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August 15, 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, August 15, 2005. Mayor Pro Tem Ron
Welper in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson,
Welper.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance:
Councilperson Ron Welper.
122144 Gunderson/Kincaid
that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 15,
2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122145 Gunderson/Kincaid
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 8,
2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Welper read a Proclamation urging citizens to recognize the merits
of the Veterans of Foreign Wars annual sale of buddy poppies through the
purchase of buddy poppies on August 19 and August 20, 2005.
Mayor Pro Tem Welper read a Proclamation declaring August 19 and 20, 2005 as
KRAJISKI TEFERIC DAYS.
CONSENT AGENDA
122146 - Gunderson/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. 1-76, dated August 15, 2005, in
the amount of $698,504.63, 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 Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
736.
2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Cedar Bend Human
Society for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 1166 W.
Airline Highway, together with recommendation of approval.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
737.
3. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Carol Lee Redman
for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 346 Clough Street,
together with recommendation of approval.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
738.
4. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Kyle Stone for a
waiver for an asphalt driveway to be located at 2333 Osage Avenue,
together with recommendation of approval.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
739
5 Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Gary and Pamela
Shawver for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 551
Excelsior Lane and to rescind Resolution No. 2005-522 in its entirety.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
740.
6. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Kevin Rose for a
waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 222 Hollywood Avenue and
to rescind Resolution No. 2005-523 in its entirety.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
741.
August 15, 2005
Consent Agenda continued
7. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Steve Davis, 300
Sheridan Road, for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on August 27, 2005
from 5:30 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with a wedding reception to be
held in the backyard, including a dance and DJ, together with
recommendation of approval of Police Chief.
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Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
742.
b. Motion -to approve the following:
1. Tom Jennings, Police Chief, to attend Executive Training in Des Moines,
Iowa on September 12-13, 2005, with costs not to exceed $134.90, including
use of city vehicle.
2. Dave Boesen, Fire Marshal, and Arson K-9 to attend Annual Arson Conference
in Council Bluffs, Iowa on September 25-29, 2005, with costs not to exceed
$473.92, including use of city vehicle.
3. Kent Shankle, Cultural & Arts Curator, to return artworks to Chicago,
Illinois on August 20-21, 2005, with costs not to exceed $390.00,
including use of city vehicle.
4. Mohammad Elahi, Traffic Engineer, to attend MOVITE Fall meeting in Little
Rock Arkansas on September 20-24, 2005, with costs not to exceed $985.00,
including use of city vehicle.
5. Michael McNamee, Police Lieutenant, to attend Emergency Management School
in Des Moines, Iowa on August 15-19, 2005, with costs not to exceed
$502.00, including use of city vehicle.
c. Beer License Permit Application
Class C
Hy -Vee, 1512 Flammang Drive (Renewal) (Expires 8/26/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Casey's Pub & Eatery, 1125 W. Donald Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/23/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Casey's 218 Pub, 4010-4018 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 9/30/06)
(Includes Sunday Sales)
Narey's 19th Hole, 2073 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 8/22/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
e. Outdoor Service Area Application
Casey's Pub & Eatery, 1125 W. Donald Street
f. Bonds.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ASSESSMENT HEARING
122147 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2006 Sidewalk
Repair Assessment Program - Zone 5, Contract No. 691, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on July 28, 2005 and August 4, 2005, be received and placed on
file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122148 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for
written and oral objections and there were none.
Gunderson/Schmitt
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122149 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that "Resolution adopting Proposed Resolution of Necessity", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-743.
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HEARINGS & BIDS
122150 - Schmitt/Clark
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2006 Sidewalk
Repair Assessment Program - Zone 5, Contract No. 691, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on July 29, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
122151 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for
written and oral objections and there were none.
Schmitt/Kincaid
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122152 - Schmitt/Clark
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 5,
Contract No. 691", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-744.
122153 - Schmitt/Clark
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above said project",
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-745.
