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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02/07/2005• • February 7, 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, February 7, 2005. Mayor Timothy J. Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer. 121053 - Welper/Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 7, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121054 - Welper/Kincaid that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, January 24, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 121055 - 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. 1-76, dated February 7, 2005, in the amount of $1,801,721.63, 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 assigned No. 2005-64. 2. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Shoe Carnival, 2715 Crossroads Boulevard, for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on February 26, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. in conjunction with a live band performing either on the sidewalk or parking lot during a grand opening event, together with recommendation of approval of the Police Chief. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-65. b. Motion -to approve the following: 1. Rick Westphal, Electrical Foreman, to attend 2005 NEC and New Programs Update Conference in Waterloo, Iowa on April 7, 2005, with costs not to exceed $125.00, including use of city vehicle. 2. Matt Vlasak and Todd Winter, Maintenance Electricians, to attend Brown Traffic Products, Inc. Annual Training Seminar in Davenport, Iowa on February 28 - March 3, 2005, with costs not to exceed $575.00, including use of city vehicle. 3. Werner Wittmann, Maintenance Assistant, to attend 2005 National Electrical Code Class in Waterloo, Iowa on April 7, 2005, with costs not to exceed $125.00, including use of city vehicle. 4. Joyce Craft and Judy Astleford, Secretaries, to attend Management and Organization Skills Workshop in Waterloo, Iowa on March 29, 2005, with costs not to exceed $358.00. 5. Ethel Washington, Housing Director; Don Temeyer, Community Planning & Development Director; and Morgan Hoosman, Associate Planner; to attend Affordable Housing and Community Redevelopment Summit in San Diego, California on February 15 -18, 2005, with costs not to exceed $5,835.00. 6. Monty Frana, Police Sergeant, to attend Chemical Munitions Instructor Recertification Class in Des Moines, Iowa on February 4, 2005, with costs not to exceed $137.00, including use of city vehicle. February 7, 2004 Consent Agenda - continued c. Beer License Permit Application Class C Fareway Stores, 40 W. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) Sunday Sales) The Pit Stop, 1459 Ansborough Avenue (Renewal) Sunday Sales) Sam's Club, 210 East Tower Park Drive (Renewal) Sunday Sales) Hy -Vee Food Store, 2052 Logan Avenue (Renewal) Sunday Sales) Hy -Vee Food Store, (Includes Sunday Sales) Page 2 (Expires 2/28/06) (Includes (Expires 2/3/06) (Includes (Expires 2/28/06) (Includes (Expires 3/23/06) (Includes 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) d. Wine License Permit Application Class B Fareway Stores, 40 W. San Marnan Drive (Renewal) Sunday Sales) Sam's Club, 210 East Tower Park Drive (Renewal) Sunday Sales) Hy -Vee Food Store, 2052 Logan Avenue (Renewal) Sunday Sales) Hy -Vee Food Store, 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Includes Sunday Sales) (Expires (Expires (Expires (Expires 3/15/06) 2/28/06) (Includes 2/28/06) (Includes 3/23/06) (Includes (Expires 3/15/06) e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Blue River, 801 Commercial Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/14/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Caffe Bar Piramida, 708-712 Jefferson Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/18/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/11/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Red Lobster, 941 East San Marnan Drive (Renewal) (Expires 3/10/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Sapphire's Gentlemen's Club, 301 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/12/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Tokyo Japanese Steakhouse, 126 East Ridgeway Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 2/13/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) f. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Sam's Club, 210 East Tower Park Drive (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Hy -Vee Food Store, 2052 Logan Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/23/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Hy -Vee Food Store, 4000 University Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/15/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) g Outdoor Service Area Application Lone Star Steakhouse and Saloon, 4045 Hammond Avenue h. Cigarette Permit Application Hy -Vee Food Store, 4000 University Avenue Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. HEARINGS AND BIDS 121056 - Gunderson/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2005 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 693, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 26, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121057 - 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: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. • • February 7, 2004 • • Hearing and Bids - continued 121058 - Gunderson/Welper Page 3 that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Salvaged Asphalt Crushing, Contract No. 693", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-66. 121059 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-67. 121060 - Gunderson/Welper that the following bids be received, placed on file and City Clerk instructed to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review: Bidder Bid Bond Bid Amount Basic Materials Corp., Waterloo, IA Kuhlman Construction Company, Colesburg, IA Peterson Contractors, Inc., Reinbeck, IA Reilly Construction Co., Inc., Ossian, IA 5% $90,690.00 5% $99,999.99 5% $86,970.00 5% $91,642.50 Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121061 - Schmitt/Gunderson that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2005 Prospect Blvd. Alley and Rush Street Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 694, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 31, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121062 - 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: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121063 - Schmitt/Gunderson that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Prospect Blvd. Alley and Rush Street Storm Sewer Improvements, Contract No. 694", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-68. 121064 - Schmitt/Gunderson that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-69. 