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March 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, March 14, 2005. Mayor Timothy J.
Hurley in the Chair. Roll Call: Kincaid, Cole, Greenwood, Clark, Schmitt, Welper.
Absent: Gunderson.
Moment of Silence.
Pledge of Allegiance: Eric Thorson, City Engineer.
121279 - Welper/Clark
that the Agenda, as amended, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 14, 2005,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Motion carried.
121280 - Welper/Clark
that the Minutes, as proposed, for the Regular Session on Monday, March 7, 2005,
at 5:30 p.m., be accepted and approved. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Motion carried.
Presentation of Meth Lab Recognition by Lt. Brent Cirksena.
CONSENT AGENDA
121281 - 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. 1-70, dated March 14, 2005, in
the amount of $533,677.98, 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. 2005-195.
2. Communication from Police Chief transmitting request of Mimi Coenen to
hold Boot Block to raise money for the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society's
Team in Training Program on April 16, 2005 from 10:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
on the corner of Ridgeway and Hammond Avenues.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-196.
3. Communication from City Clerk transmitting request of Leisure Services
Department for an exception to burning yard waste to burn approximately 3
acres of prairie grass located in Katoski Greenbelt, north of the shelter
on Ridgeway Avenue in early April 2005, together with recommendation of
approval of Fire Chief, Leisure Services Director and Superintendent of
Waste Management Services.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-197.
b. Motion to approve the following:
1. Ann Meyer, Police Lieutenant, and Melissa Ludwig, Police Investigator, to
attend Iowa Association of Women Police Conference in Ames, Iowa on March
14-15, 2005, with costs not to exceed $317.70, including use of city
vehicle.
2. Matt Anderson, Fire Engineer, to attend NFPA Basic ARFF Certification
Class in Dallas, Texas on April 9-17, 2005, with costs not to exceed
$2,857.40, including use of city vehicle.
3. Jason Shoars and Ben Petersen, Firefighters, to attend Smoke Drivers
Course in Jackson, Mississippi on April 23-30, 2005, with costs not to
exceed $1,387.50, including use of city vehicle.
March 14, 2005
Consent Agenda continued
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c. Beer/Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
Fortunes, 328 Elm Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/27/06) (Includes Sunday Sales)
Tequila Club, 228 East 4th Street (Renewal) (Expires 3/17/06) (Includes
Sunday Sales)
Liquor License Permit Application
Class C
El Mecca Shrine Club, 325 East Park Avenue (5 day license - March 15-19,
2005)
d. Outdoor Service Area Application
Fortunes, 328 Elm Street
e. Bonds.
Ayes: Six, with Councilperson Welper voting nay on payment to Keystone Auto
Industries in the amount of $1,159.05. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried.
HEARINGS AND BIDS
121282 - Schmitt/Kincaid
that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of Three Dump
Trucks, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March 7, 2005, be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried.
121283 - 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: Gunderson. Motion carried.
121284 - Schmitt/Clark
that "Resolution confirming approval of bid documents in conjunction with
Purchase of Three Dump Trucks", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-198.
121285 - Schmitt/Welper
that "Resolution authorizing to proceed in conjunction with purchase of three
dump trucks", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-199.
121286 - Schmitt/Welper
to receive, file and instruct City Clerk to open and read bids and refer to
Superintendent of Central Garage for review:
Bidder
Don's Truck Sales, Inc.
Fairbank, IA
Harrison Truck Centers
Elk Run Heights, IA
Hawkeye International Trucks
Waterloo, IA
Truck Country
Cedar Rapids, IA
Bid for 2 Truck Chassis Bid for 1 Truck Chassis
And Related Equipment With Chip Box
$178,210.00
$167,846.00
$174,841.00
$171,466.00
Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried.
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$63,615.00
$63,890.00
$64,659.00
$63,624.00
March 14, 2005
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Hearings and Bids continued
121287 - Welper/Schmitt
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that proof of publication of notice of public hearing on Purchase of 2004 Street
Sweeper, as published in the Waterloo Courier on March 7, 2005, be received and
placed on file. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried.
