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June 20, 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 20, 2005. Mayor Timothy J.
Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Gunderson,
Welper.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Steve Decker, Superintendent of Streets.
Leon Mosley stated an incident last night at Gates Park got out of hand. There were over
500 kinds in a two lock area. The Police Department blocked the street, but some kids
would not leave. Mr. Mosley stated that two girls got into a fight. Mr. Mosley stated
he feels the police cannot do any more except get meaner. Mr. Mosley stated that 500
kids in a two block area is just short of a riot, and these young kids cuss out the
elderly and they have no respect. Mr. Mosley stated he feels bad to be called a young
black man in this community. Mr. Mosley stated he does not what else we can do, short of
bringing in the militia or National Guard. Mr. Mosley stated the kid shot in Gates Park
is the leader of a gang, and this kid has death written all over him.
Ed Loggins, a member of the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association, asked the council, mayor,
police chief and other concerned citizens to bind together to alleviate this situation.
This neighborhood just wants to be at peace. Mr. Loggins stated maybe it is time to
bring in the National Guard. Mr. Loggins stated there are a lot of young families with
kids who have no clue what is going on. Mr. Loggins stated he is afraid that down the
road someone is going to get shot when it can be stopped. Mr. Loggins stated the Police
Department has done an excellent job, Councilperson Kincaid is working with the
neighborhood, but something needs to change. Mr. Loggins asked for the city's help.
Theresa Mosley, 223 Oliver Street and a member of the Roosevelt Neighborhood Association,
stated that yesterday toward evening she never felt before what she felt when she saw
what came from Gates Park, looking from Gates Park to Gable Street, because it was
frightening. Ms. Mosley stated these kids have no respect. Ms. Mosley commended the
Police Department, but stated maybe a paddy wagon should have taken as many of them as
they could. Ms. Mosley stated she does not know why they picked on her neighborhood, but
it made her ashamed to be an African American. Ms. Mosley commended the Police
Department, but stated they need to get tougher. Ms. Mosley stated these kids show no
respect, and as you get older you feel like you paid the price. Ms. Mosley stated she
doesn't know what's going to happen and asked what is it going to take, will it take a
murder. Ms. Mosley stated elderly people should not feel as they did yesterday. Ms.
Mosley stated she is angry because somewhere along the line those parents lost it, and we
are paying for it.
121826 - Welper/Kincaid
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on, June 20, 2005 at 5:30
p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121827 - Welper/Kincaid
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, June 13, 2005
at 5:30 p.m. and Special Session on June 9, 2005 at 4:30 p.m., be accepted and
approved. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
CONSENT AGENDA
121828 - 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. 1-97, dated June 20, 2005, in the
amount of $580,363.05, 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. 2005-521.
2. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Gary and Pamela
Shawver for a waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 551
Excelsior Lane, together with recommendation of approval.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-522.
3. Communication from City Engineer transmitting request of Kevin Rose for a
waiver for a concrete driveway to be located at 222 Hollywood Avenue,
together with recommendation of approval.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-523.
June 20, 2005
Consent Agenda continued
b.
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4. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Main Street
Waterloo to hold BBQ' LOO & BLUES, TOO on July 22 and 23, 2005 at Lincoln
Park, and to close 4th Street from Franklin to Mulberry, Mulberry from 4th
Street to Park Avenue and Park Avenue from Mulberry Street to Franklin
Street from noon on July 22 until approximately 8:00 p.m. on July 23,
2005.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-524.
