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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-08/01/2005• August 1, 200 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, August 1, 2005. Mayor Timothy J. Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper. Absent: Cole Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Councilperson Reggie Schmitt. 122051 - Welper/Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: carr=ed. 122052 Welper/Kincaid August 1, 2005, Cole. Motion that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, July 25, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carr:ed. Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation calling upon all citizens to join Neighborhood Associations and the National Association of Town Watch in supporting the 22na Annual National Night Out on August 2, 2005. CONSENT AGENDA 122053 - Welper/Kincaid that the following items on the consent agenda be received, placed on file and approved: a. Resolutions to approve the following: 1. Resolution approving Schedule AP640, pp. 1-68, dated ,'August 1, 2005, in the amount of $827,632.87, 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. 2005-684. 2 Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of KBBG Radio to hold KBBG-FM'S 28th Annual Parade on August 20, 2005 beginning at 10:00 a.m., with route to commence at corners of East 4th and Donald Streets, south on East 4th Street to Sumner Street, east on Sumner Streit to Mobile Street, north on Mobile Street to Quincy and Mobile to KBBG-FM parking lot. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-685. 3. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Lantern Square Apartments for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on August 6, 2005 from 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. in conjunction with event to be held inside the courtyard of the Lantern Square Apartments, including live music, together with recommendation of approval of Police Chief. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-686. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting recommendation of appointment of Donna Lesyshen to the position of Waterloo Housing Partnership Coordinator, effective at a mutually agreed upon date. 2. James Bartlett, Police Officer; and Todd Wilson, Police Investigative Analyst, to attend Criminal Intelligence Analysis Training in Madison, Wisconsin on July 31 - August 5, 2005, with costs not to exceed $1,972.85, including use of city vehicle. c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Bc's, 118 Commercial (Renewal) (Expires 8/9/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) d. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Dane Street Liquor, 521 Dane Street (New) (Expires 8/1/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) August 1, 200 Cons:nt Agenda continued e. f B C D g. C D h. P W M R L F i. B Ayes the HEAR 122054 - Gund that Lift July Page 2 W'ne License Permit Application C ass B D-ne Street Liquor, 521 Dane Street (New) (Expires 8/1/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) er License Permit Application ass C ne Street Liquor, 521 Dane Street (New) (Expires 8/1/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) 'garette Permit Application ne Street Liquor, 521 Dane Street • wnbroker's License Application terloo Jewelry, 330 East 4th Street . Money USA, 1516 LaPorte Road bin's Surplus and Pawn, 110 East 4th Street vi Brothers Jewelers LTD, 306 East 4th Street rris Stereo & Loan, 211 West 18th Street nds. Six, with Councilperson Gunderson abstaining on refund payment to him in mount of $246.40. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. NGS & BIDS rson/Schmitt proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of Portable System for Waterloo Fire Rescue, as published in the Waterloo Courier on 22, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 122055 - 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: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 122056 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bidding document, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Purchase of Portable Lift System for Waterloo Fire Rescue", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-687. 122057 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with Purchase of Portable Lift System for Waterloo Fire Rescue", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-688. 122058 - Gunderson/Schmitt to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to Fire Chief for review: Bidder Bid Amount Gray Professional Service Automotive Resources, Inc. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. HEARINGS 122059 - Schmitt/Welper $56,050.00 $58,102.30 that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Schenk Engineering on behalf of Minard Construction, Inc. to vacate, sell and convey property generally located along Dysart Road for $570.00, as published in the Waterloo Courier on July 22, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. • August 1, 200 Hear ngs continued • • Page 3 122060 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and ral objections and there were none. Schm tt/Welper that the hearing be closed and recommendation of approval of the Planning, Prog amming and Zoning Commission be received and placed on filed. Ayes: Six. Abse t: Cole. Motion carried. 122061 - Schm tt/Clark that "an Ordinance vacating property generally located along Dysart Road", be rece ved, placed on file, considered and passed for the first time. Prio to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Coun•ilperson Gunderson commented that the letter from the City Planner states that staff may have to offer the land back to Glen and Grace Jefferies, the orig nal owners, and asked if they had been contacted. Don Temeyer, Community Plan ing and Development Director, responded they have been contacted, and it is in a -tate. The property when purchased by the city was in the Jeffries' name and as been sold several times. Mr. Temeyer stated if the Jeffries wanted to purc ase it, staff would recommend that it not be sold because why would we sell a sl ver in between the existing landowner and the street right of way. Mr. Teme er stated they have said they will sign off on it, but we don't have it and stafwon't close on the property until the Jeffries sign off. Foll wing comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following resu t. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 122062 - Schm tt/Clark that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two prio meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 122063 - Schm tt/Clark that "an Ordinance vacating property generally located along Dysart Road", be cons dered and passed for the second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Abse t: Cole. Ordi ance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4777. 