CITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL AGENDA

COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING – 136 N. MONROE STREET

April 19, 2007

IMMEDIATELY FOLLOWING THE ANNUAL COUNCIL ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING

[CORRECTED 5/9/2007 BY CLERK/TREASURER]

1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL.  Mayor Thompson called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at approximately 7:15 p.m.  Alderpersons present – Pieck, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent with Perry absent. Others present – Barb Hennessy, Utility Superintendent Gene Weihert, Jeff Robbins of the Public Works Department, Police Chief Tim Thomas, Librarian Cecilia Wiltzius, Beth Haseleu, Jennifer Quimby, Casey Behrend, Katie Linder of the Courier, Videographer Gerald Baumann, and Clerk/Treasurer Hansen. 

 

2. APPROVAL OF THE MINUTES FOR THE MARCH 1, 2007 PUBLIC HEARING AND APRIL 5, 2007 REGULAR  MEETING.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Kent to approve the April 5, 2007 regular meeting minutes as presented and to table the March 1, 2007 Public Hearing Minutes and the April 5, 2007 Closed Session minutes.  Voice Vote: Motion passed.

 

3. CITIZEN INPUT.  None.

 

4. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS, AND BOARDS REPORTS AND RECOMMENDATIONS 

a.  Finance, Personnel and Insurance Committee.  Discussion:  Forman noted that the Finance Committee did not meet and requested that items 1-3 below be tabled until the next Finance Committee meeting.  Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Forman to table resolutions #2007-21, #2007-22 and #2007-23 until May 17th and to refer these items to the next Finance Committee meeting.  Voice Vote:  Motion carried.

 

i.  Resolution #2007-21, A Resolution Amending the 2006 Budget. 

ii.  Resolution #2007-22, A Resolution Amending the 2007 Department of Public Works Budget.

iii. Resolution #2007-23, A Resolution Amending the 2007 Budget.

 

b. Public Safety & Health Committee

i.  Approval Of Request For A Street Closing Permit For The 100 & 200 Blocks Of South Monroe Street On June 30, 2007, Waterloo 2000.  Discussion:  Beth Haseleu spoke for the event organizers.  She stated that the event would be completed by 10 p.m.  Hennessy noted that the item had been recommended for approval by the committee.  Chief Thomas asked if all parking stalls along South Monroe Street would be needed.  Haseleu stated no.  Thompson recommended that the end time be set at midnight to allow for time to clean up the site.  Motion:  Moved by Hennessy, seconded by Van Holten to approve the street closing request from Waterloo 2000 for the 100 & 200 blocks of S. Monroe Street on June 30, 2007 with the permitted use time ending at midnight.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Perry absent.  Motion passed.

 

c.  Waterloo Water And Light Commission

i.  Report Of Financial Statements For December 31, 2006 And 2005.  Discussion:  Hennessy asked if the water tower had been sited?  Weihert replied that the location selected was where the old painted tower is currently located.  Note:  The Mayor noted that the report would be on file at the Clerk/Treasurer’s office.

 

d.  Community Development Committee

i. Report & Recommendation Regarding A Waterloo Mapping Project By Laura Cotting.   Discussion:  Kent summarized a presentation made by Laura Cotting earlier at the CDC meeting.  He stated that Cotting had brought forward a proposal to create an interactive map for Waterloo.  Kent stated what some of the project features might be.  Kent stated that Cotting is looking for $15,000 in funding for the summer project.  Kent suggested that funds be taken from the contingency line item and undesignated/unreserved funds.  Thompson stated this amount would use up the entire budgeted contingency amount and was concerned that the Finance Committee had not been able to review the project.  Springer raised concerns about how payments would be made.  Pieck raised questions about how the project would be maintained over time.  Kent stated that the project would consist of 1000 hours at $15 per hour, that a meeting would be held with project stakeholders, and that a portion of the project would involve training for staff to maintain the data over time.  Van Holten said a series of meetings would be held.  Forman stated a preference that the item come before the Finance Committee.  Motion:  Moved by Kent, seconded by Van Holten to approve the recommendation of Community Development Committee authorizing an expenditure of $15,000 for a Waterloo Mapping Project headed by Laura Cotting with funding coming from the balance of the contingency line item (100-51-5190-900) and any remaining amount coming from the undesignated/unreserved funds.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Van Holten, Hennessy and Kent. Noes – Springer and Forman with Perry absent. Motion passed.