Beer License Permit Application
Class C
A & S Petroleum, Inc., 127 Jefferson Street (New) (Expires 6/25/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Prime Mart, 3535 Marigold Drive (Renewal) (Expires 8/8/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
c. Wine License Permit Application
Class B
A & S Petroleum, Inc., 127 Jefferson Street (New) (Expires 6/25/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Prime Mart, 3535 Marigold Drive (Renewal) (Expires 8/8/06) (Includes Sunday
Sales)
d. Beer License Permit Application
Class B
American Golf Course, 1575 W. Big Rock
(Includes Sunday Sales)
e. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
The Times, 226 West 5th Street (Renewal)
Sales)
Benevolent & Protective Order of Elks, 407
6/30/06) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Las Margaritas, 2822 University Avenue
Sunday Sales)
Road (Renewal) (Expires 6/30/06)
(Expires 6/30/06) (Includes Sunday
E. Park Avenue (Renewal) (Expires
(New) (Expires 7/1/06) (Includes
f. Liquor License Permit Application
Class A
El Mecca Shrine Club, 716 Commercial Street
(Includes Sunday Sales)
g•
Outdoor Service Area Application
American Golf Course, 1575 W. Big Rock Road
(Renewal) (Expires 6/20/06)
h. Fireworks Display Application
Waterloo Jaycees Fireworks Festival, Downtown Waterloo on July 2, 2005
i. Cigarette Permit Application
Sixty (60)
j. Bonds.
Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
121829 - Gunderson/Welper
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on F.Y. 2005 Winn Street
Extension, Contract No. 692, as published in the Waterloo Courier on June 10,
2005, be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
121830 - 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: Seven. Motion carried.
121831 - Gunderson/Greenwood
that "Resolution confirming approval of plans, specifications, form of contract,
etc. in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Winn Street Extension, Contract No. 692", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-525.
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June 20, 2005
Hearings and Bids continued
121832 - Gunderson/Greenwood
that "Resolution ordering construction in conjunction with
be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2
121833 - Gunderson/Cole
that the request of the City Engineer to set a new date o
27, 2005, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers,
Seven. Motion carried.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
121834 - Greenwood/Cole
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request
a site plan amendment to the "R -3,R -P" Planned Residential
generally located at 3216-3222 Thistledown Drive for the
current office building into a 3 -unit senior housing unit
two family residential lot on the vacant ground to the
building, together with recommendation of approval of Plan
Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and "Resol
hearing as July 11, 2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Cou
described request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed
same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.
121835 - Schmitt/Cole
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting
Engineering on behalf of Tubing Fabricators of Iowa for a
the "R -4,R -P" Planned Residential District for property g
of 3203 Marigold Drive at the east end of Marigold Drive
the property from a green space/buffer area to residenti
recommendation of denial of Planning, Programming and
received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of
2005 at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on abo
be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of s
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.
121836 - Welper/Gunderson
that Reed's Construction Inc.'s appeal of City Engine
Sidewalk and Driveway Policy, Section 7, concerning the di
curb cuts on lots with less than 100' of frontage to alto
Lot 107 Southland Park lst Addition along Prescotts
recommendation of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commiss
Engineer's decision to deny because it does not meet regu
Ordinances, be denied. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
121837 - Clark/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Planner transmitting
Teresa DeNeut for tax exemptions on improvements totali
Newton Street located in the Consolidated Urban Revital
with recommendation of approval, be received, placed on
approving said application", be adopted and City Clerk
same to County Assessor. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No.
121838 - Clark/Schmitt
that communication from Associate Planner transmitti
contract with Merle and Mary Martin to acquire property
4104 Ansborough Avenue at a cost of $342,000.00, plus in
estimated at no more than $5,000.00, in conjunction with
South Waterloo Business Park, be received, placed on
approving said contract", be adopted and Mayor and Cit
execute same.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comment
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above said project",
05-526.
bid opening as June
be approved. Ayes:
of Grace Elliott for
istrict for property
•urpose of converting
:nd creating a one or
outh of the existing
ing, Programming and
tion setting date of
cil Chambers on above
to publish notice of
IP
005-527.
request of Schenk
ite plan amendment to
nerally located east
to change the use of
1 use, together with
oning Commission, be
hearing as July 11,
e described request",
me. Ayes: Seven.