121288 - 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: Gunderson. Motion carried.
121289 - Welper/Kincaid
that "Resolution authorizing purchase of 2004 street sweeper at a cost of
$108,275.00 from EDM Equipment Company of Des Moines, Iowa", be adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Denny Bell, Superintendent of Central Garage, reported that the city did a
consortium bid/piggy back off the City of Dubuque's bid price for a new 2004
street sweeper. Mr. Bell stated that if the city had requested its own bid we
probably would have had to pay $125,000.00 because of the price of steel. Mr.
Bell stated that we should receive delivery of the street sweeper by the end of
the week.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-200.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
121290 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that communication from Leisure Services Director transmitting recommendation of
award of contract in the amount of $99,900.00 to Mike Dolan Concrete and
Masonry, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa in conjunction with 2005 Riverfront Stadium
Renovations and Improvements, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said award of contract", be adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-201.
PETITIONS FROM PUBLIC
121291 - Schmitt/Welper
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Chrisbro LLC for
a site plan amendment to the "S-1" Shopping District for property generally
located near the corner of Crossroads Boulevard and Bopp Street for the purpose
of constructing a new Hampton Inn and Suites, together with recommendation of
approval of the Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission be received, placed
on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as March 28, 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: Six. Absent:
Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-202.
121292 - Schmitt/Welper
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request of Chrisbro LLC to
vacate a portion of the 40' greenway easement generally located near the corner
of Crossroads Boulevard and Bopp Street to allow for development of a new
Hampton Inn and Suites, together with recommendation of approval of the
Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution setting date of hearing as March 28, 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: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-203.
March 14, 2005
REPORTS
121293 - Greenwood/Kincaid
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that communication from U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development
transmitting Quarterly Report for City's Lead Hazard Control Grant Program with
an overall performance rate of 112 out of 100 meaning the city has a "Green"
designation and is meeting and/or exceeding its benchmark standards be received
and placed on file.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Mayor Hurley stated the city received very positive remarks from the U.S.
Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) regarding the city's Lead
Hazard Control grant program. Mayor Hurley stated that we received a $2 million
grant, which is administered by Community Development, requiring controls and
timely reports. The city received more points than possible and received a
"Green" designation that we are meeting and/or exceeding our benchmark
standards. HUD reported that the City of Waterloo's overall performance is
excellent.
Rudy Jones, Community Development Director, stated that a great deal of
attention goes to Nancy Gulick who put together the $2.1 million grant. Mr.
Jones acknowledged Dave Keidel, Manager of Rehab Services, who oversees the
rehab portion of the grant; other staff members include Valerie Heiberger, Jason
Verbraken, Christopher Leach and Greg Bagsby.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried.
DOCUMENTS
121294 - Clark/Kincaid
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting agreements with the Iowa
Northern Railroad and the Iowa Department of Transportation for Federal Aid
Grade Crossing Surface Repair for construction of crossing at Foulk Road at a
cost of $47,263.10, with city's share of $10,452.62, and crossing at E. Shaulis
Road at a cost of $34,844.72, with city's share of $7,968.94, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreements", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-204.
121295 - Clark/Kincaid
that communication from Police Chief transmitting funding allocation from the
Department of Justice, Bureau of Justice Assistance for FY2005 Justice
Assistance Grant (JAG) in the amount of $102,419.00, with no required match, to
be shared with Black Hawk County and the City of Cedar Falls, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution accepting said funding allocation", be adopted
and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-205.
121296 - Clark/Kincaid
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
an agreement with Howard R. Green Company to perform Phase II Environmental
Assessment at a maximum cost of $39,000.00 for a three block area and the Black
Hawk Sprinklers site at 1100-1106 Sycamore Street, be received, placed on file
and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to
execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-206.
121297 - Clark/Kincaid
that communication from Community Planning and Development Director transmitting
Assignment of Promissory Note to the Iowa Department of Economic Development for
default by Clear Windows LLC of CEBA loan/forgivable loan, be received, placed
on file and "Resolution approving said assignment of promissory note", be
adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-207.