 

5.       MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS

a.      Mayoral Proclamation: 2007 Arbor Day Proclamation.  Noted.  

 

  1. UNFINISHED BUSINESS

a.   Approval Of Certified Survey Map For 114 N. Monroe Street, Tabled From April 5, 2007.  Motion:                 Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Forman to table the Certified Survey Map for 114 N. Monroe                     Street as tabled from April 5, 2007.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy,             Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Perry absent.  Motion passed.

 

b.   Ordinance #2007-11 Amending Chapter 30, Section 5(G) (Council Deliberations) Of The Municipal          Code: Clarifying That A Majority Of Council Members Present, Rather Than A Majority Of All                  Council Members Is Necessary To Pass A Resolution, Ordinance Or Appointment.   Discussion:             Hansen noted that this item had been considered at the last meeting and that he had been instructed to           draft an ordinance change. Motion: Moved by Hennessy, seconded by Kent to approve the ordinance as presented.          Voice Vote: Motion carried.

 

  1. NEW BUSINESS

a.      Review Of Removal Of Trees On Lincoln Street.  Discussion: Jeff Robbins stated that the trees were determined to be a danger, that an outside firm was hired to cut down the trees and that maintenance dollars were used.  Thompson recommended that the matter be referred to the Public Works Committee.  Kent asked what the procedure was to contact residents adjacent to the cutting?  The adjacent property owner Casey Behrend disputed the claim that the trees were a danger, saying they were much more solid than stated by Mr. Robbins.  He suggested bringing in an arborist.  Motion: Moved by Hennessy, seconded by Kent refer the matter to the Public Works committee.  Voice Vote: Motion carried.

 

b.      Resolution #2007-24 Calling On Our State Elected Representatives To Advocate For The Continuation Of Cable TV Franchise Agreements And For Locally Operated Cable Access Television Channels.  Discussion:  Van Holten summarized the resolution stating changes being proposed in Madison would open up competition, but had no provisions for public access channels.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Kent to approve Resolution #2007-24 as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Perry absent.  Motion passed.

 

  1. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS
a.      Reports Of The Clerk/Treasurer
                                                              i.      Approval Of Payroll For March 2007 - $77,892.63.  Motion:  Moved by Forman, seconded by    Van Holten to approve the Payroll for March 2007.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Perry absent.  Motion passed.
 
                                                            ii.      Approval Of Pay Vouchers From March 16, 2007 Through April 19, 2007.  Motion:  Moved by Forman, seconded by Van Holten to approve the Pay Vouchers from March 16, 2007 through April 19, 2007 as presented.  Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Perry absent.  Motion passed.

 

                                                          iii.      Approval Of Treasurer & Budget Reports For March 2007.  Motion:  Moved by Forman, seconded by Van Holten to approve the Treasurer’s Budget Report for March 2007 as presented.  Roll Call Vote:  Ayes – Pieck, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None with Perry absent.  Motion passed.

 

b.      Report, Building Inspector - Building, Plumbing, And Electrical Permits For March 2007.  Noted.

 

c.      Report, Public Works Director Gary Yerges For March 2007.  Noted.

 

d.      Report, Police Chief Timothy Thomas For March 2007.  Chief Thomas stated that a $10,000 grant had been awarded to the department, with half for wages and half for equipment.

 

e.      Report, Library Director Cecilia Wiltzius For March 2007.  Wiltzius noted a May 8th poetry reading.

 

f.        Report, Waterloo Water & Light Commission For April 4, 2007.  Noted.

 

g.      Report, Waterloo Active Fire Department For March 2007.  Noted.

 

  1. FUture agenda items and announcements.  None.

 

10.   ADJOURN.  Motion:  Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Springer to adjourn.  Motion passed unanimously.  Time of adjournment was approximately 8:00 pm.

 

 

Attest:

 

 

 

Morton Hansen

Clerk/Treasurer