005-528.
is decision on the
allowance of multiple
for two curb cuts on
rive, together with
on to affirm the City
ations of the Code of
request of Terry and
• $12,370.00 for 1042
zation Area, together
file and "Resolution
instructed to forward
2005-530.
g total acquisition
enerally described as
idental closing costs
he development of the
file and "Resolution
Clerk authorized to
were heard.
June 20, 2005
Documents continued
Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, reported that full
acquisition of the Martin property is needed for proper placing of the roadway
connection onto Ansborough Avenue in conjunction with the Ansborough
Avenue/Highway 20 Interchange and the VGM expansion. Mr. Temeyer stated we hope
to let the project in October. There are six property acquisition contracts to
sign, six have agreed and three are going to condemnation. Mr. Temeyer stated
the city will move ahead with the Martins acquisition as soon as they find a
replacement home.
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Following comments
result. Ayes: Six
Resolution adopted
121839 - Clark/Schmitt
a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
. Abstain: Cole because she is an employee of VGM.
and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-531.
that communication from City Planner transmitting real estate purchase agreement
with Meyers Sheet Metal to acquire property generally described as 113 East 8th
Street at a cost of $580,000.00, plus estimated relocation costs of $21,800.00
and incidental costs estimated at no more than $5,000.00, as part of the Iowa
Brownfields Acquisition Project for the construction of riverfront housing along
the Cedar River, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-532.
121840 Clark/Schmitt
that communication from Community Development Director transmitting Emergency
Shelter Program grant in the amount of $141,053.00 from the Iowa Department of
Economic Development to be distributed to six local homeless service providers,
with the city to oversee the grant administration, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said grant", be adopted and Mayor authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Six. Abstain: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-533.
121841 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from City Engineer transmitting Recommendation of Acceptance
of work performed by Peterson Contractors, Inc. of Reinbeck, Iowa at a total
cost of $697,013.48 in conjunction with F.Y. 2003 Hwy. 218/Cedar Valley Lakes
Trail - Phase I & Trolley Car Trail, Contract No. 584, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said documents", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-534.
121842 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting agreement with
Wells Fargo to use Commercial Electronic Office Service (CEO) for banking
service at no cost with required deposits, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-535.
121843 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
agreement with Snyder & Associates Insurance Inc. to lease a portion of 303
Jefferson Street at a cost of $250.00 per month, be received, placed on file,
and "Resolution approving said lease agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized
to execute the same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-536.
121844 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting golf course
rental agreement with Waterloo Jaycees for rental of city golf courses July 20-
24, 2005 for a fee of $3,000.00, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution
approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to
execute the same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-537.
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June 20, 2005
Documents continued
121845 - Greenwood/Cole
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitt
agreement with Black Hawk County Board of Supervisors fo
Park, be received, placed on file, and "Resolution a
agreement", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2
121846 - Greenwood/Cole
that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Oper
contract with Kirkham Michael Consulting Engineers for con
services relating to the construction of traffic safety
intersection of US218 and West 11th Street at an estimated c
received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said c
and Mayor authorized to execute the same. Ayes: Seven.
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ung three-year lease
use of Cloverdale
proving said lease
o execute the same.
05-538.
tions transmitting
truction inspection
mprovements at the
st of $9,800.00, be
ntract", be adopted
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-539.
121847 - Greenwood/Cole
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting reques
the requirements of the Subdivision Ordinance in Section
Submittal, Section 5.1 Preliminary Plat requirements and Se
requirements for Anderson Parcel M Minor Plat of Survey b
provided a plat of survey document which does not sho
information for a preliminary and final plat, be received,
"Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seve
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 20
121848 - Greenwood/Cole
that communication from Assistant City Planner transmitting
Anderson Parcel M Minor Plat of Survey, together with En
review, staff report and plat of survey and legal descri
placed on file and "Resolution approving said Preliminary
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 20
121849 - Greenwood/Cole
that communication from City Planner transmitting Final Pla
M Minor Plat of Survey, together with report of City Engine
plat of survey and legal description, be received, p
"Resolution approving said Final Plat", be adopted. Ayes: S
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 20
121850 - Gunderson/Schmitt
for a variance to
2.3(1) Final Plat
tion 5.2 Final Plat
cause the applicant
all the required
placed on file and
5-540.
