| | | | | | | | | THE CITY COUNCIL OF THE CITY OF WATERLOO, IOWA,
REGULAR SESSION TO BE HELD AT
THE HAROLD E. GETTY COUNCIL CHAMBERS Monday, December 22, 2014 5:30 PM
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GOALS
Support economic development efforts that attract, retain and create quality jobs resulting in a diverse economic base and increased population. Continue to support implementation of the Downtown Master Plan. Facilitate and promote the development of housing options to meet the needs of current and future Waterloo citizens. Develop a customer-centered service delivery approach. Seek additional opportunities to share services and resources with other government entities. Collaborate with statewide elected officials to reduce the burden on local property taxes. Address the changing public workforce needs in Waterloo. Enhance and protect a diverse, family-oriented community where neighborhoods are safe and well maintained. Enhance the quality of place opportunities for the citizens of our community.
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| | | | | | | | | General Rules for Public Participation At the chair/presider's discretion, you may address an item on the current agenda by stepping to the podium, and after recognition by the chair/presider, state your name, address and group affiliation (if appropriate) and speak clearly into the microphone. You may speak one (1) time per item for a maximum of five (5) minutes as long as you have registered with the City Clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Council Meeting. If not registered with the City Clerk's office you may speak one (1) time per item for a maximum of three (3) minutes. If there is a hearing scheduled as part of an agenda item, the chair/presider will allow everyone who wishes to address the council, using the same participation guidelines found in these "general rules". Although not required by city code of ordinances, oral presentations may be allowed at the chair/presider's (usually the Mayor or Mayor Pro Tem) discretion. The "oral presentations" section of the agenda is your opportunity to address items not on the agenda. You may speak one (1) time for a maximum of five (5) minutes as long as you have registered with the City Clerk's office no later than 4:00 p.m. on the day of the Council Meeting. If not registered with the City Clerk's office a speaker may speak to one (1) issue per meeting for a maximum of three (3) minutes. Official action cannot be taken by the Council at that time, but may be placed on a future agenda or referred to the appropriate department. Keep comments germane and refrain from personal, impertinent or slanderous remarks. Questions concerning these rules or any agenda item may be directed to the Clerk's Office at 291-4323. Citizens are encouraged to register with the Clerk's Office by 4:00 p.m. on Monday of the day of the City Council meeting to appear before the City Council (may also register by phone). Registered speakers will be given first priority.
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| | | | | | | | | | Eric Thorson, City Engineer. | | |
| | | | | | | | | Agenda, as proposed or amended. | | |
| | | | | | | | | | (The following items will be acted upon by voice vote on a single motion without separate discussion, unless someone from the council or public requests that a specific item be considered separately.) | | |
| | | | | | | | | A. | Resolution to approve the following: | | |
| | | | | | | | | | 1. | Bills Payment, Finance Committee Invoice Summary Report, a copy of which is on file in the office of the City Clerk. | | |
| | | | | | | | | | 2. | Resolution approving the request of Jill Smith for tax exemptions on the construction of a new garage valued at $12,313.70 for the property located at 2807 E. 4th Street and located within the Consolidated Urban Revitalization Area (CURA). | | | | | | Submitted By: Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director | | | | | 3. | Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, etc. and setting date of bid opening as January 15, 2015 and hearing as January 20, 2015 for the Purchase of One (1) 2015 275HP Chipper Unit for the Forestry Division. | | | | | | Submitted By: Mark Rice, Public Works Director | | | | | 4. | Resolution preliminarily approving specifications, bid document, etc. and setting date of bid opening as January 15, 2015 and hearing as January 20, 2015 for the Purchase of Two (2) Ford F-350 Pickup Trucks for the Leisure Services Department. | | | | | | Submitted By: Mark Rice, Public Works Director | | | | | 5. | Resolution preliminarily approving plans, specifications, form of contract, etc. and setting date of bid opening as January 15, 2015 and hearing as January 20, 2015 for the Waterloo Center for the Arts Restroom Renovation. | | | | | | Submitted By: Craig Clark, Building Official/Maintenance Administrator | | | | | 6. | Resolution setting the date of hearing as January 5, 2015 for the request by Lindsey Troyna to purchase a city owned vacant lot formerly addressed as 1135 Magnolia Parkway for $3,000 with development agreement. | | | | | | Submitted By: Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director | | |
| | | | | | | | | B. | Motion to approve the following: | | |
| | | | | | | | | | | a. | Police Lt. Campbell | | | | | | | Class/Meeting: Supervisor Survival | | | | | | | Destination: St. Paul, MN | | | | | | | Dates: 01/20/15- 01/22/15 | Amount not to exceed: $683.00 | | | | | b. | Wayne Castle, Associate Engineer | | | | | | | Class/Meeting: SLSI Workshop | | | | | | | Destination: Ames, IA | | | | | | | Dates: 1/16/15 | Amount not to exceed: $130.00 | | | | | c. | Garrett Gingrich | | | | | | | Class/Meeting: 48 Hour EMS Refresher | | | | | | | Destination: Marion, IA | | | | | | | Dates: 2/27/15-03/01/15 | Amount not to exceed: $300.00 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | a. | Carlos O'Kelly Mexican Cafe, 1331 Flammang Drive | | | | | | | Class: C Liquor, Outdoor Service, Catering Privilege | | | | | | Renewal Application | Includes Sunday | | | | | | | Expiration Date: 12/19/15 | | | | | b. | Hy-Vee Gas #2, 2221 Logan Ave. | | | | | | | Class: Class C Beer | | | | | | Renewal Application | Includes Sunday | | | | | | | Expiration Date: 01/02/16 | |
| | | | | | | | | | | a. | Arlene Humble | | | | | | | Board/Commission: Airport Commission | | | | | | | Expiration Date: 6/30/2015 | | | | | | | New Appointment | | |