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Documents continued
121298 - Clark/Kincaid
Page 5
that communication from Community Development Director transmitting Programmatic
Memorandum of Understanding with Iowa State Historical Society for completion of
historic review of properties within the city, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said memorandum of understanding", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-208.
121299 - Clark/Kincaid
that communication from Contracts and Grants Coordinator transmitting
Acquisition Agreement with Bonnie Seenster to purchase the lot located at 434
Florence Street for $2,600.00, plus taxes in the amount of $263.00, be received,
placed on file and "Resolution approving said agreement", be adopted and Mayor
authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-209.
121300 - Clark/Kincaid
that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting
Release Of Real Estate Mortgage with George and Donna Schaefer, 12037 Kimball
Avenue, for payment of Promissory Note in conjunction with Kimball South Rural
Water Main Project, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
release of real estate mortgage", be adopted and Mayor and City Clerk authorized
to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-210.
121301 - Clark/Kincaid
that communication from Associate Engineer transmitting Supplemental Agreement
No. 2 with Earth Tech, Inc. of Waterloo, Iowa for professional services at a
cost of $57,000.00, with local match of $6,840.00, in conjunction with final
design and construction of the US 20/Ansborough Avenue Interchange Project,
Contract No. 667, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
agreement", be adopted and Mayor authorized to execute same. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-211.
121302 - Clark/Kincaid
that communication from Assistant City Engineer transmitting Contracts, Bonds
and Certificates of Insurance in the amount of $982,000.00 with VanHauen &
Associates, Inc. of Clive, Iowa in conjunction with F.Y. 2005 Garden Avenue Area
Relief Sanitary Sewer, Contract No. 684, be received, placed on file and
"Resolution approving said documents", be adopted and Mayor and City authorized
to execute same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-212.
ORDINANCES TO BE ADOPTED
121303 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Section 539, No
Turn Allowed at Red Light; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 539, No
Turn Allowed at Red Light (no turn on red at Falls Avenue and Stephan Avenue,
Falls Avenue and University Avenue, Independence Avenue and Idaho Street,
Kimball Avenue and Mitchell Avenue, W. 5th Street and Locust Street and West lith
Street and Easton Avenue)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed
for the first time.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Sandie Greco, Superintendent of Traffic Operations, reported that we are
updating and clarifying the city's Traffic Ordinance. State Code does not allow
a turn on red while pedestrians are present. Ms. Greco stated there is no
change to Paragraph A, but we are adding Paragraph B which states "No Right Turn
on Red While Pedestrians Are Present". Ms. Greco stated most of these locations
are for heavily traveled school crossings, and when the kids are not present,
the traffic will not be required to stop. The ADA requested that the Falls
Avenue locations be include to help the mentally and physically challenged who
March 14, 2005
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Ordinances to be Adopted continued
have to cross Falls Avenue in order to ride the bus. Ms. Greco commented
traffic will be allowed to turn on red if no pedestrians are present.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried.
121304 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried.
121305 - Kincaid/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance amending the 2003 Traffic Code by repealing Section 539, No
Turn Allowed at Red Light; and enacting in lieu thereof a new Section 539, No
Turn Allowed at Red Light (no turn on red at Falls Avenue and Stephan Avenue,
Falls Avenue and University Avenue, Independence Avenue and Idaho Street,
Kimball Avenue and Mitchell Avenue, W. 5th Street and Locust Street and West 11th
Street and Easton Avenue)", be considered and passed for the second and third
times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4760.
