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August 22, 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 22, 2005. Mayor Pro Tem Ron
Welper in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson,
Welper.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Nancy Eckert, City Clerk.
122196 Gunderson/Kincaid
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 22, 2005,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122197 - Gunderson/Kincaid
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, August 15,
2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Mayor Pro Tem Welper read a Proclamation endorsing Cedar Valley Promise's
efforts to bring together parents, students, schools and the community in
celebration of education commencing on August 29, 2005, DAY ONE, of the school
year.
Mayor Pro Tem Welper read a Proclamation declaring August 27, 2005 as Fall
Freedom Fest Day.
Ryan Malecek presented Historic Preservation Award honoring the City and
Memorial Hall Commission's efforts to maintain Memorial Hall as a publicly owned
historic property.
CONSENT AGENDA
122198 - Kincaid/Gunderson
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. 1-59, dated August 22, 2005, in
the amount of $2,998,357.47, 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-
773.
2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Timothy J.
Chamberlin for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 3726 E.
Shaulis Road, together with recommendation of approval.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
774.
3. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Jeff Stickfort
for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 3759 Ranchero Road,
together with recommendation of approval.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
775.
4. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request, of M & R Iowa, LLC
for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 2320 W. Airline
Highway, together with recommendation of approval.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
776.
5. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Queen of Peace
Parish to hold Closing of the Year of the Eucharist Procession on October
23, 2005 following 11:00 a.m. Mass, with route starting at the front of
the church at 320 Mulberry Street, west to 2nd Street, south to Lafayette
Street, east to Park Avenue, north to Mulberry Street and west on
Mulberry Street ending in front of the church.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
777.
August 22, 2005
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Consent Agenda continued
6. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Queen of Peace
Parish to hold Closing of a Year of Spiritual Renewal Procession on
October 2, 2005 to begin at 10:30 a.m. on East 4th and Lafayette Streets,
East 4th to Mulberry Street, Mulberry Street to Park Avenue, Park Avenue
to Lafayette Street, Lafayette Street to 2nd Street, 2nd Street to
Mulberry Street with possession to end at Queen of Peace, 620 Mulberry
Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
778.
7. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of West High School
to hold annual Homecoming Parade on September 15, 2005 from 2:00 p.m. to
2:30 p.m., with route starting in the west parking lot traveling west on
E. Ridgeway Avenue, then north on Kimball Avenue, east on Easton Avenue,
south on Baltimore Street and west on E. Ridgeway Avenue to the west
parking lot.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
779.
8. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Grout Museum
District to hold Tall Grass Prairie Brewfest on September 17, 2005 from
5:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at Soldier's and Sailor's Park and Cedar Street
from 4th Street to 5th Street.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
780.
9. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of REMAX Home Group
for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on August 27, 2005 from 4:00 - 6:00
p.m. in conjunction with a Client Appreciation Picnic to be held at
Byrnes Park, including games, tethered balloon rides, horse drawn hay
rides and the UNI four -piece Jazz Band, together with recommendation of
approval of Police Chief.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
781.
10. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Breath of Life
Church for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on August 28, 2005 from 4:00
- 6:00 p.m. in conjunction with a Christian band performing in Lafayette
Park, located at the corner of Lafayette and 18th Streets, together with
recommendation of approval of Police Chief.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-
782.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator
transmitting recommendation of appointment of Craig Clark to the position
of Permit Writing Specialist, effective September 6, 2005.
2. Communication from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission transmitting
recommendation of appointment of Chawne Paige to the position of Graphic
Designer/Digital Arts Manager, effective August 23, 2005.
3. Communication from Mayor Hurley transmitting recommendation of appointment
of David Meeks to the position of Executive Director of the Waterloo
Commission on Human Rights, effective September 7, 2005.
4. James Bartlett, Investigative Analyst, and Todd Wilson, Civilian
Planner/Operations Contractor, to attend MOCIC Annual Conference and
Training in Springfield, Missouri on September 26 - October 1, 2005, with
costs not to exceed $1,355.81, including use of city vehicle.