122154 - Schmitt/Clark
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City
Engineer for review:
Bidder
B & B Builders and Supply of Waterloo, IA
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122155 - Greenwood/Cole
Bid Bond Bid Amount
5% $49,043.53
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of Two
Automated Garbage Trucks for Waste Management Services, as published in the
Waterloo Courier on July 26, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
122156 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for
written and oral objections and there were none.
Gunderson/Kincaid
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122157 Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, bidding document, form
of contract, etc. in conjunction with the Purchase of Two Automated Garbage
Trucks for Waste Management Services", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-746.
122158 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with above purchase", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-747.
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Hearings & Bids continued
122159 - Greenwood/Cole
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to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Superintendent of Waste Management Services for review:
Bidder
Wayne Engineering
Cedar Falls, IA
Elliott Equipment Co.
Davenport, IA
Hawkeye Equipment
Waterloo, IA
Amount for
Truck Chassis
Amount for
Equipment Box
$62,850.00
$143,150.00 for both chassis & box
$133,600.00 for two chassis
Harrison Truck Centers $67,341.00 each CAT powered
Waterloo, IA $66,704.00 each Mercedes Benz powered
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS
122160 - Gunderson/Kincaid
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Issuance of not to
exceed $450,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for a General Corporate Purpose to
pay costs of repairs and replacement of heating and air conditioning equipment
at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center, as published in the Waterloo
Courier on August 2, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
122161 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor Pro Tem called for
written and oral objections and there were none.
Gunderson/Clark
that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122162 - Gunderson/Clark
that "Resolution instituting proceedings to take additional action for issuance
of said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-748.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
122163 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award
of contract in the amount of $432,318.50 to Dolan Excavating, LLC of Manchester,
Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Winn Street Extension, Contract No. 692, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-749.
122164 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award
of contract in the amount of $5,189.20 to B & B Builders and Supply of Waterloo,
Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program - Zone 5,
Contract No. 690, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of
said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-750.
122165 - Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation of
award of contract in the amount of $149,578.00 to Aspro, Inc. and Subsidiaries
of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with 2005 Byrnes Tennis Complex Renovation
Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said
contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-751.
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Unfinished Business continued
122166 - Clark/Gunderson
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that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $271,849.
Building System of Racine, Wisconsin in conjunction with Live
Structure/Fire Rescue Training Center, be received, placed
"Resolution approving award of said contract", be adopted. Ayes:
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No.
122167 - Clark/Gunderson
00 to Nielsen
Fire Training
on file and
Seven.
2005-752.
that communication from Airport Director transmitting recommendation of award of
contract in the amount of $1,169,443.00 to Cedar Valley Corporation of Waterloo,
Iowa in conjunction with Waterloo Regional Airport Terminal Apron
Rehabilitation, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of
said contract", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-753.
122168 Clark/Gunderson
that communication from Airport Director transmitting recommendation of award of
contract in the amount of $915,896.50 to D&N Fence Company, Inc. of Cedar
Rapids, Iowa in conjunction with Waterloo Regional Airport Wildlife Fencing, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving award of said contract", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-754.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
122169 - Kincaid/Cole
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Cedar Valley
Restoration and Development to rezone property generally located along the 900
block of Lafayette Street from "R-3" Multiple Residence District and "C-2"
Commercial District to "R-3,RP" Planned Residence District for the purpose of
constructing four new single-family homes and a mixed-use building, together
with recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission,
be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as September
6, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above said request",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-755.
122170 - Greenwood/Schmitt
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Schenk
Engineering on behalf of Joe Minard to vacate a portion of an ingress/egress
easement generally located east of 3200 University Avenue to allow the site to
be developed for commercial use, together with recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as September 6, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the
City Hall Council Chambers on above said request", be adopted and City Clerk
instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-756.
DOCUMENTS
122171 Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $432,318.50 with Dolan Excavating,
LLC of Manchester, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Winn Street Extension,
Contract No. 692, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
documents", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-757.
August 15, 2005
Documents continued
122172 - Cole/Schmitt
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that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $5,189.20 with B & B Builders and
Supply of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 Sidewalk Repair Block
Grant Program - Zone 5, Contract No. 690, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem and City
Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-758.