Preliminary Plat of
ineering Department
tion, be received,
Plat", be adopted.
5-541.
of Anderson Parcel
r, staff report and
aced on file and
ven.
5-542.
that communication from City Planner transmitting Developent Agreement with
Criterion, Inc. for construction of 8,800 square foot expansion to current site
located at 2840 Burton Avenue, just south of Airline Hig ay in the Airport
Development Area TIF District, with additional $155,000.00 i new taxable value
and rebatements for five years at 50 percent, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Ma or and City Clerk
authorized to execute the same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 20'5-543.
121851 - Gunderson/Schmitt
that communication from Superintendent of Waste Management S
request to approve payment to Municipal Pipe Tool Co.
$25,212.99, which would reduce retainage from 5 percent
conjunction with FY 2002 Satellite Interceptor Corrosio
Contract No. 652, be received, placed on file and "Resolu
request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 20
rvices transmitting
in the amount of
to 3 percent in
Control Project,
ion approving said
5-544.
June 20, 2005
Documents continued
121852 - Gunderson/Schmitt
Page 6
that communication from Chief Financial Officer transmitting recommendation of
award of contract for audit services to Hogan - Hansen in the amount of
$187,450.00 for the three year period ending June 30, 2007, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said contract", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-545.
RESOLUTIONS TO BE ADOPTED
121853 - Welper/Kincaid
that "Resolution directing acceptance of proposal from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A. at
5.70 percent Net Interest Rate to purchase $150,000.00 General Obligation
Capital Loan Notes, Taxable Series 2005C", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Larry Burger, Vice President of Speer Financial, Inc., reported the bids were
opened this morning. The General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Taxable Series
2005C is the third of this year's annual bond issuance. Mr. Burger stated the
purpose of the notes is for payment of sick leave, and this is a one-year note.
Mr. Burger stated the Bonding Attorneys have determined these are taxable notes.
Mr. Burger reported that the bid document was distributed to six Waterloo banks.
Two bids were received, one from Wells Fargo Bank and one from Regions Bank,
with Wells Fargo Bank the low bidder. Mr. Burger recommended the council accept
the bid from Wells Fargo Bank, N.A., Waterloo, Iowa at a net interest rate of
5.70 percent for $150,000.00 General Obligation Capital Loan Notes, Taxable
Series 2005C.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-546.
121854 - Welper/Kincaid
that "Resolution approving and authorizing a form of Loan Agreement and
providing for the issuance of $150,000.00 General Obligation Capital Loan
Notes, Taxable Series 2005C, and levying a tax to pay said notes", be adopted
and Mayor and City Clerk authorized to execute same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-547.
121855 - Schmitt/Gunderson
that "Resolution authorizing certification to property taxes certain unpaid
garbage and sewer fees", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify the
Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-548.
121856 - Schmitt/Gunderson
that "Resolution authorizing certification to property taxes certain unpaid Life
Safety and Rental Inspection fees", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to
notify the Black Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-549.
121857 - Michelle Weidner, Chief Financial Officer, explained that as part of year-end,
the city needs to transfer funds for specific reasons. Mr. Weidner reviewed the
transfer resolutions.
Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $5,425,000.00 from Trust &
Agency Fund to General Fund for employee benefits", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-550.
121858 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $468,183.52 from Trust &
Agency Fund to General Fund for emergency levy", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted alii,
upon approval by Mayor assigne o. 2005-551.
June 20, 2005
Resolutions to be Adopted continued
121859 - Cole/Schmitt
Page 7
that "Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $50,610.00 from General
Fund to Debt Service Fund for debt payments made for Fi e Sullivan Brothers
renovation project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-552.
121860 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $1, 00,000.00 from Tax
Increment Financing Fund to Debt Service Fund for TIF 'ortions of general
obligation bond principal and interest", be adopted. Ayes: .even.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-553.