5. Steve Bagenstos, Lab Officer, to attend Crime Scene Reconstruction School
in Miami, Florida on October 15-24, 2005 with costs not to exceed $698.00.
6. Brian Weldon and Ritchie Hesse, Police Officers, to attend Region 3 Annual
In -Service Bomb Training Conference in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma on
September 10-16, 2005, with costs not to exceed $2,361.60, including use
of city vehicle.
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Consent Agenda continued
7. Jim Oliver and Aaron McClelland, Police Officers to attend 5th Annual Iowa
National Association of Field Training Officers Conference in Des Moines,
Iowa on September 22-23, 2005, with costs not to exceed $523.40, including
use of city vehicle.
8. Tim Hurley, Mayor, to attend Iowa League of Cities Annual Conference &
Exhibit in Des Moines, Iowa on September 14-16, 2005, with costs not to
exceed $150.00.
9. Jason Verbraken, Rehabilitation Specialist, to attend Lead Inspector/Risk
Assessor Training in Milwaukee, Wisconsin on August 22-23, 2005, with
costs not to exceed $290.00, including use of city vehicle.
c. Beer/Wine License Permit Application
Special Class C
Young Arena, 125 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 9/6/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
d. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
MaMa Nick's Circle Pizzeria, 1934 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires
9/9/06) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Kings & Queens, 304-306 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 8/27/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
e. Fireworks Display Application
West High School, 425 E. Ridgeway Avenue on September 16, 2005
f. Bonds.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
122199 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting recommendation of award
of contract in the amount of $49,043.52 to B&B Builders and Supply of Waterloo,
Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 5,
Contract No. 691, 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. 2005-783.
122200 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
recommendation of award of contract in the amount of $133,600.00 for two
International truck chassis to Hawkeye International of Waterloo, Iowa and award
of contract in the amount of $125,700.00 for two Curbtender boxes to Wayne
Engineering of Cedar Falls, Iowa in conjunction with Purchase of Two Automated
Garbage Trucks for Waste Management Services, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving award of said contracts", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-784.
DOCUMENTS
122201 - Clark/Cole
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cedar Valley
Restoration & Development for tax exemptions totaling $127,700.00 for 213 East
8th Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward same to
County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-785.
122202 - Clark/Cole
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Lewis & Nadine
Burkett for tax exemptions totaling $14,200.00 for 2125 City View Street located
in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of
approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward same to County Assessor. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-786.
August 22, 2005
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122203 - Clark/Cole
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Karen & Dennis
O'Connor for tax exemptions totaling $13,000.00 for 555 Helmet Avenue located in
the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of
approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward same to County Assessor. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-787.
122204 - Clark/Cole
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Lenora Scott
for tax exemptions totaling $21,550.00 for 318 Halstead Street located in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of
approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward same to County Assessor. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-788.
122205 - Clark/Cole
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Prairie
Construction Co. for tax exemptions totaling $206,211.00 for 321 West 18th Street
located in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with
recommendation of approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward same to
County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-789.
122206 Clark/Cole
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cammie Scully
for tax exemptions totaling $25,000.00 for 605 Riverside Drive located in the
Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with recommendation of
approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request",
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to forward same to County Assessor. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-790.
122207 - Schmitt/Clark
that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting
agreement with Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers of Urbandale, Iowa at a cost
of $8,000.00 for construction inspection services relating to the construction
of traffic safety improvements at the intersection of University Avenue at
Ansborough Avenue TRF -110-5, 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. 2005-791.
122208 - Schmitt/Clark
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting Contracts, Bonds
and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $149,578.00 with Aspro, Inc. and
Subsidiaries of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with 2005 Byrnes Tennis Complex
Renovation Project, 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. 2005-792.