121306 - Schmitt/Clark
that "an Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by adding a new Chapter 4, Storm Water Management Program, of Title 8,
Public Utilities (creating a Storm Water Management Authority and Storm Water
Management Enterprise Fund)", be received, placed on file, considered and passed
for the first time.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
John Sherbon, 1715 Robin Road, stated his concern is that the city is creating
another layer of bureaucracy because of federal law, but he has no idea where
the money is coming from. Mr. Sherbon stated we have no idea how many people we
will need to enforce it nor how much it will cost. Mr. Sherbon stated that the
second ordinance makes car washing illegal, and we won't be allowed to wash
cars, boats, campers, or houses. Mr. Sherbon stated he feels the city is knee
jerking on this. Mayor Hurley responded that Mr. Sherbon has received some
misinformation because the regulations pertain to commercial car washes, and
these ordinances pertain to storm water discharge. Mayor Hurley stated we are
mandated by the federal government to have a storm water management program in
place, and all cities our size are required to do this. Mayor Hurley stated
that Waterloo has been working with surrounding cities and a consultant. Mayor
Hurley stated these ordinances do not prohibit washing cars.
Mr. Sherbon stated the council agenda is run on cable TV on Friday afternoons,
and on Sunday citizens can read about the council meeting in the Courier. Mr.
Sherbon asked if the city needs to do everything in the current week, and that
maybe citizens need to know a month ahead of time.
Eric Thorson, City Engineer, stated this is an unfunded mandate which basically
shifts activities and cleaning storm water to cities. Mr. Thorson stated that
cities with population over 100,000 have been required to have their programs in
place since 1990, and cities with population under 100,000 were required to
submit a notice of intent by March 10, 2003. Mr. Thorson stated city staff have
been handling the work in-house, and the city has been spending about $12,000.00
per year for a consultant. Mr. Thorson reported we have been working with the
cities of Cedar Falls, Elk Run Heights and Raymond. Mr. Thorson stated when the
program is in place the city will need additional staff. The city sent out a
brochure in January explaining the program, and a second brochure will be mailed
to citizens in a couple of weeks explaining practices to clean up the water.
Mr. Thorson stated we are spending about $30,000.00 right now using bond money
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion, with the following
result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried.
121307 - Schmitt/Greenwood
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried.
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Ordinances to be Adopted continued
121308 - Schmitt/Welper
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that "an Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by adding a new Chapter 4, Storm Water Management Program, of Title 8,
Public Utilities (creating a Storm Water Management Authority and Storm Water
Management Enterprise Fund)", be considered and passed for the second and third
times and adopted.
Prior to a vote on the above motion, the following comments were heard.
Councilperson Clark asked would happen if the city says we won't do it. Mr.
Thorson responded the Iowa Department of Natural Resources could come after the
city, and they have a $25,000.00 per day fine. Mr. Thorson stated we decided
its here, have to live with it and make it most economically. Mr. Thorson
stated the first ordinance contains a lot of definitions which we obtained from
federal law. Councilperson Clark stated the council has not thought this up on
our own, but we have been told by the federal government to have a program in
place or face a serious fine.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4761.
121309 - Welper/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by adding a new Article A, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, of
Chapter 4, Storm Water Management Program, of Title 8, Public Utilities
(requires a NPDES Permit to allow storm water, non -storm water and pollutants to
flow into the city's storm water system)", be received, placed on file,
considered and passed for the first time. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Motion carried.
121310 - Welper/Clark
that rules requiring ordinances to be considered and voted for passage at two
prior meetings be suspended. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried.
121311 - Welper/Schmitt
that "an Ordinance amending the 2001 Code of Ordinances of the City of Waterloo,
Iowa, by adding a new Article A, Illicit Discharge Detection and Elimination, of
Chapter 4, Storm Water Management Program, of Title 8, Public Utilities
(requires a NPDES Permit to allow storm water, non -storm water and pollutants to
flow into the city's storm water system)", be considered and passed for the
second and third times and adopted. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Ordinance adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 4762.
NEW BUSINESS
121312 - Schmitt/Clark
that communication from Senior Planner transmitting request to vacate a portion
of right-of-way generally described as the Mulberry Street crossover located
west of the Franklin Street and Oak Avenue intersection, together with
recommendation of approval of Planning, Programming and Zoning Commission, be
received, placed on file and "Resolution setting date of hearing as April 4,
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.