122173 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Airport Director transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $1,169,443.00 with Cedar Valley
Corporation of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with Waterloo Regional Airport
Terminal Apron Rehabilitation, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-759.
122174 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Airport Director transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $915,896.50 with D&N Fence Company,
Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa in conjunction with Waterloo Regional Airport
Wildlife Fencing, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
documents", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk authorized to execute
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-760.
122175 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Police Chief transmitting three-year agreement with
PoliceReports US, LLC to provide Waterloo Police Department reports online, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted
and Mayor Pro Tem authorized to execute same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Police Chief Tom Jennings reported PoliceReports.US allows the general public,
via the Internet, to access law enforcement reports online. The public will
still be able to come to City Hall to access the reports at the Police
Department counter.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-761.
122176 Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Blasting Permit for
Demtech, Inc. of Dubois, Wyoming in conjunction with demolition of the old 18th
Street Bridge, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
permit", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-762.
122177 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
agreement with Development Solutions, Inc. of Annapolis, Maryland on an hourly
basis not to exceed $20,000.00 to assist in the preparation of required Section
108 documents in conjunction with the Cedar Valley Riverfront Renaissance
Project and the Rath Redevelopment Area, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem authorized
to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-763.
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Documents continued
122178 - Schmitt/Kincaid
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that communication from Airport Director transmitting agreement with Federal
Aviation Administration for a grant in the amount of $1,110,970.00 to be used to
fund 95 percent of the Waterloo Regional Airport Terminal Apron Rehabilitation
Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement",
be adopted and Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-764.
122179 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that communication from Airport Director transmitting agreement with Federal
Aviation Administration for a grant in the amount of $972,701.00 to be used to
fund 95 percent of the Waterloo Regional Airport Wildlife Fencing Project, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted
and Mayor Pro Tem and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-765.
122180 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
Change Order No. 1 with Howard R. Green at a cost not to exceed $25,000.00 for
additional environmental assessment of the former Chamberlain Manufacturing
site, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor Pro Tem authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122181 Schmitt/Kincaid
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
Change Order No. 1 for a net increase of $2,700.00 for work to be performed by
Howard R. Green in conjunction with Section 106 Review for E. 8th Street,
Sycamore Street, E. 11th Street, Cedar River and the Rath maintenance building
and Cooper building, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor Pro Tem
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
122182 - Cole/Kincaid
that "Resolution naming a private street generally located south of Devonshire
Drive and west of Ansborough Avenue as Presley Circle", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-766.
122183 - Cole/Kincaid
that "Resolution accepting grant from Strategic Homeland Security Program of
allocation of 39 radio batteries, 1 analyzer and 1 charger to Waterloo Fire
Rescue, at a cost of $4,197.50," be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-767.
122184 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing allocation of $300,000.00 to Waterloo Center For
The Arts Youth Pavillion Project and $30,000.00 to the Techs Works Business
Contract from the $1 million advance from Isle of Capri," be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-768.
122185 Clark/Greenwood
that "Resolution approving acceptance of $3,000.00 from Kimary Phillips/Charm
Upholstery located at 1133 Franklin to release mortgage in conjunction with
Economic Development Loan No. RED -27," be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-769.
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Resolutions to be Adopted continued
122186 - Clark/Greenwood
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that "Resolution authorizing allocation of FYE 2006 Hotel/Motel discretionary
funds to Waterloo Municipal Band in the amount of $22,725.00 and Waterloo
Municipal Airport in the amount of $2,500.00," be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-770.
NEW BUSINESS
122187 - Kincaid/Gunderson
to instruct Superintendent of Waste Management Services to prepare
specifications, bidding document, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with
Purchase of Sewer Maintenance Flusher Truck for Waste Management Services
Department, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
122188 - Kincaid/Gunderson
that specifications, bidding document, form of contract, etc. in conjunction
with Purchase of Sewer Maintenance Flusher Truck for Waste Management Services
Department, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122189 - Kincaid/Gunderson
that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bidding document, form
of contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-771.