122209 - Schmitt/Clark
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
agreement with Lockard Realty of Waterloo, Iowa at 5 percent commission rate to
sublet the former Hy -Vee Store site at 2052 Logan Avenue, 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. 2005-793.
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122210 - Schmitt/Clark
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
professional services agreement with Vandewalle & Associates of Madison,
Wisconsin to provide implementation services for the Riverfront Renaissance Plan
at a cost not to exceed $60,000.00, 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.
Councilperson Clark stated he received a telephone call today from a person
asking why the city continues with Vandewalle & Associates instead of getting
bids or getting someone else involved in the Downtown Riverfront Renaissance
Project. Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, responded
that working on design and planning activities is not an objective thing, but we
are hiring professional services. Mr. Temeyer stated if we switched consultants
we would change our emphasis on the riverfront, so we want to continue using
them as long as we are satisfied with the services they provide. Mr. Temeyer
stated we are moving ahead on the Vision Iowa Projects, working with the
developers on the Eastside Housing, the Art Plaza Housing Project, the Cedar
Valley Tech Works and we received $3.2 million from Iowa Department of Economic
Development to pursue the Tech Works. Mr. Temeyer stated he feels the city has
been very successful working with Vandewalle & Associates to redevelop the
downtown and neighborhoods around the downtown.
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. 2005-794.
122211 - Schmitt/Clark
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting agreement with Kirkham
Michael and Associates, Inc. of Urbandale, Iowa for design engineering services
at a cost of $99,964.00 in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 San Marnan Drive Traffic
Improvements - Phase III, Contract No. 702, 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. 2005-795.
122212 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting
agreement with Johnson Controls, Inc. of Cedar Rapids, Iowa at a cost of
$360,925.00 for Five Sullivan Brothers Convention Center Facility Improvement,
Phase II, 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.
Councilperson Gunderson asked if this project was sent out for bids for anyone
else to supply repairs. Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance
Administrator, responded two years ago the city contracted with Johnson Controls
to come in and completely assess the maintenance situation at the Five Sullivan
Brothers Convention Center, and they were given authorization to proceed with
Phase I at a cost of $119,000.00. Mr. Cutwright stated Johnson Controls
continued with Phase II and these are the findings and repairs that need to be
made. Mr. Cutwright stated that within the structures of these repairs, if they
need to go out for bid on something, they will seek bids to look after the total
cost of the project and get the lowest possible price. Mr. Cutwright stated
Johnson Controls will sublet some of the items, and if they cannot do the work
for the lowest possible price, they will get other bids.
Councilperson Gunderson noted that one of the items is lighting control system
and asked if that included switches to turn the lights on and off and asked if
that work could be done in-house. Mr. Cutwright responded that could not be
done in-house as we are minus an electrician and the time it takes to do those
things is just more than replacing just the switch, it is a whole system to be
installed to control all of the lighting in the structure so they do not stay on
longer than they have to.
August 22, 2005
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Councilperson Gunderson stated that it seems like we have agreements with
Johnson Controls, and Mr. Cutwright has said we are not obligated to go with
them, that they are going to evaluate our systems and they will project how we
can fix them and it just seems like we continue to go back to Johnson Controls.
Councilperson Gunderson stated that no matter what we do we never take out bids,
and this is a $360,000.00 bid, and we are primarily turning it over to Johnson
Controls to do the work without getting competitive bids with anyone else.
Councilperson Greenwood stated he was not originally supportive of this, and it
was his understanding that Johnson Controls would make recommendations to the
council, the work would then be bid out. Councilperson Greenwood stated that if
Johnson Controls says they have the best price on a certain proprietary product,
they think they have the best price, and they will not send it out for bid
because they think they have the best prices. Mr. Cutwright responded it is not
that they think they have the best price, and Johnson Controls did not put this
package together by themselves, we incorporated Gilmor & Doyle to be the
engineer on the project. Gilmor & Doyle put together the technical bid process
and did a lot of the research on best costs that they could solicit for working
these projects. Mr. Cutwright stated that Johnson Controls put the package
together working with Gilmor & Doyle and brought it back to the council showing
the savings in energy that would be necessary. Mr. Cutwright stated there is a
significant savings in energy by going with variable frequency drives on the
motor system on the air handlers and all of the things necessary to put it
together.