Councilperson Greenwood asked what is the timeline to vacate the property and
will persons living adjacent to the property have first crack at it.
Don Temeyer, Community Planning and Development Director, reported that the
property will probably be included in next year's reconstruction program. Mr.
Temeyer stated the property will become buildable and could be used for
residential or commercial, and the city will look to sell the property.
Following comments a vote was taken on the above motion with the following
result. Ayes: Six, Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-213.
March 14, 2005
Ordinances to be Adopted continued
121313 - Schmitt/Clark
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that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting
request to certify the amount of $2,303.17 for work performed by the Water Works
at 1726 Forest Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of the Waterloo
Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County
Treasurer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-214.
121314 - Schmitt/Clark
that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting
request to certify the amount of $985.00 for work performed by the Water Works
at 111 Adams Street, together with recommendation of approval of the Waterloo
Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County
Treasurer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-215.
121315 - Schmitt/Clark
that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting
request to certify the amount of $615.48 for work performed by the Water Works
at 1463 Oakcrest Drive, together with recommendation of approval of the Waterloo
Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County
Treasurer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-216.
121316 - Schmitt/Clark
that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting
request to certify the amount of $333.38 for work performed by the Water Works
at 1124 Virginia Street, together with recommendation of approval of the
Waterloo Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black
Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-217.
121317 - Schmitt/Clark
that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting
request to certify the amount of $236.73 for work performed by the Water Works
at 423 Downing Avenue, together with recommendation of approval of the Waterloo
Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution approving said
request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black Hawk County
Treasurer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-218.
121318 - Schmitt/Clark
that communication from General Manager of Waterloo Water Works transmitting
request to certify the amount of $246.16 for work performed by the Water Works
at 513 West Wellington Street, together with recommendation of approval of the
Waterloo Water Works Trustees, be received, placed on file and "Resolution
approving said request", be adopted and City Clerk instructed to notify Black
Hawk County Treasurer of same. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson.
Resolution adopted and upon approval by Mayor assigned No. 2005-219.
ORAL PRESENTATIONS
121319 - James Robison, 1525 Newell Street, spoke regarding an issue he has brought to
the council before. Mr. Robison stated he had an opportunity to speak to owners
of each business broken into and witnesses, and the city needs to go back and
look at it. Mr. Robison stated he spoke with a police officer regarding persons
involved in crimes, and the Police Department does not report these individuals.
Mr. Robison read from a report. Mr. Robison stated the girl involved receives
SSI and also income from stolen property. Mr. Robison stated Newton's insurance
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did not cover the loss, and she had to report it as a loss. The Antique Store
is reporting this loss in 2003 and the insurance is reporting it as a loss. Mr.
Robison stated these losses should be reported on her income. Mr. Robison
stated that from what he heard from witnesses she mislead the police and mislead
the police about his involvement and that she has been involved all along. Mr.
Robison stated this is wrong and he has spent over $300.00. Mr. Robison asked
why hasn't she been reported to the taxing authorities. Mr. Robison stated he
contacted the IRS Fraud Division, and they expect law enforcement to submit all
frauds.
Mayor Hurley stated the city will take Mr. Robison's information and have the
Police Department and City Attorney look into it.
Mr. Robison stated the last time he came before the council, he turned in Ms.
Eckert, and he thinks she should be arrested as this is not what is expected of
local authorities. Mr. Robison stated Ms. Eckert is in violation of the laws.
Mr. Robison stated a police officer was there. Mayor Hurley responded he will
get an opinion and check into facts. Mr. Robison stated the police officer
would have arrested him if he was shouting as Ms. Eckert said. Mr. Robison
stated it is wrong to be treated as he has been treated.
Kincaid/Clark
that the above oral comments be received and placed on file. Ayes: Six.
Absent: Gunderson. Motion carried.
ADJOURNMENT
121320 - Clark/Welper
that the Council adjourn at 6:50 p.m. Ayes: Six. Absent: Gunderson. Motion
carried.
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Nancy Eckert, CMC
City Clerk