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HomeMy WebLinkAboutMinutes-06/13/2005• • June 13, 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, June 13, 2005. Mayor Timothy J. Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson, Welper. Absent: Cole. Moment of Silence. Pledge of Allegiance: Jim Quint, MIS Manager. 121796 - Welper/Kincaid that the Agenda, as amended, deleting Item #9, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 13, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121797 - Welper/Kincaid that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 6, 2005, at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. CONSENT AGENDA 121798 - Welper/Greenwood 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. 1-83, dated Jule 13, 2005, in the amount of $3,208,910.70, 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. 2005-506. 2. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of William Buckridge, 1411 Downing Avenue, for a variance to the Noise Ordinance on July 1, 2005 from 8:00 p.m. to 11:00 p.m. in conjunction with a band playing at an outdoor 50th birthday party to be held in the backyard, together with recommendation of denial of Police Chief. Request denied. b. Motion to approve the following: 1. Communication from Superintendent of Waste Management Services transmitting recommendation of appointment of Dave Roeder to the position of Waste Services Technician, effective June 13, 2005. 2. Matt Anderson, ARFF Training Officer, to travel to E -Ore, Inc. fire truck assembly facility in Ocala, Florida on June 12-14, 2005, with costs not to exceed $1,330.00. c. Beer License Permit Application Class B Waterloo Fireworks Festival, 100 Block of West (Including Sunday Sales) Waterloo Fireworks Festival, 100 Block of East (Including Sunday Sales) 4th 4th Street (7/2/05 - 7/6/05) Street (7/2/05 - 7/6/05) d. Beer License Permit Application Class C Kwik Star, 1636 West 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 7/29/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) Osco Drug, 2060 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires 7/24/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) e. Liquor License Permit Application Class E Osco Drug, 2060 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires 7/24/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) f. Wine License Permit Application Class B Osco Drug, 2060 Crossroads Boulevard (Renewal) (Expires 7/24/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) June 13, 2005 Page 2 Consent Agenda continued g. Liquor License Permit Application Class A El Mecca Shrine Club, 325 E. Park Avenue (New) (6/15/05 - 6/19-05) h. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application Class C Buck's Broken Antler, 910 West 5th Street (Renewal) (Expires 6/14/06) (Includes Sunday Sales) i. Outdoor Service Area Application Waterloo Fireworks Festival, 100 Block of West 4th Street Waterloo Fireworks Festival, 100 Block of East 4th Street j. Fireworks Display Application UAW Local 838 at Riverfront Stadium on July 9, 2005 k. Bonds. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Greenwood noted that there is a fireworks display application on tonight's agenda, and he wanted to inform the citizens that the reason the council denied the fireworks application for Riverfront Stadium was because the mayor and council get a lot of calls if the fireworks are in the middle of the week or on a school night. Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following result. Ayes: Six, with Councilperson Clark abstaining on Item lh. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. Motion carried. HEARINGS AND BIDS 121799 - Gunderson/Schmitt that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Cleaning Contract for City Hall, Carnegie Annex and Police Training Center, as published in the Waterloo Courier on May 27, 2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121800 - 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. 121801 - Gunderson/Welper that "Resolution confirming approval of specifications, form of 'contract, bidding document, etc. in conjunction with Cleaning Contract for City Hall, Carnegie Annex and Police Training Center", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-507. 121802 - Gunderson/Welper that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with Cleaning Contract for City Hall, Carnegie Annex and Police Training Center", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-508. 121803 - Gunderson/Welper that bid opening be moved to June 27, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC 121804 - Kincaid/Greenwood that communication from City Planner transmitting Development Agreement with Powers Manufacturing Company to sell and convey for $1.00 approximately 1.6 acres of property generally located at the northeast corner of Sycamore and East 11th Streets for construction of an additional 27,000 square foot industrial building near their site at 1340 Sycamore Street, with a minimum taxable value June 13, 2005 • Petitions from Public continued • Clerk instructed to publish notice of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-509. DOCUMENTS 121805 - Schmitt/Kincaid A4011! Page 3 n file of $1,200,000.00 and tax rebatements for five years, be rec-ived, placed o and "Resolution setting date of hearing as July 11, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on above described request", be adopted and City that communication from Associate Planner transmitting requstof CSP II, LC for tax exemptions on improvements totaling $60,000.00 for 919-929 Commercial 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 instr cted to notify Black Hawk County Assessor of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. .005-510. 