121065 - Schmitt/Gunderson that the following bids be received, placed on file and City Clerk instructed to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review: Bidder Eastern Iowa Excavating & Concrete, Cascade, IA Municipal Pipe Tool Co., Inc. Peterson Contractors, Inc. WATCO Construction, Inc. Bid Bond Bid Amount $2,767.81 $55,396.15 5% $66,424.11 5% $51,407.63 5% $55,561.53 Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. February 7, 2004 Page 4 Hearings and Bids - continued 121066 - Gunderson/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on the purchase of six black and white Ford Crown Victoria squad cars, two Ford Taurus cars and two Ford Explorers for the Police Department, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 31, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121067 - 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: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121068 - Gunderson/Clark that "Resolution awarding bid to State Bid Dewey Ford for six Crown Victoria Squad Cars in the amount of $20,523.94 per vehicle and two Ford Explorers in the amount of $20,908.00 per vehicle and awarding bid to Witham Ford for two Taurus Detective cars in the amount of $12,271.65 per vehicle", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion,.the following comments were heard. Councilperson Gunderson stated there is a $10.00 per vehicle difference between the State Bid and the local dealer, Witham Ford for the Taurus, and he feels for the $20.00 the bid should be awarded to the local dealer. Councilperson Welper stated he will vote against the motion as he has an allegiance to the citizens. Councilperson Welper stated that accepting the low bid makes it black and white and creates fairness and competition. Councilperson Welper stated he would like to give to all local dealers, but he will continue to vote for the low bid unless someone wants to donate the $20.00. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Four. Nays: Welper. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-70. HEARINGS 121069 - Schmitt/Kincaid that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Ron Weber to sell and convey for $9,094.00 property generally located at the northwest corner of Highway 218 and West 11th Street, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 26, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121070 - 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: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121071 - Schmitt/Clark that "Resolution authorization said sale and conveyance", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-71. 121072 - Kincaid/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on request of Daniel Wolf to sell and convey for $230.40 the 10 foot platted alley generally located between Lots 7 and 8 in the 100 block of Madison Street and rescinding Resolution No. 2000-305 in its entirety, as published in the Waterloo Courier on January 26, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. • • February 7, 2004 • • Hearings - continued Page 5 121073 - 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: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121074 - Kincaid/Schmitt that "Resolution authorization said sale and conveyance and rescinding Resolution No. 200-305", be adopted and City Attorney instructed to prepare and deliver deed accordingly. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-72. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 121075 - Gunderson/Welper that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Bank Iowa, 3222 Kimball Avenue, for a minor site plan amendment to allow for a wall sign to be located at the southwest corner of Kimball Avenue and Park Lane, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said minor site plan amendment", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-73. 121076 - Gunderson/Welper that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Cedar Valley Imaging Center for a minor site plan amendment to allow a freestanding sign to be located at the southwest corner of San Marnan Drive and Johnathan Street, just west of the Tower Park office complex, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said minor site plan amendment", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-74. 121077 - Clark/Schmitt that communication from City Planner transmitting request of Lockard Development, Inc. to vacate, sell and convey for $1.00 property generally located at the southeast corner of the intersection of Shopper's Boulevard and San Marnan Drive, just north of the Rex Retail Store, together with recommendation of approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 21, 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. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, reported that selling this property to Lockard Development will allow for extra parking. The Development Agreement with Lockard Development requires a minimum taxable value of $1,150,000.00. Lockard Development will not be allowed to construct a building on the land the city is selling to them. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-75. 121078 - Clark/Schmitt that communication from City Planner transmitting Development Agreement with Cedar Valley Medical Specialists (Cedar Valley HQ LLC) and Lockard Development to sell for $1.00 approximately 2.0 acres of property generally located south of the existing Tower Park office complex to construct a new 13,200 square foot professional office building with a minimum taxable value of $2,100,000.00 and five year tax rebatement, be received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as February 21, 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: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-76. February 7, 2004 REPORTS 121079 - Welper/Kincaid Page 6 that the City of Waterloo Goals and Strategic Objectives and Six - Seven Years Strategic Planning be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said goals and strategic objectives and planning", be adopted. . Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Mayor Hurley stated the goals and objectives were developed in meetings held offsite one day with department heads and one day with council members. The goals are not much different from the old goals, but these have more specific steps. Mayor Hurley stated his task will be to work with staff to get them communicated to the citizens. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-77. 121080 - Welper/Kincaid that communication from Iowa Department of Transportation transmitting notification of letting of PCC patching project on I-380 from the City of Coralville in Johnson County extending northwesterly to the City of Waterloo on March 15, 2005, with proposed construction to begin during 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 121081 - Gunderson/Clark . that one year agreement with Main Street Waterloo to provide professional services at a cost of $30,000.00 in conjunction with redevelopment of downtown Waterloo, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-78. 