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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-02/14/2005• • February 14, 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 14, 2005. Mayor Timothy J. Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper. Absent: Cole. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Cheryl Huddleston, Human Resources Manager 121129 - Welper/Kincaid that the Agenda, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 14, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121130 - Welper/Kincaid that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, February 7, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. Mayor Hurley read a Proclamation declaring February 14, 2005 as Congenital Heart Defect Awareness Day. Frank Magsamen and Dick Cole from the Exchange Club presented a check in the amount of $8,770.00 for the Memorial Hall Building. CONSENT AGENDA 121131 - 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. 1-114, dated February 14, 2005, in the amount of $769,403.58, 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. 2005-120. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Communication from City Clerk transmitting recommendation of appointment of Maria Armstrong to the position of Administrative Secretary, effective February 28, 2005. 2. Tim Hurley, Mayor; Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director; Rudy Jones, Community Development Director; and Wilfred Johnson, Community Development Board Member, to travel to Washington DC with Cedar Valley Coalition on April 9-12, 2005, with costs not to exceed $1,490.00 each. 3. Robert Ball, Chief Building Ihspector, to attend The Concepts of Egress and the Mechanical and Fuel Gas Provisions of the IRC Seminar in Dubuque, Iowa on February 16-17, 2005, with costs not to exceed $410.00, including use of city vehicle. 4. Doug Eldridge, Signal Technician II, to attend the National Electrical Code 2005 Update/Changes Workshop in Waterloo, Iowa on April 7, 2005, with costs not to exceed $125.00, including use of city vehicle. 5. Jamie Knutson, Associate Engineer, to attend Greater Iowa Asphalt Conference in Des Moines, Iowa on March 1-3, 2005, with costs not to exceed $180.00, including use of city vehicle. c. Beer/Wine License Permit Application Special Class C Balkan Grill, 926 LaPorte Road (Renewal) (Expires 1/21/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) February 14, 2005 Consent Agenda - continued Page 2 d. Wine License Permit Application Class B Adams Grocery /Hometown Foods, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Sycamore Convenience, 617-619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/11/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) e. Beer License Permit Application Class C Adams Grocery /Hometown Foods, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Sycamore Convenience, 617-619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/11/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) f. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Adams Grocery /Hometown Foods, 1010 E. Mitchell Avenue (Renewal) (Expires 3/9/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Sycamore Convenience, 617-619 Sycamore Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/11/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) g. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Amalgamated Local 838 UAW, 2615 Washington Street (Renewal) (Expires 2/28/06) Tim Hardaway's Club Marquee & ,Event Center, 118 East 11th Street (New) (Expires 2/15/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) h. Liquor License Permit Application Class A Knights of Pythias Furgerson Lodge, 244 Ash Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/8/06 (Includes Sunday Sales) i. Cigarette Permit Application Babe's Tap, 210 Division j. Bonds. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. HEARINGS AND BIDS 121132 - Gunderson/Welper that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2005 Garden Area Relief Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 684, as published in the Waterloo Courier on February 2, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121133 - This being the time and place of public hearing, the Mayor called for written and oral objections and there were none. Welper/Kincaid that the hearing be closed. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121134 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Garden Area Relief Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 684", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-121. 121135 - Gunderson/Welper that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with above project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-122. 121136 - Gunderson/Schmitt to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to City Engineer for review: • • February 14, 2005 • • Page 3 Hearings and Bids - continued Bidder Bid Bond Bid Amount Municipal Pipe Tool Co., Hudson, IA 5% $1,313,127.52 Peterson Contractors Inc., Reinbeck, IA 5% $1,339,245.00 Rognes Corporation, Ames, IA 5% $1,135,182.67 Tschiggfrie Excavating Co., Dubuque, IA 5% $1,204,183.75 VanHauen & Associates, Clive, IA 5% $ 982,000.00 Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. DOCUMENTS 121137 - Schmitt/Clark that communication from Airport Director transmitting an amendment to agreement with Earth Tech at a cost of $103,800.00, with city's cost of $5,190.00, for the design bidding and construction phase of installation of a wildlife perimeter fence at the Waterloo Airport, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Brad Hagen, Airport Director, reported the project will be funded 95 percent with FAA grant and 5 percent Airport Passenger Facility Charge (PFC) fees. The FAA asked Waterloo Airport to initiate design services for the perimeter fence. Mr. Hagen stated that the grant should be received in a couple of months. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-123. 121138 - Schmitt/Clark that communication from City Planner transmitting Preliminary Plat of Hall Minor Plat, together with staff report, aerial photograph of the area, report of the City Engineer, Plat of Survey and legal description, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Preliminary Plat", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion,•the following comments were heard. Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, reported the applicant will be required to furnish a permanent ingress and egress easement to allow access onto University Avenue. Councilperson Greenwood inquired if a traffic study had been performed for the area. Mr. Temeyer responded that the city doesn't usually do that because it is on private property. Councilperson Greenwood stated the city recently rezoned the property south of Hobby Lobby and now with this development, he feels it is time to do a more formal traffic study. Councilperson Greenwood stated that when vehicles pull into McDonalds, it's a free for all. Mr. Temeyer responded they will have another look at the traffic in the area. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-124. 