121806 - Schmitt/Kincaid that communication from Associate Planner transmitting requ tax exemptions on improvements totaling $34,071.00 for 113 in the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area, together w approval, be received, placed on file and "Resolution app be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Ha same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 121807 - Schmitt/Kincaid that communication from Police Chief transmitting FY 2005 Justice Assistance grant in the amount of $102,419.00 to County Drug Task Force, be received, placed on file and said grant", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute Absent: Cole. st of David Coan for Kern Street located th recommendation of oving said request", k County Assessor of 005-511. dward Byrne Memorial be used for the Tri - "Resolution approving same. Ayes: Six. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. :005-512. 121808 - Schmitt/Kincaid that communication from Building Official/Maintenance Admi Change Order No. 1 for a net increase in the amount o performed by Mike Dolan Concrete & Masonry Inc. of Waterlo with Gates Pool Concrete Replacement, be received, placed and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Cole. Motion carried. 121809 - Schmitt/Kincaid that communication from Leisure Services Director transm Substantial Completion and acceptance of work perfor Construction of Cedar Falls, Iowa at a total cost of $356, with Iry Warren Pro Shop Project, be received, placed on approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor authori Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. istrator transmitting $5,126.25 for work , Iowa in conjunction on file and approved yes: Six. Absent: tting Certificate of ed by Michael Huff 440.00 in conjunction file and "Resolution ed to execute same. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. '005-513. 121810 - Schmitt/Kincaid that communication from Associate Planner transmitting Total Acquisition Contract with Jack and Marilyn Briner for the prope ty located at 4040 Ansborough Avenue at a cost of $280,000.00 and closing :nd legal fees up to $5,000.00 in conjunction with Ansborough Avenue/Highway 20 Interchange Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said contract", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. yes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. '005-514. June 13, 2005 RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED 121811 - Gunderson/Welper Page 4 that communication from Human Resources Director transmitting 3.5 percent salary increase for non -bargaining employees effective July 1, 2005 and contribution of $1,250.00 to a Voluntary Employees Beneficiary Association (VEBA) for each full- time non -bargaining employee payable January 1, 2006, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said salary increase and VEBA contribution", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Councilperson Gunderson stated that we are raising the salary of non -bargaining employees equal to the bargaining employees but giving nothing for the mayor's position. Councilperson Gunderson stated that shortly he will bring back to the city council a request to increase the mayor's salary. Councilperson Gunderson stated that for a city this size what we pay our mayor does not reflect well when our neighboring city pays its mayor $1,000.00 more per month. Councilperson Gunderson stated it is time to move on it, and if we don't do it this year, than it is budget time. Councilperson Gunderson stated that he thinks it is a disservice to the mayor's position and the City of Waterloo, and that we need to compensate our mayor for the time spent and qualifications. Councilperson Gunderson stated he feels we are making the mayor's position where you can only fun for office if you have money because a common person can't afford to. Councilperson Gunderson stated he will bring back a request to increase the mayor's salary. Councilperson Greenwood stated that he is not a big fan of across-the-board increases, but would like to see performance pay based on meeting budgets and expenses. Councilperson Greenwood stated that as a business person he cannot run his business this way. Councilperson Greenwood stated that in lieu of no other pay plan in place he will approve the pay increase. Mayor Hurley stated he shares the same feelings as Councilperson Greenwood, and when he ran for office he said it was one of the things he would do but hasn't gotten it done. Mayor Hurley stated that most of the city's non -bargaining salaries are lower than their counterparts in other Iowa cities. Mayor Hurley stated he has asked Robert Stringer, Human Resources Director, to prepare a comparative analysis of other cities, and when we get that we will understand the gap. Mayor Hurley stated we need to get a system in place that makes our base salaries competitive with other cities. Mayor Hurley stated he would put our staff up against anyone in the state. Mayor Hurley stated we need to take care of base salary along with performance base increases. 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. 2005-515. 121812 - Greenwood/Welper that Tax Exemption Certificate in conjunction with Issuance of $7,820,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, be received, placed on file and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121813 - Greenwood/Schmitt that Continuing Disclosure Certificate in conjunction with Issuance of $7,820,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A, be received, placed on file and approved and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121814 - Greenwood/Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing the issuance of $7,820,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A and levying tax to pay said bonds", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-516. 