121082 - Clark/Schmitt that communication from City Planner transmitting an agreement with Iowa Northland Regional Council of Governments (INRCOG) at a cost not to exceed $1,250.00 to prepare an application with the Federal Emergency Management Agency for Pre -Disaster Mitigation Competitive Program funding to purchase the Litzkow home located in an identified flood hazard area and application for funding in the amount of $100,000.00, with a required 25 percent match, be received, placed on file and Resolution approving said agreement and application", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, stated that the Litzkow property is located within •the Floodway District. Mr. Temeyer stated that one idea is to purchase the property and relocate Mr. Litzkow to a more appropriate area. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-79. 121083 - Schmitt/Kincaid that communication from City Clerk transmitting an agreement with American Red Cross to use the buildings, grounds and equipment at Veterans Memorial Hall in case of an emergency or disaster, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-80. February 7, 2004 • • Documents - continued 121084 - Schmitt/Kincaid Page 7 that communication from City Engineer transmitting Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by B & B Builders and Supply of Waterloo, Iowa at a total cost of $22,445.35 in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Sidewalk Repair Block Grant Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 678, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said document", be adopted and two-year Maintenance Bond be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-81. 121085 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Karen Atwood for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $30,000.00 for property located at 902 West 8th Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Prior to a vote on the above motion,.the following comments were heard. Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, stated that the owners/developers can apply at any time. They are applying for the exemptions at this time so that the Black Hawk County Assessor can put the exemption on next year's taxes. The owners/developers need to get the exemption on now or wait a year. Mr. Temeyer stated that the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA) boundary adopted by the council allows the older area of the community to apply for tax abatement if they make improvements increasing the value of the home. The applicant can chose from two exemption schedules. One allows 100 percent exemption for three years on the actual value added by the improvements. The second schedule allows a partial exemption on the actual value added by improvements on a sliding scale for ten years. Mr. Temeyer stated the CURA encourages new construction or improvements in the older part of the city. The Planning and Zoning Department reviews the application to see if the property is located within the CURA boundary, if proper permits have been issued and then forwards the application to the Black Hawk County Assessor. Jim Walsh, City Attorney, stated that the city only has an ad ministerial role in the application and sends them across the street, and the Black Hawk County Assessor decides the taxable value. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-82. 121086 - Clark/Welper that communication for tax exemptions 630 W. Park Avenue recommendation of from Associate Planner transmitting request of Karen Atwood on improvements totaling $3,400.00 for property located at in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-83. 121087 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Karen Atwood for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $4,250.00 for property located at 1102 West 4th Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-84. February 7, 2004 Page 8 Documents - continued 121088 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting Nolting for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $23 located at 1620 Jefferson Street in the Consolidated Urban together with recommendation of approval, be received, "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Greenwood. request of Matthew ,000.00 for property Revitalization Area, placed on file and Clerk instructed to Absent: Cole, Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-85. 121089 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Kenneth Stirm Jr. for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,378.00 for property located at 914 Reber Avenue 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-86. 121090 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Jerry Chapman for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $112,000.00 for property located at 1117 Fulton Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-87. 121091 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Larry Nelson for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $20,000.00 for property located at 327 East 2nd Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-88. 121092 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Kim Sheetz- Cook and Greg Kohls for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $38,688.00 for property located at 1535 Dearborn Avenue 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-89. 121093 - Clark/Welper that communication for tax exemptions 924 Creston Avenue recommendation of from Associate Planner transmitting request of Tony Barker on improvements totaling $101,802.00 for property located at in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together with approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-90. February 7, 2004 Documents - continued 121094 - Clark/Welper • Page 9 that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Mary J. Mangin for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $8,213.76 for property located at 1016 Newton Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-91. 121095 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 121 Dawson Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-92. 121096 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 313 Ricker Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-93. 121097 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $72,000.00 for property located at 125 Peek Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-94. 121098 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 119 Peek Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-95. 121099 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 305 N. Barclay Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-96. February 7, 2004 Documents - continued 121100 - Clark/Welper Page 10 that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 720 Webster Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-97. 121101 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 724 Webster Strget 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-98. 