121139 - Schmitt/Clark that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting agreement with Terracon Company to perform Phase II Limited Site Investigation of the Cedar Valley Plaza and Sports Recreation Zone at a cost of $18,420.00, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-125. February 14, 2005 Page 4 RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 121140 - Clark/Schmitt that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting Request for Qualifications for the Sale or Other Disposition of property in the Cedar Valley Art Mall Mixed -Use Development, be received placed on file and "Resolution approving said Request for Qualifications", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-126. 121141 - Clark/Schmitt that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting Request for Qualifications for the Sale or Other Disposition of the Eastside Riverfront Housing Development, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said Request for Qualifications", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-127. 121142 - Clark/Schmitt that "Resolution approving allocation of $120,000.00 Hotel/Motel Grant Funds for 2005-2006", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-128. 121143 - Clark/Schmitt that "Resolution approving recommendation of Leisure Services Commission for 2005 Golf Rates", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Welper stated that we have some of the finest courses in the country and can golf at a reasonable price. Councilperson Welper stated that $10 is the same price as going to one movie. Councilperson Welper stated he would not second guess the Leisure Services Commission, but he would not vote against it if they were to come back with another increase. Councilperson Gunderson stated that the Leisure Services Commission had a lot of discussion on the Jr. Morning golf fee. Councilperson Gunderson stated that Waterloo is known around the country for our youth golf. Councilperson Gunderson noted that the kids who have the pass only use it for about 3.2 rounds of golf per season. Councilperson Gunderson stated he feels this is a good deal, as these are young golfers who will be using our courses in the future. Councilperson Gunderson stated he would like to see the fee stay at $10 and no further increase. Councilperson Greenwood stated he received a telephone call from a citizen concerned with doubling the weekend reservation fee from $2.00 to $4.00 and asked what do the golfers get fpr $4.00. Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director, responded the reservation fee guarantees a tee time for golfers on the weekends and holidays. Mr. Huting stated the fees will not go directing to paying for the golf starters, but will go into the budget. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-129. 121144 - Clark/Schmitt that "Resolution fixing date of hearing as March 7, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the proposition of the issuance of not to exceed $900,000.00 General Obligation Bonds for an Essential Corporate Purpose to pay costs of aiding in the planning, undertaking and carrying out of urban renewal project activities in the Downtown Waterloo Riverfront Urban Renewal and Redevelopment Plan", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-130. February 14, 2005 NEW BUSINESS 121145 - Welper/Kincaid • • Page 5 to instruct City Engineer to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 687, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121146 - Welper/Kincaid that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Street Reconstruction Program, Contract No. 687, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121147 - Welper/Kincaid that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-131. 121148 - Welper/Greenwood that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. as March 7, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking of bids on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-132. 121149 - Greenwood/Kincaid to instruct Leisure Services Director to prepare plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2005 Riverfront Stadium Renovations and Improvements, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121150 - Greenwood/Kincaid that plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with 2005 Riverfront Stadium Renovations and Improvements, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121151 - Greenwood/Kincaid that "Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. in conjunction with above described project", be adopted. Ayes: Sis. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-133. 121152 - Greenwood/Kincaid that "Resolution setting date of hearing on plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. as March 7, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers and taking of bids on the above described project", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-134. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 121153 - Effie Burt, 626 Boston Avenue, displayed a pipe and key chain to the council. Ms. Burt stated she was getting gas at the Citgo Market on Broadway and looked down to the ground and found the pipe and key chain. Ms. Burt stated that a little boy cleaning up told her what it is used for, and that she could go into the store and purchase the items fot $20.00 for the pipe and $2.00 for the key chain. Ms. Burt stated that she knows of no other stores selling these items. Ms. Burt stated she contacted the Police Department and asked if they qualify as paraphernalia and was told they did, and the Police Department asked her to bring it to them. Ms. Burt asked why do they have stores selling this stiff in our town. Ms. Burt stated she will give the items to the Police Department, but she wanted the council to know that it touched her that the little boy knew it was sold in the store. February 14, 2005 Page 6 Oral Presentations - continued Edmund Cunningham, 1555 Lark Lane, reported that the contractor for Edna Hughes, who lives at 614 Lakeside, came to City Hall because she wanted to put windows in her porch, and she was denied the permit because the porch was in an easement. Mr. Cunningham stated the porch has been up for three years, she got the proper permit, the porch was inspected and received clearance from Planning, Programming and Zoning. Mr. Cunningham asked how could the city deny her a permit to install windows. Mayor Hurley responded that Councilperson Kincaid is working with the Building Inspection Department on the request to install windows. Councilperson Kincaid stated he may have an answer for Mr. Cunningham by tomorrow. Mr. Cunningham asked what difference does it make if the porch has windows as the contractor was told if she puts in screens, that would be alright, but if she puts in windows she would need a permit. Mayor Hurley responded the city will work hard with Mr. Cunningham and make sure the right thing is done. Welper/Kincaid that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 121154 - Welper/Gunderson that the Council adjourn at 6:16 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. Nancy tdkert, CMC City Clerk 0 •