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Councilperson Greenwood asked who measures it, who will check that we will be
saving money, and Mr. Cutwright responded that Gilmor & Doyle is going to be the
engineer on the project and be the city's link between him and Johnson Controls.
Councilperson Greenwood asked if they would be giving the city a report every
year on the amount of energy we used last year, the amount of energy used this
year, and here is what we actually saved. Mr. Cutwright responded that the
contract we entered into with the hotel manager of the Ramada Inn specifically
outlines the guaranteed amount of savings that would be paid back over a five
year period that would pay for this project, and the taxpayers would not burden
with this cost. Mr. Cutwright stated it would be paid back to the citizens of
Waterloo via the energy savings that will be realized from this upgrade.
Councilperson Greenwood asked if the Metasys Direct Digital Controls equipment
were a Johnson Controls product. Mr. Cutwright responded that is a Johnson
Controls product that we have in the city, that all of the buildings are
controlled by that particular product and the city has been using it for years
and this is just upgrading that product to a digital control system.
Councilperson Greenwood stated that we are to pay 35 percent of the cost of the
contract upfront before anything is done and asked if that is a normal way the
city does business. Mr. Cutwright responded he will check into that.
Councilperson Schmitt stated he likes the way it is laid out, it shows annual
energy savings for each project and asked if there would be something in place
that the city will track the energy savings. Councilperson Schmitt stated we
are spending $360,000.00 and we are going to save $69,000 every year for five
years, and it will be totally paid in 5.2 years. Councilperson Schmitt stated
the contract also says the city will have an overhead avoidance every year after
that so we won't have those types of energy bills because of the enhancements we
are making to the system. Mr. Cutwright responded we will be tracking the
energy savings, especially as far as equipment replacement which is cost
avoidance when it comes into play and a report will be given to the council as
often as they would like.
Councilperson Clark noted there was a $15,000.00 cost for the study. Mr.
Cutwright responded this is a totally different item then that study.
Councilperson Clark noted the parts are warranted and asked if the anticipated
savings are warranted in any way from Johnson Controls so that if the city does
not realize the savings in whole or part is there some rebate or fix if it takes
twice as long or if we don't realize the savings is there some remedy for that.
Mr. Cutwright responded that the State of Iowa does not allow them to enter into
a guarantee contract of that nature, but in looking at the energy costs, the
energy costs will continue to go up, but Johnson Controls is saying the volume
use of the energy is going to go down. Mr. Cutwright stated that Johnson
Controls cannot say they will guarantee it because we are not a state that does
that. Mr. Cutwright stated that Johnson Controls is saying when you look at the
1970 vintage equipment presently used at the Five Sullivan Brothers Convention
Center, the energy use is very high, and there will be savings but at this point
we don't know how much.
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Councilperson Clark stated there was an article in today's paper about Mr.
Cutwright's relationship with Johnson Controls with Black Hawk County's
facilities and building management and asked if the city is heading that way
where Mr. Cutwright will request we turn our building controls over to Johnson
Controls for building/facilities management. Mr. Cutwright responded he will be
bringing a report to council in about a month and a half relative to the total
management of the system. Mr. Cutwright stated he will not bring the report
back to the council if he does not perceive there is going to be a significant
savings.
Councilperson Clark asked if that would include labor savings for current city
employees, and Mr. Cutwright responded that will include labor savings if you
realize at this point he is short a staff member and he can get the same
building maintenance with the present staff we have that would be a significant
labor savings.
Councilperson Clark if the city currently has a certified HVAC person who could
do some of the work. Mr. Cutwright responded we do not at this point because
the employee has been on military leave, but will be coming back and he will be
looking at the whole arrangement when the employee returns.