122190 - Kincaid/Gunderson
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, bidding document,
form of contract, etc. as September 19, 2005 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 Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-772.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
122191 - Tom Langlas, 200 Sheridan Road, thanked Mayor Hurley and Council Members for
their support of the Youth Pavilion, and stated he knows there are competing
needs for the resources. Mr. Langlas stated he knows everyone will be proud of
the pavilion when it is completed. Mr. Langlas reported that they will be
breaking ground on the pavilion this Fall.
Josh Damon, 229 Oaklawn, addressed the agreement to provide police reports
online. Mr. Damon stated he is a strong believer in our constitutional rights,
and he feels the reports going online are an invasion of our privacy and for
everyone to see your business would not be very good.
Tom Jennings, Chief of Police, responded nothing is changing, anyone can come to
City Hall and get these report now. The public has access to these records and
only public records will be allowed. Chief Jennings stated accessing the
reports via the Internet will save people from having to come to the front
counter at City Hall to purchase a report, and this will just make it easier for
the public to access the reports. Chief Jennings noted that this has been set
up in other states and communities and has been very well received by the
public.
Councilperson Gunderson asked Noel Anderson, City Planner, to respond to the
oral comments last week by Dewayne Eilers concerning a piece of land he wished
to purchase as Mr. Anderson's name kept coming up as the person who was blocking
Mr. Eilers' purchase of the land.
Noel Anderson, City Planner, reported the portion Mr. Eilers is buying is
disposal parcels which the city acquired as a part of the Martin Luther King
Project. Since the city used state and federal money for the purchase, we are
required to offer the property back to the original property owners. State Code
requires we survey and appraise the property, so it is not a matter of using the
assessed amount. Mr. Anderson stated that Mr. Eilers' parcel was one of many
disposal parcels along the Martin Luther King corridor, and as part of the
project, the city was doing all of it as a total, including surveying and
appraising them all, which is a pretty time consuming process which Mr. Eilers
had to wait through.
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Mr. Anderson stated there was some complications with the original parcel Mr.
Eilers wanted to acquire as it was originally acquired from him and another
gentlemen. Mr. Anderson stated the city had to resurvey the parcel and split it
up. Mr. Anderson stated that on December 20, 2004, the council pulled Mr.
Eilers' request from the agenda when we found out a portion of it was not
acquired from Mr. Eilers. Mr. Anderson stated by State Code we have to offer
the parcel back to the original owner, and that person has passed away and the
city is required to track down the heirs and offer the property to them for
first right of refusal. Mr. Anderson noted that Mr. Eilers said the city was
holding up his multi-million dollar project, but to his knowledge Mr. Eilers had
not expressed any specific built plans to staff at the time he noted he wanted
to buy back his parcel, which is about 30,000 square feet. Mr. Anderson stated
it is not a very large parcel and Mr. Eilers does own other vacant land in the
area, and in his opinion if Mr. Eilers wanted to build he could have started
construction while he was waiting for this parcel.
Councilperson Schmitt stated last week Mr. Eilers mentioned the $1 million
warehouse, and asked if that were in the works would the city not have sold the
land for $1 instead of the assessed value we are selling it for. Mr. Anderson
responded that we could, but since the city purchased the property with state
funds we would have to reimburse the state for 80 percent of that cost as part
of a development agreement.
Gunderson/Kincaid
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
122192 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:17 p.m. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Assistant City Attorney Dave Zellhoefer stated discussion of acquisition of
properties as part of U.S. Highway 20/Ansborough Avenue Interchange Project,
Eastside Housing Project located on East 8th Street and the Riverfront
Renaissance Project is an approved topic of Executive Session pursuant to Iowa
Code Section 21.5(1)(j)(2003).
Councilperson Cole now absent at 6:30 p.m.
122193 - Councilperson Cole now present at 6:40 p.m.
Schmitt/Clark
that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:40 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
122194 - Schmitt/Clark
that Planning and Zoning staff be authorized to proceed with acquisition of said
properties. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
122195 - Clark/Gunderson
that the Council adjourn at 6:41 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nancy E ert, CMC
City Clerk