 Riverfront Stadium Renovations and
Improvements Project, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March 25, 2005, be
received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121400 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Welper/Gunderson
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121401 - Welper/Gunderson
that "Resolution authorizing award of contract in the amount of $31,462.27 to
Emmert of Marion, Iowa, in conjunction with Structural Steel and Metal Decking
(materials only) for 2005 Riverfront Stadium Renovations and Improvements
Project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-260.
121402 - Greenwood/Cole
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Metal Roof and
Flashings for 2005 Riverfront Stadium Renovations and Improvements Project, as
published in the Waterloo Courier on March 25, 2005, be received and placed on
file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121403 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written
and oral objections and there were none.
Greenwood/Kincaid
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121404 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution authorizing award of contract in the amount of $46,500.00 to
Hawkeye Sheet Metal Co. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with Metal Roof and
Flashings for 2005 Riverfront Stadium Renovations and Improvements Project", be
adopted.
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Hearings and Bids continued
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
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Mayor Hurley noted that the city is acting as the general contractor and asked
when the work will start. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, reported this
will be work in progress with the goal to complete by next season.
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. 2005-261.
HEARINGS
121405 - Kincaid/Greenwood
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on vacation of a portion
of right-of-way generally described as Mulberry Street crossover located west of
the Franklin Street and Oak Avenue intersection, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on March 18, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
121406 - 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 and recommendation of approval of Planning,
Programming and Zoning Commission be received and filed. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
121407 - Kincaid/Cole
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way generally described as
Mulberry Street crossover located west of the Franklin Street and Oak Avenue
intersection", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the first
time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121408 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121409 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance vacating a portion of right-of-way generally described as
Mulberry Street crossover located west of the Franklin Street and Oak Avenue
intersection", be considered and passed for the second and third times and
adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Gunderson stated since this is being turned back to green space
will the lots be put up for sale for housing.
Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, responded that the
lots will be buildable, it is pretty much a residential block, and this portion
will probably be residential. Councilperson Greenwood asked if the adjoining
property owners will get first crack at buying the property. Mr. Temeyer
responded it is a buildable parcel, so the city will be looking for someone
wanting to develop the area. Mr. Temeyer stated there is one house on the
block, and the city could sell them a portion of it. Mr. Temeyer stated the
crossover has been there since the late 1960s.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-4765.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
121410 - Schmitt/Welper
that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation of award of
contract in the amount of $82,987.58 to B & B Builders and Supply of Waterloo,
Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 5, and Trail
Repairs, Contract No. 689, 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. 2005-262.
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Unfinished Business continued
121411 - Schmitt/Welper
that communication from City Engineer transmitting recommendation of award of
contract in the amount of $2,547,690.87 to Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of
Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Asphalt Overlay Program, Contract
No. 688, 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. 2005-263.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
121412 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Iowa Post Frame
Builders to rezone from "R-2" One and Two Family Residence District to "R-4"
Multiple Residence District property generally located at the corner of Broadway
and Virginia Streets for the purpose of constructing a new multiple housing
complex unit (4 unit condo) be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting
date of hearing as April 18, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers
on above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish
notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-264.
121413 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Point Builders
LLC on behalf of Shi Zhong Zheng for a site plan amendment to the "S-1" Shopping
Center District property generally located near the southwesterly corner of San
Marnan Drive and Sears Street for the purpose of a new restaurant be received,
placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as April 25, 2005 at 5:30
p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request", be adopted
and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-265.
121414 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Schenk
Engineering on behalf of G.P. Schoenfelder for a site plan amendment to the "S-
1" Shopping Center Commercial District property generally located at the
southwesterly corner of San Marnan Drive and Sears Street for the purpose of a
new restaurant be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of
hearing as April 25, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on
above described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice
of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-266.
121415 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Coyote Crossroads
LLC for a site plan amendment to the "S-1" Shopping Center Commercial District
for redevelopment of the Crossroads Shopping Center building and overall site be
received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as April 25,
2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-267.
DOCUMENTS
121416 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $82,987.58 from B & B Builders and
Supply of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Sidewalk Repair Program -
Zone 5, and Trail Repairs, Contract No. 689, 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. 2005-268.
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April 4, 2005
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Documents continued
121417 - Cole/Schmitt
Page 7
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 2 for a net
increase in the amount of $61,510.58 for work performed by Borwig Building
Services, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2004 Sidewalk Repair
Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 677, be received, placed on file and approved and
Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121418 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Change Order No. 1 for a
net decrease in the amount of $8,378.90 for work performed by Aspro, Inc. and
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2004 Sergeant Road
Recreational Trail, Contract No. 668, be received, placed on file and approved
and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
121419 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from City Engineer
Recommendation of Acceptance for work
Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in the amount
2004 Sidewalk Repair Program - Zone 4,
file and "Resolution approving said
Maintenance Bond be received and placed
Resolution adopted and upon approval by
121420 - Cole/Schmitt
transmitting Completion of Project and
completed by Borwig Building Services,
of $155,783.90 in conjunction with F.Y.
Contract No. 677, be received, placed on
documents", be adopted and two-year
on file. Ayes: Seven.