Councilperson Greenwood asked if Mr. Cutwright ever talked to an energy
consultant about hedging our energy consumption in the commodities market like
buying so much natural gas prior to our use so we get a better price on what we
are going to consume. Mr. Cutwright responded he has been involved with Black
Hawk County in hedging the cost of energy at the Black Hawk County Jail because
they bought gas at the well head instead of at the finish for several years.
Mr. Cutwright stated the first year because the gas price did not go up to the
level the county had hedged at, Black Hawk County actually lost $21,000.00, and
the last year they lost about $350.00 and the Board of Supervisors decided not
to hedge this year. Mr. Cutwright stated one of the things to keep in mind you
can only hedge price on the well head price, not on the retail cost, and he
doesn't' feel there is enough volume use at all the city buildings to hedge any
of those costs.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Five. Nays: Greenwood, Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-796.
122213 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting letters from
Berens -Tate Consulting Group of Omaha, Nebraska regarding completed arbitrage
testing for nine general obligation and sewer revenue bond issues, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said letters", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-797.
122214 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Administrator transmitting
Contracts, Bonds and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $271,849.00 from
Nielsen Building System of Racine, Wisconsin in conjunction with Live Fire
Training Structure/Fire Rescue Training Center, 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. 2005-798.
122215 Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds and
Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $49,043.52 from B & B Builders and
Supply of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2006 Sidewalk Repair
Assessment Program - Zone 5, Contract No. 691, 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. 2005-799.
August 22, 2005
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122216 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting
joint funding agreement with U.S. Department of Interior, U.S. Geological
Survey, for operation and maintenance of River Gage Station at 6th Street and
depth measurement of river diffuser at Easton Avenue Treatment Facility, 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. 2005-800.
122217 - Cole/Schmitt
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
Development Agreement with Lee Enterprise dba The Courier for
renovation/development of mixed use commercial building in the Downtown Waterloo
Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Area, with a minimum assessment of $1,021,380.00
and tax rebates for ten years at 100 percent, less the debt service levy, 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. 2005-801.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
122218 - Kincaid/Cole
that "Resolution authorizing certification of a Cultural District for ten years
to be named the Downtown Waterloo Cultural District", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-802.
122219 - Kincaid/Cole
that "Resolution approving Mayor Tim Hurley's proposal to co-sponsor UNI-CUE's
annual Back to School Supplies Day for $500.00 using the YES+ Initiative Program
funds", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Clark stated he understands the Mayor's reasoning and thinks it is
a good one, but he happens to disagree because this is public money, taxpayer
money and philosophically disagrees with spending public money for school
supplies. Councilperson Clark stated there are lots of programs for funding for
that, and he does not agree with spending that amount for that particular
purpose out of that fund.
Councilperson Greenwood stated it is probably the right thing to do but probably
the wrong bucket of money to pull it out of. Councilperson Greenwood stated
there are other places, other people and other agencies that fund this type of
thing, and he does not think we should use public tax monies to pay for it.
Councilperson Schmitt pointed out the Yes+ Initiative Program does contain
public money, but it also contains community donations into the fund, so it is a
combination of private and public monies.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Five. Nays: Greenwood, Clark.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-803.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
122220 - Schmitt/Cole
that "an Ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by: repealing Subsection
(229) Linn Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain
Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (229) Linn Street of
Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets (restricting
parking on the west side of the 900 block of Linn Street between Oliver and
Gable Streets)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed for the
first time. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122221 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Ordinances to be Adopted continued
122222 - Schmitt/Kincaid
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that "an Ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by: repealing Subsection
(229) Linn Street of Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain
Streets; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Subsection (229) Linn Street of
Section 551, Parking Prohibited At All Times on Certain Streets (restricting
parking on the west side of the 900 block of Linn Street between Oliver and
Gable Streets)", be considered and passed for the second and third times and
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro Tem assigned No. 4779.
