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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. April 4, 2005 Page 2 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. • • April 4, 2005 • • Consent Agenda continued b. Motion to approve the following: Page 3 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. April 4, 2005 Page 4 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. • • April 4, 2005 • • Hearings and Bids continued Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Page 5 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. April 4, 2005 Page 6 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. • • April 4, 2005 • • 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. • • April 4, 2005 • • New Business continued 121431 - Greenwood/Cole Page 9 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. April 4, 2005 Page 10 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 • •