Mayor assigned No. 2005-269.
that communication from Police Chief transmitting an application with the
Governor's Office of Drug Control Policy for FFY 2005 Justice Assistance grant
in the amount of $490,045.00, with city portion of grant of $228,993.00 with
required city match of $68,698.00, for funding of the Tri -County Drug
Enforcement Task Force, 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. 2005-270.
121421 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Airport Director transmitting agreement with Iowa
Department of Transportation for Air Service Development grant in the amount of
$23,000.00, with no required match, to be used for the airport's marketing
program, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement",
be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-271.
121422 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from General Manager of the Waterloo Water Works transmitting
a Release of Real Estate Mortgage for Kevin and Julie Lichty, 7735 Ansborough
Avenue, for payment of Promissory Note and Mortgage in conjunction with Kimball
South Rural Water Main Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said release of real estate mortgage", be adopted and Mayor and City
Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-272.
121423 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting an agreement with
Berens -Tate Consulting Group to update arbitrage calculations for numerous bond
issues to maintain tax-exempt status, at an estimated cost of $8,000.00 for
sewer revenue bonds and $12,000.00 for general obligation bonds, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-273.
April 4, 2005
Documents continued
121424 - Cole/Schmitt
Page 8
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $2,547,690.87 from Aspro, Inc. &
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Asphalt Overlay
Program, Contract No. 688, 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. 2005-274.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
121425 - Schmitt/Cole
that communication from City Clerk transmitting request to correct Resolution
No. 2004-869 approving an application with the Economic Development
Administration for a grant in the amount of $1 million, with RISE funding of
$1,400,000.00 and city match of $400,000.00, to be used for Commercial Street
Extension Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
correction and application", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-275.
NEW BUSINESS
121426 - Schmitt/Welper
that communication from City Planner transmitting request for a site plan
amendment in the "M -2,P" Planned Industrial District for a portion of Lot 12 in
MidPort America Plat No. 2 to construct a 16,625 sq. ft. industrial building
generally located off Airline Highway, east of the railroad track crossover, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as April 18,
2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-276.
121427 - Schmitt/Welper
that communication from City Planner transmitting request to vacate the
northerly 30' of a 60' easement generally located along Lot 12, MidPort America
Plat No. 2 to allow for development of the site, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as April 18, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City
Hall Council Chambers on above described request", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-277.
121428 - Schmitt/Welper
that communication from Superintendent of Central Garage transmitting request to
purchase a new end loader at a cost of $109,250.00, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution setting date of hearing as April 18, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on above described request", be adopted and City
Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-278.
121429 - Schmitt/Welper
that communication from Superintendent of Central Garage transmitting request to
purchase four mid-size pick up trucks at a total cost of $58,186.10, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as April 11,
2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-279.
121430 - Greenwood/Gunderson
to instruct Superintendent of Traffic Operations to prepare plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 US 218/11th
Street Traffic Safety Improvement, Contract No. 671, be received, placed on file
and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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New Business continued
121431 - Greenwood/Cole
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that plans, specifications, form of contract etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2005
US 218/11th Street Traffic Safety Improvement, Contract No. 671, be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121432 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-280.
121433 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as April 25, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers
and taking of bids on 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. 2005-281.
121434 - Welper/Gunderson
to instruct Airport Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with Replacement of Hangar Roof and Door Seals at Waterloo
Regional Airport, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
121435 - Welper/Gunderson
that plans, specifications, form of contract etc. in conjunction with
Replacement of Hangar Roof and Door Seals at Waterloo Regional Airport, be
received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121436 - Welper/Cole
that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-282.
121437 - Welper/Schmitt
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as April 18, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers
and taking of bids on 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. 2005-283.
121438 - Jerry Shatzer, 1829 West 7th Street, stated everyone saw the people come up
talking about the shootings, and he feels these people are going to have real
tears if nothing is done, and this problem will go from the East side to the
West side. Mr. Shatzer asked how much do the cameras cost, and that he feels
the council should ask for donations for the cameras. Mr. Shatzer asked the
city to set up a program for churches to donate money for cameras for the Police
Department. Mayor Hurley asked Mr. Shatzer to spearhead the drive for
donations. Mr. Shatzer stated he is wiling to give $10 from his pension, and
that churches and businesses should be willing to donate funds for the cameras.
Mayor Hurley stated Mr. Shatzer is underestimating what the city is trying to do
and he asked Mr. Shatzer to keep his $10 at this time. Mayor Hurley stated we
have had offers from the neighborhoods, and they are taking an active role.
Mayor Hurley stated he will find out what the city can do for the fundraiser,
and that the city is not so destitute that we couldn't help.
Welper/Kincaid
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
121439 - Welper/Kincaid
that the Council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:31 p.m. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that discussion of acquisition of properties on
East 7th Street as part of the Downtown Plan and acquisition of properties as
part of Highway 20/Ansborough Avenue Interchange Project is an approved topic of
Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j)(2003).
Councilperson Cole stated she will not be in the Executive Session because as an
employee of VGM it could be a conflict of interest.
121440 - Welper/Schmitt
that the Council adjourn Executive Session at 6:47
Cole. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
121441 - Welper/Gunderson
that the Council adjourn at 6:47 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
p.m.
Ayes: Six. Absent:
TCJJLJ
Nancy E ert, CMC
City Clerk
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