121815 - Greenwood/Schmitt that "Resolution appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Association of Des Moines, Iowa to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent, approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transfer Agent Agreement in conjunction with issuance of $7,820,000.00 General Obligation Bonds, Series 2005A", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-517. • • June 13, 2005 • • Resolutions to be Adopted continued 121816 - Welper/Kincaid that "Resolution authorizing the issuance of $1,900,000. Bonds, Taxable Series 2005B and levying tax to pay said bon Page 5 1 0 General Obligation s", be adopted. Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard. Mayor Hurley reported the city received favorable and co bond sale. The city received eight bids on the $7,280,0) bonds on the $1,900,000 GO Bonds. Moody's gave the city a nice things about the city. petitive bids at the 0 GO Bonds and three good rating and said Councilperson Greenwood reported that that the interest 'ate for the taxable bonds is 4.8597 percent and for the non-taxable bonds she interest rate is 3.5710 percent. Following comments a vote was take on the above motio with the following result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 005-518. 121817 - Welper/Kincaid that "Resolution appointing Wells Fargo Bank, National Moines, Iowa to serve as Paying Agent, Bond Registrar approving the Paying Agent and Bond Registrar and Transf conjunction with issuance of $1,900,000.00 General Obli' Series 2005B", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Association of Des and Transfer Agent, r Agent Agreement in ation Bonds, Taxable Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 005-519. 121818 - Gunderson/Schmitt that "Resolution authorizing redemption of outstanding Gen ral Obligation Bonds, Series 1997, dated June 1, 1997 and directing notice of re•emption be given", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 005-520. ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED 121819 - Clark/Schmitt that "an Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of Iowa, by repealing Article B, Taxicabs and Limousines, of Relating to Vehicles, of Title 3, Business & License Regu in lieu thereof a new Article B, Taxicabs and Limous Businesses Relating to Vehicles, of Title 3, Business (requiring semi-annual inspections, taximeters and making infraction)", be received, placed on file, considered and time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121820 - Clark/Schmitt the City of Waterloo, Chapter 5, Businesses rations; and enacting nes, of Chapter 5, License Regulations iolations a municipal passed for the first that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. otion carried. 121821 - Clark/Schmitt that "an Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of Iowa, by repealing Article B, Taxicabs and Limousines, of Relating to Vehicles, of Title 3, Business & License Regu in lieu thereof a new Article B, Taxicabs and Limous Businesses Relating to Vehicles, of Title 3, Business (requiring semi-annual inspections, taximeters and making infraction)", be considered and passed for the second adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. two the City of Waterloo, hapter 5, Businesses ations; and enacting nes, of Chapter 5, License Regulations iolations a municipal and third times and Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4 75. ORAL PRESENTATIONS 121822 - Dwayne Eilers, 546 Eastgate, reported he received a letter from Waste Management concerning the property located at 412 East 11`h Street. Mi. Eilers stated that Waste Management said there was garbage in the alley and whey picked it up and sent him a bill for $120.00. Mr. Eilers stated he called ode Enforcement, who was rude to him and hung up on him. Mr. Eilers stated he told Code Enforcement that he is licensed to haul his own garbage. Mr. Eilers as ed Code Enforcement June 13, 2005 Page 6 Oral Presentations continued about the 30 day notice and was told it is ten days and that Code Enforcement saw a gentleman in the alley who was going to get a hold of Mr. Eilers. Mr. Eilers stated he thought the ordinance required a ten day notice before the city can do the cleanup, and he would have cleaned it up if he had received the notice. Mr. Eilers stated Code Enforcement said the property was already cleaned up and they billed Mr. Eilers. Lou Cutwright, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator, responded that a ten day notice is generally given on the property when the city inspects the property. Mr. Cutwright stated if the gentleman in the alley was the occupant the city would have given him the notice. Mr. Cutwright stated he will check on this item and get back to Mr. Eilers. Mr. Eilers reported that $85.00 was added to his bill for property located at 1136 Ackermant, and he has never owned that property. Mr. Eilers commented that the bill was sent to 412 East 11th Street, which is owned by his son. Mr. Eilers compared the two invoices and questioned the cost for the cleanup. Mayor Hurley asked Mr. Eilers to show the invoices to Mr. Cutwright, who will investigate and get back to Mr. Eilers. Welper/Kincaid that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121823 - Welper/Kincaid that the council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:05 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. Assistant City Attorney Dave Zellhoefer stated that discussion of acquisition of properties as part of U.S. Highway 20 and Ansborough Avenue Interchange Project and Eastside Housing Project located on Sycamore Street is an approved topic for Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j)(2003). EXECUTIVESESSION 121824 - Welper/Schmitt that the council adjourn Executive Session at 6:25 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. 121825 - Clark/Gunderson that staff be authorized to proceed with negotiations. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. ADJOURNMENT 121826 - Clark/Gunderson that the Council adjourn at 6:26 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Cole. Motion carried. Nancy kert, CMC City Clerk