NEW BUSINESS
122223 Greenwood/Clark
to instruct the Superintendent of Traffic Operations to prepare plans,
specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Installing Outdoor
Warning Sirens, TRF -117-06, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes:
Seven. Motion carried.
122224 - Greenwood/Cole
that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with
Installing Outdoor Warning Sirens, TRF -117-06, be received and placed on file.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
122225 - 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 Pro Tem assigned No. 2005-804.
122226 - Greenwood/Cole
that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of
contract, etc. as September 6, 2005 at 5:30 p
Chambers and taking bids on the above described
Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes:
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor Pro
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
.m. in the City Hall Council
project", be adopted and City
Seven.
Tem assigned No. 2005-805.
122227 - Charles Pearson, 516 Rhey Street, stated two weeks ago he dropped off a copy of
the African American Business Directory. Mr. Pearson stated that this is the
only directory of this kind in the Midwest, so to be able to have our city
represent other African American communities outside the circle is a gift to the
city and our African American community. Mr. Pearson stated there are
minorities in all the wards and he was looking for feedback from the council
about African Americans that might be in business or in their wards. Mr.
Pearson stated there is only one week left before publication of the directory.
Mr. Pearson stated the first African American Business Directory was endorsed by
the city and when Walter Reed did the first directory the city embraced it. Mr.
Pearson noted 10,000 copies of the 30 page directory will be made and given out
all over the city for free. Mr. Pearson stated that the city has not taken the
time to embrace the African American business community and asked if the council
has any feedback or input on the directory to make it successful.
Mr. Pearson stated he is an event planner, and that he has talked to Ruth
Cunningham about events in the African American community and that people don't
take them seriously. Mr. Pearson stated there are some girls and boys, between
the ages of 13 and 17, who are doing positive things, who just came back from
Florida, California, and Texas playing basketball all summer. Mr. Pearson
stated he is putting together The Dr. Walter Cunningham Labor Day Week -End Youth
Basketball classic on Saturday, September 3, 2005. Mr. Pearson stated the youth
in the urban community have had a terrible year this year, so this event would
be something to go out with a bang. Mr. Pearson stated this event would lead
the kids in a positive environment, especially going into the school year and
hopefully next summer we can get more creative on how we work with the youth on
that side of town. Mr. Pearson stated when it comes to Leisure Services, we
need to step up to the plate next year because Sullivan Park and Gates Park
really did not have constructive activities for the kids. Mr. Pearson explained
the cost of the event is about $2,810.00 and the need to generate funds.
August 22, 2005
Oral Presentations continued
Councilperson Welper responded that concerning the directory he believes Mayor
Hurley encouraged Mr. Pearson to get his numbers together and bring them to him,
and he would possibly look for some funding. Mr. Pearson responded it is not
about the funding because the directory is pretty much done, but the directory
originated from the city and the city put up the funding. Mr. Pearson noted
2003 was the last time the city did the directory. Mr. Pearson stated he talked
to Walter Reed and for the past nine months he has been working on the
directory. Mr. Pearson stated he teamed up with Jim Slife at Pioneer Graphics,
Jim Allen at the Chamber of Commerce and Perry Goodman. Mr. Pearson stated he
felt feedback from the city was very important. Mr. Pearson stated the
directory is not about money but small businesses and to give these people some
identity.
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Councilperson Welper asked if Mr. Pearce is requesting funds from the city for
the event. Mr. Pearson responded yes if the city has some kind of kitty that
could assist this event, but he is going to try to get sponsorships for the
event. Mr. Pearson stated it is actually a Dr. Walter Cunningham and Boys/Girls
Club event and everything is ready to go. Councilperson Welper responded there
are grants available for events like this but there is not much time before the
September 2 date. Councilperson Welper stated he doesn't see the city having
any money for this event. Mr. Pearson stated he feels the city needs to step up
to the plate and to help.
Gunderson/Kincaid
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
122228 - Gunderson/Clark
that the Council adjourn at 6:27 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
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Nancy E ert, CMC
City Clerk
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