122064 - Schm tt/Clark that "Resolution authorizing said sale and conveyance" be adopted and City Atto ey instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Six. Abse t: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-689. UNFI ISHED BUSINESS 122065 - Gree wood/Gunderson that reco Subs Impr Ansb appr IP 41 communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting mendation of award of contract in the amount of $82,646.20 to Aspro, Inc. & diaries of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Traffic Safety vement Project - Extending Left Turn Bays on University Avenue at rough Avenue, TRAF-110-05, be received, placed on file and "Resolution ving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-690. Sand e Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, reported that Aspro is hopi g to start the project as soon as possible and it will be completed this year REPO TS 122066 - Kinc-id/Schmitt that betw Reco appr communication from Assistant City Engineer requesting that Cedar Street en W. Park Avenue and W. 4th Street be removed from the F.Y. 2005 Street struction Program, Contract No. 687, be received, placed on file and ved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. August 1, 200 DOC d NTS 122067 - Welp=r/Kincaid Page 4 that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting Cont acts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $82,646.20 from Aspr•, Inc. & Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Traffic Safety Improvement Project - Extending Left Turn Bays on University Aven e at Ansborough Avenue, TRAF-110-05, be received, placed on file and "Res•lution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk auth•rized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-691. 122068 - Welp /Kincaid that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $99,900.00 from Mike Dolan Conc ete and Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with Riverfront Stad'um 2005 Renovations and Improvements Project, be received, placed on file and `Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor authorized to exec to same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-692. 122069 - Welp=r/Kincaid that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting agre=ment with Iowa Department of Transportation for Traffic Safety Improvement granin the amount of $45,000.00 for U.S. 63 (Logan Avenue) and Parker Avenue Traf is Safety Improvements, CS -TSF -8155(684)-85-07, be received, placed on file and `Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk auth•rized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-693. 122070 Welp=r/Kincaid that appl gran nort for Boul Stre be a communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting cation with Iowa Department of Transportation for Traffic Safety Funds estimated at $250,000.00 for improvements to the intersection of ound US 218 on-ramp (Broadway Street) and Airport Boulevard, $130,000.00 he intersection of southbound US 218 off -ramp (Broadway Street) and Airport yard, and $150,000.00 for the intersection of Independence Avenue and Idaho t, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said application", opted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-694. 122071 - Welp=r/Kincaid that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting agre=ment with Aspro, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa for installation of speed humps at a co•t of $1,250.00 per speed hump for asphalt pavement and $1,750.00 per speed hump for concrete pavement, be received, placed on file and "Resolution appr•ving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Prio to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Coun ilperson Welper asked how we arrived at the prices. Mayor Hurley stated that we went out for bid. We are not committing to any speed humps at this time but this is a price we are locking in for a period of time if council appr•ves further speed humps. Coun ilperson Greenwood asked what we paid for the speed humps in the past. Sand e Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, responded that three speed hump have been installed and they were $1,000 to $1,100 each. Ms. Greco stated that the speed humps have been redesigned a little to make sure the snowplow blad=s don't grab them. Coun ilperson Greenwood asked what is the process to have a speed hump inst-lled. Ms. Greco responded citizens should contact the Traffic Department and •hey will send them a petition. Coun resp have ilperson Clark asked how long will the speed humps last. Ms. Greco nded they are expected to last like a street according to research they done on other cities who have installed them. • • August 1, 2005 • • Documents continued Page 5 Councilperson Kincaid asked if Aspro was the lowest bidder, and if there were any minority participation. Ms. Greco responded Aspro was the lowest bidder and she will get a copy of the list to council as the Traffic Engineer called around and got bids on the speed humps. Councilperson Kincaid stated there was not a letter from Louis Starks on the bids. Mayor Hurley stated he wasn't sure at this dollar figure if there would be a letter from Mr. Starks, but he will follow up on it. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-695. 122072 - Gunderson/Schmitt that with $138, Expa "Res. auth• communication from Associate Engineer transmitting city-state agreement Iowa Department of Transportation for RISE funds in the amount of 315.00, with local match of $138,315.00, in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 VGM sion Entrance Road, Contract No. 704, be received, placed on file and lution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk rized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-696. 122073 - Gund=rson/Schmitt that Claa engi Expa "Res auth communication from Associate Engineer transmitting agreement with Wayne sen Engineering and Surveying, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa to provide eering services at a cost of $24,000.00 in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 VGM sion Entrance Road, Contract No. 704, be received, placed on file and lution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk rized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-697. 122074 - Gund=rson/Schmitt that Reco Wate Serg "Res exec communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and mendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Aspro, Inc. & Subsidiaries of loo, Iowa at a total cost of $497,353.44 in conjunction with F.Y. 2004 ant Road Trail Paving, Contract No. 668, be received, placed on file and lution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor authorized to to same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-698. 