121102 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $72,000.00 for property located at 1823 City View Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-99. 121103 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $72,000.00 for property located at 704 Newell Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-100. 121104 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $62,000.00 for property located at 719 Elm Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-101. 121105 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 225 Halstead Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-102. • • February 7, 2004 • • Documents - continued 121106 - Clark/Welper Page 11 that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 406 Oneida Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-103. 121107 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 1914 Clearview Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-104. 121108 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 1920 Clearview Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-105. 121109 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $82,000.00 for property located at 1218 W. Parker Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-106. 121110 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $82,000.00 for property located at 1609 Butler Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-107. 121111 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 702 Ricker Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-108. February 7, 2004 Page 12 Documents - continued 121112 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 2206 City View 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-109. 121113 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 222 Gable 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor .of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-110. 121114 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 921 Sumner Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-111. 121115 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 226 Cottage Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor .of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-112. 121116 - Clark/Welper that communication from Associate Planner transmitting request of Cash Flow Financial Group LLC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for property located at 915 Oneida Street 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 notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Four. Nays: Kincaid. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-113. RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 121117 - Welper/Gunderson that communication from Director of Cultural & Arts Commission requesting that $5,000.00 of the $10,000.00 hotel/motel tax funds awarded to the Waterloo Center For The Arts, Main Street Waterloo and Grout Museum for the Midwest Folkfest be reallocated to fund marketing for the Midwest World Fest, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving reallocation of said hotel/motel funds", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-114. • • • • February 7, 2004 Page 13 Resolutions to be Adopted - continued 121118 - Schmitt/Kincaid that communication from Fire Chief transmitting request to accept award of Fire Act Grant from U.S. Department of Homeland Security and the Office of Domestic Preparedness in the amount of $108,000.00, with a required city match of $32,400.00, to be used to purchase heart monitors, be received, placed on file and "Resolution accepting said award of Fire Act Grant", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-115. NEW BUSINESS 121119 - Gunderson/Schmitt to instruct Building Official/Maintenance Administrator to prepare specifications, form of contract, etc in conjunction with Men's Locker Room Remodel/Lockers, be received, placed on file and approved. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, reported these are lockers we have to purchase for the total project. They will be larger lockers than the current lockers. Mr. Cutwright stated he felt the city could get a better costs for the lockers going directly to the manufacturer. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121120 - Gunderson/Schmitt that specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Men's Locker Room Remodel/Lockers be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121121 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with Men's Locker Room Remodel/Lockers", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-116. 121122 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "Resolution setting date of hearing on specifications, form of contract, etc. and taking of bids in conjunction with above said project as February 21, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-117. 121123 - Schmitt/Kincaid to instruct Superintendent of Central Garage to prepare proposal document in conjunction with Purchase of Rear Loading Garbage Truck, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121124 - Schmitt/Welper that proposal document in conjunction with Purchase of Rear Loading Garbage Truck be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. 121125 - Schmitt/Kincaid that "Resolution preliminarily approving proposal document in conjunction with Purchase of Rear Loading Garbage Truck", be adopted. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-118. February 7, 2004 Page 14 New Business - continued 121126 - Schmitt/Kincaid that "Resolution setting date of hearing on proposal document and recommendation of award of proposals received in conjunction with purchase of said rear loading garbage truck as February 21, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-119. ORAL COMMENTS 121127 - Sharon Goodson, 535 Nicholas Street and President of the National Association for Advancement of Colored People, submitted a letter expressing their discontent regarding the current housing development "imposition" program on the city's Eastside. Ms. Goodson stated the development by My Own Home is currently going on and has for some quite some time in spite of resistance from many African American families and a number of non -African Americans in the community. The NAACP feels it is appropriate to submit the letter expressing one of their concerns for the elected officials and the NAACPs perception of business being conducted in the African American community. Ms. Goodson stated that the NAACP feels strongly at this time that elected city officials should consider their recommendation to implement a moratorium of any further development of the housing program, My Own Home. Welper/Kincaid that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried ADJOURNMENT 121128 - Kincaid/Gunderson that the Council adjourn at 6:21 p.m. Ayes: Five. Absent: Cole, Greenwood. Motion carried. Nicy E1gJcert, CMC City Clerk • •