121861 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $1,22 ,020.04 from Sewer
Fund to Debt Service Fund for sewer fund portion of gene al obligation bond
principal and interest", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-554.
121862 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $895,.00.00 from General
Fund to Vision Iowa Projects Fund to transfer a portion of t e distribution from
the Black Hawk County Solid Waste Commission to the Vision Iowa Projects", be
adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-555.
121863 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution transferring additional funds from the G neral Fund to the
Vision Iowa Projects Fund in an amount to cover all addition -1 expenses incurred
through June 30, 2005 but not paid with the $895,000.00", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2015-556.
121864 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $28,490.08 from Local
Option Tax Fund to Rath Area Redevelopment Fund to pay for Sycamore Street
reconstruction project", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-557.
121865 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution transferring funds in the amount of $7,982.97 from 2002 Bond
Fund to Reimbursable Projects Fund to correct prior pa ents incorrectly
allocated", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-558.
121866 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing reallocation of bond proceeds fr.'m the Logan Avenue
TIF District to the Martin Road TIF District in the amount of $5,401.92 and from
the Rath TIF District to the Martin Road TIF District in th amount of $816.24
to fund additional projects in the Martin Road TIF District", be adopted. Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 200--559.
121867 - Cole/Schmitt
that "Resolution authorizing temporary cash transfer of $.4,403.66 from the
Northeast Site TIF account to the Tower Technology TIF acc•unt", be adopted.
Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 200•-560.
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Resolutions to be Adopted continued
121868 - Gunderson/Kincaid
that "Resolution authorizing the use of $50,000.00 of the Isle of Capri $1
million development agreement, upon its receipt, toward the YES! Initiative
through the Community Foundation YES account", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Clark stated this resolution was placed on the agenda since
Thursday's agenda meeting, and he has a lot of questions and wished he knew more
about the YES! Program. Councilperson Clark stated he is very concerned the
council is committing any of the $1 million at this point. Councilperson Clark
stated he has no doubt this is a good program, but we are also short. The next
fiscal year, our Police Chief and Fire Chief have to reduce staff by three to
five people. Councilperson Clark stated he feels we need more police officer
and firefighters, and he has asked Mayor Hurley to commit to that.
Councilperson Clark noted there are programs which have been in placed for
months asking for funds. Councilperson Clark stated he feels the city needs to
be careful committing the $1 million. Councilperson Clark stated he would like
a council work session to get more information on the YES! Program.
Councilperson Welper stated it is his understanding this is the Mayor's Youth
Initiative Program with a different name. Mayor Hurley stated there is a
significant difference between the two programs. Councilperson Cole stated she
has no idea what the program is.
Mayor Hurley stated the program is in response to similar neighborhood problems
we heard earlier tonight. Mayor Hurley stated the school leadership encouraged
the city do something to offer pro -active programs for middle and high school
children who don't spend their time wisely. Mayor Hurley stated community
leaders, staff, and organizations have held meetings and everyone had half a
dozen ideas of what to do and ways to spend funding. Mayor Hurley stated there
wasn't time to reinvent the wheel, so they focused on existing programs to
provide educational, recreational and employment opportunities to at -risk
children and teenagers. Mayor Hurley stated the University of Northern Iowa's
Center for Urban Education will put together the program, Community Foundation
will be the banker, the Chamber of Commerce will help with the funding side, and
a local charitable trust is interested. Mayor Hurley noted when he spoke with
council members he said a minimum of $35,000, but has expanded it to $50,000.
Mayor Hurley stated that as far as police office and firefighters, Councilperson
Clark is right. Mayor Hurley stated when he asked staff what to do with the $1
million gambling money, he doesn't believe either chiefs asked for the $1
million, but Chief Jennings and Chief DeBerg say they need to get to their
levels. Mayor Hurley stated it is simply a matter of funding existing programs,
fleshing them out and getting more kids into them. Mayor Hurley stated it is
going to take life this summer, move throughout the next school year and start
up again next year as a much better program.