122075 - Gunderson/Schmitt that Orde Ceda Impr and Moti communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting Change for a net decrease of $6,705.00 for work performed by KW Electric Inc. of Falls, Iowa in conjunction with West 11th Street and U.S. 218 Traffic vements, TRAF-106-05, CS -TSF -8155(44)-85-07, be received, placed on file pproved and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. n carried. RESO UTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 122076 - Schm'tt/Kincaid that cost Inte requ communication from City Planner transmitting request to approve relocation of $13,044.00 for 4316 and 4330 Ansborough Avenue as part of the Ansborough change Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said st", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-699. 122077 - Schm'tt/Kincaid that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting requ=st to approve shipping costs of $2,000.00 for the Repair of #5 Sewage Pump for total cost of $44,752.96, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-700. August 1, 200 Reso utions to be Adopted continued 122078 - Schm that City Obli repl Brot noti tt/Kincaid Page 6 "Resolution fixing date of hearing as August 15, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the Hall Council Chambers on issuance of not to exceed $450,000.00 General ation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to pay costs of repairs and cement of heating and air conditioning equipment at the Five Sullivan ers Convention Center", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish e of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-701. 122079 - Schm tt/Kincaid that communication from City Planner transmitting request to approve additional cost of $2,626.63 for taxes and fees for a total cost of $45,110.63 in conj nction with the acquisition of the former Morris Printing building at 312- 316, 324-326 Park Avenue, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-702. NEW USINESS 122080 - Clar /Gunderson that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting requ-st to certify the amount of $1,677.98 for work performed by the Water Works at 427 Hawthorne Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of the Wate loo Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution appr•.ving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-703. 122081 - Clar /Gunderson that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting requ- st to certify the amount of $531.48 for work performed by the Water Works at 206 Clearview Street, together with recommendation of approval of the Wate loo Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution appr•ving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-704. 122082 - Clar /Gunderson that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting requ st to certify the amount of $251.00 for work performed by the Water Works at 1109 Hammond Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of the Waterloo Wate Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said requ=st", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Trea•urer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Reso ution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-705. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 122083 Alvi Neig the Citi Mr. hang bask envi and addr feel maki Unit Depa driv stat can' stat repo the Wright, 720 Sumner Street, stated there are concerns in the Unity •orhood about Ferguson Field because there is a lot of illegal activity in =rea. Mr. Wright stated he read in yesterday's paper about the city's ens Response Unit, but nothing was mentioned about being in their area. Wright stated there are some residents concerned about drug activity, ng out, fights, racing on the grass with cars, sitting in cars in the tball courts so you can't play basketball, along with an unsafe onment. Mr. Wright stated he thought parks were suppose to be for everyone of just a certain few. Mr. Wright stated he feels this needs to be ssed as well as what is happening on Linn Street and Langley Street, and he there should be more vigilant as far as policemen patrolling the area and g sure these kinds of activities are not going on. Mayor Hurley asked if Neighborhood Association representatives have talked to the Police tment. Mr. Wright responded that some citizens have called, and the police by, nothing is done, they just look and continue to go on. Mayor Hurley d the Citizens Response Unit responds to complaints, and, obviously, they be everywhere but he feels they are doing a fabulous job. Mayor Hurley d with Captain Beckman in attendance tonight and with what Mr. Wright ted tonight, they should expect more vigilance in the area to the extent ity can. • • August 1, 2005 • • Oral Presentations continued Page 7 Mr. Wright stated that when citizens call, it is his understanding that the response time is long, and they feel when there is a fight or safety concerns, the response time should be quicker than 45 minutes. Mayor Burley responded the city would like it to be quicker, and that the city is prioritizing the best we can. Mayor Hurley stated tomorrow he will talk with Police Captain John Beckman, who is covering for Chief Jennings this week, about what was reported this evening. Leon Mosley reported he was asked to tell the council what went on yesterday and last week at Linn and Oliver. They arrested about 15 kids a week ago, and last night there were at least 60 to 90 kids in that area and the police couldn't do anything about it because they were way undermanned. Mr. Mosley stated that some of the neighbors got their guns and went out there, trying to stop it and walk=ng them up and down the street. The kids went down East 4th Street and blocked traffic, then they turned around and went up Oliver Street to Madison and that is where they started the fight with baseball bats. Mr. Mosley stated he called the Police Department and asked them to bring the paddy wagon out and was told they don't have a paddy wagon. Mr. Mosley stated that at least 40 kids could have been arrested. Mr. Mosley stated he was there to help and it was real=y touchy last night. Mayor Hurley stated he can't ignore Mr. Mosley's statement that "neighbors get their guns and walk down the street", and that we should not be doing that. Mr. Mosley stated he is not telling them to do it or not do it. Welper/Kincaid that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 122084 - Welper/Kincaid that the Council adjourn at 6:07 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. C.Lt Nancy Likert, CMC City Clerk