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CITY OF WATERLOO COUNCIL MINUTES COUNCIL CHAMBER OF THE MUNICIPAL BUILDING – 136 N. MONROE STREET Thursday, January 17, 2008 1. CALL TO ORDER AND ROLL CALL. Mayor Thompson called the regular meeting of the City Council to order at 7:00 p.m. Alderpersons present – Pieck, Perry (10 minutes late), Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Others present – Laura Cotting, Police Chief Tim Thomas, Amber Gerber of the Courier, Tammy Krueger of the Watertown Daily Times, Videographer Gerald Bauman, Utility Superintendent Gene Weihert, Mike Kelly, Library Director Cecilia Wiltzius, Clerk/Treasurer Hansen. 2. APPROVAL OF THE JANUARY 3, 2008 MEETING. Motion: Moved by Kent seconded by Pieck to approve the January 3, 2008 minutes as presented. Voice Vote: Motion carried. 3. CITIZEN INPUT. a. Mike Kelly introduced himself as a candidate for County Supervisor. He stated that he was running for the district which contains ward 5 of the City of Waterloo. 4. MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS AND COMMUNICATIONS a. Notice Of Published Notices: Public Hearing For Land Use Rezoning For Property Located In The Saddle Ridge Subdivision. Noted.
5. COMMITTEES, COMMISSIONS & BOARDS - RECOMMENDATIONS AND REPORTS a. Public Works & Property Committee i. Resolution 2008-02 Designating McKay Way A Truck Route. Discussion: Forman stated that he would like to add to the text of the resolution that Knowlton Street would no longer be a truck route. Motion: Moved by Kent seconded by Pieck to approve resolution with the amendment that language stating that Knowlton Street is no longer a truck route be added. Voice Vote: Motion carried. 6. UNFINISHED BUSINESS a. Resolution #2007-67 Approving A Development Agreement Between The City Of Waterloo And Briess Malt & Ingredients Company (tabled from 1/3/2008). Motion: Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Pieck to table the resolution to the February 7, 2008 meeting. Voice Vote: Motion carried. b. Resolution #2008-01 Approval Of A Signature Card Creating An Interest Bearing Account At Avestar Credit Union (tabled from 1/3/2008). Motion: Moved by Springer, seconded by Pieck to approve a revised resolution drafted and distributed on 1/17/08, containing the terms for the account as prepared by Avestar Credit Union. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried. 7. NEW BUSINESS
a. Approval To Grant Operator’s Licenses For The Period Ending June 30, 2009
i. Christopher Abell, 422 Indian Hills Dr, Waterloo
ii. Amanda Anderson, 532 ½ E. Madison Street, Waterloo
iii. Trisha Hallman, 4261 Hoya Lane, Janesville
iv. Rebecca Robbins, 720 Knowlton St Apt. F, Waterloo
Note: Without objection, the body addressed all four license applications at once. Motion: Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Forman to grant operator licenses to Christopher Abell, Amanda Anderson, Trisha Hallman, and Rebecca Robbins for a period ending June 30, 2009. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.
b. Council Appointment To Fill The Vacancy Created By The Resignation Sean Hennessy, Alderperson Ward Three. Discussion: Hennessy stated an intent to resign after the meeting. Perry stated that Eric Siedl was interested in seeking the appointment. Hansen said that Siedl had called in the afternoon and that another individual had visited and may be considering. Mayor Thompson expressed an interest to wait on the appointment. Perry stated that no specific procedure exists for this type of appointment and urged that the body table the matter until the next meeting. He asked what committee could take up the procedural question? Kent said the Council is directed to fill the vacancy. Kent stated that the letter from Laura Cotting was dated December 21, 2007 and that the paper had reported on the vacancy. He suggested that the Council fill the vacancy. Motion: Moved by Van Holten, seconded by Perry to table the matter of filling the vacancy to February 7, 2008. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer and Van Holten. Noes- Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.
c. Termination Of Contracts With Brooks & Christie Forestry Consultants LLC And Hanson & Leja Lumber Relating To The Harvesting Of Timber From Indian Hills Community Park. Motion #1: Moved by Van Holten to table the matter until February 7, 2008. Motion failed due to a lack of a second.
Discussion: Pieck said that he and several other citizens had gone to the Park to look at the marked trees. He said that safety was not critical reason to remove the trees. He stated that the profit that the City would gain from the harvesting (estimated at $7,500) was not worth it, as the trees were a tremendous addition to the park. Mayor Thompson stated a concern that the City has a signed contract and is legally obligated at this point. Hansen said, at the City Attorney’s suggested, he had contracted the lumber company to see if it would voluntarily terminate the agreement. No reply had been received. Perry said the trees provided great views and were a great amenity for the park. He acknowledged that the request was coming late in the process. Kent articulated a legal strategy saying that it may be one way to terminate the contract. He asked that the record be reviewed, as he recalled that the Council was to be kept informed over time on the topic. Van Holten asked why the City Forester Gary Yerges has not been along for the walk through. Springer noted that a signed contract exists and questioned how one can tell if a tree is good or bad in the winter. Laura Cotting said that removal of large canopy trees can degrade the entire stand. She suggested a management plan based on culling certain trees only. Perry stated that he would walk the site with the City Forester. Motion #2: Moved by Perry, seconded by Pieck to table the resolution to the February 7, 2008 meeting. The motion further stated City should seek from the lumber company, termination of the contract. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.
8. REPORTS OF CITY OFFICIALS a. Reports Of The Clerk/Treasureri. Approval Of Payroll For December 2007 - $66,564.89. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Springer to approve payroll as presented. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.ii. Approval Of Pay Vouchers From December 21, 2007 through December 31, 2007. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Springer to approve pay vouchers for the period December 21, 2007 through December 31, 2007. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.iii. Approval Of Pay Vouchers From January 1, 2008 through January 17, 2008. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Springer to approve pay vouchers for the period January 1, 2008 through January 17, 2008. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.iv. Approval Of Treasurer & Budget Reports For December 2007. Motion: Moved by Forman, seconded by Springer to approve the December report. Roll Call Vote: Ayes – Pieck, Perry, Springer, Van Holten, Hennessy, Forman and Kent. Noes – None. Motion carried.v. Shared-Ride Taxi Program Report For December 2007. Noted.b. Report, Waterloo Active Fire Department For December 2007. Noted.c. Report, Building Inspector - Building, Plumbing, & Electrical Permits For December 2007. Noted. d. Report, Public Works Director Gary Yerges For December 2007. Noted. e. Report, Police Chief Timothy Thomas For December 2007. Noted. f. Report, Library Director Cecilia Wiltzius For December 2007. Wiltzius noted that two new program series were being held in the spring. g. Report, Waterloo Water & Light Commission For January 2, 2008. Noted. 9. FUTURE AGENDA ITEMS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS. ## Kent noted that the Interactive Map Kick-Off is scheduled for January 30, 2008 at 6:30 pm at the Library. ## Perry noted that he had received communication from citizens regarding sidewalks on Peschel Street. ## Hennessy submitted a written letter of resignation stating that he would resign effective February 7, 2008 after the Council meeting. 10. ADJOURN. Motion: Moved by Springer, seconded by Kent to adjourn. Motion passed unanimously. Time of adjournment was approximately 8:00 p.m. Attest: Morton Hansen Clerk/Treasurer |