Councilperson Cole stated this is taking programs that already exist and funding
$135,000. Mayor Hurley stated the program doesn't need the $120,000 to $145,000
budget at this time, but there are several programs, recognized and established
agencies and churches with programs, which will take kids from 8:00 a.m. until
night. This will get more kids into the programs.
Councilperson Clark stated this is a good program,
number one priority. Councilperson Clark stated
police department received $37,000 of a dealer's
chief at that time spent the money many times over,
this down or we will spend more than $1 million.
but police and fire are his
that several years ago the
drug money, and the police
and he feels we need to nail
Mayor Hurley stated Isle of Capri is ready to send the city the money after July
1, 2005.
Councilperson Kincaid stated he supports this because it is an investment in our
youths today and they are our future. Councilperson Kincaid stated there are
things going on now, and if we get them young and teach them the right direction
these programs work very well.
Councilperson Gunderson stated he supports this resolution because Police Chief
Jennings has said regarding the School Resource Officers that you pay for the
program now or don't fund it and pay more later on. Councilperson Gunderson
stated he feels the council needs to prioritize the $1 million but feels this
$50,000 is money well spent.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-561.
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Resolutions to be Adopted continued
121869 - Gunderson/Welper
Page 9
that "Resolution naming extension of the public East Mitchel Avenue as private
East Mitchell Avenue", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-562.
121870 - Gunderson/Welper
that "Resolution removing the following streets from the city street index and
map as they no longer exist: Twin City Way, H Street, Allen Court, Saturn Drive
and AE Maynar Court", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 20)5-563.
NEW BUSINESS
121871 - Greenwood/Cole
that communication from Superintendent of Traffic Operations transmitting
request to install 25 mph speed hump on Russell Road, be received, placed on
file and "Resolution approving said request", be adopted. Ayes: Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-564.
121872 - Greenwood/Cole
that communication from City Planner transmitting request to sell and convey a
portion of alley generally located between West 4th and West 5th Streets, north of
Bluff Street for $1.00 to James H. Slife and rescind Resolution No. 2004-180, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as July 11,
2005, at 5:30 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chambers on the above described
request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to publish notice of same Ayes:
Seven.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-565.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
121873 - JoDee Flockhart, Treasurer of the Cedar Valley Pride Committee, stated they
wanted to celebrate diversity and open up the event in the community with events
for young adults and kids, with all events to be paid by the committee. Ms.
Flockhart stated they want to call Waterloo their home, and she feels they do a
lot of things for the community. Ms. Flockhart stated she volunteers for the
fireworks display, women shelter, etc., and they contribute to the community in
a silent way.
Scott Ambrose, 114 Butler Avenue, asked when is the Isle of Capri Casino going
to be built and is it going to be located south of the water park as there are
no signs marking it.
Mayor Hurley responded he is not the expert on the casino ar.d the details will
be evident in the next few weeks, but he thinks it is to be located just north
of the park but accessible using the same road as the park. Mayor Hurley stated
he is sure they will be advertising the site and before long we will see
construction.
Welper/Kincaid
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Seven.
Motion carried.
121874 - Welper/Kincaid
that the Council adjourn to Executive Session at 6:33
Motion carried.
p.m.
Ayes: Seven.
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EXECUTIVE SESSION
City Attorney Jim Walsh stated that discussion of acquisition of the Litzkow
Salvage Yard operation located on Black Hawk Street is an approved topic of
Executive Session pursuant to Iowa Code Section 21.5(1)(j)(2003).
121875 - Welper/Kincaid
that the Council adjourn Executive Session at 6:48
carried.
121876 - Clark/Schmitt
p.m.
Ayes: Seven. Motion
that staff be authorized to proceed with negotiations. Ayes: Seven. Motion
carried.
ADJOURNMENT
121877 - Welper/Gunderson
that the Council adjourn at 6:49 p.m. Ayes: Seven. Motion carried.
Nance y E1Ckert, CMC
City Clerk
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