| | | | | | | | | 3. | Motion approving Change Order No. 1 for a net decrease of $29,477.95 for the F.Y. 2015 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 864; and authorize the Mayor to execute said document. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Wayne Castle, Associate Engineer | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 4. | Resolution approving Completion of Project and Recommendation of Acceptance of Work performed by Midwest Concrete, Inc. of Peosta, Iowa, in the amount of $212,513.54, for the F.Y. 2015 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program - Zone 4, Contract No. 864 and receive and file two (2) year Maintenance Bond. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Eric Thorson, P.E., City Engineer | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 5. | Resolution approving documents, and adopt and levy the final schedule of assessments in conjunction with the F.Y. 2015 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program – Zone 4, Contract No. 864. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Wayne Castle, PLS, EI, Associate Engineer | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 6. | Resolution approving award of bid to Rydell Chevrolet of Waterloo, Iowa for the purchase of Two (2) Compact Pickup Trucks for the Building Inspection Department in the amount of $42,746.00. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Mark Rice, Public Works Director | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 7. | Resolution approving award of bid to Bill Colwell Ford of Hudson, Iowa for the purchase of Seven (7) Police Patrol Vehicles in the amount of $183,734.00. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Mark Rice, Public Works Director | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 8. | Resolution approving the request by Rooff Development for the 8-lot final plat of St. Joseph's Square, zoned "C-3" Central Business District, located at the northwest corner of East 3rd Street and Lafayette Street | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Noel Anderson, Community Planning and Development Director | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 9. | Resolution approving the request by Farmers State Bank to amend an existing encroachment agreement to make changes to an existing 8’ x 18’ Monument sign in the median of Nikki Street. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Noel Anderson, Community Planning & Development Director | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 10. | Motion approving Change Order No. 1 for a net decrease of $3,818.02 for the South Hill Drainage Improvements; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: JB Bolger, Golf & Downtown Area Maintenance Manager | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 11. | Resolution approving Completion of Project, Recommendation of Acceptance of Work and release of retainage in the amount of $5,759.10 for work performed by Vieth Construction Corporation of Cedar Falls, Iowa, at a total cost of $115,181.98, for the South Hills Drainage Improvements. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: JB Bolger, Golf & Downtown Area Maintenance Manager | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 12. | Resolution approving Professional Service Agreement with AECOM of Waterloo, Iowa, in an estimated amount of $136,000.00, for the Phase II - CIP Pipe Lining Project, Project No. 876; and authorize the Mayor to execute said document. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Larry N. Smith, Waste Management Services Superintendent | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 13. | Resolution approving application for Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $40,000.00, with a City match of $15,000.00, for the Upper Gates Playground Equipment Project; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to authorize said document. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 14. | Resolution approving application for Community Development Block Grant funds in the amount of $50,000.00, with a City match of $25,000.00, for the Lincoln Park Seating Area Project; and authorize the Mayor and City Clerk to execute said document. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Paul Huting, Leisure Services Director | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 15. | Resolution approving Agreement Addendum with Iowa Department of Transportation, in the amount of $4,363,000.00, for the F.Y. 2013 U.S. Highway 63 Improvements - From Conger Street/Newell Street to Jefferson Street, Contract No. 790; and authorize the Mayor to execute said document. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Jeff Bales, Associate Engineer | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 16. | Resolution approving Supplemental Agreement No. 11 with AECOM of Waterloo, Iowa, in the amount not to exceed $244,400.00, for the F.Y. 2013 U.S. Highway 63 Improvements - From Conger Street/Newell Street to Jefferson Street, Contract No. 790; and authorize the Mayor to execute said document. | | | | | | | | | | | | | Submitted By: Jeff Bales, Associate Engineer | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | 17. | Add Stop Signs on Northbound and Southbound Kimball Avenue Frontage Road between Brookeridge and Rachael. | | | | | Motion to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an Ordinance amending the 2008 Traffic Code by amending Section 543 Thru Streets by adding Subsection 88(a) Kimball Avenue-Frontage Road Stops.
Motion suspending the rules.
Motion to consider and pass for the second and third times and adopt ordinance. | | | | | Submitted By: Sandie Greco, Traffic Operations Superintendent | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | 18. | F.Y. 2015 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program – Zone 4, Contract No. 864 | | | | |
Motion to receive, file, consider and pass for the first time an Ordinance Establishing Grades in the City of Waterloo in conjunction with the F.Y. 2015 Sidewalk Repair Assessment Program – Zone 4, Contract No. 864.
Motion suspending the rules.
Motion to consider and pass for the second and third time and adopt ordinance.
| | | | | Submitted By: Wayne Castle, EI, LSI, Associate Engineer | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | | |
| | | | | | | | | Motion to adjourn. |
Suzy Schares, CMC
City Clerk/Human Resource Director |
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